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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1939
Page
22
Des Moines Iowa will implement stronger driver license tests requiring specific written answers to 15 questions. Four test sets will be used. each correct answer earns six points for a 90 point perfect score and 65 is the passing mark.
John Gould 92 died at his Marengo home after a brief illness. Funeral services will be Sunday in the Presbyterian church with Rev. F. P. Hladky officiating. He was born February 10 1847 in Fort Wayne Indiana and came to Iowa Falls at age eight. He and his wife Eliza Talbott celebrated their seventy first anniversary in 1938. He is survived by nine children twenty six grandchildren fifty one great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. He was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Tokyo recalls Lieut. Gen. Hiroshi Oshima, ambassador to Berlin, once a Rome Berlin alliance advocate, as Europe war escalates. He remains in Berlin as Japan keeps a high ranking observer, amid questions on anti co mintern pact adherence and Russo German pacts.
The weakfishes show surprising fight, challenging any angler who hooks them with spirited battles. Their resilience and vigor make even experienced fishermen pause, test skills, and adjust tactics for a rewarding catch.
Mount Vernon Cornell college sets October 27 inauguration for John B. Magee with John T. Flynn of New York to speak at 7 30 pm Flynn, former editor and magazine writer, will address contemporary economic questions Alfred M Landon will speak at morning ceremonies broadcast from 11 30 am to 1 11 30 am The program includes academic procession 10 15 am inaugural exercises 10 45 am luncheon 12 20 pm greetings from Governor George A Wilson 4 pm president's reception at the president's home 7 30 pm Flynn address.
Farm Bureau officers meet in the Community building with Prof. H. J. Thornton discussing The Re-Discovery of America. Prof. Barnes notes 1939 40 fall registration may set a new record. Over 200 students still registering as Oct 14 classes begin. Dr Everett D. Plass opens the Iowa obstetrical society annual meeting at University Hospital. Prof. T. W. Smith of the University of Chicago criticizes government aid as a long term task before 1000 in MacBride auditorium.
Mrs. Dennis Holloway, 67, longtime Center Point resident, died at her Urbana home Friday. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at Center Point Methodist Church with burial in Urbana. Survived by husband, four children Gladys Oliphant Floyd Theron Merle, a brother John Pyle, and former name Ellen Pyle.
Otter Creek township announces its Red Cross drive committee with Mrs C R McCalley Mrs Fred Dichert Mrs D R McCreery Mrs Fred Fischel of Lafayette and Miss Faye Hauser appointed to lead the effort.
Iowa audit faults old board of assessment and review for waiving taxes, compromising assessments, delaying liens, and poor record keeping. The 1939 reform renamed the body to the state tax commission and expanded duties while noting no misappropriation in receipts.
The Ottumwa mayor C A Hill and Safety Commissioner Harry E Swanson defended the police force and said they would welcome an investigation amid civic demands after two mysterious killings within ten days. The victims were Gilbert Carlson a chicken rancher and Arthur Geifman a shoe store manager.
ANAMOSA The Jones county grand jury this week returned five indictments. Carl Origies near Center Junction and Mark Cross of Amber were indicted on a charge of rape. James Shifflett of Anamosa for resisting Officer William Donnelly. Lloyd Thomas of Monticello for larceny in the daytime. Thomas allegedly took property from the W. H. Peterson hardware store in Monticello valued at about $20. Delbert Chapman for operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition.
Berlin dispatch reports Grand Admiral Raeder warned of possible Iroquois sinking. German officials say Iroquois warning was given and Britain must explain. Officials suggest the admiralty may have decoded a radio message.
The Loyal division of the Ladies Aid at Marion Methodist met at the Golf club with 24 members and 2 guests. The Endeavor division gathered for 14 members and 1 guest. Lula Toms was elected Comforter division president, with a slate of officers, at the Emerson home. Various church groups held meetings, officer installs, and social events through the week.
CHICAGO UNP Cardinal Mundelein known as the prince of the poor was laid to rest in a grand funeral at Holy Name cathedral. Archbishop Ciocciagnani led a pontifical requiem mass attended by hundreds of thousands from diverse faiths and backgrounds.
Independence city council elected Oscar E. Bantz as operator of the new disposal plant in a 3 to 2 vote over John Sheehan. The plant may begin work once hookup and control systems are installed. Weldon Construction built it for $90,000 with a 45 percent PWA grant.
Luana will stage Miss Adventure a three act comedy chosen by the junior class. Miss Hendrickson serves as coach for the production.
Death reported for the Rev Joseph Leksa pastor of Silver Lake Presbyterian since 1932. Born Feb 3 1893 in Czechoslovakia he came to the U S at fourteen with two companions. Survived by wife Emily and two children Miriam and Jerome. Funeral in Silver Lake church and Cedar Rapids Hus Memorial. Burial in Oak Hill.
Mrs Olive C Coleman Perkins 77 widow of Charles C Perkins died at 4 40 p m Thursday at her daughter Mrs L R Simon home 628 Sixth Street SE after a short illness She was born Olive Elizabeth Coleman in Cedar Rapids October 23 1861 to Samuel B and Elizabeth Myers Coleman She married Charles C Perkins May 1 1879 at Fairview Her husband and one son are named in the record.
Funeral services for William M. McLean will be held at the Moon chapel at 1 30 pm Sunday in charge of Rev J E Linkletter and Crescent lodge No 25 A F and A M Burial will be in the Linwood cemetery family lot where Hanford post of the American Legion will conduct services All Masons are asked to meet at Masonic hall at 1 pm Sunday to attend the services Friends may call at the Moen chapel
Adolf Hitler spoke a lengthy Reichstag address in a slightly weaker voice and at a faster pace than usual. Applause interrupted him and the Nazi audience shouted boos when Smigly-Rydz and Churchill were mentioned.
Helena Montana AP report says H P Bosworth left a guard dog in his auto while he went to a movie. Upon return thieves had pried open the car ventilator and taken the dog.
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