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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1937

Page

4

Improvements at Camp Good Health funded by Golden Gloves

Camp Good Health benefited from Golden Gloves funds with total improvements and additions valued at 3387.73 dollars for Cedar Rapids handicapped children. The actual cash share was 1518.99 dollars plus 250 from a friend and 1134.95 in donated labor and materials.

Camp Good Health Golden Gloves Public Health Nursing Association The Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves Fund Howard Green Penick and Ford, Ltd., Inc Penick and Ford Company Chris Beck

Mother and 3 Children Die in Gas Filled Home

In New York a woman Mrs. Jane Schuck about 32 and her three children Edward 3 George 5 and James 7 were found dead in a gas filled apartment. Tenants reported gas odors. police and firefighters used twenty oxygen tanks in a failed revival. Five gas jets on the kitchen range were open. Police said death by own action was apparent.

New York Jane Schuck Edward George James Schuck

Roosevelt Jr Gains Ground After Hospital Stay

Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr the ailing son of the President spent a comfortable night and could sit up Friday at Massachusetts General Hospital doctors said he was recovering from a sinus ailment and would remain in his room for a few more days Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt left for Washington after visiting here and Miss Ethel du Pont extended her stay.

Boston Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr George Loring Tobey, Jr Phillips House Massachusetts General Hospital Eleanor Roosevelt Washington Ethel du Pont

Old Age Annuity Rating Guide Under Social Security Law

The document explains how to determine individual old age annuity benefits under the federal social security plan. It instructs readers to locate their age in the left column and their average weekly wage near age 65 in the top row, then read the intersection to find the monthly benefit after 65.

NEA Sean Sear

Milk Fund Helps Undernourished Children In City Schools

The milk program seeks to bridge January and February shortfalls with funds from Golden Gloves revenue. Dr. Menary envisions a budget to start milk earlier next winter and sustain through amateur boxing proceeds. Children receive a half pint of milk daily, with selections by school nurses and principals across listed schools and parishes. Additionally, sand trucks cleared icy streets and sidewalks downtown.

Dr. Menary Golden Glove Polk Garfield Tyler Big Springs Jackson Taylor Hayes Lincoln van Buren Harrison Cleveland Fillmore Immaculate Conception St. Patrick’s St. Ludmila’s St. Wenceslaus St. Matthew's Buchanan Arthur Johnson Or Kenwood Dave Williams

Most Buses Trains Close To Schedule In Icy Snow

The Cedar Rapids area saw buses mostly on time despite icy rain snow. One Twin Cities bus faced Minnesota and northern Iowa delays, while a westbound streamliner City of Denver arrived on time after a blizzard in the region.

Cedar Rapids Twin Cities Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Streamliner City of Denver Chicago City

Amending Constitution Laid Out To Tackle Wage Hour Issue

Senator Joe Robinson urged an amendment as the best method to handle wage and hour problems. He said Supreme Court rulings granting no federal or state power to set max hours or minimum wages create a poor condition and that either states or Congress should take action. He signaled openness to other measures and forecast a long session with focus on tax, federal employment cuts, and a balanced budget within two years.

Washington Joe Robinson Arkansas Supreme Court Congress Robinson

Local Man Nabbed for Cedar County Sheriff Hold

Cedar county detectives arrested Jack Blayney on Saturday evening at 1827 First Avenue E. He was held for Cedar County Sheriff on a warrant issued by the Cedar County official in Tipton.

Cedar Co Jack Blayney First Avenue E Condon and Kudina Cedar County Tipton Blayney

Germans Massing More Warships May Send Fresh Ships

German plans to press reparations demand on the Spanish socialist regime are hinted at by informed circles. Additional German warships may be sent to Spanish waters to back demands, even as a Nazi fleet already operates nearby. The Graf Spee and the Aragon remain unlocated after a Saturday night disappearance.

