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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1934

Page

11

Appeals for More Scout Leadership in Dubuque Diocese

An appeal for more leadership in Catholic Scouting across the Dubuque diocese was made by Rev. John A. Theobald at a Knights of Columbus meeting. Theobald urged fathers to study the Scout oath and laws to better guide their sons, noting papal support for Catholic sponsorship of troops. The meeting included demonstrations by Immaculate Conception Church troops and Cub Pack, with leaders and attendees from Columbia College and Mercy Hospital, and a training session announced for Coe College starting Oct 17.

Dubuque John A. Theobald Columbia College Knights of Columbus Council K of O Hall Father Theobald Runiver Theobald Pape Pius Nit N. Harold West Knights of Columbus University of Scouting Coe College Harve Geiger Coe West Immaculate Conception Church Don Maresh Donald Condon Fred Friedline, Jr Vincent Smith Jonn Shay Donald Schwinn Musketeers W.H Jump Ward Loftus Council Sylvester Luby Maurice Tracy Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Scoute W. F. McFann Pinhead Nie

Booked For 24th Time Gets Six Months Suspended

Clyde Johnson, 39, charged with vagrancy in a county information filed by County Attorney G K Thompson, received a six month county jail sentence effective July 19 by Judge H C Ring in district court. Johnson has been picked up by local officials numerous times on intoxication counts and was booked at the county jail for the twenty fourth time. the court ordered release during good behavior.

Clyde Johnson G K. Thompson H C Ring Johnson

Al Allen Reports Southern Trip At Kiwanis Club

Al Allen told Kiwanis Club of Southern California about a vacation to Cuba Central America the Panama Canal Zone and Mexico He showed motion pictures from the trip and spoke on experiences at the Wednesday noon meeting at the Hiderrose Hotel. pictures included views of the canal and coastlines.

al W Allen Second Avenue SF Cuba Central America Panama Canal Zone Mexcr Kwars Club Myr Aer Ted

New Hours Set for Old Age Pension Office

New operating hours announced for the Old Age Pension Office, detailing the revised schedule and days of service. The notice notes changes effective immediately and outlines access for the public and required documents for applicants.

Enrolled 7500 in 30 Iowa CCC Camps Amid Weather Plans

Iowa CCC crews enter their second winter with over 7500 trainees in 30 camps. Director MacDonald reports preparations continue to minimize weather delays while forestry, planting, and conservation work proceed across several counties.

Iowa Inva Ocnan Conservation Corps MacDonald Fras UN Weater Mike

Bishop Mead to Speak at St. Pauls Church Thursday

Bishop Mead is to deliver an address at St. Pauls Church on Thursday at 8 15. The event will feature remarks likely of interest to attendees in Newark and nearby areas.

Bishop Mead ST. Paul’s Church

Court finds Luther Parks guilty in liquor possession case

Judge H C Ring opened a sealed verdict in district court Wednesday finding Luther Parks of 714 Tenth Avenue SE guilty of unlawful possession of alcoholic liquor after a raid on Panama Inn east of Cedar Rapids. Parks pled guilty to operating a road house without a license and was fined 25 dollars with costs. the fine was suspended on payment of costs and a new trial motion is set for October 20.

H C Ring Luther Parks Tenth Avenue SE Parks Panama Inn Cedar Rapids Henry Stearns

Defendants Testify in Ava Main Injury Suit

Testimony opened before Judge A B Clark in a $15 000 case filed by Mrs Ava Main of Monticello against Virginia Walter and Cecil Walter of Cedar Rapids. The crash on highway No 161 near Marion November 27 1932 killed her husband Cliff L Main and left Mrs Main seriously injured.

A B Clark District Court Ava Main Monticello Virginia Walter Cecil Walter Cedar Rapids Miss Walter Cliff L Main Marion

Damage suits over the death Charles Currell dismissed

In a local court a plaintiff dropped damages claims tied to the death of Charles Currell. The ruling ends the cases without further action and records show the incident details were unclear in the filing.

Charles Currell

Court to appoint administrator with will annexed

The text notes that resistance ends on October 6 at 9 am. Merchants National Bank was named administrator on September 25 upon Cook's application as receiver before probate of the will filed September 28. Cook requests the court direct the current administrator to continue as administrator with the will annexed.

Merchants National Bank Cook

Coggon Men Plead Not Guilty On Liquor Count

Two men from near Coggon face liquor violation charges in Winneshiek County District Court. John Sage, 60, and John Sir, 40, appeared Wednesday before Judge Rater Moo Ring Roo for arraignment. The case involves alleged violations of state alcohol laws and related counts.

John 'T Sage John Coggoan Tederkys

Injury and Labor Dispute Involving Light Company

Fragmentary OCR text references an injury incident linked to a light company and subsequent actions. Names and details are incomplete, unclear, and scattered across garbled lines making precise attribution difficult.

