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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1939

Page

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Multiple Marriages and Name Restorations Handled by Judge Haas and Col.

The records show Cretia Osborne and Wimke Cherry marriages with cruel and inhuman treatment rulings and name restorations to Cretia Ridle and Margaret Ann Troy, plus Irene M Campbell granted custody of two sons. Marriages occurred in Macomb Galena Cedar Rapids Denver between 1924 and 1931.

Cretia Osborne Earl Osborne C. J. Haas Macomb Ill Cretia Ridle Wimke Cherry Arnold Cherry Haas Galena Margaret Ann Cole John Henry Cole Cedar Rapids Margaret Ann Troy Irene M. Campbell John Thomson Campbell H. C. Ring

Charles Dvorak Fined for Speeding in Southwest Address

Charles Dvorak of 109 Twenty sixth avenue SW was fined $25 plus costs for speeding 60 mph. The fine was suspended on payment of costs and surrender of his driver’s license for 60 days.

Charles Dvorak Twentysixth Avenue

Two Local Residents Die In Separate Hospitals

Mrs. Thomas Pirnie, 61, of 518 Sixteenth Street SE, died early Saturday in a local hospital. Joseph Katzoff, 34, of 615 Sixth Street SE, died Friday night in a Rochester Minnesota hospital.

Thomas Pirnie Sixteenth Street Joseph Katzoff Sixth Street Rochester, Minn

Notable Residents Listed Across Several Cities

A list of individuals and their home cities includes E. Max Coghlan and Clarice L. Ross of Cedar Rapids George L. Kennedy and Elvira M. Fettkether of Waterloo Marion Brouse and Mary Louise Bolon of Monmouth Ill Walden Lippincott of Milton Wis Bernice Manthei of Janesville Wis Leon E. Minette and Marie Welch of Madison Wis Floyd Covington and Edith Price of Central City.

E. Max Coghlan Clarice L. Ross Cedar Rapids George L. Kennedy Elvira M. Fettkether Waterloo Marion Brouse Mary Louise Bolon Monmouth, Ill Walden Lippincott Milton Wis Bernice Manthei Janesville Leon E. Minette Marie Welch Madison, Wis Floyd Covington Edith Price Central City

Local Birth Announcements Include Four Newborns

The notice records four births: a son to Mr. and Mrs. William O Thompson at 1007 Fourth Avenue SE on Sept 22, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Edward E Blin of Marion route 1 on Sept 23 at St Luke's hospital, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Strachen of Albany on Sept 23, and a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Olson of Wilmington Ohio on Sept 22. Mrs Olson is Irene Mikulecky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mikulecky of 1314 First Street SW, who will visit Wilmington tonight with her husband.

William O. Thompson Fourth Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Edward E. Blin Marion Lloyd Strachen Alburnett Delmar Olson Wilmington Ohio Olson Irene Mikulecky John Mikulecky First Street

Campaign in Poland and France at European border states

Fragmentary line shows a political campaign reference in Poland and France concerning European border states. The context is unclear due to missing surrounding text. Names, dates, or outcomes are not identifiable from the readable portion.

Warsaw Struggles to Hold City Amid Stubborn German Siege

Warsaw radios report strongest resistance as the city endures heavy artillery bombardment by German forces. Praga and Zaolsze face intense attack while civilians suffer shortages. Poznan army suffers heavy casualties en route to aid Warsaw.

London Warsaw Praga Nartk Vistula Zaolsze Germany Russia

Keystone Schuett Hotel Sold to Rebuild Garrison Brick Plant

The Schuett Hotel, a Keystone landmark over 50 years old and long run by the Schuett family as a hotel and community center, has been sold to W F Hildebrand of Garrison. He plans to raze the building and reuse the materials to rebuild the Garrison Brick and Tile company destroyed by fire.

Keystone Schuett W. F. Hildebrand Garrison Garrison Brick and Tile Company

Governors Seek Measures To Guard U.S. Farm Markets

At Gov. Stassen’s grain belt conference in St Paul agri cultural experts urged saving the American market for American farmers. John Brandt proposed excluding imports until needs are met and forming a surplus pool while production is controlled by an equalization fund. The gathering also discussed raising farm prices and reducing production costs amid wartime trends.

ST. Paul, Minn Harold E. Stassen U. S Stassen John Brandt Land O’ Lakes Brandt Harry L. Brown Payne Ratner Kansas John Moses North Dakota George Wilson Iowa Oscar B. Lesness University of Minnesota

Deaths Mrs Bettina Pirnie Wife of Thomas Pirnie

Mrs Bettina Pirnie dies in a Cedar Rapids hospital from a heart ailment that followed a washing machine injury. Funeral in Turner chapel, Rev C H Hook officiating, Cedar Memorial park cemetery. Survivors include husband two daughters a son and seven grandchildren plus a sister and two brothers. Born June 19 1878 near Decorah she lived in Cedar Rapids since 1910 and later remarried Thomas Pirnie May 1 1937.

