Two Newborns in Cedar Rapids Area Families
St. Luke's hospital reports a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Butters at 410 Seventh Street SE on February 12. A daughter, Rose Marie, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Clutinger of Louisville Kentucky on February 5. The Clutingers are former Cedar Rapids residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Richard Butters
Seventh Street
Paul J. Clutinger
Louisville, Ky
Rose Marie
Clutinger
Cedar Rapids
Dostal Custody Awarded in Cruelty Case
Jeannette Dostal from Emil Dostal, 24, by Judge John T. Moffit, on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. Custody of a daughter granted to Mr. Dostal. Ownership of farm equipment, livestock, produce and real estate titled in Mr. Dostal. Married February 14, 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Dostal
Emil Dostal
John T. Moffit
Mr. Dostal
Cedar Rapids and Britt residents named in list
The record lists individuals including Joseph F. Horak and Della Cornish of Cedar Rapids T. B. Lockhart and Ruth Blazek of Cedar Rapids Jesse B. Judd of Cedar Rapids and Marian Rob erts of Britt James M. Turner and Libbie Davis of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Horak
Della Cornish
Cedar Rapids
T. B. Lockhart
Ruth Blazek
Jesse B. Judd
Marian Roberts
Britt
James M. Turner
Libbie Davis
Death of William Pospishil at his home
William Pospishil aged 66 died at his home 1627 N street SW at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The death occurred peacefully, with no further details provided. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pospishil
N Street SW
Two men charged in Cedar Rapids area court actions
James Wilson 25 of 410 Fifth Avenue SW fined 25 dollars and costs for illegal possession of game fish and paid 10 dollars and costs after balance suspended. Arrested at 10 a m Sunday by Deputy Conservation Officer Ralph Wilkinson. Vernon Weaver of Cedar Rapids waived preliminary hearing and was bound to the grand jury on a 500 dollar bond for desertion of minor children before Justice H R Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Fifth Avenue
Ralph Wilkinson
Vernon Weaver
Cedar Rapids
H. R. Churchi
Dr Barlow Urges Students To Seek Life Purpose
Dr Walter Barlow pastor of the Collegiate Presbyterian church Ames spoke at Coe college Fellowship week on life purpose. He urged pursuing a greater future goal to give life meaning and asked where we are going not how we got here. Jane Ball Cedar Rapids senior presided with Eleanor Taylor on organ as Hubert Sunderman Marion led the opening prayer. Madrigal singers Marjorie Deering Postville Jean Dunlap Cedar contributed music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Walter Barlow
Collegiate Presbyterian Church
Ames
Barlow
Jane Ball
Cedar Rapids
Eleanor Taylor
Hubert L. Sunderman
Marion
Madrigal Singers
Marjorie Deering
Postville
Jean Dunlap
Cedar
Craemer's Fashion Center Offers Complete Half Size Fits
Craemer's second floor Fashion Center unveils complete ready to wear in half sizes from 16 15 to 17 plus juniors down to size nine. Designers source dresses and coats tailored for every figure, including regular, junior and mature styles, to eliminate ill fitting outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craemer
Craemer’s
New York
Rapids and Betsy Koehler Lead Iowa Figures
Betsy Koehler and Ed Melcher are among listed figures with ties to Evanston Illinois and Cedar Rapids while Charles City West Branch William Curran and Donald Mirick are also identified in the regional roster for notable events in Iowa.
