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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1936

Page

12

Roosevelt Telephones Praise for Infantile Paralysis Fight Dances

President Roosevelt urged support for the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation in a national birthday dance campaign to raise funds for infantile paralysis research and treatment. Doherty of New York chairs the national committee and 30 percent of proceeds go to Warm Springs while 70 percent stay in local communities.

New York Roosevelt Doherty Warm Springs Warm Slings Foundation Henry L. Doherty Georgia Warm Springs Foundation Georgia Warm Springs Foundation Stanford University Harvard Unversity University of Pennsylvania Long Island College Yale University University of Southern California University of Chicago City Hospital At Cleveland New York University American Mediecal Association Sever Twe Rioup George mGintue Peart Worm Springs Foundation Institute Paralysis

Ice Cleared at Elis River Rink For Weekend Skating

Skaters enjoyed an excellent surface after Elis River rink was cleaned on Saturday at Fils park. The municipal skating area, previously closed, reopened with a smooth ice surface and forecasts of ideal conditions for Sunday.

Cry Effete Fils Park Hay Soer Manhatten Beach Lagoon

President Roosevelt defends boondoggling on New Jersey trip

President Roosevelt arrived in New York City after a Newark stop bound for a dedication at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial hospital. He defended federal projects as useful, urged coordination among states, and praised New Jersey for leadership in applying home rule while addressing critics about waste. He spoke extemporaneously on the council’s discussions and thanked citizens for helping the government.

New York Roosevelt New York City New Jersey National Emergency Council Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hospital Newark N. J Washington White House

Funeral Of Former U S Deputy Marshal Held In Ottumwa

Funeral services for Thomas B Logan, 64, former deputy U S marshal for the southern Town district, will be held Monday in Ottumwa. Logan died Friday at his daughter's home, after years of ill health following a Burlington auto accident. He served as deputy marshal from 1929 to 1932 and later ran as a Republican candidate for Wapello county sheriff. Born Gladstone, Illinois, January 27, 1972.

London King's Lynn Mary Rudyard Kipling Kipling Mary R George Black Duke of Gloucester Buckingham Palace Duchess of York

Rural Teachers To Meet Next Saturday

Rural teachers will gather next Saturday at 9:30 am at the VY OW building in Cedar Rapids for a county study center program. Leaders include newly appointed recreation supervisor Louis Sloan and others who will discuss exams, scholarships, and rural classes. A 2 pm practical demonstration of games for rural classrooms will follow by Miss Neatriie Schenag and Cedar Rapids Play Brownd commission.

Cedar Rape Neatriie Schenag Cedar Rapids

King George Grows Weaker Amid Illness at Sandringham

King George is treated for a catarrhal condition with oxygen as prayers swell across the nation. The Prince of Wales, Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose face concern as the king's health declines after a jubilee strain and royal grief.

Sandringham London Royal Residence Prince of Wales Princess Royal Countess of Harewood Sandringham House Queen Mary Elizabeth Margaret Rose Yorky King George Stanley Baldwin George Duke of York Hailsham Baldwin Privy Council Britain Lord Dawson of Penn Frederick Stanley Hewett Frederic J. Willans Sandringhams Maurice Cassidy Village

National Boy Scout President Speaks Here Wednesday

Walter W. Head of St Louis Mo president of the national council will address the Cedar Rapids area council annual meeting to be held at the Montrose hotel with a 6 30 dinner. He will also speak at a Kiwanis lunch and the event includes awards and elections for 1936. About 350 persons expected with exhibits on Scouting and merit badges.

Walter W. Head St. Louis Boy Scouts National Council Cedar Rapids Area Head Montrose Scout N. Harold West W. E. McFann

King George Prayer Observances Across Britain

Jewish synagogues in Britain joined prayers for the king's recovery as Catholic, Anglican, and other churches planned special services nationwide at Sandringham and other sites on Sunday following his illness.

T.ondon INS British Empire George Sandringham

Italian K O C Committee Arranges Three Events This Week

The Knights of Columbus Italian entertainment committee plans three events this week. Tuesday offers an members only supper with Italian dishes at the club. Wednesday features a navy maneuvers film with Naval recruiting officer C. Hudnall presenting. Friday hosts a Montrose hotel dance with local orchestra and planned arrangements.

Knights of Columbus United States Navy C. C. Hudnall Montrose

New Reserve Board Said To Have Sen Glass Approval

Washington AP reports President Roosevelt selected a new federal reserve board after February 1 with Senate Glass approval. The tentative panel would keep Eccles as chairman and Szymczak. others include Broderick, Ransom, McKee, Foster, a farm representative, and an unidentified agricul ture voice.