Bettina Pirnie Thomas Pirnie Sixteenth Street C. H. Hook Cedar Memorial Park Lodge Carter Hubert Paxton Cedar Rapids Clarence Dobson Pittsburgh Fred George Muscatine James Robert Barbara Carter Margaret Ann Donald Paxton Jean Charles Dobson Pirnie Decorah Oklahoma Kansas City Kan Dobson C. R. I. and P. Railway Central Park Presbyterian Church Cedar Chapter The Maccabees Ladies Auxiliary of Letter Carriers

Funeral services for Mrs Effie Storey

Funeral services for Mrs Effie Storey will be held in the Turner chapel at 12 30 p.m Sunday conducted by the Rev Richard V Clearwaters. Further services will be conducted at the Wittich chapel Muscatine at 4 p.m Sunday by the Rev Mr Webster of Muscatine. Burial will be in Muscatine. Friends may call at the chapel.

Funeral services for Guy A. Wagner announced

Funeral services will be held in Beatty chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday conducted by Father D. J. Lenihan. Burial will be in Armah Cemetery at North English.

Guy Wagner Guy A. Wagner Beatty Chapel D. J. Lenihan Armah Cemetery North English

Rust College group performs spirituals at Bertram church

A Negro student group and cheer leader Miss Natalie Doxey from Rust College Holby Springs Mississippi presented a program of Negro spirituals humorous songs and readings at the Methodist church in Bertram on Friday night. The group attended the Upper Iowa Methodist conference in Clinton and this marked their fourth appearance in the Bertram church.

Bertram Natalie Doxey Rust College Holby Springs Miss Upper Iowa Clinton

Local Iowa Briefs Sparse Read With Arrests, Weddings, Courts

A sweep of small town notices from Mount Vernon to Fayette reports Legion training, the Xavier News first issue, and multiple obituaries. Separate items note weddings, divorces, court cases, graduations, and new club officers across Linn, Dubuque, Independence, Dysart, Traer, Tipton, and surrounding communities.

Jean Ann Fritz’s Condition Worse After Crash

Jean Ann Fritz of Grand Rapids Michigan remained in very critical condition Friday night after a head on collision west of Grand Rapids on September 13 that killed Clifford Field of Cedar Rapids. Attendants at Mercy Hospital report deep chest and neck gashes and loss of legs. Ruth Sullivan, also of Grand Rapids and passenger in Fritz’s car, was in good condition. Both women were en route to Los Angeles on vacation.

Jean Ann Fritz Grand Rapids Mich Clifford Field Cedar Rapids Mercy Hospital Miss Fritz Ruth Sullivan

Navy recruits quota for October set at 14 in Iowa

The navy recruiting station in the federal building will furnish 14 of Iowa's 157 October recruits, per information received by Chief E. E. Moon and recruiter James W. Keene.

Navy Federal Building Iowa E. E. Moon James W. Keene

Tax Lien Filed Against Duncan Cassidy for 1935 Income Tax

A federal tax lien of 34.06 for nonpayment of 1935 income tax was filed with the clerk of the federal court Saturday against Duncan Cassidy.

Federal Court Duncan Cassidy

Madison pair wed in double ring ceremony

Leon E. Minette and Marie Welch, both of Madison, Wisconsin, were married Saturday morning in a double ring ceremony conducted by Justice H. R. Churchill.

Leon E. Minette Marie Welch Madison, Wis Justice H. R. Churchill

Linn county CCC quota set at 23 workers

A new Linn county CCC quota of 23 workers to report Oct 2 at the Eldora CCC camp was announced Saturday. Single men between 17 and 23 years of age in need of employment may apply at the county relief office any morning.

Linn County CCC Eldora CCC

Verdict Rules Out Suicide in Death of Guy Wagner

An official verdict of death by own action was returned Saturday by Dr. B. L. Knight, coroner, after an investigation into the Friday death of Guy Wagner, 49, of 121 Sixth Street SW. The coroner noted that Wagner’s son and daughter said he had threatened to commit death by own action several times in the past year.

Guy Wagner Sixth Street B. L. Knight Wagner

Senators Clash Over Embargo Repeal Plans Highlighted

A chorus of 44 senators publicly backed repealing the embargo while others voiced opposition or declined comment. The list includes Democrats and Republicans from multiple states led by figures such as Norris, La Follette, and Vandenberg, with several key names opposing the move like Frazier, La Follette, and Nye.

