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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1936

Page

6

Stricter law urged for driver’s licenses in Iowa

Iowa Daily Press association polls show strong support for a law requiring applicants for automobile licenses to pass reasonably exacting written and driving tests. The piece cites safety groups and historical data, noting potential lives saved and the broad benefits of rigorous examinations for all drivers. It also discusses enforcement and the need to elevate driver competence beyond mere possession of a license.

Iowa Daily Press Association General Assembly Iowa National Safety Council

Townsend Old Age Pension Plan Faces Senate Review

A congressional committee denounces the Townsend plan as a delusion and snare, signaling renewed publicity for a program near collapse. The report is unlikely to sway supporters and may revive attention to a policy losing momentum as Congress debates its fate.

Townsend Old Age Congressional Committee

Abdications and a Letter from Dad on Genius

The article reviews abdication cases from 1917 czar to the Austrian and Hungarian monarchies, noting how revolutions and regencies ended dynasties. It includes a Dear Louise letter praising Shakespeare and the King James Bible translators, then a stream of observant quips on politics, education, royalty, and culture from 1936 era.

Louise Athens Pericles New England Emerson Shakespeare King James Scotland Morocco

The Silver Roop Mystery by Browne on Montieth murder

The immense estate of Gerard Montieth faces Major Forrests, and Mary Montieth, his niece, refuses to marry David Forrest lest she be disinherited. At a Forrest party Montieth is found murdered. Harley Stevenson, a crime novelist and Marys suitor, helps outline clues as County Prosecutor Foxcroft and Doctor Sutton begin the investigation.

Gerard Mentieth South Ove Major Forrest Harley Stevenson Mary Mentieth David Forrest Montieth David Forrest Go Foxcroft Harley Davison Mr. Stevenson Gerry Evarts Wally Gerard Montieth Dave Forrest Griswold Kingsbury Kingswold College Wallace Foxcroft Sherlock Holmes

Blood on the cross reveals intruder in Montieth study

In a tense aftermath Major Foxcroft and others search Montieth’s library. A fresh blood streak beside a silver cross and a bloodstained blade emerge as clues while guards deter departures. The scene ends with a cliffhanger.

Marion mourns prominent woman Elizabeth R. Marshall

Elizabeth R. Marshall, a leading figure in Marion, died at her home today. S. W. Cable departed for California. J. D. Wardle was named to the zoning commission to replace Col. W. G. Dows, who died recently. Mrs. Olive Johnson, county clerk-elect, returned from Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Connor plan a Florida winter retreat.

Elizabeth R. Marshall Marion S. W. Cable California J. D. Wardle Col

Local News Briefs from Central City and Nearby

Edgar Weeks departed for Denver while Anaziah Chamberlain returned home to West Jersey after visiting his son C. H. Chamberlain. Col. W. G. Dows came back from a three week eastern trip as John Ellen and I. M. Dunn collected a $20 bounty for a wolfskin seven miles west of Central City. The Squaw Man played at Greene's opera house today. C. C. Calame left for California for the month, and W. G. Haskell was re elected potentate of El Kahir temple No bles. Alderman D. A. Ross resigned from the fourth ward post, and L. H. Filson planned a trip to Los Angeles.

Edgar Weeks Denver Colo Anaziah Chamberlain West Jersey Ill C. H. Chamberlain Col. W. G. Dows John Ellen I. M. Dunn Central City Greene's Opera House C. C. Calame California W. G. Haskell el Kahir Temple Mystic Shrine D. A. Ross L. H. Filson Los Angeles Calif

Famous Inventor Puzzle Clue List Reveals Themed Crosswords

A dense crossword grid labeled AMERICAN INVENTOR horizontal and vertical clues lists numerous wordplay prompts. Across entries include 7 Paradise and 60 Southeast while down clues cover One of a pair and River ravine with references to Roman numerals and directional terms.

New York Day by Day Breakfast and a Roaring Stag Breakfast

A fragmented gossip column discusses neuroticism with skepticism, praising grounded Rotarians over fragile nerves. It recounts a nameless gourmet tale from old New York dining circles, involving Grand Duke Boris of Russia and a stag breakfast with Brillat Savarin as a patron saint.

