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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1935

Page

23

Coe Players Score Hit In Peter Grimm at College Playhouse

Coe College Playhouse therapy delivered a strong take on David Belasco's The Return of Peter Grimm with George Nelson as Peter Grimm leading a capable ensemble. Dorothy Blodgett Catherine and Milford Delzell as Dr. McPherson drew standout comedy and drama while Kent Andrews directed with Laura Pearle Stewart assisting. A second performance follows at 8:15 in the Coe theater.

Dick Everett Coe College Playhouse Players David Belasco Peter Grimm Sinclair Memorial Chapel George Nelson Peter Nelson Miss Blodgett Dorothy Blodgett Catherine Grimm Maurice Dunlap Frederik Grimm House of Grimm Dr. McPherson Milford Delzell Frederik James Hartman Wilbur Aronson Milfred Delzell Bartholomny Marjorie Wright William Elizabeth Kitterman Douglas Nundquist Maurene Munger Kent Andrews University of Iowa Laura Pearle Stewart Coe Coe Theater Charles Garwood Caroline van Meter Katharine van Meter George Siamis Conger Metcalf Dorothy Faris Florence Weatherton Doris Fryer Marion Hepner Mary Josephine French Viola Bohlen Modesta Kelley Evelyn Fawcett

Fish Eyes Never Close in Ocean Life

A public ledger note explains that fish lack eyelids and cannot close their eyes or wink during life underwater. The exception cited is the shark, uniquely able to blink.

Public Ledger, Inc

Cast List Highlights Lighting Crew for Production

The running crew included DeWayne Moore Frederick Merritt and George Hennessey alongside performers Mary Ann Cress and others credited in the latest production notes.

Mary Ann Cress DeWayne Moore Frederick Merritt George Hennessey

Mrs Beaven Slightly Injured In Mount Vernon Collision

Mrs Beaven of 1609 Sixth Avenue SE was slightly injured at 10 40 am Friday when her westbound car on Mount Vernon avenue SE collided with a left turning vehicle driven by Mrs Edith Clark of Bertram near Fourteenth Street. Both cars were damaged but Mrs Clark was unhurt.

Maxy Preston Beaven Sixth Avenue SE Mount Vernon Avenue SE Edith Clark Bertram Fourteenth Street Clarke Beaven

When Sundays Brought The Family Together For Supper

A nostalgic reminiscence on old family gatherings and generous meals. The speaker recalls baking days on Saturdays and Sundays hosting many relatives and friends, sharing food and hospitality as every table was stretched to welcome all. It laments the loss of such simple acts and cherishes the home as the merriest place.

Canfield to Attend Labor Conference in Washington

Fred A. Canfield former president of the Iowa State Federation of Labor will represent the Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor at a Washington conference of labor leaders called by AFL President William Green to press Congress on the Wagner Connery dispute bill and related measures. He leaves Saturday after being named at Thursday’s federation meeting. Canfield has long served as a conciliator in the federal labor department.

Fred A. Canfield Iowa State Federation of Labor Washington, D. C Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor William Green American Federation of Labor Green Canfield Federal Department of Labor Congress

German professor views Nazi rule in historical context

Prof. Erich Funke of the University of Town told the High Twelve club that despite German intellectuals suffering under Hitler’s regime many Germans see the Nazi program as the only alternative to chaos. He noted his own wartime service, captures, exile, and sightings of Germany through decades including 1934 after Hindenburg’s death.

Germany Hitler Erich Funke University of Town High Twelve Funke United States Hindenburg

Will Demand Death For Young Pierson

Austin authorities said they would seek the electric chair for Howard Pierson 20 if found sane after confessing to murdering his parents Justice William A Pierson and Mrs Pierson were named in the case District Attorney James P Hart said Dr Joe Wooten described Pierson as a dementia praecox sufferer the note added remarks about insanity and prosecution to the limit.

Austin Texas INS Howard Pierson William A. Pierson State Supreme Court Pierson James P. Hart Joe Wooten

Gold Production Totals 1933 At 2.55 Million Ounces

The year 1933 yielded a total gold production of 2 552 459 ounces valued at 52 764 028 dollars according to the report.

Coe Band Receives California Exposition Invitation

Stanley Vesely director of the Coe college military band has been invited to perform at the California Pacific International Exposition opening in San Diego next month. Harold Roberts head of expo music asked for the band history and dates were not specified. Vesely will coordinate with Iowans in California and local folk to study possibilities for the trip.

Stanley Vesely Coe College San Diego Harold Roberts Vesely California

Court Order Holds Rosenbaum Assets

Federal Judge William H. Holly issued an injunction restraining creditors from disposing of Rosenbaum Grain assets. The order, requested by temporary trustee Louis T. Sayre, ties up more than four million bushels of grain as Rosenbaum Grain enters bankruptcy proceedings.

Chicago Rosenbaum Grain Corporation William H. Holly Louis T. Sayre

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