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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1939

Page

2

Local residents fined for traffic and disorder offenses

Lewis Mann 55 of 416 Fifth street SE fined 25 dollars and costs for disturbing the peace. George Healey 39 of Seattle Washington given 30 day greater sentences for vagrancy. Robert Walker 1640 Avenue NE fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding 44. C H Grove 125 Twelfth street NE fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving with 10 dollars suspended on 15 dollar payment.

Lewis Mann Fifth Street George Healey Seattle Wash Robert Walker 1640 Avenue C. H. Grove Twelfth Street

Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon Couples Named in List

A reading lists pairs of individuals from Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon Toddville Marion Freeport Baileyville Tiffin Oxford and Fort Dodge identified as married or connected in a local register. The names include Edmund Angell Winfred Coon Raymond Myers Mabel Snodgrass Henry Cole Joyce Herington Earl Newman Pauline Oliphant Wil liam Blake Mary Smith Carl Jacobs Lois Campbell Wilfred Franks Ethel Schoomhover Donald Bowman Esther Novak Leonard Sven Erma Schmotzer.

Edmund Earl Angell Winfred Eileen Coon Cedar Rapids Raymond Eliotte Myers Mabel Lucille Snodgrass Mount Vernon Henry Cole Joyce Herington Earl Newman Pauline Oliphant Toddville William O. Blake Mary F. Smith Marion Carl Fredrick Jacobs Lois Evelyn Campbell Freeport Ill Wilfred Leroy Franks Ethel Fern Schoomhover Baileyville Donald

Divorces Granted Under Judge Ring Cruel Treatment Grounds

Several divorces granted by Judge H. C. Ring on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. Lynn Fuller 22 from Ruby Fuller. Olga Baker from James A. Baker. Mahala Hubler from Edward Hubler. Albert Puckhaber from Dorothy Edwards Puckhaber. Frank Fillenworth from Alta Fillenworth. Verona Burke from Robert Burke. Marriages occurred in Oska loosa Rock Island Crown Point Cedar Rapids and other dates.

Lynn Fuller Ruby Fuller H. C. Ring Olga Baker James A. Baker Ring Olga Swanson Oskaloosa Mahala Hubler Edward Hubler Guns Rock Island Albert Puckhaber Dorothy Edwards Puckhaber Crown Point Ind Frank Fillenworth Alta Fillenworth Cedar Rapids Verona Burke Robert Burke Judge Ring

Local court fines drivers for traffic offenses

John Fry of Marion was fined 50 dollars plus costs for reckless driving. Rivers McNeil of Center Point paid five dollars and costs for defective brakes. Donald Osborn of 1260 Twenty second Avenue Southwest was fined five dollars and costs for driving without a license.

John Fry Marion Rivers McNeil Center Point Donald Osborn

Local Obituaries Report Two Deaths

Roger Harold Comley seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Comley route No 1 died in a local hospital at 850 am Saturday Walter Maricte sixty two of 1016 Eleventh avenue SE died in a local hospital at 235 am Saturday

Roger Harold Comley Albert Comley Walter Maricte Eleventh Avenue SE

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Frank P Lines

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Frank P Lines of Route No 3 on October 6 at St Luke s Hospital.

St. Luke's Hospital Frank P. Lines

Shot Misses Man But Kills Child Whom He Insured

Chicago police report a fatal shooting as two bandits attacked Insurance Agent Jack Lomas during a money collection. Jacqueline Neville, 9, died from a bullet wound while skating near her home. The insurance agents Maneely and Lomas were named in the policy.

Chicago Jacqueline Neville Jack Lomas Frank Maneely Lomas Maneely Jacqueline Cecilia Neville Maneely and

Report New Czech Regime In London

Eduard Benes has formed a new government with headquarters in London and will serve as premier. Stefan Osusky, former Czech minister to Paris, will be foreign minister, according to the Daily Mail report.

