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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1940
Page
3
Iowa tax commission announced that the full 25-mill homestead tax credit will be paid in 1941, lifting property taxes by 13.469 million for about 353000 homeowners. If other state revenues fall short, the shortfall may come from use tax receipts, with total funds exceeding last year by 656000 and well above the 1927 level.
The Clayton county democratic central committee met in the court room to organize for the campaign. Morgan McEnaney of Mason City will visit the county October 21 22 and 23 with evening talks in Monona Guttenberg and McGregor. An itinerary for a free moving picture show was set for October 17 18 19 with multiple towns listed. New committeemen were appointed from Jefferson and Lodomillo townships and a speakers' committee was chosen to plan further meetings.
A 38 year old tenant farmer Clyde W Williams set himself on fire after severely beating his wife Carrie Williams 32 at their farm near Corning AP report Deputy Norman Magheson said the body lay near a shed and the wife was hospitalized in Creston near death The couple's two daughters 12 and 13 summoned help before the mother’s condition worsened as neighbors prepared to notify authorities
Grinnell Mr and Mrs Will Hasselbrink announce the Aug 28 marriage in Missouri of their daughter Virginia from Newton to Thomas Pratt of Colfax. The couple were joined by relatives and engaged in Newton High School and Colfax High School backgrounds. Pratt operates a Colfax business.
Elizabeth Denning of McGregor plans to witness the Fort Atkinson centennial next Sunday. She and her two sons Charles and Orrin will travel to the celebration. she recalls the old military road from the Mississippi River to Fort Atkinson used from 1840. The trail's ravine route was abandoned over 80 years ago.
Gov George A Wilson urges Iowans to heed President Roosevelt’s Oct 16 draft registration date under the selective service act. The proclamation promises registration boards and locations, calling on Iowa citizens to observe the order and join nationwide efforts. About 325 000 Iowans aged 21 to 35 are expected to register for potential future military service.
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Lamb observed their golden wedding anniversary at home two miles north of Morley. He is 77, active in church and education, with a long record as township trustee and school district leader. He preserves a Model T plus a 1925 car, and runs Hill Crest glad gardens with many gladiolus and dahlias. Mrs. Lamb, active in Ladies Aid, is recovering from a severe illness.
Iowa Attorney General John M. Rankin said state laws against sabotage and fifth column plots are weak and urged uniform reforms. He proposed an explosives licensing system to regulate dynamite while preserving legitimate uses and suggested tightening concealed weapon permits with a targeted licensing approach, avoiding hunter gun licenses.
Mrs Jessie Youngman wife of Tama county auditor Lee Youngman dies after a lingering illness in Toledo. Funeral services set for 2 p.m Thursday at the Methodist church with Rev William J. Macaulay and Rev F O Hillman presiding. She leaves three children Grace Zimmerling Pierre South Dakota Ruth Burson Ames and Rolland Pasadena California.
Special to The Gazetie Dubuque teachers convene Oct 10 and 11 at Loras college gymnasium with international figures Pierre Van Paassen and Bertia Harding on Friday Oct 11 at 9 am. Public admission for nonmembers, members admitted by card.
Mrs Martha C Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Burrel Foster Wellman Iowa married Carlyle E Youngdale son of Mr and Mrs Harry Youngdale Des Moines Sunday in Kahoka Missouri Attending were Mr and Mrs Burrel Foster of Wellman Mrs Youngdale a Washington High School Cedar Rapids and University of Iowa graduate Delta Delta Delta member with social service work directing relief in Washington County Now a University of Iowa graduate student Mr Youngdale Drake University graduate and former assistant professor now employed by J C Penney in Washington
Sealed bids for wrecking and removal of Washington High School in Cedar Rapids Iowa will be received by the Independent School District until 7 30 P M Monday October 21 1940 at 348 2nd Ave SE Cedar Rapids. Bidders may obtain specifications from the secretary at 346 2nd Ave. The board may reject any or all bids. Date October 2 1940. Charles D Hebders Secretary Board of Directors.
State of Iowa notice declares Helen B. Carrothers appointed as Administratrix of Glen Dale Carruthers estate in Linn County on October 1 1940. Creditors must settle debts and file authenticated claims with the Linn County Town District Court clerk. Geo R Liddle serves as attorney.
David Sisk, a 97 year old Civil War veteran, married 55 year old Margaret Livingston in Marshalltown on Tuesday. Both had prior marriages, and Sisk is on furlough from the Iowa soldiers home as he begins this new life in retirement.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Glass of near Monticello celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner at Memorial hall in Marion attended by 58 relatives. The event featured a talk by Mrs Harley Avis and a program by grandchildren with songs duets and readings. The couple married October 1 1890 at Cherokee and have seven children 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr Glass is 80 and Mrs Glass is a native of Iowa born September 10 1870.
The Delaware county Sunday school convention meets next Tuesday at the Colesburg Methodist church. Rev W A Bintz leads the morning worship at 9 30. A state worker delivers The Constant Lure, with brass quartet from Colesburg and Howard Robison party. Afternoon session opens with Rev Howard Robison, committee reports and further addresses.
Iowa Republicans report a 37 percent drop in state auditing costs across 16 counties compared with the prior Democratic administration. Secretary H A Grantham cites similar savings in municipal and school audits and notes past overcharges, including dramatic reductions in Cherokee and Polk counties from 1938 to 1939.
In Linn County District Court Cedar Rapids November 1940 term, HE Hunter files suit against Margaret L Power and Catharine V Foxer to foreclose a mechanic's lien on Lot Eleven Block Six Bever Park Addition Cedar Rapids for 500 dollars plus interest and costs. The court is notified to appear before noon on the second day of the term or default and judgment will be entered. Jordan & Jordan represent the plaintiff.
It took seven hours to move a 16 by 22 foot one story house across the Wapsie river at Troy Mills. Carl Buck bought the house from Harlin Cook and moved it to a site northwest of Walker with rigging from a tractor to balance the trailer attached to a truck. A second truck aided the tow while boulders on the river bed made the effort precarious. The moving van rested on the opposite bank Wednesday morning, ready to proceed to the main road.
Ernest Darting and Ardell Christianson of Wilton Junction Iowa were hurt when a stock truck collided with a freight train on US 34. Darting suffered a skull fracture a broken nose and an eye wound while Christianson had facial lacerations.
The original Grant Wood painting used for the Bundles for Britain poster will be sold to raise money for an ambulance and medical supplies for Britain. The work is with Mrs Ernst Lubitsch of Hollywood who will handle the sale. Mrs Howard James and her daughter posed for the figures. James, former UI art student, teaches in Rock Island.
Linn county American Legion posts and auxiliary units hold their annual joint meeting Thursday in Lisbon with host posts the Fill with Cyclops post and auxiliary. Headline speakers include Robert Shaw of Sigournes state commander of the Legion and Mrs. Harlan Briggs of Lisbon state president of the auxiliary. Registration precedes a 430 supper and the program ends with a dance.
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