Roosevelt Sees 1937 Federal Income Highest Since 1920
President Roosevelt expects the 1937 federal revenue to reach about 5.665 billion dollars, the largest since 1920, with a larger deficit likely in 1938. The budget message will outline 1936 results and future receipts and expenditures, amid debates over a double entry budget and relief spending.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Herbert C. Hower
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Public Works
Supreme Court
AAA
Treasury
Mrs. C. W. Hollenbeck Dies at 94 After Long Iowa Life
Laura M. Welch Hollenbeck died at her Cedar Rapids home after a week of illness. Born January 27, 1842 in Montrose Pennsylvania, she came to Linn County in 1859. She married Charles Wesley Hollenbeck in 1861 and lived in Anamosa before settling in Cedar Rapids. Survived by two daughters Jennie and May, son C Burt, a niece and five Montrose nieces. Funeral at home Wednesday 11 a.m. with burial in Anamosa. flowers not requested.
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C. W. Hollenbeck
First Avenue E
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Hollenbeck
Laura M. Welch
Montrose
John A
Malinda Allard
Iowa
Hollenbecks
Anamosa
Mabel Blackmar
San Francisco
Calif
Montrosé
Minnie Booth
Bess Welch
Dora Mack
Bertha Place
Lou Gage
Henry A. Welch
Four-Year Term Proposed For House Members
Rep Hampton Fulmer of South Carolina launches a campaign to amend the constitution to extend House terms from two to four years. He argues a two year term forces constant campaigning and that new talks of a six year presidential term accompany the move.
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Washington
INS
House of Representatives
Hampton Fulmer
South Carolina
House
Fulmer
Frisco merchant A B C Dorhmann dies at 68
A B C Dorhmann, 68, wealthy department store magnate, died at his San Francisco home today from a heart attack after a period of illness.
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San Francisco
INS
A. B. C. Dorhmann
Local marriages list two Cedar Rapids and four other couples
Herbert E Wise of Cedar Rapids and Delilah Ida Rider of Garwin wed after obtaining a license. Robert Scott of Riverside and Lucille Zieser of Walker also secured a license. William Kircher and Agnes Simon, both of Center Point, completed their marriage paperwork.
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Herbert E. Wise
Cedar Rapids
Delilah Ida Rider
Garwin
Robert Scott
Riverside
Lucille Zieser
Walker
William Kircher
Agnes Simon
Center Point
Pope Pius Ends Night With Satisfactory Health Update
Vatican officials report Pope Pius XII slept well after a weekend with improved heart rhythm though left leg neuritis and varicose veins caused some discomfort. He attended mass at 7 a.m. and, after a visit from Dr Aminta Milani, was described as in satisfactory condition. A note from his 3 year old grand-niece brought cheer as he reread the letter in the afternoon.
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Vatican City
Pius
Vatican
Aminta Milani
Maria-Pia Persichetti-Ugolini
Mrs. Cutter Fined for Beer Sale at Windsor Hotel
Mrs. Kathrine A. Cutter was fined 300 dollars and court costs in district court for selling beer at prohibited hours in the Windsor hotel building at 110 First Street NW. On state recommendation all but 100 dollars and costs were suspended on good behavior after she pled guilty December 21.
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Kathrine A. Cutter
A. B. Clark
Windsor Hotel
First Street NW
Cutter
Des Moines man returned on embezzlement charge
C. J. Johnson, 30, of Des Moines, charged with embezzlement of mortgaged property in a warrant issued by Justice Grunewald, was returned to Cedar Rapids from Des Moines by Sheriff Smith and Deputy Payn. Johnson was captured by Polk County officials Saturday on request of local authorities. The charge relates to a truck bought under a sales contract.
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Des Moines
Johnson
W. J. Grunewald
Cedar Rapids
James H. Smith
Dick Payn
Polk County
Marion man jailed for intoxication and fine nonpayment
Dave Gillispie aged 46 of Marion was jailed for thirty days on an intoxication charge. Mittimus issued by Mayor John H. Pazour cites non payment of a fine imposed last Sept. 12. Chief Earl Miller of Marion reported the arrest.
