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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1932

Page

11

Honor campers named at Camp Wapsie week fifth period

Kenyon Kellogg 14 Dick Wildman 11 and Mickey McNiel 14 named honor campers for fifth period at Camp Wapsie which closed Sunday. Winners include Dick Wildman Bud Valenta Junior Valenta Buddy Thomas Harry Sample Harold Kricher Billy Graham Paul Gustafson and Ralph Ballow.

Kenyon Kellogg F. G. Kellogg Fourth Avenue Dick Wildman H. L. Wildman A Avenue Mickey McNiel W. H. McNiel Sixth Street Camp Wapsie Ralph Colby T. W. Colby Ralph Ballow E. O. Ballow Edgar King G. F. King Eighth Street Bud Valenta Junior Valenta Buddy Thomas Harry Sample Harold Kricher Billy Billy Holmes Junior Dillon Clark Billy Graham Adolp Maciejewsky Sunny South Minstrels Allan Remy Charles Dulindman Ray Hayward Paul Gustafson Kings- E W Homer Stone Stanley Harold Kindler Ralph Robert MacDane Frank Waples

House Entered and clock and wrist watch stolen

Jake Boles reported thieves broke into his home on Sunday afternoon and took an electric clock valued at 750 dollars and a woman's wrist watch worth 28 dollars. The rear door was forced while Boles was away. Robert Parks asked police to watch for a thief in a Cities Service baseball suit with emblem on sleeve size nine spiked shoes and red and grey socks worth 15 dollars stolen last week from Parks' car.

Jake Boles Avenue Boles Robert Parks Second Street Cities Service Parks

Benton County Receives Red Cross Flour Aid

Three hundred ten barrels of flour are sent to Benton county by the American Red Cross for distribution to needy families. Claire Donels of Vinton, Benton county chair, arranged 200 barrels for Vinton and 110 for Belle Plaine. An order is placed with the Central Wheat Distribution office in Chicago for shipment to be overseen by local supervisors and vines.

Vinton Benton County American Red Cross Claire Donels Donels Belle Plaine Central Wheat Distribution Office Chicago Vine

Buck Rogers in 2432 A D theme evoked in panel figures

A fragmentary caption mentions Buck Rogers alongside Sy Phil Nowlan and Dick Calkins. The note references treatment like smallpox and a copy sight attributed to John F. Dille, with patent office initials and page marker.

SY Phil Nowlan and Dick Calkins

City Briefs and Personals Highlights Local Notices

Frank Piedlau age 49 and C ce Hagen age 38 were fined $10 and 1s each in police court Monday for intoxication. Linden camp No. 145 will meet Tuesday at 8 15 for regular meeting and reception of new members. City council granted Farmers Supply Co. permission to cut curbing and build a driveway at 719 Third Street SE. Pioneer Council 163 W National Union Assurance Society will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Sokoi hall.

Frank Piedlau C Ce»Hagen Linden Camp No. 145 Farmers Supply Company Third Street Pioneer Council National Union Assurance Society Sokoi Hall

Promotion of Mio Joseph Tilusty to First Lieutenant

Mio Joseph Tilusty of 846 Fifteenth Street SE has been promoted to first lieutenant in the infantry reserve corps, according to a recent communication from the War Department.

Mio Joseph Tilusty Fifteenth Street Infantry Reserve Corps War Department

Balik Given 30 Day Suspended Sentence on Intoxication Charge

John Balik 27 of 1124 Sixth Street SE received a thirty day suspended sentence on a intoxication charge. He was arrested by police early Sunday, justice G S Lightner presiding.

John Balik Sixth Street SE G. S. Lightner Balik

Champlin Refining petition to cut curb on Tenth Street

The Champlin Refining company petitioned to cut curbing on Tenth Street at Second Avenue SE. The city council received the request Monday and referred it to the department of streets and public improvements for action.

Champlin Refining Company Tenth Street Second Avenue

Man finds recovery after operation at Chippewa Falls

William L. Hagen a training instructor at Benjamin Franklin junior high school recently underwent an operation at St. Josephs hospital Chippewa Falls Wis and has been moved to his home in the city where he is reported recovering satisfactorily.

