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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1936

Page

13

Bank Official Albert Albright Slain on Ohio Road

Albert J. Albright, a bank official from Massillon, was found shot to death in his sedan on a lonely road northeast of Akron. The car sped over a bridge railing, lights burning, with a .38 revolver beside him and the money in his purse untouched. Authorities rule out self-inflicted death and suspect foul play with robbery unlikely.

Akron Albert J. Albright Here Albright Massillon Cleveland

Ten Civil War Veterans Gather For Thanksgiving Dinner

Ten Civil War veterans were entertained at a Thanksgiving luncheon in the Memorial Coliseum dining room. Sponsored by the Women's Relief corps the Daughters of Union Veterans and the Ladies of the G A R. Honored guests included Ollie Nelson and Judge J W Willett with others from Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon and Wyoming. The Roosevelt junior high glee club performed and programs followed with speeches readings music and a closing entertainment by the playground commission.

Memorial Coliseum Women's Relief Corps Daughters of Union Veterans Ollie Nelson Slater J. W. Willett Tama Grand Army of the Republic Willett S. S. Haun Mount Vernon T. Z. Cook Cedar Rapids M. H. Morris Wyoming Eugene Allen J. H. Goodhue L. W. Shields George S. Bushnell Henry Zimmerman W. J. Pentz Judge Willett Mr. Nelson Roosevelt Junior High School Glee Club Comrades Retha Underhill Roosevelt Caroline Hanscom Marion Zelda Small Radloft Playground Commission

Silent Screen Star Jotn Bowers Dies In Suspected Suicide

Hollywood mourns silent screen star Jotn Bowers whose body washed ashore near Malibu Beach after a friend said he planned death by own action to end his decline in film fame. Deputy Sheriff George Contreras quoted Bowers’ stated wish to sail away into the sunset.

Hollywood Calif Jotn Bowers George Contreras Bowers Des Concert Euttig

Funeral Rites Held For Vinton Woman 89

Funeral services were held Tuesday in Vinton for Mrs. Mors Sqear Davis 89 who died Monday. The Rev Sabin of the Metraf church conducted the service and burial followed in Fevergreen Cemetery. She was born May 20 1847 in Indiana, daughter of Mr and Mrs Haseen Wells. Her family moved to Bucktown before settling in Victer Soy. She was the widow of Cyrus Bray and leaves a brother in Oklahoma.

Mors Sqear Davis Metrad Yerueen Mary Susan Wel Inds Dea Haseen Wells Bertom Buar Cyrus Bray Davis Okleteria

Services For Farmer Killed By Combine Held

Funeral services for Albert Ro Stewart 40 a farmer killed at his home west of Vinton were held Tuesday at the Methodist church. The Rev E A Sahin conducted the service and the body was sent to Audubon for burial.

Vinton Albert Ro Stewart E A Sahin Audubon

Funeral services for Mrs Alice Kelly 68 held in Millersburg

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Methodist Protestant church for Mrs. Alice Kelly 68 who died at the home of her sister Mrs. Annie Pope after a heart attack. She is survived by Mrs. Pope and three brothers Will Charles and Jethro Ballard of North English. Her husband died thirteen years ago.

Millersburg Alice Kelly Annie Pope West Union Albert G. Thompson University Hospital Iowa City M. Nielsen Trush Masonic Lodge Thompson Fayette County Emma Bullard Ihe Ackley Barano Wis Mount Vernon H Ld Ho West Chamberllain St J. Ie West Seattal Merle Klamath Falls Ore A Berry Cedar Rapids Este West Waterloo Earl West Phoens Ariz

Marriage announced for Viola Hogan and Paul Gutknecht Jr in Lewistown

Special to The Gazette Monticello reports the marriage of Viola Hogan daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Hogan of Monticello to Paul T Gutknecht Jr son of the Rev Mr and Mrs Paul T Gutknecht of Monticello at St John Lutheran church Lewistown Idaho on July 25 The bridegroom's father conducted the ceremony Attendants included Mr and Mrs W M Kleiner Jr and Miss Elsa Ruth Gutknecht Mrs Gutknecht a Monticello High School graduate and nurse trainee at Broadlawns hospital Des Moines has worked two years at John McDonald hospital Monticello Gutknecht attended Monticello High School Coe College and Concordia College Milwaukee They plan to reside in Lewistown Idaho.

