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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1938

Page

4

Lindbergh defers plans to return to United States

Col Charles A. Lindbergh has told friends threats to the safety of his two sons deter him from returning to live in the United States. He will not renounce his American citizenship, and remains in Britain with his family near Kent. His movements are kept private through voluntary public discretion, though he visits English airplane factories and maintains a laboratory at Long Barn in Weald.

London United States Col Charles A. Lindbergh Col Lindbergh Lindbergh Lindberghs British Broadcasting Corporation Tibet Europe Buckingham Palace Illice Brittany Ilice Kent England Weald Alexis Carrel

Lindbergh Builds Lab on Iliec Island in Brittany

Local fishermen report Col. Charles A Lindbergh plans a laboratory on Iliec after arriving with his family. Building material deliveries suggest an eight foot wall may be planned, though officials call the wall rumor. Lindbergh shops at nearby Treguier and keeps a small plane 20 miles inland.

ST. Brieuc France United States Charles A Lindbergh Alexis Carrel St. Gildas Fisher People Lindbergh Treguier

Cedar Rapids Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses

Max Ely and Mary Generose McNamara both of Cedar Rapids. Berne Robert Sands and Martha Mary Drakos both of Cedar Rapids. Horace L. Achter and Bernice H. Wilson both of Cedar Rapids. Paul Thomas and Sylvia Northland both of Cedar Rapids. Stuart F. Dale of Cedar Rapids and Frances L. Doherty of Michigan City Indiana. Carl Benz linked a gas engine to a vehicle and drove it on Munich streets.

Max Ely Mary Generose McNamara Cedar Rapids Berne Robert Sands Martha Mary Drakos Horace L. Achter Bernice H. Wilson Paul Thomas Sylvia Northland Stuart F. Dale Frances L. Doherty Michigan City Ind Carl Benz Munich

City Briefs and Personal News Roundup

Fire at 1139 Eighth Street NW confined to bed clothing on the second floor. Fire at 1835 C Avenue NE roof blaze caused by chimney sparks. P. F. Byrnes and his mother return from Monmouth due to death in family. Shueyville United Brethren church schedules services with topics on life and Bible. John W. Barry's photograph Outline to be published in American Annual of Photography and to tour Cedar Rapids exhibit. Weeder stolen from Henry Scurlock’s property, second theft after fall. J J. Shepard speaks on Public Relations at Williamsburg dinner. J D Long, 78, fractures hip falling from chair. admitted to Mercy hospital. The Iowa Volunteers to meet at armory for Cedar Memorial cemetery services Sunday at 9:30 am.

S. C. Rock Eighth Street NW Iowa Armory Cedar Memorial Cemetery John W. Barry Cedar Rapids

Port Arthur Graduate Takes Radio Operator Post in North Dakota

Elwin Newell, a Port Arthur College alumnus from Port Arthur Texas, has accepted the position of radio operator and announcer at KOVC Valley City North Dakota. He arrived in Cedar Rapids by train Wednesday to visit his parents D. M. and and Mrs Newell and other relatives before continuing northward.

Elwin Newell Port Arthur College Port Arthur Tex KOVC Valley City N. D

Valley City move precedes work start

A youth travels with his parents to Valley City to begin work after a Thursday auto trip. A car stolen from Edward Sheehy’s Quaker Oats plant was found abandoned at Robins Lake Friday morning by city patrolmen. The Red Cross notes a June 15 deadline for the Chinese relief fund in Linn County, which has not met its quota.

Valley City Edward Sheehy Knollwood Drive Quaker Oats Walsh Hines Robins Lake Red Cross Metta A. Burd Linn County

North Western President Visits Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon Area

President Fred W. Sargent of the North Western railroad arrived in Cedar Rapids from an inspection of the Chicago Minneapolis Omaha and St Paul system. He will spend the weekend near Mount Vernon, working on his farm and visiting the region. William Wedel 29 of Marion faces embezzlement charges for selling mortgaged property including a four door sedan. hearing date not yet set. Miss Eva Marsh 20 was injured in Des Moines while resisting an assailant. her father Robert Marsh traveled to Des Moines after learning of the incident.

Fred W. Sargent North Western Railroad Cedar Rapids Chicago, Minneapolis, Omaha and William Wedel Route No 4 Marion William Fleming Wedel H. R. Churchill E. J. Dahms R. W. Dahms Eva Marsh Des Moines Hull Avenue SE Robert Marsh Richard Marsh

Two Cedar Rapids Students Enlist in Army Medical Reserve Camp

At Officers Camp 108 junior medical students attend a six week ROTC camp at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Carlson Stansbury and John S Downing of Cedar Rapids Iowa join peers Evans Simpson Maloney Croxdale and others. They will receive degrees and commissions as first lieutenants in the United States Army Medical Reserve Corps after completing their medical courses.

