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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1935

Page

2

Herring And Kraschel Inaugurated In Des Moines

Gov Clyde L. Herring and Lieut Gov Nelson G Kraschel were sworn in for second terms in a large Des Moines house chamber ceremony. The event included a joint session, musical selections, an invocation, and an inaugural address, with a post-ceremony reception planned in the executive offices. Herring’s margin: 74,286 votes. total 498,921. Kraschel led with 65,766 in a 440,261 to 374,495 Democratic win.

John W Anderson Supreme Court Stoddard Lane Des Moines Marjorie Gillam Chicago Grand Opera Company Senate House Gov Herring Herring Dan W. Turner Nels Kraschel George W. Patterson

Kidney Cleanse Ad Promises Fast Relief

An advertisement touts a pill labeled 9 millen tins and delicate Kidney filters to purge acids from blood. It warns against drastic drugs and claims 48 hour vitality with a money back guarantee if not purged, promoting Cystex sold by druggists.

Tex

Muscatine Legion Hosts German Veterans of World War I

American Legion post in Muscatine will honor 19 naturalized Americans who served in the German army, all residents of Muscatine. Ten were wounded, eleven were merchants. Irving B Richman, ex U S consul general to Switzerland and historian, will be principal speaker.

Muscatine American Legionaires Germany Edward Bitzer Veterans’ Organization Irving B Richman Switzerland

Ice Covers Most Iowa Town Roads Despite Rain

DES MOINES AP Most highways except southeast Iowa were iced Thursday, hindering traffic. Ames reported very bad conditions with a southeast melt from Wednesday’s rain. Workers sanded dangerous spots as forecast snow and rain continued statewide, with Dubuque seeing the heaviest precipitation and winds up to 36 mph. Telegraph and telephone links were briefly disrupted as north central areas around Charles City and Mason City suffered worst conditions.

Des Moines State Highway Commission Ames Weather Bureau Dubuque Towa Charles City Mason City

Alligator Frightens Syracuse U Co Eds

In Syracuse New York a laboratory class was disrupted by a four foot alligator roaming the room. Prof Sigmund Poole and others captured the animal and returned it to the university museum’s Florida exhibit from which it had wandered.

Syracuse N. Y Syracuse University Sigmund Poole Poole University Museum Florida

East Iowa Boys Named Cadet Officers At Ames

Special to The Gazette Ames cadet officers for the R O T C at Iowa State College were named for the winter quarter by Col H R Odell. Glenn Troyak of Cedar Rapids was named lieutenant colonel in the field artillery division. Other officers include Capt Norton Miller Cedar Rapids, Capt Paul Libby Oelwein, Lt Albert Jordan Marion, 2nd Lt Ray Gambell Hedrick, 2nd Lt Carl Kruempel Arlington, Lt Wayne Kennedy Oelwein, Sgt Benjamin Roberts Montela, Sgt Clifford Schlesselman Cedar Rapids, Sgt Jerome Smith Cedar Rapids, Sgt Floyd Whitford Volga, Sgt Lloyd Fry Kalona, Sgt Eldon Griffin Winfield, Sgt Clyde Hovner Marion, Sgt Carl Lantz Wellman, Sgt Jennings Hotchkiss Marion, and Sgt William McConnell Washington.

Ames Iowa State Cotlege H. R. Odell Military Department Glenn Troyak Cedar Rapids Field Artillery Norton Miller Paul Libby Oelwein Albert Jordan Marion Ray Gambell Hedrick Carl Kruempel Atlington Wayne Kennedy Oelsein Paul Turne Fayette Benjamin Roberts Montela Clifford Schlesselman Jerome Smith Floyd Whitford Volga Lloyd Fry Kalona Eldon Griffin Winfield Clyde Honver Manon Carl Lantz Wellman Jennings Hotchkiss William McConnell Washington

Herring Pushes New Pension Plan And Beer Law Changes

Gov. Herring urged a new pension plan and outlined eight conditions for a revised beer law. He called for permit as privilege, strict removal power, and residency limits on beer outlets, plus lower prices tied to population. He also pressed on highway, welfare, and planning reforms.

