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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1936

Page

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Labor and American Legion unite to combat subversive forces

William Green of the American Federation of Labor pledged organized labor and the American Legion to defend democratic government against subversive forces. He urged intensified action against autocracy, supported neutrality law revision, and aligned labor with the Legion in resisting threats to U S democracy and potential involvement in a European war.

Green Federation American Legion Cleveland INL American Federation of Labor William Green Legion The

Rev C H Hook Elected Presbytery Moderator Blairstown Session

The Rev. C. H. Hook of Central Park Presbyterian church was elected moderator of the Cedar Rapids presbytery at the fall meeting. Blairstown was chosen for the spring meeting with a Nov. 17 retreat planned. The day covered missions, transfers, and new leadership, including W. O. Harless as synodical executive.

C. H. Hook Central Park Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids Iowa Presbyterian Synod Presbytery Daniels Park Presbyterian Church Blairstown Joseph C. B. Peck W. O. Harless Ames Synodical L. Myron Boozer Coe College Harless Arthur R. Osborne Mechanicsville Kalamazoo Allegan, Mich Presbyterian Church R. Lincoln Hughes Linn Grove Ozark Des Moines William Kettlitz Monticello Toe College

McClaughry Named to Real Estate Board Post

Mrs. Marie McClaughry will succeed Mrs. Don Hines as executive secretary of the Cedar Rapids Real Estate board. Hines resigns after serving since July 1923. McClaughry takes the post as headquarters for Linn County Republican women's division opens in Parlor C Montrose hotel.

Don Hines Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board Marie McClaughry Linn County Republican Organization Parlor C. Montrose Hotel Hines Linn County Women’s Republican Organization Linn County Republican

Barn And Silo Destroyed At G F Williams Farm

Fire destroyed the barn and silo on the G F Williams farm seven miles northwest of Manchester on Tuesday afternoon. Tony Cash operates the farm. No livestock were lost. Feed harness machinery and tools were burned. A favorable wind and the Manchester fire department prevented damage to other buildings. Loss partly covered by insurance.

Manchester G. F. Williams Here Tony Cash

Jury Impanels For Holub Liquor Possession Case

The Linn county district court jury is impaneled before Judge John T. Moffit to hear the state’s case against Leo Holub of near Prairieburg charged with illegal possession of alcohol. Trial set for Thursday at 9 a.m. after sheriff’s seizure of eight gallons of alleged liquor and two gallons of whisky from Holub’s car on July 16. Holub pled not guilty July 23 and posted $1,000 bond.

Linn County District Court John T. Moffit Leo Holub Prairieburg James H. Smith Dick Payn Holub

Objections to Third Report of Central City State Bank Trustees

E. E. Henderson acting as assignee of certain certificates of deposit and representing bank stockholders filed objections in district court to the trustees report dated August 8. About twenty items are challenged regarding expenses income and questioned authority for expenditures.

State Bank of Central City E. E. Henderson

Divorce Decree Filed In 1933 Case For Collins Couple

A decree granting divorce to Ralph B. Collins aged 36 from Beverly Collins was filed in district court Wednesday. The decree takes effect on September 23, 1933. The marriage occurred in Indiana on June 2, 1930.

Ralph B. Collins Beverly Collins Indiana

Equity Case Hearing Set By District Court

Judge H. C. Ring sets September 29 for hearing on Don T. Hines as receiver of Ford Paving Company to obtain court orders approving a proposed compromise of the companys indebtedness tied to a quarry lease with Builders Material Inc. The receiver claims tentative agreement includes a settlement and equipment transfers subject to court approval.

H. C. Ring Don T. Hines Ford Paving Company Builders Material, Inc

Referee Sues to Enforce Real Estate Contract

W. J. Grunewald petitions Judge A. B. Clark for specific performance over a real estate purchase with Lyman Hough as defendant. A stipulation of facts sets sole issue as merchantability of abstracts of title, which Hough rejected, while he stands ready to proceed on adjudication.

W. J. Grunewald Lyman Hough A. B. Clark Hough

Missing Chickens Reported Theft In Center Point

Mrs Lora Hand reported to Sheriff James H Smith s office on Tuesday that fifty White Rock White Giant and White Wyandotte chickens were taken from the Hand farm on the night of September 21 valued at 30 dollars A suit of Union Central Life Insurance company on a 4500 note allegedly made by Maurice P Cahill Eleanor L Cahill and Adeline S Cahill in 1927 has been dismissed in district court by the plaintiff with prejudice Louis Blazek of Palo road west of Cedar Rapids asked the Linn county board of supervisors Tuesday to make a 200 settlement on a thirteen

Lora Hand Center Point James H. Smith Union Central Life Insurance Company Cincinnati Ohio Maurice P. Cahill Eleanor L. Cahill Adeline S. Cahill Louis Blazek Palo Road Cedar Rapids Linn County Board of Supervisors

Land strip widened on Anton Formanek farm

Anton Formanek, 40, faces a minor statutory offense after taking three days to enter a plea in district court with Judge John T. Moffit presiding. Bond set at $500. In other district court actions Judge A. B. Clark awarded the Home Owners Loan Corporation a default judgment of $1,667.06 against Dan and Agnes Chisleta. The court also granted A. R. Eaton, Lee Nagle, and George Nagle doing business as Nagle-Eaton Lumber a $169.56 judgment in a mechanic's lien case against Ellen Horak.

