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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1940

Page

3

Body of man sought in double murder found near Webster City

The body of Alfred Louis Hazemann, 51, believed involved in the Groshens double murder, was found in a pasture near Webster City with a bullet wound in the head. A .22 caliber pistol lay beside him. authorities say he died by his own hand. A murder charge had been filed earlier. witness accounts cited threats against Groshens.

Webster City Alfred Louis Hazemann Grashens E R Lear Hazemann Henry Groshens Robert Kastler Wright County Kastler Groshens Hamilton County George B. Aden Aden

Iowa Wisconsin Bridge Company Wins Decision

The U S circuit court of appeals upheld a permanent injunction in favor of the Iowa Wisconsin Bridge Company stopping Phoenix Finance from pursuing five Delaware lawsuits seeking about 80000. The court ruled the matters were previously decided against Phoenix in federal court.

Mason City U. S Circuit Court of Appeals George C. Scott Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge Company Phoenix Finance Corporation Bridge Company Delaware Phoenix Fred A. Ontjes W C. Green St. Paul James R. Morford Wilmington Del Zimmerman Norman Chicago Casper Schenk Des Moines Phoenix Phoenix Federal Court District of Iowa Circuit Court United States Supreme Court

Shueyville Juniors to Present Play Monday

Shueyville high school junior class stages a three act farce It Might Happen to You by Robert Ray at Swisher Co S P S hall Monday evening Vernon Zach and Leena Zalesky lead the cast with Elma Kucera Leona Andriik Guy Louvar George Zalesky Edna Mouchka Ariston Ziskovsky Ruth Bedell Donald Skala Leonard Dvark and Gladys Beeicka in supporting roles Ruth Thompson directs the production.

Shueyville Shueyville High School Robert Ray Swisher Co. S. P S. Hall Vernon Zach Leena Zalesky Elma Kucera Leona Andriik Guy Louvar George Zalesky Edna Mouchka Ariston Ziskovsky Ruth Bedell Donald Skala Leonard Dvar

Jurors Drawn for Court at Vinton

Benton county district court opens on November eighteenth with Judge BO Tankersley presiding. Jurors listed include P H Albers, Lester Anderson, Otto H Andresen, Gold en Armstrong, L C Barr, Jennie Berry, and many others from Vinton Belle Plaine Urbana Keyst ote and surrounding towns. The extensive panel features residents such as Deda Donnon, Budah Fisher, Chris Frederickson, Emil Furler, Mabel Granerholtz, and Walter Dietrich among numerous others.

Vinton Benton County District Court BO Tankersley Marshalltown P H Albers Lester Anderson Belle Plaine Otto H. Andresen Elberon Golden Armstrong Atkins L. C Barr Urbana Jennie Berry J. S Bigger A F Bostrom Meta Buck Luzerne Winifred Carroll Norway Walter Dietrich van Horne Deda Donnon William Nebendahl Wallace Ness Mina Newton Watkins Clarence Peterman Shellsburg Clifford Pickart Fred Pohlman Keystone Hilda Possehl Sam Raymond Garrison Herman Reinberg Leland Reiss la Porte Elsie Richardson Ruth Ridenour Mildred Rieck Lloyd Rouse W H Sallee Louise Ward Fred Webert Mary Weidtz Sylvia Willford Emma Williams Dave Wilson Dysart Coral Woodhouse

Heide Koranda wed in Davenport LDS church ceremony

Glatha Heide daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Heide Clinton married Gilbert Koranda son of Mrs Julia Koranda Oxford Junction in a Saturday ceremony at the Davenport church parsonage. Rev E W Williams officiated with attendants LeRoy and LeRoy Pauls. The bride a Maquoketa high school graduate taught near Maquoketa. the groom attended Oxford Junction schools and works in county construction.

Oxford Junction Glatha Heide Alvin Heide Clinton Gilbert Koranda Julia Koranda Church of the Latter Day Saints Davenport E. W. Williams LeRoy Pauls Maysville Maquoketa High School Dubuque Maquoketa

State trial hears 13 witnesses in Chelsea murder case

In Tama county district court Guy Allee 53 of Chelsea faces second degree murder charges over Frank Kosta 72. Witnesses testified Allee accused Kosta of lying and a blow was struck outside Benda's tavern after a political exchange. Medical testimony described a skull fracture and cerebral hemorrhage as factors in Kosta's death.

Toledo Guy Allee Chelsea Tama BO. Tankersley Frank A. Kosta Allee Charles F. Zhorne Benda’s Zhorne Kosta Charlie Bata Burley Bata Tama County Relef Aliee William Benda Benda Docta S G Dobins Dobins A J. Wentzien Dobias Philip Kadell Donald Hrabak Hrabak Joseph P Novak Alice

Willkie Leads 3-1 Over Roosevelt At Cornell

Mount Vernon poll shows Willkie with 355 votes, Norman Thomas 124, and Franklin Roosevelt 103 after speeches by student party members. Willkie remains the favorite on the Cornell campus according to the Tuesday survey.

Mount Vernon Willkie Cornell Norman Thomas Franklin Roosevelt

Slap Incident Shrouds Dismissed Inquiry Between Alice and Kosta

A fragment describes Alice questioning Kosta Novak about potential fines after a slap incident involving a man. The terse notes suggest a preliminary, informal discussion rather than a formal accusation or court action.

