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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1939
Page
4
Iowa households gird for higher costs as wholesalers predict a prolonged conflict overseas. Sugar demand runs high with some families buying 100 pound bags while wholesalers warn against speculative buying. Reports of rationing, rising meat prices, and long term stockpiling echo wartime patterns.
Iowa executive council delayed action on the conservation commission budget after labeling land purchase figures too high. The plan included 640 acres for Waubonsie state park Fremont County 96 acres for Palisades in Linn County and 23 acres near Lake Macbride in Johnson County. Gov George A Wilson called for a review of state sponsorship improvements for the Danville and Green Bay bottoms areas in SE Iowa.
Quasqueton consolidated school opened with 78 in high school and 111 in grades. Sixty-four students enroll in typing and 17 boys take advanced manual training. Class officers are listed by class with president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer names for Seniors Juniors Sophomores and Freshmen.
Dorothy Jean Lee aged five, returning from her first day at Honey Creek township school near Manchester, was struck by a northbound car on primary No. 13. Ray Rarey 20 of Iowa City driving with a companion Miss Heidt 19 said he swerved to avoid them but struck the ditch. Coroner ruled no inquest and Rarey freed of blame. Dorothy born Elkport Sept 3 1934 survived by parents and three brothers.
Charles H. Duffey 63 a longtime horse race driver and trainer died at University hospital Iowa City from injuries at Monticello fair on August 24. He was thrown from his bike when another racer stepped on a wheel and suffered a dislocated vertebra. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2:30 at Shelly chapel with Rev Clair J. Brown. Duffey born February 13 1876 in Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife and two daughters in New York.
A Tuesday fire at the Garrison Brick and Tile Works caused about $10,000 in damage, with $1,000 in green tile destroyed. The plant was uninsured and two buildings were partly destroyed while a third containing machinery was a total loss. Owner O. N. Heldbrandt plans to rebuild.
Olive Burton fifty confessed to stabbing her husband Loma Burton during a quarrel at their Des Moines home. Police say she surrendered after hourslong searches and claim self defense. The victim, a forty nine year old truck driver, was found in the living room in a pool of blood. County attorney to decide on charges as Mrs. Burton remains in custody for questioning.
Dr. R. H. Whalen, 66, of Tama, collapsed in his office Monday afternoon and was found on the floor after a fall with a forehead cut. Coroner Dr. A. J. Wentzien cited coronary thrombosis as the cause and noted heart medicine tablets in his pocket. Survived by his wife, four daughters Mrs. Frost, Mrs. Donohoe, Mrs. Terry, Virginia, and son Richard.
Richard S Kiehl of Iowa City fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a parked car owned by J H Kohl of Cedar Rapids, which struck a second car in front owned by E J Breneman of Iowa City. No injuries. William Charles and Samuel King bonded $500 each on illegal possession liquor with intent to sell charges after a raid found eight gallons of whisky in their home.
Mrs Hiram Massingale of 1777 Third Avenue hosted a surprise birthday dinner at her Marion home Sunday. A noon buffet featured a rose centerpiece gift from her grandson Charles Barkwill and two decorated cakes. Guests included relatives and friends from Cedar Rapids Central City Walker La Salle Center Point Rock Island and Chicago with overnight hosting at Schminke Clay Aubrey and Molberg homes.
The state of Iowa sold the 1937 Cadillac sedan once used by Gov. Nelson G. Kraschel for 525 dollars. Des Moines dentist Dr. E S Neufeld submitted the highest bid and purchased the vehicle after Gov. George A Wilson refused to retain it. The Cadillac had been in storage since the start of the year.
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle M. Kimball were held Saturday at the Yocom chapel with Elder Lyle Kelecit leading. A quartet from the Adventist church in Cedar Rapids sang, pallbearers included Walter Willis Harry Hammond Will Emerson Julius Van Sickle Dolph Van Sickle and Wilber Schaffer. Burial followed in Oak Shade cemetery. Out of town attendees included Edward Kimball Cedar Rapids Springville and Chicago area residents.
Funeral services for Peter T. Frandsen were conducted Monday at the Yocom chapel with Rev. C V R De Jong presiding. Mrs Eunice De Jong and Mrs Willma Nelson sang with organist Mrs Fay Murdoch. Pallbearers included Merle Bartlett Richard Nieuwenhuis Henry Miller Frank Zuhlke George Luense and R M Clark. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial cemetery with out of town relatives Theresa Frandsen Gus Strietz Fort Dodge Walter and John Fransen Omaha present.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Brenna entertained Sunday for Mrs. E. Belle Brennaman's birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Merle Brennaman, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Van Note, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Van Fossen. The cake was made by the honoree's granddaughter, Mrs. Van Note.
LaPorte City high school elected officers in the opening session. Seniors named President Gail Plummer and others. Juniors President Joe Coller. Sophomores President Harold Foss. Freshmen President Kenneth Kruse. Alburnett reports a marriage, and more local items include a Des Moines bride and a funeral in LaPorte City.
