Independence of U S Judiciary Urged by Waltonian Speaker
Local attorney Floyd Philbrick told Waltonian club members at the YMCA luncheon that life tenure for federal judges preserves judicial independence against politics. He opposed a proposed constitutional amendment allowing Congress to override Supreme Court rulings by a two-thirds vote, arguing it would submerge courts in politics and erode checks and balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
United States
Floyd Philbrick
Waltonian Club
Philbrick
Senate
Wheeler
Montana
Bone
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
James Madison
George Washington
Population Trends Show U.S. Aging, Median Age 27.6
Census data show the nation slowly growing older. The median age rose to 27.6 in 1935 from 26.4 in 1930 and 25.2 in 1920, with 61.5 percent of people 21 or older, up from 59.4 percent in 1930 and 57.6 percent in 1920.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Bureau
Banker's Widow and Children Die in Fire
Mrs. Constance Hayes widow of J Moylan Hayes former Detroit banker perished with two of her four children Constance eight and Schofield nine in a Thursday fire at their Grosse Pointe home Two children and two servants escaped from the blaze.
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Detroit
INS
Constance Hayes
Grosse Pointe
Hayes
J. Moylan Hayes
Constance
Schofield
London Fire Ravages Two Factories
A massive blaze in London destroyed two factories, with fire inspectors estimating damage at 500000 dollars. More than 250 firefighters and fifty pieces of equipment fought the blaze. the cause was not determined.
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London
Don’t Sleep When Gas Presses Heart
An old style medical advertisement extols Cherika as a quick scientific bowel cleanse to rid the body of gas and poisons. It links constipation with gas pressure in the stomach and bowels, touts safety, and claims no griping or habit forming use at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherika
Adierika
Dainty Surplice Afternoon Dress Pattern 4324
Women are offered Anne Adams Pattern 4324 for a surplice style frock with a flared hem and jauntily capped shoulders. Available in sizes 14 through 42, the pattern includes illustrated steps and costs 15 cents, with 25 cents for book and pattern together. Orders go to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department.
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Anne Adams
Anne A Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pattern Department
W. 17Th St
New York
Deaths Mrs Elizabeth Bane Passes Away in Fairfax
Mrs Elizabeth Alice Bane died at her daughter s home in Fairfax at 11 55 p m after a two month illness She was born December 25 1872 in Davenport married twice first to John Clement Logan later to Clark D Bane She leaves two daughters three sons a brother and a sister Funeral services will be in St Patrick s church Fairfax at 9 a m Saturday Burial at Holy Family Cemetery Davenport Body to be taken from Monahan Funeral Home Friday afternoon for friends to call
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Elizabeth Alice Bane
Theodore Neuhaus
Fairfax
Elizabeth Alice Tyrrell
Davenport
John Clement Logan
Clementine Logan
Clark D. Bane
Idaho Springs
Colo
Richard
George
James
Thomas Tyrrell
H. H. Cassel
Muskegon
Mich
St. Patrick’s Church
J. J. Buzynski
Holy Family
Monahan Funeral Home
Mrs Earl L Fisher and Alice Patricia DeWitt Fisher Die
Mrs Earl L Fisher and Alice Patricia DeWitt Fisher former Cedar Rapids residents died in Rockford Illinois February 12 Services and burial held February 16 Born in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada to R J DeWitt and wife She attended St Marys Academy in Winnipeg before moving to Iowa
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Earl L. Fisher
Alice Patricia DeWitt Fisher
Cedar Rapids
Rockford
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Canada
R. J. DeWitt
St. Mary’s Academy
Winnipeg
Immigrant Resident of Cedar Rapids Dies with Family T
The article notes a woman who came to the United States seven years ago lost her mother soon after arrival and was buried in Cedar Rapids. She lived there three years with her aunt Lula Pearce, married Earl L Fisher on February 14 1936, and is survived by a week old son three aunts M Hollingsworth Pearce Carr and George W Keith, plus an uncle in Portland Oregon.
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United States
Cedar Rapids
Lula Pearce
Earl L. Fisher
M. Hollingsworth
Pearce
T. E. Carr
Rock Island
Ill
George W. Keith
Portland
Ore
Death of Jesse L. Hunter in Eddyville
Jesse Leon Hunter age 53 of Eddyville died suddenly Wednesday evening of a heart attack at his home. He leaves a widow, a brother John of Cedar Rapids, a sister Mrs. Anna Lang of Marion, a son Robert at Solon CCC camp, a daughter Mrs. Marie Pickerill of Cedar Rapids, and two grandchildren. Funeral to be held at Barta chapel Friday at 4 p.m. with Rev. E. J. Wyckle officiating. Military honors by Spanish War veterans at Linwood cemetery.
