Textile industry seeks new federal regulation substitute
A House labor sub committee drafts a "fuel-proof" textile act to revive federal policing of the industry. It imposes a 35 hour week and $15 weekly minimum wage, creates a national textile commission, and allows price controls to curb overproduction. Southern mill owners oppose, fearing loss of wage differentials and competitive edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
House
Congress
NRA
Ellenbogen
Pennsylvana
Prince
Commission
Federal Trade Commission
South
New England
Pennsylvania
Amalgam Study Club Hosts Dental Society Program
The Amalgam Study club sponsored a top season program for the Cedar Rapids Dental Society at a 6 30 dinner meeting in the Hotel Roosevelt. Dr. George D. Reid presented a paper titled In Defense of Silver Amalgam. He was joined at a table clinic by Dr. L. C Dow Dr. John J. Booth of Marion and Dr. F. S. Peshek of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Dental Society
Hotel Roosevelt
George D. Reid
L. C Dow
John J. Booth
Marion
F. S. Peshek
Cedar Rapids
Dr Gage to Speak at Presbytery Meeting
Dr H M Gage president of Coe college will address the Cedar Rapids presbytery of the United Presbyterian church at its annual meeting this evening at 7 30 at First United Presbyterian church Third avenue at Second street SW on Social Control by Christian Principle Short addresses will be given by Rev W N Brown of Reinbeck and Rev W C Porter of Waterloo All presbytery sessions are public The Tuesday afternoon schedule included a business session with election of moderator and devotions led by Rev F C Patter son retiring moderator The 9 am session Wednesday will be a retreat for meditation and prayer with Rev W Greer McCrory of the host church in general charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H M Gage
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
United Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Third Avenue
Second Street
W. N. Brown
Reinbeck
W C. Porter
Waterloo
F C Patterson
Tama
W. Greer McCrory
Boydon
Garner
Goldfield
Clarion
Amity
Barclay
Traer
First and
Grande Avenue
Pratt Creek
LaPlant Choate Softball Team Seeks Preseason Games
The LaPlant Choate softball team has reformed and seeks preseason practice games. Arrangements can be made by calling Ray Stanton at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPlant-Choate
Ray Stanton
Chaplin and Paulette Visit Angkor Ruins in Cambodia
Charles Chaplin and Paulette Goddard left for the interior of Cambodia to see Angkor ruins during their Malayan tour. Their planned marriage during the tour remains unconfirmed.
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Saigon
Cochin-China
INS
Charles Chaplin
Paulette Goddard
Cambodia
Angkor
New Deal Campaign Probes Set in Senate Committee
Vice President Garner named Sen Lonergan of Connecticut to head a special senate committee to probe 1936 campaign funds and possible diversion of relief funds to politics. The panel will include Hayden or Duffy as potential chair, with Borah pressing Illinois spending, and a $30,000 budget approved for the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lonergan
Conn
Garner Tuesday
Senate
Senate Committee
Carl Hayden
Anz
F Ryan Duffy
Wis
Augustine Lonergan
Lewis Schwellenbach
Wash
Sherman Minton
Hayden
Borah
Midwest
Cook County
Illinois
Carpenter Electrocuted After Bet on Boxing Match
Samuel King a 22 year old carpenter from Georgetown British Guiana bet all he had on Kid Tanner in a featherweight bout with Kid Singh. In the ninth round his head brushed a live wire and he was electrocuted as Tanner won the decision after ten rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
British Guiana
Samuel King
Carpenter
Kid Tanner
Kid Singh
King
Tanner
City Briefs and Personals Roundup
Local notices include a Dairy Dale community meeting at 8 p m Wednesday and a Townsend meeting set for April 14 at the Dairy Dale hall. Fire department responded to a false alarm on 319 A avenue NW. A tire theft report involves George Carlyle at 1211 K street SW. Several events and incidents feature across city organizations, including drum corps practice, a spring dance, and a concert at Ben Hur hall. Police fines and minor court actions are listed for several residents, and officials from Milwaukee railroad and Northwestern Bell visit for inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Dale
Dairy Dale Hall
Equitable Life Insurance suit seeks foreclosure in Linn County
In Linn County Iowa the Enquitable Life Insurance Company of Town Platt sues Lawrence Gilchrist and others for a mortgage debt of 148,895 16 with eight percent interest from 1936 and costs. The petition asks foreclosure, appointment of a receiver, and conveys the described 200 acre property in Section 5 and 6 Township 8 North Range 8 West, with rights reserved and equity of redemption barred. A default judgment will be entered if defendants do not appear by the May 1996 term at Cedar Rapids Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Town
Linn County
Enquitable Life Insurance Company of Town
Platt
Lawrence Gilchrist
J Gilchrist Loo
Gilchrist
Stanley Henderson Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John W. Wormer
J C Wormer
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
Iowan
District Court of
LV Gilchrist
Plaintif
Bering Ning
Waterloo, Cedar Fails and Northern Nailway Company
Morty
Mortang S
Lawrences Gilchrist
A. V. Quehrist
Cedar, Rapids
Minister Accepts Call to Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church and Red Oak Grove Presbyterian church near Tipton announce that a minister will leave Friday for Spirit Lake where he has been called by Spirit Lake Presbyterian church. He will conduct his first services there Sunday. Clifford Hawkins, son of Mr and Mrs Clyde W Hawkins of 1025 Eleventh Street NE, has accepted a position with Star Neon Sign company of Minden Nebraska as a glass blower, after previously working since 1933 for Neon Radiant Sign company in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Hawkins
Clyde W. Hawkins
Eleventh Street
Star Neon Sign Company
Minden
Neb
Neon Radiant Sign Company
Omaha
Newsies Thank State Theater For Mon Night Screening
Gazette street circulation manager Alex Ficher thanked the State theater and manager John Krier for entertaining the newsiesMonday night at the showing of Desert Gold and the companion F Man feature.
