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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1939

Page

9

Spring Warmth Continues in Cedar Rapids with Fifth Straight Day

A bright sun broke through gray clouds as Cedar Rapids logged a fifth day of warm spring weather. Temperatures rose from 50 at 7:30 a.m. to 72 by 2 p.m. with Friday’s high reaching 76 and a low of 50 earlier. Mercy hospital reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Louis Tow of Fairfax on March 24 and another birth to Mr and Mrs Virgil Andrew of 1356 Hinkley Ave NW on March 25.

Cedar Rapids Boston Lows Falls Washington Mount Ayr Tampa Sioux City New Orleans Omsha Galveston Charles City Los Angeles Des Moines San Francisco Seattle Dubuque Davenport Bismarck Keokuk GilDetroit Mercy Hospital Louis Tow Fairfax Virgil Andrew Hinkley Avenue

Obituaries and Friday Grass Fire Log Sightings

Mrs. Rose Charipar aged 57 dies at her daughter’s home in Council Bluffs Iowa. Martin P. Beck aged 70 dies at his home. Friday grass fires reported at multiple locations including Meadowbrook Court SE and D Avenue NE with several alarms and fire company responses. Saturday saw a grass fire at Dairy Dale school and another on Twenty-seventh Street SE with general alarm status.

Rose Charipar First Street Fred A. Cook C Avenue Martin P. Beck First Avenue Meadowbrook Court D Avenue Reid Parks Sixteenth Street NW Third Avenue Thirty-eighth Street First B Avenues Thirty-second Street Second Third Avenues Oakland Road Dairy Dale Twenty-seventh Street

Local motorists fined for speeding and reckless driving

George P. Dumphy of 700 Second Avenue SE and Nick Clark of 1002 First Street SW were fined $10 and costs for speeding. Ira Franks of 1517 Fourth Street NW pled guilty to reckless driving. the case was continued until April 8 for sentencing.

George P. Dumphy Second Avenue SE Nick Clark First Street Ira Franks Fourth Street NW

Name Changes and Marriages Granted by Judge Ring

Multiple divorce and marriage records show changes of names and remarriage actions in 1935 and earlier. Viola Gould to Galla gher, Ray Martin from Helen Martin, Allen Stein from Sylvia Stein, Lara Guynn from James Guynn, and Luta Harris restored, all under Judge H C Ring in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri courts.

Viola H. Gould William H. Gould H C. Ring Elizabeth, Ill Viola H. Gallagher Ray Martin Helen Marie Martin Judge Ring Iowa City Allen Stein Sylvia Stein H. C. Ring Monticello Sylvia Williams Lara E. Guynn James D. Guynn Marion Luta E. Harris

Marriage Licenses Listed for Central City and Cedar Rapids

Duane Simmons and Wilma Nie tert of Central City wed, and William Marvin Allen and Jewell Myrna Richards of Cedar Rapids obtained licenses.

Duane Simmons Wilma Nietert Central City William Marvin Allen Jewell Myrna Richards Cedar Rapids

Lawmakers Debate Court Procedure Reforms and Costs

Iowa lawmakers clash over proposed changes to court rules citing high litigation costs and slow processes. Representative Persen says reforms are necessary to aid the underprivileged while others blame attorneys and judges for delays and argue fundamental fixes are beyond legislation.

Towa Dean Persen Eldora Robert D. Blue Eagle Grove House H. B. Claypool Williamsburg

Rock Island Reports February Operating Loss Narrower Than Last Year

The Rock Island railroad reported a February deficit of 201 471 in net railway operating income down from 300 984 a year earlier. January and February combined show a 66 877 surplus versus a 459 527 deficit in the prior year.

Chicago Rock Island Railroad

Notice of Probate of Will and Codicil Iowa Linn County

Notice to all concerned that on March 29 1939 at a.m. the Last Will and Testament and Codicil of R T White late of Linn County will come for hearing in the District Court Cedar Rapids Iowa for proof and admission to probate. Edwin W Lundquist Clerk District Court Donnelly Lynch Anderson and Lynch Attorneys announce the hearing date and filing.

