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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1934

Page

24

Darling Named Chief of Biological Survey Bureau

Jay N. Darling of Des Moines was appointed chief of the Agriculture Department's Biological Survey, succeeding Paul G. Reddington. Secretary Henry A. Wallace said Darling would contribute to national wildlife restoration. Darling, known for cartoons and conservation work, has served on Roosevelt's wildlife restoration committee since January 6, which urged acquiring millions of acres of submarginal land for refuges.

Washington Jay N. Darling Des Moines Agriculture Department Bureau of Biological Survey Paul G. Reddington Henry A. Wallace Darling Roosevelt

Darling Deplores Cutting Of Trees By CWA Locusts

Des Moines AP report on J N Darling cartoonist and wildlife advocate condemning CWA tree removal. He decries soil loss, borderland waterfowl habitat drainage, and compares CWA clearing to untimely deforestation. He warns millions of acres stolen from nature and cites erosion figures in Iowa and Missouri.

Darling Des Moines J. N. Darling Wild Life Conservation Commission Iowa Mississippi CWA Missouri CCC

Mrs Laura Busby 90 Waubeek Dies in Iowa Funeral set

Mrs Laura Ann Busby 90 of Waubeek died Friday after a fall from her wheelchair that left a broken leg. Funeral services will be Sunday at 10:30 am at Jordan's Grove church with burial in Jordan's Grove cemetery, Rev Ernest Allen presiding. Born Laura Wiggins December 25 1843 in New Hampshire she moved to Iowa as a child and married Charles Busby. they had three children, all of whom died in a diphtheria outbreak. Mr Busby died sixteen years ago and Mrs Busby later lived with sisters Julia Benest and Hattie Starbuck.

Central City Laura Ann Busby Waubeek Jordan’s Grove Buriel Jordan's Grove Ernest Allen New Hampshire George Harriet Wiggins Iowa Charles Busby Busby Julia Benest Hattie Starbuck

Funeral for Carl Schultz 86 in Postville

Funeral services for Carl Schultz 86 were held Saturday at St. Pauls Evangelical church Postville. He died March 7. Born in Germany he married Fredericka Wilke in 1878. Survived by sister Mrs Fred Renzman brother August daughter Mrs George Welzel six grandchildren three great grandchildren. Burial in Postville cemetery.

Postville Carl Schultz Schultz Germany Fredericka Wilke America Fred Renzman August George Welzel R.B Garten St. Paul's Evangelical Church Lawrence Wilke John Renzman Lawrence Elmer Schultz Roy Welzel Earl Gilster Postville Cemetery

Death of Norway Girl Montague at 13

MaryJorile Claire Montague, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Montague, died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 2 30 a.m. Saturday after an operation. A student at Norway Public School, she is survived by her parents, two brothers Brest and Glen, two grandmothers, and a brother who preceded her in death. The body was brought to Norway from Janeba and Brosh chapel. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Norway Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Arthur Nie. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery near Norway.

Norway MaryJorile Claire Montague Archie Montague Cedar Rapids Brest Glen Frances Kimball Melissa Montague Janeba and Brosh Norway Methodist Riverside Riverside Independent School District E. F. Wheelan Harold M. Cress Iowa City J. P. Quinn H. Griffin Marguerite Thomann John Strabala Thomas Dautremont Maquoketa Jessie Gregg Boomershine Boomershine Independence Reformed Church C. Edward Holyoke Mount Hope Cemetery Jessie Gregg Tiffin Ohio Tiffin High School Heidelberg College of Nellie Maxwell Gregg Ethel Wintersteen Lost Nation Anamosa D. M. Beggs Seam Miller Homer J. Boots Mr. Boots Syracuse N. Y Huron Harold Patricia Magnus Ida White Addie Johnson Davenport Lily Hoskinson Clinton

Camp Fire to Present The Call of Wohelo at Legion Hall

The local Camp Fire group rehearses the play The Call of Wohelo under coach Mrs. Oscar Reinhardt for presentation at the Legion hall next Friday night March 16. Miss Lydia Dudycha is Camp Fire guardian with assistant Miss Margaretha Holler. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the group. Cast includes Rachel Thompson Corrine Kraft Donna Jean Shutts Louise Warner Doris Steinberg Hazel Steinberg Vera Kerkman Colette Kelly Guinevere Tomlinson Betty Woltersdorf Norma Reinhardt and Eileen Krumm.

van Horne Guinevere Tomlinson Betty Woltersdorf Norma Reinhardt Eileen Krumm

St Marys Cherokee Wins Iowa Class B Debate Trophy

St Marys of Cherokee defeated Mount Ayr to win the class B McCahill debate trophy at Drake University. Participants: Paul Goeb, Franc is Fitch, Irene Rupp. coach Sister M Evangelista. Mount Ayr runners-up: Leonard Jen son, Loren Hickerson, Mary Ingram, Lola Wright. Finalists defeated Elkader and Valley Junction. The question: Should the United States adopt the British model of radio broadcasting control.

