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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1934

Page

18

No Heavy Damage Expected From Frost Across Iowa

The weather bureau warned of light to locally heavy frosts Saturday night but said little if any crop damage is likely. A high pressure area over the plains brought cooler weather and general rains to Iowa, with heavy rainfall concentrated in Burlington Waterloo Keokuk Cedar Rapids Dubuque and Davenport Friday night.

Des Moines Weather Bureau Iowa South Dakota Nebraska Burlington Waterloo Keokuk Cedar Rapids Dubuque Davenport

Free Last Of Tho Who Tried To Hang Judge In LeMars Riot

Maurice Cope, jailed six months for taking part in the Le Mars farm uprising attempt to hang District Judge C. C. Bradley, was released today under a suspended sentence after serving three months. Governor Clyde L. Herring had suspended the sentences of co-defendants Martin Rosburg and Clyde Casper, who also served three months.

LeMars Des Moines Maurice Cope C. C. Bradley Cope Plymouth County Clyde L. Herring Martin Rosburg Clyde Casper

Evangelistic Trio Jailed Over Public Nuisance Charge

Grinnell M C Plotis and two assistants Eddie Manges and Bruce Bachman are jailed in Montezuma awaiting trial on a public nuisance indictment. The case, set for jury Wednesday Sept 27, centers on loud noises at tent meetings including talking, shouting, music, and instruments deemed dangerous to public health and comfort.

Montezuma

Rabbit hunting season opens across Iowa today

Iowa fish and game commission announces daily rabbit hunting through February 15 with a 15 rabbit daily limit and a 30 rabbit possession cap. The notice appears amid regional items noting church convention details and a Malcom bank dividend payment.

Collegiates Launder Football Uniforms for Education

Thirty students at Washington junior college work washing football uniforms and sweeping the grounds to pay tuition. The college owns a washing machine and assigns laundry duties as part of student work. The school board also approved hiring students for janitor, librarian, and office tasks.

Washington, In Washington Junior College Peryhea Colege

Remind Sportsmen Of Changed Laws On Game Hunting

Des Moines Iowa authorities urge hunters to study the updated Iowa code on game taking. Key changes redefine blinds and boat types for hunting and specify open water limits for molesting migratory waterfowl, detailing 200 yard vegetation rules and 200 yard open water distinctions.

Des Moines State Fish and Game Commission Iowa H. M. Sanderson Commission Sanderson

Gunmen Trio Start 30 Year Terms For Sioux City Battle

Edward Bradley and Milton Remes pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill after a July gun battle in Sioux City that killed Walter Leisk. Bradley, 32, from St Paul, and Remes, 24, Milwaukee, were sentenced to 30 years and en route to Fort Madison. Remes had recently been caught attempting to break jail.

Sioux City Edward Bradley St. Paul Inn Milton Remes Milwaukee Wis Fort Madison Milea W. Newby Walter Leisk Remes

Simpson College Sees Enrollment Rise At Indianola

Simpson College reports 439 students today up from last year with two families sending three members each and no twins for the first time in fifteen years. New faculty member Miss Julia Spickler joins as assistant to Miss Edith Whitaker in speech and dramatics.

Indianola Simpson College Simpson Julia Spickler Muscatine High School Frances Shimer School University of Iowa Edith Whitaker

Turner Endorsement Dominates Viola Fall Festival Speech

Ed R. Brown urged voters to back Dan Turner for governor at the Viola fair. He argued tax cuts began under Turner, noting a $19,063,270 property tax reduction and implying later reductions were inherited from Turner. The outdoor program moved indoors due to rain. Local horticultural prizes and sweepstakes were awarded, with Harlen Smith winning corn.

Viola Dan Turner Ed R. Brown Dee Moines Iowa Turner Brown D. R. McCreery Alburnett Linn County Herring Harlen Smith

Keokuk Extortion Case Involving Local Man

In Keokuk a letter demanding 150 dollars from Fred Deyong, a local businessman, triggered an extortion probe. Federal authorities had investigated for two months. A youth, Johnson, was arrested and confessed to theft of 2 dollars from a grocery and the extortion letter. Charges of extortion and larceny filed in superior court.

