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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1939

Page

2

Ten Iowa highway deaths over weekend raise total

A weekend of Iowa highway accidents killed ten people raising the year total to 183. Victims included James Gingles 55 Onawa Emery Gingles 16 and Stanley Folsom 14 of Arkansas in a fishing trip crash near Onawa. Others died in Des Moines Muscatine Malvern and Corning area crashes with injuries to several. Civil and social notes follow including a wedding at Oakland and a Marion picnic hosted by the Fernows.

Des Moines Iowa Onawa James Gingles Emery Gingles James Stanley Folsom Arkansas Gingles Folsom Fred Miller Ralph Preston Lowell Preston Corning Muscatine Frank Thompson Lamoyne Gunnarson Raymond Funlman F. B. Nesper Muscatine County John Morgan Malvern Raymond Briggs Red Oak Anna Young St. Mary’s Roland Swanson Kelley

Professor Sloan bids farewell at Iowa commencement

Prof Sam B Sloan delivers the seventieth University of Iowa commencement address in Iowa City. He reflects on four decades in the English department, praises modern standards for creative degrees, and calls for universities to nurture all facets of life including music art and poetry. He honors Dean Emeritus Carl Seashore and notes scholarship awards for Eleanor Mae Hurka Cedar Rapids and Robert S Waples Cedar Rapids.

Iowa City Sam B. Sloan University of Iowa Sloan Prof. Sloan Upton Sinclair Ellis Parker Butler Iowa Prof Carl Seashore Graduate School Robert S. Waples Cedar Rapids University Women’s Association College of Liberal Arts and Commerce Eleanor Mae Hurka

Supreme Court To Hear About Sioux City Graft Setup

DES MOINES INS Sioux City's police controversy goes to the Iowa supreme court after a district court ordered Joseph E. Young reinstated. Young, dismissed after naming protection rackets, accuses police and officials of graft while Chief Chris N. Dahl and ex-commissioner Gordon C. Hollar faced implicated blame. Civil service exoneration cited.

Supreme Court Sioux City Des Moines INS Iowa Supreme Court Joseph E. Young Young F. H. Rice Chris N. Dahl Gordon C. Hollar Commissioner of Public Safety Civil Service Commission District Court

Flyers Breakfast Draws 200 At DeWitt Airport

Sixty airplanes gathered at DeWitt airport for a flyer's breakfast Sunday morning serving 200 people. Herbert Elliott led the airport operations with J. W. Clarke Jr. O. C. Capper and W. R. Mockridge arranging details. Attendees came from Moline Fulton Sterling Dixon Cedar Rapids Waterloo Davenport Iowa City Dubuque and DeWitt.

Dewitt Herbert Elliott J. W. Clarke, Jr O. C. Capper W. R. Mockridge Moline Fulton Sterling and Dixon Ill Cedar Rapids Waterloo Davenport Iowa City Dubuque

Arlene McCleary Weds Robert Chatfield at Marengo Parsonage

At the Methodist parsonage in Marengo, Miss Arlene McCleary of Libertyville married Robert Chatfield of Donnellson with Rev. G G Hunt officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Leonard Curtis. Mrs Chatfield is a Parsons and Iowa State Teachers College alumna who taught in Libertyville for two years. Mr Chatfield farms near Donnellson and will live there.

Leone Neill W. G. Neill Eighth Avenue Donald Dean Dermyer D. D. Dermyer Oakland C. V. R. DeJong Milton Wehrle Wellman Virginia Allyn Omaha Vera Dermyer C. L. O’kelly Anamosa James DeSpain Marengo Dermyer Iowa State Teachers College Arlene McCleary Libertyville Lewis McCleary Batavia Robert Chatfield Donnellson G. G. Hunt Leonard Curtis Chatfield Parsons Iowa State Teachers’ Colleges

Welfare Board names administrator to coordinate work

The Iowa social welfare board in Des Moines named Virgil W. Hall of Sioux City as administrator to coordinate the $17,000,000-a-year state welfare program. Hall, who arrived Feb 1 to head the Iowa emergency relief administration, will draft a plan to integrate old age and blind pensions, relief, and child welfare into one system. The $4,200 yearly salary matches his IERA pay. The move is an internal restructuring to boost efficiency and welfare output per dollar, with Hall above Byron G. Allen in authority.