Des Moines St. Mary's of Cherokee Mount Ayr High School McCahill Drake University St. Mary's Paul Goeb Francis Fitch Irene Rupp Sister M. Evangelista Leonard Jensen Mount Ayr Loren Hickerson Mary Ingram Lola Wright Elkader Valley Junction Lamonil Oakland Elgin Fort Dodge Abraham Lincoln Council Bluffs Newton Clarion Creston Boone Ames United States

Postville Hospital Taken Over by Local Businessmen

Postville Community Hospital formed after 1909 institution acquired by local business men. New officers named: President R. M. Hecker Vice President Louis Schutte Secretary John L. Gregg Treasurer L. O. Beucher. Superintendent is Elizabeth Fitzgerald a former Monona nurse. Medical staff to be appointed soon.

Postville Postville Hospital A. A. Schmidt Postville Community Hospital R. M. Hecker Louis Schutte John L. Gregg L. O. Beucher L. L. Hill C. C. Sander W.H. Burling H. E. Roberts George Hohlman Earl Abernathy J. T Humphrey J. C. Weihe Elizabeth Fitzgerald Monona Fitzgerald Monona Hospital

Willie Willis and family humor in a doughnut tale

A humorous anecdote features Willie Willis noting family quirks. He quips that Papa was a perfect boy, Grandma was his mother, and she lets you have doughnuts from anything without fuss about clean cars. The item captures light, folksy sentiment and a playful family dynamic.

Papa

Contracts for UI law dormitory in Des Moines awarded

Des Moines AP Contracts for a University of Iowa law dormitory were announced by W H Gemmill. The general contract went to Arthur N Neumann of Des Moines for 128009 dollars and the wiring contract to H G Metcalf and company of Anamosa for 4171.52 dollars. Federal grants cover 30 percent of both contracts. Other awards will follow.

DES Moines University of Iowa W. H. Gemmill State Board of Education Arthur N. Neumann H. G. Metcalf and Company of Anamosa University Ater

IOWA WEST UNION CITY ELECTION FACING TWO TICKETS

For the March 26 city election in West Union two tickets are vying. Incumbent E C Johnston mayor and councilmen F W Schneider and E J Smith seek re election. Opponents include Elmer Smith for mayor and H H Reiners plus Harry Kelg for council positions.

West Union E. C. Johnston F. W. Schneider E. J. Smith H. W. Hall W. W. Wright E. E. Brown L. C. Beamer H. F. Roggensack Elmer

Samuel Peaslee Jr Son Of Banker At Dubuque Ends Life

Samuel C. Peaslee Jr., 33, grandson of the late Col. David B. Henderson and a World War veteran, shot himself in Dubuque after visiting his parents. He managed a Laurens lumber yard and came to Dubuque weeks ago. his father is a bank president. He leaves a widow.

Dubuque Samuel C. Peaslee, Jr David B. Henderson Iowa Natonal House of Representatives Peaslee Laurens France

Blind Chiropractor Of Keystone Divorces Cedar Rapids Woman

Henry F Schluntz a blind chiropractor of Keystone was granted a divorce from Florence Schluntz in district court Judge Carl B Stiger signed the decree. The stipulation requires Schluntz to pay 45 dollars monthly as long as she remains unmarried. The couple married at Kenwood May 3 1924 and lived together until Sept 11 1933 with a Keystone home.

Vinton Iowa School For the Blind Henry F. Schluntz Keystone Florence Schluntz Carl B. Stiger Schluntz Kenwood Ed Schluntz Louis Reeves Cedar Rapids

Makes Claim For 100000 Estate At Pleasant Prairie

The first claimant for a 100000 estate left by Wilbur Staton at Pleasant Prairie near Muscatine appeared today. Robert Staton, 22, of Kokomo Indiana, said his grandfather was a brother of Wilbur Staton who died recently. He claimed the Civil War split the brothers with Wilbur joining the Confederate army and Isaiah the Union forces.

