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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

3

Japan to Build Cheaper Warships After Washington Treaty

Admiral Mineo Osumi told the privy council that Japan will seek a modest naval expansion focusing on submarines and economical warships. Japan currently has 63 submarines to the U.S. 45 and would increase expenditure only slightly to modernize ships while avoiding a costly arms race.

TOKIO INS Japan Mineo Osumi Privy Council Osami U. S United States Osumi America London Koki Hirota Ceonfer Bena France Italy Britain

Immaculate Conception School Music Recitals Today

Two recitals at the Immaculate Conception school auditorium feature junior at 3 p.m. and senior at 8 p.m. Performances include solo pieces, duets, dances, selections from various composers, and accompanying by V. Richter and others.

I. C Immaculate Conception School

WSUI Gains Power and Extended Hours in FCC Move

Washington AP reports the communications commission approved power increases for more than a dozen stations. WSUI in Iowa City received daytime power boost from 500 to 1000 watts and hours changed from specified to unlimited.

Washington The Communications Commission Broadcast Division WSUI Iowa City

Woman struck by train in Grinnell suffers broken hip

Nina Van Oss, 21, deaf and dumb, was hit by a westbound Missouri and St. Louis train in Grinnell on Wednesday. She was thrown about 15 feet in the snow but doctors expect her to recover.

Grinnell Nina van Oss Missouri and St. Louis

Deaths: Coroner Seeks Information on Joe Anderson

Coroner R A Vorpahl seeks information about Joe Anderson who died suddenly at 3 30 p m Tuesday while hauling ashes on Blake boulevard. He is about 49, a World War II veteran. Wife or daughter reportedly live in Cincinnati or Dayton Ohio. Body at Beatty funeral home.

R. A. Vorpahl Joe Anderson C Avenue NE Blake Boulevard Anderson Cincinnati Dayton Ohio Beatty Funeral Home

George H. Vincent Dies After Yearlong Illness

George H. Vincent salesman for McKinney Seabury of Pisgah Iowa died at 4 a.m on Wednesday after a yearlong illness. Born March 10 1872 in Monona county Iowa he lived in the area all his life. Survived by daughter Mrs J Dale Weeks of Omaha Neb two sons Tom P Vincent of Omaha and Richard W Vincent of St Louis Mo, two brothers H E Vincent of Esterville Ia and Frank Vincent of Spokane Wash, three sisters Mrs Stella B Warner of Seattle Wash Mrs Pearl Burr of Pasadena Calif and Mrs Florence Johnson of Onawa Ia J A Kirby of 822 Highth Street SW is a brother in law. He was a Mason and Shrine member. Body to be taken to Onawa Ia Wednesday evening for services and burial.

George H. Vincent McKinney-Seabury Company Pisgah Monona County Iowa J. Dale St. Louis H. E. Vincent Estherville Frank Vincent Spokane Wash Stella B. Warner Seattle Pearl-Burr Pasadena Calif Florence Johnson Onawa J. A. Kirby Highth Street Masonic Lodge Sioux City

Funeral announced for Mrs. Mary E. Maxwell widow of Rev. Thomas Maxwell

Mrs. Mary E. Maxwell died at Cedar Rapids hospital after a three week illness at 11 30 p.m. Tuesday born December 28 1864 in Cook County Illinois she moved to Odebolt Iowa at age 13 and later married Rev. Thomas Maxwell in 1892 Her husband served multiple charges and died June 26 1926 She is survived by three daughters five grandchildren one sister and two brothers Funeral arrangements will be announced later Friends may call at the Turner chapel.

Mary E. Maxwell Thomas Maxwell Thirty-fourth Street Cook County Ill Odebolt Charter Oak Maxwell Stacyville Garrison New Hartford Lime Springs Walker Fairfax Kenwood Park Gladbrook Delmar H. W. Foster C. W. Timberlake St. Paul Minn N. J. Walter Sioux Falls S. D Mary Patricia Diane Newell James Walter Jerry Eva Mae Timberlake Lizzie Gadwiller Schaller Chris A. Walter Summerland B. C Kenwood Methodist Church Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel

Funeral services for William H Dickison set for Thursday

Funeral services for William H. Dickison will be held in the Turner chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. in charge of Rev. Frank Ward. Burial follows in Spring Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel until 9 p.m. Wednesday.

