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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1937

Page

7

Coe College Honors Class of 1910 At 56th Commencement

Coe College awards 35 scholastic honors to the class of 120 graduates from Cedar Rapids. Two alumni and former dean of women Maria Leonard receive honorary degrees and deliver the commencement address on life approaches. Horace W. Stunkard and Jay Adams Urice receive doctorates, with John H. Blomquist and Victor R Hurka earning first and second honors respectively.

John Blomquist Cedar Rapids Coe College Maria Leonard Miss Leonard H. M. Gage Doe University of Winois Ben. H. Peterson Horace W. Stunkard George W. Bryant Stunkard Jones County Coe University of Illinois Guggenheim Foundation John H.blomquist Seventh Avenue SE H. F. Blomquist Victor R Hurka R. J. Hurka Fourteenth Avenue SW Cedar N Rapids Helen Virginia Burton Minami Fahr Jeffrey Blanche L. Lichtenstein

Injured Davenport Driver Is Found Unconscious After Wreck

Brand Munson of Davenport, 22, was found unconscious slumped over the wheel in a car ditched on a highway south of Alburnett. The accident occurred around 9 30 p m on Saturday after his car struck a bridge abutment. He received eleven stitches at St Luke's hospital for facial injuries.

Alburnett Brand Munson Davenport Munson St. Luke's Hospital Highway 13

Lost Airplane Reward Sparks Utah Jealousy

Alpine Utah AP reports a $1000 reward fight after four men Rex Moyle Emery Andrews Melvin Devey Reed Carter found the Western Air Express wreckage with seven aboard. The group split over sharing with Frank Healey and Wall Bateman and tensions rose as more relatives arrived.

Alpine Utah Western Air Express Transport Rex Moyle Emery Andrews Melvin Devey Faire Ce Reed Carter Stan Conservation Corps Mountious Wat Healey Will Frank Fred Bateman Healey Hiester Bateman Wall

Sky crash near Alpine leaves seven missing after guards shoot on sight

In Utah near Alpine the wreckage of a large plane lay scattered as guards target souvenir hunters with orders to shoot on sight. Four men attempting theft were said to be shot during the search over a half mile area. a jewelry shipment was found. postal inspector Wenger declined to comment further.

Utah Wenger Western Air Express

Winners of Coe College Scholastic and Activities Prizes

The annual Coe College awards feature numerous prizes for scholarship and student activities. Winners include Max H. Reed Ottumwa and John E. Rees Fort Madison for top class rankings, Dorothy L. Carr Cedar Rapids and Irene Carran West Branch among Armstrong Prizes, and Sarah Marie Davis Washington for Phi Sigma Iota. Other honors go to Evelyn L. Bachman Havelock, Anne E. Larson Laurens, and Benjamin A. Kammer Lost Nation for sports and academics. many medals and cups were also awarded at the R.OT.C. review.

Coe Knox T M Sinclair James Knox Winmer Aans MN Tamarr Highwood Iste Sampson G Bever James L. Bever Cedar Rapids Smouing Max H. Reed Ottumwa John E. Rees Fort Madison Murray-Fuller John Mansfield Ogden Armstrong Robert C. Armstrong Dorothy L. Carr Irene Carran West Branch Adrian Clark Boone Annie Laura Davidson Marion Arminta Davidson Avery Gage Dale Notestine Eagle Grove John Parlis Robert Shearer Massillon Ohio Charles W. Shedd Cedar Phi Sigma Iota National Romance Language Society Sarah Marie Davis Washington Hanson Marion C. Hanson Ruth Hanson Pasadena Calif Department of Physical Education Evelyn L. Bachman Havelock. Knolk Carol Jones Knolk San Antonio Texas Anne E. Larson Laurens Monday Shakespeare Club Margaret Y. Johnston Chicago Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Ethel I. Wolf Armstrong Alpha X Delta DeElda Elwood Eta Sigma Phi John A. McCrory Mary Jane Flaherty Pi Alpha Theta Coe College Cosmos Anna M. Tamarrn Marvin Hromek

Herring Rejects Foster Complaint Over REA Delays

Special to The Gazette. Washington Senator Clyde Herring and Senator Guy Gillette dismissed Foster’s charge that the REA delays hinder eastern Iowa projects. Iowa lawmakers said no facts supported the allegations and that REA funds have largely moved quickly. Cedar and Scott counties show progress with hundreds of thousands allocated and crews ready pending new applications.

the Gazette Washington LaMar Foster Iowa State House of Representatives Congress Foster Des Moines Clyde Herring Guy Gillette John Carmody REA E. C Eicher W. S. Jacobsen Eicher Herring Cedar County Scott County

Miners question seating at Iowa labor meeting

Iowa union miners fear their delegates to the Iowa State Federation of Labor convention may be barred. Frank Wilson of the United Mine Workers said William Green opposes seating the delegates, who represent about 10 000 members. Alf Hjort of Albia is a candidate for state federation president, with J C Shady Lewis leaving Des Moines post for the Guffey coal board.

