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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1933

Page

16

Washington virtues urged as Lions hear McCullough

Rev J Renwick McCullough told Lions at Hotel Roosevelt that George Washington's integrity humanity and loyalty should guide today. He warned against pessimism and urged Americans to act to improve times, recalling Continental Army pay and minute man orders to stand firm.

Rev. J. Renwick McCullough Lions George Washington J. Renwick McCullough Lions Club Hotel Roosevelt Washington Mr. McCullough Continental Army Continental Congress America

Court House News Seeks 12408 For Currell Boy's Death

In district court John F. Currell seeks a total 12408.20 judgment in two damage actions against Hubert A. Schimberg and Charles C. Schimberg for fatal injuries to his eight year old son Charles Currell. The incident happened December 18 on Bever avenue SE when a car driven by Hubert A. Schimberg struck the boy who was coasting. One petition asks 2408.20 and another 10000 as administrator. Other civil cases for the March term include Newton Ferguson seeking 5467.55 against Cedar Rapids for injuries from a November 6 1932 sidewalk accident and Louis Ellison seeking 10000 against John E. Rogers for arm and leg fractures near Palmyra Mo on November 16 1932. Vincent Stodola seeks 2500 against Frank L. Dudek for injuries from a February 3 1931 overturned car and damages to a tuba. Several divorces are listed with a deadline of Friday at 5 pm.

John F. Currell Hubert A Schimberg Charles C. Schimberg Charles Currell Charles Schimberg Hubert A. Schimberg Bever Avenue SE Currell Newton Ferguson Cedar Rapids Ferguson First Street Louis Ellison John E. Rogers Elison Rogers Palmyra Ellison Vincent Stodola Frank L. Dudek Dudek Belle Plaine Stodola Pansy I. Goodenough Avery D. Goodenough Town Falls Bertha Yarowsky Harry T. Yarowsky Hazel Marie Bosteder Earl Bosteder Usarowskys Des Moines Bosteders Jacksonville Western Surety Company Phillip French Thomas Joseph French

Power brothers receive multi year sentences in Linn county break-ins

Harry Power, 27, of 505 Fifth avenue SE, one of four men linked to Linn county break ins, received three indeterminate ten year terms at Fort Madison state penitentary for three break ing and entering counts. Two terms run consecutively and one concurrent. His brother Lauren Power, 24, was given five years at Anamosa state reformatory but paroled for good behavior. Co-defendants Maynard Sloan and Harry Harris pled guilty on one count. sentence deferred.

Harry Power Fifth Avenue SE Muscatine Linn County Fort Madison State Penitentiary H. C. Ring Power Farmers’ Exchange Central City C. OO. Rowley Prairieburg Frank Dutcher Waubeek Anamosa State Reformatory South Dakota Lauren Power Third Street SE King Maynard Sloan Harry Harris

Fined 300 For Drunk Driving In District Court

Alva Hunter, 21, was fined 300 dollars and costs and forbidden to drive for three months by Judge H C Ring after a motor vehicle operating while intoxicated charge. A 90 day jail sentence awaited nonpayment. Hunter was arrested after allegedly striking a parked car near Seventh Avenue and Third Street SW. County Attorney G K Thompson filed a true information against Ray McConkey for the same charge, with bond set at 500 dollars and Judge Ring approving.

Alva Hunter H. C Ring Hunter Seventh Avenue Third Street G. K. Thompson Ray McConkey H C. Ring

Dismiss All Jurors Except Those Hearing Julis Damage Action

The jury pool for the January term was excused except for the twelve jurors hearing the $500 damage action of Albert Julis Jr and Florence Julis Jr against Andrew Erickson. Judge Ring acted on the direction of Judge Clark as plaintiff evidence continued in the Juris case. The suit centers on a car crash at E avenue and Twentieth Street NE last June with Erickson counterclaiming $654.14 in damages. Witnesses testified Thursday.

Petit Jury District Court Albert Julis, Jr Florence Julis, Jr Andrew Erickson H. Co. Ring A B. Clark Clark Lester English Erickson E Avenue Twentieth Street

Morning figures in car crash report names

Morning included Donald Smith a passenger in the Julis car Lester English the driver of the Julis car Raymond Spray A D Thompson and M C Brock.

