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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1939
Page
2
Robert Mills of 923 Second Street SW surrendered his driver's license for 10 days after pleading speeding offense marked as 42. He also paid court costs.
At St Luke's hospital a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Glen Johnson 1418 Fourth street NW on May 24 A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs C F Stalker Marion also on May 24 This brief item records two newborn daughters and the families involved in the May 24 births.
Jerry F. Boubin and Mary Klumpar both of Cedar Rapids Fred J. Phillips and Emily Tomas both of Cedar Rapids George W. Skvor and Hattie K. Elias both of Cedar Rapids Edwin J. Gorman and Bernadine Driscol both of Cedar Rapids
Edna P Kohout and Leo E Kohout received custody of a son and property rights after a cruel and inhuman treatment case ruled by Judge H C Ring. Kohout and Borst marriages are noted with dates Cedar Rapids June 20 1930 and Walter M Borst 43 linked to Ina B Borst by Judge Ring on desertion grounds with marriage in South Bend Ind April 1 1921.
Grant Stoker of Lone Tree was fined five dollars plus costs for running a stop sign. Floyd E. Thompson was fined twenty five dollars plus costs for axle overload. Both cases were heard before Justice H. R. Churchill.
George Wynn age 54 died at his residence 412 Seventh Avenue SE at 1 30 a m Wednesday. The report notes the time and location of death with no additional circumstances provided.
L D Brennan of Emmetsburg was reelected state deputy of the Iowa Council of the Knights of Columbus at the state convention in Fort Dodge. Reelected officers include Ray Conley of Des Moines as secretary J L Mahoney of Farley as treasurer M J Carey of Newton as state advocate W J McGowan of Dyersville as state warden and Monsignor P J Coffey of Dubuque as chaplain.
A fishing bark carrying 49 crew vanished when swept by a colossal wave at the Santander port entrance. A rescue lifeboat with 10 sailors also sank, losing all aboard.
Washington reports the house sent the agriculture appropriation bill to conference with the senate as a fight over farm aid promises $225 million for parity payments, $113 million for disposal of surpluses, and $25 million for tenancy aid. The move drew votes along party lines and angered the economy bloc led by Rep. Woodrum. President Roosevelt and Treasury officials urged taxes to cover unbudgeted farm costs, but the push failed 192 to 181.
In 1785 sea-otter furs sold at seven dollars each. Today they command prices of several thousand dollars when available, reflecting a dramatic shift in their market value and scarcity.
Dr W E Caldwell of Cedar Rapids is the new president of the Iowa Association of Podiatrists elected at a Des Moines convention to succeed Dr W E Wickes of Mason City named secretary treasurer Dr Roscoe Slack of Davenport was named vice president of the group.
Mrs. John Good of 327 Avenue NW was struck at the intersection of Second Avenue and Second Street SE by a car driven by Mrs. Nellie E. Cox of 216 Seventh Street SW at 8:22 p.m. Tuesday. She was taken to St Luke's Hospital by ambulance but recovered enough from shock to go home in a police squad car.
London AP reports the British government won approval in both houses for its Palestine program. Opponents mocked the policy as a victory for Hitler and Mussolini and warned it would worsen relations with the United States. The Lords withdrew an amendment and the Commons defeated a similar amendment 281 to 181, then approved 268 to 179.
Grant S. Beall 55 of Waterloo died by his own hand Tuesday, hanging in a garage at his sister Mrs. Alfred Peterson’s Rossville home where he was visiting. Despondent over unemployment. Wife survives.
Detailed report of the Squalus rescue operation underway off New Jersey coast. Divers, the Falcon diving bell, and Adm C W Cole coordinate the lift as seven men are brought to the surface. Describes chamber tech, decompression, and hospital plans aboard the Brooklyn.
Boston report cites quartermaster Francis Murphy and Gerald C. McLees as surviving crew members. Mrs Murphy says her son warned of a week long voyage with engine trouble and being stuck over an hour. another crew member’s mother confirms recent base return for engine issues. Murphy expresses bravery and reluctance to transfer to stay near his wife.