Gerry Gurney Danaher Conn Chavez N. Holman Ore Barbour No Tobey N. H Donahey Reynolds N. C O'Mahoney S. C Art Tenn Wagner N. Wheeler Mont Maloney Gillette Norris Ind Neb Burke Andrews Fla King Utah Smathers Schwellen Lee Okla Adams Cole Thomas Bilbo Miss Harrison Miss McKellar Tenn Austin Hatch I Pepper Schwartz Minton Guffey Connally Tex Caraway Ark Byrd Lucas Ill Byrnes SC Green R. I Hale Brown Mich Logan Kley Pittman Nev Ra@cliffe van Nuys Frazier N. D Downey Calif la Follette Wis Overta McCarran Shippead Minn Clark

Court actions merge two Hayes cases over crash damages

Defense moves to consolidate the John J. Hayes and Clara Hayes suits against Bessie Kula and Frank Ewa for trial. John J. Hayes seeks 91603 dollars for car damage and injuries, while Clara Hayes seeks 3000 dollars. Frank M. Kia counters with 244.55 and 3500 dollars respectively. The dispute centers on which action should precede in the trial order from September 8, 1938 on the Monticello Prairieburg road.

John J. Hayes Clara Hayes Bessie “Ula Frank Ewa Ed Lundquis Hayes Ayes Kula Monticello-Prairieburg Road Kulas Mr. Hayes Frank M. Kia

Clinton Bank Granted Judgment In Collins Case

The City National Bank of Clinton was awarded a judgment of 82 796 74 Saturday by Judge H C Ring against M H Collins of Cedar Rapids in a two count note case involving M H Dake J E Gilroy and Mr H Collins. The petition claimed signed notes of 30500 on December 11 1929 and 24500 on August 5 1931. Collins was adjudged in default by the court Saturday with additional $867 96 attorney fees for Farnes Chamberlain and Hanzlik.

City National Bank of Clinton H. C. Ring M. H. Collins Cedar Rapids M. H. Dake J. E. Gilroy H. Collins Collins Farnes, Chamberlain and Hanzlik

Nelson Fined $300 for Crank Driving Charge

E. J. Nelson, 40, of Cedar Rapids, pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated before Judge C. J. Haas. He was fined $300 and costs. the fine was paid. Nelson withdrew a not guilty plea from May 6 after arrest by highway patrol at Third Avenue and Tenth Street SE on May 18 for driving on the wrong side of the street.

E. J. Nelson Cedar Rapids C. J. Haas Nelson Third Avenue End Tenth Street SE

Cedar Rapids women plead guilty in statutory offense case

Bessie Randolph Lynch, 32, of Cedar Rapids and Charles L. Grumman, 39, also of Cedar Rapids, faced a statutory offense charge. Lynch withdrew a not guilty plea and received a six month county jail term with release after one month. Grumman received a similar sentence and suspension dating from April 25.

Bessie Randolph Lynch Cedar Rapids Charles L. Grumman Cadar Rapids C. J. Haas Grumman

Iowa Windmill and Pump Co Granted Default Judgment

Judge H C Ring granted a default judgment of 498.39 Friday in a note case. Defendants include The Quality Implement and Hardware Company of Friarsville and sole owner I S Hutton.

Iowa Windmill and Pump Company, Inc H. C. Ring Quality Implement and Hardware Company of Friarsville I. S. Hutton

Bertha Bergh Will Probate Sets Legatee and Executor

The will of Bertha Bergh who died last June was probated Friday. Drawn March 15, 1934, Ruth Bergh named legatee. Julia Sunde named executrix. Objections filed Sept. 2 by Lawrence Bergh, husband, were withdrawn Friday.

Bertha Bergh Ruth Bergh

McLaughlin Seeks Dismissal of Wolfe Service Suit

In an answer and counterclaim William McLaughlin of Mount Vernon asks dismissal of a $596.50 services claim by Dr. Thomas L. Wolfe of Mount Vernon and judgment of $38.99 on a cross claim for services.

William McLaughlin Mount Vernon Thomas L. Wolfe

Rev E G Hunt Receives Warm Invitation to Calamus Churches

The Rev. E. G. Hunt of Mount Vernon has earned a unanimous invitation to return to the Calamus and Grand Mound churches. In about two years he has organized 70 new members and oversaw $1000 in church property improvements. He also confirmed a large class of youths as the seventieth anniversary of both churches was observed.

Calamus E. G. Hunt Grand Mound Hunt Mount Vernon

Katzoff, Auto Parts Proprietor, Dies in Rochester

Joseph Katzoff aged 34 of 614 Sixth Street SE died Friday night in a Rochester Minnesota hospital after an operation. Born in Lithuania region, he came to the United States as a boy and later worked for The Gazette before starting Katz Auto Parts six years ago. Survived by parents, two sisters and a brother, funeral at Moon chapel Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Burial Eben Israel cemetery. no flowers.

