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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1935

Page

20

Four Masked Men Rob Le Mars Savings Bank

Four masked robbers held up Le Mars Savings Bank this morning taking about 5000 dollars in currency. They used revolvers and shotguns, cut telephone lines, and found a time lock blocked vault access. No shots were fired as they fled toward Highway 75 with a pursuing posse. several bank staff and customers were present during the incident.

LE Mars Nebraska Highway Sioux City Minneapolis Minn Mike Kass Joe.Cook Joe Kass Lawrence Kass Paul Transler Lena Ommen Margaretta Duster Paul Bock Bill Gary Gary

Mrs Louise Larson of Norway Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Louise A Larson, born February 18 1873 in Christiania Norway, died at her home at 12 45 a.m. Saturday after a long illness. She came to the United States at 14 and settled in Norway Iowa where she lived. She married Shure Larson in 1882 and they had fourteen children. Surviving are her husband six daughters eight sons and a brother. She was a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church and Ladies Aid. Funeral at 1 30 p.m. Monday at the Norwegian Lutheran church. Burial in Lutheran cemetery.

Norway Louise A. Larson Christiania Shure Larson Mae la Verne Pauline Palmdale Calif Eva H Coggan W. M. Gladwin Cedar Rapids C. H. Williams L. J Saratoga G. A C. L A. S A. M C. H S. L Walford Woodrow John Ask Norwegian Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society Mr. Carlson Lutheran Cemetery

Kraschel To Review U. of Iowa ROTC

Gov. Nels G. Kraschel will review the University of Iowa ROTC corps of 1,200 this afternoon in place of Governor Clyde Herring who is vacationing at Hot Springs Arkansas. A noon luncheon at the Memorial Union will honor 500 prominent citizens university and military leaders. Kraschel will issue special awards to cadets who earned military honors.

Iowa City Licent Nels G. Kraschel University of Iowa R. O. T. C. Corps Clyde Herring Hot Springs Ark Memorial Union Kraschel Cadet Corps

Auction sale ordered for Iowa A Fiat property assets

Lee Nagle owner of property once rented by the Phi Beta Delta chapter faced a 3000 dollar judgment after a Friday court ruling by Judge Harold Evans. The order directs the sheriff to auction the fraternity assets as the group was expelled from the Iowa campus for keeping a disorderly house. Ruth Green resigns as Delta dramatic and Latin teacher to take a post in Wellington Illinois schools.

Towa Lee Nagle Phi Beta Delta Harold Evans Iowa DELTA Ruth Green Wellington, Ill

Fayette Pioneer Observes Her 92nd Birth Anniversary

Mrs. R. J. Kuhens, a Fayette County resident for over 70 years, celebrated her 92nd birthday at home. She moved to Fayette in 1918 for her granddaughters to study at Upper Iowa University and has hosted numerous student roomers. Her seven children live in nearby towns, and she is noted for kindness and her cheerful disposition.

Fayette R. J. Kuhens Upper Iowa University G. R. Duncan Upper Iowa Ritchens George Wadena Delbert Lima Ben E. L. Kubens Akron D. F. Hall Warren Culbertson E. J. Wenrich Mason City

Raffle Charge Halts Washington Project

A remodeling of a house by the Washington chamber of commerce was halted after a raffle charge. Subscriptions of one dollar were collected to fund the project with a future giveaway, a method the directors would choose. The state AG's office filed a complaint labeling the project a raffle. Officials Wegman and Gruber met with chamber representatives to discuss next steps.

Washington, In INS Chamber of Commerce State Attorney General's Office C. M. Wegman Federal Housing Administration Paul J. Gruber State Bureau of Investigation

Wheatland Wins Clinton County Spelling Contest

Wheatland pupils win three divisions and place second in two divisions of the Clinton county written spelling contest. Fourth grade results show Lyons west school first and Wheatland second. fifth grade Wheatland 99.5 and DeWitt 99.3. sixth grade Wheatland 99.8 and Welton 99.44. seventh grade Wheatland 99.8 and Delmar 99.1. eighth grade Delmar 100 and Wheatland 99.9.

Wheatland Clinton County Lyons West School DeWitt Welton Delmar

Award Prizes At Toledo Juvenile Hobby Show

Toledo reports the second annual hobby fair at the state juvenile home with judges Edith Huffman A Francis and Ray Carroll. Winners include Janice Anderson first in clothing with others in dresses weaving scrapbooks calves kittens and stamp collections.

