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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1932

Page

10

No Irregularities at State Teachers Three Changes Advised

Des Moines INS reports no irregularities at Iowa State Teachers College after an audit. Accountant F L Finnegan of Mason City recommends three changes: separate accounts for equipment and furnishings, improved record keeping for receipts, and closing the general ledger at year end before starting a new one.

DES Moines INS Iowa State Teachers College Board of Educa Board of Control F. L. Finnegan Mason City Teachers College Equipa Carr Financial Secretary's Office

Canopus Club Luncheon Recaps Shrine Conclave Trip

Paul N. Clark reports his trip to the Shrine convention on the Pacific coast, told at the Canopus club luncheon in the Hotel Roosevelt. He describes the train ride from the Grand Canyon to Los Angeles with German and Polish entries noted for the Olympics.

Paul N. Clark Pacific Coast Canopus Club Hotel Roosevelt Grand Canyon Los Angeles Clark

Shrine parade features Hollywood stars and German delegation

A report notes a Shrine parade with a large German descent delegation and a parade band. It highlights the Hollywood parade featuring motion picture stars Douglas Fairbanks Senior Harold Lloyd and Joe Brown.

Shrine Hollywood Douglas Fairoe Harold Lloyd Joe Brown

John T. Lucas 83 Dies Former Iowa G A R Commander

John T. Lucas 83 of Marshalltown former commander of the Iowa G A R department died Tuesday in Des Moines after months of illness. A WWI era enlistee from Albion and Davenport he later held G A R posts including department patriotic instructor and council member. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Friday in Marshalltown.

Des Moines John T. Lucas Marshalltown Iowa Department Lucas Fred C. McCullough Albion Davenport Thirteenth Iowa Infantry Crocker Iowa Department Department Council of Administration and Soldiers’ Home Board Marshall County Soldiers’ Relief Commission Municipal Memorial Coliseum Frank Thomas Council Bluffs

Bourbon Prince Slain With Razor in Paris

Prince Edgard of Bourbon, Austrian branch of the French royal family, was found slain in a young woman friend’s apartment in Paris. His Spanish wife Clara B. Cringer reported his attack. a 39 year old Miss Ondelera Brau Solar was arrested after stating she acted in self defense.

Paris Edgard of Bourbon Clara B. Cringer Austria Ondelera Brau Solar Miss Solar Prince Edgard Alice de Bourbon

County Livestock Valuations Approved by State Board

Jackson county livestock valuations remain unchanged after review by the state board of assessment and review. The county board adjusted a few township assessor figures to equalize the county, but the state accepted the essentially same valuations submitted by township assessors.

Maquoketa Jackson County Auditor’s State Board of Assessment Jackson County

Safecrackers Fail to Crack Sand Co Safe

Burglars entered the Larimer and Shafer office on First Street NW Monday night and jimmied a safe and cabinets but left with only twenty four candy bars. A separate access to an adjoining hoist house failed as investigators Patrolman Marshall and Detective McGuire reported.

Larimer

Bungalow Canning School and Local Notices

City briefs list a bungalow canning school at 2 o clock. Mr and Mrs C S Litts of Mount Vernon visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred W Schantz at 711 Third Street NW. Housekeeping rooms for rent appear in Want Ads classification 48. Boxing figure Joe Graw known as Caddy Kelly injured in an auto accident near Clinton is treated at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids.

C. S. Litts of Mount Vernon Fred W. Schantz Third Street Joe Graw Caddy Kelly Clinton Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids

Community notices list local meetings this week

Olivet churchs per Wednesday 35c advertisement Dows Camp No 4 United Spanish War Veterans to meet Friday at 8 p.m. in the Memorial building. Pioneer council No 163 National Union Assurance society to meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Sokol hall.

Dows United Spanish War Veterans Pioneer Council No National Union Assurance Society Sokol

Fried chicken supper at Kenwood Presbyterian

Advertisement notes a fried chicken supper at Kenwood Presbyterian Church priced at 35 cents. Event scheduled for Thursday at 5 30 p.m.

