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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1940

Page

3

May Balk Till Eicher 15 Included In Nomination Grid

Recommendations that T E Diamond of Sheldon be named district attorney and former Representative Fred Biermann of Decorah be appointed marshal for northern Iowa are at the White House. Gillette resists tying these nominations to Ed Eicher’s circuit court judgeship. Dunn and Keefe remain holdovers as terms expire.

Clark Gallowat Washington T E. Diamond Sheldon Fred Biermann Decorah Iowa White House Eicher Senate Securities and Exchange Commission Guy M. Gillette Gillette Clyde L. Herring Diamond Biermann Northern Iowa Judicial District Ed Dunn Mason City John Keefe Sioux City

Wapello Justice 85 Ends Life With Gunshot

Marcellus Hunter 85 a longtime Wapello justice of the peace died Tuesday from a self inflicted gunshot to the head notes found on his clothing and at least one letter to his children cited ill health Coroner George Jamison said no inquest necessary survived by two daughters Mrs George Schafer and Miss Grace Hunter and a son Milton plus a wife and two deceased relatives Hunter was a Presbyterian church member.

the Gazette Wapello Marcellus Hunter Hunter George Jamison Grandview Kenneth

S S S Tonic Ad Promises Health and Energy Boost

Vintage ad claims S S S Tonic improves appetite energy and digestion. It touts stronger stamina, weight maintenance, better complexion, and faster recovery from run down conditions. Two sizes offered by the S S S Co with savings on the larger bottle.

S.S S.S.S S.s.co

Elected Head Of Schoolmasters

H L Fossler superintendent of the consolidated Dundee school was named president of the Delaware County Schoolmasters club in Manchester. Thirty one members attended as Sergeant Sheerer of the Iowa highway patrol spoke. Other officers named include Vice president Kenneth Allbee of Earlville, secretary and treasurer Floyd E Pratt, reporter R A Weber, and program chairman Edmund Berkholz.

Manchester H. L. Fossler Dundee Delaware County Schoolmasters’ Club Sergeant Sheerer Iowa Highway Patrol Kenneth Allbee Earlville Floyd E. Pratt Delaware County R A Weber Buck Creek Consolidated School Hopkinton Edmund Berkholz Colesburg

Democrats Seek Upset in Iowa First District Race

In the First Iowa district a Democratic effort backed by Roosevelt Wallace and a female candidate aims to overcome a long Republican tilt. The district comprises Cedar Des Moines Henry Iowa Jefferson Johnson Lee Louisa Muscatine Van Buren Washington and includes Burlington Iowa City Muscatine Fort Madison Keokuk Washington Mount Pleasant and Fairfield. Zoe Shabers of Fort Madison heads the Democratic ticket as a notable female nominee in a long GOP area.

George Mills Des Moines Iowa Roosevelt Wallace GOP House L J. Dickinson Dickinson Guy M. Gillette Wilson Nelson G Kraschel Tom Martin Iowa City Herbert Hoover Alfred M. Landon Cedar Henry Iawa Jefferson Johnson, Lee Louisa Muscatine van Buren Washington Burlington Iowa Citys Fort Madison Keokuk Mount Pleasant Fairfield Zoe Shabers Distret E. C Eicher Eicher Otha Wearins Gillette Federal Securities and Exchange Commission

Women to Organize Handcraft Class in Marion

Clarence C Randall urges Marion women to learn to operate power tools and furnish, with Miss Emma Klein guiding the effort. The federation discusses a cooking school at Corn Festival, a hobby show with three classes, prizes, and no entry fee, plus convention plans for Oct 24-25.

Clarence C Randall NYA Federation of Women’s Clubs Public Diary Emma Klein JC. Mullin Marion Chamber of Commerce Federation Linn County Miss Klein Federated Clubs Marion A. E. Crew Norman Waffle O. M. Carson J. T. Gallivan R. J. Williams Robert Cessford Ralph Kendall M. W. Courtney L. R. Blinks C. C. Carpenter H. Wuerth Willa Crane

First Cub Scout Pack 58 meeting highlights awards

Tuesday evening in the Legion hall thirty seven cubs twenty five mothers seven dads and guests attended. Thirteen boys received ranks including Quentin Bogart with the wolf badge and top awards. Handcraft and model construction displays featured winners and rosters. Rosemary Wood, four, was hospitalized fearing infantile paralysis with uncertain diagnosis. Electa circle and other local groups announced meetings and events amid community notices and a softball playoff result.

Legion Hall Quentin Bogart Robert Williams Chandler Boettcher David Rose Rudy Schenken John Snell

Monona's 92 year old Mrs Howarth celebrated birthday

Special to The Gazette Mrs J Howarth 92 of Monona arrived from Elkhart Ind at age nine and is the town's oldest longtime resident. Her memory and mind are sharp and she remains active making scrap benches collecting cards and crocheting She is working on a twenty second large book and has completed 90 large doilies for Christmas gifts Her family includes 11 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Monona J. Howarth Elkhart Ind Tfe

Shellsburg church marks seventieth anniversary program

The Shellsburg Baptist church observed its seventieth anniversary with Rev Mr Inman and Mrs Inman in attendance. A Central City Federated church meeting of the North Linn County Ministerial association featured brief remarks by Mr Inman. The Pleasant Grove community club held a program at John Fillmore's home with Mary Beth Collister and Cheryl Carter among performers.

