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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1933

Page

16

Scouting Winter Camp In Spite Of Cold At Waubeek

Seventeen Cedar Rapids area scouts and three leaders left Wednesday for Camp Waubeek for a three day winter camp. Heating provisions and heated meals planned, with winter sports and nature study led by Arie Poldervaart and Carroll C. Thomas coordinating activities.

Cedar Rapids Camp Waubeek Waubeek Arie Poldervaart Camp Poldergaart Hanford Edward McDonough Howard Merkel Marion Carroll C. Thomas Jack Steele Don Altang John Hasek John Walker Kenneth Collins Leo Stewart William Watson Robert Benesh Clarence Rather Ted Swein Hugh Artis John Ely Albert McDonough Oral Thompson

Obituary: Cornelius F Burns of Cosgrove Dies at 64

Cornelius F Burns 64 a Johnson county farmer living near Cosgrove died Friday in an Iowa City hospital after an operation. He married on the Cosgrove farm where he was born. Survived by his wife three sons James Perry and Cornelius of Cosgrove three sisters Mrs J D Donohue Morse Mrs Susanna Flannery Oxford Mrs T F Meade Tiffin and Mrs John Schneider Cosgrove and one brother William Funeral services were held Tuesday at St Peter's church with Rev W Schmidt in charge and burial in Cosgrove cemetery.

Oxford Cornelius F. Burns Johnson County Cosgrove Iowa City Burns James Perry Cornelius J. D. Donohue Morse Susanna Flannery T. F. Meade Tiffin John Schneider William St. Peter's Church

Navy officer dies from alleged shooting by daughter in Arizona

Ern est J Turley a 46 year old Navy Reserve officer died in a naval hospital from gunshot wounds allegedly fired by his 15 year old daughter Mattie in a desert Arizona Ouija board case. Mattie, held by juvenile authorities in St Johns, said she was commanded by an Ouija board to shoot him to allow her mother to marry a cowboy. Turley had gone to Arizona for care and planned to prosecute his daughter when able. Authorities in St Johns awaited guidance on further actions. Mattie had pleaded guilty to attempted murder in St Johns and the county attorney recommended six years in an industrial school.

San Diego Calif INS Ernest J Turley U. S. Navy Naval Hospital Mattie St. Johns Ariz Lurley Arizona Turley

Christmas Trade Boosts Manchester Stores in Iowa

Special to The Gazette Manchester reports brisk Christmas trade with more volume than prior years. The rise is linked to CWA payrolls, bank deposit payments to Delaware County State Bank depositors, and mild weather enabling distant shoppers to reach town.

Court Assigns Trial Schedule Under New System

Judge A B Clark presides over January term as a new tentative method for distributing cases to juries is prepared. Trials will be posted Friday noon in Clerk Edwin W Lundquist's office and aim to expedite handling by limiting primary weeks and moving unfinished cases to secondary weeks.

A. B Clark Edwin W. Lundquist

Kirkpatrick and Pogge Wills Probated in District Court

Probate affairs proceed as Judge H. C. Ring approves the will of Ralph Kirkpatrick who died November 22. Alice Kirkpatrick gains life estate with son Frank C. Kirkpatrick as residuary legatee. Also admitted is Herman J. Pogge's will dated March 3 with equal shares for Mary Pogge and daughters Lucille Katharine and Virginia McDonnell. Lucille G. Pogge named executrix.

Ralph Kirkpatrick H. C. Ring Alice Kirkpatrick Frank C. Kirkpatrick Frank Co. Kirkpatrick Herman J. Pogge

Ruling In Wage Case Referred For Review

Justice Reed refers a wage garnishment ruling in J K Monson as assignee against Walter and Ruth Andrew to district court for writ of error review. Ruth Andrew contests the law ruling on exemptions under state head of family wages. Milwaukee railways suit against O J Emmons settled and dismissed with prejudice at railroad’s cost in district court. Harry Burlingham seeks divorce from Mary Burlingham on desertion grounds. married in Marion 1923, wife left in 1929.

Almon S. Reed J.K. Monson Walter Andrew Ruth Andrew District Court Andrew Milwaukee Railroad Company O. J. Emmons Emmons Chevrolet Company Springville Harry Burlingham Mary Burlingham Marion

Divorce Petition Filed in Linn County Court

In the District Court of Town Linn County March Term 1934 Harry Burlingham sues Mary Burlingham for an absolute divorce on grounds of desertion starting October 2, 1929. Defendant is required to appear by noon of the second day of the March term or a default judgment will be entered. George C. Gorman represents the plaintiff.

