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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1939

Page

4

Iowa budget seen $534000 short if levy stays at two mills

Comptroller C Fred Porter warned that unless Governor Wilson approves all remaining appropriations and the two mill levy is kept, Towa's budget would be about 534000 in deficit. He projected general fund needs 17494218 yearly, offset by trust funds and taxes, leaving 6294218 to be raised by levy. A veto on ag land tax credits could balance the budget.

DES Moines Wilson Towa C. Fred Porter Forty-eighth General Assembly Porter Motor Vehicle Department State Tax Commission Highway Department General

Funeral services held for Ella M. Noel Iowa City

Funeral services for Ella M. Noel 77 were held after a long illness at her Iowa City home. She was a Methodist, Woman's Relief Corps, King’s Daughters member and charter Iowa City Woman's Club member, survived by four daughters and five sons. Five Eagles jewels awarded to local unit members. John A Miller 72 died after a stroke with funeral at St. Mary’s Church. Napoleon in Review by George Gordon Andrews published posthumously by Knopf.

Gazette Iowa City Ella M. Noel Noel Methodist Church Woman's Relief Corps King's Daughters Davenport Vernie Arthur Harley Washington, Ia Percil New Sharon Horace Malcom Order of Eagles J. W. Myers Frank Patterson Max Vogel George Trumpp Herman Kroft Bert Petrick C. J. Potter St. Mary's Church John A Miller Otto Neuzil Clyde Burnett Mary Miller Joseph Dave Hughes George Napoleon George Gordon Andrews Alfred A. Knopf New York Andrews University of Iowa History Department Carl L. Becker Cornell University Ithaca N.Y

Alcohol Ban Enforced for Iowa Highway Patrol

Des Moines IA State Public Commissioner Karl Fischer served notice that drinking is forbidden for patrol members both on and off duty. The rule, dating to prior leaders, now applies across divisions including detectives. Earlier officials argued off duty conduct was private, but Fischer said the ban covers all officers under his authority.

Des Moines Karl Fischer Iowa Highway Patrol Fischer Lew Wallace John Hattery Earl G Miller T. Harry Vicker

Federal Plan Clears Widen Marion Cedar Rapids Boulevard

The Marion city council heard that the Marion Cedar Rapids boulevard widening plan earned approval from the federal bureau of roads though no start date was given. A number of community and civic items followed including a rest room closure, weed commissioner nomination, and bids for a gravel pit near the sewage disposal plant.

A. A Hurst State Highway Commission John H. Puzour Marion- Cedar Rapids Federal Bureau of Roads Federated Clubs First National Bank George Burns Linn County

Neill Engagement and Weddings Highlight Local Notices

Mrs W G Neill announces the engagement of Leone Neill to Donald Der Meyer of Oakland to wed June 3 at the bride’s home. Miss Ruth Neill, to wed Dr J C Bailie of Chicago on June 10, honored at ISU event April 26. Gleaners group meets at 2 30 Wednesday at Mrs Carrie Reichert’s home due to illness in the Unash home. Local fire department meets tonight. Mary Gleason visits cousin Lillian Smith in Savanna Alabama. Mac Gane travels to Wheatland to care for a sick brother.

W G Neill Leone Neill Donald der Meyer J E. der Meyer Oakland Miss Neill Ruth Neill WG Neill J C. Bail Gleaners Methodist Ladies Aid Society Carrie Reichert Tenth Street Lester Unash Unash Mrs Mary Gleason Miss Lillian Smith Savanna, AL

Fear of the hereafter prompts large charitable will

Waterloo claim filed to set aside L. W. Witry estate citing stroke induced mental incapacity. The late John Deere official left over 700000 to 76 charities and religious groups, with relatives receiving 19000 and masses planned for Perry Witry. Perry Witry, his brother, received nothing.

Waterloo INS L. W. Witty John Deere Tractor Company Perry J. Witry Perry Witry

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Fast Skin Relief

An advertisement promotes Moone's Emerald Oil as a clean penetrating remedy for eczema itching toes and feet rashes. It claims rapid relief and healthier healing with greaseless formula available at modern drug stores with a money back guarantee. May's Drug Store and Podzimek Pharmacies advertised the product.

Moone May's Drug Store Podzimek Pharmacies

Kalona High to Stage High Pressure Home Comedy

Kalona seniors present the play High Pressure Home at the school auditorium on May 12 and 13 with Virginia Peterselm and Donald Hesselschwerdt in lead roles.

Kalona Kalona High School Virginia Peterselm Donald Hesselschwerdt

Construction Strikes Halt Work in Four Iowa Cities

Strikes by workers delayed projects in Waterloo Cedar Falls Mason City and Davenport Iowa plus Rock Island and Moline Illinois. Workers seek pay raises from 60 to 65 cents hourly cement finishers want 1.72 per hour and truck drivers press for union recognition. Plumbers in Mason City stage walkout seeking 1.20 hourly raise. Davenport laborers demand 65 cents to 75 cents up to 1.25 depending on scale.

Des Moines INS Iowa Waterloo Cedar Falls Mason City Davenport Rock Island Moline

Iowa City Hosts State High School Music Festival

Iowa City and the state university welcomed over 5,000 high school students for the annual state high school music festival. The festival will stage 108 contests across 48 events at five centers with 15 judges. About 2,000 musicians will attend per night, with 170 schools entered in the event.

