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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1934
Page
12
In Carroll Virginia authorities described the deaths of a 75 year old woman and an 80 year old man as murder and suicide after a note hinted at a romance between them. Investigators pursued leads to determine motive and confirm the sequence of events Friday night.
A protest and broadcast standard bearer voice attack Ickes remarks on the PWA probe. Attendees argue a fair record requires accountability while praising or doubting political motives. The article notes reactions from critics and supporters as the inquiry proceeds.
Milford residents vote 870 to 282 to fund a $70 000 municipally owned electric light plant from anticipated earnings. The measure was approved in two special elections, reflecting strong local support for public power initiatives.
Miss Helen M Kersten of Dysart wed Fdwn Arnoldt of Clutter in a Wednesday ceremony at Peace Francelical parsonage. Rev E O Mueller officiated. Attendants were Miss Gert rude Kersten and Debe't Ewoldt. Bride's parents are Mr and Mrs August Ketater seatbent. The piece details vivid local names and places including Dysart and Clutter, with incomplete phrases from surrounding items.
The Cornell college campaign in Mount Vernon ended with a final endowment over two million dollars after a month extension and a surprise $10 000 gift. President Burgstahler announced the campaign, noting nearly $300 000 funded campus improvements and the Rockefeller grant of half a million was fully matched. The drive relied on alumni and friends nationwide with a quiet finish since last June.
Special to The GaWn Apello Tron Herr sues in Louisa county for 25000 damages from injuries in a crash Oct 1 1933. He was riding in a truck driven by Clyde Harbinson and owned by Finnis F Harbinson. Plaintiffs says reckless driving caused the collision with a bridge. He alleges fractured skull brain concussion jaw and permanent injury to his right eye.
Dr W R Kinzer will oversee the Grinnell Order of De Molay installation of 12 officers. Named officers include Bob Gorsuch as master councillor Richard Johnson senior councillor John Stoaks junior councillor James Clindinin treasurer and Carter Howell secretary.
Mrs Isabelle Rush seeks divorce from University of Iowa boxing instructor Bob Rush alleging cruelty and misrepresentation of his age at marriage on July 19 1933. She asks restore maiden name possession of furnishings a car and 80 to 100 dollars cash.
West Liberty directors call a special election in Muscatine and Cedar counties to decide if the district will waive school funds on deposit in the Iowa State bank under a reorganization plan. With $25,247.28 in the general fund and $1,331 in the school house fund, 40 percent would be released if the plan succeeds, and the board will honor the voters’ decision.
William R. Hart an attorney was named chair man of the Johnson county democratic central committee to replace Dr L Bywater who resigned due to time pressures from CWA and RFC duties. The change marks a new leadership for the county party. Marengo obit for Clarence R Slaymaker 51 conducted at Presbyterian church after illness from a 1932 leg injury born in Iowa county survived by wife Christina Denzler sister Mrs W J Cooperider five brothers and a niece Martha Lorig of Chicago.
Two young men entered the State Savings bank just before closing. One waved a pistol the other a submachine gun as they forced cashier Albert Aronson and three customers into the vault. They escaped in a waiting car after taking about 335 dollars in cash and $35 from a customer. A third man, Chris George, was also forced into the vault before the robbers fled.
Funeral services were held for Luthena Emily Burgess 40 who died at University hospital in Iowa City. Born near Shellsburg she lived there except five years in Colorado. She married Perry W Burgess July 22 1919 and leaves a husband a son George Thomas her mother Mrs Belle Greenwood of Shellsburg three brothers and three sisters.
Monticello high school won the Jones county play contest held Thursday night over Martello and Onslow the other finalists. The winning production was The Neighbor presented by a cast including Clemma Wenger Ada Egger Jesse Smith Herbert Adix Margaret Phelps Loretta Specht Garnet Eilers and Wanda Cooper with Ruth Burstedt as coach.
The Linn County American Legion plans a meeting in Coggon on February 16 at 8 p.m. Maurice Cahill of Cedar Rapids, a past state commander, will be the principal speaker. The event precedes the commanders and adjutants meeting in Des Moines on February 17 and 18.
William Pirks 26 of near Iowa City suffers left leg severed just below the knee after overalls caught on a buzz saw shaft and pulled him into the blade. Neighbor Walter Anciaux was cut about the hips in the same incident. Pirks is in satisfactory condition Thursday night.
E leader E W Hahn challenged his firing as Clayton county engineer after the January board shift. Hahn filed a writ of certiorari through attorney Alex Holmes, contesting his discharge Feb 1 alongside fellow appointees who largely resigned or were reappointed.
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