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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1939
Page
2
Lee M. King aged 46 of 812 Ninth Avenue SW died at 1 15 a m Tuesday in the Veterans hospital Des Moines. Infant Dennis Elvin Emerson son of Mr and Mrs W E Emerson of 636 Twentieth Avenue SW died Monday evening in a local hospital.
L. A. Anthony of Central City was fined $25 and costs by Justice H. R. Churchill for using a throw line to catch fish in a restricted area.
At St Luke s hospital a daughter to Mr and Mrs DeVere O Kelly Marion July 25 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Louis Rimrodt 626 Seventh avenue SE July 24 Mercy hospital a son to Mr and Mrs George Kasper 1506 Fourth street NW July 25 Born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Simmons Marengo 514 Thirty second street NE a daughter Marlene Rochelle July 23 Born to Mr and Mrs Russell Conard Rockford Ill a son David Russell July 14 Mrs Conard former Viola Mae Carnes Cedar Rapids Born Sunday a daughter Suz anne to Mr and Mrs John F Dietrich Cedar Rapids at Allen hospital Waterloo Dietrich is former Orva Mitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs J G Mitchell 1630 Park avenue SE
Eugene Riggins of 1805 O Avenue NW fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving after reaching 52 miles per hour. H W Evers of 844 A Avenue NE pleads not guilty to drunkenness. trial set for Friday with bond at 110 dollars.
DETROIT UP The Rev Wal ton E Cole of Toledo Ohio recommended to opponents of Father Charles E Coughlin that instead of suppressing him they invite him to appear with other competent speakers in a round table discussion. He cited Elliott Roosevelt's call for censorship if it would halt the anti Semitic oratory.
Hollywood headline: Harold Lloyd, famed screen comedian, received three stitches between his eyes after a playful horseshoe toss with his daughter Gloria. He bragged about Gloria’s accuracy as she hurled the ringer around his nose during indoor play.
Washington report notes the Lea railroad relief bill faces possible defeat in the house as a waterways bloc intensifies its opposition. An amendment prohibits interstate commerce commission approval of reorganizations that cause unemployment, while labor leaders and rail executives back a pension plan to ease job losses.
Linn county supervisors vote to seek the controller’s approval to raise the poor relief levy from 1.5 to 3 mills in 1940, aiming for the full state maximum. They warn only the higher levy or issuing bonds will gain state aid, with funds split between county and state coffers. They also request a 1 mill emergency levy to cover any deficiency and note reductions in federal and state aid.
Kansas City AP report says Henry F. McElroy longtime city manager under Tom Pendergast era was indicted by a county grand jury for conspiracy to obtain money by false pretenses in a water leak survey that cost the city 356500. Co defendants are John J Rathford head of Rathford Engineering and J J Pryor contractor. They already face embezzlement indictments.
Kansas City reports the Jackson county grand jury will examine state income tax records of six associates tied to Tom Pendergast. The list includes former City Manager H F McElroy and his son H F McElroy Jr, Otto P Higgins former police director L C Johnson fire director Charles H Clark and Thomas Conway assistant county prosecutor.
Policeman Edward Baker joined a routine patrol when a gunman threatened Cashier Bernice Hale and Manager Millard White at a West Sixty third Street loan office. Baker challenged the suspect and caused the pistol to fall to the floor. The gunman, John Curtin, 21, of Chicago, later claimed his finger was on the trigger. Baker, 35, married with five children, called it a routine job.
In Atlanta signs in the municipal auditorium were removed after Negro delegates protested they promoted segregation. Dr J H Rushbrooke ordered the removal and urged an end to racial segregation talk. Dr F C Barbour supported the protest and nominated Dr L K Williams for alliance presidency.
Coroner says Lillian Gerber Davis of Davenport Iowa died from jumping from a moving car after being threatened by the driver. Her body was found near a main highway six miles southeast of Platte City Missouri with a fractured skull.
A formal communique to Tokyo notes warships nearby as Britain and Russia push toward a mutual aid accord in Paris. London says Britain is 95 percent to satisfy Soviet demands while guarantees to smaller states loom unresolved. Sir John Simon announces export credits for Poland up to 40 million dollars to buy British defense materials. Danzig plans to draft Jews back into labor amid shortages and conscription. In Spain, Franco faces faltering unity among falangists royalists Catholics and moderates as he tightens control.
Lee M. King born July 28 1892 in Equality Illinois died at 1 15 a m Tuesday in the Veterans hospital Des Moines after a short illness. He lived in Bertram Cedar Rapids and worked for Penick and Ford until illness. He served fifteen months overseas in World War I. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs George D King a sister Mrs Bess Hamacher and nephew John Cabalka. Military services Thursday at Beatty chapel with burial at Campbell cemetery six miles east of Cedar Rapids.
