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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1934

Page

3

Diamondball Sees 37 Teams Enter Cedar Rapids League

The Cedar Rapids Diamondball association reports 37 teams planned to play in its leagues this season. A Civil league for city county and federal employees formed with six teams. Open, industrial, church, fraternal, and new league meetings scheduled. season runs April 30 to August 17 with entry fees due April 16.

Cedar Rapids Harry Hall Tony Michalek Alfred Schmidt R. J. McNamara Kenneth W. McGuire Joe Carberry Association City Hall

Coe Names 1933 34 Basketball Letter Winners

The Coe athletic board of control announced Kohawk varsity letter winners Donald Belknap James Carruthers Harrison DuRie Chester Good Erwin Hahn Elmer Keith Allan Poole Joe Schneider Harold Wilkinson and senior manager Don Larson. Freshman numeral winners include Ralph Martin Ralph McLeod Ben Kammer Robert Everett Grover Galvin Bernard Smith Stewart Fox Paul Schneidery Sigourney Richard Munden and Carl Zbanek junior manager. Varsity to elect honorary captain Tuesday as Venus moon phase note follows.

Coe Athletic Board of Control Kohawk Donald Belknap Cedar Rapids James Carruthers Harrison DuRie Rahway N.J Chester Good Erwin Hahn Charles City Elmer Keith Allan Poole Swea City Joe Schneider Harold Wilkinson Independence Don Larson Dows Ralph Martin Traer Ralph McLeod Ben Kammer Lost Nation Robert Everett Grover Galvin Rockford Bernard Smith Stewart Fox Paul Schneidery Sigourney Richard Munden Carl Zbanek

Remarkable Patent Remedy Ad Claims Fast Cures

An old advert promotes liquid tablets salve nose drops and laxative tonic as speedy cures for colds headaches neuralgia malaria and other ailments claiming relief within minutes to days for a wide range of conditions. The copy emphasizes rapid action and broad effectiveness.

Girls Basketball Tournament Highlights At Y W C A

Three Monday games saw M. and M. beat N. R. A. 19 to 12, Which Way trimming X-33 28 to 6, and T. M. T. M. topping O. O. P. 43 to 23. Upcoming Wednesday matchups include C. O. P. vs X-33 and T. M. T. M. vs N. R. A with M. and M. vs Peppers.

X-33 N. R Peppers Louise Brendel Albina Reznicek Delores Delancey Marie Stoneking Ardyce Woodside Lucille Bradis N R.A Gayle_ Stegenl Beatrice Novak Leona Novak Golden Broussard Lucille Bisinger Ruby Jewell

Interim Committee To Study Highway Patrol Advocated

A concurrent resolution proposes an interim committee of two senators and two representatives to study Iowa highway patrol and traffic laws. Appointed members would serve without pay and report at the next session with recommendations and bills. TIPTON R. W. Schiele seeks Cedar County supervisor seat. incumbent William Trede of Durant seeks reelection.

DES Moines Iowa House Mercer Johnson County McCreery Linn Tipton R. W. Schiele Durant Fouth Cedar County William ‘Trede

North African textiles and war posters decorate The Little Gallery show

The March exhibit at The Little Gallery splits into two sections. North African textiles curated by Miss O Settles of Iowa State College feature woven pieces and Berber and Arab textiles, with notes from Jeanne D Ucel. A companion display highlights a 400-piece War poster collection donated by Thomas E Green, with works by Pennell Fisher Flagg and others. The textile show runs through March. posters stay two weeks before oils by local artists open March 18.

Coe College O. Settles Home Economics Iowa State College Cedar Rapids Miss Settles North Africa Jeanne D'Ucel Atlas Liberia Toe College Thomas E. Green Red Cross Joseph Pennell Charles Livingston Bull Jonas Lie W. T. Benda Harrison c. Fisher James Montgomery Flagg Green Wilbur Robbie Washington American Red Cross Good Samaritan Treasury Department England France Hoover War Library Stanford University California

The Right Way to Play Golf by Chester Horton

An excerpt on golf technique emphasizes personal style and natural pace. It argues that method begins with address but should evolve with motion and rhythm rather than fixed stances.

Iowa Senate Votes to Adjourn March Fourteen

The Iowa Senate voted 24 to 20 to adjourn the special assembly at noon on March 14 after a lengthy parliamentary wrangle. The date was set by amending a March 14 deadline and the resolution passed 47 to 0 after the amendment.

