Community Chest Drive Set for February in Cedar Rapids
The 1933 Community Chest campaign in Cedar Rapids will run from February 1 to 15 with the exact date to be determined by a special committee. At a Chamber of Commerce meeting, E. L. Makibben was reelected chair of the public welfare bureau and Mark Anderson named vice-chairman. George Laird will chair the Chest campaign with J. M. Dinwiddie and Mark Anderson on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest
Cedar Rapids
Public Welfare Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
E. L. Makibben
Mark
Australians Take Pride In Projects Of An American Nature
Frank Wood, manager of the Magnus hotel, told Kiwanis members at the Montrose Hotel that Australians admire U S efforts in development. He praised Herbert Hoover for backing Broken Hill and noted Australians’ interest in American cars, fuels, and products. Wood urged pride in American style progress and cited rabbits and fur pelts as markets and links to U S interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Kiwanis Club
Frank Wood
Magnus Hotel
Bim
Pacific Islands
Montrose H Otel
Herbert Hoover
Wood
Broken Hill
Cedar Rapids
Hoover
United States
St. Louis
French Wine Docks Named Quai Franklin Roosevelt
In Paris a formal ceremony opened the Seine quay as Quai Franklin Roosevelt with large wine barrels opened and consumed. Wine merchants and dock workers joined the event drinking from barrels while waving French and American flags as vast daily shipments arrive for storage amid anticipated Volstead act changes.
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Paris
Seine
Franklin Roosevelt
Mountain Question Puzzle Answers and Clues
A crossword style puzzle lists across and down clues with numbers and partial fills. The page presents entries like theater guide drops of eye fluid and various historical or miscellaneous definitions across a grid. This item reads as a puzzle feature rather than a news report.
City Briefs And Personals: Fines For Intoxication And Speeding
John Hefner aged 50 was fined 10 dollars and costs in police court for intoxication. Joe Pazour of 1907 C Street SW was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding. A truck driven by H L Wese of Wayland had blankets on fire in the rear at 9 am on First Street near Fifth Avenue SW. Fire Company No 1 extinguished it. Cedar Rapids Recreation Club, formerly Cedar Rapids Hiking Club, to meet in the garden office at city hall Thursday at 7:30 pm. final program plans not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hefner
Joe Pazour
C Street
H. L. Wese
Wayland
Wise
First Street
Fifth Avenue
Company No. 1
Cedar Rapids
Nurses to meet at Mercy hospital in Iowa City
Local nurses are expected to attend the district meeting of registered nurses at Mercy hospital in Iowa City Friday at 2 p.m. Election of officers will be the main business, per Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston, supervisor of public health nursing. Mr and Mrs Ralph Keller of Fargo are visiting in Iowa. E B Hess, father of Mrs Keller and Mrs Ohmann, died Sunday in Fargo and was buried in Greeley, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Elizabeth Johnston
Ralph Keller
Fargo
N. D
Revival Series At Sunshine Mission With Rev E F Austin
The Rev E F Austin of the Calvary Baptist Church speaks on preparation for a great meeting at 7 30 Wednesday at Sunshine Mission. Tuesday evening he addressed attendees on a Great Proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Mission
E. F. Austin
Calvary Baptist Church
Mr. Austin
Church program features Tanis Brague Westerberg DeLawyer
The Rev. Carl J. Tanis led the service as a missionary from West Africa. John Brague directed the song service and a duet was performed by Lester Westerberg and Harriet DeLawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Als
Carl J. Tanis
West Africa
John Brague
Lester Westerberg
Harriet DeLawyer
Two youths waived to district court in trespass wood-cutting case
Sylvester Kubec and Ben Brazanski, both 18, waived to the district court at a Wednesday preliminary hearing before Justice G. S Lightner on a charge of trespassing and cutting away wood on the property of Mrs. Elizabeth W. Griffith near the north city limits above the water works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Kubec
Ellis Boulevard
Ben Brazanski
Third Street
District Court
G. S Lightner
Elizabeth W. Griffith
Woodmen of America honor Deputy Cross with supper program
Clerks J Snouffer and Woodmen of America members hosted a Tuesday evening cafeteria supper to honor State Deputy L Q Cross of Des Moines. Cross and Deputy Carpenter of Des Moines presented reels of motion pictures showing beneficiary work and tubercular sanatorium scenes near Denver Alabama. Music and readings between reels accompanied the shown films.
