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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1937

Page

18

Patrol roads in Mississippi to hunt killer

Gulfport Mississippi policemen hunted Goldy Hairston fugitive and suspect slayer of J O Wolf after a Tuesday night shooting. Wolf died from wounds early Wednesday. Hairston and a companion fled after a gun battle at a fire station and later exchanged fire with officers on a road near Jackson. Authorities asked patrols from Dallas to Atlanta to watch highways under the Dyer act.

Gulfport Miss Goldy Hairston Longview Tex J. O. Wolf Wolf Hairston Jackson Dallas Atlanta Vivian

Mississippi brothers accused in car theft crossing state lines

Gulfport authorities arrested and held without charge Al Robinson, 18, and Prentiss Robinson, 30, of Mississippi, after they admitted using their automobile to push Hairston's car 10 miles into Gulfport.

Gulfport al Robinson Prentiss Robinson Mississippi Hairston

Wife of Elliott Roosevelt plans to buy a radio station

Ruth G Roosevelt, wife of Elliott Roosevelt, seeks to enter broadcasting by purchasing KFJZ in Fort Worth Texas. Elliott, already a radio executive, testified before the FCC that her assets total 99500 dollars and that she would own KFJZ outright. He said she can use half his income for any enterprise. If needed, the whole income could be used.

Washington INS Ruth G Roosevelt Elliott Roosevelt Federal Communications Commission KFJZ Fort Worth Texas George H. Hill

Fire siren locates two lost youngsters in wheat bin

In Clay Center Nebraska a three hour search by a dozen neighbors failed until a fire siren summoned more volunteers. Lowell Hoyt age 4 and Junior Yanko age 5 were found in a wheat bin where they had been playing and asked where the fire was.

Clay Center Neb H. J. Hoyt John Unko Lowell Hoyt Junior Yanko

G A R Vets Vote On Joint Session With Confederates

In Madison Wisconsin the Grand Army of the Republic held a secret vote on a planned joint meeting with the United Confederate Veterans at Gettysburgs 75th anniversary event next June. Commander Ruhe opposed displaying the Stars and Bars while over 2000 veterans had already accepted invitations. The group prepared for their annual parade with infirm veterans marching at the rear. Delegates at the encampment anticipated a heated session on Thursday to choose next years commander Henry F. Russell of Alliance Ohio was among those expected to present.

Madison Wis INS Boys In Blue Johnny Reb Grand Army of the Republic United Confederate Veterans Gettysburg C. H. William Ruhe Confederate Veterans Ruhe Capitol Square Henry F. Russell Alliance

Campaigners Named For Kansas Los Angeles Post

Richard M. McWhorter of Coffeyville Kansas and Dr. Overton H. Mennet of Los Angeles have mounted a campaign for the same political post.

Richard M. McWhorter Coffeyville Kan Overton H. Mennet Los Angeles

Two Bandits Pose As Messengers In Jewelry Heist

In New York Yetta Zwerling and her son Sidney were robbed of 20 000 dollars in jewelry by two men who posed as telegraph messengers. They bound the pair with tape and fled. Zwerling freed herself and summoned help.

NEW York Yetta Zwerling

Home ownership leads in Des Moines says authorities

Authorities report a higher home ownership rate in Des Moines Iowa than in any other city, highlighting the city as a leader in residential occupancy.

Des Moines

World reactions span borders on protection and politics

Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt decries U S river protection in Shanghai saying the American flag was their protection. Gov George H Earl of Pennsylvania discusses Hitler Stalin and Mussolini and the chance of war. Sen Royald S Copeland hints at Farley possibly running for governor in 1938 if he stays out of New York race and avoids influence.

Victoria B. C Theodore Roosevelt Shanghai Whangpoo River London George H. Earle Pennsylvania Hitler Stalin Mussolini New York Royald S. Copeland Tammany James A. Farley

Man Collapses at Office After Saying He Feels Fine

In New York, Frank J. Tully, 60, a salesman, told attorney Otto Henschel he felt well before collapsing in the law office. He died of a heart attack before medical help could reach him.

New York Otto Henschel Frank J. Tully Tully

Socialite Wins Back Her U S Citizenship

Laura Consuelo Kilpatrick Morgan Thaw, sister of Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt and Lady Furness, reclaimed American citizenship Tuesday after renouncing it upon marrying a Frenchman. She appeared unattended in district court wearing a smart black suit and small hat, identifying as a wealthy social figure of this city.

Washington Ins Laura Consuelo Kilpatrick Morgan Thaw Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt Lady Furness Thaw

Immigrant Receives Citizenship Oath After Petition

A line of immigrants awaiting citizenship heard their names called as the bureau of immigration did not oppose the repatriation petition for one applicant. The oath of allegiance was then administered marking the formal grant of citizenship.

Bureau of Immigration

Renewal of Articles for Strand Theatre Company

Notice states Strand Theatre Company renewed its articles on June 28 1937 with the Secretary of State and substituted Articles of Incorporation issued June 30 1937 for a period of twenty years from August 5 1937. It lists Cedar Rapids Iowa as principal place of business and outlines the business to run theaters amusements acquire own operate real estate and stock and conduct theaters nationwide with usual corporate powers.

Strand Theatre Company Cedarapids Lian County United States

Strand Theatre Company Reincorporation Details outlined

The document details a stock structure of 750 shares at par 10000 each, non assessable, and a 20 year term from August 1937 with dissolution by majority vote. It sets a board of 2 to 6 directors, appointing President Vice President and Secretary Treasurer, with initial directors A J Diebold Joe Menz HW E Spangler and notes Diebold as President and Treasurer Spangler as Vice President Menz as Secretary. Private property of stock owners exempt from corporate debts. Dated September 7 193% Attest secretary and notes officers.

Wales Boar of A. J. Diebold Joe Menz HW. E. Spangler Joeracons Batgent and Spangies Ate

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