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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1937

Page

9

Lindberghs May Return From Exile in England

Bank economist Thomas W. Lamont urged that Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh consider returning to the United States. He cited a letter from Col Lindbergh saying the past should not bind the future and that current serious problems require focus rather than anniversaries.

New-York Charles A. Lindbergh England Thomas W. Lamont Lamont Lindbergh Paris Col. Lindbergh

Rain Benefits Said To Outweigh Hail Damage In Dakota

In northeastern South Dakota a heavy hailstorm with high winds caused property damage but rain totaled 4.53 inches at Milbank and 1.26 inches at Watertown. Hail toppled a greenhouse and broke windows while crops were spared by sufficient moisture. Local agent John Noonan noted crops were not damaged seriously.

Dakota Watertown S. D South Dakota Milbank Highmore Masonic Temple John Noonan Codington County Extension

Marion PT A elects new officers at Lincoln school meeting

Mrs Harold Peck was elected president of the Marion Parent Teacher Association at Lincoln school auditorium. New officers include Mrs R J Williams and Mrs Cecil Seger as vice presidents, Mrs Clyde Derflinger secretary, Mrs Lee Fitzgerald treasurer, and retiring vice-president Mrs George Fullerton honored. Committees reported 175 members and dental health efforts.

Harold Peck Parent-Teacher Association Lincoln School R. J. Williams Cecil Seger Clyde Derflinger Lee Fitzgerald George Fullerton J. A. Beeson LeRoy Benedict Dental Department Lincoln Building Catherine Cheadle Emerson School Helen Crane Verne Balster Health Department Lester Boettcher A. A. Schenken Pauline Taylor Mary Ellen Granger Maurice Flack

Kitchen Shower Honoring Miss Geraldine Gordon

Mrs Roy Houser hosted a pink and white kitchen shower for bride elect Miss Geraldine Gordon with streamers and a wedding bell centerpiece. Prizes were awarded in party games and refreshments served to a long list of guests from Marion Cedar Rapids and Alburnett.

Roy Houser Sixth Street Geraldine Gordon Ed Reed Muriel Gordon Lester Hense A. H. Rundquist Gerald Gordon Laurence Martin Ed Smith Joe Dunbalton Harley Reynolds Emmett Zellers Dallas Carsner Willard McCune C. E. Reiter Sam Shanklin William Jackson Lillian Smith Eleanor Smith Cochran Buckingham Ralph Smith Banco Agnes Carey Margaret Oldfather Frances Dickey Jones Dorothy Cherry Reed Mildred Williams Stanton Gwendolyn Newlin Katheryn Heffron Marion Naomi Martin Bot

Ella Kramer Lund Dies at 68 in Marion Area

Mrs. Ella S. Kramer Lund died at 1 30 a m Friday at her sister Adalaide Kramer Carver’s home on the old Marion road. Born March 7 1869 in Marion she was the daughter of I N and Sarah Kramer. She married Frants P. Lund June 24 1896. Surviving: three children Florence who died in infancy Harry V Lund and Einar G Lund, sister Mrs Carver and one grandson Franklin Phillip. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 in Yocom chapel with Rev E T Gough. burial Oak Shade cemetery.

Ella S. Kramer Lund Frants P. Lund Adalaide Kramer Carver Marion Road Ella S. Kramer Marion I. N Sarah Kramer Kramer Boulevard Cedar Rapids Lund Denmark Florence Harry V. Lund Batavia N. Y Einar G. Lund Dunn Loring Carver Franklin Phillip Yocom Chapel E. T. Gough Oak Shade Cemetery

Marion men organize district Boy Scout committee

A group of Marion residents met in the First National Bank building to form a district Boy Scout committee. Emery Miller was elected chairman with Irving E. Wade secretary. A nominating committee of K E Cornell, Dr R E Leidigh and E T Gough will select community representatives for the permanent committee and department heads. The meeting listed many attendees including local officials and the Cedar Rapids scout executive.

