Warden Describes Alcatraz Break From Machine Shop
San Francisco prison warden James A. Johnston details the escape of Theodore Cole and Ralph Roe from the Alcatraz machine shop. He notes the broken windows, jimmied gate, fog obscuring guards, and a rugged 20 foot cliff with caves nearby. He speculates the men may be hiding or attempting a water escape in a risky tidal drift.
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San Francisco
INS
James A. Johnston
Devil's Island
Alcatraz Prison
Theodore Cole
Ralph Roe
Golden Gate
Cole
Roe
Kilberger and Emmons Wills Probate in District Court
The will of Josie Kilberger, who died December 3, is probated before Judge C J Haas. Son Joseph F Kilberger receives 100 dollars. son Jaroslav S Kilberger is residuary legatee and administrator with the will annexed. The will was drafted June 14, 1911. George A Emmons, husband of testatrix, is beneficiary and executor under the will of Mabel B Emmons who died November 18. The will dated February 29, 1928 was probated Friday before Judge Haas.
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Josie Kilberger
C. J. Haas
Joseph F. Kilberger
Jaroslav S. Kilberger
George A.emmons
Mabel B. Emmons
Haas
District Court Note Actions and Divorces Filed in Local Courts
District court notes show C W Vetter seeking 648.09 and 235.65 and 30.24 judgments against Bert Ammeter after prior bank trustee actions. Fidelity and Deposit seeks 10000 against Harold Smyth over a Cedar Rapids dairy loss. Louis Blazek divorce from Helen Blazek granted on cruel grounds. custody awarded and name restored. Leon Svoboda seeks 105.87 for car collision with Albert and Mrs Bowler near Walford on Aug 5. Ethel Starr Vetter seeks trustee powers under Margaret L Warren will with will’s trust fund. William C Thomas seeks 99225 against William and Myrtle Vaverka. sale of real estate and title relief requested. Perpetual Savings and Loan action against Opal Mae Saylor et al dismissed.
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Bert
Mary Ammeter
C. W. Vetter
Bert Ammeter
Old Prairieburg Savings Bank
Pril
H . Ring
Vetter
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
District Court
Harold G. Smyth
Cedar Rapids Co-Operative Dairy Company
Louis Blazek
C. J. Haas
Helen Blazek
Cambridge, Il
Helen Clarke
Leon Svoboda
Albert Bowler
Bowler
Walford
Ethel Starr Vetter
Margaret L. Warren
Katherine Flucker
Clairmante
William C Thomas
William Vaverka
Myrtle Vaverka
Willam Vaverka
Perpetual Savings and Loan Association
Opal Mae Saylor
W. G. Saylor
Bessie A Saylor
Marriage Licenses for Cedar Rapids Pairs Reported
Fenton W. Adams and Irma Cc Hasek of Cedar Rapids list marriage licenses. Royal Parks of Chicago and Alice L. Stoner of Cedar Rapids also noted. John Montjoy died on the gallows in Covington Ky after a conviction for attacking a white woman.
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Fenton W. Adams
Irma Cc. Hasek
Cedar Rapids
Royal Parks
Chicago
Ill
Alice L. Stoner
Covington, Ky
John Montjoy
Christmas Week Notices and Local Updates
The Green's Grove church holds Sunday school at 10 with an evening service canceled due to road conditions. A Waltonian Archery Club Christmas party is set at Don Seeger's home on Wednesday with a 6:30 p.m. dinner and gift exchange. Local fines follow for parking violations and a woman reports a purse theft or loss near Newman's store. Eugene Archer, son of Emma Sargent, earns a fireman first class promotion aboard the U S Lexington in California. Shueyville United Brethren church hosts 9:30 a m service with Sunday school at 10 30 a m and a 7 30 p m senior program on the Spirit of Christmas.
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Green's Grove
Waltonian Archery Club
Don Seeger
C Avenue NE
Eugene Archer
Emma Sargent
Fifteenth Street
Lexington
San Pedro
Calif
Navy
Shueyville United Brethren Church
Lord Jesus Christ
Woman's Labor Bureau 17 Holds Christmas Party
The Woman's Labor bureau No. 17 invites members to a Christmas party Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Iowa Electric Light and Power company bunga low. Cards will be played and refreshments served with a small gift for exchange.
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Woman's Labor Bureau No. 17
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Christmas Meditation by Pastor at Local Church Party
The Rev. Nelson Dreier of First Congregational church will deliver the Christmas meditation at the men's Christmas party at First Lutheran church tonight. He is substituting for Rev. Leland Lesher of Muscatine who cannot travel due to icy highways.
