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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1939
Page
2
Harold Kelso of 1845 Johnson Avenue NW was fined $2 plus costs by Justice H. R. Churchill for passing a stop light.
Mercy hospital reports a daughter born Aug. 12 to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Novak of 713 L Street SW. Twin sons arrived Aug. 11 to Mr and Mrs William Hunter of 624 Twenty-second Avenue SW, correcting a previously printed byline in Friday’s Gazette.
Darrell S. Murray and Maxine Smith of Marion Vincent Rand Van Dervoort of Oak Park Marjorie Lorella Young of Cedar Rapids John Keith and Renata Kremenak of Cedar Rapids Clive F. Dunham of Oxford Miss Florence L. Stoaks of Grinnell Leslie Floyd Paulsen and Beryle Roverta Barnes of Clinton Chris Schamberger Jr and Louise Sampson of Cedar Rapids H L Montgomery and Dorothea Montgomery of Des Moines
Lorna Ellen Pisel obtained a divorce from John William Pisel on cruelty and inhuman treatment grounds. They were married December 26 1938. The plaintiff restored her right to the name Lorna Ellen Tones.
The Chamber of Commerce hosts a two classification window display contest during the exposition. Prizes include 25 for first, 15 for second, and 10 for third, judged on public appeal, design, originality, signs, data, and traffic pulling power. Visitors from rural areas attended, with Farm Bureau day set for Thursday.
John Kiger of Henry County and Alvin Lueder of the Washington Cow testing Association prepare 18 Holsteins for transport to Cedar Rapids for the All Iowa fair. The herd includes cows from Maplecrest Farms Wellman J T Kessler Oskaloosa M T Moser Salem Des Moines County Home and the Henry County Home.
Monona breeder Irvin F Meyer brings three Milking Shorthorns to Cedar Rapids for the All Iowa show. Silver Pride 3rd was senior and grand champion female at the All Iowa and Des Moines in 1938. Silver Queen was senior champion at Cedar Rapids in 1936 and first aged cow at Des Moines in 1937. Gold Mine Jubilee was junior champion bull at the All Iowa last year.
Homer M Adams of Illinois was elected president of the Young Democrats with no opposition after rivals withdrew. The Ohio delegation backed Adams citing his clean fight and alignment with Roosevelt and the New Deal. Other officers named include Verda Barnes as vice president and John Neff as secretary with John M Bailey reelected treasurer.
Harry Achey 47 a Mechanicsville produce man pleaded not guilty before Judge C J Haas to two first degree murder charges in the June 22 slayings of his father in law and mother in law Mr and Mrs Clyde Hoover in their Lisbon home. Achey was wounded behind his business in Mechanicsville with a pistol nearby and a death by own action note found in his desk. He was moved to the county jail after weeks in a local hospital. County officials say he blamed his wife for living apart in California. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon who led the main investigation will be at FBI academy in Washington until early October. The cases likely will not go to trial before mid October. County Attorney G K Thompson said two informations were filed Friday naming 18 witnesses each.
A tropical storm moved across the Florida peninsula on Saturday bringing gale winds and heavy rainfall as it progressed toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Paul V. McNutt, potential Democratic nominee and head of the federal security agency, outlined a three point liberal program praising Roosevelt and urging broader social security including health and disability coverage. He argued for civil liberties, curbing abuses of private power, and expanding production while stressing unemployment relief and aid to poorer states.
The Rushford Minnesota flower show features peach colored blooms named Peaches measuring 72 inches, plus Changeable Silk and Colonial Maid varieties. Other entries include Vaga Bond Prince from Canada and a white gladiolus from Oregon. The exhibit, open Saturday 12 noon to 10 pm and Sunday 10 am to 8:30 pm, charges 10 cents admission.
More than 700 boys and girls aged 12 to 15 attended the skating party sponsored by the police department at the Udesen rink on Center Point road NE. Patrolman Fred Carstens, the special juvenile officer, supervised the event a free second party of the summer following a Hill park league baseball game.
Police in three cities linked Thomas Cochran alias Herbert Goddard and Charles Jefferson to additional killings beyond the Miami high school girl murder. Investigators note Cochran's 13 years of travels across the country, alleged kidnaping cases, and matches to the Larchmont New York and Miami murders, while detailing related abductions and a staged marriage vow during travel.
