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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1938

Page

12

Henlein Named Reich Commissioner for Sudeten Occupied Areas

Berlin reports Reichsfuehrer Hitler appointed Konrad Henlein as reich commissioner to govern the occupation zones in Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland. Henlein, ages forty, will coordinate property seizures, propaganda, and eventual plebiscites while reporting directly to Hitler as international commissions outline the occupation plan. Cardinal Bertram ordered church bells in gratitude as Hitler prepares a triumphant entry into Sudetenland.

Berlin Czechoslovakia Henlein Hitler Sudetenland Reich Fuehrer International Committee Sudeten Party Germany Bertram Eger Austria

3 Hurt In Crash Of Car And Truck Near Maquoketa

Special to The Gazette Maquoketa Dave O Connell 72 of Bernard suffered severe head cuts and back injuries when his car collided with Ladue Clarkes truck near Maquoketa. Clarke 26 of Delmar was cut and bruised. Cousin Clell Clarke of Maquoketa also cut and bruised.

the Gazette Maquoketa Dave O'’Connell Bernard Ladue Clarke O'Connell Clarke Delmar Clell Clarke

Community Chest Honor Roll Grows

The Community Chest lists many companies and organizations on the honor roll including Fanny Farmer, S S Kresge, J C Penney, Woolworth, Benner Tea, Guaranty Bank, Household Finance, Morris Plan, Peoples Savings, United State Bank, Inter Ocean Reinsurance, Ace Mutual, and others. Employees from Boy Scouts, Public Health Nursing, Sunshine Mission, YWCA, Chamber of Commerce, and several schools also appear. many reports pending completion before the Monday noon meeting at the Crystal Ballroom, Montrose hotel.

Fanny Farmer Candy Company S S. Kresge Company McLellan Stores J C. Penney Company F. W. Woolworth Company Benner Tea Company Guaranty Bank and Trust Company Household Finance Corporation Morris Plan Company Peoples Savings Bank Priester- Quail and Company United State Bank Burkhalter Insurance Agency Employers Liability Assurance Company Inter- Ocean Reinsurance Company McKinney Agency Mutual Fire Underwriters Shepard Insurance Agency Tait and Wagner Ace Mutual National Life Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel Charles F. Edwards

Gearing Of Durable Goods To Recovery Advance Is Sought

Roosevelt aides study how to gear durable goods to the recovery move. Analysts say consumer goods rise signals from 1934 recovery may spread, with railroads and building construction seen as key employment pools. Chamber plans a construction conference to spur private work in October 2021.

Washington INS Roosevelt White House U. S. Chamber of Commerce

Hungarian premier asks Czech group for self-determination

Budapest reports Premier Bela Imready urged all Czechoslovak nationalities to self determination without discrimination in a radio address. He said Hungarians should unite to reach their goal and the Hungarian government planned immediate diplomatic steps in Prague to open talks on cession of southern Czechoslovak territory with Hungarian populations.

Budapest Ins Bela Imready Hungary Foreign Office Prague Czechoslovakia

Waukon Church Honors 50 Years of Service

St. John’s Lutheran of Waukon marks its fiftieth anniversary with a morning golden jubilee sermon by Rev. T. H. Megorden of Fosston Minnesota. Six charter members remain, with many descendants still active in the congregation. The original 1890 church was expanded in 1923 and has been served by a line of pastors led by Rev. PF. F. Kjerlaug since 1929.

Waukon St. John's Lutheran Church of Hans Wold Henry Larson Nils Rippe Halvor Halvorson Baudette Minn Hans Bjerke Howard, S. D M. F. Lunde J. A. Hellestvedt Jacob Fjelde William Rasmussen J. A. Erickson PF. F. Kjerlaug T. H. Megorden Fosston Paint Creek Township Here St. John’s Church

Ottumwa Girl Drowns After Boat Mishap

Laura Mae Shadduck aged 10 drowned in the Des Moines river west of Ottumwa after falling from a boat tied to the bank. Her brother Willard attempted a rescue and then sought help.

Ottumwa Laura Mae Shadduck Des Moines Here Willard

A F O L Group Endorses Lehman

The New York state non partisan committee of the American Federation of Labor endorsed Governor Herbert H. Lehman for reelection. George Meany said District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey has an enviable record as a prosecutor but no labor record.