Parity Payment Rates Announced for 1940
The Agriculture Department outlined 1940 parity payments totaling 225000900 among crops under the federal crop control program. Cotton 96 million, corn 48.6 million, wheat 57.1 million, and rice 0.3 million, with per unit rates set for cooperating farmers and soil conservation. Tobacco excluded as 1939 prices surpassed 75 percent of parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Soil Conservation
Deputies To Assist In Filing U S Income Tax Returns
Cedar Rapids internal revenue office will aid citizens with 1939 tax forms from Feb 15 to Mar 15. J C Grinde announced that Room 217 is open 8:30 a m to 5 p m on weekdays and Saturdays. Forms were mailed to 1938 return filers. new or missing taxpayers can obtain blanks at the revenue office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Revenue Office
Mr. Grinde
Knickerbocker recalls Hitler interviews and wars
Knickerbocker details interviews with Adolf Hitler, noting his manic oratory, vanity, and claims of a made up iron cross tale. The piece compares Hitler to Mussolini, describes the Beer Hall Putsch aftermath, and frames the Finnish fight as a hopeful sign against Soviet power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knickerbocker
Hitler
No-Man’s Land
von Lusow
River Opens Again as Ice Gorges Break Up
Ohio river boatmen plan to move stern and sidewheelers after a month idle due to ice gorges. Water levels fell as the gorges broke near Rising Sun Indiana and Ghent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Ind
Ohio River
Ghent
Broadcast Day Schedule of Major Iowa Stations
A dense program list shows 6:00 pm to midnight lineups across WMT WCCO WSUI WHO KFJB WOI WGN. It includes news talks music dramas varieties and children's segments with performers like Ralph Ginsburgh Jimmy Fidler Betty Wells and Kate Smith among others. The guide maps stations Ames Cedar Rapids Des Moines Iowa City Chicago and more with interludes and signoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMT
Ralph Ginsburgh
Orch
WCCO
Amos
N’ Andy
WSUI
EKFJB
Mr. Keen
Tracer
WGN
Wccoo
Jimmy Fidler
KFJB
American Family Robinson
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Kfjbo
Ifeee
Nobie Jordan
Secret Agent
We Town
Wsuil Childrens Hour
WHO
Johnny
Orrin Tucker
Court of Missing
Wmt—Cavalcade of America
We, the People
Iowa
Kate Smith
Gien Miller
Bob Hope
Jack Everette
Ies Mapdelberg
Ccco
Asphcie
Walter
Jack McLean
Cedric Adams
Dick Jurgens
Rollie Johnson
Bill Austin
Ted Travers
Blue Barron
Frankie Masters
Paul Sullivan
Guy Lombardo
Ae Masters
Master Works
Srits Williams
Griff Williams
Leonard Keller
Cedar Rapids
Ames
Chicago
Minneapolis
Iowa City
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Rock Island
Nevws
Lem Hawkins
WOI
Happy Hank
Arthur Godfrey
Ma Perkins
Betty Wells
Kitty Kelly
Mort
Marge
John
Myrna Dee Sergent
Wolf
Hilltoy House
Variety
June Baker
All
Ette
David Haru
Orchestra
Dr. Malone
Hannah
Myrt
Don Pedro
Dean Wee House
Wee
Ducatonal
Judy
Jane
Jones
M Music
Sentas
Wwcco
Voice of
Harold Turne
Joe Doakes
Road of Life
Lem
Martha
Earl Hunt
Lanny_ Ross
Betty
Bob
Joyce Jordan
Arnold Grimm
Jimmy Kennedy
Betty Crocker
Camera News
Mary Marlin
WOOI
Amanda
Honeymoon Hill
Bill Anson
Mayfair Orchestra
KFJEB
Anthony
George Weiler
Salerno and Turner
Wwccco—School of the Air
Pepper
Siella Dallas
Kitty Keene
Mary Sothern
Who—Loren
State Medical’ S Society
Ed McConnell
Widder Brown
Jimmy Smith
Mark Love
Kathleen_ Norris
Woco
Caroline
Whostream
Charlie eMaster
Dick Kuhn
Wcoco
Hollywood
Bull White
Sam
Harold Turner
Weno Ily
Upper Iowa
Harold Stokes
Hedda Hopper
Miss Julia
Wccco
H. V. Kaltenborn
Jack Armstrong
Tom Mix Adventures
Wiegee Annie
Europe
Randolph
Wsut-News
Morning Radio Schedule Glimpse From 1930s Midwest Stations
A fragmented listing shows multiple stations such as WMT WOI WHO KFJB WCCO and others broadcasting early morning programs. Entries include Sunrise Hour Morning Parade Farm News Weather and various nicknamed segments like Merrymakers and Fruit Reporter, with times around 5:30 to 7:10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wep Roth
N—Radio
WSUL
KFJB
Street Forum
WMT
Tom Owens
Cowboys
WOI
Weeco
Yeearming
WOL
WCCO
Wherry and Zelda
Kfrning
WwCoco
KPJB
Man Missing After Explaining He Was Going To A Funeral
Charles Diggins 51 of 123 First Avenue W disappeared Monday after telling his employer he was attending a funeral. His mother Mrs. Mary Diggins of Grand Rapids traveled to assist in the search. he left his clothing packed and bid friends goodbye, with police noting no local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Diggins
First Avenue W
Mary Diggins
Grand Rapids
Mich
Protest Over Transfer Of Tavern On First Street E
