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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1932

Page

3

Milk Picket Blockade Sparks Wider Farm Price Protest

Sioux City and surrounding areas face escalating actions as milk producers and highway pickets resist a recent price agreement. Fifteen pickets vow to ignore the deal while the National Farmers Holiday association strengthens a 30 day strike to keep farm products from markets.

Sioux City W. Beck E. T. Poets Sioux City Milk Producers Association National Farmers Holiday Association Midwest Nebraska South Dakota Holiday Association Iowa Chariton Blencoe Allison Butler Harry C. Parmenter Yutan Neb Nebraska Farmers Union Douglas County Omaha Dairies

Install Lights in Watermelon Patch to Foil Thieves

Special to The Gazette Manchester Frank Odell rigs up electric lights in a three acre melon patch to deter nightly thieves. Powered by a gasoline engine battery supply the glow protects melons kept awake all night. Odell says intruders, usually groups of men, have been spotted as late as four in the morning and he has fired at marauders when necessary.

Gazette Manchester Frank Odell Odell Tey

Tama Indians Stage Black Hawk Pageant Tonight and Sunday

The Tama reservation hosts a centennial Black Hawk War pageant led by Mesquakies under George Young. The vivid scenic production blends primitive life scenes with modern electrical displays and sound to recount Black Hawk's birth through the 1832 conflict, ending with Keokuk mourning Black Hawk and a finale singing America.

Tama Tama Reservation George Young Black Hawk Pyesa George L. Davenport Keokuk America

Traer Creamery Not Affected By Strike

A farmer letter bearing a skull and crossbones warns Traer area patrons against selling cream unless their creamery joins the strike. Manager H E Rooker notes only five of 600 patrons have joined the movement, with no significant drop in receipts. Anamosa notes: revival of interest in the Anamosa Commercial Club elected George Zeuch president and Charles Niles secretary. Anamosa businessmen invited to Legion hall party next Tuesday.

Traer H. E. Rooker Tracttive Rooker Anamosa Anamosa Commercial Club George Zeuch Charles Niles American Legion Hall

Pickets May Mar Sioux City Milk Settlement

Brandon and Tipton and Shellsburg briefs report injuries to Brandon youths and a Tipton house fire started by a faulty flue. Shellsburg couple wed in Freeport Ill, with future farm plans near Urbana. Hawkeye firm sale to G W Aspenwall. Traer missing farmer Mike Kolpek case remains unresolved. Coffman reunion noted in Keota. Bear Creek church homecoming announced near Vinton. West Branch budget cut and opening of schools plus quilt exhibit highlights.

Brandon Tracey McKinley Ed McKinley Richard Weart J. E. Weart Tipton William Eiler Eiler Shellsburg Louise Sheeley Bert Sheeley Russell Saunders Frank Saunders Urbana Freeport Ill Hartzell Owens Palo Pauline Tumulty Gerth Johnson Vinton Saunders Shellsburg High School Hawkeye Vroman and Jones G. W. Aspenwall Larchwood Aspenwall Jones Vroman TRAER Mike Kolpek Buckingham Cedar Rapids Rock Island Kolpek Kinross Coffman Keota J. D. Brower Lela Redlinger Jackson Mich Jack Naverville E. F. Gray Weldon Tih Uur W. D City Alberta Coffman Lamen Coffman Barbara Harley Grove Lizzie Barden Will Senger Dave Coffman Ellsworth Coffman Vola I. Niswander W. W. Coffman Charles Coffman Charles William W. F. Kerr Erma Harry Coffman Virgil Coffman Eldon Ford Coffman Earl Everett Coffman Kate Coffman H. C. N. Coffman W. S. Coffman Leila Blayloch South English C. B Mr. Thompson J. L. Bunes O. P. M. Bunten J. E. McMillan Bear Creek Reading G. C. McKinley Spencer’s Grove Mount Auburn West Branch F. J. Snider F. D. Weaver E. L. Fisher Ruth Simmons Frances Beane Helen Mather Myra Shafer Fern Millen Irene Fox Evelyn Green Harriett Zentner Frances Longbotham Bernice Connelly Anna Brown The Friends Church Skaggs Corners G. H. Phelps S. J. Wilson Wards William McCaleb Kathryn Morris

Family Of 9 Gather From East And West For Six Day Reunion

The Dodds family reunion fills the Hopkinton residence of Rev. F E Allen as Dr. R J C Dodds and his wife visit from Beaver Falls Pa with four sons and three others. The party marks the 80th birthday of Mrs Dodds on August 21 and includes relatives from Winnipeg and Geneva College. Dr Dodds, a 1880 University of Iowa Medical College graduate now retired, practiced in Denison Kan Blanchard Ia and Seattle.