Muscatine Wilbur Staton Pleasant Prairie Here Robert Staton Kokomo Ind Wilbur Isaiah Indiana

Radio Schedule Highlights NBC CBS and orchestral lineups

A dense listing of evening radio programming from NBC CBS and various stations detailing show titles hosts orchestras and conductors. Programs include live music performances from Jules Lande Nat Shilkret Paul Whiteman Arthur Godfrey and Catherine the Great an array of orchestras and hour by hour segments across multiple networks.

John Herrleck NBC WJZ Chain Tree Seasus WEAP Victor Michaux CBS WBBM WMT Martha Mears Weaf Woc WIZ Wls Jules Lande WEAF Robert Luce WABC Reereard Woocoo Hollywood WCCO KMOX America WJZ Chain Langford WOC Arlene Jackson WJZ Philadelphia Oreh Kmox & Wow Sexarider Woollcott Weco WIZ WLS Beatrice Fairfax NTC WMAQ WLW Kas Thompson Paice Orch CBB WHRM Bante Orch WBYUM Kaltenborn Tony Lombardo Ralph Kirhery Madricutra Orch WHO Catherine the Great WHAS KMBC Sasnick Orch One Man's Family Paul Whiteman Wwqu Dlckerson Orch One Orch Ayily Nson Orch Lones Orch Fanico Orch

Sunday Morning Radio Schedule From NBC CBS and More

Sunday morning radio lineup lists programs across NBC CBS and affiliated stations. Featured shows include Children hour music and youth programs, church and concert broadcasts, major Bowes program, poet prince, and string quartets with stations WEAF WJZ WENR WABC WMT and others.

Mary Small Wirges Orch NBC WEAF WOC Poling WIZ Sanford Orch WOCO WHO Philharmonic CBS WBBM WMT Wwcoco Frances Laneford Aimber Orch Jan Garber WJZ WLS WLW WEAP Wmaq Wow Albert Payson Terhune WIZ Wls Vee Johnny NDC Dion Kennedy WIZ Chain de Fosdick Weeco Dune Meredith Inaketeh Inbc WIMJ Crumb and Sanderson CBB WABC KMOX KMBC WHAS Vladimir Horowicz WCCO Catholic Hour Our Schools WMAQ McConnell Typten Arch Alden Edkins Church of the Air Major Bowes Weaf Voc Poet Prince WJZ Chain

North dealer drives slam through strong bidding

In a contract bridge column a North player, not using forcing bids, shows a very strong hand allowing his partner to bid and reach a slam with a mediocre hand. The article notes the frequent possibility of strong bids without two bids or overcalls and highlights the conveyed strength enabling a slam.

North

Strategic three notrump and slam in bridge play

The North player opens with a strong three heart bid to convey info to partner, South opts for three notrump with a lone spade stopper, and later South jumps to six clubs after deductive reasoning. The deal hinges on club fit, distribution, and a finesse that yields a successful slam, illustrating precise bidding and play.

South North West Duminy East

Iowa tax board members inspect system in four states

Des Moines Iowa tax board members Dr J W Reynolds chairman and Louis Roddewig traveled to Illinois Indiana Michigan and possibly New York to study their tax practices. The trip aims to inform Iowa sales tax regulations ahead of the April 1 start date and is expected to last a week to ten days.

Des Moines Iowa Illlinois Indiana Michigan New York J. W. Reynolds Louis Roddewig Membr Reynolds

Rise in Temperature Forecast for Iowa

Des Moines reports an end to the cold snap with temperatures rising over the weekend. Federal Meteorologist Charles D Reed forecasts 25 degrees in the northwest and 30 degrees statewide, Keokuk recording zero and Dubuque 24 degrees as the warmest spot yesterday.

Des Moines Charles D. Reed Keokuk Iowa Dubuque

Center Point Barn Fatality Claims Local Farmer

Center Point resident Charles E. Oliphant Ele lis, 56, was found dead in his barn about 4 p.m. Friday while pitching hay. Born locally, he had lived on the farm for 35 years. Survived by wife Dora Oliphant, a son Clair, two grandchildren, five brothers in Cedar Rapids and Center Point, and three sisters. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at Greene's Grove Community Church, Rev. A. E. Rather officiating. Burial in Oliphant cemetery.

