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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1939

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Franks Friday Heat Beats Suburban Storms in Midwest

Cedar Rapids sees sunny with clouds as Friday highs reach 86 and early low 60s. Across major cities including Boston Omaha Des Moines and Chicago records show warm, humid conditions. Nighttime lows hovered in the 60s with a peak 86 in Cedar Rapids and 84 in Des Moines as a regional warm spell continued.

Cedar Rapids Boston Town Falls Sioux City New Orleans Omaha Galveston Charlies City Los Angeles Des Moines San Francisco Sea la Crosse Dubuque Havre Bismarck Chambers

Voss Fined for Failing to Stop on Arterial Highway

Joe Voss of 1028 Tenth Street SW was fined $2 and costs for entering an arterial highway without stopping. James Streff of Watkins pled not guilty to speeding 45. trial set for next Tuesday.

Joe Voss Tenth Street James Streff Watkins

Divorces Granted Across Cedar Rapids and Central City

Several divorce actions decided by judges Haas Ring and others. J W Steggall 38 from Mildred Steggall due to excessive use of intoxicants. Libbie R Kuba from John Kuba on cruel and inhuman treatment. Mary Stone from Fred Stone on cruel and inhuman treatment. Gladys L Wildman from Halsey L Wildman on cruel and inhuman treatment. Realty titles quieted for plaintiff restoring Mary Moreland name. Ava L Fleming from Robert Earl Fleming on cruel and inhuman treatment. name restored to Ava L Busenbark. Marriages cited include Central City 1938 and Cedar Rapids 1935 and Waukegan NL 1917. Custody of two sons and property rights settled by stipulation.

J. W. Steggall Mildred Steggall C. J. Haas Libbie R. Kuba John Kuba Judge Haas Cedar Rapids Mary Stone Fred Stone H. C. Ring Mary Moreland Central City Gladys L. Wildman Halsey L. Wildman Ring Waukegan Ava L. Fleming Robert Earl Fleming Ava L. Busenbark

Court fines forLeaving scene of accident and vehicle pull

Robert Heslop 24 of 413 Eighth Avenue SE fined 100 dollars and costs by Justice H R Churchill for leaving the scene of an accident without identifying himself. He to pay 2 50 a week. G M Arnett LeRoy Weidenkamp and Bernard M Steffen all of Spencer fined 10 dollars and costs for pulling a four wheel vehicle with a truck before Justice Churchill.

Robert Heslop Eighth Avenue SE H. R. Churchill G. M. Arnett LeRoy Weidenkamp Bernard M. Steffen Spencer Justice Churchill

Marriage licenses issued to several Cedar Rapids pairs

A. B. Miller of Toddville and Marie Flickinger of Center Point. Jesse W. Jacoby and Betty Reid of Cedar Rapids. Raymond E. St. Germaine and Irene Douda of Cedar Rapids. George J. Atchison of Marquette and Betty Joy Thune of Cedar Rapids. Everett F. Brown and Amber Cornwell of Central City. Kenneth LeHew and Mary Sherbon of Walker.

A. B. Miller Toddville Marie Flickinger Center Point Jesse W. Jacoby Betty Reid Cedar Rapids Raymond E. St. Germaine Irene Douda George J. Atchison Marquette Betty Joy Thune Everett F. Brown Amber Cornwell Central City Kenneth LeHew Mary Sherbon Walker

France drafts plan for Britain Russia war front

Corbin of the official news agency quotes Benes noting dangers of German ambition if Czechoslovakia seeks an anti German bulwark. Bonnet reports Franco promises victory will spare France the need to defend a southern front in war. Paris fears encirclement and three front conflict.

Marion man charged over punchboard gambling scheme

Earl Stanley says he made a punchboard part of his business and sought Marion officials before contacting the sheriff. County Attorney Thompson files information against Ballard for keeping a gambling house, with an arraignment set for Monday at 9 a.m. in district court. Stanley cites concerns about beer sold to Cedar Rapids high school students.

Stanley Ballard Gene Miller Marion John Pazour Sheriff Condon Thompson Cedar Rapids

McNutt to Headline Indiana Democratic Editors Meeting

Former Gov Paul V McNutt U S commissioner to the Philippine Islands will be guest of honor at the Indiana Democratic Editors association mid summer meeting at French Lick on September 15 and 16.

