Protesting Italy Annexation of Ethiopia at Geneva
Electa grand chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in Cedar Rapids authorized a cablegram to the League of Nations at Geneva protesting Italy’s annexation of Ethiopia. The 1,500-member group expects league action June 23 and featured Cedar Rapids speakers at its three day convention at Bethel AME Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Grand Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Bethel A. M. E
League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
Ethiopia
Italy
League
Cedar Rapids
A. G. Jackson
Emma Milligan
L. D. Lowry
W. H. Beshears
Mount Olive Lodge
A. F
A. M. No
Silver Leaf
Worthy
Mattie R. Gould
Des Moines
Wally
Cecil Reed
Julia E. Reed
Grand Chapter
Sorrow
Edward Askew
Sioux City
Sophie Nichols
Jessie E. Walker
Marshalltown
Willa A. Bailey
Artisha Bush
Keokuk
Grand Warder
Grand Sentinel
Mabel Mason
Grand Adah
Lucille Maupin
Grand Ruth
Vivian Martin
Dubuque
Grand Esther
Jessie Newsome
Mason City
Grand Martha
Gladys Ross
Grand Electa
Anna Joyce
Marie Weatherall
Addie Baker
Fremont Herman
A. R. Joyce
Alice Neal
Nina Ford
Interviews With Citizenship Petitioners In Chicago Courts
J. M. McWhorter aChicago na naturalization examiner interviewed twenty six petitioners for citizenship in the office of the clerk of United States district court Wednesday and Thursday. He will take up seven additional cases Friday in superior court.
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J. M. McWhorter
Chicago
United States District Court
Superior Court
Tire thefts report filed with Sheriff Tremmel
Stolen tires and wheels were reported to Sheriff E. E. Tremmel on Wednesday afternoon by Pat O Rourke Gary Wareham and Richard De Reau. The thefts occurred after 11 o clock Tuesday night.
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Sigourney
E. E. Tremmel
Pat O’rourke
Gary Wareham
Richard de Reau
Diary Note Promotes S S S Blood Tonic Cure
A reader cites a diary entry crediting S.S.5 for helping feel like themselves again. The ad urges patience with natural healing and recommends S.S.S. Blood Tonic for pale tired individuals with weight loss and weak blood cells, claiming broad approval.
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S.S.S
S.S.8
Oliver S Thompson veteran Milwaukee engineer dies
Oliver Smith Thompson 82, longtime Milwaukee railroad fireman and engineer, died at his Cedar Rapids home after a short illness. Born May 7, 1854 in Farley Iowa, he spent over sixty years with the Milwaukee railroad and prior with the Dubuque and Southwestern. He is survived by his wife Ida May, a daughter, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Funeral at Beatty chapel Saturday at 3 p.m. with burial in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.
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Oliver Smith Thompson
Milwaukee
Sixth Avenue SE
Farley
Cedar Rapids
Milwaukee Railroad
I. N. Mehlberg
Haverhill
Mass
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Beatty Chapel
A. A. Brooks
F. H. Ward
Linwood Cemetery
Hutch Sues Fairmont Creamery for 2999 Injury Judgment
J A Hutch seeks $2999 in district court claiming his auto collided with a truck owned by Fairmont Creamery Co of Nebraska. The incident allegedly occurred near Salix Iowa on November 12 1934 and the truck reportedly lacked flares side guard lights and only had a mid mounted taillight.
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J. A. Hutch
Fairmont Creamery Company of
Nebraska
Salix
Iowa
Three District Court Cases Dismissed With Prejudice
Three district court cases or dered transferred to federal district court here May 19 were dis missed with prejudice in district court Wednesday afternoon after the removal order had been set aside by agreement. The cases involved John A. Koch seeking dollars and C. A. Tegtmeier on note proceeds claims and William Bang seeking foreclosure of a warranty deed as a mortgage. Defendants included the Franklin Land and Loan company and the firm of Martin and Mueller.
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Federal District Court
John A. Koch
C. A. Tegtmeier
William Bang
Franklin Land and Loan Company
Martin and Mueller
Bills Seek Stay of Execution in Real Estate Case
Judge H C Ring heard an injunction case in district court Wednesday where Elsie Bills and Carl L Bills seek to stop enforcement by execution sale of a $266 default judgment obtained April 2 by Bill Bascom in a real estate commission suit. The judgment was assigned to M Beverly. The Bills claim a meritorious defense and say they were not informed of the hearing date.
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H. C. Ring
District Court
Elsie Bills
Carl L. Bills
Bill Bascom
Real Estate Commission
M. Beverly
McGivern Sues Over Meat Market Occupancy Case
A district court action cites Thomas J. McGivern vs Millie Drummey over a meat market involved in a grocery store. A jury verdict favored the defendant at $698.74 on May 8 before Judge John T. Moffit. The record also lists multiple divorce and debt actions in the same court.
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Thomas J. McGivern
Millie Drummey
John T. Moffit
McGivern
Divorce Granted After 1935 Illinois Marriage
The court granted Amy L. White a divorce from George W. White. They were married in Illinois on November 23, 1935. The plaintiff cited incompatibility. The article also notes a judgment of $10,457.61 against Joseph Simon in a promissory note action, with the receiver of the Iowa State Savings Bank as the party involved.