George Baird of Neillsville Wisconsin visits sister Mrs. Jennie Miller at 280 Sixth Avenue for the first time in 19 years. Also in attendance are Grace Budde and Cora Baird with Elliott Baird Willard and Lucille Clay family members plus John Cochrane and daughter Mary.
Miss Betty Marchant traveled to Chicago on Tuesday for a week with relatives. She will stay with family and attend local gatherings during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Delbert Skow and children Janice and Larry spent the weekend at Lost Nation with Mr and Mrs Chris Skow. The elder Skows returned to Marion Monday with their son and his family. Mrs Frank Gino of Chicago visits Mrs Pauline Nase. Mr and Mrs Lester Cleveland have returned to Chicago. Service class of Christian church meets Thursday at 2 30 at Mrs Cora Vawter 890 Central avenue. F T Fox lodge will meet Wednesday at 7 30 pm in Memorial hall. Fourth quarterly conference of Methodist church Wednesday 7 30 in the parlor room with Dr W G Rowley presiding.
Earl Freed and his children are listed with Mr and Mrs Arthur Freed of Jesup. Also named are W. J. Boelker and Catherine Boelker of Waterloo.
At the Oxford club meeting held Sunday at the Methodist parsonage Raymond Manson was named chairman pro tem to liaise with church groups on forming a united young people's organization. About 25 youths from three churches attended the program included solo and recitals and talks about travels to Mount Rushmore and New Mexico.
Mrs Willis Jordan travels to Denver after the death of her uncle J P Tufts. The notice records a family bereavement and travel for funeral arrangements. The event centers on Tufts's passing and Jordan’s response.
Weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford were Mrs. Crawford's sister Mrs. Walter Berkley Mr. Berkley and their daughters Caroline and Betty Jean and the Crawfords' granddaughter Dorothy Trinkle all of Webster City.
Mr and Mrs J W Layton of Webster City arrived Saturday to spend a few weeks in the homes of their daughter Mrs Franklin Crawford and their son Wayne Frakes.
Mr Earl Stanton and wife Mrs Catherine Stanton and their son Dale George of La Crosse Wisconsin are guests of Mrs Stanton's mother in Walker, the article notes.
Relatives identify the body recovered from the Iowa River by firemen as Mrs. Charles H. Metzger aged 47. She had been missing from her 422 Iowa Avenue home since Saturday night. Coroner Dr. George C. Callahan said no inquest will be held.
Edgar Britton of Chicago, a former Cedar Rapids resident and student of Grant Wood, has won the commission to paint murals in the Waterloo post office lobby. Art supervisor Edwin J. Bruns confirmed the award on Tuesday. Britton studied at the University of Iowa and Chicago, maintaining a Cedar Rapids studio earlier. He has also secured mural commissions for post offices in Decatur and East Moline Illinois.
A government cost study shows Iowa's total state expenditures rising from 23.58 million in 1932 to 61.16 million in 1937, part of a 67.6 percent rise across 48 states. Details cover general government, road patrols, natural resources, health, hospitals, charities, prisons, and schools with year comparisons.
The Canedy family reunion was held Sunday in Thomas Park, Marion. Fifty eight members from the Scott, Beach, Bigger, McCalley, Fenner and Johnson lineages attended, but no one with the Canedy surname appeared.
The Bureau of Criminal Investigation announced two prisoners escaped Tuesday morning from the state prison farm at Fort Madison. They are Forrest Estes, 34, serving a larceny of domestic fowls charge, and Lon Wright, 39, sentenced for breaking and entering. Estes has relatives in Scranton Iowa and Mountain Home Arkansas. Wright has relatives in Davenport. A $50 reward is offered for each capture.
Iowa Attorney General announces appeal of a Johnson county ruling that condemnation proceedings for gambling equipment and liquor seized in a summer raid should be heard by a jury. Justice T M Fairchild granted a jury trial despite state objections at a August 7 hearing.
At Vinton's Sweet Corn Day 5000 visitors from Benton and nearby counties attended the parade. Awards went to Commercial honors for Lorraine Beauty Shop J C Penney State Bank of Vinton Muhl Lumber and to Comic honors for Vinton Lions Club C and V W Motor. Clown makeup prizes were won by Jesse Rice and J E Hilton. Irene Neibuhr of Blairstown crowned sweet corn queen by George Young Bear of the Mesquakie tribe.
Nola Engelbretson files for divorce from Emil Engelbretson in Marengo citing cruelty. She seeks custody of two children who live with the father and requests alimony and support.
Notice announces Emma An as executrix for the estate of William Smith in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the Clerk of the District Court. G K Thompson is the attorney. The document is dated September 1939 and includes filing and authentication instructions.
The Julia Allen Missionary Society of the Congregational church will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs. John T Christie 1567 Eighth Avenue.
The item lists Mr and Mrs Earl T Brockman and Mr and Mrs Al Thurow and their family of Aurora Illinois along with Mr and Mrs O G Meyer of Des Moines and E H Freed and others in a local public notice.
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