William H. Dickison Turner Chapel Frank Ward Spring Grove

Benjamin M Davis Remembered for Nebraska Cattle Industry Leader

Benjamin M. Davis a former Linn county resident died December 5 at St Josephs hospital Omaha Nebraska after an operation He led cattle business in northwestern Nebraska for fifty years He is survived by sister Mrs E Lily Loveland Colorado and brother and business partner Charles Davis Oshkosh Nebraska Burial was December 8 at Oshkosh Neb

Benjamin M. Davis Linn County St. Joseph's Hospital Omaha Neb Davis Nebraska E. Lily Loveland Colo Charles Davis Oshkosh

Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Central City Ames and More

Raymond D. Palmer and M. Lois Hutchins of Central City. Frederick H. Hutchinson of Ames and Gayle H. Haag of Monona. John Svee and Rose Cach, both of Cedar Rapids.

Raymond D. Palmer M. Lois Hutchins Central City Frederick H. Hutchinson Ames Gayle H. Haag Monona John Svee Rose Cach Cedar Rapids

Four New England Theaters Bombed in Coordinated Attacks

Time bombs exploded nearly simultaneously in the Tremont and Majestic theatres in Boston, the Capitol theatre in Lynn, and in Pawtucket Rhode Island. Two charwomen were injured at the Majestic. the Tremont lobby was wrecked and debris flew across the area. Police suspect labor agitators staged the blasts.

Boston Massachusetts Rhode Island Tremont Majestic Capitol Theater Lynn Pawtucket R. I Majestic Theater Tremont Theater Charles Harris Sajestic Annie ‘Ascot Alice «Gallagher Capitol Wophenet The

Laurel and Company Inc Incorporation Notice in Iowa

The under signed announces Laurel and Company Inc formed under Iowa law with principal office in Cedar Rapids Linn County. The firm will engage in general investment business including securities and commodities, asset ownership, and possible manufacture and licensing. Capital stock authorized is 25000 shares at $1 each. Incorporation date November 15 1934 for twenty years. Board of Directors from 3 to 11 members with officers including President and Treasurer. The named officers and directors are listed with roles.

State of Iowa Laurel and Company, Inc Cedar Rapids Linn County Board of Directors E. B. Laurer Erling Larson GA. Siegfried E. K. Diehl R. M Geo. FP. Martinek Joseph Lorens Leland W. Mahaffy Laurer and Company, Inc E. B

City Briefs and Personals Items

Christmas expenses payable with Morris Plan loans. Miss Libbie Mary of 257 Twentieth Avenue SW will spend winter in Chicago. Mrs H B Strang of 815 Eighteenth Street SE reports someone stole her son's sled from the rear of the Strang home. A chicken supper ad. Mrs M H Collins left for Topeka Kan. A second piano donated to the playground office to be kept in the recreation department’s office in city hall sub-floor. donor is Mrs W L Crissman of 1515 Fifth Avenue SE. Carl A Voschell of 919 Eleventh Street NE fined $10 for intoxication after a Tuesday night arrest and a small cut over his left eye. Francis Robert White, director of the Little Gallery, returned from Mason City where a daughter Ann Victoria was born to Mr and Mrs White. Mrs White is at Mercy hospital in Mason City and will be joined at Christmas by Mr White at Dr and Mrs B Raymond Weston’s home.

H. B. Strang Eighteenth Street SE Strang Recreation Department City Hall W. L. Crissman Fifth Avenue SE Carl <A.voschell Eleventh Street Voschell Francis Robert White Little Gallery Mason City Ann Victoria White Dee

Mrs Melissa Catlin Injured After Home Fall in St Luke’s

Mrs Melissa Catlin aged 80 of 1521 Center Avenue NE was admitted to St Luke’s hospital at 4 30 p m Tuesday with a fractured right hip after falling against a radiator at her home.

