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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1934

Page

12

Cedar Rapids Proclaims National Music Week May 6 12

Mayor W J Neill urges Cedar Rapids participation in National Music Week May 6 to 12 with focus on American and Iowa composers. Local groups and schools are asked to plan programs and contact organizers for musical events across the city during the observance.

W J Neill Cedar Rapids Iowa Helen Kacena Stark Clare Nichols WJ Neill Playground and Recreation Department Towa Ww. J. Neill

Winners announced in Iowa health essay contest

Eleanora Liljegren from Harcourt won first prize in a health essay contest conducted by the Womens Auxiliary and Speakers Bureau of the Iowa State Medical Society. Mildred Mauer of Inden took second, Paul McGiseren earned third, with over 200 essays submitted from Mighty-sux schools.

Des Moines Eleanora Liljegren Harcourt Womens Aux- Nary and Towa State Medical Society Mildred Mauer Inden Paul McGiseren Iowa Mighty-sux Schooats

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pets Parade Seeks Entries Next Saturday

Pets of every description are entered for the Cedar Rapids Gazette Kids Pet Parade to be held downtown from noon to 1 pm. Ten prizes will be awarded for categories including biggest, smallest, oddest, best dressed, and funniest pet. Local merchants offer prizes and tickets to the Lews Theater for the selected child and pet.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Cedar Rapids SunSer S Animal World Mini Lews Theater Frank Bucks St Louis Zoo Lubercer de Luxe Iowa Electric Licht Ans Power Mickey

Child Name and Contact in Local Notice

A public notice lists a child name, address, and phone number for local outreach. The partial text notes a kind of pet but lacks full details.

Justice Almon S. Reed Seeks Republican Re nomination

Cedar Rapids native Justice Almon S. Reed of Rapids township a 1932 justice of the peace candidate for re election at the June 4 primaries. Reed a Spanish American War veteran and former state commander of the United Spanish War Veterans has held posts including Cedar Rapids city council member county Republican chairman postal clerk Let ter Carriers' president Rotary and Farm groups leadership roles. He has served on the local draft board and holds Masonry offices including past master Crescent lodge No 25 and past deputy grand master of Iowa Masonry.

Almon S Reed Fifth Avenue Rapids Township Justice Reed Cedar Rapids Justice of the Peace Letter Carriers’ Association Rotary Club Taznnk Walton League Crescent Lodge No Iowa Masonry Ows

Poisoned spikes risk to divers in Great Barrier Reef

A fish discovered in the Great Barrier Reef shows spikes that contain a deadly toxin capable of killing humans. Researchers warn divers and locals to avoid contact as the danger draws attention to reef biodiversity and safety considerations.

Great Barrier Reef Australia

City Briefs And Personals Highlights Local Events

Chicken dinner at St Joseph's in Marion on April 11 from 5 to 8. Modern Woodmen of America meeting Tuesday at 7 30 followed by a card party at 8 30. Bungalow cooking schools on Monday Wednesday Thursday. Mrs Gertrude O Hearn bitten by neighbor's dog on Fifth Avenue SE, hand wounds treated by a doctor. Baby chicks advertised as cheap with high returns in Want Ads. Dr Phillip G Clapp to present piano illustrated talk on Music at Rotary lunch at Hotel Roosevelt Monday noon. Mayor Neill and city council guests. Fire calls to grass fires on Thirteenth Street, Dalewool drive, Circle Drive, and Center Point road. Automobile incident on T Novak property. Mrs Wurshel Myera hosted bridge party at 714 Second Ave BW. prizes to Mrs Jack Holt and Mrs Lyman Marshall. Painting code discussion with local contractors and journeymen. new Master Painters association members signed up for weekly meetings.

Phillip G Clapp School of Music University of Iowa Rotary Club Hotel Roosevelt W J Neill

Dr Munden Seeks G O P Nomination for County Coroner

Dr. Munden runs for Republican nomination for county coroner. Resident of Cedar Rapids since birth, born in Wisconsin, 24 years as a practicing physician. War veteran and active in patriotic and civic fraternal groups. Father a long-time physician. mother living in Cedar Rapids.

DR. Munden Cation Mmanes Mussen Mens Cove Wis Wiscanis Mar Lown Dors

Ickes Reveals Foes' Retractations in Chicago Case

A Chicago dispute unfolds as Sec Ickes exposes alleged retractions from two attorneys tied to the Saunders estate matter. Notes sworn Sept 16 and Sept 20 claim misled facts and pledge to refrain from charges, with Larsen cautioning against further action and secretary Ickes facing questions from the Chicago Bar committee.

