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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1937
Page
2
The new president vows further reforms and a government role to solve rising civic problems. He notes past efforts failed without government aid and calls for practical controls over scientific power and economic forces to protect individuals.
The speaker defends democracy and expanded federal power as essential to meet modern challenges. He recalls the 1787 constitution, notes progress from the Depression, and argues moral climate shifts enable economic reform and social justice for a more prosperous, democratic republic.
A speech asserts that millions are denied basics and dignity, urging government action to provide for those in need. It emphasizes living standards, education, housing, and employment, and calls for honesty, competence, and unity to advance toward peace and justice.
The speech urges reconsecration to core ideals as a nation faces a changing civilization. It emphasizes unity of effort over individualism, patience in democracy, and humility to resolve differences, guiding political leadership toward shared public needs as the President takes the oath of office.
The Iowa Farm Bureau convention opens with awards planned for the afternoon including a Cedar Rapids Gazette prize to top women exhibitors. Mrs. Charles W. Sewell of Indiana, a national farm woman leader, is slated to speak Wednesday afternoon. Ed O’Neal and Charles E. Finley head Thursday sessions, with a farm talent pageant The Quest of Agriculture. A Friday business session will elect a state vice-president.
Gov. Nels G. Kraschel outlined emergency relief for drought stricken livestock growers and a secondary road program at the Iowa Farm Bureau convention. He urged a bill allowing county boards to issue anticipatory warrants to fund seed loans and aid farmers, while detailing a road fund of 2.6 million dollars funded by a truck tax and county gasoline-tax reallocations.
The Coe Band traveled to Washington for the inaugural events and planned a post-dinner dance but must return to freight yards by 10 30 p m for a midnight train. They broadcast a national radio concert at 2 p m Tuesday and shared their visit with Iowa supporters from Clinton Waterloo and Washington among others.
Two Democratic senators Harold I. Irwin and T. F. Driscoll filed a bill to replace deductions with exemptions in Iowa income tax law. It would set a $1000 exemption for single filers and $1800 for married couples, cutting tax for many taxpayers with $3000 incomes from $48 to $14.
Highlights of President Roosevelt's inaugural speech stress renewed oath to lead the nation, focus on providing for those with little, opposition to comfort and timidity, and commitment to democracy. He calls for shared progress, vigilance against power abuses, and elections as the means to change or keep leaders.
The case of John O. Savel versus Martin D. Vanourny and Norbert Vanourny neared conclusion in Judge James P. Gaffney’s court as final arguments opened. Savel alleges injuries from a collision on highway No. 161 near North Liberty on Oct 20 1934 involving Michael J. Costello and Norbert Vanourny with Vanourny driving his father’s car.
The Iowa House faced a party stalemate as Democrats and Republicans clashed Wednesday over patronage distribution. Rep E A Moore and Rep Leonard L Moore offered rival employee lists, with Hickenlooper pushing substitution. The dispute halted operations as a call of the house was demanded and the body lacked a sergeant at arms.
The will of Mable L. Curran who died December 6 1936 was admitted to probate in district court on Wednesday. Allen B Curran husband is beneficiary and the testatrix sons and daughters hold a residual interest. Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids named executor. The joint instrument was dated August 25 1930.
Congress passed a bill extending the stabilization fund operations to June 30, 1939 amid partisan clashes. The measure keeps the President’s authority to adjust gold content and to issue up to 3 billion dollars in Federal Reserve notes, with a possible termination if the emergency ends sooner. President Roosevelt may sign the bill Wednesday.
Washington reports President Franklin D Roosevelt slightly grayer and balder yet described as in the pink of condition by White House physician Dr. Ross T McIntire. He rides to Congress in an open car for the oath and plans a quick luncheon and parade review before a tea for hundreds.
The will of John Buresh of Fairfax township who died January 11 was admitted to probate in district court on Wednesday. His wife Catherine Buresh was left life benefits of the estate with children as residuary legatees in equal shares. The will was written May 4 1936.
