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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1936

Page

5

War Between Japan and China Foreseen by Local Speaker

Rev. D. Kirkland West, a former Montrose resident and North China missionary, told Kiwanis members that war between Japan and a united China is likely in coming years. He warned Japan’s opium and drug policy harms China, doubts China’s ability to counter, and projected China eventually winning by strategic retreat and cutting off Japanese forces once deep inside China.

Japan China Kiwanis Club Montrose Hotel D. Kirkland West North West United States Mr. West

Woman Leper Found Living In New York

A fugitive leper identified as Adelia Gamboa, 38, was detained at Ellis Island after three months in Manhattan's Union Square district. Detectives traced her from a March escape from a Louisiana leprosarium, and a tip led to her arrest by Detective Thomas Bree. Neighbors had no knowledge of her illness.

NEW York Adelia Gamboa Ellis Island Manhattan Union Square Thomas Bree Carville

City Briefs and Personals Highlights Local Events

The city market opens Saturday July 4. Peter Mousolite will sing at WSUI Iowa City 7 30 this evening. T Z Cook W R C No 11 meets at Memorial building Thursday for important business. The Camera Clique meets 7 30 this evening at the playground office to attend Cedar Rapids Camera club meeting. George Warner 26 of 1061 Twelfth street NE was fined 25 dollars and costs in police court Wednesday for intoxication.

Peter Mousolite Cedar Rapids WSUI Iowa City T. Z. Cook Memorial Building Camera Clique Camera Club George Warner Twelfth Street

Linn Encampment 49 I O O F to Install Officers

Linn Encampment No. 49 I O O F meets Thursday at 8 p m in Maine lodge hall 838 First avenue E for installation of officers.

Linn Maine Lodge Hall First Avenue E

Cedar Rapids man wed Madison woman in Tuesday ceremony

George Kitts of Cedar Rapids married Edna Jordan of Madison Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon with Justice W J Grunewald officiating. The same justice had earlier performed a marriage for Pete Papas and Eva Lindberg of Marshalltown.

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 ten 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.

A. Northrup Justice A. S. Reed John Taylor Emil Hobel

Mayor Hahn and Justice Reed Plan Minnesota Fishing Trip

Mayor Frank K. Hahn and Justice of the Peace Almon S. Reed will depart Thursday for a fishing trip in Minnesota. They will visit several lakes and expect to be away about two weeks.

Frank K. Hahn Justice of the Peace Almon S. Reed Minnesota

Talent night at Harrison playground features varied acts

A home talent program at Harrison playground drew about 300 attendees Monday evening. Norene Hyland performed an accordion solo while Winifred Foulk and Dorothy Davis played tap and sang. Regina Mae Blake sang as Elmer Davis delivered two accordion numbers with Margaret Grady as announcer. Playground directors were Stewart Cooper and Charlotte Hubbard.

Harrison Playground Norene Hyland Winifred Foulk Dorothy Davis Regina Mae Blake Elmer Davis Margaret Grady Stewart Cooper Charlotte Hubbard

Reverend Campbell to Take Vacation. Loferski to Lead

The Rev. Father R. J. Campbell of Grace Episcopal Church will depart Saturday for a weeks vacation at Mooselake and Duluth Minnesota. In his absence the church will be led by Rev. Father Domin Loferski from Chicago who will reside at the rectory during the rector's absence.

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 Thirdst SW paid half of a 100 dollar and costs fine on a reckless driving charge in police court. The balance of the fine was suspended.

Walter Waggner

Speeding fines set for five motorists in city court

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. Charles Parker of 1201 Fifth street SE was fined 25 dollars and costs for operating a tractor with logs on paving. the fine was suspended.

Charles Vyskocil Fifteenth Avenue Louis Finch Don la Frantz Twenty-ninth Street Charles Parker Fifth Street

Lincoln's Hinkin Joins Sunshine Mission Staff

The Rev. Thomas J. Hinkin of Lincoln Nebraska has been elected assistant superintendent of Sunshine Mission and will be introduced as staff at this evening’s 8 o’clock services. He will aid in executive duties and support the mission’s musical programs with Rev. Frank H. Ward in charge and Rev. C. C. Murphy delivering the address.

Thomas J. Hinkin Lincoln Neb Sunshine Mission Mr. Hinkin Frank H. Ward C. C. Murphy

Gunriddled Bonnie and Clyde Car Display Tour Stop

The bullet marked car where Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker died is shown at Rude Auto, 511 Second Ave SE, Wednesday and Thursday 1 to 9 p.m. The Anti Crime Association tours it city to city with free exhibit and lectures arguing crime does not pay.

Clyde Barrow Bonnie Parker Texas Rangers Rude Auto Company Second Avenue SE Anti- Crime Association

Light Company Starts 3000 Remodeling Job On Offices

Iowa Electric Light and Power company begins a remodeling project estimated at 3000 dollars on its office and merchandising floor in the Security building annex. The bookkeeping department moves to the first floor from the second, occupying the former storeroom at 125 Second avenue SE, with an arched opening linking the two areas and a new acoustical ceiling. Completion is expected in about six weeks.

Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Second Avenue SE

17 Reported Dead In Texas Cloudburst

Seven teens died with five verified after a cloudburst drenched central and south Texas Tuesday night flooding a wide area toward the Mexican border. Local authorities expect higher tolls as rescue workers search floodwaters and secured routes.