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Jesse Leon Hunter
Eddyville
John
Cedar Rapids
Anna Lang
Marion
Robert
Solon
CCC
Marie Pickerill
Barta
E. J. Wyckle
Linwood Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Au gusta Sedlacek planned
Funeral services for Mrs. Au gusta Sedlacek will be held in the Janeba and Brosh chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Frank Helmich. Praha Re bekah lodge and the Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold services at the grave in Cedar Memorial park. Burial will follow. Friends may call at the chapel Friday 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Sedlacek
Janeba and Brosh
Frank Helmich
Praha Rebekah Lodge
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cedar Memorial Park
Edith Brady Rites Noted in Mason City Obituary
Mrs. A. L. Rule formerly of this city died in Mason City Wednesday night. She formerly was Miss Edith Brady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Brady of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Rule
Mason City
Edith Brady
W. P. Brady
Plans Presented To Council For Addition To Harper Plant
David G Bleakley former city solicitor appeared before the city council with plans and specifications for an addition to James G Harper s automobile refinishing plant located at 431 Fifth avenue SW The matter was referred to the city building department for a report at the next council meeting A public hearing is required with date to be fixed later under the December ordinance permitting such non conforming structure expansions with a special permit from the city council
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Bleakley
James G. Harper
Fifth Avenue
City Building Department
Harper’s
Rockefeller Jr Pleads For United Christian World
John D. Rockefeller Jr urged a united Christian world to stem materialism selfishness and crumbling morals. His appeal during a nationwide Methodist broadcast spurred a million unit fellowship to expand church membership among over 20 000 congregations nationwide on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
Colonel Gillespie Awaiting Transfer to Washington
Rock Island arsenal commandant Col. A G Gillespie has served since April 5 1933 and awaits official word from the War Department that he will be relieved by Col. Norman F Ramsey in June. His new assignment is not disclosed but he is expected to go to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, Ill
A. G. Gillespie
Rock Island Arsenal
War Department
Norman F. Ramsey
Ordnance Department
Gillespie
Washington
Patrolman Admits Ax Attack On Car After Spouse Argument
Cleveland police officer Thomas F. Fagan testified in court that after a quarrel over car keys he hacked the family’s new auto with an axe. He told his wife, If I can't drive it, you can't either.
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Cleveland
Thomas F. Fagan
Roosevelt urges wheat crop insurance for 1938 plan
President Roosevelt urges congressional adoption of an all risk crop insurance plan beginning with wheat in 1938. He cites past government aid during price collapses and drought, argues insurance and storage reserves stabilize farm income and consumer prices, and supports expanding the program to other commodities as experience grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Grasshopper eggs survive freezing in soil
Grasshopper eggs lie four to five inches underground and endure freezing temperatures that kill many insect eggs. This depth and resilience help grasshoppers persist through cold seasons.
Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy
An advertisement urges immediate treatment of colds with Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine. It claims fourfold internal action open bowels curb infection relieve fever and headache and fortify against further attacks. Sugar coated and plain tablets available at drug stores with a quick 24 hour break up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Court House News on State Bank Trusteeship Hearing
On day ten of testimony L S Hamilton of Central City testified as a trustee of the old State Bank of Central City. The cross examination closed Thursday morning after more than nine court days and nearly 300 exhibits were reviewed. E E Henderson and State Treasurer L J Wegman object to details of operation and management as hearing before Judge John T Moffit continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Hamilton
Central City
Old State Bank of
State Bank
Hamilton
E. E. Henderson
L. J. Wegman
John T. Moffit
Authority To Lease Waconia Sorghum Plant
Judge H C Ring schedules a Saturday hearing on the Merchants National Bank and S E Coquillette request for authority to lease the Waconia plant and equipment near Cedar Rapids to Edward Wessale Frank Wessale and George Wessale for one year. The trustees say bondholders approve, aiming to secure 650 acres for cane before April 1. lease mirrors terms used by American Syrup and Sorghum Co. The Wessales may buy the property subject to court approval, and lease would be superseded if sale occurs. lease payments based on plant output.
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H. C. Ring
Merchants National Bank
S. E. Coquillette
Waconia Sorghum Mills
Waconia
Cedar Rapids
Frontier Park
Edward Wessale
St. Louis
Frank Wessale
George Wessale
Fort Smith
Ark
Wessales
American Syrup and Sorghum Company of
Flickinger divorce sought on felony conviction grounds
Blanche Flickinger seeks a divorce from Elias Flickinger citing an indeterminate ten year term at Fort Madison penitentiary on a statutory charge. She requests custody of a minor son and title to real estate and personal property from the Linn county district court. The marriage occurred August 10, 1903. Edward Stodola seeks a divorce from Otilie Stodola for cruel and inhuman treatment. They were married March 21, 1918, with custody sought for two children.
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Blanche Flickinger
Elias H. Flickinger
Flickinger
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Linn County
Edward W. Stodola
Otilie Stodola
Judge Dismisses 1936 Mullarky Judgment In Auto Crash Case
Judge F O Ellison set aside a 6500 jury verdict against Martin D Vanourny and son Norbert in a personal injury suit filed by LaVerne Mullarky. A new trial was ordered after Mullarky’s injuries from a collision involving Michael J Costello and the Vanourny car near North Liberty on Oct 20 1934. Mullarky rode in the Costello vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Ellison
District Court
LaVerne Mullarky
Martin D. Vanourny
Norbert Vanourny
Mullarky
Michael J. Costello
Vanourny
North Liberty
Costello
Jefferson county man seeks district court judgment for accident damage
Dale Spielman of Jefferson county files suit seeking damages of 5500 in district court. The action requests compensation for property or vehicle damage arising from an accident. The filing outlines the plaintiff's claim and relief sought against the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Spielman
Jefferson County
Lawsuit Seeks $5,500 in Car Crash Case in Washington County
Plaintiff Spielman sues Charles Levin for $5,500 arising from a November 26, 1936 collision on highway 161 near junction with highway 2 in Washington County. The claim includes a $1,000 injury claim assigned by Spielman for his wife Mildred Spielman.