Jas Opkinton F. E. Allen Reformed Presbyterian Church of Hopkinton R. J. C. Dodds Beaver Falls Tweed Geneva College Dobbs Medical College University of Iowa Denison Kan Blanchard Seattle Dodds

Tipton Lawyer Buys Mount Zion Church Revives Services

Tipton area church restoration story details a local attorney Henry L. Huber buying Mount Zion Church from the Iowa Baptist convention to restart Sunday services. Rev Louis Penningroth preaches weekly with no collections. The church, founded in 1870 by Rev John W. Davis, has long served the community.

Tipton Mount Zion Henry L. Huber Mount Ziom Huber Iowa Baptist Convention

Probate inventory filed for Martin Schneider estate

The probate inventory lists the estate of Martin Schneider who died near Quasqueton around July 18. His will leaves everything to his widow, with the remainder at her death to be divided three-tenths to two sons one daughter and one-tenth to granddaughter. The estate is valued at 20238.85 dollars and includes a farm in Newton township a residence in Quasqueton and personal property.

Independence Martin Schneider Schneider Quasqueton Newton Township

Corso Seek $17,000 For Iowa River Land Seizure

Joseph and Catherine L Corso file in district court to claim $17,000 for land along the Iowa River condemned by the University of Iowa for the proposed fine arts building site stating appraisers valued the property at $5,500.

Iowa City Joseph Catherine L. Corso Iowa River University of Iowa Corso The State University

Boy Dies After Eating Rat Poison

DES MOINES AP Richard Watson age 3, son of Mr and Mrs Guy Watson, died in a hospital Friday after eating rat poison found beside a basement box at home. An antidote was given but he died three hours later.

Des Moines Richard Watson Guy Watson Richard

Fire Breaks Out At Camp Dodge During Turner's Address

Gov Dan Turner addressed guard officers at Camp Dodge in Des Moines after a National Guard review attended by Maj Gen Tin ey Henry Field campaign figure and 200 camp officers. A pump house fire on the rifle range caused about 4000 dollars in damage before crews stopped the blaze as 3000 guardsmen watched the proceedings. The day ended with a concert by the 168th infantry band.

Des Moines Dan W. Turner Camp Dodge National Guard Hyperion Field Club M. A. Tiney Henry Field Shenandoah United States Field Turner 168Th Infantry Band

Texan 15 Held for Racketeer Slaying

Texan Archie M. Buddy Jenkins of Houston was to be brought to Glenwood Iowa after Omaha authorities said ballistics findings supported filing a charge. Jenkins, held in Omaha jail, faced possible charges related to a racketeering slaying. His companions C. J. Hester of Houston and Ralph Arnold of Dallas or Waco were to be returned as well.

Glenwood Archie M Buddy” Jenkins Houston Tex Saturgelo Sivigliano Kansas City W. W. Gillilland Omaha Ronald MacDonald Jenkins C. J. Hester Ralph Arnold Dallas Waco

Keota Bride Lucile Good Weds Gayle Cu in Washington Iowa

Miss Lucile Blanche Good of Keota and Gayle Frederick Cu of Wellman were married in a double ring ceremony read by Dr. F C Witzigman at the Methodist parsonage in Washington Iowa. The couple will honeymoon in Wisconsin and reside with his parents near Wellman after a brief home period.

Keota Lucile Blanche Good Gayle Frederick Cu Wellman Methodist Parsonage Washington F. C. Witzigman Pas Elvin Sears Cupp Wisconsin Lakes James Good Iowa State Teachers College Keokuk Mr. Cupp John R. Cupp Keota High School

Theaters! Paramount and Majestic Shows and Casts

Theaters report listings for Paramount presenting Buster Keaton and Jimmy Durante in Speak Easily. Majestic features Don and Mazie Dixon in Dolly of the Circus. State presents Tom Brown of Culver with H B Warner and Slim Summerville. Rialto screens Tom Tyler in Single Handed Sanders.

