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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1934
Page
2
Iowa's Town state liquor commission marks four months of operation with new retail price reductions on 158 of 375 brands carried in state stores. Cuts range from five cents per pint to 120 dollars per quart for imported champagne, with bourbon, Scotch, gin, brandy and champagne among the discounted items.
Lamb 38, who escaped from Independence state hospital, is being sought by southeastern Iowa officers for a string of crimes. He is wanted for eight automobile thefts and robberies across Linn Muscatine and Louisa counties. Lamb was sentenced in Cedar Rapids on a robbery charge and transferred between facilities before arriving at the state hospital.
A report ties the Oklahoma outlaw Floyd to Corydon as authorities say a Ford V eight stopped a motorist and seized his pump and tire repair kit. Park Findley, head of the investigation bureau, notes no definite identification yet. The search for Flood has focused on Missouri and Oklahoma after his escape at McIntire Iowa.
Des Moines AP Harold Findles 22 of Ottumwa confessed to setting his parents car on fire to damage the machine rather than harm them. Fire marshal John Strohm announced the admission stating the confession came in an atten statement to deputy fire marshal Fred Carlson and other officials.
Special to The Gazette Iowa City describes plans for a larger corn obelisk to honor homecomings. The 35 foot tall monument will feature ears of corn and be built by the college of enamelling under committee chairman Bassle. It will commemorate the lone Minnesota game and stand as a landmark in University of Iowa events.
A campus committee discusses enlarging student representation at Corea College. The group considers measures to strengthen student voice, with officers and editors weighing options and future steps among university factions.
Dr Frederick Richter 82 longtime Lutheran church figure died Thursday. Former Wartburg College president and Iowa Synod general president for 22 years, he edited Kirchenblatt and served on the National Lutheran Council. Born 1852 in Saxony, he immigrated 1872, active in church mergers and Lutheran outreach. He leaves four daughters. Funeral held at Lutheran church.
An Olmsted County grand jury charged an employee with two counts of second degree attempted robbery and kidnapping. The suspect, arrested Aug 30 at Byron State Bank, allegedly forced Clarence Doty to drive him and act as shield. He pled not guilty and awaits district court trial.
The Iowa old age commission said pension payments will proceed on schedule statewide starting November 1. The Floyd county ruling on local old age assistance financing will not disrupt payments in counties where boards remain functional, though Floyd is appealing to the Iowa Supreme Court.
A district court in Iowa City considers raising an injunction bond from 1000 to 5000 for Spreinl and The Crazette funeral directors. They appeal a temporary restraining order on operating the funeral home, arguing the bond is insufficient to cover damages and costs in both state and supreme courts.
Funeral services for Clarence H Sponey aged 42 were held in Iowa City for a personal safety related gunshot death.婚 Marriage announced between Elaine Waldschmidt and Albert Maller at St Patricks rectory in Iowa City. A separate report from Postville covers Edgar Ziegler killed in a moon accident while operating a power-driven machine. Johnson County tax refunds expected for 1934 taxpayers, with checks ready Monday. In Maquoketa, Judge Jackson rules a Baldwin estate case against George Hannahs for 2039.30, to be subtracted from his share. Marengo hosts annual institute for teachers with University of Iowa and Drake University educators speaking.
Eleven priests in the Dubuque archdiocese were elevated in status by Pope Pius XI. Monsignor Thomas Conry received protonotary apostolate. nine were made domestic prelates. Dorrance Foley became private chamberlain. Other notes: Maquoketa death of S. Colli, and Colesburg junior class play under Kath leen Lichty Friday.
Miss Alice McMannis suffered burns to face hands and arms when heat from a kitchen stove caused an explosion and fire at the McMannis farm residence six miles northeast of Onslow. Her brother James McMannis also lived there. The fire destroyed part of the home and fifty bushels of potatoes in the basement. Miss McMannis was hospitalized in Amosa after inhaling smoke. The house had stood for fifty two years and was insured.
The Iowa Supreme Court heard the first aviation case to reach the court. Paul Shaw of Iowa City sues Frank Carson Jr after a borrowed airplane reportedly crashed into a tree during a forced golf course landing near Iowa City. Shaw seeks to uphold a $1,000 verdict.
George Mack 61, a farmer six miles north of Urbana, died after falling from a soy bean combine on the Charles Hoffman farm late Wednesday. He suffered a broken neck and may have had a heart attack or loss of balance. He is survived by his widow and ten children.
Dr. E. D. Wells of Manchester was elected president of the Delaware County Ministerial Association at the Earlville church meeting. Rev. Paul Pease of Greeley was named vice president and Rev. John W. Atkins of Lamont was secretary. A picnic supper followed with attendees from Manchester, Earlville, Buck Creek, Hopkinton, Colesburg, Masonville and other nearby towns.
Advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oi Capsules as a benign stimulant and diuretic for kidney and bladder problems. It promises safe sleep through the night and urges buying from Haarlem in Holland, noting relief from symptoms like backache and scanty burning passage.
Special to The Gazette Fayette theater operator Faye McLeese suffered facial and hand burns when a film explosion caused a fire Wednesday afternoon at the Cozy theater. Damages about 500 dollars: entire film destroyed wiring and draperies burned interior and roof affected. Owner A J Steggall has not decided on further equipment loss. H G Kappmeyer leases the theater.
Edgewood hosts the annual Clay ton county convention of the Royal Neighbors of America at Oakleaf camp No 1494 with 160 to 175 attendees over two sessions. Camps from Osborne Elkport Littleport Millville Guttenberg Elkader Volga City and Edgewood participated. State Supervisor Florence M Bridges and District Deputy Nelle Sexton led the event. Supper served by Congregational Ladies Aid Society to 142.
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