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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1932
Page
8
Democrats gain power in the Iowa House with strong showing in the Senate as party leaders claim a decisive shift. Analysts note possible redistricting effects and expect continued battles over budget and policy priorities in Des Moines.
Fragmented OCR text lists names and roles in a state government, with references to officials, elections, and party dynamics. It mentions legislative races, incumbents, and candidates across multiple counties, including references to editors, secretaries of state, and various political figures.
The eighteenth amendment and Volstead act define intoxicating liquor at more than 0.5 percent alcohol. Iowa law treats beer as intoxicating, and supporters push to place a voter proposal before the electorate. A repeal battle centers on whether state rules can permit beer without violating national prohibitions.
In Potawatomi county races, two Democrats gained seats. Ada Garner of Butler county won the house seat, defeating Republican Fred B Witt. Carolyn C Pendray of Jackson won the senate race, defeating Republican I. S Brosne, becoming the first woman to serve in the house.
Iowa City event marks the dental college fiftieth anniversary with 400 alumni expected. Alfred O Hunt a former dean who graduated in 1883 will attend along with E E Hughes the lone surviving state board of examiners member and Des Moines graduate Jessie R De Ford the first woman graduate.
Sheriff Tom Stansell was made defendant in a $10,000 assault lawsuit filed by H C Lawyer of Indianola who alleges Stansell shot him as a suspected holdup man in Osceola on September 5.
James Park a Belle Plaine contractor and prominent civic figure died at his home after an eleven week illness. He served as past president of the Commerce club Board of Education and Rotary. past master of the Masonic lodge and longtime Red Cross VP. He built the King theater Hart Memorial Library high school and other public buildings. Born September 23 1868 in New York he came from Fairfax to Belle Plaine about 1894 and leaves widow Effie Park seven children Fletcher Otis James Jr Walter Robert Earl and Katherine Ehlen burial is at Oak Hill cemetery with Rex Vinton Lee Funeral Home in charge.
Grinnell awaits the annual homecoming events with preparations underway for a benefit dance and community activities. The schedule includes Armistice price marking the opening plus a program featuring college glee club performances and proposed entertainment for Grinnell residents.
Blairstown resident Harriet M Book oldest in town, cast her vote for Hoover on her 91st birthday. Born November 8 in Nunda New York, she moved to Blairstown with her husband in 1864 and ran a general store until his 1910 death. She now winters in Cedar Rapids and recalls Civil War hardships. Her children Jesse and Frank Book live with her. Columbus Junction Allen Wright Hancock Post elected M D Arthur commander Carl Skipton vice commander L Myers adjutant Lewis Puch sergeant at arms.
A garbled regional item cites Wisconsin Iowa and a national political fight over a presidential endorsement. It mentions the Democratic and Republican parties and a disputed sale or deal, with implicit local repercussions and a call for reevaluation by the town and officials.
WINTON. After more than a month in county jail for contempt for refusing to answer in district court Judge B O Tankersley, John Kanke was released when he agreed to answer the questions. The case involves William Hickey of Van Horne as referee for Johanna Hickey estate over a 240 acre farm sale and alleged $11000 hidden by Kanke.
In Demo Land, the county offices fell to Democrats with all incumbents defeated except two. The results show Democrats winning the board of supervisors and key county posts while Republicans held a few seats, including county treasurer and clerk, with detailed votes for Auditors, Sheriff, and other offices. The Manchester report also notes Clark leading in lieutenant governor and Greenwalt for secretary of state.
An advertisement touts Groves Laxative Bromo Quinine as a safe cold remedy. It claims relief through three stages including a dry, watery, and fever stage and promotes quick relief during colds and grippe. The product is described as narcotics free, with no after effects, and sold in pocket size boxes at drug stores nationwide.
Fire destroyed a house on the Canning Co. farm one mile west of Independence on highway 11. Owned by Jacob Wackerbarth, the Waller Mull family occupied the house. Investigators found no evidence of arson. loss about 6000 dollars, insurance partly covering.
Prat Charles VW of the University of Iowa music department announces added champion events for the Jowa high school festival next spring. A new AA class will admit about one third more schools, allowing eligibility for enrollments over 801. Other classes remain A Iron 40 to 100 enrollment B 151 to 400 and GC under 181.
Presidents deans and professors from twenty nine top education schools converge in Iowa City for the annual Association of American Universities convention. Fifty four delegates attend with about a dozen guest executives expected. Dean Carl E Seashore of the University of Iowa oversees arrangements as educators discuss curriculum and other college problems from Friday morning through Saturday noon.
In Decorah Iowa Donald Rathbun aged 21 was killed when a shotgun fired accidentally during a Wednesday hunting trip. The incident is reported by UP with authorities investigating the freak mishap.
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