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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1939

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State conservation commission overview and structure

The Iowa conservation commission, created in 1935, governs natural resources, parks, fisheries, and waters. It consists of seven members, with terms through 1945, meeting duties in Des Moines and managing funds across ten accounts including fish and game and administrative funds.

ES Moines IDPA Iowa State Conservation Commission Board of Conservation Fish and Game Commission Conservation Commission Roscoe E. Stewart Ottumwa Republican W. A. Bents Cresco Democrat R. E. Garberson Sibley Democrat Addison Parker Des Moines E. B. Gaunitz Lansing J. D. Lowe Algona Republican F. J. Payneer Cedar Rapids Department of Conservation Director of Conservation Commission M. L. Hutton Fish and Game Fish and Game Fund Storm Lake Great Lakes Executive Council Mulberry

Funeral services held for Mrs Edwin Lins at Ainsworth

Special to The Gazette Columbus Junction reports funeral services for Mrs. Edwin Lins 55 died Thursday at her home seven miles northwest of Columbus Junction conducted in the Methodist church at Ainsworth by Rev C E Coggeshell burial in Elm Grove cemetery Washingon. Surviving are her husband and two sons Richard Iowa City and Howard at home. The Post high school Sunday school class of Methodist church Brandon held a party at Thelma Davis home west of town with new officers elected President Ruth Bender vice president Mrs Van Fleet secretary treasurer Helen Hausner. Avalon lodge No 606 AF and AM Edgewood elected 1940 officers Worshipful master Fred I Smith senior warden Shirley Phelps junior warden Claude Ryen treasurer Claude Rulon secretary L L Shaffer.

Columbus Junction Edwin Lins Ainsworth C. E. Coggeshell Elm Grove Washington Lins Nellie Beenblossom Richard Iowa City Howard Brandon Methodist Church Thelma Davis Ruth Bender Mrs. van Fleet Helen Hausner Edgewood Avalon Lodge A. F A. M Fred I. Smith Shirley Phelps Claude Ryen Claude Rulon L. L. Shaffer

Deaths Mrs. Caroline J. Clark 91

Mrs. Caroline J. Clark, widow of George Clark, died at her son’s Palo home after a brief illness. Born February 23, 1848 in Ohio, she spent most of her life on a Linn County farm before moving to Palo 24 years ago. She leaves three daughters, four sons, two sisters, 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending. Body at Turner funeral home for calling hours.

Caroline J. Clark George Clark Martin G. Clark Palo Lincoln Church M. Clema Young J. H. Pease Ida M. Wright Cedar Rapids David F. Clark Naples Ant G&g Lydia Turner Funeral Home

Joseph Hayek Los Angeles Victim Struck By Car

Joseph Hayek 51 former Cedar Rapids resident and World War II veteran was fatally struck by an automobile in Los Angeles Saturday night. An electrician by trade he lived in California for seven years after leaving Wilson and Co. Later worked at Sautelle Military Hospital where funeral services will be held.

Joseph Hayek Los Angeles Cedar Rapids Hayek Wilson and Company California Sautelle Military Hospital

Local Veteran Dies Survived by Family in Iowa and California

A former balloon corps member of the A. E. F. who served fourteen months overseas and was a member of the American Legion died. Survived by wife Alice of Cedar Rapids, daughter Miss Glenys Hayek of Davenport, brother Rudolph of Cedar Rapids, and four sisters and two brothers, all California residents.

American Legion Alice Cedar Rapids Glenys Hayek Davenport Rudolph California

Mrs Mary J Clark Dies At Estherville

Mrs Mary J Clark 69 of 3134 First Avenue E widow of Dr C B Clark died at her son Dr J P Clark Estherville at 9 am Sunday after an extended illness. She lived in Cedar Rapids fifteen years from Ogden Iowa where she belonged to the O E S and led the Woman's Club as former president. Survived by four grandchildren a brother Neil McFarlane Verndale Washington and two nieces Mrs Ed Mackey Boone and Mrs J A Neill Viola. Body moved Tuesday to Moon chapel for 11 am Wednesday service by Rev E Winslow Brown. Friends may call.

