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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1940

Page

10

Murder at Hotel cafeteria ends long Burleson feud

Mazie Walker Burleson shot and killed Col Richard C Burleson second wife Frank W Knowlton widow, in the Jefferson Hotel cafeteria. She stalked the victim after a drunken telegram feud and then fired twice, with onlookers fleeing before staff restrained her. Police linked her to a Galveston address via her handbag keys.

Columbia S. C Mazie Walker Burleson Richard C. Burleson Army Col. Burleson Galveston Tex Burleson Frank W Knowlton Boston Frank W. Knowlton Robert A Knowlton Washington William A. Knowlton United States Military Academy West Point Knowlton Green Bay

Cleminger resigns as Y M C A aquatic director in Cedar Rapids

William Cleminger, aquatic director at Cedar Rapids Y M C A, resigns to take a similar post at Central Park Way Y M C A in Cincinnati Ohio. He will start April 1. Hawkins says no successor is named until fall. Lee Henrickson, physical director, leads swimming activities for the rest of the season.

William Cleminger Cedar Rapids Hawkins Lee Henrickson

Compensation Claim of Toddville Man Heard

Deputy State Industrial Commissioner Ralph A Woodcock Friday heard a workmans compensation claim by H R Eveland of Toddville who fell from a ladder while painting a house on November 13 1939 The Newell Construction and Machinery Co contends Eveland was an independent contractor not an employee under the statute Injuries include vertebral wrist and elbow fractures Eveland testified at his home and seeks 15 per week for period of disability The deputy commissioner took the matter under advisement.

Ralph A. Woodcock H. R. Eveland Toddville Newell Construction and Machinery Company Eveland

Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa

The District Court of Linn County Iowa gives notice that on March 18 1940 at 8 00 PM an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Catharine A Woods late of Cedar Rapids Iowa deceased will come for hearing for probate. Edwin Wlandquist Clerk with Carr attorneys.

State of Yowa Linn Catharine A. ‘Woods District Court Cedar Rapids Yowa

St Josephs High School plays and obituaries noted

Eastern Iowa news briefs from Dewitt and surrounding towns report St Josephs junior class preparing You're the Doctor to be staged after Easter under Miss Theresa Vegge with a cast including William Reed Jr Leo Kedley Cleo Ryan and others. A children’s two act comedy The Bird of St Patrick's is planned with Millicent Wendt Mary Scanlan Janet Thomas Edward McDonnell and more. Obituaries note Eldon Schaff 13 died in Iowa City. Peter Melchert 79 of Hopkinton. William Bachman 55 of Clarence. Funeral notices detail services, burial, and survivors.

Dewitt St. Joseph's High School Doctor Theresa Vegge William Reed Leo Kedley Cleo Ryan Clement Goodall John Reed Winston Green Eugene McManus Gerald Mount Eleanor Mangan Phyllis O'Boyle Elizabeth Wendt Dolores Dierck Alice Hahn Edna Mae Cooper St. Joseph's School St. Patrick's Millicent Wendt Mary Scanlan Janet Thomas Edward McDonnell Charles Bloom Jean Philibert Rosemary McGinn Margaret Crowley Joseph Cooper P. E O Effie Banta Alice Doughty Louise Elder Mina Harrington Mary Wilkinson Evelyn Mockridge Gladys Myers Dewitt Eldon Schaff Hugo Schaff Iowa City Eldridge Arno Thomas Brown Verna Melva Lois N. F McGinnis McGinnis Davenport C. W. Hanscom First Congregational Church Pine Hill Hopkinton Peter Melchert Minnie Juergens Arthur Goldsmith Earlville Leo Matt Peter Clara William William Chapman Fred Schemmel Henry Otting Farley Lucy Cedar Rapids Henry Jaeger Arthur Worthington St. Luke's Catholic Church Father A. J. Forster St. Paul's Cemetery

Local notices from Traer and surrounding towns

DYSART marriage of Bernadine Mary O'Brien to Clarence P Wieben in Lancaster Missouri September 1 1939 announced by Clarence O'Brien and Mrs. C O'Brien of Keystone. Traer reports arrivals and visits by Evers Bovey and family from Akron Ohio and Mrs W A Goldsworthy formerly Nadine Moore visiting Iowa City and Traer. A cast of 250 pupils to perform The Cobbler of Fairyland at Traer Trade School auditorium next Friday. Traer grades provide acts. Mount Vernon, Winthrop, and Vinton school activities noted with elections and plays. Iowa School for the Blind program for Parent Teacher Association meeting with Braille reading and Hunger play.