Des Moines Iowa Social Welfare Board Virgil W. Hall Sioux City Hall Iowa Emergency Relief Administration King R. Palmer IERA Palmer Woodbury County Iowa Welfare Board Byron G. Allen Federal Social Security Board Iowa Welfare Unit

Burgstahler Sermon At Cornell Mount Vernon 1939 Graduates

Dr. H J Burgstahler urged Cornell graduates to add the spiritual vitality of God to education in a baccalaureate sermon on Education Plus He cited leaders like Paul Wycliffe Gladstone and Wesley and warned of a sea of conflicting ideologies The speaker called for leaders with a heavenly vision and urged graduates to dedicate their lives to doing Christ's will in any field.

Mount Vernon H. J. Burgstahler Cornell W. G. Rowley Joseph Gray Lloyd Gustafson Russell Cole Burgstahler Paul John Wycliffe William Gladstone John Wesley Hendrick van Loon Dorothy Canfield Jesus Christ

Kin Of Two Iowa Labor Leaders Are On Dismissal List

Des Moines AP reported that Joseph Couch of Des Moines and James Lewis of Madrid, relatives of Iowa labor leaders, were among 14 Iowa unemployment compensation commission employees given dismissal notices. The notices, effective June 15 and July 1, followed questions about merit system appointments. Couch is a son of A A Couch, president of the Iowa State Federation of Labor, while Lewis is a nephew of J C Lewis, a coal commission member and former state federation president. Lewis declined comment on receipt.

DES Moines Joseph Couch James Lewis Madrid Iowa Iowa Unemployment Compensation Commission Couch A. A. Couch Iowa State Federation of Labor Lewis J. C. Lewis National Bituminous Coal Commission State Federation Commission

Marjorie Medary Pens Fifth Novel for Young Readers

Waukon native and Cornell graduate Marjorie Medary has released her fifth book titled Joan and the Three Deer. Published by Random House with illustrations by Kurt Wiese, the 9 to 12 year old story follows a girl who learns kindness through woodland creatures.

Marjorie Medary Waukon Cornell College Joan Random House Kurt Wiese Miss Medary Crinoline Edgar F. Medary Dorothy Higbie Cornell Northwestern University Indianapolis Technical

Organization of G. O. P. women in Des Moines

A state federation of Republican women’s clubs will organize at a Des Moines meeting on June 14. Miss Martha McClure of Mount Pleasant, national committeewoman, and Mrs. Vera Moss of Centerville, state vice chairman, oversee the event. Marion E. Martin, assistant chair man of the Republican National Committee, will address a noon luncheon.

Des Moines INS Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs Martha McClure Mount Pleasant Vera Moss Centerville Marion E. Martin Republican National Committee

What Cheer Thieves Break Into Benteco Store

Thieves enter Benteco by a glass transom in the back door and steal $8.47 along with gum and candy. Deputy Sheriff C V Barnes takes fingerprints.

Benteco C. V. Barnes

Maquoketa Pioneer Penrose Dies After Illness

Jacob Penrose 82 former street commissioner died Sunday after six months ill. Born May 28 1857 in Pennsylvania, he came with family to near Delmar then Maquoketa. Married Anna Ringlepin in 1879. Survived by son Harry of Maquoketa. Retired as street commissioner April 1 1935. Funeral services Tuesday at Harrison funeral home.

Maquoketa Jacob Penrose Harrison Funeral Home Mr. Penrose Pennsylvania Delmar Anna Ringlep Harry

Surprise 46th Anniversary Dinner for Crawford Couple

Mr and Mrs H T Crawford were treated to a surprise dinner Sunday by their children and grandchildren at Thomas park to mark their forty six years of marriage. Attendants included Mr and Mrs James Wroe and their children Mrs Alvin Natcher and daughter Marlotte of Waterloo Mr and Mrs Merle Strait and children of Alburnett and Mr and Mrs Roscoe Ausmus of Viola. A daughter Mrs Fred Evans of Kasson Minnesota could not attend.

H. T. Crawford Thomas Park James Wroe Alvin Natcher Marlotte Waterloo Merle Strait Alburnett Roscoe Ausmus Viola Fred Evans Kasson, Minn

Local Grocery Ad Promotes Bargains on Meats and Cereal

A casual advertisement lists bacon at 10 cents per pound and cooked picnic ham at 25 cents per pound. Kellogg’s Post Toasties and Wheaties also priced at 10 cents. Dickey's Foods promotes these weekly deals in a compact grocery listing.

