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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1937
Page
8
A reader asks Miss Manners how to handle a love interest who under the influence of his mother’s values may overlook a romantic possibility. The advice: avoid pressing him, invite him into social settings, and let him view you anew over time to spark genuine attention.
A reader asks if a bachelor met years ago is still in the city. The columnist notes she cannot identify him or his whereabouts and wishes the author luck in renewing the friendship.
Arthur Ropa was re elected chief of the Stanwood fire department with Willis McGuire as assistant chief. Russell Rhodes serves as president and Allen Elliott as vice president, with Claire Flansburg secretary and Hank Ormsby treasurer. Foreman Asa Fisher, and officials Tedster Bails Otto Gottschalk Gerald Jones and Glenn McCrae led town council oyster supper honors Monday.
Portland Gazette notes Mrs G P McGrane of 1615 Oakland Ave NE reported a double flush five weeks earlier while playing with Vern King and her husband, McGrane, at a single deck game. Her diamonds run plus nine and ace of clubs exceeded Matt Howard’s prior double flush.
Herman Kray of Cedar Rapids filed notice of appeal to the state supreme court in district court Wednesday after Judge H C Ring sentenced him to an indeterminate three year term at Fort Madison state penitentiary for illegal possession of alcoholic liquor and being a persistent violator. Kray pled guilty January 2. The true information by County Attorney G K Thompson cited prior liquor convictions in Jones county in 1925, in federal court at Cedar Rapids in 1933, and Linn county district court in 1934, with the charge stemming from December police investigations.
The Home Owners Loan Corporation of Washington DC was awarded judgments in three secured note cases by Judge F O Ellison. Defendants and judgments include Madison D McGraw and Hazel McGraw for 2150.34 dollars and Jake Wicher and Alice Witcher for 876.24 dollars, with Lydia V Overcash Dickinson also named.
A $6 223 suit filed May 8 1936 by D W Bates receiver of the Iowa State Savings Bank on a secured note allegedly made in 1924 by Frank G Stary and Fanny Stary was dismissed by the plaintiff with prejudice. Charles R Dickinson and Ruth V Field are referenced with $3 511 42.
Under a stipulation an injunction action filed last April 11 by Witwer Grocer against Ford-Hopkins to restrain sale of a malt extract below a set price in Cedar Rapids has been dismissed without prejudice by the plaintiff. The distributor said it had price agreements with many retailers. The stipulation cancels a prior court dismissal order from Oct. 10.
Judge F O Ellison in district court quieted title to Cedar Rapids property held by Nettie Hildebrand and Hattie Jones in an injunction action brought by Louie Rubek and Rose Rubek. Rubeks allege a 1927 contract by Rose Rubek was superseded by a 1936 agreement affecting forfeiture of realty.
The will of Alice M. Grafft of Central City who died December 23 was admitted to probate with a codicil in district court. Flossie Grafft named beneficiary and executrix. The will was made December and the codicil December 1, 1933.
In district court Alfred Rike Kelly petitions for divorce from Ida Mae Kelly on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. The couple married at Elkton Maryland on June 21 1934.
A speaker laments endless wishes from two loved ones who wheedle with smiles hugs and kisses. Though tempted to curb extravagant spending the two children Janet and her mother win affection sweetly erasing resistance. The narrator notes the struggle to resist and the perpetual cycle of gifts driven by affection.
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