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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1935

Page

9

Two Die In Head On Collision In Nebraska City

Forrest Wilson 32 of Nebraska City died in a hospital following a head on crash near Union. J R Porter of Council Bluffs Ir was burned to death in the fire. Attorneys Lloyd Peterson and W E Tyler were injured in the other car. County Attorney Edwin Moran weighed an inquest.

Nebraska City Neb Forrest Wilson Union J. R. Porter Council Bluffs Wilson Porter L. M. Jensen Brian-Jensen Paper Company Nebraska Lloyd Peterson W. E. Tyler Edwin Moran Peterson Tyler

Automobile blaze ends in fatal crash near Wilson site

A burning automobile trapped occupants as the driver could not escape. Wilson was thrown clear of the wrecked vehicles. The note lists Chas. Q. Miller to Lina Stras burger with reference to a legal deed or section and a nominal value, dated January 21, 1935.

Wilson

New Federal Law Limits Waterfowl Shots to Three

Federal regulations require repeating shotguns over three shells to be altered before autumn. Hunters must use guns holding not more than three shells, with an immovable plug or cut down capacity. The plug must be nonremovable in the field.

Abe Bass Reviews Huey Long Rise At Young Men's Bureau

Abe Bass, local attorney, spoke to the Young Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce on Huey P. Long. He traced Long from obscurity to power, mixed biographical notes with observations from his New Orleans trip, and explained the share the wealth program. The talk noted Long’s early search for a mass appeal platform and mentioned connections with a New Orleans judge who challenged militia actions. Church, bridge, and table tennis events were also reported from Jesup News.

Huey P. Long Louisiana Abe Bass Young Men’s Bureau Chamber of Commerce Bass New Orleans Long Seaport Amanda Barnes Barham

Ministers' Sons More Likely to Rise in Society

The Debunker notes studies by Stephen A. Wisher showing ministers' sons reach prominence far more often than farmers or skilled laborers, with Havelock Ellis finding clergy offspring outnumbering those of lawyers, doctors, and officers combined.

Who’s Who Stephen A. Wisher Indiana University Havelock Ellis England J. V Baltimore Public Ledger, Inc

Impromtu program directed by Miss Wiler and Virginia Van Eman

A 53 member group raised participation in a recent event with an improvised program and games led by Miss Wiler and Virginia Van Eman.

Miss Wiler Virginia van Eman

National Music Week Observed in Cedar Rapids May 5 12

National Music Week will be observed in Cedar Rapids May 5 12 under the playground commission. Mrs Clare Nichols supervisor announces. Mrs Helen Kacena Stark leads programs with groups urged to cooperate and call for musical programs.

Cedar Rapids Playground Commission Clare Nichols Helen Kacena Stark Stark

Bilbo Shiner Mystery Sparks Huey Long Fist Tale

Washington AP reports a joking remark by Senator Bilbo about meeting Huey Long led to rumors his black eye came from Long. Bilbo had an automobile accident with a head gash. Long appeared with a taped left hand claiming athlete's foot as cause.

Washington Theodore G. Bilbo Huey P. Long Mississippi Bilbo Long Huey Long

Diamond Ring Theft Reported From Home

Mrs. E. N. Helm of 348 Twentyeth Street SE reported a 1.62 carat diamond ring stolen from a dresser in an upstairs bedroom. A. G. Kopecky of 1509 Eighth Avenue SE reported a robe valued at $3.50 and a pair of pliers stolen from a car near Twelfth Avenue and Fifth Street SE.

E. N. Helm Twentieth Street SE Helm A. G. Kopecky Eighth Avenue Kopecky Twelfth Avenue Fifth Street

Local Legion Auxiliary Honors Essay Winners at Sigourney High

Dorothy Wick encamp and Russel Ridpath earned gold medals for essays on Abraham Lincoln. They are the children of Mr and Mrs Harry Wickencamp and Mr and Mrs Murray Ridpath. Presentations were made by Mrs Murray Ridpath and Commander Frank Turner at Sigourney High School.

Sigourney Dorothy Wickencamp Harry Wickencamp Russel Ridpath Murray Ridpath Abraham Lincoln Leo R. Farmer American Legion Sigourney High School Frank Turner

New Million Dollar Granulated Soap Promises Fast Safe Washing

An advertisement touts New OxyDOL a granulated soap claiming instant dissolving action in any water, thick suds, and a 15 minute soak to loosen dirt. It promises 4 to 5 shade whitening without scrubbing and 25 to 40 percent time savings, with a free trial offer from Procter & Gamble.

Illustrated Talk On Trends In Transportation Design

I C Franklin of Hupmobile and Larry Strong of Detroit present an illustrated talk at Millsap Motor Co 602 Second Ave SE at 8 15 PM on Trends in Transportation Design. They discuss streamline effects on wind resistance speed economy and predict rapid changes between 1935 and 1938.

I. C. Franklin Hupmobile Motor Car Company Detroit Larry Strong Millsap Motor Company Second Avenue SE Mr. Franklin Mr. Strong Franklin Wilson Junior High School

Luncheon and Play Draw 225 Guests in Waterloo

Cedar Rapids residents attended a luncheon and play in Waterloo hosted by Luberger Furniture Co with Adams Wholesalers Town distributors for Norge refrigerators. The interurban trip carried guests to the event and the program featured The Freedom of the Shes as the play.

Luberger Waterloo Cedar Rapids Luberger Furniture Company Adams Wholesalers, Inc Norge Refrigerators Interurban

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Poor PA Claude Callan John Chas. Q. Miller Lina Strasburger W. d. Se Jesup G. W. Ukena A. C. Knowles Mary Wiler John Harvey Furbay Ph.d Ethel Rose Procter & Gamble Dept Cincinnati Ohio D. Ed. Williams Washington Ave Evansville, Ind U.S. Pat Leibsohn’s Food Market Marion Kenwood Folger’s Golden Gate Lewis Old Dominion Meat Department Kohrs Idaho Pillsbury’s Japan del Monte Royal Gelatine Crystal Wh SOAP Ady
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