Joseph Dytrt seeks to move a class B beer permit from 113-115 A avenue NE to 124 First street SE. Businessmen on First street between First and Third avenues SE protest citing street history and existing tavern density. Councilmen sent the petition and protest to the police for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dutri
First Street
First
Third Avenues
Dytrt
Police Department
Mrs Stewart and Pauline Return From Visit
Mrs Carl Stewart and her daughter Pauline of Los Angeles return home Tuesday morning after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs James Snodgrass at 1020 Tenth Street NE Rev P L Bornhoeft pastor of Trinity Lutheran church will speak on Jesus Seeks the Sinner at a Lenten service 7 45 p m Wednesday at First Avenue and Fourteenth Street W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Stewart
Pauline
Los Angeles
James Snodgrass
Tenth Street
P. L. Bornhoeft
Trinity Lutheran Church
Jesus
First Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Odd Fellows leaders to speak at Linn County banquet
Harry W. Hardy grand master of Iowa Odd Fellows will headline the Linn County Odd Fellows father and son banquet at Sokol hall Wednesday at 3 30 p m. Frank Carideo Iowa football backfield coach will be the other principal speaker for the event honoring Thomas Wildey Junior lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Hardy
Hampton
Iowa Odd Fellows
Linn County
Odd Fellows
Thomas Wildey
Sokol Hall
Frank Carideo
Iowa
Newsies Toasted at State Theater
State theater hosted Gazette newsboys Monday night with manager Ray Vernimont treating them to film showings of Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President and High School starring Ann Sothern William Gargan and Jane Withers. Newsboys and manager Alex Fidler extend thanks to Mr. Wernimont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsies
State
Gazette
Air blower purchase approved by city council
City council approved buying an air blower for permanent aeration at the water intake station at a cost of 1500 plus 500 for installation. Superintendent H F Blomquist said the device is needed when the river freezes. Detectives investigate theft of a timer clock and cable from a portable X ray machine at St Luke's hospital valued at 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Blomquist
J. W. Prouty
Higley Building
St. Luke’s Hospital
Walker pleads not guilty to intoxicated driving charge
A. M. Walker 55 of 1607 First Avenue East pleads not guilty through attorney Harry S. Johnson before Judge H. C. Ring after posting $500 bond. Patrolman saw his car travel on the wrong side of First Avenue for two blocks at 1 30 a m with a chemical test confirming intoxication. John Zalumsky released from liability on $300 fine for intoxicated driving originally imposed September 6 1938 to clear a lien on homestead real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Walker
First Avenue E
Harry S. Johnson
H. C. Ring
Walker
First Avenue
Twenty-fourth Street E
G. K. Thompson
George A. Wilson
Des Moines
John Zalumsky
Zalumsky
Linn
Divorce action filed for Margaret J Castle vs Irvin A Castle
Marg are t J. Castle sues Irvin A. Castle on cruel and inhuman treatment. Marjorie J. Castle signs the affidavit. She seeks custody of a daughter and 75 dollars monthly alimony. Judge Moffit issues a temporary injunction barring personal interference or home occupancy during the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J. Castle
Irvin A. Castle
Marjorie J. Castle
All-Iowa gridiron dinner honors Kinnick and Iron Men
Iowa City held the first All-Iowa gridiron dinner honoring Nile Kinnick who received two silver footballs as MVP and Big Ten MVP. Dr Eddie Anderson was named most valuable coach, with tributes from university leaders and the Chicago Tribune presenting the awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Iron Men
Nile Kinnick
Hawkeye
Kinnick
Big Ten
Chicago Tribune
Wilfred Smith
Tribune Sports
Nile C. Kinnick
Eddie Anderson
Dewey Urges Unity Over Plight of Nation’s Plant
New York district attorney Dewey condemns the New Deal as a failure to replace worn productive equipment, cites a seven billion dollar shortfall in replacements from 1933 to 1938, and warns that division and conflict hinder recovery. He advocates unity to restore markets for farm products and avert rising unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dewey
Police seize film on invasion of Poland in Chicago
Police confiscated a three reel film depicting the German invasion of Poland and arrested 32 year old Bores Patzkoski on a charge of showing an uncensored movie without a police permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Poland
Bores Patzkoski
Brought Back To Serve Out Drunk Driving Sentence
James Casey a 35 year old Rock Island Illinois man died in Linn County jail after being brought to Cedar Rapids on a commitment for a May 31 fine and ninety day jail term. He had been sought for months and was arrested in Davenport while employed as an asbestos worker.
