War with Japan and China Foreseen by Missionary Speaker
Rev. D. Kirkland West, longtime North China missionary, told Kiwanis members at Montrose hotel that a war between Japan and a united China is likely within years. He warned of Japanese control bringing opium and drugs, aiding cheap labor, and China possibly losing early battles before a strategic victory by cutting off Japanese armies in interior China.
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Japan
China
Kiwanis Club
Montrose Hotel
D. Kirkland West
North
West
United States
Mr. West
Woman Leper Found Living In New York
A fugitive woman leper identified as Adelia Gamboa, 38, was in custody at Ellis Island after three months in Manhattan. Detectives arrested her Tuesday night on a tip from Detective Thomas Bree. She fled a March from Carville leprosarium and had lived in a furnished room, with neighbors unaware of her illness.
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NEW York
Adelia Gamboa
Ellis Island
Manhattan
Union Square
Thomas Bree
Carville
City Briefs and Personals Update
The city market opens Saturday July 4. Peter Mousolite of Cedar Rapids sings this evening at WSUI Iowa City at 7 30. T. Z. Cook W. R. C. No 11 meets at Memorial building Thursday with important business. The Camera Clique meets at the playground office at 7 30 to attend Cedar Rapids Camera club in a body.
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Peter Mousolite
Cedar Rapids
WSUI
Iowa City
T. Z. Cook
Memorial Building
Camera Clique
Camera Club
George Warner Fined for Intoxication in Police Court
George Warner aged 26 of 1061 Twelfth Street NE was fined 25 dollars plus costs in police court Wednesday for intoxication.
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George Warner
Twelfth Street
Linn Encampment No. 49 I O O F Installation
Linn encampment No. 49 I O O F will meet Thursday at 8 p m in Maine lodge hall 838 First avenue east for installation of officers.
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Linn
Maine Lodge Hall
First Avenue E
Cedar Rapids man wed in Madison ceremony
George Kitts of Cedar Rapids married Edna Jordan of Madison Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon in a ceremony conducted by Justice W J Grunewald who also presided over the marriage of Pete Papas and Eva Lindberg both of Marshalltown.
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George Kitts
Cedar Rapids
Edna Jordan
Madison, Wis
Justice W. J. Grunewald
Pete Papas
Eva Lindberg
Marshalltown
Northrup Fined for Illegal Retention of Storage Battery
Northrup was fined 10 dollars and costs by Justice A S Reed on Wednesday for illegal retention of a storage battery. Constable John Taylor arrested him, and Emil Hobel filed the charge.
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A. Northrup
Justice A. S. Reed
John Taylor
Emil Hobel
Minneapolis fishing trip of two officials planned
Mayor Frank K Hahn and Justice of the Peace Almon S Reed will depart Thursday for a Minnesota fishing trip. The pair will visit several lakes and expect to be away about two weeks.
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Frank K. Hahn
Justice of the Peace
Almon S. Reed
Minnesota
Community Night At Harrison Playground Talent Show
About 300 people attended a home talent program at Harrison playground Monday evening. Norene Hyland played accordion solo. Winifred Foulk and Dorothy Davis performed tap dance and song. Regina Mae Blake sang. Elmer Davis played two accordion numbers. Margaret Grady served as announcer. Playground directors were Stewart Cooper and Charlotte Hubbard.
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Harrison Playground
Norene Hyland
Winifred Foulk
Dorothy Davis
Regina Mae Blake
Elmer Davis
Margaret Grady
Stewart Cooper
Charlotte Hubbard
Pastor Campbell to Take Vacation. Loferski to Lead Parish
The Rev. Father R. J. Campbell rector of Grace Episcopal church will vacation for a few weeks at Mooselake and Duluth Minnesota. The duties will be assumed by Rev. Father Dominic Loferski from Chicago who will reside at the rectory during Campbell's absence.
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R. J. Campbell
Grace Episcopal Church
Mooselake
Duluth
Minn
Chicago
Dominic Loferski
Father Campbell
Fined For Reckless Driving In Police Court
Walter Waggner, 21, of 927 Thirdstret SW, paid half of a 100 dollar fine and costs in police court for reckless driving. The balance of the fine was suspended.
