Tangled Lives in the City Ends Joyce’s Flight from Riverton
Joyce Aliom, 90 year old niece of Esra Slade and ward of Riverton’s Commercial House, faces social exclusion under Ezra’s stingy rule. She pursues love with Norman Weaver, rivaled by Natalie Cameron, then follows Reser Cameron’s advice to seek a new life in the city. Joyce runs away and finds hospital work as Reser is treated as a patient.
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Proposal to marry for money reshapes Joyce life
In a tense scene Roger Cameron offers a legal arrangement to free himself from Cora and leave Joyce a fortune after his death. Joyce, moved by Kittty’s counsel, agrees to consider the plan and tells Roger she will accept, setting the stage for an unconventional future wedding.
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Cedar Rapids seeks dismissal in Pekarek police clerk case
City of Cedar Rapids asks district court to dismiss Edward Pekarek action for reinstatement as police desk clerk and telephone operator and deny wages claimed since last June 1. Pekarek, a World War II veteran, argues soldier preferment rights and no misconduct. City cites impaired efficiency and rule infractions as reasons for dismissal. Judge Moffit issued writ of certiorari directing records delivery by May 15. Separately J I. Fox seeks partition decree over west Cedar Rapids property with named defendants including Iowa Securities and Van Dyk Sales and several banks and firms.
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Pekarek
John T. Moffit
District Court
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Polk County
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van Dyk Sales Company
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Charles Amsden
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Garnaville Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids Building and Loan Association
Linn County
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Electa McDowell
Tin Shop sues for 188 dollar claim in lien action
Frank Dvorak operating as the Ideal Tin Shop seeks a 188.45 judgment in district court against Harriet B. Green and William Bowker in a mechanic's lien suit.
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Ideal Tin Shop
Harriett B. Green
William Bowker
Teresa Jackman Wins Divorce From Cecil Jackman
Teresa Jackman 24 is granted a divorce in district court from Cecil Roy Jackman 23 on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The decree covers a cross petition. Mrs Jackman’s maiden name is noted.
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A. B. Clark
Cecil Roy Jackman
Funeral Held Here for Mrs J H Reed of Pioneer Family
Mrs Harriett Wiley Carpenter Reed of Chicago, wife of Julius Henry Reed, returned to Cedar Rapids for funeral services at Turner chapel and burial in Oak Hill cemetery. She died May 13 in Chicago. Survivors include husband 91, son T C Reed of Chicago, son William M Reed of Columbus, Ohio, and two half brothers. Born 1845, she grew up on the Carpenter farm later hosting Mercy hospital and McKinley school sites.
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Chicago
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Gabriel Carpenter
Tenn
Carpenter Homestead
Cedar Rapids
Carpenter Home
Asks Change at Venue in Wall Suit
Kenneth E. Wall sues for $5,000 alleging illegal arrest. state agent A. J. Haight of Muscatine named as defendant. Proceedings moved to change venue with hearing set for April.
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Muscatine
Kenneth E. Wall
World beat biscuits ready to bake with simple steps
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Change of Venue Sought in Linn to Muscatine County Case
Wall seeks transfer of his case from Linn County District Court to Muscatine County courts claiming Haight abducted him and handed him to police, and that no charges were filed leading to his release.
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Muscatine County
Wall
Haight
Dr Foster Heads Cedar Rapids Dental Society
Dr C 8 Foster was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Dental Society at a Monday night meeting at the Hotel Roosevelt. New officers include Dr Melvin G Fenton as vice president Dr John A Kelly as secretary and treasurer Dr L C Dow of Marion as director Dr Morris B Katzoff as librarian and Dr J H Calder Dr Cata eee and Dr L W Butter field as censors. Dr A N Humiston administered the installation and presented the past president’s jewel to retiring president Dr M B Loomis.
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Cedar Rapids Dental Society
Hotel Roosevelt
Melvin G. Fenton
John A. Kelly
L. C. Dow
Marion
Morris B. Katzoff
Board of Censors
J. H. Calder
Cata Eee
L. W Buttereld
A. N. Humiston
M. B. Loomis
John Booth
Iowa State Dental Society
Cedar Rapids
Manners Prompt Sparks Grudging Comment from Local Figure
A local figure voices a sharp dig at the table manners controversy, saying they bear no ill will toward anyone except the man who sparked the entire fuss. The remark captures the heated, tongue in cheek stance surrounding the issue.
Delta High School Holds Baccalaureate Service
Delta high school held a baccalaureate service Sunday evening in the school auditorium. Rev. Charles Ellis of Delta Methodist Episcopal church delivered the sermon titled The Lure of the Impossible.
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Delta High School
Charles Ellis
Delta Methodist Episcopal Church
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