Living Grave Case: Brother and Sister Rescued in Iowa
Authorities traced Arthur and Daisy Bleuer both in their fifties who lived in a four by four foot dugout in a field near Rock Island after weeks of severe cold. The couple, former East Moline state hospital inmates, had wed last October and survived on scraps as snow drifted around their improvised shelter. Health Officer Ernest Riss and Deputy Sheriff Bernard Khing found them and planned to take them into county court for recommitment to the state hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, Ill
Arthur
Daisy Bleuer
East Moline State Hospital
Paul Bollinger
Ernest Riss
Bernard Khing
Blevers
Fred Bleuer
Rock Island
Funeral services for Dr. T. C. Gorman scheduled Monday
Dr. T. C. Gorman aged 62 of 2420 Grande avenue SE died Friday evening from a cerebral hemorrhage while responding to an emergency call at Fairfax. Services set for Monday at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception church. Burial to be at Holy Cross cemetery Anamosa if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Gorman
Grande Avenue
Fairfax
Immaculate Conception Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Anamosa
City Briefs And Personals Highlights Local Events
Adjourned board of adjustment meeting set for city hall Monday at 3 p.m. W R Boyd to speak on crime reduction at Rotary luncheon at Hotel Roosevelt. A M Douglas visiting from Cobourg visits Cedar Rapids. returns Monday. Milo J Womack recovering after appendicitis operation at Mercy hospital. Foresters of America meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m. card party planned. Chamber of Commerce executive committee to review 1936 program at Hotel Roosevelt Wednesday noon. Novak Heating Co and Leo Rula depart for Chicago for International School. will visit Dowagiac Holland and Detroit before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Adjustment
City Council
W. R. Boyd
Hotel Roosevelt
Foresters of America
Hall
Executive Committee
The
Agricultural Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
G P Novak
Novak Heating Company
Leo Rula
Chicago
International School of Heating and Air-Condiiioning
Dowagiac
Holland
Detroit
Mich
Senate probes plane safety to curb aviation accidents
A Senate special committee will investigate all aviation branches to improve air safety. Hearings begin Feb 10 with experts from Navy, Bureau of Aeronautics, Army Air Corps, commercial airlines, and industry. Chairman Copeland aims to boost motors, safety devices, materials, and personnel standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Senate
Navy Department
United States Bureau of Aeronautics
Army Air Corps
Commercil Airlines
Copeland
New York
Harold FE
Hartney
Goodwin Arkansas
Bronson
Cuttieg
Copeland Sid Tr
Mas Ortega
Alimony Question in Java Court Case Cited
The report references an alimony dispute in a contract matter involving Mrs Roe and other parties. It notes a court action and related testimony, with mentions of evidence, dates, and proceedings impacting the settlement.
Murder Ride Victim in England Near London
A bullet riddled body of a 65 year old man was found in a ditch twenty miles northwest of London. Scotland Yard opened an inquiry based on a feud among race bookmakers and a possible killing in a feud. The man was well dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnelitets
Im Froland
London
Scotland Yard
Race Tran
Record Butter Output Tops 1.7 Billion Pounds in 1934
American creameries produced more than 1.7 billion pounds of creamery butter in 1934, signaling a strong dairy sector and significant national supply levels.
