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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1933

Page

15

Ransom Cash Recovered in Harwich Kidnap Case

The ongoing custody case centers on Peggy’s abduction with Cyril Buck Kenneth Buck and others arrested. Investigators say $60,000 in ransom two payments totaling 50 000 and 20 000 were paid to McMath aboard the Bob at anchor near Harwich. Cyril Buck denies guilt and claims concern for Peggy’s safety.

Peggy Lee Bob McMath General Needham Kenneth Buck William R. Kales Francis C. McMath Cyril Buck Cyril Pegg West Harwich Buck Needham Kenneth United Press Cyn New York Inch Barnstable County William C. Crossley Bristol County Buck Brothers Woods Hole Detroit Boston Harwich Harold Sawyer Coast Guard Ernest Bradford Harwich McMath Man In the Black Mask

Plan to Re employ Three Million Men

A national drive to put three million men back to work is led by the Manufacturers Association steering committee. Key figures include J H Rand Jr and Lammot Du Pont, with plans for legislation drafted by Senator Wagner. Aimed at cooperative industry recovery, the plan seeks rapid administration and broad executive support.

National Life Manufacturers Association J H Rand Jr New York Lammot du Pont Wilmington Del Robert P Lamont The Steel Institute Garnder North Carolina Council of National Defense Rand Bard Committee of the Nation Wagner Dickinson Commerce Department David L. Podell Roosevelt

Drake overwhelms Grinnell in dual track meet

Drake University dominated Grinnell in a Saturday dual track meet at Grinnell scoring 84 to 46 with Drake claiming eleven first places. Smith Drake led with three sprint wins and a third for 16 points while Blanck set the meet shot put record at 46 feet 10. Myron Pilbrow won the two mile by nearly 200 yards, Schnee man edged James in the broad jump at 22 feet 11 inches.

Grinnell Drake University Smith Drake Dash Hich Srfipd Blanck Myron Pilbrow Ace

Chattering Parrot Foils Two Burglars

A parrot owned by Mrs. Ben Driffill警 chattered loudly Friday prompting Mrs. Driffill to inspect her front door where she saw two men fleeing after entering the house and dropping two rugs on the porch. police were notified.

Rock Island Ben Driffill

Marquette Tops Badgers in Slow Track Meet

Marquette University track and field defeated Wisconsin 76 to 63 in Milwaukee. Ronzani led with 16 points and Metcalfe added 10 as Wisconsin placed third with nine points.

Milwaukee Wis Marquette University Wisconsin Sager Firgene Ronzani

Oelwein Clubs and Granges Host Busy Week Events

A dense recap lists Oelwein groups hosting meetings and social events Thursday through Friday. Cooking clubs, circles, and a Rainbow Girls invitation mark civic activity, with D. A. R. chapters and Federated clubs attending conventions and hosting receptions.

Cascade and Independence Couple Wed in Independence

Grace Donovan of Independence married Kiernan Wallace of Cascade in Independence on Wednesday. Attendants included donors relatives, with Darlene Donovan as ring bearer. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home with hosting by Mrs Clem Van Etten and Mrs Charles Fuller. The couple plans a farm home south of Mrs William Davis. Mrs Davis hosted the Fortnightly club in Cascade, Olive Lane top-scoring. Lorraine Turns hosted her bridge club with high score by Addine Streng.

Grace Donovan Independence Kiernan Wallace Cascade Don Donovan Darlene Donovan Clem van Etten Charles Fuller D C Donovan John Wallace William Davis Sylvester Otting Olive Lane Lorraine Turns Baidge Club William Turns Addine Streng

Riverside and Cedar Rapids Nuptials In Quiet Iowa Ceremony

Riverside couple Mrs William Best announces the marriage of daughter Louie to Everett Staskal. Ceremony held April 27 at the bride’s aunt’s Chicago home, officiated by Rev F D Stone. Attended by relatives from Chicago and Riversde Mondat, then a drive to Cedar Rapids. Also reports the engagement of Miss Marie Frank to Joseph Walsh of Ottumwa and other social club notes from the Delta Dek brunch and Young Ladies Bridge gatherings.