State of Iowa Linn County Diserice Court R. T. White District Court Wet Cedar Rapids Iowa EDWIN _W. LUNDQUIST Clerk District Court Donnelly, Lynch Anderson and Lynch Attorneys

Tarzan Earl Durand Finally Dies After Wild Bank Standoff

A manhunt ends as Earl Durand, alias Tarzan, is killed after a days-long spree in Powell Montana. Durand shootouts escalate from mountain hideouts to a bank siege, with bystanders wounded and a cashier killed during the bank robbery. Durand dies by self-inflicted gunshot after being cornered. Durand’s mother and father recall a once generous man, while the community questions the insanity claim.

Cavalier Crew 15 Given Clean Bill After Ice Carburetor Failure

The British air ministry blamed ice clogging in carburetors for the Cavalier disappearance January 21 near the Bermuda route from New York to Bermuda. The report absolves the crew of blame, notes ten hours afloat, and cites severe sea conditions and proper compliance with British regulations.

Washington British Air Ministry Pat Sea Imperial Airways New York Atlantic Ocean G. C. Pirie Vernon Brown British Air Ministry Brown Long Island

City Briefs and Personals Highlights Local Events

Evangelist William Hensley continues his Why I am a Member of the Church of Christ talk at 7 30 tonight at the Church of Christ 716 eighth avenue southwest. Cedar Rapids Bird club hosts a third study field trip Sunday from Coe College campus at 7 am. Rev Dr William M Evans to speak Sunday at Central Park Presbyterian at 11 am in place of Rev C H Hook. Lois Noble says Bob Hathaway 18 who got 30 days in county jail for larceny does not live at the address given to police. Albert Gillespie, Belden Hill cigar store porter, suffered a heart attack at noon Saturday. taken to St Luke's Hospital, condition not serious. Dr S B Miller returns home to practice after weeks as patient at St Luke's. Merlin Miller and family and Mrs H E Lough have visited during his illness. Merlin is the doctor’s son.

William Hensley Church of Christ Eighth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids Bird Club Coe College Lois Noble Fifteenth Avenue SE the Gazette Bob Hathaway Albert Gillespie Tenth Street Belden Hill St. Luke's Hospital S. B. Miller Third Avenue SE Merlin G. Miller North Kansas City, Mo H. E. Lough Humboldt Dr. Miller Merlin Miller

Spencer Drama Club Wins Class B Play Contest

Iowa City AP report Spencer Drama Club captured the sole superior award in the Class B division at the University of Iowa play production festival on Saturday. Waterloo Civic Theater Davenport Women’s Club and Fairfield Women’s Club earned excellent ratings. Spencer dominated individual acting honors as well.

Iowa City Spencer Drama Club University of Iowa Waterloo Civic Theater Davenport Women's Club Fairfield Women's Club Spencer

Germany Imposes 30 Percent Excess Income Tax

Berlin reports a new excess income tax to fund armaments and the four year plan. Effective May 1, the 30 percent levy applies to 1938 income over 1937, with exemptions up to 1200 and abatements for 1938 salary increases or family changes.

Berlin Germany

Subdistrict Music Contest Results Deluge of Solo Winners Named

The Gazette reports Saturday and Friday results from the Vinton subdistrict music contest. Winners include Bruce Erickson, Anna Knipe, Georgiana Amidon, Eldo Mentzer, Elsie Yuski, Harold Windoff, and many others in divisions across violins, saxophones, brass, percussion, and ensembles, with multiple towns listed including Traer, Tama, Iowa School for the Blind, Cedar Rapids, and West Waterloo.

Vinton Bruce Erickson Tracr Bob Gleim Dysart Anna Knipe Traer Louise Crumb Tama Beiiita Overturf Charles McKnight Robert Patton Jesup Paul Wach Norway Georgiana Amidon Toledo Jean Henry Eva Mae Timberlake Gladbrook Janet Sweazey Eldo Mentzer Franklin Cedar Rapids Leona Wiss West Waterloo Elsie Yuski Robert Wilson Harold Windoff Kenneth Baker Roosevelt Howard Lynch Independence Everett Freese Euphonium Clifton Gibbs William Heneks Towa School For the Blind Paul al Inderwal Iowa School M. Dulin Newhall Belle Plaine Winthrop Atkins Lavon Hameister Blairstown Charles Pribyl Juanita Olmstead Iowa Keither Bowers Bernice Hultman Maxine Braginton Betty Barker Max Melton Pale Donald Prazak Karl Schmidt Geraldine Wyckoff Urbana Jane Kurtz Iowa School For the Blind Paul Brandt Phillis Leacox