Monticello Viola Hogan Guy Hogan Paul T. Gutknecht Paul T Gutknecht St. John's Lutheran Church Lewistown Idaho W. M. Kleiner, Jr Elsa Ruth Gutknecht Gutknecht Monticello High School Broadlawns Hospital Des Moines John McDonald Hospital

Governors Push Equal Benefits Under Social Security Act

The 28th annual governors conference unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to pass laws ensuring states without unemployment compensation laws do not lose benefits under the social security act. The measure, led by Gov George C Peery of Virginia, drew broad support with only Gov Paul V McNutt of Indiana not voting.

Jefferson City Congress George C. Peery Virginia Paul V. McNutt Indiana Harry W. Nice Maryland David Sholtz Florida Harold G. Hoffman New Jersey Robert L. Cochran Nebraska Hjalmar Petersen Minnesota Hill McAlister Tennessee Guy B. Park Missouri Peery

Federation Faces Split Over Lewis and CIO

A. F. of L. leaders refuse to expel Lewis and demand CIO disbandment, while a conciliatory tone emerges. Lewis and Green clash over talks, with eight resolutions on expulsion, suspension, and possible boycotts. Coal industry tensions loom as United Mine Workers dominate surface coal, hinting at a harsh winter.

Labor Lewis Executive Council Green Resolutions Committee A. F. of L Frey United Mine Workers Federation

Roosevelt outlines balanced budget plan for next year

President Roosevelt's budget for next year calls for outlays of 6.72 billion dollars and revenues of 6.75 billion. Lending agencies expect to recover about 1 billion to offset relief needs, with balance sought through reorganizations and department consolidations. The plan awaits final details from Acting Budget Director Bell as relief requests are delayed.

Washington Roosevelt South America Daniel W. Bell Congress

Bendix Plant Closes Over Closed Shop Demands

Vincent Bendix, president of Bendix Aviation, blames a sit down strike and closed shop demands for closing the Bendix automotive accessory plant in South Bend Indiana. J P Mahoney ordered 4000 workers to leave after they sat with folded arms refusing to work, while conferences with plant officials began.

South Bend, Ind Vincent Bendix Bendix Aviation Corporation

Edison Named Assistant Secretary of the Navy

President Roosevelt appoints Charles Edison of New Jersey son of the inventor as assistant secretary of the navy. He will succeed the late Henry L. Roosevelt and is to assume duties within weeks under Secretary Swanson. Edison formerly led New Jersey’s national emergency council.

Washington Roosevelt Charles Edison New Jersey Navy Henry L. Roosevelt Edison Swanson Naval Consulting Board National Emergency Council

Denhardt Counsel Seeks State Case Disclosure

John M. Berry, defense counsel for Brig. Gen. Henry H. Denhardt, filed a motion requesting Judge A S Morgan order the state to turn over all material evidence in the murder case of Verna Garr Taylor. Berry planned to argue the motion at a Wednesday hearing. James F. Thomas opposed it, noting the magnitude of the state's evidence.

New Castle Ind John M. Berry Henry H. Denhardt Verna Garr Taylor Berry A. S. Morgan Morgan James F. Thomas Henry County

Fifteen Madison Defendants Arrested in Federal Indictments

Fifteen defendants named in twenty indictments by a federal grand jury last week have been arrested. They are either held in jail or under bond awaiting arraignment in Madison. District Attorney John J. Boyle announced the development. Names include Oliver Wilkinson and Louis Cartigny from Dubuque.

Madison Wis John J. Boyle Oliver Wilkinson Dubuque, Jr Louis Cartigny Dubuque

Births and anniversary noted in local columns

Births are recorded for a daughter born Nov. 16 at Mercy hospital to Mr and Mrs O E Borah of 2512 C avenue NE and a daughter born Nov. 17 at St Luke's hospital for Cisler on Thirty-sixth avenue and J street SW. Martelle recalls Frank Emerson and Mrs Emerson celebrating their thirty-seventh wedding anniversary with a dinner and a guest list including many local residents and families.

Coggon funeral held for Franklin Benesh CCC camper

Funeral services for Franklin Benesh 23 of Marion CCC camp near Tobe Poppe farm who died by his own action will be held Wednesday at 2 pm in the Coggon Presbyterian church with Rev I F Hayenga officiating CCC campers from Marion will attend and provide pallbearers Friends may call at the Haines home Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning

Franklin Benesh Marion CCC Tobe Poppe Here Coggon Presbyterian Church I F. Hayenga Haines

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