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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1939

Page

2

Missing Pasadena Girl And Man Found In California

Anne Louise Sweitzer an eight year old Pasadena girl and Townsend Davis forty were located in an old sedan at Winter Haven near El Centro California. Police said Davis a landscape gardener and church organist told officers he took the girl because of her home environment and planned to take her to a minister in Somerton Arizona. Sweitzer and local officials expressed relief the child was unharmed and returned to Pasadena as the man faced custody.

Pasadena Calif INS California Anne Louise Sweitzer Townsend Davis Winter Haven el Centro C. H. Kelley Kelley R. W. Ware Davis Anne Louise Frost Davis Hollywood Somerton Arizona Yuma Sweitzer Anne

Judge Denounces Methods In Probe Of U S Judiciary

New York a federal judge denounces the way the attorney general s office conducts its inquiry into the New York area judiciary. Judge Knox says the process is deplorable and orders grand jury witness Judge Edwin S Thomas to produce subpoenaed records. The probe centers on Martin T Manton and has widened to consider the federal judiciary in the region.

New York John C Knox U. S District Court Attorney General’s Knox U.S Edwin S. Thomas Connecticut John T. Cahill Thomas Thomas E. Dewey House Judiciary Committee Washington Manton Frank Murphy Federal

Calving Coolidge's record number of appointments

The statement notes that Calvin Coolidge made the largest number of appointments by any U.S. president, totaling 42 121.

Calvin Coolidge United States

NOTED MUSICIAN HORIZONTAL 1 6 Famous violinist pictured here

Puzzle clued grid lists many words including musical terms and common phrases across horizontal and vertical entries. Readers identify a famous violinist and solve cross references such as crossers for words like lairs and amphitheater center.

Dorothy Thompson and Friend Ejected From Bund Rally

In New York at Madison Square Garden Dorothy Thompson the columnist and an unnamed friend were rushed from the German American Bund meeting after loud laughter during a speaker's remarks. Police escorted them outside. they returned to the press section and continued laughing. Heywood Broun joined them outside.

New York Dorothy Thompson Madison Square Garden Miss Thompson Sinclair

Republican Leader Pitcher Dies in Albany Hotel

Senator Perley A. Pitcher, Republican majority leader of the New York state senate, died suddenly Monday at his Albany hotel.

Albany N. Y INS Perley A. Pitcher New York State Senate

Senator Barbour Proposes Doubling National Guard Aviation Units

Washington AP reports Senator Barbour of New Jersey proposed doubling the authorized number of national guard aviation units on Monday. The move aims to expand air support and readiness for state emergencies and military operations.

Washington Barbour National Guard

Illinois High Court To Review Merry Fahrneys Mixup

The Illinois Supreme Court agreed to hear Merry Fahrneys appeal amid ongoing marital folds. A Cook County court had granted divorce from her third husband Baron Berlingieri of Italy on cruelty charges. She later wed Count Oleg Cassini, but an appellate ruling voided the Berlingieri divorce. In a separate decision, the Chicago circuit court said Merry s son Peter will be treated as a grandson for inheritance purposes and will receive income from a 50 000 trust until age 21, then the principal.

Springfield State Supreme Court Merry” Fahrney Chicago Cook Merry Arturo Berlingieri Italy Oleg Cassini First District Appellate Court Berlingieri Peter Emery Homer Fahrney

Senate Panel Eyes Elevator Leasing Probe

Gillette of Iowa says an agricultural subcommittee will study leasing practices for terminal grain elevators. The panel, joined by Wheeler and Norris, may broaden scope to include railroad owned elevators and deals with grain futures margin requirements. Hearings likely start in three to four weeks after a department of agriculture economist completes its inquiry.

Washington Gillette Iowa Wheeler Mont Norris Ind Neb Department of Agriculture

Gunman Grabs One Package Then Cheese Sandwich Theft

In Chicago a gunman stopped Mrs. Esther Stelzer and took one wrapped package containing cash while she handed over another package. He fled with a cheese sandwich and Stelzer proceeded to a bank with her remaining package carrying $150.

