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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1938

Page

3

Drunk Driving Talk Highlights Enforcement And Remedies

County attorney G. K. Thompson discussed law enforcement on drunk driving at the Canopus club. He argued most offenders are ordinary workers and noted the difficulty of proving intoxication to a jury. He suggested stopping liquor or automobile sales as the only clear solution and described leniency in swindling cases.

G. K. Thompson Canopus Club Hotel Roosevelt Thompson Mr. Thompson

Iowa Senator Seeks PWA Extension for State Building Plan

Gov. Kraschel said Sen. Guy Gillette prepared amendments to extend PWA funding deadlines to April or June to allow Iowa to approve a state building program including a new state office building. The plan would cover about 10 million dollars for state projects with a 45 percent federal grant and 55 percent state match.

Des Moines IINS Congress Iowa N. G. Kraschel Guy M Gillette PWA Kraschel Federal Gillette State Comptroller's Office Board of Control

Five Men Die In Dow Chemical Blast In Michigan

In Midland Michigan the Dow Chemical research department blast killed five workers and burned a sixth. The deceased were John E Hoy 53 Paul Parsons 26 Fred Reynolds 32 George Weidemann 40 and Philip Kryszminski 27. Claire Harris 29 was left critically injured but alive as doctors hoped for recovery.

Midland Mich Dow Chemical Company John E. Hoy Paul Parsons Fred Reynolds George Weidemann Philip Kryszminski Claire Harris

Pickets Withdrawn At Rockford Plant

The United Automobile Workers withdrew pickets from the J. J. Case plant in Rockford Illinois and said a bargaining committee would meet with company officials to settle differences. The action followed a Monday clash between police and union members injuring several, including Special Deputy Karl Palmgren with a fractured skull. Police reopened the plant for non union workers.

Rockford, Il United Automobile Workers of America J. J. Case Karl Palmgren

Norris Indicates Administration Will Eliminate Public Power Clause

Senator George W. Norris says the administration plans to remove the public power amendment from the Roosevelt recovery bill after a White House meeting. The move follows opposition to a Hale public power restriction and a late effort to earmark the 865 million dollar public works fund for approved projects.

Washington George W. Norris Neb Norris Senate Alben W. Barkley White House Monay Frederick Hale Roosevelt

Deaths Niels N. Faaborg Cedar Rapids Pioneer

Niels N. Faaborg a Cedar Rapids resident died suddenly at 606 Ninth Street SE at 7 pm Monday. Born May 9 1861 in Denmark he came to the United States as a youth and lived in Cedar Rapids over 56 years. Survived by wife Freda Schandler two sons two daughters eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Turner chapel 2 pm Wednesday with Rev Walter Appelgren of Macomb officiating burial Cedar Memorial park. Friends may call at the chapel.

Niels N. Faaborg Cedar Rapids Ninth Street Denmark Freda Schandler George Niels Beardsley, Minn McFaddin Walter Appelgren Macomb Ill Fanborg Tie Turner Chapel Walter Appeleren Cedar Memorial Park

Funeral notice for Olaf C Schonberg

Olaf C Schonberg 47 died at his home 724 Seventh street SW at 8 20 am Tuesday after a short illness He worked twelve years in the city sewer department Born Cedar Rapids July 26 1890 he lived here all his life Survived by mother Ida K Schonberg four brothers Albert Oscar F Carl G Andrew and sisters Anna K Hall Mary Cook Burial in Campbell cemetery near Bertram in the family lot Beatty chapel announced later

Olaf C. Schonberg Seventh Street City Cedar Rapids Ida K. Schonberg Albert Oscar F Fresno Calif Carl G Walker Andrew Troy Mills Anna K. Hall Yakima Wash Mary Cook Beatty Chapel Campbell Cemetery Bertram

Mrs Margaret Howell Dies After Brief Illness In City

Mrs Margaret Howell widow of Billa F Howell died at 706 C avenue NE at 5 30 am Tuesday after a brief illness. Born December 12 1864 in Dubuque she had lived here forty years. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral 3 30 pm Wednesday at Turner chapel Rev Dr William M Evans officiating burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Margaret Howell Billa F. Howell C Avenue NE Dubuque Turner Chapel William M. Evans Oak Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for infant Roger A. Rawson

Funeral services for two month old Roger A. Rawson son of Mr and Mrs Joseph T Rawson will be held in Turner chapel at 11 a m Wednesday. The Rev J E Linkletter will officiate and burial will be in Spring Grove cemetery near Covington Friends may call at Turner chapel.