Indianapolis Paul V. McNutt U. S Philippine Islands Indiana Democratic Editors Association French Lick

Exclusively Feminine Theme in Candid Camera Parade

The Gazette notes Freeda May Oliphant of Toddville and Mrs. E E Beech of Cedar Rapids as the honored pair in today’s candid camera parade. Each will receive a free 7 by 9 sepia enlargement. they already earned three prints by sending 25 cents with the card from the Gazette’s photographers.

Freeda May Oliphant Toddville E. E. Beech Seventh Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Gazette

City Briefs and Personals

The Rev. C W Harrop, pastor of Floyd Methodist, is recovering in St Luke s hospital after an appendectomy. The Rev W R Stewart and Bethel A M E church choir lead Sunday evening services at Salvation Army hall 1030 Seventh Street SE at 7 30 p m. Bible school 10 a m holiness service 11 a m and young people s league 6 45 p m follow. Preparation class Tuesday 7 30 p m Home league Thursday 2 30 p m Band of Love Friday 4 p m Capt and Mrs W E Thompson lead in charge

C. W. Harrop Methodist Church Floyd John Huss Cedar Rapids St. Luke’s Hospital W. R. Stewart Bethel A. M. E Salvation Army Hall Seventh Street Band of Love W. E. Thompson

Grocer Injured by Exploding Pop Bottle at Shop

James Risk a grocer at 1449 B avenue NE suffered cuts to face and neck at 4 p.m. Friday when a pop bottle exploded in his ace. He was treated and released from St. Luke's hospital.

James Risk B Avenue NE St. Luke’s Hospital

Breakfast for Scout Troop 1 at Immaculate Conception

The Boy Scouts and Cubs, with their mothers, will attend a breakfast at Immaculate Conception church on Sunday at 8 a.m. Rev. Father M. J. Tracy will speak. More than 125 are expected to attend.

Boy Scouts Cubs Immaculate Conception M. J. Tracy

Trinity Lutheran to Host Sunday Service and Voters Meeting

At Trinity Lutheran Church on First Avenue and Fourteenth Street W a Sunday service will begin at 10 45 a m with the sermon We Shall Be My Witnesses The announcement notes a special voters meeting scheduled for Monday at 7 45 p m at the Trinity Lutheran school and a Walther League convention briefing The Reverend P L Bornhoeft will preach and John A Jaeger will play the organ

Trinity Lutheran Church First Avenue Fourteenth Street Trinity Lutheran School P. L. Bornhoeft John A. Jaeger

Regulation Court Dress For Dionne Quintuplets In Toronto

Five Dionne quintuplets will wear regulation white organdy court dresses when presented to King George and Queen Elizabeth in Toronto. They will travel by government sponsored train with minimal luxuries and will keep their nursery routine, with guardian Dr. Allan Dafoe guiding rehearsals and aiming for natural behavior.

Callander Dionne King George Queen Elizabeth Toronto Allan Ray Dafoe Parliament Emilie Marie Dafoe

Broken Steering Rods Cause Two Accidents on City Streets

Police report two separate crashes due to broken steering rods within 45 minutes Saturday morning. John Fry’s dairy truck struck a porch at 713 Sixth Ave SW after the rod failed. milk spilled across the yard. Earlier, Ed Prochaska crashed into a light pole at Fifteenth St and Mount Vernon Ave SE when his steering rod failed. no injuries reported.

John Fry Marion Sixth Avenue Seventh Street Fry Ed Prochaska Twenty-sixth Street Fifteenth Street Mount Vernon Avenue Prochaska

Cement Finishers and Builders Settle Wage Dispute in Cedar Rapids

Cement finishers and Cedar Rapids Master Builders reached a wage agreement after a stalemate since April 29. Finishers will receive $1.25 an hour and a five day week, with a Dec. 15 deadline for future changes. The Building Trades council agreed no precedent for delayed claims, and noted future changes must be agreed before January 1.

