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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1937

Page

10

Engagement Of Velma Baumhoefener Set For Jan 30

Mr and Mrs A J Baumhoefener announce the engagement of their daughter Velma Baumhoefener of West Union to Kenneth E Fry of Blairstown son of Mr and Mrs E J Fry of Van Horne The wedding is planned for January 30 Velma is a Iowa State College graduate and former home service director for Central States Power and Light Fry also a Iowa State College graduate and Sigma Phi Epsilon member

A. J. Baumhoefener Johnson Avenue Velma Baumhoefener West Union Kenneth E. Fry Blairstown E. J. Fry van Horne Miss Baumhoefener Iowa State College Ames Chi Omega Social Central States Power and Light Corporation Mr. Fry Sigma Phi Epsilon

Higbees Leave for Vacation in Miami

Mr and Mrs G W Higbee of 1915 Washington Avenue SE have departed for Miami Florida to spend the next month or six weeks away from home.

Miami G. W. Higbee Washington Avenue Miami, Fla

Carl Thomases Return After Visit to Omaha

Mr and Mrs Carl D Thomas and their son Rufus Lee Thomas of 2267 Washington avenue SE returned Saturday after spending the last two weeks in the home of Mrs Thomas mother Mrs Rufus Lee of Omaha.

Carl D. Thomas Washington Avenue Rufus Lee Thomas Thomas Rufus Lee Omaha

Wallace Darling Visits Miami for Two-Week Stay

Wallace Darling of 124 Crescent Street SE left Friday for Miami Florida where he plans to spend the next two weeks visiting.

Wallace Darling Crescent Street SE Miami Fla

William Quar tons Vacation in Havana

Mr and Mrs William B Quar ton of 1254 Third avenue SE are vacationing at the Park View hotel in Havana Cuba They left Cedar Rapids for Miami in December spent several days there before flying to Havana by plane They plan to sail to Brooklyn then stay in New York City and Chicago before returning around January 20

William B. Quarton Third Avenue SE Park View Havana Cuba Quartons Miami Fla Brooklyn N. Y New York City Chicago Cedar Rapids

Margot Francis and Haven Onderek Leave Chicago Visit

Miss Margot Francis and Miss Haven Onderek of Chicago depart after a short visit with Mr and Mrs Addison J Ramsey at 221 Crescent Street SE.

Margot Francis Miss Onderek Haven Onderek Chicago Addison J. Ramsey Crescent Street

Jones guest leaves after Wisconsin visit

Steve Reed of Oregon Illinois, a University of Wisconsin student, departed Madison Monday after spending the weekend with Miss Audrey Jones at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas M Jones at 2004 Country club parkway SE.

Steve Reed Oregon Ill University of Wisconsin Madison Audrey Jones Thomas M. Jones Country Club Parkway SE

Mrs Dorothy Dvorak Weds Mr Stanley Kriz in New Lisbon

Miss Dorothy Dvorak daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Dvorak of 1544 Fifth avenue SE married Stanley X Kriz son of Mrs Vaclav Kriz of 1212 Second street SE at John Hus Memorial Presbyterian church on Saturday.

Stanley X. Kriz New Lisbon Wis Dorothy Dvorak Joseph Dvorak Fifth Avenue SE John Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church Kriz Vaclav Kriz Second Street SE

Entertain Husbands at Montrose Bridge Dinner

Members of a Montrose bridge club hosted husbands at a dinner and bridge party Sunday evening. Mrs. G. Y. Swartzendruber and others oversaw arrangements while couples including Mr. and Mrs. Rossiter and Mr. and Mrs. Glasier attended as guests.

Montrose Hotel G. Y. Swartzendruber B. E. Bachmann Ross Frank Brearton E. W. Rossiter Verle Jones Laurence C. Danver Robert A. Lorig O. P. Rusch R. R. Bragg C. C. Cunningham A. R. Glasier Brearton Husband Bachmann Swartzendruber Glasier

Miss Jennings Returns From Wesley Holiday Visit

Miss Mary Katherine Jennings of Wesley left Sunday evening after visiting her mother Mrs F J Jennings at 2017 Grande Avenue SE. Jennings teaches English at Wesley High School.

