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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1937

Page

2

Iowa Republican Committee Drafts Incorporation Articles

The Iowa Republican Committee of 100 moved toward incorporation this week with resolutions and a slate of officers to be chosen at the September 14 meeting. Frank Sweder of Iowa City served as secretary for the committee session and the board of directors will select the new officers.

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Tama Water Carnival Draws Small Crowd and Events

A foggy Tama event featured various activities including foot races and a three legged race. Notable participants included Marvin Hamie and Deroy Glends with children and teens taking part. organized by local figures C. Dixon and Hesert Land.

Tama Bet Waterloo Moe Ara Marvin Deroy Glends Fey Tuieco Yvara Arthur Marvin Hamie Pam Rell Tee George John Moe Eri Seth Rece Marvin Barme Tams C. Dixon Hesert Waterino Virginia Petieek Tarra Pete

Dvorak Associates at Spillville Concert in His Memory

Fall weather appears settled across Iowa with temperatures near normal. Regional readings show mild eastern lows and a quiet pattern with no precipitation reported Monday as storms trend westward.

Dvorak Spillville DES Moine INS Iowa Forthwesterm Cosler Aevre Federal Weathey joWans Atlantic Marshall

Estate Finding Sets Disposition In Veteran’s Estate

Judge A B Losejoy of the district court issued a finding and order in the estate of Mike Blaner, World War II veteran, who died while an inmate at the Iowa State Hospital. The government and Veterans Bureau claim the estate should revert to government funds, while a purported will named R J Owen and Ben Swisher as heirs. The court approved a settlement where the will beneficiaries withdraw, receive $6,000, and the balance goes to Mary Wiley Blaner's heirs through her auxiliary administrator. legal fees were assigned to New York and Cedar Rapids firms.

Ssertat Gareste Independence A. B Losejoy Ssirdar Bike Eisner Towa State Imsanme Hospital Anne R J Obwen Ben Swisher Waterloo Margaret Harten Mare Wiley Blaner Mary Wiley Blaner Mike Blaner United States Government Veterans’ Bureau Mary W Ley Blaner Blarer Crrtayn New York Attorneve Cedar Rapds Allnemers

One Hundred Two Teachers Begin Rural Iowa County Schools

In Iowa County 101 rural schools report 102 teachers starting annual duties this week. The list includes teachers across multiple townships and towns such as North English, Marengo, Williamsburg, Parnell, and Belle Plaine, with numerous names and schoolhouses noted in the dense roster.

Iowa County Marengow Lst Cone Township Dayton Cone Bernice Serpson Walford Dayton Township Buckeye Vere Miller North Engish Bunser Hu Mianine Septer Dayton Helen Bair Keswick Darton Center Margaret Greene Hillside Stella Tromas Williamsburg Hawkeye Irma Calvin North English Sherman Dorothy Gregan Heswick English Gehry Catharine Murrin Parnell Gritter Helen Grace Wiggins Zada Cheney Webster Dean Butler Fillmore Township Berry Grace Calvin Crossroads Maxine Corder Hickory Ridge Ida Jones Oakridge Marjorie Bai Union Edith Humphrey Yankee Point Iska Campbell Greene Township Boyle Bernadine Donohoe Holbrook Ila Ford Franklin Mabel Detweiler Greene Valley Mary Xfargaret Humphrey Greene Center Wilma Bender Gingerich Mid Prairie Dorothy Huntzberger Wellman Oakland Mary Hannon Poplar Grove Kathryn Hannon Tucker Lois Groff Whitehall Carrie Swartzendruber Hilton Township Davenport Anna Belle Holden Lincoln Dorothy James Williamspurg Hartford Township Doris Fetzer Ladora Abby Gayle Kilcoin Victor Virgina Shine Margaret Paeper Bobe Miller Felton Edna McAdam Naom Mohr Vctor Ireta Rinehart Lucile Lanning Marengo Helen Musel Blairstown Onla Sloan Ladra Las Shubert Belle Plaine Opal England Mary EF. Hanson Viola Obermueller Dorotha Ringler Alce Gates Kathryn Frick Charlotte Brandt Erma Taylor Deep River Frances Clevenger I.adora Eva Wilson North Frelish Esther Murphy Marengo Tyenship Aurora Mre A. McLennan Vmarenga Fallen Leona Perce Willliamsopurg Tielen Darekin Nea Ratersn Hederfeld Larengo Betty Sentt Mererold York Township Gwendete E Tomes Wibamsburs Whamsburg Maeve Leonean Township Fred Zegnunn Victor Trinity Luth A. Daenzer Corre Lautheron Wil Dossara Ohear