William Best Louie Everett Staskal Cedar Rapids Chicago F D Stone Parkwas Methonst L H Greenwood Wile Ilo Ho Greenwood G Ho Bovson Rivers Harold Cress John L Deatsch Fred Caron Agne Wheelan Washington A H Porgee J J Reardon Birdie Goodlove Fef Wheelen Emma Deatsch Hazel Blythe Fred c Kron William Griffin Ernest Salladay J P Quinn William H

Tama Club Dinners And Bridge Honors Noted

Tama residents hosted club gatherings with dinner and bridge. Genevieve Sherman and others earned bridge honors while a separate party celebrated Mrs. Clayton Millard, formerly Mrs. Irene Seth, at a shower and bridge event. A Tama group and Toledo guest attended, along with a birthday celebration for Ralph Reichman hosted by his mother Mrs. Herman Reichman.

Ed Youngman Lawrence Lane Youngman Genevieve Sherman Wesley Mansfield William Mudd W M. Bissell Clayton Millard Irene Seth Ed Kilcorn Forrest King Rex Warner James O'Connell Alpha Ladd Beatrice Bruce Bernice Mason Ellen Duffy Gertrude Duffy Tama Louisa Harple Toledo Herman Reichman Ralph Norma Beverly Harlan Sue Hartsell Norman Duffy Mardus Schultz Billy Higginbotham Genevieve Badger Herbert Dean Smith

Social events round Marengo and church societies

Marengo hosts and clubs share a busy week with the Methodist Ladies Aid, Presbyterian Ladies Aid at St Patrick's church, and the A B C club meeting. A missionary play was staged by Miss Helen Kramer and companions under Miss Bernice Gilmore's direction.

Frank Johnson Methodist Ladies Aid Howard Baker A. Kraus Ernest Wagner St. Patrick’s Church Fred Branch, Jr Frankie Bucker A. R. Brown Arthur Black Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Howard Meyers Helen Kramer Archie

Wapello Couple Honored With Shower and Events

Wapello Mr and Mrs Raymond Schaper who wed April 20 were feted at a miscellaneous shower and reception at the bride's parents home. Music by Frank Reed les and George Pullin and Tom Mo one. Mrs A W Hinderman's Presbyterian division hosted a Silver Tea at the church. Miss Myrtle Erwin led the program with help from Mrs Winter and Mrs Christie. The Wapello Study club had a dinner served by the American Legion auxiliary at Mrs Paul Wiederrecht's home. A program and initiation occurred at Miss Erwin's home with Mrs Brown as candidate.

Raymond Schaper Adolph Dalmase Frank Reedles George Pullin Tom Moone A. W Hinderman Presbyterian Society Myrtle Erwin E. R Winter B. L. Christie Wapello American Legion Auxiliary Paul Wiederrecht W. S. Brown

Helping Hand society hosts reception at Mittelstadt home

Maynard Mesdames Glenn Mittelstadt L C Surfus J S Reid and Louis Barnes entertained the Helping Hand society Wednesday at the Mittelstadt home. One new member, Mrs Grace Morse, was welcomed. Visitors included Mrs Henry Burlingame Alice Barnes Fern Brooks and Dessa McKean of Logan. A special program followed the Rebekah lodge Friday honoring the weddings anniversaries of Mr and Mrs W D Simpson and Mr and Mrs Floyd Simpson. Participants were Mrs Mildred Weaver Mrs George Carley Mrs J E Bartels Zella Caldwell and W E Pace.

Mildred Weaver George Carley J E Bartels Zella Caldwell W. E. Pace

Mothers Day Program by Keota Chapter CM Ph

Keota Chapter CM Ph held a Mothers day program at Mrs A D Stewarts home on Tuesday. Mrs F M Herr read an original fantasy Dreams with cast including Mrs H D Williams and others. Helpers Mrs J W Stewart and Mrs J O Singmaster served. Out of town guests included Mrs S J Greiner Webster, Mrs J A Yoder Iowa City, Mrs George Helscher Cedar Rapids, and Miss M J Wheeler Webster.

