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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1938

Page

7

Spokesmen Clash Over Rail Freight Rate Increase

AP dispatch reports divergent views before the interstate commerce commission on a 15 percent rail freight hike. Farm Bureau president Edward A O'Neal argues higher rates hurt farmers and consumers, while Chamber of Commerce officials push for higher revenues to support rail finances. Chicago Great Western trustee Luther Walter proposes earnings distribution to aid weaker carriers, and the National Dry Goods Association backs temporary emergency charges with expiration.

Washington American Farm Bureau Federation United States Chamber of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Edward A O'Neal Farm Bureau Federation O'Neal Walter A Frey Baltimore Communications Department Committee United States Chamber of Commercce Luther Walter Chicago, Great Western Railroad ICG National Dry Goods Association Commission

Feeding Our Winter Birds Display At Hotel Montrose Window

The Cedar Rapids Bird club completed a winter display in the Third Street window of the Hotel Montrose. It showcases birds that stay in northern states during winter and the foods they prefer. The exhibit notes feeding equipment is inexpensive and easy to make.

Montrose Cedar Rapids

New Kenwood Park Presbyterian Pastor Arrives

The Rev Charles Bridges recently called from Middleton Iowa to lead Kenwood Park Presbyterian church will preside at Sunday morning worship. The Bridges reside at 3324 First Avenue with son George, a University of Iowa junior. Bridges trained at Dubuque University and the Presbyterian Theological Seminary Omaha graduated 1916. He has studied at Chicago University and San Francisco Theological Seminary and served in Middleton Valley and Edinburg. Mrs Bridges was a former Drake University faculty member and was dean of women at Dubuque University.

Charles Bridges Middleton Iowa Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Bridges First Avenue George A Bridges University of Iowa Dubuque University Mr Bridges Presbyterian Theological Seminary Omaha Chicago University San Francisco Theological Seminary Valley Neb Edinburg Drake University Des Moines

Lindberghs Plan Return to England in Ten Days

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh plan to return to their home in England in about ten days. They have stayed at the Morrow home in Englewood since arriving December 5. They hope to reunite with their two sons Jon four and Land born during coronation week at Long Barn Kent.

Englewood N. J Charles A Lindbergh England Dwighto. Morrow Long Barn Lindbergh Kent Lindberghs Morrow Flyer Charles A Lindbergh, Jr

Edward J. Neil Laid To Rest In Methuen

Edward J. Nel Jr 38, AP war correspondent killed in Spain, was buried in Methuen Massachusetts with bells tolling. About 200 mourners attended as six boyhood friends carried the casket from Lawerence to the grave. Rev. John J. O'Donnell led the committal at Guardian Angel church in New York.

Methuen Mass Edward J. Nel, Jr Associated Press Spain Neil Lawrence John J. O’donnell The Guardian Angel Church of New York

Four men committed to state mental hospital for Tabernacle fire

SALT LAKE CITY AP Four men who assertedly set a fire outside the Latter Day Saints tabernacle here Sunday were ordered committed Friday to the state mental hospital.

Salt Lake City Latter Day Saints Tabernacle State Mental Hospital

Fleming's Central Market Meat Sale Ad

Marion Iowa store offers pure pork sausage pure ground beef and hog meats with prices per pound includes bologna liver catsup butter and lard special pot roasts beef roast and ground beef with discounts during the sale period featuring hog meats and various canned goods final prices 10 to 29 cents per item

Culbert’s Luisohn

Marion Boy Scout Honor Court Honors 100 Attendees

The Marion Boy Scout district held its first court of honor at Lincoln School with over 100 attendees. Rev. E T Gough presided as awards were presented to Scouts from Troops 38 35 and 34 including Star and Life awards, merit badges, and multiple 100 50 and 25 hour service recognitions along with a five and ten year veteran honors.