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Charles Levin
Spielman
Levin
Washington County
Mildred Spielman
Beals Seeks Quiet Title in Linn County Real Estate
Ray H. Beals asks the district court to quiet title to Linn county real estate. Defendants include heirs of Jacob and Mary Wachal and First Trust and Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids as administrator of the Joseph Matejka estate. Beals claims ownership under an alleged trustee deed from Theo Hawkinson, trustee of the Wachal estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray H. Beals
Linn County
Jacob and Mary Wachal
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Matejka
Beals
Theo. W. Hawkinson
Jacob Wachal
Local suits seek various judgments in district court
H. R. Ramsey seeks 1500 dollars in a note and chattel mortgage case against M. W. Boyse and Golda L. Boyse. Clair A. Garrison seeks 3026 dollars in a note suit against F. W. Schmicke and Tillie W. Schmicke. John Clay requests 903.90 dollars in a judgment action arising from a 1928 alleged note by Paul N. Fry.
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H. R. Ramsey
M. W. Boyse
Golda L. Boyse
Clair A. Garrison
F. W. Schmicke
Tillie W. Schmicke
John Clay
Paul N. Fry
Judge grants Kubec default in secured note suit
Judge H. C. Ring in district court Thursday granted Wiley Kubec a default judgment of 1 060.75 in a secured note action against Jonathan Paul and Laura Paul. A 215 promissory note action filed Oct. 23, 1936 by Charles Paist Company against J I Epstein Jr has been dismissed with prejudice before Judge Ring.
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H. C. Ring
Wiley Kubec
Jonathan Paul
Laura Paul
Charles Paist Company
J. I. Epstein, Jr
Ring
Divorces Granted in District Court by Judge Ring
Divorces on cruel and inhuman treatment granted to Gladys R. Tucker from Harvey L. Tucker and Kathryn Eyler from Phillip Eyler. Tucker case settled by stipulation. Tucker marriage occurred in Mediapolis June 22, 1904 and Eyler marriage in Hammond Indiana September 14, 1931.
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H. C. Ring
Gladys R. Tucker
Harvey L. Tucker
Mediapolis
Kathryn Eyler
Phillip Eyler
Hammond
Ind
Tucker
Burrows Sues Madame Mae's Salon For 1000 Judgment
Helen Burrows seeks a $1000 judgment in district court in a jury suit against Mae Paar doing business as Madame Mae's Roosevelt Salon De Beaute. The plaintiff states she received a scalp burn during a permanent wave on July 14, 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Burrows
Mae Paar
Madame Mae
Linn County Courthouse Closure Monday in Washington Birthday Observance
Linn county's courthouse will be closed all day Monday in observance of Washington's birthday, affecting court filings, clerk services, and public access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Washington
Gilbert Seeks Divorce on Desertion Ground
F A Gilbert petitions in district court for divorce from Frances K Gilbert on desertion grounds. The couple married in Chicago on June 30 1928 and lived apart since January 27 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gilbert
Frances K. Gilbert
Chicago
Cat Prefers Oranges Roams From Bremen Parish
In Bremen Georgia the Brackmans report their cat wants to move to Florida or California. The animal favors oranges as its preferred food, eating them with the same gusto as fish for most cats.
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Bremen
W. L. Brackman
Florida
California
MinerSleeps Normally After NACOR Help in Asthma
A miner’s wife writes that her 58 year old husband with asthma paroxysms could not lie down and sit up all night, but after NACOR treatment he sleeps through the night and can return to work. The ad notes thousands of letters and promotes NACOR KAPS from NACOR Medicine Co. in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner
NACOR
Nacor Medicine Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Council Allows Parking Paving with Snow Removal Liability
The Goodrich-Silvertown company won city approval to curb cut and pave twenty feet of First Street SW south of Third Avenue. The resolution assigns responsibility for snow removal on the paved parkway to the property owner, despite city ownership, addressing complaints about city snow removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich-Silvertown Company
First Street
Third Avenue
Bayer Cold Relief Method
Bayer prescribes two aspirin tablets at the first sign of a cold and repeat as directed. For sore throat, crush three tablets in water and gargle twice for quick throat relief. Internal aspirin fights fever and pain while the gargle provides local anesthetic relief.
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U. S
Wastonian Club
Raps
U.S
Elizabeth Bane
Council
J. G. Harper
Rockefeller, Jr
United Christian World
The
Congress of the
Gillette
Court House News
Central City State Bank
Title
Asthma News
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Sanford
SRD
Dave Williams
Public Improvements
BAYER
NEW Post Office
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