Keokuk (Ap Fred Deyong Keokuk Johnson

Iowa Young Democrats leaders attend national parley

Jake I. Moore of Holland and Ray Baxter of Burlington attended sessions in Washington with national leaders of the party youth group. Moore said the Iowa Young Democrats, two years old with 12 000 members, aim to exceed 20 000 in a current drive, hoping to become one of the largest state groups. They had no special projects to present.

Washington, D. C Iowa State League of Young Democrats Jake I. Moore Holland Ray Baxter Burlington Moore Baxter

Two Chicago Men Held for Iowa Securities Act Violation

KEOKUK AP Two men from Chicago were arrested here Friday for alleged violation of the Iowa securities act. Police said Peter W. Hayes and F. Fournier also known as R A Kramer have no license to sell stocks and bonds in Iowa.

Keokuk Chicago Peter W. Hayes F. Fournier R. A. Kramer Iowa

Second Farmer Victim of Gas Explosion Dies

On the Earl Miller farm near Creston two men died and a third was critically injured when a gas stove exploded. Walter Craig, 37, died shortly after the accident and Gilbert Hiatt, 35, died later. Miller, hospitalized, reported cattle bolted from the barn and trampled him as flames ignited his clothing.

Creston INS Earl Miller Walter Craig Gilbert Hiatt Miller

Directors Elected In Bank At Williamsburg

Special to The Gazett Williamsburg articles of incorporation published for Security Bank which will soon open. Directors elected include Ralph E. Jones A H Evans Herman Arp E H Evans of Williamsburg and William Jones of Parnell. R E Jones named president Herman Arp vice president A H Evans cashier David Lewis first assistant H W Hild second assistant. Vinton Miss Patricia Ross of Des Moines names Allan Beach Jer of Vinton as Benton county representative for the Iowa State Motor Tax Reduction league.

Gazett Williamsburg Security Bank Ralph E. Jones A. H. Evans Herman Arp E. H. Evans Williamsburg William Jones Parnell R. E. Jones David Lewis H. W. Hild Vinton Patricia Ross Des Moines Allan Beach Jer Benton County Iowa State Motor Tax Reduction League

Dean Orr Heads Northeastern Iowa Junior College Conference

Dean B. E. Orr of Waukon is re-elected president of the Northeast Iowa Junior College Conference with F. V. Laughlin as vice president and Dean F. E. Mueller of Independence as secretary treasurer. The year agenda lists Lenox at Hopkinton March 5 one act play, Waukon March 14 oratorical, El kader March 22 debate, Tipton April 12 music, Independence May 10 track and tennis, Maquoketa basketball tourney with dates to be decided.

Maquoketa Northeastern Iowa Junior College Conference B. E. Orr Waukon F. V. Laughlin Lenox College F. E. Mueller Independence Elkader Tipton Ney

Boy Shoots Self Over Subject Load At School

Sioux City police report Albert Quey a 15 year old Chinese honor student at Central High School shot himself in the chest and gassed himself in a kitchen after arguing over carrying only four subjects. He had been allowed five because of his record but was told to drop one due to outside work with his father. He was near death.

Sioux City Albert Quey Central High School Quey

Cedar Rapids Man Named Benton County Old Age Pension Investigator

VINTON The old age pension board of Benton county Friday selected William L. Ryan of Cedar Rapids as investigator of pension applicants for this county. There were four applicants for the position. More than 400 applications for old age pensions have been filed in this county. Oscar Reinhardt of Van Horne, chairman of the assistance board, said work would be started immediately, but the pension act does not become fully effective until July 1, 1935, so only urgent cases would be approved before that date. The county board will meet at the court house every Thursday from 1:30 to 4 pm.

Gazett Vinton Old Age Pension Eveurance Board Benton County William L. Ryan Cedar Rapids Oscar Reinhardt van Horne Assistance Board

Labor Day celebration moved to Sept 18 at St Marys parish

The Riverside event sponsored by St Marys parish will be held on church grounds Tuesday September 18 after rain postponed it from Labor Day. Mayor Blythe gives welcome, Saddlers contest opens, chicken dinners served, Judge Gaffney speaks at 1 30, Riverside Hills vs Iowa City game at 3, races and tug of war follow, Kraschel addresses at 7 30, a home talent play at 8 15 and an outdoor moving picture to close.

