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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1937
Page
5
The piece argues science guides society but not morality, and asserts public speaking is a vital asset for ambitious women. It notes teaching many men and women to speak by reducing timidities and inhibitions, stating it yields broad benefits in life.
A 1937 column discusses developing personality through expression, referencing a book by Dr. Sadie Myers Shellow and a self-help philosophy. It includes Q and A on penalties for desires, and compares tolerance across generations, noting Woodrow Wilson on positive outcomes and the mellowness of grandparents.
Local physicians tally about fifty flu cases Friday in McGregor and Marquette. Epidemic described as mild with no deaths or critical illness. Of 35 CCC camp cases, all but ten have recovered.
Louisville reduced traffic accidents and fatalities by eight percent in 1936, police say. Corporal Carl E. Heustis notes 71 deaths in 1936 versus 72 in 1935 and 82 in 1934, reflecting improvements from the accident prevention squad’s efforts.
Nancy Page presents a detailed home fashion piece explaining blocking garments. The method uses towels pins and weights to shape fabric then air dries overnight and finishes with a warm iron. A quicker version uses a custom form and controlled dry time for speed.
North faced a tough decision after South jumped to three spades. With four card club length and no club stopper for 3NT, four spades was chosen. A deceptive heart lead by West and careful finessing could have yielded a different result, but South misread the suit layout and lost the contract.
The column recalls Thomas McDonald suffering two fractures to his right arm after cranking his car last night. Mrs Edward Sales Holt and her mother Mrs Rachel Jane Miller left for Miami for the winter. Mrs F H French departed for Oklahoma City. A fireworks stash in Mrs Emil Benesh’s closet exploded without damage. Dr Fred W Bailey left for Sioux City to attend the Sioux Valley Eye Ear Nose and Throat academy meeting of which he is president.
Mrs Fred S Weaver and Mrs J S McRaith gave a farewell dinner today as a courtesy to Mrs George McDevitt who is leaving for Denver Colorado. Fern Whitaker left yesterday for Tampa Florida for the rest of the winter. J F Leefers left yesterday for Des Moines to attend the Iowa Master Builders association meeting. Mrs A B Everett left today for California via the Grand Canyon.
R L Safely Jr was elected president of the Commercial club. J H Ingwersen and J M Denning named vice presidents, Roland Shaver secretary, and Lew W Anderson treasurer. Donald Mitchell seven was injured after running into a street car on First Avenue. W T A Kelly went to Trenton N J after his father’s death. Mrs O W Lyman left last night. Charles Rubek lost a finger in a packing house accident.
The forecast notes auspicious conditions in writings publishing or promotional programs with good recognition from superiors. It warns against rash acts and excesses and highlights a birthday of active year with favorable business contracts. A child born today may be lively energetic with salesmanship and promotional talents if restraint is used.
The Canadian government enhances aviation facilities in the far north to open vast regions previously inaccessible to prospectors and surveyors. The move aims to boost exploration activity and regional development by improving air access to remote locales.
A Mexican Aviation company reported the missing airliner from Mexico City to Minatitlan was located in dense Veracruz jungle. All nine occupants were killed as the plane crashed and burned, raising the national toll from air accidents to twelve. The report notes the disaster occurred during a regular routing and mentions a stray line about tennis balls used for visibility.
New York AP report says Dr Allan Roy Dafoe physician to the Dionne quintuplets received the 1937 Parents magazine medal for outstanding service to children. The award cites his care of the Dionnes and child welfare work.
Vienna authorities unveiled an initial draft to forbid raising carrier pigeons amid a spy scare. The plan would allow only a limited set of trusted individuals or associations under state supervision to keep birds. A second proposal would bar photographing military targets or sites.
New York AP reports Helen Hayes returned to Broadway in the title role of Victoria Regina after a illness disrupted performances. She had been ill with influenza, stayed at her Nyack home to recover, and resumed shows Friday night.
Rep Otha D Wearin of Hastings Indiana reported a car break in near the house office building in Washington D C theft valued at about 80 dollars The loss included a camera 22 dollars in stamped envelopes books correspondence and clothing Mrs Wearin had brought from Iowa earlier in the week
Judge Joseph J. Clark, 85, longtime Twelfth district jurist and Mason City bar member for over six decades, died at his desk in the county courthouse. He had just finished entering a court order for Attorney C. F. Johnston of Sheffield when he was stricken. Judge M. H. Kepler was present in the courtroom.
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