Ph. O A D Stewart F. M Herr H D Willams B. B Brown Patsy Richardson Elizabeth Erdice Irene Rogers Phil Morris Bobbie Stewart Eugene Lyle Donnie Gale Fagen J W. Stewart J O Singmaster S J Greiner Webster J A Yoder Iowa City George Helscher Cedar Rapids M J. Wheeler

Methodist ladies aid hosts and club meetings

The Methodist Ladies Aid was entertained Wednesday by Mrs Will Beimke Mrs Herbert Plank and Mrs Helen Montz at the Montz home. The True Blue club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs Loren Glandon. The Willing Workers of the Congregational church were entertained Thursday by Miss May Van Tuyll and Mrs D F Ahrens at the Van Tuyll home.

Methodist Ladies Aid Will Beimke Herbert Plank Helen Montz Montz True Blue Club Loren Glandon Concre- Rational Church May van Tuyll D F Ahrens van Tuyll

Oxford Junction Hostess Leads Happy Hour Club Evening

Mrs Fred S. Harms hosted the Happy Hour club at her Oxford Junction home on Thursday evening. Prize winners included Mrs Mildred Petersen, Mrs Lillian Rees, Mrs Fanye Morace, and Mrs Grace Sturb.

Fred S. Harms Mildred Petersen Lillian Rees Fanye Morace Grace Sturb

Randalia Reading Circle Holds Mothers Day Program and Elections

Randalia The Thursday Reading circle gathered at Mrs. E C night home for a Mothers day program and officer elections. The Thursday Social society met at Mrs. Frank Hull home and presented a Mothers day program led by Mrs Carrie Vought and Mrs Fred Schwemde man won bean throwing prizes.

E.C Night Frank Hull Carrie Vought Fred Schwemdeman

Local Social Dinner Honors Mrs Srehuefer’s 87th Birthday

Atkins Mr and Mrs Job Behaeler entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs Srehuefer’s eighty seventh birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Behaefer, Mr and Mrs Earl Cherry, Mrs Topping, Miss Hatthhe Serhuefer, Ollefenultz, Bla Mullines, William Behorler, and William Schwefer, with Mr and Mrs Mick Heheler of Springville among attendees.

Job Behaeler Srehuefer John Behaefer Earl Cherry Hatthhe Serhuefer Ollefenultz Bla Mullines Willam Behorler William Schwefer Mick Heheler Springville George Schoueler Marion John Gertsen

Legion Auxiliary Hosting Event At Atkins Area

Mrs Ed Brehn will host the American Legion auxiliary Tuesday. Otto Kurz of Vinton and Mr and Mrs Elmer Keiper with daughters of Atkins attend. H H Wormer celebrated a Tuesday birthday surprise with friends Mesd J T Barker H W Alden Frank Gable H C Krahling Charles Freeman H L Gardeman Elma Mitchell Vera Snetzier Elsie Krahling present.

Otto Kurz Vinton Elmer Keiper Atkins Ed Brehn American Legion Auxiliary H. H. Wormer J. T. Barker H. W. Alden Frank Gable H.C. Krahling Charles Freeman H. L. Gardeman Elma Mitchell Vera Snetzier Elsie Krahling

Thornburg OES meeting and post nuptial shower notes

Thornburg chapter of OES met at the Masonic hall Wednesday evening with refreshments served by local families. A post nuptial shower honored Mrs. Mabel Picking at Mrs. B K Bruce’s country home, featuring a mock wedding ceremony and further refreshments by Mrs. Bruce and her daughter Mrs. Robinson.

Thornburg Masonic Hall Harvey Paul Gibson H. B. McKain W. B. McKain Sam McKay Adeline McKay Mabel Picking B. K. Bruce

Lincoln Path Letter Ride Marks Scout Event in Illinois

In Springfield, Illinois, Boy Scouts will carry 6000 letters Sunday postmarked with Lincoln imagery to honor the 100th anniversary of Lincoln becoming Old Salem postmaster. Letters go to Old Salem state park from across the U S and Canada. Ceremonies will feature Paul Angle and Dr Benjamin Thomas. Reconstruction aims to restore Old Salem to Lincoln era by summer.

