Council must act soon on First Ave W Parkway removal
Engineers for the state highway commission met with the city council to decide on removing the center parkways on First Avenue West and paving a 20 foot strip from Cleveland School to the First Avenue bridge at state expense. The plan hinges on council consent, with West Highlands residents opposing. Final city decision awaits survey results and commission guidance on alternatives if parkways are not removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Center
First Avenue W
Highway Commission
Cleveland School
First Avenue Bridge
West Highlands
Commission
Pastors Named for Victor and Nearby Iowa Churches
Davenport AP reports appointments in the Davenport diocese. Rev. William L. Adrian becomes pastor at St. Bridget's Victor Iowa and vice president of St Ambrose College. Rev. Martin A. OConnell moves to vice president of the college. Rev. John McEntry named principal of St Ambrose Academy. Rev. Henry Corcoran named pastor of St James Washington Iowa. Transfers include Rev. Thomas F Loftus to St Joseph DeWitt and Rev. Joseph H O'Donnell to St Francis de Sales Keokuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Corcoran
St. Ambrose
St. James Parish
Washington
Thomas F. Loftus
St. Francis de Sales Church
Keokuk
St. Joseph's Church
DeWitt
Joseph H. O
Police surround bank after alarm triggers false burglary call
A squadron of police with shotguns and rifles surrounded Peoples Savings bank Thursday forenoon after the burglar alarm sounded. Investigation showed a state bank examiner accidentally stepped on the alarm button, averting a crime scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Savings Bank
Lumbago Relief Restores Health for Waterloo Man
Gly-Cas gave me back my health after seven years of suffering, said Mr. S S Wentworth of 139 Madison Street Waterloo. Constipation had allowed my system to be-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gly-Cas
Gly-Cas Restores Mr Wentworth From Lumbago Ailment
Mr S R Wentworth declares Gly-Cas cured his long standing poisoning and lumbago after prior failed attempts. He reports toxins cleared and digestion regulated with no lingering discomfort. Gly-Cas sold at Thrifty Drug Store at First Street and Third Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wentworth
Thrifty Drug Store
First Street
Third Avenue SE
R L Savage Chosen 1935 Potentate Of El Kahir Shrine
R L Savage president of Cedar Rapids Paper Box Co was elected potentate of El Kahir Shrine temple at its annual meeting. He and other new officers were installed with M Thompson and S W Wilder assisting. Officers praised Shrine work in 1934 and Outlook for 1935. Other updates include election of directors R W Black and A Otto Ambroz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Savage
Cedar Rapids
Crescent Lodge
Apollo Commandery
R. W. Black
Potentate
Shrine
W. H. Workman
Thomas F. Suchomel
Rabban
A. Otto Ambroz
A. E. Kannewulf
E. D. Manilaw
Oriental Guide
George F. Miller
Imperial Council
Washington, D. C
Dismissal of Federal Charges Against Chapman and Harris
Federal Judge George C. Scott signed orders dismissing cases against Fred Chapman and Virgil Harris for transporting stolen cars between states. Chapman has not been located since indictment for moving a Kansas City theft to Mason City on Feb 18, 1932. Harris, once a Cedar Rapids resident, drove Dr. H. N. Strader’s car from Marion to Lincoln, Neb., on March 24, 1932, and is now imprisoned in Missouri on a bank related conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Scott
Fred Chapman
Virgil Harris
Federal Court
Chapman
Kansas City
Mason City
Harris
Cedar Rapids
H. N. Strader
Marion
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Missouri
Washington Concert To Be Given Friday Night
The Washington high school orchestra and band will present an instrumental program at McKinley Junior High School Friday at 7 45 p m Director Roland Mochimann leads about fifty pupils in each group The program includes comedy selections by the Little German band and a humorous piece The Circus Parade The concert will feature works by Beethoven Reen Oanno McCaughey and Meyerbeit among others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
McKinley Junior High
Roland Mochimann
Orche
Catlin
Symphonia
Beethoven
ReenOanno
Crown City
McCaughey
Bra
19Th Infantry
Hugenots
Meyerbeit
Yoder
Funeral services for Mrs. H. D. Oakes held in Columbus Junction