Harbison W. D Dunn George Duncan Don Howell Paul Smith Wilma Bernadine Mary Clarence P Wieben Peter H Wieben Dysart Lancaster TRAER Evers Bovey Akron Fred Wilson Bovey Agness Wilson W A. Goldsworthy New York City Nadine Moore R_ If Moore Iowa City KP Moore Irving H Hand W. H Merrill Mount Vernon James Hawker Rollo Farmer Don Krumm Bob Plattenberger Wallace Littell Irene Sipple James Eyre Peggy Herring Mary MacGregor Don Sanderson Bob Gill Lud Hodge Dick Sanderson E. F Douglass

Funeral notices among Iowa City briefs for Chandler and Hatcher

Funeral services for Elliott C. Chandler 89 will be held at Oathout chapel at 3:30 Sunday. He was born in Ohio and lived in Iowa County and Jackson County. survived by six Iowa City daughters. Anna M Hatcher 73 died Thursday and will be buried Sunday. Swedish born, resident since 1916, survived by daughter Ival McPeak of Boston and sons Earl and Harold of Iowa City. E A Baldwin seeks Democratic Johnson County attorney nomination. He served one term as county attorney in 1935 1936 and is university trained lawyer and Johnson County Bar president.

Clarence St. John's Evangelical Church William Bachman Clarence Farmer Bachman Germany United States Alvina Hansen Evangelical Church Othal Wright Central City Harold Bachman Morley Karl Fauth the Gazette Iowa City Elliott C. Chandler Ohio Chandler Iowa County Jackson County Hamilton William Reardon A J. Westfal Bertha Halstead William Kind Mabel Teefy E. A. Baldwin Johnson County University of Iowa Johnson County Bar Association Anna M. Hatcher Sweden Nebraska Hatcher Methodist Church The Ladies Aid Royal Neighbors Ival McPeak Boston Earl and Harold

Roosevelt nominates Iowa postmasters in Senate

President Roosevelt sent to the senate a list of Iowa post master nominations including Myrtle A Barnes at Delhi Mary A Waters at Delmar Jurgen B Boldt at Jesup Lee E Finders at Oelwein and Olive C Raders at Strawberry Point, announced in Washington.

Washington Roosevelt Senate Iowa Delhi Myrtle A Barnes Delmar Mary A. Waters Jesup Jurgen B. Boldt Oelwein Lee E Finders Strawberry Point Olive C. Raders

Willie Willis Speaks on Shame and Fear in Task Force

Willie Willis says he can see through concealment and that people hide actions they fear being rebuked or made to feel cheap. He explains they send him the disclosures they do not want to face publicly.

The Story of Democracy Through Ancient Athens

The piece surveys Aristotle's critique of democracy and traces Athens Golden Age under Pericles. It notes democracy lasted briefly from 404 to 429 B C, blamed on demagogues, and the Alcibiades treason as a key turning point, framing democracy as constitutional government in Aristotle's terms.

Aristotle Pericles Athens Alcibiades

Democracy Works Better in Small Countries Than Big

A compact observation notes that people beginning to recognize the vast difference between democracy and self government on Monday. The idea that democracy functions more effectively in smaller nations is emphasized as an insight into political systems.

St Pauls Youth Choirs Present Vesper Service

The St Pauls Church youth choirs will sing at a vesper service at First Congregational Washington avenue at Seventeenth Street Sunday at 430 pm. Mrs L J Twogood directs with Margaret Anne Twogood and Florence Van Winkle assisting. Mary Jean Palmer solos plus Sibelius Finlandia arrangement. Anita Stewart sings O Savior Sweet and organ pieces by Drexel Moallison. Public invited.

St Paul's Church of Youth First Congregational Church Washington Avenue Seventeenth Street L. J Twogood Margaret Anne Twogood Florence van Winkle Robert Marshall Congregational Church School Mary Jean Palmer Jean Sibelius Finlandia Bach Anita Stewart Drexel Moallison

Hall touts Iowa road safety group at spring council meeting

E Earl Hall of Mazon City Iowa, editor of the Mason City Globe-Gazette and former Iowa State Safety Council president, told about a threefold highway safety plan with state safety council public safety department and Governor Wilson's safety committee. He urged public opinion to drive rapid progress, stating nine in ten residents could solve the problem almost overnight.

DES Moines Earl Hall Mazon City Iowa Federation of Womens Clubs Iowa Hall Mason City Globe-Gazettte Iowa State Safety Council Safety Council State Safety Council Public Safety Department Wilson

Special Prizes Add Incentive to Amateur Ad Contest

The Gazette Program doubles weekly prizes as 26 advertisers offer cash or merchandise with a $2,500 amateur ad writing contest at mid campaign. Entries allowed for five more weeks. only ads marked Tor Special Prize qualify. 131 weekly prize winners announced. restrictions apply to amateurs and non journalists.

Gazette Tor

Penney layaway tips highlight plan advantages

J C Penney outlines four benefits of its layaway plan for contestants. Merchandise is chosen early and paid via weekly installments. Benefits include no bills to pay, no carrying charge, lots of choice, and no debts. The plan is presented as valuable for savers and salaried individuals alike.

