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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1932
Page
2
Jimmy Doolittle roared to victory in the Thompson Trophy race on Monday covering the 100 mile course at an average speed of 252.686 mph to take the cup. his time beat last year’s winner by 16.447 mph and he is expected to return to chase three legs on the trophy.
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Members of the twenty sixth good will tour sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce begin Wednesday at noon in Edgewood joining a barbecue picnic and band music with speaker Guy Linville of Cedar Rapids. The caravan starts at 7 30 a m traveling through multiple towns and overnighting in Dubuque with a concert planned in Washington Park. Emil Pazdera of the Troy Laundry is added to the tour roster.
The Bradenton Dixie Grance Institute of Fishing offers a lighthearted diploma program for aspiring anglers. Dr. C H Bryan and faculty from the college teach newcomers to handle large catches through experience rather than profit, awarding a Bachelor of Fishing degree for courage at the reel and honesty about fish size and ferocity.
Miss Verna Mae Yardho leaves for Topeka Kansas. St Ludmila's chicken dinner and supper set for Sept 11 with tickets at Nests and Prout Furniture. Knights of Columbus meet 8 p m Tuesday with entertainment. Pioneer council 163 National Union Assurance meets 8 p m Tuesday at Sokol hall. Bowling interest noted. Shadows from WSUI Iowa City program Wednesday 9 10 p m. Friday Mrs Jackson featured on Teachers Institute program at Wapello with Language of Poetry and Music and Musical Miniatures assisted by Mrs Ambroz and Mr Andrle.
William S. Cadow and Mrs. Cadow left Sunday for Green Lake Wisconsin to attend the Northwestern Hotel convention and expect to return Thursday.
Dr Kenneth Ferguson a dentist moves from Ames to Cedar Rapids and opens an office in the Dows building. He and his family will reside at 2004 Bever Avenue SE. He is a Coe College alumnus and Iowa University graduate.
Two drivers, Tom Hepner of 1015 Fifth Avenue SE and Charles Bleedner of 2023 Linn Boulevard SE, collided Tuesday morning at the intersection of Washington Avenue SE and Fifteenth Street as Hepner traveled east and Bleedner south, according to police.
Two lectures are set at Unity Center this Wednesday. The afternoon talk at 2 30 titled Wonder Workings Of Truth and the evening session at 8 titled Making Dreams Come True promise inspirational insights.
A small fire broke out at 12 21 pm Monday in a partition at the home of William Cook 1807 N street SW. The blaze was confined to the partition and caused little damage. The house is owned by C E Whelan.
Edna Barrett Jackson appears in a musical remembrance sketch assisted by Lucy Bushnell Ambroz and Wendl Andrie. The piece honors memories through a short performance blending song and narrative.
William Whipple of 319 Linden Ter SE has come back from a two month stay in the Superior national forest.
Buckner reports his year old Boston bulldog missing from a vehicle parked at 308 First avenue E between 6 and 7 p.m. Sunday. The black dog with a white face is described as about one year old.
William West 20 of Cambridge Mass on his way to Cornell Mount Vernon IA paid $125 for a life lesson in a confidence game in Chicago. He said he lost all his coin except one man kept $500 and the officer explained the scheme. West telegraphed home for more money under the officer’s guidance.
Three robbery suspects were arrested in Dunkerton and near Fairbank after deputies stopped a spree late Sunday. Paul Meyer, 24, of Dunkerton and Leslie Jacobson, 50, of Denison were held on armed robbery charges with Meyer bound over to the grand jury on 1600 dollars bond. Jacobson was released. Clarence Nichols and Lloyd Mathews, residents near Fairbank, reported shots fired while driving north, with blank cartridges and a bullet found on the road. Meyer allegedly fired the gun according to the sheriff.
Ted Patterson, once of West Gate, was arrested by Sheriff A A for stealing a Hudson car from Oelwein on August 7 and leaving it at Riceville. Authorities believe he also stole a car at Riceville and was driving a Wisconsin licensed vehicle at arrest, with an accomplice held as a witness.
Charles Roberts twenty two son of Bert Roberts broke the covering of the vertebra of the neck when he dove from the east diving board at Lake Oelwein Saturday afternoon. Roberts is in Oelwein Mercy hospital and will wear a brace for some time.
