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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1933
Page
6
A reflective piece notes how people vote on issues like marital status and cow at large with bias. It cites Lord Asquith’s speech on asking for a pier and argues that decisions are driven by inclination rather than facts. Science is praised for pursuing truth from facts.
Washington mourns Calvin Coolidge with flags at half staff and national grief. President Hoover and Congress prepare for Northampton funeral. lawmakers pause as the Senate adjourns to honor the former president. Planning for official participation remains unsettled amid private interment wishes. In Iowa, Warego county trims deputy salaries by twenty percent and names new appointments including deputies and an auditor’s aide.
A Friday morning blaze gutted the DeWitt Methodist church, with an estimated loss of 5000 dollars. Only the walls stood as neighbors and the ministerial association members, including Pastor W. E. Butler, observed. Fire officials blamed a defective furnace pipe and noted inadequate water pressure hampered efforts. some furnishings were saved and the property was insured. It was DeWitt’s largest fire loss in ten years.
Two black and white striped skunks formerly kept as household pets at 1428 Fourth Avenue SE have been donated to Bever park zoo. Park commissioner Ed Stefan personally escorted the animals to their new quarters on Thursday after determining they thrived better in the park’s larger space.
An inheritance tax of 2474.36 was paid on the estate of Cecila Schoelerman Benton county. The gross estate was listed at 49397.99 the net at 46793.75.
Funeral services for George Snyder were held at Yocom chapel with Rev. Charles Hawn officiating and mixed choir provided by Mildred Titus and Mrs. K M Saunders. Nephers acted as pallbearers, and out of town mourners from Ottumwa Murray Downers Grove Van Wert Ottumwa Alburnett and Mount Vernon attended. The rest of the page notes school board action freight contract and various club meetings in Marion.
Women gathered at Miss Emma Klein’s residence Thursday to organize the Ivanhoe club focusing on Sir Walter Scott works. Officers elected include President Mrs. Andrew P. Munson and Vice President Mrs. Walter Kennedy, with Mrs. Fosdick as secretary and Mrs. Roeder as treasurer. The group plans a 7:30 p.m. Thursday meeting at Mrs. Roeder’s home to establish a constitution and outline study courses.
Band clinic set for Thursday to Saturday. A daughter born December 31 at University Hospital Iowa City to Mr and Mrs George McLaud. Mr and Mrs W R Barber return home after Halstead visit with daughter Mrs D W Conwell. James McConaughy to run McConaughys Subway cafe, formerly Royal Cafe. Mrs John Killen and baby return to San Clementi California after two and a half months with F J Cleveland. Co E Pearson back at work after illness. Harriet Clark discharged after appendix operation at St Luke's. Camp Fire Guardians meeting Saturday at 7 30 p m in library auditorium. Jack Ratliff improving after St Luke's operation. O O P club to meet Tuesday 7 30 p m at Mrs W R Barber's home. Miscellaneous program The People of the Five Seas. Richard Smith improves after pneumonia. W J Gordon of Dubuque visits C B Vernon's home. Marion folk attend Annie L Wood funeral at Friends church Whittier. Verne H Balster in Chicago buying trip. Marie Conners of Estherville visits aunt Rose Wilcox. F L Nickerson family moves to 1922 Eighth Avenue. Women of Picayune school district hold all day meeting at Mrs George Michel's Tuesday. Clothing clinic les-
Fragmentary items report Mrs. L. Lacock of Byriinville returning home from a visit with her daughter Mrs. Wille Cull and Mr Wy 8 Blabnel visiting their daughter Mrs. Stet tema in Davenport. Other lines appear as garbled references to people and events in Ute hierthy and Urracis with no clear details.
The article notes the arrival of William Whiting and his wife, first to arrive, and recalls messages of condolence from Hoover and Smith. It describes trains bringing notables while those following Coolidge head toward Plymouth Vermont, where Coolidge wished to spend longer annual stays as years passed.
A coroner's jury in Oelwein ruled that Ashley Downing, wealthy farmer near Westgate, died from a gunshot wound inflicted by an unknown person. The shooting occurred at his home on Wednesday afternoon with robbery suspected as motive. State agents assist Fayette County investigators as clues remain meager. Jury members were Walter Steward, Floyd Marin, and H. H. Engel. County Attorney Martin Cooney questioned witnesses.
The Chamber of Commerce forms a committee on junior activities with Charles Matisut as executive secretary. Members include B J Howe George Laird HH Pickford Clare Marshall and John Carey to plan youth and student programs. Marengo Red Cross also elects local officers with Mrs BE Lottaugh chair and Amy Abbott as national representative.
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