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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1933

Page

22

Ten Ames Students Injured In Fire At Chi Phi

Ten Iowa State students were injured when a fire at the Chi Phi fraternity house forced them to jump from second story windows. One student, Robert Charles Reichelt of Kellogg, was critically burned and possibly skull fractured after landing on an auto. Fire started in the living room where corn stalks were stacked for a Friday dance, with flames spreading down hallways as occupants fled.

Ames Iowa State College Chi Phi College Hospital Robert Charles Reichelt Kellogg Adrian Elder Belmond Philip Haviland Sioux City James Cavanaugh Neola Richard Bickett Gladbrook Adolf Ludwig Lawton John Herrmann Dubuque Robert Pfunder Roger Sawyer J. C. Wood Traer

Anamosa Camp Fire Girl Wins Torchbearer Rank

Miss Catharine Niles of Anamosa Camp Fire becomes the first girl in Anamosa to earn the Torchbearer rank. The award, attended by parents and friends, marked four years of progress from joining in 1929 to the Torchbearer achievement in the high school gym. Catharine, 15, advanced through Wood Gatherer and Firemaker ranks and excelled in crafts and citizenship. She is a sophomore daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Niles.

Anamosa Catharine Niles Catharine Anamosa High School Clifford Niles

Amendment to empower city police and jail buildings bonds Iowa

The act adds Sec 6579 to Chapter 326 Code 1931 allowing cities with 50 000 to 60 000 inhabitants to buy property and erect police stations or jails on city property or elsewhere sale taxes up to 4 mills per year and to issue bonds backed by anticipated taxes under Chapter 1320. The measure is immediate upon publication in Cedar Rapids Gazette and Cedar Rapids Tribune.

Elden General Assembly State OF Iowa Cedar Rapids Gazette Cedar Rapids Tribune Cedar Rapids

John Peter Paulsen 80 Dies in Benton County Home

John Peter Paulsen 80 a Benton county resident since 1885 died at 8 p m Thursday at his son William Paulsen's farm home after seven months illness Born December 24 1842 in Wehsen Holstein Germany he married Anna Ohrt in 1871 in New York City They settled near Davenport then Newhall later retiring there in 1908 The Paulsen family continued on the farm with a son John and a daughter in law and there are nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 p m at St John Lutheran Church northwest of Newhall

Gazette Newhall John Peter Paulsen Benton County William Paulsen Mr. Paulsen Wehsen Holstein Germany New York City Anna Ohrt Davenport William The Lutheran Church St. John’s Lutheran Church

Van Horne And Vinton Banks To Pay Dividends

Judge Tankersley in Vinton approved a 25 percent dividend for depositors of the closed Farmers Savings Bank of Van Horne. A 1244 percent dividend was approved for Farmers National Bank in Vinton, with 23 percent earlier paid. The same day Judge Tankersley granted a divorce for Dr C W Grady of Van Horne from Dorothea M Grady, with $2000 to the defendant plus costs and attorneys fees.

Vinton B. O. Tankers- Jey Marshalltown Farmers Savings Bank of van Horne Farmers National Bank Tankersley C. W. Grady van Horne Dorothea M. Grady

English Editor Blasts Roosevelt Plan as Synthetic Prosperity

Special to The Gazettes from Iowa City reports Ralph D Blumenfeld, veteran editor of the London Daily Express, telling about 1 100 listeners that Roosevelt’s program creates synthetic prosperity and world relief depends on US and Britain uniting to rescue civilization. He warns Europe remains precarious and Germany under Hitler pursues conquest while rhetoric masks true aims. He also doubts Russian trade value for America. In Garrison the funeral of Elizabeth Blough is set for Tuesday after a Long Beach death. service at Brethren church with burial at Gnagy cemetery.

Gazettes Iowa City Roosevelt United States Ralph D. Blumenfeld London Daily Express University of Iowa Blumenfeld Wisconsin Chicago New York England Europe Great Britain America Germany Hitler France Garrison Elizabeth Blough Long Beach Brethren Church A. H. Hoefle Gnagy John Irons

Delaware county ministerial meeting held at Methodist church

In Greeley a Delaware county ministerial meeting was hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Paul P. Pease at the local Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. E. D. Wells of Manchester presiding. A program of readings and music was presented by the ministers wives and a list of attending couples was provided. The next gathering will be in Manchester.

