Towel sale for the blind exceeds goal in 1936 37
The Cedar Rapids Woman's club reports 464 hand hemmed towels were sold surpassing the 450 towel goal. Chairwoman Stella J. Bachelder announced at the Montrose hotel and outlined the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs role alongside the Iowa Blind Products company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Blind Products Company
Iowa State Commission For the Blind
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Bachelder
Iowa Federation
Ethel Towne Holmes
Iowa Commission
Commission
American Foundation For the Blind
National Committee For the Prevention of Blindness
Vinton School For the Blind
Iowa
Vinton School
Vinton
Architectural Wonder Horizontal and Vertical Puzzle Fragments
The page shows a crossword style puzzle with clues for horizontal and vertical entries. It lists numerous short definitions and word prompts such as boundary, father, exists, decay, and many others, interspersed with partial phrases and garbled header text.
Stage and Screen At Theaters Highlight 1930s Lineup
At the theaters Paramount presents Louis Armstrong and band with Swing Harlem Swing revue and Glenda Farrell in Smart Blonde. Iowa shows Dick Powell and Joan Blondell in Gold Diggers of 1937 and Gene Autry in The Old Corral. New State features Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea in Banjo On My Knee and Laughing at Trouble with Jane Darwell. Palace showcases Fredric March in Anthony Adverse and Here Comes Trouble with Paul Kelly and Arline Judge. Rialto offers Fugitive in the Sky with Jean Muir and Warren Hull, and Buck Jones in Boss Rider of Gun Creek with Bobby Breen in Lets Sing Again and Richard Dix in Special Investigator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Louis Armstrong
Band
Glenda Farrell
Iowa
Dick Powell
Joan Blondell
Gene Autry
NEW State
Barbara Stanwyck
Joel McCrea
Banjo
Jane Darwell
Lois Wilson
Pert Kelton
Palace
Fredric March
Anthony Adverse
Paul Kelly
Arline Judge
Rialto
Jean Muir
Warren Hull
Gordon Oliver
Buck Jones
Gun Creek
Style Show Highlights Home Economics Work At Stanwood High
The Stanwood home economics department directed by Miss Pauline Rehder presented a style show for the student body on Friday and gave a brief review of the year’s work. Members hosted a tea for their mothers with Miss Bernice Gallmeyer pouring. Guests included Mrs. Robert Mixell and many other local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanwood
Pauline Rehder
Bernice Gallmeyer
Robert Mixell
Herb Meyer
Walter Hines
Charles Koering
Hazel Spear
Harold LaPlant
Asa Fisher
Edith Kratzer
Eleanor Powell and Bob Taylor to Star Again in Broadway Melody
Hollywood gossip and casting notes reveal Eleanor Powell and Bob Taylor set to reunite in Broadway Melody of 1937 with Roy Del Ruth directing and Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed crafting the tunes. Sophie Tucker to appear, and Hollywood’s old Alexandria era is revived as Maurice Gebber launches Hollywood Studios Inc with English backer Harold Clifton funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louella
Parsons Motion Picture
Universal Service
Los Angeles
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Eleanor Powell
Bob Taylor
Fan
Sam Schmalitz
Sadie Glutz
MGM
Roy del Ruth
Alexandria
Hollywood
Maurice Gebber
Harold Clifton
England
Hollywood Studios, Inc
Talisman Studios
Wally Reid
D. W. Griffith
Micky Neilan
Blanche Sweet
Mack Sennett
Theodore Roberts
Charlie Chaplin
the Alexandria
Film World Gossip Hits and Misses From a Lively Day
A sprawling roundup notes Strauss and wife welcoming a two month old son John Michael and plans for a public announcement before 1938. It mentions stars at the Zukor jubilee with Lew Aynes and Johnny Dowds, plus press agents, June Lang’s Peke Jill, and Marty Jr joining the dog family. Hollywood names like Clark Gable Robert Taylor and Spencer Tracy appear with Elissa Landi and Della Lind. George Brent buys citrus land near Palm Springs while Joan Bennett stays overnight with daughter Diane after tonsil surgery. Gene Markey attends. Diane receives many flowers. End with tomorrow’s update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elissa Landi
