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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1936

Page

6

Credit for business gains lauded at Cedar Rapids dinner

Benjamin Bills of Chicago told Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce members and 700 attendees that post 1932 gains come from business itself. He warned against a dismal boom and urged broad leadership while noting pending policy limits and the need for stable labor hours.

Benjamin Bills Chicago School of Commerce Northwestern University Shrine Temple Cedar Rapids Ray Anderson Gazette Farm

Marriage Licenses for Schumacher and Cranston

William J. Schumacher of Cedar Rapids and Marian Cranston of Van Horne have been issued marriage licenses.

William J. Schumacher Cedar Rapids Marian Cranston van Horne

John Bell 101 Dies Resident of City After Short Illness

John Bell a 101 year old Cedar Rapids resident died at a local hospital at 4 30 a m Tuesday after a short illness He was born in Quincy Illinois on December 9 1834 and came to Cedar Rapids about 75 years ago He worked as a hod carrier until recently Surviving is his wife Myrtle E Bell Funeral services will be held at Mt Zion Baptist church Thursday at 230 p m Rev A M Smith officiating Burial at Linwood Cemetery Friends may call at Johnson Funeral Home

John Bell Ninth Avenue SE Quincy Ill Cedar Rapids Myrtle E. Bell Mt. Zion Baptist Church A. M. Smith Linwood Cemetery Johnson Funeral Home

Man Charged With Selling Beer Without License

William Hubacek 50 of 312 Highland Dr NW arrested Tuesday afternoon on a charge of selling beer without a license. He was released on bond to appear in police court. City officials say Kubacek held the permit at 80 Sixteenth Ave SW but will surrender it. Hubacek arraignment planned after council and police deliberations.

William Hubacek Highland Drive Hubacek Fourteenth Avenue SE Sixteenth Avenue SW Frank Kubovec Kubovec Kubacek Robert Vlach Earl Stanley

Child Arm Caught In Wringer Bruising Incident

Bobby Murdock 22 months old was caught in a washing machine wringer and carried to the shoulder before his mother could stop the machine. He was treated at St Luke's Hospital and later sent home with extensive bruises. the mother did not know the ringer was on.

Bobby Murdock Ray Murdock Fifth Avenue SE St. Luke’s Hospital

Inability To Ride A Bike Leads To Arrest

Herman Franklin age 23 of 1061 Twelfth street NE was questioned at 9 10 am Thursday about his inability to ride a bicycle. Donald O Connor of 1136 Weare avenue NE reported his bicycle stolen between 6 45 and 8 pm Monday. Police suspected Franklin after noting his poor riding and he was jailed on a larceny charge awaiting arraignment.

Herman Franklin Twelfth Street Donald O’connor Weare Avenue O’connor Franklin Mt. Vernon Avenue Forty-second Street Ptrolmen Milke Stearns

Moose and Deer Dinner Toast at Midland Mortgage Event

Midland Mortgage company held a dinner at the Roosevelt hotel for field men and wives and office staff. Ingram Bixler and O H Mendenhall described a Canadian hunting trip that produced moose and deer served at the event. Guests included Edgar Blake and Earl Linn with talks by F C Waples Max Burrell and others.

Ingram Bixler O. H. Mendenhall Midland Mortgage Company Roosevelt Hotel Edgar Blake Hartford Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company Earl Linn Des Moines Midland Mortgage Comany John Emery F. C. Waples Max Burrell Bixler and Mendenhall

Patch Wear Risks On Tires

A blowout patch can throw the tire out of balance causing wheel shimmy. Patches also chafe fabric and prolonged use often ruins tires beyond repair.

Mrs Simpson Wins Divorce Decree After Adultery Trial

Mrs. Simpson secured a decree nisi after a London court heard testimony of adultery linked to her husband Ernest Aldrich Simpson. Witnesses described hotel room arrangements and a note and letter suggesting marital collapse. The judge ordered costs with the decree nisi to follow.

Mrs. Simpson

Rev C S Linkletter Opens Mission Service

The Rev C S Linkletter of Boulder Colorado opened his mission at Second Christian church Third avenue and Sixth street SW Monday evening with the message The Masters Touch He said the world is sick with a fever and needs his healing touch Ruth Lee Barnum led the choir and sang a solo An informal reception followed in the social rooms Tonight the Rev Mr Linkletter will speak on The Task of the Church in This Modern World

C. S. Linkletter Boulder Colo Second Christian Church Third Avenue Sixth Street

Seven Injured In Crash Of Passenger And Freight Trains

In Omar, twenty miles west of Fort Morgan Colorado, a head on collision between a westbound passenger train and an eastbound freight train derailed seven cars and injured seven people. Doctors at Fort Morgan treated three passengers and four trainmen. none seriously hurt.

