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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1939
Page
20
Carl Hubbell, after a checkup with Dr J Spencer Speed in Memphis, said his left shoulder pull is minor and will improve with rest and treatment. The Giants ace will rejoin the team for an exhibition in New York Saturday, and expects to throw the screwball again.
University High of Iowa City seeks to defend its M-Relays title as West Branch Traer Anamosa challenge. Vacik of West Branch eyes the mile and half mile, Erickson of Traer targets weight events and javelin records, Beardsley of Anamosa contests shot and discus, Hightshoe of University High threatens hurdlers, Linn Philson, former Drake captain, showcases high jump, with E K Shane as starter.
Coach Dave Armbruster prepares for the state YMCA championships at the Hawkeye pool April 15. More than 250 swimmers and divers from about a dozen communities will compete, with Clinton defending the title and Cedar Rapids and Des Moines fielding strong teams. Participants range from 9-year-olds to former college stars.
Cedar Rapids Iowa plans unitary sewer construction on Johnson Avenue NW Nineteenth Street NW and Twentieth Street NW with No 1 vitrified sewer pipe brick manholes and cast iron covers The City Clerk will publish fourteen days notice and assess all benefiting properties per local law The hearing is set for April 20 1939 at 10 AM with objections to assessments or plans to be filed at the Clerk’s office
City badminton tournament begins Wednesday at the YWCA with finals Saturday night. Tournament items include men singles with A I Hoge versus Joe Konigsmark and Lee Henrickson versus Bernard Smith. Mixed doubles feature Jacqueline Miller and Bernard Smith with play Thursday evening. Women singles and doubles also listed with multiple matchups and byes as the event proceeds.
Syracuse university announces the death of Stanley Johnson, a sophomore and regular fullback from Concord New Hampshire, who died of pneumonia in a Syracuse hospital. The loss will be felt by Coach Ossie Solem and the team next year.
Pancho Villa 120 bantamweight champion of Mexico out pointed Ret Hutchins 121 Miami in San Antonio. In Columbus Floyd Gibbons 201 Detroit drew with Charlie Belanger 190 Toronto. Newark Frankie Bove 126 Newark outpointed Willie Skidmore 123 Newark. Holyoke Idabe Synnott 142 Fall River knocked out Al Gauthier 147 Ludlow.
MAPLETOWN Pa AP a high school student strike over the dismissal of janitor Harry Dusenberry ended with his reinstatement. Only 28 of 149 students attended classes Monday as 200 residents heard the board say the firing was an economy move but will honor the students demand and keep him employed.
Chicago via AP reports Cubs executives expect Dick Bartell to return soon from a rheumatic ankle injury. Bartell, signed from the Giants for $24,000, underwent a planned checkup after three weeks sidelined. Club official Charles Drake voiced optimism, citing Bartell as a future Cubs shortstop with Hartnett-era ambitions.
Amana Blue Jays begin practice with much of last year’s 15 win 19 loss squad returning and a strong group of youngsters challenging for spots. The team plans to schedule Sunday games for the season.
Elta asks about inviting a childhood chum as bridesmaid though they have not spoken in years. Miss Manners says choose the person who means most now and assume the old promise may be forgotten.
The columnist replies that many plump women find romance, but some are excluded by size. She suggests diet and exercise under medical supervision to improve social prospects and reclaim a rightful place in the social sphere.
Wage scales for seven local building trades have been set for this year while six trades still negotiate. O F Paulson, labor board chair, said final agreements may not be concluded until May 1. Readouts list carpenters plasterers plumbers sheet metal workers laborers pile drivers crane operators hoisting engineers and electricians with their 40 hour week rates and notes on cement finishers bricklayers painters and other groups still deliberating.
Employers indicate two options for steady staff: keep the current pay scale and grant one week of paid vacation, or raise pay by 50 cents a day and provide Armistice Day paid holiday while vacation remains paid.
Superintendent Arthur Deamer reports elementary teachers, women junior high teachers, and Cedar Rapids supervisors earn above pre depression 1931-32 salaries. Most other groups, including high school principals and male teachers, remain below 1930-31 and 1931-32 precoil levels due to the crisis adjustments.
The Cedar Rapids Board of Education announced two new teachers Monday night. Helen Hrubesh, a Carnegie Institute of Technology graduate from 1830 E Avenue NW, will teach art in intermediate grades after two years in Shenandoah. Catherine Cooper, a Coe music department graduate from 1807 Blake Boulevard SE, comes from Anthon where she taught three years and will teach music in intermediate grades.
Look under classification 32 in the Want Ads Advertisement for bargains on building material and plumbing supplies. Discover deals on concrete, lumber, pipes, fittings, and fixtures from local sellers. Act now for savings and stock availability.
Edgar A. Guest presents a boy seeking parental trust. The father fears danger and limits the boy by doubting his growing strength. The boy loves his father and longs for autonomy while earning confidence. He asks to prove he can face risk and handle care alone.
D W Bates as Receiver of American Trust and Savings Bank seeks court approval to sell Lots G 789 and 10 in Block Mound Farm Additions Cedar Rapids for 125000 in Linn County Iowa. Hearing set April 17 1939 at 9 00 A M at the Cedar Rapids Court House to approve or deny higher bids and issue the Receiver's Deed if granted.
A bomb exploded on the sidewalk in front of the German embassy in Santiago damaging the outer wall and breaking windows. Baroness von Schoen wife of the German ambassador attributed the attack to anti German newspaper articles.
Public notice of proposed assessment on real estate within Secondary Road District Number 120 Fairfax Township Linn County Iowa. List includes owners and parcels with acres and proposed sums. hearing before Linn County Board of Supervisors at Cedar Rapids Court House on April 1 1939 at 2 pm. Objections must be in writing by the hearing date.
A garbled notice highlights warning signs of kidney issues and nocturnal urination problems. It mentions symptoms such as burning sensations and leg pains, urging readers to seek medical testing and professional advice. Local store advertisement reference appears mixed with the health notice.
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