Mary Katherine Jennings Wesley F. J. Jennings Grande Avenue SE Jennings Wesley High School

Dinner Dance Set by Lambda and Sigma Chapters

January 16 is the date for a Lambda and Sigma chapters Beta Sigma Phi dinner dance in the Crystal room at the Montrose hotel. Invitations will be issued this week for the affair.

Lambda and Sigma Chapters Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Crystal Room Montrose Hotel

Johnsons Return After Holiday Visit to Fort Dodge

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson and daughter Donna Jeanne returned Sunday evening from a holidays visit with friends and relatives in Fort Dodge. Mr. Johnson had spent Christmas there and then returned to Cedar Rapids before going back to escort his wife and daughter home this weekend.

Mrs Chester Johnson Washington Avenue SE Donna Jeanne Fort Dodge Mr. Johnson Cedar Rapids Mrs. Johnson

Williams Rhinehart engagement announced in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Anthony Zikmund of 1814 C Street SW announces the engagement of her daughter Geneva Williams to G. F. Rhinehart, both residents of Cedar Rapids.

Anthony Zikmund C Street Geneva Williams G. F. Rhinehart Cedar Rapids

Willards Return Home After Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Arthur Willard of Detroit returned to their home Sunday after spending the holidays visiting Mr and Mrs M M Shebek.

Arthur Willard Detroit M. M. Shebek

Storey Family Bid Farewell After Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs B A Storey of Des Moines depart after staying with Mr and Mrs I E Storey at 1705 C avenue NE. Mr Storey a senior student at the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy will be graduated this month.

B. A. Storey Des Moines

Miss Anderson Returns to Boulder for Studies

Miss Annabel M. Anderson a sophomore at Colorado University Boulder and daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar A Anderson has returned to Boulder to resume her studies after visiting her parents at 2204 Ridgeway drive SE for the holidays.

Annabel M. Anderson Colorado University At Boulder Oscar A. Anderson Ridgeway Drive Boulder

Members of Ethel Evans Circle Meet for Dessert Luncheon

Members of the Ethel Evans circle of the Kings Daughters will gather Thursday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Dwight Lupton at 1049 Avenue NW for a dessert luncheon.

Ethel Evans The King’s Daughters Dwight Lupton Avenue NW

Wednesday Social Club Meeting at Mrs Bruch Home

Mrs John Bruch hosts the Wednesday Social club at 2214 Mount Vernon Avenue SE on Wednesday at 2 30 p m. The event invites members to gather for an afternoon of social time.

John Bruch Mountt Vernon Avenue

R. R. Benefit Meeting by Railway Employes

The benefit association of railway employes holds a special meeting Monday at 7 30 p.m. at Odd Fellows hall 109 Second avenue SE. All members along with friends and families invited for entertainment and refreshments. Ed Barr association secretary will be guest speaker.

Benefit Association of Railway Employes Odd Fellows Hall Second Avenue SE Ed Barr

Many Classes Arranged At Y W C A For Second Term

The Y W C A gym will host the second term health and recreation classes. Activities include sports dancing and gymnastics for women and children. Weekly schedules cover archery badminton rhythm dance and social dancing with beginner and intermediate slots.

Y.W Health and Recreation Department

Miss Slavata Returns From Mexico City Tour

Miss Jane Slavata of 1826 First Avenue E returned early Monday after two weeks in Old Mexico. She stayed with a party in Mexico City and visited Monterrey Toluca Xochimilco Puebla Cuernavaca and Taxco, a government preserved village authentic in every detail.

Jane Slavata First Avenue E Old Mexico Mexico City Monterrey Toluca Xochimilco Puebla Cuernavaca Taxco

Mrs Rittgers to Speak at AAUW Writing Group Meeting

Mrs Forest Rittgers will be guest speaker for the AAUW creative writing group's workshop hour on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs F G Murray 1829 B avenue NE. Members may bring a guest, and all interested in juvenile writing are invited to participate. Each member will bring an original story based on a picture for exchange and discussion at the next meeting.

Forest Rittgers F. G. Murray B Avenue NE Rittgers

College Book Club Meeting Planned at Mrs Geiger Home

Mrs. C Harve Geiger will host the College book club on Tuesday at 2 15 p.m. at 502 Forest drive SE. Mrs C J Lynch Jr will review An American Doctor's Odyssey by Dr Victor Heiser.

