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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1940

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Birth Announcements at St Luke's and Mercy Hospitals

At St Luke's hospital a son was born to Mr and Mrs William W Crissman of 388 Seventeenth street SE on February 9. A son followed for Mr and Mrs Vernon H Carter of Marion on February 9. At Mercy hospital a daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs Wilmer Brown of 216 Sixth avenue SW on February 9. A son joined for Mr and Mrs Matthew Suzika of 1008 Belle avenue SW on February 9 and a son for Mr and Mrs ge Sonka of route No 2 on February 10.

St. Luke’s Hospital William W. Crissman Seventeenth Street Vernon H. Carter Marion Mercy Hospital Wilmer Brown Sixth Avenue Matthew Suzika Belle Avenue Ge Sonka

McCabe Divorce Granted on Cruel Treatment Grounds

Celia Anne McCabe receives divorce from F Henry McCabe aged 28 by Judge H C Ring on cruel and inhuman treatment. Plaintiff re stores right to use Celia Anne Armstrong after marriage on Sept 19 1936.

Celia Anne McCabe F. Henry McCabe H. C. Ring Celia Anne Armstrong

Mrs Anna Marz 64 Dies at Home

Anna C Marz aged 64 died at her residence 521 Tenth Street NW at 6 45 p m Friday.

Anna C. Marz Tenth Street NW

Police Court Fines for Milk Peddling and Drunkenness

Joe Rawson aged 21 of route No 1 was fined 10 dollars and costs for peddling milk without a city license. Harry Carr aged 42 of 134 Thirty fourth street SE was fined 25 dollars and costs for drunkenness and disturbing the peace with the fine suspended on payment of costs.

Joe Rawson Harry Carr Thirtyfourth Street

List of parties named in Cedar Rapids area notices

Ben W. McDonough and Marjory J. Bush of Cedar Rapids, Richard C. Conzett of Milwaukee, Isabel Kaump of Dubuque, Lyle J. Brewer of Cedar Rapids, Venita Edaburn of Toddville, Emmanuel House and Viasta Rohlena of Fairfax, Louis V. DeLay and Agnes Fair of Cedar Rapids, Roy O. Behrens of Clarence, Florence Morden of Tipton.

Ben W. McDonough Marjory J. Bush Cedar Rapids Richard C. Conzett Milwaukee Isabel Kaump Dubuque Lyle J. Brewer Venita Edaburn Toddville Emmanuel House Viasta Rohlena Fairfax Louis V. DeLay Agnes Fair Roy O. Behrens Clarence Florence Morden Tipton

Chimney Fire Reported at 1900 Park Avenue SE

Saturday at 1 25 a m a chimney fire occurred at 1900 Park Avenue SE with Tom Shaheen on scene as the still alarm and Company No 6 responding.

Park Avenue SE Tom Shaheen Still Alarm Company No. 6

Miss Dorothy Unash Admitted To University Hospital Iowa City

City Briefs report Miss Dorothy Unash of 1308 E Street SW is a patient at University hospital in Iowa City. Other notes mention sales reps from Rude Auto attending a Ford Tractor dealers meeting in Des Moines, a sprained wrist from icy sidewalks on Fifth Street NW, and Gray Alan Wilson leaving for Des Moines to join the International Correspondence School after graduating from Coe College.

Dorothy Unash University Hospital Iowa City John Smith Joe Estes Rude Auto Company Ford Tractor Dealers Des Moines John Schick F Avenue NW Fifth Street F Avenues NW Gray Alan Wilson Oliver Wilson Fifteenth Street International Correspondence School Wilson Coe College

State employment offices close afternoons for Lincoln and Washington birthdays

Iowa State Employment offices across the state will close in the afternoons on February 12 and February 22 in observance of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, per Cedar Rapids office orders received Saturday.

Iowa Abraham Lincoln George Washington Cedar Rapids

Boy Scouts Banquet Set by Troop 16 at First Christian

Troop 16 of the Boy Scouts sponsored by First Christian church will hold a father son banquet in the church dining room Monday at 6 30 p m. All former Scouts and Scouters are invited. Toastmaster Jay Hesser and speakers Ray Short and Will Weatherwax will attend.