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Walter Waggner
Speeding fines levied on local motorists
Fines of 10 dollars and costs were levied against Charles Vyskocil of 123 Fifteenth Avenue SE Louis Finch of rural route 3 and Don La Frantz of 206 Twenty-ninth Street SE for speeding. Charles Parker, 30, of 1201 Fifth Street SE was fined 25 dollars and costs for operating a tractor with logs on paving, with the fine suspended.
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Charles Vyskocil
Fifteenth Avenue
Louis Finch
Don la Frantz
Twenty-ninth Street
Charles Parker
Fifth Street
Lincoln pastor elected assistant superintendent at Sunshine Mission
The Rev. Thomas J. Hinkin of Lincoln Nebraska was elected assistant superintendent of Sunshine Mission and will be introduced as a staff member at this evening's services at 8 o'clock. He will assist in executive duties and in the mission's musical programs. The Rev. Frank H. Ward mission superintendent will lead the meeting and the Rev. C. C. Murphy will deliver the address.
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Thomas J. Hinkin
Lincoln
Neb
Sunshine Mission
Mr. Hinkin
Frank H. Ward
Mission
C. C. Murphy
Bonnie and Clyde Car Exhibit Comes to Rude Auto Showroom
The bullet-riddled car that ended Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow’s lives is on display at 511 Second Avenue SE in the Rude Auto showroom. From Wednesday to Thursday 1 to 9 pm the Anti Crime Association tours the city with free exhibit and lectures on crime does not pay.
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Clyde Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Texas Rangers
Rude Auto Company
Second Avenue SE
Anti- Crime Association
Light Company Starts Remodeling of Offices and Salesroom
Iowa Electric Light and Power begins a remodeling project costing about 3000 dollars in the Security building annex. The bookkeeping department moves from the second to the first floor and occupies the former storeroom at 125 Second Avenue SE. An arched opening will connect the area to the merchandising floor with the cashiers’ counter in the archway and an acoustical ceiling installed. Completion is expected in roughly six weeks.
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Second Avenue SE
17 Reported Dead In Texas Cloudburst
Seven teens died with five confirmed as the toll from a cloudburst that hit central and south Texas Tuesday night. The disaster flooded a wide area extending toward the Mexican border, prompting rescue and relief efforts.
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Texas
Austin, Tex
INS
South
Fawcett Publisher Roscoe F. Fawcett Dies
Roscoe F. Fawcett vice president and general manager of Fawcett Publications died after a long illness in Rochester Minnesota leaving behind a nationally known magazine chain and publishing legacy.
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Rochester, Minn
Roscoe F. Fawcett
Fawcett Publications
Death of Cedar Rapids crossing flagman after train collision
John Edward Kinrade 68 died at 11 25 p m Tuesday in a local hospital after being injured May 14 at the Twelfth avenue and Fifth street SE crossing. He suffered multiple injuries from the crash involving a car driven by Frank Burnett 34. Kinrade born in Cleveland Ohio April 10 1868 had lived in Cedar Rapids sixteen years. Surviving wife Lettie Dye Kinrade three daughters Edna Lucille Sarah Kitchen and Marie Stoneking two grandchildren and a sister. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 p m Beatty chapel with burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p m.
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John Edward Kinrade
Fifth Avenue
Twelfth Avenue
Fifth Street SE
Kinrade
Frank Burnett
Eighth Avenue SE
Burnett
Cleveland
Cedar Rapids
Lettie Dye Kinrade
Edna Lucille
Sarah Kitchen
Marie Stoneking
Mount Vernon
Darrell
Doris Kitchen
Katie Koon
Delmar
Trinity Methodist Church
Beatty Chapel
Elton D. Wells
Albert Stokes
Linwood Cemetery
Earl E Riley former Cedar Rapids resident dies in Canton
Word reached Cedar Rapids of the death Friday in Canton New York of Earl E Riley 52 a former Cedar Rapids resident An inspector in the border patrol service at Ogdensburg since 1929 he was born in Benton County December 31 1883 He attended local schools Cedar Rapids Business College entered real estate in Sioux City later served in the US Navy from 1909 to 1925 and was chief commissary steward at the New London Connecticut submarine base He is survived by his mother wife two sons Earl Emmett Riley Jr and Vincent L Riley Canton and several brothers and sisters
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Canton
N. Y
Earl E. Riley
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Riley
Border Patrol Service
Ogdensburg
Benton County
A. J
Clara Williams Riley
Fifth Avenue
Earl Emmett Riley, Jr
Vincent L. Riley
Longtime Canadian-born Carpenter John Duncan Dies at 72
John Albert Duncan, a retired carpenter, died at his home after a long illness. Born January 29, 1875 in Blueville Canada, he came to the United States early and lived here 25 years. Survived only by his sister Miss Jessie Duncan. He was a member of the carpenters union and attended the Methodist church. Funeral arrangements pending. Friends may call at Turner chapel.
