Bergdoll Mother Claims Entire Confiscated Property
Emma C Bergdoll filed suit in federal court to recover about 334 800 dollars in confiscated assets tied to Grover C Bergdoll. Claims include 92 000 loans to Grover in Germany 125 000 Christmas gift 23 000 fines 3 000 attorney fees 23 300 stock in Berta name 60 000 household management payments 1915 to 1920. Grover serves sentence at Governor's Island while Braun is challenged as trustee due to alleged undue influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Grover C. Bergdoll
Emma C. Bergdoll
Charles Ann
Pala
Calif
Bercdoll
Bergdoll
Berta
Grover
Germany
Attorv
Braun
Governor's Island
New York
Mussolini reshuffles to bolster Italy's neutrality policy
In Rome Premier Mussolini shakes up fascist leadership removing pro Germany figures and installing younger, non political allies. The cabinet average age drops to 44 with Gen Attilio Terruzzi and Alessandro Pavolini among the new appointees. Observers note closer ties to Count Galeazzo Ciano and Mussolini's son in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Germany
Mussolini
Attilio Terruzzi
Alessandro Pavolini
Grange Chosen to Judge Chicago Iceman Contest
Harold Red Grange, famed University of Illinois backfield star, heads the judging committee for Chicago’s contest to pick the city’s handsomest iceman. The event marks Grange’s return to public life in a new role after his 15 year hype as a national iceman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harold
Red) Grange
Wheaton
University of Illinois
Warns Against Bogus New York Travelers Checks
The Credit Guide and Adjustment company warns local business men to beware of bogus travelers checks on fake National City Bank of New York forms. The fakes use Hammermills Safety green paper with false signatures and lack the genuine bank’s watermark and color scheme. Hold anyone attempting to pass such checks for authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Guide and Adjustment Company
National City Bank of New York
Hammermills Safety
J. P. Dunn
National City Bank Travvelers
Gordon S. Renchler
N. C. Lemfester
Germany Compelled to Curtail News Facilities
Berlin reports that Germany has been compelled to restrict facilities for transmitting news to neutral countries. The official news agency DNB said enemy espionage services have exploited unrestricted communications, and all neutrals are affected by the restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
DNB
Kenwood Park church praise service Sunday sermon
Dr. David J. Berger of Coe College will speak at the annual praise service of the Kenwood Park Presbyterian church missionary society at 11 a.m. Sunday. Local notices include a chicken supper ad for First United Presbyterian and meetings of Cub mothers Townsend Progressive club and Woman's Relief corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Berger
Coe College
Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Missionary Society
Wagon running gears stolen on Avenue NW report
H. Johnston reported to police that running gears with wide rims tires wood wheels and a short tongue were stolen from his wagon Tuesday night valued at 65 dollars. Howard M. Remley an Anamosa attorney has been admitted to federal court practice per an order from Judge George C. Scott received by the deputy clerk of court in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Johnston
Avenue NW
Howard M. Remley
Anamosa
George C. Scott
Cedar Rapids
Sixteenth Syrian Oriental Dinner For St George Church
The sixteenth annual Syrian Orthodox dinner to benefit St George Church will be held at C S P S hall Thursday evening. Serving starts at 6 with dancing from 9 to midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's
C. S. P. S. Hall
Waltonian Luncheon Speaker on Snake Lore
The Waltonian Luncheon Club meets Thursday at noon at the YMCA. Dr Karl A Stiles of Coe College will speak on Snake Lore as chairman of the science division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltonian
Karl A. Stiles
Coe College
Division of Natural Science
Desertion warrants lead to jail for two men
Justice H. R. Churchill issues warrants for Charles Foster, 32, of Cedar Rapids, and Thomas Caldwell, 31, a Chicago truck driver. Deputy Sheriff Harlan Snyder arrests them Monday evening and they are lodged in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Churchill
Harlan Snyder
Charles Foster
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Caldwell
Chicago
Li County
Halloween Party at St Pauls Methodist Boys Club
