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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1936
Page
19
Chicago story recounts the 1924 murder of 14 year old Bobby Franks by University of Chicago students Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold. The crime labeled the Perfect Crime exposed planning, ransom notes, and police pursuit.
The discovery of distinctive diamond trademark glasses led police to Chicago firms and to Nathan Leopold. He and Richard Loeb confessed to abducting and murdering Bobby Franks in 1924, hoping for a thrill. Darrow secured guilty pleas. both received long sentences. Loeb died in Joliet prison after a violent attack in 1936.
Two Anne Adams sewing patterns highlighted for fall wardrobes Pattern 4144 for casual wear in cotton tweed or velvet Pair sizes 12 to 40 with fabric needs and 15 cent price Pattern 4051 for dressy looks in sheer lace or synthetic Sizes 14 to 42 with fabric needs and 15 cent price Includes instruction notes and pattern book offer through The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department New York address for ordering
A circuit court jury acquitted the defendant after accepting his account that he acted in self defense by wresting a razor from Loeb, concluding the confrontation justified his actions.
DES MOINES Iowa and the nation are in a low point in the cycle of infantile paralysis Dr Walter L Bierring state health commissioner said Saturday He noted 1500 U S cases in the first 34 weeks versus 4329 a year earlier He cited cycles like influenza and measles with six Iowa cases in August and two new cases last week steady diphtheria cases elsewhere
Washington report details a large scale hire and fire campaign against government workers in new deal agencies. About 10 000 workers were separated in June and nearly as many added to other rolls, with officials noting separations often move staff between agencies. The Republican committee accuses Democrats of political indebtedness and racketeering as elections approach.
Anamosa The eighty fifth anniversary of the founding of the local Methodist church will be observed with a two day celebration program Sept 13 and 14. The Rev Frank Sheffer of Dumont a former pastor will deliver the sermon on Sept 13 and other former pastors and nearby pastors will take part in the evening service. A display of portraits and historical artifacts will be shown Monday afternoon and letters from former members will be shared at the church night supper Monday evening. Special music directed by Glenn A Port will include performances by Mrs Glenn A Port Wade Drennan Miss Mary Lue Reeder and Mrs Neil Hacket Miller with violin and piano pieces and Ave Maria.
Diphtheria shots will be offered free by local doctors only on Tuesdays and Thursdays as the campaign ends September 15. Children 9 to 24 months qualify for free immunization, with a $1 charge for older youngsters. Mrs S V Shonka, PTA president, said many families are taking part and volunteers have canvassed all city sections to stress immunization's importance.
John Heitshusen 44 former Conroy Savings Bank cashier died suddenly Saturday morning death attributed to heart failure. He served as secretary treasurer of the farm loan associations at Conroy and North English in recent years.
Harvard marks 300th birthday by welcoming 60 eminent scholars for honorary degrees and a week of concerts lectures and exhibits. Delegates from 31 universities and 15,000 alumni join 2,000 undergraduates as Ferguson Gatehouse hosts tours and a torch light parade.
Washington reports that administration legal advisers aim to postpone key constitutional decisions on New Deal measures until after the presidential election. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Hughes, resumes Oct 5 after a summer recess with likely rulings deferred past November.
Raymond Coward of Cedar Rapids spoke on Crime And The Criminal at Friday’s Methodist church program. Luther Fuhrmeister led group singing, with anecdotes by Fuhrmeister and vocal selections by a male quartet.
Rain revived many plants in the fall garden as gardeners report rapid improvements in shrubs evergreens and perennials. Readers are advised on seedling care weeds pruning transplanting soon and best times for planting peonies Madonna lilies bleeding heart and other flowers for a sturdy, extended bloom season.
The Illinois Eastern Iowa Kiwanis district convention meets in Burlington September 28 to 30. Notable speakers include Kiwanis International president A Copeland Callem and Ontario vice president Frank Traf ford Taylor. Governors Herring of Iowa and Horner of Illinois invited. A costumed pageant, a 12-division parade, golf events, and governor's banquet mark the program.
Frances Korns Anderson will wed Harry Ogden Whitver at 4 p.m. in First Methodist Episcopal Church Iowa City. Attendants include Sheldon K. Chubb and D. W. Thomas. Both families connected to University of Iowa personnel and hospital staff.
Bertram October 11 is the date for the annual homecoming at the Bertram Methodist church. Mrs. Frank Lerner is president of the association and has appointed committees for arrangements including program decoration registration reception dinner and ushers.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church for Mrs Mina Pitts 67 who died Friday in Vinton hospital. Rev William Caldwell conducted the service and burial was in Evergreen cemetery. Survivors include five children and several relatives.
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