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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1936

Page

13

Amana Society Faces Decision on Private Enterprises

Amana corporation weighs enforcing deed restrictions on private business within its colonies as shareholders must decide whether to allow internal trade gain or preserve the society’s benevolences and goodwill. Officials say enforcement hinges on a shareholder vote and may affect aids, discounts, and the use of the Amana name.

AMANA Reorganized Communism Amana Society Society United States

Buckley’s Mixture Promises Nightly Rest for Bronchial Coughs

An advertisement claims Buckley’s Mixture cures bronchitis and asthma symptoms with 2 or 3 doses in sweetened hot water before bed. It promises relief and a good night’s rest for bad resistant bronchial coughs and offers satisfaction or money back at any good drug store.

Buckley’s

Widow held without bond in fugitive charge here

Mrs. James Moore a 24 year old widow of a slain murderer was held without bond on a fugitive from justice charge. A hearing was set for Nov 28 on alleged complicity in a Tulsa drug store holdup and murder by her husband an escaped Missouri convict. A writ petition was dismissed after charges were filed.

Des Moines James Moore Tulsa Missouri

Cleaning the windshield before the wiper is turned on

The text discusses cleaning a windshield prior to using wipers to remove hard particles that could scratch the glass. It emphasizes preventive care to protect windshield integrity.

Doctor Says Child Is Not Turning To Stone And May Live

Davenport AP reports a rare disease case involving 3 year old Joan Belk once thought to be osteosclerosis congenita. The physician described Albers Schonberg's disease causing brittle bones confined to bone structure, with respiration unaffected. Joan, born normal, has rapidly diminished weight to 26 pounds as her aunt Mrs Johnson reports doctors had given up hope. Her parents Ila and Belk of Massbach Illinois have two healthy boys.

Albers- Schonberg Albers-Schonberg Joan Ila Belk Massbach Jerry Jimmie

Veteran Freight Conductor Dies in Monticello

Elmer E. Shook a veteran Milwaukee railroad freight conductor from Davenport collapsed at Monticello depot Monday afternoon just after registering in the depot office. Death due to heart failure. Survived by his widow and three daughters. body taken to Hayes funeral home and later to Davenport.

the Gazette Monticello Elmer E. Shook Milwaukee Railroad Mr. Shook Davenport Hayes Funeral Home

Hearing date set for Olin Crossing protection

The state railway commission on Tuesday set December 8 as the hearing date for a request to add protection at a grade crossing east of the Milwaukee depot in Olin.

DES Moines State Railway Commission Milwaukee Railway Olin

Death of longtime Newhall businessman Hans J. Kuhlman

Hans J. Kuhlman, 95, pioneer Newhall furniture dealer, died in Mason City where he had lived eighteen years at the Odd Fellows Home. He had previously operated a local furniture store.

Newhall Hans J. Kuhlman Mason City

Rapid Gas Corporation Incorporation Notice in Cedar Rapids

The Rapid Gas Corporation is organized under Iowa law with Charter dated October 24 1936. It is to operate in Cedar Rapids manufacturing selling and distributing petroleum products and by products including compressed gases with a 10000 authorized common stock and a three to five member board. The initial officers are I L Tucker president Laura Webster secretary treasurer and R B Davis vice president. The term is twenty years and stockholders are exempt from corporate debts.

State of Iowa Rapid Gas Corporation Cedar Rapids Executive Council I. L. Tucker R. B. Davis Laura Webster

Stops Craving for Liquor Alcoban Ad claims cure

A hospital prescription for alcohol addiction becomes a public offering named Alcoban. It is described as harmless and usable in tea or coffee and without the user’s knowledge. It supposedly removes cravings, rebuilds resistance, saves loved ones, and offers a money back guarantee for $2.00 at May's Cut Rate Drug Store.

May Alcoban

Whoopzaar Chooses Walker’s Most Popular Students

Betty Levsen and John Pigott were named Walker high school's most popular students at the Whoopzaar carnival Friday night. Levsen is a sophomore and Pigott a junior, with the event organized by the school's athletic groups and backed by Dale Tenney's suggested name.

The Gazette Walker Betty Levsen John Pigott Walker High School Dale Tenney

Herring's Son In S U S Hospital Under Observation

Clyde E. Herring Jr., son of the Iowa governor and senator elect, an University of Iowa junior from Des Moines, was admitted to the University of Iowa Hospital in a weakened condition and is kept under observation for diphtheria. He is reported resting comfortably as doctors await a final diagnosis. Mrs. Herring arrived in Iowa City to be with her son.

Iowa City Clyde E. Herring, Jr Iowa University Hospital Young Herring University of Iowa Des Moines Herring

Couple At Edgewood Observe Anniversary

One hundred relatives and friends helped Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bissell celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their country home east of Wood Center. The Bissells have lived near Wood and farmed for thirty one years. A mock wedding was staged by their son Harold Bissell and others. They have three children Mrs Otto Berens Mrs Paul Berens and Harold Bissell. Mr Bissell is a noted sheep breeder.

