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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1934

Page

7

Plans for 1935 corn loans to Iowa farmers

Des Moines officials plan to distribute about 30 million dollars in new and renewed corn loans to Iowa farmers. Assistant AAA director Bradley arrives to help launch the program, with renewals by Oct 1 and new loans by Dec 1 at 65 cents per bushel. The plan aims to renew roughly half of outstanding loans and add substantial new funding, with six district meetings set for details.

Des Moines Iowa AAA H. C Aaberg Aaberg Wiliam S Bradley Bradley Anberg Corn Team Aaberg and Sealers Ray Murray Lloyd Eveland Atlantic Ottumwa Tipton Ames West Union Mason City

Petit Jurors Drawn for Tama County Term

Names of petit jurors drawn for the Tama County district court term beginning Oct 8 include Frank Abbe and many others from Toledo Traer Dysart and surrounding towns. The roster lists jurors such as Waldo Archer Garwin Thelma Anderson Tema Allard Giladbrook William Bobinet and more across Tama county plus nearby communities. A separate note mentions Mrs Jenne He celebrated her ninetieth birthday with family at her home in Newkirk.

Toledo Tama County Frank Abbe Waldo Archer Garwin Thelma Anderson Tema Allard Giladbrook William Bobinet Traer Kenneth Blake Toledo James Bartosh Eberon Roy Bohnstengle Minnie Benda Chelsea Frank Roetecher Tracer Ella Braden Pysart Maxine Billerbeck Jenne Charles Ferridl Hull Fair Heath

Iowa Legion Plans District Meetings

Nine full district meetings of the Iowa department of the American Legion will open with a conclave at Mount Pleasant Oct. 31. Dates and places for the eight followings were announced: Clinton Nov 13, Marshalltown Nov 15, Osage Nov 14, Centerville Nov 1, Des Moines Nov 26, Council Bluffs Nov 7, Fort Dodge Nov 8, Rock Valley Nov 27.

Des Moines Iowa Department of the American Legion Mount Pleasant Executive Committee Clinton Marshalltown Osage Centerville Council Bluffs Fort Dodge Iowa Waterloo William C Rathke Glenwood

Enrollment at Upper Iowa U Gains 8 Percent in 1934

Special to The Gazette Fayett e Iowa shows an 8 per cent rise in total enrollment at Upper Iowa University from last year, with the freshman class up 15 per cent. A new faculty member, Prof Donald Chester Eyssen, fills the chair of speech. Freshman week featured mixers, hikes, a school grind, and the all college dance, led by student officers Daryl Breck ter Gladys Garnier Nathan Barr Pan Newton Clifford Crestenberger.

Fayette Upper Iowa University R M Deming Donald Chester Eyssen Gibsonburg Ohio Wesleyan University Rames Arthur E Bennett University Players Christian Fortin Daryl Breckter Gladys Garnier Nathan Barr Pan Newton Clifford Crerstenberger

Heavy Frosts Damage Farms Across Iowa

Frost swept over Carroll Farm, Dodge, Atlantic, Chartes, and other towns after a weekend cold snap. Reports say substantial damage to crops and vegetation in Hancock County and western districts. Local officials note frost warnings for the southern and eastern counties and advise farmers to inspect fields and protect young growth.

Carroll Saraceay Carroll Farm Dodge Atlantic Severa Routher Seettens Corr Hancock County

Maynard Adds To List Of Consecutive Twins

Special to The Gazette Maynard reports two sets of consecutive twins in town. The Van Sickle family, Donald and Donna 24 and Hattie and Helen 22, are siblings with six older children. The Holtzman family, Lawrence and Louis 17 and Minnie and Mattie 15, are also born within two years, with six older siblings and one younger.

the Gazette Maynard L. H. van Sickle Donald Donna Hattie Helen van Sickle Kenneth Holtzman Lawrence Louis Minnie Mattie Holtarmans

Grinnell Strand Theater Fire Causes Near Panic

Five hundred patrons were thrown into confusion when a fire broke out in the Strand theater projection room. Several reels burned as Clyde Smith could not determine the cause. The theater had just reopened after summer renovations and new projection equipment had been installed.

the Gazette Grinnell Strand Theater Clyde Smith

Indian children return to school after strike ends

Fifty Sac and Fox children from Tama, Sauk and Fox reservation, who had been boycotting classes for two weeks over school conditions, returned after a pledge of free hot lunches and clothing. George Buffalo of the Indian Parent-Teachers association led the protest, criticizing alleged discrimination. a conference with school officials and the Indian bureau secured guarantees.