Torchlight Parade Sets Stage For Sigourney GOP Rally

Des Moines Keokuk county Republicans plan a large Thursday evening rally in Sigourney. The event opens with a torchlight parade led by the Sigourney high school band under J. Ro McEldowney, with a second band joining. In Memorial Hall auditorium Berry Halden will head the speaking program, followed by current-candidate films and refreshments of doughnuts and coffee.

Des Moines Keokuk County Sigourney J. Ro McEldowney Memorial Hall Berry Halden Iowa Executive Council

Mrs Anna Berry Marquette Postmaster Dies

Mrs Anna B Berry of Marquette, postmaster and widow of James M Berry, a noted hotel man and politician, died at her daughter's home after years of poor health. Her son Donald died in South America while serving in the U S diplomatic service. Funeral at St Marys church in McGregor likely Thursday.

Marquette Anna B Berry James M. Berry A. E. Keuhn Viroqua Wisconsin Berry Donald South America U S St. Mary's Church McGregor

Former Tipton business man faces two charges

Charges of embezzlement of mortgaged property and false making and uttering of a bank check were filed in the Cedar county district court against Jas Chrysler, a former Tipton businessman, who is being held in Denver. Chrysler initially resisted extradition but later refused to return voluntarily. County Attorney Reid L. Hunt filed for the papers with Gov George A. Wilson in Des Moines, then mailed them to the Colorado governor.

Gazette Tipton Cedar County Jas Chrysler Denver Colo Chrysler Reid L. Hunt George A. Wilson Des Moines Colorado

Tablet Unveiled to Honor Sac Chief Push-e-to-ne-qua

A bronze tablet honoring Chief Push-e-to-ne-qua, last Sac and Fox leader recognized by the U.S. government, will be unveiled at 10 am at Mesquakie cemetery Tama Iowa. Iowa DAR cooperates with Tama county students for the ceremony with Scouts in uniform. the Sac and Fox day school will dismiss for the event.

Tama Push-e-to-nequa United States Mesquakie Lava River Iowa Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution Tama County Iowa Dar W G MacMartin D AR Sac and Fox Day School Push-e-to-ne-qua Poweshiek Village Marengo Iowa River America F C Patterson United Presbyterian Mission W. G MacMartin R H Merical Tama-Toledo W.H Benedict Sac and Fox Day

Wilsons Economy Drive Cuts Sioux City Taxes

Sioux City approves about seven percent tax reduction credited to Governor Wilson's administration. County Treasurer Van W hammerstrom said the state property tax levy drops by 3000,000 enabling a lower total tax bill though the municipal levy rises slightly. County and school levies are cut modestly. a property owner paying 100 this year would pay 93 next year.

Ganette Sioux City Wilson van W Hammerstrom

Two Jones County Men Have First 2 Numbers

In Washington DC the first draft numbers were issued to Charles Flansburg Secrist of Anamosa number 1458 and Eugene Harold Howell of Monticello number 192. Jones County now lists 2121 men registered for military service.

Washington, DC Jones County Charles Flansburg Secrist Anamosa Eugene Harold Howell Monticello Jones

Hickenlooper Attacks F.D.R. On Third Term Issue

In Cresco Lieut Gev Hickenlooper says Roosevelt ignores the third term question as proof it is the core issue. He argues pushing aside a 150 year tradition shows indifference to American values amid the campaign. Fort Dodge report notes John K. Valentine presses new industries and GOP spokesmen avoid fresh promises from 1938.

Cresco I/P Hickenlooper Roosevelt Evers Fort Dodge John K Valentine Gay George A Wilson

Tipton Farm Hand Draws First Serial Number

Edward Hugo Kleppe farm hand northeast of Tipton held the first serial number 158 drawn by the selective service board in Washington D C on Tuesday. Maynard Lee Herring of Mechanicsville held 192, a married man with family. William Allen Eggert of Bennett held 104 as a single man.

Tipton Edward Hugo Kleppe William Butterbrodt Selecte Service Board Washington D C Tuesdas Kleppe Maynard Lee Herring Mechanicsville William Allen Eggert Bennett

Van Patten and Collins Wed in Lan caster

What Cheer Henry Van Patten 74 and Mrs Lou Collins 68 were married Oct 24 in Lancaster Mo. The couple was honored Sunday at the Fred Van Patten home by relatives as a basket dinner.

Henry van Patten Lou Collins Lancaster Fred van Patten

Police Chief Spots Estes Picture in Detective Magazine

In Peoria Arizona Forrest Estes 36 a fugitive from Iowa state prison was captured after a police officer recognized his photo in a detective magazine Estes escaped June 22 with two other convicts and robbed, leading to a multi state chase Sullivan and Haenze were captured weeks later Estes was working at a cattle ranch with his wife when detected by Police Chief Christ Sheets who matched the photo to the man wanted headline notes another meeting of district abstracters in Toledo with nine counties involved and talks on revisions to titles and certificates.

Peoria Ariz Forrest Estes Iowa State Penitentiary Estes Isan Sullivan Lowell Haenze Fates Christ Sheets Sheets Detective Story Toledo Benson and Runkle Willis C Royee Creston Inwa

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