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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1939

Page

3

Coe College to Open 69th Year on Sept 18

Coe College will begin its 69th academic year on Monday September 18 with Dr David I Berger newly added as professor of Bible and director of religious activities giving the opening address at 10 am President H M Gage announced Arthur Poe board president will formally declare the year open Registration days are September 14 15 and 16 New faculty include Boyd Carter Edith Barber Melvin A Carlson Iras Peterson and military staff changes under Major DeWitt C Smith and Major Francis M Flanagan.

Coe College David I. Berger H. M. Gage Arthur Poe Gage Boyd G. Carter Virginia William and Mary College University of Illinois University of Wyoming Edith L. Barber Iowa State Teachers College Melvin A. Carlson Greene Hall Iras Peterson DeWitt C. Smith Coe R. O. T. C Francis M. Flanagan

Marvels At Human Echoes Shocks Medina Youth

Medina New York AP Nine teen Francis Magner a human echo duplicates others speech with no time lag baffling scientists led by Dr Carleton Scofield University at Buffalo. Magner says he discovered the trait two years ago and recalls an embarrassing moment when his echo ruined a dance and his girlfriend walked off.

Medina N. Y Francis Magner Carleton F. Scofield University of Buffalo Dr. Scofield Magner

Estate of Frederick D D Michael Includes Cedar Rapids Properties

Four Cedar Rapids real estate pieces are tied to the 250000 estate of Frederick D D Michael who died last December in Chicago. J L Michael was named administrator in Linn County March 7 under a trust agreement. The will names a grandnephew as heir and trustee Irving L Brown oversees the trust with properties in Missouri and Los Angeles.

Cedar Rapids Frederick D. D. Michael Chicago James Michael Eighth Avenue SE Linn County District Court J. L. Michael Frederick D. Michael Mount Vernon Avenue Missouri Los Angeles Irving L. Brown Brown

Clergyman Sees Roosevelt Edict As Possible Good

Plymouth Mass Sunday service at the Church of the Pilgrimage heard the Rev Karl Knudsen describe President Roosevelt's Thanksgiving date change as perhaps a godsend in disguise. He said the calloused attack on the tradition stirred thousands to defend a sacred institution and rekindle spiritual energy nationwide.

Plymouth Mass Roosevelt Karl Knudsen

Plane Crash Kills Three Near Cass Lake Airport

Three youths died when a small plane piloted by Leonard John Otrembo of Minneapolis crashed in flames at Cass Lake airport Sunday. The accident occurred in Cass Lake Minnesota authorities investigated the cause.

Cass Lake, Minn Leonard John Otrembo Minneapolis Cass Lake

Marion Chamberlain Killed in Owatonna Truck Crash

Marion Chamberlain 26 a Waterloo native living with Mr and Mrs Gilbert Martin in their Owatonna home was killed in a truck accident in Owatonna Minnesota. The deceased was a transport driver and is survived by his parents and several siblings with other relatives in Wisconsin Minnesota Washington and Idaho. Jess Newman and Verne Wood were traveling to meet Chamberlain in St Paul before his death.

Gilbert Martin L Street Mr. Martin Marion Chamberlain Waterloo Chamberlain Owatonna Minn Jess Newman Martin Verne Wood Cedar Rapids St. Paul

Make This Model At Home From Anne Adams Pattern 4266

Bustle cheerful housework cover ups in two versions using Anne Adams Pattern 4266. Per the ad the heavier apron in percale gingham or chambray includes ric rac trim and a daintier ruffle-edged apron for best tasks. Pattern sizes small to large list yardage and 15 cent price with order details to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

Iowa tops 1938 dairy and poultry output except for two years

R G Clark chief of the state dairy and food division at Des Moines reports 1938 production in Iowa reached record levels for turkeys chickens eggs butter and milk, second only to 1930 and 1932 in the state's history.

Iowa R. G. Clark Des Moines

Hitler fears only Christ declares

Judge E J Milling of Cadillac preached at St Pauls Methodist church saying Hitler fears only Jesus Christ in a union service. He contrasted Bacchylides with spiritual permanence and warned that civilization risks decay without Christ. Doris Mae Spangler played harp. next speaker is Dr Burris Jenkins of Kansas City Mo.

Adolf Hitler Jesus Christ E. J. Millington Cadillac Mich St. Paul's Methodist Church Judge Millington Niemoeller Jesus Millington Michigan Baptist Convention Bacchylides Marcus Aurelius Ecclesiastes Christ God

Power Escapes Frantic Fans After Movie Theater Visit

Hollywood star Tyrone Power is mobbed by fans at the Tivoli while attempting a quiet visit to see Lloyds of London. Disguised in a chauffeur's uniform, Power escapes back into the theater as the crowd roars outside. Annabella waits at the hotel during the incident.