Marion First National Bank Emery Miller Irving E. Wade K. E. Cornell R. E. Lehdigh E. T. Gough W. S. Campbell Bill Campbell R. M. Kent L. E. Cooper John H, Pareee V.H. Balster Kle. Cornell M. F. Robb A. Richard Hart R. E. Leidigh

Sorosis Club Sees New Officers and Social Plans

Twenty Sorosis members met at Mrs. A. A. Hardin’s home for a picnic. New members Mrs. Louis Ross and Mrs. H. G. Stitzel were welcomed. Mrs. H. F. Lockwood elected president, Mrs. Earl Miller vice president, Hazel Ross secretary, Ednad Roberts treasurer.

Sorosia Sorosis Club A. A. Hardin Louis Ross H. G. Stitzel H. F. Lockwood Earl Miller Hazel Ross Ednad Roberts Iowa

Mystery Woman Tries To Deliver Message To Duke

A so Called mystery Austrian countess Marina Havas 34 seeks to deliver a message of psychological importance to the Duke of Windsor and his bride to be Mrs Wallis Warfield. She was turned away after a 20 minute chat with the duke’s spokesman Herman H Rogers and refused to reveal details.

Duke Mrs. War

Russian German woman pursues Mrs Warfield and Duke via letters

A nervous woman with a Russian Bible and a photo of Mrs Warfield claimed multiethnic roots and seven languages. She said she spoke with the Prince of Wales in London seven years ago, delivered flowers at Cannes, and has written hundreds of letters to the duke, while police disapproved of the flowers.

West Union-Turkey River Line to Be Abandoned Case Heard

Hearing in Manchester Monday will oppose Milwaukee Railways request to abandon 58 miles from West Union to Turkey River. Testimony to ICC examiner A C Schutrumpf includes Bailey Ellis Walter Condran and J E Ubank of the state railroad commission and Senator M X Geske of McGregor to show towns Lima Wadena Volga City Osborn Mederville Littleport Garber Sness Elkport Osterdock Millville would be injured.

DES Moines INS Manchester Milwaukee Railroad West Union Turkey River Lima Wadena Volga City Osborne Mederville Littleport Garber Sness Elkport Osterdock Millville A. C. Schutrumpf Interstate Commerce Commission Bailey Ellis Walter Condran J. E. Eubank State Railroad Commission M. X. Geske McGregor

Program For K C Initiation Banquet Announced

Cedar Rapids council No. 909 Knights of Columbus announces a banquet after initiation for more than twenty five candidates at the Roosevelt hotel at 6 30 p m with Jack Walsh as toastmaster. Monsignor Molloy will deliver the invocation. Activities include masses, a procession, musical numbers, and first, second and third degree ceremonies at K of C hall with many out of town Knights expected.

Cedar Rapids Knights of Columbus Jack Walsh Roosevelt Hotel J. M. Molloy Immaculate Conception Church Ward Loftus Doris Mae Newman M. J. Carey Newton W. D. Kearney Marshalltown Ray Conley Des Moines Esther Hronik Eulalia Hauser Billy Boston Betty Burke John H. Bormann Beatrice Birky St. Patrick's Church St. Patrick’s School A Avenue Fifth Street NW K. of C. Hall First Avenue E DeWitt

Kneeskern Seeks Commutation in Log Cabin Slay

Des Moines reports B F Kneeskern a former Winneshiek county farmer is appealing for commutation of a life term for the murder of Mrs Charles Van Brocklin in the log cabin case. The parole board is reviewing the case to make a recommendation to Governor Kraschel, who must commute the sentence before parole authority applies. The sentence followed a second trial.

Des Moines INS B. F. Kneeskern Winneshiek County Parole Board Nelson G. Kraschel Kneeskern Charles van Brocklin

Husband slain by shotgun blasts reported in 1930 case

The 1930 case notes that Van Brocklin killed his wife and Kneeskern claimed he must kill Van. The prisoner reportedly made a statement, and the board reported the motive or sequence linked to the fatal shooting.

van Brocklin Kneeskern Van

Man Warned By Van Brocklin To Save His Life

A man faced pressure from Van Brocklin who threatened him in an effort to compel self preservation. The details imply coercion linked to survival.

N Brocklin van Brocklin

Thermostat Service Steps Before Radiator Flush

The unit should be removed for inspection and cleaning prior to carrying out the radiator flush. This ensures components are checked and clean before any cooling system work proceeds.

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