DES Moines Iowa Iowa State Federation of Labor Sioux City United Mine Workers of America John L. Lewis Committee of Industrial Organization William Green American Federation of Labor State Federation of Labor A. F. of L United Mine Workers Frank Wilson State Federation J. C Shady) Lewis Guffey Coal Roses Rooseveltt

England pegs gold price to halt flow to U S

London bankers set the London price at 34.72 dollars per ounce to curb gold exports to the United States. The rate rose 9.8 cents, narrowing the margin with New York's 35-dollar fix and reducing export profits. Daily sales and total London volume are noted amid a weeks long run of large gold sales.

London United States New York British Equalization Fund Great Britain

Jean Harlow dies after tumultuous film career

Jean Harlow the film actress known for Hell's Angels and rapid rise to fame died after a career marked by a sensational image and high-profile marriages. Born in Kansas City and educated in Illinois, she became an overnight star after Howard Hughes selected her for his reworked talkie.

Miss Harlow Hell's Angels Howard Hughes Hell’s Angels Greta Nissen Miss Nissen Barstow School Kansas City Ferry Hall Lake Forest Ill

Labor Holiday Truce Reached After Capitol Strike

Eight pickets were jailed on warrants after a day long labor holiday that shut most Capitol City industries. Governor Murphy sent state police to mediate as 15 000 to 25 000 workers remained idle and city streets clogged with marchers.

Mason City Leland W. Carr Capitol City Company Frank Murphy Detroit Capitol

Ross Pleads Guilty to Studio Murder

Mischa Ross pled guilty to second degree murder in the Times Square studio killing of violinist Tania Lubova. The 31 year old Broadway booking agent who assaulted Lubova after a Sunday tryst faces 20 years to life. sentencing is set for June 21.

New York Mischa Ross Tania Lubova Times Square Broadway

Camp Good Health seeks funds to aid three ill children

A public health effort in Cedar Rapids asks readers to donate to the Camp Good Health Fund to send three undernourished and tuberculin-exposed siblings to a health camp. Nurses plan dental work and tonsil removals before the camp starts next week, amid dire home conditions and a recovering mother.

Isabel Stark Public Health Nursing Association Camp Good Health Fund Camp Good Health the Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa

Interference in Mails Probed Amid Steel Strike Turmoil

In Calumet district CIO unions press Roosevelt to intervene though a board statement implies little chance of action. In Chicago Republic Steel ships 21 Pullmans to house loyal workers under Mayor Kelly’s evacuation order to keep the mill running. In Struthers Ohio a steel worker is shot during legal battles over postal and rail deliveries to besieged mills as deputies pursue him.

West CIO Calumet Ind Roosevelt Chicago Republic Steel Corporation Edward J Kelly Cleveland Struthers Herbert Luther Republic

Ford Employes Vote To End Strike At Richmond Plant

Striking CIO members voted five to one to accept leaders’ proposal to end a 12 day tie up at the Ford Richmond assembly plant. UAW claims recognition in fact, while Ford officials dispute the union’s authority. UAW also drafts demands for a new contract with General Motors with negotiations possible by June 11 under present terms.

Richmond Calif CIO Ford Motor Company Frank Slaby Detroit Harry Bennett Ford Company United Automobile Workers UAW General Motors Corporation

Jury Seeks Holding For Drain Death Car Driver

Inquest testimony ties a car similar to the Sorlien vehicle to the fatal crash that killed Dr. Drain. Dr G F Spielhagen reported tests from University hospital. Mrs Drain survived with minor bruises and funeral services for Dr Drain are planned in Iowa City with burial in Logan Iowa.

G F Spielhagen University Hospital Drain Earl Croy Town City Sorlien Dr. Drain Iowa City Logan

Mason City Man Slaughter Charge Joins Grand Jury Ahead

O C Sorlien of Mason City waived preliminary hearing at arraignment before Justice T M Fairchild on a manslaughter charge and was bound over to the September grand jury term. Bond set at 2500 dollars as County Attorney Westermark plans to file information. Warrants for reckless driving and driving while intoxicated were withdrawn.

