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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1936

Page

11

Mother fights for custody of Freddie Bartholomew

New York: Mrs. Lilian Mae Bartholomew hires a lawyer to contest permanent guardianship of 12 year old Freddie Bartholomew star of Little Lord Fauntleroy. Freddie is in Hollywood with his aunt Millicent Bartholomew who has temporary guardianship earning $190 weekly.

New York Lillian Mae Bartholomew Freddie Bartholomew Gloria Vanderbilt Freddie Lord Fauntleroy Hollywood David Copperfield Eileen Hilda

Opposing Trend Shrinks New Deal Vote in Midwest

Chicago AP report quotes Harrison E. Spangler of the Republican National Committee noting a drop in Democratic New Deal support after Midwest elections. He says Farley’s relief campaign fails to galvanize relief workers and independents disapproved Roosevelt policies, citing Clinton and Davenport Mayors defeating New Deal candidates.

Chicago Harrison E. Spangler Republican National Committee Jim Farley Spangler Iowa Clinton Davenport New Deal

Police Radios Linked In Midwest Cities Experiment

Police radio stations in six midwestern cities Detroit Indianapolis St Louis Kansas City Minneapolis and Davenport were linked in an experimental test of a new radio telegraph code. The Federal Communications Commission assistant chief engineer E K Jett described the project as a forerunner to a national police radio system.

Washington E. K. Jett Federal Communication Commission Detroit Indianapolis St. Louis Kansas City Minneapolis Davenport

Borah Spent About Ten Dollars in Wisconsin Campaign

Senator William E. Borah's Wisconsin primary bid reportedly cost about $10, according to supporters. The sum allegedly covered a round trip rail fare from Chicago to Milwaukee and one night’s hotel for his single campaign speech. Borah said his followers began with barely enough to hire a ball for the speech.

Peoria, Ill William E. Borah Wisconsin Chicago Milwaukee

Brandon Held Guilty Of Assault and Battery

A district court jury found C. W. Brandon, 36, guilty of assault and battery after more than seven hours of deliberation before Judge F. O. Ellison at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. The state pursued a felony charge of assault with intent to commit a statutory offense. the lesser charge carried the guilty verdict. The complaint was filed by a Cedar Rapids woman. Brandon pled not guilty to the major charge on March 2 and posted $1,000 bond.

F. O. Ellison C. W. Brandon Brandon Cedar Rapids

Taft Names Landon Second Choice for Presidency

Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati and brother of Robert A. Taft said Governor Alf M Landon is his strong second choice for the Republican nomination. Taft, son of the late William Howard Taft, praised Landon after a visit and predicted Borah will win few Ohio primary delegates in May.

True Love Brings Marriage License in Newport

In Newport Kentucky a young Negro couple sought a marriage license. The groom announced Leo Brown while the bride exclaimed True Love. Clerk Al Rosenthal pressed for a surname and the bride replied with the same phrase True Love.

Newport al Rosenthal Leo Brown Rosenthal

Ray Murray Files For Congress Race

Ray Murray, Iowa state secretary of agriculture and Buffalo Center farmer, filed nomination papers on Wednesday to run for Congress in the Eighth District. He is expected to oppose incumbent Fred C. Gilchrist of Laurens in the race for re election.

Des Moines Ray Murray Secretary of State Congress Murray Buffalo Center Fred C. Gilchrist Laurens

El Paso Man Shoots Self Amid Ill Health Woes

E G Berrien, 52, an employee of British American Tobacco in El Paso Texas, shot himself Wednesday in Shanghai. Authorities say he appeared despondent due to ill health.

Shanghai E. G. Berrien el Paso Tex British-American Tobacco Company

Leander Berry Passes At 98 In Ashland Ohio

Leander S Berry who never drank or smoked and lived 51 years without a physician died at age 98 in Ashland Ohio. The obituary notes his long life and health discipline and his passing marks the end of a remarkable era.

Ashland Leander S. Berry

Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Network Lineup

A dense listing of radio programs across NBC CBS and affiliates for evening and morning hours. Includes names of show hosts orchestras and musical guests such as Jerry Cooper Kate oute Vallee Lombardo and Bing Crosby with multiple stations WJZ WEAF WABC WBBM KMOX WCCO WLW WGST WHO and more.

Easy Aces NBC Andy WEAF KYW Mark Warnow Ed Wynn CBS WABC WBBM KMOX WGST WJZ Chain Biney Crosby Jimmy Poresy Roy Shield Orch Harper Sibley Business and Politics Stch Rodrigo Orch Guy Lombardo Orch Russ Morgan Orch WJJZ Henry Busse Orch Lucio Ricardo Orch Wcco Sereanuts Willson Orch WJZ Bernie Cummins Orch Oe Dornberger Orch Revby Newman Orch Shandor Violinist Anson Weeks Orch Amos 'N Andy WLW Ils Ravel Yrt and Maree Arty Hall Rubes Uncle Ezra Weaf Chain Abner Boake Carter Irene Rich Jessica Dragonette Oan van Seat Read Curdhols Oscar Shaw NBC Music Guild Chain Frank Munn Weaf Wow Dick Powell Ray Paige WBBM_WOC Emil Coleman Orch Bob Crosby Orch George Olsen Orch Harry Sosnik Orch Jesse Crawford Ert Hines Edward MacHuek Weaf Kyw All Saints Choir Wabc Chain Capa Ball WA Wbbm Braben Just Plain Bill Gene_ Arnold ranch boys Simpson Boys of Sprucehead Inbc Voice of Marine Band WJZ Chain Forever Young Mark Warnon Betty Bob Pa Gats Radio Review Weaf Sales Mills Orch U. S. Army Band Buddy Clark Terri la Precsend Val Tre Buck ABC Wbbm WIZ Slovenian Singing Society SIEAP Ting

Washington Sideshow in Wisconsin University Fracas

A Wisconsin clash over University of Wisconsin President Glenn Frank triggers political maneuvering as Bob La Follette and Jim Farley weigh in. The university board delays action to March 10 then April 20 while New Deal publicity backfires. House hearings on a tax bill end abruptly after Max Bedacht, Communist Party official, testifies.

Universal Service Ashington Wisconsin Jim Farley Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin Bob la Follette Bob Phil la Follette Frank New Deal Madison Ballyhoo University Ballyhooers G.O.P G.o.pers Washington Jim Spot Doughton House Finance Committee Doughty Doughton Max Bedacht Communist Party of America

Cedar Rapids Man Receives Probation After Guilty Plea

Frank Spina of Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty to possession and concealment of 5 gallons of untaxed alcohol. Judge George C. Scott sentenced him to 8 months in Linn county jail and two years probation if he honors the terms and avoids further crimes. Spina was arrested last April. his attorney cited a wife three children and steady employment.

Frank Spina Cedar Rapids George C. Scott Spina Linn County

Property Transfer From Agnes Dvorak to Fil Vondracek

Agnes F Dvorak and others grant to Filbert J Vondracek land in section 35 82 8 and rights of way over adjacent parcels with valuable consideration dated November 9 1935. Grantors named as sole residuary legatees under Vince Dvorak last will and testament.

Agnes F. Dvorak Filbert J. Vondracek Vince Dvorak

Bukets Bladder Remedy Promoted for Quick Relief

Advertisement from May Drug Store touts Bukets green tablets to strengthen the bladder by flushing acids and deposits with buchu leaves and juniper oil. Claims quick effect in four days with 25 cent price and money-back refund if not pleased.

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