Stanley faced censure from the Marion City Council over enforcement actions described as improper, with the council emphasizing a desire for lawful cooperation. The resolution notes praise for sheriff and county attorney, and a copy was sent to Cedar Rapids. Stanley and deputies visited a Marion pool hall, fined operator L Hall ten dollars for allowing juveniles inside, and sought a missing 16 year old. Captain Jesse Clift’s son Jerry was later traced to Cheyenne after running away. Stanley declined further comment beyond noting the fines reflected the arrests.
Reported as alive and well after the submarine Squalus incident are Lieut. O. T. Naquin commander of the Squalus Lieut. William T. Doyle Jr Lieut. R. N. Robertson Judson T. Bland Arlen Bryson Gavin J. Coyne Eugene D. Gravens Feliciano Elvina William J. Fitzpatrick Lawrence J. Gainer Charles S. Kaney Lloyd B. Maness Francis Murphy Jr Carol Pierce Carlton Powell Alfred G. Prien Robert L. Washburn Charles A. Powell Roy H. Campbell Donato Piersico Arthur L. Booth Basilio Galvan Leonard Madeiros Raymond F. OHara Warren W. Smith.
Washington INS reports the House Ways and Means Committee voted 23 to 2 to report the Townsend plan bill without recommendation. The measure, introduced by Rep. Hendricks of Florida, is expected to be called up in the House next week for a vote on the old age pension proposal.
Franklin school held an induction ceremony for Excellentia chapter of the Junior National Honor Society. New members in 9A were Don Gray Margaret Ann Paxton and Mary Jeanne Palmer. in 9B Joanne Van Cleave David Ring Mary Shaffer Katharine Safely Diane Marshall Betsy Blaise. Principal M S Hallman spoke and a tea followed in the Martha Washington room with members, parents, and teachers attending.
Deatherage testified about his links with similar organizations and said his group and William Dudley Pell's Silver Shirts, a fascist-like faction, were the largest. He refused to disclose membership of the Knights of the White Camellias, citing a compulsory oath to keep members and chapters secret.
OMAHA Neb AP Dan Butler the Irish bachelor won reelection to become mayor again after voters endorsed his moral stance and guardianship of Omaha's morals. He and five commissioners were reelected as the council renamed him mayor on Tuesday.
IOWA CITY INS The Luther Brewer key awarded by Torch Press Cedar Rapids went to Johanna Nelson of Mason City. Frank Luther Mott presented. John Hamilton Johnson prizes for best Daily Iowan stories went to B Franklin Carter Jjr of Iowa City first, John Von Lackum of Waterloo second, Winifred Schumacher of Garnavllle third, with Loren Hickerson and Arthur Bellaire honorable mentions. Other awards included Sigma Delta Chi and Kappa Tau Alpha scholarships to multiple students from various states.
A wild mallard duck and ten ducklings wandered into the Philadelphia Zoo on Wednesday and stayed. The birdhouse keeper said they walked in and looked satisfied, and the ducklings were said to have hatched recently along the nearby Schuylkill River.
President Roosevelt told reporters he had no idea if he would visit Alaska this year. He said he would like to see the inside passage leading up to the territory and replied to the question at a press conference.
In a private address from the lieutenant governor’s residence the king praised U S relations and argued Europe and Asia face internal upheaval. He spoke with Queen Elizabeth present for confidence, noting a faith in new world achievements while European standards waver and the task of restoring them remains long and hard. Wednesday’s speech showed steady delivery until the final segment.
United States citizens descendants of colonial rebels allegedly organized a plan to blast King George VI and Queen Mary with fifes drums cornets and horns during a nighttime reception across the border. About 50 000 Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan peninsula residents were expected to attend. Minnesota Governor Harold E Stassen led a Duluth contingent of 500 with a 100 car caravan bringing their civic orchestra fife and drum corps and Boy and Girl Scout units. Queen Mary survived a prior motor accident and the royal train continued.
A historical note compares selective breeding for dogs to human limits with cats, stating that humans can shape dogs to desired size and form while altering cats mainly affects fur texture and color. It reflects early views on domestication and selective breeding.
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