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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1933

Page

2

Bill to Enforce Use of Gasoline Blend in Iowa

A proposed Iowa bill would require gasoline containing 10 percent corn alcohol and levy a 10 percent tax on non blended fuel. The plan, drafted by Fred C Lovrien and colleagues, aims to boost Iowa corn product consumption pending approval of an upcoming industrial alcohol bill.

Iowa DES Moines INS Iowa State College Amesh Fred C Lovrien Spencer F F Faville Tom Roberts Clyde B Chariton John H Mitchell Paul H Anderson Webster County

Sale postponed to forestall low bids near Charlotte

A mortgaged property sale at Adolph Ketelsen's home near Charlotte was postponed after hundreds of farmers gathered to bid. A Clinton delegation pressed to hold the sale as scheduled. County Attorney E C Halbach declined to opine without reviewing legal papers. the postponement was ordered by mortgagee William Taufmann.

Clinton Adolph Ketelsen Charlotte E. C Halbach Willian Taufmann

Father and Son Banquet Set by Rotary and Community Groups

Grundy Center prepares a father and son banquet for Monday evening January 30 at the American Legion hall under Rotary and Community club auspices. Honored guests include Grundy Center high school football lettermen Ossie Salem and University of Iowa coach Tom Moore who will speak, with Captain-elect Moore in attendance. The high school male quartet will provide music.

Grundy Center Rotary Club American Legion Hall Ossie Salem University of Iowa Tom Moore Iowa

Iowa legislators may wait two years for pay

Iowa lawmakers may face a two year wait for compensation after the Supreme Court ruled the legislative expense act unconstitutional and held no pay permissible except a fixed per day amount. Senator H C White warned the current salary law could not be passed without raising pay, prompting talk of a constitutional amendment requiring two legislative sessions and voter ratification.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court H. C White Vinton White Assembly Statehouse First General Assembly

Two Men Hurt In Fall From Bridge Scaffold

Special to The Gazette Columbus Junction. Earnest Clayton and Roy Hunsicker, both of Wapello, were injured Thursday when they fell twenty feet into the Iowa river from a scaffolding while tearing down an old wagon bridge. Clayton broke his right ankle and was sent to Muscatine for care, while Hunsicker sustained severe cuts and bruises to the head.

Gazette Columbus Junction Earnest Clayton Roy Hunsicker Wapello Iowa River Clayton Muscatine Hunsicker

Funeral set for William Oltman in Scotch Grove

William Oltman died Wednesday at his Scotch Grove township home after a long illness. Funeral services are planned Sunday at Sand Hill church with Rev. Paul Gutknecht officiating. He was born July 29, 1874, and survived by his wife Mary Heeren, son Rudolph, daughter Edna, one granddaughter, two sisters Mrs. Ford Stadtmueller and Mrs. W. L. Schuetz, and brother L. A. Oltman.

Monticello William Oltman Scotch Grove Township Sand Hill Paul Gutknecht Oltman Harm Oltman Mary Heeren Rudolph Oltman Edna Oltman Ellsworth Hospital Cedar Falls Ford Stadtmueller W. HL. L. Schuetz Beecher, Il L. A. Oltman Scotch Grove

Jurors Drawn for Court at Elkader

Special to The Gazette Elkader Judge T H Goheen of Calmar begins first Clayton county term Feb 6. Twelve grand jurors and thirty five petit jurors were drawn for 1933 with a long list of names from Elkader Jefferson and surrounding areas.

Elkader T. H Goheen Calmar Clayton County William G. Allen Boardman Fred Becker Giard Irvin Burgin Lodomillo Joe Gidfather Sperry M. E. Boyle Mendon J. F. Carroll Monona Harry Kramer Cox Creek Ed Fehlhafer Volga J. P. Zapf Littleport John Rodenberg Jefferson Fred Bierbaum Clayton Alton Rizer Elk Petit Jury Fred Wock Cass L.&. Colvin E. D. Phelps Harry Kolker Millville James Brink Clyde Bothmer James Alderson Henry Behn Jake Tayck Henry Wilke Garnaville Aug. Ortman Emil Pettebaum Alvin Vogt Farmersburg L. C. Muschewske Alvin J. Larson Wagner T. J. Walter Buena Vista Glawe Ed. Hackett Charles Welsch Fred Widman Mendo Amy Jo Donlon Simon Moses Ralph Barnum Ed Hansel Mallory Fred Bente Read Perry Medberry Highland Martin Meehan Gusta Ploughman Adolph Harter George Landsgaard Marion Vorwald Henry Brommelkamp D. S Mallory

