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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1932

Page

10

Roosevelt hits Oregon in bid for liberal tariff reform

Franklin D Roosevelt tours northwest Washington and Oregon on a 8,900 mile cross country drive speaking in Portland and Seattle. He argues for negotiated tariffs and liberal reforms to help foreign markets and mentions the Hawley Smoot act. He seeks progressive support and visits a Seattle hospital for crippled children.

Roosevelt Portland Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Oregon United States Charles C. McNary York Seattle Hoover Willis C. Hawley Reed Smoot Utah Pacific Northwest

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights From A Busy Day

A detailed listing shows programs across networks NBC CBS and WABC WJZ WLW and more. The table lines include hosts orchestras concerts talks and dramatic sketches with station call letters and times throughout morning afternoon and evening slots.

Johan ‘Hart NBC WEAP Sam CBS WABC Benny WJZ Gladys Rice Jane WEAF Cob Pipe Club of Virginia Red Siense WSM Jane Froman WMAQ Andy Lanny Ross Tener Voorhees Inbc WOC WHO Charles Carlile WMT Deekin Erch WMT K Ellindon Erch KMBC KMOX Ann Leaf Rhythm Kings WLW Martin Orch John B. Ke Wiennedy D’avrey Et Pa Paris Sledle Orch Thomas Kdka Raiden Evie c WMT Vallee Ene WLS Age Eunterne Society WGN Eo Oan Symphony Orch W Abc WMT OX Jack Littl Redman Orch Sissle Orch KMB

Deranged farmer kills nephew and kills himself near Estherville

Estherville Iowa area report says 65 year old Frank Montgomery shot and killed his nephew Frank Case 45 wounded his sister Mrs L Case 68 before dying by suicide on the Case farm a mile north of Superior five miles west of Estherville. Sister seriously but not critically injured. Police report confirms location and sequence of events.

Estherville Frank Montgomery Frank Case L. Case Superior

Fifteenth Birthday Surprise For Fairfax Girl

Miss Lillian Ludvicek of Fairfax was surprised by a group of friends Sunday in honor of her fifteenth birthday. A picnic supper was served and the evening featured games. Attendees included Kilberger, Lopata, Kilberger, Hilok, Divishek, Shebetka, Kopecky, Rohlena, Lmpar ek, Dubishar, Petrak, Cerveny, Kucera, Ludvicek, Ludvicek, Bistricky, Hilok, Ceynar, Lam parek, Kilberger, Cerveny, Kucera, Pospisil, Rohiena, Shebetka, Hynek, Novak and others.

Fairfax Lillian Ludvicek Mabel Kilberger Adeline Lopata Irene Kilberger Lillian Hilok Helen Divishek Lillian Shebetka Frances Kopecky Tillie Rohlena Rosie L~mparek Viasta Rohlena Martha Kucera Lydia Dubishar Evelyn Petrak Katherine Cer

Buchanan County Red Cross to Elect Officers at Friday Meeting

Independence Buchanan County Red Cross holds its annual meeting at city hall Friday at 7 p.m. to elect officers for the coming year and plan county relief work. Outgoing secretary J. E. Holden presides and Fouts serves as treasurer.

Buchanan County Red Cross Society J. E. Holden Seahance Fouts

Condon Attacks Income Tax Amendment at Farmers Union Meet

Cedar Rapids guest speaker J B Condon told nearly 1 000 Iowa Farmers Union delegates and visitors in Des Moines that he would campaign for repealing the Sixteenth amendment He argued the amendment allows general income tax without apportionment or census and asserts it violates Article 4 Section 9 of the Constitution.

Des Moines INS Iowa Farmers Union J. B. Condon Cedar Rapids United States Congress Condon

Deaths Laura Mae Anderson 15

Laura Mae Anderson of 305 Seventh Street NE died at a local hospital at 1 30 p m Tuesday after a short illness. She was a pupil at McKinley Junior High School and is survived by her parents Nick and Mrs Anderson and by one brother Roy and one sister Elvina, all of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held at Beatty chapel at 2 30 p m Thursday with burial at Linwood. Friends may call 7 9 p m Wednesday.