Mrs. H. D. Oakes age 76 died Tuesday after a short illness in Columbus Junction. She was born Anna Cornelia Conrad in Iowa City on June 19 1858 and married Hiram D Oakes on April 3 1879. Burial is at Columbus City Cemetery. Survivors include four sons John Davenport Claude Princeton Donald Iowa City and James Columbus Junction a daughter Mrs Fred Hogan Montreal Canada ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
H. D. Oakes
Stephens
W. A. Lamp
Methodist Church
Columbus City
John Oakes
Davenport
Claude
Princeton
Donald
Iowa City
James
Fred Hogan
Montreal
Canada
Waltonians Extend Crow Hunt to April
Waltonians extend the crow hunt in Linn county to April 15 to allow all hunters to participate. Vernon White, chair, announced the extension and the hunt aims to reduce crops destroying birds. Farmers are urged to permit hunting on their land and guidelines from Dr. L F Vane will be available. prizes include $10 in merchandise and gifts from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Waltonians
Vernon White
L. F. Vane
Waltonian
Armstrong’s
Frank H. Drew Company
John N. Kucera
Solon C C Camp to Stay One More Year
The Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Solon will be retained for another year. The Solon Community club and the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce have arranged to finance renting the ground for the camp for an additional year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solon
Civilian Conservation Corps
Pointed Lines Slim Frock Pattern 2162 by Anne Adams
Frock design from neckline to hem slimming the figure with shoulder gathers and back neck fullness. Includes slimming front panel, inverted pleats, and snug sleeve points. Pattern 2162 comes in sizes 14 to 44. instructions and fabric details are provided. Send 15 cents for pattern. book offer with pattern is 25 cents, Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
City Briefs And Personals
Ollie Shelton was fined $2 and costs in police court for overtime parking. N. W. Adams was fined $10 and costs for intoxication. L. Wyant of Chicago, Rock Island railroad signal engineer, visited Cedar Rapids. Harold Grimm filed for bankruptcy reporting debts at 3,544 and assets 1,400 with 750 exemption. Iowa City checkers players meet Cedar Rapids Friday at 7 p.m. in the Y M C A lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Shelton
E Avenue NE
N. W. Adams
L. Wyant
Chicago
Rock Island Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Harold Grimm
Garrison Farmer
Iowa City Checkers
Crescent lodge 25 installs officers at open ceremony
Officers for 1935 of Crescent lodge No. 25 A F and A M will be installed at an open ceremony in the Masonic hall on Monday at 3 p m Past Master George E Farmer will install officers Glenn E Norton will be inducted as worshipful master succeeding A E Kannewurf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Lodge No. 25
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
George E. Farmer
Glenn E. Norton
A. E. Kannewurf
Bakken to Describe China Experience Before Chamber Tonight
W M Bakken who taught two years at Fen Chow China will speak to the young men's bureau of the Chamber of Commerce this evening. The bureau quartet consisting of Edward Cerny L L Johnson Jack Leonard and Ronald Rawson with L J Thompson will sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Bakken
Fen-Chow
China
Young Men's Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Bureau Quartet
Edward Cerny
L. L. Johnson
Jack Leonard
Ronald Rawson
L. J. Thompson
Revenue official inspects Des Moines federal building office
G A Kenderdine of Des Moines, chief of the field division for the U S Internal Revenue Service, visited the local revenue office in the federal building on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Kenderdine
Des Moines
United States Collector of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Federal
Reserve officers hear Major Saul discuss Signal Communications
Major Leslie T. Saul, retired infantry officer now of Cedar Rapids, spoke on Signal Communications at a conference class for reserve officers in Iowa City on Wednesday night. He was accompanied by Captain Frank La Rue, Lieutenant Jack Donnell of Cedar Rapids, and Lieutenant Richard Miller in command of the CCC camp at Lamont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie T. Saul
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Frank la Rue
Jack Donnell
Richard Miller
CCC
Lamont
Glens Halsch Arrested After Midnight Fall at Downtown Address
