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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1938

Page

5

Truck driver held liable in Elgin fatal crash

Howard Friend, 21, of Charles City, faces manslaughter charges after an auto-truck collision near Elgin that killed two men, with inquest verdict saying the crime occurred and witnesses citing driver intoxication. Wayne Starkey, 20, also faces intoxication charges. both jailed after the 8:30 p.m. crash.

Bulletin West Union Howard Friend Charles City Elgin H J Nehring J. H. Wood Friend Wayne Starkey Lawrence Howard Floyd Howard George Howard Grace Howard Lawrence Harvey Howard, Jr Neilsville Wis Wilbur Lehman Howard Floyd Harvey Howard Fayette Herbert Herman Starkey Fayette County Harold Stillwell Robert Archer

Urbana Juniors to Stage Comedy in Legion Hall

Urbana high school students present a three act mystery comedy this Friday and Saturday at the Legion hall. Lead roles go to Wayzetta Miller and Max Johnson with a cast including Marvin Reid Bob Ferguson Thelma Rector Clareen Schelihase Ester Smith Abbie Dripps Dick Remner Marshall Wyckoff Laura Mae Cisna and Virginia Rogers Marshall Dripps serves as stage manager and Miss Marian Parr directs.

The Gazette Urbana Wayzetta Miller Max Johnson Urbana High School Legion Hall Marvin Reid Bob Ferguson Thelma Rector Clareen Schelihase Ester Smith Abbie Dripps Dick Remner Marshall Wyckoff Laura Mae Cisna Virginia Rogers Marshall Dripps Marian Parr

Son Uses Shotgun To Save Father From Mad Bull

Special to The Gazette Manchester farmer Jerome Satterlee of Coffin's Grove township was bruised and cut when a enraged bull felled him in a barn and tossed him into a trailer. His son arrived with a dog and pitchfork but could not stop the attack until five shotgun blasts were fired, one striking the bull in the eye and ending the assault.

the Gazette Manchester Jerome Saterlee Coffin’s Grove

Thieves Enter Four Iowa City Offices

Four Iowa City businesses reported break ins on Tuesday night. At Eagle Lumber a guard interrupted a burglar who fled as the safe dial was knocked off and a screwdriver left in the door. Items stolen included clothing, small change, a fountain pen from Armour, a jacket a shotgun and change from Farmers Livestock, blank checks and equipment damaged at the shipping association.

the Gazette Iowa City Eagle Lumber Company Louis Burke Armour Company Farmers Livestock Marketing Association Iowa City Shipping Association

University theater board forms from Iowa graduates and undergrads

Eight University of Iowa graduate students and eight undergraduates were elected to the theater board Tuesday night by speech department majors. Graduate members include Dorothea Carlson Battle Creek and Louise Rietz Morgantown. undergraduates include Dorothy Ward Iowa City and Henderson Forsythe Monroe City Missouri.

Iowa City University of Iowa Board of Governors University Theater Dorothea Carlson Battle Creek Paul Davee Plains Mont Max Ellis Fort Madison Marion Gallaway Savannah Georgia Cecil Kersten Deerfield Kan Peter Marroney Portland Ore Ronald van Arsdale Greenwood Ind Louise Rietz Morgantown W. Va Dorothy Ward Henderson Forsythe Monroe City Kathryn Hansen Villisca Peggy Reagan Point Arthur Tex Paul Robinson Joe Becker Elgin James Waery Marjorie Jackson Iowa Alls

Iowa Dad's Day speakers named at UI dinner

Cedar Rapids businessman F C Waples will represent fathers at the University of Iowa Dad's Day dinner in Iowa City. Phyllis Wassam, Mortar Board president, represents Iowa's daughters. Al Sorenson of Ames speaks for Iowa sons. Eugene A. Gilmore appears for the university. About 500 attendees are expected for Dad's Day weekend events.

