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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1938

Page

6

i MAN SAYS SAFETY OF VICTIM IN KIDNAPING CASE

FBI official L M Chipman spoke to Six Nights of Columbus members on Kidnaping cases. He described using expert agents to analyze ransom notes and evidence from Willow Springs Missouri. He noted 94 percent of FBI investigations lead to convictions and stressed citizen cooperation for effective enforcement.

I-Man L. M. Chipman Des Moines Federal Bureau of Investigation Columbus Council K. of C. Hall FBI Chipman Willow Springs Dillinger United States Alaska Porto Rico Hawaii G-man J. Edgar Hoover Hoover Bureau Clyde Tolson Cedar Rapids

Tricks and Stunts at Elks Dadson Party Delight 280 Attendees

The first Father and Son banquet by the Elks club drew 280 men and boys with playful after dinner acts. Speakers were jeered as corks and buns flew, district figures joined in the fun, and games on the third floor offered prizes for the youngsters.

Elks Club St. Patrick’s Day Orrie Becker Bob Vlach Maynard H. Kint Mary Kint Alex Fidler Royal McGinnis Db Silliman Eugene M. Pinney A. R. Menary Dr. Menary Mr. Pinney Mary Jo French Jeanie Josephine Robert B. Davis Nevin Nichols The Playground Commission

Knox urges voters to choose system they want

In Charlotte the 1936 Republican vice presidential nominee Col. Frank Knox told North Carolina Republicans that the nation should decide between democracy with free competition and a planned economy under a strong executive. He warned that Roosevelt controls are incompatible with current government and policy and predicted the crop control law and past programs will fail.

Charlotte Frank Knox Chicago North Carolina Roosevelt Knox NRA

Mildewed cash unearthed after 1933 knapsack buries money

J W Chelander buried about $3000 in a Randolph Kansas cellar in 1933. He later found the stash rotted into a lump. Bank and treasury experts identified $3800 in the mildewed currency and sent him a check.

Washington J W . Chelander Randolph Kan Treasury Chelander

Federal Petit Jurors Ordered To Report April 5

Petit jurors for the April term of United States district court must appear at the Cedar Rapids federal building on Tuesday April 5 at 2 p.m. instead of Wednesday April 6 at 10 a.m. per order from Judge George C. Scott to the deputy clerk.

Petit United States District Court Cedar Rapids Federal Building George C. Scott

Jail becomes crowded as 47 prisoners fill 25 cells

Sheriff Howard Brewington reported the jail in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania held 47 inmates in 25 cells on Wednesday. The AP dispatch notes the overcrowded conditions as an ongoing issue.

Bloomsburg Howard Brewington Columbia County Brewington

Morrison Heads Cedar Rapids Chamber Welfare Bureau

M. H. Morrison was elected chairman of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce public welfare bureau at a 4 pm Tuesday meeting. Clare Marshall was elected treasurer. The bureau handles Community Chest campaigns and administration and includes Karl P Blaise Chester Johnson Mrs J A Yessler Metta A Burd A T Pleune Dr H M Ivins Ira Carruthers Mrs C Harve Geiger P F Keehn Mrs R C Montgomery Mrs Carl Ettinger Harry Palmer F Critz Hahn and Roy Choate.

M. H. Morrison Public Welfare Bureau Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Clare Marshall Karl P Blaise Chester Johnson J. A. Yessler Metta A Burd A. T. Pleune H. M. Ivins Ira Carruthers C. Harve Geiger P. F. Keehn R. C. Montgomery Carl Ettinger Harry Palmer F. Critz Hahn Roy Choate

Awards Presented At Cub Pack 33 Meeting

Cub Scout pack No 33 met at Cleveland school monday evening with cubs and many parents. Cubmaster Alfred Johnson introduced den chiefs who with their dens staged stunts and yells. Den No 3 won blue ribbon for most parents. Merit awards went to Tommy Harmon Tommy Freund Gene Phillips Gene Ford Robert Michalicek and Billy Seefluth. A business meeting followed and plans were laid for a pack picnic. The next meeting is scheduled April 11 at Cleveland school.

Cleveland Alfred Johnson den No. 3 Tommy Harmon Tommy Freund Gene Phillips Gene Ford Robert Michalicek Billy Seefluth Cleveland School

Wilson School Stamp Club Sponsors Exhibit

The Wilson school Stamp club presents a stamp exhibit in room 66 this week under Miss Christel Palmer. With over fifty frames, it is open daily 8 am to 4 30 pm for all students. Friday ends with judging by A C Zalesky and prize awards followed by a tea. Milton Valenta leads the club. Punishment by the pillory was abolished in 1837.

Wilson School Stamp Club Christel Palmer A. C. Zalesky Milton Valenta Stamp Club

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Laxative Ad Claim

Dr PF M Edwards promoted a vegetable laxative, Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, claiming relief from constipation improves breath and vitality. It was advertised as gentle, increasing bile flow without shocking the intestines and sold at druggists in 15 30 and 60 cent sizes.

PF. M. Edwards Edwards Dr Edwards

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