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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
6
Walter P Jensen, a Waterloo attorney, collapsed and died of a heart attack while delivering a humorous talk at a social gathering. He was a 1914 graduate of the local college and had practiced law in the area since then, with family and colleagues noting his active community involvement.
Des Moines cab case notes former Iowa attorney general Hoare Wor Havner owes a federal tax totaling 16459.44 and faces a separate suit seeking 22496 dollars. Judge Charles A Levey announced on Wednesday that Havner must pay 3707 dollars in tax.
Fragmented OCR shows a debate over the elected superintendent for Postville School. References to qualifications, taxes, and legal actions suggest a contested appointment and potential court involvement, with mentions of budget figures and a judge's ruling impacting enforcement.
Eastern Iowa churches report multiple Christmas services led by ministers including Rev Joeckvel and Rev Kamp, with combined choir performances at St Marys and St Pauls. In Manchester, Mrs Eliza Leighton and family attended memorial rites, while Wheatland held a holiday program featuring local youth and community groups.
Parker O Gar th founder of Griffith Piano unveils the Griffith Mass Foundation at 603 Broad Street Newark as a philanthropic cultural center to unite Essex County musical groups. Mrs Griffith joins, directing a year round program supporting musical development and concerts to benefit students.
A federal order to obtain information on an alleged aid machine prompts the Iowa case. The decision to delay a ruling on the request hinges on further study of investigative reports and related testimony.
American Legion auxiliary members in Iowa organized Christmas events for about 1200 hospitalized veterans. Led by department president Miaur Northup and rehabilitation chair Mrs P A Lawson, parties were held in state hospitals with gifts, candy, and cards. Auxiliary workers coordinated family needs surveys, visits, and care for veterans and their families, totaling 126,985 auxiliary visits last year.
A A Fetherkile 85 longtime resident and farmer died at 8 30 am Wednesday. He was married to Alice Berry and survived by two sons Harry and Clarence. George Kelty 64 of Urbana died Tuesday night at his sister Leha Kelty home. Funeral for Kelty set for Thursday at 3 pm at the Kelty home.
Mrs. Jessie Brumbach, 80, of Kinross, died at her home on Tuesday from injuries after a fall on the ice. She struck her head and never regained consciousness.
Brammer Leacox nineteen Iowa City butcher boy was arraigned on a marijuana cigarette selling charge. Federal agents arrested him Monday night and he pled guilty at Wednesday hearing. He was unable to post 750 dollars bond and remains jailed. This marked the first case in the district under the new marijuana act.
Iowa City report notes 1 927 new stores opened in Iowa from 1929 to 1933 despite national retail declines. Study by Robert Johnson shows gains 1933 to 1935 with 4 336 Iowa stores and 127 842 nationwide. Food sites garages repair shops filling stations and eating places led growth.
The Des Moines forecast warns of much colder conditions following 9 hours of sunlight. Temperatures are expected to fall 3 to 10 degrees above zero in northeast Iowa, rising to near 20 below elsewhere. Cloudy skies, sunrise at 7 39 am and sunset at 4 46 pm are noted.
Rollie Cook and his brother Alvie escaped from a state reformatory on November 26. They pled guilty to escape and received an additional five-year term to run after their original ten-year sentence for breaking and entering.
Newhall will host a community Christmas celebration Thursday at 7 15 p m Santa Claus arrives with bags of candy for distribution around a Christmas tree A program will be directed by Mildtch Anderson The Community is providing the candy and the tree was erected by local volunteers All children of the community are invited
Jensen brothers provide addresses at 2700 1st Ave NE and 201 K St SW with phone numbers 5169 and 2-7741 respectively.
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