Gazette Riverside St. Mary's Parish E, Ke, Blythe J. P. Gaffney Marengo Riverside Hills Iowa City N. G. Kraschel

Walford Banker Elected Benton County Bankers Leader

M C Brusha of Farmers Savings Bank Walford was elected president of the Benton County Bankers association at the Norwood camp meeting. Phil Young of Benton County Savings Bank Blairstown was named vice president and Joe C Carrier of State Bank Vinton became secretary treasurer. Twenty bankers attended representing nearly every county community and Al Wiese of Mount Auburn Savings Bank served the dinner.

Winton M. C. Brusha Farmers Savings Bank of Walford Benton County Bankers Association Norwood Camp Phil Young Benton County Savings Bank Blairstown Joe C. Carrier State Bank Vinton Prace al Wiese Mount Auburn Savings Bank

Beagle Elected Moderator of Mideastern Iowa Baptists

The Rev. C. O. Beagle of Clinton was chosen moderator at the Mideastern Iowa Baptist association annual meeting held Friday night. Other officers selected include Rev. F. G. Codd of Davenport as vice-moderator, Mrs. Maude Hollingsworth of Iowa City as clerk, Ralph Wells of Camanche as treasurer, and Rev. G. A. Patterson of Dubuque as a member of the state board of managers.

Dubuque C. O. Beagle Clinton Iowa Baptist Association F. G. Codd Davenport Maude Hollingsworth Iowa City Ralph Wells Camanche G. A. Patterson State Board of Managers

Cedar county schoolmasters elect new officers

At a Cedar county schoolmasters club meeting, D. J. Kelly of Tipton was named president K. L. Benner of Clarence vice president and F. I. McNeal of Durant secretary and treasurer The group will sponsor athletic events and declamatory contests in county schools and a spring music festival in Tipton A corn husking contest is planned for October The Cedar county boys basketball tournament is set for February 22 in Clarence Four Cedar county schools Stanwood Bennett Springdale and Clarence have girls teams with their tourney to be announced.

Cedar County Clarence Stanwood Bennett Springdale Sigourney Sophie Brainard Francis Bruns Bernard Neal Laurence Brain Dora Taylor Delta Bertha Agners Malvern Oelwein Creston M. F. Gunderson J. T. Ridler C. C. Hughbanks William Irwin Rose Maskell Leonard Ae Sadie Callahan Randall Marign West Virinia Wyoming Edward Halback Clinton County Martin Andelfinger Dubuque Congress Bennett Grace Battolph Norma Kruse Christine Riedesel Kate Lausen Pauline Blair Neta Conrad Lowden—Zion Evangelical Sunday School C. E. Stoffler Louise Pauls Esther Strackbein Lois Richmann Louis Strackbein Henry Niermeyer Emma Richmann Wilma Cassier Primrose Carl Deichmann Chris Hansen Lydia Circle Ralph Penningroth Iowa City Iowa

Des Moines Hosiery Strike Remains At Standstill

In Des Moines both sides paused for peace moves as Rollins Hosiery delays reopenings awaiting union concessions. The union plans a later meeting with no settlement proposals expected. The Boone plant closure cited as market driven. In a separate note Des Moines coal truckers delayed a strike until Monday after operator vote on higher rates.

Des Moines Rollins Hosiery Company John M. Brine Ray Newman Hosiery Workers Union Boone James Souter Souter

Iowa in Brief highlights local arrests and community notes

Special to The Gazettes reports: Don Marvin and Forrest Rawlings charged with possessing an auto with tampered serial numbers pled not guilty in superior court and were bound over to the grand jury. Bonds set. Also notices of obituaries, fire department travel to a state convention, postmaster changes, school officers elected across several towns, and county car registrations total 4 620 this year.

Oelweinec Don Marvin Forrest Rawlings Superior Court Fac

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