Gazette Edgewood Arthur Bissell Wood Center Bissell Wood Harold Bissell Harley Krause Lawrence Ash Paul Berens Nona Hamlett Blanche Ash Evan

West Union School Superintendent Quits

R. W. Esslinger, West Union schools superintendent, resigns effective January 1 to join a northern Iowa school book publishing house. His successor has not been elected. Esslinger previously taught in Jesup for ten years after coming to West Union this fall.

Gate West Union R. W. Esslinger West Union Schools Iowa Esslinger Jesup

Mechanicsville man George Carpenter dies after long illness

George Carpenter 64 of Mechanicsville died at Independence Monday at 7 30 p m after a long illness He was born in Monmouth Ia March 21 1872 son of Fred and Emily Carpenter His widow Harriet Hoag survives a daughter Dorothy and three sisters Mrs C C Bundy Lena Ill Mrs George F Rum mel Chicago and Mrs Florence Dales California Private funeral services will be held in Horner chapel Wednesday at 2 30 in charge of Rev George Nothdurst Burial will be in the local mausoleum

Mechanicsville George Carpenter Independence Monmouth Fred Emily Carpenter Olin Harriet Hoag Dorothy C. C. Bundy Lena Ill George F. Rummel Chicago Florence Dales California Horner Chapel George Nothdurst

Oelwein Boy Dies After Auto Accident

Special to The Gazette Robert Reen ten died at the hospital at seven p m Monday after noon injuries from being struck by a car driven by Sam Secrist. The Sacred Heart parochial school pupil ran across South Frederick avenue before Sacred Heart church witnesses called unavoidable. He was the son of Mrs Neal Reen. He suffered five jaw fractures loss of blood from a head wound and a punctured lung. His mother had given him a penny before he left for school that morning.

Oelwein Robert Reen Sam Secrist Reen Sacred Heart Parochial School South Frederick Avenue Sacred Heart Church Secrist Neal Reen

Iowa Oxford Debate on American Politics Planned

The University of Iowa will host a debate on the merits of the American political system on November 19 with a visiting Oxford University team. Oxford speakers Richard Kay Shuttleworth and A W J Greenwood spoke for Oxford in the 1935 international debate, Prof. A Craig Baird announced.

Iowa City University of Iowa Oxford University England A. Craig Baird Richard Kay- Shuttleworth A. W. J. Greenwood Oxford

Grinnell Freshmen Face Evening Confinement Over Grades

Grinnell college officials dub freshmen with D or E grades unsatisfactory and order them to stay in their rooms from 7 30 p m Sunday through Thursday. House proctors will check in and any noncompliance will result in cuts counted as class absences.

Grinnell Grinnell College

Shooting Victim Fights For Life

Manchester June Orr a 15 year old Buck Creek resident fights for life after a shooting at the John Gibbs farm on Oct 29. She suffers lockjaw and arm infection from the wound while Norman Barr and Loraine Johnson also recuperate and Gibbs is identified as the shooter.

Manchester Norman Barr Harry Gibbs John Gibbs Miss Orr Loraine Johnson Barr Miss Johnson Buck Creek

Stolen Pontiac Found Wrecked After Scotch Grove Theft

A recently bought Pontiac sedan belonging to Bert Kiburz of Scotch Grove township was stolen in Monticello, driven there by Edwin and Avert Kiburz, and found badly wrecked in Davenport. Sheriff Eichhorn of Jones County said no clues exist about the thief’s identity.

Scotch Grove Bert Kiburz Scotch Grove Township Monticello Davenport Edwin Avert Kiburz Eichhorn Jones County

Martelle Juniors to Present Play Friday

The Martelle consolidated school junior class presents Danny Boy Friday at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Leading roles go to Delbert Richardson Doris Frantz and Maxine Larson with a cast including Agnes Clark Howard Schley Harold Rumple Harold Hughes Dean Newman Helen Parker Ardith Kohl Warren Farrington Billie West and William Fisher. Miss Janet Reade directs.

Lal Gazette Pmartelle Martelle Consolidated School Danny Boy Delbert Richardson Doris Frantz Maxine Larson Agnes Clark Howard Schley Harold Rumple Harold Hughes Dean Newman Helen Parker Ardith Kohl Warren Farrington Billie West William Fisher Janet Reade

Vinton Couple Betrothed In Fayette County Nuptials

Harlan Geiger of Fayette and Betty Carlson of Vinton wed at the bride’s parents home in Vinton. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. E. A. Sabin with seventy relatives present. The couple plans to reside in Fayette after a wedding trip to Texas and the South.