The St Pauls Methodist boys committee hosted a Halloween party Tuesday evening in the church gym for the boys clubs. fifty boys and thirty fathers attended with games run by Fred Niesz and Richard Hart. Refreshments were served. A theft report notes a radio aerial and mirror were taken from a car on East Nineteenth Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues SE between 7 and 10 30 p.m. Monday. The incident was reported to police Tuesday afternoon by McManes of Westland Acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
St. Paul’s Gymnasium
Fred Niesz
Richard Hart
Sixth
Seventh Avenues
McManes
Westland Acres
Loss of billfold reported on Ninth Avenue scene
Police were asked by Raymond Brown to search for a yellow wheel and tire stolen from his car in front of his home at 9 45 p m. The loss of a billfold containing cash and cards valued at 1 50 was reported on Ninth Avenue between Second and Third Street SE by R Schnepp of Cottage Grove Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Avenue
Second and
Third Street
R. Schnepp
Cottage Grove Avenue
Raymond Brown
Tenth Street SE
Hi-Y Club initiates new members at candlelight YMCA service
The Wilson Hi-Y club held a candle light initiation at the YMCA Tuesday evening. New members named were Bill Canarr Arthur Farmer Joseph Pileshek Henry Urban Rodney Newland and Robert Wessale. The initiation team included president Leonard Striegel Henry Robert Hubacek Jack Zaruba and Robert Stolba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Hi-Y Club
Y.M.C.A
Bill Canarr
Arthur Farmer
Joseph Pileshek
Henry Urban
Rodney Newland
Robert Wessale
Leonard Striegel
Henry
Robert Hubacek
Jack Zaruba
Robert Stolba
Forum on Purpose and Meaning Led by Y M C A Leader
Randell Hart high school adviser reports on a post initiation forum led by Harry G Hansen Y M C A boys work secretary. The discussion focused on ce and meaning and encouraged student reflection and engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randell Hart
Harry G. Hansen
Y.M.C.A
Paper Bale Accident At Eddy Paper Plant
David Dietz, 45, of 1607 First Avenue East, suffered minor back and head injuries when several bales of paper fell on him at Eddy Paper company at 1 15 p m Tuesday. He was reported in good condition at Mercy hospital Wednesday after being taken by Ambulance Service for observation.
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The
Eddy Paper Company
David Dietz
First Avenue E
Mercy Hospital
Red Cross yarn available for volunteers in Linn County
Knitters may obtain sweater yarn by calling at the Red Cross room in the Chamber of Commerce building between 2 and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Mrs. Philip Shive chairs the knitting sub-committee of the Linn county Red Cross volunteer service group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Philip Shive
Linn County
The
Purse Lost Near Railroad Crossing Reported
Mrs. Eva Butts reports her purse missing with cash and valuables after a stop by a flagman at the Second avenue and Fourth street SE crossing about 4 p.m. She believes the purse slipped from her car when the door was opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Butts
A Avenue NE
Missing man Mark Schafer sought by police in West Liberty
Police were asked by H. D. Cline of West Liberty to help locate Mark Schafer a 36 year old man missing since 6 am Tuesday. He may be ill and is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall 160 pounds with a light complexion thin face and glasses. He may be driving a 1937 Oldsmobile coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Cline
West Liberty
Mark Schafer
Schafer
Cline
Coughlin Magazine Banned In Canada
The Canada ban on Rev. Charles Coughlin's Social Justice was issued by the department of national revenue under war emergency authority. No reason was provided for the decision announced in Windsor Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Ont
Collector of Customs
Department of National Revenue
Ottawa
Charles Coughlin
Social Justice
Canada
Quezon Pushes Philippine Neutrality Amid World War II
Manila reports President Manuel Quezon urged immediate U S negotiations with world powers to guarantee the Philippines neutrality after its 1946 independence. He emphasized securing a neutral stance due to ongoing war in Europe and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Europe
Asia
Manuel Quezon
United States
Philippines
Dutch May Declare State Of Siege