Livermore Arrested on Child Desertion Charge
MUH Livermore, 40, of 702 L Street SW, was arrested Saturday afternoon by police for Johnson County authorities on a charge of child desertion. Sheriff Don McComas of Johnson County announced the arrest Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muh
Livermore
L Street
Johnson County
Don McComas
A Capella Youth Choir to Sing at First Christian
Malcolm Metcalf leads the a capella youth choir as guest singers at the 10 45 morning services at First Christian Church The sermon titled The Fountain of Life kicks off the third in a series on new testament conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Capella
Malcolm Metcalf
First Christian Church
Vesper Service Canceled At Coe College This Afternoon
Weather forces cancellation of Sunday vesper at Coe College. Dr Robert Little of First Presbyterian was to speak but will address a later vesper program instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Robert Little
First Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids Navy Enlistment Quota Announced
Cedar Rapids has been assigned a February enlistment quota for the United States Navy. Local officer Hudnall says the quota will be filled by men who pass exams in three districts. Oath taking will occur at Des Moines on February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
United States Navy
Hudnall
Hyoofficer
Des Manes
Deaths Thomas Woughton Funeral in Cedar Me
The notice lists funeral details for Thomas Woughton, with service by Pastor The Rey Blane Tyten at The Furst Citastian. Interment is at Pinweod cemetery, and calls may be directed to the Torner chapel for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Well
Rey Blane Tyten
Furst Citastian
Wilson Funeral Services for Mrs Edath Wilson in North Carolina
Mrs Edath Wilson, formerly of Cedar Rapids, will be buried in Durham North Carolina. The funeral is scheduled for Monday at 2am at Beatty Chapel. The services are for close family and will be attended by relatives including Mrs J H E Martin of Spencer and Homer Trimble of Clorhud with Hairy Trimble of Gambridee listed among survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edath Wilson
Walsen
Durhim NC
Beatty
Deaighe
J HE Martin
Aon
Heward
Spencer Tebassin
Homer Trimble
Clorhud
Hairy Trimble
Gambridee
Clue Mis
Wilson Wis
Cedar Rapids
Italy Will Keep Large East Africa Garrison After War
Italy plans to leave most of its wartime army in East Africa for many months and possibly years. Tens of thousands remain to be utilized in Eritrea and the occupied territory, mainly on road building and other essential work. Colonization plans hinge on work crews already there, with optimistic hopes for 20 000 colonists and possible mineral discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adigrat
Italy
United States
America
Ethiopia
Heavenly
Eritrea
East Africa
Campaign to Block Dismemberment of M and St L Road
Congressmen from four Midwest states met to discuss halting the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad dismemberment. Rep Fred H Hildebrandt, leading a 19-member group, urged broader talks to prevent parceling and financial harm to communities and industries in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. and
St. L. Road
Washington
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Friends Braved Blizzard Miles to Save Patient
Fourteen men in four trucks battled eight foot drifts to ferry a blood transfusion kit from Dubuque Iowa twenty five miles away. They returned with the equipment and Dr Lafe Fritz to assist a patient in need despite severe winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dngo Wisby
Dean
Fark Pappy
Furan
Voppy
Bern
Orthaye
Birth Announcement for Richard Allen Bagenstos
Mr and Mrs Willam Bagenstos announce a son Richard Allen born January 22 at St Lukes Hospital 1406 Fifth Street NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Bagenstos
Fifth Street NW
Richard Allen
Jan
St. Lukes Hospital
Funeral Held for Ezra Goodwin Former Church Sexton
Funeral services were held Saturday for Ezra Goodwin 81 a former sexton at the Methodist church who dropped dead Thursday night while cleaning his sidewalks He was born Sept 11 1854 in Harri son county Ohio and lived much of his life in Iowa He married Clara Chase in 1877 and survived by his widow and a daughter Mrs Alma Martin of Hayesville Amber savings bank directors were elected at an annual meeting with P B Daly named president and C W Eden vice president Mrs Leona G Dress resigned as cashier later joining asst cashier role Bertram puppet show featured Cinderella at the local Methodist church led by Miss Hazel Midkiff with rural pupils and community participants including Ruth Ann Biderman Betty Morrow and others plus vocal solos and a prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ezra Goodwin
Methodist Church
Harrison County
Ohio
Wilson
Catherine Doyle Goodwin
Iowa
Clara Chase
Deep River
the Heights
Alma Martin
Hayesville
Amber
Amber Savings Bank
George Siebels
Otto Dannemann
George Rickeels
P. B. Daly
C. W. Eden
McRoberts
Bertram
Miss Midkiff
Ruth Ann Biderman
Betty Morrow
Katherine Meyers
Mary Louise Willsel
Helen Archibald
Leo Biderman
Bobby Morrow
J. B. Eyestone
Faye Archibald
Rev. J. Bruce Eyestone
Hoosier Republicans Start Drive for G O P Control
Indiana political factions mobilize against James Eli Watson with a grass roots meeting by Hoosier Republicans Inc. Watchers fear Watson may again dictate the governor slate while Goodrich and Hoover ties hint at possible coalition and delegate pledges. Elza O Rogers faction gains momentum to nominate governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
James Eli Watson
United States
Hoosier Republicans, Inc
Watson
James P Goodrich
Goodrich
Herbert Hoover
G Ofp
Elza O Rogers
Rules Party Finance Reports Due Only After Elections
Des Moines officials and Attorney General Edward L. O Connor explain party campaign filing rules noting reports are not required until after elections. The opinion supports using dummy partnerships as contributors and clarifies reporting timelines for campaign funds and deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rules Party
Des Moines
INS
Edward L. O'Connor
O'Connor
Carl Burkman
Burkman
Lester W. Drennen
E. H. Birmingham
Iowa Democracy
Iowa Democratic Club
Burlkman
Mrs Root Tells How She Shot And Killed Playboy Husband
Mrs Daisy Alexander Root testified she shot and fatally wounded Brenton Root after he courted a hotel cigarette girl at a reconciliation party. She claimed self defense and said she took the pistol from near his bed to the table fearing he would shoot her, then found him wounded and pleaded for him to talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Daisy Alexander Root
Brenton Root
Mrs. Root
A. B. Galloway
Root
Brit
McMullen Faces Military Court On Graft Charge
Colonel Joseph J. McMullen of the army judge advocate general's department was arraigned before a general court martial at Walter Reed hospital on charges of accepting money for legal services from a civilian interested in army contracts. The court martial was postponed to February 17 for legal prep. He was indicted in a nearby district on related offenses and had earlier been reprimanded by Secretary Dern for allegedly steering government business to a law firm connected to family interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Joseph J. McMullen
Army Judge Advocate General's Department
Walter Reed Hospital
McMullen
Columbia
Dern
Ren
Joseph Sulvermaan
New York
Silverman
Landon to Outline His Views In Radio Speech
Gov Alf M Landon will outline his national issue views Wednesday night in a Kansas Day dinner rally of Republicans. The address, broadcast on NBC, is seen as his first public stance since being named a presidential possibility. Kansas party leaders expect him to reiterate that he has no immediate political ambitions.