Fort Morgan Colo Omar Here

Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Truhlicek dies in Waukesha

Death notice reports the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Truhlicek born in Rockford road SW area, died October 19 in Waukesha Wisconsin. The infant had a brother who died two years earlier and Frances Marie resides with grandmother Mrs Gehra in Cedar Rapids.

Frank Truhlicek Waukesha Wis Truhlicek Willard Gehm Rockford Road Frances Marie Gehra Cedar Rapids

Funeral services for Charles P Wieneke at Stark Settlement Church

Funeral services for Charles P Wieneke will be held at 9 30 a m Wednesday in Stark Settlement church near Fairfax with Rev J J Buzynski of Fairfax officiating. Burial will follow in Stark cemetery. Friends may call at the home six miles west on highway No 30.

Charles P. Wieneke Stark Settlement Church Fairfax J. J. Buzynski Stark Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Hibell set in Polansky chapel

Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Hibell will be held at the Polansky chapel at 2 pm Wednesday conducted by Rev. Charles Edwards. Burial follows in Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday evening.

Margaret Hibell Polansky Chapel Charles Edwards Cedar Memorial Park

Mrs Borovec's Funeral Procession and Burial

The funeral for Mrs. Mary Borovec will take place at Polansky chapel Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Theodore B. Hlubacek presiding. Burial will follow in Bohemian National cemetery, and friends may call at the chapel Tuesday evening.

Mary Borovec Polansky Chapel Theodore B. Hlubacek Bohemian National Cemetery

Radio Schedule Highlights From City Stations

NBC CBS and ABC networks air a dense lineup of concerts dramas talk and orchestras through the day with names like William Hard Irene Beasley Fred Astaire Frank Knox and Fletcher Henderson featured across WEAF WJZ WABC WBBM KMOX WGST WCCO and other outlets.

NBC WJZ Chain CBS WABC Weaf Chain Salon Musicale Landt Trio White Streamliners Breakfast Club Dear Columbia KMOX Bill and Ginger Tim Healy WJZ Chai Mrs. Wiggs W. N A Searles Joe White Art Giles Ord Wabc Woc Harding Weap Chain Vaushnat’ Leath WJZ Johnny Marine Band Manhattan Wcco Ma Perkins Eas Andy Easy Aces William Hard WBBM the Voice of Experience Wee Hufsmith Weaf Ain Leonhadters Orch Irene Beasley WGST Vivian Della Chiesa Tee Reisman WEAF Hammerstein Music Hall Edgar A. Guest Welcome Valley Ken Murray Alf M. Landon Ben Bernie Orch Fred Waring Orch WOC Fred Astaire Husbands and Wives Joan Crawford Franchot Tone James A. Reed Shep Fields Orch Roosevelt Progress T. V. Smith Smolen Harry Reser Orch Kmox Woc Ee Osborne Orch Beviet Cugat Johnny Hamp Orch George Olsen Orch Tommy Dorsey Orch Jimmy Dorsey Orch Phil Levant Parslage Emery Wne Orch Thee O'Neills Ste—Eare Busse Orch National Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations Ken Sparnon Amos 'N Uncle Ezra Eee Parker Tenor Neshal, Lyon Soprano WEAP Cavalcade of America Faene King Orch Ethel Barrymore WJZ Sam Burns and Allen ABC Weco Fred Allen Col Frank Knox Andre Kostelanetz Orch Democratic National Committee Proram Pera Men's Glee Club Wao Verne Marshall the Gazette WMT Kso Ges. Busters GST Republican National Committee Clare Fenerty Qoceeers Progress Verrill Rodrigo Orch Mensy Busse Orch Wjz Cain Ink Spots Gray Orch Yea Coleman Orch Roger Pryor Orch

Martin Addresses United Lutheran Synod Banquet

Dr H F Martin president of Midland college Fremont Neb spoke at the conference banquet of the United Lutheran Synod in Iowa held in Des Moines area First Lutheran church. He argued money cannot be life’s aim and happiness alone does not satisfy urging the Holy Spirit as life goal.

H. F. Martin Midland College Fremont Neb United Lutheran Synod of Iowa First Lutheran Church United Lutheran Synod Iowa Dr. Martin Carnegie Rockefeller Sodom Jesus J. H. Dawson Des Moines J. O. Simon H. H. Scherer George Arbaugh Carthage College Carthage Ill United States Arbaugh

Mission groups cut costs as investments earn 4.5 percent

Interest return of 4.5 percent on investments highlighted by national boards. Many committees reduced overhead by consolidations. The mission property in China, bought in 1924 from the Berlin mission, is now fully paid for.

