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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1933

Page

9

Boettcher Offers Wealth for Son Kidnapping Case

Denver, UP) Claude K Boettcher increased the pressure in his search for his son Charles Boettcher 32 held for ransom ten days earlier. He vowed to pay beyond the $60,000 asked and said he would pay five to ten times that to ensure his son's safety. Boettcher showed clear strain as he reviewed a photograph of Charles and noted a handwriting postscript on a note from the kidnappers.

Denver Claude K. Boettcher Charles Boettcher Yale Charles Claude Boettcher Boettcher Derby

Violent Earthquake Strikes Chile’s Inhabitants

A violent quake jolted Iquique at 4am with subterranean noises and flashes. Initial reports showed no casualties but interior damage feared after a second shock at 4:15am. Walls toppled and cracks appeared as residents fled outdoors. Separate US report notes a strong tremor recorded by Georgetown University seismographs, center about 4,000 miles southeast of Washington, with activity from 3:19 to 6:15 am.

Iquique Chile Washington Georgetown University

Michigan Banks Continue Limit On Withdrawals

Detroit banks opened for business under the bank holiday limits. Big banks released only five percent of deposits and refused to lift reserves for other banks, defying Governor Comstock. The move risks worsening Michigan’s banking turmoil.

Detroit INL William A. Comstock Michigan

Two Ex-Convicts Plead Guilty To Shooting Marshal

James Dublin and Roy Miller two paroled Colorado convicts pled guilty to shooting with intent to kill the night marshal Fred Jenkins during a gun battle in Auburn Nebraska. Jenkins is recovering and the pair are held for district court.

Auburn Neb James Dublin Roy Miller Colorado Fred Jenkins Jenkins

Minzer Held For Strangling Girl

Chicago police hold 80 year old John Minzer in the murder of 25 year old Amelia Emmons. He admits strangling her with a necktie given as a Christmas gift. Emmons' parents in Christopher Illinois were notified.

Chicago INS John Minzer Amelia (Jeffery) Emmons

Blackhawk Conference Race May End In Tie

Washington junior college Cardinals finish Blackhawk schedule with a loss to Albia on their foreign court. The locals now likely share the conference title with Albia or Burlington, the first time in three years they do not claim sole possession. Burlington has two games left against Muscatine and Albia, while Albia faces Burlington and Muscatine. Standings show Washington tied for lead with a 2-? record, Burlington and Albia close behind.

Washington — Junior College Cardinals Blackhawk Albia Ocals Alsi Burlington Muscatine WweeSsPet Washington

Grandview Defeats Wapello in Low-Scoring Game

The Grandview high school basketball team defeated Wapello 39 to 11 in Columbus Junction Tuesday evening, the final home game of the season. Grandview led 12 to 2 after the first quarter, 18 to 4 at halftime, and 25 to 8 after the third. Weir scored 18 points for Grandview, while the Standen reserves won the preliminary game 19 to 17.

The Gazette Columbus Junction Grandview High School Wapello Grandview Weir Standen Vaperio Sibs

Buck Rogers Desperate Turn After Shield Loss

Buck Rogers, once aided by a shield, becomes desperate after losing protection in the 2433 A. D. setting. The story follows his shifting fortunes and renewed resolve as danger closes in.

Wilton Junction Five Defeats Muscatine Cagers in Varsity

Wilton Junction junior high school basketball squad toppled Franklin junior high at Muscatine Tuesday night 32 to 18. Muscatine followed with a seven point victory over the Wilton Junction rifle club at the local range, as scores came in from the evening events.

Wilton Junction Five Licks the Gazette Wilton Junction Franklin Junior High Muscatine

Play Semi Finals In Washington Cue Meet

Semi finals in the championship division bracket will feature Pollock Wallace against Tom Carson and Floyd Roe against Robert Grimes. In the second bracket Dr J M Lloyd faces Oscar Cuddy, and the winners of Dr Ray Dean versus Merle Lytle and Wisle Long versus T G Lee will meet.

Gazette Washington Pollock Wallace Tom Carson Floyd Roe Robert Grimes J. M. Lloyd Oscar Cuddy Ray Dean Merle Lytle Wisle Long T. G. Lee

Delaware County Girls Tournament Set for Delhi This Week

Special to The Gazette. The annual Delaware County girls basketball tournament will take place in Delhi on Friday and Saturday evenings. Four schools Colesburg Earlville Oneida and Delhi will participate. Two trophies will be awarded.