New York New York State American Federation of Labor Herbert H. Lehman George Meany Thomas E. Dewey

Muscatine Man Elected Head of Iowa Moose

Leo Lang of Muscatine was elected president of the Iowa States Association of Moose at the annual convention in Oelwein He succeeds Lawrence Dawson of Waterloo Other officers named include Leo Kohl Iowa City George Dustin Des Moines R F Bartz Waterloo and E H Hazzentritz Burlington Muscatine chosen as 1939 convention city.

Oelwein Leo Lang Muscatine Iowa States Association of Moose Lawrence Dawson Waterloo Leo Kohl Iowa City George Dustin Des Moines R. F. Bartz E. H. Hazzentritz Burlington

Des Moines Tavern Owner Faces Liquor Charges

Des Moines police seized 26 bottles of liquor in a raid on a downtown tavern run by Paul L. Pinkie George, a Des Moines boxing promoter. George pled innocent to city and state charges of liquor where beer is sold and operating a disorderly place and was released on $700 bond for a preliminary hearing October 11.

Des Moines Paul L Pinkie” George C. Edwin Moore George

Funeral Held For William M. Deacon In Cedar Rapids

William M. Deacon, 58, of 529 Knollwood Drive SE, died Thursday near Cedar Rapids after his coupe hit the west end of the steel bridge over Indian Creek. A Cedar Rapids native from a prominent pioneer family, he was honored in a Turner chapel service with a sermon by Dr. Harry M. Gage and readings by Dr. Robert Little. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery.

William M. Deacon Turner Chapel Mr. Deacon Knollwood Drive Cedar Rapids Indian Creek Harry M. Gage Coe College Robert Little First Presbyterian Church Oak Hill Cemetery

Move To Submit Liquor By Drink Bill To Voters

Des Moines AP report notes liquor by the drink would go before the next Iowa legislature. list of issues includes compulsory marriage license exams wage hour laws arbitration cigaret tax reform bar government reorganization civil service capital punishment teachers pensions truck tax farm roads and a state office building.

DES Moines Iowa Dwight James Iowa Tavern Owners’ Association

Colombia Legation Becomes Embassy in Washington

The state department announced that the American legation in Colombia will be elevated to an embassy with reciprocal action by Colombia. The move, tied to closer relations and growing trade, marks a formal upgrade. Also, a final warning mandated foreign agents and corporations to register with the department by Oct 6 or face prosecution.

Washington MNL State Department Colombia Department

Chamber sees strengthening business conditions this fall

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States reported that July’s gradual rise in business activity continued through September, signaling stronger business conditions for the autumn months.

Washington Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Iowa City Group Seeks Municipal Ownership Election

A discussion in Iowa City advances a petition requesting a new municipal ownership election. The item mentions a $413,000 PWA grant from 1936 and a proposal for a three member trustees board to run the plants, aiming to keep management separate from political influence.

Iowa City Group PWA

Iowa City Rehearing Sought Over City Council Victory

Four defeated municipal ownership candidates prepared to petition the Iowa Supreme Court for a rehearing after the court upheld the election of four members from the Citizens' Non-Partisan ticket. They alleged bribery via a rate reduction offer from the Iowa City Light and Power company.

Iowa City INS Iowa Supreme Court Citizens High Tribunal Iowa City Light and Power Company

Poland says nation met serious test over Teschen demand

Foreign Minister Josef Beck announced that Poland had passed a serious test by securing the Teschen minority areas of Czechoslovakia. He denounced the Czech occupation of Teschen as a bad error and said relations with Czechoslovakia have been strained since. Poland will make no further claims on Czechoslovakia and is ready to join others in guaranteeing Czechoslovak security.

Warsaw Josef Beck Poland Czechoslovakia Teschen

Eleven Czech Soldiers Barricade Neuthal House

In Neuthal locals report an army officer and ten privates barricaded in a house on no man’s land. They trained a machine gun toward the road German troops will march on. They refuse evacuation, signaling willingness to die, as German officers seek to avert a clash before Sunday.

Berlin INS Sudetenland Sudeten Neuthal No Man’s Land

Girl Who Seemed Winning Paralysis Battle Weakening

Sylva Davis, a 20 year old treated for paralysis after a spinal operation, has weakened and returned to a respirator after leaving the hospital in August. She now weighs about seventy pounds and cannot take food properly after previously progressing to go without the iron lung. Five days ago she was placed back in the respirator due to left side pain.