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John Albert Duncan
Newcome Court SE
Blueville
Canada
United States
Jessie Duncan
Carpenters’ Union
Turner Chapel
Funeral services for Helen An nette Franc
Funeral services for Helen Annette Franc 14 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Franc were held at Polansky chapel at 2 pm Wednesday conducted by Rev August Vojacek Burial followed in Bohemian National cemetery She is survived by her parents a sister Joan and grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward Dufek Jr and Mrs Hermina Franc Cedar Rapids
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Helen Annette Franc
Joe Franc
Polansky Chapel
August Vojacek
Bohemian National Cemetery
Joan
Edward Dufek, Jr
Hermina Franc
Cedar Rapids
Huston Funeral Services Set for Friday Morning
Funeral services for John M. Huston will be held in Turner chapel at 10 a.m. Friday, revised from the original 2 p.m. time. Rev. W. Greer McCrory will officiate, with burial in Linwood Cemetery.
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John M. Huston
Turner Chapel
Two young girls treated at St Luke's after kerosene accident
Joyce Ann Trachta a Marion 22 month old drank kerosene and was listed as serious but improving. Margaret Ann Waery 3 of 1236 Eighth Street NW had a foot wound from a rusty nail and was released the same day.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Joyce Ann Trachta
Marion
Margaret Ann Waery
Eighth Street NW
Linville Spent 3496 In Primary Campaign
Cedar Rapids politician Guy Linville reported $3496 spent in the June Republican senate primary. Expenditures included $1433 to his Cedar Rapids campaign manager M R Linville and $1095 to Des Moines headquarter manager A C Gustafson. A $250 contribution was noted to the total.
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Guy Linville
Cedar Rapids
L. J. Dickinson
Secretary of State
Des Moines
Linville
M. R. Linville
A. C. Gustafson
Buchanan Seeks Government Economy and Cutting Expenditures
Washington D C. James P Buchanan Democrat of Texas chairing the house appropriations committee urged a nonpartisan drive to reduce spending. He cited total appropriations at 10.34 billion dollars for the just ended session and called for pruning unnecessary agencies after an impartial study and election. He expected 3.402 billion dollars in relief funds may be available for unemployment.
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Washington
INS
James P. Buchanan
Texas
House Appropriations Committee
Buchanan
Congress
Jealous Husband Sought As Slayer Of Chicago Man
AP reports Jack Byers aged 35 was shot and killed in front of Thomas Spado's home after Mrs Jennie Spado 22 accused Byers of pursuing her The incident followed an early morning confrontation in which Spado allegedly pointed a pistol at Byers and two shots were heard by Mrs Spado Police Captain George Lynch confirmed the claim and noted the husband is sought in connection with the slaying
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Chicago
Jack Byers
Thomas Spado
Jennie Spado
Byers
George Lynch
Spade
Lynch
Park Department Offers Tree Spraying For Private Properties
Park commissioner Ed Stefan announced on Wednesday that park department facilities can be used to spray trees on private property at a charge of one dollar per tree. He noted property owners report insect damage and asked city hall at 8121 to arrange the service, which the department can provide only if funds are available.
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Ed Stefan
Park Department
Stefan
Landis Re-elected Chairman of Securities Board
James M. Landis was unanimously re-elected chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission for a one year term. The move counters rumors he would join Harvard University faculty.
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Washington
INS
James M. Landis
The
Security and Exchange Commission
Landis
Commission
Harvard University
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Pabst
John A. Duncan
Helen Franc
John Huston
Child
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Securities Board
Newman
Terry Beach
Newman’s
Mary Miles
Newmans
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