Cedar Rapids Bird Club hears of summer trips
The Cedar Rapids Bird Club met at Coe College to discuss summer observations. E J Petranek noted rains filled Spirit Lake sloughs boosting duck numbers including blue winged teal and pintails, with Franklin gulls on Spirit Lake and thousands feeding south of the lake.
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Cedar Rapids
Coe College Science
E. J. Petranek
Spirit Lake
W. F. Kubichek
North Dakota
Mr. Kubichek
Kubichek
McGregor Territory
Pennsylvania Woman Kills Girl and Wounds Husband in Tragedy
In Philadelphia Irene Etter 37 shot and fatally wounded a girl, wounded her husband Earl 43 in their apartment, then fled to her parents’ home where Miss Gwendolyn Shinn 26 was visiting. Etter shot Shinn twice and killed herself. Shinn died four hours later. Motive undetermined. family cites recent bereavement.
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Philadelphia
Irene Etter
Norristown
Earl Etter
Etter
Gwendolyn Shinn
Mrs. Etter
Miss Shinn
Calvary Baptist Church Observes 42nd Anniversary
Calvary Baptist Church marks its forty second anniversary with a Sunday 2 p.m. service. Charter members Mr and Mrs H D Fuller will speak on the founding. Speakers include Rev Russell F Judson from First Baptist and Rev Renwick McCullough from Westminster Presbyterian. Rev Francis K Ward also speaks. Pastor E F Austin leads service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
H. D. Fuller
Russell F. Judson
First Baptist Church
Renwick McCullough
Westminster Presbyterian
Francis K
Daddy) Ward
E. F. Austin
Calvary Baptist
Names of Insull insiders cited in bankruptcy list
The state attorney releases a list of Insull insiders who bought 250000 shares of Insull Utility Investments at below market prices in 1929. Buyers include bankers, brokers, lawyers and officials such as Joseph E. Otis L. F. Myers George A. Cooke Patrick J. Lucey E Ogden Ketting Jay N. Dean Gen James A. Ryan and Thomas J. Peden. The list will go to prosecutors for possible criminal culpability in the Insull empire collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Company
Insull
Insull Utility Investments
Insull Utility
Chicago Stock Exchange
Young
Mr. Swope
Joseph E. Otis
Central Republic Bank
L. F. Myers
Board of Education
George A. Cooke
State Supreme Court
Japanese football player dies in shooting accident
Zedo Ishikawa, 17, a Japanese halfback for Mesa Union High School, died from a gunshot wound after attempting to separate two fighting dogs by striking the rifle with its butt. A single shot struck his chest at his Mesa home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa, Ariz
Zedo Ishikawa
Mesa Union High School
Thieves Steal Ambulance in Marshalltown Car Theft
Marshalltown police report a man entered a mortician's garage at about 1 am Friday and stole a Kissel ambulance with white sidewall tires. The incident followed by another theft of a Baume blood pressure apparatus from a car on Memorial Drive SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
One Injured When Car Making U-Turn Is Hit
S. P. Perkins of 523 First avenue W suffered chest bruises at 1 15 p m Friday when a car driven by J J Zachar of 2222 Ridgeway drive SE struck Perkins while he made a U turn on First avenue W just east of Fifth street Both cars were damaged Elmer Denkman of Stanwood reported to police that he struck a girl on Fifth street SE between Fourth and Fifth avenues about 11 30 am Friday The girl was knocked down but ran into Washington high school and did not appear injured
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S. P. Perkins
First Avenue W
J. J. Zachar
Ridgeway Drive
Perkins
Fifth Street
Elmer Denkman
Stanwood
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Washington High School
Denkman
Deaths Mrs Anna Pettit dies after 10 day illness
Mrs. Anna Nora Pettit dies at 11 a m Thursday at her daughter’s home in Center Point after a ten day illness. A Cedar Rapids resident for 55 years, she was 71, born February 12 1861 in Independence Missouri. Survived by husband John F Pettit and five sons and one daughter. Funeral Sunday 2 30 p m at Toddville Methodist Church. burial Dunne cemetery. Friends may call at Dennison Beatty chapel Center Point.