Laura Mae Anderson Seventh Street Nick Anderson Roy Anderson Elvina Anderson Cedar Rapids McKinley Junior High School Beatty Chapel S. E. Wright Linwood

Sam Ruggles Dies at Rock Island Home

Sam Ruggles, formerly of 421 Seventh Avenue SW, died at his Rock Island home on Tuesday, a report to friends on Wednesday said.

Sam Ruggles Seventh Avenue SW Rock Island

Gardener Harvey D. La Porte Dies in Iowa Return

Harvey D. La Porte a gardener aged 85 died at his home 402 Fourteenth Street SE at 5 45 a m Wednesday after a two year illness He was born April 6 1860 in Iowa came to the city from Keokuk seventeen years ago and resided here since He is survived by his widow three children Clyde Adeline and Madge all of the city and one brother John La Porte of Tacoma Washington He was a member of the Methodist church at St Francesville Missouri Funeral services will be at Turner chapel at 4 p m Thursday with burial in St Francesville Missouri Friends may call at Turner chapel.

Harvey D. la Porte Fourteenth Street Iowa Keokuk Clyde Adeline Madge John la Porte Tacoma Wash Methodist Church St. Francesville, Mo Turner Chapel

Deaths of Willis S Wooldridge in Cedar Rapids

Willis S Wooldridge died at a local hospital at 3 57 am on Wednesday after a brief illness. Born December 4 1863 in Clayton County Iowa he lived in Cedar Rapids 21 years. Survived by widow a son Nathan three daughters Mable of Cedar Rapids Mrs George Nelson Cedar Falls and Mrs John Ward of Wadena Iowa three brothers Frank Edgewood Otis Clear Lake and Jesse Lebanon three sisters Mrs William Doud Corona California and Mrs Elmer Brewer New Hampshire. burial planned at Strawberry Point with time to be announced. visitation at Turner chapel.

Willis S. Wooldridge C Avenue NE Clayton County Iowa Cedar Rapids Nathan Mable Wooldridge George Nelson Cedar Falls John Ward Wadena Frank Edgewood Otis Clear Lake Jesse Lebanon S. D William Doud Corona Calif Elmer Brewer New Hampeens John Coldridge Edge Strawberry Point Turner Chapel

Births Reported for Carringer and Chiafos Families

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Carringer of 1909 Grande Avenue SE on Tuesday. A second birth, a daughter, was reported to Mr. and Mrs. Pete Chiafos at 809 A Avenue.

William Carringer Grande Avenue SE Pete Chiafos Avenue

Belle Plaine Post Office Moves to New Building

After inspection by a post office inspector, Belle Plaine's post office reopened Tuesday in the Frank Axler building with new equipment installed by Warren Burnham. The move ends a twenty year period in the James A. Williams building and the lease runs for ten years.

Belle Plaine Frank Axler Harry R. Grim Warren Burnham James A. Williams Walker Stuart Laird Truman Moment Claude Moment Billie Hastings, Neb Moment Stockwell Liddle Hamilton Booth Charles Laughlin This Place R. A. Hall Long Beach Calif Eugene Babcock Spencer's Rove

Liquor Defendants Sentenced in County Court Case

James Vande Venter, 40, received six months in the county jail after pleading guilty to a forgery charge with another count pled not guilty. Louie Jensen, 43, fined 300 and costs and three months jail for maintaining liquor, with committment withheld. Arthur Ritchie, 69, fined 500 and costs for a statutory offense. Edward McKernan case dismissed, George Millburn fined 300 and costs for illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor.

James Vande Venter H. C. Ring Judge Ring Jensen Nesday Cole Springville Arthur Ritchie

Labor Heads Reject Railroads Offer

Washington UP reports railroad labor executives on Wednesday unanimously rejected railroad leaders proposed joint wage conference before the Feb 1 expiration of the current 10 percent wage cut. Railroads sought a 20 percent cut to begin Feb 1.

Washington Railway Labor Executives Committee

Chinese Admiral Wu Kwang Sung Assassinated in Shanghai

Shanghai reports Admiral Wu Kwang Sung chief of the hydro graphic bureau was killed by three men who forced entry to his house in Chapei district. They shot him to death as bloody battles marked the area during the Japanese invasion.