Anamosa Subdistrict Music Contest Winners Named

Results from Saturdays subdistrict music contest list multiple first place finishers across B flat clarinet flute saxophone tuba baritone euphonium mixed small vocal and chorus events with schools such as Marion Mount Vernon Anamosa Maquoketa Bellevue Monticello and Wyoming placing in various categories. Friday events also crown soprano solo and girl and boys ensembles with Marion Anamosa Monticello among top finishers.

The Gazette Anamosa Harry Dunlap Marion Frank Vrba Wilson Cedar Rapids Max Batchelder Springville Margaret Siggins Mount Vernon Roberta Goulke Buck Creek Ruth Watts Miles Patricia Mitchell Eleanor Maier Alburnett Betty McBride Frederick Taylor Richard Hach Cedar Rapias Kenneth Smykil June Dewies Wilbur Koch Maquoketa Monmouth Bellevue Preston Wyoming Epworth Olin Monticello Lisbon

Elkader Hosts Subdistrict Music Contest Results

Morning events list winners by division in flute saxophone and brass with towns Elkader West Union Dundee Monona Stanley Guttenberg Randalia Strawberry Point Hazleton Arlington Aurora Mc Gregor Maynard and others. Friday results cover mezzo soprano mixed quartet girls and boys ensembles with multiple towns including West Union Monona Fayette Elkader Clermont Postville Stanley and Marquette.

Elkader West Union Dundee Edgewood Stanley Monona Manchester Guttenberg Maynard Volga City Randalia Strawberry Point Hazleton Arlington Aurora McGregor Fayette Postville Clermont Hawkeye Marquette Lamont Garnaville

House Kills Move to Impeach Perkins

Washington The house voted to table a resolution seeking impeachment of Labor Secretary Frances Perkins and two Labor Department aides, Houghteling and Reilly, after the Judiciary Committee reported no basis for impeachment. Ten Republicans signed a report censuring the department over leniency in the Harry Bridges deportation case. Rep. Thomas J. planned a radio address to present his case.

Washington House Labor Frances Perkins Labor Department Judiciary Committee Sam Hobbs Ala James L. Houghteling Gerard Reilly

Five Breakins By 13YearOld Boy Admit In Cedar Rapids

A 13 year old boy admits seven break ins including at W E Jones residence and Bishop's Bar ber shop on March 3 to 19. Loot was cigars from Blatz tavern and small cash from Bramwell's and Wikel residence. The youths fled in a stolen car, spent a night in a field, and headed toward Omaha before arrest. They were returned to Cedar Rapids on juvenile court warrants.

W. E. Jones Oakland Avenue NE Bishop's Barber Shop Blatz Grande Avenue SE Bramwell's Wikel Charlotte Klima Avenue Iowa City Omaha Cedar Rapids H. R. Churchill

Coe Military Ball Colorful Affair Honors Conferred

The Coe college Memorial Coliseum host Friday night ball featured scarlet blue and gold uniforms with multi colored gowns. Scabbard and Blade sponsored the event. Honorary commissions were awarded during intermission to cadets and a pledging ceremony occurred before the Roosevelt Military Academy drill squad.

Coe College Memorial Coliseum Scabbard Blade National Honorary Military Society Cadet Corps Coe Roosevelt Military Academy Aledo Wilfreda Hauser Charles Garberson Elizabeth Ann Coe Gertrude Ilen Elizabeth Buckingham Margaret Wilson Jane Huston

Canny Guests Stay with J L Farmer Family in Portland Plan

Mr and Mrs C C Canny of Washington DC visited Friday and Saturday with J LeRoy Farmer and Mrs Farmer at 2179 Blake boulevard SE en route to Portland Oregon where they will establish a new home.

C. C. Canny Washington, D. C

Health Education Meeting Draws Cedar Rapids Clubwomen

Thirty members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club health education department met for a paid luncheon at 1726 Seventh avenue SE hosted by Mrs. Fred Farrell. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. R. Stanley Adams, Mrs. R. B. Burch and Mrs. J. T. Michal. Bridge at six tables awarded prizes to Mesdames Bollen, Eighmy, Benesh, Duttweiler, Menor, McNall, Hruska and Miss Ruth Rydberg.