Odd Fellows Lodge Installs New Officers at Winthrop Meeting

At a Winthrop lodge session the Odd Fellows installed new officers led by Noble Grand D M Love. Other officers include Vice-Grand Howard Allyn and Secretary Edward Nielsen with Treasurer Harry Hocken and Warden Hugh Fernald. Chaplain Charles Lemons also named as supporter to the noble grand.

Winthrop Odd Fellows Lodge Noble Grand D M Love Howard Allyn Edward Nielsen Harry Hocken Hugh Fernald Clifford Mulford Lester Dennie Charles Lemons Eugene Dunlap Henry Cunbeham Earl Mullord Joe Johnson Scene Norman Ray Smith

Janitor at Capitol Works One Week in Wrong House

E. W. Powell, a Sioux City janitor, was appointed to the senate but spent a week performing duties in the wrong chamber. He discovered the mix up after three other men named Powell, all Negro, claimed the job. secretary Byron G. Allen had kept the original appointment.

Des Moines House of Representatives Statehouse E. W. Powell Sioux City House Senate Powell Byron G. Allen Allen

Prairie Du Chien Bridge Co Files Bankruptcy Petition

The Prairie Du Chien Bridge company which runs a toll bridge across the Mississippi at Prairie Du Chien filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court. Frank C. Myer president of Union State Bank of Lancaster Wis was appointed receiver. The company lists debts of 853 517 and assets of 717 437.

Madison, Wis Prairie du Chien Bridge Company Mississippi River Prairie du Chien U. S. District Court Frank C. Myer Union State Bank of Lancaster Wis

Officers Elected By University Classes

Alfred Mitchell of Rockford was elected president of the senior class at the University of Iowa Liberal Arts College. Neil Mauer Dunkerton senior vice-president Harold Mitchell Iowa City junior president Marcela Rathmann Goose Lake junior vice-president John Hawkinson Cedar Rapids Kenneth Braun Davenport tied for sophomore vice-president Ansel Chapman Iowa City freshman president. Only about 500 students voted.

Gazetta Iowa City Alfred Mitchell Rockford Lberal Arts College University of Iowa Neil Mauer Dunkerton Harold Mitchell Marcela Rathmann Goose Lake John Hawkinson Cedar Rapids Kenneth Braun Davenport Ansel Chapman

Beauty Candidates At Iowa Cuts To 10

Thirty six University of Iowa women were reduced to ten beauty candidates after judges narrowed the field on campus. Final selections will occur Saturday night at the on campus dance for the winner to enter the Big Ten contest. Names listed include Frances Teeters Virginia Hallgren Margareth McCulley Beverlyn Westfall Ruth Katter Mary Letitia Murphy Eudora Roth Cozette Gilbertson Jean Simpson and Grace Linder.

Iowa City INS University of Iowa University Frances Teeters St. Louis Virginia Hallgren Rock Island Ill Margareth McCulley Omaha Beverlyn Westfall West Liberty Ruth Katter Garner Mary Letitia Murphy Iawa City Eudora Roth Wayland Cozette Gilbertson St Anscar Jean Simpson West Union Grace Linder Oakland

Form Boy Scout Troop At Solon

A Solon Boy Scout Troop is formed on a Wednesday evening with sixteen boys from troop fourteen visiting Solon. Under Scoutmaster Frank Swisher the investiture ceremony was conducted and awards presented by Glen Fordyce, scout executive for the Iowa City area, who urged the value of training. The Solon troop committee chaired by Joseph Pavel received membership cards and names several members and the sponsor Solon Community club.