Marion Lincoln School E. T Gough District Court of Honor Tencerfoot Dick Hatt Kenneth E Cornell A. R. Mcklwain L. R. Boettcher Ted Bosacker J . Keith John Pazour Emory Miller Hatt David Dippel Ralph Rose Keith Ellison Billy Harlan Robert Wilbur John Miller Verne Balster Bill Creglow Kent Golden Elwood Kramer Robert Lary Billy Wahl Richard Price Clarence Reinhard Fred Huddleston Bob Sindelar ElwoodXramer Billy Creglow Harold Beadle Keith Collier

Milwaukee Women’s Club installs new officers at Hallwood

Mrs O Fahey becomes president of the Milwaukee Women’s Club with Mrs George Hennessey Cedar Rapids named first vice president and Mrs J E Monahan second vice president. Officers include Mrs E C Ainley secretary, Mrs Margaret Leming treasurer, and Mrs F C Newlin astorian.

O. Fahey Milwaukee Womans Club Hallwood George Hennessey Cedar Rapids J E Monahan E Cc. Ainley Margaret Leming F. C Newlin Astorian Robert Cessford J. F. Coakley Bridge H. W. Wuerth Dewey Lockey Banco Helen Wescott

Martin Creek club names new officers after picnic

Mrs Clyde Kearns was elected president of the Martin Creek Community club at a Thursday picnic gathering at Mr and Mrs George Munier home. Other officers include Mrs Charles Lehr as vice president and Mrs J Huth as secretary and press correspondent.

Clyde Kearns Martin Creek Community Club George Munier Charles Lehr J Huth Warry Muilligan Harley Ives Milligan

Death of J H Peck brother-in-law of Starbuck

Word came Friday morning of the death Wednesday of J H Peck 72 at his San Bernardino California home. A former Marion resident he left here last July for California. Funeral services will be at Harrison chapel Tama Sunday at 2 pm with burial beside his wife who died eight years ago in Marion. Survived by two daughters Mrs Mable Larsen and Mrs Corahew both of San Bernardino. Peck was in the real estate business in Marion.

Starbuck JH Peck San Bernardino Calif Peck Marion California Harrison Chapel Tama Mable Larsen Corahew

Local notices and social events in Cedar Rapids area

A collage of community items lists card game winners, local prices, church and club events, fines, and meetings. Highlights include Mrs Jack Gibney and N. P. Vanderlinden winning at five tables, Baptist minister dinner hosted by Rev Toren W Inman, John O Nale fined for intoxication, Earl Miller fined for speeding, Oxford club party at Rev E Though’s home, Marion chapter officers invited to Cedar Rapids installation, and Dry Creek Progressive Club planning all day gathering with dinner at the Chris Griem farm.

Ways and Means Marion Linn DAR W. G . Koppenhaver Willis Jordan Edna Roberts Koppenhaver Evelyn Larkin Thomas Barkwill Earl Beiber Jack Gibney N. P. Vanderlinden John O Nale Parks, Ark John Ho Pazour Earl Miller Appleton Wis Oxford Club Marion Ceday Masonic Hall Cedar Rapids Marson Order Dry Creek Progressive Club Jo A Wilson Chris Griem

Sale Next Week Sees Twenty Three Attendees and Guests

Twenty three members and guests attended a sale next week including Mrs John Vesper of Cedar Rapids Mrs Fred Shire man Miss Isabel Atwater and Mrs Joseph Sidhra of Marion Miss Arminta Davidson went to Ames Friday to spend the weekend with friends.

Sale John Vesper Cedar Rapids Fred Shireman Isabel Atwater Joseph Sidhra Marion Arminta Davidson Ames

Hoover Names Anders Brutal American Criminal

In St Paul Indiana FBI chief J Edgar Hoover declares Peter Anders America's most brutal criminal. He recalls Anders killing Charles Ross after a $50000 ransom and then fatally shooting his ally James Atwood Gray to keep the money.