Glenn Halsch of 1516 Fourth Street NW was arrested at 1 a.m. Thursday near 1412 First Street NW with a deep cut over his right eye. He was booked for intoxication, fined $10 plus costs after a surgeon treated him at police headquarters. police believe he probably fell and offered no explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Street NW
Glenn Halsch
Fourth Street NW
Halsch
Suspicions Aroused After Mount Vernon Station Holdup
W L Quinby reported a suspected holdup near a filling station at Mount Vernon Avenue and Fifteenth Street SE. Police found no one on arrival, but Quinby said a man was seen on foot then in a car, suggesting another holdup may be planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Quinby
Mount Vernon Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Quinby
Temperance Session Speakers Set For Linn County Meeting
County Attorney G K Thompson and former State Senator C F Clark will address the Linn county chapter of the Iowa Temperance council at the Y M C A Friday evening Reports on the organization education work will be given Trinity Methodist young people present a play They Cant Fool Us The meeting opens to the public and will precede a 615 dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. Thompson
C. F. Clark
Linn County
Iowa Temperance Council
Trinity Methodist
West Highlands Community Club Meets Friday At Cleveland School
The West Highlands Community Club will hold its monthly business meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at Cleveland School All adults living west and northwest of the North Western right of way may attend and are urged to do so Cards will be played Refreshments will be served Those wishing to play cards are asked to bring their own card tables
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Highlands Community Club
Cleveland School
North Western Right of Way
Illinois Central Booster Club Meeting Draws Members
The Illinois Central Booster Club will meet Wednesday January 16 in the freight house office. A picnic supper is planned with members bringing a covered dish sandwiches and dishes and silver. Coffee will be furnished and all employees and their friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Booster Club
Jurgensen Wins National Prize for Westinghouse Window Display
E F Jurgensen of Iowa Electric Light and Power wins first prize of 100 dollars in a nationwide contest showcasing Westinghouse product window displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Jurgensen
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Westinghouse
Waterloo Officers Take Exams For Higher Ranks
Two reserve officers face promotions in Waterloo as they sit for examinations before a board of officers led by Major Frank L. Crofoot. Lieut. Richard Stolle of West Union seeks first lieutenant in the 338th field artillery, alongside Lieut. H. G. Rath of Waterloo aiming for captaincy in the same unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Frank L. Crofoot
Cap
Charles R. Snowden
Recorder
Frank la Rue
Cedar Rapids
349Th Infantry
Richard Stolle
West Union
338Th Field Artillery
H. G. Rath
Detective binds Van Brocklin on pocket pick claim
Walter Van Brocklin was bound over to the grand jury on suspicion of picking the pocket of A. T. Brandhagen, a 90 year old Civil War veteran. Justice Lang set bond at $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Walter van Brocklin
A. T. Brandhagen
South Bend Bombing Damages Downtown Businesses
Three bombs exploded near South Bend's main intersection causing extensive damage to the Palace restaurant and theater, a nightclub, and surrounding shops. Early estimates put damage at 75 000 dollars with no injuries. Police found time bomb evidence and noted possible labor trouble motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend, Ind
South Bend
Palace
Palace Theater
James G. Spasinos
Deaths Mrs. Mary Holcomb 81 Pioneer Descendant of Boone
Mrs. Mary Holcomb widow of Homer Holcomb died at 7 p m Wednesday at her nephew H H Merrifield's home 126 Eighteenth street NW after a brief illness born December 19 1853 Center Point Iowa a direct descendant of Daniel Boone she lived in Center Point until 1904 then Cedar Rapids survived by two sons Justin and Asa Holcomb Albuquerque N M a daughter Mrs Sidney Sebern seven grandchildren and one great grandchild funeral 1 p m Saturday Turner chapel burial Center Point
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Holcomb
Homer Holcomb
H. H. Merrifield
Eighteenth Street
Center Point
Daniel Boone
Boone
Cedar Rapids
Justin
Asa Holcomb
