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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1935

Page

15

Highward bandits rob executive in Sioux City cash heist

In Sioux City a secretary treasurer named Francis O Reynolds of the Peerless Vendor company was wounded during an armed robbery half a mile east of Corres barvwilie. The attackers escaped in a brown sedan after firing multiple shots and taking a portfolio containing about 4400 in cash and bonds. Reynolds, hospitalized in critical condition, is expected to survive. Police sought the suspects, while Reynolds was en route to a bank to obtain funds.

Sioux City API Peace of Neers Francis O. Reynolds Reynolés Tde Greve Wiesh Federal Snyder Lee Ida Greve Strommer Cormerteconle Tim Levebed Rernolds Rollo Sart

Benton County Jurors Impaneled For November Term

Special to The Gazette from Vinton reports that seventy five Benton county residents were drawn as prospective jurors for the November district court term to convene November 4 with Judge B. O. Tankersley of Marshalltown presiding. Names include Mary Barry Union, Viola Becker St Clair, Fred Bierschenk Eden, Meta Buck Leroy, John Coughlin Cedar W F Daniels Winter, Grace Fisher Vinton, Fred Fett Eldorado, Irvin Gardeman, Chester Hagen Fremont, Perry Fairbanks Monroe, James Jefferies Vinton, W C Jensen Iowa, Florence Hing Taylor, Henry Ruhl Rane, Fred Hausman Elcol … and many others listed.

Vinton Benton County B. O. Tankersley Marshalltown Mary Barry Union Jennings Beatty Fremont Bernard Becker St. Chur Viola Becker St Clair Fred Bierschenk Eden Leo Sboddicker Eldorado Vinton Roy Chitack Glen Conklin Belle Plaine John Coughlin Cedar Danniels Winter Sam Ealy George Eliott Bruce John Emsieking Union Threse Exist Si Cisir Perry Fairbanks Monroe Fred Fett Grace Fisher Eden Irvin Gardeman Eidearado Muna Garérer Vintan Verse Gardier Garvisen Pest Biocher Geater Hstue Gerberich Vintar Am Greenwood Sheltisbure Chester Hagen Fremont Gardon Haren Fremont Wand Eana Vinten Frank Ears CIA Fred Hausman Elcoarade 4Arthur Hawiex Senum Stainbrook Harrison Lene Stewert Leroy Bar Stone Cecer Veirmss Therman Union Esther Tow Florence Lloyd Va Jou Vinton Henry Wechman Denton Mee Werer Canton Dere Wilson Monroe

IERA Bank Balance System Criticized In Des Moines

The Iowa emergency relief council reported a high average daily bank balance of 4 126,824 for the year ending June 30, 1935, held in a single bank with no pledged collateral. Auditors noted shortages of materials at transient centers and questioned the large balance amid ongoing relief operations and monthly check clearances.

Des Moines INS State Auditor Sudit Iowa Federal Ionaives Manes Natonal Bank and Trest Company United States Iowa-Des Moines National Bank and Trust Company H G Wilson Wren E H Mulock J C. Prior LE. R.A Sizte Funcs

Women freshmen tamest grow in Iowa University class

Women at the University of Iowa have shown large gains in the past decade. The 1924 report notes that freshmen women averaged about 35 percent of the class, with increases reported in various measures. The piece mentions President Eugene A Gilmore and details a school event with troop activities and awards.

Boetis Iowa City Anvestor Iowa Wes Ennoimtes Fndex Br Eugene A. Gilmores Tre Sture Leshman

Hughes to Seek Indefinite Leave of Absence as President Hoffs Health

Ames AP report: Dr. Raymond M. Hughes, president of Iowa State College, will ask the state board of education for an indefinite leave to regain health. He has a leg ailment and has missed office duties for weeks after treatment in Cincinnati last spring. The board is expected to grant the request. Finley has acted as president in Hughes absence.

Hughes Miami University Miami Joseph C. Bosco Cambridge Mass Europe Deen Charles =. Finley Industonal Sony

Parents face loss over son chicken theft case

In Clarinda Elzie Rev failed to appear in court on a chicken theft charge. His disappearance after release led his parents to mortgage their home to post bond, now facing possible foreclosure as creditors seek collection.

Clarinda Elzie Rev Rar Elzie Etiomner

Purchase Lot for Post Office at Manchester

Manchester site for the new post office is a corner lot at South Midiron and East Meron streets. The government purchased the property for 3505 dollars, part of six properties offered for sale.

