Cedar Rapids Gazette Archives, Jun 27, 1936, p. 4

Parsons Named Iowa Chief Justice for Six Months

The Iowa supreme court selected Justice James M. Parsons of Des Moines to serve as chief justice for the half year starting July 1. Parsons, born 1858 in Jones County, has a background in municipal bonding and financial law and previously edited a newspaper.

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Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court James M. Parsons Parsons Maurice F. Donegan Davenport State Supreme Bench Justice Parsons Iowa Bankers Association Jones County Cornell College Mount Vernon Iowa State College Ames South America Rock Rapids Iowa

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Stanwood Civil War Vet Hoes Garden Birthday Party

Stanwood veteran John Mixell 91, one of two remaining members of J Q Wildes post G A R, celebrated his birthday at the Harry Mixell home. The observance featured an American Legion auxiliary cake as he recalled hoeing his potato patch and his Civil War service from 1864 to 1865 with the Pennsylvania volunteers. He married Sarah Barrick in 1870. they moved to Stanwood about 30 years ago, with Mrs Mixell dying in 1928.

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Special Tone Gazett Stan Ood John Mixell Acwess J. Q. Wildes Post Mr. Mixell Harry Mixell American Legion Auxiliary Gazette Cumberland County Pennsylvania Volunteers Baltimore Virginia John H. Hartraft Spart Fort Stedman Mixell Appomatox Courthouse Lee Alexandria Sarah Jane Barrick Stanwood

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Riverside Plans Centennial Program At Washington Event

Riverside to present a centennial celebration with a Friday program at Washington. The Riverside school band will provide music all day. Morning events include a kittenball game against Washington's Troop F club and a beauty pageant for Miss Riverside and Maid of Honor plus entries for Madam Riverside. Program notes list greetings by Dr. E E Blythe, Barbara Ann Miller, Mrs W E Nicola, and performances by the Riverside school band, Norma Rose Stransky, Velma Tobin, John Soukup Jr, Marjorie Quinn, and Eddie Wheelan.

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The Gazette Riverside Washington Troop F E. E. Blythe Madam Riverside Barbara Ann Miller W. E. Nicola Dickie Kallaus Norma Rose Stransky Miss Velma Tobin John Soukup, Jr Marjorie Quinn Miss Riverside Eddie Wheelan

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Aged man in Reinbeck dies by self harm

John Cooper aged 79 ended his life by slashing his abdomen with a razor early Saturday. He had recently shown wandering mind and was under close observation. When he called for a razor his wife sought help and neighbors found him near death upon return.

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Reinbeck John Cooper Cooper

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Humboldt merchant D W Kronskyp dies at 81

D W Kronskyp, 81, retired Humboldt merchant, died after a long illness. His widow and a son survive. The death occurred in Humboldt, Iowa, late Friday.

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First Mass for Jesuit Priest Francis J. Collins at Marengo

The Rev. Francis J. Collins, son of Mrs. John Collins of Marengo, was ordained a Jesuit priest at St. Marys College Kansas and celebrated his first solemn high mass in St. Patricks church Marengo. Attending were Fathers Carroll Carroll McGivern Meinberg and Boyle. Relatives from Marengo Cedar Rapids Millersburg Ottumwa Wiota and Atlantic joined the ceremony. He will spend the summer at St Francis Mission South Dakota.

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Marengo Francis J. Collins John Collins Society of Jesus St. Mary’s College St. Mary’s Kan St. Patrick’s Church W. E. Carroll St. Patrick’s W. J. Collins St. Ambrose College Davenport Leonard M. Boyle St. Michael’s Church Holbrook Carroll A. McGivern St. Mary’s Church Ottumwa Carl H. Meinberg John H. Collins Jennie Williarre Ellen Anne. Collins Donald Collins Mary Jean Berry Cedar Rapids L. A. Berry Mary Teresa Millersburg Joe Collins Atlantic J. H. Collins Billie John Francis Wiota Collins St. Francis Mission St. Francis, S. D

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Pioneer Farmer George Washburn Dies at 85

McGregor Iowa funeral for George P Washburn 85 longtime Clayton County resident. Died in Clermont after weeks of illness survived by wife three daughters two sons seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery after Lutheran church service in Clermont. Born Pittsburg New Hampshire he came to McGregor as a child and helped run the Four Mile House hotel.