Albuquerque
N. M
Sidney Sebern
Cedar Chapter
Turner Chapel
Funeral Friday for Mrs. Emile Hasek of Linn County
Funeral services for Mrs. Emile Hasek, longtime Linn County treasurer staff member, will be held at Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Friday with burial in Bohemian National cemetery. The treasurer’s office will close Friday from 1 30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilie Hasek
Linn
Turner Chapel
M. L. Welke
Bohemian National Cemetery
Board of Supervisors
Sedlacek
Hasek
Doris Ann Ham dies at four months old in Iowa City
Doris Ann Ham four months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ham of 516 East Church Street Iowa City, died at 1115 am Wednesday. Formerly Mary Bukacek of Cedar Rapids. Survived by two sisters Mary Louise and Laura May. Funeral at home Friday 1 pm with burial Oakland Cemetery Solon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Ann Ham
Lawrence Ham
East Church Street
Iowa City
Ham
Mary Bukacek
Cedar Rapids
Mary Louise
Laura May
Oakland Cemetery
Solon
Dickson Brothers Funeral Services Set in Vinton
Two brothers Joseph Dickson of Vinton and Iver Dickson of Melbourne Fla will be honored as funeral services were planned at Fry funeral home Vinton at 1 30 p m Thursday with burial in Parker's Grove cemetery.
Council Recommends Store Addition Above Fifteenth Avenue
The city council adopted a resolution urging the board of adjustment to permit an addition to the Kadlee and James store at Fifteenth avenue and J street SW. The plan commission had refused Krofta et al petition to rezone the residential area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Adjustment
Kadlee and James
Fifteenth Avenue
J Street
City Plan Commission
W. J. Krofta
Death Notices Mabel Neuenswander Dies in Los Angeles
Word arrived of the death of Mabel Neuenswander on January 3 in Los Angeles after a short illness. A Cedar Rapids resident for ten years and former Morris Sanford company employee, she leaves a mother in Los Angeles three sisters and six brothers with ties to Fayette Beverly Hills Fayette Waterloo Marion Cedar Rapids Ellsworth Ellsworth Portland and Seneca South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Neuenswander
Los Angeles
Calif
Cedar Rapids
Morris Sanford Company
Mary Neuenswander
A. Tateosan
Beverly Hills
Harvey Zbornik
Fayette
C. V. Havenstrite
Waterloo
Percy Neuenswander
Sidney
Ellsworth
Leo
Marion
Theo
Russell
Portland
Ore
Mervin
Senica
S. D
Cedar Rapids Life Ins. Re-Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Co. re elected all officers and directors at the stockholders and directors meeting in the Cedar Rapids home office. Col. C. B. Robbins presided as president. reports showed 1934 profits, new business up from 1933 and 1932, favorable mortality, and improved finances across all operating territories. Officers include Robbins, Averill, Sigmund, Carey, Svoboda, Ridgeway, Moore, Crawford. Directors listed: Averill, Carey, Crawford, Hedin, Jones, Moore, Robbins, Severa, Sigmund, Svoboda, Sinclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids
Col. C. B. Robbins
Glenn M. Averill
Jay G. Sigmund
E. J. Carey
C. B. Svoboda
M. L. Ridgeway
E. R. Moore
Jennings Crawford
E. J. Carey, Dr. Jennings Crawford
M. J. Hedin
M. W. Jones
Ernest R. Moore
C. B. Robbins
Lumir Severa
RB. S. Sinclair
Patrolman Weiland Struck by Mumps After Ankle Injury
Patrolman J. H. Weiland of 1028 Eleventh Avenue SE slipped at a business door and twisted his ankle. X rays showed torn ligaments and he expected a two month confinement before the illness was diagnosed as mumps by the acting city physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Weiland
Eleventh Avenue SE
Weiland
Traveling Men's Club Banquet Set for Friday in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Traveling Men's club will hold its annual banquet at the Elks club Friday evening. Dinner is at 6 30 p m with addresses by retiring president Howard H Hahn and Judge H C Ring. Reports from secretary and treasurer, and officer elections, follow. An entertainment program is planned by committee chair W H Workman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Traveling Men's Club
The
Elks Club
Howard H. Hahn
H. C. Ring
W. H. Workman
Pastor Charles F Edwards marks tenth anniversary at St John’s
Dr Charles F Edwards celebrated his tenth anniversary as pastor of St John’s Episcopal church on November 1 1934. During his decade the church membership more than doubled the mortgage was paid off and a rectory was built.
