Obituaries from Knoxville area Daily Record
Homer Krohn aged 70 of 957 Rockford Road SW died at the Veterans hospital in Knoxville at 12 30 p m Tuesday. Allen A Doolittle 76 died at his daughter's home 141 Thirty third Street Drive SE at 5 05 a m Wednesday. Mrs Harry Tisher 50 died at her home 2334 Ridgeway Drive SE at 5 15 p m Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Krohn
Rockford Road
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Allen A. Doolittle
Leona M. Mills
Thirty-third Street Drive
Harry Tisher
Ridgeway Drive
Notable Cedar Rapids Couple and Associates Named
C. Richard Peterson and Cleo Marie Dubois of Cedar Rapids are listed with George W. Malatek of Solon and Gladys E. Novak of Oxford in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Richard Peterson
Cleo Marie Dubois
Cedar Rapids
George W. Malatek
Solon
Gladys E. Novak
Oxford
Malloy Fined For Speeding In City Court
Ernest D. Malloy of 1212 Maplewood Drive NE was fined $10 and costs after a speeding violation noted as 42. The case records show the penalty issued by a municipal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest D. Malloy
Maplewood Drive
Fire at Usher home on Sixth Avenue SW
At 10 07 am on a Tuesday a heated chimney fire broke out at the home of H Usher 345 Sixth avenue SW. Engine companies 2 5 and hook and ladder responded within 14 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Usher
Sixth Avenue SW
Hospital Births Noted for January Dates
Mercy hospital records a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Mark Lilly at 1755 A avenue NE on January 24. St Luke's hospital notes a daughter for Mr and Mrs Milo R Hartl at 2646 Fruitland boulevard SW on January 24. Niles Center Illinois reports a son born January 23 to Mr and Mrs H J Leahy. Mrs Leahy formerly Miss Elinor Powers of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Mark Lilly
Avenue
St. Luke’s Hospital
Milo R. Hartl
Fruitland Boulevard
H. J. Leahy
Niles Center
Ill
Leahy
Elinor Powers
Cedar Rapids
Inter-Ocean Declares Extra Dividend and Directors Elected
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance declares a 10 percent extra dividend or $1 a share payable Feb 1 to stockholders of record Jan 24 1940. Regular 10 percent dividend payable March 9 to stockholders of record Feb 24 1940. Total dividends $100,000. cumulative $1,865,000 since organization. Directors reelected for three-year terms include J W Bollinger Davenport R Brooke West Liberty Roy E Curray Cedar Rapids and E M Pinney Cedar Rapids. Officers elected include Roy E Curray president Karl P Blaise vice president and James E Hamilton treasurer. Financial statements show admitted assets $5,795,196.91 and liabilities $3,779,249.91 with paid-up capital $500,000 and surplus $1,615,947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter- Ocean Reinsurance Company
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Bollinger
Davenport
Robert Brooke
West Liberty
Roy E. Curray
E. M. Pinney
J. L. Campbell
E. D. Obrecht
James E. Hamilton
Karl P. Blaise
D. L. Nelson
R. E. Killian
M. L. Rouse
S. Dale Moon
He National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Ees
Sai
Birth control push and banking reform echoed in editorials
In New York Roy Norton calls for tax supported birth control to aid race building by removing economic barriers to parenthood. Chicago’s Philip La Follette faults idle capital and urges banking modernization to end poverty in abundance. New York presidential candidate Frank Gannett urges cautious government loans to Finland while widening support for Finns remains separate from policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roy Norton
Chicago
Philip F. la Follette
Wisconsin
Frank
Gannett
Finland
Milk flown to Smith Island to aid icebound residents