Delhi Delaware County Colesburg Earlville Oneida

Oelwein Sacred Heart Downs Hazleton 32 to 14

OELWEIN The Oelwein Sacred Heart basketball team defeated the Hazleton high school side 32 to 14 Tuesday night.

Oelwein Sacred Heart Downs Hazleton Oelwein Sacred Heart Hazleton High School

Gazette Want Ad rules and submission hours

The Gazette outlines advertising rules including no responsibility for multiple incorrect insertions and its Want Ad department hours from 7:30 am to 5 pm daily except Saturdays. Directions are given for responding to blind ads by sending a letter to the box number in care of The Gazette, with mail or personal delivery to the Want Ad department.

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Lost and found notices and local ads page

A collection of small ads and notices lists items and services. Lost items include a sack with carpet ads at South Avenue and First Street West returned to 908 Ellis Boulevard. a man seeks a lost shirt and tie on Marion Street car. a woman seeks lost nose glasses and car pins at Paramount Theater with a phone number for contact. Other entries promote heavy cartage services by Messinger and Sons, local telephone directory charge options, and a warranty denial note by Glenn E. Pound. Also advertised are Edison Mazda lamps from Heinze Electric Co and Richards Rheumatic Remedy with price and money back guarantee. Classifieds include a two line want ad rate, Kenwood Transfer for returns, John S. Forbes washing machine repairs, auto side glass, and local events like a masquerade and carnival dances with prices.

Sth Ave 1St St. West Ellis Blvd Prackace Marion Street Dial Paramount Theater Glenn E. Pound Edison Mazda Heinze Electric CO First St. SW Rette LI Richards Collere Prim Estherville Iowa Kenwood John S. Forbes Kissich's 3rd_St. NE

Local beauty shops advertise service specials and contact lines

Frederic Wave products and specials dominate the page with fees for waves shampoos and perms. Multiple salons including Hildegarde, Elsene, Johnson, Peacock, and La Vogue list prices and phone numbers. The ad text mixes offerings like finger waves, Marcel waves, permanents, and beauty school promotions.

Elene Beauty Shop Permanente Johnson's Barber & Beauty Shop Sham. Marc Frederic Ruth Garzee

Autos for sale from 1930s era collection

1932 Ford V sedan and 1931 Chev coach listed followed by 1931 Ford sedan and 1931 Ford Tudor. Also 1930 Ford Tudor and 1930 Chev coupe. Includes 1929 Stude sedan and 1929 Olds coach. Down payments quoted as 70 dollars down or 850 down.

Ford Truck Victoria Studebaker

RUDE AUTO CO offers easy payment plan and services

Automotive RUDE'S EASY PAYMENT PLAN No Down Payment Six Months To Pay RUDE AUTO CO 521 2nd Ave SE EXPERT RADIATOR SERVICE repairing recoring Authorized Harrison Serv Sta Bokerney Radiator Serv 23639 210 S 8th FENDER body repairing duco painting Cannon Auto Refinishing Co John Cannon Mar 353 2nd Ave SW Ph 2-1842 WHY drive a dirty squeaky car Wash 50c polishing 75c Called for and delivered Jub Serv 819 3rd St Se Dial 4837 MOTORCYCLES BICYCLES 26 TRADE your old bicycle in on a new Speedway All models in stock Repairs for all makes Morgan Bros 510 3rd Ave eee EVES CENTURY standard made bicycle priced Tight Phone 233-W Marion WANTED AUTOMOTIVE 27 or BEST 1 or 1% ton truck 8100 or less will buy Phone 194- eds BMarion

RUDE Rude Auto CO 2Nd Ave Harrison Bokerney Cannon Auto Refinishing Co John Cannon 3Rd St. Se Morgan Bros 3Rd Ave Marion

Household and used goods sale ad features appliances and furniture

Advertises reconditioned washing machines gas stoves electric sweepers and radios with low prices and installment terms. Includes furniture by Hue Botter's and Smulekoff's with items like beds tables Davenport suites and rockers plus safety storage options and a leaving city notice.

Kroehler Davenport Huebotter’s Furniture Co Ave. SE Walton A Keller Co 2Nd Ave 1St Ave J. W. Albright General Electric

Rentals Wanted Trade 6 room Ft Dodee house Cedar Rapids

Classified notice seeks exchange of a desirable six room house in Fort Dodge for an east side Cedar Rapids home. Respond with details to Box 299 in Gazette. Contact telephone 7962 for information.

Ft. Dodee Cedar Rapids Garlow Xarace

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