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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1934

Page

23

Colflesh Puts Constitution First In Iowa Gubernatorial Bid

Robert Colflesh of Des Moines told 125 Republicans at a Colflesh rally that the campaign centers on uniting GOP voters behind constitutional government. He denounced growing bureaus and urged returning government to constitutional channels. He urged tax limits on real estate, argued parties must uphold original principles, and warned against demagogues and unfulfilled Democratic promises in Iowa.

Robert Colflesh Des Moines Montrose Hotel Iowa Calflesh Colfield Linn County Robert Greene Colflesh Germany Democratic Party

City Briefs And Personal Items In Davenport Area

City council granted permission to Edward Kuba to cut twelve feet of curb on Second Street SE near Thirteenth Avenue. Frank Berry of 1030 Eighth Street SW was fined 10 dollars for intoxication. Ed L Price, charged with desertion by his wife Bernice, waived to the grand jury and jailed in lieu of bond. Price was arrested on a farm near Alburnett by Constable W J Flemming. Police were notified that forty pairs of men’s hose with Woolworth labels were stolen from a Woolworth’s counter end. John Zacek reported a rabbit pen damaged and a white rabbit stolen from his home’s rear yard. A sales conference for three hundred Davenport Chevrolet dealers and salesmen was held at Memorial Coliseum with Great Lakes Chevrolet officials leading and G I Smith presiding. Miss Cora Jacobs and Lena Vogt will report on the national social work conference at the Cedar Rapids Council meeting after Friday noon lunch at the YMCA.

Second Street Thirteenth Avenue Edward R. Kuba Ed L. Price Bernice Henry A. Stearns Price Alburnett W J Fieming Woolworth's Woolworth John Zacek First Street Zacek Chevrolet Davenport Memorial Coliseum Great Lakes Chevrolet Motor Car Company G I. Smith Janesville Wis Cora Jacobs Lena Vogt Kansas City Cedar Rapids

Foley Pillstake: Quick Kidney and Bladder Relief Claim

A dubious health remedy promises rapid results for irritated kidneys and bladder with visible effects within hours. It claims to flush poisons, neutralize acids, and soothe back pain, bladder weakness, and joint soreness. No evidence or credible assurances beyond a pharmacist recommendation.

Grateful reader touts Kruschen weight loss tale

A 23 year old man from Miami Fila claims Kruschen Salts helped him shed 65 pounds in a year, from 210 to 145, while noting improved health and energy. The ad copy promises the product cleanses liver kidneys and bowels and advises a half teaspoon daily in hot water.

J. C Miami Fila Kruschen Arts May Drug Co

Lindsey targets film firms in NRA code inquiry

Hollywood report shows Ben B Lindsey, NRA labor compliance officer, pressing State Administrator George Creel for a full probe into employee complaints against film producers. Lindsey attacks Rosenblatt over appointing a movie code labor committee while producers refuse to recognize him.

Hollywood Ben B. Liirimay Jemnesa Tanner Jiloeyee Rosenblatt Lindsey NRA George Creel Code Labor Committee

Beards Ruleed Common Property in Pubic Domain Case

Federal Judge Woolsey ruled that beards are in the public domain but the name House of David is private. The Benton Harbor team won an injunction against Murphy over using the cognomen. The ruling states beards may be grown or imitated, but the House of David name remains protected.

Otencal Beards House OF David New York INS John of Woolsey Benton Harbor Midh Lous Murphy Spring Vatevin Benton Harbor Murphy House of Davie Reguar Dand

Woman Driver Is Accused Following Collision

Police issued a warrant for Mrs. Charlotte Koury on a drunken driving charge after a 1150 pm collision at First Avenue and Thirteenth Street. Passenger J. Kubicek of the other car suffered bruises. another woman fled the scene.

Charlotte Koury Fifth Street NW First Avenue Thirteenth Street E Henry Wiskocil Avenue NE Viskocil Second Avenue SE

Cars Without 1934 Plates Face Seizure by Sheriff

Sheriff Petrus announces seizure actions against Linn county motorists who have not obtained 1934 license plates. Cars may be seized and sold at sheriff sale to collect fees unless addressed promptly. If a car was sold out of state in 1933 or junked, the last registrant must file an affidavit. unreported transfers put both buyer and seller at legal risk.