Donald Smith Lester English Raymond Spray A. D. Thompson M. C. Brock

Kenwood Bank to Pay Ten Percent Dividend Soon

Judge Ring authorized L A Andrew as receiver to disburse a ten percent dividend to depositors of the closed Kenwood Savings Bank. Dividend checks will be ready in about three weeks, with official notice of collection date. The report also notes prior dividends and the receiver's appointment in 1931.

H. C. Ring District Court L. A. Andrew Kenwood Savings Bank O. P. Fryer

County Relief Board Names Miss Hansen Investigator

Miss Estella Hansen was chosen as special investigator for the Citizens Employment Relief committee and may become a county worker subject to approval by the board of supervisors. She will audit relief recipients, approve grocery and fuel orders, and help disburse federal funds if authorized. The board aims to start full operations within ten days to two weeks amid red tape and upcoming Wednesday meetings.

Estella Hansen Citizens Unemployment Relief Committee County Relief Committee Board of Supervisors John Limback Miss Hansen State Relief Committee Limback

Births in Marion and Hamilton Street SW families

Born to Mr and Mrs H T Hut ton at St Luke s Hospital a daughter aged 22 days. Also to Mr and Mrs A J Charipar at 1418 Hamilton St SW on February 22 a daughter born.

H. T. Hutton Eighth Avenue Marion St.Luke's A. J. Charipar Hamilton Street

Edith Biba former Malta chapter matron dies

Edith Biba wife of Frank Biba and former Malta chapter matron died at 1910 Washington avenue SE at 9 45 p m after a long illness. Born Feb 23 1882 in Dubuque she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1919. Survived by husband son Robert Frank mother Frances Wood three sisters and two brothers. Funeral Saturday 2 p m Turner chapel conducted by Rev Melvin Welke with burial at Cedar Memorial Park.

Edith Biba Frank Biba Malta O E. S Kensington Washington Avenue SE Dubuque Cedar Rapids Robert Frank Frances Wood Edna Nimrick Clara Rogers Nell Wood Harry Arthur Wood Chicago The Peoples Church Turner Chapel Melvin Welke Cedar Memorial Park

Window Smasher Steals Jewelry Worth $100 Uptown

A thief shattered a plate glass window at Louis Prastka Jewelry, 124 Third Avenue SE, and escaped with a watch rings and several bracelets. Loss about $100. No witnesses or description. Patrolman Moore checked the door at 6:10 am. janitor and fireman listed. Police report details scarce.

Louis Prastka Third Avenue SE Prastka Moore Higley Henry Tranberry

Chicago Teachers To Get Warrants

Chicago officials moved to issue 4.114 million dollars in tax warrants to cover back salaries for teachers. Mayor Cermak authorized his proxy to sign. comptroller Szymczak said about 1 million in warrants would be ready for teachers within a week.

Chicago Anton J. Cermak M. S. Szymczak

Ten-year-old reenacts Washington crossing Delaware on scooter

Evanston police halted a street tableau by Vincent Moffitt, who wore a three-cornered hat and carried an American flag while using a scooter to depict Washington crossing the Delaware on Evanston’s busiest corners. Traffic stopped and he was sent home.

Evanston, Ill Vincent Moffitt Washington Delaware Evanston

Antonio Moreno's Wife Killed In Cliff Crash

Hollywood star Antonio Moreno faced tragedy as his wife Daisy Canfield Moreno 45 died when their car plunged 300 feet over a Mulholland Drive cliff. Driver Rene H Dussag 21 escaped with minor injuries. Moreno fainted upon seeing his wife's body. The couple had been estranged and Dussag was described as a protege of both.

Hollywood INS Daisy Canfield Moreno Antonio Moreno Mulholland Drive Rene H. Dussag Dussag

Will Rogers on Cabinet Picks and Navy Post Pick

Will Rogers notes three new cabinet officers in Beverly Hills. He praises Cordell Hull as a strong choice for secretary of state and comments on Woodin taking on the deficit, Swanson as ideal for the navy post, and a general plea for support amid looming fiscal and appropriations challenges.

Beverly Hills Calif Cordell Hull Jefferson Jackson Wilson Smith Roosevelt Tennessee Cordell Hall Woodin U. S Swanson Navy Congress

Symphony Concert To Be Given Monday

The Cedar Rapids Symphony orchestra will present a Monday evening concert at 8 15 at the Memorial building with contralto Miss Jens Chaney as soloist. The change from Tuesday was made because several orchestra members depart Tuesday with the Coe band for the inauguration in Washington.

Cedar Rapids

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