Della Lind
Judge Cooper
Gary
George Brent
Palm Springs
Joan Bennett
Diane
Gene Markey
Lost Nation installs 1937 Royal Neighbor officers
Mrs Grace Busch serves as installing officer and Mrs Sophia Dobling as installing marshal for the Royal Neighbor Camp. 1937 officers installed include Oracle Mrs Margaret Betts vice Oracle Mrs Sophia Lembaugh recorder Mrs Mary Glick receiver Mrs Minta Kankel marshal Mrs Ella Kuhlman inner sentinel Emma Busch outer sentinel Mrs Alma Adrian manager for two years Bertha Busch manager for one year Mrs Sophia Dobling. Chancellor assistant marshal and manager for three years were not present and will be installed later. A relief committee was appointed: Mrs Minta Kankel Miss Emma Busch and Mrs Grace Busch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Nation
Grace Busch
Sophia Dobling
Oracle
Margaret Betts
Sophia Lembaugh
Mary Glick
Minta Kankel
Ella Kuhlman
Inner Sentinel
Emma Busch
Outer Sentinel
Alma Adrian
Bertha Busch
Funeral services held for Charles C. Raymond
Funeral services for 85 year old Charles C. Raymond of the Gladwin area northwest of Columbus Junction were held at Salem church with burial in Ainsworth cemetery. He died Saturday after a long illness. Born November 10, 1851 in Orange County New York. Survived by widow Elizabeth Strain Raymond a brother Timothy A. Raymond two sons Alfred Crawfordsville and William at home a daughter Mrs Jack Housell River Junction and eleven grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Charles C. Raymond
Gladwin
Salem Church
Ainsworth
Mr. Raymond
Elizabeth Strain
Alfred
Crawfordsville
William
Jack Houseal
River Junction
Swisher Trust and Savings Bank financial statement
Iowa bank Swisher Trust and Savings Bank reports its condition as of December 31 with total resources of 1 398 816.33 and total liabilities 756.14 thousand dollars. Officers W J Netolicky M D president Joseph Coufal vice president Chas J Ross cashier Elmer J Ulch assistant cashier sign attest and notary public present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swisher Trust and Savings Bank
State of
Iowa
Coi
JHAS
J. Koss
Cas Elmer
J. Loh
Asst
Cashier
W Netolicky
M. D
Sorer
Coufal
Chas
Koss
Famer
Deline
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company financial statement 1936
Official record from Cedar Rapids Linn County shows Guaranty Bank and Trust Company’s near year end condition for December 31 1936. Key figures include overdrafts deposits reserves and stock along with surplus profits and liabilities. The affixed swearing officers Van Vechten Bhatler Laird Reginald B Lee and others certify the statement as full and true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
van Vechten Bhatler
E Laird
Reginald B. Lee
van Shaffer
George Ird
Reginald B
Pigd Igge
van Vechten
George Laird
Genesty
Mind Your Own Business and Modern Virtues
A noted writer notes that the world forgives little for minding one’s own business. The author argues gossip and regulation spark resistance, while qualities like strength and courage were vital in primitive times but lessen with tools and laws.
How to Gauge Your Memory Tips From Dr Albert Wiggam
A pamphlet by P Henry C Link outlines memory rules tested by science. It explains remembering names dates lessons books and more in plain language and offers 10 cents toward costs with a stamped self addressed envelope to Dr Albert Wiggam Cedar Rapids Iowa for MEMORY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Henry C
Gale Brillants
Albert Wiggam
Cedar Rapids
Romance and marriage in the American youth scene
The text argues that in the United States and Canada youth embrace romance more than in Europe or Asia where arranged marriages are common. It notes freer travel and looser social restraints lead to romantic attachments, with romance often arising by chance rather than parental choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Grim old Duty and the lure of women in verse
Grim old Duty speaks in a detached voice about incompleteness and coldness. He admits his lack of charm or beauty and offers only crumbs of pleasure to his followers while facing the allure a passing woman presents.