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Topeka
Kan
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Midwest
NBC
Ihs
Kansas Day Club
Tnibn
Manville Divorce Bid Prompts Old Fame to Fade
A report notes actress Marcelle Edwarda Manville seeks a divorce after a period of public affection. She says reconciliation is unlikely, while the article references past divorces and large settlements. A separate item mentions a new glare reducing rear view mirror shield innovation.
State Wins Judgment Over Gasoline Tax Refunds
Judge F S Shankland awarded the state of law a $3 NB2 judgment against Bemis and Schick for refunds from the gasoline tax deemed unlawfully obtained. The ruling nullifies the refunds as improper state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
F S Shankland
State of Law
Bemis and Schick Company
Nepotism Bill Stirs Congress Kin Defense in House Session
In a heated House expenditures committee session Rep. John R. Mitchell and colleagues debated a proposed nepotism bill to bar government jobs for relatives including wives and in-laws. Rep. Connery argued loyalty of family helps public service, while Rep. Rich blasted the bribery implication as beyond the pale. The committee adjourned amid debate on ethics and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ins
Congress
House Expenditures Committee
John R. Mitchell
Cookeville, Tenn
Supreme Court
House
Senate
Uncle Sam
Connery
Mitchell
Rep
William Connery
Massachusetts
John Garner
Henry T. Rainey
Ilinois
Houston
Kansas
Robert Rich
Pennsylvania
Rich
Soil Plan Called Key to National Agricultural Power
Clinton T. Revere, cotton authority, urged soil conservation as the basis for a permanent agricultural program. He warned temporary use under the 1935 act would fail and risk constitutional tests. He proposed four pillars including retirement and renting of marginal land, a domestic allotment, and tariff reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clinton T. Revere
Revere
Ense Sprendur
United States
Real estate transfers and deeds across several Vernon parcels
Wesley Klinger and wife transfer to Leta E Sortor multiple lots in Vernon Heights and Orig Town Co with covenants and easements. L Lovell to Lovell Corp with extensive lot and section deeds. Linn County Sheriff transfers to Geo Claassen. Clara Stevens Hammas and husband to Jennie Sawyer finalizing estate interests in Bowman's 2nd add Mt. Vernon. Dates 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Klinger
Leta E. Sortor
Vernon
C. R
Orig Town Co. R
C. RM
Grantee
W. Lovell
Lovell Corporation
Linn County
Geo, Co
Claassen
Clara Stevens
Grand Jury to Probe Scottsboro Affair
A grand jury investigation into the Scottsboro fight near Decatur and Birmingham will be convened in Decatur on February 17. Ozie Powell, one of nine defendants, was gravely injured in a hospital here. Clarence Norris claimed Powell slashed Deputy Sheriff Edgar Blalock after Blalock slapped him, a statement contradicted by Sheriff J Street Sandlin who said no words were spoken for ten miles before the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Scottsboro
Roy Wright
Powell
Edgar Blalock
New French Cabinet Faces Confidence Vote After Shift
Paris reports Premier Albert Sarraut's new government taking power with a fragile majority. The center and right oppose, socialists hold the balance, and a confidence vote is due next Thursday. Sarraut signals policy alignment with Laval on economic and foreign policy themes. Mount Olympus note appears as a separate mythic aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Albert Sarrout
France
Chamber of Deputies
Sarraut
Pierre Laval
Jean
League of Nations
Laval
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Insertion Policy
The Gazette lists want ad rates and explains an out of town option for blind ads with numeric only entries. It notes the Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement ordered for more than one insertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Out-of- Gazette
