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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1937
Page
9
Omaha Bishop G Bromley Oxnam condemned Mayor Dan B Butler for censoring the play Idiots Delight and urged him to quit politics for writing. The mayor ordered removal of profanity and references to a local hotel, with producers and stars agreeing to comply amid prior censorship actions in the city.
The Des Moines audience generally approved Idiot's Delight a survey found Thursday. About 4 500 people paid $9 000 to see the play Monday night, and Omaha Mayor Dan Butler was told to decide what must be cut before curtain time. Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne were well received in the production.
Mr and Mrs Henry Achter Miss Nellie Fuhrmeister and Mr and Mrs Luther Fuhrmeister travel to Creston for the 2 p.m. funeral of their uncle Fulton Stream born in Linn county near Ely in 1851. A longtime farmer and stock raiser, he lived in Creston after retirement and is survived by wife, son Ormas of Creston, and daughter Mrs May Graham of Bridgewater.
Obituaries report the death of Mrs. Della Schodde of Cedar Rapids at home of her daughter on Sixteenth Street SE after a long illness born July 14 1857 in Delaware Ohio resided Cedar Rapids 53 years widow of William H Schodde married in Wheatland Iowa 1879 she survived by daughter son four grandchildren funeral Thursday 2 pm Turner chapel other obituaries note Fred L Johnson dies near Waterloo widow Alice and son Ervin with 4 grandchildren funeral in Cedar Rapids Wednesday at Barta chapel Alice Goings services set in Evan gelical church Alice NE burial at Alice cemetery callers may visit chapel until 9 am Wednesday
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In district court Wil lis J. McGrew seeks to partition Linn county property for a two forty fifths stake. A separate suit asks Ida O. McGrew be decreed fifteen forty fifths while Ernest R. McGrew Clarence A. McGrew Lloyd W. McGrew Edgar W. McGrew hold six forty fifths each and Willis J. McGrew Morris E. McGrew Robert E. McGrew hold two forty fifths each.
A defense motion seeks confirmation of 25.65 dollars costs against the plaintiff and dismissal of a writ of error in a district court case over a tree cut on the plaintiff’s property. The plaintiff W. J. Henderson and Sons won 5 dollars by jury. costs were charged to the plaintiff. A cross petition to a realty partition action asks several parties to receive one fifth shares for F. L. Kosina and others. An administrator intervener claims lien rights against a one eleventh share in the partition case based on two alleged judgments.
On motion of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States the case to set aside notes and mortgages affecting Greene county real estate was transferred to Greene county for trial by Judge H. C. Ring in district court.
A civil suit filed February 25 by Mary A Whalen Mary Mildred Whalen and John F Whalen claims no consideration was received on two notes for 8000 and 15000 dollars dated September 1 1931. Harold Northrup 20 Cedar Rapids was fined 100 dollars and costs plus thirty days jail for contributing to the delinquency of a 16 year old girl. He pled guilty after withdrawing a prior not guilty plea. Final arguments were heard in a district court action filed by Galen D Finnegan to set aside deeds by William and Tressa Prochaska with Finnegan seeking to subject the property to a judgment against William Prochaska. Evidence was completed.
In district court on Monday a defense motion by Louise R. Rathbun sought dismissal of Frank Healy the administrator of the Mary E. Rathbun estate in an action to set aside a deed to Marion property allegedly obtained from G A Senninger delivered by Mary E Rathbun to secure a $500 obligation.
Former Senator L J Dickinson of Algona Iowa is resting comfortably at George Washington Hospital after a second major abdominal operation. He reported a pretty good night and is recovering in hospital care.
Indalecio Prieto, famed loyalist leader, becomes minister for national defense uniting war navy air and munitions ministries. He is expected to reorganize fighting services and drive a broad offensive. Prieto may dominate the war effort as unions detach from politics and volunteers are pledged to army discipline.