C. Harve Geiger Forest Drive College Book Club C. J. Lynch, Jr Victor Heiser

Fred Winter to Speak at YWCA Business Girls League Meeting

Fred A. Winter will speak on Sports of the Season at a YWCA Business Girls League meeting after a 6 p.m. supper Monday. Mrs. E. E. Fisher will lead group singing.

Fred A. Winter Business Girls’ League E. E. Fisher

Mrs Watt Leaves Evans ton After Cedar Rapids Visit

Mrs Blanche M Watt of Evans ton Illinois a former Cedar Rapids resident left Sunday after spending the last several days as a house guest of Mr and Mrs Carl F Goodwin 1738 Third avenue SE.

Blanche M. Watt Evanston, Ill Cedar Rapids Carl F. Goodwin Third Avenue SE

Miss Margaret Austin Returns Home From Chicago Visit

Miss Margaret Anne Austin a French teacher at Charles City high school returns to her parents Mr and Mrs R G Austin of 128 Twenty seventh street drive SE after visiting in Chicago Robert J Green a graduate student at the University of Chicago was also a holiday guest in the Austin home

Margaret Anne Austin Charles City High School R. G. Austin Twenty-seventh Street Drive Robert J. Green University of Chicago Austin

Dinner Honors Miss Gladys Williams in Southeast Homes

Mr and Mrs Basil Corey hosted a dinner Sunday at their home 516 Sixth Street SE to honor Miss Gladys Williams of Atlanta Georgia visiting her sister Mrs Gus Chiffs at 420 Seventh Street SE.

Basil Corey Sixth Street SE Gladys Williams Atlanta, Ga Gus Chiffs Seventh Street SE

Pair Nabbed At Peoria For McGregor Breakin To Be Taken To Elkader

Oscar Howell formerly of McGregor and William Schaeckhard, paroled from Anamosa state reformatory in November, were to be returned to Elkader by Sheriff L. J. Palas and Deputy Fred Youngblood from Peoria Illinois. They confessed to a Christmas night hardware store break in at McGregor owned by Arthur Hinsch and stealing two shot guns and four rifles. They also admitted stealing a automobile in Cedar Rapids and said they discarded the guns near Marion. Guns were not found after a search by Sheriff James Smith and deputies Saturday night. A deputy from Palas’ office was to join in Cedar Rapids regarding the stolen car.

Oscar Howell McGregor William Schaeckhard Elkader Anamosa State Reformatory L. J. Palas Fred Youngblood Peoria Ill McGregor Hardware Arthur Hinsch Palas Cedar Rapids Marion James Smith

Tanda Camp Fire Elects New Officers

Betty Anderson was elected president at the last regular meeting held at Mrs. John Hollister home. Ellen McDonough is vice president Virginia Moneypenny secretary Twyla Memler treasurer Ruth Dill scribe Betty Ruth Konigsmark finance chairman and Jean Anderson social chairman named as officers.

Betty Anderson Tanda John Hollister Ellen McDonough Virginia Moneypenny Twyla Memler Ruth Dill Betty Ruth Konigsmark Jean Anderson

Mrs Wachal Hosts Czech Church Ladies Aid Luncheon

Mrs Frank J Wachal hosted a luncheon at her home for fifteen members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Czech Reformed Church.

Frank J. Wachal Ladies Aid Society The Czech Reformed Church

William Ilten Leaves for St Louis Seminary Study

William Ilten departed Monday for St Louis Missouri to attend Concordia seminary. He had spent the Christmas holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs A a Ilten at 336 Twenty first street.

William Ilten St. Louis Concordia Seminary Mrs A. A Ilten Twenty-first Street

Fillmore Mothers' Club Set Meeting At School

The Fillmore Mothers' club will convene Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the school, inviting members to attend.

Fillmore Mothers’ Club

Farmer loses three fingers in corn shredder mishap

Solon area farmer Herman Krall aged 26 sustained the loss of three fingers on his right hand when his hand was pulled into a corn shredder late last week.

