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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1936

Page

12

Court reverses to name La Porte paper county official

Iowa Supreme Court reversed Black Hawk county ruling naming the Waterloo Herald county official paper, saying subscriber lists were inflated and many names not bona fide subscribers. The decision upheld La Porte City Progress-Review as official paper with 640 listed subscribers. O. S. Bailey and Mary F. Lizer listed as publishers.

Des Moines State Supreme Court la Porte City Iowa Progress-Review Black Hawk County Waterloo County Board of Supervisors la Porte Mary F. Lizer

Cantril Farmer Seth S Silver Seeks Iowa Agriculture Secretary Nomination

Seth S. Silver of Cantril announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Iowa secretary of agriculture. He backed Lowden farm plans and favored a 3 to 5 year storage and distribution system to curb surpluses. A longtime Hampshire hog raiser with Wickfield farms, he is a Drake Law School alumnus and former probate lawyer.

Des Moines Seth S. Silver Secretary of Agriculture Silver Lowden Farm Wickfield Farms Hampshire Drake University Law School Racine Wis Cantral Federal Reserve Bank Middle West

Iowa City Man Sentenced on Assault Charge

Ralph White laborer pled guilty to assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury in Iowa City. Judge James P. Gaffney suspended a one year county jail sentence on condition White leave the state within 30 days. Nall garage owner suffered a broken nose and severe bruises.

Gazette Iowa City Ralph White James P. Gaffney White Vern Nall Nall

Central City Couple Celebrates 55th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Joshua G Bailey observed their fifty fifth wedding anniversary in Central City. The couple married March 10 1881 in Laramie Wyoming. Six children survive with homes in Cedar Rapids Iola Kan Central City and nearby areas.

The Gazette Central City Joshua G. Bailey

Dynamite Blasts Clear Ice on Iowa River Near Iowa City

University of Iowa building superintendent Arthur A. Smith says ice jam danger to campus is almost eliminated after three days of blasting. Nearly three tons of dynamite freed more than a mile of river ice. Ongoing dynamiting Monday and Tuesday targeted ice under the service bridge and Iowa avenue traffic bridge. No notable river rise since Sunday.

Iowa City Arthur A. Smith University of Iowa Iowa River Smith University Iowa Avenue

Court of Honor Celebrates Victor Marengo Scouts

Marengo and Victor troops plus cubs, parents, and leaders gathered Monday at the school for a court of honor led by Glen Fordyce of Iowa City. First and second class Scouts were named, merit badges awarded, and a growth seal given to John Mc Sweeney and his Victor committee.

Marengo Glen Fordyce Iowa City Court of Honor B. W. Mann Ira Ryerson H. W. Swift Victor John McSweeney Joseph Cooney Darrell Allen Everett Neuhaus George Carroll Elmer Nowotny Dean Johnson George Meyers Gordon Ferguson Dean Herman George Dillin Earl Morse Dick Lindenmayer John Wilkinson Harold Chittenden Leonard Fullmer James Franey Joseph Franey Eugene Luce Kenneth Heller Harry Kramer Junius Grant Robert Smith Paul Bielstein

Grinnell, Cornell Debate Teams Meet Here Wednesday

Two men's debate teams from Grinnell oppose Cornell debaters in Mount Vernon on Wednesday night. The affirmative speakers are Fred Ackman of Clinton and Robert Johnson of Pleasantville for Cornell, with Harold Calkins of Barrington Ill and Franklin Littell of Mount Vernon on the negative. Cornell coach C F Littell will bring three women to Grinnell to support the affirmative on the state medicine question, including Helen Flynn of Aurora, Virginia Russell of Newton, and Jeanette MacDonald of Hinsdale Ill.

Mount Vernon Grinnell Cornell Supreme Court Fred Ackman Clinton Robert Johnson Pleasantville Harold Calkins Barrington Ill Franklin Littell C. F. Littell Helen Flynn Aurora Virginia Russell Newton Jeanette MacDonald Hinsdale

Water main burst cuts Brandon supply. tank lid blown off

Brandon residents faced water outages Saturday night and Sunday morning as a water main broke near V. Niebuhr's garage. The back pressure fractured the system and caused the lid on the water tank to blow off, leaving only limited supply from a few well pumps.

Brandon V. Niebuhr

Declamatory contest winners named at La Porte junior high

The junior high declamatory contest in La Porte City was held Friday. Humorous division winners were Russell Mizner first, Russell Bannister second, Velda Jean Brust third. Dramatic winners were Lester Smith first, Betty Glassner second, Marie Butschy third.