Kelloggs Dickey’s Foods

Decker Family Visits Fox Family in Sigourney

Mr and Mrs Leo Decker and children Cleta and Milford of Sigourney were guests Sunday in the Charles Fulton and Bruce Fulton homes. Earl Fulton accompanied them home Sunday evening for a visit.

Leo Decker Cleta and Milford Sigourney Charles Fulton Bruce Fulton Earl Fulton

Virginia Stark Visits Relatives In Grand Junction

Virginia Stark accompanied her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Smith, to their Grand Junction home on Monday. They plan to travel through southern Iowa on their way.

Virginia Stark F. F. Smith Grand Junction Iowa

Walter N Foster Rebounds From Illness at Milwaukee Rail Yard

Walter N Foster, master mechanic for the Milwaukee Railroad, has been ill for several days but is now recovering. His condition was reported as improving and he is expected to resume duties soon.

Walter N. Foster Milwaukee Railroad

Freshman Helen Pyle Visits Marion for Summer

Helen Pyle of Hollywood Florida has completed her freshman year at the University of Iowa and arrived in Marion to spend the summer with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert S Oxley.

Helen Pyle Hollywood, Fla University of Iowa Marion Robert S. Oxley

Sunshine division meeting set at Stone and Faulkner home

The Sunshine division of the Methodist Ladies Aid society will meet Wednesday at 2 30 in the home of Mrs George Stone and Mrs Jennie Faulkner east First avenue Mrs Wi Sherman Mrs Elmer Barnhart and Mrs Harry Hammond will be joint hostesses.

Sunshine Division The Methodist Ladies Aid Society George Stone Jennie Faulkner East First Avenue Wi Sherman Elmer Barnhart Harry Hammond

Liningers Called to Coggon After Sister-in-Law's Death

Mr and Mrs Dayton Lininger traveled to Coggon on Saturday following the death of Mrs Hazel Trumbull Henderson Lininger's sister in law.

Dayton Lininger Coggon Lininger Hazel Trumbull Henderson

Dinner Guests At The Titus Home

Dinner guests Sunday in the home of Miss Mildred Titus were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mosher and their son, Jim, of Aurora and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Titus and their family of Marion.

Mildred Titus Bert Mosher Jim Aurora H. M. Titus Marion

Hall Family Visiting Relatives in Central City

Mr and Mrs Oren Hall of Pomona California visiting relatives in Central City after staying with their nephew Harmon W Hall who hosted them at his home during the visit.

Oren Hall Pomona Calif Harmon W. Hall Central City

Methodist Sunday School Children Day Pageant Cast Meet

Members of the Methodist Sunday school with roles in the Children’s day pageant meet at the church on Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. The gathering calls for all performers to assemble for the rehearsal and final preparations.

Methodist Sunday School

Miss Ethel Burkett Honored by Springville Relatives

Miss Ethel Burkett, en route to Roscoe South Carolina from New York after visiting the world’s fair, is the guest hero of her aunt Mrs. John A. Wild and relatives in Springville.

Ethel Burkett Roscoe S. C New York City John A. Wild Springville

Miss Reid of Oakland Visits Old Marion Friend

Miss Gladys Reid of Oakland California, a former Marion resident, was the Sunday guest of Miss Ruth Engstrom. The brief call highlights social ties between former residents and current neighbors in the community.

Gladys Reid Oakland Calif Marion Ruth Engstrom

Mrs McBride and son visit Reed family near Independence

Mrs George McBride and her son Melvin spent Sunday in the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Guy Reed near Independence.

George McBride Melvin Guy Reed Independence

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Meek Guests Of John A Wild Home

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Meek of Shellsburg visited Sunday in the home of John A Wild. The social call highlighted community ties and local friendships in the area.

Mrs. Lloyd Meek Shellsburg John A. Wild

Townsend Club No 2 Meeting at Memorial Hall

Townsend Club No 2 will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Memorial Hall. Members plan routine business and discuss upcoming community event.

Townsend Club Memorial Hall

Gough Family Plans California Five Week Trip

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Gough with daughters Eleanor and Bernice will depart Tuesday morning for a five week journey to California visiting Denver Salt Lake City and Yellowstone Park along the way.

E. T. Gough Eleanor and Bernice California Denver Salt Lake City Yellowstone Park

Miss Ruth Eveland Guest at Arrah District Convention

Miss Ruth Eveland of Arrah Indiana spoke at the district convention of the Standard Bearers held Saturday at the Methodist church and was the guest of Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Gough.