Boy Scouts First Christian Church Jay Hesser Ray Short Will Weatherwax

Auto collision injures none as two cars damaged near Walford

At 8 a m Saturday cars driven by Dan Harrington a 47 of 1733 Higley Avenue SE and Sylvia Jane Brock Shink 24 of Route No 1 Norway sideswiped on highway No 149 two miles west and a quarter mile south of Walford. Report filed with Sergeant Clarence B Day of the highway patrol.

Dan Harrington Higley Avenue Sylvia Jane Brockshink Norway Walford Clarence B. Day Highway Patrol

Lord Tweedsmuir Improves After Brain Surgeries

Montreal reports indicate Lord Tweedsmuir, 64, governor general of Canada, showed slight improvement after two brain operations intended to save his life. He remained unconscious as Lady Tweedsmuir and their son left the neurological hospital.

Montreal Lord Tweedsmuir Canada Viceroy Lady Tweedsmuir Lieut Alistair Buchan Neurological Hospital

Roosevelt Approves Two Year Warship Program

President Roosevelt formally approves a two year warship construction plan costing 654 million dollars. The program aims to expand the fleet by 167000 tons of fighting ships 75000 tons of fast auxiliary tonnage and a naval air force of 4500 men.

Washington Ins Roosevelt United States Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison Vinson House Naval Affairs Committee Budget Bureau

Postwar Peace Talks and Neutral Bloc Debated in U S

The article discusses U S aims for postwar stability and possible neutral nations bloc. It notes Welles will visit Rome Paris Berlin and London to listen not propose. Critics fear roving ambassadors and warn against entangling alliances while Hull pursues peaceful postwar conditions.

State Department Cordell Hull Sumner Welles United States Welles Rome Paris Berlin London Joseph P. Kennedy William C. Bullitt Roosevelt Europe Bullitt Kennedy

Senate Vote On Finn Loan Due Tuesday

Washington action favors increasing the export import bank capital to 200 million dollars to aid Finland with a final Senate vote due by Tuesday at 5 pm. Support built in the Senate with Jesse Jones backing, while Charles L. McNary slowed progress. Roosevelt offered no comment on Finland aid pending Congress decision.

Washington Finland Senate Charles L. McNary Oregon Baltic Republic Jesse Jones Roosevelt

More U S Pork Sought By Canada

The Canadian government contemplates steps on imports of American pork as UK demand raises Canadian bacon and ham prices. Live hog prices run about three cents a pound higher in Canada than the United States. December imports near 5 million pounds with January likely higher.

Ottawa United Kingdom United States Great Britain Canada

Pleads Guilty But Fine Suspended in Drunkenness Case

On Fourth Street SE arrested Feb 4 at 1130 PM the defendant pled guilty to drunkenness and disturbing the peace in police court. A $25 fine was suspended after costs, as witnesses were absent when Carr’s wife and parents-in-law denied intoxication, leading to a recommendation to dismiss which the prosecutor refused.

Harry Carr Thirtyfourth Street Harry Johnson Carr Johnson

Seabiscuit Fails Comeback In La Jolla Handicap

Seabiscuit finishes third behind Heelfly and Sun Egret at Santa Anita Park in the seven furlong La Jolla handicap. Heelfly wins in 1 22 flat, narrowly edging Sun Egret by one length, with Sea Biscuit three lengths back.

Santa Anita Park Calif Ins Seabiscuit Heelfly Sun Egret Sea‘biscuit

Adulteration of Food Proved in England in 1267

The excerpt notes that adulteration of food was proven in England as early as 1267, indicating long standing concerns about tainted supplies and quality controls in medieval markets.

England

High School Debaters Shine At Fourth Invitational

Sioux City Burlington Mount Pleasant and Muscatine led the field in the fourth annual high school invitational debate tournament at the college Saturday afternoon. East Sioux City High topped the overall standings with 167 points, with Fort Dodge Burlington West Waterloo Mount Pleasant Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson High and Muscatine among the upper quarter. Dorothy Kotteman of Burlington was the top girl with 46 points, while Richard Baxter of Mount Pleasant led the boys with 47 points. Sydney Thomas of Muscatine and Jack Hargis of Council Bluffs won the radio speaking contest rated superior. Judges weighed analysis evidence argument voice control and conduct in the five-class ranking system. The event concluded with an after-dinner speaking contest following a luncheon.