William Miller and Fred Appelby of Hopkinton confessed to local officers that they stole a truck from the Greif and Reggentin garage and merchandise from the Beiltz store on August 29. The truck was sold to a Waterloo junk dealer and most of the merchandise has been recovered. They were arrested Wednesday and will have preliminary hearings soon.
Springville Harvest Home drew thousands as Governor Dan Turner spoke at Butler Park, with estimates from 10 000 to 18 000 crowd size. The day featured a pony show with 42 entries, a street parade float, corn and produce displays, and community events including a Marion vs Springville ball game and a noon barbecue.
Washington AP reports the Treasury offered 1.15 billion dollars in new federal securities in its largest financing operation this year. A five year note for 750 million dated September 15 pays 3 4 percent interest, plus 400 million in 14 percent certificates of indebtedness maturing in one year. A deficit of 400 million is noted, with a hoped reduction from third quarter income tax receipts on September 15.
A battered ad promises dramatic fat loss through a morning drink of Kruschents in hot water. It claims fat vanishes in three weeks, with added energy, clearer skin, and a younger feeling, urging readers to weigh themselves for proof.
Linn County and its government report that the recorder's office total cost for 1931 was 8798.08 dollars. The note underscores fiscal details of county operations and taxpayer implications.
C Wesson of Davenport was elected district master of the Iowa Nebraska district No 17 of the Vasa Order of America at the close of the sixteenth annual convention Sunday at the Hotel Montrose Three Cedar Rapids men were also elected to district offices Ed Mattson of Sioux City was elected vice district master Arthur Hegquist of Sioux City district secretary J Jones of Cedar Rapids vice district secretary and S Swanson of Cherokee district treasurer Executive board members named were Oscar Soderlund Cedar Rapids C Wesson Davenport Arthur Hegquist Sioux City and Charles Sie
Prowlers broke two plate glass panels at the First Presbyterian panel church chapel Monday night and entered the building. a check found that nothing was stolen.
Nine traffic offenders appeared in police court Tuesday, seven pled guilty to speeding. Charged drivers include Fred Fiala Magnus hotel Dr R Y Netolicky H Van Winkle William Miller Owen Harden dorf H Mingo and J A Welch with fines ranging from 10 to 25 plus costs and suspensions. Charles Bolak paid 2 and costs for failure to stop on an arterial highway and Rex Avery received a blank sentence.
Cedar Rapids pupils return to class as Adams becomes the Washington high annex housing sophomores 10B in the new setup. Teachers receive bouquets, building changes create new rooms, and several principals shift posts amid a streamlined staff.
A driver received a 25 dollar suspended fine for a driving offense while en route to a location. No further details on the incident or parties involved are provided in the text.
Members of Iowa municipal committees were announced Monday by Frank Pierce. The appointments were made by President H A Willoughby. Included are Cedar Rapids Mayor W H Stepanek and McGregor Mayor J F Walter in sewage and disposal.
Police court Tuesday dealt with cases from Sunday and Monday. John Malacek elected a jail sentence in lieu of a $25 fine for disturbing the peace by fighting. Wilson Smith was fined $25 and costs with $15 suspended for good behavior. Glenn Dickinson 16 was fined $25 and costs with fines suspended after an attempted auto theft. William Rogers and Robert Shaw drew three jail terms for failing to pay $10 fines on intoxication charges.
About sixty persons attended the Martelle Morley district Sunday school convention at the United Presbyterian Church in Morley. The program included music, devotional, talks by Rev. Earl Hodgkins, Mrs Lottie Miller, trombone solos, readings, and a discussion led by Rev. Self. Nominated officers cover adult, youth, primary, leadership training, and education divisions.
James Van de Veer, arrested after attempting to cash multiple checks in a half hour, demanded a hearing at arraignment before Justice G. 5S. Lightner. The hearing was set for Sept. 9 with $2,000 bond. Other cases: J. R. Close jailed 30 days for issuing a false check. Harry Black and C. L. Chaney charges dismissed. Tom Dinan received a suspended 30 days for intoxication. Ralph McDow's desertion charge dismissed at witnesses' request.
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