Melissa Catlin Center Avenue NE St. Luke’s Hospital

Candlelight Service Texts Available at Playground

The playground commission offers mimeographed copies of a candlelight service suitable for Christmas parties or meetings. Any group interested may call at the playground office.

The Playground Commission

Knights Templar Elect Officers and Red Cross Degree

Apollo Commandery No 26 will elect officers for 1935 Friday at 7 30 p m at Masonic hall. Opening will be in full form. The Red Cross degree will be conferred Dec 18 at 7 30 p m.

Apollo Commandery Knights Templar Masonic Hall Red Cross

Dairy Dale Community to Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

Dairy Dale Community will elect officers for 1935 at its annual meeting in the new community hall Thursday at 8 pm. Annual reports of officers and committees will be given and a report of the benefit bazaar held recently will be heard. All residents are invited to attend.

Dairy Dalé Toate Tin

Elk Shot by Former Cedar Rapids Resident Visiting Brother

EL S Landmichl of Riverton Wyoming, a former Cedar Rapids resident, visits his brother A E Landmichl at 2490 Second Street SW. He has done magazine work and worked as a cameraman for Fox. He arrived from Wyoming with an elk he shot there.

EL 'S. Landmichl Riverton Wyo Cedar Rapids A. 'E.landmichl Second Street Landmichl Fox Company Wyoming

Navy man Sponner plans Hawaiian reenlistment

L F Sponner aviation carpenter's mate of the Langley visited the local recruiting office Monday and announced plans to reenlist this week for duty in the Hawaiian Islands. Mr and Mrs Lee Sponner of Oxford are his parents.

L. F. Sponner Langley Hawaiian Islands Lee Sponner Oxford

Local Des Moines Navy Recruiting Office Enlists 52 Towans

The Des Moines recruiting station will enlist 52 towans at the main station from December 14 to 19. Recruits come from seven sub stations and the surrounding district. Six Cedar Rapids men are among the quota.

United States Navy Des Moines Cedar Rapids

Catholic Workmen Elect Guardians of St Joseph Branch 137

Catholic Workmen guardians of St Joseph branch 137 held their annual election Monday night in the parish hall of St Ludmila s church. Those elected are Chap-

Guardians of

Local Officials Named In Draft of Board List

The passage lists officers and auditing committee members including Rev. F. R. Hruby president Joseph F. Mateju vice president B. J. Jandik recording secretary Charles M. Chadima financial secretary Lumir Serovy treasurer Joseph G. Loesel property custodian Joseph Oswald and the auditing committee Lumir Serovy Rudolph Drahozal and Joseph P. Stodola.

F. R. Hruby Joseph F. Mateju B. J. Jandik Charles M. Chadima Lumir Serovy Joseph G. Loesel Joseph Oswald Rudolph Drahozal Joseph P. Stodola

Clearing Rink At Manhattan Beach To Finish This Week

General skating space at the municipal rink in Manhattan Beach will be cleared by week’s end after crews worked since Monday to remove ice and packed snow. Snow has frozen in spots, slowing removal, while a separate lagoon rink will be prepared next week for daytime hockey use only.

Manhattan Beach

Herring Explains Stand On Rum Transportation

Gov Clyde L Herring said at his daily press conference that liquor agents will arrest people transporting liquor into Iowa from other states until the state liquor control act is revised The governor acknowledged the law may interfere with personal rights but warned that allowing Iowans to buy liquor in Illinois and bring it home would nullify Iowa law.

Des Moines Liquor Commission Ilona Clyde L. Herring Herring

Hubbard Acquitted In Second Trial By Jury

DES MOINES Des Moines inspector T Jay Hubbard former convict was found not guilty in a second trial Wednesday Hubbard had been convicted of a statutory charge and served over a year in prison He denied the attack on Miss Alice Snook now married and living at Boone and contended misidentification and a plea of not guilty.