Department of Justice Chicago Interior Secretary Malmin Louis Loeb Tarl M Black Justice Department Larsen Marx John F Lax Saunders Cook County Illinois Chicago Bar Association Ickes Chicago Bar Discipline Committee Lanuern Bringig Wi Fareen Sexen Hin Jonni Fohblr Wald Ickesgold

Winners in District Music Meet for Northeast Iowa

Northeastern Iowa high school music contest held. Marion high school led with top chamber woodwind group. winners in marching bands, solos, chamber groups, and orchestras advance to state. Notable performers include Pauline Sutherland East Waterloo and Dexter French Dubuque.

Quedal Themasette Charles City Iowa Marion High School Parkersburg Waverly Good Greene Pauline Sutherland East Waterloo Richard Barnes Cresco Dexter French Dubuque Wyoming Gertrude Shoemaker Washington Cedar Rapids Excellent Grant Superior Dorothy Muler Geraldine Hurlbut Betty Dunahaugh West Waterloo Forest Clark Toledo Shirley Deceser Marble Rock Lyon Riney Iowa School For the Blind Vinton Dumont Marion Cornet Malcolm Sanders Bob Stastny Wilson Bob Wilhelm Iver Thorsen Waukon Eugene Case

Musical Youths Earn Solo Strings Honors at Contest

Names gathered from the Northwest orchestra contest include Grant and Mary Jayne Adams of West Waterloo with bassoon and oboe top ratings. Others such as Sheldon Rohm of Lisbon and Constance Altland of East Waterloo received excellent marks in cello and stringed bass.

Death of 10 year old David Widmer

David Widmer a 10 year old son of Dr and Mrs J Max Widmer of 2336 Blake Blvd SE died at his home after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his parents and two brothers Max Jr and Peter. Funeral services are scheduled Monday at 3 30 p m at Turner chapel with Rev C F Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park.

David Widmer J. Max Widmer Blake Boulevard Hus David Max, Jr Peter Turner Chapel C. F Edwards Cedar Memorial Park

Julia Stupka Dies Formerly of Oxford Jct Iowa

Julia A Stupka age 56 died at her Cedar Rapids home after a short illness. She taught in Oxford Junction before relocating to Cedar Rapids two and a half years ago. Survived by two brothers Edward and John and three sisters Anna Willimack Blanche Riches Emma Waugh. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday Beatty chapel burial Shiloh cemetery.

Julia A. Stupks Seventh Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Oxford Junction Edward John Anamosa Anna Willimack Lost Nation Blanche Riches Wyoming Mra Emma Waugh Cheteck Wis Beatty Chapel Shiloh Cemetery

Mrs Emma Ellwood Funeral Set For Monday

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Jane Ellwood will be held in the Turner chapel Monday at 11 a.m. The Rev J R McCullough will officiate and burial will follow at Crystal cemetery near Traer Ia at 2 p.m. Monday.

Emma Jane Ellwood Turner Chapel J. R. McCullough Crystal Cemetery Traer

Funeral services for Samuel W Tyson set for Monday

Funeral services for Samuel W Tyson will be held in the Turner chapel Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Robert Little will officiate and burial will be made in Linwood cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of the carpenters' union.

Samuel W. Tyson Turner Chapel Robert Little Linwood Cemetery Carpenters’ Union

Youth on Bicycle Injured in City Collision

Jack Andrews twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs Harold C Andrews of 1026 M avenue NW suffered bruises to his right leg at 6 pm Saturday when his bicycle collided with an automobile on Ellis boulevard at M avenue NW. The car was driven by S W Gransfield of 708 Fifth Avenue SE who stopped and took the boy home.

Jack Andrews Harold C. Andrews M Avenue NW Ellis Boulevard S. W. Gransfield Fifth Avenue SE

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Ammons Jame Nitto Isg¢ S Vteench Sretis Hettaer Raan Bowevem Dane Rt Woma Hacera Almon S. Reed Second Street SE NAVY St Joseph's Marion Woodmen of America Bungalow Cooking Gertrude O'Hern Rotary Thirteenth Street Aizth Eighth Avenues Dalewoorl Drive Twenty-ninth Street Mernimal Drice SE Circle Dlive Nase Road Matowaa Center Point Road Srtas T Novak Mrs. Hurshel Myers Wwurshel Myera Hratess Second Avenue Giesta Cilenn Bateman Herbert Stobinaon William Wente Lyman Marshall William ‘Torld Darrell Bawyer Jack Holt Master Painters Association Kryptok H. G. Fussell Atl Okinow 2Nd Ave Cedar Rapids, Ia Ralph BE. Munden Craven 2Nd St. SE Julia Stupka Oxford Jct Samuel Tyson John &. Nye North American Accident Insurance Company Esniel Decupetlan Benrealary Ralallonedig Mephor North American Accident Ins Chicago, Ill Coolerator First Street
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