LA Porte City Russell Mizner Russell Bannister Velda Jean Brust Lester Smith Betty Glassner Marie Butschy

DING TAKES CRACK AT POWER PROJECTS

Des Moines AP reports cartoonist J N Darling once head of the federal biological survey calls water power schemes cock-eyed. He cites Keokuk Dam as barren and warns the Santee Cooper project could turn large river systems into life deserts while criticizing inter coastal and Currytuck Sound projects.

Des Moines J. N Ding) Daring Federal Biological Survey Darling Mississippi River Keokuk Mississippi St. Paul Baton Rouge Santee- Cooper South Carolina Santee-Cooper Currytu

Grace Methodist committee checks graft records on candidates

A Grace Methodist church committee in Sioux City reviewed records of political office aspirants Tuesday, focusing on men tied to recent graft probes for possible underworld connections.

Sioux City INS Grace Methodist Church

Art contest at Iowa University draws up to five hundred entries

Between 400 and 500 entries are expected in the University of Iowa annual high school art contest which closes April 8. Miss Edna Patzig said the exhibit will be shown here April 17 to 27 with pupils and teachers viewing at the annual art conference closing April 27. The competition covers drawing painting design civic art and lettering and design.

Iowa City University of Iowa Edna Patzig University Graphic and Plastic Arts Department

Washington to Host Sub-District Music Contest

Washington will host the sub-district music contest on Friday and Saturday March 20 and 21 with Sept E A Ralston and local directors Maurice Brayton and Helen Coffey preparing groups. AA Ottumwa A Fairfield Washington B Sigourney C Ainsworth Birmingham Brighton Delta Eddyville Hedrick Kalona Keota Millersburg Richland Thornburg Webster Wellman West Chester will advance to the district contest from the small division groups.

Washington Sigourney Ainsworth Birmingham Brighton Delta Eddyville Hedrick Kalona Keota Millersburg Richland Thornburg Webster Wellman West Chester

Riverside club to honor band and basketball squads

Riverside Better River club planned a dinner for the Riverside school band under director O. C. Bergman and the two high school basketball teams. The Methodist church Ladies Aid society hosted Tuesday's event and a feature was the presentation of the club trophy to the winning St. Mary's squad.

Riverside O. C. Bergman Ladies Aid Society St. Mary’s

Marengo Sets City Election Officials for March 30

City council approved officials for the March 30 election in Marengo. First ward clerks are William Fike and Mrs J A Simmons with judges Marshall Beem, Agnes Lindsay and H G Smith. Second ward clerks are Mrs Ed Hogan and Mrs Ernest Lindenmayer with judges George Langlas, Harry Misbach and Henry Burgy. Third ward clerks are Mrs Everett Lillie and Mrs A T Akerman with judges Will Scott, Mrs Oral Ramsey and Clarence Wandling.

Marengo William Fike J. A. Simmons Marshall Beem Agnes Lindsay H. G. Smith Ed Hogan Ernest Lindenmayer George Langlas Harry Misbach Henry Burgy Everett Lillie A. T. Akerman Will Scott Oral Ramsey Clarence Wandling

Mount Vernon School Election Returns Spark Reform Ticket Victory

In Mount Vernon 881 residents cast ballots, electing two reform ticket directors Maud Peet and Ed Smith while incumbent Harry Gilliland and John N. Kyle trailed. Taxpayer treasurer results favored Rudolf Vodicka. other local results listed, with precincts reporting.

Mount Vernon Board of Education Maud Peet Ed Smith Harry Gilliland John N. Kyle

Iowa City school board members re-elected after withdrawals

Iowa City voters re elected board president Willis W Mercer John M Kadlee and Dr W E Spence after three other nominated candidates withdrew from the race Attourney D C Nolan Robert Lorenz and Frank Burger had been nominated by a bipartisan committee last week and withdrew from the contest to leave the three incumbents with votes 388 352 and 320 respectively

Iowa City Iowa City School Board Willis W. Mercer John M. Kadlee W. E. Spence D. C. Nolan Robert Lorenz Frank Burger

Washington county school elections report results

In Washington county the only contest had 75 votes. Dr. P. L. Etter and A. E. Atchison were re elected as directors and Frank Kos as treasurer. Riverside saw four candidates where Mrs. H E Doud and Joe Knebel won while Frank Kenney and Elmo J Knittel trailed. Other towns re elected officials with minimal opposition.