Mary J. Clark First Avenue E C. B. Clark J. P. Clark Estherville Cedar Rapids Ogden Woman's Club Presbyterian Church Neil McFarlane Verndale Wash Ed Mackey Boone J. A. Neill Viola Moon Chapel E. Winslow Brown

Swisher Man Dies On His Birthday

Joseph Stritesky 65 of Swisher died on Christmas day at 4 15 am in a local hospital. He was born in Johnson county and lived in Swisher his entire life. Survived by sister Anna Stritesky of Swisher. Funeral in Brosh chapel Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Ludvik Burian. Burial at Bohemian National cemetery.

Joseph Stritesky Swisher Johnson County Anna Stritesky Brosh Ludvik Burian Bohemian National Cemetery

Mrs Jennie DeLong 82 Civil War veteran widow dies in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Jennie DeLong 82 dies at her daughter Mrs Glenn Thomas 3024 E avenue NE at 850 pm Sunday. Widow of Nathaniel R DeLong a Civil War veteran and Gold Star mother. Survivor list includes three daughters one son ten grandchildren ten great grandchildren and a brother. Private services Wednesday with burial at Evergreen Cemetery Vinton. Friends may call Moen chapel.

Jennie DeLong Glenn Thomas E Avenue NE Nathaniel R. DeLong John Ray France Cedar Rapids Vinton Thomas Pearl Hawley Fort Pierce Fla Bessie Potter Brandon Lillian Crisp Miami Waterloo Charles Desaever Descanso Calif Evergreen Cemetery Moen

Mrs Virginia Bruner dies after long illness in local hospital

Mrs. Virginia Lee Bruner 21 of 828 C avenue NW died at 10 30 p m Saturday after a long illness in a local hospital. Born February 21 1918 in Nebraska City Neb she lived here eight years. She is survived by husband James father William E Myers five brothers Raymond Merle Chester William Leroy and three sisters Vera Parker Helen Mead Nellie Myers. She was a member of the First Christian church of Nebraska City. The Beatty chapel at 2 pm Tuesday will conduct the funeral with burial at Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Virginia Lee Bruner C Avenue NW Nebraska City Neb James William E. Myers Raymond Merle Omaha Chester Craig, Mo William Leroy Cedar Rapids Vera Parker Helen Mead Nellie Myers First Christian Church of Beatty Chapel Linwood Cemetery

Funeral services for Leona Weiderkehr

Funeral services for Mrs. Leona Weiderkehr 55 of 413 First street SW will be held at Beatty chapel at 10 a.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev. Winslow Brown Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the residence until 8 a.m. Tuesday

Leona Weiderkehr First Street Beatty Chapel E. Winslow Brown Oak Hill Cemetery

Brake Drag After Relining Fades With Wear

After a brake relining job a certain amount of brake drag may be noticeable but it will pass as the high spots on the lining wear away.

Bears of Glad Tidings Aid 950 Cedar Rapids Families

Civic groups and many individuals delivered food and gifts to 950 Cedar Rapids families before Christmas. Scouts Frank Ehrenberger and Charles Miller carry boxes from the Christmas exchange headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce building. Funds and food went to the Sun Shine Mission and Salvation Army for distribution.

Cedar Rapids Frank Ehrenberger E Avenue NW Charles Miller G. W. Miller Twelfth Street NW Christmas Exchange Chamber of Commerce Exchange Sunshine Mission Salvation Army

Burns Family Dinner at I. O. O. F. Hall

George Burns hosted a Monday noon dinner at the I O O F hall with Merle and Fred Busenbark families, Ivan Burns of Cedar Rapids, Clifford Burns, Charles Fikers, Robert Burns of Marion, plus 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

George Burns I. O. O. F. Hall Merle Busenbark Fred Thompson Ivan Burns Cedar Rapids Clifford Burns Charles Fikers Robert P. Burns Marion

Dinner Guests Listed From Several Families

Dinner guests Monday at the home of Mrs. Mary Hanna included Mr. and Mrs. Herman Koch and Genevieve from Central City, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Schmickle and J. M. Schmickie of Lafayette, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lillie and children Clarence Bugg Marie Koch Eleanor and Edward Hanna, Kenneth Pearson Miss Elda Kemp and Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Hanna and their son Gary of Marion.