Gazette Toledo Edith Huffman A. Francis Ray Carroll Janice Anderson Jane Conrad George Dunn Loretta Ellsworth Mary Swyers Ruby Clements Clarence Jones Cleo Bowman Ronald Ockland Charles Cook James Taylor Glen Stuart Charles Batterton John Slagle Robert Patterson Floyd Newton Max Sommers Floyd Williams Thomas Stoneberg Willard Burris Willard Mills Elmer Seeley Charles Ermest Raymond Walker le Roy Brown Ellsworth Fair

Thieves Seize $3,000 In Clothing At Mount Ayr Store

In Mount Ayr the Hetzel Clothing company was robbed Friday night of more than $3,000 in merchandise. Among the loot were 150 men’s suits 18 boys’ suits and various accessories. Sheriff O K Knight called in state police fingerprint expert J S Gladstone to aid the investigation.

Mount Ayr Hetzel Clothing Company O. K. Knight State Bureau of Investigation J. S. Gladstone

Jesup Boy Honored By Cardinal Key at ISU

Jesup youth Carlton Stoddard was pledged to Cardinal Key the senior men’s honorary society at Iowa State College during Saturday ceremonies.

Ames Carlton Stoddard Jesup Cardinal Key Iowa State College

Swartley Resigns as Fayette Mayor in Illness

FAYETTE FLAURSWARTLEY resigns as mayor due to illness. E J Langerman declines council appointment to succeed him. Wilbur Bell is appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Dr. D C Sperry's resignation.

Martini Thrills Cornell Music Festival Audience

A Cornell music festival concert featured Nino Martini whose tenor and artistry drew high praise. His vocal control spanned low to high notes with a resonant timbre, aided by pianist Miguel Sandoval. The program mixed Italian Spanish songs with some pronunciation challenges in English and French. Tonight closes the festival with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Frederick Stock.

Cornell Nino Martini Tito Schipa Coe College Martini Miguel Sandoval Chicago Symphony Orchestra Frederick Stock

Luther Man Hits NRA In Address At Iowa City Meeting

At a joint Iowa forum, Prof. H. O. Talle of Luther College assailed the NRA for harming small business and fostering monopoly. He warned the New Deal body blocks recovery and urged confidence to return despite NRA influence.

Luther Man Iowa City INS Iowa Iowa Political Science Association Iowa Historical Association Iowa Association of Sociologists and Economists H. O. Talle Luther College N. R.A

Surprise Burglars Hit Mt. Vernon Oil Station

Mount Vernon operator Charles Gayman surprised two burglars at his filling station early Saturday. The men escaped after Gayman awoke to glass breaking and found a car on the street but could not record the license number. A gasoline theft of about ten gallons is linked to the same suspects, who also targeted the O. G. Swenson station.

the Gazette Mount Vernon Charles Gayman Gayman O. G. Swenson

Mrs Howard C Bowman of Strawberry Point Passes Away

Mrs. Howard C Bowman of Strawberry Point died Thursday in Oelwein after a recent operation and stroke. Born October 7, 1886 at St Sebald, she married Howard C Bowman on August 17, 1904 and they had ten children including five sons and three daughters living here. Surviving are her husband, five sons, three daughters, six grandchildren, two sisters, five brothers, and numerous relatives.

Strawberry Point Howard C. Bowman Oelwein Howard Earl Donald Bowman Willmer Bowman Burnell Bowman Bernita Bowman Irma MacTaggart Strawberry Clara Sampson Davenport Otillia Allen Augusta Fliehler Fred Rebaschus Emil Edward Donath Carl Rebaschus John Donath St. Paul, Minn

La Porte City Wins Star Route Mail Contract

Carl C. Kober was awarded the contract as the lowest bidder to carry mail on the star route between La Porte City and Cedar Rapids.

LA Porte City Carl C. Kober Cedar Rapids

Marengo Rejects Chain Letter for Nickels

In Marengo locals ignore a chain letter scheme that circulated a nickel letter. The seller receives money before the letter is opened, which promises nickels to fund mules for the Holy Land and warns receivers not to ask for a nickel back.

Marengo Holy Land

Bankers oppose federal trend to take over banking business

Bankers from 20 southern Iowa counties spoke against federal tendencies to usurp management of banks at a Saturday meeting. They urged lower interest rates on public funds, praised the reconstruction finance corporation, and backed the corn hog program as sound. Resolutions opposed expanding the postal savings system and forcing banks to join the federal reserve system, while endorsing federal housing acts lending program.