Dog Poisoning Reported in NE Street Neighborhood
Millard C. Ray of 861 Eleventh Street NE told police Monday evening that someone poisoned his fox terrier. Police said the act was part of a recent series of poisonings in the neighborhood.
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Millard C. Ray
Eleventh Street
Seven Minor Fire Runs Across City Streets
Seven nuisance fires were logged by the fire department Monday evening. Incidents include a grass fire at Iowa avenue and Meadowbrook drive SE, an automobile battery short near First street and First avenue W, a garage fire at 1308 Second street SE sparked by children with matches, an awning ignition at Louie’s Clothes Shop 201 Second street SH, and three rubbish fires at 1004 Eleventh street NE, 122 Twelfth street NW, and 818 Twentieth avenue SW.
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Iowa Avenue
Meadowbrook Drive
A. Goldberg
First Street
First Avenue
Second Street
Louie
Eleventh Street
Twelfth Street
Twentieth Avenue
Mrs. Justine Oline 81 Dies After Illness
Mrs. Justine Oline age 81 died at her Independence home after a three day pneumonia illness. She was born in Sweden July 16 1854 and immigrated to the United States in 1882. Funeral at Immanuel Lutheran church Wednesday conducted by Rev. Gerhard Bunge. Survived by son Clarence Cline and brothers Albert Morling and Elof Morling.
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Independence
Justine Oline
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Gerhard Bunge
Sweden
Jonas Morling
United States
Malcom Oline
Iowa
Oline
Clarence Cline
Westbury Township
Albert Morling
Cameron, Jr
Elof Morling
Butler, Mo
Howard Heathman to head fur department
The Armstrong Clothing Company announces a new fur department with Howard Heathman in charge. Heathman, an expert fur designer, has worked in the fur business for fifteen years and has held major roles in Community Players productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Clothing Company
Howard Heathman
Avenue NE
Heathman
Fry seeks to set aside receiver for Viola general store
In district court George W. Fry asks to set aside the appointment of a receiver for Fry and Blair's Viola general store. Frank Rhinehart with Hugh Blair joins in seeking dissolution of the partnership over a note claim while Joseph Sadowsky was appointed receiver last week. Fry petitions to dissolve the partnership claiming disagreement on operating policy. Fry and Elizabeth Fry move to dismiss Rhinehart’s petition as to the receiver request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Fry
Fry and Blair
Viola
Frank Rhinehart
Hugh Blair
A.B Clark
Joseph Sadowsky
Rhinehart
Fry
Blair
Elizabeth Fry
Mrs Dora Croft Widow of Alvus Croft Dies in Cedar Home
Mrs Dora Beatrice Croft widow of Alvus Lee Croft died at 6 05 a m Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs Harry Plummer 424 Ninth avenue SW after a long illness. Born December 3 1864 in Gracey Kentucky she spent most of her life there and married Alvus Lee Croft October 6 1888 at Gracey. She had been a Cedar resident.