Forty quarts of milk were flown to Smith Island on Tuesday to ease a shortage affecting children among the island's 800 residents who have been ice-locked for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury, Md
Smith Island
Polk County Liquor Inquiry Hearings Attract Officials
Polk county grand jury is urged to identify informants in a liquor traffic investigation. Herring asserts the grand jury can learn the full bootlegging story from subpoenaed witnesses, but refuses to disclose informant names, citing potential penalties. The inquiry opens Thursday and seeks cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Herring
Iowa
Dewey pledges balanced budget attack on New Deal
In a fiery address, Dewey argues the New Deal collapsed the budget balance and calls for restoring private enterprise to create jobs. He insists a new administration can balance the budget, end unbridled spending, and reclaim American opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Deal
Dewey
America
Kentucky House Approves Chain Tax on Stores
The Kentucky House passed by 88 to 8 a measure taxing individual chain store units from $25 to $200 annually. The bill moves to the Senate for possible action this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ins
Kentucky
Senate
World Traveler to Speak at Missionary Union Meeting
Mrs Marguerite Harmon Bro wife of Frances Shimer College president will headline the Interdenominational Missionary Union annual gathering at Second Christian church Mount Carroll Illinois The program includes lectures songs prayers and a luncheon with notices of officers committees and displays of missionary work with speakers including Mrs A D Harmon and Rev James H Blackstone Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Harmon Bro
Albin C. Bro
Frances Shimer College
Mount Carroll
Ill
Interdenominational Missionary Union
Second Christian Church
Third Avenue
Sixth Street
Bro
Cotner College
Lincoln
Neb
College of Missions
University of Chicago
San Ruh Midd School For
Hofei
Anhwei
China
Christian Century
World Outlook
World Call
Journal of Religious Education
Outlook
Harper's
the Forecast
Century
Junior Home
Frank O'Hara
A. D. Harmon
Cable
Wis
Hamilton College
Lexington
Wisconsin
John Wooden
Charles J. Bready
St Paul’s Methodist
Pete
E. E. Schenefelt
First Congregational
LeRoy D. Weld
First Presbyterian
James H
Interdenominational Union
Alfred W. Meyer
J. Dale Welsch
N. Harold West
Philip K. Gaines
Glenn Darling
Andrew Petersen
Louis van Pelt
O. H. Daniels
Edward Lee
Marguerite Bro
Mount Carroll, Ill
William A. Jacobs
First Congregational Response
Jacobs
Roosevelt to send 50-cent check for GOP rally tickets
The White House said President Roosevelt will not attend the Lincoln birthday GOP rally in Naperville Illinois but will mail a 50-cent check for two tickets. Secretary Early noted the DuPage County rally tickets have not arrived yet but will be accepted when they do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Naperville
Ill
White House
du Fage County
Stephen T. Early
Radio Ham Blamed for Ship Hoax Near Nantucket
A distress hoax sparked a coast guard search after a man at Gay Head heard an SOS on a short wave radio claiming a sinking ship with 147 aboard. The message prompted naval alerts and rescue efforts before police found the operator drunk at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard
Brown
Gay Head
Crossh Light
Nantucket
Woods Hole
Boston
Naval
Washington
North Atlantic
Edgar Lindstrom
Leonard Martin
Forty-Year-Old Hiring Debate Echoes in Family Tale
A speaker rejects age bias in employment, challenging the idea that men over forty should not be hired. He notes his son-in-law plans to seek work only when he reaches that age, highlighting generational views on labor and opportunity.