Cedar Rapids Master Builders O. F. Paulsen Paulsen Building Trades Council

Mayo Doctor Charles H Mayo Resting After Pneumonia

Dr Charles H Mayo 73 famed Mayo Clinic surgeon in Rochester Minnesota fell ill with pneumonia while visiting Chicago and is resting at Mercy hospital. He became ill Friday after staying at a Loop hotel and was moved to Mercy on doctors orders. his wife and Dr Thomas Dry flew to his bedside. Hospital attaches say his condition is not serious. His elder brother William T Mayo 77 recently underwent abdominal surgery raising concerns for his health.

Chicago Charles H. Mayo Mayo Clinic Rochester William T. Mayo St. Mary’s Hospital

Original Tarzan Also Gets Kick From His Boss

Hollywood dispatch reports Edgar Rice Burroughs threatening legal action over unauthorized Tarzan use. He complains to Johnny Weissmuller at the New York World’s Fair, joking about a white satin bathing suit and Tarzan yell, urging a different style.

Hollywood Edgar Rice Burroughs Burroughs Tarzan Johnny Tarzan) Weiss Nuller

Britain to build 20 new anti sub vessels in secret design

London reports Britain orders rapid construction of 20 anti submarine ships of a new secret design. The vessels reportedly include submarine detector gear also to be fitted on 36 destroyers under construction, a device claimed to be unmatched by any other navy.

London Great Britain Daily Express

Farmers Unearth Hidden Jars of Gold in Benton Field

In Benton Kentucky farmers report discovering buried jars while plowing. Hubert York found a jar with five $20 gold pieces totaling $100 last year. Neighbor Victor Seaford recently unearthed another jar containing $690 in gold.

Benton, Ky Hubert York Victor Seaford

Atlantic Air Line Flight 15 Begun

Atlantic Airline announces Flight 15 with a Lisbon to Horta to New York schedule and a five hour shorter week round trip. Pan American plans to initiate its service soon alongside Air France exploratory flights. International limits cap six weekly round trips via Azores or northern routes.

Lisbon Horta New York Pan-American British Imperial Airways Air France Azores Botwood Newfoundland Foynes Ireland Port Washington Baltimore CAA Europe

Trust assets moved to Armstrong Race daughter in 1938

Court records show assets representing one third of the Armstrong estate were transferred to Margaret L Armstrong Race, beneficiary and daughter of the testator, in 1938. Earl McDowell as guardian of Vernon McDowell aged 14 was authorized by Judge H C Ring to release any claim against Joseph F Hladky and Dan Cerny for injuries from a collision near Crescent Drive and Second Avenue SE on March 4. Settlement covered hospital and medical expenses.

Armstrong Margaret L. Armstrong Race Earl McDowell Vernon McDowell H. C. Ring Joseph F. Hladky Dan Cerny McDowell Hladky Cerny Crescent Drive Second Avenue SE

Zulakis to be released after 26 days following court order

George Zulakis of Davenport formerly Cedar Rapids will be released from the county jail after serving 26 more days under a court order from Judge H. C. Ring. County Attorney G. K. Thompson secured the order Saturday lifting part of a 55 day suspended balance of a four month term for a liquor law violation in October 1933.

George Zulakis Davenport Cedar Rapids G. K. Thompson H. C. Ring Zulakis Thompson

Court action over gas and lease reform at Cedar Rapids service station

Floyd Neagle seeks to reform a one year lease with Edwin L. Deuker to include a mutual electricity agreement at a service station nine miles east of Cedar Rapids. Deuker’s successors the Stewarts allegedly refused pay for electricity. Neagle installed a private line at 27.87 dollars and deducted from rent of 53.60. A temporary injunction hearing is set for May 23.

Edwin L. Deuker Floyd Neagle Allen M. Stewart Neagle Deuker Cedar Rapids Iowa Stewarts H. R. Churchill C. J. Haas

Dallas man jailed 10 days for intoxication in Marion

E. T. Cunningham, 44, of Dallas, Texas, was committed to Linn county jail for 10 days by Mayor John H. Parour after failing to pay a $35 fine for intoxication and disturbing the peace in Marion. He was transported to the jail by Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon.

