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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1939

Page

11

Head of Race Track Slain in Gang Fashion

Edward J O'Hare a St Louis native and president of Sportsman's Park Cicero was gunned down in a highway ambush near Cicero Investigators cite a possible love affair double cross as motive A note on his body referenced Margie and Italian lines suggesting romantic revenge His family ties include two daughters a son an Annapolis graduate and a move to expand race track interests in Taunton Miami Beach Sulphur Springs and a Buffalo NY project headlines indicate links to racing gambling ventures and a planned Washington trip

Chicago Edward J O'Hare St. Louis Sportsman’s Park Cicero O'Hare O’hare Edward Callopy Margie Callopy Sportsman's Park Track U. S Naval Academy Annapolis National Hockey Club Taunton Mass Miami Beach Fla Sulphur Springs Tampa Fila

Johnson Co Tavern Owner Acquitted Of Liquor Charge

Iowa City judge directs verdict in favor of John Agnew owner of Club 88 in Tiffin after raids in July. Prosecution failed to show possession of intoxicants or knowledge of their presence. Agnew was on vacation during the incident and star witness Judd Hoagland did not testify.

Iowa City James P Gaffney District Court John Agnew Johnson County Agnew Club 88 Tiffin Judd Hoagland Moline Ill Jens Grothe Harold W. Vestermark

Vinton Battles Auto Theft Surge Across Town

An epidemic of car pilferings hits Vinton with fourteen reports by Tuesday morning. Many cars were parked at homes though one was found inside a closed garage. Items stolen include blankets robes tools flashlights an overcoat leather gloves a $5 steel tape and other goods. Names linked to thefts include Henry Buxton Alfred Happle Marjorie Van Meter Joe Dickson Howard Dickson and A B.

the Gazette Vinton Joe Dickson Glenn St. Clair Henry Buxton Alfred Happel Marjorie van Meter Howard Dickson A. B

Radio Listings Reflect 1940s Broadcast Variety

A dense schedule of radio programs across stations WMT WGN WCCO WSUI WHO KFJB KFJB reveals a wide mix from The Green Hornet and Captain Midnight to news reports Music and drama series The lineup includes sports segments The War Era context and local station identifiers appear throughout the dense timetable.

WMT WGN WCCO Amos ‘N Andy KFIB Mr Keen Tracer KPJB Fulton Lewis, Jr Capt Flerne Vox Pop KFJB Wm'l Green Hornet Heidelberg Arch WSUI Tommy Dorsey Jimmy Dorsey Billy Wunson Orch Anmerica Music Hall Eleanor Lane Plano Office of Govt Cedric Adams Electric Park Band Dick Jurgens Abe Lyman Anson Weeks Paul Sullivan Jan Savitt Rollie Johnson Radio Parade Sammy Kaye Dick Barrie Community Chest Everett Hoaglund Columbia Recordings Dance Griff Williams Will—rade Eddy Rogers Ray Pearl Will—Neishbor Woui Will Jerry Smith Boone Merrymakers Wol Wilo Hawkins Kkr JR Happy Hank Wil Blue ‘Ribbon WSII Mornine Chapel Zrolyn Price Softon Polk & Who Blue Ribbon Pridze WWON Ma_ Perkins WSULI Sunbeam Kfou Bill Kiss June Baker Stenmother Woman In White KIJB WOI Len Salvo Wwcco Lanny Ross David Harum KEJB Orcar Matt Box Pretty Kitty Kelly Brenda Curtis Lorenzo Jones Myrt and Morse Don Pedro Book Shell Widder Brown Hanagh Walt—Corntussel Nooz Manhattan Wecoo Kate Smith Judy Jane Mary Sothern Weco Dr Malone WAMT Mack Kitchen Wecco Grandma Wio Kpfjb Don Roth Wgn—Radio Kitty Krene Melody Time Happy Gann Street Forum Cedar Valley Hillarities Voice of Iowa Maoeller Ralph Ginsbhurch Betty Bob Lone Treasure Yotine Malone Susan Arnold Grimm Harold Turner WMI Judy and Jimmy Walsh Betty Crocker Keib Wsrr Joyce Jordan Bookman Mary Marlin Wooi—Department of Music Ma Perkins Tom Owen Concore Wool—Federated Women's Clubs Bob Millar School of the Air Pepper Youne Whit WIII Stella_ Dallas Wayne West WSIII Vic Ed McConnell Worl Sam Scattergood Baines Gus Lazaro Billy and Roman Letter Ellen Randolph Hedda_ Hopper Juana Cinnamon Bear

Local car break in on Monday night reported

Mrs Earl Kessler's car was entered Monday night. Upholstery damaged and a small camera stolen from the glove compartment. Named individuals Kirk Clare Donels Russell Shreeves Glenn St Clair Verona Locimer Delores Dowd and Mrs Clyde Hill are listed in the report.

Iowa Farm Income Surges 36 Percent in September

Iowa farm income jumped 36 percent in September from a year earlier, totaling an estimated 46.942 million dollars. The gain reflects stronger crop and livestock values and war-related commodity stimulus, with AAA benefits rising sharply and nine month total reaching 439.153 million.

Washington Iowa Agriculture Department Department Towa Towa State College Ames

State cash farm income 1939 reaches 600 million

The state projects cash farm income for 1939 will total 600 million dollars, the highest since 1929 when it reached 660,268,000. The figure marks a notable decline from the 1929 peak but signals a strong year for agricultural revenues.

Tragic Ice Drowning Claims Two Men on Lake of the Woods

Two men died in icy water on Lake of the Woods near Warroad Minnesota. The victims were Carl Zimmerman, about 40, a guide, and Frank Engdahl, about 25, a farmer. They were reportedly attempting to rescue a deer frozen in the lake.

Warroad Minn North Woods Lake of the Woods Carl Zimmerman Frank Engdahl

United States Will Permit Armed Merchantmen For Defense

The administration will not bar armed merchant ships from U S ports if arms are defensive. A merchantman is defensively armed if it has four or fewer six inch guns, guns mounted in the stern, no strengthened lateral decks, and no raider indications. Port authorities will check ships and report noncompliant cases to treasury, marine, and state departments.

Washington United States Treasury Department Or Marine Commission State Department

Flint To Return Empty To N Y

United States Lines ordered Capt. Joseph A. Gainard of the freighter City of Flint to discharge cargo at Bergen Norway and return to New York with empty holds. The orders, sent via London agents, direct avoidance of waters deemed combat zones under Roosevelt’s neutrality proclamation.

Washington INS United States Lines Joseph A. Gainard City of Flint Bergen Norway New York London Gainard Roosevelt British Isles

Norwegian Ports South of Bergen Exemptions Noted

The proclamation exempted voyages starting before publication while officials said U S Lines would follow the restrictions despite the carve-out.

Bergen U. S

First Lady Rejects Wasp Waist Dresses for Winter Wardrobe

At a press conference Mrs. Roosevelt denied owning eight wasp waisted dresses and bustle outfits for her winter wardrobe. The first lady stated she has no such garments and rejects the style.

Washington INS

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