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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1932

Page

2

Democratic leaders urge Roosevelt to drop Walker case

In Albany, N Y on Tuesday key Democratic figures urged Governor Franklin D Roosevelt not to remove James J Walker as mayor of New York over charges brought by Samuel Seabury. James A Farley DNC chairman and Roosevelt campaign manager reportedly counseled dismissal of the charges.

Albany, N. Y INS Franklin D. Roosevelt James J. Walker New York Samuel Seabury James A. Farley Democratic National Committee Roosevelt Seabury Legislative Committee Walker Tammany

Walker Faces Roosevelt Hearing In Political Row

New York Mayor James Walker travels to Albany to contest charges arising from Seabury’s inquiry. Governor Roosevelt will likely hold a formal hearing rather than a trial, while Walker labels the probe an inquisition and demands a trial.

New York Seabury

Welcome Extend Hanford Post at Legion Auxiliary Session

Henry Haegg commander of Hanford post welcomed delegates at the first formal session of the auxiliary convention held here. Several others joined in extending greetings to visitors and delegates at the event.

Hanford American Legion State Department of the Legion Auxiliary Henry Haegg Haegg Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building Legion Auxiliary Rooms

Meanest Thief Takes Baby Buggy and More

Mrs Leslie Crawford reports a baby buggy stolen from her porch during the night. A spare tire and wheel disappeared from Bob Swain's car on Bever avenue between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Monday. Edna Nelson says a watch was stolen from her room about a week ago.

Leslie Crawford Sixth Street Bob Swain Second Avenue Bever Avenue Edna Nelson

Troy Mills Birthday Dinner For Norma Berneice Frances

Mr and Mrs Emmett Shaffer hosted a Sunday dinner party in Troy Mills for birthday celebrants Norma Grishaber Ber nice Shaffer and Frances McCright. Guests included the Schuch family of Alb urnett, the Grishabers of Central City, the McCrights of Troy Mills, plus Ruth Wilkinson and Emma Ritzie of Alburnett and Wayne Oldridge Ralph McCright.

Troy Mills Emmett Shaffer Norma Grishaber Berniece Shaffer Frances McCright George Schuch Charles and Albert Alburnett Oliver Grishaber Norma Central City Ashley McCright Orva Carl Walton Carol Lee Wayne Oldridge Ralph McCright Ruth Wilkinson Emma Ritzie

Exhibit of Dolls and Handwork by Adeline Taylor

Dolls and scrapbooks highlight Fidac exhibit from nine districts in Memorial building with entries from Marion Denison Merrill and Titanka. Portugal doll carries flag and vegetables, while a Harley unit Colonial gentleman draws attention among colonial belles. Prizes to be awarded Tuesday evening along with poppy poster contests. handcrafts from Oakdale sanitarium and Knoxville Veterans Hospital on display.

Portugal Marion Titanka Harley Denison Merrill Oakdale Sanatorium United States Veterans’ Hospital Knoxville

Former Local Boy James Donohue Celebrates Mass

James J. Donohue, a Cedar Rapids native, celebrated his first solemn high mass at Immaculate Conception church Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Born in Cedar Rapids, he studied at Columbia academy and college, then the American College at Louvain Belgium where he was ordained July 10. Attending priests and organizers included Rev Fathers Steffen, Tracy, Syrovy, Houlahan, Fitzgerald, Ament, and Norbert Barrett. Mrs Catherine Juno of Chicago, aunt to Father Donohue, attended the mass.

Cedar Rapids James J. Donohue Immaculate Conception Columbia Academy University of Louvain Belgium Father Donohue N. A. Steffen Columbia College Dubuque Maurice Tracy Mason City Joseph Syrovy St. Ludmila’s Church Father Houlahan Mount Mercy Father Fitzgerald Ernest Ament Immaculate Conception Church Norbert Barrett Catherine Juno Chicago Archdiocese of

Massey Sings At Auxiliary Opening Session

Massey contralto performed The Star Spangled Banner at the auxiliary opening session. Mrs Massey was accompanied on the organ by Miss Eleanor Taylor.

Massey Mrs. Massey Eg Organ Eleanor Tayor

Opening Of Coe Sept 8 May Mark New Educational Era

Coe college schedules a Sept 8 opening that may signal a new era in education. Prof Perkins notes a shift from a broad democratic influx to a focused, investment like approach in higher learning. Chicago and Cedar Rapids send larger applicant pools while financial constraints remain a hurdle for many.

Coe Coe College C. W. Perkins Stock Exchange Chicago Perkina Cedar Rapids Perkins Iowa

Victim Of $40 Con Game Faces $10 Fine

Frank Murphy, shoeless and memory impaired, was picked up for intoxication after claiming he came to Cedar Rapids to visit friends who swindled him. He said he left his shoes in a house unknown to him. Murphy was fined $10 and costs in police court Tuesday.

Frank Murphy Murphy Cedar Rapids

Viaduct At Kenwood To Be Opened Saturday

The viaduct over the Milwaukee tracks on First Avenue will open to auto traffic Saturday. Louis Zika, commissioner of public improvements, announced the completion. Concrete curing required ten days before traffic routing. Construction began June 1 and delay due to late steel shipment pushed the schedule from August 1.

Milwaukee Tracks First Avenue Louis Zika

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