William L. Hagen Benjamin Franklin Junior High School St. Joseph’s Hospital Chippewa Falls Wis

Protest Filed Over Stalling Curbs on D Street SW

Twenty-one property owners on D Street Southwest filed a protest with the city council against installing curbing and guttering in the district. The council had not yet received a petition for the project, so the protest was placed on file.

D Street

Parking Fine For No Rear Lights Cited In City Notice

A dispute lists $2 and costs demanded from Lee Robertson at 842 Fourteenth Street SE Gerald Tiep at 2030 Grande Avenue SE and C A Topinka at 1309 Second Street SE for parking without rear lights. notice references a local ordinance and penalty details.

Lee Robertson Fourteenth Street Gerald Tiep Grande Avenue C. A. Topinka Second Street

Delegation Heads to Des Moines GOP Convention

Don A. Preussner United States marshal and Jack Brown deputy marshal from Sioux City and Dubuque respectively joined by R. L. Whelan deputy marshal in Cedar Rapids. The three proceed to Des Moines for the state Republican convention opening Tuesday.

Don A. Preussner Sioux City United States Jack Brown Dubuque Cedar Rapids R. L. Whelan Des Moines

Death of Roy C. Van Patter at 40

Roy C. Van Patter 40 manager of the lunch counter at Niagara cigar store died after a brief illness at his Cedar Rapids home 1233 Third Avenue SE Born Eldora Feb 23 1892 he served in WWI and was a member of several fraternal organizations He is survived by his widow mother three sisters and two brothers Funeral services Tuesday at 9 at Immaculate Conception Church burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery Friends may call at home Monday evening.

Roy C. van Patter Niagara Cigar Third Avenue SE Mr. van Patter Eldora L. D. van Patter Cedar Rapids Rose McKernan van Patter American Legion United States Navy Catholic Order of Foresters United Commercial Travelers Travelers Protective Association Good Fellowship Club L.E. van Patter Curtis Boyland Virginia van Patter Flossie Burnam St. Joseph Chester Harold Buckeye Immaculate Conception Church Norbert Barrett Mt. Calvary Cemetery Third Avenue

Fatally Hurt Youth in Truck Collision

Robert Custer 17 formerly of Cedar Rapids died from head injuries after a truck he rode in was struck by a Ford driven by L S Martin Davenport. The impact threw Custer from the vehicle. he never regained consciousness. Martin had two fractured ribs and an inquest is to be held Monday night.

Muscatine Robert Custer Cedar Rapids J. H. Solsedel L. S. Martin Davenport Martin Custer

Nolan petition for sidewalk closure on Third Street SE

City council received a petition from Charles D. Nolan to block off part of the sidewalk on Third Street SE near Second Avenue to dig a well for Harmony cafe. The matter was referred to the department of streets.

Charles D. Nolan Third Street Second Avenue Harmony Cafeteria Department of Streets

Fire department responds to two alarms Sunday

Firemen answered an alarm at 12 30 p m from the F J Conrad home 1749 B avenue NE where spontaneous combustion ignited a paper box in the rear yard The fire did not spread beyond the box At 914 pm the department went to 604 First avenue W on a telephone alarm which proved false

F. J. Conrad B Avenue NE First Avenue W

Hope Tuesday Weather Holds For Old Folks Picnic

The Sunshine Mission reports the twenty fourth Old People's reunion will go ahead Tuesday at Bever Park. Rev. F. K. Ward says weather unlikely to delay the event and cars will call for seniors between 9 and 10 in the morning. Those donating food or offering transportation should dial 2 8632.

F. K Daddy” Ward Sunshine Mission Bever Park

Lost items announcements from Camp Hita area

A series of lost notices report bedding from Camp Hita near Gamo Hitaga Troy Mills and Cedar Rapids with a reward and contact 27837. Also listed are a sideboard from a truck near 6th St and Prairie Creek and trousers with a missing pocket, with a reward and phone 117 1 ew a 1679. Another entry seeks lost rim glasses on the west side with a reward and dial 2 2796.

Camp Hita Gamo Hitaga

Motortion Seeks Passengers for Interstate Trip Share

Classified snippet invites drivers traveling to other cities to offer seats and share expenses. Includes multiple local ads for services such as ice cream social July 19 at a church, home made desserts, cleaning and sale of hats, venturing with various merchants, and general notices about transfers and services with contact details.