Solon Herman Krall

Local Man Faces Drunk Driving Charge in Cedar County

Jack Blayney, 48, of 1827 First Avenue E, salesman, was arrested Saturday at 9 30 p m by Detectives Condon and Kudina and handed to Deputy Sheriff Crawford for a hearing in Tipton on a driving while intoxicated charge. His car stopped on Highway 38 between Wilton and Rochester. he left it and returned with a Rochester garage man who found only a gas issue and that Blayney failed to pay for the service.

Jack Blayney First Avenue E Condon Kudina C. C. Crawford Tipton E. C. Gillem Cedar County Blayney Rochester Cedar Rapids

Thawing Pipe Ignites Partition Fires Across Homes

A thawing water pipe at 1201 Fifth Street SE was heated with a blow torch Sunday at 10 26 am causing a basement partition fire that spread to the roof. Fire crews confined damage to partition and roof. other Sunday and Monday incidents included sprinkler damage at 3015 First Avenue E overheated stoves and backfiring cars causing minor damage.

R. J. Mullin Fifth Street la Plant-Choate Manufacturing Company First Avenue E Floyd Taylor Fourteenth Avenue SE M. McGowan Sixth Street SE H. G. Franks

Quaker Oats Holds Annual Sales Meeting

M. J. Aubineau formerly of Cedar Rapids and now division sales manager for Quaker Oats spoke at the annual sales meeting held Monday at the plant in Chicago. Sam Stone from the Chicago advertising staff also spoke. Twenty seven sales representatives from Iowa Illinois and part of Nebraska attended.

M. J. Aubineau Cedar Rapids Quaker Oats Company Chicago Sam Stone Iowa Illinois Nebraska

Deaths Frank House of Springville Area

Frank House died at his home south of Springville after a brief pneumonia illness. He was 65 and survived by five daughters, two sons, one sister, two brothers, and five grandchildren. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Beck chapel Springville with K P services. burial Mt Zion cemetery.

Frank Smith Springville Harriett Mr. House Florence Hamer Dorothy Freeman Eloise House Cedar Rapids Grace Hamer Marion Marion House Beck L. C. Smith Mt. Zion

John B. Schlichting Dies in Seattle Heart Attack

John B. Schlichting, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday January 2 in Seattle at age 57. Born September 10, 1887, he worked as advertising manager for Standard Oil in Seattle. Survived by wife, daughter Betty, brother William and sister Mrs. George Helmendahl. parents and a brother preceded him in death.

John B. Schlichting Seattle Wash Cedar Rapids Standard Oil Company Betty William George Helmendahl Henry

Mrs Mathias Britsch Dies at 80 in Oak Park Illinois

Mrs Mathias Britsch age 80 mother of Mrs James F Keevers died Monday at 7 a.m in influenza. Survived by husband six children Loretta Britsch Gertrude Hunter Matt Britsch Jr Edward Britsch and D E McCarthy. Family noted golden wedding anniversary celebrated years ago with all children present.

Mathias Britsch Oak Park Ill James F. Keevers Twentieth Street Keevers Gertrude Keevers Kansas City Britsch

Death of Cedar Rapids resident Edward Hillock

Edward William Hillock died at 10 a.m. Sunday after a brief illness at a local hospital. Born May 19, 1894 near Bertram, he lived most of his life in Cedar Rapids and was a World War veteran. He worked for the Wilson company and later the La Plante-Choate company. Survived by daughter Pearl Hillock of Stevenson Ohio, sister Mamie Fortner, and several nephews and cousins. a son died in infancy. Funeral at Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday. friends may call at the chapel.

Edward William Hillock Second Avenue SE Bertram William Edward Millie Hillock Hillock Wilson Company la Plante-Choate Company Pearl Hillock Stevenson Mamie Fortner Cedar Rapids Edward Turner Chapel

Mrs Fannie Ellson 82 Widow Dies After Short Illness

Mrs. Fannie Caroline Ellson 82 widow of John J. Ellson died at her daughter Mrs. George W. Longstreth 821 C Avenue NW at 7 30 a m Sunday after a short illness Born April 3 1854 in New York state she lived with her daughter for 25 years Survived by another daughter Mrs Warren C Fuller Davenport seven grandchildren six great grandchildren The Janeba and Brush chapel will conduct services at 2 p m Tuesday by Rev Henry Scherer Burial is planned for Oak Hill Cemetery Solon Friends may call at the chapel Monday evening