Sioux City Burlington Mount Pleasant Muscatine East Dorothy Kotteman Jane Spillers Newton Betty Leger East High Betty Subotnik Wilson High Cedar Rapids Lois Senstrom Dorrine Bieber Norma McKean Oskaloosa Margaret Blaine Franklin High Betty White Richard Baxter Michael Cuff Fort Dodge Abe Arkoff Bob Passer Thomas Jefferson Council Bluffs William Arnold Ed Kemp West Waterloo Yale Gotsciner David Gold Center Sydney Thomas Jack Hargis

Bequeaths 900000 To Create Cafeteria Chain To Feed Needy

New York AP. About 900000 of a 1568140 estate is set aside to feed the hungry by establishing a chain of free cafeterias under the will of Wilhelm Loewenstein a leather importer who died January 7 1938 a tax appraisal Friday showed The plan is open to all needy persons regardless of race color or creed and is entrusted to the New York Community Trust with Guaranty Trust Company named as trustee.

NEW York Wilhelm Loewenstein New York Community Trust Guaranty Trust Company

Picket Lines Form Over Speeder Plant Construction

Iron Workers Local No 89 and Engineers Local No 301 placed a two man picket line at the Link Belt Speeder plant at 1201 Sixth Street SW after no progress with management in a dispute over who should perform the work on a storage building. Union agents claimed three quarters of Speeder employees belong to AF of L unions and would honor the picket. They said the building work would take about two weeks and stressed the issue was not a jurisdictional dispute between unions.

Iron Workers Local No Engineers Sixth Street Troy M. Deal Ray King Iron Workers E. St. Germain Speeder A. F. of L King St. Germain Speeder Company

Willie Willis recalls Gerald's curls and fighting talk

Willie Willis recalls how children teased Gerald over hair curls until age ten and how such pressure shaped his readiness to defend himself. He notes a streetwise lesson that a boy must learn to fight when provoked.

Kauffman cross petitions for divorce and property split

Agnes Kauffman sues Clyde Kauffman for divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment and requests Agnes Pusateri regain her name. He seeks $460 and both seek title to real and personal property. Married January 31, 1935. Separate suits include Sadie Robbins v Marshall Robbins and Laura Keyes v Charles Keyes, with alimony, custody, and property claims.

Agnes Kauffman Clyde Kauffman Kauffman Agnes Pusateri Trivorce Sadie Robbins Marshall L. Robbins Kahoka Laura Keyes Charles Keyes Cedar Rapids Robbins H. C. Ring

Two Sue For Divorce in Separate Idaho Cases

Edith Mae Hurst seeks divorce from Arthur D. Hurst after marrying at Marion on October 21 1933. She claims cruel treatment and seeks custody of three children plus support. An injunction for personal interference and a property attachment were granted. Violet Koenighain with Richard Koenighain faces a divorce suit for cruel and inhuman treatment. they wed at Iowa City May 25 1934 and she asks to resume the name Violet Goodwater.

Edith Mae Hurst Arthur D. Hurst Marion

Petersen Baking Company Incorporation Articles Renewed

County Recorder records renewal of Petersen Baking company of Cedar Rapids. Authorized capital stock is 400 600 dollars. Officers include P. F. Petersen of Omaha president H D LeMar of Omaha vice president H A Rundquist Cedar Rapids secretary treasurer Milton Petersen Omaha A W Story Hugh Sliss C A Laurance F A Beals Cedar Rapids. Renewal extends corporate period 20 years to Feb 17 1960.

Petersen Baking Company Cedar Rapids Dempsy Jones P. F. Petersen Omaha H. D. LeMar H. A. Rundquist Milton Petersen A. W. Story Hugh Sliss C. A. Laurance F. A. Beals

Steggall Sentence Suspended in Desertion Case

James F. Steggall of Davenport pled guilty to child desertion before Judge H C Ring. An indeterminate one year term at Fort Madison penitentiary was suspended on good behavior with support payments to be maintained. A divorce action by Bernice Steggall on desertion and cruel treatment was filed. they married November 30, 1933.