Roger A. Rawson Joseph T. Rawson Turner Chapel J. E. Linkletter Spring Grove Cemetery Covington

Gazette Carriers Honored At Dinner

Cedar Rapids Gazette carriers numbering about 100 enjoyed the third annual banquet at the Roosevelt hotel in Cedar Rapids and Marion. The event honored 90 day efficiency contest winners with remarks from Charles H. Harmer and performances by carriers Parrish Kensinger Flack Wickham Hauser Weatherill Towalt Zimmerman Kohl Nemec Maciejewsky Kacena Nelson Morgan Tichy Johnson Faber Crowley Topinka Minninger and an orchestra.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Cedar Rapids Marion Roosevelt’ Hotel Charles H. Harmer Gazette Jack Parrish Roosevelt High School Don Kensinger Franklin High School Minneapolis Parrish Kensinger Maurice Flack Elmer W. Wickham Gazette City

Funeral Honors for Dr. L. E. MacLaughlin Draw Large Crowds

More than 500 friends from diverse groups attended the Monday funeral at First Christian Church for Dr. L E MacLaughlin who died Friday night after a stroke. Attendees included Linn County Medical Society Mercy Hospital nurses St Luke's nurses Mount Mercy alumni and many church and civic affiliates with Masonic and Knights Templar rites at the grave.

L. E. McLaughlin First Christian Church MacLaughlin Linn County Medical Society Mercy Hospital St. Luke's Hospital Mount Mercy Junior College Christian Endeavor Society Waltonians South Side Fish and Game Restoration Club Maxwell Lick Erie Claude Frank MaclLaughlin Ray Frank Oil City W. Dale Frank Minot N. D Frank Margery Alberti Anderson Iowa City Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Mary Irene MacLaughlin Marion H. Williams Blue Lodge Knights Templar Cedar Memorial Cemetery Lucy Bushnell Ambroz Ruth Ebling Massey E. M. Victorine R. J. Stephen Ralph Wilkinson Fay Jones W. M. Moravec Charles Stocker

Police Cowhands Called Out Again As Steers Rampage

Patrolmen Walters and Stearns guided two black steers through a loop near Third avenue and Second Street SE. The frightened animals blocked traffic at a center intersection until a cattle truck steered them south on Second Street. They vanished from the owner’s identity and were driven to the Wilson and Company packing plant.

Walters and Stearns Third Avenue Second Street Walters and Stearns Eighth Avenue Steers Wilson and Company

City Briefs and Personals Highlights

Local items note the S. A. of N. A. meeting shifted to June 1, a Townsend club picnic and dance at K P hall, and fines for speeding. Nearby notices cover visits, club meetings, theater listings, and various community happenings including a hospital appendectomy, a stolen typewriter, a near break-in, and a jail sentence for panhandling.

Battery E Artillery to Elect Officers at Elks Club Meeting

Battery E 126th Field Artillery Association plans its annual meeting Friday at 8 p.m. at the Elks club to elect officers, followed by a lunch. Members meet at 7 45 a.m. at the Elks club corner First avenue and Fifth street E. Memorial day activities include visiting cemeteries and decorating Battery E veterans' graves.

126Th Field Artillery Association Elks Club Battery E First Avenue Fifth Street

Clergy Couples Attend Northern Baptist Jubilee in Chicago

The Rev Mr and Mrs Richard V Clearwaters of Calvary Baptist and the Rev Mr and Mrs Grant F Anderson of First Baptist travel to Chicago for the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary silver jubilee. They will proceed to Milwaukee May 26 for the Northern Baptist convention.

Richard V Clearwaters Calvary Baptist Church Grant F. Anderson First Baptist Church Chicago Northern Baptist Theological Seminary Milwaukee Northern Baptist Convention

Concourse Flying Association Pigeons Expected in Chicago

About 4000 young carrier pigeons of the Concourse Flying Association, Chicago, are expected to be released or trained this season. The birds are part of a citywide effort to showcase homing abilities and support message relay networks.

Concourse Flying Association Chicago

Birds Released From Union Station Early Sunday Morning

A flock will be released Sunday from Union Station at shortly after 7 a.m. The birds will arrive here in the home lofts under the care of Sam Bergman the conveyer.

