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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1937
Page
2
AP reports Harry Millman once tied to the Purple gang was shot to death in an uptown Detroit restaurant and bar raid by gunmen. Over twenty shots fired left four others wounded, with one believed to be dying. Millman survived a prior bombing at a downtown night club.
A series of short items note thefts of two sweaters from Arthur Pickart at 1218 Fifth Ave SE while at school and a spare tire and rim stolen from Norman Homsey at 803 Eighth Ave SE. Mr and Mrs E Boone of Center Point visited Mary Zell at 617 B Ave NE for music and refreshments. The Bethany Congregational Progressive class meets Friday at 7 30 in Leslie Crawford’s home.
George Svoboda and fellow Quaker Oats employees hunted Sunday south of Iowa City. Svoboda fired a 410-gauge shotgun and killed a gray fox weighing twenty five pounds. Jim and others in the party also participated in the outing.
An adpromotes FASTEETH a tasteless alkaline powder that keeps dentures firm and comfortable all day. It claims no gummy taste and that breath stays pleasant. Available at drug stores with no substitutes.
Chukas Charles Holets Clark and Leonard Johnson shot a full bag of rabbits during a group hunting trip.
The Cedar Rapids Fish and Game Restoration club holds a special meeting Friday at 8 p.m. in the Sixteenth Avenue Commercial club rooms at 62% Sixteenth avenue SW to discuss the winter fox hunting program.
Wayland high school basketball beat Cotter 51 to 25 at Wayland Tuesday evening. Cotter faces Olds at Cotter on Nov 30 and Columbus Junction plays Washington at 2:30 pm on Nov 30. Grandview hosts game this Friday evening, Dec 3.
Garnavillo high school basketball split a double header with Guttenberg on Tuesday. Guttenberg won the girls game 37 to 28 while the Garnavillo boys led from the start in a 22 to 17 victory.
Born to Mr and Mrs Anton Nase 1539 Seventh avenue SE a son Nov 25 Mercy hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Edwin Powell Troy Mills a son Nov 24 St Luke s hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs A Biddinger 1520 Second avenue SE a son Nov 25 St Luke s hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Joe K Bailey 1133 Eleventh street NW a daughter Nov 23 St Luke s hospital.
In Cedar Rapids area, Scout Troop 19 sponsored by Lincoln PTA led by Dick Groat won both attendance and advancement honors at the Cedar Rapids council court of honor held at Wilson High School. Attendance totaled 425 with Troop 2 as host. Second and third in advancement went to Troop 25 and Troop 20 respectively. in attendance Troop 2 took second and Troop 25 third.
New York reporter notes that Mrs. Sue Cleveland earns $100 weekly as a radio actress while her husband Ronald, a photographer, earns $15 to $18. Judge Charles C Lockwood ordered Cleveland to pay $10 weekly alimony, even though she stated she did not want any.
A man called Cobby contemplates family duty and future power at Wells Company as fears rise of his father’s ill health and his brother George’s dangerous driving. Jean argues the boss’s wife role, while the town watches his wavering resolve and possible succession. Tomorrow’s installment promises more tension.
Frank J. Brejcha and Georgiana Hach both of Cedar Rapids. Tony Michalek and Mildred M. Good both of Cedar Rapids. Samuel Clayton Boyd of Cedar Rapids and Mildred Mary Hradek of Iowa City. Lee E. Osborn and Anna Chmilecek both of Cedar Rapids. Harold Jacobs and Bertha Swann both of Cedar Rapids. The United States exported 6 702000 bales of cotton in 1936.
Herman Kleppe, 36, of Atkins treated at Mercy hospital for a head laceration he said was caused by a person wielding a poker. He left Atkins at 5 30 p m for Cedar Rapids. police report he was vague about his actions afterward. Atkins marshal concluded Kleppe may have been involved in the Atkins altercation.
The C J Howard family at 2402 C avenue NE and Hattie Cook at 845 First avenue E report thefts Wednesday evening. Groceries valued at $5 and a bottle of medicine were taken from cars parked near their homes between 6:15 and 6:45 p.m. The fowls were also stolen from the Howard rear porch.
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