Manchester Mecxchester South Midiron East Meron Paul J Renee

Poem by Edward Weerner Highlighted in Quarterly Review

Mount Veron area notes Edward Weerner of Appleton Wisconsin a Cornell College student is featured in the Virgin Quarterly Review and University of Purdue poetry circles. The piece is cited by Herim Monrse Voicetren and others, with Wirmer noted as a leading figure in New England verse circles.

Mount Verenon Edward Weerner Appleton Wis Cornel College Weismiller Virgin Quarterly Cornell Wermiler Swarthmore College Vermont

Unclear historical note on re election of officials

Fragmentary OCR text reports possible re election of a president Muss and mentions treasurer and other officers with garbled names and affiliations. No clear dates or places available in readable content.

Neuhaus Named Head Of Victor Legion Post

New officers of the American Legion are Commander Fred Neuhaus vice commander Russell Jennings adjutant Roy H. Park treasurer John Dusterhoff sergeant at arms John McSweeney historian Ralph Shaw chaplain Pete Milligan.

Gazetta Svictor American Legion Fred Neuhaus Russell Jennings Roy H. Park John Dusterhoff John McSweeney Ralph Shaw Pete Milligan

Bailey Funeral Arrangements for Iowa City Postal Official

Funeral plans for W. J. Bailey, a postal employee and former superintendent of mails at the Iowa City post office, were to be completed Friday after his sudden death from a heart attack at his home Thursday.

Iowa City W. J. Bailey Bailey

WPA to begin Iowa projects by October twenty first

Des Moines AP plan to start WPA works by Oct. 21 with nearly 4 million dollars available after a Saturday allotment of 2.365 million in Town works funds. Administrator L S Hill says projects will target heavy relief counties and will be reviewed next week. he notes non-partisan aims and defends staff stability.

DES Moines Iowa WPA L. S. Hill Hill Roosevelt Washington

Five Indictments Returned At Waukon

WAUKON The grand jury adjourned after a long session and returned five indictments. States cases include Martha Knopf for larceny from a person Fred May of Decorah for the same offense Clement Bresnahan for leaving the scene of an accident Andy Clark for driving while intoxicated and Lester Hanson of Lansing for driving while intoxicated.

Waukon Martha Knopf Fred May Decorah Clement Bresnahan Andy Clark Lester Hanson Lansing

Senator Dickinson to Speak in Traer Monday Night

Senator L. J. Dickinson will speak in Traer Monday evening under the Traer Republican Women's club at 8 in the library auditorium. Club president Mrs. Elmer Taylor Jr will preside and the Traer high school boys quartet and girls sextet will furnish music. He will be the guest of honor at a Traer Lions club meeting earlier that evening.

TRAER L. J. Dickinson Traer Republican Women's Club Elmer Taylor, Jr Traer High School Boys Senator Dickinson Traer Lions Club

Home Economic Clubs To Meet At Iowa U Nov 16

More than 200 delegates from colleges and high schools will attend the Iowa student home economics clubs annual convention at the University of Iowa on November 16. About twenty five high schools and six colleges will be represented with hostesses from the state university and Coe college.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa State University Coe

Royal Neighbors convention lined up in Grundy Center

Ten camps of Royal Neighbors of America from Grundy and Black Hawk counties plan a convention in Grundy Center on Thursday. Delegations from Reinbeck Conrad Morrison Cedar Falls Dunkerton Waterloo Dewar and LaPorte also expected to attend with Grundy Center hosting.

Grundy Center Royal Neighbors of America Grundy Black Hawk Counties Reinbeck Conrad Morrison Cedar Falls Dunkerton Waterloo Dewar LaPorte

Paintings By Cornell Artists to Be Shown

Works by Miss Nama Lathe instructor at Cornell College and two students Frances Keeler Mount Vernon and Parma Bernhard Monona will be displayed. Included is Parma Bernhard's The Corner honored at the Iowa State fair. A purple red green portrait by a Des Moines artist also from the fair will be shown. The exhibit runs Friday Saturday Sunday 3 to 5 in Law building studios.

Mount Vernon Nama Lathe Frances Keeler Parma Bernhard Monona Cornell College Parama Bernhard Third Avenue Fourth Street Des Moines Cornell Law Building

Coralville Light Rates to Fall 20 Percent

Iowa City Power and Light will cut residential electric bills about 20 percent after the next meter reading. The cut follows negotiations between Coralville Mayor F. Koser and the company’s general manager Joseph F. Porter.

Iowa City Coralville Iowa City Power and Light Company F. Koser Joseph F. Porter Light Company

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