F. O. Winslow Asbury Mr. Hayes Illinois Iowa Edgewood Elkport Strawberry Point Sarah Wooldridge Hayes Thomas Smith Valentine Neb Jacob Brown Colesburg Washington Loretta Wheelan Frank Kos J. H. O'Donnell East Third Street H. I Ward Company

Jesup Man Named Buchanan County Agricultural Agent

Independence Iowa reports Dallas E. Western 26 of Jesup was named agricultural agent for Buchanan county by the Farm Bureau board. He will assume duties December 1 after serving as vocational agriculture instructor at Jesup High School for about five and a half years. He succeeds L. A. Walters who had held the post eleven years and will move to Austin Minnesota to work for an insurance firm.

Shellsburg Sherif Nile Morena Leland Fry Vinton Henry Schlotterback Schlotterback Canton Township Wyoming Miss Pearl Ritter Miss Pearl Ritter of the Extension Department Iowa State Teachers College Onslow Oxford Junction Miss Ritter Jones County Monticello Anamosa Methodist Episcopal Church of Wyoming Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Madison Oxford Wyoming Townships G. H. Goodrick Independence Dallas E. Western Jesup Buchanan County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Western Jesup High School L. A. Walters

Washington National Bank To Open Dec 1

Washington Ia The Washington National bank will reopen December 1 under the name National Bank of Washington. Conservator Walter Graves announced the move which will release about 500000 in community funds as half the deposits are paid at opening. New stock valued at 50000 was sold, 75 percent bought by directors of the closed bank.

Washington Washington National Bank Walter 8. Graves National Bank of Washington

Florys Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John H Flory celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their South English home three miles east this afternoon. A large company of relatives and friends attended. Mrs Flory, before marriage, was Miss Bell Mowery of Virginia. They have two children.

John H. Flory Here Florys Mrs Flory Miss Bell Mowery Virginia

Arraign Manchester Bandits On Monday

Five youths who admitted attempting to rob Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank were brought from Dubuque to face bank robbery charges. Walter Bergman 21 West Allis Wis was killed in Milwaukee, his bride of 24 hours awaiting a baby. Suspects include Jerry Schwemier 21 Kilbourne Wis and his 17 year old wife Hazel of Chicago Joe Mieczejewski 21 Milwaukee Sterling Hart 20 Chicago and Don Donovan La Farge Wis. District court will hear pleas Monday. Mrs Schwemier expects a child and may not be prosecuted.

Manchester Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank Dubuque Harry Utley J. J. Burbridge Walter Bergman West Allis Wis Milwaukee Kenosha Jerry Schwemier Kilbourne Hazel Chicago Joe Mieczejewski Stering Hart Don Donovan la Fagge Mrs. Schnomier Jerry

Belle Plaine Motorist Gets Suspended Term

H. E. Lusk of Belle Plaine pled guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated at district court in Vinton before Judge B C Tankersley. He received a six month county jail sentence suspended on good behavior, three month license suspension, and parole to attorney M J Tobin. Bond set at 600 dollars. Lusk was arrested last July in Belle Plaine and earlier entered a not guilty plea at the September term.

Vinton B. C. Tankersley H. E. Lusk Belle Plaine Lusk M. J. Tobin

County committee named for civil works in Clayton county

Gov Clyde L Her ring Thursday appointed G H Meyer district court clerk as chairman of the civil works administration in Clayton county Other members include Charles Haberichter A H Borman Logan Blizzard and Dr F H Howard Joint rural routes at Victor consolidate routes one and two effective Jan 1 Fred Neuhaus will serve route one and W R Myers retires after long service

Marengo Civil Works Administration R. J. Gilchrist Iowa County Emergency Relief Board J. H. Reynolds Williamsburg Co. R. Off North English John Schultz, Jr Victor D. H. Zentmire Fred Neuhaus W. R. Myers

West Liberty Man Heads Muscatine Co Sunday School Assn

Fred L. Watters of West Liberty was named president of the Muscatine County Sunday School association at its annual meeting in the First Presbyterian church. New officers include Rev. C. E. Burdine as former president, Rev. W. H. Slack as vice president, and Mrs. Jacob Stelrecht as secretary and treasurer. The county is divided into six divisions with local presidents such as Rev. W. F. Vanderlip, Mildred Jasmann, Grit Norton, Ralph M. Davis, M. E. Moorehead, and Rev. W. H. Slack leading division No. 6 Muscatine.

