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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1937

Page

3

Kraschel Walks Out On Iowa Laundry Strike Talks

Gov Nels G Kraschel abandoned a conference with laundry owners and union representatives in Des Moines after failing to secure a closed shop demand. Talks had aimed to reopen plants after forty five days and start negotiations, with the union insisting on a closed shop. Thirteen plants have been closed for seven weeks.

Gov. Kraschel Des Moines Nels G. Kraschel Walhdies Krasthel Capitol Building Walter L. Stewart Connally John Connnally, Jr Roth Prall United Laundrs

Elkader Legion Drum Corps Elects Officers

Sperial to The Gazette Elkader Legion Drum Corps elects officers at a fort meeting of the local post of the American Legion. The article lists the new officers and notes their duties within the drum corps and post activities. The piece reflects routine community civic organization coverage with names of members and roles.

Elkader Legion Drum Corps Lew Mites Stewart Aare Soolo Ben Lennard

Leading Roles in Lenox College Play Cast Revealed

In the Lenox College production directed by Voss Virhel Beones the cast lists Pere and Penthe and Degen lead the reading parts. The gym at Taney College hosts the performance with Ned Jot, Viet el He, He'kenm Tresma, and Mary Bele among others in principal roles.

Hopkinton Lews Dewbestis Penthe Voss Virhel Beones the Att Me Oun Lesie Fas Maurie WeNeills Margaret Hees Vitor Stead Mies Werte Roby Green Howard Jqantep Berd Na Morris

Belle Plaine High Holds Commencement Exercises

Belle Plaine high school held commencement exercises as 61 seniors received diplomas. Valedictorian Louie Ann Box and salutatorian Helene Gaskell were honored after performances by the girls glee club and the high school band.

Belle Plaine High Marion Yaversky Harold Freese A C Walker Congregational Church Lipt ML Morris Frank Miles Iowa Legionaire Realeche Teaman Vass Louie Ann Box Ina Box Mass Helene Gaskell Wo Vaem Gaskell Diopg Box Iowa City Robert Iowa University

Memorial Day Speaker Named for Belle Plaine

Judge Willett of Tama will deliver the Memorial Day address from the King theater stage in Belle Plaine. A parade will precede the program, led by the high school band, with the firing squad and local veterans in attendance.

JW Willett Tima GAR King Theater Ameren Pegern

Tama Man Rescued From Flood Water

Special to The Gazette Raymond McGee assistant caretaker on the Herbert Cherry estate narrowly escaped drowning in Mud creek during a storm. He was carried 200 yards downstream before a bank clerk pulled him to shore. The flooding swept across Tama as Mud creek overflowed, flooding homes and forcing delays to graduation exercises.

Gazette TAMA Raymond McGee Herbert Cherry McGee Cherry Golf Clark Ingersoll Ralph Youngman

Flooding Forces Replanting in McGregor Bottomland Fields

A downpour Wednesday night drenched the Sny Magill creek valley five miles southwest of here, spilling an inch of rain in an hour and a half. Many corn fields in McGregor Bottomland were flooded and will require replanting.

the Gazette McGregor Sny Magill Creek

Girl Weds Former Grid Star Whose Life She Saved

Betty Hale a 19 year old Drake University co ed married Kenneth Kaupp former Western Union college football player last Saturday at Melbourne Indiana Kaupp saved by Hale from gas exposure at his home on January 28 1936 Hale rushed to the residence after a gas filled incident and summoned aid doctors say both would have died. The couple met at Western Union College and Hale’s marriage follows Kaupp’s prior Des Moines stint after graduation.

DFS Betty Hale Drake University Betty Kenneth Kaupp Western Union College Melbourne Kaupps Karl Kaupp le Mars Kaupp Des Moines

Sigourney Couple To Celebrate Their Golden Anniversary

Sigourney Mr and Mrs G G Shanafelt will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their home in Sigourney Sunday. They were married May 25 1887 at the brides parents home near Keswick by Rev W S Gard ner. They have two children Edith now Mrs W P Norris of Centerville and Everette of Rock Island. The couple will hold a family dinner and open house.

Sigourney G G Shanafelt J F Burdine Keswick W. S. Gardner Keokuk County John Hammill Edith W P Norris Centerville Everette Rock Island

Missing Banker's Shortage at Rossie Savings Bank

Spencer AP report states deputy manager A A Bennet says defalcations by missing cashier C R Cate will total about 40 000. The bank's loss is 2711980 with rest from estates and gifts for investment. 102 227 released to depositors, plus 25 percent more due in 2 3 months. Farmers Trust and Savings Bank of Spencer opens an office with state consent. W H Holiday acts as manager at the Rossie bank building.

