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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1936

Page

6

Woman in Red Starts Journey Back to Europe

Anna Sage the Romanian born woman dubbed the woman in red began deportation from Chicago to Roumania after her role in the Dillinger arrest. Government agents paid her $5000 for guiding the ambush at the Biograph theater and Dillinger’s death. She left with eleven other deportees for Constanza on a late Saturday night train.

Chicago Anna Sage John Dillinger Dillinger Biograph America Anna Roumania Black Sea Constanza Indiana G-men Alexander Sage Steve Chilak Department of Justice Polly Hamilton Martin Zarkovich East Chicago

Cities Switch To Daylight Time Across Regions

Across Illinois and Canada communities shift to daylight time or standard time. Chicago keeps summer status as eastern standard time year round. Europe except the Netherlands moves to fast time and Argentina reverts to standard in November. In the U S most states regain standard time at 2 am September 27.

Illinois Chicago Napanee Ont Europe Netherlands Great Britain Northern Ireland France Belgium Portugal New World Argentina South America United States

Roosevelt Urges Industry and Farms to Back New Deal

In a national address in New York, Roosevelt links urban and rural economies, urging industry and agriculture to unite behind New Deal policies. He cites gains in income since 1932, argues for higher wages and stable prices, and warns against deflation while stressing national planning to prevent future crises.

Roosevelt New York America United States

Father of Boy Actor Enters Court Fight for Custody

Cecil Bartholomew plans to file for guardianship of 12 year old Freddie Bartholomew in Los Angeles seeking custody from his sister Miss Myllicent Bartholomew who currently holds temporary guardianship. The mother Mrs Lillian Mae Bartholomew is contesting the aunt’s guardianship. Freddie remains with the aunt in seclusion.

Los Angeles INS Cecil Bartholomew Freddie Bartholomew Myllicent Bartholomew Lillian Mae Bartholomew England

Benton County Seeks 700000 for Rural Power Lines

A Benton County co operative committee sent to Washington an application for 700000 dollars for rural electrification. They estimated 700 miles of new transmission lines will be necessary to complete the program.

Vinton (Ap Benton County Co-Operative Committee Washington

Probe Plane Crash Fatal To Navy Men

Investigation opened in Los Angeles into a plane crash that killed two Navy flyers. Identified as Arthur D. J. Farrell, 32, of Philadelphia and W C Kerr, mechanic, of San Diego. They reportedly became lost in dense fog and overshot the naval field they were approaching from San Diego.

Los Angeles INS Navy Reut Arthur D. J. Farrell Philadelphia W. C. Kerr San Diego Calif Navy Field

Funeral services for Alfred J. Garlick in Mechanicsville

Funeral services for Alfred John Garlick jeweler of Mechanicsville will be held today at the Mechanicsville Presbyterian church at 2 30 p m. The Rev. Arthur R Osborne will officiate with a Masonic service at Rose Hill Cemetery. He was born in London May 8 1884 came to the United States in 1908 and to Mechanicsville eight years ago from Oxford Junction. He was secretary of Patmos lodge No 155 A F and A M and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. He is survived by a sister Mrs George Moss of Minneapolis Minnesota.

Mechanicsville Alfred John Garlick University Hospital Iowa City Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church Arthur R. Osborne Rose Hill Cemetery Mrr Garlick London Eng United States Oxford Junction Secreta Patmos Lodge No. 155 A. F A. M Order of Eastern Star George Moss Minneapolis Minn

War Scare Shapes French Elections Looks to 335 Seats

French election watch focuses on a possible 335 seat majority led by Herriot Sarraut and Boncour. Socialists rise to about 115 seats while communists expect around 10 to 15. Paris to elect many reds amid a national defense emphasis. Col. De La Rocque backs rightists. one third swing radical, a shift driven by national defense and Rhine conflict.

Edouard Herriot Joseph Paul Boncour Sarraut Paris Red Belt Louis Marin Republican Federation National Union Germany Rhineland Popular Front Herriot Edouard Daladier Leon Blum Marcel Cachin Fiery Cross Col. de la Rocque Hitler

Neighborhood Mother WPA Project Proves Successful in Iowa

Iowa WPA officials praise the neighborhood mother program as a successful relief effort aiding sick, impoverished, and dependent families. Ninety women are employed in Des Moines and other cities, each handling multiple households while earning forty dollars monthly. The project, proposed for statewide adoption, faced secrecy concerns at launch but aims to extend services and funding.

Des Moines WPA Walter L. Bierring Despines Waterloo Clinton Davenport Council Bluffs Albia Louilla Oskaloosa Pershing Knoxville Melcher Grinnell Montezuma Tama Toledo Osceola Jessie Hawthorn

Iowa’s Crop Land Erosion Too Widespread

Iowa holds 25 percent of the nation’s grade A cropland but only 13 percent remains unaffected by erosion, highlighting widespread soil decline and ongoing conservation needs.