Steggall James F. Steggall Davenport H. C. Ring Fort Madison Bernice Steggall Ring

Insurance Authorized in Shrine Temple Foreclosure Case

Judge H. C. Ring authorized William Kacena as receiver to obtain 175000 dollars of insurance on the Shrine Temple building. The plan costs 213.56 dollars annually on an 80 percent co insurance basis. The mortgage is asserted at 218000 dollars and the Shrine company carries 157500 dollars of insurance.

William Kacena Shrine Temple H. C. Ring Friday Shrine Company

Winterset waterworks lien assigned to insurer by receiver

Henry G. Suehrstedt as receiver for Stark Construction was authorized by Judge C. J. Haas to assign Stark's interest of 5 067.09 dollars from a 13 367.62 percent retained amount to Western Casualty and Surety for payment of subcontractors. The retainer was held by the city of Winterset in relation to a finished waterworks contract.

Henry G. Suehrstedt Stark Construction Company C. J. Haas Stark Concern Western Casualty and Surety Company Winterset

Judge Sets Aside Judgment in Coons Skalicky Auto Case

On motion by John Coons co defendant with John C Skalicky an auto case filed by Peter C Bremer Judge H C Ring Saturday set aside a 534 22 judgment from Oct 7 1938. Coons says the judgment was satisfied as to Skalicky on March 13. The suit stems from an accident near Alburnett on Aug 15 1937 with Skalicky driving Coons car.

John Coons John C. Skalicky Peter C. Bremer H. C. Ring Coons Skalicky Alburnett

Injunction Suit Over Silverware Prices Seeks Default Set Aside

The International Silver Corporation sues in a case with George O'Brien and The Silver Corporation of Cedar Rapids. The movants seek to set aside a January 9 default judgment claiming the attorney misinterpreted facts. The injunction bars offers or sales of four silverware brands below prices in retailers' agreements.

The Silver Corporation of Cedar Rapids George O’brien International Silver Corporation

Broussard Case Hearing Set for February 15

Hearing on motions of the Iowa unemployment compensation commission and Local No. 91 International Brotherhood of Foundry Employees to set aside a default judgment against Lewis R. Broussard was scheduled for February 15 at 9 a.m. The decree by Judge H. C. Ring ordered Broussard reinstated in the union and paid unemployment compensation after his petition claimed he was dropped from the roster over one month’s dues.

Iowa Unemployment Compensation Commission International Brotherhood of Foundry Employes Lewis R. Broussard H. C. Ring Broussard

Kriz Estate Farm Put Up For Sale In College Township

Judge H C Ring authorized the sale of a 120 acre College township farm belonging to the Frank Kriz estate on Saturday. The bid listed is 18300 by Joseph F Cerveny and Stella Cerveny. Judge C J Haas approved the report.

H. C. Ring College Township Frank Kriz Joseph F. Cerveny Stella Cerveny C. J. Haas

Sale of 80 Acre Linn County Property Details

Public sale notice records an 80 acre Linn county property transfer from A. J. Simmons to Kermit L. Naylor at a price noted as 9 dollars. The listing provides the transaction but omits remaining terms and date.

Linn County A. J. Simmons Kermit L. Naylor

Linn County Sues Over Support Claim for Cedar Rapids Woman

Linn county filed a suit seeking a $3,549.43 support judgment for a Cedar Rapids woman at Independence State Hospital since May 10 1927. Officials say the suit aims to obtain execution against two lots in her name.

Linn County Cedar Rapids Independence State Hospital

Suit by David Eyerly Against C I T Settled and Dismissed

A $500 suit filed December 19, 1939 by David Eyerly against C I T Corp was settled and dismissed with prejudice. He claimed he turned over a car to the defendant under an agreement that it would be repaired or replaced.

David Eyerly C. I. T. Corporation

Action to Set Aside DeForest Conveyance Dismissed

The filing by L. R. Madson as administrator of Andrew E. Fair child estate to set aside an alleged fealty conveyance to Paul and Dorothy DeForest and to subject the property to a claimed judgment lien was dismissed with prejudice Saturday. The case was filed March 15, 1939.