Mary Hanna Herman Koch Genevieve Central City Irvin Schmickle J. M. Schmickie Lafayette Dan Lillie Clarence Bugg Marie Koch Eleanor Edward Hanna Kenneth Pearson Elda Kemp Burdette Hanna Gary Marion

Hibners Spend Christmas with Hibner Family in Fairmont

Mr and Mrs Robert Hibner of Fairmont West Virginia arrived here Christmas Eve to visit Mrs Hibners mother Mrs George M Hibner and Mrs Hibners parents Mr and Mrs W J Goodyear for the holidays.

Robert Hibner Fairmont W. Va Mr. Hibner George M. Hibner Hibner W. J. Goodyear

Chapter CS PEO meeting at Mrs Howell’s home

Chapter CS P E O will meet on Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs J B Howell Owen apartment 1144 12 Seventh avenue Miss Elinor Kendall will be a joint hostess full of local organization details for a neighborhood meeting.

J. B. Howell Owen Seventh Avenue Elinor Kendall

Marion-Near Dinner Hosts Le Roy Scott Family

Mr and Mrs Le Roy Scott hosted a Monday family dinner at their home north of Marion. Attending were Mr and Mrs Owen Storck of Darlington Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Ivan Gillmore and their son Kenneth and Mrs Florence Scott of Marion.

le Roy Scott Marion Owen Storck Darlington Wis Ivan Gillmore Kenneth Florence Scott

Student Myron Messerschmitt to spend Christmas with Stanaways

Myron Messerschmitt, a student at Iowa State Teachers college, is spending the Christmas vacation in the home of his brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stanaway.

Myron Messerschmitt Iowa State Teachers College J. H. Stanaway

Miller to host sixteenth birthday at 515 Sixth Ave

John S. Miller will entertain Monday night at his home 515 Sixth avenue in observance of his sixteenth birthday. Guests include Ruth Ostrander Mary Alice Kemble Eileen Schen ken Kathleen Newman Bonnie Carey Bob Vernon Bob Wilbur Charles Birmingham and Kenneth Cornell Jr.

John S. Miller Sixth Avenue Ruth Ostrander Mary Alice Kemble Eileen Schenken Kathleen Newman Bonnie Carey Bob Vernon Bob Wilbur Charles Birmingham Kenneth Cornell, Jr

Booths Attend Family Dinner in Cedar Rapids

Dr and Mrs J J Booth were guests Monday at a family dinner hosted by their son Ronald Booth and his family in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

J. J. Booth Ronald Booth Cedar Rapids

Lawrence Kesting to Visit Iowa City Friends Tuesday

Lawrence Kesting of Iowa City and a former Marion resident will come Tuesday to visit with friends. The brief note records a scheduled visit by the named individual from Iowa City and his connection to Marion.

Lawrence Kesting Iowa City Marion

Local gathering includes Cira family and out-of-town guests

Mr and Mrs Michael Cira hosted at their home 840 Seventh Avenue. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gus Pusateri and children Mary Ann and Joseph Michael of Iowa City along with Mr and Mrs Vincent Hart and son Vincent Joseph, and Mr and Mrs Joe Cira with Nettie Michael Jr and Leah Cira of Marion.

Michael Cira Seventh Avenue Gus Pusateri Mary Ann Joseph Michael Iowa City Vincent Hart Vincent Joseph Joe Cira Nettie Michael, Jr Leah Cira Marion

Kendall Family Hosts Monday Dinner Party

Mr. and Mrs. Karl W. Kendall entertained a family party on Monday. Attending at dinner were the Kendalls with daughters Elinor and Kathryn plus Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sigfred and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Kendall.

Karl W. Kendall Mrs. Kendall Elinor Kathryn Ed Sigfred R. J. Kendall

Cheadles Visit Newton kin for Christmas Eve

Mr and Mrs Glenn Cheadle and their daughter Janet of Newton arrived here Christmas Eve to spend Monday with Mr Cheadle s sister Miss Catherine Cheadle and his brother Frank Cheadle.

