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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1933
Page
10
A twenty five man crew has started work on repairs to a damaged road in Stumptown. The project aims to create a permanent highway using crushed stone and improved drainage to withstand flood times and heavy traffic. Authorities expect the job to require about fifty workers for about five weeks.
The North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools formally recognized Cedar Rapids Board of Education withdrawal from the group last fall after failing to renew membership. F R Moore called the move a gesture of independence and said local students remain eligible for North Central college admissions on the same basis as others. The board’s educational committee, led by J E Johnson, did not report back with a final recommendation.
In Breslau, Germany, Police Chief Henes issued a decree stating Jews cannot be trusted to carry car licenses. The order prompted withdrawal of weapon licenses held by Jews amid ongoing anti Jewish actions.
Crowds gather for a refrigeration exhibition at 216 First Avenue featuring Geofree Whites Scandals actresses. Demonstrations by Emma Miles and Velma Darner on mechanical cooling draw buyers and housewives, with daily tastings and prize announcements amid ads from local dealers and stores.
A fragmented list of grocery items and prices from a historical page. Items include Calumet Baking Powder, roasted peanuts, marshmallows, prunes, peanut brittle, walnuts, and various foods. Also mentions towels, paper, cleaning goods, beans, oats, and fruit such as apples and oranges.
Emergency garden director F S Smith announced extra land from the board of education near Cleveland school by arrangement with Arthur Hurtt. Some plots were opened in Kenwood and on E Street SW near Van Buren school. Trinity Lutheran trustees donated land on First Avenue W. About 600 families have cared for seed. The O Avenue plot and part of the Cleveland school tract are plowed for planting. More land is still needed in the southwest section.
The Iowa theater launches a Saturday bill led by Walter Powell and his orchestra with Rudy Bundy and a versatile comedy troupe fresh from Chicago's Palace. Edith Evans and Ray Mayer perform song and skits with Vic Oliver and Margot Crangle. Also featured are High Noon trained shepherd dog and the screen story Strictly Personal with Marjorie Rambeau Eddie Quillan and Dorothy Jordan.
The House sent to the Senate a bill giving President Roosevelt power to cut local postage to two cents while maintaining inter-city rates. It allows rate changes for second, third, and fourth class mail and continues the one-cent federal gas tax for a year. The bill shifts the electricity tax from consumers to power companies.
Mount Mercy junior college class presented an Iowa history commemorative program at an all student assembly. The program drew on books pamphlets and personal interviews with Marion New Hampton Dyersville and Cedar Rapids residents. Notable contributors included Eliza Daniels Marion Henry Westmeyer New Hampton and George Shadle a 97 year old pioneer.
Independence lists twenty players for the Maquoketa Valley league. First practice is next Sunday. Bob Young elected manager Don A Rusk named local director Bob Sooner secretary treasurer. Local group seeks support to purchase home game tickets good for seven games. Single admission 25 cents.
Firemen attended a chimney fire at S. M. McQuiston’s home on Park Avenue SE at 9 15 p m Thursday. A roof section burned at J. L. Burlingham’s home on Center Paint Road E at 10 30 a m Friday. Betty Roberts says ukulele classes won’t meet this Saturday. Emily J. Van Hart of Cedar Rapids filed for bankruptcy in federal court Thursday listing assets 4115 and liabilities 11056 59. R D Reynolds of Sidney recovering from influenza at his parents’ home 1551 Park Avenue SE. Dr. L G Kilbourne of Lone Tree reports tires and wheels missing from his car on Second Avenue Bridge. Mrs. Bessie Van Note of Marion admitted to St Luke’s Hospital with a fractured left arm after a fall.
Gardeners began work this week on the landscaping contract for the new post office. The project follows a plan prepared by government architects detailing the trees shrubs and foliage to be used.
Lawrence Furry age 20 of 623 Sixth Avenue SE suffered an injury to his left fingers at about 1130 PM Thursday after catching his hand in the metal door of a bread mixer at Peter sen baking company. He received first aid at St Luke's hospital and was released.
Dr A R Menary Cedar Rapids acting dairy inspector received a letter from Leominster Massachusetts health department requesting a copy of Cedar Rapids milk ordinances and the forms used. Falls On Stairs William Oliphant suffered a severe sprain and bruises after misjudging the first stair in a darkened stairway at 8 pm Thursday. He was treated by a doctor. Petry To Check Park Plants Professor J Petry of Coe College will assess growth of a new park near McGregor, about fifteen acres of virgin timber and five acres open land to be planted with trees shrubs and flowers. The park named Iowa Memorial Arboretum is also the title of a Coe panel at the Iowa Academy of Science meeting this weekend. Enlist In Navy G L O Q Oldfield and G T Strand enlisted Thursday in the United States Navy at Des Moines and departed for San Diego to begin twelve weeks of apprentice seamen training.
Six speeders including from Anamosa Iowa City Milwaukee Chicago Omaha were fined ten dollars plus costs in police court Friday. Overtime parkers living on Fourth Avenue SE were fined two dollars and costs each. A Sunshine Mission Men’s meeting is planned for Sunday at 415 pm with Rev J Renwick McCullough speaking and Cyrus Metcalf and Luther Fuhrmeister providing music.
The Becker Chapman post of the American Legion endorsed E R Cronk of Montour for state commander. The election will be at the state convention in Dubuque August 6 to 9.
Paris officials said France will keep the gold standard and resist a dollar surge by raising tariffs if needed. Cabinet to review Washington talks between Roosevelt and Herriot. Daladier and Bank of France leaders briefed as experts note England's 4 billion franc gold drain from France since January 1.
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