Kansas City INS Sylva Davis Sylva

Strategic Yangtze Town Falls To Japs

Hankow dispatch reports Chinese forces acknowledge the fall of Tienchich en, a key Yangtze river guardian, as heavy combat continues along the Juichang Wuning highway. Chinese officials say fortifications blocking the river boom still stand, hindering Japanese fleet operations.

Yangtze Hankow INS Juichang-Wuning Tienchiachen Yangtze River

Britain Begins To Demobilize

Britain started demobilizing reserve forces recruited during the Czech crisis. The air ministry said observers released on two hours notice. The admiralty ordered commanders to grant weekend leave to officers and men who could be spared.

London Great Britain Air Ministry Admiralty

Gamelin Orders Demobilization After Czechoslovak Crisis

General Maurice Gamelin ordered demobilization of over one million reserves mobilized during the Czechoslovak crisis. The move frees vehicles and animals requisitioned for national defense.

Paris Maurice Gustave Gamelin National Defense Forces

Kenneth MacDonald Named Des Moines Register Editor

Kenneth MacDonald was appointed managing editor of the Des Moines Register and Tribune, announced by Gardner Cowles Jr. MacDonald has been with the newspaper since 1926.

DES Moines Kenneth MacDonald Des Moines Register and Tribune Gardner Cowles, Jr MaceDonald The Register and Tribune

U S Navy Sued Over Unauthorized Use Of Torpedo Defense Invention

The Mar de Passy corporation of Brooklyn sues the United States government for 6 750 000 claiming use of a patented hull invention that makes battleships highly torpedo resistant. The suit covers ships such as Arizona Colorado Florida Maryland Mississippi and others with patent ownership contested and the Justice Department denying prior use.

Washington INS United States Navy Sam Mar-de-Passy Corporation Brooklyn Justice Department Navy Rochus Max Zu Lynar Passy de Chimang Port Washington N. Y Passy Mar-de-Passy Court of Claims Abraham Lincoln Harry S. Hall New York Arizona Colorado Florida Maryland Mississippi New Mexico Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Utah West Virginia Wyoming California

Ickes Seeks Parade of Hoover Offer to Bailey

Senator Josiah W. Bailey of North Carolina is alleged to have been offered the 1940 Republican presidential nomination by Herbert Hoover, as Interior Secretary Harold Ickes boosts Governor Frank Murphy in Michigan. Democratic leaders deride the claim as widening the Roosevelt purge split. Senator Walter F. George calls the assertion ludicrous.

Washington INS Midwest Interior Sec Harold L. Ickes Roosevelt Ickes Michigan Frank Murphy Herbert Hoover Josiah W. Bailey N. C Walter F. George

New Harlan Coal Trial Postponed to May First 1939

A new trial for three score Harlan coal operators coal companies and peace officers charged with conspiracy to violate the Wagner act was postponed to May 1 1939 by Federal Judge H Church Ford. The delay was ordered due to uncertain weather and risk to principals and witnesses if exposed in November and follows a mistrial in London Kentucky after twelve weeks of testimony.

Lexington, Ky INS Score Harlan Coal H. Church Ford London

Powers Face Hurdles in Spanish Peace Plan

In Barcelona four major European powers may struggle to press a dictated peace for Spain. Premier Juan Negrin told the government parliament that peace is impossible while fascists remain in Spain and no pact will be made with fascism by his government.

Barcelona INS Spain Juan Negrin Europe

Honor Whittier Pioneer On Ninetieth Birthday

Catherine Williams and three others hosted an open house for Aaron K. Williams on his 90th birthday. About 60 guests attended and 70 letters were sent. Williams moved from near Ithaca New York as a child and settled on a Cedar Rapids area farm. He rode the first regular NorthWestern train from Chicago to Cedar Rapids and remains active with the Friends.

Whittier Catherine Williams James Wilson L. F. Bedell John Williams Aaron K. Williams Williams Ithaca N. Y North Western Cedar Rapids Chicago Friends

No Economy Talk In Iowa Campaign

In Des Moines AP report the campaign for votes for the November 8 election shows little focus on economy. Candidates emphasize promises to cut expenses to the bone rather than discussing saving plans, a shift from past Iowa campaigns with more economy talk.