Center Point Charles E. Elelis Here Dora Ollephant Clair August William John Henry Ceedar Rapids Kfe Bessie Krause Mollie Bowers Polly Hooker Toddville Greene's Grove A. E. Rather Oliphant

Williamsburg Camp Forms Royal Neighbors Unit Installations

WILLIAMSBURG Camp Ann of the Royal Neighbors of America was organized in Williamsburg this week. Camp Forest of Parnell assisted in the ceremony with Mare Garite Lawler and Ann McCabe installing officers. Visiting officers were presented by a juvenile escort from Parnell. Officers elected and installed include Lela Lubbert, Lucile Osborn, Bess Linn, Bridgie Gallagher, Ann McCabe, Virgie Stake, Dorothy Jones, Dorothy Jones, Helen McCabe, Florence Filia, Mary Wade, Gwendolyn Oliver, Rose Cranston.

Williamsburg Ann Royal Neighbors of America Camp Forest of Parnell Maregarite Lawler Parenell Ann McCabe Mary Ann McDonough Alberta Delores Linn Glenn McCabe Virginia Frances Ellen Lawler Parnell Florence Bridges Mapleton Nell Sexton Cedar Rapids Lela Lubbert Oracle Lucile Osborn Bess Linn Bridgie Gallagher Virgie Stake Dorothy Jones Helen McCabe Florence Filia Inner Sentinel Mary Wade Outer Sentinel Gwendolyn Oliver Cian Rose Cranston

Dividends Ordered For Depositors Of Three Closed Banks

Judge E W Dinga in district court orders dividends for depositors of Farmers and Merchants bank of Haskins Cotter Savings bank and Ainsworth Savings bank. Total payments reach eighty per cent with ten per cent distributions at each bank and checks being prepared in Des Moines for forwarding to H. 5 Lekwa. Banks closed in 1931.

Washington E. W. Dinga Farmers and Merchants Bank of Haskins Cotter Savings Bank Ainsworth Savings Bank Des Moines H. 5 Lekwa

Wellman Town Election Race With Two Tickets March 26

Two tickets vie for Wellman town offices in the March 26 election. Citizens ticket lists FE Jones for mayor and council members W B Mowintosh E N Foster R C Wince garden N E Wahl and Mearl Munson with J A Dodds as treasurer and C M Livezey as assessor. People's ticket names T Wa Zillmer for mayor and council members Omer Green L W Marner Joe Schmelzer O T Taylor and B R Stenig Ser with C P Griffith as treasurer and Guy Weidlein as assessor.

Omer Green L. W. Marner Joe Schmelczer O. T. Taylor B. R. Steniig Ser C. P. Griffith Guy Weidlein

Edgewood Woman's Club elects officers at meeting

Edgewood officers were elected Thursday afternoon at a meeting of the Edgewood Woman's club. They are President Mrs. Angie Bellamy Vice President Mrs. Minnie Madison Secretary Mrs. Esther Ashline and Treasurer Mrs. Carrie Madison.

Edgewood Edgewood Woman's Club Angie Bellamy Minnie Madison Esther Ashline Carrie Madison Nettie May Hulda Robinson Faye Steele Mildred Hatch

Dysart Valentine lodge to mark 41st anniversary

Knights of Pythias Dysart Valentine lodge celebrates its 41st anniversary on Thursday evening March 15. Cedar Rapids members and guests from nearby towns will attend. Entertainment is planned and luncheon will be served after the program.

