Linn County to Launch New Relief Setup Next Monday
Linn county officials announce the start of a new work relief program to be launched next Monday. Miss Cora Jacobs, county relief director, says 1 565 eligible unemployed individuals and families. estimated monthly relief needs total 27 000 dollars with average relief 17 dollars per person. Four-fifths of funds come from state and federal sources, one-fifth from the county. wage rates tentatively set at 50 cents for unskilled labor.
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Linn County
State Emergency Relief Department
Cora Jacobs
Linn County Relief Committee
Des Moines
Miss Jacobs
Cedar Rapids
State Office
William H. Behrens
Jacobs
Linn
County
State Relief Office
M. A. Baker
County Work Relief Office
Lundquist to Seek Re Election as Linn County Clerk
Edwin W. Lundquist, elected Linn County district court clerk in 1932, announced Wednesday his bid for Republican nomination for re election at the June 4 primaries. A Cedar Rapids printing veteran and former Wingert Press partner, he led the Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor in 1931 and is active in civic and patriotic groups. He lives at 220 Highland Drive NW with wife and three children, Robert 11, Donald 9, Edwin Jr. 5, and is a World War I veteran.
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Edwin W. Lundquist
Linn County
Lundquist
Cedar Rapids
Wingert Press
Des Moines meetings push work-relief plan in eight counties
Des Moines reports seven more counties endorse the work-relief program. Linn county attendees include Benjamin Tait J J Dougherty and county officials. Final county board approval to follow. Linn expected Wednesday.
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Des Moines
Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Benjamin Tait
J. J. Dougherty
B.C. Busby
Fred Stirm
Cora Jacobs
Edd ° Fordyce
Robert M. Vesely
William H. Behrens
W. J. Neill
Ed Stefan
Louis Burgus
Dan Kruidenier
Louis Zika
James D. Kennedy
Counties Back Plan for Work Relief Across Iowa
Delegations from Linn Boone Cass Des Moines Mahaska Carroll and Cedar counties tentatively approve a work relief plan. It proposes an average $20 monthly payment for 10 to 20 hours of relief work based on local wage scales. State officials say the program aids dire need, not the unemployed, with applicants required to seek private work first. Polk County chair K G Carney says his county won’t join yet, citing a $34 000 monthly cost increase.
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Town Emergency Relief Committee
Linn
Boone
Cass
Des Moines
Mahaska
Carroll
Cedar
K. G. Carney
Polk County Emergency Relief Committee
Polk County
Wrestler Locked By Referee Dempsey Former Central City Man
Johnny Plummer a former Central City resident and professional "rossier" appeared in The Gazette picture page with a dispute involving Jack Dempsey referee during a match in Alexandria Louisiana. A woman identified as Mrs Plummer was shown tearing Dempsey’s shirt and hair while Dempsey warned Plummer not to kick Noland. Mrs Plummer 1 and their three children live in Central City. He has not been home in two years and she says she did not know he was married again.
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Johnny Plummer
Rossier
Gazette
Jack Dempsey
Plummer
Bruce Noland
Alexandria
Central City
Plummer No. 1
Mary Astor Ordered To Pay Parents 100 Monthly
In Los Angeles a Superior Court judge ordered actress Mary Astor to pay Mr. and Mrs. Otto Langhanke 100 monthly pending trial of their suit for support. Astor had deposited 100 for her parents and argued there was no need for the suit while noting her long-time support and reduced income.
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Los Angeles
INS
Mary Astor
Otto Langhanke
Dudley Valentine
Miss Astor
Cent
Make This Model At Home For Spring Chic Pattern 1823
Anne Adams pattern 1823 offers a blue and white dotted swiss frock with white organdie contrast. Size 16 requires 3 yards of 36 inch fabric and 1 3/4 yards contrast. Available sizes 14 to 42 with illustrated, step by step instructions. Send 15 cents for pattern and 25 cents for book plus address to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department.
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Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Wyoming Man Celebrates Eightieth Birthday With Family
B A Woodworth observed his eightieth birthday Sunday at his Wyoming home. His children and grandchildren surprised him at noon with picnic baskets. A birthday cake with eighty candles formed a centerpiece baked by Mrs James Woodworth of Marion. Woodworth, active for his age, tended his garden and daily chores. He moved to Wyoming in 1929 after farming near Center Junction for forty eight years.