Spencer A A Bennett Rossie Savings Bank Senate C R Cate Bennett Cate Friends For Farmers Trust and Savings Bank of Spencer State Banking Department Russie Bank W H_ Holiday

Strawberry Point Boy Dies in Crash Involving Gamble Store Manager

Ferdinand Rethmeier aged 10 was killed when his car carrying his parents August and Mrs Rethmeier and sister Viola was struck by a car driven by W L Potter Gamble store manager. Viola was cut and bruised and the mother broke a collarbone. An inquest verdict said the accident was unavoidable. Funeral services set for Friday at 1:30.

Strawberry Point Ferdinand Rethmeier August Rethmeier Viola W. L. Potter Gamble

East Iowa Students Win Honors At Ames

Ames honors day convocation recognized Iowa State College students with honors. Dr George F Kay of Iowa University spoke as certificates were awarded to the 1937 class, including Helen A Foster Washington and Leo F Byrnes Waukon among others.

AMES Iowa State College Memorial Union George F. Kay College of Liberal Arts University of Iowa Helen A Foster Washington Leo F Byrnes Waukon D. Gale Johnson Walker Francis E. Reiss Vinton Gerald E. Rickert Reinbeck Marvin R Springer Julia McCullouch Smith

Ministers Hold Benton Association Meeting in La Porte City

The Benton county ministerial association of the Methodist church met in La Porte City hosted by Rev and Mrs George Gaide. Participants included Rev W Artman of Garrison Rev and Mrs E A Sabin of Vinton Rev and Mrs E Celdon of Belle Plaine and Rev and Mrs T J Elwick of Elberon. A pot-luck dinner preceded a business meeting and social hour.

LA Porte City George Gaide Benton County The Methodist Church W. Artman Garrison E. A. Sabin Vinton E . Celdon Belle Plaine T J Elwick Elberon

Newton Girl Wins Trip to Tour Europe

A Newton student earns a trip to Europe after a school event. The article notes a high school context and references names such as Tony Ras and Nestor along with a focus on travel and achievement.

Newton Girl Torron Cap Tony Ras Nestor High School Aseter of Vie Vera iMag Raya Qyperrenecs Europe

Memorial Day closings and Hawkeye milestones in Iowa City

Johnson County and Iowa City offices banks liquor stores and taverns will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Thirty six new life members added to University of Iowa Alumni association representing fifteen states. Summer sessions begin June 12 with over 3000 expected to register eight week term with three week independent study unit. Memorial speaker lineup includes F G Higbee and Rush C Butler. Louise Wolfinger and Rudolph Bolte to speak. Frank and August Vermace released on bond after breaking and entering. charged with stealing corn. Rural mail route contract awarded to John Cox Jr salary 2655. Athletic staff inaugural dinner postponed to fall due to June events including 77th commencement. Superior rating given Little Hawk Weekly in Iowa City high school journalism.

Iowa City Johnson County University of Iowa Alumni Association University of Iowa F. G. Higbee George F. Kay College of Liberal Arts University Rush C. Butler Chicago Rudolph Bolte Louise Wolfinger Des Moines Marvin Brownlee Fort Dodge Frank August Vermace W. H. Donovan Webster John Cox, Jr Walter H Barrow Little Hawk Weekly Iowa High School Critical News

Wayne University Installs Sydney Spayde as Drama Director

The Detroit Wayne University drama department appoints Sydney H. Spayde, a University of Iowa graduate student and PhD candidate, to directorship. Spayde has been finishing his PhD and serving as a full time instructor in the dramatic arts school.

Sydney H. Spayde Department of Dramatic Arts University of Iowa Wayne University Detroit

Two Pheasants Fight Bull Snake in Toledo Area

Special to The Gazette F B Curran saw two pheasants battle a bull snake over three feet long near Glad Brook. The birds delivered an artistic beating until they spotted humans and then flew away.

Toledo F. B. Curran Curran Gladbrook

Meandering Cedar River Triggers Quiet Title Suit

In Tipton district court Judge F O Ellison held the action to quiet title in Carl S Moore and others against Charles E Winn and others. The case concerns accreted lands on the east bank of the Cedar River where erosion over fifty years added land from 1665 acres to 75.35 acres. Plaintiffs allege Winn fenced the disputed lot and pastured stock there last August.

Tipton District Court F. O Ellison Carl S. Moore Charles E. Winn Cedar River

Foster urged as possible new head of Iowa board of control

LaMar Foster of West Branch, last house speaker, was openly discussed Thursday as a potential secretary to Iowa's state board of control. The vacancy follows Robert Miller's June 1 resignation, with a board meeting possible soon. several applicants are on file and Foster could not be reached for comment.

Des Moines INS LaMar Foster West Branch House of Representatives State Board of Control Foster Robert Miler College Springs E. H. Felton Miller

Defendant Wins In Suit At Decorah

Jury finds for the Ing voldstad Lumber company in a suit by Mrs Louise Burns over injuries from stepping into a manhole at Decorah city hall. City of Decorah damages claim dismissed. Case centered on coal delivery at the city hall site.

Decorah Louise Burns City of Ingvoldstad Lumber Company Ingvoldstad Company

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