Indian Bureau Washington

Expect Increase In Enrollment At State University

Iowa City officials forecast a substantial rise in University of Iowa enrollment for 1934 35, led by the liberal arts college with anticipated gains also in the law school and graduate programs. Registration begins with freshmen on Thursday and undergraduates follow Friday and Saturday, classes set to start September 24.

Iowa City University of Iowa H C. Dorcas

Milroy Named Third District Commander in Iowa Legion

J H Milroy of Vinton, a longtime Legion leader, was elected third district commander and attended a Des Moines conference with ten district commanders. Milroy succeeds W F Sleeverding of Grundy Center, who became department vice commander at the state convention. Milroy is the first Benton county Legionaire to hold the district post.

Vinton J. H. Milroy Iowa Department of the American Legion Des Moines Legion Milroy Gladbrook W. F Sleverding Grundy Center George G Lucky Benton County Legionaire

Harold E Mayo Named Pastor Trinity Church Cedar Rapids

In the Upper Iowa Methodist conference closing, Harold E Mayo of St Cloud Minn was named pastor of Trinity Church in Cedar Rapids. The appointment transfers Mayo into the Iowa conference. he succeeds Ermil B Frye who moves to Madison Wis. Mayo is praised for doubling his Minn parish membership. Trinity’s appointment was the sole Cedar Rapids decision.

Waterloo Harvey Cgc. Travis Dubuque Harold E. Mayo St. Cloud Minn Trinity Church Cedar Rapids Upper Iowa Methodist Conference Mayo Iowa Minnnesota Ermil B Frye Madison, Wis Travis Grace Methodist Episcopal Church G. J. Chalkce Independence EB. L. Waldorf Trinity

DeWitt Man Killed Walking Near Stanwood

James Sample aged hitchhiker died after being hit by a truck on the Lincoln highway west of Stanwood Friday. He died Sunday morning at his DeWitt home. The Cedar Rapids Veterans of Foreign Wars were in the truck group en route to Clinton. no blame was found on the driver.

The Gazette Stanwood James Sample Here DeWitt Sample Lincoln Highway Cedar Rapids Clinton

Two Men Sentenced for Harper Robbery in Des Moines Case

Des Moines residents Loyal Childers and W J Mertz pled guilty to robbery with aggravation in district court after abducting Nick Sondag and his son in Harper on August 31. They received twenty five year terms at Anamosa reformatory. Fred Jewell pled not guilty to kidnapping and was bound over to the October grand jury. Judge Patterson pronounced the sentences.

Gazette Sigourney Childers W. J. Mertz Des Moines Anamosa Mertz Nick Sondag Ed, Sondag Harper Fred Jewell Jewell Patterson

Alva A Robertson Former Sheriff of Fayette Dies at 49

West Union Iowa Alva A Robertson 49 former Fayette county sheriff serving three terms from 1927 to 1933 died Sunday morning after returning from Des Moines where doctors said internal cancer would end his life. A former railroad trainman and Maynard resident, he won 1928 reelection by 2 300 county votes while Hoover carried the nation, was reelected in 1930 then defeated in 1932 and shortly after became state agent. Surviving are his widow two daughters Mrs Robert Archer Elsie Robertson and a son Ralph Robertson.

West Union Alva A. Robertson Fayette County Hoover H. J. Nehring Robert Archer Elsie Robertson Ralph Robertson

Jackson County plans school activities year ahead

Maquoketa hosts sub-county declamatory contests February four in Maquoketa and Sabula with later site to be announced. Glee clubs compete for county honors March twenty five at Bellevue featuring a massed-band concert directed by Harvey L. Booth. Andrew high hosts the county basketball tourney February twenty two and twenty three. Maquoketa schedules spring baseball, field and track meets. Officers include G W Chase Sabula president E R Wilson Monmouth vice-president and Henry W Anderson Bellevue secretary.

Maquoketa Jackson County Bellevue State Park Sabula Bellevue Preston Harvey L. Booth Andrew High School Baldwin Miles Monmouth Andrew G. W. Chase E. R. Wilson Henry W. Anderson

Keota Rural Mail Carrier Ends Life

Loren Reed a 35 year old rural mail carrier in Keota killed himself with a shotgun Sunday morning at 8 45 in his parents home He left a note saying he feared he was losing his mind Reed had a nervous breakdown last spring An inquest was held and Coroner Reynolds ruled the death a self caused fatality Survivors include his parents two sisters Funeral services were set for Tuesday at 2 p m at the Methodist church

the Gazette Keota Loren Reed D. H Reed Reed Reynolds Reed Methodist Church

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