Iowa City F. C. Waples Cedar Rapids University of Iowa Earl E. Harper Waples Dad’s Day Association Iowa Phyllis Wassam Mortar Board Iowa Sons al Sorenson Ames Sorenson A.F.I Eugene A. Gilmore

William Ferring dies after saw accident in Center township

William Ferring, 36, died at a La Crosse hospital from injuries suffered at his Center township farm home when a circle saw bound back and struck his lower abdomen. An operation was performed but peritonitis developed. He was the son of Mrs. Peter Ferring and was born on the family farm. He never married.

Waukon William Ferring la Crosse Center Township Peter Ferring

Campaign charges fly thick and fast in Iowa race

United Press reports a flurry of campaign attacks in Iowa Senate contests. Senator Guy M. Gillette assailed Republican opponent L. J. Dickinson at Oelwein and Hampton, predicting no federal relief from 1930 to 1936 if Dickinson’s votes had decided. Dickinson countered in Burlington, accusing the New Deal of bureaucratic danger and labeling Gillette a New Deal adherent. Governor Kraschel urged town merchants to back a Democratic administration, while opponents accused him of road funding reversals. Hawarden and Des Moines speeches attacked farm to market road funds and homestead tax relief politics, with A. J. Shaw defending the tax relief bill.

United Press Guy M. Gillette L. J. Dickinson Oelwein Gillette Dickinson Hampton Manchester Burlington New Deal United States N. G. Kraschel Spencer Kraschel Hawarden George Wilson Iowa Wilson Des Moines A. J. Shaw Pocahontas Shaw

Toledo High School Plans Homecoming Festivities

Toledo high school invites alumni and students to a homecoming weekend starting with a mass pep meeting at the school. Speakers include alumni president George Hadacek, Coach Irving Thompson, and Dr. C. W. Maplethorpe, with a skit “Professor Ribbenopper's Kindergarten” and performances by cast members such as Frank Kremenak Jr and Elaine Marsh. A football game versus Marengo follows at Clark Field, then a banquet at the I. C. O. F. hall with toastmaster N. A. Fields and remarks by W. H. Heyman and W. F. Muckler.

Gazette Toledo George Hadacek Alumni Association Irving Thompson C. W. Maplethorpe Ribbentopper Frank Kremenak, Jr Donald Henderson Elaine Marsh Georgiana Amidon de Etta Michalek Johnny Cuthbertson Fritz Opson Junior Johnson Millard Lunt Lunt Raymond Yosingman Marcella Benda Helen McNally Jackie Silver Dorothy Morgan Clark Field Marengo I. C. O. F. Hall N. A. Fields Boone Public Schools W. H. Heyman Indianola W. F. Muckler Frank Hermanck, Jr Kermit Boles Des Moines F. W. Jakeman Watkins Alice Richards

Burrows Family Mourns Boston Death of Lowell A

Lowell A. Burrows former Cedar Rapids resident dies in Boston after visiting his mother in Belle Plaine. Born Belle Plaine in 1891, he lived in Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids, married Grace Stull of Cedar Rapids, and worked with Babson brokerage in Boston. Surviving wife, father W. H. Burrows, grandmother J. D. Blue, three sisters and two children. Funeral set for 11 am Saturday with Boston services planned Thursday.

Gazette Belle Plaine W. H. Burrows J. D. Blue Lowell A. Burrows Boston Mass Lowell Burrows W. H. and Iona Blue Burrows Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Coe College Grace Stull Burrows Babson Brokerage Betty Jimmy Harry Moser Eldora Robert Carleton Los Angeles Sollister Jones Williamsburg

Iowa City News Briefs Highlights Local Projects and Events

Bids for grading and landscaping of the new Iowa City high school grounds are due November 9, with project costs about 30000 dollars. Funeral services for Earl Dobson, 49, were held, burial in Oakland Cemetery, survivor list includes wife and three relatives. Nearly 300 tickets sold for former business men's dinner at the Iowa City Community Building, with city and rural sales overseen by Chris J. Vetter and Carl Hastings. Roger Sorgel donated a hundred dollar prize for the year's best play written on the University of Iowa campus, awarded by the University Theater under Prof. E. C. Mabie.