Ara Holland Furnace CO Messinger Richards Co Pharmacy Kissich’s Aissich St. NE

Mrs Minerva Hepner Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Minerva D Hepner 69 wife of Orlando Hepner of 117 Eleventh Street SW Cedar Rapids died at 755 p.m. Saturday after a long illness She had lived in Cedar Rapids 25 years moving from Marion Survived by husband four children Orville M Cedar Rapids William B Bethesda Md Mrs Hazel Craft and Mrs Gene Lancaster Cedar Rapids one brother Davis Trott Cedar Rapids and nine grandchildren Funeral services from Beatty chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday Burial Shiloh Friends may call 7 to 9 Monday

Minerva D. Hepner Orlando Hepner Eleventh Street Hepner Cedar Rapids Marion Orville M William Bethseda Hazel Craft Gene Lancaster Davis Trott Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Beatty Chapel Shiloh

Evangelist J W Cooper to Speak Daily at Sun Shine Mission

The Rev J W Cooper spoke Sunday evening at the Sun Shine Mission and will make Cedar Rapids his midwest headquarters speaking at the Mission each evening this week. Special music by the Mission orchestra and vocal solos by Mission young people with Frank H Ward in charge of song services.

J. W. Cooper Sunshine Mission Mr. Cooper Cedar Rapids Mid-West Mission Mission Orchestra Frank H. Ward

Car Break-In Report Near Bunny Baseball Park

E. J. Weis Jr of 1623 Hinkley Avenue NW told police that a Sunday night break in near Bunny baseball park broke the car door locks. No items were stolen and entry was gained through a rear door.

E. J. Weis, Jr Hinkley Avenue NW Bunny Baseball Park

Marriage Licenses For Sizer Gardner Nemec Kudina

Harry W. Sizer of Washington and Faye L. Gardner of Lisbon wed in Cedar Rapids based on marriage license records. Edward J. Nemec and Leona A. Kudina, both of Cedar Rapids, also listed for licenses with no applications reported.

Harry W. Sizer Washington Faye L. Gardner Lisbon Edward J. Nemec Leona A. Kudina Cedar Rapids

Traveling Salesman Injured in Belvidere Crash

J R Lappin of 610 Eighth Street SE was injured in a Saturday accident near Belvidere Illinois and returned home Sunday. His companion W A Hicklin of Des Moines was killed. Lappin suffered severe cuts and shock but his condition is not serious.

J. R. Lappin Eighth Street SE Belvidere W. A. Hicklin Des Moines Lappin

Hawkeye Tin Shop Advertising Odd Job Services

Local business card fragment lists offerings including sheet metal work gas oil burners tin work and general contracting. Ads mention dirt filling paving stepping stones and rubbish removal under a Hawkeye TinShop banner with contact phone hints.

Ian Leeeee Hawkeye Tin

Girl Burned Slightly Better

Dorothy Jane Noyes five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs P H Noyes 701 Sixteenth street SE suffered extensive burns Saturday night when her clothing caught fire while she and companions played with matches in front of the Noyes home. She was reported slightly improved Monday after first aid at Mercy hospital and is back at home.

Dorothy Jane Noyes P. H. Noyes Sixteenth Street Noyes Mercy Hospital

Max Balaban Dies After Six Months Illness

Chicago film magnate Max Balaban 39 a founder of Balaban and Katz theaters died Monday after a six months illness. He was a prominent figure in the motion picture field and helped build the Chicago cinema chain.

Chicago Mns Max Balaban Balaban and Katz Theater

Six Arrested For Speeding In Poll Court

Roll call in poll court Monday showed most charged with speeding pled guilty and were fined ten dollars plus costs. Maurice Eldridge of 1610 Second Avenue SE denied the charge and will have a Tuesday hearing. Those fined include Woodrow Lyman of Center Point Robinson Leo Valliere and G E Johnston with addresses listed. The city collected.

Maurice Eldridge Second Avenue Woodrow Lyman Center Point Stone Park Avenue Robinson Twentieth Street G. E. Johnston Leo Valliere Tieth Street

Ma Says I Must Help Her Warry Out a Mattress

Folkloric line shows a child’s gruff backtalk to Ma about helping with home chores. The speaker recalls a moment when Ma’s anger linked moral weighting to prayer and labor, hinting at family tensions and practical demands in a domestic setting.

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