Health Education Department Cedar Rapids

Consistory Dance and Card Party Tonight at Scottish Rite

The spring consistory dancing and card party will be held tonight from 9 to 12 o'clock at the Scottish Rite temple. Prizes for cards will be awarded and refreshments will be served.

Mrs Rutledge Visits W F Sarsets In Columbia

Mrs Paul R Rutledge of Columbia Missouri spends a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs W F Sarset at 1829 Blake Boulevard SE.

Paul R. Rutledge Columbia, Mo W. F. Sarset Blake Boulevard

Hope Circle Women Meet at Mrs Wrights Home

Hope Circle of the King's Daughters held a Thursday gathering at 1609 J Avenue NE. Mrs Edwin McCoy led devotions and the group conducted a business meeting before an afternoon of sewing.

Hope Circle of the King’s Daughters Lester Wright J Avenue NE Edwin McCoy

Honorary Cadet Colonel Named at Military Ball

Miss Wilfreda Hauser daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Hauser retired president of Chi Omega at Coe college was named honorary cadet colonel at the Scabbard and Blade Military ball Friday evening in Memorial coliseum Charles Garberson cadet commander presented the honor.

Military Department Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel Margaret Victorine Wayne Hackett Jean Clemens Walter Sack Lois Harris Glen Daugherty Elizabeth Ann Coe Darrel Costello Marylou Cater Robert Robbins Winifred Erbe Robert Hach Peggie Bode Ward Long Kathryn Show Hollis Wall Doris Smith Donald Martin Eugenia Kelly Dale Notestine Marjorie McCrillus Robert Frisch Ruth Truckenmiller Charles Garberson Verna Hanold James Cousin Ruth Andresen Cleo Byers Louise Wente Leighton Mangels Dora Jane Hamblin Edward Hopkins Betty Nicholas George Thomas Mildred Horst Clifford Soukup Patricia Okell Cannon Helscher Mildred Davidson Jane Ball Lawrence Mcleod Earlene Baum Robert Schultz Imogene Christian Stanley Smith Valerie Kenecny Donald Ross Ellen Sayler Clifford Hellman Patricia Salter Jamison Davis Wilfreda Hauser Robert Norris Jon Jon Perkins Roy Roughton Jeanne Cash Carl Wilson Wanda Graves George Makar Yola Gray Alfred Pidgeon Ruth Murray Melvin Clark Rachel Austin Kelly Wodtke Arthur W. Penrose DeWitt C. Smith Harry M. Gage William V. Burger L. J. Meyer A. W. Meyer E. B. Hauser Nineteenth Street Chi Omega Sorority Coe College Scabbard and Blade Memorial Coliseum

King And Queen Named At Bunny Ball At McKinley

Mildred Broulik and Charles Joss were named king and queen at the Bunny Ball senior high school party in the McKinley gym. The event featured Easter bunny decorations, a floor show with tap dancing singing and whistling, and music by an orchestra.

Mildred~ Broulik W. L. Broulik Mount Vernon ‘Avenue Charles Joss Second Avenue SE McKinley Gymnasium Dick Arnold Merilyn Ann Paxson Jerry Staples Bob Tucker Don Johnson Lorraine Hinton Estelle Bachelder Bob Long H. R. Peterson Bill Biederman Borg Carstens Don Lewis Maurine Hamblin Marjorie Emerson Dorothy Mesknes Betty Davenport Maxine Sleight Marjorie Sleight Margaret Frederikson Ed Sanders Dick Brown Walter Giffee Frank Guyott

Death of Cyril J. Hrbek funeral set in Cedar Rapids

Funeral services for Cyril J. Hrbek former secretary of Allen and Hazeltine Wall Paper and Paint will be held at Barta Funeral home at 2 p.m. Sunday Rev Melvin Welke and Frank Suchy will conduct burial is Bohemian National cemetery with military honors. Hrbek died of a heart attack in New York City last Monday after a life largely in Cedar Rapids including University of Nebraska studies military service in France and later work in New York and governmental statistics. He was 12 years in New York with his aunt Prof Sarka B. Hrbkova.

