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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1939

Page

15

Helen Bizulis and Hugh Daggett wed in church service

Miss Helen Bizulis and Hugh J Daggett were married at St Patricks church in a Friday morning ceremony read by Father D J Lenihan. The couple, with families present, hosted a reception at their home and plan to live at 326 Fourteenth Street SE after their Chicago trip. Daggett and Bizulis are graduates of Wilson and McKinley high schools respectively. Out of town guests included Mrs Hattie Greer of Chicago and Mrs Sim Graham of Ames.

St. Patricks Church Helen Bizulis Agnes Bizulis N Street Hugh J. Daggett Ida Daggett Fourteenth Street D. J. Lenihan Harriett Daggett Anthony Bizulis Mrs Bizulis Daggett Chicago Wilson High School McKinley High School Dysart Candy Company Hattie Greer Sim Graham Ames

Second Christian church division hosts silver tea

Division No 2 of the Winners class entertained at a silver tea on Wednesday. Presiding at the tea table with a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums and yellow tapers were Mesdames Alice Brodie Bertha Johnson Catherine Dvorak and Mae Schmidt. Mrs Bessie Ehrenberger chaired the program of readings and music with Mrs Iva Garrett in charge, assisted by Mrs Isol Brown and Mrs Mary Comried.

Second Christian Church Alice Brodie Bertha Johnson Catherine Dvorak Mae Schmidt Bessie Ehrenberger Iva Garrett Isol Brown Mary Comried

I N CIRCLE Observes Anniversary With Thanksgiving Plans

Twenty members of the I N Circle of the Kings Daughters met at Mrs C S Cooley home on Seventeenth Street SE for a dessert luncheon. Mrs J H Anderson led devotions on Thanksgiving and, as a charter member, reviewed the circle history and honored founders. Thanksgiving baskets were planned and Mrs Cooley received a gift for her thirty seventh wedding anniversary. The next meeting will be at Mrs R E E aig’s home.

1. H. N Circle King's Daughters Harry Hansen Thomas Moody C. S Cooley Seventeenth Street W. H. Richards J. H. Anderson Anderson Cooley R. E

Philanthropic group meets at Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Twenty members of the philanthropic department met Thursday afternoon in the club house sewing rooms. Miss Margaret Reese, Roosevelt high school student, sang three numbers with banjo and played tonette and harmonicas. Mrs. Niemeier spoke about work at the Community House, followed by a round table discussion and sewing activity with tea served.

Philanthropic Cedar Rapids Woman's Club F. J. Kouba Margaret Reese Roosevelt High School

Dramatic art luncheon features descriptive directing talk

The dramatic art department met Friday at the club home with about fifty attending. Mrs Stella Batchelder led the program on descriptive and imitative words while Dorothy Carr of Coe College spoke on Play Directing aided by Margaret Fortsch and Geraldine James who explained proper stage directions. Hostesses included Mesdames R A Lorig Harold F Pick richi L C Schucknecht and W R Armstrong.

Dramatic Art Stella Batchelder Dorothy Carr Coe College Margaret Fortsch Geraldine James R. A Lorig Harold F Pickeril L. C. Schucknecht W. R. Armstrong

Honoring Miss Kopriva on Evening Wedding

Mrs Bert Barr hosted a miscellaneous shower at 615 Ninth Avenue SE for Miss Ann Kopriva who will wed Duane Barr this evening. Prizes of 500 and banco were won by Mrs A Farmer Mrs W Striegel Mrs W M McDonald and Mrs C Bartholomew.

Ann Kopriva Duane Barr Bert Barr Ninth Avenue SE A. Farmer W. Striegel W. M. McDonald C. Bartholomew H. Moore F. Yanda C. Hayes E. Sharron G. Watson J Storey J Burda

Jolly Neighbors Meet At Mrs Johnsons Home

The Jolly Neighbors gathered Thursday at 3132 Emerald avenue SE hosted by Mrs Glenn Johnson. Bunco prizes went to Mesdames Ted O'Brien Julius Hopker and Lester Scott. Next meeting set for December 7 at Mrs O'Brien 3030 Wenig road NE.

