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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1933
Page
8
Myron Knapp, 54, of McGregor shoots his wife, 47, as she prepares breakfast, then fatally shoots himself with a .38 caliber revolver. Mrs. Knapp is treated for a left lung wound. no inquest will be held. Surviving are eight children. Knapp worked in Clinton government service and had health issues after a past runaway injury.
Iowa City students from across the state gather on the University of Iowa campus for pre opening activities and freshman orientation. Freshmen register Thursday and Friday, with meetings on religion and campus life guiding new students ahead of induction and the start of classes.
Special to The Gazette reports Cornell sees a 35 percent rise in entering freshmen compared with last year. Exactly 100 freshmen are from Iowa, with 53 from Illinois. Minnesota is third in representation, followed by Wisconsin, Maryland, Kansas, Massachusetts, and California. Upperclass registration was set for Monday and classes begin Tuesday at 7:45 a.m.
Funeral services for J. L. Joyce 83 pioneer of the vicinity will be held at the Christian church Center Point at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with burial at Urbana Services mark a long local presence and a final farewell from the community.
Mr and Mrs Silas B Hovey longtime Independence residents reach fifty years of marriage with a noon family dinner and afternoon reception at their home The couple have three children Glenn C Hovey Des Moines Mrs Glenn Ozias Des Moines and Sherman P Hovey Independence.
Vinton farmer Richard V. Leo, a candidate for state senate in the Benton Tama district, sent a letter to Gov Clyde Herring requesting a copy of the Brookings Institute report on reorganizing Iowa government. He says he favors reforms but wants to study the recommendations first and denies attacking the survey.
Independence hosts the Fourth district NRA advisory council meeting with speaker likely U.S. Representative Fred Biermann. A dinner for council members and spouses precedes the program as districts statewide pursue a unified drive behind the President's agreement. Attending are Rudolph Leyize the district administrator and Phillip Shutt secretary.
The Iowa Restaurant Owners association opposed on premise whisky sales and urged liquor be sold only in packages under state supervision. They plan to support beer and light wines before the Iowa commission on liquor control, with multiple groups presenting briefs and 30 minute slots.
Des Moines detectives seized a counterfeit coin operation linked to John H. Sam Kelly 57 held on counterfeiting charges. A raid uncovered freshly molded half dollars and equipment for faking 50 and 25 cent pieces, ending months of investigation.
Rowley Iowa The fall meeting of the Dubuque Presbytery held two days closed Friday afternoon at the Stone Center church southeast of Rowley The opening session featured Rev C A Carrier of Dubuque Rev L M Boozier of Ames and Rev R F Galloway of Postville The evening sermon was by Rev H J Needing of Lansing the moderator of the Presbytery and the Rowley Junior choir provided music In business Rev R L Van Nice of Waukon age 83 was elected moderator for next year Frank Schroeder of Dubuque was named temporary clerk and Rev R F Galloway of Postville Stated clerk to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rev J F Hinkhouse of Wilton Junction Van Nice was admitted to the Presbytery as an ordained minister at Rowley twenty five years ago The missions session included Rev L W Hayter of Oelwein Dr Boozier of Ames Rev Philip Palmer of Cedar Rapids plus Rev L L Bond Krebs and Frank Bible On Friday Van Nice spoke in memory of Rev J F Hinkhouse The next Presbytery will meet at Hopkinton
Three men robbed H. L. Latty eight miles north of Newton at about 5 am Monday. They took 150 dollars, a 600 dollar diamond ring, and a diamond stick pin. Latty was bound and the assailants fled after following him from Newton. They fired at his car, puncturing a rear tire.
In Spillville Iowa 2500 visitors attended a memorial program for Antonin Dvorak featuring the Capital City Symphony Orchestra of St Paul under F J Kovarik. Notables included Prof J J Kovarik and remarks by Congressman Fred Biermann and Dr Charles E Prosek Czech consul.
Iowa City grand jury to consider embezzlement charge against Charles L Berry former Johnson County treasurer. Earlier February and May terms failed to indict. Berry ordered continued. County suit in January found Berry responsible for a $20 000 shortage.
In Wapello County the Marshall family reunion took place at the Cairo schoolhouse with speakers Jess Marshall George Maddux and Mrs Etta Salmon. The Marshall band provided music and officers including President Jess Marshall and Vice President Norman Marshall were elected.
Dr. N. W. Johnson, Quasqueton physician for 28 years, died Sunday after brief illness. Born 1873, he graduated Keokuk medical school in 1904 and served as a World War I captain. He led Buchanan County Medical Association and belonged to the Quasqueton American Legion. Survivors include widow Kitty, daughter Lois Swieney of Cedar Rapids, grandson Robert Swenney, and brother Elmer Johnson Cedar Rapids attorney and state representative. Funeral at Union Church in Quasqueton Tuesday at 2 p.m. with viewing from 1 to 2 p.m. under military guard. Burial
Funeral services are planned at the Quasqueton cemetery with burial rites at the grave performed by the American Legion.
The Jackson County Schoolmasters club outlined winter inter-school events. The county basketball tourney on Feb 16 17 uses sub-tournaments at Sabula and Andrew with semi finals and finals at Maquoketa. Declamatory contests at Andrew and Miles Feb 5, county event two weeks later. Glee club contest March 26 at Preston. Baseball tourney Apr 21 at Belle Vue. President Byron Phillips to attend state teachers meeting in Des Moines. Preston hosts November, Andrew January, Sabula March, Maquoketa May.
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