Snake in Bananas Identified as Boa Contractor
A snake found in a Nash Flodin Company banana shipment was identified by Prof. W. F. Kubicek of Coe College as a boa contractor. The snake was added to the Coe museum. A cat alerted a family to a rear-fire at Charles Herman’s home. The temperature stood at 5 above. Madam Augusta Lenska, noted contralto, performed at Coe chapel as part of a College and Community course program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash-Flodin Company
W. F. Kubicek
Coe College
Coe
Charles Herman
Augusta Lenska
Coe Chapel
Local Cast Members Headline Regional Theater
Robert A. Moeller left yesterday for Melbourne Florida. Dr. Hoyt Ives of Portland Oregon has moved to Cedar Rapids. Edward Crosby son of Mr and Mrs James Crosby of Cedar Rapids was a member of the cast of Officer 666 presented here at the Cedar Rapids theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Moeller
Melbourne
Fla
Hoyt Ives
Portland
Ore
Cedar Rapids
Edward Crosby
James Crosby
Passes Leave for San Francisco. Dubuque Players Open Night
The Misses E. J. and M. E. Passmore departed yesterday for San Francisco California. Strand theater featured the Dubuque college players last night with an evening performance.
Raffles Draws Crowds at Greene's Opera House
Mr and Mrs H E Witwer departed for Cuba while Cedar Rapids National Bank closed negotiations to purchase the Dows block at Third street and Second avenue E though the price was not announced J C Messner left for San Francisco California today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene’s Opera House
H. E. Witwer
Cuba
Cedar Rapids National Bank
Dows Block
Third Street
Second Avenue
J. C. Messner
San Francisco
Calif
Benton County marriage licenses rise in 1936
Benton county issued 179 marriage licenses in 1936, up 32 from 1935, while divorces fell to 15 in 1935 from 20 the year before. Records show 185 licenses and 33 divorces in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Benton County
Robert J. Hilliard
Perpetual Savings and Loan Stockholders Meet Jan 12 1937
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders will be held at 319 Third Street at 4 30 p m Tuesday January 12 1937. Secretary Denlinger signs notice.
Cystex Guaranteed Eight Day Trial Offer
An ad promotes an eight day guarantee for Cystex stressing kidney support and diuretic action. If unsatisfied after eight days customers return the empty package and receive a full refund, with most users noting improvement within 48 hours. The price is 3 cents per dose, and the guarantee applies if the product is not effective. Telephone your druggist for guaranteed Cystex today.
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Norman Sutliff
Aletta Shadle
C. E. Briggs
John Dvorak, Jr
P. W. Davis
Robert Clark
Charles Shepard
Ben Hazen
H. E. Haegg
Ida Elliott
C. C. Flodin
John Wilson
Helen L. Burton
Leota Swein
Randalia
Woman's Relief Corps No. 64
William Terrow
N. W. Watt
Fred Arbell
Pete Hoephner
John Peterson
Dewey Puls
R. P. Lewis
John Mahoney
Warren Miner
Leslie Faye
C. T. Hall
J. B. Turner
W. C. Wells
Everette Polk
Eugene Wilbur
Louie Raatz
Glen Shafer
Dave Irvine
Harold Cue
W. B. Hall
Hugh Mabon
P. S. Clow
North Ami
Airiely
Piaicie
Lea
Tal
Shah Jahan
South America
Louis Armstrong and Company
Harlem
Mtd Century Fox
Warner Baxter
June Lang
Ted Healy
Zasu Pitts
MGM Hit
Edmund Love
Elissa
SRD ST
12Th Ave
Bobby Breen
Richard DIX
William Powell
Jean Arthur
Will Thrik You
Mrs. Bradford
Jessie Matthews Ee Young
Agune "Nee Children Ie
Olivia DE Havilland
Sun
Let
Special Investigator
Powell
Blondell
Seu
Valenese Ceaegae
James Cagney
Melvyn Douglas
Madame XX
Gladys George
Entre Nous
Douglas
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Roland Drew
Roland
Dolores del Rio
Ramona
Evangeline
Columbia
Ralph Bellamy
Herbert Marshall
Ida Lupino
Colleen Moore
John Hewlett
John
Reginald Denny
Denny
Hewlett
Colleen
Joan Fontaine
John Beal
RKO
Joan
Olivia
Sam Briskin
Cary Grant
Para
Cary
Claire Dodd
Warner Brothers
Jack
Mississippi
Ae Barbera Stanwyck
Joel Aucred QO
Swisher
Johnson
Total
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Linn
Cues
D. I
William Graham Summer
Edgar A. Guest
Mark
Smith Brothers
Smith Bros
Nature
C. van Straubenzee
C. J. Roberts
Philadelphia General Hospital
Walter R. George
Indianapolis
Bettes
Bettes Co., Inc
DuBois, Pa
Martin Dry Goods CO
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