Glenn Johnson Emerald Avenue Bunco Ted O'Brien Julius Hopker Lester Scott

Andersons Welcome Miss Milton Visiting Relative

Miss Bernice Milton of Port Arthur Ont Canada has arrived to visit her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson at 1607 Maplewood Drive NE. She is en route to California to spend the winter.

Bernice Milton Port Arthur Ont Canada Walter Anderson Maplewood Drive California

May Frick Circle Meets With Mrs Dennis Guest

The May Frick circle of the First Christian church met Wednesday afternoon at 525 Twenty-third Street NE. Miss May Frick of Los Angeles was a guest and spoke briefly. Mrs. Don Harris assisted the hostess.

May Frick The First Christian Church Don Dennis Twenty-third Street Miss May Frick Los Angeles Don Harris

Past Presidents Meet With Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Members of the Past Presidents association of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club gathered for a luncheon at Mrs. F. E. Ormsby’s home 1563 Second Avenue SE. Hostess aides Miss Mary Woitishek and Mrs. Warren Hansen assisted. A brief business session preceded talks by Mrs. R. T. Lubbock about her northwest and west coast trip, Portland gardens, a nearby dahlia farm, and San Francisco world’s fair art displays. Mrs. George Yuill discussed radio highlights and led a discussion on favorite commentators and entertainment programs.

The Cedar Rapids George Yuill

Tanida Camp Fire group meets at Camp Huaga weekend

Members participated in blue print making treasure hunt and games with attendees Mary Louise Poula Evelyn Poula Noreen Hiland Donna Mae Hiland Roberta Bukacek Florence Hoy Mary Ellen Dennis Gladys Gable Rosemary Bartel Betty Williams Joyce Richardson Mrs L D Dennis the guardian and Mrs Frank Bukacek

Tanida Camp Huaga Mary Louise Poula Evelyn Poula Noreen Hiland Donna Mae Hiland Roberta Bukacek Florence Hoy Mary Ellen Dennis Gladys Gable Rosemary Bartel Betty Williams Joyce Richardson L. D Dennis the Guardian Frank Bukacek

Ernbergers Honored With Surprise Housewarming Party

A group of friends honored Mr. and Mrs. John Ernberger with a surprise housewarming at their new home on 2100 L Street SW. The couple received a gift and a Dutch lunch was served by Mrs. Harold Pound, Mrs. Leonard Dalziel, and Miss Edna Myers Bunce. pinochle provided the entertainment.

John Ernberger L Street Harold Pound Leonard Dalziel Edna Myers Bunce

P T A Meeting Highlights School Activities and Events

The Wilson P T A met in the school auditorium. Mrs P H Brown thanked helpers for the Nov 8 father and son banquet and announced a Nov 27 benefit card party in the Glow room of the gas company. Mrs Louis Jonas announced a home hygiene course at St Luke's hospital and invited attendance at the fathers meeting November 20.

Wilson P.T A P. H Brown Father and Son Louis Jonas St. Luke's Hospital Jonas Dial Sara Ann Brown Roy Decker G. A. Zacharias Wilson Orchestra Glee Club Christel Palmer Nels Lee Carl Reeder Robert Clawson John Ament John Carter Roy Bonham Junior Youngton Arthur Haycraft Robert Hanson

Van Buren P T A Meeting Highlights Camp Fire Event

More than 250 attendees heard Camp Fire law symbols explained by Lorraine Dew with Bet ty Hansen and others. The program featured crafts sections led by multiple sponsors, a solo by Philis Luse, a play Brown's Camp Fire Girls, and a hillbilly band, with the group singing the Walking Song and Camp Fire flag ceremony led by guardians Mrs N Canarr and Mrs P H Brown.

van Buren P. T. A Lorraine Dew Betty Hansen Darlene Hale Betty Lou Martin Gertrude Brague Kathleen Harrelson Joyce Harrelson Evelyn Brague Ella Mae Canary Amy Sheronick Shirley Dew Edrie Johns Mary Julia Brown Arlene Hollister Phyllis Luse Philis Luse Brown Ella Mae Canarr N. Canarr P. H. Brown Guardian P . A. Council Mothers Chorus

City Camp Fire program and meeting announced

Elizabeth Sloan sang several selections with Mrs. O Thompson on piano. Leo Greco played accordion numbers and F L Cars tens spoke on The Childs Responsibility in the Home. Mrs F E Luse announced a city wide dads mass meeting for Monday Nov 20 at 730 pm at First Presbyterian Church with Rev Henry Scherer leading. Miss Nanna Nelson led in America. Mrs Luse at the piano. Nevin Nichols supervised games. Refreshments were served by Mrs P H Brown assisted by Mrs R Dew Mrs H Nold Mrs Ed Bye and the Netoppen Camp Fire group. Camp Fire Girls acted as ushers.