L. R. Madson Andrew E. Fairchild A. de- Forest Paul Dorothy de- Forest

Blaine Will Admitted to Probate in Local Court

The will of Julia M. Blaine who died January 23 was admitted to probate by Judge C. J. Haas on Saturday. Relatives are named as legatees. Sister Zaidee T. Snyder and nephew Glenn A. Blaine were appointed executors. The will was dated April 27, 1927.

Julia M. Blaine C. J. Haas Zaidee T. Snyder Glenn A. Blaine

Gray Named Receiver in Hoff Mortgage Suit

Succeeding W. A. Hoff who died Feb 2, W O Gray Friday was appointed receiver in a char tel mortgage action of E J Hoff against J Gordon Gillette. The suit involved a Walker merchandise stock and fixtures.

W. A. Hoff W. O. Gray Friday E. J. Hoff J. Gordon Gillette Walker Merchandise

Cedar Rapids wills probate for Rompot and Filipy cases

The will of Antonie Rompot who died January 20 in Cedar Rapids was admitted to probate on Friday. Drawn October 23 1936, it leaves Wen di Rompot and children as legatees with William Rompot named executor. The will of Joseph Filipy who died January 18 in Cedar Rapids was probated on Thursday with Louise Filipy named executrix and son Leonard J. Filipy as legatee. dated October 26 1926.

Antonie Rompot Cedar Rapids Wendi Rompot William Rompot Joseph Filipy Louise Filipy Executrix Leonard J. Filipy

Clinton Schrimper Named Administrator in Catherine Schrimp er Estate

Clinton Schrimper of Louisa Friday was appointed administrator of the estate of Catherine Schrimp er who died January 28. E J Trimble and Florence Trimble have filed a quieting title action for Linn County real estate.

Clinton Schrimper Louisa Friday Catherine Schrimper E. J. Trimble Florence Trimble Linn County Real Estate

Elliott Roosevelt denies urging father not to run

Elliott Roosevelt, son of the President, denied on Friday that he said in Chicago his father should not seek a third term. He said he was misquoted and that only the President can decide on a third term, with no family members indicating his view. He spoke to an Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers' association meeting.

Fort Worth Elliott Roosevelt Chicago Elliott Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers’ Association

Davenport Man Ends Life In Room Of Iowa City Hotel

J E Kruse 57 of Davenport owner of Buick distribution was found shot to death in his hotel room in Iowa City at 5 p m Friday. Coroner Dr George D Callahan ruled death by self inflicted action after investigation. Kruse had been dead about 24 hours with a do not disturb sign on the door. A discharge revolver lay beside the body.

the Gazette Iowa City J. E. Kruse Davenport Buick Distribution George D. Callahan Johnson County Kruse

Death of Mrs Anna C Marz in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Anna C Marz wife of John Marz died at 21 Tenth Street NW after a brief illness. Born May 18 1875 in Clifton Illinois she lived much of her life in Round Lake Minnesota and moved to Cedar Rapids twenty years ago. Funeral set for 2 PM Monday at Turner chapel with burial in Round Lake Minnesota to follow. Friends may call.

Anna C. Marz John Marz Tenth Street NW Friacy Clifton Ill Round Lake Minn Cedar Rapids Long Prairie Glenn D. Marz Chicago Mabel Norris Margaret Nadine John Marz Norris Brea Calif A. W. Lyon This City E. L. Holeman Martin Gregerson St. Paul S. Gregerson Balaton, Minn Nels Gregerson Spirit Lake Turner Chapel

Mrs Emma Dauber Funeral Planned for Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Elizabeth Dauber will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Beatty chapel conducted by Rev R N Coolidge. Burial follows at Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may visit at the chapel after death at her home 1342 Sixth Street NW.

Emma Elizabeth Dauber Sixth Street NW Beatty Chapel R. N. Coolidge Cedar Memorial Park

Beginning and End Charles Kershner Dies in Dansville Home

Charles Kershner died Friday in the same bedroom where he was born 83 years ago. The house was built by his father, linking his life to the dwelling he never left.

Dansville N. Y Charles Kershner

Roosevelt Flays Red Dictatorship At White House

President Roosevelt denounces communism and flags the danger of Soviet rule while addressing a youth congress at the White House. He defends American constitutional rights for communists to advocate ideas peacefully and insists on adherence to constitutional methods.