Boris Russia New York Brillat-Savarin

Baron’s Feast at Malmaison Style Baroque Dinner

A guest recounts a decadent banquet hosted by a baron in a grand drawing room. Long tables overflow with cold dishes from beluga caviar to vintage cognacs, as the grand duke and John Drew sample a dozen courses with matching wines. A Corsican cook’s horse meat incident turns the narrator vegetarian for weeks.

Eral Westphalia Virginia Spain Portugal Italy Rhine Rhone Moselle Saar Bordeaux Burgundies Arrack Kirsch Malmaison John

Nighttime radio schedule shading NBC CBS and ABC coast to coast

A dense listing of radio programs across NBC CBS and ABC networks with times from 6:15 to 11:30 p.m. including sports shows, music orchestras, variety acts, dramas, weather and church segments. It catalogs performers such as Husing, Edward dAnna band, Meredith Willson orch, Victor Young, Rose Morgan, Guy Lombardo, Jack Benny, and Grace Moore among others, along with station chains and city affiliates.

Ova Kemper and Company NBC Message of Israel WJZ Chain Separen Institute Singers Husing CBS ABC WG Ha Edward dAnna WABC Wcco WEAF Wynn Swing With the Strings WBBM Meredith Willson Orch WGST Ateau Victor Young Orch WE. Chain Rday Piet One ABC KMOX Irvin Cobb Weaf Chain Adare Byeneral Hugh John Hilldesarde WJZ Captain Diamond Anne Seymour Dorothy Dreslin Preddy Martin Orch Josef Marion Talley We, the People Ferend Ed McConnell Weag Col. Stoopnagie Buddy Nacy Joe Penner Wead Chain Golden Gate Park Rubinoff Orch Jack Benny Eles Traubel W. Chain Professor Quiz Npc Robert L. Ripley WBB Sunset Dreams Ener Court WEAP Chai and Simon Paul Wonekcia Moriz Rosenthal Herry Sosnick Orch Kate Eh Harold Fields Citisens Ellis Island WEREM Waco Chain Judy and the Bunch Roger — Orch Ravers Orch Ose Masters Orch Stabile Orch Vincent Lopes Orch WABCO WBEM

Sunday Radio Schedule Highlights Through Afternoon

A Sunday morning to afternoon grid features NBC CBS and WABC listings with programs such as Goldthwaite ensemble and Organ reveille, church services, youth programs, and music ensembles. Notable names include Josef Honti, Rev Blackwelder, Ward and Muzzy, and Joe Rines creating a diverse itinerary across WEAF WJZ WABC and other networks.

Goldthwaite NBC Weaf Ccnain Josef Honti Aunt Susan's CBS WABC WCCO WEAF WJZ Church of the Air Rev Ar Blackwelder Mr . Beys Ask American Youth Walberg Brown String Ensemble WJZ Chain Alexander Semmier Wccoo WOC Ward Muzzy WEAP Lonon Ww Chain Weaf Cn Joe Rines Orch Bowes Capitol Family Southerna University Radio Oy Huch White Bue- Aires EBA Chaineighbors Ney End White Ae Jnants Key RCA WJZ Pitta Hony Arch KMOX Thatcher Wabc Webbm Ee

Administratrix Named for Linn County Iowa Estate

The undersigned on this 27th day of November 9 is appointed and qualifies as Administratrix of the estate of Sutin, late of Linn County Iowa, deceased. All persons indebted must promptly settle with James against the tie ies at the authenticated Linn County office. J. J. Hronik, Attorney.

Linn Naeber Challe Ie Ne Sutin Linn County Owa Jaimae Iowa

Notice of Probate of Will in Cedar Rapids District Court

Notice is given that on December 17 1994 at 8 am the district court will hear proof for admission to probate of an instrument identified as the will of Prank viseh late of Lin county Iowa. Cedar Rapids lawyers Edwin Ist pereee Guninse cal Boi ak TM m se torneys represent the estate.

Stete Iowa Lin Mty Cedar Rapids Edwin Ist Pereee Guninse Cal Boi Ak ™ m Torneys

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