E. T. Cunningham Dallas Tex Marion Linn County John H. Parour Cunningham Larry Condon

Vandalism Reported at Weare Farm House

Deputy Harlan Snyder investigated vandalism at an unoccupied house on the Weare farm along E avenue NW, noting more than ten windows broken since early in the week.

Harlan Snyder Weare Farm E Avenue NW

Substituted Answer Filed in Sharpley's Receivership Case

Defense filed a substituted answer and cross petition in a $2,600 contract and receivership suit brought by J. C. Petrovitsky and W. A. Sharpley operators of Sharpley’s 5 Cents to $1 Store in Grundy Center The filing contends the original action barred sale of the business and seeks a $5,000 judgment.

J. C. Petrovitsky W. A. Sharpley Sharpley Grundy Center

Marion residents face default judgments in account cases

Hugh T. Hutton of Marion received a $176.12 default judgment Friday from Judge H. C. Ring in an account suit against Ashley Williams and Pearl Williams, both of Marion. W. H. Ward was granted a $228.98 default judgment in a separate account suit against M. H. Bishop.

Hugh T. Hutton Marion H. C. Ring Ashley Williams Pearl Williams W. H. Ward M. H. Bishop

Foreclosure Judgments Total $6,903.65 Against WO L Co

Judge C. J. Haas on Friday returned judgments totaling 6903.65 for the Home Ownership Loan Corporation of Washington D C in two foreclosure cases.

Home Owner’s Loan Corporation of Washington, D. C C. J. Haas

Dismissal Move Sustained in Child Support Case

Judge C J Haas sustained a defense motion to dismiss an action by Robert F Milota administrator of Freida L Lange estate seeking to subject a one ninth interest in Cedar Rapids realty to a $1500 child support claim against Hammill. Plaintiff given ten days to plead further or stand on ruling.

Robert F. Milota Freida L. Lange Cedar Rapids Realty John H. Hammill Carrie B. Wortman Hammill C. J. Haas

Note and Chattel Mortgage Action Against Thornwood Amusement

M C Watson seeks a judgment of 2081 dollars 18 cents in a note and chattel mortgage case against Thornwood Amusement Company Inc.

Thornwood Amusement Company, Inc M. C. Watson

Defense Demurrer Overruled in Springville Real Estate Dispute

Judge C J Haas overruled the defendant Linus Dunbar's demurrer to a $5 500 action filed December 26 1936 by C J McShane a Springville real estate man. McShane claimed Dunbar arranged a $12 000 farm purchase by dealing directly with the owner via McShane and that Dunbar was to negotiate through him if interested in buying the property. The defendant received 20 days to elect to stand on the ruling or plead over.

C. J. McShane Springville Linus Dunbar C. J. Haas McShane Dunbar

Tire blowout causes car crash near Center Point

Sheriff's office reported a 5:30 p.m. Friday tire blowout on a Central City Center Point road. Grover Cue, driving for an Oelwein concern, collided with a car operated by F. W. Bliss of 1412 Sixth Street NW. Occupants suffered only slight injuries.

Jim Smith Grover Cue Oelwein Center Point Cue F. W. Bliss Sixth Street NW

Wool fleeces stolen from Cameron farm near Troy Mills

Three wool fleeces valued at 6 dollars were reported stolen from a cattle shed on the Don C. Cameron farm near Troy Mills. Sheriff Jim Smith and Deputy Harlan Snyder are investigating Friday.

Jim Smith Don C. Cameron Troy Mills Harlan Snyder

Final report on Armstrong trust approved by judge

Final report of Anna C. Armstrong and Robert C. Armstrong as trustees under a 10 year trust provision of the will of Samuel G. Armstrong of Cedar Rapids who died Jan 21 1928 was approved by Judge C J Haas Friday. Report and related filings.

Anna C. Armstrong Robert C. Armstrong Samuel G. Armstrong Cedar Rapids C. J. Haas

Honor Iowa U. Dental College Graduation Dinner Held

About 100 dentists attended a dinner at the Roosevelt hotel Friday night honoring the graduating class of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Speakers included Dr. John G. Hildebrand and past American Dental Association leaders, with state officers and University district officials present.

