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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1939
Page
20
Iowa grocers report households stocking pantry shelves despite wholesaler assurances of abundant supplies. Sugar purchases surge with families buying 100 pound bags while some stores limit sales. Industry notes warn against speculative buying as wartime price pressures remain distant.
Des Moines AP Iowa executive council delays action on conservation commission budget calling land purchase figures too high The proposals include 640 acres for Waubourie park Fremont County 96 acres for Palisades state park in Linn County and 23 acres near Lake Macbride Johnson County Gov George A Wilson urges prior inquiry into state sponsorship improvements for Danville and Green Bay bottoms in southeast Iowa
The Quasqueton consolidated school started Thursday with 78 students in high school and 111 in grades. Seventeen boys study advanced manual training and 37 students enrolled for typing. Class officers include seniors led by Ardyce Franck as president and Evelyn Zimpfer as vice president.
Dorothy Jean Lee, five, was struck by a northbound car on primary No. 13 near Manchester while returning from her first day at Honey Creek township school. Driver Ray Rarey 20 of Iowa City and passenger Miss Heidt 19 provided statements. Coroner ruled no inquest and no blame assigned. siblings and family left with fatalities and survivors including parents and three brothers.
Charles HH Duffey, 63, a veteran horse race driver and trainer for 41 years, died at University hospital Iowa City from injuries after a Monticello fair accident Aug 24. He was thrown from his bike when another racer stepped on a wheel. a dislocated vertebra caused his death. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2.30 at Shelly chapel. Survivors include his wife and two daughters in New York.
Garrison Brick and Tile Works owner O N Heldbrandt reports a Tuesday fire at the plant caused a $10000 loss. Two buildings were partly destroyed and a machine shop totaled. One building with fire ready for delivery was saved by Garrison and Vinton firefighters. Believing the engine and mill can be rebuilt, reconstruction is planned.
Des Moines 50 year old Olive Burton admitted stabbing her husband Loma Burton during a quarrel at their home. Police note she claimed self defense and she was held for questioning after surrendering with her attorney. Burton, a 49 year old truck driver, was found dead in the living room.
Tama physician Dr. R H Whalen 66 died Monday afternoon in his office from coronary thrombosis. He was found on the floor after a fall leaving a forehead cut. Coroner Dr A J Wentzien reported heart ailment tablets found on his person. Survived by wife four daughters and one son.
Marion residents host surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. Hiram Massingale with gifts and roses. Out of town visitors attend Mrs. Massingale’s party and related family gatherings. Community notices cover church groups, obituaries, visits, and local society events across Marion and nearby towns.
Richard S. Kiehl of Iowa City fell asleep at the wheel and rammed a parked car owned by J. H. Kohl of Cedar Rapids in Iowa City. Kohl’s car then struck a tag ahead owned by E. J. Breneman of Town City. No injuries. William Charles and Samuel King posted $500 bonds each on illegal liquor possession charges after a police raid found eight gallons of whisky at their homes.
The luxurious 1937 Cadillac sedan used by former Governor Nelson G Kraschel was sold by the state of Iowa for $525. Des Moines dentist Dr. F. E. Neufeld submitted the high bid, a vehicle stored since early this year after Gov. George A. Wilson took office.
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle M. Kimball were held at the Yocom chapel with Elder Lyle Kelecit of the Seventh Day Adventist church presiding. A Cedar Rapids Adventist quartet sang. pallbearers included Marion and Cedar Rapids residents. Burial followed in Oak Shade cemetery. out of town mourners came from Chicago, Cedar Rapids, and Springville.
LaPorte City high school opened with officers elected for the coming year. Seniors lead with Gail Plummer as president and Maxine Sheffler as vice president. juniors name Joe Coller as president and Dean Flickinger as vice president. sophomores appoint Jarold Foss president and Donald Foster vice president. freshmen choose Kenneth Kruse as president and Arlene Wilder as vice president.
Emma McGowan named Executrix of William McGowan estate Linn County Iowa. All debts due to estate should be paid promptly to Emma McGowan. Claims must be filed with Linn County District Court Clerk through attorney G. K. Thompson. September 1039 probate notice.
At a Sunday meeting at the Methodist parsonage Oxford club discussed forming a united youth organization. Raymond Manson was named chairman pro tem to consult with church groups, 25 youths from three churches attended, and a program committee was formed with Alice Wallace Sam Jackson and Emma Parizek.
Relatives identified a body recovered from the Iowa River by firemen as Mrs. Charles H. Metzger 47 of 422 Iowa Avenue missing since Saturday night. The body was spotted near the Rock Island railroad bridge by Mrs. Raymond Westfall at about 10 45 a m no inquest will be held said coroner Dr George C Callahan
Edgar Britton of Chicago, a former Cedar Rapids resident and ex student of Grant Wood, won the commission to paint murals in the Waterloo post office lobby. Local art supervisor Edwin J. Bruns noted Britton studied under Wood in Cedar Rapids and later studied in Chicago. He has also secured mural commissions for Decatur and East Moline post offices.
Washington AP reports a Commerce Department study showing rising state costs across the 48 states. Iowa's total expense climbed from 23.58 million in 1932 to 61.16 million in 1937, with general government, roads, health, and social welfare costs driving the rise among agencies and departments.
The Canedy family reunion occurred at Thomas Park in Marion on Sunday with fifty eight attendees from the Scott Beach Bigger McCalley Fenner and Johnson families but no one named Canedy attended.
Des Moines AP reports two prisoners escaped Tuesday morning from the state prison farm at Fort Madison. They are Forrest Estes, 34, serving time for larceny of domestic fowls, and Lon Wright, 39, jailed for breaking and entering. Estes has relatives in Scranton Pennsylvania and Mountain Home Arkansas, Wright in Davenport. A $50 reward is offered for each capture.
Attorney General Fred Everett’s office said an appeal will be filed from Justice of the Peace T. M. Fairchild’s ruling that condemnation proceedings for gambling equipment and liquor seized in a Johnson county raid be heard by a jury. If upheld, it could handicap law enforcement.
Vinton hosts Sweet Corn Day drawing about 5000 visitors from Benton and nearby counties. Awards list honors Commercial and Comic floats, plus clown makeup, with Irene Neibuhr crowned sweet corn queen. AStatic noon serving of twelve tons of corn and vaudeville acts alongside the Vinton high school band entertained the crowd.
Nola Engelbretson of Marion files for divorce from Emil Engelbretson in Marengo alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks custody of two children living with the father and asks alimony and support.
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