Elizabeth Sloan O. Thompson Leo Greco F. L. Carstens F. E. Luse First Presbyterian Church Henry Scherer Nanna Nelson

Taylor P T A Hosts Dads Night and Open House

The Cleveland P T A met with fifty five members present for a program night and tours. Taylor P T A held a dads night and open house with posters and musical numbers while teachers greeted parents and discussed school health and democracy.

Fillmore P T A Meets with Mrs C L Johnson Presiding

Fillmore P T A met Thursday with Mrs C L Johnson presiding. Sixth grade pupils presented scenery slides under Mrs Bessie Maloney. Mrs E O Ballou introduced Mrs Neely Hill on council functions. George Heider reported on Sioux City convention. Finance chair announced color movie at Roosevelt school December 6. No December meeting. study group meets December 6. Thirty six mothers attended. banner won by Miss Marjorie Donohue's room. Mrs D M Hersom and Mrs Ballou presided at the tea table.

Cleveland P T. A Bernice Wechsler Hubert Kaplan Alfred Johnson Glenn Turner William Murphy Lyle Finefield Harold Drew Stewart Ford J. P. Hogan E. L. Miller C . Freund Jane Sloan Fillmore P. T. A C. L. Johnson Bessie Maloney E. O. Ballou Neely Hill George Heider Sioux City Roosevelt School Marjorie Donohue D. M. Hersom Ballou

Arthur PTA Meeting Highlights The Functions of a Psychopathic Hospital

Seventy six members attended a Wednesday night meeting at Franklin school's little theater. Mrs J S Milner presided while program chairman Mrs Clyde Meffert introduced Miss Jean Fahrney who sang with accompaniment by Mrs Leone Blum. Miss Henriette Safley of University hospitals Iowa City spoke on The Functions of a Psychopathic Hospital.

Arthur P.T.A Little Theater Franklin School J. S. Milner Clyde Meffert Jean Fahrney Leone Blum Henriette Safley University Hospitals Iowa City

Seek Dubuque Man For Passing Bad Checks Here

Police seek a man who passed two bad checks at Sears Roebuck in Cedar Rapids, posing as a horse buyer for a local firm. The 6 foot, 190 pound subject from Dubuque claimed the name J. W. Berchem, used two IDs, drove a black 1932 Buick with Wisconsin plates, and wore a brown suit with green hat.

Martin E. Feiden Sears Roebuck Cedar Rapids J. W. Berchem Dubuque Dubuque Bank and Trust Company Feiden Wisconsin

Baltimore Quake Shakes Suburban Baltimore Homes

A slight earthquake rattled windows in a Baltimore suburb Friday night, shaking homes and prompting residents to check for damage while authorities monitored aftershocks and advised calm.

Baltimore

Notice of Appointment of Executor in Linn County Iowa

Notice is given that on November 17 1939 B T Perrine attorney for E M Franks Executor was appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of M M Franks Deceased of Linn County Iowa All persons indebted to the estate must pay promptly and those with claims must file them with the Clerk of the Linn County District Court Iowa for authentication and settlement.

State of Towa Linn County M. M Franks Iowa

Company C Starts Four-Weekend Field Training

Company C with 77 men and officers moved from the Memorial building armory to Van Vechten park for the first of four weekends of intensive field training under an expanded Iowa national guard program. The instruction covers scout and patrol work Saturday and Sunday musketry and combat principles with meals provided in the field and armory. Training runs 9 am to 5 pm daily, including one overnight camp, emphasizing anti tank and anti aircraft defense tactics as a precursor to winter courses.