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Dave Gillispie
Marion
Earl Miller
Mittimus
John H. Pazour
Gillispie
Archbishop Calls for Recall to Victorian Moral Standards
London reports that the Archbishop of Canterbury urged a return to old religious values in a broadcast across the empire. He warned of a drift from marriage restraint and sexual restraint, saying religion and morality remain in the common heart despite abdication memories.
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London
Canterbury
York
Edward
All
England
Empire
Ford Patents Rear Mounted V8 Car With Sideways Engine
Washington AP motion places engine over rear wheels with a single rubber mounted unit for the Ford eight. The design, a rear engined car like the Scarab, allows streamlining and improved visibility, with Ford filing the patent on May 10, 1935.
Ford patents an experimental rear-mounted auto
Dearborn based Ford spokesman says the patent granted in Washington covers an experimental rear motorized car. He notes Henry Ford patents inventions he is experimenting with and assigns no special significance to this new machine.
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Dearborn
Mich
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
United Press
Washington
Ford
Re elected head of chamber of commerce agricultural bureau
Ray Anderson farm editor of The Cedar Rapids Gazette was re elected chairman of the agricultural bureau of the Chamber of Commerce at a meeting Monday noon at the Roosevelt hotel Arthur Barlow general manager for the Shores company and business manager for the Amana society was elected vice chairman Seventeen persons attended the meeting including bureau committee members and business men interested in plans for the All Iowa Dairy Show and Livestock exposition They voted to hold the show in Cedar Rapids again next year
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Ray Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Agricultural Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt Hotel
Arthur Barlow
The
Shores Company
Amana Society
Bureau
Council Settles Injury Claim Over Sidewalk Fall
The city council approved a $150 settlement on a $1,500 claim by Mrs. Mary Voll of 1832 J Street SW for injuries from a sidewalk fall at 1820 J Street SW. Attorney Joe Mekota represented Voll. City Attorney Don Hines found no liability but noted expenses aligned with the settlement amid late depression-era sidewalk repairs.
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Mary Voll
J Street
Deaths Mrs James E Lawler Obituary in Cedar Rapids
Mrs James E Lawler died at her Cedar Rapids home after a short illness. Born April 11 1854 in Blackberry Illinois she lived here about 55 years. Survived by seven children and seven grandchildren. Funeral at Immaculate Conception Church with burial in Mount Calvary. Rosary to be recited by St Elizabeths circle Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Lawler home.
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James E. Lawler
Sixth Avenue SE
Blackberry
Ill
Cedar Rapids
James FE. Lawler
Elizabeth
Alice
Margaret
T. J. Gurren
R. H. Conrad
Des Moines
Mike J
Memphis
Infant Margaret Spragg Dies at Local Hospital
Five day old Margaret Merritt Spragg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Spragg of 2525 Johnson Ave SW, died at 7 p.m. Sunday. She is survived by her parents and grandparents Mrs. H. W. Hulbert of this city and Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Spragg of Independence. Turner chapel receiving friends.
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Margaret Merritt
Fred M. Spragg
Johnson Avenue
H. W. Hulbert
P. A. Spragg
Independence
Turner Chapel
Obituary for Harry D Borschel of Cedar Rapids
Harry D. Borschel died at a local hospital at 1 25 p m Monday after a two month illness. Born March 16 1888 in Morse Iowa he lived in Cedar Rapids thirty years and worked with Handler Motor Co. Survived by son Kenneth and seven sisters and one brother. Funeral at Turner chapel with burial in Morse. friends may call Wednesday.