Washington Washington County P. L. Etter A. E. Atchison Frank Kos Riverside H. E. Doud Joe Knebel Frank Kenney

Harris and Worth Elected School Directors in Williamsburg

In Williamsburg a tight race ends with Elmer Harris and Mrs. E. E. Worth winning the school director seats. Harris received 485 votes, Worth 315 votes, while H. F. Witte totaled 305 votes in the three-name ballot contest.

Williamsburg Elmer Harris E. E. Worth Harris Worth H. F. Witte

Grun dy Center elects Hayes Hasbrouck to school board

Mrs Edna Williams Hayes wins 165 votes and Eldon Hasbrouck 158 to secure seats on Grundy Center board of education. Incumbent treasurer William Groote runs unopposed and is re elected. Defeated director hopefuls include Mrs George Meiers with 153 votes and Mrs Harold Wilson with 60.

Grundy Center Edna Williams Hayes Eldon Hasbrouck Board of Education William Groote George Meiers Harold K. Wilson

Hartman and Driscoll Retain School Board Seats in Belle Plaine

Harold J. Hartman and J. L. Driscoll defeated opponents George Dickey and H E Woodruff by a two to one margin in Monday’s Belle Plaine school board election. Paul Grosz Kruger was elected treasurer without opposition.

Belle Plaine Harold J. Hartman J. L. Driscoll George Dickey H. E. Woodruff Paul Groszkruger

School election reelects Willer Fraseur and Walters

Tipton Tipton R M Willer and George L Fraseur were reelected directors and Henry B Walters was chosen treasurer in the school election held Monday with 153 votes cast.

Tipton R. M. Willer George L. Fraseur Henry B. Walters

Mechanicville School Board Names Directors in Narrow Vote

Only seven ballots were cast in the Mechanicville school election. Lester Nicoll and Merle Clifton were named directors while H. C. Mc Cormick was reelected treasurer.

Mechanicsville Lester Nicoll Merle Clifton H. C. McCormick

Stanwood School Election Returns Results

Two slates stood in the field at the Stanwood school election on Monday. Incumbent Dr. W. C. Tilden won with 78 votes and Harry Klahn received 116. Mrs. F. E. Horr had 26 and Earl Daugherty 14. C. H. Haesemeyer was re elected treasurer.

Stanwood W. C. Tilden Harry Klahn F. E. Horr Earl Daugherty C. H. Haesemeyer

Clarence School Election Totals Citizens Elect Kemmann and Klatt

A total of 187 votes were cast in the Clarence school election with two tickets. Walter J. Kemmann won 114 votes and H. J. Klatt 95, while Frank Miller received 88 and W. E. Merritt 71. Charles Seaton was re elected treasurer.

Clarence Walter J. Kemmann H. J. Klatt Frank Miller W. E. Merritt Charles Seaton

Open-field vote ties incumbents in Lowden race

In Lowden the school election produced a tie between incumbents Chris Hansen and George Dein inger with 16 votes each in the open field contest, leaving the outcome unresolved at this time.

Lowden Chris Hansen George Deininger

Directors named for West Branch project amid local changes

Ninety five tion announces L. P. Foster and Dr. W. B. Gerlits named directors with L. C. Rummells serving as treasurer in a West Branch organization update.

West Branch L. P. Foster W. B. Gerlits L. C. Rummells

Maquoketa School Election Votes Narrow in Mock Ticket

In Maquoketa 492 voters participated with only one ticket filed. Harold G Hayes led with 239 votes and Lester W Romer 235 for school office, while Mrs Bess R Davis had 220 and Mrs Neta Suthers 207. Hayes and Romer won. M O Sayers secured 292 votes for treasurer with no opposition.

Maquoketa Harold G. Hayes Bess R. Davis Harold Hayes Lester W. Romer Davis Neta Suthers Hayes Romer M. O. Sayers

Dotson and Johnson win Wapello school director seats

WAPELLO Dotson secures 100 votes and Johnson tops with 111, elected as school directors Monday. Incumbent Parsons earns 46 votes, while Davison is re elected treasurer with 121 votes.

Wapello Lee Dotson Ludwig Johnson Dean Parsons Dotson Parsons H. L. Davison

McGregor School Election Returns Incumbent Huebsch Re-elected

In a free for all school election here where papers were late and names written in, Fred Huebsch the incumbent was reelected and Herman Kravert was chosen to succeed W. A. Kean. Fourteen candidates appeared on the ballots.

School Board Winners Elect Morse Crider Unopposed

Dr. R. L. Morse and Dr. C. L. Crider were elected to the school board Monday with no opposition. D. L. Smith was re elected treasurer without opposition.

