Mystery clears in Cedar Rapids double shooting
Police reconstruct a Cedar Rapids gunfight in which Vernon Barta and Frank Shafer were shot. Shafer died after briefly fleeing, leaving Barta dead at the scene and Mrs Shafer hospitalized in shock. The dispute over hearse service is noted as a possible motive with neighbors hearing the initial shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahan
Max
Bert
Vernon
Fineberg
Des Moines
Stanley
Cedar Rapids
Shafer
Barta
G. K. Thompson
Terrall
Frank Burr
Geneva Willams
Fifth Avenue SE
Burr
Fred Pfeiffer
Mercy Hospital
Terrail
Frank W. Barta
University of Iowa
Worsham School of
Mildred A, Coufal
Swisher
Joseph C, Coufal
Selma Jean
Adolf K. Barta
Washington, D. C
Crescent Lodge
A. F
A. M
Appello Commandery
Knights Templar
Royal Arch Masons
el Kahir Tempie
Barta Mortuary
Melvin L. Welke
Francis Pokorny
Bohemian National Cemetery
William Quirk
Charles K. Messa
Milroy Horsky
Lester Koeningsmark
Harrington Buck
Robert Rubins
Frank Beiler
R. L. McLaren
Lawrence Kessler
Homer Maxwell
Lester Stastny
George Chadima
Sam Shafer
Abbie S. Sheldon
Canada
Greek Philosopher Puzzle and Local Funeral Notes
The page blends a crossword style puzzle with a local funeral notice. It mentions a Greek philosopher themed grid with clues and a separate report about Shafer and Barta funerals in Milwaukee, detailing Shafer’s funeral livery and convention committee roles.
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Trip
Sam
Milwaukee
Shafer
Barta
Milk Is Natural Food for Dogs Says Terhune
The author answers readers' questions about dogs and milk. He insists pure milk is beneficial for all dogs and puppies, in any form, and warns against contaminated milk. He notes scalding milk dishes and using fresh milk prevents harm, comparing to feeding children with clean milk.
Fall Convention Plans For Syrian Americans In Midwest
The Phoenicians Cedar Rapids Syrian American club and local business leaders discussed the Midwest district Syrian American conclave to be held in Cedar Rapids on Sept 4 and 5. Registration starts at 9 a.m. at the Montrose hotel with a parade at 2 p.m. and a 6 p.m. banquet where the Midwest Syrian queen will be crowned. The queen finalists were six Milwaukee selected girls whose photos will be sent to Tyrone Power for judging. A large local delegation is expected and a Sept 5 business meeting will elect board members and choose the next conclave city. Memorial Building Armory serves as social headquarters. Forty attended Sundays meeting led by George Nassif.
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Phoenicians
Cedar Rapids
Montrose Hotel
Milwaukee
Midwest Federation of
Tyrone Power
Memorial Building
George Nassif
Petition to void New York Life policy issued to Mrs. Trego
In federal court New York Life seeks to void a policy issued to Lida Nelson Trego of Mount Vernon later rewritten by her husband guardian Roy A Nelson for Jean A. Trego minor. The company says it was misled by Mrs. Trego about her health and would not have issued the original $4000 policy with double indemnity and disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Life Insurance Company
Lida Nelson Trego
Mount Vernon
Roy A Nelson
Jean A. Trego
Court action dissolves temporary injunction in alimony case
Judge Haas dismissed Arthur C. Winne's bid to bar an automobile sale under a divorce alimony judgment for Martha A. Winne. The prior July 8 injunction was dissolved as Winne claimed support contingencies had ended. petition found not sustained. Clinton L. Smith, 66, of Marion, jailed on a threat warrant from Cedar Rapids area. peace bond proceedings stem from alleged threats against H A Miller. Divorce action lists Gertrude M. Arnold as defendant in a cruel and inhuman treatment case. marriage occurred August 23, 1937, at Vinton.
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C. J. Haas
Arthur C. Winne
Martha A. Winne
Winne
Clinton L. Smith
Marion
James H. Smith
John Henderson
H. R. Churchill
H. A. Miller
Cedar Rapids
Smith
Charles E. Arnold
Gertrude M. Arnold
Vinton
Twins and a Daughter Add Joy to Local Families
Three births reported in local hospitals. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gatens of Watkins at Mercy hospital on July 25. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hintze of 1285 Elmhurst Drive NE at St. Luke's hospital on July 24. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. S E Laws of Springville at St. Luke's hospital on July 25.
