Court Grants Custody After Desertion in Local Marriages
Judge H C Ring presides over divorces for Frank Kraus 26 of Lillian Kraus on cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion, and Avis St Germaine 35 with Lloyd St Germaine on desertion. Mrs St Germaine gains custody of two children. Also Iva J Wells 60 with Charles Wells on cruel and inhuman treatment. marriages occurred Newark April 27 1934 Davenport May 12 1931 Rock Island January 18 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kraus
Lillian Kraus
H. C. Ring
Newark
N. J
Avis St. Germaine
Lloyd St. Germaine
Ring
Multiple Local Deaths Reported On Thursday
William Mulvihill aged 57 died at 516 Sixth avenue SE at 5 05 p m Thursday. Loretta Joyce Houtz 33 died at her uncle and aunt's home 1631 Bever avenue SE at 11 45 p m Thursday. Mary Lightner 73 died at 1614 C avenue NW at 2 p m Thursday. William S Cook 24 died at 1632 Center street NE at 9 30 p m Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mulvihill
Sixth Avenue SE
Loretta Joyce Houtz
R. W. Bates
Bever Avenue
Mary Lightner
C Avenue NW
William S. Cook
Center Street
Justice of Peace Court Costs Assessed for Improper Registration
Van N. Bennett of Burlington as sessed $2 costs in Justice H. R. Churchill's court for improper registration furnished by an automobile dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van N. Bennett
Burlington
H. R. Churchill
Edwin Hoppel Fined for Stop Sign Violation
Edwin Hoppel of 1339 Twenty first Avenue SW was fined $2 plus court costs for running a stop sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Hoppel
Twentyfirst Avenue
Mercy Hospital Birth Announcement for McPeak Family
Mr and Mrs Darrell McPeak of 533 F Avenue NW announce the birth of a son on February 16 at Mercy Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Darrell McPeak
F Avenue NW
Marriage Licenses for Clarke and Enenbach in Omaha
Philip Clarke and Wilma Grace Enenbach, both residents of Omaha, obtained marriage licenses confirming their intended union. The couple pursued formal records in the city clerk’s office as part of the standard ceremony prerequisite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Clarke
Wilma Grace Enenbach
Omaha
Released On Promise To Send Girl To School
Raymond Lindenmeyer was released from county jail after serving under 24 hours of a 30 day sentence for failing to keep his 15 year old daughter Barbara in school. Municipal Judge C Edwin Moore signed the release order after Lindenmeyer assured he would do better in obeying state school attendance laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Raymond Lindenmeyer
Barbara
C. Edwin Moore
Lindenmeyer
Draperies Defined Spark Craemer's Colorful Ensemble Prints
A home decor feature promotes Craemer's third floor Drapery Department with Ensemble Prints. The ad highlights 50 inch wide prints at 69 cents a yard, sunfast tubfast and preshrunk fabrics, and offers a 10 percent Springtime saving on all draperies and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craemer
House of Morgan to be Public Firm
J P Morgan announced that the 80 year old private banking house will become a public bank and trust company on April 1 under state banking laws. The reform aims at continuity and stability, with current partners including J P Morgan and Junius S Morgan. Drexel and Co. will separate and transfer its deposit banking to the new Morgan corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. P. Morgan
J P. Morgan and Co., Inc
Drexel and Co
Philadelphia
Morgan Partnership
New Morgan Corporation
J. P. Morgan and Co
New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
Junius S
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Thomas W. Lamont
George Whitney
Russell C. Leffingwell
Eastern Blizzard Toll Near 70 Across Northeast
The St. Valentine blizzard was estimated to have taken almost 70 lives and caused several million dollars in damage. Highways across the northeastern seaboard remained blocked by snowdrifts up to 15 feet deep. Small boats and cottages along Long Island New Jersey and New England coasts were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seaboard
Long Island
New Jersey
New England
Both Drivers Hurt In Auto Collision at Intersection
Fr ances L. Sebern a Wil son high school teacher and Allen F. Kawell were injured in a 8:45 am Friday crash at Eighth avenue and Second street SW. Sebern received knee bruises and was treated at St Luke's hospital. Kawell had bruises to his right leg and side. Police note both drivers failed to see the other car. Kawell’s car overturned and hit a light post. no charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances L. Sebern