Glenn Cheadle Janet Newton Mr. Cheadle Catherine Cheadle Frank Cheadle

Funeral services for L. E. Morrison

Funeral services for L. E. Morrison will be held Tuesday at p.m. in Yocom chapel conducted by Rev. W. C. Wilson of Toddville and Rev. O. A. Myers of Robins. Miles Sutera of Robins will sing. Pallbearers are George Emmons James Hoover O. S. Stamy and John Schminke. Burial follows at Oak Shade cemetery with Osceola lodge No. 18 I O O F in charge.

L. E. Morrison Yocom Chapel W. C. Wilson Toddville O. A. Myers Robins Miles Sutera George Emmons James Hoover O. S. Stamy John Schminke Oak Shade Cemetery Osceola Lodge No. 18

Social gathering at Whittier hosted by Mr and Mrs Roy Blackledge

Mr and Mrs Roy Blackledge entertained Monday at their home near Whittier. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Paul and their daughter Sally Irene, Miss Lillian Slechta of Cedar Rapids, Mr and Mrs Ed Aier of Central City, D L Bear, Mrs Mae Crissman and Art Schultz of Des Moines.

Roy Blackledge Whittier John Paul Sally Irene Lillian Slechta Cedar Rapids Ed Aier Central City D. L

Straders Visit New Hampton for Christmas with Father

Dr and Mrs H N Strader travelled to New Hampton to spend Christmas with Mrs Strader's father.

Mrs. H. N. Strader New Hampton Mrs. Strader

Dinner guests gathered at Clyde Scott home

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Scott hosted a Monday family dinner at their home northeast of Marion. Present were Lawrence Hamilton of Mount Ayr, Albert Jordan of Milwaukee, Irvin Scott and family, Hugo Hutton and Hazel, Dorothy, Georgia and Tommie, and Harley W. Erwin with Billie Scott of Marion.

Clyde Scott Marion Lawrence Hamilton Mount Ayr Albert Jordan Milwaukee Irvin Scott Bob Jack Margaret Hugo Hutton Hazel Dorothy Georgia Tommie Harley W. Erwin Billie Scott

Wallace Family Guests At Carl Wallace Home

Mr and Mrs Don Wallace of New Hampton are visiting Mr and Mrs Carl Wallace, the parents of Mr Wallace, staying as guests at their home.

Mrs Don Wallace New Hampton Mr. Wallace Carl Wallace

Willis Jordin Family Dinner in Anamosa

Mr and Mrs Willis Jordin attended a family dinner on a May day at the home of Mrs Jordan’s sister Mrs R D Cooley in Anamosa Iowa.

Willis Jordin Jordan R. D. Cooley Anamosa

Family dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Case

Monday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor and Bonnie Mae of Cedar Rapids. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Austin Case and Jimmie of Des Moines and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bebee of Marion.

Carl Case Fred Taylor Bonnie Mae Cedar Rapids Austin Case Jimmie Des Moines Fred Bebee Marion

Hall Family Christmas Visit to Independence

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hall and their son Richard traveled to Independence to spend Christmas with Mrs. Hall's brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Don Borchers and their family.

Walter Hall Richard Leila Olson Independence Mrs. Hall Don Borchers

Second Fiddle screens at the Garden with Henie and Tyrone Power

Tonight at the Garden theater Sonja Henie stars opposite Tyrone Power in the comedy drama Second Fiddle. The advertisement promotes the film as a featured engagement with nearby showtimes and theater notes for local patrons.

Sonja Henie Tyrone Power

Local hosts entertain relatives at family dinner

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Albaugh on Old Marion Road hosted a Monday family dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Umbdenstock, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Umbdenstock, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Sebrecht and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holsinger of Marion, Mrs. Charles Albaugh of Glendale California, and Mr. and Mrs. Alden Albaugh and their son of Cedar Rapids.