The Hague authorities plan to announce soon a state of siege in frontier regions and other flooded areas to deter German plans to attack France via Holland and Belgium, sources said Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Netherlands
France
Holland
Belgium
Marriage of Miss Mabel Ewing and Bertie Waters at St Bridget's
Miss Mabel Ewing and Bertie Waters wed Tuesday at St Bridget's Catholic Church in Postville. The Rev Patrick J Hogan officiated after the nuptial mass with attendants Hazel Ewing and Paul Waters. They will reside on the groom's farm in Grand Meadow township after a West trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Ewing
Will Ewing
Bertie Waters
R. B. Waters
Postville
St. Bridget’s Catholic Church
Patrick J. Hogan
Hazel Ewing
Paul Waters
Honorine Falk
Grand Meadow Township
India Mynah Bird Among Best Talkers of Birds
The mynah bird of India ranks as one of the most proficient talkers among all bird species. Its vocal versatility and mimicry showcase advanced auditory learning and social interaction in avian communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mynah Bird
India
Doubts Nazis Aimed Originally To Take Flint To Russia
New York report cites radio man James G. McConnachie saying the German prize crew on the City of Flint planned to sail to Germany after seizing the ship. He described the Deutschland raider loading a crew from the Stonegate and heading north toward the Norwegian coast. The crew later altered course, with officers not mentioning Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
New York
City of Flint
James G. McConnachie
Cee
Orway
London
McConnachie
Stonegate
McConnochie
Germany
Roosevelt dismisses coast conference linked to third term
President Roosevelt at a press conference rejects claims that a proposed west coast meeting of progressive leaders sought to boost a third term. He recalls talks last August of a non political parley on liberal government and social issues and says he would attend only if the event were nonpartisan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
West Coast
John L. Lewis
New York World's Fair Closes After Six Months
The 1939 New York World's Fair ended a six month run with paid attendance of 25,811,735 and a net deficit of 23,440,909 dollars. Harvey D. Gibson, chairman, called the venture successful despite the loss. Reopens May 25. Cash on hand 1,128,924 dollars. bills due 587,025 dollars. The deficit represents unretired balance of the 27 million dollar private subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lian County Court to Close on Thanksgiving Days
District judges ruled the Lian county court cannot stay open on any state designated Thanksgiving days. Supervisors voted to close the courthouse on both November 23 and November 30. The Linn county highway department will operate on November 23 but close on November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lian County
Roosevelt
Wilson
Linn County Highway Department
Stanley Kolsto Faces Charge Over Pig Sales
Cedar Rapids man Stanley Kolsto 26 faces a new charge for selling pigs from C. M. Kolsto farm to Irving Narber of 720 First Avenue while Narber says the pigs did not belong to Kolsto. Kolsto pled not guilty and did not post 500 dollars bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Kolsto
Cedar Rapids
Loren Coolahan
Palo
Coolahan
Kolsto
C. M. Kolsto
Irving Narber
First Avenue
Narber
J. E. Heiserman
Reopen Hull Estate To Release 1871 Mortgage
The estate of O N Hull opened in 1890 was reopened on Wednesday to obtain a release of a $150 real estate mortgage made in 1868. The mortgage was paid off in 1871 but no release was recorded, creating a title cloud. Executor of the George M Safford estate filed the application, Safford having previously administered the Hull estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
O. N. Hull
George M. Safford
Safford
Two Nabbed On Vacuum Cleaner Deal Post Bond
A Des Moines attorney posted bonds of 500 each Tuesday for J. L. Knight also known as Archie Knight 41 and Bennie Schreck 24 before Justice H. R. Churchill. They face charges of cheating by false pretenses over a vacuum cleaner exchange or repair scheme. International report details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J. L. Knight
Archie Knight
Bennie Schreck
H. R. Churchill
Schreck
Knight
Investigation Reveals Bond Posts In Iowa Case
News service dispatch from Nevada Iowa notes bonds posted under Bennie Schreck and A M Knight on a charge of obtaining property by false pretenses. Linn county sheriff Jim Smith led an inquiry into a Marion home where an inferior cleaner was substituted for a superior one.