Company C Memorial Building van Vechten Park Iowa National Guard

Capacity Audience Sees Cleveland School Operetta

A capacity audience filled the Roosevelt auditorium Friday evening to see the Cleveland school operetta The Forest Court More than 130 pupils participated under Miss Alice Mae Ottilie who also accompanied as pianist Costumes delighted the audience and bursts of applause greeted solos and ensembles Mothers of the P T A helped with costumes and Miss Ottilie received roses while Cleveland teachers were given chrysanthemums by the P T A

Cleveland Forest Court Roosevelt Auditorium Alice Mae Ottilie Miss Ottilie PT. A

Mexican Young Men's Club hosts dance and program at Y

More than 75 Cedar Rapids Mexicans enjoyed a dance and program by the Aguilas club at the Y cafeteria rooms Friday. A Mexican orchestra in native costumes played, with group singing and performances by Joe Cortez and guests. Raymond Tapia spoke of community service and civic-minded aims, and the group voted for another dance. Members include Pete Murillo president and Raymond Tapia sponsor. The Aguilas club meets Wednesdays at the Y M C A.

Cedar Rapids Aguilas Hope Arce Joe Arce Joe Mandoza Raymond Tapia Joe Cortez el Rancho Grande Gail Wilson M. Newport Edward Cleaver Aguilas Club Pete Murillo Joe Beltram Carlos Duarte Felix Saladona Philip Murillo Manual Cervantes Joe James Arce Louis Martinez Tudie Cortez Richard Mandoza Jesse Arenas Mr. Cleaver

Dog Thief Released After Promise To Ship Pet Home

Walter Barr of 1133 Ninth Street NW reported a dog stolen at about 3 a.m. Sunday. Charles Waln of Verndale Minn was arrested in Wadena Thursday and released Friday after promising to cover shipping costs back to Cedar Rapids. Barr valued the dog at $50.

Cedar Rapids Walter Barr Ninth Street Charles Waln Verndale Minn Hugh G. Parker Wadena Associated Press Waln H. R. Churchill King Thompson Barr Thompson Anamosa

Awards At Cub Pack 26 Meeting In Van Buren School

Cub Pack No 26 met in Van Buren school with 50 attendees. George Bowne lectured on birds with slides. Advancements were earned by Jimmie Luse, George Naxera Jr, Jack Erlacher and Donald Bye. George Naxera Jr and Donald Bye promoted to Scout Troop 26. Jimmie Mackey transferred to Decatur. Den 1 won best handcraft display and attendance. Mrs. J Mackey thanked. Mrs. F E Luse named new den mother. Christmas party set for Dec 11. broken toys collected for Scout toy pickup.

van Buren School George Bowne Jimmie Luse George Naxera, Jr Jack Erlacher Donald Bye Jimmie Mackey

Court action against Kozy Inns owners over parking and noise

J. W. MacDanel seeks dismissal of an injunction filed Oct 27 by Maude Stickney and Paul Smith, operators of Kozy Inns Nos 1 and 2 at First Avenue addresses, alleging city ordinances on livestock and vehicle parking. He claims disturbance from trucks and horns near his home at 1016 First Avenue East and contends he warned patrons away late Oct 7 8. Proceeds seek alleged damages of 1500 and 1000 dollars respectively.

J. W. MacDanel Kozy Inns No First Avenue E MacDanel Maude Stickney No. 1 Paul Smith No. 2 Smith Stickney

Probate of Will for J L Drahos After Drowning Inquiry

Probate proceedings open in Linn county district court for Joseph L. Drahos insurance man age 45 of Cedar Rapids believed drowned near Regina bay in Ontario on or about October 18 with hunting companion Frank Klumpar and guide Cecil Grant. Hearing set for November 27 at 9 am. Documentation includes Balcar affidavit, a letter from Port Arthur police, and Fort Francis report confirming drowning conclusion.