Roosevelt Hotel College of Dentistry University of Iowa Iowa State Dental Society University District Society John G. Hildebrand Waterloo American Dental Association J. W. Conzett Dubuque R. H. Volland Iowa City A. W. Bryan College of Dentistry Clinton T. Brann Davenport C. S. Foster Cedar Rapids L. C. Dow Marion C. V. Lehman J. P. Leonard Iowa Dental Bulletin P. P. Laude A. L. Dean Tipton L. W. Butterfield M. B. Katzoff

Atropin Saves Lives Of Heart Attack Victims

Two Chicago physicians Drs Geza de Takati and George K Fenn announced a medical breakthrough using the drug Atropin to soothe chest nerves and relax arteries to the lung, potentially saving heart attack victims.

Atropin New York SNL Chicago Geza de Takati George K. Fenn

Pleiades Society Of Coe Holds Spring Formal Dinner

The Pleiades Society at Coe College hosted a spring formal dinner at the Commonwealth tea room on Friday evening. Decorations echoed May themes and attendees received a flower, followed by a program at patroness Mrs. A R Menary’s home featuring Antoinette Vampola as toastmaster and performances by Mildred Fry, Betty Wagner, Virginia Marr, Beverly Wright, and others.

Pleiades Society Coe College Commonwealth Tea Room A. R. Menary Blake Boulevard Antoinette Vampola Mildred Fry Il Bacio Audite Betty Wagner Virginia Marr Beverly Wright Kreisler Cadiz Albeniz Chopin J. B. Hodgson Miss Wagner Dorothy Navratil Eloise Balear Zula Cacek Maxine Fitzsimmons Mary Jane Flaherty Arlene Quaas Jaroslava Holubova Ruth Culbreth Blanche Houser A. E. Chase Menary Ernest Kosek

Hecker Couple Return From St Louis Meeting Trip

Dr and Mrs John T Hecker of 2529 First Ave E have returned after a week in St Louis attending the American Medical association meeting. They were guests of Walter Hecker of Brentmore Park John Hecker of Park View and Othmer Sum of St Louis.

John T. Hecker First Avenue E St. Louis American Medical Association Walter Hecker Brentmore Park John Hecker Park View Othmer Sum

O. E. S. Group Meeting for District No. 10

An O E S group meeting for district No 10 will be held Tuesday at 8 p m at the Masonic hall. All members are invited. A dinner precedes at 6 30 p m with reservations due by Sunday noon with Frances Butcher dial 6658.

Ethel Evans Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon Meeting

Ethel Evans circle of the Kings Daughters held a Friday afternoon dessert luncheon at 1633 Wildwood Drive NE hosted by Mrs. B. V. Teeters. County president Mrs. A. E. Chase attended and officers were installed. The circle donated 3.50 to Camp Good Health and 10 to the Montrose camp.

Ethel Evans King’s Daughters B. V. Teeters Wildwood Drive A. E. Chase Good Health Montrose Thase Hoyt Thomas C. G. Davis W. C. Wikes Teeters

Shower Honors Miss Hat tie Elias Before May Nuptials

Mrs Frank Havlik and Miss Sylvia Salaba hosted a Wednesday evening shower for Miss Hat tie Elias whose marriage to George Skivor is set for May 25. Pencil games added light fun as guests including Iane Larson Ruby McCloskey Thelma Dunbar Alice Geiger Ann Uldh Zeffie Koblasse Edith Carpenter Elsie Jebousek Blanche Schultz Margaret Schultz Carrie Milolaska Helen Fuegen Martha Post Marie McNulty Lula Burian Mattiebelle Brown Julia Suchomel Georgette Elias and Mrs Katherine Elias attended.

Frank Havlik Sylvia Salaba Hattie Elias George Skivor Iane Larson Ruby McCloskey Thelma Dunbar Alice Geiger Ann Uldh Zeffie Koblasse Edith Carpenter Elsie Jebousek Blanche Schultz Margaret Schultz Carrie Milolaska Helen Fuegen Martha Post Marie McNulty Lula

Jolly Neighbors Hold Thursday Meeting at Heines Home

The Jolly Neighbors met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Ray Heines residence 839 Twelfth Street NE. After a business session they played banco with prizes won by Mrs. Lester Scott Mrs. Ted O'Brien and Mrs. Ralph Hopker. The next gathering is set for June 1 at Mrs. O'Brien's home 206 Twenty Ninth Street Drive SE.