RED Oak Iowa Reconstruction Finance Corporation Federal Reserve System Federal Housing Acts

Frank L. Spence Dies At Tipton

Frank L. Spence died at his Tipton home after a long illness. Born January 28, 1853 in White Plains New York he moved to Tipton at age two. He left six children sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren accompanied by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at his home conducted by Rev. R. C. Jerrell and burial follows at Mount Zion cemetery.

Tipton Frank L. Spence White Plains N. Y Jwas Joe Bell R. A. Will Walter Dorothy Elsenohn Central Ferry Wash Fay Leach

Cotter High School Senior Play “A Sweeping Victory”

Columbus Junction reports Cotter high school senior class staged the play A Sweeping Victory Friday evening. Cast included Thomas Williams Kenneth Thomas Anita Bell Harvey Thomas Nettie Morse Marie Jones Leona Mac Arthur Charles Jenkins Blair Duncan David Davis and Maxine McGuire.

Columbus Junction Cotter High School Thomas Williams Kenneth Thomas Anita Bell Harvey Thomas Nettie Morse Marie Jones Leona MacArthur Charles Jenkins Blair Duncan David Davis Maxine McGuire

Tipton Names Fifth Grade Teacher Norrine Crawford

Tipton selects Norrine Crawford from Tipton as fifth grade teacher. She is daughter of Cedar County Deputy Sheriff C. C. Crawford and has taught in New Hartford.

Tipton Norrine Crawford C. C. Crawford Cedar County New Hartford

Gilmore Will Lists 20000 in Bequests

The will of William T. Gilmore who died this week details cash bequests totaling 25500 to relatives friends and institutions including Piney Woods country life school Braxton Miss Tipton consolidated school Tipton public library Memorial union of Iowa State Ames and his housekeeper Mrs Alice Ham ar. Bequests include 1000 to Mrs D F Goddard of Des Moines 2000 each to daughters Marian Frances Eileen and 1000 to Mrs Claire L Hollman and 320 acres land in Minnesota with related shares to her husband and daughters. The remainder goes to his brother Merrill C Gilmore including 196 acres Pipestone Minn 640 acres Alberta Canada and unspecified securities.

Tipton William T. Gilmore Piney Woods Country Life School of Braxton Tipton Consolidated School Tipton Public Library Memorial Union of Iowa State College Ames Alice Hamar D. F. Goddard Des Moines Ethel Gilmore Merrill C. Gilmore Ottumwa Marian Frances Eileen Claire L. Hollman North Platte Neb Redwood County Minn Carl Hollman Louise Dorothy Hollman Pipestone Alberta Canada Securities

Double Funeral Monday For Washington Woman And Her Granddaughter

Washington Iowa. Double funeral services for Mary Matilda Gamble 88 and her granddaughter June Pauline Gamble 7 will be held Monday at 2 pm at the Baptist church. Burial will follow in Elm Grove. Mary Gamble born January 10 1847 was wife of William J. Gamble who died in 1904. Survived by son John and daughter Mrs. Margaret Schultz. June born near Washington is daughter of John and Mable Gamble. Surviving relatives include a brother and sisters Clara and John Jr.

Washington The Baptist Church Mary Matilda Gamble June Pauline Gamble John Gamble A. A. Vinz Elm Grove Mary Gamble Thomas Lucretia Rodgers Fort Madison William J. Gamble Gamble John Margaret Schultz Los Angeles Calif John and Mable Carr Gamble Clara and John, Jr

Class picnics mark Wheatland week events

Wheatland students from four classes enjoyed picnics this week. Seniors toured the Amana colonies with J. C. Clark, freshmen visited the Riedesel Timber with Miss Ruth Seasholtz, juniors went to Fairyland Park and attended a theater party, and sophomores, chaperoned by D. Beitz, traveled to Camp Minnehata near Dixon.

Wheatland J. C. Clark Amana _ colonies Ruth Seasholtz Riedesel Timber Doran Beitz Fairyland Park D. Beitz Minnehata Dixon

River City Officials Propose $200 Beer Permit Fee

Burlington Iowa AP report says officials from Clinton Muscatine Keokuk Fort Madison Davenport and Burlington urged a $200 license fee for beer permits and no cap on permits. They also asked the state to curb liquor purchases for resale. The proposal goes to a Des Moines statewide officials meeting next Tuesday.

