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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1935

Page

2

Two Hurt Avoiding Fueling Car Crash in Waterloo

In Waterloo, Postmaster John H. Fitzgerald is hospitalized after a car in which he rode overturned on Highway 63, three miles north of Waterloo, at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. Driver Walter L. Abel, also Waterloo, suffered shoulder and ear injuries. E J Feuling, state Democratic chairman, avoided the crash. his car was not struck. Abel and Fitzgerald were unconscious at the scene.

Waterloo John H. Fitzgerald Allen Memorial Hospital Highway 63 Here Walter L. Abel E. J. Feuling Feuling New Hampton Des Moines Abel Fitzgerald

Scarlet Fever Quarantine Imposed on McGregor CCC Camp

McGregor The civilian conservation corps camp is quarantined after two scarlet fever cases. Erosion control work continues with workers traveling by truck but kept from farm families. Camp stay applies after hours to prevent contact.

McGregor CCC Brecial McGregor Civilian Conservation Corps

Protest Against Work Relief Wage In Iowa County

Special to The Gazette Marengo protest over work relief wages and the county wage scale committee. About sixty local names signed petitions presented to officials by relief workers, with 200 relief families affected. County wages of 25 cents an hour labeled poor compared with 40 to 50 cents in other counties and on special projects. Dismissal of L Frederickson from the county wage board was demanded in favor of a genuine representative of organized labor. Petition circulation among non relief families threatened if no action is taken.

Marengo Iowa County L. J. Frederickson

Former Cedar Rapids Minister Will Preach Foster Funeral Sermon

Funeral services for John W. Foster, member of the state board of assessment and review who died Monday, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in Guthrie Center Iowa. The Rev. R. B. West of Davenport, formerly a Cedar Rapids pastor, will conduct. TOLEDO The will of W. Robbins dated December 3, 1911, at Dysart, was filed for probate in Tama County District Court. All property bequeathed to wife Annie A. Robbins, named executrix.

Cedar Rapids Foster Des Moines John W. Foster State Board of Assessment and Review Guthrie Center R. B. West Davenport Toledo W. Robbins Dysart Tama County Annie A. Robbins

Iowa City Welcomes New Dean at Medical School

Dr Ewen W MacEwen named dean of the University of Iowa medical school. A Coe College and University of Iowa alumnus, he has chaired the anatomy department since 1931 after joining the faculty in 1912. He is a noted author and member of multiple medical associations.

Iowa City University of Iowa Medical School Ewen W. MacEwen Coe College At Cedar Rapids University of Iowa University of Iowa College of Medicine Coe Greenwich Can MacEwen American Medical Association American Association of Anatomists American Association of Physical Anthropologists American Association For the Advancement of Science School of Medicine Henry F. Houghton John T. McClintock Howard L. Beye Everett D. Plass

Big Trucking Business Grows in Ladora

The Ladora trucking sector has expanded over several years. T. S. Smith began with a team and wagon to buy a truck, and now six trucks run in Ladora. Other operators include William Maschmann, Kenneth Clay, Will Henry, A. R. Tanner, and C. H. Hawkins with son Clarence, plus various produce houses with their own fleets delivering poultry and eggs.

Ladora T. S. Smith Mr. Smith William Maschmann Maschmann and Smith Kenneth Clay Will Henry A. R. Tanner Robert Tanner C. H. Hawkins Clarence

Ryan elected school director to fill vacancy

At a school meeting Monday night R. R. Ryan was chosen to replace William Asmus sen who withdrew from the board because of road work.

Chelsea R. R. Ryan William Asmussen

Frost Threat Looms Over North Central Iowa

Federal Meteorologist Charles D. Reed warned of possible frost in north central Iowa Wednesday night if skies clear, though damage to crops unlikely. The state was mostly cloudy with light showers. Davenport saw dawn rain. Highs reached 81 in Waterloo and 44 in Carroll.

Des Moines Iowa Charles D. Reed Davenport Keokuk Waterloo Carroll

Manchester Man Is Avid Reader At 86 Never Wore Glasses

Henry R. Hines of Manchester at 86 reads daily without glasses, a contrast to the weaker generation. He celebrated his birthday with 48 relatives at his daughter’s home, enjoys reading hundreds of papers, and has spent most of his life in Delaware and Clayton counties. He is the father of eight, with several children living in Manchester Dun Dee Rockford Ill Strawberry Point and Dubuque.