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Dora Beatrice Croft
Alvus Lee Croft
Harry Plummer
Ninth Avenue
Gracey
Cedar
Mrs. Croft Dies. Widow of Local Residents’ Leader
Mrs. Croft widow of a Rapids resident died after twelve years of illness. She had taught in Kentucky schools and was fond of nature. Survived by daughter Mrs. Harry Plummer and son Fred W. Croft of Pontiac, five sisters, one brother, two granddaughters, and a grandson. She belonged to the Second Christian church. funeral plans to be announced. Friends may call at Turner chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Stewart
Mary Lanier
Gracey
Albert Stewart
Cleo Plummer
This City
Marie Croft
Pontiac
Frederick Eugene Croft
Twwo
Croft
Second Christian Church
Turner Chapel
Will of Frantiska Dostal admitted to probate
The will of Frantiska Dostal of Cedar Rapids who died March 29 was admitted to probate in district court Tuesday. Executors named are Joseph L. Dostal and Joseph Pecka. Beneficiaries include Joseph Pecka, Joseph L. Dostal, W. F. Severa, John Severa, Anna Dostal, and Mrs. Anna Kazimour. The will was dated December 26, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frantiska Dostal
Cedar Rapids
Joseph L. Dostal
Joseph Pecka
W. F. Severa
John Severa
Anna Dostal
Anna Kazimour
One-Pound Fiber Could Span United States
A one-pound ball of new dress goods fiber could unroll from New York to San Francisco, outlining a 2 500 mile span. The rayon like fiber is about a third thinner than silk and promises finer diameter, with potential for cheaper clothing. Dr. Ernest Benger described the advance at an American Chemical Society meeting in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
United States
New York
San Francisco
American Chemical Society
Chemistry
Ernest B. Benger
Chemical Department
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Sun Bath Devotees Roam Cedar Rapids YMCA Roof
Sun bath enthusiasts retroactively visit the Cedar Rapids YMCA pool roof with six men observed on Tuesday and Monday. In summer up to 70 men sunbathe daily on the YMCA roof.
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Cedar Rapids
Y. MC. A
Zoning Hearing on Cedar Rapids Use District Map Change
City of Cedar Rapids schedules a public hearing on proposed changes to the Use District Map of the Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance rezones Lots 3 2 3 4 and 9 in Block 7 Mansfield's First Addition to Heavy Industrial District and Heavy Height and Area District. Hearing set for April 20 1936 at 10 00 AM in City Hall Council Chamber. Public notice issued April 13 1936 by City Clerk L J Storey and Deputy M M Krebs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Sowa
City of
Cedar Rupids
Towa
Cedar Rapise
Iowa
Mansfield
L. J. Storey
M. M. Krebs
Cedar Rapida
Notice of receivership compromise in Cedar Rapids bank case
In Linn County District Court the office of the Clerk hosts an application by D. W. Bates as Receiver of the Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Co seeking authority to compromise notes and mortgages tied to J F Porter and Belle P Porter. A hearing is set for April 20, 1936 at 9 00 A M at Cedar Rapids Court House. Wayne Boland is attorney for the Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otice
District Court of Jews
Linn County
D. W. Bates
State of
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Company
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and ‘Trust Company
District Court
J F. Porter
Belle FP. Porter
Belle P. Porter
Towa
Wayne Boland
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Amalgam
Dental Society
DR. Gage
First U. P. Church
DR. Hw, M. Gage
Norge Rollator
Norge
Borge
Asec
Concentraton Autobuilt
Cedar Rapids Appliance Company
Third Street
Angel
TOR
AMD
NEW Deal
Daniels Park Church
George Carlyle
K Street
Fourth Avenue
W. A. Montgomery
Hillcrest Drive
Madison, Wis
L. P. Atwood
Atwood
Montgomery
Sumner Quarton
Linden Drive
Pioneer Council
National Union Assurance Society
Crystal Ballroom
Montrose Hotel
Alfred Patten
Seventh Street
Y Boys
Dubuque Saengerbund
Saengerbund
Ben Hur Hall
Cedar Rapids Saengerbund
Dubuque Society
Mike Bellas
Minnesota
The
Order of Ahepa
Fort Dodge
St. Paul
Leonard Walrath
Center
Point Road
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
St. Luke's Hospital
Telephone Company
O. N. Harstad
M. A. Ryan
C T. Jackson
Milwaukee Railroad
Chicago
City
Western Points
Ray Happel
Tenth Avenue SE
J L. Papes
Joe Havlicek
Seventeenth Street
Gertrude Fletcher
Bever Avenue
Robert J. MacDanel
Eighteenth Street
Clarence
Carl Madame Atttorney
FUR Dept
Court House News
Dora Croft
WIH
U. S
Memorial Coliseum
Cervenka
Jowa Elec
Light & Power Co
Killian Co
King’s Crown Plaster Co
Elmer Laker
Luberger Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
Nagle Eaton Lumber Co
Ogden Lumber Co
Pioneer Mfg. Co
Prastia
Pront Furniture Co
Morris Sanford Co
Sears Roebuck & Co
Sherwin-Williams Co
Smulekoff’s Standard Glass & Paint Co
Standard Tire Co
van Ell, Inc
Rapids
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