Texas Austin, Tex INS South

Roscoe F. Fawcett Publisher Dies After Illness

Roscoe F. Fawcett, vice president and general manager of Fawcett Publications, a national magazine chain, died late Tuesday after a long illness in Rochester Minnesota.

Rochester, Minn LLP Roscoe F. Fawcett Fawcett Publications

Death of Crossing Flagman After Train Collision

John Edward Kinrade 68 of 408 Fifth Avenue SW died at 11 25 p m Tuesday after a train struck a car at the Twelfth avenue and Fifth street SE crossing injuring him earlier May 14. Driver Frank Burnett 34 of 700 Eighth Avenue SE said he did not see the flagman or train. Kinrade survived by a wife Lettie Dye Kinrade and three daughters Edna Lucille Sarah Kitchen and Marie Stoneking plus two grandchildren and a sister. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 p m in Beatty chapel with burial in Linwood cemetery.

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

Death notices Earl E. Riley Canton N Y

Word has been received of the death Friday in Canton New York of Earl E. Riley age 52, a former Cedar Rapids resident. He died from an infection after tooth removal on January 12. He served as an inspector in the border patrol at Ogdensburg since 1929 and was born in Benton county December 31 1883. He married and is survived by his mother wife two sons and several brothers and sisters.

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

Death Notices: John A. Duncan Retired Carpenter

John Albert Duncan, a retired carpenter, died at his home at 11 am Wednesday after a long illness. Born January 29, 1875 in Blueville Canada, he came to the United States early and lived here 25 years. He is survived only by his sister Miss Jessie Duncan, with whom he resided. A member of the carpenters union he attended the Methodist church. Funeral arrangements pending and friends may call at Turner chapel.

John Albert Duncan Newcome Court SE Blueville Canada United States Jessie Duncan Carpenters’ Union Turner Chapel

Funeral services for Helen Franc a Cedar Rapids infant

Funeral services were held in the Polansky chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday for 14 month old Helen Annette Franc daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Franc. Rev August Vojacek conducted the service with burial in Bohemian National cemetery. Survived by sister Joan and grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward Dufek Jr and Mrs Hermina Franc Cedar Rapids.

Helen Annette Franc Joe Franc Polansky Chapel August Vojacek Bohemian National Cemetery Joan Edward Dufek, Jr Hermina Franc Cedar Rapids

Buchanan urges federal economy to trim 10 billion budget

Washington’s James P. Buchanan of Texas urges a nonpartisan drive to cut expenditures after reviewing Congress funding. He cites total appropriations at 10.34 billion and says future cuts are essential, with 3.40 billion potential relief from the administration pending.

Washington INS James P. Buchanan Texas House Appropriations Committee Buchanan Congress

Funeral services for John M Huston set for 10 a.m. Friday

Funeral services for John M. Huston will be held in the Turner chapel at 10 a.m. Friday with Rev. W Greer McCrory officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood cemetery, revised from the earlier 2 p.m. time.

John M. Huston Turner Chapel

Two young girls treated after kerosene incident at St Luke's

Joyce Ann Trachta 22 months of Marion drank kerosene and was initially in serious condition but improved by the next day. Margaret Ann Waery 3 of 1236 Eighth Street NW received care for a foot wound from a rusty nail and was discharged the same day.

St. Luke’s Hospital Joyce Ann Trachta Marion Margaret Ann Waery Eighth Street NW

Jealous Husband Sought As Slayer Of Chicago Man

Jack Byers a 35 year old Chicago man was shot and killed in front of the home of Thomas Spado 24 after Mrs Jennie Spado 22 said her husband was aroused by Byers attentions to her Police Captain George Lynch said Mrs Spado told him Byers had tried to see her Wednesday morning and that her husband and Byers argued He quoted her as saying the husband had a pistol aimed at Byers and that two shots were later heard

Chicago Jack Byers Thomas Spado Jennie Spado Byers George Lynch Spade Lynch

Linville Spent 3496 In Primary Campaign

Linville of Cedar Rapids, a Republican Senate candidate, reported $3496 in June primary expenditures with $250 in contributions. Major outlays went to Cedar Rapids headquarters manager M R Linville and Des Moines headquarter manager A C Gustafson. Other small payments were made to G C Greenwalt H H Koch and H L Erichson. George T Buresh also ran a farmer labor bid spending $12.72.

Guy Linville Cedar Rapids L. J. Dickinson Secretary of State Des Moines Linville M. R. Linville A. C. Gustafson G. C. Greenwalt H. H. Koch H. L. Erichson George T. Buresh U. S. Senate Farmer-Labor

Park Dept Offers Spraying Service for Private Trees

Park commissioner Ed Stefan announced on Wednesday that the park department will spray trees on private property for a dollar per tree. He noted property owners report insect damage and that the department lacks funds to cover private jobs. those interested should call city hall, 8121.

Ed Stefan Park Department Stefan

Landis Again Heads Securities Board

James M. Landis was unanimously re-elected chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission for another year. The decision ends rumors he would join Harvard University faculty.

Landis Securities Board Washington INS James M. Landis The Security and Exchange Commission Commission Harvard University

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Sunshine Mission Meeting Bandit PABST Cient Premier-Pabst Corp John A. Duncan Helen Franc John Huston Child Park Dept Newman Newman’s Houseware Terry Beach Newman’s Mary Miles Newman's
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