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Modern
Woodmen of America
J. Snouffer
L. QO. Cross
Des Moines
Cross
Carpenter
Tuberce Sanatorium
Denver
Ala
Expensive Hosts To Dubuque Man In Card Game
L. Bauer of Dubuque met two men at a bus depot and joined a room card game in the Central hotel. He lost 25 dollars and the suspects, Tom Stevens and K. Fields, were gone when police and investigators arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
L. Bauer
Bauer
Kroulik
Kudina
Central Hotel
Fourth Avenue SE
Tom Stevens
K. Fields
U.S. Marines Begin Final Nicaragua Withdrawal
The United States moves the last 700 Marines out of Nicaragua with about 300 departing from Managua to Corinto for home on the initial day. The 1912 mission, interrupted by 1925 and 1927 actions, ends as Sandino forces clash near Jinotega but with no national guard casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
United States
Corinto
Augustino Sandino
National Guard
Jinotega
la Noticita
Honduras
Farmers Caravan Passes Through Cedar Rapids on Way to Washington
A caravan of about eighty travelers from United Farmers League groups in Nebraska Montana and the Dakotas passed Cedar Rapids on highway No 30 at 1115 am Wednesday en route to a national farm relief conference in Washington D C on December 7 They stayed Tuesday night in Marshalltown where the mayor barred food solicitations and ordered them on their way at 8 am without breakfast The party planned lunch in Clarence and an overnight in Clinton Identified travelers included Charles E Taylor of Plentywood Mont state senator Ole Sundby Roseau ND and Albert Anbe Alamo ND state legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
United Farmers League
Nebraska
Montana
Dakotas
National Farm Relief Conference
Washington, D. C
Marshalltown
Clarence
Clinton
Harry Lux
Lincoln
Neb
Charles E. Taylor
Plentywood
Mont
Ole Sundby
Roseau
N. D
Albert Anbe
Alamo
Associated Press
Linn Poultry Schools Postponed Due to Whitfield Illness
W R Whitfeld, Ames poultry specialist, expected to conduct a series of poultry management schools in Linn County starting Thursday at C B F Michel farm north of Marion, is ill and cannot come. The schools are postponed indefinitely awaiting information from Ames, county agent George E Dillon reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Whitfeld
Ames
Linn County
C. B. F. Michel
Marion
George E. Dillon
Dillon
Farmer Loses Arm After Shredder Accident
Ryan Henry Spoerl, 50, a farmer two miles east of Ryan, Suffered a badly mangled left hand and arm when caught in a corn shredder on Wednesday. He remained trapped for about 30 minutes before rescuers freed him and he underwent amputation above the elbow at Ryan hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Henry Spoerl
Ryan _ hospital
Boston Man To Head U. S. Golf Ass'n
Herbert Jaques of Boston was nominated for the presidency of the United States Golf Association to succeed the late Robert M. Cutting who died last week. Nomination is tantamount to election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert Jaques
Boston
United States Golf Association
Robert M. Cutting
Al Smith Sings for Charity Debut Draws Mixed Reviews
Alfred Eman uel Smith performed a charity sing in New York raising funds for the New York infirmary for women and children. Critics offered mixed opinions on his voice as he led the audience and sang a Bowery themed encore after a nervous start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred Emanuel Smith
Smith
Leggiero
Mrs. Smith
Vanderlip
New York Infirmary For
John R. Jones
the Bowery
Capitol Police to Guard Capitol Against Hunger Marches
Washington reports 100 Capitol Police to be on duty when Congress convenes to deter hunger marchers. The plan, agreed at a conference of metropolitan police officials and sergeants at arms from the House and Senate, excludes federal troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol
Congress
House
Senate
Kenneth Romney
Brookhart Plans Capitol Trip After Pneumonia Recovery
Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa has recovered from bronchial pneumonia at the Hinsdale home of Mrs. Cephise M. Pope. He said he would depart Thursday for Washington D C to resume duties in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sen. Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Cephise M. Pope
Hinsdale
Brookhart
Washington, D. C
Bond Theft Blamed On Two Youths In New York Bank
Two well dressed youths allegedly stole five Liberty bonds worth 100000 each from a teller’s cage at the Continental Bank and Trust Company in New York. Investigators note the pair argued near the cage as the bonds vanished and a sticky mucilage on the cage window suggests a cane or stick used to extract the bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Continental Bank and Trust
Hunter Is Shot In Foot By His Dog
J H Fletcher of Cowden Illinois, 65, was hospitalized after being shot in the left foot when his bird dog stepped on a shotgun trigger while he lifted the dog over a fence during a hunting outing. Physicians expect the foot to be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Springfield
INS
J. H. Fletcher
Cowden
Fletcher
Births in Marion and surrounding areas
Birth notices list a child born to Ralph Michel on Wednesday at S J Luke s hospital in Marion rural route 3. A son born to Joseph Horsky at Mercy hospital on November 25 at 1016 Eighth Street SE. Louis Brazdo and family welcome a daughter born November 27 at Mercy hospital 1507 Fourteenth Avenue SE. Frank Sullivan and family of Williamsburg announce a son born November 29 at Mercy hospital. Ralph Whitmore and spouse of 701 Fourteenth Street SE welcome a daughter born November 29 at Mercy hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Michel
Marionas
S J. Luke's Hospital
Joseph Horsky
Eighth Street SE
Defends Jr
Mercy Hospita
Louis Brazdo
Fourteenth Avenue SE
Mercy Hospital
Frank Sullivan
Williamsburg
How to Play And How to Win in Contract Bridge
A bridge article discusses leads after an auction and the impact of a misplayed turn. It follows New York City player Lewis Osborn who rues a penalty choice on a South Dealer hand, noting how apparent good leads may fail and a poor lead could save the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed
Lewis Osborn
New York City
South
West
Osborn
East
Bridge contract mishap and readers bidding query
Summary of a bridge contest where East out of turn opened hearts and Osborn risks penalties, leading to defeat by a club ruff. The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites readers to submit bidding questions, with an example analysis ending in a 1932 copyright note.
Deaths Pearl Usher 9 at Cedar Rapidsarea
Pearl Edith Usher 9 daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Usher died at 3 55 p m Tuesday after a long illness at the family home five miles west of Cedar Rapids on the Vinton road. She was born near Nashua September 29 1923 and lived in the present home two years. Survived by parents grandparents S H DeGroff Nashua three brothers Harold Delbert Paul and three sisters Imogene Donna sin Cedar Rapids and Mrs Alice Swinton Nashua. Funeral Friday 1 p m Beatty chapel Rev Thomas Walton Bridgewater. Burial Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Edith Usher
Otto Usher
Cedar Rapids
Vinton Road
Nashua
S. H. DeGroff
Harold
Delbert
Paul
Funeral services for James Edwin Vause
Funeral services for James Edwin Vause will be held in Turner with burial at Mount Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home 255 Thirteenth Street NW until 11 a.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Vause
James Edwin Vause
Turner
Ena
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Thirteenth Street NW
Cedar Rapids Man Frank Fidima Dies At 42
Frank Fidima 42 died at his home six miles southwest of Cedar Rapids at 12 30 pm Tuesday after a short illness. He was born in Linn county November 18 1880 and had lived here all his life. Survived by wife Beatrice a daughter Jean Ellen 8 his father Wesley Fidima and a brother Emil all of Cedar Rapids. His mother and a brother Charles are deceased. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World. The body at the Lesinger Polansky chapel pending funeral arrangements.