Solon Town City Frank Swisher Glen Fordyce Iowa City Joseph Pavel E . Beretta O. E. Markitan Solon Troop Roy L Eastwood Robert Brosh Kenneth Stahle Cecil Meyers Daniel Kelsey Lester Pavel Vernon Frederick Ray Herte Alvin Zeneshek Lee Frederick Keith Smoykil Maurice Bittner Albert Stransky Albert Miller Edward Jebousek Charles Jebousek Leonard Revhons Clarence Panzer Richard Krob Roger Zeman The Solon Community Club

Lawmakers Propose State Income Tax and Chain Store Fees

A tax plan would impose a graduated state income tax with exemptions for single and married filers and dependents, plus reductions. Another bill targets chain stores in Iowa, requiring escalating license fees per outlet to fund high school tuition.

Iowa Paul D. Ostby Kensett

Clair Farm Relief Plan Outlined For Iowa Legislature

Clair plan for stabilizing farm values proposes restricting the amount a farmer can sell rather than limiting production. Francis J. Clair, president of the National League for Economic Stabilization, argues against domestic allotment debentures and equalization fees and urges seven eighths of the crop as the sales limit, with export marking for excess.

Des Moines INS Clair Iowa Francis J. Clair National League For Economic Stabilization

Tipton Banks Start Holiday Plan for Two Weeks

Cedar county bankers approved a two week holiday plan as waivers on deposits are arranged. W H Witte of London presided at the Thursday bankers meeting in Tipton. BELLE PLAINE Loyal Star lodge Golden Rod chapter No 77 installed Myrtle Adams as past president and listed officers and trustees with Myrtle Adams assisting as installing officer.

Tipton Cedar County W. H. Witte London County Association Belle Plaine Loyal Star Lodge Golden Rod Myrtle Adams Mary Kuelper Viasta Weaver Dora Alee Thelma Myers Vernelle Lawrence Emaline Rusk Elsie Swain Ella Doupnik Bessie Macek Vanora Suchy Lottie Quigley Helen Holst

North English officers installed for six months

North English lodge I O O F installed six month officers led by John Kirkove as noble grand and Frank Calvin as grand marshal. Rebekahs named officers Lena Warner headed by Lena Warner noble grand with Mable Wetherel vice grand and Bessie Billingsley as right support to noble grand. Dysart notes funeral for Civil War veteran William H Waller. Onslow lodge A F and A M installed 1933 officers. Towns of Tama Belle Plaine Monticello Amana Lisbon Anamosa and Anamosa club events listed including De Molay, school play plans, and anniversary gathering.

North English North English Lodge John Kirkove Noble Grand J. F. Calvin C. R. Off R. B. Markwell G. F. Marshall H. S. O'Brien W. R. Wilkins N. V. Miller C. S. Carter G. L Lena Warner Mable Wetherel Bessie Billingsley Sadie Wetherer Eunice Loun Stella Wallace Anna Leslie Marguerite Fancher Lita Lavelle Methodist Church American Legion Post Cora Barber Dysart Oscar Cresco Elma Stamp White, S. D Waller A. R. Post E. F. Dougass Onslow Onslow Lodge A. F A M Richard Best W. M Edward Kleineck S. W Gray Dreibilbis J. W A. Alyea S. D Gus Dreibilbis J. D Earl Heath Joe Nowachak J. S Shelby Orris R. W. Chatterton Tyler S. G. Hutton Ward Hicks N. C. Holst Tama Harvey Jones Toledo Nellie Hines North Tama County Meade Hines Traer Belle Plaine Order of de Molay Max McCune M. C Art Dvorak Clarence Draper J. C Harold Miller Leon Henry Roy McBride S. S Alfred Schneck Isadore Feder Richard Burrows Sentinel Fred Grantham Bud Dullivan Paul Wright Alex Evanoff Joe Strawhorn Theodore Feder Bill Craig Bernard Sparrowgrove John Young Charles Dodd Ira Weed Monticello Jones County Auditoriu

Lutheran league elects officers at local meeting

Dean D. I. Berger of Dubuque University spoke on the address. Rev. George Goodrick of Wyoming read a paper. Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Lammey presented slides on Russia. Music by a girls’ sextet and a brass quartet. Miss Amela Reinhardt elected president. Lena Smith vice president. Kathryn Benche secretary. Otto Wagner treasurer.

D. I. Berger Dubuque University George Goodrick Wyoming F. V. Lammey Russia Mary Leech Maynard Amela Reinhardt Lutheran League Lena Smith Kathryn Benche Otto Wagner

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