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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1937
Page
7
Iowa Rep Leo Meegh reports more than one third of state female workers are married with husbands employed. He blasts the practice and calls for legislation to favor widows or single mothers for state jobs.
Former Clayton county auditor and state representative John Hempel and his wife celebrate fifty years of marriage with a dinner and open house in Elkader Their long careers include service on the county board the state central committee and the Iowa voting machine commission They were married February 1 1887 in Giard and have lived in Elkader since 1905 with Mr Hempel running a clothing store.
In Manchester Justice John M Brayton’s court on Friday four men from Masonville faced charges for out of season pheasant hunting and illegal possession. Francis Haenig and Gerald Vinton received $50 fines plus costs with $25 suspended for good behavior. Phillip Ryan paid $30.25 total. Roscoe Kepler got 20 days in jail and two others received $10 suspended fines for hunting without licenses.
The Iowa Chapter 384 filing proclaims A. I. C. 8 Inc formed in Cedar Rapids Linn County with $10,000 capital, 100 shares, to buy sell lease hold develop manage and deal in real property personal property stocks and securities. Directors listed Wilcox and Wilcox plus Robert Weff. officers include Lucian T Wilcox president Wallace Hamilton Wilcox vice president treasurer H Simmons secretary.
Des Moines AP report states Oley Nelson, 92 year old Civil War veteran and sergeant-at-arms of the Iowa House, is out of the hospital after a cold raised concern for pneumonia. He sought rest at his son Elmer Nelson’s home as doctors agreed to discharge him.
MARSHALLTOWN Iowa J D Cross a cafe man was freed by a jury after two hours of deliberation on manslaughter charges. Cross killed Harold Eggers a 32 year old farmer in a November 9 argument claiming self defense.
Charlie Fisher aged 46 and Raymond Pence 21, held on non support charges, were released by Judge L J Kirkland on county attorney recommendation. Fisher must report earnings and support costs monthly. five children were committed to the juvenile home in Toledo and placed with the county home until the state home is ready.
A family rejects their son's marriage to Cora who lacks wealth or status but is praised for character and devotion. The letter notes the couple's strong bond and hopes the parents will later value their daughter in law. The missives hint at a prior steady relationship with another girl and conflicting views on romance.
A Delaware county couple Mr and Mrs W H Barry celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary with an open house in Manchester. He age 85 and she 7 years younger have long ties to the county living on a family farm past and present. The couple wed in 1878 at St Clements Bankston and have five children.
A reader asks if her former beau cares for her as he avoids mentioning her name while liking to hear about other female friends. The answer suggests he may feel self conscious or bored and advises letting him initiate future contact. The text shifts to an obituary noting Jon Stevenson of Crystal township later Traer, stock business, survivors May Parsons Edna Kahler Raymond and William, funeral details.
A reader asks about a distant inconsistent boyfriend. The columnist advises dating other boys and staying busy so he learns to value her time and energy, implying that being hard to get will prompt his renewed effort.
Traer Iowa Hugh Stevenson longtime resident died at his daughter's home Mrs P L Parsons Friday after a lengthy illness He was born in Canada 89 years ago and came to the community as a boy He married Elizabeth Pres-
A brief entry highlights the well known dog tales of Albert Payson Terhune. It references his influential writing and the enduring appeal of canine characters in classic fiction.
A reflective piece contrasts a ten mile hike with Sunnybank collies who recover energy through rest. It adds a Q and A from 1937 on women in business, parenting, and unconventional youth, emphasizing science and social norms.
Mrs. W. A. Vincent a longtime resident of Belle Plaine died after several months of illness. Born Elizabeth Paul on May 6, 1860 in Onslow she studied at Lenox College and Coe College and taught school before marriage in 1884 to Dr. W. A. Vincent. Survived by husband, son Paul R. Vincent, daughter Vera F. Bohlman, brother B. F. Paul, three grandchildren and burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist church with Rev. Earle Selden officiating.
President Roosevelt sent to the senate on Friday postmaster nominations listing Gertrude E. Sherrer for Hazleton Iowa and other appointments.
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