Ray Heines Twelfth Street Lester Scott Ted O’brien Ralph Hopker O’brien Twentyninth Street Drive

So This is London comedy thrilled Wilson audience

The Wilson high school Drama guild staged Arthur Goodrich’s So This is London in the school auditorium. Elmer Woolwine as Hiram Draper and James Benish as Sir Percy Beauchamp led a cast that included Tom Farmer Lillian McCalley Bessie Livingood Dorothy Hemmer and Bette Rollins with direction by Pierre A. Tracy and assistant Mary Jane Melsa.

Wilson High School Drama Guild London Arthur Goodrich Drapers America Beauchamps England Hiram Draper Elmer Woolwine James Benish Percy Beauchamp Tom Farmer Lillian McCalley Bessie Livingood Dorothy Hemmer Bette Rollins Charles Wilde Louis Valliere Bob Mills Clifford Jensen Pierre A. Tracy Mary Jane Melsa D. S

Mrs. Martin Honored at Surprise Farewell Party

Mrs. Raymond Martin of 1218 Second Street SE was feted Thursday evening with a surprise farewell party. Chinese checkers prizes went to Martha Lagoo and Hilma Hanson. gifts and refreshments were served. Attendees included Mesdames Milroy Neptash Frank Kind Don Story John Lagoo Fred Yuva John Yuva Edward R. Kuba Vlasta Kolarik Harry Hinweradwal Misses Clara Racer Martha Lagoo Hilma Hanson Mary Lou Story Elizabeth Pavek Ann Pavek Anna Marie Heimendahl and out of town guests Mrs. Richard Stein and Mrs. Everett Kunstorf of Newhall.

Raymond Martin Second Street SE Martha Lagoo Hilma Hanson Mesdames Milroy Neptash Frank Kind Don Story John Lagoo Fred Yuva John Yuva Edward R. Kuba Vlasta Kolarik Harry Hinerwadel Clara Racer Charles

NCCW Meeting Attendees Return From Dubuque Convention

Mrs Mary E McDonnell Mrs Helen Hoagland and Mrs Harrie Kelly attended the NCCW convention as representatives of the Daughters of Isabella Lady of Perpetual Help circle.

Mary E. McDonnell Helen Hoagland Harrie Kelly Dubuque N.C.C.W Daughters of Isabella, Lady of Perpetual Help Circle

Aokihi Camp Fire Elects Officers at Shaver Park

The Aokihi Camp Fire held a hamburger steak fry Friday evening at Shaver Park. Officers elected were Joan Gray president, Barbara Risk vice president, Janice Spohn secretary, Jean Richardson scribe. Helen Kirkpatrick is guardian of the group.

Aokihi Shaver Park Joan Gray Barbara Risk Janice Spohn Jean Richardson Helen Kirkpatrick

Roosevelt High Students Shine In The Merchant Gentleman

Roosevelt High pupils staged Moliere's The Merchant Gentleman directed by Miss Roberta Dinwiddie Sheets who translated and adapted the piece. Dan Sweeney as M Jourdain drew praise for vivid portrayal while Carol Selby as Mme Jourdain and Sarah Wykle as the daughter gave notable performances. The cast also featured Virginia Harover Jack Hamm and several others delivering solid acting and technical work.

Roosevelt High School Moliere Roberta Dinwiddie Sheets Dan Sweeney M. Jourdain Sweeney Carol Selby Mme. Jourdain Sarah Wykle Virginia Harover Jack Hamm Robert Smith Herbert Morrow Marianne Foushee Harold Lanton Maynard Kint John Nelson Ben Haddad Francis Valenta Leo Grubich Harold Barlow Vada Rae Willits Frank Whitney James Forrest Lois Benson Betty Hermsen Mary Ellen Thune Ann Graw Hazel Abernathy Dorothy Metela R. M

Barrie And Barrymore May Settle Property Kindly

Elaine Barrie hinted that she and John Barrymore may settle their assets amicably. Her petition to tie up his local bank account and assets was postponed indicating negotiations and a likely uncontested divorce.