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Paul Gatens
Watkins
Mercy Hospital
Herbert Hintze
Elmhurst Drive
St. Luke's Hospital
S E. Laws Son
Springville
Puerto Rico governor survives assassination attempt
An assassination attempt on Gov. Blanton Winship in San Juan left him uninjured while Sen. Pedro Juan Serralles and Col. Irizarry of the Puerto Rican National Guard were injured.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Blanton Winship
Pedro Juan Serralles
Col
Irizarry
Puerto Rican National Guard
Czechs Face Uncertain Fate If Franco Victory Shifts Power
The piece weighs Franco Spain’s potential victory and its effect on Czechoslovakia. It cites Eden and Churchill urging guarantees from Britain and France to deter Nazi aggression, while Chamberlain seeks quick end to the Spanish conflict. It questions whether Czechoslovakia would resist without renewed Western support.
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Czechoslovakia
France
Russia
England
Prague
Spain
Germany
Italy
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Winston Churchill
Britain
Hitler
Neville Chamberlain
Mussolini
Europe
Franco
Davenport Scouts Lead Yacht Races In Mississippi series
Davenport Sea Scouts edged Cedar Rapids in total points after five Sunday races on the Mississippi at Davenport. Davenport total 29 to Cedar Rapids 25, with final meet set for August 7 at Davenport. Cedar Rapids hosts include skipper H M Wies. races timed about 16 18 minutes. camp plans on Campbell’s Island August 12 to 14 with Davenport hosting and nine sailing boats and canoes.
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Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Mississippi
Cdar Rapids
H. M. Wies
SSS Kiwanian
Ko- Tarik
van Veast
Andrews
Kallenbenger
Hansen
Sanderson
Kallenberger
Iowa
Tri-City
Davenport Sea Scouts
Campbell's Island
Moline
Cedar Rapids Men Appointed Officers At Camp McHenry
Officers of the 349th Infantry reserve regiment with Cedar Rapids HQ are prominent at Camp Warry Mec Henry at Fort Des Moines. Major Marion O. Reiff is appointed assistant executive officer and Maj. J. B. McGladrey named executive officer. Lieutenant Colonel Rob- (text truncates)
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349Th Infantry
Cedar Rapids
Camp Warry MecHenry
Fort Des Moines
Marion O. Reiff
Third Avenue SE
J. B. McGladrey
Licut
Col
Rob
Army battalion staffs assigned at Camp H McKenry duties through Aug 3
Sigourney officer ert J Shaw leads infantry battalion with Capt David R Lynch West Union as plans and training officer Lieut Carl J Dueser 1608 C avenue NE battalion publicity officer and Lieut Elmer H Nelson 645 Fifteenth avenue SW battalion athletic officer All in staff roles Also listed are Lieuts Vincent F Balear Milroy Benish Dale L Harmon George Kegler Nelson and Ralph J Schindler assigned to company duties They assumed new posts at reveille Saturday morning Camp Harry McKenry administration to Aug 3 Chaplain Reserve Lieut Cornelius Hook spoke at Sunday services in Cedar Rapids church presence noted
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J. Shaw
Sigourney
David R. Lynch
West Union
Carl J. Dueser
C Avenue NE
Elmer H. Nelson
Fifteenth Avenue
Vincent F. Balear
Second Avenue
Milroy Benish
G Avenue NW
Dale L. Harmon
Eighth Avenue
George Kegler Nelson
Bever Avenue
Ralph J. Schindler
Seventh Avenue
Reveille
Harry MeKenry
Cornelius Hook
Central Park Presbyterian Church of
Cedar Rapids
Morgenthau Ends Paris Talks On Monetary Accord
Henry Morgenthau Jr the U.S. treasury secretary met Monday with Paul Merchandau the French finance minister in Paris. They were believed to discuss the United States British and French monetary agreement and related financial issues.
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Paris
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
United States
Treasury
Paul Merchandeau
Finance
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Plato
Nicholas T. Habib
B. Abraham
George Alberts
Bob Abodecly
Alex Ruffin
Sam G. Haddy
Alex G. Haddy
Jac Kacere
Hassan de Hook
George Salome
Clark Haddy
Abe Kacere
Revere
By Albert Payson
Terhune
Court House News
FEY
Davenport Scouts
Camp McHenry
Morgenthau
mTaos
Crest-Line
Killian
Barzaln
Killian Company
Dial
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