Joseph A. Petrus Linn County

Four CCC Youths Electrocuted In Auto Crash

In Salisbury Missouri four CCC camp youths aged 18 and 19 died when a truck carrying them struck a car, veered off the road, and toppled a utility pole. Wires carrying 33,000 volts fell into the truck’s body. Victims were George Forbes Allen Murray Nick Kovachevich from Kansas City and Walter Brown from Lee's Summit. One severely burned helper Wayne Comstock and others were hospitalized as driver Jesse Jamison of Brunswick and Joseph Budde escaped unharmed.

Salisbury CCC Here George Forbes Allen Murray Nick Kovachevich Kansas City Walter Brown Lee’s Summit Brown Wayne Comstock Excelsior Springs Jesse Jamison Brunswick Joseph Budde

Break-in At Buck Fuel Office Looks for Nothing

Police investigated a Wednesday night break in at Buck Fuel company, 405 Fifth avenue SE, after a rock was hurled through a rear door. Entry occurred to the office but nothing was stolen.

Buck Fuel Company Fifth Avenue SE

City council refuses beer permit for Albert Field

The city council on Thursday refused to renew Albert Field's beer license at Field House on Ellis boulevard and F avenue NW. City Attorney Harry S. Johnson recommended the action, citing ongoing trouble associated with the Field House.

Albert Field Ellis Boulevard F Avenue NW Harry S. Johnson Field House

Death of Anthony J. Shultz at 62 in Cedar Rapids

Anthony J. Shultz 62 died at 2019 Johnson Avenue Northwest at 11 a.m. Thursday after a lingering illness. Born May 25, 1871 in Bohemia, he moved to Cedar Rapids at age 12 and worked with his son Leo in the A. J. Shultz and Son tin shop for ten years. Survived by wife Katherine, sons Leo and George J., daughter Mrs V. J. Brady, his mother Mrs Barbara Shultz, five sisters, two brothers, and five grandchildren. Funeral plans pending at Polansky chapel. he was a charter member of Karel IV lodge Z C B Foresters of America and the South Side Commercial club.

Anthony J. Shultz Johnson Avenue Bohemia Cedar Rapids Leo A. J. Shultz and Son Katherine George J Walford V. J. Brady Momence Ill Barbara Shultz Mary Pavlicek F. A. Marek Frank Dvorak Stanley Cejka Frank Paseka Joe Frank Karel IV Lodge Z, C. B. J. Foresters of America South Side Commercial Club Polansky Chapel

Obituary: Roy Delap 1883 equity Cedar Rapids area

Roy Delap 50 former North Western railway employee died at his home 500 B avenue NE Cedar Rapids at 6 30 p m Wednesday after a year illness Born Independence Town August 8 1883 he lived in Cedar Rapids 11 years Survived by wife Eva M a son Chester Muscatine and three brothers William Cedar Rapids Jess Muscatine Homer Omaha Funeral at Beatty chapel Thursday 2 p m conducted by Rev A A Brooks Burial Shilo cemetery Friends may call after 9 a m Friday

Roy Delap North Western Railway B Avenue NE Independence Town Cedar Rapids Eva M Chester Muscatine Wiliam Jess Homer Omaha Beatty

Funeral services for Joseph Orin Sky Friday at 2 30

Funeral services for Joseph Orin Sky will be held Friday at 2 30 p.m. in the Barta chapel conducted by the Rev. Joseph Bren. Burial will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Thursday evening.

Joseph Orinsky Barta Joseph Bren Bohemian National Cemetery

Funeral of Virgil Olson Planned at Benton Lutheran Church

The funeral for Virgil Olson will be held at Benton Lutheran church north of Norway on Friday. The service is scheduled to honor the late individual with local church and community attendees anticipated.

Virgil Olson Benton Lutheran Church Norway

Dobry Plans Appeal To U S High Court

Des Moines AP reports D A Dobry former head of the defunct Dobry Securities Davenport has asked Iowa Supreme Court for permission to appeal his 1932 conviction to the U S Supreme Court. He was jailed five years and fined 3000 dollars for filing false statements about his firm’s finances. Chief Justice George Claussen is expected to rule soon.

DES Moines D. A. Dobry Dobry Securities Company of Davenport State Supreme Court U. S. Supreme Court Dobry Secretary of State George Claussen

Stop Selling Of Beer In Buckets In Des Moines

Des Moines health officials ordered the sale of beer in buckets stopped permanently. People may bring their own buckets for filling, but vendors may not serve beer in buckets. Secretary Tom Hardiman cited insanitary conditions and reports of trench mouth linked to bucket beer.

