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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1934

Page

7

Two Men Arrested After Liquor Cache Discovery

Detectives watched a liquor cache linked to Perrico, 21, and Joe Harover, 1407 Fourth Street SE. In an alley near Second Street and A and B Avenues NE, a car was stopped and police found eleven half pints and several bottles. The suspects were arrested for illegal transportation of liquor.

Uquor Br. Kudina Code Perrico First Avenue Joe Harover Fourth Street Ilegal Transportation Second Street Kudina Harover Lasna Wilson A. Ecgen &. A John Macces

Legislators vote down radio stars proposal in Des Moines

The Iowa House debated Rep Z Y Zylstra's plan to broadcast House proceedings and create radio stars. The measure failed 2 to 19 after sharp quips from reps Bonnstetter Moore and Reed, with critics citing crowding loudspeakers and questions about lasting appeal.

Des Moines Mertecs Sintt-Foc Atives U.om Atena Zyistra WO Ames WSUI Iowa City Zyistra Radio Rep. Bonstetter Kossuth Zylstra Rep Reed Mahaska Rep Mooty Grundy

Rotary Speaker Praises Lincolns Enduring Greatness

W F Shirley superintendent of Marshalltown schools told a Rotary club audience that Abraham Lincolns greatness triumphed over bitter criticism. He cited assaults from abolitionists and pro slavery voices, ridicule as a country clown, and claims of uncouth speeches, noting the second Inaugural Address was once attacked yet is now seen as a great state paper.

Abraham Lincoln W F Shirley Marshalltown Rotary Club Shirley Lincoln

Skating Carnival Draws Huge Cedar River Crowd at Ellis Park

More than 4500 people attended the Cedar River skating carnival at Ellis Park on Sunday. Larry Dennis won the Liggett trophy for the best skater, with Sid Filetleft and Don Barry leading the ladies parade in clown costumes. In court news, Crawford Tractor Co. was awarded $62.55 against Wallie Durphy and several cases named Michael Kvidera et al. Grace Randell was hired as home economics instructor in Washington IA following Miss McCleery’s resignation.

Crawford Tractor Company Wallie Kremenak Washington Grace Randell Helen MecCleery Iowa City

Cedar Rapids May Be Key Point In PWA's Survey Of Materials

Cedar Rapids may be chosen as a key point in Iowa for constant monitoring of federal construction materials as part of a PWA program led by Arch W Loney. Selection rests with the state PWA engineer, with rapid decisions and a target to set up 144 key points by month’s end.

Cedar Rapids PWA Washington Iowa Arch W Loney Public Works Administration Lone

Newest Meat Preparations On Display In Cedar Rapids Exhibit

A Cedar Rapids display showcases Wilson and Company foods including ox tongues in baking dishes, tamales in sauce, pickled pigs feet, a mock chicken loaf from pork, various cheeses and oils, and a new cellophane wrapped Berliner beef pork luncheon meat. The exhibition, tied to Wilson and Company, features portable pack sizes and new sausage products, with industry notes on cellophane and packaging trends.

Wilson and Company Cedar Rapids Bakerite Corporation Wilson and Companyv

Decorah Man Davis Stevens Dies at 70

Davis B Stevens 70 died Saturday at his Decorah home. Born May 15 1863 in Ripley County Indiana he lived in Winneshiek County most of his life. He married Anna Stoskop May 4 1898 and survivors include three children Violet Stevens Harold G Stevens and Helen M Stevens, plus a brother and sister. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday with Rev O Glesne officiating.

Violet Stevens Great Falls Mont Harold G Stevens Central High School Sioux City Helen M Stevens Emmett Stevens John Fwing Frankville Central City Wilma Billing Independence Donald D Hatch St. Joseph's Church Erdland Hatch William Billing Business College Waterloo Russell R Hatch University of Iowa Pomona Calif Jay Maddle Toledo Peterman and Hutchinson Harry Levis Glen Harton Clarence LeRoy Reinig American Legion Turner Cemetery Crave Charles Nericle Willard F Russell Hartog Levis Tama County Navy Sylvester Levis France John Marshalltown Washington Oscar Franklin Haight Denver A A Vinz Jones Funeral Home Elm Grove Cemetery Walter Ella Haight Minnesota Brooklyn Cavila Ater Philippines Siperia China Virginia Henberger Chicago Alice Perry Alliance Neb Perry Downs Perry Charlies Los Angeles James Columbus Junction Clyde J Elanft Columbus Cry Bessie Burns Hanft George Burns Columbus City Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge Lucy Fletcher Mildred Sammons Mary Helen Dorothy Hanft Marian Kulp Rock Island George Hanft Elmer Todd Stowden Henry Gade Ivteten Rune Henry Kruskop Vernon Ho Carter Anaamosa CWA CWSA Jones County Emercencs Jones County Grundy Center Manley Creanfield Grundy J B Bird Ridout Ti Grunes County Viilisea Urbana Mary Magdalena Schmitz St. Mary’s Church Father Holster Walker Mary Magdalena Ernest Norway Anthony Schmitz Polk Township Michael Schmitz Margaret Schmitz Joseph Schmitz Theodore Schmitz Anna Reed High Bridge Wis van Horne Frank Caldwell Chino Matt Less Joseph Ernest Williamsburg Elizabeth Harris William Harris Delta Meredith Evans Hving Mary Evelyn Wilma Alice Daniel O Evans Sigourney Ioan, Owen and Eslall Virgil Fidus Kirkman

Towa Strip Miners Code Ready For District Labor Board

An agreement on wages hours and working conditions for Iowa strip mine operations has been reached by a joint committee of operators and miners. It will be submitted to the United States district labor board in Chicago for approval. The details remain confidential. The joint committee met about two weeks at the Iowa Coal Operators Association offices in Des Moines. The industry includes about thirty strip mines employing roughly 500 workers.