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Dispatch
Nevada
Bennie Schreck
A. M. Knight
Linn County
Jim Smith
Marion
Esslinger Divorce Case Seeks Alimony And Writ On Property
Mrs. O. W. Esslinger files for divorce from Dr. Orin W. Esslinger Cedar Rapids dentist on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. She seeks $300 monthly temporary alimony $5 000 lump sum $200 monthly permanent alimony restoration of her name to E Margaret Newell injunction against interference and a $5 000 attachment on the husband's property plus attorney fees and suit money. The couple wed at Fenton on June 23 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin W. Esslinger
Cedar Rapids
E. Margaret Esslinger
Fenton
E. Margaret Newell
Bachman Freed From $200 Drunk Driving Fine
Governor Wilson grants remission of the remaining $200 suspended balance of a $300 fine issued June 11, 1937 for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The action follows a recommendation from county officials to clear a lien on exempt real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Wilson
William R. Bachman
G. K. Thompson
Robert M. Vesely
George B. Sherman
Frank F. Bates
Fred Stirm
Board of Supervisors
Line Reaches Point West of Walker on Highway
A report notes a line extending about one and a half miles west of Walker on the highway, marking a significant point in the ongoing project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Cedar Rapids Dismisses Reckless Driving Appeal
In district court Cedar Rapids dismissed William Ray Hannon’s reckless driving case on lack of evidence after an appeal of a July 31, 1934 police court fine of $25 and costs. The appeal bond was exonerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
William Ray Hannon
Cedar Rapids Man Given 90 Day Jail Sentence for Il legal Liquor Sale
Ellis Red Brown aged 55 known as Red Brown of Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty to illegal sale of intoxicating liquor. Judge J E Heiserman sentenced him to 90 days in county jail effective Oct 27 after a June 2 arrest and liquor seizure. Brown had withdrawn a June 3 not guilty plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis “Red” Brown
Cedar Rapids
J. E. Heiserman
Brown
Fairfax Man Reports Home Theft Includes Ring
Eldo Schulte of Fairfax reports to Sheriff Jim Smith that $2.50 in cash and a white gold ruby ring were stolen from his home while occupants were absent on Oct 22. Alfred Garnett of Fairfax reports theft of a Remington slide action .22 rifle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldo Schulte
Fairfax
Jim Smith
Schulte
Alfred Garnett
Butchie Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge
Eddie Butchie of near Coggon pleads not guilty before Justice H. T. Runyon on a charge of assault and battery. A hearing is scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. He was brought to court by Deputy Sheriff Harlan Snyder after an altercation involving Mrs. J. Maxfield and Mr. Maxfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Butchie
Near Coggon
H. T. Runyon
Coggon
Butchie
Harlan Snyder
J. Maxfield
Maxfield
Divorce actions filed by Avis St Germain and Esther Creighton
Avis St Germain sues Lloyd St Germain for desertion and cruel treatment in a divorce case, seeking custody of two children after a 1931 marriage at Davenport and separation in 1935. Esther A Creighton files for divorce from George W Creighton citing incompatibility with a 1932 Rock Island marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis St. Germain
Lloyd St. Germain
Davenport
Benton County Electric seeks grant for one mile line in Grant township
Linn county supervisors set a hearing for November 21 at 2 p.m. on a franchise for Benton County Electric Cooperative Association of Vinton to build a one mile long 7200 volt single phase transmission line in Grant township. The line’s first half mile is already constructed and the route extends one mile east from the Benton county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
Benton County Electric Cooperative Association of
Vinton
Linn County Supervisors
Benton County
Dapper Dan ONeal Sentenced For Illicit Liquor Sale