Rural Teachers Named In Allamakee County

WAUKON The Gazette lists Allamakee county rural teachers for the upcoming school year. The roster includes many names across centers such as Center township Fairview French Creek Hanover and Lafayette with teachers like Genevieve Scholtes Ramona Wurtzel Harriet Ahlstrom Marjorie Bakkum Lila Sandary Melintha Roe Charlotte Glemstad Elsie Kiesau Helen Jones Lois Blackwell and many others. The long list covers multiple townships and districts including Makee Post and Union City with staff assignments for the year.

Anna Charland Mary Toney Dorothea Hazlett Ference Sherman Marie Seitz la Vonne Schmelzer Cecelia Sweeney Ludlow Myrtle Steibek Bernice Herman Gladys Ludeking Evelyn Anderson Dorothea Herman Margaret Kath Ethelyn Smith Edith Fiet Olla Waters Makee Cecelia Nolan Inez Wurtzel Christine Sorum Gretchen Gruber Violetta Kegan Gertrude Laughlin Evelyn Berger Paint Creek Alphild Pladsen Post Ethel Peterson Mildred Brewer Evelyn Dresser Lillian Meer Roberta Clark Bea McNiel Addie Peake Julia Wetuleson Taylor James Houlihan Carrol Pladsen Bridget Broderick Maryn Niel Helen Prystupsat Theresa Livingson Mayme Baderick Union City Norma Wemerslage Alice Hansmeier Yoren Schulte Rose Fuighum Ah Frederick Clara Hefty Ar On Prame Evelyn Regan Ar‘com Hanson Orella Thomas Stel- Collins Louie Bieber Frances ‘cCabe Elizabeth O'Nicoll Watero Anna Quanrud Irene Langlie Evelyn Meyer Ella Straate Catherne Burke Helena Boerkohl Carolyn Teff

Mother of Accident Baby Near Death in Des Moines

In Des Moines Iowa Mrs James Welborn 20 remains unconscious after a car crash at a crossing killed her husband a steel worker from Boone. Their newborn delivered four hours after admission battles for life while the fatherless baby 15 days old lies in a hospital ward.

Des Moines Welborn James Welborn Sue Weilborn Boone James

Highway Commission Buys Snowplows From Cedar Rapids Firm

The Iowa state highway commission announced the purchase of 21 heavy duty snowplows for about 5000 dollars, with five from Joey Construction Co Waterloo three from Parsons Nowe fem twee Davenport Bassler Cedar Rapids Sheenport and one from James W Bell Co Janesville Ia.

Iowa State Highway Commission Flows Wate Joey Construction Co Waterloo Ree Jumies Bell Co Cedar Parsons Co Nowe Fem Davenport-Bassler Co Sheenport Roger Manufuet Mng Janesville James W. Bell Co

Iowa Engineer Urges New Masks For Fire Departments

J J Harman of the University of Iowa engineering college urges fire departments to equip gas masks with new axe screens to reduce suffocation cases from gas exposure. The suggestion was made Tuesday.

Towa City Cinsi J J Harman University of Iowa Exineering College Ova

Cornell College Music Materials Library Moves to Lower Chapel

Cornell College in Mount Vernon announces the music materials library moved to the remodeled lower chapel. Prof Lloyd Oakland values the collection at 1500 dollars and notes the space will aid music education courses with showcase materials for teachers and students.

