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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1937
Page
2
City records list asset values and overdue items amid unclear lines about property on fourteenth and annual assessments. Officials note a target total around seven million dollars with several figures repeated in garbled text.
John Tl. Nicoll is chosen president of the Coe College Student Council. He also leads Chi Beta Phi and the interfraternity council, heads the local Pi Kappa Delta chapter, and serves on Cosmos board. He previously served as freshman representative by virtue of his council presidency.
The Fowler Fleetae company awarded a city contract for police station work including basement wiring and materials. Madison school site removal and excavation contract finalized with Ne JF Hebel company. A $161.58 payment to Iowa Securities Corporation completed a seven year water mains contract. A tag day request by Iowa Children’s Home Society for June 26 was referred for report. Petitions from Arnold Zika and others were referred to streets committee.
Fragmentary text quotes a home treatment for backaches and references an individual or product name. The readable items include phrases about backache relief, a supposed cause, and a mix of garbled words with partial names.
The 4 club of Squax Creek hosted a guest day at Mrs Fred Rauci home with 33 attendees including Mrs Ralph Beech. An entertainment program featured music readings by Mrs Clyde Kearns and Mrs Chifton Hawk, and Farm Bureau agent Lucille Goxe shared music memory records. A church program, youth performances, and a Mother’s Day guest visit were noted, along with a Methodist church family night and various club meetings.
The Wilson Avenue SW sewer dispute centers on who pays for extending service. Proponents argue sanitation need and future savings from avoiding private lines justify the cost. Opponents contend the expense isn’t warranted given current demand and impact on property owners.
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Fred L. Zody filed a notice of appeal to the state supreme court from a district court action against the E F Winslow estate. A jury awarded Zody 14500 on December 19, 1935, but Judge H C Ring set the verdict aside and granted a new trial on January 17 after defense petition. The appeal challenges Judge Ring’s decision based on new evidence about Zody’s injuries from a crash involving a car driven by Zody and a machine operated by Ann Worsten on First and Twentieth streets.
Smith 56 and Pedrick 27 of Tanon Junction charged with breaking and stealing at the Larimer Shaffer quarry. Both pleaded guilty with some bargaining noted. Jack Bowers 93 of Linn Jones was also charged and faced sentencing.
A legal proceeding opens in Cedar Rapids over Prochaska real estate deeds. The case involves parties including Mary and William Prochaska and references to property terms and court actions with dates and hearings planned.
Plaintiffs Josep Deditz Jr Barbara Shaffer Frank Deditz Alve Zeller Mae Heetf ner Moten challenge district court approval of JC Leoms final report as revener of Cedar Rapids Sish and Deer company. Deed noted as executed months before elder Deditz's death. Written arguments due by Max 24.
New United Air Lines representative Graham takes charge of the Cedar Rapids office while Kenneth Becraft moves to Des Moines. The Cedar Rapids schedule links Chicago and New York with a 4 PM New York departure arriving at 9 50 PM. The company trims long distance round trip rates up to 25 dollars with an overall five percent average cut.
OCR text fragments show scattered sports notations and names without complete context. The readable parts reference a Fort Madison location and a police or official direction amid fragmented lines, making a coherent event hard to determine.
Court citation notes Jee Papousesk seeks transfer of Buchanan real estate from the Henry Zerbe estate admin. Pending deed delivery and $100 purchase price, with $2,250 water works service claim filed in bankruptcy proceedings by Dale O. Stentz as trustee for Paul W. Sterner. Also received a $100.75 attorney fee claim from Otto L. Schluter.
Fo J Zavodks cites Herman Pieper on an injunction issued Sept 11 against hauling wood over plaintiff’s property. Clara Marie Price seeks a divorce from Orville Price on cruel treatment. married Jan 18, 1936 in Cedar Rapids. S Palmer seeks judgment on a 1916 note by A L Little and George L Jordan for $46,454 due by September court terms open. The will of Lida Trego probated. daughter Jean Ann Trego named beneficiary. Roy A Nelson executor.
Earl Hawker a 20 year old pled guilty to speeding in municipal court Judge Harry Robertson sentenced him to five days in jail Hawker fainted in court and was revived then taken to the county jail The judge noted that small fines should be avoided and that jail time gives a chance to reflect The record mentions a prior week sentence of two days for a stop sign runner and a speeder.
Mr Graham says Cedar Rapids could host periodic air mail service if radio direction finding gear is installed to guide planes in bad weather. He notes existing government equipment in Des Moines and Davenport and current United Airlines assets at Iowa City.
A parade of three horse-drawn buggies rolled through Norwalk streets to delight locals but was revealed as a staged stunt, leaving residents amused by the casual display.
Classified notice directs buyers to Look under Want Ad category 34 for berry bushes ornamentals trees and shrubs available for sale. Includes item types and placement within the ad section for quick access.
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