Appeal Dismissed In Front Accident Case

The district court dismissed Joese Hogg's appeal in a front accident case where Robert W Mc-Seve was awarded $100 against John Welbes Glen W Rog em and the Silvertop Auto Hoyery. A related action Welbes versus LB Sedlacek was dismissed. The crash involved a Sedlacek car and Welbes taxi near Mount Vernon Avenue SE.

Joese Hogg Distree Court sVaudy Glommas Ootlee Court Robert W Mc- Seve John Welbes Glen W Rogem Silvertop Auto Hoyery Welbes LB Sedlacek Dr Sedlacek Tenth Street Mount Vernon Avenue Jane McLeod Sedlacek

Judge Quiets Mount Vernon Real Estate Title in Cedar Rapids Firm

District court Judge H C Ring issues a decree quieting title for Mount Vernon property held by Inter Ocean Reinsurance of Cedar Rapids. The insurer claims title via heirs of Thomas Rogers, dated May 23. Named defendants include Nettie L Rogers Wesley Rogers Hazel Rogers Glenn H Rogers Martha C Rogers Celin A Gillette C E Gillette Mary Cummings Baysliss E Cummings Dorothy D Rogers.

H C Ring Mount Vernon Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company Cedar Rapids Thomas Rogers Nettie L. Rogers Wesley Rogers Hazel Rogers Glenn H Rogers Martha C Rogers Celin A Gillette C E. Gillette Mary Cummings Baysliss E. Cummings Dorothy D. Rogers

Promissory note judgments return to district court cases

Judge Joan T. Moffit returns promissory note judgments in district court. D W Bates as receiver for Commercial Savings Bank of Marion sues Maude B Patten and C A Patten for 576 085 dollars. First National Bank of Marion sues W D Taylor for 1 436.40 dollars. Judge Moffit also grants a default divorce to Ida Mae Hayes against Charles Hayes citing cruel treatment. Ida Mae Wayne restated. The couple wed October 23 1922.

Joan T. Moffit D W Bates Commercial Savings Bank of Marion Maude B Patten C A Patten First National Bank of W D. Taylor John T Moffit District Court Ida Mae Hayes Charles Hayes Ida Mae Wayne

City Briefs and Personals Highlights Local Happenings

A Cedar Rapids news roundup lists mixed items including local meetings at Hotel Roosevelt, a Morris Plan loan ad, Amana couple’s Niagara Falls trip via Canada and World’s Fair visit, and a Coe College French literature extension course. Also noted are a Minnesota accident correction, a hospital update on Mrs. Hepburn, a CCC replacement batch from Linn County, and a local driver address.

Stanley Josifek Amana Niagara Falls Canada Chicago Coe College Anna Heyberger

Minister Leads Series at Sunshine Mission

The Rev John Hastie former pastor of Calvary Baptist church conducts a meeting series at Sunshine Mission Each evening his talk asks a question and Wednesday night the topic is Who Is He James Cowden leads song service and will sing a solo.

John Hastie Calvary Baptist Church Sunshine Mission James Cowden

Viola man pleads guilty to assault in lower court

Robert Drumbarger of Viola pled guilty to assault by Lloyd Callier also of Viola before Justice Henry A Stearny on Wednesday afternoon. He was fined $25 and costs with the fine suspended upon payment of costs.

Robert Drumbarger Viola Lloyd Callier Henry A. Stearny

Economist Prof Hickok Talks England Visit at Lions Luncheon

Prof Charles T. Hickok head of Coe College economics will share impressions from England after a summer vacation in the British Isles at the Lions Club luncheon at the Hotel Roosevelt Thursday noon.

Charles T. Hickok Coe College England Lions Club Hotel Roosevelt Hickok British Isles

Dinner Meeting of Young Men's Bureau at Chamber

A dinner meeting of the Young Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Chamber rooms. The program is not announced, and reservations should be made at the Chamber of Commerce office.

Young Men’s Bureau The Chamber of Commerce

Railroads Cut Feed and Livestock Freight Rates for Drought Areas

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized twenty one western and southern states to cut rates on feed and livestock in drought regions. Reductions apply to hay and various feeds at reduced percentages and livestock rates at 85 percent to feeding points with 15 percent for returns, effective upon publication through April 30 1984 for feed and December 31 1984 for livestock. States include Arizona California Colorado Idaho Iowa Kansas Louisiana Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Utah Texas and Wyoming.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Department of Agriculture Clyde B. Aitchison Havestock Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Idaho Iowa Kansas Louisiana Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Utah Texas Wyoming

Planning Board Advances New Studies and Reports

The Iowa state planning board outlines a six month program including housing crime and industrial expansion studies. The initial progress report to the national resources board is completed and the second phase begins. Details remain with the Washington board. Relief labor will support several projects including river and stream work and restoration sites.

