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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1936

Page

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Death of Dr Charles Hazard Suicide Found In Iowa River

The body of Dr Charles Hazard 27 a research assistant in the University of Iowa psychology and speech pathology department was recovered from the Iowa River in Iowa City shortly after 9 am Tuesday Coroner George Maresh ruled death a suicide Hazard who had been in low spirits for some time was last seen in his laboratory Saturday afternoon His clothes were found on the river bank and a watch stopped at 9 o clock was found in his coat Also found was a letter from his father Hazard who was unmarried had Ohio State and Iowa degrees and lived in Columbus Coroner Maresh said no formal inquest would be held.

Iowa City Charles Hazard University of Iowa Iowa Hazard Ohio State University Lee Travis University Iowa Avenue Travis North Liberty Ridgewood Cemetery A. M. Work North Liberty Band A. M. Smith June Myers Herman Lord Muscatine Kathryn Myers S. B. Miller Cedar Rapids Earlville Gerald Faust H. C. Snyder Snyder Cherokee Winton Denice Wheelock Wilbur Wheelock Brandon Babcock Urbana Benton County Buchanan County Independence Troy Mills Sons of Veterans Ladies Cemetery Association Sheppard of Coggan Upper Grove Lower Grove Hoover Kalona Roscoe Kalasiek Lowden Endorf Luetta Licht June Holdorf Myrtle Schroeder Anton Wiebel Emil Licht Charles Schroeder Silvan Klahn Washington Henry C. Dittmer Dittmer Germany Anna Fischer Logan County Ill Mr. Dittmer Chris H Henry George Frank Marie John Anna Gordon West Chester Emma Scott Batavia West Branch

Joslin Golden Anniversary and Sixtieth Birthday Observed

Mr and Mrs Daniel Joslin of a farm south of Anamosa in Jones county celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and Mrs Joslins 60th birthday on a Sunday. A family dinner followed by visits from friends and relatives. Guests included Roy Joslin Clarence Bunce Fred Joslin and many others from nearby towns and Cedar Rapids.

Anamosa Daniel Joslin Jones County

Nine student marshals named for UI commencement

University of Iowa announced nine student marshals for the upcoming commencement. Leaders listed include John Hawkins Davenport liberal arts Jesse Gorkin Rochester N Y Dorothy Graves Maquoketa Harold Keele Dysart Paul McCormac Cedar Rapids John Shaeffer Des Moines Robert Gearhart Hopkinton Allan Biatharwick Van Hook N D and Robert Beranek Mount Vernon commerce.

Iowa City University of Iowa F. G. Higbee John Hawkinson Davenport Jesse Gorkin Rochester N. Y Dorothy Graves Maquoketa Harold Keele Dysart Paul McCormac Cedar Rapids John Shaeffer Des Moines Robert Gearhart Hopkinton Allan Biatharwick van Hook N. D Robert Beranek Mount Vernon Commerce

Decorah student Harten to graduate with class of ninety six

East region briefs report Decorah high school will grant diplomas to a class of ninety six including James Harten of Blairstown who joined as CCC Company 1751 member two years ago and also attended Marengo and Decorah schools part time during the period.

Decorah James Harten Blairstown Decorah High School Harten Company 1751 CCC Marengo High School

Cornell Sues to Quiet Title on 525 Acres Estate

Cornell University files suit in district court to gain possession of 525 acres in Perry and Carlton townships as part of Anna B Johnston estate. It contends Miss Johnston intended to bequeath the land to the college, contradicting Luella Warner who holds the deed. Judge Walters orders Warner to produce the deed by May 29.

Toledo Cornell College Luella Warner Toledo Law Office Perry Carlton Anna B. Johnston Cornell Miss Johnston Miss Warner College Anna B Peisen and Soper Eldora E. A. Johnson Cedar Rapids C. E. Walters

Delaware Child Suffers Collarbone Fractures

Marylin Guetzko aged 3 daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Guetzko of Delaware sustained a left collarbone fracture after a chair fall and two days later a right collarbone fracture from a bed fall.