Joseph Katzoff Sixth Street Katz Auto Parts Company Rochester Minn Mr. Katzoff Russia Lithuania United States The Gazette Katzoff Max Katzoff Jeanette Minnie Morris B. Katzoff Cedar Rapids Moon Chapel Eben Israel Cemetery

Coe Fraternities Announce Pledges at Greene Hall

Pledges to Coe college fraternities announced Saturday by Melvin Carlson assistant to the dean of men and resident dean at Greene hall. Delta Phi Epsilon leads with 27 pledges followed by Chi Beta Phi 21 Alpha Delta Alpha 12 and Tau Kappa Epsilon 8. The pledge lists include numerous names with hometowns such as Cedar Rapids Spirit Lake Muscatine Council Bluffs and Chicago among others.

Coe College Melvin Carlson Greene Hall Delta Phi Epsilon Chi Beta Phi Alpha Delta Alpha Tau Kappa Epsilon Chandler Cook Urbana Brian Doherty Dubuque Bruce Fishwild James Ryan Clinton John McCord Sac City Merlin McCullah Morrison Robert Plank North English Robert Rouse Vinton Boyd Smith Shanghai China William C. Smith Oelwein John White Atlantic Arthur Wickersham Des Moines Peter Daws R. Dean Finnigan William Franey Richard Hootman Charles Moes David Pickford Richard Rice Vernon Stevens Edwin Timm Jay Cravens Fred Warner Cedar Rapids Ross Bennett Robert la Fontaine Spirit Lake Herbert Beckman Hampton William Carle Chicago Vernon Enck Marion George Eversmeyer Muscatine James D. Lambert Freeport Ill Jack Long Algona William More Mechanicsville Roy Shaw Joliet William Kempter Richard Ball Robert Brosh Kenneth L. Anderson Kanawah Gordon Bechel Hettinger N. C James Moore Tipton Ralph Pilgrim Davenport Richard Sabel Riverside Robert Schuetzky Keith Teague Council Bluffs Dale Thompson Nashua Robert Young Lost Nation Robert Zimmers Ida Grove Robert Nicholson Marvin Selden Edward Bartelt David Connell Vernon Pilcher Elgin, Ill Jack E. Gaskill Richard T. Willing Oak Park, Ill William Corbett

Fritsch Death Tied to Nazi Power Struggles and Reich Army Rise

The article traces the fall and death of Fritsch, a prewar German general and army chief, amid Nazi power shifts. It notes his purge in February 1938, later rehabilitation in June 1938, and ongoing tensions with Hitler and Goering, with details of his career progression from 1898 to 1934 and his role in building the Third Reich's army.

Austria Fuehrer von Fritsch High Command Berlin Fritsch Twelfth Artillery Regiment Germany Weimar Republic Hitler Army 25Th Artillery Air Force General Staff

Despondent farmer takes life after wife’s death near Washington

Harold Pearson 32, a farmer, died by his own action at his home nine miles northeast of Washington. Two days after his wife Pauline Smith Pearson, 28, was buried, he turned on then off a car engine in a gas filled barn in an apparent effort to escape. Dr. W S Kyle said despondency over his wife’s death and poor health prompted the deed. He was born at Ainsworth and is survived by his mother Mrs Harry Pearson of Atlantic, his father, two sisters Freda Pearson of Peoria and Winita Pearson of Atlantic.

the Gazette Washington Harold Pearson Harry Pearson Atlantic W. S. Kyle Ainsworth Pauline Smith Freda Pearson Peoria Ill Winita Pearson

Local Man Injured Near New Hampton

Earl E. Fredine, 36, of 141 Thirty third Street NE, suffered a fractured right leg when his car overturned while passing a truck near New Hampton. He was taken by ambulance to St Luke's hospital Saturday morning. Attendants said his condition was fairly good while X rays were being taken.

Earl E. Fredine Thirty-third Street New Hampton St. Luke’s Hospital

German General Von Fritsch Reported Killed in Action

London observers doubted a German official claim that Col. General Werner von Fritsch had died in action at Warsaw. They noted his many Nazi enemies and his typical rear positions in artillery, questioning the timing and accuracy of the announcement amid a Nazi factional split.

London INS Werner Vo Fritsch Warsaw von Fritsch Wes von Frits

Gas masks designed for horses and mules in Paris

A gas mask for horses and mules has been invented by M. Loyer after making masks for cats and dogs. The design emphasizes quick adjustability and doubles as blinders, with French army authorities reportedly considering its use for front line horses and mules.

Paris M. Loyer Loyer

Mexican Army Size Report Amid Defense Figures

The Mexican army is reported to have fewer than 40,000 privates while the general rank holds 367 officers. The balance between enlisted strength and general staff shapes defense planning and troop deployment considerations.

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