Eleader R. L. Morse C. L. Crider D. L. Smith

West Branch School Directors Elected In Monday Vote

Directors elected were W. B. Gerlets and L. P. Foster. L. C. Rummels was named treasurer. Rural schools elected include Prairie Knoll Max Lodge Willow Dale Henry Petersen Cedar Valley John Ka dera Gower No. 1 Anton Slach Gower No. 3 Nick Osterkamp Gower No. 5 Tim Linch Graham No. 6 Glen Hoke Bleak Knoll George Hills Carthage Ed Murphy Rose Hill Fannie Cabela Fairview S. C. Cozine Honey Grove Sadie Campbell Linn Grove Clifford Schooley Joe Tarizek Downey Emery Stagg John Coxon.

West Branch W. B. Gerlets L. P. Foster L. C. Rummels Prairie Knoll Max Lodge Willow Dale Henry Petersen Cedar Valley John Kadera Gower Anton Slach Nick Osterkamp Tim Linch Graham Glen Hoke Bleak Knoll George Hills Carthage Ed Murphy Rose Hill Fannie Cabela Fairview

Columbus Independent directors and treasurer reelected

G. W. Weber and John H. Rees were reelected as Columbus Independent School District directors on Monday with 21 and 19 votes. J. E. Henson was reelected treasurer with 19 votes.

Columbus Junction G. W. Weber John H. Rees Columbus Independent School District J. E. Henson

Tama J. A. McKeen and Hill Elected to Board of Education

Tama voters elected J. A. McKeen and Hugh J. Hill to three year terms on the Tama board of education. From 154 votes cast McKeen received 153, Hill 152, Mrs. Robert Blythe 2, and A. V. Fulton 1.

TAMA J. A. McKeen Hugh J. Hill Tama Board of Education McKeen Hill Robert Blythe A. V. Fulton

Belle Plaine elects board president and treasurer in school vote

At Belle Plaine annual school district election H. J. Hartman was re elected board president with 405 votes and J. L. Driscoll with 435 votes over H. E. Woodruff 202 and George Dickey 221. Paul Groszkruger was elected school treasurer by a large vote.

Belle Plaine H. J. Hartman Board of Education J. L. Driscoll H. E. Woodruff George Dickey Paul Groszkruger

Lisbon School Board and Treasurer Election Results

At the school election in Lisbon on Monday, R. P. Andreas received 156 votes and Merle Kepler 99 for board directors. John Auracher won treasurer unopposed with 141 votes. Lee Crelly, also a director candidate, earned 36 votes. A total of 181 votes were cast.

Lisbon R. P. Andreas Merle Kepler John Auracher Auracher Lee Crelly

Stanwood elects school board members and treasurer

Dr. W. C. Tilden and Harry Klahn were elected to the Stanwood local school board for three and one year terms respectively. Henry Haesemeyer was elected treasurer. Tilden has served on the board 28 years, 27 as president.

Stanwood W. C. Tilden Harry Klahn Henry Haesemeyer Dr. Tilden

Incumbents Re elected in Manchester Ballot Count

Two hundred seventy three ballots were cast Monday. Incumbents P. M. Cloud and Dr. H. B. Willard were re elected with 211 and 254 votes respectively.

Manchester P. M. Cloud H. B. Willard

Delaware County road bond sale saves over fifty thousand

Delaware county sold a $465 000 issue of primary road refunding bonds to F S Moseley and Company and Mississippi Valley Trust of Chicago at par with a 134 percent rate. The deal, with five bidders, produced a premium of $3 026 and an annual saving of $12 247.50 for four years, totaling $53 072.50. Bonds dated May 1 1936 bear semiannual interest and mature with annual redemptions from 1937 to 1944.

Manchester Delaware County F. S. Moseley and Company Mississippi Valley Trust Company of Chicago

Flood Water Rises At Sioux City As Boy Drowns

The Floyd river flood advances into Sioux City’s east side as more residents evacuate and businesses move stocks to upper floors. A 14-year-old, Francis Gaul, drowned in Six Mile creek near Hawarden, prompting authorities to prep further evacuations.

Sioux City Boy Floyd Francis Gaul Six Mile Creek Hawarden Ford Gaul Chattsworth Big Sioux Missouri

Iowa in Brief Funeral Notices Across State

Funeral services were held for Frank Crosier in Delhi with burial in Bay cemetery. Mrs J P Enright of Decorah died in Salisbury North Carolina with services in Decorah. W B Clark hosted dinner for Floyd Sinclair’s 20th anniversary. J H Fuessley and wife marked 54th anniversary in Center Point. Herbert Kiel and Mona Fulton announced marriage in Necedah Wis to live on Kiel farm. Frank B Florang died at 61 in Riverside with funeral at St Mary’s and burial in Kinross cemetery.