Dan ONeal 38 of 1322 Eleventh Street SE received a 90 day county jail term after pleading guilty to illegally selling liquor before Judge J. E. Heiserman. Police, who arrested him Friday, said they had evidence of a liquor sale at his home. County Attorney G. K. Thompson filed the information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan O'Neal
Eleventh Street
J. E. Heiserman
Dan
G. K. Thompson
Linn County supervisors reject nonlisted road petition
Linn County supervisors Tuesday directed that a petition bearing 21 names asking grading and surfacing of a road not on the current three year improvement program be barred from action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Linn County Supervisors Approve Third Quarter Report and Estates
The Linn County supervisors approved the third quarter report of Justice W. A. Ball of Rapids township for the period to Sept. 30. County treasurer’s receipts total $87.50 in fines and fees. Julius J. Kurth of Ackley was named administrator of the estate of Harry W. Kurth of Cedar Rapids who died Oct. 24. A. N. Watson was appointed administrator of the Emma D. Watson estate of Cedar Rapids who died Sept. 16. Hearing on D. W. Bates application to sell Linn County real estate set for Nov. 8 at 9 a.m. The application lists an offer of $1,509 by Charles V. Sramek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ball
Rapids Township
Linn County Supervisors
Julius J. Kurth
Ackley
Harry W. Kurth
Cedar Rapids
A. N. Watson
Emma D. Watson
D. W. Bates
Iowa State Savings Bank
Linn County
Charles V. Sramek
Etna Kanellis Seeks Divorce From Nick Kanellis
Etna Kanellis files for divorce from Nick Kanellis on cruel and inhuman grounds. She requests restoration of maiden name Etna Carmichael. The couple wed in Cedar Rapids on February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna Kanellis
Nick Kanellis
Etna Carmichael
Cedar Rapids
Tax Commission receipt settles inheritance tax for Allen estate
A state tax commission receipt showing full payment of 2117.19 dollars for the F. A. Allen estate was filed with Court Clerk Ed Lundquist on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
F. A. Allen
Ed Lundquist
Nazi Proclamation Reported for Swiss People
Paris dispatch from Switzerland notes Germany drafted a proclamation for the Swiss people. Swiss anxiety grows as the Swiss federal council readies instructions to all cantons in case of a pressing German menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
INS
Germany
Switzerland
Waltonians Protest Lowered Water Levels
The Izaak Walton league called a conference for November 7 in Winona to protest the War Department plan to lower water levels in the Upper Mississippi region starting November 15. Kenneth A. Reid warned the move would expose thousands of acres of land flats harming fur bearers wildlife and aquatic food. He noted attendees would include Army engineers U S biological survey officials and state conservation commissioners from Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota along with conservation groups. The aim is to reduce water in government dam pools to allow timber removal and clearing of flooded areas from nine foot channel dams, a goal conservationists say can be achieved by other means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Izaak Walton League
Upper
Mississippi River
War Department
Winona
Minn
Kenneth A. Reid
League
Upper Mississippi Wildlife and Fish Refuge
Reid
Army
U. S. Biological Survey
U. S. Bureau of Fisheries
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
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Grange
Iceman
N. Y
Clyde Lewis
Stavias
WEA
Central Park Church
First United Presbyterian
Townsend Progressive Club
Memorial Building
Hanna Barbers
Second Avenue
C. T. Burke
E Avenue NW
T. Z. Cook
Woman's Relief Corps
Lowell T. Brown
Oak Park
Ill
Madelyn J. Bath
Justice H. R. Churchill
U. C. T. Auxiliary
Roosevelt Hotel
Wilson Hi-Y
Coughlin Magazine
Quezon
Idea Coast
Court House News
O. W. Esslinger
Hannon
Clinton Township
Covington
Save Middleman
U. S
America
Opticians
Lclts Optical Stores
First Avenue NE
Morgan Bros
Third Avenue
Budweiser
GOPR
Anheuser-Busch, Inc
St, Louis, Ao
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