London INL Eduard Benes Czechoslovakia Daily Mail Benes Stefan Osusky Paris

Red Cross Meet Plans 1939 Roll Call And Appeals

Mrs. E. K. Beane and Mrs. Paul H. Huston chaired a meeting at the YWCA for 60 captains and workers. A.G. Keyes outlined Red Cross work in Linn County under the 1939 slogan Keep the Red Cross Ready. He urged en servicing 7 500 local memberships due to unprecedented conditions. Refreshments followed with Beane and Huston at the asters decorated table.

E. K. Beane East Side Red Cross Paul H. Huston West Side

60 Votes Claimed for Repeal in Delayed Senate Move

The piece notes 60 votes claimed for repeal and a held back forward path awaiting a spirit of adjustment. It says Roosevelt would likely be limited to offering suggestions and would not serve as arbiter in European peace moves. The Senate planned a weekend recess amid doubts of a quorum of 49, overruling a Saturday session call.

Roosevelt Senate Pittman

Senate to vote on neutrality bill amid embargo clash

Senate leaders plan a test vote next week using a parliamentary maneuver to push the administration neutrality bill. Tobey proposes splitting the bill into arms embargo repeal and shipping restrictions, while opponents hint at delaying action. Supporters discuss a cash and carry trade stance as compromise options emerge.

Senate Tobey N. H Foreign Relations Committee Roosevelt Congress America Barkley Connally Tex

State Hitler Acted Against Duce Advice

Newspaper editorials condemn Hitler for rebuffing Mussolini’s counsel and warn of peril from his defiant stance. They label terms of a conqueror hypocritical and reject any basis for peace, noting the harsh tone and dismissive refusals in bold headlines.

Hitler

France Ready for Prolonged War as Hitler Proposes End

Paris dispatch reports France determined to carry on to victory despite Hitler offering to call off hostilities. Observers sense a shift to large scale operations and a new German air offensive. Military leaders indicate readiness for any Nazi moves.

Paris France Adolf Hitler

Emma Portrayed as Rebellious Yet Awkward Character

The text presents Emma as a 700d figure smoking a cigarette to look defiant. It notes she struggles with handling what she perceives as evil and appears clumsy in that persona.

Emma Handlin

Funeral Tuesday for Rev Joseph Leksa Cedar Rapids

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hus Memorial Presbyterian church Cedar Rapids for the Rev Joseph Leksa who died Thursday at Silver Lake Minnesota where he was pastor of the Presbyterian church Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery The Rev Mr Leksa was a son of Mrs Frank Rousar and a brother of Godfrey and Charles W Leksa all of Cedar Rapids Funeral services at Silver Lake will be held Sunday.

Hus Memorial Presbyterian Cedar Rapids Joseph Leksa Silver Lake Minn Presbyterian Church Oak Hill Cemetery Leksa Frank Rousar Godfrey Charles W. Leksa

Man Is Fined For Reckless Driving After DWI Dismissal

John Fry of Marion, 29, had a drunk driving charge dismissed by Judge Moffit for insufficient evidence. He was fined $50 and costs for reckless driving by Justice Churchill after pleading not guilty to driving while intoxicated. A $500 bond was released when the DWI charge was dismissed in district court. Fry was arrested following a collision with Ralph Ingels at First Avenue and Thirteenth Street East early Aug 11. Thompson said Ingels could not be certain Fry was intoxicated and police noted the case was not strong.

John T. Moffit G. K. Thompson John Fry Marion H. R. Churchill Thompson Fry Ralph A. Ingels Sixth Street First Avenue Thirteenth Street Ingels

Reinstatement Sought By Foundry Worker In Union Dispute

Broussard seeks district court review to reinstate him to Local 91 of the International Brotherhood of Foundry Employes. He says he was dropped from payroll at Iowa Steel and Ironworks last spring and claims the unemployment commission found him in an unemployable condition for not following union by laws on dues. He contends he paid March dues and that the union refused repeated tenders, asking the court to compel dues acceptance and restore good standing.