Delhi Bay Church Frank Crosier Bay Settlement Wendlandt Methodist Episcopal Church Bay Cemetery William and Mary Crosier Clara Danford Free Will Baptist Roy Ray Hamblin Theron Crosier Manchester Lewis Crosier Hazel Green Township Charles Crosier Decorah J. P. Enright Willis Funeral Home J. P. Burling Phelps Cemetery W. B. Clark Floyd Sinclair W. B. Henrichs Frank Sutherland Albert Schrader May Himebaugh Eloise Sutherland Max Rex Jon Schrader June Henrichs M. M. Sinclair Janet Center Point J. H. Fuessley Near Center Point Fuessley Germany Mr. Fuessley America Kiel Riverside Frank B. Florang Edward Margaret Desing Florang Margaret McKenna Kinross Anna Grady Richmond Margaret Ellen Florang Iowa City Mary Francis Ida Kolosick Ignatz Shellangosky Washington Ruth Hauschild Wilton Junction Mary Pailliotet Clara Rummelhart Felix Lee Florang North English John Florang Cedar Rapids St. Mary’s Church Bernard Jacobsmeier

Norway School Bond Defeated by Four Votes

A proposed $23 000 bond for a Norway school addition failed by four votes with 184 for and 130 against. Edward Nellius won re election to the school board and William Utohoff was elected to replace Milo Melberg. Magnus Gunderson was re elected school treasurer.

Norway Edward Nellius William Utohoff Milo Melberg Magnus Gunderson

Federal Income Tax Up 30 Percent in Iowa

Des Moines AP reports Iowa federal income tax collections rise 30 percent year to date over last year. Internal Revenue collector Charles D Huston expects increases in returns filed and total collections. The individual return deadline is next Monday, with extra deputies aiding in Des Moines offices.

DES Moines

Deaf couple wed in sign language ceremony

Miss Nellie Mullins daughter of Mr and Mrs George Mullins of Chillicothe Missouri and August Wiese son of Mr and Mrs John Wiese near Maquoketa were married Saturday afternoon in Maquoketa Iowa The Rev Karl F Weltner First Lutheran church conducted the unusual service with the couple reading and replying in sign language The bridegroom’s uncle Emil Wiese witnessed the ceremony They will live with the groom’s parents Both are former students of Council Bluffs School for the Deaf

Maquoketa Nellie Mullins George Mullins Chillicothe August Wiese John Wiese Karl F. Weltner First Lutheran Church Emil Wiese School For the Deaf Council Bluffs

Delegates Named for Democratic County Caucus

Mount Vernon delegates elected to the Democratic county caucus to be held in Cedar Rapids are Bert Avery Tom Milholm R T Walters C M Ink Fred Baldwin C F Lit tell and Mrs John Klimo. Alternates include Mrs George Robbins Mrs W D Scarbrough and Charles Paul. Baldwin is local chairman and Mrs Klimo is precinct committee woman. Dawson Schlemmer is chairman of the young democrats.

Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids Bert Avery Tom Milholm R. T. Walters C. M. Ink Fred Baldwin C. F. Littell John Klimo George Robbins W. D. Scarbrough Charles Paul Baldwin Klimo Dawson Schlemmer Young Democrats

Pallbearers Named For C E Hearst Funeral

Charles E Hearst former Iowa Farm Bureau federation president dies at Cedar Falls from pneumonia and complications Funeral services set for Wednesday at Congregational church with Rev Harry Moore leading Final rites in Waterloo Pallbearers listed include Francis Johnson R F O Donnell J N Horlacher Murl McDonald P A Lund and James Stark

Cedar Falls Charles E. Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Congregational Church Hearst Harry Moore Westminster Presbyterian Church Waterloo Francis Johnson R. F. O'Donnell Colo J. N

Slight Improvement Reported In Rep. Gallagher Condition

Williamsburg Iowa report says State Representative J. P. Gallagher improved after a sudden illness last Saturday. The five term legislator is known as an orator and served on key committees including the repeal of prohibition. he is unmarried and editor of the Williamsburg Journal-Tribune for 34 years, born in Iowa county 74 years ago.

Williamsburg J. P. Gallagher Gallagher Iowa Williamsburg Journal-Tribune Iowa County

Thousands of Wild Ducks Roost Near Iowa River Amanas

Wild ducks migrate northward and roost in temporary lakes formed by the overflowed Iowa River near Amana. Men in timbered lowlands report thousands of birds flying in and settling in the flooded areas.

Iowa River Amanas Amana

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