Joseph L. Drahos Cedar Rapids Regina Bay Kenora Ontario Frank Klumpar Independence Cecil Grant Linn County District Court J. E. Heiserman Drahos Mary Drahos John Balcar Second Avenue SE North Woods Group W. C. Ingram Port Arthur M. W. Erickson Fort Francis Ont

Dismissals Sought by Three Defendants in Multiple Actions

Three defendants seek dismissal in separate cases including Anna Kudrna vs C A Dedek and Frantiska Dedek over alleged lack of consideration for a $500 note dated March 28, 1930. Iowa unemployment compensation case questions a 1937 payroll assessment. Louis F James contends he was not a partner with Stanley F Elias, and Linus Dunbar faces a $3500 suit by C J McShane over alleged broker-captured information and direct dealings with a farm owner.

Anna Kudrna C. A. Dedek Frantiska Dedek Iowa Unemployment Compensation Commission Louis F. James Stanley F. Elias College Inn Restaurant James Linus Dunbar C. J. McShane Springville McShane Dunbar

Mrs. Paul R. Wagner Granted Divorce

Selah V. Wagner obtained a divorce decree from Judge H. C. Ring against Paul R. Wagner 45 on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. Under a stipulation Mrs. Wagner will receive 50 dollars monthly through Dec 1, 1940 and 75 dollars thereafter, with transfer of three life insurance policies. The couple married June 21 1916.

Selah V

Custody modification limits out-of-state travel for Palmer child

Under a stipulation between Raymond Palmer and his former wife Mary Lois Palmer who divorced last April 12 Judge J E Heiserman Friday modified the decree to provide that a minor child of the Palmers should not be removed from the state of Iowa without mutual consent of the two. The modification stipulation also set out specific visitation rights for Palmer.

Raymond Palmer Mary Lois Palmer J. E. Heiserman Palmers Iowa Palmer

Wieser Wentzel Case Settled

Viola Wieser and George Wentzel personal injury suit settled for five thousand dollars. The case, once dismissed as to Wilson and Company Inc., stemmed from injuries claimed after a car collision.

Viola Wieser George Wentzel Wilson and Company, Inc

Unclear Local Event At Mount Ver Area

Fragmentary note references Wentzel at Mount Ver non avenue and Knollwood drive SE on October 7 1936. Details sparse but places and date present.

Wentzel Mount Vernon Avenue Knollwood Drive

Granted Maintenance Award in Simonsen Case

Judge J E Heiserman directed Walter Simonsen to pay the plaintiff $5 weekly until further order after a hearing on Christena Simonsen's motion for temporary alimony suit money and attorney fees. The court also ordered $25 suit money and $125 attorney fees.

Christena Simonsen J E. Heiserman Walter Simonsen

Child Ordered To Mother in Custody Dispute

Sue Livermore sues Nile Livermore alleging he refused to return their 3-year-old son after an agreed 10 day period. Judge H. C. Ring issued a Friday order directing the sheriff to restore the child to Mrs. Livermore at 111 Fifth Avenue SW. The couple, married in 1934, were granted a divorce May 23 with custody awarded to the mother.

Sue Livermore Nile Livermore H. C. Ring Fifth Avenue SW Livermore

Judge Overrules Motion for Bill of Particulars in Bascom Case

Judge C J Haas overruled a defendant Virgil Bascom 36 of near Center Point on Friday in a criminal action. Bascom was indicted by the November grand jury on a statutory charge and pled not guilty Nov 14. His bond stands at 2500 dollars and he remains in the county jail.

Virgil Bascom Near Center Point C. J. Haas Bascom

Judgment In Note Case Settles With Payment

Judge C. J. Haas returned a 2914.95 judgment in a note case based on a 1935 note alleged to be delivered by Andrew J. Miller Miranda S. Miller and Mary Eleanor Goodrich. Release of judgment provided by the stipulation on payment by Miranda S. Miller of 2500. Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation was plaintiff.

C. J. Haas Andrew J. Miller Miranda S. Miller Mary Eleanor Goodrich Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation

Quieted title suit over Cedar Rapids property upheld

Judge J E Heiserman has quieted title in O N Hulls Sixth addition to Cedar Rapids in Charles Buresh plaintiff against Emma Ciha Scott and Frank W Barta and Son for 35 and 200 dollars respectively. Frances Buresh Sorensen died Jan 4 1938 and the holder claims homestead status on the property.