Hollywood INS Tyrone Power London Wilder Power New York 20Th Century-Fox Annabella Tivoli Lloyds of London

Saint Sees No War In Europe

Romanian mystic Petrarche Lupu known as Romania’s living saint says there will be no European war. He declares unrest a divine trial to awaken humanity and restore faith, claiming God appeared to him three times in 1935. He speaks from a hut along the Danube.

Magiavet Rumania Petrarche Lupu Danube Lupu God

Millionaire's Son Dead Of Death By Own Action

NEW YORK (UP) Clenden ing Ryan aged 52 son of Thomas For tune Ryan and executor of the late financier's 135 million estate died from gas poisoning at his town house Monday Police said it was death by own action. Police found his body locked in a room of his home and initially called it accidental before reversing the conclusion. The body was found with the head resting on a fireplace gas log in a room filled with illuminating gas.

New York Clendening Ryan Thomas Fortune Ryan Ryan

McNutt urges cooperative peace over isolation

Bloomington Indiana United Press Paul V. McNutt federal security administrator said Sunday night that absolute isolation for this country during a European war would cause upheaval nearly as great as war itself. He called for cooperative peace as the more practical approach.

Bloomington Ind Paul V. McNutt Federal

City Briefs and Personals

Optometrists of the Iowa south eastern central zone will meet tonight at 7 30 in the office of Dr E I Copeland 310 Third street SE. The Lacies Aid society of the Covington Evangelical church will meet at 1 p m Wednesday at the home of Mrs John Taylor for a menic lunch. Mrs E C Goslin 1413 B avenue NE left Monday for Clarion to attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs Frank Porter who died Sunday. Ira C Gabel was refunded 75 by the city council Monday as the unused portion of a cigaret permit issued for Hawkeye Downs. Gabel surrendered the license Saturday. Graham H Andrews son of Mr and Mrs Harold C Andrews 312 First street SW was enlisted Monday for duty with the 80th field artillery at Fort Des Moines. A petition seeking a street light at the intersection of Fourteenth street and Twentieth avenue SW was referred to the department of public improvements by the city council Monday.

Iowa Southeastern Central Zone E. I. Copeland Third Street Lacies Aid Society Covington E. C. Goslin B Avenue NE Clarion Frank Porter Ira C. Gabel Hawkeye Downs Gabel Graham H. Andrews Harold C. Andrews First Street 80Th Field Artillery Fort Des Moines Fourteenth Street Twentieth Avenue SW Department of Public Improvements

Tax Lien Filed Against G. F. Althouse World Journal

A federal tax lien for 72.64 for nonpayment of social security taxes during 1937 39 was filed with the clerk of federal court Monday against G. F. Althouse and The World Journal of Ackley Ia. All union barber shops in Cedar Rapids will close at noon Tuesday for the annual picnic at Bever park attended by master and journeymen barbers and the ladies auxiliaries.

Clerk of Federal Court G. F. Althouse The World Journal of Cedar Rapids Bever Park

Tipton Baritone O. J. Myers to Sing on WSUI Tonight

Baritone O. J. Myers of Tipton will perform on WSUI Iowa City tonight from 7 30 to 7 45 PM. He will present selections including The Old Guard with a dedication to the American Legion.

O. J. Myers Tipton WSUI Iowa City the Old Guard American Legion

Huff Family Mourns Mother’s Death in Bonparte Iowa

Harley Huff Robert Huff and William Huff of Bonparte Iowa learn of the death Monday morning of their mother Mrs William Huff at Bonparte Iowa. The notice lists each son with their addresses and reports the passing as the family confirms the loss.

Harley Huff Eleventh Street Robert Huff Sixth Avenue William Huff Tenth Avenue SW Bonparte

Mrs Leona Hagg and Bill Hemphill Visit In Texas

Mrs Leona Hagg of Houston and Bill Hemphill of Austin are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard T Ryan at 1040 Fifth Avenue SE. The niece and nephew of Mr Ryan are on

Leona Hagg Houston, Tex Bill Hemphill Austin, Tex Richard T. Ryan Fifth Avenue SE Ryan

Camp Good Health Aids 186 Handicapped Children This Summer

Cedar Rapids camp cared for 186 physically handicapped children during a June 12 to Aug period, up 33 from last year. Average stay 22.2 days with an average 3.8 pound weight gain. all but one child improved. Funding comes from the Camp Good Health Fund, totaling $3,003.12 by Aug. 12 to cover expenses.

Camp Good Health St. Paul's Methodist Church Epworth League Camp Good Health Fund The Gazette

Highs Move and Forum Appointment in Bradner Smith Plan

Route home after visiting Mr. Hemphill's father, a government attorney in Washington DC. Mr. and Mrs. G R High relocate from Davenport to 528 Forest Drive SE with children Robert and Diana. Mr. High to succeed C T Ray as Iown representative for Bradner Smith and Company when the latter retires at September end.

