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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

2

Expense boost predicted for federal government

Washington AP reports House appropriations committee members foresee a possible rise in ordinary government expenses rather than cuts. They hint at offsetting increases for expanded departments and new agencies, with thirteen agencies moved under the budget system for the first time.

Washington House Appropriations Congress Buchanan Tex Treasury Reconstruction Finance , Corporation Home Owners Loan Corporation Federal Housing Administration Commodity Credit Corporation Public Works Administration Home Loan Bank Board Electric Home and Farm Authority Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation Surplus Commodities Corporation Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation Reconstruction Finance Mortgage Corporation

McKeever to Hang at Dawn for Murder

George McKeever the Iowa bank robber is to be executed at dawn in an old barn behind the Callaway county jail Fulton for the murder of Missouri highway patrol Sergeant Ben Booth. Gov. Park will not issue a stay as Hollis made no plea. Witnesses include Booths widow and her father with 300 citizens present.

Jefferson City George McKeever Iowa Callaway County Fulton Ben Booth Missouri State Highway Patrol Guy B. Park Booth Alice Booth George Hollis McKeever Missouri Harris Wells Perry Reed Owanna Wesley Wells Roger Wilson Boone County W. H. Sapp Columbia

Wapsie Hustlers 4-H Elect Officers At Treichler Home

The Wapsie Hustlers 4 H club met at Billy Treichler s home on Monday and elected officers: President Francis Kester, vice president Lewis Kester, program committee Billy Treichler and Ronald Kelly, news reporter Francis Kester. Percy Letson assistant county agent spoke on baby beef and outlined the year s program.

Troy Mills Wapsie Hustlers 4-H Club Billy Treichler Francis Kester Lewis Kester Ronald Kelly Percy Letson

Madrid Air Raid Triggers Thousands to Flee

Madrid endures a massive air raid as thousands of refugees flee to Valencia amid ground losses for loyalists at Boadilla Del Monte. The attack destroys homes, kills about 100, and includes the Mexican ambassador and family among evacuees. Caballero accepts a non intervention plan in principle to curb foreign arms. He accuses Germany Italy and Portugal of aiding the rebels with planes and gas.

Madrid INS Valencia Boadilla del Monte Escorial Francisco Largo Caballero Spain Francisco Franco Boadilla Perez Trepino London Paris Iargo Caballero Largo Caballero Germany Italy Portugal

Modernized Gift Wrappings Decorate Christmas Season

The piece outlines new holiday wrap designs with black and white, blue, brown and gold schemes, modern geometric patterns, and large seals. It gives assembly tips, pairing papers with ribbons and envelopes, plus examples of ensembles featuring poinsettias and silver accents. It also notes a list of performers and local Christmas programs in Earlville and Tipton.

New York Yesteryear Santa Claus

West Liberty bank to pay 10 percent dividend Saturday

The closed Iowa State Bank in West Liberty will issue a second 10 percent dividend, totaling about $12,000, on Saturday. The Iowa article lists multiple local notices across towns with elected officers, hires, and events including a Christmas party and school staff changes.

West Liberty Iowa State Bank

Regents Promise Hearing For Frank In Wisconsin Row

Madison Wisconsin. The dispute between Glenn Frank and Gov. Philip F La Follette over Frank as president of the University of Wisconsin reached public view with a promise of a special hearing to air charges of mismanagement and lack of executive ability. Frank said he would not quit the post and will outline his achievements at the board of regents next meeting. If found incompetent the regents may dismiss him before the January 13 legislative session. A Christmas dismissal could avert student protests.

Madison Wis Glenn Frank Philip F. la Follette Frank University of Wisconsin Board of Regents la Follette

Wisconsin mother and two children die in farm fire

A Wisconsin couple's home fire in Janesville killed Mrs. William Ryan 40 and children Frances 6 and Billy 5 after an explosion suspected to be coal gas. The father and another child escaped by leaping from a second story. Mercy hospital received the injured family member and reported the scene near the stairwell and kitchen. The family dog was found at the stove.

Janesville Wis William Ryan Frances Billy Ryan Mercy Hospital

Gail Patrick elopes with Brown Derby manager in Tijuana

Hollywood actress Gail Patrick 22 eloped Wednesday night with Robert Cobb Brown Derby cafe manager near San Diego. They wed in Tijuana with secretary Jean Edwards and Charles Seymour accompanying. Patrick, from Birmingham Alabama, had been engaged about a year and was to begin production on The Love Trap.

Hollywood Gail Patrick Tijuana Robert Cobb Jean Edwards Charles Seymour Miss Patrick Paramount Studios Adolph Zukor Cobb San Diego Birmingham Ala Screen Capital University of Alabama Howard College

Marengo Presbyterian Brotherhood Names New Year Dinner Committees

George Fiser announces the committees for the Presbyterian church New Year’s day dinner. Roles include soliciting George Langlas and others. meat M. E. Scott and Herman Hoyt. potatoes Albert Gould and Fred Zahrt. noodles Claus Gode and Bruce Ferguson. coffee Dave Watson and Charles Kent. salad Howard Myers and Ralph Silayrmaker. dessert Lew Weiss and Byron Goldthwaite. dishwashing Charles Geiskins and Jake Schaf bach. reception R. R. Hibbs and Dr. E. N. Brown. advertising Glenn Ellis. dining room E. L. Seidel.

Marengo George Fiser Presbyterian Brotherhood Presbyterian Church George Langlas A. I. Solbiig Glenn Ellis Ralph Slaymaker M. E. Scott Herman Hoyt Ben Felling Henry Burgy Henry Whitehill Albert Gould Fred Zahrt Jay Zahrt Fred Schumacher Harry

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