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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1933
Page
8
A local unemployment fund helped 1047 men and women secure work, with many placed in new roles and others awaiting assignments. The report notes participation across age groups and mentions specific job types and employers aiding placements.
Doctors in Shanghai Friday considered the recovery chances of Christy Mathewson, injured in a Sunday airplane crash that killed his bride. A leg infection was receding, providing cautious hope barring unforeseen complications.
In Athens the government of Premier Panayiotis Tsaldaris collapsed after a 105 to 91 defeat in parliament. The cabinet was removed from power after ten weeks in office.
The accident occurred at a crossing near Cedar Rapids when a westbound train struck a car driven by James J. Ronek, a Cedar Rapids resident. Ronek died from skull and chest injuries after the crash. an inquest will determine details. He leaves three children, a wife who died earlier, a sister, and four brothers.
The Iowa stage presents a one day Sunday program led by the De Toregos with five clever dancers, striking costumes, scenic effects and lighting. The act from R K O features Harry Hines in a bluesy mirthful routine and a thirteen member cast in The Crooked Circle with James Gleason Zasu Pitts Ben Lyon Raymond Hatton C Henry Gordon Roscoe Karns among others.
Washington and Grant high schools held class day activities Friday at the Paramount and Iowan theaters. A Los Angeles style broadcast spoof featured students in roles including Janet Gaynor and Walter Winchell, with a second act teaser from the upcoming Franklin auditorium play. Inductions to the Aristotelian honor society and football letter awards followed, with class officers, readers, and a four-year life sketch presented by students.
A fragmentary OCR note references A N Watson with a sequence involving seven tins and several unclear initials. No full event or context available.
Miss Lillian E. Kucera celebrated her birthday with friends in Swisher. Dr Richard Cypra left for Columbus on a business trip. Miss Edith H. Christianson returned from Atkins after a three week illness. A robin was seen in a tree near 361 Sixteenth St SE. The Cedar Rapids Interdenominational Fishermen's Club meets Jan 14 at 7:30 pm at Trinity Methodist. Unemployed Progressive League urges attendance at Monday 7:30 pm meeting. A small hole burned in a garage roof at 1577 First Ave E. cause Sparks. Mrs G Knauer returned from Duluth for her daughter-in-law's illness. Frank Dusek was fined $25 and costs for reckless driving. $15 paid, balance suspended for good behavior. Iowa theater "Guest Tickets" to Gazette Want Ad readers during National Want Ad Week Jan 15–22.
Vesper services Sunday at Coe will be canceled so students can attend a Waterloo Symphony concert in the Memorial building. A Harley Davidson motorcycle owned by G S Lazio of 322 First Avenue E was reported stolen from the rear alley Friday morning. Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler will speak on A Call to Arms over a Columbia network Friday at 10 45 p m as part of a banquet program for the League of Nations association annual convention in Louisville Kentucky. A Special program has been prepared for next Sunday’s evening service at Central Park Presbyterian Church. The Alice Korteling.
Mrs. Dwight Krumholtz speaks on Partnership with God while a playlet The Party Dress is performed. Special music and numbers accompany the service at 7 30 pm. Harry Cowden, Morris Sanford display manager, wins 50 prize in Carter s Ink Midnight window trim contest for a modernistic illuminated stair display and starry window backdrop.
El Centro Calif voters in the Imperial Valley Irrigation District approve by six to one a federal interior department contract to build the all American irrigation canal costing 38.5 million dollars with repayment over 40 years. They also approve a 14.25 million sinking fund bond issue to replace existing bonds.
In Anamosa and nearby towns farmers pressed for large tax relief. A Jones county court session heard calls for a 40 percent reduction in real estate valuations after earlier talks of 50 percent. County assessors may follow a 20 percent statewide guideline, with residents from ten townships pushing broad cuts and budget trims. Stockholders in Riverside’s People's Trust and Savings Bank elected Frank F. Havel to the board.
West Liberty Iowa State Bank and Peoples Bank will close Friday for a holiday and reopen February 4, per the directors' announcement.
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