J. J. Albaugh Old Marion Road William Umbdenstock Byron Umbdenstock Melvin Sebrecht Fred Holsinger Marion Charles Albaugh Glendale Calif Alden Albaugh Cedar Rapids

Dickey's Foods Christmas Greeting Ad

A festive note extends merry Christmas and happy New Year wishes to friends and patrons from Dickey's Foods as an advertisement.

Dickey’s Foods

Goodyear Hosts Family Dinner With Hibner Guests

Mr and Mrs W J Goodyear entertained today at a family dinner. Their guests were Mr and Mrs Robert Hibner of Fairmont West Virginia and Mr and Mrs W S Ven.

W. J. Goodyear Robert Hibner Fairmont W. Va W. S. Ven

Holiday Guests From Ottumwa and Marion Visit Burns Home

Mr and Mrs Charles D Burns hosted holiday guests including Mr and Mrs Donald Scott and their son William Robert of Ottumwa and Mr and Mrs John Howe with family from Marion. Also present were Miss Effie Mullin from Iowa City and Mr and Mrs Ralph Parks with children Lowell and Faye and Mrs Ellen Parks of Marion.

Ables Donald Scott William Robert Ottumwa John Howe George M. Hibner Estelle Brockway Marion Charles D. Burns Effie Mullin Iowa City Ralph Parks Lowell Faye Ellen Parks

Hermanson Family Holiday Visit and Local Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Theodore Hermanson and son Walter of Ames spent the holiday with Mrs Hermanson s parents Mr and Mrs H L Terrill. Guests at the Terrill home included Dan Terrill and sons Donald and Philip of Quasqueton and Mary Tay s family of Cedar Rapids. The Indian Creek Fish and Game club meets Tuesday at 8 PM at the Service garage. Nearby, Clarence Grafft and family from Anamosa and Cordelia Byerly of Cedar Rapids visited the Dickey home with L O Dickey and De Wayne Dickey of Central City.

Theodore Hermanson Walter Ames Hermanson H. L. Terrill Terrill Dan Terrill Donald and Philip Quasqueton Mary Tay Cedar Rapids Indian Creek Fish and Game Club L. O. Dickey Clarence Grafft Delbert Lorna Anamosa Cordelia Byerly DeWayne Dickey Central City

Batchelders Host Christmas Dinner at Their Home

Mr and Mrs C E Batchelder entertained at a Christmas dinner at their home 690 Fifth avenue Present were Mr and Mrs Lynn Batchelder and their son Max and Glenn Olinger of Springville Mr and Mrs Marvin Batchelder and their daughters of Klemme Mr and Mrs Clifford Armstrong and Mr and Mrs Thomas Taylor and Miss Pauline Taylor of Marion

C. E. Batchelder 690 Fifth Avenue Lynn Batchelder Max Glenn Olinger Springville Marvin Batchelder Klemme Clifford Armstrong Thomas Taylor Pauline Taylor Marion

Alburnett Family Plans Christmas Day Visit

In Alburnett Mrs May Wahl with her son Billie and daughter Marjorie plans to spend Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs James Martin. Also joining are Mrs Florence Curtin and Mr and Mrs Oscar Martin.

Alburnett James Martin May Wahl Billie Marjorie Florence Curtin Oscar Martin

Christmas Guests at Rock Island Home

Mr and Mrs John A Clay and daughters Jacqueline and Barbara spent Christmas at Rock Island as guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Aubrey. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Mosberg of Chicago Mrs Clementine Schminke of Marion and Mr and Mrs Eugene Schminke and daughter Joanna of Moline.

John A. Clay Jacqueline Barbara Rock Island Earl Aubrey Carl Mosberg Chicago Clementine Schminke Marion Eugene Schminke Joanna Moline Aubrey

Christmas Eve Supper Hosted by Snells at 1291 Twelfth Street

Kirk and Martha Jane Snell entertained guests on Christmas Eve at their home 1291 Twelfth Street. A chile supper was served to Alice McGowan Betty McBride Glenn McGowan James Vernon of Marion Betty Hughes Cedar Rapids and Leonard Olson of Iowa City.

