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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1933
Page
9
Bridal dinner plans announced for Miss Alen and Dr Henry Hamilton with many guests invited. The notice lists attendees including Mrs Choa and rows of family members from local communities with travel from Northwood and Mason City. The piece notes a social event ahead and references return from visits and careers.
Miss Barker, guest artist for the College Club’s twenty first year, presented a tasteful program in the Roosevelt hotel, Cedar Falls. Alta Freeman accompanied on piano. other details reflect a formal meeting with readings and music.
The program features period gowns and songs from 1840s to 1850s era. Mrs RO Livingston will attend the Wic organ event. Betty Whip ple and Katherine Diers perform a duet, Betts Smirthe violin, and a Ruth Ebling Masse song. Garden club day at the Dairy Cattle Congress includes judges T Cary and Mrs Sigler.
A readable fragment shows an upcoming Yourist Club gathering at a location named Miers with multiple unclear notes and stray phrases. The text mixes names, dates, and stray letters, but centers on a club meeting and related plans.
Police report a Ford coupe sideswiped a bus and struck a pedestrian, then veered onto the shoulder and into a ditch to avoid a worse crash. Witness Melvin Shivel identified the driver after the event and noted another close call with Shivel’s car.
Police records show three cars were raided over the weekend. A full-length leather coat valued at 50 dollars was stolen from M S Frankle of Des Moines on Second street near A avenue NE. Golf clubs were taken from E H James on 1400 Second Avenue SE. A 12 gauge shotgun and a box of shells were stolen from E J Shanklin on First Street BW between Second and Third avenues. A flashlight was also reported stolen.
City briefs and personals note local items including a returned United States deputy marshal and a supper advertisement at St James church. The page includes numerous fragmented lines, unsigned notices, and ad snippets with scattered names and places.
Sunday reports from Norway and nearby towns note church services and officers elected. The Norway Brethren and Garrison churches held business meetings electing officers, while Oxford and Central City communities reported deaths, picnics, and wedding vows among local families and congregations.
The state closed its evidence against D. J. Condon of Gredar Rapids in a Mercy hospital corridor attack on Dr Jas Murphy on Feb 23 after Condon’s son was brought there for a 22 caliber gunshot wound. Witnesses included hospital staff and reporters who testified Condon admitted the act and claimed he wanted to expose the doctor as the czar of Mercy hospital.
In western Pennsylvania the 85 000 idle coal workers may return to work after Gen Hugh S Johnson ordered a crackdown on recalcitrant employees. International VP Phil Murray of the United Mine Workers arranged a meeting with local union leaders and signaled plans to resume operations.
In Quincy Illinois Wiley Post injured in a plane crash on September 21 was taken to his home in Oklahoma City. The funeral of Mrs Enck O Schjeldal Highlandville widow of a pioneer merchant was held at Big Canoe Lutheran Church with Rev T O Tolo officiating. She was born September 20 1851 and survived by four sons and two daughters. The Calmar Parent-Teacher association held its first meeting at the school with committees named for programs membership refreshments.
Lyle M. sedii es PS TSB by County Attorney G K Thompson was fined 300 and costs and given a three months suspended county jail sentence by Judge H Ring in district court Monday morning. The court ordered a 90 day county jail sentence in lieu of fine payment, but held in mintimus with held if 100 and costs apply on the fine paid within a month. Huss was arrested by police after he allegedly sold a quart jar of alcohol August 19.
The Central City high school's commercial law class of 32 students led by Superintendent George W Hansen visited district court Monday. They witnessed the impaneling of the jury in the state's case against D. J. Condon.
John Kilberger received a divorce from Frances Kilberger in district court before Judge John T. Moffit on cruel and inhuman treatment. The plaintiff was awarded custody of three minor children and title to the marital home.
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Elmer D. Robinson appeared before Justice G. Lightner on Monday morning and posted a $500 bond on a bad check charge. He said he would contest extradition, with a hearing scheduled for Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.
Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt departed Chicago Monday night for Hyde Park by train after a day with the President at the American Legion convention and the World's Fair. She planned to observe a United Airlines plane due in New York at 10 20 EST, with no reason given for her plane return.
A 73 year old woman Sophia Kanapow died of a heart attack induced by fright as a sharp quake at 1 10 am shook southern California. Two walls fell in Los Angeles and windows broke though overall damage was light. Police reported a jail wall collapsed but no injuries. Long Beach felt the shock but had no damage.
James Bailey age 16 months fell from a second story window Saturday noon at his grandparents home 1813 Third avenue SE. He suffered a skull fracture and bruises but brain function appears intact and doctors hold hope for recovery. He was on a bed near the window and forced the screen loose, his father said.
Des Moines AP report says Iowa Cooperative Livestock Shippers discussed expanding state trade association activities at a special meeting. W. R. Johnson, president, announced. A unanimous resolution commended Secretary of Agriculture Wallace and urged continued co operation of livestock growers in the agricultural administration program. The fourteenth annual convention will be held in Des Moines December 12 and 13.
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