Dennis Elvin Emerson infant son of Mr and Mrs Wilmer E Emerson of 636 Twentieth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 830 PM Monday. He is survived by his parents one sister Gerry Yvonne grandparents Mr and Mrs E W Nelson and Mrs Lee Horr all of Cedar Rapids and great grandparents Mr and Mrs C H Neal of Deep River Iowa Funeral services will be held in the Turner chapel at 2 PM Wednesday Burial will be Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.
The Dominion of Canada reports an annual per capita tea consumption of 2.9 pounds. This figure reflects ongoing tea popularity across the population, indicating steady demand and potential market implications for tea producers and retailers.
Commissioner William G. Rankin of the Louisiana conservation department resigns at Gov. Earl K. Longs request after federal investigators pressure. State Senator Ernest Clements named Rankins successor as Dr. J A Shaw is reinstated to head the minerals division.
Two spectators viewing the Pay chek Belanger bout from Belmont hill were bruised when struck by a car driven by Ralph G. Thorpe. Robert Vanous and Anna Mae Machacek were taken to Mercy hospital. Thorpe said he coasted after shifting to second gear with dim lights on.
Justice H. R. Churchill officiated marriages for two Cedar Rapids pairs on Monday, uniting James Watson with Opal Roberts and Arthur P. Steinmetz with Yara M. Dostal. Travel photos of Florida fishing were shown by Frank M. Kent at a Canopus club luncheon. Jean Travis, 3, sustained a head bruise after colliding with a car driven by F. C. Bossert on Seventh Street as she crossed Second Avenue with her father nearby.
Dr. Leslie Bullock denied Tuesday that Harold F. McCormick III was gravely ill. The Pasadena report states the millionaire scion of the Harvester family remains in good condition according to the physician.
Johnson County officials discussed possible revocation of fifteen beer permits held by rural and unplatted village taverns amid a raid last week. County Attorney Harold Vestermark questioned legality of permit issuance and said revoked licenses could follow if raids lead to convictions for gambling and liquor law violations.
A speaker asserts intent to take the matter to the state permit board which can revoke permits after a hearing if local authorities decline action. The board’s authority is described as broad and at will.
Russell Walker, 23, of 512 Seventh Street SE, was fined 300 dollars and costs by Judge C. J. Haas after changing to a guilty plea on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. A three month jail term could follow if the fine is unpaid. The arrest followed a Saturday night collision with Henry Malek, 236 Johnson Avenue NW, at First Avenue and Sixth Street E, injuring four people.
Total settlement of 7500 dollars arranged with Takin Brothers Freight Lines and driver Fred Resch after 6 year old James Hodges was injured at the intersection of Eighth avenue and Eighth street SE on March 6. Court filings Tuesday outline the terms and release of all claims arising from the accident.
Judge C Haas approves guardian John I Hodges to accept 6500 dollars for the boy. Hodges receives 1000 dollars including expenses. The boy's right leg was amputated four inches above the ankle after a truck collision.
Deputy Whittemore booked Ben Kremenak 18 at the county jail at 1 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of larceny of domestic fowls. Officials said he admitted taking five chickens last week while employed by Mrs Edna Duncan near E avenue and Nineteenth street NW, but later returned them.
Deputy Sheriff Harlan Snyder investigated a report by John O Connell living seven miles west of Cedar Rapids on highway 30 that ten or eleven 65 pound spring pigs were taken over the last two weeks. He also missed about ten chickens.
Judge C J Haas overruled a motion by Silver Leaf Shoe Findings and associates to move venue to Polk county in a $2200 account case brought by Otto L Schluter against Iowa Leather company and others on May 5.
The hearing covers an application by D W Bates as receiver of the Iowa State Savings Bank to sell real estate located in Carpenter's Fifth addition. Proceedings aim to authorize disposition of property to satisfy claims against the bank.
Judge C J Haas will hear the case Tuesday in Cedar Rapids. John J Hartl and Elma Rose Hartl offer $1000. P H Burke backs a $15.85 counterclaim and seeks dismissal of a $141.45 truck 1938 from Fred D Ford and Wes ley Tert, co partners doing business as the Shellsburg creamery.
Margaret Melsh seeks divorce from Lester Melsh on cruelty grounds. She asks custody of three children. The pair married November 7 1932 in Rock Island.
Washington AP Rogge head of the justice department criminal division said the federal government is intensifying its Louisiana investigation. He will send more agents to pursue scores of leads in the case.
Gov. John W. Bricker said he is not considering a bid for the 1940 Republican nomination. He added that he believes U. S. Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio would be a good president.
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