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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
7
In a fragmentary notice from The Gaerrette, details emerge of a tragic death linked to a retiree returning from a first real vacation. Names and specific places are garbled, but the report indicates a fatal incident occurring after the retiree left for a vacation and met with deadly consequences.
AP reporting from KNOVILLE describes a fatal confrontation over a debt. Dan rik Mio qg sha 33 was killed after a quarrel escalated near Petro Par ra 440 Pex. A suspect surrendered to Marshal Dark claiming self defense. witnesses testified the victim owed 35 and provoked the dispute.
Three women students at Iowa State Teachers College earned straight A grades in spring term. Margaret Schrubbe of Decorah led with 72 grade points, while Josephine Read of Cedar Falls and Margaret Watson of Cedar Falls earned 60 points each, with substantial course loads.
Glenn Brunson county prohibition administrator for Southern Iowa and eight aides in Des Moines have been furloughed under federal economy measures. Three agents and a stenographer remain, with staff reductions also affecting Northern Iowa enforcement based in Fort Dodge.
Funeral services were held in Crawfordsville for Jane Mullen 3 daughter of Mr and Mrs Clare Mullen of Wyman southeast of Columbus Junction She died Monday night from burns after her clothing caught fire while playing with matches The mother heard her scream and rescued the child Surviving are the parents and a sister.
Jake Gascer Jr 50 of Akane is confined in the county jail on a grand jury bound over for driving intoxicated. He was arrested by Marshal W G Koehn of Atkins and fined 30 dollars for intoxication before Mayor Haerther.
Aviation enthusiasts in Grinnell met to form a club focused on discussion and instruction. The plan includes purchasing a plane for member flying lessons. Prof Herschel Colbert of Grinnell College spoke, with Dr C J Turner and Burton Garrett also addressing the meeting.
Iowa must follow stringent terms for the 10,055,660 dollar highway fund under the national industrial recovery act. Projects must start in July with state submission. limits set shares for federal system, municipal extensions, and secondary roads, plus wage, labor, and convict-labor restrictions. Priority given to veterans, local residents, and county workers with a 30 hour work week where possible.
Charges of maintaining a liquor nuisance filed against Mrs Lilly Abbott and Ed Andertlich in Justice of the Peace B Carter's court. A raid yielded five gallons of dandelion wine ten gallons of home brew and a half pint of alcohol from a house owned by Mrs Abbott with Anderlich identified as a roomer.
Kathryn Carlyle was elected president of the United Charities organization in Tipton at its annual meeting. New officers include W D Nesmith first VP S Smith second VP and treasurer E L Carlson secretary and a slate of trustees. The group reported aid to 48 families and 15 individuals and plans an annual fund drive for late October or early November.
Iowa City merchant J F Fairbanks faced Riverside mayor court after a Fourth of July prank involving a farmer’s load of hay. Car smobody escaped arrest, and Fairbanks was found guilty of willful theft but received no penalty.
The Rev Mr and Mrs Gustav Gunsten celebrated their twenty fth wedding date and his twenty fth ordination date with more than a thousand attendees from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Church services were led by Rev S J Strandfard of St Olaf. speakers included C A Benson and Dr O Norlle among others. A silver dollar gift was presented. Over twenty five years of ministry saw 415 baptisms 494 confirmations 183 marriages and 305 funerals.
Iowa City council to act on the state health department recommended sewage disposal plant Friday night. Consulting engineer Howard Green estimates the cost at about 20000 with federal funds covering 30 percent if plans are accepted. An accompanying classified ad notes a 9x12 Wilton rug in good condition listed for 15 dollars.
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