Germany Graf Spee Aragon Spain Ministry of the Marine

German navy expands action against Spanish ships

Berlin says measures will continue after Graf Spee seized Aragon and Koenigsberg shelled Soton. Basques fire on ships while Berlin maintains demand for Palos restitution. Foreign ministry cites Palos piracy and vows no halt in stop orders until Germany secures full cargo and passengers.

Bilbao Propaganda Ministry Berlin Germany Foreign Office

Flu closes Denver schools amid worst outbreak since 1918

Denver health authorities report a wide spread influenza epidemic prompting a Saturday decision to keep public and parochial schools closed when Christmas vacation ends on Monday.

Denver Monay

Bodies found after Lake Michigan mail boat explosion

Coast guards returned to Charlevoix with two burned bodies believed to be Everett Cole 35 and Ray Cole 30 of Beaver Island Transit. The Marold II exploded while gasoline was transferred from a tanker. Survivors were not located as crews searched icy waters near Simmons Reef.

Charlevoix Mich Coast Lake Michigan Everett Cole Beaver Island Transit Company Ray Marold II Simmons Reef J. Oswald Boyd Coast Guard Beaver Island Coles L. L. Hill Roland McDonald Marold

Funeral services set for J. W. Wright in Tipton

J W Wright former Cedar Rapids resident and father of Mrs E J Lattner dies in Fort Myers Florida from uremic poisoning and pneumonia Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 4 p m at Tipton at the home of Mrs Henry L Huber Burial will be in Tipton Mr Wright practiced law in Tipton prior to living in Cedar Rapids Mrs Lattner and her mother Ordelia Reichert will return to Tipton with the body No other near relatives survive

J. W. Wright Cedar Rapids E. J. Lattner Nineteenth Street Fort Myers Fla Tipton Henry L. Huber Wright Lattner Ordelia Reichert Mr. Wright

Funeral services for Mrs Mil dred Dale announced

Funeral services for Mrs Mil dred Dale will be held at her home 1133 Ninth Street NW at 10 a.m. Monday conducted by Rev James E Waery. The body then goes to Dun Kard church North English for 2 30 p.m. services. Burial follows at North English Cemetery. Friends may call at the Rohn chapel today.

Mildred Dale Ninth Street James E. Waery Dunkard North English Rohn

Firearms Disposed Of By Pair Sought By Clayton Co Officials

Sheriff James Smith and deputies searched near Marion for two shotguns and four rifles said to be discarded by William Schaeck hare and Oscar Howell. Peoria officials report arrest of the men for transfer to Clayton county authorities. The guns were not recovered during the Marion search. The pair claim to have sold a car in Cedar Rapids after a possible Clayton county crime. They were to be returned to Elkader to face charges.

James Smith Marion William Schaeckhare Oscar Howell Peoria L. J. Palas Elkader Clayton County Palas Smith Cedar Rapids

Mellon Offers Art Collection to U. S.

The plan would create a National Gallery of Art funded by Mellon with John Russell Pope designing the building. Estimated cost is eight to nine million dollars. The White House released letters showing Mellon’s intent and Roosevelt’s favorable replies, with a legal path to enable legislation and transfer to public access.

Mellon National Gallery of Art John Russell Pope New York Commission of Fine Arts Pope Board of Tax Appeals Tax Board White House Smithsonian Institution

Light Co Plans Major Boiler Upgrade at Plant

Light Company announced a $400000 upgrade to its plant including a 300 horsepower forced draft fan and a 500 horsepower induced draft fan. The boiler will extend fourteen feet underground with a 120 foot steel enclosure and an 80 foot stack. Firebox measures 25 by 20 by 22 feet with automatic stokers. Boiler temperature under draft will reach 3500 degrees Fahrenheit amid rising demand for steam and electricity. A building permit valued at $30000 covers roof modification and a new superstructure for the boiler.

Nazi State Catholic Ties Warm Under Communist Threat

Berlin dispatch says Germany’s Nazi government and the Catholic church show signs of cordial relations, with Adolf Hitler sending New Year greetings to Pope Pius XI. A pastoral letter will pledge church support in the fight against bolshevism, while noting unresolved differences with Nazi policies.

Berlin Germany

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