Iowa City Charles S. Galiher Earl Dobson Oakland Cemetery Dobson Emma L. Dobson Des Moines L. V. Laird Denver Harry Chris J. Vetter Carl Hastings University of Iowa University Theater Roger Sorgel Sorgel E. C. Mabie

Marriage of Maurice Klein and Louise Doyle in Shenandoah

Announcement of the marriage of Maurice Klein and Louise Helen Doyle in Shenandoah on October 10. The bride is daughter of Mrs Mary Doyle of Shenandoah who studied at the local high school. The groom, son of Albert Klein of Riverside, attended St Marys High School and St Ambrose College Davenport. He serves in the United States Navy with headquarters at Long Beach. The couple will reside in Long Beach.

Riverside Maurice Klein Louise Helen Doyle Shenandoah Mary Doyle Albert Klein St. Mary’s High School St. Ambrose College Davenport United States Navy Long Beach

Newhall Juniors To Present Play

Newhall junior class to present The Ghost Parade at the high school gym Thursday at 8 pm directed by Miss Lucile Barnes. Cast includes Richard Tvedt Reede Thompson Warren Stien John Hessenius Donald Grovert Russell Stoecker Gail Weichman Edna Weichman Darlene Hultman Billy Miller Alyce Matson Geraldine Hegewald Florence Light Doris Schirm Faye Erland.

Florence Light Doris Schirm Faye Erland

Large Gain in Home Building in Des Moines Area

September building activity in Iowa's 16 first class cities shows a $256,108 rise in new home and remodel permits over a year. Des Moines led with $266,080 in new home values and other cities such as Sioux City and Davenport also posted gains while Burlington, Marshalltown, Dubuque, Clinton and Keokuk showed no permits.

Des Moines INS Iowa State Health Department Division of Public Health Engineering Burlington Marshalltown Dubuque Clinton Keokuk Sioux City Davenport Cedar Rapids Waterloo Council Bluffs Ottumwa Mason City Fort Dodge Muscatine Iowa City

Operetta Leads At Monticello

Miss Doris Beard and Mark Rodman lead in the high school operetta Tune In to be staged in the public school auditorium Wednesday evening. Directed by Miss Huldah Peet with Margery James and Juanita Magana assisting, the cast includes Charles Ross Yola Rodman Robert Liddy Dale Adams and others.

Gazette Monticello Doris Beard Mark Rodman Huldah Peet Margery James Juanita Magana Charles Ross Yola Rodman Robert Liddy Dale Adams James Bone Lucille Hui Wanda Podhaski Josephine Ricklefs Bob Siebels Laurel Naylor

Futura edition of Cornell Magazine on campus Wednesday

A campus edition titled As We Are appears in Cornell Magazine featuring student opinion. Editor Bill Dean of Carroll, assisted by Jo Beadle of Cedar Rapids, with staff reporters Julie Bailey Cedar Falls and Margaret Dilley Mt. Vernon among many others. Stencil work by Evelyn Woodke Schaller and Robert Nelson Mediapolis.

Mount Vernon Futura Cornell Bill Dean Carroll Jo Beadle Cedar Rapids Clark McNeal Clarion Jim Daley Jack Adolpson Woodstock Ill Edith Carver Lake Park Irving Johnson Chicago Julie Bailey Cedar Falls Margaret Dilley Mt. Vernon Charles Emerson Jean Harris Jefferson Marvin Heath Rochelle Robert Hoopes Park Ridge Jewel Keith Clinton Helen Melville LaGrange Hugh Muncy Fulton Frank Nelick Walnut Elizabeth Pye Monroe Betty Rowley John Wherry Wyoming Darrell Smith Rockford Evelyn Wooodke Schaller Robert Nelson Mediapolis

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