West Liberty Fred L. Watters Muscatine County Atalissa W. F. Vanderlip Conesville and Nichols Mildred Jasmann Conesville Moscow Wilton Grit Norton Cranston Community Ralph M. Davis Sweetland New Era Pleasant Prairie M. E. Moorehead Fairport Muscatine W. H. Slack

Committees Named for Mecca Week at UIowa

Iowa City Associated Students of Engineering announced the Mecca week program committees. Members include William Anderson and Sidwell Smith of Iowa City, Robert Marek, Jack Blessing, Sid ney Dean, Vernon Putman, Dinton Lally, William Trumpp, James McClintock, John Schell, Clifford McGinnis, Lyle Richardson, Gilbert Broders and others from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.

Iowa City University of Iowa Associated Students of Engineering William Anderson Robert Marek Cedar Rapids Sidwell Smith Jack Blessing Carlos Kampmeier Sidney Dean Traer Vernon Putman Dinton B. Lally Belle Pinine William Trumpp James McClintock John Schell Clifford McGinnis Lyle Richardson Gilbert Broders Iowa

Death of John Stottler in Cedar Valley at 83

John Stottler, 83, of Cedar Valley died Friday at his home from a heart attack. Born December 23, 1850 in Summerset County Pennsylvania, he moved to Iowa with his parents as a child and never married. Survived by nephew John Foster, brother-in-law George Foster, and niece Mrs. James Smallwood of West Liberty. Funeral services Sunday at 2:30 at S. C. Snider funeral chapel with Rev. W. A. Smith officiating.

J. M. Nelson Charles Bell Tom Kelly Henry Snakenberg D. W. Baines Forrest Embrie Fred Kendall Robert Merrill Herbert Wickencamp Des Moines Sigourney Keokuk County Oelwein C. F. Eischeid Methodist Church General Federation of the Woman's Club B. C. Farrington G. B. Ferrell A. C. Garrel P. E. Rider God Heaven W.D. Little J. B. Ackman Tipton Hollywood Tipton High School E. J. Kelly Baldwin Methodist James Kizer F. E. Mastin Kizer William Nancy Kizer Cedar County Bonavista Flaherty Boulder Colo Ella Corbett Pence Iowa City Harold D. Evans C. O. Craig First National Bank Farmers Loan and Trust Company Craig Evans W. H. Cobb University of Iowa Comptroller Civil Works Administration Cobb Washington Sherman William Oldfield County Wellman Mr. Oldfield Pilotsburg West Liberty John Stottler Cedar Valley Summerset County Iowa Stottler John Foster George Foster James Smallwood S. C

Cascade Child Hurt in Street Collision Near Cascade

Harold Leytem nine son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Leytem farmers five miles north of Cascade was seriously injured Thursday afternoon when he ran into the street before Hillar Koob s car. The bumper struck him breaking one leg just above the ankle. He was taken to the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs William Leytem.

Cascade Harold Leytem Raymond Leytem Hillar Koob William Leytem

Radio Schedule Highlights NBC CBS And WJZ Lineup

A dense listing of prime time and daytime radio programs across NBC CBS and WJZ stations. Includes hosts such as John Herrick, Everett Vess and Jack Benny, with varied musical ensembles, symphonies, choirs, and orchestras. Frequencies span WEAF WJZ KYW KOIL WLW WREN and others, noting times from morning through evening across multiple markets.