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Wyoming
B. A. Woodworth
James Woodworth
Marion
Monona Commercial Club Banquet Honors Frank Montgomery
Monona members plus wives and friends gathered at the Methodist church for a banquet Tuesday. A token of friendship celebrated Frank Montgomerys fiftieth birthday. A men s quartet provided music and Ruth Waugh performed solo. Louis Martin directed a one act play. Dinner was served by the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church.
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Monona
Monona Commercial Club
Methodist Church
Frank Montgomery
Ruth Waugh
Louis Martin
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rented First Day Room Unfurnished Apartment Ad
The Gazette Want Ad proved effective as the unfurnished apartment at 208 St M and Dini 2 7452 was rented the same day it was printed. The ad drew twelve calls and resulted in a quick tenant. If you have a vacancy, place a rental ad to attract a good tenant. Dial 2 1121 Ad Taker.
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St. M. Dini
Gazette
Dial
Former service men head to CCC camp at Lake View
Twenty two former service men depart Cedar Rapids at 3 40 a m on Wednesday for the Civilian Conservation Corps reforestry camp at Lake View Iowa. Paul F Spray of Cedar Rapids commands the group under Sergt William Melton the local army recruiting officer. Others include E W Barron Walter E Glass Charles Rau Roy Newton J R Dickson E H Ackerman R W Moore Hopkinton R H Leggett Anamosa Jack Frye Randalia J G Boyle J D Marra Dubuque E J Conroy Hudson J W Lawless Independence L H Morgan H B Harling Waterloo R H Huffman Monona W F Reisser Marengo N C Larson Cedar Falls Elmer Batley Coggon C E Powers Randalia and E C Daigle Marion.
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Cedar Rapids
Civilian Conservation
Lake View
Paul F. Spray
Sergt
William Melton
Federal Building
E. W. Barron
Walter E. Glass
Charles Rau
Roy Newton
J. R. Dickson
E. H. Ackerman
N. C. Larson
Cedar Falls
Elmer Batley
Coggon
C. E. Powers
Randalia
E. C. Daigle
Marion
Donati Claims New International Plane Altitude Record
Commander Renato Donati reportedly reached 14,515 meters during a flight from Montecelio, with barograph readings pending to confirm the record. He wore specialized gear for the cold stratified air and used a breathing apparatus as the International Aero Club tracks altitude records. The earlier high air record stood at 13,661 meters by G. Lemoine of France.
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Rome
Renato Donati
Montecelio
International Aero Club
Donati
Littorio
G. Lemoine
France
Mechanicville Man Pays First Old Age Pension Head Tax
In Des Moines Gov Clyde L Herring announced receipt of the first old age pension head tax payment. D A Hancock of Mechanicsville enclosed a $1 check stating it accompanied the governor's July 1 notice. The tax is due July 1 and payable at county treasurers offices. In Independence R E Bowers of Brandon ended objections to the Brandon Farmers State Bank sale. Judge Hasner ordered the sale to Katharine Fiester for $1 000 plus 1933 taxes after notices and lack of objections.
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Des Moines
INS
Clyde L. Herring
Herring
D. A. Hancock
Mechanicsville
Independence
R. E. Bowers
Brandon
Brandon Farmers State Bank
R. W. Hasner
Katharine Fiester
Civil War Vets Seek Clemency for Marvin T Grattan
Des Moines veterans from the G A R and affiliated groups urged Gov. Clyde L. Herring to grant clemency for 86 year old Marvin T Grattan, imprisoned for murder. Herring agreed to have Health Commissioner Bierring visit Fort Madison to review conditions and possible transfer to the Marshalltown old soldiers home if favorable for an appeal. The delegation cited Grattan’s failing health as mitigating.
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Des Moines
INS
Marvin T Grattan
State
Clyde L. Herring
Decorah
Grattan
J. W. Willett
Tama
Oley Nelson
Slater
T. J. Noll
Grinnell
F. L. Quade
Dubuque
J. P. Risey
G. A. R. Petition Cited By Jury As Signers Count Four Thousand
The G. A. R. petition was presented as having about 4 000 signers. Grattan received a life term for killing Claude Meade on July 21, 1993 during a dispute over a horse race.
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Grattan
Claude Meade
Elberon Farmer Dies by Own Hand in Despondent Tragedy
Alfonso Plucar, 33, was found dead from a rifle wound at his Elberon area home after a Wednesday morning attempt. Citing despondency, Cora Plucar witnessed the suicide as he fled to a field after a struggle over a shotgun. Two children survive.
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the Gazette
Tama
Alfonso Plucar
Elberon
Harvey Jones
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