More Studies of Murder Inspires Cold View of Elwell Case
AP staffer notes Edmund Pearson disputes romantic tales of Elwell murder. He and Inspector Carey conclude Elwell was slain by a casual thief who followed the postman and found the door ajar. Pearson argues murder is murder and supports swift punishment for criminals.
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Charles Honce
Associated Press
NEW York
Joseph B. Elwell
West 70Th Street
Edmund Pearson
America
Don Juan
Carey
Elwell
Pearson
Wall Street
Mr. Elwell
Mid-Eastern Iowa Baptist Assn to Meet in Iowa City
Cedar Rapids Baptist men will send a large delegation to a dinner meeting of the Mid-Eastern Iowa Baptist association Monday at 6 30 p m at First Baptist church in Iowa City Delegations from First Baptist and Calvary Baptist Cedar Rapids attend The principal speaker is Charles A Wells of New York City a feature writer and sketch artist with long experience connected to the Northern Baptist convention He has visited Japan China India Russia and other nations The program includes pastel sketches drawn to illustrate his talk
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Iowa City
First Baptist and
Calvary Baptist Churches of
Charles A. Wells
New York City
Northern Baptist Convention
Wells
Japan
China
India
Russia
New York
Hitler Bows To Prussian Military Rule
Berlin AP reports that Prussian military tradition enforces third person address up the chain of command, except for Hitler whose role as commander in chief is civil not military. The army mandates third person forms up to the top, while Hitler is addressed directly as Mein Fuhrer.
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Berlin
Hohenzollern
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Fuhrer
Werner von Blomberg
America And The Next War Forum At YMCA
The YMCA forum titled America And The Next War will gather Monday at 7 pm after dinner in the 6215 cafeteria. Dr Myron Koening of Coe College and Rev N C Dreier will open the discussion with two leaders debating US entry into or avoidance of the next global conflict. The forum committee includes J J Shepard C A Beems Ray Anderson F C Waples Rev N C Dreier and Rev R F Judson.
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America
Myron Koening
History
Coe College
N. C. Dreier
First Congregational Church
United States
J. J. Shepard
C. A. Beems
Ray Anderson
F. C. Waples
R. F. Judson
Marengo Declamatory Contests Set For January Series
Beginning January 30 Marengo will host a trio of home events to pick contestants for the county and state meet. The first is humorous, then oratorical on February 3 and dramatic on February 6. About 50 students are training with roughly 17 speakers per division and list of participants includes Jean Fetzer James Madison Larry Casey Russell Freezer Gene Slaymaker James VanOurney Helen Smith Ralph Thomas Michael McGivern Gerald Weldon Shirley Engelbert Eilene McGivern Olive Schultz Hilda Koeing Florence Gunzenhauser Margaret HohenSee Muriel Vogt Ellen Myers.
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Marengo
Jean Fetzer
James Madison
Larry Casey
Russell Freeze
Gene Slaymaker
James VanOurney
Helen Smith
Ralph Thomas
Michael McGivern
Pork and staple prices slide after tax removal
A Washington AP report details how pork, flour, and sugar led price declines for consumers after the processing tax was removed by court action. Hams, bacon, and chops fell, while hog prices rose as farmers pushed animals to market. flour and sugar also showed notable drops.
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Washington
AAA
Supreme Court
O'Connor Acquittal Sparks Editor Reactions Across Iowa
Editors assess Attorney General O'Connor's acquittal through a directed verdict and call for resignation. They criticize the handling of graft cases, question vindication, and predict political upheaval as Mitchell and Herring vie for offices while Mrs. Miller seems positioned to win renomination. The Times-Republican notes a broader move toward new officials in Iowa.
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O’connor
Iowa
Woodbury County
Sioux City
O'Connor
Supreme Court
Duckworth
Grand Jury
Mitchell
Herring
U. S
Washington
Utterbach
Marshalltown
Republican
Birds Are Fed In City Parks Warms Community Effort
Birds are fed in most city parks except Shaver, per park commissioner Ed Stefan who spoke Saturday. About 500 pounds of feed plus 25 pounds of tal low have been purchased. Waltonians donated about two tons for schools with feeding stations. Call William Volz or Charles Kosek to arrange delivery to suitable locations.