Shanghai INS Wu Kwang-Sung Hydrographic Bureau Chapei

Scottish Rite Meets in Boston for 1933 September Session

The Supreme Council of Scottish Rite chose Boston as the meeting site for the September 1933 session announced from Indianapolis. The announcement names Boston as host city for the major fraternal gathering with dates to be set.

Boston Indianapolis Supreme Council of Scottish Rite

Twelve-Fingered Man Held for Examination in New York

Gene Twess accused William Willard a twelve fingered man of light fingered theft after a failed pocket attempt. Willard claimed six toes on each foot but said the extra digits were useless.

New York William Willard Gene Twess Willard

Take It Roses Offer Yet Hidden Fortunes

Edgar A. Guest writes that a rose bush speaks of its life and future as its blooms are cut and carried away The poem contrasts beauty and value with contempt and neglect showing the rose’s quiet defiance and the ache of living unseen in rooms where lonely people gather.

Gardner

CENTER JUNCTION ELECTS HIGH SCHOOL OFFICERS

Center Junction high school announces student officers by class. Seniors select Ruth Craig as president and Catherine Thompson as vice president with Lewis Driebelbis as secretary treasurer and G Vander Steep as sponsor.

Center Junction Ruth Craig Catherine Thompson Lewis Driebelbis G. Vander Steep Alyea Hollyce Stingley Elizabeth James Miss Delta Branon Thelma Husman Merlin Driebelbis Leone Seehusen Secree Harley Bul Wanda McDonald Evelyn Courtney Nelda Davis Miss Wilma Jackson

Mount Vernon Opens Children's Conservatory at Cornell

Mount Vernon organizes a children's conservatory this year at Cornell college directed by Mrs. Albert F. Johnson and the conservatory of music. Mrs. Johnson will conduct the piano students and has training from the University of Redlands California.

Mount Vernon Cornell College Albert F. Johnson Conservatory of Music

Kraschel Attacks Curtis Retort At Spencer Speech

N G Kraschel of Harlan democratic nominee for lieutenant governor spoke in Spencer on the Curtis retort to a farmer question. He claimed the retort was aimed at Iowa intelligence and criticized Republican policies. he said farmers now see true conditions after four years.

Curtis Iowa

Waterways Group Seeks Missouri River Barge Permit

Inland Waterways corporation applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to operate a barge service on the Missouri River. It also asked for orders directing railroads to participate in through route and joint rate arrangements. The firm said it has equipment to begin service immediately.

Washington Inland Waterways Corporation Interstate Commerce Commission Missouri River Commission

Colleen Moore Sued for $100,000 in Hollywood Accident

Los Angeles AP report states Colleen Moore faces a $100,000 lawsuit from 63 year old Clara B. Decan who says she was knocked down and seriously injured by Moore’s limousine on August 27 in Hollywood. Decan claims the crash resulted from the chauffeur’s careless driving.

Los Angeles Colleen Moore Clara B. Decan Miss Moore Hollywood

Cedar Rapids Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses

Marriage license notices include John Draper and Alice LeMaster of Cedar Rapids. Verle Millis and Gene Hughes applied. George O. McLand with Ruth Holubar of Linn County. Paul Beckley of Linn County and Rose Ann Stanisha of Jones County. James J. Machoric and Rose Strachota of Linn County. Wade Kinney and Nelle Wright of Linn County.

John Draper Alice LeMaster Cedar Rapids Verle Millis Gene Hughes George O. McLand Ruth Holubar Linn County Paul Beckley Rose Ann Stanisha Jones County James J. Machoric Rose Strachota Wade Kinney Nelle Wright

Educational Director Tri-City Labor Will Speak Here Thursday

H. Behrens of Rock Island Indiana, director of education for the Tri City Federation of Labor, will address Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor at 8 p.m. at Labor temple. He will discuss educational work and radio broadcasts of trades union aims and achievements. Behrens is a union machinist and former member of the White Rats of America with long stage experience.

H. &. Behrens Rock Island Tri- City Labor Temple Behrens Old “White Rats of America al G. Field Minstrels

War Veteran Seeks Lost Army Discharge Papers

War veteran Nick Nelson appeals to the Linn county Red Cross for help locating his World War I discharge papers lost downtown Cedar Rapids. Anyone finding the documents should return them to the Red Cross office in the post office building.