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Mcgregor George P. Washburn Pleasant Grove Clermont Mr. Washburn Pittsburg N. H Old Military Road Four Mile House Washburn M. H. Clark Los Angeles Paul Wells Hazleton F. B. Whitmore Sidney Elkader George Charles Washburn Tipton Stanwood Cedar County Young Republican League Cedar Rapids Ozzie Simmons Iowa Brooklyn Arthur de Wilder de Velder Elgin Robert Wilson Hans Winkler J. J. Snyder Ireland America Massachusetts Mr. Wilson Wisconsin B. C. R. and Wilson Mary Ogle Alice Winkler Anna Howard Kathryn Brabham Belle Richie William Wilson Oelwein Lottie Conner Rochester Minn John Wilson Dubuque Earlville Velma Schmidt Matilda Schmidt Loren Burke William Burke Manchester Earlville High School Gus Johnson Mr. Johnson Sweden Mabel Ida Freeman Flint Mich Jennie Nina Davidson Carl Johnson Methodist Church J. H. Freedline W. H. Burrows Eldora California Iowa City University of Iowa University Lakeside Laboratory West Okoboji Civilian Conservation Corps United States Biological Survey Clayton County Sheriff's Office State Motor Vehicle Department Otto Schmelzer Garnaville Ira Boots Ira C. Moore Volga Phil Williamsburg George Schutterle Marengo Ed Schutterle Watkins Cemetery Belmont Edward William Lloyd Lucile

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Misses Turtle Dove But Cracks Up Truck

Arnold Vang of Sioux City swerved to miss a turtle dove on a gravel road southwest of Tama Friday. He crashed into a bridge railing, tearing the side off his truck while hauling beer signs. He was not hurt and said he was driving about thirty five miles per hour.

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Federated church to reopen after redecoration in Lisbon

Lisbon reports the Federated church will reopen Sunday after weeks of redecorating. A children’s day program led by Mrs. Lucian Gish with junior department teachers, Barbara Treichler, Hazel Runkle, and many young participants is planned.

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Lisbon Federated Church Lucian Gish Barbara Treichler Hazel Runkle Dorothy Lang Lee Frederick Merle Louis Kepler Charles, Wayne Paul Hummell Barbara Mary Esther Boyd Elaine Reiger Bob

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Parole Violation Sentences and Divorce Decree Granted

Anamosa Frank Newell received an indeterminate reformatory term for violation of parole while Ethel Dean was granted a divorce from Seward Dean in district court. Mrs. Dean will resume her maiden name Ethel Byers as Judge John T. Moffit presided over routine matters.

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Anamosa Frank Newell Reformatory Ethel Dean Seward Dean

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Riverside Merchant Antony Stransky Dies After Operation

Antony Stransky 73 a Riverside meat market operator and long time town official died Friday at Mercy hospital Iowa City after an operation begun June 8 Born June 7 1863 near Riverside he married Catherine Pohorsky in 1882 and moved to Riverside in 1900 where he ran a meat market Surviving children include Antony Jr Mary Staskal Irene Ford Frank William Emily Shalla and Milo plus brothers Joseph and Frank Stransky and sister Mrs Josephine Thone He served as town marshal and was a town council member.