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Hitler
Germany
Hindenburg
Heil Hitler
Knickerbocker
Mussolini
Venice
James Casey
Rock Island
Ill
Davenport
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Jim Smith
Harlan Snyder
Casey
Theft Of Six Gas Caps Shocked Local Resident
Mac Augustine reports six gas caps stolen from his car on Fourteenth Avenue SW. Police note no gas was taken, but a total loss of six caps equals six dollars, as Augustine condemned the repeated thefts and urged action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Augustine
Fourteenth Avenue SW
Mr. Augustine
Joseph E Davies Named America’s Best Dressed Man
The Custom Tailors Guild of America lists Joseph E Davies, aide to Secretary of State Cordell Hull, as the best dressed man in America. Rover Whalen, who topped the 1932 list, falls to nineteenth after wardrobe replenishment lapse. Paul Whiteman and Joe DiMaggio also notable entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Joseph E. Davies
Cordell Hull
Custom Tailors Guild of America
Rover Whalen
Paul Whiteman
Joe DiMaggio
Paul V. McNutt
John Barrymore Returns to My Dear Children
John Barrymore resumed the role in My Dear Children at the Belasco Theater after a pause for a vitamin deficiency treated at Mount Sinai hospital. Elaine Barrie had not yet taken over the role, Doris Dudley remained in it until Wednesday, and all matinees were cancelled while Barrymore recuperates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Barrymore
Belasco Theater
Mount Sinai Hospital
Elaine Barrie
Barrymore
Doris Dudley
Mass Transport of German Jews Reported From Reich
Reports from Stettin indicate that Nazi officials began the first mass transport of German Jews from the old Reich to former Polish territory. The move marks a significant escalation in anti Jewish policy as authorities coordinate the relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Stettin
Old Reich
Emporia Woman Seeks Help Finding Missing Mother
Mrs. J. A. Olsen of Emporia Kansas asks detectives for information on her mother Lillian Hawkins Abbott who has not been heard from in 16 years. She suspects Josie Grahm Hawkins, ex wife of her mother's brother Chester Hawkins, once in Cedar Rapids, may know the whereabouts. Anyone with tips should contact Chief Earl Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Olsen
Emporia
Kan
Earl Stanley
Olsen
Lillian Hawkins
Abbott
Josie Grahm Hawkins
Chester Hawkins
Cedar Rapids
Lillian Hawkins Abbott
Chief Stanley
Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Constipation Prevention
An advertisement urges readers to eat Kellogg's All-Bran to prevent constipation by adding bulk to the diet. It promotes regularity with daily use and ample water, notes ongoing relief, and recommends medical advice for chronic cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
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Sioux City
Galveston
Omaha
Charlies City
Seattle
Justice OF Peace Courts
Dr. Barlow
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U. S
Rocha
Syria
Czechoslovakia
Chamberlain
Churchill
Fuehrer
Stalin
First St. E
City Briefs
Court House News
Camera Shop
3Rd Ave
Mother
Lillian Abbott
H G. Fussell
OPT
Okinow’s
Rae
TONIG
NBC
Raymond
Abe Lincoln
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Robert E. Sherwood
Carl Sandburg
Sandburg
GU Pont
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