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Iowa State Savings Bank
Joseph Simon
H. C. Ring
Amy L. White
George W. White
Illinois
Cedar Rapids Man Appeals Disorderly Conduct Fine
J. E. Taylor aged 45 of Cedar Rapids has appealed to the district court from a $25 fine and costs imposed in police court after a disorderly conduct trial. He posted a $100 appeal bond.
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J. E. Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Taylor
Mob Fire Traces Dance Hall After Slaying of Officer Tim Simmons
In El Campo Texas a mob seeking ten Black suspects in the death of Tim Simmons special officer attacked the cafe dance hall where he died. The blaze was put out. Earlier the jail was besieged as the ten suspects six men and four women were detained for questioning after Simmons was stabbed during a brawl at a pay bonus celebration. The suspects were moved to Corpus Christi for safekeeping.
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EL Campo
Tex
Tim Simmons
Wharton
Simmons
Matagorda
Corpus Christi
Two Vehicle Crashes Injure Two In Cedar Park Traffic
Two accidents in Cedar Park traffic Wednesday night left two women with injuries. Martha Mack 23 suffered a bruised forehead when her brother Edward’s car was hit from behind by Mrs John Cox’s vehicle. Peter Marshik 42 received bruises and shock after her husband’s car was struck by Miss Bernice Rahe’s car at the park entrance.
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Cedar Park
Martha Mack
Eighth Street SE
Edward
John Cox
Twin Towers
Peter Marshik
Second Street
Bernice Rahe
Fourth Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids Couple Couples Recieve Marriage Licenses
Dean Leo Shannon and Lillian Schnor of Cedar Rapids obtain a marriage license. Orville H. Tousey and Susan E. Poyneer, both of Cedar Rapids, are issued licenses. Leo Hospodarsky of Swisher and Dorothy Shebetka of Oxford also obtain licenses.
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Dean Leo Shannon
Lillian Schnor
Cedar Rapids
Orville H. Tousey
Susan E. Poyneer
Leo Hospodarsky
Swisher
Dorothy Shebetka
Oxford
Digestive organs require sixteen hours of work daily
Experts state the digestive system needs about 16 hours of activity in each 24 hour cycle. This implies substantial ongoing processing of food and nutrients and highlights the importance of regular meals and mindful eating for gut health.
Two Killed As Bus And Cattle Truck Crash
Morroison Ill AP two men killed when a North Western passenger bus bound from Chicago to Los Angeles collided with a cattle truck on the Lincoln highway two miles east of Morrison. Truck driver Arthur Kennedy 32 and helper Virgil Vail 29 died. Bus driver Jack Horwith and several passengers were treated for cuts and bruises. Cattle from Kennedy’s load were scattered along the roadside with several killed.
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Nashua
Jack Horwith
Chicago
Kennedy
Shortened Hours For Veterans Bond Certification
The federal building office for certification of veterans adjusted service bonds will close at 7 p.m. Thursday due to falling demand. Postmaster Frank B. Baldwin announced the change at noon as about 150 veterans presented bonds by noon, far below Wednesday’s 400. Thursday morning’s mail carried 363 checks with about 180 more expected in the afternoon. cash totals were not yet computed.
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Federal Building Office
Frank B. Baldwin
Work in progress at the new Armstrong's building in 1936
The photograph shows wall removal for footings and stronger supports. Jacks and jack boxes hold the structure as workers Roy Gillis Jack Barnes Roy Book Ed Koza Al Peath C H Jackson Wm Beatty Leo Pheiffer C W Smith Fears Lodge stand along the line.
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Armstrong’s
Roy Gillis
Jack Barnes
Roy Book
Ed Koza
al Peath
C. H. Jackson
Wm. Beatty
Leo Pheiffer
C. W. Smith
Fears Lodge
Bergendorf Named President at Augustana College Rock Island
Dr. Conrad Bergendorf, formerly acting president and former seminary dean, was named permanent president of Augustana College Rock Island. Earlier reports misidentified Dr. S J Sebelius as president. correction states Sebelius remains dean of the seminary after acting—one year.
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Bergendorf
Augustana College
Rock Island
S. J. Sebelius
Rock Island, Ill
Victor Sundberg
Third Avenue
Sebelius
Conrad Bergendorf
Elite Cafe Sells to Glidden Couple
Clarence G. Cowell sold the Elite cafe in Manchester to Mr. and Mrs. Z W Brown of Glidden. The new owners bring experience in this line of work.
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Manchester
Clarence G. Cowell
Z. W. Brown
Glidden
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First Negro Society
Oliver S. Thompson
S. Thompson
Court House News
Ray Studer
Ethel Studer
Naomi Hicks
William H. Hicks
The
Perpetual Savings and Loan Association
J. C. Vernon
O. L. Becker
Miles Platz
D. W. Bates
Boyson
Special Values
Armstrong
Ryelke
Marvel
Second Avenue SE
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