DES Moines Special Assembly State Senate Senate House John K. Valentine Centerville

City Briefs and Personal Notes from Cedar Rapids

Firemen responded to a chimney fire at 7:15 am on Thirtieth Street SE. Fred Kiuss will speak at the Shrine luncheon club on shifting emphasis in education. Grant Stern 36 was fined $10 for intoxication. Amalgamated Meat Cutters union No. 206 meets at 7:30 pm. Walter Boner 38 was jailed 15 days for intoxication. Mrs. W. Howard Moyer found a butterfly while shaking rugs. Miss Mary Flammang recovering from pneumonia. Roof fire at 1502 First Street SW extinguished. Czech music program postponed. Board of adjustment to meet 3 pm Wednesday. Survivor list for Mrs. Charity Hite updated. Prof. Kubichek lectured on Midwest birds at Canopus club luncheon. Mrs. J. E. Lampman’s brother Rufus Davidson dies from a fallen tree Accident. Funeral in Jefferson. Grocers code authority meeting set for 8 pm Thursday at Sokol hall. Cedar Rapids and Marion grocers to elect local code authority.

Fred Kiuss Grant High School Shrine Cedar Rapids Marion Code Authority Sokol Hall R. D. Chord Iowa State Food and Grocery Distributors Code Authority

Death of Walter J Miller 61 in Sierra Madre California

Walter J Miller 61 of 331 Ramon a avenue Sierra Madre California died Sunday at 10 p m after six months poor health. Born in Linn county he farmed near Robins before moving to California ten years ago. Survived by widow a son John two daughters Ruth and Juanita three brothers George F Miller John A Miller Cedar Rapids and D Earl Miller Marion and one sister Mrs Frank Harris Sherwood North Dakota.

Walter J Miller Ramona Avenue Sierra Madre Calif Linn County Mr. Miller Robins California John Ruth Juanita George F. Miller John A. Miller Cedar Rapids D. Earl Miller Marion Ates Frank Harris Sherwood, N. D

Charles Voorhees Dies Former Resident Of Cedar Rapids

Charles Voorhees former Cedar Rapids resident died in West Hollywood California on March 6 message received by his sister in law Mrs W B Clark 1422 B avenue NE He ran a camera shop in Cedar Rapids for years before moving to California ten years ago Survived by wife and daughter Ruth 8 He was a member of Mt Hermon lodge AF and AM and Iowa Consistory No 2 Services set for West Hollywood March 8

Charles Voorhees Cedar Rapids West Hollywood Calif W. B. Clark Voorhees California First Avenue Ruth Mt. Hermon Lodge Iowa

Mrs Phoebe Terwilliger Dies in Ellenville Widow of H H Terwilliger

Mrs Phoebe Terwilliger widow of H H Terwilliger of Ellenville New York died at 2:50 am Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs Helen Swett 1340 Second Avenue SE after a brief illness She had spent time here intermittently for several years and had been at her daughter’s home for the last year She is survived by one son M N Terwilliger and other relatives

Phoebe Terwilliger H H Terwilliger Ellenville N. Y Helen Swett Second Avenue SE Mrs Swett M. N

Olsen and Johnson plan new $50,000 home and Los Angeles summer

Chic Johnson of Olsen and Johnson reveals a March 25 opening near Libertyville Illinois and a summer move to a beach cottage in Los Angeles for his family while a Curran theater run in Los Angeles extends their show Take a Chance. Johnson praises partner Olsen and hints at a playful squabble upcoming at Killian's.

Chic Johnson Olsen and Johnson Fun Libertyville Samuel Insull Greece Johnson June Chickle Los Angeles California Catherine Creed Ziegfeld Follies St. Louis Curran Theater Iowa Theater

Family links in East Orange woman laid to rest

Terwilliger of East Orange New York with five grandchildren and four great grandchildren and a brother Eugene Burhans of Ellenville. born November 26, 1845 in Ellenville where she lived all her life. Member of the Methodist church there. No services here. Body to be taken to Ellenville. Friends may call at Turner chapel.

Terwilliger East Orange N. Y Eugene Burhans Ellenville Turner Chapel

Milo Tomasck Rites Held for Local Resident

Milo Tomasck died at his sister’s home on old Marion road after long illness since May 1933 following a broken leg. Born January 20 1874 in Cedar Rapids, he leaves two sisters Mrs John Kressa and Mrs Henry O Rourke and two brothers Frank and Wesley. A sister and a brother died in 1933. He belonged to Crescent Lodge No 25 A F and A M Iowa Consistory No 2 and El Kahir Shrine. Funeral at Turner chapel Thursday at 2 pm with Cedar Memorial Park burial.