Frances Buresh Sorensen J. E. Heiserman O. N. Hull Cedar Rapids Charles Buresh Emma Ciha Scott Frank W. Barta

Car Collision Prompts $500 Counterclaim Demand

Fannie R Benesh and co defendant L F Benesh face Balcom Luberger in a $46.05 car damage suit. Benesh seeks a $500 judgment on a counterclaim for personal injuries after a collision between Fannie P Benesh and Luberger on Third Avenue near Seventh Street SE last March 22.

Fannie R. Benesh L. F. Benesh Balcom Luberger Fannie P. Benesh Luberger Third Avenue Seventh Street SE

Material Witness Released In Hog Theft Case

A 19 year old Santa Barbara hitch hiker identified as Dean Smith Egger was released from Linn county jail on Thursday after being held since November 2 as a material witness in the hog theft case against 41 year old John Bauer of near Waterloo.

Dean “Smith” Egger Santa Barbara Calif John Bauer Waterloo Linn County Thursay

Authorized To Sell Stock In Power And Light Company

The Merchants National bank as executor of Irene H. Douglas estate was authorized by Judge Haas to sell 5730 shares of common stock and 625 shares of preferred stock in American Power and Light. Cross-petition claims involve Leonore Hunting seeking a lien and judgment tied to mortgage lien rights in Keokuk and asserted superior by Arthur McCarty. A separate motion seeks discharge of a judgment in an injury case involving Skalicky and Coons, with settlement noted at 487.50 and a November 28 hearing date.

Merchants National Bank Irene H. Douglas C. J. Haas American Power and Light Company Leonore E. Hunting Cedar Rapids District Court Keokuk County Arthur J. McCarty Des Moines McCarty Peter C. Bremer John C. Skalicky John Coons Skalicky

Multiple Local Suits Highlight 1937 Civil Actions in Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids court records, various 1937 civil actions include a $607.57 mechanic lien by Leo Stalker of Stalker Electric against Margaret H. Hamilton, diverse divorce petitions between Daniel Murillo and Nievas Murillo, and Jeanette Dostal vs Emil Dostal for cruel and inhuman treatment with custody request. Other items: 56.25 rent loss judgment in Bohac v Sweet, a $253.77 car damage suit (Pirie v Burmeister), a $1,250 farm lease case seeking total judgment by LeRetta Jenson, a $512 default rent judgment for James Kohout, and a divorce action between Hazel M. Edmondson and Homer M. Edmondson. Also noted are a deed dispute. Iowa Milling Co. v Kalmer Kinzenbaw for 136 about beans. and a $467.95 judgment to Fidelity and Casualty Co. of New York by Joe Doupnik Jr.

Jeanette Dostal Emil Dostal

Good Company Always Ready For Adventure

By Mary Manners Jim loves Sally for always being ready for adventure. She isn’t cautious or afraid and would join any mountain climb or moonlit toboggan run before breakfast. Her boundless enthusiasm is Sally’s greatest charm. Jim has never noticed she isn’t a bit pretty, yet finds her marvelous.

Mary Manners Jim Sally

He Drinks Dear Miss Manners Advice Column

The writer asks how to address a boyfriend who promised not to drink but several times has liquor on his breath. The guidance says he owes an explanation, and the reader should remind him of the promise and confront the issue without nagging. The response frames accountability and clear communication as essential.

Miss Manners

Willing to keep his good resolutions on a straight path

A fragment notes a person’s intent to stay on a disciplined course. The line hints at moral resolve and a commitment to self control, suggesting a cautious, aspirational stance without further context or names.

Dear Miss Manners Advice on a Steady with a Cheater

Dear Miss Manners offers blunt counsel for a woman torn by her steady boyfriend’s repeated dating of another. If she values him she should resist neediness, appear confident, and consider dating others to boost self esteem, while letting him see there are other options.

Miss Manners Bac

Correction and local notices in Cedar Rapids brief

Correction notes a Thursday ad price for auto floor mats at 19c, corrected to 49c. City briefs cover Muscatine visitors, medical cases, enlistment, church services, hospital stays, a missing coat at a YWCA dance, and residents recovering from operations with several names and addresses mentioned.

