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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1932

Page

15

Libby Holman Freed On Bail After Surrender

Libby Holman the Broadway singer and alleged mariticide posted bail of 25,000 and surrendered to Sheriff Transon Scott in Reidsville North Carolina. She was escorted by two unidentified men and sped away in a car after a brief hearing before Judge A M Stack in Wentworth. Her father Alfred Tolman left for Winston-Salem as lights burned in her room again after two o'clock.

Reidsville N. C Libby Holman Alfred Tolman Winston-Salem Miss Holman Libby Transon Scott A. M Stack Wentworth Sheriff Scott Young Smith Reynolds Reynolds Albert “Ab” Walker

Holman case details in Forsyth County court

Alfred Holman Jr brought her seven miles to the hotel. Miss Holman gave a brief statement asking to be left alone. Solicitor Carlisle Higgins bailed both Walker and Libby and would not reveal trial dates. Libby may be tried after her baby is born. Libby attended by a physician. her health and motherhood are cited as possible factors in the case.

Alfred Holman, Jr Miss Holman Carlisle Higgins Walker Libby Forsyth County Winston-Salem Benet Polikoff Stack

Libby in Court Asks Bail For Widow Charged In Homicide

Libby, famed for Moanin Low, faced charges in a homicide case. Bail arguments cited her prominence, poor health, and desire to refute the accusation as factors for a low bail. She left the courtroom crying, escorted to a waiting automobile, within an hour of arrest.

Libby Wentworth B. Factory

New Presidential Naval Aides Share Common Backgrounds

The three latest naval aides to the President, appointed Monday, all attended Annapolis together, served in the Orient, reside on Connecticut Avenue, and were born in the West. They are Lieutenant Donald R. Tallman Hillsdale Michigan Lieutenant Harold C. Pound Hutchinson Kansas and Lieutenant Charles S. Weeks Fort Crook Nebraska.

Washington Annapolis Orient Connecticut Avenue West Donald R. Tallman Hillsdale Mich Harold C. Pound Hutchinson Kansas Charles S. Weeks Fort Crook Nebraska

Flyer 18 Starts Hop To Mexico City

Bob Buck an 18 year old flyer from Westfield begins a 2250 mile journey to Mexico City aboard Pitcairn sport mail wing. He aims for 30 hours total time and 22 hours elapsed time with Rich mond Virginia as first stop and carries snake serum as jungle landing precaution.

Newark N. J Bob Buck Iowa Mexico City Richmond Westfield

Cape Of Good Hope Shaken By Quake

A severe earthquake struck the eastern coast of the Cape of Good Hope at 2 55 am Tuesday. In Capetown residents rushed into streets as houses were shaken from foundations. No casualties and little damage reported in first accounts.

London INS Cape of Good Hope Africa Capetown

Death of Detroit sugar magnate Goodloe Edgar at 60

Brigadier General Goodloe Edgar of Detroit, a leading American refined sugar distributor, died at the American hospital in Paris after suffering an apoplexy at age 60.

Paris Ins Goodloe Edgar Detroit America Edgar

State To Demand Death Penalty In Egan Murder Trial

In San Francisco the murder trial of former public defender Frank J. Egan and Albert Tinnin opened with nine women and three men on the jury. The state plans the death penalty for both defendants as Verne Doran, who will testify for the state, faces separate trial later for participating in the crime.

San Francisco Calif INS Frank J. Egan Albert Tinnin Tinnin Egan

Newsboys Enjoy Show At Dixon's Majestic Theater

Newsies of The Gazette directed by Alex Fidler laughed through Dixon Players Showgirl in Hickville at the Majestic theater Monday night as guests of Don and Mazie Dixon. The production and vaudeville between acts drew cash customers and delighted the boys. Don Dixon, a small town boy, led the party. Mazie, in a breezy sophisticated role, was a star.

Newsies the Gazette Alex Fidler Majestic Theater Don Mazie Dixon Dixon Hickville Dixons Don Dixon Maizie Boys Mr. Fidler

Reno Sees Better Divorce Business

Reno Nevada reports a record day with thirty two divorce suits filed in one day as optimism returns. To balance the divorces, more than thirty California couples obtained marriage licenses, boosting Reno business on several fronts.

Reno, Nev INS Reno California

Radio schedule fragment with NBC ABC CBS listings

An extended radio programming grid outlines 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM and Afternoon into Evening blocks with station identifiers NBC ABC CBS WJZ WMAQ etc. segments include dramas, music programs, orchestras, and variety acts. Notable names appear in program notes and performers across multiple networks.

Gelerate NBC WEAF Edwin C. Mill GBS ABC Fawin Berade WJZ KDIXA Lyman Etch CBS WABO WGN KMOX Kate Smith WEAP WMAQ Ana Ty Elas WGN En Wyne WOC WHO WABC WMT Walter O'Keefe Denny Orch le Pres Orch WABCO Mary Reiberts WJZ Kyw Olympic Waee Andy WHAM WRAQ WSN Columbia Symphony KMBC Little Jack Little Ralen Kirbery Arnheim Erch Clara, Lu WFAA WIZ WMT OX Fetty Crocker WLW WENR Pines Pat Eeng Ndc Hall Bill KYW Madison Ensemble Columbus WBBN Itanens Ensemble Soi Columbia Salon Orch Wabc Smackouts Salon Concert Ensemble Hadame Cutter Oaenane Syracuse KMO WBSM Aubrey’ Creyeei World-Telegram CBB Amele Jee Kathryn Parsons KMBEC Jane Beau Baldadeer Woc-Who KDEA Schirager Schmidt Funnybeners Thomas Donald Nevis Tener Wwoo Sid Gary Varabonds WSM Stebbina Koye Jones and Mare Wac-Who Colonel Steppns Ale Virginia Rea Sopranes Pen Orch Lombardo Orch Barns and Allen Gladys Lee Crime Club Dack Henry Olsen Ethel Ghatias Dr. Merman Jones_orch Mary Roberto Rinehart WIZ Kyw Charles Carlile WMT Krox KMBCO Spo Ralon Weap Wocpuchin Orch F.lindon Erch

Iowa News in Brief Maynard and Postville Obituaries

The Maynard report covers the fifth annual reunion of the Beckner descendants. In Postville, Evan Swenson aged 83, a pioneer, died after a brief illness. he sailed from Norway at 19 on a three masted schooner, married Eliza McWilliams in 1875, with twelve children, and served as Post township justice of the peace. In South English, Mrs Josephine Britton Thompson, 83, pioneer, funeral held at the Baptist church. born in Millwood Ohio in 1848, arrived here 71 years ago, married Lloyd Parker Thompson who predeceased her, four children listed.

Maynard Beckner Postville Presbyterian Church Evan Swenson Mr. Swenson America Norway Eliza Mc Minneapolis

Local bank reopens after 16 day holiday in Oelwein

First National Bank of Oelwein reopened Monday after a sixteen day holiday with about 98 percent of depositors signing three year waivers. The bank reported $35 000 in increased deposits on the first day, attracting both old customers and new accounts. Nearby reunions and family gatherings are noted in Maynard and surrounding towns with various officers elected and programs held.

Amall Henry Dubuque Margaret Thompson Oakdale Fred Newsome South English Oelwein First National Bank of Oelwein Maynard Talcott-Newcomb West Union Fairground Minnie Baldwin Alice Cummings Zella Strong Florence Musser Postville Elgin Wadena Strawberry Point Cedar Falls Ames Fayette West Union Waucoma Alpha Lamont Randalia Oak Park George Meyers A. L. Evans Ella Beckner-Claxton Ralph Beckner J. R. Cummings

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