L OW Inman Shellsburg Pleasant Grave

Alburnett Couple Celebrates 64th Wedding Anniversary

Louis and Amelia Quaas observed their 64th wedding anniversary with a family picnic at the home of Charles Quaas in Robins. The event also marked the host couple's 27th anniversary and noted birthdays. five Quaas children attended along with thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The Quaas couple wed September 10, 1876, and have lived in Alburnett for over six decades.

Spretal Gazette Alburnett Louis Quaas Charles Quaas Robins the Offai W A Quaas Cedar Rapids Dorothy Quaas Lows Quaas

Paralyzing Outbreak Spreads Across Iowa Counties

The state reports 365 paralysis cases with seven new infections pushing totals higher. Des Moines health officials urge blood donations as experts clash over serum effectiveness while schools in Coralville Fairfax Alburnett report closures and cases. Local families in Wapello and Linn County face diagnoses and precautionary measures as schools reopen after shallow outbreaks.

Des Moines State Health Department Health Department

Wed In Ceremony At Newhall

Frances Erger daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Erger and Millard Buchanan son of Mr and Mrs Fred Buchanan were married in St Pauls church Newhall. Attending the bride were Mrs Vernon Samuedon Phyllhe Flammang and James Knowles. The couple plan a trip to California and the Black Hills before making Cedar Rapids home with both graduates of local schools.

Newhall St Pauls Church Frances Erger Joseph Erger Millard Buchanan Fred Buchanan Hinkley Avenue Cedar Rapids Vernon Samuedon Phyllhe Flammang Jame Knowles Watering Kenneth Wagner Cedar Ramd Gal Weichman Arnold Stark Beth Martin Kolstn Maxine Boddicke Newhall High School Pans Academy Buchanin Grant High -Chool Caliado Black Hills

Iowa Receives 3 525 000 For Future Road Expenditure

Des Moines reports a total of 3 525 000 dollars allotted by the federal highway program for Iowa. The state must provide match for regular federal aid while the federal government covers grade crossing costs. The appropriation includes 2435 00 for regular aid 44400N for secondary roads and 546000 for grade crossings.

Sneria Garretta

Bad Check Suspect Nabbed At Ryan Held To Grand Jury

Merle Fear, 36, unmarried, was arrested after attempting a $10 check at Ware store in Ryan. He admitted forging multiple checks dating back to 1958 and was sent to the district grand jury with bond set under $1000. Fear claimed to have worked at Rockford and used various forged signatures.

Ryan Manchester WS Orvten Cait Anderson Ornrensott Sheiff Office Sherif Derson Del Farette Linn Crescennty Miller Meath Merchants Savings Bank Rm J. Stroman Avery Rockford

Iowa State College Lecture Series To Draw Noted Figures

Ames Iowa State College announces a winter lecture series featuring national figures. Speakers include poet Louis Untermeyer artist collector and psychiatrist Dr. Freger Curing?. committee chair Gus S Greese says the events will address science and humanities for college students.

Iowa State College Ames Gus S Greese Louis Untermeyer Peltical Washington Barelas Leland Stave ‘Merier

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Diamond and Biermann May Balk Till Eicher Eshind F.D.R Marion News Marjorie Burch Castle Donald de Vault Virginia Wild Linkletter Insurance 12Th St The Young Peoples Missionary Society of the Free Methodist Church Seventh Street Mildred Scott Maxwell Ned Jones Frank Fuller University Hospital Town City Margaret Healey Eleventh Street Healey Linn Jones Counties John Margaret Lynch McDonnell Frank Onley Oregon Thomas Healey St Joseph's Catholic Church Rosary Society Sacred Heart Circle Lucy McDonnell Mary Edmond Edmund Dunn St. Joseph’s Catholic Church J. McElliot Holy Cross Cemetery Anamosa Christian Church West Church Virgil Brock Brock Winona Lake Vernon H Carter Kenneth Ricke Lois Mollenhauer Glenn Mollenhauer Wayne Carpenter Angola James Dunlop Akron Alice B Brown William Schwab North Fourth Street C N Brown Alburnett Road Sorosis Club KV_ cafe Reewar H G Stitzel Marton Parent-Teacher Association Lincoln W.C. Sheets Board of Education Rosemary Wood Ivan Wood Tenth Street Electa Circle of King’s Daughters Bertha E. Barnes Twenty-second Street Andrew P Munson Vick Owen Rural Parent-Teachers Association Harry Easterday Hutton Greenhouse California Ladies Union of the Christian Church Harley Guzzle Benjamin Bulkley Floyd Emmons Milwaukee Service Club E. J. Reed Imogene van Buskirk Indiana Harbor William McKinley Howard Rogers Oak Park Mount Vernon Cornell College John Granger Reginald Adams F. J. Howarth Santa Fe J. J. Grogan Railway Exchange Building Chicago Ltinose Coralville Clem Shay Shay Ebok Shain Elwyn E Shain Coratville Howard Barnes Helen Rohret Casazinve Joyce Mathes Morse Fairfax Sprent Phillis Thomas Shea Marceline Kenneth Schneider Wapelin Meres Hospital Gars Frank Adve Mondas Alburnett School Linnentuniv Coca-Cola Cao Dedrerous Ad Re Ee Coca.cola CO Rapids
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