Kenwood Presbyterian

Smith fined for speeding in police court

A L Smith of 230 Twenty-eighth Street SE was fined $10 and costs in police court Tuesday for speeding.

A. L. Smith Twenty-eighth Street

Permit Issued for $4,000 Dwelling on Elmhurst Drive

Miriam Confare received a city building permit Monday to construct a 4000 dollar dwelling at 1412 Elmhurst Drive NE. The Cedar Rapids Post 788 Veterans of Foreign Wars schedules its next regular meeting for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. The next social gathering is set for September 8.

Miriam Confare Elmhurst Drive Veterans of Foreign Wars Cedar Rapids Post No

Hotel Montrose Manager Replaced in Colorado Springs

M. G. Alexander, manager of the Hotel Montrose, is spending days in Colorado Springs. He formerly managed the Antlers hotel and is being relieved by Ross Burman, convention secretary of the Eppley Hotels company, operators of the Montrose.

M. G. Alexander Montrose Colorado Springs Colo Antlers Ross Burman Eppley Hotels Company

Cedar Rapids hosts Lincoln highway bureau talks

Clinton vice president of the Lincoln highway bureau visited Cedar Rapids Tuesday to confer with Charlies D. Manson secretary of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce and national secretary of the Lincoln highway bureau.

A. C. Root Clinton Lincoln Highway Bureau Cedar Rapids Charlies D. Manson

Bowman on Two Week Visit with Detroit Family

Robert M. Bowman former Gazette staffer now on the Detroit Free Press telegraph desk is here for a two weeks visit with his parents Mr and Mrs M W Bowman at 3015 C avenue NE.

Robert M. Bowman Gazette The Detroit Free Press M. W. Bowman C Avenue

Playground Home and Garden Picnic at Bever Park

Annual picnic Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bever Park invites all gardeners and friends. Members should bring usual picnic supplies and meet at the band stand on the hill for gathering.

Bever Park

Embezzlement Risk Fines For Local Clerk Kohl

Bert Kohl aged 34 of 616 Fourth Avenue SE was fined 100 dollars plus costs by Justice G. S. Lightner on an embezzlement charge. Information by O. L. Becker alleged Kohl obtained groceries valued above 20 dollars.

Bert Kohl Fourth Avenue SE Justice G. S. Lightner O. L. Becker Kohl

Allen and Roberta Battle Rising Seas for Dinosaur Bones

Allen and Roberta sail around the shallow island seeking dinosaur remains after a museum search failed. A sudden strong wind and lost oar threaten their trek as the scene ends with danger and a tease of tomorrow's capture of a dinosaur.

Dixons To Perform Vaudeville At Riverside Playground Night

Den and Mazie Dixon will perform three vaudeville acts at Riverside playgrounds final community night at the Majestic. The program adds to a week of events highlighting the city playground system’s activities.

Den Mazie Dixon the Majestic Riverside Playground

Diamondball Tourney Delayed By Weather Postponement

Inclement weather postponed the annual playground diamondball tournament from Thursday of last week making completion impossible before the playground season ends Saturday. Mrs. Clare Nichols of the playground office announced Tuesday.

Clare Nichols Playground Office

Mrs Hervert Named Head Of Cotton Gift Distribution In County

Mrs J J Hervert has been appointed chair man of cotton distribution for Linn county chapter of the American Red Cross. The group seeks a share of 500000 government owned cotton for the nation’s needy. Cotton materials will go to the Un employment Relief committee to be made into garments by women on the unemployment payroll. On Tuesday Mrs Lill ian Landmesser received 600 barrels of flour through a Red Cross requisition for distribution to the poor.

J. J. Hervert Second Street SE Linn County American Red Cross Red Cross Lillian Landmesser

FUNMAKER Leaflet Offers Riddles By Uncle Ray

Uncle Ray distributes a free FUNMAKER leaflet with riddles puzzles and jokes. Readers are urged to write to him care of this paper request the booklet and include a stamped return envelope. Copyright 1932.