Herring Gov. Herring Harold M. Cooper Liquor Commission Cooper Linn County

Johnson County's Oldest Resident Dies at 103

Special to The Gazette Frances Hotka died at 4 15 p m at her daughter’s home in Newport township at age 103 She would have turned 104 in April Born in Bohemia on April 19 1831 she came to the United States in 1861 Surviving are four daughters two sons and forty one grandchildren Funeral at St Marys church Newport Friday at 9 30 am conducted by Rev Father Edward Neuzil Burial in St Marys Cemetery Friends may call at the Dvorsky home Thursday evening

Solon Frances Hotka Johnson County Thomas F. Dvorsky Newport Township Bohemia United States Iowa City Anna Petsel Scott Township Antonia Sedlacek Elizabeth Anash James Hotka Joseph Hotka St. Mary’s Church Newport Edward Neuzil St. Mary’s Cemetery Thomas Dvorsky

Fayette County Supervisor Harry Humphrey Dies at 59

Arlington area mourns supervisor Harry Humphrey who died at his home from a heart attack. He served as supervisor only in the last year and previously led the Arlington Farmers Creamery as president. Survived by wife, three sons, and a daughter. Dysart farmer Joseph Dvorak loses three fingertips in corn shredding accident with ends removed by a physician.

Arlington Harry Humphrey Fayette County Humphrey Arlington Farmers Creamery Dysart Joseph Dvorak

Better Home Remedy for Severe Coughs Promises Quick Relief

An old home remedy article promotes a cough elixir made by mixing Pinex with a simple sugar syrup. It claims fast action by loosening phlegm and soothing inflamed membranes, advising use of two cups sugar, one cup water, and 24y ounces Pinex in a pint bottle.

Jasta

Iowa Liquor Probe Seen as Thorough Senate Support Expected

Des Moines reports John Valentine says a legislative inquiry into the Iowa liquor control commission will pass the Senate without opposition, building on a House resolution. He pledges a genuine fact finding rather than a whitewash and notes Senate rules may delay a vote unless suspended.

Des Moines INS Iowa Liquor Control Commission John Valentine Centerville Senate House Valentine Democratic Party Gustave Alesch Plymouth County

Alienation Of Affections Suit Demands 25000 From Cousin

Charles E. Uthoff sues his cousin Benjamin Uthoff for alienation of affections seeking 25000. He alleges the cousin gave his wife gifts and took her to dances, noting the couple married March 16 1920 in Johnson county and later moved to Lenox township Iowa county near Norway. The husband cites a hospital stay at Edward Hines Veterans Hospital on Oct 2 1934 and claims his wife refused to live with him afterward. B L Wick represents the plaintiff.

Marengo Charles E. Uthoff Benjamin Uthoff Uthoff J. F. Randolph Charles Athoffs Johnson County Lenox Township Iowa County Norway Edward Hines

Belle Plaine School Board President Dies After Illness

Richard Box 49 longtime local school board president dies after a three day heart illness. Born in England he came to the United States 25 years ago and settled in Belle Plaine. He married Ina M Viall on March 26 1915 and leaves a widow four children Richard Robert Louise Ann and Catherine Jean. He worked as an engineer for the North Western railway and belonged to the Methodist church and the I C O F. Funeral services at the Methodist church Friday at 2 30 led by Rev T M Nielsen.

Belle Plaine Richard Box Methodist Church T. M. Nielsen Box England America Ina M. Viall North

Reilly Calls for Public Help in Lindbergh Baby Case

Edward J Reilly chief defense counsel in the Hauptmann trial plans an appeal to the American people to provide any information about the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. He said the appeal would run in newspapers motion pictures and on radio to reach a wide audience.

Flemington N. J Edward J Reilly

Father Delivers News Of Son's Death To Ex Wife

In Chicago AP report Mat the youth’s death after a sled accident in Sioux City is described. Father Matthew O Keefe, who shared custody, travels to Chicago to tell his former wife and takes her to dinner. The mother collapses at the grave where the boy is buried with both parents present.

Boy Chicago Matthew O'Keefe Sioux City O’keefe

Birth notices and legal license hearing in Marengo area

Births: a son to Mr and Mrs James Ryan at Mercy hospital. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Zanka at St Luke's. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Fred Petrick at St Luke's. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Donald Barker at Mercy hospital. Also a petition to revoke Dr Slugh Detchen’s medical license heard by Judge James P Gaffney. Detchon in Fort Madison prison for cocaine and prior abortion conviction.

James Ryan Sixth Avenue SE Mercy Hospital Frank S&s. Zanka Ridgeway Drive St. Luke's Hospital Fred J. Petrick Eighth Avenue SE Donald Barker Avenne NW Marengo Walter Birerring Slugh Detchen James P. Gaffney Detchon Victor Fort Madison

San Quentin break suspect killed. three captured

In a dramatic escape bid at San Quentin a convict was killed and six officials were kidnapped in a daring break led by Clyde Stevens. Stevens was captured in Antioch after a gun battle. three accomplices were seized as guards and board members faced assault and gunfire.