Miss Audrey Campbell was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. R. C. Ilten at 662 Nineteenth Avenue SW. Guests pasted recipes into a scrapbook and dolls held scrolls with the recipes. Bridge games and a buffet lunch followed. Attendees included Misses Lorena Musgrave Margaret Threlkeld Corrine Fahrney Dorothy Blodgett Marabelle Fuller Joyce Dolman Lois Stitzel Elinor Kendall Kay Voorhies and Mesdames Howard Rickey Wallace Kemp Marvin D. Bailey.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nelson of 360 Sixteenth Street SE host for the weekend Mr. A. R. Nelson of Des Moines and his daughters Jeanette and Allene, including the Nelson brother and sister-in-law and their children.
Mr and Mrs Carl C Kesler of 2191 Blake boulevard SE hosted a Friday evening picnic supper in their yard. After the meal guests enjoyed a game of bridge in a casual neighborhood gathering.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Erma Hughes to Jorgen Wilson Jr. follows a Davenport church ceremony on March 27 1939 performed by Rev A J Miller. The couple reside at 1254 Fourth Avenue SE. A miscellaneous shower at Mrs Hughes and Mrs Robert Hughes home featured banco with prizes won by Mrs Alice Redel Mrs Henry Farney and Miss Irene Zoble.
Mrs E L Hunter of 513 McKinley Street SE entertained Friday afternoon for the eighth birthday of her twins Merlyn and Marilyn. Pink and green decorations, games, favors, and refreshments were featured with help from Mrs C H Wescott and Mrs L Hoble. Guests included Jean Bowker Virginia Mercer Paul Clark Katharine Bowker Donald Jennings Shirley Rollison Nancy Hoble Billy Bowker Shirley Alexander Edwin Byers Juanita and Billy Harris.
A lawn party was held Wednesday in honor of Phillis Skvor on her third birthday. Mr. and Mrs. S. Skvor hosted at 143 Sixteenth Avenue SW with games and refreshments. Numerous guests attended from the Skvor and related families.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ray and Angelea and Harold Phillip of Marion along with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cheney and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wheeler of Cedar Rapids entertained Sunday at the Wheeler home for A. J. Antoine of St. Louis. Antoine, formerly of Cedar Rapids, has been visiting relatives nearby for weeks and plans a longer visit. the others returned to St. Louis.
Mrs Effie Neil and Mrs Sarah Ainsworth hosted a luncheon at 700 Sixth Street SW to honor Mrs Jay Watts on her birthday. Guests included Mesdames Edward Doran Julius Sorensen John Janecek Donald Neill Edna Randall Lea Frazee and Mrs John Stoneburner of Dubuque. Gifts were given, bridge was played, and prizes went to Mrs Randall and Mrs Stoneburner.
Mrs Sylvia Hollenbeck of 716 Eighth Street NW and her son Dr A C Hollenbeck of Fairfield have returned home after a northern trip visiting Minnesota Wisconsin and northern Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Chase and children Nancy and Stacey of Lombard Illinois stay with Mr and Mrs E J Zadnichek at 825 Twenty first Street SE. Mrs Chase and Mrs Zadnichek are sisters.
A Thursday birthday celebration honored Mrs. Mary Jirouch of 1420 J street SW for her 73rd birthday. Afternoon guests included Mesdames Vaughn Estey Vaughn Mann Martinek Barnes Baker. Evening dancing followed with many relatives and friends, marking a farewell for Mr and Mrs Bruce Barnes who plan to move to Dundee Illinois.
Mr and Mrs M D Owen of 1547 Eighth Avenue SE celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a basement dinner and bridge on Thursday evening. A gift was presented to the couple by their guests including Mr and Mrs Phil Gross Mr and Mrs Ed Eaton Mr and Mrs Harold Millhiser Mr and Mrs Dick Gibbs Mr and Mrs Larry Hauskins Mr and Mrs Phil McKim Mr and Mrs Basil Waddington and Mr and Mrs Ralph Owen of Marshall town.
Mr and Mrs Robert Roy and their son Robert reside at 1126 Sixteenth Avenue SW. They left Friday for Elwood Nebraska to visit Mrs Roys parents, then proceed to Sterling Colorado to visit friends and Mrs Roys grandparents.
Mrs. Rhueben Leinbaugh hosted the Jolly Ramblers card club at 1006 Center Point Road NE on Thursday. Prizes were won by Mrs. Fred Donisthorpe Jr, Mrs. Elizabeth Robertson, and Mrs. Rose Kendall.
Miss Jacqueline Wallace of Holland Michigan and Miss Dorothy Matus of Cedar Rapids stayed as overnight guests Tuesday at the home of Miss Pauline Edda at 1611 J Avenue NE. Miss Wallace is a former Cedar Rapids resident.