Gazette Manchester Henry R. Hines Delaware Clayton Counties Hines Clarence Fogel Vern Cornwell Dundee Mr. Hines Mederville Clayton County Delaware County Vern Cornwall Matilda Anderson Rockford, Ill James Hines Strawberry Point Walter Hines Edgewood Ernest Hines Dubuque Anna Carner Floyd Hines Fogel Cornwell Anderson

Funeral for Gus Reichmann in Toledo Thursday

Funeral services for Gus Reichmann 68 will be held Thursday at 2 30 p m in the M S Peterson home with Rev Oliver Stevenson of Grundy Center officiating Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery Reichmann a Spanish American War veteran served in Company K Iowa infantry Tenth United States infantry and was a former court bailiff He died Tuesday in a Marshall town hospital He had lived in Toledo 58 years and is survived by two brothers Henry and Edward of Toledo LISBON High school commencement set for Wednesday with processional invocation tone Smith orchestra selections glee club songs and awards presentation among graduates Susie Bova Harry Dorcas Gordon Bridgee Marian Ford Dillon Franks Ralph Graham Helen Graver Dale Johnston Helen Lehr Floyd Lembaugh Donna Litts Rolland Kerslake William Kruse Doris Mason Raymond McConlogue Ruth McQuown Eleanor Meyers Louise Morningstar Orain Owens Sheldon Rahn and Eleanor Van Fossen

Gazette Toledo Gus Reichmann Marshalltown M. S. Peterman Oliver Stevenson Grundy Center Wood-lawn Reichmann Company K American Legion New York City Eduard John Karolina Reichmann Tenth United States Infantry Cuba Jacksonville Hattie Smith Detroit Mich Henry Edward Lisbon Tone Smith Phillip Bruwn Dillon Holcomb Glee Club Sheldon Rahn Iane Smith N. C. Dreier Cedar Rapids Dillon Franks Joseph Yates Susie Bova Harry Dorcas Gordon Bridgee Marian Ford Ralph Graham Helen Graver Dale Johnston Helen Lehr Floyd Lembaugh Donna Litts Rolland Kerslake William Kruse Doris Mason Raymond McConlogue Ruth McQuown Eleanor Meyers Louise Morningstar Orain Owens Eleanor van Fossen

Mount Vernon Student Wins NYU Teaching Fellowship

Lester Coleman, son of Mrs. Jessie Coleman of Mount Vernon and Cornell senior chemistry major, earned a $1,000 teaching fellowship to New York University. He will specialize in biochemistry and teach twelve hours weekly.

Mount Vernon Lester Coleman Jessie Coleman Cornell College New York University Coleman

83 Year Old Ryan Man Plans Long Motor Trip

E. E. McCloud 83 of Ryan plans a 6000 mile overland journey to Tacoma Washington with his son and daughter in law driving his own car. He has lived in Delaware county eighty years and in Ryan over six decades. He was born in Dundee New Jersey in 1851 and recalls growth of Ryan from its early days. He has served as mayor and justice of the peace for over thirty years and owns 1500 acres of land.

Ryan Washington the Gazette E. E. McCloud Tacoma Wash Edgar McCloud Delaware Mr. McCloud Delaware County Dundee Dubuque Sarah Baxter McCloud Edgar I. D. Swindell

Demand Retraction Of Charges Against Baptists Of State

In Des Moines AP report, Iowa Baptist convention managers demand proof or retraction of charges of communism socialism and modernism by three withdrawn churches Grundy Center Bloomfield and Monroe against the church and its officers The board backs convention officers saying they are men of Christian character and integrity loyal to historic denomination principles and counsel in state convention matters.

Des Moines Iowa Baptist Convention Grundy Center Bloomfield Monroe

First Monument To Civil War Vets At Hopkinton

Hopkinton recalls Decoration Day with the oldest public subscription monument to Civil War veterans on Lenox college campus. Erected within six months of the war’s end, the twenty foot shaft lists Lenox alumni who fought, including the college president, F C McKean.

Hopkinton Lenox College United States Lincoln Bowen's Collegiate Institute F. C. McKean Lenox

Writ By Herring Grants Roy Hull Freedom

An order of final discharge signed by Gov. Clyde L. Herring was filed in the county clerk’s office discharging Roy Hull from further liability under his sentence. Hull, of Tama, was convicted in 1906 of first degree murder and sent to the Anamosa reformatory.