Joint Masons and Eastern Stars Install New Officers
In Colesburg the Masons and Eastern Stars held a joint installation at the Masonic hall on Tuesday. Masons installed include Worshipful Master E. H. Campbell Senior Warden Clarke Shaffer and other officers. New O. E. S. officers are named with Mrs. Glenn Dodge as Worthy Matron and P. D. Peck as Worthy Patron among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colesburg
Masons
Eastern Stars
Masonic Hall
E. H. Campbell
Clarke Shaffer
L. A. Steger
F. C. Grimes
F. I. Peck
F. E. Shhenke
E. M. Moser
Howard Schrunk
J. L. Prentice
Tyler
F. E. Bush
O. E
Glenn Dodge
P. D. Peck
F. E. Schenke
Arthur Horn
J. C. Bolsinger
A. C. Honn
Marjorie Eppens
Pledge Increase Reported At St John’s Church
At the St John s Episcopal church annual parish meeting held Wednesday night in the church crypt an encouraging rise in pledges was reported from the every member canvass nearing completion. The treasurer s report said financial conditions are good with prospects for 1935 better than last year. Vestrymen elected were Robert Palmer Harry C Watson James D Blake Dr Charles B Whelpley F P Ralston Arthur Poe and John
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Robert Palmer
Harry C. Watson
James D. Blake
Charles B. Whelpley
F. P. Ralston
Arthur Poe
John
Fort Niagara Hosts Foreign Flags Amid Modern Reservation
Old Fort Niagara remains the sole U S Army post to fly foreign flags as part of the evolving Niagara military reservation, reflecting ongoing modernization and historic preservation within the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fort Niagara
U. S. Army
Rero
Infant Edwin Viach Dies After Brief Illness
Edwin Lou Viach two month old son of Mr and Mrs Lumir Viach 621 I avenue NW Cedar Rapids died at home at 9 am Thursday after a brief illness He is survived by two brothers John and George and grandparents Mr and Mrs Edwin Pestel and Mrs John Baldwin all of Cedar Rapids Funeral announcement later Friends may call at Turner chapel Friday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Lou Viach
Lumir Viach
I Avenue NW
John
George
Edwin Pestel
John Baldwin
Cedar Rapids
Turner Chapel
Roy E. Dickson Dies After Short Illness in Vinton
Roy E. Dickson longtime Cedar Rapids grocer and meat dealer died at Vinton city hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. He moved to a farm east of Vinton and was born December 28, 1888 in Benton County. He married Verna Case on December 22, 1915 in Canton township and is survived by his wife, eight children at home, and two sisters Mrs. C A Weichman and Vivian Dickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Dickson
Cedar Rapids
Vinton City Hospital
Vinton
David
Sarah Dickson
Benton County
Canton Township
Verna Case
C A Weichman
Vivian Dickson
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Ave. W. Parkway
Victor, Washington
DeWitt Churches
MR. S. R. Wentworth
EL Kahir Shrine
Chapman, Harris
Young Men’s Bureau
West Highlands Club
I. C. Booster Club
Linn Pioneer
Council
Cedar Rapids Life Ins. Co
St. John’s Church
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