New Reserve ‘Board Sen. Glass Washington Glass Roosevelt Federal Reserve System Marriner S. Eccles M. S. Szymczak Chicago Joseph P. Broderick New York Ronald Ransom Fulton National Bank of Atlanta John H. McKee Reconstruction Finance Corporation William Trufant Foster Harvard Farmer

Motor Vehicle Registration Deadline Nears January End

County Treasurer Milo Sedlacek urged motorists to obtain 1936 plates before January 31 to avoid penalties on February 1. Those storing vehicles must turn in 1935 plates and file a storage affidavit, or face full year fees plus penalties. By Saturday noon, 9,287 autos registered for 1936 and 1,101 truck plate sets issued. callers should provide 1935 plate numbers for faster service.

Milo Sedlacek Sedlacek Treasurer Charles Supple Motor Vehicle Department

Private official defends innocence in missing seals case

The report argues a deceased employee hid and sold liquor seals totaling about 35 000 to 38 000 units. It asserts the officer Manley was named for ulterior aims, not for facts, and maintains Manley did not possess any seals. It notes interviews with many witnesses and the lack of prosecutions under liquor statutes for mere possession.

Ryan Nquor Commission Liquor Commission Des Moines Mercurio Manley Liquor Control Manly

Oxygen blast kills five at Italian refinery

Five workers died and 20 people were seriously burned when an oxygen tank exploded at a Bari oil refinery. Firefighters and plant personnel were exposed to flames and acids as the blast sprayed a wide area.

Bari Italy

John Stevens Installed as Cedar Rapids De Molay Master Councilor

John Stevens was installed as master councilor of Cedar Rapids De Molay Chapter No 10 succeeding John Dvorak Friday evening at Masonic Hall. Installing staff included Raymond Churchill as installing officer senior councilor Paul Grier John Dvorak junior councilor Wevpe Bain senior deacon and Richard Munden marshal Others named include Millard Buchanan Jack Heskett Dick Wingert proxy for Bob Adams scribe Paul Rapaport treasurer Robert Kolarik senior deacon Robert Hach junior deacon Bernard Rudin senior steward Robert Esser junior steward DuWayne Baker chaplain Dick Morehouse almoner Richard Michalicek marshal John Bakey standard bearer Robert Lee sentinel Donald Reysa orator James Bromwell George Stone William Engel Charles Russell Robert Petranck James Ralston Vernon Stevens preceptors Mrs George Lincoln sponsor of eight members J A DuBois chapter adviser and Robert Adams awards presented Membership campaign launched with Dick Morehouse and James Ralston. dance followed chaperons noted.

John Stevens Cedar Rapids Order of de Molay John Dvorak Masonic Hall Raymond Churchill Paul Grier Wevpe Bain Richard Munden Marare Ben Padzewsky Chapain Stevens Millard Buchanan Jack Heskett Dick Wingert Bob Adams Paul Rapaport Robert Kolarik Robert Hach Bernard Rudin Robert Esser DuWayne Baker Dick Morehouse Richard Michalicek John Bakey Robert Lee Donald Reysa James Bromwell George Stone William Engel Charles Russell Robert Petranck James Ralston Vernon Stevens George Lincoln de- Molay J. A. DuBois Robert Adams

Scouts Urge Winter Bird Feeding in Cedar Rapids

The Ox-Yoke patrol of Senior Scouts, Troop 5 Cedar Rapids, organizes bird feeding stations and asks Scouts and residents to supply food during snow cover. Grain, mutton tallow, and other morsels sustain birds in barren winter days. Members include Ted Swein, BIN Engel, John Ely, Ted Hershey, Robert Cozad, Phillip Klass, and William McGuirey. Scouter McFann is the troop scoutmaster.

Cedar Rapids Ted Swein bin Engel John Ely Ted Hershey Robert Cozad Phillip Klass William McGuirey A McFann

Kagawa Career Studied by Cedar Rapids Ministers

The Cedar Rapids Ministerial association will hear a study of Toyohiko Kagawa during its Monday meeting at First Presbyterian chapel. Rev. I E Linkletter will outline his life while Dr George Dunlap, recently returned from the Philippines, will lead the principal study. Kagawa plans visits to Cornell College Mount Vernon February 27 and 28 and Iowa City the eve of February 27 under university sponsorship.

Iowa Toyohiko Kagawa Cedar Rapids George Dunlap Philippines Dunlap Jong Kagawa

Senate Debates Bonus Payment Delay to Monday

Senate delays vote on a $50 bond bonus plan and longer term funding. The chamber defeated the new currency amendment 64 to 27, with several former supporters joining opposition. A second outright $2.237 billion debt payment proposal was also rejected. Debate centered on timing, payment method, and impact on federal finances with White House decisions pending.

Senate Thomas Okla Patman Borah la Follette Harrison House Hayden Aziz Connally Tex Schwellenbach Wash Byrnes S. C New Jersey New Treasury South

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Canfortal Par H. G. Russell Okinow 2Nd Ave Vedar Rapids Motor Mill Robert O Bickel Wellington Street Grant Wood University of Iowa Camera Club Iowa City Bertha Morey Ottumwa Harold Lees University of Iowa Turkey River Elkader Elis River Rink U. S Horzon National Boy Scout Kurth Johns-Manville Johns-Manville Laboratories Sth Street
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