Iowa City O. C. Sorelien Mason City Justice of the Peace T. M. Fairchild Harold W. Westermark Sorlien

Deaths Emma Jane Millsap Dies in Anamosa at 5:20 AM

Emma Jane Millsap wife of Leonard M. Millsap 2333 Meadowbrook Cedar Rapids died at the home of F B Millsap Anamosa after a sudden illness Born April 17 1889 in Cedar Rapids she lived there all her life She married Leonard Millsap July 5 1914 in Detroit Michigan Survived by husband two sisters Elizabeth Sikora Albin Stepanek Cedar Rapids four brothers Joseph John Frank Louis Stepanek Immaculate Conception Church St Martha’s circle Funeral 9 AM Wednesday Burial near Onslow Rosary 8 PM Tuesday Turner chapel

Emma Jane Millsap Leonard M. Millsap Meadowbrook Drive F. B. Millsap Anamosa Cedar Rapids Detroit Mich

Death of E M Callender Veteran Masonic Member

Edmund Montgomery Callender 110 Meadowbrook SE Cedar Rapids died suddenly at home Monday at 11 30 am Born March 27 1851 in Pennsylvania he lived in Clarion IA and Wright county auditor he joined Masonic bodies sixty five years He leaves one son four grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services will be in Clarion with Turner chapel noted for viewing

Edmund Montgomery Callender Meadowbrook Drive Pennsylvania Clarion Wright County Cedar Rapids Callender Methodist Church Cyrene Lodge A. F A. M Mt. Lebanon Commandery No. 61 Blue Lodge Commandery E. B. Callender John Maxine Callender Gerald B. Clark Edmund Callender Estherville Turner Chapel

Funeral planned for Charles L. McGuire Tuesday

Charles L. McGuire died after a heart attack last Saturday in Muscatine. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Turner chapel with Rev. Charles F. Edwards and Crescent lodge No. 25 A F and A M in charge, Masonic services by Mr. Fellows of Des Moines. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be railroad men. Master Masons to meet Crescent lodge at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. McGuire, born September 27, 1872 in Milton, Iowa, moved to Cedar Rapids from Moberly, Missouri in 1912, and had worked as a conductor for the Rock Island for the last five years, headquartered from Riverside to Muscatine.

Charles L. McGuire Muscatine Turner Chapel Charles F. Edwards Crescent Lodge No A. F A. M Fellows Des Moines Cedar Memorial Park Crescent Lodge Masonic Hall Mr. McGuire Milton Iowa Cedar Rapids Moberly Riverside Rock Island

Obituary of longtime railroad man with local ties

The obituary notes a 25 year history with the Wa bash railroad and sixteen years prior there. He would have retired in September this year. His wife Mollie Lou died December 18 1931 in Riverside Iowa. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Paul Witzigman Muscatine and Mrs Gilbert Martin Cedar Rapids. three brothers O B McGuire Cedar Rapids Harry and John Contese ville Missouri. two granddaughters Betty Lou Martin Cedar Rapids Joanne Witzigman Muscatine. two nephews Dick and Floyd McGuire Cedar Rapids. He was a member of A M and the Order of Railway Conductors.

Wabash Railroad Mollie Lou Riverside Paul Witzigman Muscatine Gilbert Martin Cedar Rapids O. B. McGuire Harry John Conteseville Betty Lou Martin Joanne Witzigman Dick and Floyd McGuire McGuire Crescent Lodge No. 25 A. F A. M The Order of Railway Conductors

Mrs Emma Collins Dies After Long Illness in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Emma Victoria Collins wife of Russell L Collins died at 1 a m Sunday at 829 Eighth Avenue SE after a three year illness. Resided in Cedar Rapids since 1928 from Shenandoah. Survived by husband five sons Robert L George R Eugene Elmer Emmett two daughters Ruth Blackburn Maxine Collins three grandchildren one great grandchild and a drowned son Lynn P Collins in 1928. Funeral at Bethel A M E church Thursday 3 p m conducted by Rev J J Evans. Burial Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call Johnson Funeral home.

Emma Victoria Collins Russell L. Collins Eighth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Shenandoah Robert L George R Eugene Detroit Elmer, E. Collins Emmett Washington, D. C Ruth Blackburn Cleveland J. J. Evans Oak Hill Cemetery Johnson Funeral Home

Fearful Kidnapping Mystery Stuns London Social Scene

Diana Battye a 21 year old aspiring film beauty vanished after leaving Viscountess Long's home to mail a letter to fiancé Michael Asquith. Scotland Yard probes seven anonymous letters threatening abduction and a razor attack near the coronation host’s residence.

London Ins England Scotland Yard Diana Battye Miss Baltye Viscountess Long Miss Battye Michael Asquith Herbert Cynthia Asquith Earl of Oxford Asquith

Pleads Not Guilty To Charge From Girl's Story

Mrs. Doris Blessing of Outlook pled not guilty in district court to attempting to produce an abortion. She posted 1500 bond as County Attorney G. K. Thompson filed a true information based on statements by a 15-year-old Cedar county girl and a 20-year-old Cedar county youth. The girl lies in a serious Iowa City hospital. The incident stems from a May 7 visit to Blessing’s home where an examination and medicine were involved. The man paid 25 dollars to the adviser identified as Mrs Howard Bussing, later named Mrs Doris Blessing.

Doris Blessing Outlook Drive C. J. Haas G. K. Thompson Cedar County Iowa City Tipton Blessing Howard Bussing

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