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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1940
Page
2
Judge J. E. Heiserman presides over a case involving Russell Hood with Selma Hood as plaintiff alleging cruel and inhuman treatment in Cedar Rapids on May 1, 1932.
At St Luke's Hospital a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stuart M. Franks of Lisbon on February 23 followed by daughters for Mr. and Mrs. F F Redies of 512 Third Street SW and for Mr. and Mrs. P G Folway of Norway on February 24. Mercy Hospital records show multiple births including daughters for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kolek of 523 Sixth Avenue SE and for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jameson of 1028 Nineteenth Street SE on February 23, a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hamer of 1052 Maplewood Drive NE on February 23, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kelly of 1211 Havenue NE on February 23, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hoffman of Marion on February 24, a son born February 22 at home to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis R F D No. 1, a son born February 24 at Mercy Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Parkins of Fairfax, and a son born February 24 at Mercy Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. C L Clark of 835 Third Street NW.
Robert F. Douglass aged 67 of the Grand hotel and Louis M. Snyder aged 73 of 28 Nineteenth street SE died in a local hospital on Saturday. Douglass passed at 10 10 a m and Snyder at 12 00 p m.
Earl C. Roff and Ruth E. Cock ing of Manchester Harold T. Knott and Arlene M. Mangold of Coggan Claude W. Dixon and Helen H. Henningsen of Cedar Rapids Paul J. McGivern and Margaret M. Steinford of Keystone C. S. Day and Hazel Irene Gray of Cedar Rapids Charles Victorine of Cedar Rapids and Verna F. McCormick of Clarence.
23 Cedar Rapids and Marion druggists with the Iowa Pharmaceutical association seek a temporary and permanent injunction against May's Drug Stores Inc. of Cedar Rapids to stop selling below contract minimums. Plaintiffs include Vincent Bartunek and many others, listing 23 named pharmacies and 71 below minimum price instances in Linn County cases.
The piece cites farm surplus concerns and calls for policy checks on costs and distribution. It notes B D Silliman and C B Denman, with Denman ill, outlining a six point plan to boost domestic consumption through lower costs, broader income group reach, advertising, and research into new uses of farm products.
Bombs exploded in two Londonderry movie houses after an Irish republican army warning to stop showing British newsreels. No injuries were reported as police investigated the blasts.
Special to The Gazette from St. Petersburg Florida Rochester editor and publisher Gannett launches campaign for Republican nomination criticizing Roosevelt policies. He calls for six month recovery with balanced budgets wage and price freedom and end to government overreach while warning of socialist move toward communism if policies continue.
The Salvation Army will conduct services Sunday at 10 am and 8 pm led by Brigadier H Otway and Mrs Otway of Des Moines. The Cedar Rapids Ministerial association meets Monday at 10 30 am at the Y M C A with a film demonstration by Frank Pratt of Pratt Sound Film service.
The Cedar Rapids Gas company bowling league will entertain Fort Dodge Gas and Electric members at a 9 30 steak dinner at the Montrose hotel Saturday night after the Lincoln alley tournament. Dr Paul Tisher of New Britain Conn son of Harry E Tisher Cedar Rapids and UI medical graduate speaks today at 545 p m CST on Yankee network WTIC Hartford on Eye Injuries.
Burglars broke into a basement at 167 Nineteenth Avenue SW, belonging to Frank Cach of 915 Second Street SE, rifling stored articles. A basement padlock was saved. New tenants discovered the break about 10 a.m. Thursday as they moved in. Cach reported to police and could not estimate the loss.
Police Saturday held Nora Howard of 229 Seventh Street NE on larceny charges after Mrs. Fred R. Schorr of 1118 Third Street SW identified clothing a watch and four rings found in Mrs. Howard’s possession. Schorr reported items missed from her home since last Monday when Howard was hired for housework. Detectives on a search warrant found the missing property at the Howard residence and Mrs. Howard admitted the thefts.
In a speech viewed as an indirect plea to neutrals to join the Allies, Chamberlain outlined German aims in two phases: destroy this nation and dominate the world. He urged securing Polish and Czech independence and demanded tangible evidence pledges will be fulfilled. He warned against militarism and armament buildup pauperizing Europe.
The cupboard began as an actual bottle used to hold drinking cups with shelves and drawers added gradually over the ages.
