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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

5

Memphis Dean Fasts Fourteen Months to Prove Food Unneeded

The Very Rev. Israel Harding Noe, 47, dean of St. Marys Episcopal Cathedral in Memphis, continues a foodless fast begun fourteen months ago to show the soul transcends material needs. He has survived on communion wafers and wine three times weekly, having earlier lived on orange juice for over a year. doctors report weakened condition but no immediate danger. His public profile dates from a 1931 divorce suit by his wife.

Memphis Tenn Ins Israel Harding Noe St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral Noe Dean Noe

Iowa City Election In Supreme Court Hearing

Iowa City's contested municipal ownership dispute returns to the state Supreme Court Des Moines hearing follows Judge Rankin ruling last July that current councilmen opposed to ownership were legally elected Everett Means J Ostdiek John Grady and R J Phelps were the defeated M O L candidates appealing the decision Attorney D C Nolan represents the defeated candidates in the appeal

Iowa City State Supreme Court Des Moines John Rankin Keokuk M.O.L Supreme Court Everett R. Means J. J Ostdiek John Grady R. J Phelps D. C Nolan

Election bribery case heard by Rankin judge

Attorney William Hart and City Solicitor Robert L. Larson appeared for the present aldermen. Contestants included Jacob Van der Zee T. A. Foote Dr. W. H. Boiler and George E. Johnson. Judge Rankin ruled last July that no bribery evidence existed in the election campaign.

William Hart Robert L. Larson Jacob van der Zee T. A. Foote W. H. Boiler George E. Johnson Rankin

Arraign Suspects In Onslow Grocery Robbery

Fred Crawford and George Huffman, Dubuque suspects, waived preliminary hearing after arraignment before Justice George Lawrence on a breaking and entering charge. Held on $2000 bond in Jones county jail. Jordan, the grocery owner, fired at the fleeing thieves as they escaped in a Clinton county car. marshal halted them with two shots. one gun found near the scene. suspects deny involvement.

the Gazette Anamosa Fred Crawford George Huffman Dubuque Jordan Onslow George Lawrence Jones County Clinton County Henry Eichhorn Cascade Crawford Huffman

Marengo Commercial Club Names Officers

Marengo officials elected at the annual dinner in the Masonic hall with Mark Simmons as president and R S Schroeder as vice president. Topics included farmer townsman banquet, trade promotion, closing hours, and rural roads. James Hayes discussed Iowa State Safety Council plans for a county council meeting at the courthouse January 18. Nine Iowa County traffic deaths were reported last year.

Marengo Commercial Club Masonic Hall Mark Simmons R. S Schroeder W. R. Hatter H V. Ellis G A. Ellis Paul Wandling Bruce Ferguson E. L. Hollis James Hayes Iowa State Safety Council Iowa County Safety Council Iowa County

Soviets Doom 15 In Kuibyshev Sabotage Case

Fifteen persons were sentenced to death Thursday in Kuikeshev on charges of agricultural department sabotage and wrecking. The ruling came despite protests, reflecting the harsh wartime security measures in the Soviet Union.

Moscow INS Kuikeshev

Kidney trouble remedy ad touts Haarlem Oil Capsules

An advertisement urges readers with kidney discomfort to try GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules claiming they clean filters, reduce backache and urinary symptoms, and banish uric acid. It touts 50 years of effectiveness and sells a 35 cent package as a safe diuretic from Haarlem in Holland.

Haarlem Holland

Spring Patterns by Anne Adams coat-freck style

News flash from Cedar Rapids Gazette announces Anne Adams Pattern 4693 a simple coat-freck design with princess lines ric rac trim and patch pockets. The pattern in misses and women's sizes includes step by step instructions and requires 44% yards of fabric plus ricrac. order details and prices for book and pattern are listed.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York

Day By Mrs Alexander George Baked Salmon Stuffing Dish

Historic recipe notes describe two salmon slices stuffed with a flour seasoned filling, baked covered for one and a quarter hours, with an additional relish salad and a date upside down pudding. Includes measurements for crust, glaze, and batter. Mentions gelatin mold and serving suggestions.

J. E. McMillan Dies at 77 Near Vinton

J. E. McMillan 77 prominent Benton County farmer and early Benton County Farm Bureau organizer died Tuesday at his daughter’s home in Tucson Arizona after a brief illness. He will be buried Sunday at Prairie Creek Christian church north of Vinton. Survived by five children ten grandchildren and a brother. He helped promote good roads and served in the Kansas legislature’s Forty second and Forty third sessions. Born November 16 1860 he spent most of his life in Benton County except for three years in Kansas. He married Nora Isabelle Pitts November 5 1882. Burial Bear Creek cemetery.

Vinton J. E. McMillan Benton County Benton County Farm Bureau Nancy Hall Tucson Ariz Prairie Creek Christian Church S. D. Noah Frank A. Andrews Bear Creek John Edward McMillan Kansas Prairie Creek Church Nora Isabelle Pitts Tawa Leslie E McMillan Mankato Minn Lawrence O McMillan Akron Ohio Glenn B McMillan Cedar Rapids Laverne Corbett Charles McMillan Waverly

Iowa City News Briefs Highlights School Appeal and Tests

An appeal to the Johnson county school superintendent regarding the new Iowa City location will be heard at 10 am next Wednesday over the hardship claim for pupils and parents. The school board overruled objections to a $725,000 building. Also noted are a YWCA Reich rep and a district court case on DWI, plus dates for every pupil basic skill tests in rural Johnson county schools and radio audience figures for the Iowa Child Welfare Radio Club broadcast reaching 2500 people across 13 states.

Iowa City Johnson County John G. Fink Frank J Snider Annabel Anderson University of Iowa Cedar Rapids Mildred Maplethorpe Toledo Harold D. Evans Leonard G Brumback Richard Hohl Frank J. Snider Swisher Oxford Solon Sharon Center Tiffin Lone Tree Towa Radio Child Study Club WSUI WOIL Ames Ralph H. Ojemann Towa Child Welfare Research Station

Iowa Roads Mixed For Thursday Travel

Des Moines reports say northeastern Iowa roads remain slippery in spots while overall state travel is clear and good except for limited stretches in central and southwestern areas.

Des Moines INS Iowa

S S S Tonic Promises Strong Red Blood Cell Health

An old health ad extols S S S Tonic as a simple internal remedy to feed the body from within by boosting red blood cells. It claims to restore lost weight, increase energy, strengthen nerves, and improve skin health, promising quick, visible results and urging purchase at any drug store.

S.S.S U.S

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