Fannie Caroline Ellson John J. Ellson George W. Longstreth C Avenue NW New York State Longstreth Warren C. Fuller Davenport Janeba and Brush Chapel Henry Scherer Oak Hill Cemetery Solon

Mrs Vincena Hubacek Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Vincena Hubacek aged 82, wife of John Hubacek, died at her Cedar Rapids home at 5 p.m. Sunday after a lingering illness. Born in Bohemia February 16, 1854, she came to this country sixty two years ago and had resided in Cedar Rapids for many years.

Vincena Hubacek John Hubacek Hamilton Street Bohemia Cedar Rapids

Obituary notice with regional family ties and service details

Twenty eight years. Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Wachtel, Arnolds Park, five sons, John E., William, Charles, all of Cedar Rapids, Frank of Hillsboro, N. D., Wesley of Wroxton, Saskatchewan, Canada, a sister, Mrs. Louise Melsa, Cedar Rapids, and eight grand the Janeba and Brosh chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Theodore B. Hlubacek. Burial will be in the Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Monday and Tuesday evening.

Joseph Wachtel Arnolds Park John E William Charles Cedar Rapids Frank Hillsboro N. D Wesley Wroxton Saskatchewan Canada Louise Melsa Janeba and Brosh Chapel Theodore B. Hlubacek Bohemian National Cemetery

Akron baby dies after Cedar Rapids roots

Jon Evan Sweet five month old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Sweet of Akron Ohio died Saturday according to Mrs W L Crissman of 1515 Fifth Avenue SE mother of Mr Sweet. The Sweets are former Cedar Rapids residents.

Jon Evan Sweet Robert Sweet Akron Ohio W. L. Crissman Fifth Avenue SE Sweet

Homecrafters Club Meets at R L Whelan Workshop

City brief notes the Homecrafters club will gather Tuesday evening in the workshop of R L Whelan at 2208 Bever Avenue SE. Also listed are Cedar Rapids Gas Co cooking schools with times and the topic Top of the Range Dinners. The endangered health update reports 11 year old David Ring son of Judge and Mrs H C Ring is slightly improved after a week of pneumonia.

Homecrafters Club R. L. Whelan Bever Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Gas Co David Ring H. C. Ring

Youth Fractured Wrist After Car Crank Incident

Kenneth Nye aged 16 of 1328 Tenth Street NW suffered a fractured right wrist when cranking his car Sunday evening. He was taken to St. Luke's Hospital at 9 30 p m and released after treatment.

Kenneth Nye Tenth Street St. Luke’s Hospital

Cedar Rapids Youth Treated After Ice Skating Fall

Charles Moel sixteen of Cedar Rapids was treated at St Luke s hospital Sunday for a lacerated right wrist from a fall while ice skating. He left the hospital after treatment.

Charles Moel Cedar Rapids St. Luke’s Hospital

Ice Cream Store Furnace Overheats. No Fire Damage Found

An overheated furnace in the basement of Lloyd's ice cream store at 711 Third Avenue SE brought firemen to the scene at 10 a.m. Monday. There was no fire damage.

Lloyd’s Ice Cream Third Avenue SE

Omaha man held after store theft at Neisner Brothers

William McCloud of Omaha was held in the city jail Monday after police arrested him at 2 p.m. for allegedly stealing a pocket knife, pencils and belt buckles from Neisner Brothers store at 213 First Avenue East. He was arrested at the store.

William McCloud Omaha Neisner Brothers First Avenue

Two Residents Fined for Parking Near Fire Hydrants

Douglas Kirk of 402 Twenty-fifth Street SE received a $1 suspended fine and James W. Bell of 2532 Country Club Parkway SE received a $2 suspended fine in police court Monday for parking too near a fire hydrant.

Douglas Kirk Twenty-fifth Street James W. Bell Country Club Parkway

Blair Mourns Mother of City Engineer F E Young

City Engineer F E Young stayed in Blair after his mother Mrs L M Young died Saturday. Funeral services followed, with word of the illness and death released from the city hall. Jack Russell, 58, left St Luke's hospital Sunday after treatment for a knee laceration from a fall at the Concrete Materials Corp on River Road SW where he serves as night watchman.