Burlington Clinton Muscatine Keokuk Fort Madison Davenport Des Moines

Cunningham Outlines Eight Planks for Ideal GOP Platform

Des Moines attorney Owen Cunningham addressed Story county Republicans in Nevada urging an eight point platform. He called for equalization taxes to ease home tax burdens, reduced government spending, less federal business intervention, a pay as you go policy, abolition of class legislation, a one term presidency, youth turnover in leadership, local control on liquor and utilities, civil service laws for state appointments.

Nevada Roosevelt Owen Cunningham Des Moines Story County Cunningham Republican Party

Luzerne Man Dies at 75 After Illness

George H. Leethlenberg longtime Luzerne Mercantile manager died Friday night after a two month illness at his Luzerne home. Born January 27, 1860 in Germany, he married Pauline Sauerteig in Luzerne. Survived by his wife two children Grover Pittsburgh Mrs. Alex Scott Cedar Rapids three grandchildren and two sisters in Germany. Funeral Monday 1 30 p.m. at home with Rev Foster M Beck officiating burial in International cemetery south of Luzerne.

Luzerne George H. Leethlenberg Luzerne Mercantile ‘Company Foster M. Beck Blairstown International Cemetery Lecthlenberg Germany

Iowa News in Brief highlights court suits and local events

Equitable Life Insurance of Iowa sues Estella Lacina as administratrix for 15979.98 and against Joseph and Mary Lohberger for 15205.79. Bates, receiver of Farmers State Bank files against Fred M. Kess for 2176.25 and against Frank Parizek, Emma Parizek, and Equitable for 993.98. Central City reports death of coach John Johnson’s brother in Houston Minnesota and notes staff changes. Riverside plans joint bacculaureate and commencement with Dr Lampe as speaker. Atalissa holds baccalaureate with Rev D I Berger speaking. five seniors to graduate May 16. Anamosa Luther League meeting at St Paul’s with Rev A H Braun addressing. Belle Plaine elects Girl Reserve officers. Grundy Center funeral services set for Morris Merritt, 90, at First Baptist Church with ministers A G Annette and Alexander assisting.

Toledo—Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Estella Lacina Frank Lacina Joseph and Mary Lohberger D. W. Bates Farmers State Bank of Riverside Methodist Church Lampe School of Religion University of Iowa Presbyterian Church D. I. Berger Muscatine Anamosa East Central Town Viva Trail Mildred Keep Adah Marie Ruhl Kathleen Squires Grundy Center Morris Merritt Here First Baptist Church A. G. Annette Mr. Alexander Waterloo

City Briefs and Personals Report Agnew’s Death

Word was received that Faye Agnew of Fairbank Iowa died at his home May 4 after a brief illness. He was a brother in law of H S Myers Sr of 1.

Faye Agnew Fairbank Agnew

Tree Burnsat Oak land avenue and Thirty-fifth street

Firemen were called at 8 p m Friday to a burning tree at Oak land avenue and Thirty-fifth street NE and responded at 10 13 p m for a false alarm from F avenue and Third street NW.

Oakland Avenue Thirty-fifth Street F Avenue Third Street

Two On Injured List From Weekend Accidents

Dean Keith 20 of 1405 Sixth Avenue SE was treated at St Luke s hospital Friday evening for rib injuries after brakes locked on a truck he drove near Clarence on highway 30, throwing him against the steering wheel. He left the hospital. Allen Taylor 11 of 2338 Blake Boulevard SE was taken to St Luke s hospital at 8 p m Friday for injuries from a bicycle fall and also did not remain in the hospital.

Dean Keith Sixth Avenue SE St. Luke’s Hospital Clarence Keith Allen Taylor Blake Boulevard St. Luke's Hospital

Funeral services for Wesley Pospishil held in Turner chapel

Wesley Pospishil funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday in Turner chapel with Rev. Melvin L. Welke officiating. Burial follows in Oak Hill cemetery with military rites at the grave. Friends may call at the Turner chapel prior to services.

Miss Alma Hartz Heads to Davenport for Public Health Nursing Institute

Miss Alma Hartz director of the Public Health Nursing association will spend Sunday in Durant with her mother en route to Davenport to attend the institute for directors of Public Health Nursing associations led by Miss Ruth Holton from New York City, a representative of the national headquarters.