Dysart Valentine Lodge Knights of Pythias Cedar Rapids Lodge

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Jay Darling U S. Biological Survey Henry Wallace Laura Busby Willie Willis U. L Dormitory Iowa News Bess Pugh Emma Blythe Eleanor Cook Jennie Jones Miriam Jones Catherine Sears Teresa Humphrey Luella Lewis Ethel Ogle John T. Jones, Jr Frank Everist Barbara Ann Porter Tommie Everist Wheatland Parent-teacher Association Sophia Lahan Eugene Hancock Donald Stanke Reuben Bentrott Jerry Patterson Donald Boettcher Mary Clark Patsy Hamdorf Donna Fox Jeanette Hoffman Eleanor Benhart Jeanne Witte Dorothy Ott Frances Clark Jean Hamdorf Vernita Bentrott Bernice Burrichter Wilfried Bickness Norman Guenther Hugo Balhorn Walter Morgan Ella Zeller Charles Heckard W. Petersen C. E. Butters Paul Smola W. V. Brown Johnson County W. E. Smith Smith Ed Fitzpatrick Johnson Samantha J. Williams Bellefontaine Mr. Loveless la Porte City Will N. Loveless G. E. Loveless Charles Loveless Fred Loveless Cora Alberts Brandon Stanwood Stanwood Consolidated School District Floyd Spear Fester Miller A. F. Meyer I. R. Mackey Eleader W. W. Davidson A. J. Johnson Edward Ehrhardt John Bahr P. Hydge G. J Graf Earl B. Becker E. W. Carlsen Carlsen J. H. Pettit G. H. Nies Harold Johnson Elmer L. Riggle Forrest Abbott Nies O. V. Hemsworth M. L. Haven Hemsworth Haven St. Patrick's Church John Flannery Flannery State Bank of Toledo Tama County Board of Supervisors Harry Lundt Spring Creek Township Bedrich Kremenak Oakdale Leroy S. Willey Albert L. Wilkinson Sadie Sherrett J. W. Kern Martin Thiesen G. W. Jorgensen A. R. Mounsdon Willard F. Russell Soldiers’ Relief Kenneth Strohecker Geneseo Charles Nekola Frank J. Musel Emil Chalupsky Herbert Bartels Adolph J. Roubinek H. Hufford Claus Dressen Theodore Rehder Quasqueton Ralph L. Kimball Lewis R. Halstead Algie Fairchild Franklin Blankenburg Clinton Kress Benjamin A. Wade George B. Garrison Mount Auburn Lon Chambers Glen Schlotfelt J. A. Healy Citizens B. Albertsen Homer Coots Sam Harns Herman Wiest H. A. Smalley al Wiese Paul Stewart Barbara Cooper Gertrude McGrew Alice Post Homer Pollock Hickville Community Club Herbert Pollock John Weisley Raymond McCleary Clarence McGrew George Brown Carl Lundeen Willard Lacock Archie Post N. C Chelsea S. A. Brush William Zeman Charles Hrabak James Benishek James Musel Albert Kosta Joseph Prusha A. A. Sheda Belle Plaine Layton M. Rusk Rusk Mr. Rusk Daniel Elisabeth Rusk North Western Carmen's Lodge Loyal Star Mary Emaline Ealy G. W. Ealy Guinntown Lewis Valerian Sadie Erwin Ming Reid Sigourney Sally Smith Lucy Margaret Haffner Sigourney High School Wellman Miss Smith Kate Ingham Miss Haffner Janet Schultz West Branch Stella Sandrock Juanita Paul N. Clark Ada G. Thompson Edith Godden Malta O. P. Myers Anna Bennett Retta Swindell Luella Smith Vaneta Connelly Mildred Bertha Hughes Earl Thomas Sharon Carrie Webb Nell McGowan Elizabeth Hess Eleanor Norris Frances Harney West Liberty Chloe Walton Minnie Ochiltree Yeilton Maud Stratton A. A. Cozine Commercial Club J. T. Butler D. H. Howry Downey Fayette Fayette County Albion Drakos Laura Anderson Frank Marks Bertram George Kramer Brotherhood of the Methodist Church Ed Marx Leonzo Berry William Mikulecky Gilbert Caldwell Frank Lerner Clair Stoneking EF. W. McCrackin Billy and Regis George D. King Byron Wetzel Fern Olive Iva Mae Pauline Fred Pare Harold Lerner Gene Snier Marengo Blanche Sherman Whitehill Koszta Sam Patterson Walter T. Martin Whitehill Broadlawns Hospital Ladora Ralph Maxine Sylvester Sam P Ralph L Downers Grove Til Legion Hall Charles Ryan John Goodman John McNamara George Zeuch Earl Pulver Mount Vernon Fred Blaine First Presbyterian Congregational Blaine W. O. Goudy Frank Moore T. H. Milhollin Harvey Ellison Lloyd Neal Anson Burge E. C. Moorhead Cascade Joseph Mullady East Cascade Lloyd J. Hoffman West Cascade Leo P. Pettinger Thomas McNally F. J. Otting John S. Skahill J. P. Moran Lester L. Kiviahan Ivan Dahlem Samuel Peaslee, Jr Ted Weems Jack Benny Ackorch Pat John Charles Thomas L'heure Exaquise Ernest Watcheson Kritenborn Wis Jack Little WRBM Paela Bolognini WRAM Luneceford Josephint Culbertson Reading Partner The Gazette Josephine Culbertson Culbertson Cedar Rapids Gazette Eorn TAX Board Frigidaire
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