Kirk Martha Jane Snell Twelfth Street Alice McGowan Betty McBride Glenn McGowan James Vernon Marion Betty Hughes Cedar Rapids Leonard Olson Iowa City

McBride Family Guests Visit Martelle Kin

Mr. and Mrs. O. W. McBride and Miss Betty McBride stayed Monday with Mrs. McBride’s brother Clayton Murfield and family in Martelle. Miss McBride planned to remain in Martelle a few days with her cousin Doris Carolyn Murfield.

O. W. McBride Betty McBride Mrs. McBride Clayton Murfield Martelle Miss McBride Doris Carolyn Murfield

Social Visit At The Voorhies Home

Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Gyldenvand and their children Betty and Kenny stay with Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Voorhies. The Gyldenvands hail from Des Moines Iowa and LaMoure North Dakota, listed in a social note.

Gilbert Voorhies H. N. Gyldenvand Betty Kenny Des Moines _ O. Gyldens LaMoure, N. D

De Molay Linn Chapter Plans Evening Meeting

Linn chapter No. 900, Order of De Molay, will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple. Work in the second degree will be conducted.

Linn Order of de Molay Masonic Temple

Barber Christmas Dinner Guests At Cedar City Home

Mr and Mrs W R Barber were Christmas dinner guests of their son and daughter in law Le Roy Barber at Cedar Cedar City home.

W. R. Barber Mrs. le Roy Barber Cedar Rapids

Roberts Relatives Visit From Des Moines and Chicago

Holiday guests of their parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Roberts are Miss Bertha Roberts of Des Moines and Donald Roberts of Chicago visiting the family residence for the holidays.

J. L. Roberts Bertha Roberts Des Moines Donald Roberts Chicago

Guzzle Family Guests Over Christmas Weekend

Mr and Mrs Roy Guzzle and their son Tim of Ottumwa are visiting relatives in this area, spending the Christmas weekend with Mr and Mrs Charles Guzzle and Mr and Mrs W J Turner.

Roy Guzzle Tim Ottumwa Charles Guzzle W. J. Turner

Reinsch Family Outing in Dubuque Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reinsch and their daughter Margaret Ann spent Monday in Dubuque visiting Mr. Reinsch's mother Mrs. Anna Reinsch.

Walter Reinsch Margaret Ann Dubuque Mr. Reinsch Anna Reinsch

Library Display Of Rare Editions Attracts Attention

A public library showcases rare editions owned mostly by staff, including an Arthur Rackham illustrated Night Before Christmas and two Dickens Christmas Carols. Other items feature art books such as Bible in Art and Holbein, plus Rossetti Goblin Market and Old Mother Hubbard facsimile.

Arthur Rackham Arthur Shinn Marcella Klein London Christina Rossetti Rackham Dorothea Fox Old Mother Hubbard Sarah Catherine Martin England Alice B. Story Holbein Hans Reinhardt Walt Whitman Rockwell Kent Bronte Clare Leighton Faust Irving Stone Lust For Life Vincent van Gogh van Gogh Hawethorne

Dr. Knight to speak on Safety Devices for Automobiles

Linn county coroner Dr. B L Knight will address the Canopus club at a Roosevelt hotel luncheon Tuesday noon on automobile safety devices. The Holiday Babies story in Sunday's Gazette misidentified children Leta Blood and Joyce Reed. the correct lineup is Leta Blood left and Joyce Reed right.

B. L. Knight Linn County Canopus Club Roosevelt Hotel Gazette Leta Blood Joyce Reed

Beck Votroubek Wins Evansville Press Post

Joe Beck Votroubek former assistant to Alex Ficher spent Christmas weekend with his parents at 519 North Avenue SE. He now serves as street circulation manager for the Evansville Press and Courier in Indiana.

Joe “Beck” Votroubek Alex Ficher Gazette Street Wendl Votroubek North Avenue Mr. Beck Evansville, Ind Press and Courier

Youth held for forgery confusion name error in Gazette

Lloyd Watson, 18, of 1827 Hamilton Street SW, was the youth held by police on forgery charges after Saturday’s arrest. He will be questioned further on Tuesday, following a Sunday Gazette report that incorrectly named Lloyd Hunter.