China Berlin

Landenberger Divorce Granted on Cruel Treatment

Judge John T. Moffit in district court awarded Bernice May Landenberger a divorce from J. C. Landenberger on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. Under a stipulation she receives a residence and furnishings plus 10000 dollars. They were married June 20 1917 at Olney Illinois.

John T. Moffit Bernice May Landenberger J. C. Landenberger

Settlement favors National Livestock Credit in cattle draft case

In a district court action filed February 20 1935 the National Livestock Credit Corporation of St Louis obtains a decree by Judge A B Clark recognizing the plaintiff as entitled to $21 111 30 including interest on a January 1935 voucher draft from T M Sinclair and Co Ltd tied to a cattle purchase. On cross claims Sinclair is awarded $2 186 89 against Frank Dustin as administrator of the estate of Purl Anderson of Jefferson County for failing to deliver a second shipment of cattle agreed for sale. The National Livestock Credit Corporation asserts a claim to the voucher proceeds on notes and a chattel mortgage showing Anderson as maker.

National Livestock Credit Corporation of St. Louis A. B. Clark T. M. Sinclair and Co., Ltd Jnterest Sinclair Concern Frank Dustin Purl Anderson Jefferson County Sinclair Anderson Sinclair Company National Livestock Credit Corporation

Property Seizure Case In District Court

Mae Paar obtained a temporary injunction Monday to restrain removal of property from premises at 1939 E Avenue NW occupied by G C Howe and O M Howe. She leased the property from Sept 1 1936 to June 1 1937 and alleges breach planned Monday as the Howes prepared to move their property.

Tilton fined for operating while intoxicated in Marion case

Lester M. Tilton of Laharp Illinois faced a district court fine after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Judge A B Clark imposed 300 dollars plus costs with 200 dollars suspended on payment of 100 dollars and costs. Tilton was arrested on the Marion outskirts Saturday night by Sheriff James H Smith and Deputy Sheriff Dick Payn.

Lester M. Tilton Laharp Ill A. B. Clark Tilton Marion James H. Smith Dick Payn

Bailey seeks dismissal in district court defense in Henrichs suit

Frank Bailey filed an answer to a $2,185 action by William H. Henrichs last week asking for dismissal of the plaintiff's case. Bailey says Henrichs attacked first on July 2 at his home, and Bailey acted only in self defense.

Frank Bailey William H. Henrichs Henrichs Bailey

Granted Divorce for Calvin Ling from Evelyn Ling

Calvin H. Ling, 32, granted a divorce in district court from Evelyn Ling on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. They wed January 1, according to the petition.

Calvin H. Ling A. B. Clark Evelyn Ling

Pleads Not Guilty in Cedar Rapids Liquor Case

Vincent Shepherd aged 23 of Cedar Rapids pleaded not guilty to a charge of illegal possession of alcoholic liquor. He appeared in court and entered the plea.

Vincent Shepherd Cedar Rapids

Legal cases from district court proceedings

Not guilty entered in district court Tuesday before Judge A. B. Clark. Shepherd had time to plead Saturday with bond set at $500 after four ounces of alleged alcohol were seized by federal agents and police Friday. J. H. Friedman seeks $280 in a rental claim against J. P. Irish and R. B. Chambers.

A. B. Clark Shepherd J. H. Friedman J. P. Irish R. B. Chambers

Moratorium Law Rejected When Refinancing Impossible

Iowa Supreme Court held mortgage moratorium laws do not apply if refinancing within the postponement is impossible. It reversed Palo County District Judge F C Davidson and denied a stay for Alma Schlosser in a foreclosure case brought by John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance of Boston.

Des Moines Supreme Court Palo County F. C. Davidson John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company of Boston Alma Schlosser

Burlington Pastor Heads Eastern Conference of United Lutheran Synod

The Rev. Carl Tambert of Burlington was elected president and the Rev. Arthur Simonsen of Tipton secretary of the eastern conference of the United Lutheran Synod in Iowa. Western officers were re elected. Convention visitors toured the Quaker Oats plant from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Carl Tambert Burlington Arthur Simonsen Tipton United Lutheran Synod Iowa First Lutheran Church Western Conference J. H. Dawson Des Moines George Parker Manly

Safes Rifled at 815 Vernal Street NW

Detectives Wilson and Haberle investigated a double break in at 815 Vernal Street NW where safes belonging to the Iowa Culvert and Pipe Co and Kruber Electric Co were rifled. Nothing was taken from the safes but $3 in three cent stamps were stolen from a filing cabinet in the culvert company office. Entry was gained through a window. foreman James Shope reported the incident.

Wilson and Haberle Vernal Street Iowa Culvert and Pipe Company Kruber Electric Company James Shope

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