Alma Hartz Public Health Nursing Association Durant Eliza Hartz Davenport Institute For Directors of Public Health Nursing Associations Ruth Holton New York City Holton The

Wyoming Alumni Plan 50th Anniversary Program

Wyoming alumni announce a 50th anniversary celebration on June 20. Activities begin at 2 p.m. at the schoolhouse with Miss Frances Franks hosting, followed by a 6 p.m. banquet in Memorial hall chaired by Mrs. Elva Calkins Briggs. Speakers include Mrs. Alicia Breish McConnell and Dr. A. F. Nickless, with Miss Janet Reade and others. President Mrs. Ethel Richardson Pealer and secretary-treasurer Mrs. Nellie Story Straesslin noted. a dance at the opera house caps the evening.

Wyoming Frances Franks Elva Calkins Briggs Minneapolis Memorial Hall Presbyterian Industrial Society Alicia Breish McConnell Monmouth Ill George Gorman Cedar Rapids A. F. Nickless Davenport Ida Franks Perrine Monticello W. W. Bronson Janet Reade Oxford Junction Ethel Richardson Pealer Nellie Story Straesslin Opera House

Metropolitan Opera Chief Drops Dead in Office

Herbert Witherspoon 61, recently named director of the Metropolitan Opera, collapsed dead in his office after a chat with colleagues. He had planned to sail for Europe with his wife to scout talent for the first Met season under his leadership. A former singer and director who performed bass roles at the Met from 1908 to 1916, he had returned in March to take the top post after Giulio Gatti-Casazza. He was married three times, his current wife being Blanche Skeath.

New York Herbert Witherspoon Metropolitan Opera Company Europe Metropolitan Giulio Gatti-Casazza Witherspoon Blanche Skeath Greta Hughes Rupert Hughes Florence Hinkle

Fort Dodge Student Named Iowan Editor

William Merritt of Fort Dodge was elected editor of The Daily Iowan by the student board of publications. He has served as city editor this year and was a reporter last year. He is a senior in the school of journalism.

Iowa City William Merritt Fort Dodge Daily Iowan University of Iowa Merritt

Iowa Girl Wins National Speech Title

Caroline Groves of Webster City Ia won the humorous division title at the national high school speech tournament in Kent O after defeating contestants from across the United States Thursday night on her way home Friday.

Kent, O Caroline Groves Webster City Caroline United States

Bird Club Plans Early Morning Hike On Sunday

Cedar Rapids Bird club members will meet at Coe campus at 6 30 Sunday morning to explore woods and streams for more arrivals after welcoming back summer residents including barn tree cliff rough winged and bank swallows and a variety of other birds. Transportation volunteers welcome.

Cedar Rapids Baltimore Coe Campus

Rotary Donkey Ball Triumph Over Kiwanis at Fundraiser

The Rotary club donkey ball team defeated Kiwanis in a charity game at the baseball park, five runs to two before the match was called. Event supports the Kiwanis underprivileged children fund with further club exhibitions planned at 8 p.m. Lions versus High Twelve and 3 p.m. Sunday Legion games follow.

Rotary Club Kiwanis Club Baseball Children’s Fund Young Men’s Bureau The Chamber of Commerce American Legion

St Patrick’s School Pupils Stage Music Program

The St Patrick’s school pupils presented a music program in the school auditorium on Friday. Performances included orchestral tambourine pieces, dances, vocal numbers, and various instrumental solos by named students, with ensembles such as the junior and school orchestras and a choir performing selections like Cavalier and Be the Best of Whatever You Are.

St. Patrick’s School Rameau Barcavalle Offenbach Hohe Habaaty Koelling Elizabeth Marilyn de Lamater Helen Schumacher Goodwin von Tilzer Robert Dolan Arbutus Davis Donald Griffin Dominic Proechaska Beulah Wesssle Jane Huston Cavalier Lawrence Norman Wells Horlick

Death Report of Mrs Anna Fritz at 88 in Oxford Junction

Mrs Anna Fritz 88 died Wednesday after a brief pneumonia illness. She lived with her son Martin and is survived by five sons John Monmouth Frank Clarence Nicholas Charles and Martin all of this city. Funeral services were held Friday at Sacred Heart Church with Rev Father Gregor and church choir. Her husband Ignatz Fritz is deceased. She rests in Mayflower Cemetery.

Oxford Junction Anna Fritz Martin Sacred Heart Catholic Church Gregor Ignatz Fritz John Monmouth Frank Clarence Nicholas Charles Asta Mayflower Cemetery

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