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Anna Nora Pettit
Harry Jones
Center Point
Cedar Rapids
Pettit
Independence
Illinois
John F. Pettit
George Smith
Newhall
Harry Hepker
Alburnett
Charles Hepker
Brandon
Frank Pettit
John Pettit
Pasadena
Calif
Toddville
Louis Hepker
Dunne
Cedar Rap
Friends
Dennison- Beatty
Fluid milk cooperative leaders meet in Cedar Rapids
Thirty six officers and directors from Iowa fluid milk co operatives gathered in Cedar Rapids at the chamber of commerce to discuss mutual business issues. Des Moines Ottumwa Dubuque Mason City Davenport were represented. Herman Christianson of Dubuque is president with Jerry Mason of Des Moines as vice president and M W Sprole of Mason City as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fluid Milk Co
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Beranek Dies at 31 From Heart Dilation
Mrs M L Beranek aged 31 died suddenly at her home 454 Eighth Avenue Southwest at 5 25 p m Thursday of acute dilation of the heart. A Cedar Rapids resident about two years she is survived by her husband her mother Mrs Lear and several brothers and sisters in Riverside. The body was taken to Riverside for services and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Beranek
Eighth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Lear
Riverside
Oystermen Union Forms Across Gulf States
A regional oyster industry group brings together crews from Mississippi Louisiana and Alabama to pursue coordinated marketing and fishing policies. The alliance aims to bolster prices stabilize supply and advocate for shellfish sector interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oystermen
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
Al Smith Denies Tuesday Speech Plans
Alfred E. Smith denied reports that he would make a political speech next Tuesday. The former governor said his program for next week has no item that involves any radio or other appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Alfred E. Smith
Rally Day Observed at Baptist Church in Marion
Marion readers learn Rally Day will be held at the Baptist church Sunday at 10 30 a m The event features a short sermonette by Rev William H Bridwell memory verses diplomas for classes and a Bon nie Fowler recitation followed by singing and a picnic dinner in the church dining room Also noted are Des Moines visits by C E Pearson and D C Pearson and the birth of Miles Hess Jr to Mr and Mrs Miles G Hess at 2330 Eighth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
William H. Bridwell
Bonnie Fowler
Miles G. Hess
Eighth Avenue
Miles, Jr
Alburnett Band to Play Sunday Concert at Linn County Home
The Alburnett school band led by Howard Elson will perform Sunday at 2:30 PM at the Linn County Home. The program includes Washington Sousa pieces such as Softly Peals the Obee and King works like Joy Riders and King Cotton, plus Meacham American Patrol and Havana by Bennett.
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Alburnett
Howard Elson
Linn County
Washington
Sousa
Hayes
King
Meacham
King Cotton
New Dawn
Russell
Avenger
Havana
Bennett
Sardillo
Sorosis Club Opens at Roberts Home
The Sorosis club held its opening meeting Thursday evening at Miss Edna Roberts home after a dinner at Mrs. J. J. Ives. R. E. Lehdigh read an article titled I Like the low mood. Retiring president Mrs. A. A. fe spoke and passed leadership to new president Mrs. George Busby. The club will meet October 6 at Mrs. L. G. Hewett home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
Edna Roberts
J. J. Ives
R. E. Lehdigh
A. A. Fe
George Busby
L. G. Hewett
Miss Mabel Alexander Returns to Detroit as Librarian
Miss Mabel Alexander has ended a month long vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs T R Alexander and returned to Detroit where she serves as a librarian at a local library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Alexander
T. R. Alexander
Detroit
Mrs Millen and guest return from Lancaster Wis visit
Mrs. H. G. Millen and her guest Mrs. Burt Millen have returned home after visiting relatives in Lancaster Wisconsin.
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H. G. Millen
Burt Millen
Lancaster
Wis
Taubes Visit California Kin for Month
Mr and Mrs A J Taube have motored to California for a month long visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Taube
California
Prairie Chapel to Host Bible Class Sunday
Mrs. William Fromknecht visits sister Mrs. Elmer Graham in Sioux City. A Bible study class led by Rev. Garrett from Central City meets Sunday at 2 p.m. at Prairie Chapel church under the Old Testament portrayal theme. Rural Garden club hosts a Thursday meeting with programs by Mrs. Clyde Kearns and Mrs. Harold Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fromknecht
Sioux City
Elmer Graham
Mr. Garrett
Central City
Prairie Chapel Church
C. C. Scott
Rural Garden Club
Clyde Kearns
Harold Scott
Plan State Press Conference on Hoover Visit
Republican state headquarters named E. P. Adler Verne Marshall and Gardner Cowles Jr as the arrangements committee for a state press conference in Des Moines for President Hoover’s October 4 visit. About 500 editors are expected. a special train from West Branch may be chartered for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
E. P. Adler
Davenport Daily Times
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Gardner Cowles, Jr
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Hoover
West Branch
Hall and Mrs Cotton Buy Irene McMickle Property
A. A. Hall and Mrs. Ben Cotton have purchased the Irene McMickle property at the corner of Ninth Avenue and Eighth Street Z. N. Lundy will move there soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Hall
Ben Cotton
Irene McMickle
Ninth Avenue
Eighth Street
Z. N. Lundy
Fiedler Home Guests Include Family members
Guests at the Paul Fiedler home include his father H. H. Piedler Leander Fiedler of Cuba on Wis and Mrs Frances Ortscheid with her daughter Carol of Galena.