John Herrick NBC WJZ WMAQ Asfc Denes Novia WEAP WEAF Wocho Lucas Srech CBS WBBM WMT Pedro Vin WDAF WTAM Eer Everett Vess Wben Td Fray Bvererettl WABC Elder Michaux WLW WLS Hollywood Portland Junior Symphony ABG WCCO the Safer Orch KYW Ted Florite Junior Haste Weaf Chain Alden Edking Weap Woco- Who Inbc Marion Carley Major Bowes Bondeliers Wenr Mormon Choir Gene Arnold Velen Morran CLS Grenadier Guards Band Koil Wren Lyman_orch John Kennedy Weap Woc-Who KMOX Stanford Wayne King Jan Garber WOC WTMJ Vee and Johnny Chicago Cell de Raeee Drams CBB WBEM de. Fosdick WCFL Koil Koa NBO WEAPF_WOC WHO Graph Hotel WJZ Wenr Crumit Ed McConnell WARBM Ace Brigade WOCO Alice Doy Lopes Etch KOA Willard Robison Joe Penner Nelson Etch WFAA Wengel Ball Rin Tin Tin WEBM Badie Cantor Moale Walter Winchell Novellers Jack Benny WLIW Patri Mary Small Breen Brothers Col Louis M. Howe WMA Seth Parker Guy Lombardo John Fogarty Wdjz Gems Ennis Bolosnini Ecefliat KOIL Scottl Rch Duchin Orch Rudy Vallee Ruste Orch Stoess Orch Lea Ted Black Weaf Tango Orch WIZ Chain

Miss Manners advice column excerpts about relationships

A pair of Miss Manners letters discuss relationship woes and social engagement. A man laments limits on his funds and dancing, while a woman seeks friendship in Cedar Rapids. The responses advise flexibility, good times, and reciprocal outreach.

Veteran of French Legion Reunites with Mother in Des Moines

Orval Chenoweth, once with the Rainbow Division in 1917, greeted his mother Mrs. Mabel D. Brafford and two sisters in Des Moines after returning from an eight year stay in Algeria following service with the American forces. He refused to discuss experiences yet, citing need for rest. The furlough delay stemmed from red tape at the French foreign office.

Des Moines Orval Chenoweth French Foreign Legion Mabel D. Brafford Rainbow Division New York Chenoweth State Department

Administrators appointed for Thomas L Dewees estate Iowa

Notice states Cahill Boland and Hines as administrators of Thomas L Dewees late of Linn County Iowa deceased with probate set and claims to be filed. Also notice of probate for Anna Koutnik will on November 28 1933 at 9 AM before the District Court Cedar Rapids Iowa dated November 24 1933 Clerk Edwin W Cooper Protract Court Mekota Attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County Thomas L. Dewees Hose State of Iowa District Court Anna Koutnik Cedar Rapids

Chest Drive Set With 28 Churches Pulpits In Cedar Rapids

Two thousand boys and girls acted as advance agents for twenty eight Cedar Rapids churches. Pamphlets distributed to every home outline the Community Chest campaign aiming for 365000 starting December 4. Speakers at Sunday services included Ira Carruthers, Harry Sundberg, Frank C. Waples, James Killan, Robert Armstrong and many others across a long list of churches. At 7 30 pm Harry Palmer will speak at Olivet Presbyterian Church.

Cedar Rapids Church Community Chest First Reformed Church Ira Carruthers Four Square Gospel Tabernacle Gordon Fennell Bethany Congregational Joanna Hagey Kenwood Park C.T. Hickok First Baptist C. T. Hickok Harry Palmer Olivet Presbyterian Church

Lowden 31 Piece Rhythm Band Debuts At Grade Operetta

Miss Berneice McAllister organizes a first four grade rhythm band for Lowden Public School. The group, led by Verneil Steffens, will perform at the grade operetta on December 8 in the school auditorium. Members include Marilyn Pauls, Ruby Gottschalk, Edith Abel, Jean Jorgenson, and many others across bells, triangles, cymbals, sand clogs, rhythm sticks, and tambourine with notable contributions from the Gottschalk, Conrad, and Brockmeyer families.

Rachel Gottschalk Earl Gade Ralph Gottschalk Levell Marks Vanita Waters Luetta McCormick Neil Luettjohann Myron Conrad Dale Joregenson Robert Conrad Carl Steffensen Frank Ball Arlene Brockmeyer Wayne Kelding William Brockmeyer Charles Waters Betty Lou Meier Deloris Freese Gertrude Hormann Evelyn Steffensen Shirley Kinnan Betty Lewh Hansen William Rugger

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