Anton Formanek John T. Moffit A. B. Clark Home Owners Loan Corporation of Washington, D. C Dan Chisleta Agnes Chisleta A. R. Eaton Lee Nagle George Nagle Nagle-Eaton Lumber Company Ellen Horak

Girls From Dubuque School Located in Chicago

Margaret Greedy of Cedar Rapids and Elizabeth Dodson of Winter Haven were found in Chicago after being reported missing from the Immaculate Conception academy in Dubuque. Edward Greedy traveled to Chicago following a tip. Dodson’s foster father asked she be held until funds arrive for her return. police noted she left citing a long absence of movies as the reason.

Chicago Margaret Greedy Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Dodson Winter Haven Fla Immaculate Conception Academy Dubuque Edward D. Greedy Margaret Miss Dodson J.J. Taylor

Tax Refunds Require Current Receipts In Linn County

County Treasurer Milo Sedlacek said taxpayers must show current tax receipts to qualify for state refund checks or refund credits. Those paying the full 1935 tax due in 1936 receive a check. those paid on the first installment are credited on the second installment. The refund is four dollars per thousand of assessed valuation, with Linn County's allotment from Iowa proceeds, about 341 thousand dollars.

Milo Sedlacek Linn County Iowa

Legion To Meet In New York In 1937

The American Legion voted to hold its eighteenth annual convention in New York City in 1937. Gov Lehman and Mayor LaGuardia extended personal invites, following appeals from Los Angeles Montreal and Denver for the meeting location.

Legion New York Cleveland INS American Legion New York City Herbert H. Lehman Fiorella LaGuardia Los Angeles Montreal Denver

Mellon concedes to Colmery in Legion election

Cleveland AP reports Quimby Mellon of Griffin Georgia conceded the likely victory of Harry W Colmery of Topeka Kansas for national commander of the American Legion after early returns.

Cleveland Quimby Mellon Griffin The American Legion Harry W. Colmery Topeka Kan

Morse Farmer Dies in South Morse Crash

Vernon Donohoe, 29, Morse farmer, was killed when his car struck another vehicle near Morse Iowa after dodging a dead dog in the road. A companion was injured. Donohoe died of a fractured skull en route to Iowa City hospital. He leaves a large family. Johnson County Coroner George Maresh to investigate.

the Gazette Morse Vernon Donohoe Morse Farmer Here Donohoe Donohue Iowa City Johnson County George Maresh

Iowa Hairdressers Convention Nears Record Attendance

Nearly 2000 members of the Iowa State Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association are expected to attend the annual educational convention at the Roosevelt hotel November 8 to 10. Last year’s Sioux City event drew over 1700 members and this year’s location should boost attendance. A public revue will showcase latest hairdressing styles with national artists Emil Rhode Theo Bender Agnes Schmidt Lorenz and Walter Zegers among speakers. Elsie Thompson of Sioux City is state president and Alta Duncan presides locally.

Iowa State Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association Roosevelt Hotel Violet Washburn Cedar Rapids State Association Washburn Sioux City Emil Rhode Chicago Theo Bender St. Louis Agnes Schmidt Lincoln Neb Lorenz Omaha Walter Zegers Elsie Thompson Alta Duncan

Coe Reporting Class Tours Gazette Plant

Twelve members of Coe College journalism students led by Prof. Ethel R. Outland toured The Gazette plant on a traditional annual visit. Attendees included Duane Blackwell and others from Cedar Rapids and New York City, with the group hailing from several Iowa towns.

Coe College Ethel R. Outland Gazette Duane Blackwell Garner Byron Clapp Boone Howard Cross Grandview Emanuel Jacobs New York City George Reinfeld Stanley Smith Springville Anna Tamarrn Highwood Ill Frederick Telecky Ely de Elda Elwood Carl Koehn Janet Thomas Edith Winn Cedar Rapids

Miss Lelas Benson Wed Harold Heffner in Anamosa

Miss Lelas Benson daughter of Mrs N J Benson Dysart and Harold Heffner employe at Citizens Savings bank were married Sunday in the Congregational church by Rev D M Beggs. Mrs Heffner has been a nurse in the local hospital. A reception followed at the Rhinehart home.