Lewis Roosevelts Feud Storms Union Jubilee
The 2400 delegates at the labor union golden jubilee listened as Lewis denounced Democratic leaders and blasted labor relations with the administration. He attacked Vice President Garner as a renegade and assailed Paul V. McNutt as a political adventurer while criticizing Secretary Hull over trade program handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Garner
Paul V. McNutt
Hull
McNutt Defends Indiana Labor Record After Lewis Attacks
Paul V. McNutt federal security administrator said he has no apology for his labor record as Indiana governor. He defended his use of troops during the Terre Haute strike as the action any chief executive sworn to uphold law and order could not avoid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington (Ap
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security
Indiana
John L. Lewis
McNutt
Terre Haute
Annual meeting reports patient totals at maternal health clinic
The maternal health clinic's annual meeting announced 811 patients cared for last year, with 124 new patients. New patients came from social agencies 8, social workers 75, doctors 12, other patients 27, and publicity 3. The clinic serves those unable to afford private care. Board members listed include Mrs. Ristedt as president and other officers and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maternal Health Clinic
E. P. Ristedt
Country Club Parkway SE
Ristedt
T. R. Warriner
J. M. Ely
Sumner Quarton
J. L. Cooper
Delbert Ashby
B. J. Moon
Earl P. Blaise
Carlener
King Thompson
H. Y. Simmons
Altah Pfeiffer
Dr. Thomas Green Dies in Washington Leader and Author
Dr. Thomas Green, prominent minister, lecturer, and author born December 27, 1857 in Harrisville Pennsylvania, died in Washington. He directed famine relief campaigns, received multiple international honors, and held roles in the Knights Templar Society and the Society of the War of 1812. He authored works including The Mason as a Citizen and War Facts and Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ropean
Europe
Red Cross
Cedar Rapids
Mount Hermon Lodge
Greene
Knights Templar
Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Society of the War of 1812
American Historical Association
Pi Gamma Mu
Rotary International
Skating Rinks Attendance Near 47149 After Snowy Period
The three skating areas run by the playground and recreation commission report 47149 attendees through last Saturday. Roosevelt rink led with 35575 over 26 days, Arthur 9813 over 18 days, Riverside 1761 over 13 days. No closure beyond two days for snow. new hockey rink near Roosevelt invites boys to meet hockey supervisor Ed Watterson on Saturday Jan 27 at 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playground and Recreation Commission
Roosevelt
Arthur
Riverside
Boy Scout Office
Ed Watterson
Mrs. Tisher Dies After Short Illness at 50
Mrs. Loshia Winslow Tisher 50 Cedar Rapids resident for 42 years and civic figure died at 2334 Ridgeway Drive SE at 5 15 p m Tuesday after a brief illness She was born near Belle Plaine Feb 28 1889 moved to Cedar Rapids as a child and graduated from local schools She was active in the Woman's club and secretary of Chambers Inskeep Optical for eight years Her meteorology hobby included recording temperatures for The Gazette Funeral services will be at 11 a m Thursday at Beatty mortuary with burial in Cedar Memorial park. survived by husband Dr Paul Tisher son two grandchildren two brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loshia Winslow Tisher
Harry Tisher
Cedar Rapids
Ridgeway Drive
Tisher
Belle Plaine
Charles Winslow
Harry F. Tisher
Madison
Wis
Woman's Club
Chambers Inskeep Optical Company
Paul Tisher
New Britain
Cedar Memorial Park
War Objector Won't Kill Even Vegetables
George E. Bennet, a conscientious objector in London, was excused from military service and allowed to register for noncombatant duties after telling the tribunal he refused to kill even vegetables. He said he would not take part in any killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George E. Bennet
Bennet
Conscientious Objectors Tribunal
A. A. Doolittle Dies Veteran Realtor and Former Kenwood Mayor
Allen A. Doolittle aged 76 long time Cedar Rapids realtor and former Kenwood mayor died at his daughter's home after a two week illness from a heart condition He had remained active in his business until January 10 1933 survivors include his two children Claire M Doolittle and Mrs Leona M Mills four grandchildren and his wife who preceded him in death in 1933 Funeral services will be held at Turner chapel Friday at 2 pm burial in Mound cemetery near Watkins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen A. Doolittle
A. A
Newhall
Lucius
Mary J. Tanner Doolittle
Benton County
Cedar Rapids
Mattie J. Bowers
Watkins
Claire M. Doolittle
Kenwood Park
Ldolittle
Turner Chapel
Mound Cemetery
Norman Baker Convicted in Mail Fraud Case and Earlier Vices