Funmaker Uncle Ray

First Services In New Bethel Church Aug. 28

The Rev. Benjamin H. Lucas says first services in the new Bethel A. M. E. church at 512 Sixth Street SE will be Aug. 28. The brick building replaces the former frame structure and measures 58 by 35 feet, seating about 200.

Bethel A. M. E Sixth Street Benjamin H. Lucas

Allamakee Pioneer Dies At Age Of 97

Special to The Gazette Postville Iowa Joachim Harnack one of the county’s oldest residents died Sunday afternoon at his son’s home near Waukon He was 97 years old on July 28 Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at St Pauls Lutheran church in Postville Rev R B Garten officiating He was born in Germany came to the United States in 1868 and lived near Layton Center Indiana two years later he married Caroline Suerbeer They had 13 children He is survived by five daughters and six sons 33 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren

Gazette Postville Joachim Harnack Allamakee County Fred Waukon St. Paul’s Lutheran Church R. B. Garten Mr. Harnack Germany United States Layton Center Caroline Suerbeer Clayton Center Christ Harnack Farm Henry Mohs William Eberling Henry Brock John Sebastian Lora Schmidt Minnesota Christ Louis Joe Lester Harnack John Barnack Sioux Falls

Hitler Aims Cabinet Fight Against Reds

Adolf Hitler vowed the Nazi party would support any nationalist cabinet that strengthens the anti socialist and anti communist front. He warned the Von Papen government faces chaos and cannot endure without popular mass support.

Berlin INS Germany Adolf Tuesay Rheinisch Westfaelische Zeitung Essen Hitler Franz von Papen von Papen Nazis Marxist Front

Communists plan nationwide strike against Von Papen regime

Berlin dispatch reports leaders of Germany's 3 500 000 strong Communist movement met Tuesday to organize a nationwide anti government action aimed at pressuring the Von Papen administration to adopt relief measures for the unemployed. The plan centers on mobilizing popular support to fight government policies.

Berlin Germany von Papen

Proletarian Appeal Urges Broad Strike Tactics Across Cities

Communist leader Ernst Thaelmann calls for a wide mobilization against capitalism. He urges economic strikes, unemployment agitation, rent strikes, and a general citywide strike as tools in a unified fight to confront the crisis.

Ernst Thaelmann

Four injured as Packard sedan rolls on Primary No. 20

Mrs Jones drove the car with four in the party returning to Chicago from Minnesota when a newspaper in the back seat flew forward. In clearing her vision she lost control and the car rolled into a ditch three miles east of Manchester. Mr Jones, a public accountant, suffered severe head injuries and remained in Kocher hospital until late Monday. The other two adults and a child sustained minor injuries.

Manchester W. W. Jones Chicago Minnesota Kocher Hospital

Births at St Luke's Hospital and Local Homes

Born Aug 15 at St Luke's to Mr and Mrs T C Young 1828 Blake Blvd SE a daughter. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Klopp Marion welcomed Nancy Sue Aug 9 at St Luke's. Mr and Mrs Charles Studt Ely welcomed Marie Ann Aug 14 at home 1136 Weare Ave NE. Mr and Mrs H W Davis Oakland Ave and 30th St NE welcome Donald Eugene Aug 2 at St Luke's noting correction of a prior report.

St. Luke’s Hospital T. C. Young Blake Boulevard Lloyd Klopp Marion Nancy Sue Charles Studt Ely Marie Ann Harley O’conner Weare Avenue H. W. Davis Oakland Avenue Thirtieth Street Donald Eugene

Walker Disputes $25,000 Checks Linked to Compton Deals

In a June 1927 testimony, Walker denies depositing two $25,000 checks linked to Compton and Baruch and questions timing of cashing. He claims he gave cash to cover one check and says records show no deposit evidence by Sherwood. The exchange includes remarks about the governor and disputed funds.

Walker Baruch and Company Russell T. Sherwood Sherwood Hornblower Weeks Nan Walker Burke Pat Rockaway N. Y Central Hanover Bank Seabury John J. Curtin

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