Cornell College Lower Chapel Mount Vernon Lloyd Oakland Cornell Oakland Oratorio Society Armstrong Hall of Fine Arts Aratorio Society Auditorum

Leigh School Reunion Brings Pupils and Teachers Together

Six alumni from Leigh school north of Mount Vernon gathered for the fifth annual reunion with former teachers at the white frame one room schoolhouse built about 1860 on Springville road. About fifty attended, recalling schooldays as they sat at the old desks and listened to talks, recitations, songs, and a business session led by current and former pupils and teachers.

Mount Vernon Leigh School Springville John Lacock Martelle Daisy Bloom Butler Mechanicsville Clint Johnson Lisbon Rhea Davis Alice Chamberlain C E. Neal Butler Barney Peddycourt Robert Johnson Art Crain Lloyd Neal Neal Ray Bowman E. Postel Alburnett C. E. Neal R. P. Ink Irwin Koppock Clarence Neal Herbert Leigh Carolyn Neal Linyd Neal Clara Wickham Mix Henry Neal

Mary Gardner and Verald Rowe Wed in Anamosa Home Ceremony

Mary Gardner daughter of Mrs Sarah Gardner and Verald Rowe son of Mrs Edna Rowe married Monday evening at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev Harry D Green officiating. Attendants Cora Gray and Chiff Hoff man. The couple plans a short honeymoon before moving to Midland Michigan where Rowe will work for Dow Chemical.

Soria Tre Gazette Anamosa Mary Gardner Sarah Gardner Verald Rowe Edna Rowe Warren Winois Harry D Green Cora Gray Cheago Chiff Hoffman Mason City Cornell Rowe Anamosa High School Cedar Rapids Business College Cedar Rapids Marguerite Robert Alimois George McMoinn Pat Clock Freeport

Hey Day Returns as Manchester Legion Sponsors Second Parade

Manchester Legion Post No 45 presents the second annual Hey Day at the fair grounds with free gate for visitors and cars. Performances at 2 and 7 30 p.m. include Gloria Boone acrobatics Harry Heidemann and Robert Kennedy harmonica and guitar numbers and Strawberry Point acts with Janaan Haug and Margaret Ann Roe tap dancing. Independence juvenile drum and burle corps 32 pieces also on the program. Ryan and Manchester baseball teams meet in the afternoon along with rides concessions a midway and a night dance.

Manchester Fair Grounds American Legion Gloria Boone Harry Heidemann Robert Kennedy Strawberry Point Talent Janaan Haug Margaret Ann Roe Independence Ryan and Legionaire J

Eleven Iowans Die Over Labor Day Weekend

A Des Moines report lists eleven Iowa deaths during the Labor Day weekend from crashes, drowning, football injury, anthrax poisoning, self-inflicted death, and homicide. Victims include three year old Helen Cousins of Independence crushed by car starters, Charles Baldwin of Davenport struck by a car, Irvin Nielsen Clarion quarterback fatally injured in a scrimmage, and Roman Bagniewski of Fountain City drowning near McGregor.

Des Moines Iowa Helen Lucille Cousins Independence Charles Baldwin Davenport Marie Rosenbloom Chatsworth Ill Irvin Nielsen Clarion High Roman Bagniewski Fountain City Wis Mississippi River McGregor

Arthur Benner Head Of Tea Company Dies At 68

Arthur J Benner 68 head of the Benner Tea company and leading figure in Burlington business and civic life died at his home after a heart ailment. The Benner firm headquartered in Burlington operates branches in Keokuk Ottumwa Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Davenport.

Burlington Arthur J Benner The Benner Tea Company Keokuk Ottumwa Waterloo Cedar Rapids Davenport

Kraschel aims to tax relief for all homes in Town 18

Gov. Nelson G Kraschel declared here Monday that homestead tax preference is his best weapon against farm tenancy and that he will not be satisfied until every home in Town 18 is free of all taxes.

Harlan INS Nelson G . Kraschel

Lose FAT As Doctor's Wife Did

An advertisement promotes a 10 cent fat loss test claiming safety and efficacy. It asserts the doctor husband endorses Nanta and touts a special test bottle available at May's Cut Rate Drug Store in October.

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