San Quentin San Francisco Clyde Stevens Antioch Calif INS James B. Holohan Holohan United States California State Board of Prison Terms and Paroles Nab Stevens Stevens Albert Kessel Frank C. Sykes State Board of Prison Terms and Paroles Joseph H. Stephens Sacramento Warren H. Atherton Stockton The American Legion Mark Noon Harry Jones San Quentin Guard C. L. Doose Rudolph J. Streight Alameda County Alex McKay Los Angeles Joseph Kristy Fred Sanders Streight Albert Bagshaw Fighting Young

Marin County Felons Surrender Under Marin Police

Four felons surrendered under gunpoint in Marin County as officers Bagshaw and Undersheriff E T Blum led the incident near San Quentin where the prison is located.

Marin County San Quentin Bagshaw E. T. Blum

Eight Day Trial Offer For Stomach Ulcers

An Omaha advertisement offers a free Von's Stomach Book explaining remedies for stomach ulcers due to gastric hyperacidity and promotes a special eight day trial treatment at a low cost. It invites readers to write without obligation to Omaha Von Company, 611 Kee-Hinesgee, Omaha Nebraska.

Von Omaha von Company Kee- Hines Gee Omaha Nebraska

Kruschen Salts Morning Dose for Digestive Relief

A promotional stance advises taking Kruschen Salts in a morning coffee or tea as a tasteless daily dose for indigestion gas and stomach acidity. It urges continuing use even after distress ends.

Kruschen Salts Ad Appeals to Restore Vitality

A vintage advertisement urges readers to take a daily dose of Kruschen salts to improve liver bile duct bowels and kidneys functioning. It promises stronger vitality and a brighter life with an 85 cent jar lasting eight weeks and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Miss Holohan Misses Sensational Break by Nine Days

Des Moines report says Helen Holohan stenographer and cousin of Warden James B Holohan of San Quentin missed a sensational prison break by nine days. She said she left San Quentin where she had been visiting her cousin a week earlier.

Des Moines Mmiss Helen Holohan James B. Holohan San Quentin Miss Holohan United Press

Chicago Loop Fire Destroys Docks Killing Watchman

A 50 mph wind fueled a blaze that damaged up to 300000 dollars across two blocks of freight docks on Chicago's southwestern loop. Watchman Edward Mc Hale, 68, died from smoke. four firefighters were hurt. A street car and 25 passengers were affected as sleet and freezing rain persisted. Also, Amana towns report measles outbreak with 225 cases across five towns and 23 cases in West Amana in one day.

Chicago Loop Edward McHale Amana West

Master Painters Eye International Society Affiliation

Bad road conditions cut attendance at the twenty fifth annual Iowa Master Painting and Decorating Contractors Association opening session at the Hotel Roosevelt. Only forty three registered in the morning. J E Livingston of Charles City named committees including LeRoy Kent and Harry Christy. The group voted to affiliate with the International Society of Master Painters and Decorators to ease operation under the code. E E Bailey of Audubon gave a history of the association formed October 4 1911 and noted the first executive board meeting was October 22 1911 in Cedar Rapids.

Iowa Master Painting and Decorating Contractors Association, Inc Hotel Roosevelt J. E. Livingston Charles City Memorial LeRoy Kent Nevada Harry Christy Cedar Rapids G. Hilljegerdes Clear Lake Stephen Bennet Dubuque E. E. Bailey Audubon Henry Krause Davenport Fred Bell B. A. Deal Algona Ivan Shepard International Society of Master Painters and Decorators Iowa Master Painters and Decorators Mississippi River

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Herring and Kraschel Jacks Store Muscatine Legion U. S S. FE Syracuse U East Iowa Iowa All Stars Milo Ulch Club Royale DIAL Second Avenue General Assembly Highway Commission Iowa House of Representatives Highway Patrol Secretary of State State Department of Public Welfare Fish and Game Commission State Board of Conservation State Planning Board Belle Plaine School Board Reilly Lindbergh Aunt Jane Mruschen Salts Chicago Loop Intl. Society Convention of State Adelum Ood Company Te Aveene First Ave Second St P&z Lve Palmer U. 8 New York Prieze
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