Hollywood Elaine Barrie John Barrymore St. Louis

One For Ripley Grapes Found In Fire Scene Jar

Workmen grading on Bever Avenue near Twenty eighth Street uncovered a one pint glass fruit jar with fire buried grapes from the Ward residence site. The Rev Frank H Ward Sun shine Mission superintendent and son of founder Francis K Ward notes the grapes remain in good condition after twenty one years since the fire.

Frank H. Ward Sunshine Mission Ripley Mr. Ward Francis K. Ward Mission Bever Avenue Twenty-eighth Street

Rate Seizure Probe Extends To GOP Officials

The reveal notice targets chairman John D. M. Hamilton of the Republican National Committee and Felix McWhirter of Indianapolis president of the People's State Bank. They were said to have corresponded with Captain Campbell. Hamilton and McWhirter agree to testify. Campbell circulated a “M-day” allegation about a New York club planning to seize government control.

John D. M. Hamilton Republican National Committee Felix McWhirter Indianapolis People’s State Bank Campbell Hamilton Moseley McWhirter New York

Deaths Kenneth Schulze 1900s-1930s Cedar Rapids area

Kenneth Frank Schulze, son of Frank S. Schulze of Van Horne, died Aug 29 1911 at Sunnycrest Sanatorium Dubuque after months of illness. A Cedar Rapids Gas Co. employee for ten years, he lived with grandparents A W Schulze. Survived by father, brother Robert of Van Horne. Funeral Monday at Turner chapel. burial Salem cemetery near Keystone.

Kenneth Frank Schulze Frank S. Schulze van Horne Sunnycrest Dubuque Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Gas Company A. W. Schulze Seventh Avenue SE Robert Francis Schulze Walker High School Iowa National Guard Company C 133Rd Infantry Musicians Union of Turner Chapel George Stauffacher Salem Cemetery Keystone

Mrs Carolyn Bradley Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs. Carolyn P. Bradley 61 wife of James T. Bradley died May 16 at their Groveton Virginia home after a lingering illness. The Bradleys lived near Central City Bert ram and Cedar Rapids before moving to Virginia in December for health reasons. Surviving are husband James T. Bradley a daughter Laurine Bradley of Washington D C and a son Captain Clifford P. Bradley U S Air Corps stationed in Seattle Washington Burial was in Ivy Hill cemetery in Alexandria Virginia.

Carolyn P. Bradley James T. Bradley Central City Groveton Alexandria Cedar Rapids Bradley Bertram Washington, D. C Clifford P. Bradley U. S. Air Corps Seattle Wash Ivy Hill Cemetery

Mrs Emma Hucle 64 Dies in Iowa City Hospital

Emma Hucle of Iowa City died in a local hospital at 6 45 a m Friday wife of Wes Hucle She is survived by brother Charles Cabalka of Cedar Rapids Funeral services will be held at the Brosh funeral home Solon at 1 p m Sunday and burial will follow in Oak Hill cemetery Solon

Emma Hucle Wes Hucle Iowa City Charles Cabalka Cedar Rapids Brosh Funeral Solon Oak Hill Cemetery

Death of Dr. John Wavrin in Elgin

Dr. John Wavrin a longtime dentist died Friday night at an Elgin Illinois hospital. His body was taken to Brush chapel for funeral arrangements. He was a brother of Joseph Wavrin who died about five months ago. He leaves a brother Otto of Rowley and two sisters Elizabeth of Florida and Amelia Snow of South Dakota.

John Wavrin Elgin Ill Brush Chapel Joseph Wavrin Otto Rowley Elizabeth Florida Amelia Snow South Dakota

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Daily Records Justice OF Peace Court France Britain Russia Earl Stanley McNutt Freeda Oliphant Trinity Lutheran Porch Charles Mayo Atlantic Airline Court House News Iowa U. Dental College Irish Republican Army Pleiades Society of Coe Mrs Honor Hattie Elias Jolly Neighbors Wilson Drama Guild Mrs. Martin Aokihi Camp Fire Roosevelt High Barrie and Barrymore Janeba Sixteenth Ave J St. SW GOVT Kenneth F. Schulze Johnson Avenue
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