ST Paul Minn INS Peter Anders America Edgar Hoover G-men Wisconsin Anders Charles S Ross James Atwood Gray Hoover Veice Wis Ross Gray Kidloves

Unionist Sues Ford for 50 000 Over Gate Incident

Raymond Jewell, a United Automobile Workers member and former Ford employee, sues Ford in federal court for 50 000 alleging mistreatment at Ford gates. He claims three men in the Ford personnel department attacked him while he and Roy Davis attempted to submit union cards, charging illegal search and false imprisonment. Ford service department says it has no knowledge of the matter.

Detroit Raymond Jewell United Automobile Workers of America Ford Motor Company Ford Gates Ford Persico 6 Jewell Roy Davis Ito Ford Plant Ford Service Department

Fasting dean Noe removed from St Marys Cathedral

The Very Rev Israel Harding Noe will not be restored as dean of St Marys Cathedral. Bishop James M Maxon suspended him from duties immediately but allowed six months in the deanery. The bishop said Noes preaching of living by spiritual good alone contradicts church teaching and cannot be tolerated.

Memphis. Tenn Ins St Mary's Cathedral Israel Harding Noe James M . Maxon Maxon Otf Cathedal

Silent Memphis Bishop Hopeful Amid Cathedral Debates

In Memphis Rev. Israel Harding Noe, head of St Marys Episcopal Cathedral, remained tight lipped after a bishop ordered his removal. Noe, visibly frail, refused food and medical aid as he secluded himself, asserting he would interview the bishop. The bishop’s authority was described as absolute with Noe having no recourse.

Memphis Tenn Cap Israel Harding Noe St Marys Episcopal Cathedral James Mo Denes Maxon Noe

Senate Panel Advances TVA Probe Resolution

Senate committee reported favorably a resolution by Senator George W. Norval to fund a Federal Trade Commission investigation of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The panel trimmed funding from 166000 to 100000 dollars to probe whether dissension on the TVA board has affected the large federal project.

Washington Senate Africultie Committee George Wo Nati Neb Federal Trade Commission Tennesee Valles Authority Naris Bac TVA

Railroads Promise Cooperation Against Crossing Blockades

City council and rail representatives from Milwaukee and Rock Island met informally on Friday morning to discuss blocking blockades on Fourth Street. Both sides agreed regulation would offer little advantage and pledged efforts to cooperate in eliminating lengthy delays.

Milwaukee and Rock Island

Wilton Junction Purity chapter installs officers

Purity chapter No 3650 ES in Masonite hall installed officers Monday evening with Mrs Minnie Ochletree as installing officer. Attendance near 150 included Worthy Matron Irma Bester, Worthy Patron Phillip Paul, Associate Matron Lela Norton, Associate Patron Guff Norton, Secretary Minnie Ochletree, Treasurer Minnie Kiser, Conductress Care-Hine Ars, Associate Conductress Mildred Wildasin, Chaplain Pracy Owens, Marshal Lela Marolf, Organist Irene Moranville Adair, Sentinel Joma Doerter, AB Cole among those named.

Irene Moranville Adair Better Stall Ruth Ethel Alice Luedle Davee Martha Alma Davies Elects Ese Marnie Johnsen Warder Joma Doerter Sentinel AB Cole

Two Candidacies for Neakuak County Offices Announced

John Walson of Plediick launches a run for county Uepsutor on the Republican ticket and Walter McCuen of Siz ournes declares candidacy for county clark on the Republican ticket. Both seek county office.

Sigourney Neakuak John Walson Plediick Uepsutor Walter McCuen Sizournes Clark Republian

Wilton Junction Camp Officers Appointed

Officers at the ROON camp were seated including Ororle Mas Sue Hill as vice oracle Mrs Latte Smith and pest oracle Mrs Amme Smith. Recorder Mir Abbe Nangle and other named managers and sentinels are listed among the staff.

Wilton Junction Roon Ororle Mas Sue Hill Oracle Latte Smith Pest Amme Smith Nollie Harperoanner Mas Lena Power Outer Sentinel Menge Tlansen Gladss Boot Margaret Reeds

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