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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1939

Page

3

Portraits Presented to Cornell College Honoring Three Leaders

A trustees banquet in Mount Vernon honored Dr. Frank Cole Dr. William Harmon Norton and Dr. Herbert Burgstahler with portraits by Christian Abrahamson. Norton Obeserved 63 years at Cornell while Burgstahler prepares to depart for Ohio Wesleyan University.

Mount Vernon Frank Cole William Harmon Norton Herbert John Burgstahler Cornell A. L. Killian Cedar Rapids W. R. Boyd Cole College Boyd The Rock Elmer Johnson Burgstahler Ohio Wesleyan University Johnson John Magee Seattle Wash Dean Persen Eldora John Mallonee Ann Culbertson Catherine Lilley Phyllis Pearson Jay McGregor Abvie Probasco

Maquoketa Alumni Reorganize To One Association

Alumni groups from Maquoketa High School and Maquoketa Junior College merge into a single Maquoketa Alumni Association. Officers elected include President Lester Romer First Vice President Donald Hurst Second Vice President Owen Seamonds Secretary Mary E Joiner Assistant Secretary Mrs James Round and Treasurer Dilman Doland.

Maquoketa Imogene Mitchell von Schrader M. W. Joiner Otis Charlotte Joiner Catherine Imogene von Schrader Edna Becker Romer T.A Porte City la Porte City High School Alumni Association Mary F. Lizer Ralph Waller Lydia McBride C. A. Brust Ralph Brown Irving Anton E. E. Triem Tom Elliott Fran Allison Chiago

Heart Attack Fatal To Samuel Seeman Clayton Supervisor

Samuel Seeman a 51 year old member of the Clayton county board of supervisors died suddenly of a heart attack on the street in Guttenberg late Friday. A retired farmer and lifelong Clayton county resident he was elected to the board last fall as a Republican. His successor will be elected by the auditor recorder and clerk of Clayton county.

Columbus Junction S. M. Overholt Louisa County W. A. Bloomquist Methodist Church H. Lee Huston W. H. Hull T. N. O’neill J. M. Marshall W. H. Dean J. A. Green William Gilkey John Jenkins George Duncan Columbus City Cemetery Marengo Guy Groff, Jr American Legion Boys’ State Des Moines James E. West New York Veterans of Foreign Wars Guy Marengo High School National Scout Glen Thomas Mount Vernon Union Daily Methodist Presbyterian Lloyd Gustafson Joseph W. Gray, Jr Presbyterian Church John Laing Elena Hartzell Helen Peet Jane Travis Leora Foster Arlene Lindsey Bonnybelle Kirkpatrick Marybelle Mason Maquoketa Carson-Balster Anna Taylor Jackson County Alfred Heister Iron Hill Henry Taylor Brooklyn John Bagenstos Madison Township E. W. F. Holler William Showalter Donald Parks Hobart Powell William Ormiston John Brimmer Glen Doty John Elizabeth Bagenstos Clara Kent Bagenstos Mary Igon la Porte City Catherine Murphy Minneapolis Vernon Williamson Clifford Williamson Colorado Springs Vernon Brooklyn High School Eleader Samuel Seeman Clayton County Board of Supervisors Guttenberg Clayton County

Graduation day for 108 graduates in Jones County rural schools

One hundred and eight grade pupils from 58 Jones county rural schools were to graduate Saturday afternoon at the Anamosa school auditorium. Rev. B. T. Schwab gave the invocation and the rural choir planned a group of songs. Other events included Day on the Farm by Scotch Grove, a snare drum exhibition by Karl Smykil, and a speech by Donald Dysert, with diploma presentations by Nellie V. Morey, county superintendent.