Springfield Old Salem Abraham Lincoln Lincoln State House White House Old Salem State Park United States Canada Paul M . Angle State Historical Society Benjamin P. Thomas Abraham Lincoln Association

Smoke Over Moving Mountain Sparks Volcano Fears

Subterranean rumblings and gas clouds from Carbon mountain near Durango Colorado raised fears of a volcanic eruption. Geologists noted abnormal activity since December with a growing fissure, avalanches and cracking, risking heat ignition of coal deposits and possible river blockage by debris.

Durango Colo Carbon Mountain Big Black Mountain Animas

Legion Chiefs Condemn New Bonus March

The American Legion national executive committee adopted a resolution condemning the Washington bonus march as unwise and un-American and against representative government. Meanwhile Ellis Campbell announced about 600 men would begin the march from Indianapolis to Washington on Sunday.

Indianapolis LINS The American Legion Washington Ellis Campbell

Japanese Rolled By Ouster From Guam

The Guam governor Captain Edmund Spence Root allegedly expelled 112 Japanese laborers after six month residence permits expired. Kokumin Shim bun criticized the order as outrageous, signaling a U S Japan diplomatic strain over the move.

Guam TORIO United States Japan Kokumin Shimbun Edmund Spence Root USN

86 Year Old Town Bridegroom Dies After Six Weeks

ATLANTIC AP William T Mc Kee 86 a Civil War veteran and bridegroom of six weeks from Massena died Saturday in a hospital after an operation He wed Bessie Barnett 60 also of Massena in San Antonio Texas six weeks ago The town celebrated their return from Texas Funeral services will be Monday at Massena

Atlantic (Ap William T McKee Massena McKee San Antonio Tex Bessie Barnett Texas W A McKee Cass County

Lindberghs Arrive in Albuquerque on Westward Flight

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh landed at the TWA airport in Albuquerque at 2:46 pm M.ST completing the first leg of their flight to testify in the Gaston Means trial in Washington. Lindbergh did not say if they would stay overnight. The report notes there are 850 distinct tree species in the country.

Albuquerque N. M Charles A Lindbergh M.st Gaston B. Means T Washington Lindbergh

Weekend Hog Prices Hold Steady Across Markets

Hog markets showed a steady tone as the week closed with slight price variation. Chicago stayed steady to 15 cents higher for the week, top at 4.00, while Cleveland and East St. Louis posted gains, and Cincinnati and Pittsburgh fluctuated with modest changes. Cattle and sheep sectors were subdued, with few receipts and mixed weekly gains.

Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh East St. Louis Cincinnati St. Louis

Cattle and hog markets show higher prices across components

Chicago reports strong cattle demand with most classes up to 25c higher and top yearling steers around 7.00. Sheep receipts steady, lambs and fat shorn ewes mixed higher. Hogs steady to higher with 190-300 lb desirable cattleing around 4.00. Iowa hog receipts total 24,800 with steady to strong demand and prices largely above Friday.

Chicago Dept. Agriculturer California Iowa Des Moines Minnesota

Tow a Hog Prices Across Iowa Markets by AP

Saturday hog prices at Iowa markets list varied by market and weight. Mason City figures range from 3.30 to 3.50 per pound, Ottumwa shows up to 3.55, Waterloo and Des Moines post notes of 2.80 to 3.50 with packer and road packer distinctions.

Towa Associated Press Iowa Mason City Ottumwa Good Packers Fair Packers Waterloo Des Moines

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Grain Prices and Produce

Prices listed for grain and livestock in Cedar Rapids include Wheat 19 3/4c per bushel, Corn 284 2 30c, Barley 37c, Hay 6.00 and 5.00, Straw 5.00, hens 6c, roosters 5c, Leghorns 6 1/2c, milk cream 2c, ewes 13c No.1 and 6c No.2, fruits and vegetables with California navels 3.00, grapefruits 3.25, lemons 5.50, sweet potatoes 1.28, potatoes 1.60, bananas 5 7 6c, head lettuce 3.00, cauliflower 1.85, coleslaw 2.75, caviar 3.00 per crate, rides prices for cured hams and calves listed.