Cedar Rapids Baseball club president Harry Johnson and Raiders manager Cap Crossley spoke at the Canopus club noon meeting in the Roosevelt hotel. Johnson outlined why the club serves young players and its then youngest Western League team. Crossley cited training weather troubles and batting and pitching inconsistencies.
The Internal Revenue Bureau agreed to revisit its ruling that Iowa buyers cannot deduct two percent state retail sales taxes from federal income tax payments. Director Guy T. Helvering told Senator Guy Gillette the reconsideration will be expedited and decided at the earliest practicable date. Gillette noted differing rulings between Iowa and Louisiana, where buyers are allowed the deduction.
Police seek the identity of a seven month old infant found nude at the base of an air shaft in a south side Chicago apartment building. The baby was discovered after apparently being thrown from a window opening onto the shaft. No identification was found on the body.
Poultry supper announced at Kenwood Presbyterian Church. Kathryn Marsh and W F Boyles married by Justice H R Churchill. Ahepa chapter to meet at Moose Hall. Two spare tires stolen from local vehicles. Two individuals fined for overtime parking. Immaculate Conception circle hosts guest day. Oats official T G Eicherly to speak at Y M C A. Newton alliance church group dinner then home visit. Watch stolen from George Spicer home. John Osmers of Bremen on business trip en route to west coast.
The ladies auxiliary to the O R C sponsors a benefit card party on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Electric Light and Power company bungalow for members and friends. Hostesses include Mrs. J Randa Mrs Charles Smith Mrs Otto Haynes and Mrs Ahart Melsa. Reservations call Mrs J BE McBride at 2 5441 There will be prizes.
Boy Scouts, officials and parents of Troop 17 sponsored by the Waltonians held a picnic supper Monday at Bever Park. Scout Executive and Mrs. N Harold West attended. Mothers of Troop 17 Scouts received miniature pins. Scoutmaster Don Shomler awarded Darwin Jack 15 son of Mr. and Mrs E D Jack a loving cup for the year's best all around record. Seventy five attended.
The Cedar Rapids Saenger Bund held a Monday evening birthday party for secretary Henry Petersen at Ben Hur halt after rehearsal. Petersen’s May 2 birthday was celebrated. The group plans to take part in Mayfest at Amana on Saturday and will meet at 2 p.m. at 1316 First Avenue W for the trip, with a May 24 program at Newhall also announced.
The Iowa Association of Master Barbers adopted a resolution urging barber schools to meet National Association standards including sanitary rules and medical instruction. The group, meeting in Cedar Rapids with 250 attendees, reelected all officers and picked Waterloo as the 1938 convention site. six future appointees were named for the governor to select a barber member.
A mining board seeks a successor for John Bales of Cedar Rapids whose three year term ends. The candidate group includes T. F. Thompson of Cedar Rapids R. L. Persels of Creston Axel V. Lange of Hudson Ed Malzahn of Sioux City and M. F. Aide of Cedar Rapids.
Wilbur J. Barloon of Davenport urged retailers to centralize accounts in one office for better data and faster collections before the Cedar Rapids Retail Credit association at the Roosevelt hotel. R. E. Walker cited losses from not using credit bureau information. Pearle Hinkley reported progress of the Credit Women's Breakfast club and announced next meeting. Out of town guests included Verne Willis N V Jensen from Waterloo and others from Dubuque Muscatine Grinnell. Plans for the annual Retail Credit picnic were discussed.
On June 21 the Upper Palisades announced the new association members and the women’s breakfast club roster with names and affiliations.
Lakehurst New Jersey AP reports helmsman Helmut Lau testified the Hindenburg blast began with gas cell No 4 in the stern. He described a bright light at the cell during the explosion and flames visible on the forward bulkhead and outer surface shortly after.
Born to Mr and Mrs Joe C Peal a daughter May 12 at the University hospital Iowa City The Peals live at 56 Fifteenth avenue SW corrected address Born to Mr and Mrs Lester Kimes 1204 Fifth street SE a seven pound son Kenneth Ray May 17
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