Mr. Hemphill Washington, D. C G. R. High Davenport Forest Drive Robert Diana Mr. High C. T. Ray Iown Bradner Smith and Company

Knight to show western motion pictures at Canopus luncheon

Dr B L Knight presents his motion pictures of the west at the Canopus club luncheon to be held Tuesday at noon in the Roosevelt hotel. The films cover the San Francisco world’s fair, Yellowstone and Yosemite parks, and other notable western locales.

B. L. Knight West Canopus Club Roosevelt Hotel San Francisco Yellowstone Yosemite Parks West Coast

Krogh reports collision at First and Third intersections

Gunner Krogh of Lone Tree told police at 11 55 p m Sunday that another car struck his machine at the intersection of First avenue and Third street E Krogh said he was driving south on Third street and had entered the intersection ahead of the other car which was going west on First avenue. It struck the left front end of the Krogh car.

Gunner Krogh Lone Tree First Avenue Third Street Krogh

Cyclist Struck by Car Driven by J S Hallene in City Intersection

An unidentified man riding a bicycle was hit by a car driven by 70 year old J S Hallene of 383 Nineteenth Street SE. The collision occurred at First Avenue and Thirteenth Street East around 1 30 p m Sunday after Hallene stopped for a signal and the bicyclist passed on the right.

J. S. Hallene Nineteenth Street First Avenue Thirteenth Street Hallene

Hallene Details Were Not Signalled Before Bicycle Collision

Hallene stated he did not signal for the turn and did not see the bicyclist until the impact occurred, describing the moments leading up to the crash.

Hallene

Mr and Mrs Daniel McGinn Move to Pasadena

Mr Daniel P McGinn, a Rock Island railroad switchman, retires after long service starting January 1905 with B C R and N and the Rock Island. He formerly served as acting night yardmaster before moving with his wife to Pasadena California to establish their future home.

Daniel P. McGinn Pasadena Calif McGinn Rock Island Railroad B. C. R and N Rock Island

Kenwood Park Methodist to Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

Kenwood Park Methodist church invites all members to its annual meeting at 302 Twenty third Street NE. Officers and committee men will be elected and 1938 39 reports presented on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The meeting serves as a farewell to Dr. A W Henke who retires as district superintendent at the Clinton conference opening Sept 19. Light refreshments will be served.

Kenwood Park Methodist Church Twenty-third Street A. W. Henke Clinton

Cedar Rapids Grocers Picnic Sees 300 Attend Amid Rain

About 300 people attended the Cedar Rapids Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers association picnic at Linger Longer pavilion on Zika Avenue NW. The noon downpour arrived as about half the crowd had gathered, with dancing in the afternoon. the night dance was canceled due to cold.

Cedar Rapids Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association Linger Longer Zika Avenue NW

Silkworm Growth Sparks Surprise Weight Gain

Newly hatched silkworms are tiny and 700000 weigh one pound. Within 42 days the same 700000 larvae grow to about 9500 pounds in weight.

Zorina Travels Nude Claim Stirs Hollywood Bowl Scene

Ballet star Vera Zorina declared she would travel to Europe nude for health reasons. A Hollywood photographer pressed her to pose in traveling attire, and she refused, boarding the train in a public dress planned to be shed later in private.

Hollywood Vera Zorina New York Europe Sally Rand Chicago Norway

Nye Grateful For Boom In Nominee Movement

Senator Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota expresses appreciation for a reported favorite son boom for him as Republican presidential nominee. He declines to state interest, noting he plans retirement after a few more years. Friends reportedly campaign in North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota and Montana seeking pledged delegations or secondary support for the convention.

Yellowstone Park Wyo Gerald P. Nye North Dakota Minot N. D Senate South Dakota Minnesota Montana

Wheeler Silent Presidency Question Returns in LA

AP reports silence from Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana on presidential ambitions stirring debate in Los Angeles. The piece notes ongoing speculation about his national role and potential run.

Los Angeles Montana Burton K. Wheeler

Senatorial Ambition Clear as He Dodges Presidential Talk

The visiting figure dodges questions on a 1944 presidential bid. He says he will be a candidate again for the senate and notes his support for continued New Deal measures like the WPA PWA and farmer aid to prevent a radical shift in 1944.

Senate Wheeler Press Roosevelt PWA

Boston ties of fake bond swindle widen with arrests

Authorities pursue leads in an international bond fraud case linked to two German born operators and a circle of young women. Carl Eckert and Josef Schmidt face bank fraud counts after using Belgi um bonds as loan security. Miss Bil Cooke of Newtonville is charged with securing a 3 200 loan with the counterfeit Belgi an bonds. The plot allegedly used pretty local girls to lure lenders as part of a scheme spread to Detroit and Michigan.

Boston INS Poston New York Fed Minapolis Belgium United States Harry N. Guterman National Bank Carl Eckert Carl Eggers Josef Schmidt Michigan Bil Cooke Newtonville Back Bay Miss Cooke Belgi Eckert Schmidt

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