Norman Baker is convicted by a jury on mail fraud charges. The trial also cited related actions against three co-defendants whose bonds are revoked. Baker had earlier operated a cancer hospital, radio stations, and a publishing concern. he faced multiple legal challenges across Iowa and Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
U. S
Muscatine
Eureka Springs
Baker, Bellows and Statler
Baker
Baker Corporation
Federal Communications Commission
TNT
Baker Station
XENT
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
American Medical Association
Morris Fishbein
Iowa Supreme Court
Muscatine County
Arrested Again For Driving Without License After Crash
Emmit Hamed of 511 M avenue NW was arrested at 1 45 PM for driving without a license after an accident at C avenue and Seventeenth street NE involving a vehicle driven by Ray Brown of 1248 Maplewood drive NE. Both cars were badly damaged. Hamed faced earlier charges and was to be arraigned in Justice White's court in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitt Hamed
M Avenue NW
Ray Brown
Maplewood Drive
C Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Hamed
Highway Patrol
Justice White
Marion
City Briefs ad listings and society notices
Local notices include barber ads and church suppers. Mrs L L Lavon travels to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Ladies groups meet Friday at 2 30 p m. St James church hosts a roast beef supper Thursday January 25. Fidelity lodge and juvenile lodge meetings noted. Kenwood Presbyterian hosts a chicken supper. Cedar Rapids lodge members enjoy oyster stew after a Sokol hall meeting. A card party benefits Cub Pack 24 Garfield Icira Friday at 7 30 p m. Mount Hermon lodge dinner and Master Mason degree. Trinity Methodist John Wesley class serves annual supper with pancake contest tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hermon Lodge No. 263
Masonic Hall
John Wesley
Trinity Methodist Church
Local notes and upcoming events at city halls libraries and clubs
Mrs. Frank Rance now at Mercy hospital with fair condition. Townsend club No 6 meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in city hall council chamber with an out of town speaker. Story hour at northwest library station 811 avenue NW Thursday 4 15 p m Catherine Redmond to tell stories. Cedar Rapids bureau of internal revenue office closed Friday Jan 26 for Davenport meeting. Waltonian luncheon club meets Thursday noon at Lafayette club room. John Fryrear to speak on The Gazette Golden Gloves tournament Feb 5 6 7 at Memorial coliseum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Library
Avenue NW
Catherine Redmond
Cedar Rapids
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Davenport
J. C. Grinde
Waltonian
Lafayette Club
John Fryrear
Memorial Coliseum
Man loses finger in buzz saw accident at Link Belt plant
La Verne Loss, 25, of 1118 Third Street SW, suffered the amputation of the forefinger of his left hand after his hand was caught in a buzz saw while cutting wood clocks at the Link Belt Speeder Corporation. He remained in St Luke's Hospital in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Verne
Third Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Link Belt-Speeder Corporation
Rainbow Veterans To Meet Tonight At Memorial Building
All Rainbow division veterans are invited to gather at the Memorial building at 8 o'clock for a meeting. The main feature is a nationwide broadcast at 10 p.m. with General Pershing and wartime commanding officers speaking from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Division
Memorial Building
Pershing
New York
Ducks eat scarecrow hat after corn feast
In Brule Nebraska AP reports C B Douglass fed wild ducks on his farm until they ate 25 bushels of corn. He then put up a scarecrow and the ducks reportedly ate the hat off the scarecrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brule
Neb
C. B. Douglass
Douglass
Sub Zero Blasts Sweep Midwest and South
A brutal cold wave grips Iowa and other states with readings plunging to 16 below zero at Spirit Lake and reports of near record depths last week. Washington warns of an Atlantic coast storm. Texas citrus feared for a 15 million dollar crop while Florida vacationers brace for cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Washington
Atlantic Coast
Peneteras
Atlantic City
Spirit Lake
Casper
Wyo
Texas
Hillsboro
Tex
Fort Worth
Florida
Pensacola
Key West
Governor refuses to extradite man in son kidnap case
Springfield Illinois Gov Henry Horner rejected Minnesota's request to extradite Michael J Trabon of Chicago on a charge of kidnapping his 12 year old son Joseph from his mother Grace Belden. Horner cited a Kansas City court order transferring custody to Trabon and noted Trabon had not been in Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Michael J. Trabon
Chicago
Minnesota
Joseph
Henry Horner
Kanesas City
Horner
Trabon
Grace A. Belden
Kansas City
Minneapolis
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Kenwood
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2Nd Ave
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B Avenue NE
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