Iowa Des Moines

Traer Woman Sarah Burns to Celebrate 90th Birthday

Traer's oldest resident Mrs. Sarah Burns will observe her ninetieth birthday Tuesday with an open house at her north Traer home. She maintains her own residence and walks to town each morning to do her marketing.

Traer Sarah Burns North Traer Burns

Iowa Farmers Paid In 1937 AAA Program Totaled 15.7 Million

O D Klein reports Iowa 1937 AAA payments totaled 15 725 941 with 120 813 applications averaging 130 17 per claim and 122 90 per farm All 1937 payments completed County totals show varied benefits for Black Hawk Linn Scott Johnson and others.

Iowa Des Moines O. D. Klein AAA Committee AAA Klein Black Hawk Linn Vances Scott Johnson

Jobless Checks Decline in Iowa as Benefits Continue

From a September peak of 19 199, the number of Iowans on weekly unemployment benefits fell to 15 926 last week. Since July 29 the commission has disbursed 1 049 824.56 dollars. The average check over 10 weeks is 9.30 dollars, down from 10.12 initial and 9.15 last week.

DES Moines

Eleven Latin American States Urge Peace To Hitler And Benes

The state department said eleven Latin American republics sent messages to Chancellor Hitler and President Benes urging against war in response to Roosevelt's peace appeal and a worldwide appeal for peace in Europe.

Washington INS State Department Hitler Germany Benes Czechoslovakia Roosevelt Europe

Death notices for James A. Kelly of Cedar Rapids

Funeral services for James A. Kelly 611 Twelfth Street SE will be conducted by Monsignor John M Molloy at 9 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception church with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery The rosary will be recited by the Daughters of Isabella circle at 7 p.m. Sunday and again by Monsignor Molloy at 8 p.m. Sunday at Brady chapel Friends may call at Brady chapel Sunday Surviving are his wife six children a brother and a grandson William James Kelly All are of Cedar Rapids.

James A. Kelly Twelfth Street John M. Molroy Immaculate Conception Church Mount Calvary Cemetery Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Brady Chapel Molloy Mr. Kelly James A., Jr J. Leland John J Thomas F Margaret Mary Cedar Rapids Thomas Kelly Denver William James Kelly

Peace Agreement Ended North Shore Tieup

Chicago authorities announced a general settlement to end the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee railroad strike dating from August 16. The receiver agreed to submit a specific contract to federal court soon, with meetings planned in Waukegan and Milwaukee to consider the proposal.

Chicago Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad Amalgamated Association of Street Electric Railway Waukegan Ill Milwaukee Wis

Two Killed In Des Moines Auto Accidents

In Des Moines two men died in separate Saturday night crashes. Kenneth Branstner twenty four lost control of the car he drove and overturned in the southeast town area. A man identified as T. J. Owens was fatally hurt after being struck by a vehicle driven by Howard Looston twenty two of Baxter.

Des Moines Kenneth Branstner T. J. Owens Howard Looston Baxter Branstner State Fairgrounds

City briefs and personals report lodge meetings and visits

Advertisement notes a bungalow cooking school running Monday to Thursday. Local groups announce meetings including Sun shine Mission women on Monday at 2 30 PM and C R Lodge No 141 1 0 C F on Tuesday at 8 PM with post meeting refreshments. Mrs J H Ortschied visits Cedar Rapids at 1826 Third Ave SE. Norden Lodge No 336 Vasa Order of America holds picnic supper Wednesday at 6 30 PM at 838 First Ave E. Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Local 170 AFL meets Monday at 8 PM in the labor temple. Home Rebekah Lodge No 79 meets Monday at 8 PM with degree staff practice after. C E Warder railroad retirement board rep will be in Cedar Rapids Tuesday at the Delavan hotel from 8 AM to noon to advise railroad workers on the retirement act.

Norden Lodge No Vasa Order of America First Avenue E Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America Local No. 170 A. F. of L Labor Temple Rebekah Lodge No C. E. Warder Railroad Retirement Board Cedar Rapids Delavan Hotel

Legion Posts Meet at Walker for Joint October Dinner

The Linn County Association of American Legion posts will hold a joint meeting at Walker next Thursday Oct. 6. Dinner served at 7 o'clock will be followed by a program.

Linn County Association of American Legion Walker

Choate to speak on European tour at Rotary noon

Roy E. Choate, president of La Plant Choate company, will discuss his recent Europe tour at the Rotary Club luncheon at Roosevelt Hotel.

