Roosevelt to share patronage with progressive Republicans
Progressive Republicans backing Franklin D. Roosevelt will receive federal patronage after March 4. Key senators will guide job recommendations, with plans to win over bolting progressives by recognizing their choices and reinforcing loyalty to the President-elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warm Springs
INS
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Johnson
California
Norris
Nebraska
Cutting
New Mexico
la Follette
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Hoover
City Briefs And Personals From Cedar Rapids News
City notes report a street light installation on avenue NW between Eleventh and Thirteenth streets. Jenna Strahan principal of I school underwent eight major operations at St Luke's hospital and is reported in satisfactory condition. Merle Boyle, 33, of 407 B avenue NW, was held in the city jail awaiting a police court hearing on intoxication and disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenue NW
Eleventh and
Irteenth Streets
Edise
Jenna Strahan
St. Luke's Hospital
Merle Boyle
B Avenue NW
Willamette man Frank W. Forrey dies at home
Frank W. Forrey of Willamette Ti died suddenly at 3 a.m. Friday at his home. He was a brother of the late W. J. Forrey and had visited Cedar Rapids often. Local figures and family details follow in this brief listing of items from Cedar Rapids area notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Forrey
Willamette, Ti
W. J. Forrey
Cedar Rapids
A. W. Lyon
Burch Avenue NW
Little Falls
Minn
Roosevelt collectors arrange Cedar Rapids contact
Local collectors and nearby residents are asked to contact the secretary at telephone 25769 by noon Saturday. Archie 8 Austin of Nation's Business visited Cedar Rapids for several months. Superior Court receipts for civil division amounted to 354.32 for November, per city clerk L. J. Storey. police receipts totaled 426.50, with 351 from fines per Police Chief W. C. Benesh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Archie
Austin
Nation's Business
United States Chamber of Commerce
Merle Thorpe
Cedar Rapids
Superior Court
L. J. Storey
Seek Freedom For Iowa Fugitive Thorold Lemon
Religious readers in Seattle carried a plea for the freedom of Thorold Lemon the Iowa fugitive to Olympia. The congregation raised a $5,000 fugitive bond for Lemon who is now a missionary. He was serving an eight year manslaughter term when he escaped from an Iowa state prison farm a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Thorold Lemon
Iowa
R. H. Hartley
Olympia
Lemon
Fire destroys Lou Henry Hoover landmark in Shell Rock
A dwelling in Shell Rock owned by Carol Carr, once housing Lou Henry Hoover, wife of the President, burned Tuesday night. The loss removes a cherished family residence from the town.
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Lou Hoover
Shell “Rock
Shell Rock
Lou Henry Hoover
Carol Carr
Fairfax Gun Club Stages Last Poultry Shoot Sunday
Fairfax Ia. The last poultry shoot of the season will be held Sunday at the Fairfax Gun club starting at 12 30. Fowl of all kinds will be posted as prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax
Fairfax Gun Club
Begin Trial Of Divorce Suit In Which Woman Has Five Legal Firms
Schrader seeks divorce from Faye Schrader on mental cruelty grounds. she counters, also alleging mental cruelty and seeking separate maintenance. She has retained five legal firms. The couple married about a year ago after prior marriages. Schrader says she left July 20 and stayed in Waterloo with friends, later returning home. An injunction was obtained to restrain him from molesting her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Schrader
Waterloo
Ruthie Mather
Benton Township
Asa
Archie Weatherwa
Dormitory Students Get Seven Cent Meals
In Iowa City about fifteen University of Iowa students in a cooperative dormitory report meals at an average of 71 cents and room costs of one dollar per week. The article notes the era of high living costs appears to be ending for these residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Drake Men Oppose Smoking By Girls
In Des Moines the Times Delphic survey at Drake University finds eight of ten men oppose girls smoking. It also shows seven of ten men prefer brunets to blondes and five of six girls expect men to pay all dating costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Times-Delphic
Drake University
Reception Given For Louis Murphy
Senator-elect Louis R. Murphy was feted in Dubuque with a banquet and reception attended by about 900 guests. Prominent Democrats elected in November attended, including Clyde L. Herring Edward L. O'Connor Fred Biermann Leo Wegman and Judge John W. Kintzinger who were all celebrated in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Louis R. Murphy
Clyde L. Herring
Edward L. O'Connor
Fred Biermann
Decorah
Iowa
Leo Wegman
John W. Kintzinger
Mrs Hindman of Springville Turns 85 After Gettysburg Ties
Mrs Mary Hindman, who witnessed part of the Battle of Gettysburg near Springville, carried water to wounded on both sides and was present when Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. Her eighty fifth birthday was observed Friday.
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Brecal
Springville
Mary Hindman
Gettysburg
Hindman
Abraham Lincoln
West Union Man Heads Iowa Ice Cream Makers
The twenty third annual Iowa Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers convention ended in Council Bluffs with E. C. Johnston of West Union elected president and H. W. Dettner of Clinton named vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Man Heads
Iowa Ice Cream Makers
Council Bluffs
Iowa Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers
E. C. Johnston
West Union
H. W. Dettner
Clinton
Local High School Oratorical Contest Winners Named
Washington city held a high school auditorium competition to select state and county representatives. In oratorical, Helen Masson won with Speed and Virgil Wittmer was runner up. Dramatic honors went to Ruth Marie Morrison for My Lady's Dress with several runners up. Humorous division saw Helen Foster win for Ma's Berth Night with Vera Stutsman second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Helen Masson
Virgil Wittmer
Catherine Masson
Margaret Griffith
Ruth Marie Morrison
Thelda Tracy
Mildren Lemley
Helen Foster
Vera Stutsman
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Plaza Bake Shop
Charles E. Norris
Tipton
Neosha
Cedar Rapids Checkers Club
Leo Kadgihn
Kadgihn
Wow E. Snyder
Sinclair
Aker
Mr.nertles
Mr.nertleshell
NEA Service
Egypt
Mr.neatles
Lee Boyle
Frank Zajcek
Frontier Park
Joseph A. Petrus
Joe Thill
First Street
Sixth Avenue
Ilinois Central
Rien Y
Hollywood
ELGIN
Star Jewelry Co
Second Street
Paramount Theatre
Camay
Jar Dill
Lie
TEXAS
Hop
Toma
Royal Soap
Sun M Paramount
Amana Graham
Proctor, Gamble Soap
Aspar
Agus
M. J. B. Tree Tea
Folger’s Coffee
Navy
Swift
Sandwich
Pillsbury’s Flour
Borden
Chateau
Limburger
Kline’s
Drake
Louis Murphy
Mrs. Hindman
Rayen
Robes
Kline
Coats
Bis Wombat
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