Vinton Betty Carlson G. A. Carlson East of Vinton Harlan Geiger Fayette W. A. Geiger E. A. Sabin Vinton Methodist Church Bessie Beresford Mt. Auburn Loren OD. Brown Brooklyn Poweshiek County Dorothy Geiger Homer Stewart Waterloo Margaret Leeman Vinton High School Iowa State College Geiger Ames Fayette County Texas

Lost Nation High Presents Six One Act Plays Friday

The Lost Nation high school drama department stages six one act plays at 8 p m on Friday. Cast includes Not Tonight with Lila Machande Sidney Story Margaret Ales David Dake and Alice Cressey Wheatfire features Lowell Sievers Anne Frazier Ruth Mohl and Wayne Lembaugh The Son's Ear includes Jeanette Stoner Sara Lou Christensen Phyllis Story Robert Gilroy Harold Wulf Robert Rutenbeck Rosalie McAndrew Muriel Schmidt The Ghost Story lists Junior Betts Jane Frazier Mary DeVine Elaine Rohling Bernice Busch John Busch Lowell Wulf Billy Rutenbeck The Teeth of the Gift Horse stars Edith Scott Anna Marie Gilroy Vivian Edwards Jimmy De Vine Arnold Busch Hazel Ruggerg Sunset Becomes Rhythm features Betty Jane Gilroy Tom Phelps Anita Busch Robert Wazac Esther Schultz Lydia O Connell David Christensen Elroy Gish Mary McAndrew Ruth Eleanor Myatt Robert Mount and Eva Kammer.

Lost Nation Dramatic Department Lost Nation High School Lila Machande Sidney Story Margaret Ales David Dake Alice Cressey Wheatfire Lowell Sievers Anne Frazier Ruth Mohl Wayne Lembaugh Son’s Ear Robert Wazac Esther Schultz Lydia O’connell David Christensen Elroy Gish Mary McAndrew Ruth Eleanor Myatt Robert Mount Eva Kammer

State Center man shot dead in cafe clash

Harold Eggers 22 was killed in a cafe in State Center at 8 20 p m Monday after an escalating quarrel with J D Cross operator of the cafe Cross is jailed in Marshalltown on a murder tech charge He admitted the shooting and a waitress corroborated the narrative Cross reportedly grabbed a .45 revolver from under the counter and fired Eggers through the neck Eggers had earlier been paroled from Anamosa reformatory after a 1932 burglary sentence

State Center Harold Eggers J. D. Cross Cross Marshalltown O. E. Sweet Eggers Cross Cafe Anamosa

Hill Learns First Hand How Jobs Are Abandoned For WPA

DES MOINES AP L S Hill Iowa works progress administrator learned that private workers leave jobs for WPA positions. He found his part time maid on a canning project at Polk county farm for 55 dollars a month and fired others while letting her stay. Relief officials said they are not always informed when relief rolls gain private employment.

DES Moines L. S. Hill Iowa Works Progress Administrator WPA Hill

Dentists and Physicians Plan Iowa City Clinic Meeting

More than 500 physicians and dentists are expected for the twenty eighth annual clinics. The dental meeting opens Thursday with lectures demonstrations and ward walks while the medical clinic runs Thursday through Saturday. Noted out of state speakers include Dr Paul A Edmond and Dr Gerald Timmons. Iowa speakers include Dr A N Hamiston and Rush Medical College leaders Dr Ernest Irons and Dr Vernon David.

Iowa City College of Medicine College of Dentistry Physicians’ Clinic Paul A. Edmond Chicago Gerald Timmons Indiana University

Case Of Alleged Violator Of Election Laws Continued

The hearing for Albert Penn president of Penn Electric Switch Co charged with Iowa election law violations was rescheduled by Municipal Judge Charles Cooter to December 11. The delay followed a request by union attorney John Connolly as J C Lewis federation leader was in Washington and Tampa for AFL conventions.

CES Moiies AP Albert Penn Penn Electric Switch Company Iowa Charles Cooter Penn John Connolly J. C. Lewis Iowa Federation of Labor Washington, D. C Tampa American Federation of Labor

Pioneer La Porte City Woman Dead At 91

LA PORTE CITY Mrs. Daniel Belcher 91 bedfast since last March died at her home Sunday. Born Sarah Jane Bruce February 19 1845 in Pulaski Penn she moved with parents to Orangeville Ill then to La Porte City. Married Daniel Belcher in 1865 at Vinton she lived here 68 years. Survived by two daughters Georgia Belcher and Mrs Gladys Young. Funeral services were held Tuesday with burial in West View cemetery.

The Gazette LA Porte City Daniel Belcher Sarah Jane Bruce Robert Mary Bruce Pulaski Penn Orangeville Ill Here Vinton Georgia Belcher Gladys Young West View Cemetery

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Amana Corporation Ray Anderson Associated Press S. U. S. Hospital West Union Oelwein Boy Martelle Juniors Vinton Web Enecks Coords 3Rd Ave State Dr. Doherty Star Jewelry Second St Axminster Wilton
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