Lewis R. Broussard International Brotherhood of Foundry Broussard Iowa Steel and Ironworks Iowa Unemployment Compensation Commission

Central City Man Held On Weapons Charge

Gale Wilkes, 22, of Central City, was jailed on a concealed weapon charge after Deputy Sheriff Harlan Snyder served a warrant issued by Justice H. R. Churchill. Wilkes reportedly carried a revolver in Central City without authority, waived preliminary hearing, and did not post $500.

Gale Wilkes Central City Harlan Snyder H. R. Churchill Wilkes Keen

Interpleader filed over disputed real estate commission

D. W. Bates as receiver of Iowa State Savings bank and J. R. Drake asked the court to deposit 225 dollars with the clerk pending a decision on rightful owner. Both Charles H. Estes and Joseph W. Ulch claim the commission from the same deal. Judge H. C. Ring set an interpleader hearing for October 9 at 9 a.m.

D. W. Bates Iowa State Savings Bank J. R. Drake Charles H. Estes Joseph W. Ulch H. C. Ring

Flying Club Incorporates in Local County

Incorporation papers for the Taylorcraft Flying Club Inc a non pecuniary profit corporation were filed with the County Recorder Dempsy Jones on Saturday Officers and directors include Edward N Bills as president vice president Merle Bills as secretary treasurer Edna F Bills and Myrtle Bills By renewal articles the Universal Foundry company of Cedar Rapids has its corporate period extended 20 years from Sept 26 1939.

Flying Club Taylorcraft Flying Club, Inc Dempsy Jones Edward N. Bills Merle Bills Edna F. Bills Myrtle Bills Universal Foundry Company of Cedar Rapids

Man Pleads Not Guilty In Cedar Rapids Forged Check Case

Harry Phalen 52 faced Judge H. C. Ring and pled not guilty to uttering a forged instrument. He did not post $2,500 bond on a bad check for 27 dollars presented to John J. Wagner on August 7.

Harry Phalen H. C. Ring John J. Wagner Cedar Rapids

Mechanic's lien case yields small judgment for Fleener

After a hearing before Judge H C Ring, Ralph Fleener was awarded a judgment of 1.35 on his $92.50 mechanic's lien claim. Defendants Malcolm V Bolton and Company and Cedar Rapids Realty Company had made a 54.39 counterclaim.

H.C. Ring Ralph Fleener Malcolm V. Bolton and Company Cedar Rapids Realty Company

Judge settles lien claim and probate of Rathje will

A $67 mechanic's lien claim by James Fleener against the same defendants was settled before Judge King at $46.95. The will of Claus Rathje who died September 28 was probated Saturday. Legatees are Elsie Maria Timm Edward R Rathje and Henry J C Rathje with Elsie and Edward named executors. The will is dated June 6 1938.

James Fleener King Claus Rathje Elsie Maria Timm Edward R. Rathje Henry J. C. Rathje

Dismissal Motion Overruled in Simonsen Case

Judge H C Ring overruled a dismissal motion in the action by Chris Tena Simonsen for maintenance and occupancy rights. Defendants Walter Simonsen and Mabel Sylvester were named. Simonsen received ten days to elect to stand on the ruling or plead over.

Walter Simonsen Christena Simonsen H. C. Ring Mabel Sylvester Simonsen

Local Judgments Involving Note and Account Disputes

Albert Zeman seeks 150 dollars judgment in an account case against C L Condon. John Blaul's Sons settlement on a 370 dollar note alleged to be made by Mrs. B W Waggner in 1930 cleared before Judge H C Ring. A two count note suit by J T Yocom D W Hampton and Earl George versus J P Williams and Edna W Williams was settled and dismissed before Judge John T Moffit. Judgments of 1604.45 and 565.49 were sought in a petition filed Sept 6.

Albert Zeman C. L. Condon John Blaul’s Sons Company B. W. Waggner H. C. Ring J. T. Yocom D. W. Hampton Earl George J. P. Williams Edna W. Williams John T. Moffit

Judge Quieted Cedar Rapids Real Estate Title

Friday Judge John T. Moffit quieted title to Cedar Rapids real estate in the Inter Ocean Reinsurance Company which asserted a claim under tax deed.