First Avenue
Allen F. Kawell
Ninth Street
Eighth Avenue
Second Street
Miss Sebern
Wilson High School
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kaweill
Miss
Fish spear injures man on icy Des Moines sidewalk
John Gaines 31 required a surgeon after falling on an icy Des Moines sidewalk while returning a borrowed ten inch fish spear. A prong about the size of a pencil penetrated two inches below the elbow and ten stitches were needed to close the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John Gaines
Gaines
They Say By International News Service Conception of Liberalism
Dr. Ernest M Opkins proxy of Dartmouth aye defines liberalism as a two way street. He argues we must tolerate views and opinions of those we do not agree with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
YORK
Ernest Mopkins
Dartmouth Aye
Harmony foreseen in Americas by arbitration chief
New York Frances Keller, vice-president of the American Arbitration association, envisions an era of harmony across the western hemisphere saying no commodity product or service should cause misunderstanding or predispose people to ill will or warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Miss_ Frances Keller
American Arbitration Association
Americas
Western Hemisphere
Dancer Irina Baronova cheers Finland against Russia
Hollywood dancer Irina Baronova voices support for Finland in a 1920s era sports or cultural clash, declaring hope for a win over old Russia while praising Finnish spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irina Baronova
Finland
Piy
Russia
Contributions for Finn Relief Collected at Local Theaters
Finnish relief donations will be accepted in the lobbies of the Iowa Paramount and State theaters on Saturday and Sunday. Coe College co-eds, organized by Dean Mary Bell, will staff the drives from 1 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. The effort follows a joint request by the motion picture industry and Herbert Hoover. Dr. John S. Nolsen of Grinnell College leads the state campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Paramount
Andy Talbot
Hal Sheridan
Ray Vernimont
Coe College
Mary Bell
Motion Picture Industry
Herbert Hoover
National Finnish Relief Fund
John S. Nolsen
Grinnell College
GOP Convention Address Signals 1940 Campaign
Republican leaders gather in Philadelphia as Hamilton outlines plans to accuse Roosevelt of seeking a third term. A policy committee report, likely harsh on New Deal, will be released Monday and shape future platform debate. New committee members named and party debt reduced after a major fund drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Hamilton
Republican Committee
Mr. Roosevelt
G.O.P
Glenn Frank
Herert C. Hoover
Alf M. Landon
Frank Knox
House
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
United Press
Senate
Charles L. McNary
Republican National Committee
Lyle Jackson
Neligh
Neb
B. L. Noojin
Gadsden
Ala
J. Leonard Replogle
Palm Beach
Fla
Hill Blackett
Chicago
Lindsay Patterson
Winston-Salem
N. C
Carroll Reece
Johnson City
Tenn
C. B. Goodspeed
Farley to announce Chicago convention date soon
Chairman James A. Farley of the Democratic National Committee said he would set a date within the next few days for the party's national convention in Chicago. The announcement comes as the DNC prepares for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Flo
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Announcer Bill Hay Out Of Hospital After Nervous Strain
Hollywood AP reports Bill Hay, announcer for the Amos and Andy radio team, was released from a hospital Thursday after a Wednesday collapse at a broadcasting station. The illness was described as a nervous strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Bill Hay
Amos and
Andy
DeWitt Clinton High School Grows to Mass Enrollment
The DeWitt Clinton High School for Boys in New York City is described as the largest high school in the world by enrollment, with figures stating it exceeds a substantial number of students making it a landmark in urban education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Clinton High School For
New York City
Denlinger of the Perpetual Dies in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids shoe retailer and Perpetual secretary Denlinger dies after long civic and church involvement. Survived by wife Carrie Wenig, sister Gertrude Denlinger, niece Cortena Denlinger and four nephews. Funeral at Turner's chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. flowers declined.