Nick Nelson World War Service Cedar Rapids Linn County American Red Cross Red Cross

Chicago divorce suit cites pancake plate assault

Olga Hofmann files divorce against her husband alleging he knocked her unconscious with a plateful of pancakes, the suit filed in Chicago.

Chicago Olga Hofmann

Trial set in embezzlement case against Stella Kayser

The state accuses Stella Kayser 32 of embezzling 41000 while assistant cashier at Walker Bank Point Center Point Walker Bank and Trust. Trial is Oct 3 at 9 am before Judge H C Ring after Kayser pled not guilty Aug 1 and posted bond. Other defendants Patrick Cosgrove 64 Walter Cosgrove 26 Joseph Cosgrove 28 and E G Fisher garage man had charges continued to the November grand jury and pleaded not guilty.

Stella Kayser Walker Mhe Center Point Walker Bank and Trust Company H. C. Ring Kayser

Employer Injury at Home of Manager Denied Claim

Judge A B Clark upheld arbitration findings in Petersen v Three Minute Cereals. Petersen, 23, claimed a Sept 17 1930 eye injury while working under John C Reid at the manager’s home. Firm said he left his job duties. arbitration ruled against Petersen. Claims totaled 132.45 for hospital and medical bills.

A. B. Clark Iowa Robert T. Petersen Petersen Three-Minute John C. Reid Reid Iowa Industrial Commissioner Linn County District Court Clark

Carleton suit against Eichhorns dismissed with prejudice

Nettie Carleton filed a 10500 personal injury and damage action in district court against William Eichhorn and Mrs. Marie Eichhorn. The case was dismissed by the plaintiff before Judge A B Clark with prejudice after the suit centered about a col.

Nettie Carleton William Eichhorn Marie Eichhorn A. B. Clark

Collision Involving Carleton and Eichhorn Near Cedar Rapids

A crash at the highway No. 30 intersection seven miles west of Cedar Rapids on Sept. 14, 1931 involved cars driven by C. W. Carleton and Mrs. Eichhorn. Mrs. Carleton sought 10350 for injuries and 150 for vehicle damage, assigned by her husband.

Carleton C. W. Carleton Eichhorn Cedar Rapids

Dix will probate in district court names Dix heirs as executors

Laton T. Dix of Cog gon died September 9 and his will admitted to probate by Judge John T. Moffitt. Alpheyn Dix and Lee Dix, sons of the testator, named executors. Dix's estate is left to his wife Hattie Dix for life. Will dated July 11, 1932.

Laton T. Dix Coggon John T. Moffit Alpheyn Dix Lee Dix Dix Hattie Dix

Judge awards judgments in district court actions

Judge H C Ring on Wednesday granted Louis W Barta a 47 dollar judgment against Alex Dvorak and Bozena Dvorak on an account. Gertie Theerman was awarded a 4221.16 dollar judgment against W C Ladage and Juniors B Ladage in promissory note action.

H. C. Ring Louis W Barta Alex Dvorak Bozena Dvorak Gertie Theerman W. C. Ladage B. Ladage

Landlord Dismisses Suit for Possession in Linn County Court

Frank Visnersky dismissed at his costs a suit for possession of a Linn county farm from Frank Konigsmark Jr and Tillie Konigsmark in district court before Judge H C Ring. Visnersky claimed to cancel a lease and sought immediate possession. He also dismissed at his costs a landlord attachment action against the same defendants.

Frank Visnersky Linn County Frank Konigsmark, Jr Tillie Konigsmark Ir District Court H. C Ring. Visnersky Visnersky

Jurors Excused in Waldron Landlord Attachment Case

In district court jurors excluding the panel hearing F. H. Schwartz versus Frank Waldron were excused by Judge H. C. Ring until Monday at 9 a.m. The ruling pauses proceedings in the attachment action.

F. H. Schwartz Frank Waldron H.C. Ring

Ring of electric current causes magnetic storms

Two English scientists propose that magnetic storms disrupting telegraph and cable lines arise from a ring of electric current encircling the Earth like Saturn's rings, explaining disturbances reported in early 20th century communications.

Earth Saturn

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