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Harry D. Borschel
Fourth Avenue SE
Morse
Iowa
Adam Borschel
Cedar Rapids
Handler Motor Co
Kenneth
Emma Stiff
Rochester
Carrie Parsons
Tipton
Charlotte Peck
Escondido
Calif
George Parsons
Charles Spinden
West Liberty
Lucile Parks
Tama
John Fleming
Clifton
Colo
Edward Borschel
Turner Chapel
Births After Dec. 27 28 at local hospitals
Born to Mr and Mrs John B Turner II a son David III at St Luke s hospital Dec 28 Born to Mr and Mrs Mario Leoni a daughter Dec 27 at Mercy hospital Born to Mr and Mrs James Nolan a son Dec 28 at Mercy hospital Born to Mr and Mrs Hubert Sherveny Elberon Ia a son Dec 27 at St Luke s hospital
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John B. Turner II
Twenty-fifth Street Drive
David III
St. Luke's Hospital
Mario Leoni
Eighteenth Avenue
Mercy Hospital
James Nolan
E Avenue
Hubert Sherveny
Elberon
St. Luke’s Hospital
Simple Rites Held for Arthur Brisbane
Prominent figures from journalism and public life attended funeral services for Arthur Brisbane at St. Bartholomew's Church Manhattan. An Episcopalian service was led by Rev. G P T Sargent with no eulogy as a large cortege followed to Allaire New Jersey for interment on the Brisbane estate. Pallbearers included William Randolph Hearst Governor Herbert Lehman Bernard Gimbel Mayor Fiorella LaGuardia Walt Chrysler and Arthur Knudson.
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New York
Arthur Brisbane
St. Bartholomew’s Church
Park Avenue
G. P. T. Sargent
Allaire
N. J
Brisbane
William Randolph Hearst
Herbert H. Lehman
Bernard Gimbel
Fiorella H. LaGuardia
Walter Chrysler
Arthur Knudson
City briefs and personals summarize local notices
Mrs. Margaret Pound 29 of 619 First Street SW was treated at St Luke's hospital after illness at home and released. New Year Eve Sokol party moved to Z C B J hall with an 8 pm two hour program and a dance. Cedar Rapids DeMolay Chapter No 10 to hold Obligation Night at Masonic hall Tuesday. Roy Howard 46 of 22815 First Avenue E fined 10 dollars for disturbing family peace. fine suspended on good behavior. Ralph Farley 28 of 726 Avenue NW fined 10 for intoxication. Tom Hayes 56 of Sioux City fined 10 for panhandling. Glen Fisher 330 Fourth Avenue SW won a 1 dollar suspended fine for double parking. J A Thomassen 1833 Higley Avenue SE suspended fine for overtime parking. Phillis Lowe fined 1 dollar suspended for alley parking.
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Margaret Pound
First Street
St. Luke’s Hospital
Sokol Society
Z. C
Cedar Rapids
Order of DeMolay
Masonic Hall
Roy Howard
First Avenue E
Ralph Farley
Avenue NW
Tom Hayes
Sioux City
Glen Fisher
Fourth Avenue
J. A. Thomassen
Higley Avenue
Phillis Lowe
Youth Drives 1935 Chevy from Church Lot
A slender 18 year old in a light overcoat and trousers was seen driving away a 1935 Chevrolet coach, license 10 1278, from in front of a church at Independence at 11 10 a m Sunday. The Buchanan county sheriff asked Cedar Rapids police to watch for the youth.
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Independence
Buchanan County
Cedar Rapids
Sunshine Mission Sunday School Christmas Program
The Sunshine Mission Sunday school houses a Christmas program on Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The event features chorus singing recitations readings and a candlelight exercise for attendees.
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Sunshine Mission Sunday School
Glass Breakage Report At Stevens Sandwich Shop
Glass was broken in the door of the Stevens Sandwich shop at 213 Fourth street SE. Discovered by Patrolman Mullin at 3 30 a m Monday. No entry occurred as the break was too small to crawl through. George Stevens the proprietor said nothing was taken.
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Stevens Sandwich Shop
Fourth Street SE
Mullin
George Stevens
Hart Meyers Fined For Truck Labeling Violation
Hart Meyers of Cedar Rapids received a suspended $10 fine plus costs in Justice A S Reed's court for violating state law on truck labeling. He was ordered to stencil the truck weight, owner name, and permit number on an outside panel to keep the fine suspended.