Delaware Marylin Guetzko Ed Guetzko

Tipton and Rowley Honor Standouts in School Assembly

At a Friday assembly Tipton honored athletic and music achievements with letters awarded by Coach Fred Ekstrand to track teams and Miss Arlene Stoner for girls physical education. Rowley announced Ida Cox as class valedictorian with seniors set for graduation June 2.

Tipton James Kautz Albert Shank Fred O. Ekstrand Eddie Martinek Donald Rismiller Wayne Miller Clarence Shaffer Clarence Howe George Tevis Norman Kopf Elmer Martin Lester Hipple Wilbur Wade Glen Stoltenberg Lester Voss Paul Chapman Walter Rismiller Willard Eilers Everett McDonald LaVerne Suchomel Arlene Stoner Evelyn Walton Marjorie McLain Margaret Hill Helen Jerrell Margaret Moffit Viola Lind Blanche Conley Wandalene Hines Ruth Schroeder Margaret Anderson Helen Ziba Mary Jane Whitney Clara Walton Ruth McAfee Margaret Westenberger Ada Mae Chappell Melvin Owen Rowley Ida Cox Albert Cox Mary Barrett Anna Barrett Ferne Prahm Maxine Mulford Iva Kress Neva Boeler Marilyn Eicker R. S. Wolfe Independence Raymond Miller Harold Smith Laurence Jacobs William Zimpher Millard Sattizahn Marilyn Ejicke Lois Mae Kautz Lucille Kirsch Neva Boelter Anna Lena Bernisse Marjorie Campbell Virginia Brasch

Funeral services held for Mrs Wallace Rhoads

Clarence area resident Mrs Wallace Rhoads aged 73 died at her daughter Mrs Minor Wheeler’s Hopkinton home after a long residence in the Clarence vicinity. Funeral at Church of the Brethren conducted by Rev A J Fike with burial in Stanwood. Survived by three daughters Mrs George Hegarty of Clarence Mrs Minor Wheeler of Hopkinton Miss Wilma of Oakdale and a son ill at the Des Moines CCC base hospital.

L. W. Reynolds The Friends Church Clara Mae Larson Ruth Kadera Thelma Davis Kenneth Slach Merle Vietmeier W. B. Gerlits Charles Thompson Chester Vincent Harold Sondergard Lillian Johnson Myrtle Larson Harold Pedersen Theo Mansagar Ina Jensen Dorothy Secrest Lowden Frieda Petersen J. H. Andresen Andresen F. J. Abele Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church Miss Petersen Emil Petersen Chicago London Germany Vinton Greaser Brothers Augusta Ruchotzki Edward Clarence Edward Ruchotzki Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church of Grand Mound American Legion Legion W. D. Bostrom Elmer Rock American Legion Auxiliary Flanders Field Will Ehlers Leonard Spooner de Witt Wyoming W. S. Garrison Julia Cook Savanna, O Thomas C Maria Lyle Cook John Wirt Flora Horace Woodard Iowa Michigan Presbyterian Church Woman’s Relief Corps Hattie Garrison Miner Garrison Earlville A. J. Kindred M. E Evelyn Loemker John Seikmann A. J. Fike Church of the Brethren Wallace Rhoads Minor Wheeler Hopkinton Wallace Stanwood George Hegarty Wilma Oakdale CCC Des Moines

VFW Requests Legion Hall for National Convention

Iowa City American Legion post reels from rival VFW bid as the Veterans of Future Wars asks to use the Legion community building for a national convention this summer. Secretary Charles Boyd notes VFW has about 450 posts and 48 000 members. Commander Lou E Clark remains noncommittal.

Gazette Iowa City Iowa City American Legion Post Veterans of Future Wars Monday Night The American Legion VFW Lou E. Clark Legion Charles Boyd Boyd Clark

State Historical Society Elects Ninety New Members

Iowa City announces the election of 90 new members to the State Historical Society led by Prof. Benjamin F. Shambaugh. The roster includes Atherton B. Clark Cedar Rapids Russell M. Cooper Mount Vernon Sutherland Dows Cedar Rapids and others from Cedar Rapids Iowa City Washington and surrounding towns.