Gazette
The
Lupescu to Paris with Carol for George funeral
Reports from reliable quarters say King Carol of Romania left Bucharest for London to attend King George's funeral accompanied by Mme Magda Lupescu. It is noted Lupescu would stay in Paris on Carol's return due to English sentiment favoring his divorced wife Princess Helen of Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Carol of
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of our mother
To our many friends and relatives who generously rendered help and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved mother and grandmother Anna Becicka. Special thanks to Theodore Hiubacek singers C and M. Woman's club Mrs Leo Polansky and City Street Dept. We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation from the Becicka Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or Becicka
Anna
Anna Becicka
Theodore Hiubacek
C. & M. Woman's Club
Leo Polansky
Becieka
Lost watch and pen found near Montrose area
Missed items listed include a ladies Elgin wrist watch lost between Montrose and Interurban station with call Montrose hotel for return and reward. A black Sheaffer pen with name C. G. Krebs is also missing with a reward offered and contact dial 6196.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iady
Elgin
Montrose
C. G. Krebs
Personal Ads and Local Goods Advertise Everyday Life
A collage of classified items lists tonic ads, loan offers, medical remedies, maternity hospital notices, transportation cautions, and various consumer goods. It includes promotions for Oyster tablets, a reward notice, diamond loans, ointments, a Fairmount Hospital address, and shop windows selling kitchen and home items.
Beauty Shops January Specials and Listings
A catalog of beauty shops with pricing for perms and services. Lillian Luchy Beauty Shop, Delux Beauty Shop, Stark Beauty Shop, An Ex-Cel-Cis Beauty Salon, Helene Beauty Shop, and Kennedy's Beauty School advertise phone numbers and specials including perms from 3.50 to 10 dollars, complimentary shampoos, and new locations or hours. Kennedy's also promotes manicures and eyebrow dye with daily prices. Paris Academy of Beauty lists a new location and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Luchy
Delux BeaUty Shop
Stark Beauty Shop
Helene Beauty Shop
Kennedy's
Paris Academy
Descriptive Local Drinks and Dining List at Several Venues
A montage of taverns cafes and bars lists offerings from Dine Dance Beer Amusements to De Niecee Street Joes Navratil Amn's Tavern and Biondo Bros. It mentions beers steins lunches goulash chili sandwiches and barbecue rib sandwiches with various hours dances and live bands across multiple locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biondo Bros
Mt Vernon Ave
Joe Navratil
Amn's Tavern
1St St
Herb's Barbecue Inn
Marion Blvd
Atlas
Afiller
Bohemian Kitchen
Miller Beer
Bohemian
Bandwiches
Haliwood
Marion
Fishbowls
Ioc
Goulash de LA Tavern
Ben Jansa
Mer
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Bungalow Cooking School
A. M. Douglas
Cobourg
Ont
Canada
Milo J Womacka
Second Street
Mercy Hospital
Senators
Meath
England
Coe Vespers
Toden Cong
Neo 145
Wotan
Second Avenue
Maererti
Thomas Woughton
Borer
Henie
Tim Myatt
Phomia Funeral
Fred H. Hildebrandt
Watertown
S. D
Tinos
Minnesota
South Dakota
St. Lo
Hildebrandt
Leosey Nothng
Iowa News
Hoosier
Republican Group
Landon
Manville
Mianvelle
Satie Fay
Marcelle Edwarda Maneville
Christ
Bill
Grand Jury
Mount Olympus
Greece
Nes
Llnew
Lupescu
Carol
May
Iowa Loan Co
Mullin
Montgomery Ward
Peterson
Buffalo
Fairmount Hospital
Kansas City
May Drug Co
1St Ave
New
Russell's Cutlery
2Nd Ave
ATCH
Stanly Swanda
City
Allied van Lines, Inc
Lynch Transfer & Storage Co
DR. G. J. Ronan
O. D
Higley
DIAL
Kenwood
CR. Knitting Co
Eid Son
Dalsbo
Wendt
Canton
Drew's
3Rd St
6Th St
3Rd Ave
WELCI
ZORIC
Miessinger & Sons
Novak Heating CO
Chandler
HAWKEYE TIN_SHOP
Sha Fe
Care
Kehne
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