Roy E. Choate la Plant Choate Company Europe Rotary Club Polcey Rooseveltotel

Gladiolus Society Meeting At Montrose Hotel

The Cedar Rapids Gladiolus society will meet at 8 p.m. Monday at the Montrose hotel. John G. Reding will present a talk on digging and preparing gladiolus bulbs for storage. The meeting is open to all.

Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel John G. Reding

Funeral services for Mrs Myra Neubauer

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 30 pm in Beatty chapel for Mrs Myra Neubauer who died in a Water town South Dakota hospital after an automobile accident near there. Rev James H Blackstone Jr will officiate and burial will be in Lin wood cemetery under the auspices of the Rebekah lodge.

Myra Neubauer Watertown S. D Beatty Chapel James H. Blackstone, Jr Linwood Cemetery Rebekah Lodge

Sunday School Picnic at Shaver Park

St John s Syrian Orthodox Sunday school classes plan a fall outing today after church services. Leaders will take the group by automobile to Shaver Park for games and refreshments under the direction of Rev. Thomas Abo deely.

St. John's Shaver Park Thomas Abodeely

Funeral services for Mrs Marie Elias

Funeral services for Mrs Marie Elias who died at her home in Ely last Thursday will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Brush chapel Cedar Rapids conducted by Rev Ludvik Burian. Burial will be in Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call at the family home in Ely today.

Marie Elias Ely Brush Chapel Cedar Rapids Ludvik Burian Bohemian National Cemetery

Playground garden cleanup urged by recreation chief

Nevin Nichols recreation superintendent urged all children with play ground gardens to remove remaining produce. He said playground commission workmen will clear the plots on Tuesday and turn any produce over to social agencies.

Nevin Nichols Nichols Playground Commission

Norman Thomas Endorsed for New York Governor by Socialist Party

Norman Thomas three time presidential candidate was formally endorsed Saturday for governor of New York at the Socialist Party one day convention.

New York Norman Thomas Socialist Party

Kay Francis Leaves Films to Wed Baron Erick Barnekow

Hollywood star Kay Francis, among the era’s top paid actors, quit films to marry Baron Erick Barnekow. The 33 year old former secretary to Mrs. Dwight Morrow and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt left Warner Brothers after clashing with the studio over typecasting as a clothes model instead of pursuing drama.

Hollywood Kay Francis Erick Barnekow Dwight Morrow William K. Vanderbilt Miss Francis Warner Brothers

Belle Plaine Woman Celebrates 94th Birthday Open House

Mrs J D Blue oldest Belle Plaine resident held open house for her ninety four birthday. Out of town guests included her son T C Blue and his wife from Marshalltown and granddaughter Mrs Harry Moser and her daughter Barbara from Eldora. She is a charter Athena Study club member and active in P E O and DA League. Born near Marion Ohio she moved to Belle Plaine seventy years ago and has six children including Dr Robert Blue head of Wesley Hospital Chicago and J D Blue of Los Angeles.

Belle Plaine J. D. Blue T. C. Blue Marshalltown Harry Moser Barbara Eldora Scotland Virginia Blue Athena Study Club D. Alr Marion Robert Blue Wesley Hospital Chicago Los Angeles Alice Noble

Hints Farm Plan Peril If Cotton Demands Ignored

Senator Smith and other lawmakers warned Secretary Wallace that the Roosevelt farm program risks being jeopardized without increased cotton aid. They urged raising the 1938 loan from 8.3 cents to over 11 cents a pound or adding a 3 cent subsidy to cotton growers.

Washington Smith S. C Roosevelt Wallace Capitol Agriculture Department

Mrs. Catherine King Funeral in Wilton Junction

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Kirby King 82 who died Friday evening at her daughter’s home will be held at 1 30 p m Sunday at the Herr home and 2 p m at the Wilton Presbyterian church Rev R L Blaisdell officiating Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery She had lived in Cedar and Muscatine counties for 80 years Her husband William King died in 1911 Surviving are two daughters Mrs Herr and Mrs L C Kiser a son Frank nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren She was a member of Wilton Presbyterian Church and its ladies auxiliary and Gleaners class

Wilton Junction Catherine Kirby King Herbert Herr Herr Wilton Presbyterian Church R. L. Blaisdell Sharon Cemetery Wilton Cedar County King Cedar Muscatine

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