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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1936

Page

14

Suicide Confirmed in Iowa City Doctor's Death

The body of Dr Charles Hazard a 27 year old research assistant in the University of Iowa psychology and speech pathology department was found in the Iowa River. Coroner George Maresh ruled the death suicide noting a recently distressed state and the missing man had been last seen at his lab on Saturday.

Iowa City Charles Hazard University of Iown Iowa Hazard Ohio State University Lee Travis University Iowa Avenue

Daniel Joslins Of Near Anamosa Pass 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Daniel Joslin celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and Mrs Joslin’s seventieth birthday at a Moore farm south of Anamosa in Jones county. A large dinner and calls of respect followed, with children Roy Clarence Bunce Fred Joslin and many relatives attending from Cedar Rapids Clarence Melbourne Morley Joliet and nearby towns.

Anamosa Daniel Joslin Jones County

Nine student marshals named for UI commencement

Iowa City nine student marshals announced for the University of Iowa commencement next Monday. Leaders assemble classmates for degree presentation. Names include John Hawkins Davenport liberal arts Jesse Gorkin Rochester New York Dorothy Graves Maquoketa Harold Keele Dysart Paul McCormac Cedar Rapids John Shaeffer Des Moines Robert Gearhart Hopkinton Allan Blatharwick Van Hook North Dakota 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 Blatharwick van Hook N. D Robert Beranek Mount Vernon Commerce

Decorah senior James Harten among graduates at Decorah High

Decorah high school awarded diplomas to a class of ninety six with James Harten of Blairstown among the graduates. Harten joined Company 1751 CCC after moving from Marengo high school and will graduate with creditable marks.

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

Cornell Files Suit to Gain Estate Land in Ohio

Cornell College sues Luella Warner in district court to quiet title to 525 acres in Perry and Carlton townships in the Anna B Johnston estate. The college claims the land was intended for transfer to Cornell and cites trusteeship ties of Anna Johnston’s father William F Johnston. An order requires production of 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 Breaks Collarbone In Twin Falls Incident

Marylin Guetzko, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Guetzko of Delaware, fell from a chair breaking her left collarbone. Two days later she rolled from bed and broke her right collarbone for a second time.

Delaware Marylin Guetzko Ed Guetzko

Tipton High honors students with music and athletics awards

Letters for outstanding work in music and athletics were awarded at an assembly. James Kautz named track captain for next year, succeeding Albert Shank, with numerous freshmen to seniors receiving track letters. Girls physical education awards were announced, including local and state pins, and several music, art, and athletics recognitions. Ida Cox named class valedictorian with Mary Barrett as salutatorian. other seniors named for honors. Seventeen graduates listed for diplomas with commencement scheduled 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 Rites Held for Mrs. Wallace Rhoads in Clarence

Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Church of the Brethren southwest of Clarence for Mrs. Wallace Rhoads 73 who died Friday at her daughter Mrs. Minor Wheeler’s Hopkinton home. Burial was in Stanwood. Surviving are three daughters Mrs. George Hegarty Clarence Mrs. Minor Wheeler Hopkinton and Miss Wilma Oakdale and a son ill at Des Moines CCC base hospital.

Decorah Fred Felsterman First Lutheran Church T. A. Hoff Canada Maria Saakel Iowa Winneshiek County Ole Vold Raymond Crookshank Henry Walter Vold Kate Macham Vinton Robert DeBont Cedar Rapids B. O. Tankersley Marshalltown DeBont Benton County Charles E. Hughes Belle Plaine R. S. Milner Victor Visquain Clarence Nichols Earlville 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 Hopkinton Andrew Finkbohner Hall North Liberty Ridgewood Cemetery A. M. Work North Liberty Band A. M. Smith June Myers Herman Lord Muscatine Kathryn Myers S. B. Miller Gerald Faust H. C. Snyder Snyder Cherokee Winton Denice Wheelock Wilbur Wheelock Brandon Babcock Urbana 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 George Frank Marie John Anna Gordon West Chester Emma Scott Batavia West Branch 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 Frieda Petersen J. H. Andresen Andresen F. J. Abele Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church Miss Petersen London Emil Petersen Chicago 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 Michigan Garrison Presbyterian Church Woman’s Relief Corps Hattie Garrison Miner A. J. Kindred M. E Evelyn Loemker John Seikmann A. J. Fike Church of the Brethren Wallace Rhoads Minor Wheeler Wallace Stanwood George Hegarty Wilma Oakdale CCC Des Moines

VFW Seeks Legion Hall for National Meeting in Iowa City

Iowa City VFW asks the local American Legion post for use of its community building to host a national VFW convention this summer. The request follows recent efforts to repair strained relations between the two groups, with high hopes for a hospitable gesture. Charles Boyd notes 450 VFW posts exist nationwide with about 48,000 members. Legion Commander Lou E. Clark would not comment on the likelihood of granting the hall.

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 90 New Members

Iowa City listing shows 90 new members elected to the Iowa State Historical Society announced by Prof. Benjamin F. Shambaugh. Names include Atherton B. Clark Cedar Rapids Russell M. Cooper Mount Vernon Sutherland Dows Cedar Rapids and others across Cedar Rapids Iowa City Washington and more.

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 Stage Friday Play in High School Auditorium

Reginald Mason and Eileen Neff lead in Calamus high school senior class comedy farce All at Sea to be performed Friday evening in the high school auditorium. 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

The 10 a.m. parade forms at Memorial hall with a school band children and patriotic groups. It naarrowly pauses at the bridge for a sailor dead tribute. Rev Provan Onslow gives invocation R M Corbet Oxford Mich pays tribute to the flag and Thomas Stimpson state representative delivers the address.

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

Approves Claims of Reformatory Staff in Iowa

Des Moines IA RP The state comptroller on Tuesday approved payment of 37609.72 to 165 Anamosa reformatory employees claiming due to the unconstitutional state salary slash act. Claims go to the attorney general for submission to the next legislative session required to appropriate funds. Period May 1 1933 to July 1 1935.

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

Eventful Trip Ends With Arrest In Iowa

Idaho man Grover Cleveland Newman faced a $100 fine and costs in Toledo for keeping intoxicating liquor improperly labeled after a trip through Missouri Michigan and Illinois ended in Iowa. His car lay in a ditch on Highway 30 west of Montour where Sheriff E O Harris found him asleep and a one third full bottle of whisky bought in Illinois.

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 entered by Lost Nation school pupils from fourth through ninth grades in the Legion Auxiliary contest. Winners include Elroy Gish first and David Christensen second among seventh to ninth graders. Alice Young and Alice on first and Jimmy Hughes second among fourth to sixth grades.

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

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chas. Hazard S. A George Maresh Dr. Hazard Daniel Joslins Near Anamosa Pass S.U.1 Teachers College Iowa Daily Press Cedar Falls George T. Baker Iowa State Teachers College State Board of Education W. R. Boyd Nora Parks L. N. Robertson 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 LIS St-Se Cata Zemo P Zemo Norge Borg-Warner Corporation Detroit, Michigan Lazilatch Combi Third Street, S
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