Ruth Eveland Arrah Ind Methodist Church Edward T. Gough

School board okays 111.84 settlement from insurance

The board of education at its June meeting authorized acceptance of a check for 111.84 from an insurance company in settlement of loss from a burglary at the high school. Ina Woodward Bragg was reelected study hall supervisor.

Board of Education Ina Woodward Bragg

Miss Evelyn Howe Sets Six Week Western Trip

Miss Evelyn Howe leaves Anamosa Saturday with friends for a six week journey to the west coast. She plans to visit relatives in Los Angeles and the San Francisco exhibition, then return via Washington and Oregon.

Evelyn Howe Anamosa West Coast Los Angeles San Francisco Exposition Washington Oregon

Vacation Bible School Registers 165 Pupils. 26 Teachers Encamped

One hundred sixty five pupils registered for the vacation Bible school on Monday morning, with 77 boys and 88 girls. The groups include 38 in beginners 55 in primary 46 in junior and 26 in intermediate. Twenty six teachers and assistants enrolled for duty. Parents and others will be welcomed Wednesday morning as work on display. Mrs T J Morehead and daughter Helen of Tucson are guests of Mrs Morehead's sister in law Mrs O W Bristol and Mr Bristol. Mrs Morehead attended the R T auxiliary convention in Cleveland.

Vacation Bible School T. J. Morehead Helen Tucson, Ariz

Townsend Club No 1 Meets At Mrs Fuller Home

Townsend club No 1 will meet Tuesday at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Frank Fuller 694 Seventh avenue with members expected to attend and discuss upcoming activities.

Townsend Club No Frank Fuller Seventh Avenue

Reduced Safe-flex tires on sale at Coast to Coast Store

Advertisement notes reduced prices on Safe-flex tires through Saturday at Coast to Coast Store. A Sunday gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs John Cory included guests Mr and Mrs John Hackett and children Bev and Marjorie of Alburnett Mr and Mrs Clayton Spooner and son Donald of Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs D D Cory of Marion.

John Cory John Hackett Bev Marjorie Alburnett Clayton Spooner Donald Cedar Rapids D. D. Cory Marion

Grow more and better potatoes with Acme Red River Mix

An Owens Drug Store advertisement promotes growing more and better potatoes by spraying or dusting with Acme Red River Potato Mix.

Red River Owens Drug Store

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Groups Meet in Wyoming

The second and third divisions will gather Wednesday at Mrs. George Miller's home in Wyoming with a picnic lunch at 1 p.m. Attendees should bring a covered dish and rely on provided transportation meeting at Mrs. Clara Wilson's home, 930 Twelfth Street, at 10 a.m. Transport assistance available via Mrs. Merle Robison or Mrs. John Grote.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society George Miller Wyoming Clara Wilson Twelfth Street Merle Robison John Grote

Adeliza Daniels Circle Plans Thursday Picnic Luncheon

The Adeliza Daniels circle of the Priscilla guild of the Congregational church will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Jesse B. Howell, 1580 Eighth avenue, for a one o clock picnic luncheon.

Adeliza Daniels Priscilla Guild The Congregational Church Jesse B. Howell Eighth Avenue

Vernon Family Attends University of Iowa Commencement

Mr and Mrs C B Vernon and their sons Bob and John and Miss Martha Jane Snell went to Iowa City Monday morning to attend the University of Iowa commencement. James B Vernon received a master of science degree.

C. B. Vernon Bob and John Martha Jane Snell Iowa City University of Iowa James B. Vernon

Visits of Davis Household Daughters and Kirkwood Guest

Recent guests at Mrs. Charles L. Davis home include her daughters Mrs. Hazel Martin and Mrs. Verna Boutelle of Manly. Miss Iva Kirkwood of Chicago arrived Friday for a weekend visit with her mother Mrs. A. H. Kirkwood and will depart Tuesday morning.

Charles L. Davis Hazel Martin Verna Boutelle Manly Iva Kirkwood Chicago A. H. Kirkwood

Anamosa Alumni Banquet and University of Iowa Honors

Anamosa High School Alumni group will host a banquet in the Firemen and Legion halls with Remley as toastmaster. The program includes welcome by Mrs. Fairbanks, response by Neil Edwards, a drum solo by Karl Smykil, and historian Miss Cunningham. Three generations attend. 54 commencements since 1871. local association officers listed. Also Iowa City graduation honors include 1,162 seniors with distinctions and honors across several colleges. Atlantic Monthly essay contest mentioned.