District Court of Town Linn County Harry Burlingham Plainiff Mary Burlingham District Court State of Town Cedar Rapids Iowa George C. Gorman Plaintiit

Fire destroys two story home of C. E. Webb near here

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the two story modern residence near here owned by C. E. Webb of State Center and occupied by the Kenneth Avery family. Discovered at 3 am the Avery family escaped in their night clothes and lost all household goods and clothing.

Montour C. E. Webb State Center Kenneth Avery Avery

Funeral for Mrs. Mary Kolarik Head of 5 Generations

Mrs. Mary Kolarik died at 98 after a life spanning Bohemia origin to Cedar Rapids. Funeral Thursday at Janeba Brosh chapel with Rev. Chada officiating. burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Survived by eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and two daughters and sons.

Mary Kolarik Janeba and Brosh FP. D. Chada Bohemian National Cemetery John Kolarik Solon Cedar Rapids John Kamareid Tenth Avenue SE Kamareid Wendl Cejka Barbara Pisarik Bever Park Stanley Cejka Joseph Kelarik Joseph Dvorak Joseph Bures Joseph Kouba Lumir Blahnik

Death notices from Cedar Rapids and Chicago deaths

Deaths include William L. Burianek of Cedar Rapids who died suddenly in Chicago on December 25 and four Cedar Rapids relatives seeking details. Funeral plans will be announced. Patrick W. Murphy funeral at St. Patrick's Church Thursday at 9 am with burial at Mount Calvary. Rosary at 1706 First Avenue West Wednesday at 7 pm.

William L. Burianek Chicago Cedar Rapids Frank Vobejida Joseph E.coonan Rose B. Haluza Tillie Burianek Des Moines Julia Falkoski Beaver Janeba and Brosh Patrick W. Murphy St. Patrick’s Church The Fey D. J. Lenihan Mourt Calvary Cemetery Rosary First Avenue W At & P.m

Funeral Services for Mrs Voss and Cleaver in Cedar Rapids

Funeral services for Mrs Isabelle Voss will be held at the Presbyterian church in Marengo at 2 p.m. Thursday with burial in Marengo Cemetery. Mrs Isabella M Cleaver widow of Charles Cleaver died at 1731 C avenue NE Cedar Rapids at 2 a.m. Wednesday after several weeks illness. Funeral in Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Friday with burial in Shiloh Cemetery.

Voss Isabelle Voss Presbyterian Church Marengo T. W. Martin Marengo Cemetery Beatty Chapel Moss Bird Isabella Cleaver Isabella M. Cleaver Charles Cleaver C Avenue NE West Point Ind Cedar Rapids Thomas Burns Robins Robert Burns C. A. Haas Ralph Burns Vernon Haas Charles Harbert Melvin Harbert Gladys Whiting Marjorie Ray Harold Ruby Whiting Jack Burns Harriet, Bowen Rensselaer Lydia Lane Lafayette Charles Turner Chapel Shiloh

Death of John MacLain A Seward Resident Politician Mason

Clyde MacLain of 108 Center Point road was informed Wednesday morning of the death of his father John MacLain 75 of Seward Nebraska at 745 am The elder MacLain was a prominent Nebraska Mason and served four years in the Nebraska legislature Mrs MacLain remained in serious condition The family left for Seward Wednesday morning.

John MacLain Clyde MacLain Center Point Road Seward Neb MacLain Nebraska

Marriage Licenses and Sheriff Sale Notice Combined

Marriage licenses issued to Homer J. Schiotterback and Mary A. Bartusek of Manly. Sheriff sale notice outlines a special execution from The Cedar Rapids National Bank against J. H. Peck for 7900.10 plus costs, with real estate in Linn County Cedar Rapids to be sold January 11, 1934 at 10:00 AM. Realty details include portions of blocks, additions, and street reservations in Cedar Rapids.