Cyril J. Hrbek Allen and Hazeltine Wall Paper and Paint Company New York City Barta Melvin Welke the Peoples Church Frank Suchy Prokop Velky Lodge No Lorene Stastny Joseph Sulista, Sr Frank Suchy R. Hrbek Cedar Rapids University of Nebraska France U. S. Army New York Sarka B. Hrbkova James Sipe Lincoln Neb The Peoples Church Cyril Nebraska University Hospital United States Cedar Rap

Friday Afternoon Memorial With Professor Hrbkova

Friends may call at the Barta chapel Saturday evening following a Friday afternoon service with Professor Hrbkova.

Hrbkova Barta Chapel

Death of Harry A. Elson in Los Angeles remembered here

Word reached Saturday of the death in Los Angeles on March 16 of Harry A. Elson a former Cedar Rapids man He and his brothers the late Frank Elson and Edward J Elson who survives were well known here about forty years ago Besides his wife and brother his immediate surviving relatives are his daughters Mrs Margaret Davidson and Mrs Betty Lou MacLeod both of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Harry A. Elson Cedar Rapids Frank Elson Edward J. Elson Mr. Elson Margaret Davidson Betty Lou MacLeod

Mrs Payton Dies at 30 in Independence After Illness

Mrs Alice Payton 30 daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Klump former Cedar Rapids residents died at her home in Independence Thursday after a brief illness. Born in Cedar Rapids she attended local schools. Survived by four children a sister and a brother. Funeral services set for Sunday at the Christian church Troy Mills with burial in Troy Mills.

Alice Payton Frank Klump Cedar Rapids Independence

Funeral services for Sam C Hoglan at Beatty chapel

Sam C Hoglan died early Friday. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Beatty chapel led by Rev. Frank Ward. Burial will follow in Green's Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel prior to services.

Sam C. Hoglan Beatty Chapel Frank Ward Green’s Grove Cemetery

Death of Mrs. Serovy Leaves Cedar Rapids Resident Surviving Kin

Mrs. Serovy, mother of Rosann Charipar and Mrs. Fred A. Cook, died after a two week illness. Born December 26, 1881 in Mount Vernon, she lived in Cedar Rapids for years. Survived by daughters Mrs. Cook and Miss Charipar, sons Matthew L. in Chicago and Emil F. in Iowa City, seven sisters and two brothers. Body at Brosh chapel pending funeral arrangements.

Rose Charipar First Street Fred A. Cook C Avenue Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids Cook Rosann Charipar Matthew L Chicago Emil F Iowa City Richard Charipar Donald Cook Fred Mally Joseph Charipar Frank Kubovec Edward Cerny John F. Kuba Frank Moel Anna Pavelka Solon Frank J. Serovy Ely George Serovy Brosh Chapel

Harold Skinner Elected Head of Local Elks Lodge

Harold E Skinner was elected exalted ruler of the Cedar Rapids Elks lodge at a Friday night meeting. George Corey was named to a new five year board of trustees term. New officers include Don Hines Milo Mitralsky William Whipple G R McKeebey Peter Bailey Guy A Newell and Lynn G Swaney with McKeebey to continue as secretary.

E. Harold Skinner Cedar Rapids Elks Lodge George Corey Board of Trustees Don Hines Milo Mitralsky William Whipple G. R. McKeebey Peter Bailey Guy A. Newell Lynn G. Swaney

Corn Loans Total 109 Millions Now

The commodity credit corporation reported it had loaned 109,103,253 dollars on 191,623,417 bushels of corn through Thursday. State totals include Illinois 49,151,044 Iowa 92,809,011 Minnesota 14,125,786 Nebraska 16,630,034 South Dakota 3,831,394 and Wisconsin 8

Washington Commodity Credit Corporation Illinois Iowa Minnesota Nebraska South Cacrat T Wisconsin

Toledo Girl Wins Tama County Spelling Contest

Esther Emerson, 13, eighth grade student from Toledo Public School, won Tama county spelling contest. Darlene Cherveny, 12, from Otter Creek School No. 1, took second place. Charles Kaloupek, 12, Toledo Public School student, earned third place.

The Gazette Toledo Esther Emerson Lester Emerson Darlene Cherveny Otter Creek James Cherveny Charles Kaloupek

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