Toledo Clyde L. Herring Roy Hull Hull Tama Anamosa

West Liberty Man Turns Eight Decades Behind the Wheel

Peter J. Thomas, 80, celebrated his birthday in West Branch area as the oldest local to drive his own car. Born on the family farm bought in 1853, he remains a longtime West Branch resident. Open house hosted by daughter Jessie drew 43 friends, with three birthday cakes. Notable relatives included granddaughter Jean Thomas of Ladora and grandson Ronald Ellyson. Family and neighbors joined celebrations at the Thomas home with extended relatives from West Liberty Cen terdale and surrounding towns.

Gazette West Branch Peter J. Thomas Iowa Jessie William Thomas Emma E. L. Crew Betty Jean E. H. Thomas Fred Hemseted Darlene West Liberty W. H. Erb Centerdale Jean Thomas Ladora O. W. Cope L. I. Henderson Louis Elliott Louis Endsley Guy Endsley Henry Pearson Lawrence Heald Eva D. Bye Alinda H. A. Thomas

Hold Ohio Men In Tama For Thefts At Belle Plaine

Tama reports Daniel Parker aged 26 and Hugh Powell aged 22, both of Akron Ohio, were taken into custody at 4 30 am Wednesday by Marshal L E Sadler after Belle Plaine police said they were wanted for theft of gasoline and accessories from autos there. They were turned over to Belle Plaine authorities for arraignment.

the Gazette Tama Daniel Parker Hugh Powell Akron L. E. Sadler Belle Plaine

Graduation Ties Two Generations at Lisbon High

Eleanor Meyers daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Meyers was to receive her high school diploma on the same date that her parents both graduated from Lisbon High School May 22 1901. The day also marks Mrs Meyers birthday and the family notes Eleanor shares her birthday with her parents wedding anniversary. The Meyers have another daughter Evelyn.

Lisbon Eleanor Meyers John B. Meyers Lisbon High School Mrs. Meyers Evelyn

K. O. C. Elects Six Delegates To Supreme Council

Delegates to the Knights of Columbus supreme convention were elected at the two day session in Dyersville. Named were Dr. William H. Redmond Cedar Rapids William J. McGowan Dyersville the Rev P N McDermott Atlantic Greg A Figge Ossian A C Fosselman Des Moines and A A Kutish New Hampton. The 1936 state convention will be held at Clinton. A resolution urged the U S state department to protest Catholic treatment in Mexico.

Dyersville Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus William H. Redmond Cedar Rapids William J. McGowan P. N. McDermott Atlantic Greg A. Figge Ossian A. C. Fosselman Des Moines A. A. Kutish New Hampton Clinton United States State Department Mexico

State liquor plans third price revision in Des Moines

DES MOINES AP Plans for a third revision in state liquor store prices were announced as clerks and accountants worked to complete the quarterly inspection of profits and demands for various brands of liquor. Some additional reductions will be included, officials said.

Des Moines

James F Cur tis Offered Manchester Public Post

James F Curtis of Maquoketa has been offered a public post in Manchester to succeed Campbell-Loe. The appointment signals local government shift as officials confirm the bid and outline next steps.

Manchester James F. Curtis Maquoketa The Manchester Piblie Campbell - Loe

Taxpayers' Group Launches Statewide Membership Campaign

The Iowa Taxpayers association opened a statewide member drive with a three year budget of 20 000 dollars annually funded by member dues. Goals include tax reduction and government economy. Officers named are Francis Johnson Terril president George E Pike Waterloo vice president J C Ferguson Des Moines secretary and J H Horan Cedar Rapids treasurer.

DES Moines Iowa Taxpayers Association Iowa Francis Johnson Terril George E. Pike Waterloo J. C. Ferguson J. H. Horan Cedar Rapids

Manley Awaits Sentence On Second Degree Murder

John K. Manley Jr pled guilty to second degree murder for shooting his father during a quarrel with the elderly farmer dying. Judge George W. Russell set Saturday for pronouncing sentence in Albia Iowa.

Albia John K. Manley, Jr Manley George W. Russell

Dyersville Girl Wins Meat Story Contest Honor

Miss Lottie Ungs of Dyersville wins first place among Iowa entrants in the twelfth annual meat story contest sponsored by the National Livestock and Meat Board. A Chicago committee of home economists cites outstanding merit of her essay "The Relation of Meat to Health."

Dyersville

Royal Purple picks editors at Cornell College yearbook

Darrell Harvey of Quimby was elected editor and Joseph Fink of Mason City named business manager for the Royal Purple yearbook at Cornell College.

Mount Vernon Darrell Harvey Quimby Royal Purple Cornell College Joseph Fink Mason City

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