California

Chicago Produce Market Receipts and Prices Report

Market notes for Chicago produce and Texas Eagle River section listing potato prices including Idaho russets and Wisconsin round whites with prices per cwt, Red River Ohio, Bliss Triumphs, and Minnesota New stock. poultry receipts and live poultry prices with hens Leghorn roosters turkeys ducks and ducks price figures. general dull trading and moderate supplies noted.

Chicago U. S Wisconsin Idaho Minnesota North Dakota Red River Texas Eagle River Louisiana US Alabama

Minneapolis Flour Market Report

Shipments reach 37 657 sacks as prices hold for pure bran at 14 dollars per ton and standard middlings at 13 dollars, reflecting stable demand. Market observers note unchanged quotes across the AP flour listing with minor adjustments in valuation.

Minneapolis

Corn Buying Wave Lifts Prices in Chicago Trade

A strong buying wave pushed corn to a yearly high on the Chicago board of trade with wheat dipping after early gains. Wheat closed 12 lower, corn up 7 to 15 cents, oats mixed, and rye and barley firmer as selling spread to all pits. Receipts totaled 33 wheat, 229 corn, 44 oats. cash oats and wheat higher or unchanged. shipping sales 265000 bushels with 95k booked and 280k chartered east.

Chicago Board of Trade Tse

Hogs Unchanged on Local Market

Hogs are steady on the local market with no change in any grade Saturday. Top price reaches $3.35 for hogs in the 140-180 lb range. Calf market notes Choice cattle and sheep prices with lambs at 3.50 for 80-95 lb and other grades quoted by quality.

Roosevelt Cancels Potomac Trip amid Bad Weather

President Roosevelt cancels plans for an overnight Potomac voyage due to bad weather and other matters. He will instead cruise Sunday on the Sequoia and devote time to finishing his Sunday night address.

Washington Roosevelt Potomac Sequoia

Iowa Net Team Beats Wisconsin in Big Ten tennis meet

The University of Iowa tennis team defeated Wisconsin 4 to 2 in a Big Ten meet in Madison. Singles results included Rettie defeating Kern, Howes beating Fletcher, Binck over Such, and Van der Zee topping Greeley in three sets, with Iowa taking the doubles matches Rettie-Van der Zee and Such-Fletcher.

Madison Wis University of Iowa Wisconsin Ee Reltle KernJack Howes Fletcher Binck Such van der Greeley Such Fletcher Howes- Greeley van der Zee-Rettie Kerninck-Black

Paying Guests Invade Buchanan Castle in Scotland

Glasgow AP reports Buchanan Castle the Duke of Montrose seat is opening to paying guests for Easter. The duke and family relocate to a nearby house as rooms are refitted with small tables and bathrooms. Heavy taxes have strained the Montrose fortune and spurred estate sales. News of a Chinese earthquake killing 70,000 took 47 days to reach communications lines.

Glasgow Scotland Buchanan Castle Duke of Montrose House of Graham Loch Lomond Montrose

Conservation Camp Strikers In Newark Sent Home

Forty five CCC youths from Camp Dix returned to Newark after a strike in the mess hall led to their discharge by Brig. Gen. H. L. Laubach. They flew home on a special train claiming maltreatment and starvation. Army officers said the trouble stemmed from several days of agitation, with money orders arriving to some men indicating outside influence.

Newark N. J Camp Dix Civilian Conservation Corps H. L. Laubach

Ickes seeks federal probe into cement bid collusion

Interior Secretary Ickes urged a Federal Trade Commission inquiry into possible price fixing in cement for government work after receiving ten identical bids for Boulder dam at 1.29 per barrel. He said the price was 20 cents higher than two months earlier and Commission Chairman March ordered examination of bid similarity.

Washington Ickes Federal Trade Commission Boulder Dam March Commission

N Y Milk Producers Split On Statewide Strike

Syracuse AP report shows producers at a conference on a statewide mill strike divided over a state milk control board move in Albany. Some see it as conciliatory while Rutland Producers' Association says it does not alter the goal of a 37.5 cents per quart minimum for three percent milk at the farm.

Syracuse N. Y State Milk Control Board Albany R. J. Clemons Rutland Producers’ Association, Inc Clemons

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