Chicago Esther Stelzer

Radio Program Schedule Highlights Across Stations

A dense listing shows evening to late night airings across WMT WGN WHO KFJB WOC WSUI WOI WOOC and others. Notable items include The Green Hornet drama at 7 00 PM, Xavier Cugat orchestras, Benny Goodman, Dick Wences, and Amos n Andy segments with news and weather updates scattered throughout the day.

Fay Weer Pines KPUB Lance WMT Mr. Kéen WGN Capt Herne Woc Orch KFJB Ciud Cabanas Ruth Lyon Xavier Cugat Wwoc Green Hornet WSUI Johnny Se Eeentre WOXK Pamily Rovinson Jim Virginia Grete Bae KFPJB Symphony Hall Mary and Bob Cornell Pope Theople Utley House of MacGregor Benny Goodman Dick _greens orch Gaylord Carter Bob Hope Burgemeister Don Pedro Ene Gollege Leroy D Smoke Dreams Steen O—Amos Andy WoCc Griff Williams Ye Jurgen Orc Emergency Council Bill_ Carlsen Glen Gray Chick Webb Golden Gloves Ben Bernie Dick Stabile Orrin Tucker Wayne Kine Joe Venuti Ina Ray Hutton Boone WMT Fenadly Altar Who—Farms Woof Lou Jerry WOOC Ews Tee Christian Science Blue Ribbon -Meloufen Music Shop Hoosier Morning Chapel WHO Coffee Pot Inn Banqnet Wiot Iesbcan Orchan KPJJB Magic Kitchen Aeolian Ensemble KPJB Ws8ui Central City Kitty Kelly John Galli Rint Wolf—Service Sunset Trio Woman In White Parade of Bands WOI Homemakers Forum David Harum Homemakers Lorenzo Jones Maurice Reese Magic Violin Widder Brown Toby Woolf Jerry Dostal Manhattan Shakespeare Judy Jane KFJO Mary Margaret McBride Kaffel Klatsch Rainbow Rhythms Mourt Marge Zeb Don Roth Faith Baldwin dHilltop House Wannie Wooweather Or Dear of Agriculture Valley Hillpillies Marceta EFJB Sincin Wat—International Lem Marths Rewles Wol yJerry Dostal Ralph Ginsburgh WBSUI Betty Yest Alice Blue Gown Hertmen Dr Malon Arnold Grimm Wwoe Irene Beasley Nower Botews Geo Washington Iowa John T. Frederick Los Angeles Stella Dallas Green Saha U. W Wayne and U W Vic and Sady Erie U &. Navy Band

4:00 Schedule Notes From Early Wartime Radio Table

Radio listings show 4:00 to 8:45 blocks across stations WMT WGN WSUI WHO and WOC. Programs include Simpson College segments, piano modulations, weather updates, Little Orphan Annie, and Sophie Tucker with varied music and news previews.

WMT Tom Owen Simpson College WGN Mark Love Ores WSUI Anon Matt Peacock Court Slade Orch Wooyr Wen Errish Wilight WOC Eton Boys Don Winslow The Navy Efarl Ineton Corch Jack Armstron WOOC Let Dance Wwoc Sophie Tucker

Northwood Man To Get Billy Club From Norwegian Prince

Decorah Iowa AP report says R B Mark of Northwood a hobby collector of policemen night sticks will receive a royal billy club from Crown Prince Olav of Norway Mark invited the prince to bring a Oslo officer’s club when he visits Decorah on May 6 the prince agreed and will present it personally Mark plans to attend.

Decorah R. B Mark Northwood Mark Crown Prince Olav Norway Oslo

Quick Cough Relief Mix At Home Better Remedy

Old home remedy advises mixing a simple syrup with Pinex to create a pint of cough medicine. The mix claims instant throat relief, eased phlegm, and clear airways, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.

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U. S Southmerica Bund Lewis Heywodd Broun Illinois High Court Merry Fahrney Senate Veloz and Yolanda Ames Rock Island Davenport Billy Club Prince Chesterfield Cary G. A Kafteh Licabride Myris Towscco
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