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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1934

Page

4

Lutheran Officials Clash Over Wartburg Student Protest

Iowa district Lutheran officials clashed over a Wartburg College protest urging its end. Rev A C Prochl of Iowa City attacked Monticello pastor Rev H L Adix over student charges against Synod President C C Hein. Four students face discipline as faculty weigh actions following a convention decision to close Clinton and St Paul colleges and merge them with Wartburg.

Clinton Iowa American Lutheran Church Wartburg College A. C. Prochl Iowa City Prochl H L. Adix Monticello Adix Synod C C Hein Columbus Ohio Howard Flagel Andrew Marvin Schroeder Bellevue Lutheran Church St. Paul Waverly Tme

Fire destroys large barn at Camp Dodge training site

A Thursday night fire razed a large barn at Camp Dodge near Des Moines, destroying three trucks, two private cars, and a tractor. The blaze left about $15,000 in losses and a 30-ton coal pile continued to smoulder into Friday.

Des Moines Camp Dodge Pationals

Washington postmaster race narrows to five candidates

Five applicants are considered for the Washington postmaster position to replace Harry McCall with a temporary appointee expected by mid December. The Democratic Central Committee plans to meet soon and may forward a recommendation to Rep. Edward C. Eicher. candidates include M C Doe- Long Howard Richardson Milburn McKay Jay Brown and J M Kelly.

Washington Harry McCall Democratic Central Committee Edward C. Eicher M C Doe- Long Howard Richardson Milburn McKay Jay Brown J M Kelly Elgin Elgin High School Wen School Clarerce Alma Hanson Boa Mae Frieder Mabel Retz Moor

Prominent Farmer John F Phillips Dies Near Ely

John Francis Phillips 56 prominent farmer died at his home Friday forenoon after a brief illness. Born Nov 9 1878 at Bert ram he lived near Ely for 14 years and farmed extensively. Survived by widow Adelaide a daughter Mrs Ollie Uleh and son Donald both at home two sisters Mrs Charles Torrance and Mrs Frank Beldin Mount Vernon and brother Lester Phillips Ely a sister Mrs Jay Burge Mount Vernon died recently. He was a member of S Co O F Ely and sought the Republican nomination for supervisor from the Second Linn district two years ago. Funeral at 2 pm Sunday at the family home by Rev John J Gent First Lutheran Cedar Rapids burial Mount Vernon cemetery with Odd Fellows aid. Friends may call at Frank A Brosh mortuary Solon Friday and Saturday.

Ely John Francis Phillips Bertram Phillips Adelaide Ollie Uleh Donald Charles Torrance Frank Beldin Mount Vernon Lester Phillips Jay Burge Linn County John J. Gent First Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids Odd Fellows Frank A. Brosh Mortuary Solon

McCormick Accused of Reckless Driving

Clarence McCormick 28 of Van Horne remains jailed on reckless driving charges filed by the county attorney after a grand jury failed to indict in the Meyer fatal crash. A preliminary hearing is set before Justice Burnham. He already faces a felonious killing coroner’s jury finding and a $10,000 damage suit by Vivian Meyer.

Vinton Clarence McCormick van Horne Wifquain Everett Meyer McCormick G W Burnham Meyer Vivian M_. Meyer

Anamosa Votes Major Tax Reduction Next Year

Taxpayers in Anamosa will see a total tax reduction of 8.57 mills in 1935. The decline follows the final payment of school bonds this year and city council action cutting 0.3 mills from the town budget.

Anamosa Corporation of

Iowa City Sewage Plant Cost Dispute With State Board

Unresolved talks over funding for the sewage disposal plant leave bids in abeyance. The University of Iowa would pay 40 percent of the cost if limited to the treatment plant, while the state board opposes funding improvements to Ralston creek linked to the project.

Iowa City State Board of Education University of Iowa State Board Ralston Creek

Pleads Guilty To Making Threats In Iowa City

Ralph Fowler age 23 of Iowa City on parole after pleading guilty to malicious threats to extort in district court. He allegedly wrote an unsigned letter dated November 15 to a young woman threatening harm unless she married him. Judge Harold D. Evans continued the case for sentence.

Iowa City Ralph Fowler W. F. Merriam Solon CCC TF. B Olsen Fowler Harold D. Evans

Clutier Girl Wins Tama County Spelling Crown

Clutier eighth grader Helen Dethlefs won the 1934 Tama County ace spelling contest held at Clutier under Tama County Activities association. She ranked third last year. Helen Stouffer of Buckingham finished second after a tight finish lasting to the 158th round where Stouffer failed on preceding. Dethlefs misspelled infirmary earlier.

Clutier Helen Dethlefs Tama County

Allamakee Sheriff Contests Election

Allamakee County Sheriff James P. Baxter contends the November 6 election result that placed John P. King as sheriff with a 39 vote margin. Baxter alleges errors by election boards and county supervisors in vote counting and tabulation. King’s final lead followed a corrected tally from Post township. Baxter previously led by 177 in 1932. CALMAR The junior class of Calmar high school will stage The Red Headed Step Child at the Olympic theater on December 6 with Betty Morse and Donald Severson in leading roles.