Mr. and Mrs. James Jenkenson of Toronto Canada are visiting Greene at 322 Center Point Road NE.
Major Collin S. Myers executive officer of the northeastern Iowa reserve district returned Friday from three weeks special duty at Fort Snelling Minnesota.
Henry Serbousek, son of Mr and Mrs Milo Serbousek, is spending a month in Madrid as the guest of Mr and Mrs Alden E. The arrangement follows a prior visit and aims to foster cultural exchange.
Lieut George H Cockburn Jr and Major M O Reiff return from Fort Des Moines after a two week active duty tour. The pair completed the assignment with duties fulfilled and report readiness for further assignments.
Miss Evelyne Keister daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Keister of 2217 J street SW after an emergency appendectomy at Mercy hospital can receive visitors.
The annual picnic of the Benefit association of Railroad Employer will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Ellis park. Games prizes and entertainment will be furnished. A cafeteria supper will be served at 5 30 p.m. Members are asked to bring a covered dish.
Frank Barta fifty two of Fairfax was freed on a one hundred five dollar bond by Justice H R Churchill after deputies Harlan Snyder and Pete Whitte arrested him on a disturbing the peace charge. The warrant stemmed from a true information sworn by William G Zamister in Fairfax.
Miss Eleanor Stepanek, 16, who was temporarily blinded by head injuries from a fall at the Wapsie Y camp last Sunday, is regaining sight and can distinguish large figures as of Friday.
A birth notice reports the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. born on a day in the year 2000 at Hamilton Street.
The embezzlement case against Theodore Andrews, 34, Fort Dodge, was continued to August 24 by Justice H R Churchill after his Wednesday arrest by Sheriff Jim Smith. Andrews allegedly embezzled money from C M Tapager, relative of R W Tapager, who filed the warrant.
Jake Bowers age 55 of Linn Junction was fined 25 dollars by Justice H R Churchill on a larceny charge. He was arrested Wednesday by Deputy Sheriffs Harlan Snyder and P J Whittemore on a warrant after John ODay swore out information that Bowers took clothing while working for him in July.
The Rev. Robert J. MacDanel pastor of First Presbyterian Carroll will address Central Park Presbyterian Church at Sunday's 11 a.m. service. A Coe College graduate who studied at the University of Iowa and the Chicago Presbyterian Theological Seminary his topic will be This Freedom.
An unidentified man drove off from the Midway Inn on Mt. Vernon road SE on Friday claiming the car was his. He returned it a few minutes later after an alarm broadcast, then disappeared. Owner G. P. Lehen of 1020 Tenth Avenue SE reported the theft at 7 p.m.
Four Cedar Rapids residents injured when a car hit a locomotive and struck the crossing watchman at Third Avenue and Fourth Street in a rainstorm late Thursday night remained unchanged at St. Luke's hospital on Saturday. Don E. Spiker, the car passenger, was listed as fair, Earl Funk the crossing flagman and Mrs. Emily Resch another passenger were fairly good, and Mrs. Clifford Fye, wife of the driver, was listed as good.
Former President Herbert Hoover rebutted Sen. Alben Barkley’s accusation at the Young Democrats national convention. Hoover said Barkley was misinformed by the laws research bureau and cited treasury figures showing debt rose from 17.4 billion in 1929 to 20.8 billion in 1933 with 1.6 billion spent on public works and taxes totaling 11.5 billion under Hoover versus about 22 billion under the New Deal through next June. He argued higher taxes under the New Deal could have paid off half the debt.
Funeral services for Nathaniel Baldwin 68 former Cedar Rapids resident who died at his Atalissa home will be in Beatty chapel at 2 pm Sunday conducted by Rev rank Ward. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Baldwin born in Shellsburg moved to Atalissa last December from Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife, a step mother in Shellsburg, daughter Mary Baldwin of Independence and brother Elmer of Pella.
Funeral services for Matthew Nemecek, who died at the Odd Fellows home in Mason City, will be held at the Janeba Funeral Home at 2 30 p m Sunday conducted by Theodore B Hlubucek. Burial follows in the Jan Hus Odd Fellows lot at Bohemian National Cemetery with Jan Hus lodge in charge. Pallbearers include Louis H Straka Louis Prazak John Starman Adolph Jandrt Anton Nemec and A J Rypka. Odd Fellows gather at Jan Hus lodge room 1 30 p m Sunday to attend in a body.
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