Anamosa Anamosa High School Alumni Association Firemen Legion Howard Remley Mattie Ketchun Fairbanks Neil Edwards Karl Smykil Harriet Cunningham Harriet Easterly Smythe Helen Smythe Sanner Harriet Sanner Independent School of Col W. T. Shaw Helen Lanner Nellie V. Morey Charles Niles Phyllis Steele Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa Shirley Ann Briggs Henrietta Jane Bonnell Eldridge Siegle H. Fleisher Marion Carolyn F. Trowbridge Otto L. Hutchison Lawrence C. Johnson Earl Henry Antes West Union Lois B. Miller Margaret E. Albright Lisbon Robert S. Waples Cedar Rapids Frances Lopez-Morillas Mildred Milsbach Williamsburg John S. Sproatt Melvin W. Thomas Marengo Theodore C. Panos Mary V. Lacock Tipton Francis L. Horan Muscatine James S. McCollum College of Law Robert O. Daniel John E. Goodenew Maquoketa Charles W. Joiner Herbert Rosenberg Emil G. Trott Brewer Wilson Manchester Philip C. Yothers College of Engineering Franklin O. Eddy Frederick E. Smith Washington College of Commerce Olga Bocek Leonard M. Schoon Monticello John E. Sullivan Florence L. Harding Elmer M. Rosenbaum Mable C. Young Margaret A. Hallgren Edith J. Christensen Atlantic Monthly

Cystex Kidney Health Ad Claims Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Cystex as a modern kidney aid for nervousness backache swelling and urinary symptoms. It says doctors support its use with a money back guarantee and a per dose price of 3 cents, promising rapid toxin and acid removal and a returnable empty package if unsatisfied.

Des Moines man held on murder charge after fatal shooting

Merle George a 31 year old Des Moines grocer died from shotgun wounds inflicted allegedly by William Armon 35 who had been divorced from Mrs George last year Armon has been held in Polk County jail in lieu of 25000 bond after declaring he could not live without his former wife

William M. Copsin Iowa City University Hospital Edward Kriz Coralville Kriz Copsin Sam Enfield Maxwell Farmer Des Moines A. E. Shaw Polk County Enfield C. V. Cross Logan INS Merle George William Armon George Armon

Ely and Hawkeye Twins Tie The Knot In Omaha

Ely resident Miss Vlasta Telecky and Hawkeye native Douglas T Smith wed in Omaha on April 29 in a double ceremony with twin bridegrooms. Rev. F W Clayton officiated at All Saints church. The bride teaches at Norway Iowas Norway and Iowa State Teachers College alumna. The groom teaches dramatics and English at Norway and holds Alpha Psi Omega and Alpha Delta Alpha memberships. They plan a Boulder summer while he pursues a master’s degree.

Ely Vlasta Telecky John J. Telecky Douglas T. Smith Edward Smith Hawkeye Omaha All Saints Church F. W. Clayton Norway Iowa State Teachers College Alpha Beta Gamma Sorority Smith Upper Iowa University Alpha Psi Omega, Dramatic Fraternity Alpha Delta Alpha

Roelofs resigns from Iowa liquor post in Des Moines

Henry J. Roelofs of Sioux Center resigns as head of the Iowa liquor control commission's legal and permit department effective July 1. Edwin J. Frisk of Des Moines is appointed to fill the vacancy at a 3300 dollar annual salary. Roelofs plans to return to private practice in Cedar Rapids or Waterloo. the Roelofs brothers own the Sioux Center News.

Des Moines Henry J. Roelofs Sioux Center Iowa Liquor Control Commission Commission Edwin J. Frisk Roelofs Garritt E. Roelofs Cedar Rapids Waterloo Sioux Center News Frisk Garritt Nelson G. Kraschel

Aurora Couple Observe Fifty-Eighth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Bert Hamilton of Aurora celebrated their fifty eighth wedding anniversary. He is 83, born in Boston, and they lived in Iowa and Buffalo township before settling near Aurora. They have four children and eight grandchildren and remain in good health at home.

Gazette Aurora Bert Hamilton Mr. Hamilton Boston Thomas Hamilton Iowa Lucy Messinger Independence Hamilton S. H. Messinger Buffalo Township Arthur Swain Chicago Harry Downers Grove Ill Floyd Duckett Portage Wis Ross

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