John T. Moffit Cedar Rapids Inter- Ocean Reinsurance Company

Hitler peace plan seen as possible with neutrals backing

An interpretation of Hitler's address suggests he would accept neutral mediation for a European settlement and may back a peace conference in the Americas. Britain and Daladier urged cautious scrutiny while envisioning a long wait before a response.

Roosevelt Hitler

New and Spirited Housedress Pattern Ad

Anne Adams promotes Pattern 4280 a youthfully styled frock with bias panels and ric rac edging. Availability includes misses and women sizes with fabric and ric rac yardage listed. Advertises fall and winter pattern book and ordering details from The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Ricrac Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West 17Th St

Grinnell Honors Mayo Harris Fifty-Eighth Wedding Anniversary

A Grinnell dinner at Hotel Monroe celebrated Mayo Harris and his wife on their 58th anniversary with about 20 guests including Mark Harris of Massachusetts. Harris, born 1859 in Deep River, long county resident and coal businessman, has four children located across the U S and abroad.

Grinnell Monroe Mayo Harris Mark Harris Massachusetts Harris Montezuma Poweshiek County Deep River Harry Hammond Ind Bessie Ellis Los Angeles Calif Olga McNeil Washington, D. C Pearl Willamuth Philippine Islands Grinnell College John S. Nollen Shelton L. Beatty William Pedersen Harry Kies Council of House Helen Patterson

Yankees Take Third Game From Reds

In a lengthy at bat sequence the Yankees pull ahead with home runs by DiMaggio and Keller and a Dickey homer to power past the Reds. Key early scoring includes Werber and Frey advancing on plays, while Lombardi and McCormick contribute hits for Cincinnati.

Dickey Thompson Werber Goodman Frey McCormick Gordon Yankees Crosetti Rolfe Keller DiMaggio REDS Lombardi Selkirk Craft di Maggio Berger Meyer Dahlgren Hadley Myers YANKS Lee Grissom Bongiovanni Grissom Whitey Moore Johnny Murphy Moore Bordagaray Hershberger

German Envoy To U S In 1917 Dies A Virtual Refugee

Count Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff once led Germany's Washington mission until the U S entry into World War I. He died of heart disease in Geneva while living in exile after fleeing Hitler's rise. His wife Jeanine Luckemeyer, American-born, was at his bedside.

U. S Geneva Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff Washington United States von Bernstorff Germany Jeanine Luckemeyer New York America Great Britain Johann London Bernstorff Captain Boy-Ed Franz von Papen Adolf Hitler Lusitania Woodrow Wilson Congress Turkey Reichstag

Dissolves Writ in Marak-Steffer Case In Bankruptcy Hearing

Michael W. O Rieley the referee in the Marak Steffer Implement bankruptcy dissolved an injunction against Tipton State Bank allowing disposal of assets and notes held by Milo Hanzlik trustee. The court heard arguments on jurisdiction and the case schedules for a portable hammer mill sale with proceeds held until settlement.

Michael W. O’rieley Marak- Steffer Implement Company Tipton State Bank Marak- Steffer Milo Hanzlik Charles J. Lynch R. D. Swartzlender Marak-Steffer Company Swartzlender J. C. France O’rieley Lynch J. D. France Tipton Harry Enck Mechanicsville Steffer Donnelly, Lynch, Anderson and Lynch Casteline Ney Reid Hunt Marak-Stefterompany Guy Linville Internations Harvester Co Bank Hunt Louis Bures Marak-Steffer Buresh Raymond Tipton Muscatine France Baresh

Omaha Labor Head Reelected After Green Intervention

Mace Brown was reelected president of the Omaha central labor union by acclamation on Friday night. He had resigned earlier at the request of AFL President Green who later relented and approved Brown’s election to any office.

OMAHA Mace Brown Omaha Central Labor Union AFL Green Brown

Age No Barrier as 91-Year-Old Marries 61-Year-Old

W. H. Huff, a 91-year-old Civil War veteran, wed for the fifth time this week. His bride is Mrs. Lundy Boswell, 61, in Dyer Tennessee, under Cupid's unexpected match.

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