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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1936
Page
9
Investigators in Goodwin Arkansas recovered a jammed speed indicator showing 180 mph from the mud bog where seventeen people died in the luxury airliner crash. Eugene Vidal leads the inquiry with a six member board to determine if speed caused the disaster.
State rangers guarded the wreck site as thousands gathered. Looting was reported with a federal revenue officer citing a man seizing a roll of bills from a victim’s pocket and fleeing. He narrowly avoided firing to avoid bystander harm.
A damage suit brought by Carrie Anderson against Century Cab Co. was settled with prejudice in district court. Several divorce actions on cruel and inhuman treatment were filed, while others involve child custody and support. A group of four men and one woman pled not guilty to liquor raids. A motor vehicle intoxicated information was approved by Judge Ring. DeWitt Mrs. Lester Walrod, 69, died after a long illness. services set for Friday at N F McGinnis funeral home with Elmwood cemetery burial.
Officers of Linden lodge No. 214 K of P were installed Tuesday night by Bert Geise. New officers include C. C. Leonard Jensen as V C Au gust Doescher prelate Harley Shelton M of W P HH Blunck M of A Paul Lichtenstein M of E Martin Jensen K of R and S W F DeLange I G Ben Petersen O G Lee Petersen P H Blunck Leonard Jensen and Jens Geronzin named to plan the annual mask ball in early February.
In Memphis, a scrawled note on an envelope near the body of Sam Schwartz reveals a victim’s urgent wish to reach loved ones after the American Airlines crash killing seventeen. The message lists names and asks to write to Eddie, with the envelope bearing a 1935 postmark and fresh writing in a frantic moment.
Birth notices report a daughter Dorothy Ann born December 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Milo J. Terpkosh of Ely. A daughter born January 13 at St Luke's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. W C Disselhaus of 126 Thirtieth Street SE. A daughter born January 13 at St Luke's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs Hans Hasler of 804 F Avenue NW. A daughter born January 14 at St Luke's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs George Hill of Marion. A son born January 16, Richard Earl, to Mr. and Mrs Gilbert E Morningstar of 217 Sixth Street NE.
North keeps optimism with strong belief in his team while East misses two critical defenses. Declarer seizes errors, ruffs and controls the endgame to claim the last tricks after careful play and a diamond lead pressure.
The piece details Cliff explaining Aquarius and Capricorn traits to Grace Barbara and himself at Amy's, noting Barbara's birthday and Barbara and Grace in two signs. It touts Numerology and Astrology as simple, entertaining readers, and promotes a 40 page booklet with a coupon and ordering tip.
Enclosed notice references a booklet payment of 1Sc and lists a street city and state in New York, indicating a mailing or address directive from Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute at 109 W 19th St.
The Cedar Rapids Checkers club will meet at the Y M C A Friday at 7:30 p.m. Townsend club No 4 will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the superior court room at city hall. W D Cotterman manager of Hartmans is in Chicago for the annual market at the Furniture Mart. Victor M Weger dairy agent for North Western with Chicago HQ was in Cedar Rapids Thursday. George H Nemec of 850 Twentieth street SE is a patient at Mercy hospital after a serious operation Tuesday night. West High lands club meeting postponed and set for Friday 7:30 at Cleveland school. Cedar Rapids Amateur Baseball League meets at 7:30 in the playground commission office. Twenty women of United Brethren church met at Public Health Nursing association to make paper nursing supplies. T P A of A post C dinner at Sokol hall Friday at 6:30 pm. All members and friends welcome. Mrs H F Sundberg of 545 Vernon drive SE fractured her right wrist Wednesday evening after slipping on ice. treated at St Luke's hospital and sent home. Mrs Oldrich Stanck of 1314 Third street SW, hospitalized since Dec 25 after an automobile accident, is recovering at home. Harlan Endsley will lead the Cedar Rapids Airhawks meeting at 7 p.m. Friday.
Firemen from No 5 station were called at 8 53 am Thursday to Jesse Snyder's home 1218 First Street SW where the furnace overheated with no fire loss reported. Police court fined three residents for overtime parking: Charles Shepard 1126 First Ave E Allen Rosendahl 1062 F Ave NW and W A Ball 1820 Fourth Ave SE. Dews Camp No 4 USW Vets and Jane De Lano Aux No 8 plan a picnic supper Friday 6 30 pm at Memorial building with hot dish and sandwiches. officer installations to follow. Mrs Ray Quigley of Waukegan Ill attends high school commencement tonight for her niece Mae Henrietta Schmitt at Wilson School. she stays with Miss Schmitt's parents at 1426 M St SW.
The Pennzoil company plans its annual meeting at the Hotel La Salle in Chicago on Thursday and Friday. George J. Ollsen, head of the organization, could not attend due to illness.
The annual winter party of the Wisconsin-Linn Picnic association will be held at the Y W C A Friday at 7 30 p m Royal Hol brook will be toastmaster and community singing will be a feature of the program Refreshments will be served All Wisconsin people and their families are invited.
The Council of Social Agencies and board members will meet at the Y M C A Friday at noon. M. W. Morrison and a committee he selects will discuss the work of the city’s social service organizations. The public is invited. Lunch is optional, with discussion at 12 45 for non-lunch attendees.
Cedar Rapids Saengerbund elected officers at Ben Hur hall Tuesday night. Joe Stark was named president with Henry Peterson as vice president, Martin Rinderknecht treasurer, and Elmer Boldt secretary. Plans for the coming year were outlined. The Rock Island Twenty Five Year club will hold a dinner dance at the Roosevelt hotel Saturday at 6 30 pm with over 150 members and guests expected to attend. C B Pratt division superintendent will speak. dancing and cards will follow.
Miss Blanche I Stevens a missionary from Syen Chun Korea will speak Friday at 2 30 p m in the First Presbyterian church chapel The public is invited She is principal of a girls academy at Syen Chun and is visiting en route to New York City for advanced study at Columbia University before returning to Korea She has spent two months on furlough with her parents in Shenandoah
Cc J Mikesh president of Central Park Fuel company was elected a new director of the First Trust and Savings bank at the annual stockholders meeting held January 14. His name was omitted from the list of new officers. G Maurice Ottsen K B Ottsen and John P Hughes of Clear Lake Town with Ottsen and Sons Oil company left here.
At a meeting in the freight office on Wednesday evening the Illinois Central Service Booster club installed A. E. Washburn as area representative, R. O. Bodell as vice president, J. Scriven as second vice president, Cc. F. Perrill as secretary, Blanche Swatosh as treasurer, and Matt Hernandez as sergeant at arms. Sanford Kerr and A. E. Washburn spoke after the installation with Washburn recounting his trip to New Orleans for the Illinois Central family dinner.
Persistent rumors in Rome say Marshal Pietro Badoglio, commander of Italian expeditionary forces, asked to be relieved due to health strain from Eritrean high altitudes. The government denies a recall. possible successors include Graziani or Baistrocchi.
A testimonial claims Marmola tablets reduce fat without diet or exercise. It touts world wide doctor approval, 4 tablets daily, and dramatic weight loss with over 20 million packages sold since 1907. Endorsers promise quick benefits and easy cessation once goals are met.
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