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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1932

Page

3

Washington Troop Wins Guard Trophy at Camp Dodge

The Iowa National Guard red and blue maneuvers opened at Camp Dodge with Col George Dailey of Council Bluffs leading red and Maj Gen Mat A Tinley commanding the opposing forces. Troop F of Washington won the best turned out troop trophy. several other events named winners and placers in Musical chairs, jumping events, and tug of war across Des Moines, Iowa City, and Council Bluffs units.

Des Moines INS Iowa National Guard Camp Dodge George Dailey Council Bluffs Mat A. Tinley Washington 113Th Cavalry O. J. Brown General Park A. Findley Kinspack Hedges Iowa City Robbins Livingston Ross Des’ Moines Donaldson Brill Dunn Schofield Tyler McDole Embree Williams and Conkling O’brien Englebeck

County Officials Face Four Year Terms in Many States

Des Moines AP finds surveys from 25 states show about one third have four year terms for most county officials. States listed include Oregon Utah Nevada California Delaware Florida Indiana Mississippi with MA on six year terms for some offices. Proponents say four year terms could cut election costs and improve efficiency while still requiring state and federal elections.

DES Moines Iowa Legislative Tax Reduction Committee Oregon Utah Nevada California Delaware Florida Indiana Mississippi Massachusetts Congress New York Wyoming

Hartwick Celebration Set For Thursday Rally Day

Hartwick Christian Endeavor sponsors a Thursday rally day on August 25 in Hartwick. Kittenball teams entered include Grinnell Belle Plaine Guernsey Brooklyn Victor and Hartwick with a cash prize for the winner. De Lloyd Thurston will be guest speaker after lunch with musical numbers and races planned in the afternoon.

Hartwick Hartwick Christian Endeavor Grinnell Belle Plaine Guernsey Brooklyn Victor de Lloyd Thurston

Death Ends Reunion Of Aged Brothers Near Central City

Lafayette Smith 71 of Linn county collapsed at 9 a m Sunday on his farm south of Central City and died of natural causes per Coroner R A Vorpah There was no inquest His brother John 85 of Glidden found him while visiting They had planned a family reunion after years apart and were preparing to depart when the death occurred.

Central City Lafayette Smith Linn County R. A. Vorpah Smith John Glidden Mr. Smith

Maxson Seeks Independent Sheriff Run in Cedar County

Foster Maxson, Cedar county sheriff, announced plans to seek re election on the independent ticket. He faces a three cornered Democratic contest won by W W Christian from south of Tipton. E N Hemingway of West Branch won the Republican nomination in a five cornered field.

the Gazette Foster Maxson Cedar County Maxson W. W. Christian Tipton E. N. Hemingway West Branch

Statewide Milk Survey Begins in 75 Iowa Towns

A statewide milk survey starts Monday across about 75 Iowa cities and towns to test milk quality bacteria and butter content. Officials from the state departments of agriculture and health Iowa State College and the American Child Health Association coordinate the effort with six city headquarters including Mason City Spencer Waterloo Cherokee Atlantic and Ottumwa.

DES Moines Iowa State Department of Agriculture and State Health Department Iowa State College American Child Health Association Ters Mason City Spencer Waterloo Cherokee Atlantic Ottumwa C. F. Chrisman New York State Department of

Wallace To Speak At Coggon Harvest Home Festival

Coggon hosts a harvest home festival with entertainment, games, contests, an agricultural exhibit and concessions on Saturday. Henry Wallace of Des Moines will be the principal speaker at the American Legion and Commercial clubs event.

The Gazette Coggon American Legion Henry Wallace Des Moines

Linn County Hunting and Fishing Licenses Rise in 1932 Totals

The county recorder’s office reports licenses issued for 1932 through August 20 totaling 6,214, up 924 from the same period in 1931. The notice is part of a citizen series on Linn County government for residents and taxpayers.

Linn County County Recorder’s Office

Land condemnation sparks bid by boathouse owner

Melvin Fitzgerald owner of a boathouse near the Iowa Memorial Union has sued the University of Iowa seeking 25000 in damages after the condemnation board valued his land at 5000 for the proposed fine arts building. He argues the location serves student boat rentals and university activity, urging damages for loss of business.

Iowa City Melvin Fitzgerald Iowa Memorial Union University of Iowa Fitzgerald

Farm Employee Found Dead After Hit and Run north of Wapello

Tom McCullough aged about 55 to 60 was found dead beside Highway 61 south of Wapello. The body, dragged about thirty feet, suggests a hit and run. He had recently worked at Laurie Willson's farm and spoke of a suitcase shipment from Fort Wayne. Coroner John Collins was notified. no inquest yet.

Wapello Tom McCullough Carl Lofgren Newport Keck George Oakes McCullough Laurie Willson Willson Fort Wayne John Collins Louisa County

Monticello to Host Knights of Columbus Picnic

The second annual district Knights of Columbus picnic will be held in Monticello on August 28. The Cedar Rapids Cascade Anamosa and Monticello councils direct the event under Dr. W. H. Redmond. Invitations go to J. H. Devany Judge D. E. Ire and other leaders.

Garrison Wendell Stoner North Liberty Columbus Junction Iowa Churches of God Church of God Cairo Columbus City E. Noftzger J. W. Whistler D. L. Cox R. Jinkerson Estherville Nettie Wilson Lyons Los Angeles Alta Cameron Denver Hattie Pollock Springville Lucy Cooper Charles Post Rebecca Ellis Sybil Post Eldon Post Society D. C. Wilson T. W. Pollock Thomas Pollock Ray Pollock Albert Pollock R. C. Wilson Lee Wilson Henry Cooper Harry Smith A. H. Greenawalt Paul Sterner Cecil Wilson Anamosa W. C. Wilson Marble Rock Ethel Height Clarice Long Cedar Rapids George Pearson Burlington Cecil Young Des Moines I. V. Edgerton Nellie Mellette Harold Miller Chicago Iowa City James Stull Oskaloosa Ray Silva Davenport Lloyd Kent Justice of the Peace Court Silva Monticello Knights of Columbus Cascade W. H. Redmond J. H. Devany D. E. Ire Dubuque

Center Point Bank Extends Holiday Following Waiver Threshold

Center Point Walker Bank and Trust, with offices in Center Point, Walker and Coggan, announced a holiday extension for the bank. The bank will reopen the day after it secures 95 percent of the waivers on deposits.

Center Point Center Point Walker Bank and Trust Company Walker and Coggan

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