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Hart Meyers
Cedar Rapids
Justice A. S. Reed
Meyers
Clem Boyle
State Railroad Commission
Car thefts continue as two cars stolen
One of two stolen vehicles was recovered after weekend thefts. Lester De Laney reported his car missing from 320 Twelfth street SE with keys in the ignition on Saturday night. Le Roy Wood said his car vanished from Fifth avenue near Eighth street SE between midnight and 3:20 am Sunday and was later found at 1346 C avenue NE. spare tire and oil removed but an overcoat left in back seat.
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Lester de Laney
Twelfth Street
le Roy Wood
Thirty-first Street
Fifth Avenue
Eighth Street SE
C Avenue NE
Deputy Sheriff Rescues Boy From Fence Trap Near Cedar River
Harper Sanner a 10 year old of 413 First Street SW wedged his right hand between mesh wire and a stone near the Fourth Avenue bridge on the Cedar River. Deputy Sheriff Dick Payn freed him after a mailman alerted the sheriff’s office. The rock struck the finger causing bruising.
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Harper Sanner
First Street
Cedar River
Fourth Avenue Bridge
Dick Payn
Payn
German Four Year Plan Aims for Economic Independence
Berlin reports Germany under Goering launches a four year plan to be self sufficient in key materials. Synthetic gasoline rubber textiles and metals will be produced at home with new lab work and trusted imports cut. The program seeks to overshadow imports and secure wartime readiness if needed.
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Berlin
Germany
Third Reich
Hitler
Goering
Goebbels
America
Air Ministry
Reichstag
Herman Goering
Herr Darre
I. G. Farben
Zellwolle
Kidnapping of Tacoma Doctor's Son Sparks Northwest Alarm
The 4 foot 6 inch pale blond Charles Mattson, son of Tacoma physician Dr. Mattson, was seized at his home by a masked man. a ransom note was tossed at his rescuers. G men arrived by plane from Portland and Seattle to take charge amid searches, with police broadcasting the suspect's description and plumbing the Mattson case against a backdrop of the Weyerhaeuser family connection. The kidnapper appeared intoxicated, and local ties linked the victim to the 1935 George Weyerhaeuser case.
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Mattson
William
Muriel
Harold Bird
Federal Bureau of Investigation
G-men
Portland
Seattle
Alice
Lyden
Dr. Mattson
Charles
Pacific Northwest
George Weyerhaeuser
William Mahan
Harmon
Margaret Waley
Weyerhaeuser
Haddaway Hall
J. P. Weyerhaeuser
George
Tacoma
University of Washington
Husky
Germany Reveals Conquest of Oil Problem
A wartime dispatch reveals Germany has overcome its oil shortage, detailing new measures and strategic implications for the war effort and fuel supply across German military operations.
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Germany
Two Cedar Rapids Men Face Charge At Vinton
Cedar Rapids men John Haddy and Alex Nofal were to be heard on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses after Walter Miller, Monroe township farmer, said rugs sold to him were misrepresented. They were arrested by Cedar Rapids officers, held for Sheriff Leland Fry, and posted $150 bonds. Miller said the men claimed to be salesmen for a Cedar Rapids department store and that the rugs were camel hair, while he says they are grass.
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Vinton
John Haddy
Alex Nofal
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Ruhl
Walter Miller
Monroe
Leland Fry
Miller
Driver Involved In Accident Fined $100
Vernon Lehner, 41, of 1607 Green avenue, pleaded guilty to reckless driving after a Dec 24 arrest for driving while intoxicated. He was fined $1090 with $50 suspended for good behavior. Lehner’s car hit Olver’s rear at Third avenue and Tenth street SE as Olver waited at a signal on Christmas Eve.
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Vernon Lehner
Green Avenue
Lehner
Orin D. Olver
Westwood Drive
Third Avenue
Tenth Street
Olver
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