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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1939

Page

5

Prospects of Peace Brighten Harlan Coal Strike

Peace talks to resolve the Harlan County coal strike gained momentum after cancellation of a mass meeting. Federal and state conciliators expect a possible settlement Monday between the Harlan County Mine Operators association and the United Mine Workers over the union shop demand. An UMW attorney indicated possible indictment of Kentucky national guardsmen for false arrest of 46 union members who allegedly committed no crime.

Harlan, Ky Harlan County United Mine Workers Union Harlan County Mine Operators Association Harlan C. E. Ball Kentucky National Guardsmen Ellerbe Carter National Black Star Coal Company Alva Operators Association Black Star National Guard INS Roosevelt United Mine Workers

Children Summer Theater At Coe To Be Opened June 12

Coe college announces a summer theater program for children ages 6 to 12 starting June 12 and ending July 14. Kent Andrews directs with Wilma Wykle and Frances Baymer assisting. puppet making and shadow pantomime will be taught with performances planned at the end of the session. Temporary registrations are via phone at 25008 and fees due at the first class.

Children’s Summer Theater Coe Coe College Kent Andrews Coe Playhouse Wilma Wykle Cedar Rapids Frances Baymer Eveleth Minn Andrews Coe Children’s Workshop

Solon Girls Photograph with Cedar Rapids Candid Camera

Three Solon High School graduates Florence Kucera Loretta Zenishek and Mary Povelka posed during a Cedar Rapids visit and their photo appears in The Gazette. Frank Kindl of 825 Shaver Road NE will receive a high quality 7x9 enlargement. an enlargement for the girls is also planned.

Solon Cedar Rapids The Gazette Florence Kucera Loretta Zenishek Mary Povelka Solon High School Frank Kindl Shaver Road

Unionists to face arraignment after Louellen shooting

County Judge C E Ball announced that 46 unionists detained by the national guard following a shooting near Louellen Kentucky would be arraigned on charges of banding and confederating for an unlawful purpose. Included in the supply line are T R Middleton former Harlan county sheriff and Green-Silvers Coal president and C V Owens R C Tway Coal official.

T. R. Middleton Harlan County Green-Silvers Coal Company C. V. Owens R. C. Tway Coal Company C. E. Ball National Guard Louellen

Nazi Mothers Day Honors Mothers With Large Families

Germany to celebrate Mothers Day by awarding bronze silver and gold crosses to mothers over 60 with four five six or seven or more children. Ceremonies in city halls and auditoria nationwide led by Nazi party figures and youth organizations. Medals delivered by Nazi motor corps to ill or infirm mothers.

Berlin Germany Nazi Party Hitler Youth League of German Girls Nazi Motor Corps

Three Wills Admitted To Probate In Court

The probate Saturday included the wills of Herman Grabau who died May 4 with Marie Grabau as beneficiary and executrix and dated Feb 2 1937. Nellie L Hepker died May 13 leaving Virginia Oxley as principal legatee with William Pisel and Harry Hepker also named. Frank Schulze who died May 11 had as beneficiaries his children Florence Carroll Raymond J Schulze and Lucille Hutchison and his sisters.

Herman Grabau Marie Grabau Nellie Lint Hepker Virginia Oxley William Pisel Harry Hepker Frank Schulze Florence Carroll Raymond J. Schulze Lucille Hutchison

Executor rulings and will dated May 10 1939

Carrie Schulze Laura Schulze and D C Hutchison named executor. The will dated May 10 1939. Final report of Ralph I Hanson as executor of Lizzie May Hanson estate, who died February 10 1937, approved by Judge H C Ring Saturday.

Carrie Schulze Laura Schulze D. C. Hutchison Ralph I. Hanson Lizzie May Hanson H. C. Ring

Separate maintenance decree for Mrs Ku basa canceled

On a joint application Doris Kubasa and Milo J Ku basa, the district court canceled the separate main tenance decree issued to Mrs Ku basa on Sept. 25, 1937, this past Saturday.

Doris Kubasa Milo J. Kubasa

Nosek Seeks Divorce on Cruel Treatment Grounds

Wesley Nosek files for divorce from Virginia Nosek citing cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple, married in Cedar Rapids on June 25, 1938, seek dissolution of their marriage.

Wesley Nosek Virginia Nosek Cedar Rapids

Army transfers Lt Col Bagby to Iowa City unit

Washington AP reports Army orders transfer Lieutenant Colonel Carroll A. Bagby infantry from Plattsburg Barracks New York to Iowa City Iowa.

Brain Twister Answers List

The page lists ten problem answers: 1 cows cost Jones $50 each and horses $100 each. 2 bandit took $88 from A and $44 from B leaving A $12 and B $4. 3 tub fills in 40 minutes. 4 Smith holds same capital as before the crash. 5 lace pairs cost 50 cents total 25 cents each, shoes $5.25. 6 car cost $1,000. 7 speed puzzle shows impossible two miles at 20 mph after six minutes first mile. 8 handshakes total 15 distinct pairs. 9 second man not provided for. 10 meal problem yields 10 minutes for both to finish.

Butch Slug

Nochn Noah Rehearsal Delayed by Split Elephant

CHAPEL HILL AP. Crowd hears dismay at dress rehearsal of Noah as only the hind half of the elephant appears for the ark trek. The front half is out with chicken pox, and the show proceeds with an understudy.

Chapel Hill, N. C

Brother of Man Nabbed at White House Tries Suicide

Philadelphia authorities say Joseph Twers, 22, attempted suicide by gas after his brother Frank was arrested on the White House grounds while allegedly en route to attack President Roosevelt. Twers was found in his gate filled apartment by Morris Hass, revived at Episcopal Hospital, then moved to Philadelphia General Hospital for mental observation.

Philadelphia Frank White House Roosevelt Joseph Twers Twers Morris Hass Episcopal Hospital Philadelphia General Hospital

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