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Shaver
Ed Stefan
Waltonians
Kosek Electric
William Volz
Bever Park
Charles Kosek
Valentine Party at Recreation Institute Opens Week
A hour long model Valentine party tops a Monday session of the third of four recreational leadership institute meetings under the PTA. The program runs 7 30 to 9 30 p m at the YWCA auditorium with Natalie Schoen and Nevin Nichols assisting in planning for the final night February 3. Each member may invite five couples for the finale. Mrs Carl Heinen accompanies.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Playground Commission
Natalie Schoen
Nevin Nichols
Carl Heinen
Clarence January PTA Meeting at High School
The January PTA meeting is set for Monday evening at the high school assembly. Rev Otis Moore of South Bethel will speak on Home Play and Recreation. Mrs Floyd Bixler leads group singing, plus first grade demonstration piano solo by Althea Goodrick and glee club selections. Refreshments served by Mesdames Klatt Crist Kelly Pruess Mack and Miss Ruth Bailey.
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Clarence
Otis Moore
South Bethel
Floyd Bixler
Althea Goodrick
Boys’ Glee Club
Fred Bachman
Mesdames
Klatt
Crist
Kelly
Pruess
Mack
Ruth Bailey
Gladiolus bulb show planned by Cedar Rapids society
The Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society will host its second annual bulb show on Tuesday Feb 4 at 8 pm in the Roosevelt hotel alongside its regular meet. Gladiolus fans are invited to exhibit bulbs and view the display. Judging follows the premium list with prizes including bulbs of several named varieties and a top award of bulbs from Miss New Zealand and A H Woodfull.
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Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt Hotel
Middle West
Neisse
Picardy
Emile Auburn
Commander Koehl
A. H. Woodfull
General Maistre
Southern Cross
Joseph R. Libal
Missionary Union to Hear Speakers on Foreign Fields
City Missionary Union at St Pauls Methodist church Friday Jan 31 features Rev H A Bassett on The Gospel Leaven in Mexico Mrs George Dunlap on Missions in the Philippine Islands and Rev Bruce Buchanan on Ethiopia The sessions run 9 45 a m 11 am 1 30 pm 2 pm with an 8 pm slide lecture Admission is free Also notes firemen ball in Marengo raises about 60 with cold weather reducing turnout and 14 fires since Jan 26 1935 causing under $1000 damage
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City Missionary Union
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
H. A. Bassett
Mexico City
Mexico
George Dunlap
Philippine Islands
Dunlap
Philippines
Bruce Buchanan
Ethiopia
Buchanan
St. Paul's Church
Marengo
K. C. Hall
Martin Franey
George Branch
Dickinson Urges Militant GOP Action in 1936 Campaign
Senator Lester J. Dickinson of Iowa calls for a hard line stance to defeat opposition in the upcoming presidential race. He warns against soft tactics and warns that New Deal reforms disguise a new social order. He contrasts a leftward, uncharted path with a work road based on experience and liberty. He predicts a bitter, decisive clash of economic and political philosophies.
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New York
Republican Party
Lester J. Dickinson
Iowa
National Republican Club
WOR
Newark
N. J
No-Man’s Land
Dickinson
Coe College Announces Writers Contest With Prizes
The Writers' club at Coe College announced a student writers contest offering prizes for poetry short story creative writing and one act plays. Deadlines set for poetry short story and creative writing March 1 and for the one act play May 1. Paul Engle poetry prize of 10 dollars is provided by the Ladies Literary Society.
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Coe
Marvin Hromek
H. J. Hromek
Coe Playhouse
Coe College
Writers' Club
Paul Engle
Ladies
Taxi drive leads to unexpected chase at Park and Tremont
Francis L. Quinn picked up two men on a taxicab at Park and Tremont streets. One passenger jumped out and fled while Quinn pursued. The other man then drove away in the cab, leaving the scene.
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Boston
INS
Francis L. Quinn
Park
Tremont Streets
Quinn
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