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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1935
Page
20
Burlington AP report states Joiner Davison, former partner in the Commercial Bank of Wapello, Iowa, was found guilty by a district court jury of receiving deposits while the bank was insolvent. Judge Garfield gave Davison until June 15 to file motions for a new trial and McCullough’s trial date remains pending.
The Iowa Title association at its second annual convention in Des Moines adopted a three year plan to create a uniform statewide abstracting system. The move followed R P Barlay from Washington urging standard practices and the group also set up a public relations committee a state bulletin on Iowa court decisions and an instructor course for abstract firm employees. Speakers include Lewi Moore Cherokee Ralph C Smith Keokuk O B Taylor Washington and J E Sheridan Detroit American Title Association executive secretary.
In Hopkinton thirty five Lenox junior college graduates received diplomas Friday. Dean E V Laughlin presented diplomas as Rev Alfred I Nickless from Davenport addressed the class. Highest distinction went to Betty MacAllister and Brewer Wilson. other honors included Jean Ripple Rachel Stanger Marguerite Littlefield William Ferguson Douglas Munger Eleanor Marolf Ruth Kueste Elaine Herington Byron Richardson and John McCrory.
About sixty Benton county Republicans met at the Legion hall Friday evening convened by County Chairman Karl W. Fischer to select delegates for the Grass Roots Republican Conference in Springfield Illinois June 10 and 11. Fourteen delegates were named: Sam Rieke E S Thompson Van Horne George Studt Luzerne Harry Weichman Newhall Victor Visquain Belle Plaine Sam Carr Shellsburg C H Wyckoff Louis P Tobin J H Milroy M P Kruse Jerry Krohn Rev Loren T Jenks Mrs Jerks and Hugh Mossman Vinton.
Washington Virginia reports extensive plans for the Half Century of Progress in Wellman from July 4 to Labor Day. A July 4 parade has 44 floats arranged and 100 floats expected total. The Tama Indians will perform as part of the program with tents or a large building to house displays. Nearly 100000 guests are anticipated.
Dr. F. M. Mingus of Loco Oklahoma and his daughter Mrs. Herbert Salisbury Cresco Iowa met for the first time in 30 years at the University of Iowa. They had corresponded to arrange the meeting and planned to attend university class reunions. Mingus, a 1890 medical graduate, waited five hours for his daughter at the alumni office before she arrived.
The Floyd county old age pension case was taken under advisement in district court. It questions whether county or state pays administration costs. The state was previously ordered to pay. the supreme court remanded. Written arguments are due in 30 days and a decision within 60 days will impact Iowa counties.
Judge approves sale of First National Bank of Maquoketa building and equipment to Security Savings Bank Zwingle for 7000. Receiver Lewis S. Levi said building valued at 89200 and furnishings about 12000 with some furnishings already sold. Space retained for bank affairs until final settlement.
Anamosa reports an election to decide on erecting a new Jones county court house with a federal grant covering forty five percent of costs. The timing, likely late June or early July, depends on supervisor approval of plans and specifications and grant application. Daughter Rich and Woodburn of Des Moines leads design work.
Harvard University announced Rockefeller fellowships in the School of Public Health for 1935 36 to Dr Claire E Twinam of Iowa City Iowa and to Dr Raymond W Bradshaw of Oberlin Ohio The announcement notes the two doctors receiving the awards in Cambridge Massachusetts and lists the competing candidates Parnell S P Moore and Co Cedar Rapids have finished a graveling contract from North English to Millersburg and plan to move equipment to begin work Monday on a gravel road between Parnell and Holbrook
Special to The Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell college marks its eighty second commencement with two prominent clergymen as speakers. Bishop Ralph S. Cushman of Detroit will give the baccalaureate sermon and Dr Lucius C Clark, Cornell alumnus and former chancellor of the American University, will speak at the vesper service. An organ recital and alumni banquet round out alumni day activities.
Richard Pullman aged 23 of Ossian died in Decorah hospital after his car crashed through a bridge on the highway near here. He suffered crushed legs and a severe head wound. Passenger Norman Lee of Ossian received a broken shoulder.
St Marys Church in Riverside held a coronation procession and service with nearly 200 children led by Samuel Green. Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier preached the sermon as 50 communicants were enrolled in the scapular of Mt. Carmel.
East of Lowden and neighboring towns report a Trinity Lutheran congregation and school picnic in Scheeper's grove with 10 am services by Rev. Paul Gutknecht, rain plan at Trinity Church London, program by Trinity School children, races and kittenball games, plus Waukon Drum and Bugle corps play and many local civic and school milestones across towns including Wilton Junction, Dyersville, Elkader, Tipton, Maquoketa, Anamosa, Edgewood, La Porte City, Cascade, Clinton areas with graduations, appointments, and commemorations.
Iowa Governor Clyde L. Herring refuses a second executive stay for the execution of Pat Griffin and Elmer Brewer, set for June 5 at Fort Madison penitentiary after a 60 day delay granted April 2 to pursue appeals to the United States Supreme Court. Deputy Sheriff William Dilworth of Black Hawk county was killed in the case. Defense counsel cited illness of a co counsel as hampering the appeal.
Jay G. Sullivan, the eighth and last of 25 original rural carriers, retires after 30 years of service. Starting Jan 1 1905 at Bryant, he moved to DeWitt in 1920 and logged over 250000 miles. He owned 21 cars and pioneered rural mail by automobile. He will remain in DeWitt as his home.
Nineteen graduates receive bachelor of arts degrees at Upper Iowa University commencement Monday. Dr. Jesse Hayes White of James Madison University will deliver the address. Eleven candidates pursue two year normal diplomas and business, with a long list of names across bachelor of science and business programs.
DES MOINES AP 1 percent interest rates on public deposits in Iowa banks became effective today. The reduction from 2 percent was ordered by State Treasurer Leo Wegman under a new law allowing rate variations to meet current economic conditions.
Funeral services for Joseph Hutchinson 83 a longtime Manchester business leader who died Thursday night will be held Saturday afternoon at his home with Rev J Frank Moore officiating. A London born former alderman and school board president he helped promote the Manchester and Oneida Railway and served with Delaware County State Bank while directing farms. He married Clara Thompson in 1890 and is survived by two sons Arthur and Henry Robert and two daughters Josephine Church of Honolulu and Elizabeth Pool of Davis California. He was a Mason Knights Templar and Eastern Star member.
A three year old girl, Mary Catherine Main, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Main, died from severe burns after her clothing ignited on an oil stove at home in La Porte City on May 24. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the R. E. Ashley residence. Burial will be at Mount Auburn. She leaves parents, three brothers Clarence Roy Clyde, a sister Lois, a half sister Norma and a half brother Cecil, along with grandparents and great grandparents listed locally.
A group of Standard Bearers from the Dubuque district gathers at the Silver Creek church southwest of Manchester. Delegates from Oelwein Earlville Cresco Silver Creek West Union Ridgeway attend devotions demonstrations and addresses led by local leaders and missionaries.
Gray township farmer W. Welch brought 28 cub wolf pelts to the auditor's office earning a $56 bounty. It is the largest single lot received from one man in many years.
Keota residents James Rogers son of the Rev and Mrs O B Rogers will join Miss Maylou Johnstone head of Fletcher college piano department as accompanist for a vocal recital at the Methodist church Sunday evening. Johnstone will perform two piano numbers during the program.
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