Milo Tomasck John Rejsa Old Marion Road Cedar Rapids John Kressa Marion Henry O'Rourke Chicago Frank Wesley Sacramento Calif Anna Hooley Joseph Crescent Lodge A. F A. M Iowa el Kahir Temple of the Shrine Turner Chapel Cedar Memorial Park

Death of John A Vittengl Brings Cedar Rapids Funeral Plans

John A Vittengl a former Cedar Rapids resident died at Kennett Square Pennsylvania. He was born near Solon and left Cedar Rapids about 1927. Survived by wife Clara and son Morgan. The body will be brought to Cedar Rapids and a funeral announcement will follow.

John A. Vittengl Cedar Rapids Kennett Square Solon Clara Morgan

Funeral Services for Miss Emily Jiroutek Held at Shueyville Church

Funeral services will be held at United Brethren church in Shueyville Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Franc is Pokorny officiating. Burial follows in Shueyville cemetery. Friends may call at Janeba and Brosh chapel Tuesday evening.

Emily Jiroutek United Brethren Church Shueyville Francis Pokorny Janeba and Brosh

Central Park church forms new men's group leaders

Dr F G Murray head of the new men's brotherhood at Central Park Presbyterian church with Prof A C Robbie as vice president and R J Brodie secretary. Arthur Baxter treasurer and a committee including George B Ainslie P W Jacobson M D Porter to draft by laws. A $30000 garage contract for Millsap Motor at 711 Second Ave involved National Securities. Dorothy Robinson and Helen Ireland were injured after an auto incident at First Ave and Second St W. Alexander Douglas has gone to New Orleans.

F. G. Murray New Men's Brotherhood Central Park Presbyterian Church A. C. Robbie R. J. Brodie Arthur Baxter George B. Ainslie P. W. Jacobson M. D. Porter Second Avenue Millsap Motor Company National Securities Company Dorothy Robinson Helen Ireland First Avenue Second Street Alexander Douglas New Orleans

Restaurant accident burns Mrs. Nelson face on chair mishap

Mrs. Ray Nelson, employed at a local restaurant, was badly scalded in an incident when a chair round broke and she poured coffee into a percolator. Mayor Roth received today city chemist Goebel's milk test results, praised as strong input at city hall. The Gazette notes dairy distributors have stepped up milk distribution efforts. Walter L. Cherry was chosen exalted ruler of Cedar Rapids lodge BPOE in today’s vote.

Ray Nelson Roth L. H. Goebel Gazette Walter L. Cherry Cedar Rapids Lodge B. P. O. Ellis

Harvey Higley Wins West Point Appointment

Harvey Higley of Cedar Rapids received notice from Congressman Cousins that he earned a West Point appointment after a recent competitive examination. He is ordered to report to Fort Sheridan for a physical examination. Mr and Mrs James W Good hosted a card party honoring Mr and Mrs Van Dyke Fort of Chicago. Hahn visited Editor Kent in Oxford Junction. US Geological Survey map of the Chicago district shows golf bunkers.

Harvey Higley Cedar Rapids Congressman Cousins West Point Fort Sheridan James W. Good van Dyke Fort Chicago Rank Hahn Oxford Junction Editor Kent Oxford Junction Mirror

Removal Petition Filed Over Fatal Milwaukee Crash

Grace Wilder executrix of William R. Wilder sues Milwaukee Road in a $5 000 damage claim filed in Linn County District Court. The suit stems from fatal injuries to 63 year old William R. Wilder when a Milwaukee train allegedly forced him onto a rail as he attempted to finger a signal at Martelle near midnight on June 20. A $500 bond accompanies the filing.

Grace Wilder William R. Wilder Martelle Milwaukee Railroad Cedar Rapids Federal Court Linn County Wilder Milwaukee

Continuance Sought in Pavlis Abortion Charge Case

Mrs. Anna Pavlis of 907 BE Avenue NW asks in district court for a further continuance of the state's case accusing her of attempting to produce abortion. The defense cites illness and attaches a California physician affidavit claiming she cannot travel. Indicted by the September term grand jury, she had a prior continuance for the same reason.

Anna Pavls BE Avenue NW

Evans seeks divorce over cruel treatment with alimony request

Carl W. Evans files cross petition in district court in Eleanor H. Evans divorce suit seeking temporary and permanent alimony and support money. The couple married in Iowa City in November 1928.

Carl W. Evans Eleanor H. Evans Iowa City

Manley Sentenced in Larceny Case. Taken to Reformatory

Floyd Manley age 19 received a five year indeterminate and suspended sentence on a larceny charge in district court Monday. He was taken to Anamosa state reformatory Tuesday morning by Sheriff Joseph A. Petrus and Deputy Jay Davis after an alleged confession of a companion led to his involvement in two recent thefts here.