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Paul Fiedler
Mr. Fiedler
H. H. Piedler
Leander Fiedler
Cuba
Wis
Mrs
Frances Ortscheid
Carol
Galena
Services at Stack home Friday evening led by Rev Mathes
Preaching services will be held Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Stack 1070 Eighth avenue Rev William Mathes of Cedar Rapids will be in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stack
Eighth Avenue
William Mathes
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Mary Ives Anderson Visits Family in Los Angeles
Mrs. Mary Ives Anderson of Los Angeles is visiting her mother Mrs. J. J. Ives and sister Mrs. Irvin Ford along with other relatives and friends. She plans to stay about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ives Anderson
Los Angeles
J. J. Ives
Irvin Ford
Dentists Advice by Dr Drummond on Teeth Care
A dental advertisement urges readers to have teeth examined by Dr Drummond. It emphasizes tooth care as a crucial factor for overall health and wellbeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Ladies Aid Plans Sauerkraut Supper at Oct 6
The Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church met at the parsonage with Mrs. William H Bridwell. Ten members attended and plans were made for a sauerkraut supper on October 6 to replace the regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church
William H. Bridwell
Klein sisters join Elizabeth Klein in Minneapolis
Miss Elizabeth Klein travels to Minneapolis where she teaches in the schools. She spends the summer with her sisters Misses Catherine and Emma Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Klein
Minneapolis
Catherine
Emma Klein
William Hines Jr Visits Grandmother in Yakima
William Hines Jr of Yakima Washington is visiting his grandmother Mrs Mary Hines during a family trip to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hines, Jr
Yakima, Wash
Mrs
Mary Hines
Madison couple guests of Mrs James over weekend
Mr and Mrs Albert Prichett of Madison visit over the weekend to stay with Mrs Prichett’s attorney A L James and his family in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Prichett
Madison
Ladies' Day At Marion Country Club Highlights Winners
Ladies' day was observed at the Marion Country Club on Thursday with Mrs. Albert Arp as low scorer in the morning golf, Mrs. Gilbert Gordon in the afternoon, and Mrs. Elmer Kudrie winning the putting contest. Plans were made to hold another Ladies' Day next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Country Club
Albert Arp
Gilbert Gordon
Elmer Kudrie
Farm Want Ad Boosts Cash Buyers
If you have livestock or farm machinery to sell a Want Ad in The Gazette will bring CASH buyers to your place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Farewell Party for Rev James Alcock Family
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. James Alcock and their children George and Daisy will be honored at a farewell party Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Belle North. Guests include Congregational church members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alcock
George
Daisy
Belle North
The
Congregational Church
Walters Return From St Louis Meeting Son En Route East
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Walters returned Wednesday night from St. Louis where they met their son Maurice Walters of Shreveport Louisiana who was en route to New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Walters
St. Louis
Maurice Walters
Shreveport
New York City
Guy Berlin Visits Matilda Ber Mother in Lin Family
Guy Berlin on Wednesday visited his Matilda Ber mother Mrs Lin, reporting a family gathering. The trip reflects local ties and the ongoing conduct of relatives in the Lin household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Berlin
Matilda Ber
Mrs. Lin
Rural Mail Carriers of Linn County Hold Picnic and Meeting
The Rural Mail Carriers of Linn County and their families will gather Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Berlin for a picnic supper and a business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Guy Berlin
Mrs Elza Hollingsworth Visits Daughter in Springville
Mrs Elza Hollingsworth of Springville is visiting her daughter Mrs Carl Rion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Hollingsworth of
Springville
Mrs
Carl Rion
St Joseph's Guild Advertisement and Camp Fire Meeting
An advertisement notes St Joseph's Guild activities including food baking and poultry at Saturday events in the Balster building. Mrs Joe Boyce of Cedar a Thursday visited Fred Stack. The Kultsamachick Camp Fire group met Wednesday planning a Saturday hike to collect leaves for spat signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Guild
Joe Boyce
Cedar
Fred Stack
Recount of Texas Vote Demanded in Sterling Suit
Gov. Ross Sterling asks for a virtual recount of all votes in the Texas run off primary where Miriam Ferguson won the gubernatorial nomination. His attorneys filed a petition late Thursday raising alleged illegal votes from 20,000 to 50,000 after dismissing an earlier suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
INS
Texas
Miriam A. “Ma” Ferguson
Ross Sterling
Community Leaf Collection Prompts Park Meeting
Members are asked to bring their own dinner and a magazine to carry leaves. They will meet at the city park at a.m. Mrs J F Coakley has Ronni ther Rese Aa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
At & A.m
J. F. Coakley
Ronni
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