In a distinctive oration, Hitler reiterates the demand for colonies and land, critiques Versailles, asserts German strength, and denounces international plutocracy. He frames postwar loans as traps, argues for a rebuilt Reich, and calls for blending nationalism with socialism to empower Germany.
Burlington junior college won big at the first annual junior college activities festival on the Coe college campus. Des Moines county students shared top debate and music honors with Maquoketa and other schools, with numerous students from Burlington earning superior or excellent ratings in piano violin tenor and baritone solos and group performances.
Hart argued prosperity hinges on farmer doubt and warned against assuming farm gains automatically help city workers. He cautioned that new techniques and organization could pose dangers to society and stressed milk affordability for Chicago workers.
More than 600 county officials contractors and power machinery users attended the Martin-Roasa Tractor and Equipment show at 3117 First Avenue East for its fifth Caterpillar-Diesel exhibit. Visitors from eastern Iowa and northern Missouri viewed diesel models 18 reels of film and were entertained by Dempsy Jones and his Hillbillies with a dance planned at the Montrose hotel that evening.
Articles continue the partnership of Verne O Phelps and Aethel Phelps in operating the Phelps Central City Hatchery filed with County Recorder Demp sy Jones. A partnership between Sam Abrams and Morris Abrams for the Green Lantern tavern at 114 16 First street NE is recorded. Cedar Rapids Air Ways Gun club files a dissolution effective Feb 15.
A $101.50 contract action filed September 8 1939 by LaSalle Extension University of Chicago against Thomas E Radloff was dismissed by the plaintiff Saturday with prejudice.
Jessimine A. Davis files for divorce from Carlton F. Davis claiming a Cedar County district court conviction for forgery on April 11, 1933, after their Fort Dodge marriage on December 24, 1932.
Cedar Rapids shippers gain after a Des Moines conference with the state commerce commission. Nearly 90 percent of 25 railroad tariff exceptions were saved, keeping reduced rates for empty barrels farm seeds sewer pipe iron and steel articles petroleum products and feeding molasses. Attendees included Cedar Rapids Mason City Waterloo and Marshalltown representatives.
Mae Murray testifies in Los Angeles that in 1936 she had no funds and spent three days in Central Park with a hat box while suing Prince David of the Georgian Mdivanis for $1,000 a month to support their son. She says a 1926 fortune left her broke after her marriage breakup and illness.
Four thousand and twenty eight entries expected in an amateur ad contest open to all readers. Submit one ad per sheet with name and address on the back. Prizes include weekly awards and three grand cash prizes for top ideas.
This year marks its ninth birthday as the eighth oldest U S company. The C V Shepherd agency at 709 Dows Building ranked fifth in production among National Life agencies in 1939.
The Syndicate showcases a color rich spring line for men with blues greens tans and mustards across topcoats and suits. Tweed effects three button coats and wider brimmed hats with stitch brims and telescope models stand out. Dobbs hats Champ line Edgerton and Nunn Bush footwear appear, as the store promotes a ninety day credit plan.
A 25 year look at the Morris Plan shows loans now reach many groups beyond co makers. Two guarantors still needed, but borrowers may include those with steady income and good character. The plan also finances stocks, bonds, autos, household goods and other assets.
The program notes real value in Cedar Rapids Marion and Iowa City with loans on actual appraisals by furniture dealers. Rates are claimed to be the lowest for installment loans. New autos finance at 5 percent annually, used cars under three years old at a similar rate. Other loans discount 6 percent annually plus collateral expenses. Exact dollar charges shown to each customer with pay days monthly semi monthly or weekly per income.
Exclusive Cedar Rapids feature presents the Zoric system by New Process Laundry and Dry Cleaning. It touts odorless garments with newness feel, delicate chiffons softened, silks and satins gleaming, wool nap raised, heavy tweeds cleaned, and colors bright, at no extra cost. Households urged to send fragile gowns, draperies, and suits.
The National Life Insurance Company of Vermont offers a plan for people from age 60 to receive $100 or more monthly to enjoy life. If total permanent disability occurs, a monthly income is paid while living, with premiums waived. Upon death the insurer continues a cash income to the family.
Daily notice suggests browsing the used car section on the Want Ad page for writing ideas. Includes street address Sil Second Ave SE and contact phone 5131 for more details.
A catalog style listing highlights wall paper and paints, kodaks and books, toys, office equipment, social and business stationery, greeting cards, school supplies, and fountain pens for sale.
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