Iowa City The State University Carroll Bruce E. Mahan

Marian Anderson Sings to Packed Waterloo Paramount

Marian Anderson's only Iowa stop on her present tour drew about 1900 fans at the Paramount theater in Waterloo. The Negro contralto performed Monday night and left for Milwaukee, with patrons from Des Moines Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns in attendance.

Waterloo Marian Anderson Iowa Paramount Theater Milwaukee Des Moines Cedar Rapids

Grinnell Woman Announces Persis McCarl Engagement

Mrs mma McCarl of Grinnell announces the engagement of her daughter Persis McCarl to Ireland Eldridge of Boone son of Mr and Mrs C F Eldridge of Sully The wedding is set for June 4 and the couple will reside in Boone.

Grinnell Mma McCarl Persis McCarl Ireland Eldridge Boone C. F. Eldridge Sully

Legislators Named to Greet Norway Royalty in Decorah

Gov George A Wilson named a delegation to greet Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha of Norway. The list includes Senators O J Kirketey Bedford Stanley Hart Keokuk Leo Ejthon Fertile John Berg Cedar Falls L B Forsling Ralph Benson Carl Stalin Edward Horba Lieut Gov BB Lickenlooper and Representatives W P Knowlton Decorah J G Odden Lake Mills Herman Knudson Mason City Herbert Hauge Des Moines Robert Blue Eagle Grove Claus Randall Manly O N Hultman Stanton and Speaker John Irwin Keokuk.

Des Moines George A Wilson Crown Prince Olav Princess Martha of Norway Decorah O. J. Kirketey Bedford Stanley Hart Keokuk Leo Ejthon Fertile John Berg Cedar Falls L. B. Forsling Sioux City Ralph Benson Jefferson Carl Stalin Hamburg Edward Horba Cresco Lieut Gov BB Lickenlooper W P Knowlton J. G Odden Lake Mills Herman Knudson Mason City Herbert Hauge Robert Blue Eagle Grove Claus Randall Manly O N Hultman Stanton John Irwin

Benes Heads List Of Noted Speakers For Grinnell Event

The Grinnell Institute of International Relations fifth annual session June 15 to 24 will feature Dr Eduard Benes former Czechoslovak president and Wilhelm Sollman former German interior minister among speakers discussing European threats and American role. Others include Laura Puffer Morgan, Norman Thomias, R H Markham, Leyton Richards, T Z Koo, Herbert Fraser, Carleton Washburne, Willard Johnson, and Clarence E Pickett addressing European and Asian topics plus trade and economic issues.

Grinnell INS Europe America Grinnell Institute of International Relations Eduard Benes Czechoslovakia F Wilhelm Sollman Reichstag R H Markham Christian Science Monitor Leyton Richards Birmingham England Benes Hitler Sudetenland Rotary Institute Laura Puffer Morgan Geneva Norman Thomias T Z Koo Herbert F. Fraser State Department Carleton Washburne Winnetka,ll Willard Johnson Town Conference of Jews and Christians Clarence E Pickett American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia

Cornell Coeds Publish All-Woman Publication on Campus

Mount Vernon reports the debut of the first all woman issue As We Are on Cornell campus edited by Janet Lou Smith from Mankato Minnesota with Suz anne Oates of Mount Vernon as business manager The staff includes Kathleen Wilson Savanna IL Marian Stanek Oak Park IL Ruth Crisman Chicago IL Mary Gail Hull Mount Vernon Bethany Lehrman Mechanicsville Josephine Beadle Cedar Rapids IA Jean Harvin Jefferson Elizabeth Isaacs Gillespie IL and Julie Bailey Cedar Falls with Prof C C Tull as faculty adviser

the Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell Janet Lou Smith Mankato Minn Suzanne Oates Kathleen Wilson Savanna Marian Stanek Oak Park

Maquoreta Council Reports Detailed City Labor Use

The Maquoreta city council received detailed records Monday night on hours worked, wire inches, insulators, lumber inches, nails, and exact locations of all work by electric, water, and street crews for the last month. Missing item: whether nails were fourpenny or sixpenny.

Maquoreta

Slot Machines Seized in Plymouth County Cafes

Sheriff Frank Scholer moved against illegal gaming in Plymouth county last month seizing slot machines from Remsen cafes run by Ray Tritz and Al Johnson after warning they would not be tolerated. Police reported turning off operations Monday night.

Lemars Ray Tritz al Johnson Remsen Frank Scholer Plymouth County Scholer

Strohm Named Iowa Fire Marshal In Republican Reorganization

John Strohm 52 a Clinton Republican was appointed state fire marshal succeeding J. Vincent Pyle. Public safety commissioner Karl Fischer announced the move as part of a GOP reorganization moving the office from the governor to the Public Safety Department. Strohm takes office immediately with a $2400 annual salary.

Des Moines John Strohm Clinton J. Vincent Pyle Chariton Strohm Karl Fischer Pyle Clyde L. Herring Foremerly Highway Patrol Public Safety Department Republican

Engineer Drops Dead as He Steps Into Cab

E W Webster a 55 year old Great Western railway engineer for Stockton Illinois died Monday as he stepped into his cab for his regular run. He is survived by his wife and two children who are visiting in California.

Oelwein Great Western Stockton Ill E W Webster Callefornia

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