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the Gazette Riverside Antony Stransky Mercy Hospital Iowa City Wes Mary Stransky Cedar Rapids Catherine Pohorsky Joseph Frank Stransky Josephine Thone Healy Kan Stransky

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W. C. T. U. Flower Mission Day Held at Sailor Home

The annual flower mission day of the W to T U was observed at Mrs. George Sailor’s home in Lisbon with officer elections. President Mrs George D Sailor vice president Mrs Bare secretary Mrs Louis Leinbaugh treasurer Carolyn Warner. Out of town guests were Mrs Mary Streyffeler of Le Mars and Mrs Merlin Sailor of Marshalltown.

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Lisbon George Sailor George D. Sailor Bare Louis Leinbaugh Carolyn Warner Mary Streyffeler le Mars Merlin Sailor Marshalltown

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Jessup urges teachers study students personality

Dr. Walter A. Jessup, president of the Carnegie foundation, told 500 at a conference in Iowa City that educators must understand emotional life and personality to tailor instruction. He faulted education for relying on abstract terms and urged training teachers to engage directly with pupils.

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Iowa City Walter A. Jessup Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching University of Iowa Jessup

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License Plates To Be Blue And White For 1937

Des Moines Iowa state motor vehicle department announced blue and white 1937 license plates white numbers on deep blue background. About 709 691 plates were issued this year and the state penitentiary where they are made is turning out about that number.

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Sioux City Records Heaviest Rain and Wind Storm

In Des Moines AP report Sioux City saw Friday night rainfall of 1.22 inches with a wind storm and minor damage. Other Iowa cities logged traces or small amounts, while Friday brought 100 degree plus heat in parts of the west and south.

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E. H. Birmingham Sioux City Iowa Philadelphia Hubert Utterback Des Moines Hawkeye Frances Birmingham Martha Stevens Roy Stevens Ottumwa Council Bluffs Dubuque Davenport Keokuk Logan Atlantic Clarinda Creston Carroll

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Calamus Bank Pays Out 100 Percent to Depositors

The Farmers Savings Bank receiver has authority to pay a final 25 percent dividend on depositors. Four prior dividends totaling 75 percent have been paid, completing 100 percent return. Calamus is Clinton county’s only bank to pay dollar-for-dollar. Receivership to close soon with remaining assets placed in a trust for eventual stockholder liquidation.

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Calamus Farmers Savings Bank Clinton County

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Funeral services for Louis Richmann held at Zion Evangelical

Funeral services were conducted for Louis Richmann 50 at Zion Evangelical church after a fatal fall while unloading hay near his home northeast of here. Rev. F. J. Abele officiated with pallbearers and honorary bearers from the church board. Richmann born July 20 1885 near Massillon lived in London and later on farms near Massillon Toronto and here. He leaves his wife Anne Rothbart daughter Lois a sister Mrs. Herman Cassier and brothers Henry Fred.

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Here Willett Farm Toronto Lois Herman Cassier London Henry Massillon Fred Highland Park Ill

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Zeva Bush Rites Held At Kalona Methodist Church

Funeral services were conducted Saturday for Zeva Marie Bush at Kalona Methodist Church. Born November 22, 1899 in Kalona she lived in Washington county and worked as a stenographer in Muscatine for twelve years before ill health forced retirement. Survived by mother, three sisters, one brother, and grandmother.

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Kalona Methodist Church Zeva Marie Bush Washington County Miss Bush Muscatine Charles Florence Snider Bush Art Sadel Russell Chorpening Roy Kuntz Francis Washington Margaret Bush Iowa City

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Belle Plaine Legion Auxiliary Officers Elected

Belle Plaine Legion Auxiliary officers were elected Thursday night with Lida Henry as president and Libbie Cartwright as vice president. Carrie LaCage serves as secretary, Jessie Rogers as treasurer, and Mary Van Dyke as historian. Gretchen Beyer is chaplain, Anna Ruhl is at arms, Marian Bistricky Blanch Young and Emma Snitkay make up the executive committee. Marion Bistricky will install the officers July 23.