Ames Iowa Iowa State Planning Board P.H Elwood National Resources Board State Board Washington Board Dean H H. Kildee Business and Industry Committee Planning Board Stute Fish and Gnome Commission

Two Die in Head On Route 80 Crash Near Port Byron

Two killed and three injured in a two car collision on a curve along Route 80 near Port Byron. Victims include Mrs. Harry Anderson 43 and her mother Mrs. Luther Schaeffer 73. Injured are Hazel McGuire 30 of Rock Island Mrs. Mary Driscoll 35 of East Moline and Ralph Anderson of Rock Island.

Moline (Ap Harry Anderson Port Byron Ralph Anderson Rock Island Luther Schaeffer Hazel McGuire Mary Driscoll East Moline

Drought Cattle Shipped From Walker to Iowa City for Surplus Meat

Two carloads of 65 head of drought cattle shipped from pastures near Walker to Iowa City for processing into government surplus supply meat. The cattle had grazed in Linn county since arrival.

Linn County Walker Iowa City

Drought Stories and Civic Gatherings Highlight Cedar Rapids Gazette Item

A found Aug 12 1901 Cedar Rapids Gazette inside a used cupboard notes drought driven crop decline and regional civic meetings. Rev B B Sutcliffe of Portland Oregon plans talks at Westminster Presbyterian Church and later sessions for Sunday school teachers and Christian workers.

Leonard Kohl Second Avenue Cedar Pds Gazette Essecal B Sutcliffe Portlard Ore Wi Westminster Presbyterian Church Sutchfte Kas

Riverside Markets Raise Dairy Prices

The Riverside markets report increased prices for cream cheese and related dairy products. Vendors note higher costs and pass them to customers while promising continued supply and quality. Local merchants urge buyers to shop early to avoid further price shifts.

Curie Figures Talk Artificial Radium at Conference

Mme Irene Joliot Curie and Prof Frederick Joliot report a formula for producing artificial radium in a joint paper. They say future work may reveal new radioactive families and possible medical applications while noting past failures to alter atomic stability.

London Irene Joliot-Curie Frederick Joliot Mme. Curie Paris Mme. Marie Curie See

Palmer Will Speak On Bible Catch Questions

Evangelist Eugene Palmer leads revival at First Reformed Church with a talk on Catch Questions of the Bible. William Dykhuizen directs the music and Fred Lang accompanies on piano as committees are formed to run the campaign.

Palmer First Reformed Eugene Palmer First Reformed Church Wiliam Dykhuizen Fred Lang E., Oliver John Martin Charles Anderson James Chukas I. Bean Ray Brague John Bixby Chester Wood Ruth Dill

Hanford Post Membership Drive Launched At Dinner

The American Legion Hanford post kicked off its membership drive with a dinner for over 200 workers in the Chamber of Commerce dining room. Robert M. Vesely chaired the event and encouraged campaign division leaders and top volunteers from prior drives. Cards were handed to team workers for follow up at next Tuesday's meeting.

Hanford The American Legion Chamber of Commerce Robert M. Vesely Post

Willie Willis Seen At Party Slip Recounts Gum Trick

Willie Willis describes a party incident where he used chewing gum on his shoes to navigate slick floors. He recalls a previous slip and notes the gum trick helped him avoid a fall this time.

Quaker Oats Union Holds Anniversary Program Speaker J C Lewis

J C Lewis of Des Moines president of the Iowa Federation of Labor spoke at the first anniversary program of federal labor union No 18869 formed by Quaker Oats employees at the old city auditorium Tuesday night. Walter Shadle and Tom McAllen spoke, Charles C Kirk presided, with dancing and refreshments to follow. Over 100 Quaker Oats workers, spouses, and friends attended.

J C. Lewis Des Moines Iowa Federation of Labor Federal Labor Union Old City Auditorium Walter Shadle Carpenters Tom McAllen Moulders Charles C Kirk Quaker Union Warren Davis Harold Heck Ray Mentzer

Hauptmann Trial Set for Oct in Lindbergh Case

Bruno Hauptmann will go on trial in Bronx County Oct. 11 charged with extorting the $50,000 ransom for Col Lindbergh. Judge Barrett set the date after a brief court appearance as prosecutors sought a special panel. Hauptmann had not left his jail since Friday. New Jersey and New York hurry to build ironclad cases.

New York Bruno Hauptmann Lindbergh Bronx County Col Lindbergh James M. Barrett Hauptmann Bronx Samuel J. Foley New Jersey

Benton County Better Schools elects officers

Keystone report notes the Benton county Better Schools association elects W. T. Weems as president F. H. Thompson as vice president and Calvin Grieder as secretary treasurer. The body directs extracurricular activities as twenty superintendents coaches and principals attend a second year home economics class luncheon at the meeting.

Keystone Benton County Better Schools Association W. T. Weems Vinton F. H. Thompson Newhall Calvin Grieder Grieder

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