Anamosa Lelas Benson N. J. Benson Dysart Harold Heffner Citizens Savings Bank D. M. Beggs Heffner B. E. Rhinehart

One Hurt In Auto And Taxi Collision

Caroline Mack sustained a head bump in a two vehicle crash at 4 30 p m Tuesday at the Thirteenth street Lincoln avenue NE intersection. Edward Mack, 1218 Lake avenue NE, drove north signaling a left turn when his car was struck on the left rear. Art McCracken of 421 Tenth Street SE drove the taxi. Norman Wetzler, 33 Anamosa, in the cab was booked for intoxication after being taken to the police station.

Caroline Mack Lake Avenue NE Edward Mack Art McCracken Tenth Street Thirteenth Street Lincoln Avenue NE Mack Norman Wetzler Anamosa McCracken

Wetzler Pleads Guilty in Police Court

Wetzler pled guilty Wednesday morning in police court and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. He is serving the fine in the county jail.

Wetzler

Births Reported For Tuesday Families Welcomed

Born Tuesday to Harold Terry at 1522 Sixteenth Avenue SE a daughter Nancy Jane. A son Sept 22 to Kenneth Robertson at 524 Fourth Street SW Mercy Hospital. A son Sept 22 to E W Curtin First Avenue Road W St Luke's Hospital. A son Sept 22 to Robert Henik Mount Vernon Mercy Hospital.

Harold Terry Sixteenth Avenue Nancy Jane Kenneth Robertson Fourth Street Mercy Hospital E. W. Curtin First Avenue Road St. Luke’s Hospital Robert Henik Mount Vernon

Porcupine Fish Gnaw Through Shark Stomach Exit

A porcupine fish reportedly gnaws its way out of a shark’s stomach. The extraordinary survival claim highlights unusual predator prey interactions and the fish’s sharp spines aiding escape.

Demurrer Heard In Tax Lien Suit Over Havner Payment

Judge George C. Scott heard arguments in federal court on a demurrer in a case where the United States seeks a tax lien on about 9000 dollars Woodbury county paid to H M Havner as special prosecutor in Sioux City graft cases last year. The government claims the payments were wrongful to collect income taxes for Havner for 1920 to 1924 and argues county immunity from garnishment. Havner’s counsel B J Flick and U S Atty Walter Hutchinson presented the arguments.

George C. Scott Woodbury County H. M. Havner Des Moines Sioux City United States Havner Iowa Scott B. J. Flick Walter Hutchinson Cedar Rapids U. S

Alienation Suit Notice Served In Independence

Floyd Kingsbury of near Littleton serves notice on Frank Considine alleging he wrongfully influenced Kingsbury's wife and deprived him of her society. Petition to be filed in district court. a divorce case by Mrs. Kingsbury against Floyd is pending on grounds of cruelty and inhuman treatment.

Independence Floyd Kingsbury Near Littleton Frank Considine

Traffic Men Attend Outing Here

Two hundred two traffic men from the Midwest and as far east as New York City registered by noon at the sixth annual outing by the Chamber of Commerce traffic bureau. Prizes valued at 100 dollars would be awarded for golf, field sports, and attendance at the 7 p.m. banquet.

Midwest New York City The Chamber of Commerce Country Club Peter McCracken Don Lynch Sidney Meyers T. H. DeWees Cedar Rapids Des Moines Chicago Waterloo Dubuque Rock Island Burlington Peoria Iowa City St. Louis Davenport Omaha Newton Minneapolis Kansas City Oskaloosa Washington Independence

Washington fund to provide milk for needy schoolchildren

A Washington initiative begins to supply needy school children with a half pint of milk daily. Donations are requested from city clubs, led by Supt. E. A. Ralston and school health nurse Miss Laura Einspahr school.

Washington E. A. Ralston Laura Einspahr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rev Mrs. McClaughry Mrs. Hines Realty Board Udga Freest May Drug Co Ford Will Napoleon MC Clausen Amos Bertha Williams NEA Service, Inc M.regus Pat. Off Trailuams Court House News Jess F. Manes Third Avenue SE Baldridge Jess Dubuque School Morris Sanford Book Grace Boston H. V. Kaltenborn NO Yong Park China Japan Yutaka Minakuchi Louis K. Anspacher Hugh Walpole Bernard R. Hubbard S. J Ellen Wilkinson Finland Spain Harry D. Gideonse Isaac F. Marcosson Ted Shawn Arlys Sears Roebuck & CO 3Rd Ave Woodbury H.M. Havner Sears’ New Shoe Dept Floor
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