Iowa United States

Midwest real estate officials to attend Cedar Rapids convention

The North Central region convention of the National Association of Real Estate Boards will be May 1 and 2 in Cedar Rapids. Lt Gov Alfred W. Thompson of Topeka Kansas. C A Russell of Pierre South Dakota. and Ludvig Pederson of Bismarck North Dakota lead out-of-state officials with farm land brokers to attend.

North Central National Association of Real Estate Boards Cedar Rapids Lawrence G. Holmes Chicago Alfred W. Thompson Topeka Kan. C A. Russell Pierre S. D Ludvig Pederson Bismarck N. D Holmes Thompson Kansas Building and Loan League National Committee On Taxation Dakota W. D. Davis Kansas City Sutter Farms Company True D. Morse Doane Agricultural Service St. Louis Morse Davis Middle West Sutter Farms Otto Newman Wheaton

Gunman Hunted: Brother of Chicago Officer on the Run

William Reynolds, a former Chicago police sergeant known for leading the John Dillinger squad, shot two officers after drawing a pistol Friday night. His brother Lieutenant Frank Reynolds then volunteered for the manhunt as William fled amid gunfire.

Chicago William Reynolds Moody Frank Reynolds William Texas George Nicely Nicely Reynolds Frank

Mercury Falls Through Cedar Rapids Evening

Temperatures eased after a pleasant day in Cedar Rapids with the day’s high around 60 at 3 pm. By 7 pm the reading was 55 and at 10 pm 50, per Chambers Inskeep company charts.

Cedar Rapids The Mercury Chambers Inskeep Company

Child Fractures Arm Playing At Home

Robert Flick, 4, of 2600 Johnson avenue NW, fractured his left forearm Saturday afternoon after a fall at home. He was treated at Mercy hospital and sent home. Mrs. Ralph Smoyer, 2711 Bever avenue SE, had surgery at Mercy hospital Saturday evening to remove a needle from her left foot after stepping on it in a rug. she did not remain in hospital.

Robert Flick Johnson Avenue NW Mercy Hospital Ralph Smoyer Bever Avenue

Cedar County Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Bennett

Seventy five members of the Cedar County American Legion auxiliary gathered at Bennett Methodist Episcopal church Friday for a conference presided by Eleanor Sawyer of Clarence. Mrs. M. F. Bullis and W. F. Blair gave welcomes with Ardith Henderson of West Branch replying. 1937 officers named include Chairman Max Burgess Stanwood and Vice Chairman A J Mumm Durant. secretary treasurer Carrie Ropa Stanwood. The next convention will be hosted by Stanwoodsville and district officers will be elected at Lowden on April 23.

Bennett American Legion Auxiliary Cedar County Bennett Methodist Episcopal Church Eleanor Sawyer Clarence M. F. Bullis W. F. Blair Ardith Henderson West Branch Max Burgess Stanwood A. J. Mumm Durant Carrie Ropa Stanwoodsville J. G. Engel Lowdon

Doctors on Social Medicine Guiding New Health Debate

An American Foundation inquiry gathers input from leading doctors on medical service reform. Advisory doctors, led by Dr. Truman G. Schnabel, aim to outline the problem and possible solutions without endorsements, stressing quality care and broad societal links to housing and food.

Truman G. Schnabel American Foundation

No Gambling Dens In Chicago But One Robbed Anyway

Chicago police investigated a $4,000 holdup at a gambling house in the Summerdale area. An unofficial report says about 200 patrons, including many women, were present when eight gunmen with machine guns looted the cash, targeting the bank area inside the establishment.

Chicago Summerdale Allman Summerdale Station

Iowa Leads in Shipping Dressed Poultry

Iowa's dressed poultry shipments to New York Chicago Philadelphia and Boston last year topped all states. Iowa contributed about 20 percent of total received at the four markets, shipping 55 850 000 pounds of the 292 150 000 pounds recorded, said A D Oder kirk, poultry and egg marketing specialist at Iowa State college.

Des Moines Iowa New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston A. D. Oderkirk Iowa State College

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Woman IN Red J. S. Foote Foote Lassie Glenn O’morena New York State Herbert Lehman Lehman Georgia Dakotas Hester Street Park Avenue New York City Eighth Avenue Nebraska Benton County Alfred J. Garlick Reds Hunts Brother Cedar County Legion South Dakota ABC Genedy Dickinson Retarial School Cedar Rapids Savings Bank H. G. Russell Okinow Cedar Rapids, Ia
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