Floyd Manley Anamosa State Reformatory Joseph A. Petrus Jay Davis Manley

Motions to Quash Suit Against Phi Alpha Pi Fraternity

In Cedar Rapids district court motions to quash service of a $236.25 account suit were filed on behalf of J. K. Mons on, assignee, against Phi Alpha Pi and 23 members and alumni. The claim arises from Edith K. Pulver for services as house mother. Judge John T. Moffit attended Cornell College trustees meeting in Mount Vernon. Lois Tickal’s divorce suit against Louis Tickal filed May 4, 1932, was dismissed at her costs before Judge A B Clark.

J. K. Monson Phi Alpha Pi Fraternity Cedar Rapids Edith K. Pulver John T. Mofffit District Court Cornell College Board of Trustees Mount Vernon Lois Tickal Louis Tickal A. B. Clark

Mrs Roosevelt Heads to Haiti by Pan Am Clipper

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt flies from Miami aboard a Pan American Clipper bound for Port au Prince Haiti en route to Puerto Rico. The First Lady travels with six crew and six passengers including Rexford Tugwell assistant secretary of agriculture.

Inevitas Cuba Pan American Airways Radio Franklin D. Roosevelt Porte Au-Prince Haiti Miami, Fla INS Pan American Airways Port-Au-Prince Porto Rico Nuevitan Guba Port- Au-Prince Skorsky Washington Rexford Guy Tugwell

Webb Divorced By Esther Ralston

Esther Ralston and George Webb divorce after eight years of marriage. In superior court Webb offered no contest as Ralston testified that he became jealous and insulted her. A two year old daughter will remain with the mother.

Los Angeles Esther Ralston George Webb Superior Court Webb

Socialist Party Set For National Convention In Detroit

The Socialist Party will hold its national convention in Detroit on June 1 2 and 3 announced by W G Bergman who oversees arrangements Organizers women's federations youth groups and other related bodies will meet in two day preconferences ahead of the convention.

Detroit Socialist Party W. G. Bergman

Worker Overcome By Gas Revived At Scene

Tony Tordik of 1607 Seventh Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids Gas Co employee, was overcome by gas at 2 10 PM Tuesday while working in an open hole at Third Avenue and Twelfth Street SE. Ambulance attendants revived him and took him home. his condition is not serious.

Tony Tyrdik Seventh Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Gas Company Third Avenue Twelfth Street Tordik

Gly-Cas Promises Cure In Cedar Rapids Ad

Mrs Florence Schwartz of 128 A avenue NW Cedar Rapids testifies Gly-Cas purifies the blood and restores health in less than a month. She cites relief from neuritis kidney issues and insomnia after using Gly-Cas at Thrifty Drug Store corner First street and Third avenue SE. The ad promotes the Gly-Cas Man selling the remedy and urges public attention.

Florence Schwartz A Avenue Cedar Rapids Thrifty First Street Third Avenue Gly- Cas Third Avenue SE

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Coe Venus TVE Yehan Tak Aker Atak Winnie Hogan Mar-jorie Melvin Margaret Biedermann Helen Weber Mary Hogan Jane Lockwood Maxine Dermody Irene St. Germain Florence Nemec Bernice Nemec Helen Worthan Eiguenee Strauss Alyce Kolds Virginia Evens Irene Opperud Edna Eseers Gladyce Exeers Grace Randa Myrna _Pumfrey LeAnna Henry Co. P Rita Sandberg Katherine Rock Sylvia Sanders Frances Swartz Lefa Sorta Dorothy &Cott Anna‘belle Reindl Art News of the Little Gallery Chester Horton Golf Hamburg semi-Homburg Stetsons Indica First Avenue E Third Avenue E B. Rigby Thirtieth Street SE Grant Stern C Avenue NE Amalgamated Meat Cutters’ and Butcher Workmen's Union No. 206 P. S. Hall Walter Boner Sixteenth Avenue SW Justice A. 8. Reed W. Howard Moyer First Avenue W Mary Flammang Henry Flammang Norway Mercy Hospital R. Koenigsmark Matice Skolska CWA Board of Adjustment City Council Charity Hite Ben Aucutt W. F. Kubichek Coe College Museum Canopus Club Roosevelt Hotel Subshire South Dakota J. E. Lampman Eighth Avenue SE Rufus Davidson Davidson Jefferson W. J. Miller Naomu Doebet Olsen Hotel Roosevelt Mr. Olsen Mr. Johnson Harmony Chickie Maya John Charles Ole Harold Long Island Killian’s Miss Jiroutek United States Geological Survey Court House News U.S Pavlis Anamosa Pennsylvania Horak Pharmacies Mrs. Roosevelt Mrs
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