Sam Bergman Union Station

Court actions span injunction, deeds, divorces and trustees

County Attorney Thompson secures a liquor injunction against Joseph Pisarik of Cedar Rapids after prior liquor convictions. Judge Haas revokes L N Bruns deed to L L Fluegel and quiets title in O N Hull’s addition. Glaza pleads not guilty to intoxicated driving. bond set at 500. Divorces granted for Irene Book and Vivian Carter. Mahnke seeks restoration of maiden name. Note suit judgments awarded. rental claim by First National Bank dismissed. Oak Shade cemetery trustees appointed for endowment funds.

G. K. Thompson H. C Ring Joseph Pisarik Cedar Rapids Iowa George C. Mefford, Jr Co. J. Haas L. N. Bruns Justice Court Bruns L. L. Fluegel O. N. Hull Glaza Jd. H Glaza E Avenue H C. Ring Harvey Miskimen Fifth Avenue Twelfth Street Irene Book Cecil G Book Galena Ill Vivian Virginia Carter Frederic William Carter New London First National Bank of Marion Ethel B Harte Harte Beauty Shoppe C. J. Haas

Births Report at St Luke's and Iowa City Hospital

Born to Mr and Mrs J G Hunter of 1410 A Street SW a son on May 24 at St Luke's hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs R J Stevenson of Iowa City a seven and one half pound son John Boyson on May 23 at Iowa City Mrs Stevenson is the former Ruth Boyson of Cedar Rapids.

J. G. Hunter St. Luke's Hospital R. J. Stevenson Iowa City John Boyson Stevenson Ruth Boyson Cedar Rapids

Vitamin D needs rise in early teens and calcium demand peaks

Medical Research Council findings show vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption and bone growth from ages 10 to 18, with higher calcium needs than any other life stage. Cautionary anecdotes warn against overdose and praise irradiated ergosterol as a low-cost alternative.

Medical Research Council England

Good Advice About Constipation from a Doctor

A doctor advises addressing the cause of constipation rather than using makeshift remedies. The key is sufficient dietary bulk from foods like Kellogg’s All-Bran to create a soft bulky mass in the intestines, plus ample water. All-Bran is produced by Kellogg in Battle Creek.

Kellogg Battie Creek

Twenty-Six Men In Jail On Story Of 14-Year-Old Girl

Chicago police said a 14 year old girl named Patricia Germaine led to the arrest of twenty six men and boys in Maywood and surrounding areas. Police Chief Richard Bailey warned that 100 or more men may be implicated as the probe continues. The girl, a sixth grade student, said she met many men while selling shoestrings and pencils door to door.

Chicago INS Mayewood Richard Bailey Patricia Germaine Grammer

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Atty Sen Rockford Willie Willis Jane Niels N. Faabors Roger Rawson John W. Steggall and Mildred Briggs Ask Bor Sa Encanta J Ine Diamond & Snand C. R Dr. MacLaughlin Consult Reams S. A N. A Townsend K. P. Hall U. L Lefebvre E Avenue NE H.D. Smith Kansas City, Mo A. E. Washburn Eighth Avenue SE Hutchinson's Richards Pharmacy The Navy Club Montrose Hotel Cedar Rebekah Lodge No Young People's Y.M. Co. A Master and Journeyman Barbers’ Union G.F Stanley Jim Forney Central Fire Station Forney Corona Robert Nelson Cornell College Altoona Hall Cornell St. Margaret's Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church J. G O'Leary R. F. White John W McFall Los Angeles McFall Third Street SE Metropolitan Sunshine Mission J. T. Stewart First United Brethren Church Frank H. Ward Albert William Hartin U. S. Navy Peter Hartin Marengo USS Wright San Diego Yeoman Hartin Fleet Air Base Coco Sola Canal Zone Ribby Sioux City Lee Ribby Tama Joseph Petrus Dr. Doherty Star Jewelry CO Court House News Margaret Mahnke John Mahnke Margaret Stevens District Court H. C. Ring Paul V. Wilson Donald T. Reed Robert McClellan Ernest L. Martin Marion Cemetery League H. C. King Board of Trustees Oak Shade Cemetery Lot Care Personal Health Service William Brady, M. D B. M Webster Colle Conpurisht Brady Penney's Beverly Cattle Company Cedar Rapids, Iowa Belfast Kraft’s Dinner del Monte Bie Quaker Oats Co Bag Kellogg's Maxwell House Coffee Bilex Armour’s
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