Des Moines Iowa United States District Labor Board Chicago Iowa Coal Operators Association Frank Wilson District 13 United Mine Workers of America

Iowa Poweshiek rally draws 159 attendees in Marengo

At the Iowa Poweshiek midwinter rally in Marengo Guernsey Epworth league led attendance with 159 participants over two days. Mary Ablard and Eardley Barker of Williamsburg won a judges’ decision over Helen McNally and Dwight Porter of Grinnell, with Dr Fred Sternagle of Williamsburg speaking.

Spectal Marengo Guernsey Epworth League Mary Ablard Eardley Barker Williamsburg Helen McNally Dwight Porter Grinnell Fred Sternagle Zoe Shipton Virginia Kell Luella Rouse E. 5. Menoher Glen Schweibert Victor Immanuel Byron Snodgrass Gail Knipfer North English George Norden Guernsey Poweshtek Merwin Jones O F Niffenegger C R Reed J W. Todd Ottumwa

Aviation contracts and Lindbergh spark public dispute

The piece argues federal subsidies distort aviation development and graft taints contract awards. Col. Lindbergh protests to Roosevelt over the issue, while the White House plans to refer his complaint to lower administration rights. A St. Louis pastor urges temperance as a test of character amid prohibition debates.

Washington Lindy Col. Lindbergh Roosevelt White House

Williams Named As Possible Candidate For State Treasurer

In Des Moines the Iowa Republican rally discussed primaries and fall elections. Potential state treasurer candidates were named, including Frank Williams of Cedar Rapids and Frank Hoyt of Greenfield, with Williams unable to comment. Also mentioned was Karl W. Fischer of Vinton for auditor.

Des Moines Iowa Dan Turner R. W Colfield Frank Williams Cedar Rapids Frank Hoyt Greenfield Karl W. Fischer Vinton

Frank Graver 89 Dies Last Civil War Veteran at Lisbon

Frank Graver senior, 89, Lisbon’s last Civil War veteran, died at home Sunday. Funeral services planned 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Evangelical church. Survived by widow, two children Clara Stewart of Martelle and George D. Graver of Lisbon, and three grandchildren Deborah, Charlotte, and Donald Graver.

the Gazette Lisbon Frank Graver Evangelical Church Clara Stewart Martelle George D. Graver Deborah Charlotte Donald Graver

Pretty Toledo wedding unites Fern Gephart and Leonard Cooper

A Monday ceremony at the bride’s mother's home united Fern Gephart and Leonard Cooper. Rev. Glen Harton officiated. A wedding dinner followed with several local helpers. Mrs. Cooper, a former State Teachers College Cedar Falls alumna, taught in rural Tania county schools. The couple will reside on a farm east of Toledo.

Monticello St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Clara Prull E. B Prull Langworthy Harm Bunting Gerd Bunting Wayne Township H L Adix St Matthew's Church Frieda Bussehie Gertrude Prull Ben Bunting Emil Prull John Schoon F B Prull Bunting Zimmerman’s Hall Onslow Washington Ian W S Eldridge Howard Fulton John Brunn United Brethren Church of Morley Presbyterian Church Tawa Katherine Shaw W O Eckler Methodist Church Oak Hill Shaw William and Mary Kessinger Toledo Mary Gephart Fern Gephart Leonard Cooper A. B. Cooper Glen Harton F. B Bear George Whalin Phylis Robert Malin

Maiden Pleads Guilty to Larceny of Domestic Animal

Tama J B Maiden of Tama appeared before Judge Carl B Stiger in Tama county district court and pled guilty to larceny of a domestic animal. He received a 30 day sentence to the county jail at Toledo. Maiden and Owen Finch, both of Tama, were arrested about three weeks ago for stealing a hog from the North Western railroad company stock yards here.

Tama J. B. Maiden Carl B. Stiger Tama County Toledo Maiden Owen Finch North Western Railroad Company

Quiet hunt for Bremer kidnapers proceeds in silence

St Paul police and justice agents maintained a wall of secrecy as they pursued clues to the hideout in the $200000 Bremer kidnapping. Edward G Bremer, banker and bank president, was held from January 17 to February 7 and freed after ransom. Bremer rested at home and received medical care for nervous exhaustion and a head injury. Authorities would not confirm a Mille Lacs lead or a hideout in southwestern Iowa.

ST. Paul Police Department of Justice Edward G. Bremer Bremer Commercial State Bank Rochester Minn Minnesota Minneapolis Mille Lacs Iowa

Three Enter Race For Johnson Co. Attorney

Two Democrats and one Republican have announced candidacy for Johnson County attorney in the June primaries. All are graduates of the University of Iowa College of Law. E. A. Baldwin and F. B. Olsen seek the Democratic nomination, while Paul Toomey is the Republican hopeful. Olsen is president of the state association of county attorneys and Toomey leads the Johnson County Young Republican League.

Gazette Iowa City Johnson County University of Iowa College of Law E. A. Baldwin F. B. Olsen Paul Toomey Olsen State Association of Toomey Young Republican

Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Ad

An advertising notice touts Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine as a fast internal cold remedy. It claims to open the bowels fight germs and fever relieve headache and grippiness and strengthen the whole system. Sold by druggists for 30c or 50c.

Grove

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