Lloyd Hunter Lloyd Watson Hamilton Street

Theft of 12 gauge Marlin gun reported in SE Minneapolis

C. E. Murphy of 2028 Washington avenue SE reported the night of December 13 that a 12 gauge Marlin shotgun was stolen from his home. He suspects the burglary coincided with multiple garage breakins in the neighborhood.

C. E. Murphy Washington Avenue Murphy

Faces Charges Of Reckless Driving And No License

E. J. Gordon, 43, of 224 Third Avenue SW, arrested by Highway Patrolman James Gildroy at 12:35 a.m. Sunday on reckless driving and no operator's license charges. Rex L. Root, 27, of the same address, held on a state intoxication charge. They were found in Gordon's car on First Street between Eighth and Tenth SE. Root sat behind the wheel as the motor was killed. Both were remanded to the city jail.

E. J. Gordon Third Avenue James Gildroy Rex L. Root Gordon First Street Eighth Tenth Streets Root Gildroy

Doubt Protest Results From Graf Spee Sea Battle

Unofficial reports in London doubt that the Pan American neutrality protest arising from the Graf Spee sea battle near Montevideo will yield material results.

London Graf Spee Montevideo

Mr and Mrs Ned Jones Spend Christmas in Maxwell

Mr and Mrs Ned Jones visit Maxwell to spend Christmas with relatives and enjoy holiday time with family.

Mrs Ned Jones Maxwell

Williams and guests gathered from Rochelle and Marion

Home of Mr and Mrs F E Williams hosted a visit from Mr and Mrs Mark Tilton of Rochelle Illinois Mr and Mrs L J Williams and their daughter Laura and Mr and Mrs Raymond Stanton and their daughter Susan Rae of Marion.

F. E. Williams Mark Tilton Rochelle, Ill L. J. Williams Laura Raymond Stanton Susan Rae Marion

Fuller Family Spends Christmas With Buck Relatives

Mr and Mrs W J Fuller of Perry and their daughter Dorothy Fuller a Drake University student spent Christmas with Mrs Fuller s parents Mr and Mrs W G Buck.

W. J. Fuller Perry Dorothy Fuller Drake University

Weather Man's Snow Forecast By Des Moines Fails

The weather man's forecast falls short as snow appears only in spots in the southern and southwestern Iowa regions. Temperatures look steady with mostly cloudy skies, while Sunday's average runs three degrees above normal. highs reach 38 in several cities and Omaha records a 10 degree low with light snow in Iowa Falls and heavier snowfall in Omaha.

Des Moines Mr. Claus Weather Bureau Iowa Dubuque Davenport Keokuk Omaha Iowa Falls

Snowless Christmas in Juneau Stuns Alaska

Juneau marked a snowless Christmas for the third time in 23 years as bare streets and rooftops contrasted the cold air in Alaska’s capital near Santa Claus’ famed home.

Juneau Alaska Ins Santa Claus

Isle of Sark Returns Safe to Southampton

The 2.21 ton Channel steamer Isle of Sark, missing for three days, arrived at Southampton with 200 people aboard after sailing from Jersey.

London Isle of Sark Southampton Jersey

Groom-To-Be Goes On Killing Spree

Ernest Berglund, 30, a groom-to-be, killed his parents and wounded his brother before taking his own life in Princeton Illinois. Sheriff said despair over illness likely triggered the spree.

Princeton Ill Ernest Berglund Clifford Thompson Berglund

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Iowa Daily Press Association Lowa Caroline Clark By Galbraith Virginia L. Bruner Marion News Burns Mrs. Hanna L. E. Morrison Funeral C. H. Levy City Briefs Weather Man Snow Report YALE The United States Sunday Gazette Cedar Rapids Gazette John Neal Callan Lost Shining Parlor H. K. Schaefper Kresse Mainspring Probasco Jewelers 2Nd Ave. SE Allied V. van Lines I Inc Lynch Transfer & Storage Co Clyde Lewis
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