Iowa City Iowa State Historical Society Benjamin F. Shambaugh University of Iowa Atherton B. Clark Cedar Rapids Russell M. Cooper Mount Vernon Sutherland Dows Charles A. Coxsee Monticello William S. Gallagher Tama A. C. Gingerich Wellman John K. Griebel Waukon June Hamm Marengo R. F. Hersch Elizabeth Hunter Esther Hunter Lorene Juhl West Liberty Carl W. Klein Washington Carrie H. McCory John W. Miller V. O. Muench Nichols D. L. Nelson A. T. Pleune Cedar

Calamus Seniors to Present Play Friday

Reginald Mason and Eileen Neff lead Calamus high school seniors in a pag eene comedy farce All at ea to be staged Friday evening in the high school auditorium. The cast includes Esther Huebbe Gwen Scott Lois Holstein John Schwartz Elvis Weick Clyde Scott Eleanor Schwartz Mamie Snyder and Billy Snyder.

The Gazette Calamus Reginald Mason Eileen Neff Calamus High School Atea Esther Huebbe Gwen Scott Lois Holstein John Schwartz Elvis Weick Clyde Scott Eleanor Schwartz Mamie Snyder Billy Snyder

Memorial Day Program Announced in Wyoming

A Memorial Day program starts at 10 a.m. with a procession from Memorial Hall led by the school band and children. It will proceed to the cemetery, pause at the bridge for a sailor dead tribute, with Rev. Provan giving invocation, R. M. Corbet delivering flag tribute, and State Representative Stimpson giving the address.

Wyoming Memorial Hall Cemtery Provan Onslow R. M. Corbet Oxford Mich Thomas Stimpson

Approves Claims Of Reformatory Staff In Des Moines

The Iowa state comptroller's office approved 37 609 72 in claims by 165 Anamosa reformatory employees who say the salary slash act was unconstitutional The payment covers May 1 1933 to July 1 1935 while the act was in effect The claims now go to the attorney general for submission to the next legislative session for funding.

Des Moines State Comptroller’s Office Anamosa Reformatory Attorney General’s Office Comptroller’s Office Fort Madison

Eventful Trip Ends With Arrest In Iowa

Newman of Idaho sold sheep in Missouri bought a new car in Michigan and a bottle of whisky in Illinois then was arrested in Iowa. He was fined $100 and costs in Toledo justice court for keeping intoxicating liquor improperly labeled. His car lay in a ditch west of Montour on Highway 30. the sheriff found a whisky bottle inside with Newman asleep.

Toledo Grover Cleveland Newman Idaho Missouri Michigan Illinois Iowa Newman Court of Justice E. M. Hufford Montour E. O. Harris

Lost Nation Pupils Win Poppy Poster Contest

Nineteen posters from Lost Nation school pupils in grades four through nine entered the Legion Auxiliary contest. Winners include Elroy Gish first and David Christensen second for seventh eighth and ninth grades, and Alice Young first with Alice second and Jimmy Hughes second for fourth through sixth grades.

Lost Nation Legion Auxiliary Elroy Gish David Christensen Alice Young Alice Jimmy Hughes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chas. Hazard S. U.S George Maresh Dr. Hazard Teachers College Iowa Daily Press Cedar Falls George T. Baker Iowa State Teachers College State Board of Education W. R. Boyd Daniel Joslins Near Anamosa Pass S.U.1 Nora Parks L. N. Robertson Fred Felsterman First Lutheran Church T. A. Hoff Canada Maria Saakel Winneshiek County Ole Vold Raymond Crookshank Walter Vold Kate Macham Robert DeBont B. O. Tankersley Marshalltown DeBont Charles E. Hughes Belle Plaine R. S. Milner Victor Visquain Clarence Nichols Oh Kay Leola Benda Marguerite Arnold Loren Burke Blanche Carpenter Violet Clute James Diesch Charles Hammond Billy Holscher Clere Klaus David Robinson Velma Schmidt Darlene Splinter Andrew Finkbohner Hall Vera Pierce Lloyd Wilson Arthur Kelly Charles Glanz F. E. Allen Reformed Presbyterian Church H.E. Morrow Methodist Church Buck Creek Morgan Bros Third Avenue BIG Elkader High School Burns Iowa City Legion Hall Nat State Historical Society Raat Zemo NORGE Borg-Warner Corporation Detroit Doe Hepre Yen Lazilatch Combi Third Street, SE
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