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Nelson Dreier
First Congregational Church
City Ministerial Association
First Lutheran Church
Mr. Dreier
Leland Lesher
Muscatine
Free piano lessons canceled by playground commission
Nevin Nichols superintendent of recreation notified all children taking free piano lessons on Saturdays that there will be no lessons this Saturday nor on Christmas and New Year’s Day which fall on Saturdays. The next lessons will be held Saturday January 8.
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Playground Commission
Nevin Nichols
Altercation Leaves Dirks Treated At St Luke's Hospital
George Dirks of 1117 Fifteenth avenue SW was treated for bruises after a 9 40 p.m. altercation near the John Mosey residence. Police found Dirks later at 1224 Eighteenth avenue SW with Mosey detaining him at the scene.
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George Dirks
Fifteenth Avenue
St. Luke’s Hospital
John Mosey
Eighteenth Avenue
Mosey
Dirks
Police Question Moseys After Incident
Police questioned Mr and Mrs Mosey at the station but no arrests have been made yet.
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Mrs. Mosey
Franklin Junior High Christmas program centers on prophecy
The Benjamin Franklin junior high school staged a Christmas program Wednesday with an eighty-voice vested chorus directed by Margaret Porter. The program featured varied choral works, an orchestra led by Roland Moehlmann, and praise from J. F. Eldridge of Chicago who called the performance exceptionally well taught and musically skilled.
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Benjamin Franklin
Margaret Porter
Billy Harriman
9A5
Roland Moehlmann
Ftlien
Clark
Mise Margaret
Zio
Misa Rubida
Miss Maratet Porter
Louise Crawfor
Emilie Walters
Gloria Patel
Jesus
Ruth 'M
Martin
Holy
Jon Spare
Koabe Bingham
Shepherds
Ernie
Wang Ophe
Fir
Beulah Ferrin
Cantique
Noel
Perl Shore
J. F. Eldridge
Chicago
Gazette
Franklin Junior High School
Cedar Rapids
Burglars Break Into Lumber Co Office at Coggon
Deputy Sheriff Condon reports two break ins at Coggon affecting Savage Lumber Company office R W Stable lunchroom. Prowlers pried rear doors or windows entered late Thursday to Friday taking pennies from a lunchroom register and damaging safes but no loot or money was recovered.
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Condon
Coggon
Savage Lumber Company
R. W. Stable
Savage
Contract Bridge by Wm. E. McKenney
Benedict Jarmel of New York City declarer on today's hand in three no trump held a laid out plan to win with perfect play. He exploited favorable spade and club breaks and managed his diamond and heart discards to guarantee all remaining tricks.
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Benedict Jarmel
New York City
Declarer
Trump
Jarmel
West
East
When Was Jesus Born of the Bible Truth
DAN W RICHARDS argues against December 25 as the Lord’s birthday. He states Jesus began ministry at 30, was crucified after 3.5 years, and died on April 2. By counting from Nisan 14 to Tishri 15 he places Jesus’ birth between September 28 and October 3, urging a biblical verification.
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the Gazette
Christendom
Lord
Jesus
Israel
Ezek
Nisan
Mount of Olives
Pontius
John
Boycotting Japan Promotes War Efforts
The text urges U S readers to avoid Japanese made goods arguing each purchase aids the war against China. It frames a broad public call to action and questions the morality of consumer choices during conflict. It reflects wartime sentiment and calls for economic pressure on Japan through boycotts.
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Japan
the Gazette
United States
China
The
United
Unclear OCR Notes on Trade and Prices
Fragmentary text mentions stopping purchases of Japanese goods, economic mood, and Latvia holding down prices. No clear event, date, or identifiable names beyond Joan Dunlap and Belle Plaine. Summary reflects incomplete data with limited identifiable entities.
Four Wounded In Chicago Gunfight
Four persons two detectives and two bystanders were wounded Thursday in a Chicago gunfight. Investigators said police exchanged shots with suspects in a downtown alley after a routine call escalated into gunfire.
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Chicago
Gun Battle Shuts Christmas Shopping District
Two unidentified men opened fire on detectives near a parked car, prompting chaos as scores of Christmas shoppers sought cover. Police returned fire, ending the confrontation with the suspects fleeing the scene.
Machinery Lathe Sold After Gazette Want Ad
A 43 inch wood lathe sold at 407 7th St SW to one of twenty five respondents to a Gazette Want Ad. The ad offered the lathe for sale and prompted a quick sale.
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7Th St
Gazette
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Howard Heathman
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Pete J. Bush
H. H. Stinger
Maplewood Drive
Woman's Labor Bureau
Franklin Junior High
Lumber Co
Wm. E. McKenney
American Bridge League
Duplicate
S. Val
South West North East
People's Forum
Dan W, Richards
Clark's
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Salisbury
Joan Dunlap
Belle Plaine
Latvia
Tad He
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Bey
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Kresge
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