District Court Linn County Iowa Cedar Rapids National Bank J. H. Peck I. W Carroll Richmond Cedar Rapids Central Park Greene Baan Court House Abov Josen PH A. Petrus Linn Couny Roy Rade

Christmas lighting contest winners named

Winners announced in the playground commission Christmas lighting contest with awards in two divisions. First prize went to J R Haney of 2220 Upland SE and Mrs Ralph Hamer of 2042 Linn SE in the large and small home groups respectively.

J.R. Haney Upland Drive Ralph Hamer Linn Boulevard Playground Commission Twenty-fifth Street Drive Harry C. Hamer Twenty-fourth Street Drive O. E. Dennis Dunreath Drive Jack Starman Ellis Boulevard Charles Bode Mount Vernon Avenue Clare Nichols D. Filmore Killian Company Commonwealth B. L. Knight Edna Duncan Royal Holbrook

Bertha Thomas Weds Virgil Bonnichsen at Le Claire Home

Miss Bertha Thomas and Virgil Bonnichsen were married Saturday by Rev. C. E. Thompson at his Le Claire home. Attendants were Genevieve Collins Alice Lowe Harold Shelbarger and Dean Jacobs. A wedding dinner for twenty five relatives followed. The couple will reside in this community.

Columbus Junction Bertha Thomas Richard Thomas Virgil Bonnichsen Rudolph Bonnichsen C. E. Thompson le Claire Genevieve Collins Alice Louise Lowe Harold Shellabarger Dean Jacobs Bonnichsen

Swedish Julfest at Lodge Norden set for Thursday

Lodge Norden Order of Vasa invites members and friends to a Swedish Julfest at 838 First Avenue East Thursday at 7 30 PM. A Christmas tree will entertain children. Swedish dishes such as karf sylta kalm ullar and baked ham along with cookies will be served. Attendees should bring their own silver. no meal charge. A sixwoman committee plans the event.

Lodge Norden Order of Vasa First Avenue E

Fire destroys LeClaire business and hall

A fire in LeClaire Iowa destroyed a restaurant and an oil station on the second floor of the same building and damaged the Odd Fellows hall. The loss is estimated at $10,000 with the blaze starting about 11 20 p m from an overheated stove or defective flue.

Leclaire Odd Fellows Hall

Commerce Chamber Surveys Effect Of Recovery Measures

The United States Chamber of Commerce starts a survey of NRA and recovery acts impact by sending a questionnaire to its members seeking criticism praise and ideas for modification of the acts.

Commerce Chamber Washington United States Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Dutch Ask Change In Death Sentence Of Van Der Lubbe

The Dutch government asked the German authorities to modify Marinus van der Lubbe’s death sentence for arson at the Reichstag. Minister Count Johan Paul Limburg Stirum wrote to the foreign office on orders, requesting a milder punishment. No immediate German reply was given.

van der Lubbe Berlin Marinus van der Lubbe Reichstag Johan Paul Limburg Stirum Foreign Office

Opera Season Opens On Two Continents

The opera season begins on two continents with the Metropolitan Opera in New York opening with Deems Taylor's Peter Ibbetson starring Lucrezia Borl and Edward Johnson. Chicago revives grand opera after Civic Opera collapse with La Tosca sung by Maria Jeritza as a standout. In Italy seven cities welcome opera again.

Associated Press New York Metropolitan Opera Company Deems Taylor Peter Ibbetson Lucrezia Borl Edward Johnson Chicago Civic Opera Company Rete Maria Jeditza Metropolitan Italy

State Banking: Unified System Opposed by Key Groups

Washington report notes opposition from a strong state bank bloc to a proposed unified U S banking system. Wall Street bankers push branch banking by national banks and takeover of small state banks, while Senator Huey Long signals efforts to block state banks. In Delta, Donald Moore and Helen Gordon wed at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage with Raymond and Mrs. Moore as attendants.

Washington INS Wall Street United States Money Sps Congress Deposit Insurance Corporation Reconstruction Finance Corporation Federal Reserve System Winthrop W. Aldrich Chase National Bank Guaranty Trust Company J. P. Morgan and Company Aldrich Guaranty Huey Long Louisiana Senate Delta Donald Moore Effie Moore Helen Gordon Fremont Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Charles Ellis Raymond Moore

New Ford Ventilation System For All Speeds

The article describes a ventilation system perfected in the New Ford that operates efficiently at all speeds in any season. Adjustable window ventilators allow opening to the desired amount for fresh air, with pricing details including Detroit location and additional charges.

Ford

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