Rockford man Franks returns to jail after failed surrender
David L. Franks 26 of Rockford road SW was recaptured after violating his restricted leave from Linn county jail to visit his ailing father. He faces 10 days in solitary and credits toward none of his 90 day larceny sentence. A multi-agency search led to his arrest near Mercy hospital. He surrendered without resistance after Deputy Sheriff Lee Giza confronted him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Franks
Rockford Road
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Frank
Third Avenue SE
Giza
Franks
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids Gazette Establishment and Circulation Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Co. is published in Cedar Rapids Iowa with weekly and annual postage rates listed. The note outlines carrier and mail subscription prices for various editions including night, afternoon, and Sunday issues and mentions republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Co
Aveedar Rapids
Iowa
U'S. Territories
Sheriff notes first prisoner failed to return in 29 years
Franks granted permission for travel to visit his father in Iowa City and for other trustees and prisoners serving short sentences to attend funerals during a family illness. Sheriff Smith said it is the first time in 29 years that a prisoner did not return on his own accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franks
Iowa City
Smith
Martha Neathery Receives Five Year Parole to Reform School
Martha Neathery pleaded guilty to embezzlement before Judge Donald Barnes and received a bench parole from a five year sentence to the Rockwell City women's re formatory. Restitution of about $2,711.45 is required and to be determined with court officials during parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Neathery
Donald Barnes
Women’s Reformatory
Rockwell City
Belden Hill Co
Barnes
Dunek and Botello Appear in Court on Robbery Charge
Two Cedar Rapids men Allen J. Dunek and Joseph F. Botello faced arraignment on robbery with aggravation after allegedly beating and robbing Frank Dolan of Anamosa of seven dollars. Dolan said the men followed him from Joe and Cliff's cafe to his car early Wednesday, then injured him and took his wallet.
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Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Allen J. Dunek
Allen Behel
Thirty-sixth Street
Joseph F. Botello
Frank Dolan
Dolan
Joe and
Cliff
First Avenue NE
Petition Seeks Payment on Note Foreclosure of Cedar Rapids Mortgage
First Trust and Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids files in district court a petition seeking $21,000 on a promissory note and foreclosure of a mortgage. Defendants include LeRoy H. Kling, Suzanne Kling, Ann R. Kling, Harper McIntyre Co, Pennington Manufacturing & Co, and California Chemical Co. Mortgage covers lots six and seven in Dunshee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy H
Suzanne Kling
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Ann R. Kling
Harper & McIintire Co
Pennington Manufacturing &Co
California Chemical Co
Dunshee
Sheriff to Attend Washington Meeting
Linn county Sheriff Jim Smith will attend a joint meeting of the National Sheriffs Assn and the National Jail Assn in Washington D C Sunday through Tuesday. Smith a former jail association president said the groups will discuss jail problems and plans for closer cooperation between the two groups.
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Linn County
Jim Smith
National Sheriffs Assn
National Jail Assn
Washington, D.C
Smith
The
Jail Association
Dismissals and Divorce Petitions In Local Suit Roster
Dismissals include Bernice Wer nimont versus John Wernimont and Marcella M. Sumner versus Robert L. Sumner as divorce petitions. A suit filed lists Kelly Spring as a party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Wernimont
John Wernimont
Marcella M. Sumner
Robert L. Sumner
Kelly-Spring
Fire Chief Jesse Hunter Builds Cedar Rapids Home With Safety Features
The Cedar Rapids Gazette highlights the Hunters new house in Cedar Rapids featuring numerous fire safety features as described in a forthcoming feature. Fire Chief Jesse Hunter and family live in a home designed with safety in mind, illustrating how an official residence can emphasize protection.
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Jesse Hunter
Cedar Rapids
Hunters
Tire Co. vs. Craig E. Sweet filed for 2033.87
Judgment entered in favor of Tire Co. against Craig E. Sweet for 2033.87 on account. Also judgment issued for Richard Jed licka against Richard Bailey for 414 in damages to a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Tire Co
Craig E. Sweet
Richard Jedlicka
Richard Bailey
Blacksmith Shop Razed by Blaze in Marion Township
Fire destroyed a blacksmith shop owned by W. F. Elliott at 3601 Cottage Grove Ave SE after he lit a heating stove and left. Loss estimated at 3500 to 4000 dollars, with partial insurance coverage. A nearby semi-trailer suffered minor damage. Donald Jackson, 27, was treated for injuries after a disturbance at 1016 Eighth Street NW.
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W. F. Elliott
Cottage Grove Avenue
Elliott
Marion Township
St. Luke’s Hospital
Jackson
Gerald Kubick
Eighth Street NW
Record births bring total baby girls to eighteen in town
In WAUKON two more baby girls are added to the year’s tally, bringing the total births since Jan. 18 to 18. The latest infants are daughters of Mr and Mrs Donald Pierce of Lansing and Mr and Mrs Donald Tobin of Waukon.
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Waukon
Donald Pierce
Lansing
Donald Tobin
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Lee Giza
Dunek
Botello
C.R
S.G.A
Armstrong Store
2Nd St. SE
Armstrong Ramp
S.G.A. Bldg
Dean Metcalf
t/o Armstrong's
Washington
Ala
Donald Jackson
B Avenue NW
Aluminum Center
St. SW
Ray Kohl
Life Insurance
Armstrong
3Rd St
4Th Ave
1St St
Armstrong Men’s Clothing
Armstrong Budget Fashions
Armstrong Designer Shop
Armstrong Sportswear
Big Savings
Famous Brand Foundations
Armstrong Foundation
Dacron
Armstrong Uniform Shop
Armstrong Maternity
Famous
Armstrong Lingerie
Armstrong Cosmetics
Tweedies
Florsheim
Selby Arch Preserver
Carmellette
Armstrong Women
Armstrong Boys’ Store
Armstrong Girls’ Store
Armstrong Men’s Store
Armstrong Sport Goods
A.M.T
Armstrong Toyland
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