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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1937
Page
8
Des Moines AP report states Iowa state and savings banks boosted deposits by 61,080,613.68 to 347,346,730.91 on December 31 1936, with total resources climbing to 414,346,730. The rise reflects healthier conditions, less refinancing, and more new loans amid rising farm prices and employment.
Marion V. Freeman, 24, of Atkins, paints dramatic mountain scenes and busy wall canvases at home. He crafts devices like a tiny windmill and pump, builds tools on a self made lathe, and scouted ice country on a go devil. His aim is backstage art for theater and set design, with Hollywood in his sights this spring.
Attorney General John H. Mitchell said the office will draft a new chain store tax law to meet constitutional tests. Don Burington, in charge of legislation, said the bill will be ready in a few days. Two plans discussed include a straight five percent gross receipts tax on units with multiple stores and a drastic per store levy. The original law was struck down by Iowa and U.S. Supreme Courts as discriminatory, but a prohibitive tax could be used against chain stores to aid independent merchants.
Keystone reports the home declamatory finals with Na dine Schroeder winning first in oratorical and Dorothy Ruff top in dramatic, Bernadine O'Brien first in humorous, coached by Mrs. Della Gray. Contests across West Liberty Calmar Ossian Postville and other towns announced winners and upcoming triangulars and state rounds.
Des Moines reports the Iowa House liquor control committee approved reducing the liquor permit fee from $1 to 25 cents. Chair J P Gallagher said a revised bill will be on Monday's calendar, retaining a nominal fee to record transactions. A separate Roan bill on sale of liquor by the drink may see subcommittee action soon. Nearby notices include obituaries for Cora Wyckoff and Sam T. Lyttle, plus death notices for J W Carberry with funeral arrangements and bank asset sales in Benton county.
DES MOINES AP three Des Moines policemen fought a running gun battle with grocery store thieves early Saturday but the thieves escaped. Officers Miles Jordan and Dawson chased two cars after spotting a car with a ragged plate at L E York Grocery. A thief slipped from the store and fled in the second car as meat and 35 pounds of butter were stolen.
Notice of incorporation for Arney's Incorporated a Cedar Rapids Iowa based corporation to engage in retail and wholesale ready-to-wear for cash or credit with stock of $15 000 and a three member board. Offices at Cedar Rapids names Henry Carney Jean Carney Charlies G Reskin named directors and officers president treasurer and secretary designated. Attested by Jean Carney secretary and W Bass attorney with date January 28 1937.
Dr Frank L Darrow, 80, longtime Columbus Junction physician, died Saturday. Born in Columbus City, he studied in Philadelphia and practiced here from 1882 to 1934. Surviving are his wife Mary Carpenter, two daughters Julia Hawkins of Los Angeles and Fred Tomfeld of Muscatine, and a son Sumner of Columbus Junction.
The Tipton State bank said payment of the fifth 10 percent dividend on trustees' assets will begin next Thursday. North English death notices report Mrs. Hiram Miller, 83, of North English after a long illness. born Nov. 28, 1854 in English River township, widow of O Hiram Miller, with three children Etta deceased Frank of South English and Elmer of North English. Maquoketa announces W. N. Merriman of Volga City named director of vocational agriculture for the year, starting March 1, succeeding Arthur G. Hallett. Merriman is an Iowa State graduate with a year at University of Chicago, married with two children.
In Linn County Iowa May Term 1937 Marjorie J Santee plaintiff vs George W Santee defendant You are notified that by May 1 1937 a petition for absolute divorce on cruelty and for custody support and costs will be on file You must appear by May 17 1937 or a default will be entered and divorce granted Attorney A G Keyes represents the plaintiff.
Des Moines dispatch reports renewed inquiry into the disappearance of Paul Landa a 41 year old nursery stock salesman from Protivin Iowa. Blood on the cushion of his abandoned car tested as human blood by John B. Shumaker Chemist for the Des Moines College of Pharmacy. Investigation paused by a reported sighting January 23 but Chief Akers fears foul play and asks Chicago police to verify with Landa's brother.
Vinton resident Howard S. Struble 43 a field representative for Druggist Mutual Insurance died by suicide in his basement at 4 30 am Saturday after weeks of stomach trouble and sleeplessness His wife and three children Kathryn 15 Raymond 12 and Jeannette 6 survive He was an American Legion member and Presbyterian Church Coroner said no inquest will be held.
McGregor county champions completed their home schedule with a Friday night doubleheader win over Monona. The seniors won 41 to 16 while the reserves took 33 to 18. McGregor now has eleven victories in thirteen games this season and eyes another county pennant. Four regulars Aird Noble Walters and Henry will graduate, with Fritz substituting in the games.
Tipton Panthers beat Clarence Independents 33 to 30 in a benefit game on Tipton floor. Sponsored by Tipton Women's Club, proceeds go to the milk fund for undernourished Tipton schoolchildren. About $45 raised as Miller sealed the win with a late basket.
Bennett high basketball rallied on their floor Thursday night to rout Mechanicsville 50 to 16. Bennett led all game, with a 20 to 6 halftime edge and 13 points by Schnack while Warshire scored 9 for Mechanicsville. Bennett reserves won 34 to 12.
The Jones County Meet advances teams to the semi finals with Anamosa defeating Onslow 24 21 and Center Junction beating Wyoming 22 8. Westphal scores 9 for Anamosa while Blayney adds 7 and Hanson of Center Junction records 8 points.
Greeley defeated Edgewood 61 to 30 Friday night to run its record to 12-2. Smith led Greeley with 15 points as Edgewood junior high faced Greeley junior high in a high school matchup.
Iowa City announces Founders day conference for higher education on February 23 with keynote speeches by Harvard President James Conant and Minnesota President Lotus Coffman. The event marks Iowa’s 90th anniversary dinner and honors the state board of education leaders, with invitations extended to 500 Iowa college officials and 600 guests for the dinner.
A columnist cites psychologist A Leigh Peck on personality inventories showing women teachers and students score higher in maladjustments and public speaking nerves than men. It also asks if life span truly lengthens, noting aging populations stem from fewer births and better longevity. The piece advocates universal promotion and tailored work, praising a school that always advances every child.
Frank Less, a former city council member and attorney, will fill the unexpired term of Mayor George Wassenaar who resigned to take a position in Minneapolis.
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