Waukon James P. Baxter Allamakee County John P. King Baxter Board of Supervisors Post Township King Calmar Calmar High School Olympic Theater Betty Morse Donald Severson Violet Luzum Kathyrn Kittlsby Juanita Blackmarr Patricia McCullon Beverly Reisner Francis Beevar Donald Krysan Victor Gechling John Lovin

Waukon Owna “Bub” Stahl Gets Suspended Sentence

Bub Stahl indicted October 3 for illegal possession of liquor pled guilty in district court. Judge W. L. Eichendorf suspended the sentence noting it was his first liquor charge and he has a family to support.

Waukon—Owna Bub” Stahl W. L. Eichendorf Eichendorf

Neal pledged to Sigma Phi Epsilon at Iowa State College

Ames Willard Neal of Mount Vernon has been pledged to the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Iowa State College. He is enrolled in the general agriculture department.

Ames Willard Neal Mount Vernon Sigma Phi Epsilon Iowa State College Department of General Agriculture

Pheasant Hunting Advice From Iowa Game Commission

Iowa hunters prepare for the Pilgrimage to pheasant fields as the season opens Saturday with two more days next week. The commission urges license possession and carrying, seeking landowner permission, observing hours 12 noon to 5 pm, avoiding large groups, shooting only males, bag limit three per day, six in possession after day one, reporting violations, looking before shooting, not carrying loaded guns in cars, not entering fields working with horses, parking in farmyards, and not shooting other birds.

Des Moines Iowa State Fish and Game Commission

Tipton Man Appeals Iowa Supreme Court Over Injury Claim

Jesse J. Hamilton filed an appeal with the Iowa supreme court seeking compensation for injuries from a fall at the J LeRoy Farmer Canning company in Tipton where he served as manager. Cedar county district court ruled the injury not compensable under Judge John T. Moffit.

DES Moines Jesse J. Hamilton Iowa Supreme Court J. LeRoy Farmer Canning Company Tipton Canning Company Cedar County John T. Moffit

Marquette Council Member Dies in Pneumonia Case

Milbert Krohn 47 a railroad engineer and Marquette town council member died of bronchial pneumonia Wednesday. He is survived by his widow three children and two brothers all of Marquette. Masonic services were held at 2 pm Friday.

Marquettie—Milbert Krohn Marquette

Writer Marguerite Cook Dies at 44 in Des Moines

Mrs Marguerite Elizabeth Cook 44 wife of Louis Cook former state board chair died Thursday afternoon after a heart attack. Born April 17 1890 in Council Bluffs she wrote for national magazines since 1929 and earlier served as assistant editor of the Iowa Homestead. She leaves six children Louis H Cook Jr Julia Marguerite George James and Joy Abigail. Burial Monday in Council Bluffs.

Des Moines Marguerite Elizabeth Cook Council Bluffs Louis Cook State Board of Assessment and Review Luke Graham Cook Council Bluffs High School University of Iowa Julia Marguerite George James Joy Abigail

Harvest Home Service At Blairstown Sunday

A harvest home service will be held at the Blairstown Methodist church Sunday at 11 a.m. with Benton county Farm Bureau and 4-H clubs participating. The program features readings, talks by local leaders, musical numbers, and a joint gathering with the Presbyterian and Evangelical churches.

Blairstown Methodist Benton County Farm Bureau J. C. B. Peck The Presbyterian Church Bernice Hartz Henry Grunewald, Jr Faye Kubichek Donald Shuck Hazel Shuck Howard Rieke Farm Bureau Women's Quartet Allen Kline American Farm Bureau W. D. Winter Evangelical Church Methodists

University Professor Killed in Iowa Auto Crash

The University of Iowa mourns Dr. Clarence Baldridge of the College of Medicine after a fatal car accident near Donnellson Iowa Thursday night. Baldridge was a popular instructor and rising figure in the medical college.

University of Iowa Clarence Baldridge College of Medicine Donnellson

Nichols to Stage Hearts and Blossoms Operetta

Hearts and Blossoms an operetta will be presented at the high school auditorium on December 12 by the boys and girls glee clubs. Directed by Miss Balzer the cast includes Alberta Weiskamp Gwendoza Rummels Mary Smith Bennie Swickard Dick Poole Clinton Brown Helen Ostendorph John Loeb Edna Earl Irene Stolley Keith Vetter Irvin Pike Loretta Borgstadt Dorothy Dedrick will play the piano accompaniments.

Fader Convicted For Gun Battle At Missouri Valley

John Fader a 21 year old from Council Bluffs was found guilty of assault with intent to do great bodily harm to night police officer James Kirlin after a gun battle in Missouri Valley on October 17. Kirlin and partner William Clary were attacked. two bystanders were wounded. Fader testified he attended a Council Bluffs dance the night of the shooting.

Kirlin Fader Council Bluffs

Amana Residents Pay Their First Taxes Promptly

In Marengo Iowa the Amana colonies kept tax records clean with minimal delinquencies while payments totaled about 28000 dollars. Residents paid taxes individually for the first time as the change from communism to capitalism did not affect tax compliance.

Amana Marengo Amanas Iowa County

Anamosa Town Marshal Arrests 20 Drivers at Busy Intersection

Dwight Kegley, acting as town marshal in Jim White's absence, reports twenty arrests in the last ten days of motorists who ignored traffic signs at the Garnavilla and Main street intersection during school hours. White recovers from surgery at Des Moines veterans hospital.

Anamosa Dwight Kegley Jim White Garnavilla Main Street White Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines

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