Drifted Mine Menaces English Coastline Residents

An unexploded drifting mine battered breakers off an English east coast town causing hours of suspense. Sighted at 7 am it drifted closer to shore until within 20 yards. Authorities warned of possible roof destruction within 500 yards if it exploded. Police cordoned the beach and an air force plane checked the mine, which officials said was alive.

London

Rescues Report From British Freighter Lea Rambier

Twenty five crew members aboard the storm damaged British freighter Lea Rambier were rescued. The S S Mesdale relayed at 4 10 a m CST that 13 crew were saved by Sea Rambler and 12 by Kaia Knudsen, all reported safe. The steamer sent an SOS about a broken hatch and water ingress about 540 miles east of St Johns Newfoundland.

New York INS Lea Rambier Mackay S. S. Mesdale Sea Rambler S. S. Kaia Knudsen O.K Masdale St. Johns

Japan Ready To Act Against Oppression

In Tokyo Admiral Yonai told parliament Japan is prepared to take appropriate steps if the United States continues its oppression. Yoshiharu Yutani pressed for details, but Yonai said action will follow developments and declined to elaborate. Yutani criticized Foreign Minister Arita for what he called service diplomacy over the Asama Maru seizure incident involving German seamen.

TOKIO Mitsumasa Yonai Japan United States Yoshiharu Yutani Yonai Yaitani Hachiro Arita Great Britain

Sweden Arrests 200 Communists

In Stockholm and other cities police raided offices and homes arresting about 200 leading Swedish communists on unannounced charges. Documents correspondence and lists of party members were confiscated from the Ny Dag offices.

Stockholm Ny Dag

Frederick the Great as a Prussian flute virtuoso

Frederick the Great of Prussia is noted as an excellent flute player in the historical record. The remark highlights his musical talent alongside his reign and cultural patronage.

Frederick the Great Prussia

Oil Tycoon Weds Cuban Cinderella In Palm Beach

Palm Beach scene as Anna Morales, a Cuban sales girl, marries William Starling Rodgers president of a Texas oil company. The couple wed on Saturday then plan a motor trip and Cuba visit to meet her family. Rodgers has courted Annie since meeting in Palm Beach a year ago.

Palm Beach Fila Anna Morales William Starling S Star” Rodgers Texas Oil Company Annie Rodgers Cuba New York Chester Stratton Anna Little Annie

Tornado Soured Albany Tragedy Leaves 10 Dead 430 Injured

A Georgia tornado struck Albany at 4 10 am killing ten and injuring about four hundred thirty. Most of the 16000 residents were left homeless as telegraph poles were toppled and roads blocked. Governor Rivers headed relief efforts with Red Cross teams from Birmingham Macon and Washington en route. Nurses and doctors gathered from Cordele Americus Thomasville Valdosta and nearby towns to aid victims.

E. D. Rivers H-Re Red Cross Birmingham Macon Washington Cordelo Americus Thomasville Valdosta State Highway Patrol Albany Dougherty County Atlanta

Allies Have Plenty In Money Bags Says Envoy Kennedy

Joseph P Kennedy, U S ambassador to Great Britain, urged staying out of the European war. He cautioned against drawing the United States into conflict via China or other routes, noting Britain and France are not out of money yet. He said the war's duration is unknown.

Joe Kennedy Great Britain France Kennedy

Coe Faculty Members To Attend Campaign Dinner

Dr. Harry M. Gage and Mrs. Gage will represent Coe College at an alumni dinner in Milwaukee as part of Coe's national financial campaign. The president and Mrs. Gage left Friday, with William V. Burger Dr. George Bryant Moray Eby and Ruth Moon traveling to attend. Burger will show a colored film of Coe campus activities at the dinner.

Harry M. Gage Gage Coe Coe College Milwaukee William V. Burger George ‘V. Bryant Moray L. Eby Ruth Moon Burger

Scottish Hero Kin In French Forces

Captain Edouard de Bruce, a descendant of Robert the Bruce, serves with French armies. His brother Robert, a pilot, was shot down near Verdun in 1917. The Bruces in France trace 200 years of male Roberts, and one of Edouard’s sons is named Robert.

Edouard de Bruce Robert, the Bruce Edouard Robert Verdun Front Bruces France

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