J. C. Penney Company

Penney’s thrift guidance on paying before buying

In a weekly note ahead of time, the idea of outright ownership is linked to meeting actual needs. The first lesson in thrift, per Penney's, is being able to pay before you buy.

Penney’s

Sanford's Photographic Dept Leads Northeastern Iowa Hobbyists

Morris Sanford's in northeastern Iowa serves as a hub for amateur photographers. Paul Hanson, manager of the photographic goods department, guides photographers with up-to-date advice on still and motion picture photography. Hanson recently visited Hollywood studios to bring back the latest color photography tips for his large following.

Iowa Sanfords Paul Hanson Sanford Hanson Myr Hanson Motion Picture Hollywood

Armstrongs Catalog Promises Quality Merchandise

An Armstrongs advertisement touts a long history since 1890 and claims complete size ranges for men and children. It stresses reliable, guaranteed clothing and household goods, with nationwide reach and focus on customer satisfaction.

Amstrenss Ptues Tiousanas Muistomers Armestrongs Armstrongs Mer Waren Childdren Tova Armetia

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Col Richard Burleson Albert Burleson Cleminger Y. M. Aquatic Cincinnati Edwin, Wlandquist Arr Carr By Galbraith Iowa News Riverside Clair Swift Swift John Moss Moss M. L. Spear J. K. Shields Robert Connor Thornburg Thornburg Consolidated School Mrs. Maloney Donna Adams Dorothy Morrison Luella Chapman Mary Douglas Betty Amlong Ruth Ross George Laurena Sparrow Mary Adams Doris Albrighton Margaret Sparrow Neva Stanley Lucille Little Roberta Axmear Bill McKain Jimmy Adams Jimmy Trae-ker Duane Wilson Long Beach Calif Los Angeles Hospital Grace McCracken Will James Ben Jerome H.C. Davis F W Sauer Banks Geesey J. F. Yates H.D Rowley W. V. Brown Leo F. Davis D. Deen L. L. Sawyer L. H. Geyer Joseph Tomlinson John Powell W. C. Wagner George Kostlan Otto Moeller A. J. Norton H E Taylor Marengo John Joseph Allen Presbyterian Church Frank Paul Hladky Ladora Mr. Allen New York Inez Dougherty Tanda Camp Hansel and Gretel Madeline Hatter Doris Turner Phyllis Kibler Charlotte Dunn Betty Simmons Bonnie Lou Seckel Joyce Haughenberry Doris Bruce Beverly Bennett Raejean Chehak Betty Hohensee Verabeth Eckert Jean Ellis Dayne Hardenbrook Dorothy Healey Jean Casey Rita Smith R R. Schroeder Town County Medical Society Doose Hotel E. N. Brown Dr. Brown Medical School Lisbon R. P. Andreas Buell Miller Carl Cahn Orville Crawford Columbus Junction Businessmen Willie Willis Plato Thomas Carlyle Judas Jesus Athenian Democracy Brief St. Paul’s First Congregational Hall Lands Iowa Road Safety Organization Troy Laundry Champlin Hatchery Killian Company Cr. Shepherd National Life Insurance Company of Vermont Rude Auto Company S. and W. Tenth Street Sherwin-Willams Company Morris Sanford Company Liebke and Taylor Company Inc Smulekoff Furniture Company Joe Toman Florist Deanna Durbin Wolf's Armstrong Clothing Company Eastman Kodak Hardendorf Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company May Drug Company Moon Funeral Home Okinow Peoples Savings Home Rosenbaum Furniture Company Security Laboratory Palm Beach Syndicate Clothing Company Rules and Information J.C. Penney Company Morris Sanford’s Pennet Co Paints and Painter Snfrwin Williams CO Third Ave Dial Bierke & Taylor Quality Jewelers Second Ave Third Street Bustest Nude Auto Company Torch Mercury Lincoln Ford Tractor Sde Thid Briden Inwa Elcenine Mads TROY Kodyke Ehnold Sanfortivs First Avenue Biecest True Killian Company MAT Second Street SE Jennamy Armstrong Kodaka Pasto Sunphire Srd Ave OTH Street Oth Street East Ctnamplin Clif E Ave Josefn Toman Florist STV Natc Bank Paramount Pharmacy Paramount Theater Peoples Savings Bank Norge Furniture Co Inter-Ocean Reinsurance H. A. Loan Department Second Avenue Rouse First Avenue East Morris Plan First Avenue NE Wolf’s Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Second Street Oklnow Wwear Diamonds Ramiston Klein, Grnen and Bulova Watches Dr. 8. G. Fusselli—Optometrist Eure Powce Odesiay Cote Redwood Merle Co
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