Des Moines City Health Department Tom Hardiman Hardiman

Fined for Parking Without Lights in Police Court

Fourteen motorists admitted guilt for parking without headlights at night. fines of 2 and costs were imposed on E M Soboda Jr and others listed including Clyde Whetstine and J J Jacobs. Roy Murdock paid 15 and costs for speeding. Additional drivers, Joe Havlik and James Vanda, paid 2 and costs for improper parking.

Thomas B Powell E. M. Soboda, Jr Third Avenue Henrietta Vokt Ninth Street Clyde Whetstine Seventh Avenue W. M. Dennison Twenty-fourth Street J. H. Seaton C Avenue H. M. Murdock Twenty-fifth Street William Packard Fifth Street O. A. Kohl Thirty-fifth Street J. J. Jacobs Ww. J. Buchan First Avenue Joseph Jindrasek H. Degenford H Avenue Lester Willis E Avenue Jerry 8 Dedek Roy Murdock Fifth Avenue Joe Havlik Sixth Street James Vanda Wilson Avenue

Court House News: Sullivan Named District Court Bailiff

The Linn county board of supervisors approved Sheriff Petrus appointment of Frank J. Sullivan at 528 Fifteenth street SE as district court bailiff replacing the late Joseph Vowles who died May 16. Sullivan, 30, married with one daughter, previously worked in sales.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Joseph A. Petrus Frank J. Sullivan Fifteenth Street District Court Joseph Vowles Sullivan

Youth Held For Forgery Is Returned To State School

Lawrence Adams a 17 year old parolee from Eldora training school was turned over to a parole agent and returned to the Eldora institution. He pleaded not guilty to uttering a forged instrument in district court last week. Adams was arrested May 16 on charges involving a forged endorse ment on a T M Sinclair and company payroll check for 16 80. He was held on 1500 bond. J H Kinkead Morley asked for release of a truck and trailer in a district court divorce case against Effie Kinkead. The hearing was set for Friday at 9 am. Mrs Kinkead was granted a divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment after a May 17 hearing. Kinkead says his occupation is truck operator from Jones county to Chicago.

Lawrence Adams Sixth Avenue SE Eldora G. K. Thompson Eldora Institution Adams H. C. Ring Larry Condon Tom Condon Hex T. M. Sinclair and Company Vera McBain J. H. Kinkead Morley Effie Kinkead

Dorothy Cornish Granted Divorce in District Court

Dorothy Cornish aged 26 obtained a default decree of divorce from Albert W. Cornish 30 in district court Thursday ruled by Judge A B Clark. The action cites cruel and inhuman treatment as the grounds.

Dorothy Cornish A. B. Clark Albert W. Cornish Grant

Alimony and marriages noted in Illinois and Iowa cases

The report covers a stipulation for alimony on a marriage in Bloomington Illinois, a July 3 1928 wedding date, and related court actions. It details R E McClurg’s 25 year sentence for aggravated robbery and transfer to Fort Madison State Penitentiary after weekend crimes including car thefts burglary a local holdup and a shooting of an accomplice. Begalke also drew a 25 year term at Waterloo. A separate suit involving Otto L Schluter versus Sadie Lehan Fannie Cerda Lepha Favish and Cora Stockwell was dismissed with prejudice as to three defendants. Ruby May Smith seeks divorce from Wilson Harry Smith with restoration of her maiden name Ruby Dimock. their marriage date is December 29 1931.

R. E. McClurg First Street Fort Madison State Penitentiary H. C. King Fort Madison Joseph A. Petrus McClurg G. W. Begalke Begalke Waterloo Otto L. Schluter Sadie Lehan Fannie Cerda Lepha Favish Cora Stockwell H. ©. Ring Ruby May Smith Wilson Harry Smith Ruby Dimock

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief Ad 1924

Medical authorities promote Doan's Pills as a safe longstanding remedy for kidney trouble. The ad claims kidneys contain miles of tubules and warn of toxins if not flushing daily, urging readers to consult pharmacists for this non habit forming relief.

Doan Foater-Milburm Co

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Frank Berry Eighth Street Pace Court Ben B. Lindsey Chapman Lee Anartan Bros San Francrom Tor Smalekoff Third Ave Dial Coal Company W. E. Carlson Norway Cemetery U.S. High Court Court House News Kinkead Bald New York City National Remedy Co W. 45Th St. N.Y Bloomington, IL Pep Vigor Floor Coverings Sale Axminster Bigelow-Sanford Smulekoff America Burmastan Museum Bigelow Bussorai Bigelow Smulekoff’s Wilton S.W
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