Rapaport

Man Charged With Extortion Transferred To St Paul

United States Deputy Marshal Joseph A. Petrus moved Charles Lorenz 59 of Lisbon Ohio from Linn county jail to St Paul to face an extortion charge. Lorenz allegedly sent a threatening letter to the Minneapolis postmaster demanding money on November 7. He was arrested by an FBI agent at the Cedar Rapids post office when he called for a dummy package on November 10.

United States Joseph A. Petrus Charles Lorenz Lisbon Ohio Linn County St. Paul Lorenz Minneapolis FBI Cedar Rapids

Boy on Bike Injured in City Collision

James Jennings eleven, son of Mr and Mrs A J Jennings, suffered a cut right leg and left hand after his bicycle hit the side of a car driven by Mrs L M Bugenstein. The accident occurred at 4 15 p m on Third avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets SE as Mrs Bugenstein attempted to enter a parking space and the boy reportedly misjudged the backing maneuver.

James Jennings A. J. Jennings Fifth Avenue SE L. M. Bugenstein Blake Boulevard Third Avenue Sixth and Seventh Streets

Theft reported at North Western Bell office purse missing

Mrs D S McCulloch reported a small coin purse containing about 45 dollars stolen from her desk at the North Western Bell Telephone company office 619 Third avenue SE. She said the purse was taken from inside a larger purse in her desk drawer while she was away from 9 30 to 11 am and that a strange man was seen in the office around 10.

Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Third Avenue D. S. McCulloch Eighth Street

Vacancies in Marine Corps for Iowa enlistments in November

Thirty five vacancies in the marine corps will be filled by Iowa enlistments during November. Recruits receive three weeks training at the San Diego base before transfer to duty on a major vessel or at foreign shore stations in Guam, the Philippines or China. Applicants must be 18 to 30, single, without dependents, and have one year of high school education or equivalent. Further information may be obtained by writing the Marine Corps recruiting station in the Old Federal Building, Des Moines.

Marine Corps Iowa San Diego Guam Philippines China

Two Parked Cars Robbed in Downtown Break-ins

Theft of two traveling bags reported Friday evening in two separate car break-ins. Glendora Stingley said a large brown morocco bag and clothing and jewelry worth about $100 were stolen from her locked car on Third street SE. M G Joern reported a black Gladstone bag taken from his Roosevelt hotel guest car on First Avenue, with clothing and other items valued at about $40.

Glendora Stingley Chicago Third Street Third Fourth Avenues Roosevelt Hotel First Avenue First Second Streets

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SCCI Hugh Daggett Second Christian Church Group I. N. Circle Dramatic Art Group MISS Andersons Jane Witil Mirs Ormsby Tanida Camp Ernbergers P.T.A. Meetings van Buren Taylor Taylor P. T L. W. Jonas Red Cross Lara B. Diehl Marilyn Freshwater Earl Janecek Taylor School Fillmore Arthur B. T. Perrine E. M. Franks Co. C Court House News Kozy Inn J. L. Drahos Paul R. Wagner By Galbraith Witnness Ed Lund Quist Leo Stalker Stalker Electric Company Margaret H. Hamilton Daniel Murillo Nievas Murillo Leonard S. Bohac R. L. Sweet Hollis Sweet Bohac James W. Pirie Bertha M. S. Burmeister C. A. Burmeister Leuretta Jenson Vernon Wadsworth Florence Wadsworth James Kohout Frank Steinacher Hazel M. Edmondson Homer M. Edmondson Dixon, Ill J. E. Heiserman Friday Ruby Jane DeWald Donald DeWald Ora Kidder William Kidder Kidders Detroit Jennie Stark C. Jaas Iowa Milling Company Kalmer Kinzenbaw Kinzenbaw Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York Joe Doupnik, Jr Drinks City Briefs Bruno Mohnssen Muscatine Carl Hagemeister University of Iowa Medical School William Hruby Ninth Street NW Mercy Hospital John I. Reid U.S Marine Corps Milo Filipi Czech Reformed Church First Reformed Church Samuel Ramaker First Reformed Marengo Joe Kventensky Mobile, Ala J. F. Pesek Silver Hill Ala Julia Steggal First Street
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