DES Moines INS T. Jay Hubbard Hubbard Alice Snook Boone Supreme Court Shistaken Miss. Snook

Births Notice Highlights Local Newborns

Mrs A Ss Luckner of 040 NE welcomed a daughter on December 10. Mr and Mrs HB Rapaport of 2001 Washington Avenue SE welcomed a son on December 12 at St Luke's Hospital. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Carthers of 911 Eighth Avenue SE welcomed a daughter on December 12.

A Ss. Luckner Tand HB Rapaport Washington Avenue SE St. Luke's Hospital Lawrence Carthers Eighth’ Avenue, SE

Dairy Bottle Dispute Sparks Injunction Hearing

In district court Judge H C Ring presided over a hearing in Blue Valley Dairy's injunction suit against A E Whiting dba Whiting's Dairy. Blue Valley accuses Whiting of using its registered milk and cream bottles. Whiting defends that local dairymen mix bottle use and that Blue Valley has acquiesced.

H. C. Ring Blue Valley Dairy Company A. E. Whiting Whiting In Blue Valley Cedar Rapids Blue Valley Concern

Plaintiff's Rebuttal Heard In Jansa Suit

In district court Judge Ellison presided over a $1,000 promissory note suit by Emma Jansa against Mary Jansa. The note dated Oct 4 1928. Emma Jansa, Margaret Forney, and Erwin Horak testified for the plaintiff while Mary Jansa Joseph Jansa Albert Jansa and Charles Jansa testified for the defense.

District Court F. Q. Ellison Emma Jansa Emma Horak Mary Jansa Margaret M. Forney Erwin Horak Joseph Jansa Albert Jansa Charles Jansa

Whelihan Fine Arts Shop suit settled in district court

An account suit filed in August 1929 by Lazarus and Rosenfeld Inc. against Mrs J F Whelihan and Louise Wheli han doing business as the Whelihan Fine Arts shop has been settled and dismissed in district court.

Lazarus and Rosenfeld, Inc J. F. Whelihan Louise Whelihan Whelihan

County attorneys attend state meeting. judge grants rental judgment

County Attorney G. K. Thompson and Assistant County Attorney Robert W. Greene attend the state county attorneys meeting in Des Moines and will return Friday. In district court on Tuesday Judge A. B. Clark granted a $90.75 default judgment to Joseph Shemak in a case against Joseph L. Dvorak and Anna M. Dvorak on a lease rental claim.

G. K. Thompson Robert W.greene Des Moines A. B. Clark Joseph Shemak Joseph L. Dvorak Anna M. Dvorak

Californian picks new state superintendent leader

Washington AP reports Vierting Kersey was elected president for 1935 by the National Council of State Superintendents and Commissioners of Education, succeeding as California schools head.

Washington Vierting Kersey California National Council of State Commissioners Ita

Cuban government suspends guarantees in three provinces

In Havana Santa Clara and Camaguey guarantees are suspended for sixty days amid fears of a revolt. Police in Oriente enforce a midnight curfew and search pedestrians and vehicles for weapons as reports of unrest mount ahead of a potential December election.

Havana Carlos Mendieta Santa Clara Camaguey Oriente Colorocbia Fulgencio Batista Army Mendieta

MacArthur Retained As Chief Of Staff

President Roosevelt directs War Secretary Dern to keep General Douglas MacArthur as Chief of Staff until a successor is named. The move aims to have MacArthur handle war department legislation this winter.

MacArthur Washington Roosevelt Secretary of War Dern Douglas MacArthur War Department

Found Guilty Selling Beer Here On Sunday

Mike George 42 of 112 Sixth Street NE was found guilty in police court on a charge of selling beer on Sunday. George was fined 100 dollars and costs, with an appeal noted to the district court and a bond set at 250 dollars. Witnesses testified for the defense claiming an alibi.

Mike George Sixth Street George Savoy Wee Thomas Powell

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