Anamosa Jones County B. T. Schwab Scotch Grove Karl Smykil Donald Dysert Tipton Africa Tipton School Nellie V. Morey

Iowa City News Briefs Items From Local Court and Deaths

Johnson county petit jury found no damages for Arthur Schellhase against Graydon Shearer over a truck accident near Garrison. Shearer sought 154.76. Frank Michel, 76, longtime Iowa City resident and Zion Lutheran member, died Thursday. He leaves a wife and eight children and several siblings. University of Iowa music dept starts its annual commencement recital at 4 PM Sunday in North Hall.

Iowa City Johnson County Petit Jury Arthur Schellhase Graydon Shearer Garrison Shearer Frank Michel Michel Zion Lutheran Church of Fred Sidney Zack Henderson Myron Kelso A. T. Cox Laura McLaughlin Cedar Rapids Frank, Jr Vinton William Algona Charles Arthur Kansas City John Fred of Solon Ed Miller Candy Minnesota Frank ‘Pohler Solon University of Iowa North Music Hall

Doctors Plead Not Guilty In Toledo Narcotics Case

Dr. William C. Wagner of Traer and Dr. Paul F. Marling of Gladbrook pleaded not guilty to illegal sale of narcotics in Tama county district court. Bonds continued. Trials not set before October. Jenkins and state agents testified about morphine and cocaine sold by the doctors.

Toledo William C. Wagner Traer Paul F. Marling Gladbrook L. J. Kirkland Tama County Marling D. B. Kliebenstein Willard F. Russell Wagner Robert Powell M. W. Hyland Tama Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners

Gets 8 Year Term and 1000 Dollar Fine in Hitchhike Slaying

Glenn Kidwell, 18, Kelley farm boy, was sentenced to eight years in the state reformatory and fined $1,000 for the hitchhike slaying of W. L. Lowe, a Des Moines Salvation Army worker. Lowe was killed March 25 on highway 65 near Ankeny after giving Kidwell a ride.

Des Moines Glenn Kidwell Kelley State Reformatory W. L. Lowe Salvation Army Lou Ladd Kidwell Polk County Lowe Highway 65 Ankeny Missouri

Verdict Sealed For Fishbein In Libel Suit

Federal Judge Charles A. Boynton instructed the jury to return a verdict for Dr. Morris Fishbein in the $50,000 libel suit brought by Dr. Asa Brunson of El Paso. Brunson claimed a telegram to DeWitt Wallace discounted El Paso tuberculosis treatment. Brunson’s attorneys planned an appeal.

EL Paso Tex Charles A. Boynton Morris Fishbein Asa Brunson Brunson Fishbein DeWitt Wallace Reader’s Digest el Pascan Boynton

Jobs For All at UI Graduation Ease Careers for Pharm D Graduates

Eighteen candidates from the University of Iowa School of Pharmacy will graduate Monday morning with new job worries but have secured placements for the second year in a row. Most will work in Iowa with others taking positions in Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan.

Gazette Iowa City School of Pharmacy University of Iowa R. A. Keuver Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Michigan

Gypsy Woman Sentenced Five Years for Embezzlement

Louise Joles a 26 year old Gypsy woman from Chippewa Falls Wisconsin pled guilty in district court to larceny by embezzlement. She obtained $600 from Kolbein Akre through false pretenses and was sentenced to five years at the women's reformatory Rockwell City.

The Gazette Decorah Louise Joles Chippewa Falls Wis Women’s Reformatory Rockwell City Kolbein Akre

West Union ROTC officers reelected for coming year

West Union chapter of the Reserve Officers Association announces officers for the year including President Lieutenant Colonel L. D. Walter CA Reserve Postville Vice President Captain D. R. Lynch Infantry Reserve West Union and Secretary Treasurer Lieutenant W. F. Kennedy FA Reserve Oelwein. Mount Vernon Miss Virginia Burton of Waterloo named fifth grade teacher to fill vacancy from Miss Jean Lollich resignation. Manchester Officers elected for American Legion and auxiliary leadership. Commander Jack N. Whisler succeeds George Richardson with adjutant Harry Steffy and other posts. Auxiliary president Mrs. Frank F. Allenstein with multiple vice presidents and officers. executive board includes Mesdames Richardson Anderson and Bushnell.