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Frank Fidima
Cedar Rapids
Lian County
Lfe
Beatrice
Jean Ellen
Wesley Pidima
Emil
Charles
Woodmen of the World
Lesinger-Polansky Chapel
Dvorak Infant Dies at Home From Whooping Cough
Marshall Dean Dvorak aged 13 months of Walker died at home Tuesday night from whooping cough and complications. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs F W Dvorak a sister Helen and a brother Raymond. Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday at 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Dean Dvorak
F. W. Dvorak
Walker
Helen
Raymond
Norma Talmadge Denies Aid In Jessel Alimony
New York AP report shows conflicting statements on Norma Talmadge aiding George Jessel's $100000 divorce settlement with Florence Courtney. Talmadge denied guaranteeing payments, while court papers mention an alleged agreement connected to the Jessel affair and a related legal firm fee dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Talmadge
Jessel
New York
George Jessel
Florence Courtney
Supreme Court
Miss Talmadge
Miss Courtney
Reno
Frank Ippolito
Theodore J. Lesser
Stolen Mallard Ducks From Bever Park Pen
Ed Stefan, Bever Park commissioner, reports six wild mallard ducks, city property, were stolen from the Bever Park pen the day before Thanksgiving. Entrance was gained by cutting a hole in the wire fence. two ducks remained untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimrod
Ed Stefan
Bever Park
Akagiving
Santa Claus Post Office Boosted To Third Class
In Santa Claus Indiana the post office was elevated from fourth to third class by the Post Office Department due to the Christmas season mail volume. The facility handles little business outside the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Santa Claus
Post Office Department
Ind
Roosevelt seeks big cuts in navy budget and reforms
Franklin D Roosevelt plans sweeping economy in the navy department when he takes office, aiming to cut the annual budget by about 100 million dollars and trim construction. He wants consolidations within the bureau system and to limit annual spending, with Representative Vinson noting a full five year path to treaty strength is unlikely.
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Warm Springs
INS
Navy Department
Franklin D Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Carl Vinson
Georgia
House
Naval Affairs
Vinson
Army
Navy
Department of
National Defense
Bernard Bf. Baruch
New York
Community Players Set Tryouts for Hotel Universe
The Community Players will hold tryouts for the play Hotel Universe by Philip Barry on Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the Chamber of Commerce. Nine parts are to be cast four women aged 25 to 35 five men a French servant an old man and three men ages 27 to 60 seeks broad city representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Universe
Philip Barry
Community Players
Chamber of Commerce
Two Fire Alarms Reported Within One Minute
Two alarms received Tuesday afternoon less than a minute apart prompted a response from the fire department. One blaze was a grass fire near Brown Avenue and Eleventh Street Northeast, the other a rubbish fire behind the R. J. Randall home at 131 Twenty Sixth Street Drive BE. Both fires were brought under control with no further detail available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Avenue
Eleventh Street
R. J. Randall
Twenty-sixth Street
Drive
Fire alarms report car carburetor blaze and overheated furnace
A still alarm at 117 Seventeenth street NM noted backfire igniting a car carburetor, extinguished by owner R L Gillick before firemen arrived. A second alarm at 35 First street SW, home of 8 P Donnan, involved an overheated furnace with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gether
Seventeenth Street
R. L. Gillick
First Street
8. P. Donnan
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad Claims Clear Skin
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe calomel substitute to cleanse blood, bowels, and liver. It touts gentle efficacy, vegetable composition, and reports of improved skin and vitality after nightly use for a week with prices 15c 30c 60c.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
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Rebekah
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Linn Poultry Schools
Whitfield
Ryan Farmer
U. S. Golf Ass’n
Andre Cain
André Cain
Fleischmann
Gonsrieds
Andrecain
Fleischmann’s Yeast
al Smith
Charity
Josephine
Boerare
Culbertson
Oki
Frank Pidima
Gladstone
Krebs Monument Co
Third Avenue
Walter M. Krebs
Mer
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