F. E. Young Blair Neb L. M. Young Young City Hall Jack Russell Milner Hotel St. Luke’s Hospital Concrete Materials Corporation River Road Russell Concrete Corporation

Arrest of C. W. Curl on Mount Vernon Avenue

C W Curl of 1427 Mount Vernon avenue SE was arrested Saturday by Patrolman Weiland and charged with an offense.

C. W. Curl Mount Vernon Avenue Weiland

Reckless Driving Case Delayed After Car Crash Incident

Weiland appeared late for police court on Monday in a reckless driving case. He testified he saw Carl run a changing signal at Third avenue and Third street SE, causing his car to slide into a southbound vehicle. Carl’s car then struck a machine parked near the curb in front of the Gas company offices on Third street.

Weiland Carl Third Avenue Third Street

Cedar Rapids Camera Club Plans Talks and SalonEntries

The Cedar Rapids Camera club meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Bungalow of the Iowa Electric Light and Power company Frank M Davis discusses Systematizing a Hobby and John W Barry talks Projection Printing Members should bring photos for the monthly competition Entry forms available for the Cedar Rapids Salon of Photography to be held March 1 to 13 in Killian s art gallery February 15 is the closing date for salon entries.

Cedar Rapids Camera Club Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Frank M. Davis John W. Barry Cedar Rapids Killian

Keely to Retire From Newman's Floor Dept after Four Years

Robert S. Keely, manager of Newman's floor covering and drapery department for four years, will retire this week. He plans to move to Galesburg, Illinois, where his wife Mrs. Keely has business interests. A successor has not yet been appointed.

Robert S. Keely Newman Galesburg Ill Keely Newman’s

Local Disturbing the Peace Sentences Filtered In Court

Albert Hamman 21 of Shellsburg received a suspended 30 day county jail sentence in police court Monday for disturbing the peace by fighting. Robert Pollet 23 of Cedar Rapids paid a $25 fine and Lumir Miller 21 of 1117 Seventh Street SE received a 30 day suspended sentence for the same offense. George Holets 42 of 1806 C Street SW was fined $25 for intoxication and disturbing the peace. All were arrested Saturday night.

Albert Hamman Shellsburg Robert Pollet Cedar Rapids Lumir Miller Seventh Street George Holets C Street

Former Local Man Known as Doc Hunt in Travel Book

George Hunt, bacteriologist at St. Louis City Hospital and son of C. C. Hunt, was identified as the Paris Doc Hunt in the Abbes' travel book Around the World in Eleven Years. He spoke at a Rotary luncheon about Through a Child's Eyes and noted a planned motion picture adaptation. Musical portions featured Prof. George E. Waln on clarinet with Prof. Max Daehler.

George Hunt St. Louis City Hospital C. C. Hunt Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge Hunt Europe George E. Waln Max Daehler

Crowded Union Station Sees Students Separating Luggage

A large travel crowd filled Union Station on Sunday with standing room only. Extra coaches were added as trains, including the westbound Columbine, ran in two sections. students returning to college and those visiting home left belongings with a second section while the diner party was separated. Cedar Rapids held the second section until students arrived to claim bags.

Union Station Columbine Cedar Rapids

Street Lights Delayed Evenings Morning Extension Planned

City Safety Commissioner W. Benesh disclosed an unsigned card prompting city action. He consulted Iowa Electric Light and Power, who agreed to adjust street lighting by turning lights on twenty minutes late each evening and keeping them on the same amount longer in the mornings.

City Safety W. Benesh Benesh Iowa Electric Ligh and Power Company

Iowan Arrested For Murder Nine Years Ago

Kellogg Iowa, Hubert Burk an industrious dependable employee with a wife and two sons living as an ordinary citizen for six years has been taken into custody for a murder in Kentucky nine years past. Sheriff Earl Shields said Burk was arrested at the request of Monticello Kentucky officers. Burk claimed self defense in a fight, according to the sheriff. He had worked at Midwest Stamping Company where his employer praised him as an honest dependable employee.

Burk Th Midwest Stamping Company

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