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Belle Plaine—Legion Auxiliary Lida Henry Libbie Cartwright Carrie LaCage Jessie Rogers Mary van Dyke Gretchen Beyer Anna Ruhl Ees. At Arms Marian Bistricky Blanch Young Emma Snitkay Marion Bistricky

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Eastern Iowa News In Brief Lamont and Surrounds

Regional notes from Lamont Delaware and other towns detail church reunions homecomings and festivals. Notables include Dr H R Travis address at Lamont Methodist and various baptisms dances marriages and local appointments across Winthrop Elgin Iowa City Toledo and Washington.

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Farmers Union backs Lemke platform, denies split

C N Rogers of Indianola NFU vice-president rejects Dale Kramer's claim that Iowa Union leaders refused to back Lemke. Rogers says NFU and Town Farmers Union stay nonpartisan but endorse candidates aligned with NFU's national convention program. He clarifies the council endorsed any candidate supporting that program, regardless of party.

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DES Moines C. N. Rogers Indianola National Farmers Union Dale Kramer Iowa Union Iowa William Co Town Farmers Union Rogers William Lemke Iowa Farmers Union Kramer

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Buckhorn Community History Shared At Second Reunion

Maquoketa Iowa Buckhorn residents heard a history of the Buckhorn settlement and its school written by Martin C. Burleson of Fort Dodge. The program traced founding figures Shadrach Burleson Calvin Teeple and early land and school development from 1836 to 1860 with the Buckhorn tavern still standing and the school site donated by Shadrach Burleson. Officers were elected for next year with Lettie DueMong Klauser as president and Rose Kinsey Barrows as secretary-treasurer.

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Maquoketa Buckhorn Martin C. Burleson Fort Dodge Shadrach Burleson Calvin Teeple Albany N. Y Burleson Mississippi Bellevue Sabula Springfield Iowa Buckhorn School Snake den Robert Haines Ramsey George Roberts Mae Halley Pontsler Chelsea Lettie DueMong Klauser Rose Kinsey Barrows Luella Woodruff Minnie DueMong Helferich Agnes Levsen Edward Barrow Sam Snoeberger

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DYSART Aims for City Hall Project With Federal Aid

Congress approved 300 million for public works reviving hopes for a city hall and community auditorium in Dysart. Local officials met with state PWA heads and Administrator Hopkins. A grant of 12600 dollars or 45 percent of the cost is likelier than a loan. Citizens approved a bond issue covering 55 percent.

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Dysart Congress PWA Hopkins

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Williams dies at 84 in Evansville area

William G. Williams aged about 84 died at his home in Evansville east of Williamsburg Friday. He had been ill since the death of his wife in March. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Elizabeth Eddy of Des Moines and Mae at home, and one son Hugh G. of Burbank California.

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Williamsburg William G. Williams Evansville Williams Elizabeth Eddy Des Moines Mae Hugh G Burbank Calif

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Inheritance tax appraisers value Wareham estate at Dysart

The state appraisal board sets C. L. Wareham estate value at 50185.91 with details including drug stock and store building 8650, two Fayette farms 19050, 320 acres in Saskatchewan 1000, securities 10300, grain and livestock 900, life insurance 1050 and debts 4500.

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Dysart C. L. Wareham Fayette County Saskatchewan

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First Mass for Jesuit Priest Francis J. Collins at Marengo

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Misses Turtle Dove But Cracks Up Truck

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Federated church to reopen after redecoration in Lisbon

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Parole Violation Sentences and Divorce Decree Granted

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Riverside Merchant Antony Stransky Dies After Operation

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W. C. T. U. Flower Mission Day Held at Sailor Home

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Jessup urges teachers study students personality

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License Plates To Be Blue And White For 1937

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Sioux City Records Heaviest Rain and Wind Storm

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Calamus Bank Pays Out 100 Percent to Depositors

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Funeral services for Louis Richmann held at Zion Evangelical

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Eastern Iowa News In Brief Lamont and Surrounds

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Buckhorn Community History Shared At Second Reunion

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