Paramount Buster Keaton Jimmy Durante Majestic Don Mazie Dixon Dolly of The Circus Tom Brown Culver H. B. Warner Slim Summerville Rialto Tom Tyler Sanders Dolly

Clatier Homecoming To Be Held Sunday

Clatier’s fifteenth Harvest Festival and Homecoming will be Sunday with a baseball game between Traer and the Tama Indians, two of Tama county’s strongest teams this season. A kittenball contest between Traer and Clutter follows. A. C. Willford of Waterloo, Democratic candidate for Congress from the Third Iowa district, will speak.

Gazette Clatier Tracr Tama Indians Tama County Traer Clutter A. C. Willford Waterloo Iowa

Stolen $80 From Cafe Safe At Walker Captures Suspects

Cedar Rapids deputies investigation into $80 theft from the Jack Kayser garage cafe safe. Employee John Michael opened the safe at 5 30 p m and at 9 p m the owners found the combination tampered with and the money missing. Kayser believes the thief knew the combination as officials questioned several suspects.

Alker J. A. Retrus Larry Condon Cedar Rapids Jack Kayser John Michael Kayser Michael

Martelle Play Day Draws Large Crowd

Martelle Thursday weather drew a large crowd to the Play Day celebration. Prizes were awarded for farm and garden exhibits. Pony and foot races, a pie eating contest, boxing, a penny grab for children, a 19 to 4 ball game with Morley, and an evening motorcycle polo featured. Prize winners include Clarence Miller, W. B. Meeks, Galen Eldred, Donald Thede, Mrs. Cuyler Reed, Mrs. Estella Eldred, and Mrs. Greta Brady in the culinary division.

Martelle Morley Martello Clarence Miller W. B. Meeks Galen Eldred Donald Thede Cuyler Reed Estella Eldred Greta Brady

Diplomas Awarded At Upper Iowa University Summer Session

Dr. William D. Galbreath of Mason City gave the summer commencement address at Upper Iowa University. Thirteen graduates earned Bachelor of Arts degrees, seven in the two year normal program and one in the School of Business. Recipients include Raymond Ash Edgewood Virgil Barrett Ledyard Lucile Berndt Fayette Florence Brown Johnston Orville Bunting Elgin J Foster Chambers Hopkinton Thomas Edgar Fayette Vane Erway Rudd Judson Hungerford Arlington Margaret Madeen Arlington Everett Montrose Millersburg Pilotta Oldgather Arlington Watson Sheldon Lamont Max Barker Eldorado Alice Bushby Fairbank Martha Goodman Millersburg Frances Knos Oelwein Cecile Oldfather Arlington Stella Quamme West Union Edna Staley McIntyre Mildred Steggall Fayette.

Fayette William D. Galbreth Mason City Upper Iowa University School of Business Raymond Ash Edgewood Virgil Barrett Ledyard Lucile Berndt Florence Brown Johnston Orville Bunting Elgin J. Foster Chambers Hopkington Thomas Edgar Vane Erway Rudd Judson B. Hungerford Arlington Margaret Madeen Everett Montrose Millersburg Pilotta Oldgather Watson Sheldon Lamont Max Barker Eldorado Alice Bushby Fairbank Martha Goodman Frances Knos Oelwein Cecile Oldfather Stella Quammé West Union Edna Staley McIntyre Mildred Steggali

Johnston Family Reunion Held in Butler's Park Springville

The Johnston family reunion at Butler's Park Springville drew 65 attendees. Officers elected for 1933 are Lee Andrew Johnston president and Sam Johnston secretary treasurer, with retiring president T W Pollock giving a short address. The program committee includes Ray Pollock Minnie Wilson and Freida Taylor. The 1933 reunion will be at the same park on the second Sunday in August.

Springville Johnston Butler’s Park Lee Andrew Johnston Sam Johnston T. W. Pollock Ray Pollock Minnie Wilson Freida Taylor Secon

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