Cedar Rapids University of Iowa College of Medicine Jefferson Barracks Medical Reserve Corps United States Army John R. Stansbury E. Stansbury Forest Drive John S. Downing L. M. Downing Second Avenue SE Byron H. Evans Frederic E. Simpson Iowa City John J. Maloney LaPorte City Edward L. Croxdale Fonda

Woman Foiled Short Change Plot At Bank

Miss Marie May, a Guaranty Bank teller at 317 Favenue NW, exposed a short change scam when a man pressed a $100 bill for change into two fives then three twenties and attempted to reclaim the full sum. The suspect, about 35, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 135 pounds, dark complexion, thin face, straight black hair, wore a brown gabardine suit. Harry Grove of 2811 First Avenue E also reported being held for $5 by two similar artists on Thursday.

Guaranty Bank Miss Marie May Miss May Harry Grove First Avenue E

Public Support Lacking to Enforce D runken Driving Laws

Iowa assistant county attorney Carl Hendrickson told the Council of Social Agencies luncheon that drunken driving convictions depend on public sentiment in parts of the state. He noted Linn County juries push for enforcement while other areas may trade charges for reckless driving fines. Officers elected at the meeting include Lloyd C. Grover as chairman, Metta A. Burd as vice chair, and Nadia Thorpe as secretary.

Iowa Carl Hendrickson Council of Social Agencies Hendrickson Linn County Tion Lloyd C. Grover Iowa State Employment Agency Metta A. Burd American Red Cross Nadia Thorpe Camp Fire Girls

Have Not Nations Crux of World Situation Says Elderkin

Local attorney David Elderkin told the High Twelve club at Hotel Roosevelt that the crux of current world difficulties lies in the effort of have not nations to gain economic stability. He urged the United States to educate its people against war, lower tariff walls with others, and share world leadership to dream of permanent peace.

David Elderkin High Twelve Club Hotel Roosevelt United States Mr.Elderkin

Maddigan School Plans Hollywood Premiere Monday Night

The Maddigan school of music presents a Hollywood Premiere Monday at 8 in Memorial Coliseum. The winning act will be contracted for a July Hollywood juvenile picture. The program features an Irish dance Shenanegans with Janet Le Roy and a list of named dancers, a dramatic skit Patch Work Quill, a baby parade, a Schubert Ave Maria choir, and an all girl band led by Irene Smith with multiple soloists and performers.

Maddigan School of Music Hollywood Memorial Coliseum Mathilda Slaman Johnnie Smith Billie Sisco Thelma Risk Betty Anne Robertson Joan McCarthy Charlene Buresh Billy Pfeffer Ruth Staples Mercedes Williams Dixie Lou Weinberger Susan Harvey Adkins Elmer Belihna Dingman Lyndal Davis Barbara Anne Teeters Lois Thompson Merla Gene Even Sarah Jane Whitcomb Billie Dawn Lebkisher Minuet Duanne Johanos Betty Lou Pfeffer Denny Palmer Margaret Anne Buresh Robert Adkins Patricia Kriel Carol Doherty Sharon Moneypenny Margot Palmer Margaret Sisco Merla Jean Even Richard Kriel Ronnie Weinberger Betty Lu Bevins Jackie Bevins Billie Sivers Marilyn Sivers Everon Konrad Robert Deason Donald Saylor Keith Lupton Donald Johanos Raymond Petrzelka Bob Ford Gene Ford Billy Riley Chester Eberberger Irene Smith Gean Vorel Marguerite Vorel Pauline Call Margaret Paepper Betty Harger

Six Year Old Morrissey Suffers Fractured Skull

Janet Morrissey six year old daughter of Dr and Mrs D L Morrissey of 4036 First Avenue E suffered a fractured skull Wednesday after a fall from a stepladder in the garage at the rear of the Morrissey residence. She was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.

Janet Morrissey D. L. Morrissey First Avenue E Morrissey Mercy

Hospital Friday update on patient condition

Hospital says on Friday the patient’s condition is fair and she is not allowed visitors.

Governor declines Father’s Day proclamation in Nebraska

Governor R L Cochran told Omaha Junior Chamber of Commerce secretary William B Loring he will not issue an official Father’s Day proclamation on June 19. He cites overuse of proclamations, a drift toward many declared days, and a wish to raise proclamation standards while endorsing the idea of Father’s Day.

Omaha, Neb R. L. Cochran Nebraska William B Loring Omaha

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lindy Copyricht Poor PA Claude Callan Annie E Avenue NW C Avenue NE H. S. Dake P. F. Byrnes Avenue Monmouth Ill Byrnes Birdena Ward Shueyville United Brethren Church Henry Scurlock F Avenue NW B Avenue NW Scurlock H Avenue NW Williamsburg J J. Shepard The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Williamsburg Community Club J. D. Long Twelfth Street SE Fred Sargent Star Jewelry Co. x Maddigan School Palm Beach Ena Eac Ees Syndicate New First Ave
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