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Cedar Rapids
Cortena Denlinger
New York City
George W. Griffith
John W. Griffith
Minneapolis
Henry C. Spencer
Bound Brook
N. J
Carl G. Spencer
Iowa States College
Ames
Turner’s Chapel
D. A. Loferski
St. John's Episcopal Church
Russians Press Advance In Main Battle On Finnish Front
The text argues the Soviet offensive near the Mannerheim Line favors Russian use of vast artillery and transport, aided by foreign air and heavy guns. It predicts prolonged fighting, attrition against Finnish manpower, and potential Finnish recovery with Allied aid despite heavy Russian shelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Ningrad
Somme
Summa
Mannerheim Line
Mannerheim
Board rules workers caused firings by unlawful strike
The Wisconsin employment relations board ruled that workers at two Milwaukee hotels engaged in an unfair labor practice by striking without a vote of their union, causing their own discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
Wisconsin Employment Relations Board
Milwaukee
Dewey Attacks New Deal Farm Program in Idaho Speech
In Boise Thomas E. Dewey criticizes the Democratic farm program as unsuccessful. He cites 5 billion dollars in federal spending with agricultural prices 16 percent below industrial prices since 1926 and argues for an industrial program to absorb 9 million unemployed. He plans a detailed Lincoln address in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise, Idaho
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Lincoln
Neb
Freight Loadings Show Week Decline From Preceding Week
Loadings of revenue freight for the week ended Feb 10 totaled 626 903 cars, down 30 101 from the prior week but up 50 551 from the same week in 1939, the Association of American Railroads reported Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INL
The
Association of American Railroads
Billion Dollars Of Federal Loans In Default
Senator Byrd reports that over a billion dollars in loans from 30 federal corporations are in default including principal and interest. He says total obligations reach about seven billion dollars guaranteed by the government and that about 1.05 billion in loans are in default with agencies holding properties valued at roughly 880.9 million for resale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INL
Byrd
CBD
Swedes Deny Direct Finnish Military Aid
Aftonbladet reports Finland failed to obtain direct Swedish aid and may seek Western military support against the Soviet invasion. The Finns reportedly consider peace talks or Western help as Britain and France provide some aid, while Sweden and Norway would need to allow troop passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aftonbladet
Finland
Sweden
Russia
Britain
France
Ryti
Tanner
Stockholm
Norway
Russian drive in Karelia reaches sixteenth day with pressure
Moscow claims Finnish defenders retreating along the Mannerheim line as Helsinki admits withdrawals. Russian offensive pounded Karelia for 16 days with strong pressure and gains in Summa despite Finnish losses. Lotta Svärd women aid frontline crews and dispatches amid heavy fighting. Soviet communique says enemy retreating, abandoning arms, and suffering losses while expanding fortifications and downing six Finnish planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Moscow
Mannerheim Line
Helsinki
Summa
Red Army
Lotta Svaerd Corps
Karelian
Brazil Moves To Keep German Ship From Using Radio
Twelve Brazilian marines boarded the freighter Konigsberg 55 miles from Belem to enforce neutrality laws prohibiting radio use. The Amapa gunboat remained nearby to ensure compliance as authorities ordered the vessel to sail outside territorial waters or return to Belem where it had departed with 2,000 tons of rubber on February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belem
Brazil
Konigsberg
Amapa
General Foods Reports Record 1939 Income
General Foods corporation announced 1939 net income of 15.118 million dollars, the highest in eight years, yielding 2.75 a share. Sales reached 145.615 million, up from 135.221 million in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Foods Corporation
Effort to End Absentee Ownership Faces Mortgage Pressure
Testimony describes how Iowa land foreclosures rose from 1929 to 1934 with insurance companies owning large mortgage shares. Agents in the east pushed higher loans, while farms near drought and erosion lowered values. Home-office location influenced willingness to adjust terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Murray
Judge awards $6095 to Dairy Industries in Des Moines case
Judge H C Ring grants a judgment of 6095.49 against a Marion cold storage locker plant and Marion real estate to Dairy Industries Inc of Des Moines. The ruling names Milo J Sedlacek as trustee and assigns redemption rights, with Sedlacek as cross-petitioner declared owner against Marie and Farle Gernert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
H. C. Ring
Dairy Industries, Inc
Des Moines
Gernert Company
Shotwell-Carver Company, Inc Ec
Milo J. Sedilacek
Executors authorized to settle high-speed highway fatality claim
Beulah Field Perkins and Mil dred Fowler Field executrices of Cliff Field 70 Cedar Rapids were allowed by Judge C J Haas to settle for 4500 a claim against Ruth B Sullivan Grand Rapids Mich tied to Field s death. Field died after a collision on highway 30 west of Cedar Rapids Sept 13 involving Miss Jean Fritz Grand Rapids driver of Sullivan s car. Fritz also died of injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Field Perkins
Mildred Fowler Field
Cliff Field
Cedar Rapids
C. J. Haas
Ruth B. Sullivan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mr. Field
Cedar Rapi
Miss Sullivan
Jean Fritz
Miss Fritz