West Union The Reserve Officers Association L. D. Walter CA Reserve Postville D. R. Lynch Inf W. F. Kennedy FA Reserve Oelwein Mount Vernon Virginia Burton Waterloo Jean Lollich Burton Baxter Delhi Manchester American Legion Legion Auxiliary Legion Jack N. Whisler George Richardson Harry Steffy Paul Munson George Lyman William J. Nieman Wayne Barker Lee Goodrich Frank F. Allenstein Charles E. Cawley Louis W. Holbert Edward Kuhlman Carl R. Anderson Merritt Barer Basil Contare Miles A. Utley Bert P. Friebel Mesdames Ernest A. Anderson Miles A. Bushnell

Rain Benefits Dry Spots Over Iowa

Iowa soaked Friday afternoon with every weather station reporting moisture. Cities like Monroe Ames Forest City and Omaha recorded over an inch, while Dubuque Lamont Estherville Alta and Washington saw varying amounts. Temperatures cooled to near normal with a high of 91 and a low near 46, Keokuk reporting only a trace of rain.

Des Moines Iowa Weather Bureau Monroe Ames Forest City Omaha Dubuque Lamont Estherville Alta Washington Burlington Carroll Inwood Marshalltown Keokuk

Series Of Assaults In Hobo Jungle Claims Three Lives

Stockton police detained 46 itinerants Saturday as they probed three homicide deaths and a fourth serious head injury in the city Hobo Jungle area. Authorities believe a single assailant is responsible for the killings. Victims include a 60 year old unidentified man found Wednesday and Samuel Fox 58 of San Jose plus an unidentified 35 year old man found Friday. Dan Norton 58 is in critical condition with head injuries and could not identify the attacker. Fearful residents barred windows and doors in the southern city area awaiting answers.

Stockton Calif Samuel Fox San Jose Dan Norton

Notice of Incorporation The Master Tire Tread Company

Notice of incorporation for The Master Tire Tread Company filed under Chapter 384 of the 1935 Iowa code. Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the principal place of business with capital stock of 25000 dollars in 100 dollar shares. Directors named L F Lincoln C E Fleury and F L Martin.

Iowa Master Cedar Rapids Executive Council of L. F. Lincoln C. E. Fleury F. L. Martin Regenent The

Cachexia Americana and the Vitamins Gap in Youth Health

The article critiques post infant nutrition after weaning, naming cachexia Americana as a widespread vitamin and mineral deficiency. It links poor diet in American children to refined foods and inadequate education on hygiene and nutrition, noting long term effects on nerves digestion and growth.

America Europe

Hay Fever and Pasteur Treatment Inquiries Answered

Reader asks how to stave off hay fever starting June 10 and why Pasteur treatment is declined for rabies. Response includes advising wound care by surgeon, tetanus serum, and delays. menopause distress tips via monograph requests. book suggestions on vitamins with prices and availability in public libraries.

R.W Pasteur

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Moore Inland Cedar County Maude Newhouse Big Rock Minta Moore Hanrahan-Fitzpatrick Inland Cemetery Women of the Moose Minnie Wallace Irene Connole Emma Swanson Goldie Skeffington Ruth Shrke Alvin Mohr Esther Steiner Anna Mae Grundmeier Norma Wulf Emily Smith Alice Jansen William Busch James Clapp Republican Womens Club Toledo Park D. H. Hyland Nellie Morrison Garwin Stella Berger Rep R. R. Dvorak L. C. Hemsworth Third District Federation Mary Lou Mitzi Insdale Consolidated School Robert Burch Mankato Minn Waverly Iowa State Teachers College Iowa University Geneva Burch Oxford Junction Grace McCurdy Royal Neighbors of America Coggon Frank Porter Maysel Erwin E. McCloud Edgar McCloud Ryan Thomas P. 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