Demurrer Sustained in Personal Injury Suit Over Rink Incident
Judge C J Haas sustained a demurrer in an $852.50 injury case against Udesen Skating Rink and operators M C Udesen and Martin Udesen. Plaintiff Catherine Karbusicky was granted ten days to amend her petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udesen Skating Rink
M. C. Udesen
Martin Udesen
Catherine Karbusicky
C. J. Haas
Unsigned default judgment challenged in Cedar Rapids
Judge J E Heiserman sustained motions by the Silver Corporation of Cedar Rapids and George O O Brien to set aside a default judgment dated January 9 in an injunction case. The suit sought to stop sale of four silverware brands at prices below retailers' agreements amid alleged attorney misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Corporation of
Cedar Rapids
George O. O’brien
J. E. Heiserman
Tennessee Stove Works settles suit against Kohl
A $1,242.15 account suit of Tennessee Stove Works of Chattanooga against Otto A Kohl doing business as Bupane Gas Company was settled and dismissed by Judge C J Haas under a stipulation showing payment of $415.71 to the plaintiff. The defendant had filed a $1,145.90 counterclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Stove Works
Chattanooga
Otto A. Kohl
Bupane Gas Company
C. J. Haas
Will of D I Hoskins admitted to probate in Marion
The will of D I Hoskins who died in Marion on February 9 was admitted to probate by Judge C J Haas Friday. Bertha G Hoskins is named sole legatee and executrix. The will was dated March 28, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Hoskins
Marion
C. J. Haas
Bertha G. Hoskins
McArthur seeks 347.58 judgment in farm rental suit
L. L. McArthur Jr. requests a judgment of 347.58 in a civil suit over farm rental obligations against Rosa Bach Elzo Bach and John Bach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. McArthur, Jr
Rosa Bach
Elzo Bach
John Bach
Rapids Chevrolet Damage Case Dismissed With Prejudice
A $47 car damage suit against Walter C. Raver and George R. Sanders of Rapids Chevrolet was filed February 20, 1934 and dismissed with prejudice before Judge C. J. Haas on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rapids Chevrolet Company
Walter C. Raver
George R. Sanders
C. J. Haas
Minor divorce suit pursues cruelty grounds
Charles W. Minor files for divorce from Angeline Minor alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married in Canton, Missouri on August 2, 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Minor
Angeline Minor
Canton, Mo
Eight Killed in Bogota Munitions Plant Blast
A powerful explosion at a Bogota munitions factory killed at least eight people and injured many. Firemen and troops fought the blaze as flames endangered the city waterworks nearby. It marked a second such blast in the capital within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogota
Colombia
INS
Boxer Neusel Keeps Army Head In Shape
Berlin AP Gen Walter von Reichenau an amateur boxer recalls heavy weight Walter Neusel from the western front to spar with him. Stationed at headquarters Neusel will help keep the general in fighting trim. Von Reichenau is chief of the General staff and a sports enthusiast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Walter von Reichenau
Walter Neusel
Western Front
Neusel
von Richenau
Antelope Confirmed As Sinking British Destroyer
London AP reports the destroyer officially identified as the Antelope, a 1,350-ton vessel built in 1927, credited by the admiralty with sinking two German submarines on February 9, as Victor is revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Antelope
Jackson halts prosecutions of recruiting cases in Detroit
Attorney General Jackson ordered dismissal of indictments against 16 people charged with recruiting soldiers for the Spanish republican army in Detroit. He said even handed justice would not legalize prosecutions of this character or confine them to one side of the Spanish war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jackson
Supreme Court
Murphy
Detroit
Elaine Booed As She Rejoins Barrymore Play
Elaine Barrie faced boos and scattered applause as she returned to the cast of My Dear Children in John Barrymore's birthday week. Donis Dudley had withdrawn. no public notice preceded Elaine's return though she appeared nervous in her dressing room. Dudley attended the show and opens Friday in Margin For Error in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ins
Elaine Barrie
John Barrymore
My Dear Children
Spankee
Elaine
Donis Dudley
Dudley
New Haven, Conn
Mrs McWilliams Family Mourns Father Killed by Car
H J Boland aged 73, father of Mrs M D McWilliams, was struck by a car and killed at about 7 30 pm Thursday in Pella. Mr and Mrs McWilliams and their daughters Mary Ann and Marcia were summoned from 2248 Grande avenue SE to the scene and hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. McWilliams
Grande Avenue
Mary Ann
Marcia
Pella
Car Theft Report Recalled After Owner Reclaims Vehicle
The car belonging to W. J. Redmond of 1558 Bever Avenue SE was reported stolen Thursday night but police canceled the report Friday after Redmond called to say he found the car. It was located in a small lot off the alley between Second and Third avenues and Fourth and Fifth streets SE. A second vehicle reported stolen from Don Harrison of 853 Second Avenue SE was recovered by Patrolman Remington on Fourth Avenue between First and Second streets SE at 4 p.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Redmond
Bever Avenue
Redmond
Second
Third Avenues
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Don Harrison
Second Avenue
Bill Remington
Fourth Avenue
First
Second Streets
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Victor
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