A stipulation of settlement was filed Tuesday in a district court partition action involving Glen Page Ellen M Ford Lulu Wade and Minnie Bufling ham as principal parties. The case concerns Linn county real estate and was initiated September 8 1936.
Judge F O Ellison in district court Tuesday affirmed a $98 judgment returned by Justice W K Lothian of Marion township in favor of Herbert Price in an automobile damage case against William Semerroth. The defendant had appealed.
Judge H. C. Ring in district court Wednesday granted Zola Melsha a divorce from Leo Melsha age 22 on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. The plaintiff was awarded custody of a minor son. The two were married November 20, 1933.
The Republican controlled Iowa Senate committee on committees, labeling its move non partisan, assigns 13 of 40 chairmanships to Democrats and grants minority party control of several panels. Senator George Hopkins says the action counters charges of partisanship. The Senate begins organizing to consider 24 measures while the House waits on contest outcomes and committee selections by Speaker Lamar Foster.
J P Hanson age 85 was discovered frozen to death near his La Motte area home on the Thomas Wogan farm. He lived alone and was found by Wogan after no smoke was seen. His body lay ten feet from the house and in the search the dog had to be shot. Coroner called but no inquest will be held. Funeral services set for Wednesday morning. Hanson had no known relatives.
Several American aviators on their way to Spain to fly for the loyalist government were arrested on arrival at Teneriffe in the Canary Islands. The arrests occurred at the request of United States authorities, according to a Reuters dispatch from Lisbon.
More than 2,500 attendees wore crimson firemen helmets and carnival hats at the Memorial Coliseum ball. Two orchestras provided continuous dancing while the Dexter roller skating duo performed on a nine‑foot board. Proceeds benefited the firemen's Christmas toy repair fund. George Hobel chaired the committee with Wayne Pennington and others assisting.
In Brooklyn supreme court referee Norman S. Dike ruled that a divorced husband must continue to provide support to his former wife. The decision in the case brought by Everett Waddell Jr. of Montclair New Jersey recalls his past as a prominent jockey in Virginia.
Washington urges missions in Spanish territory to warn Americans about possible prosecution under the federal criminal code for enlisting in Spanish service. The Lisbon report highlights Canaries rebel control and rebel broadcasts from Teneriffe, complicating loyalist volunteer movements through that route.
Marion school boy Maurice Flack presented a program of magic at the Kiwanis club meeting in the Montrose hotel Wednesday noon. His routine included several tricks made famous by well known magicians and impressed club members with its polish and variety.
A condemnation commission fixed damages for property needed by the state highway for the Highway 30 viaduct near Thirteenth Street and Sixteenth Avenue SW. Total awards reached 2235 with $350 to Hedges Company on an Alandale addition lot and $1875 to Ernst J Wenig and others on 5.11 acres. Tenants received $10 for the latter property.
Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson reportedly won 50000 francs equivalent to 2335 dollars while playing roulette Tuesday night at the Monte Carlo Casino. She was accompanied by Mrs Herman L Rogers, her Cannes hostess, during the visit to Monte Carlo.
Born to Mr and Mrs C F Cejka at St Luke's hospital a son on January 20. The mother Frances Gep hart. Born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Henderson route Mechanics ville a daughter on January 19 at Mercy hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Archie R Baker 223 Thirty second street NE a son Roger Lee on January 18.
Legislature passes measure extending presidential authority to devalue the dollar and continues the stabilization fund. The act broadens executive tools to influence currency value and maintains ongoing financial stabilization support.
William Schumacher, 44, of 1552 C avenue NE, was hospitalized at St. Luke's for a fractured right leg suffered in a fall on ice in front of his residence Wednesday forenoon.
Chicago AP Sixteen passengers were trapped in a TWA plane lost above cloud cover when static disabled the antenna. Captain Hal Snead used a radio direction finder to locate a position near Woodstock Illinois and fly into Chicago. The test shows the device may reduce pilot anxiety and prevent crashes by locating the aircraft from high altitude. All TWA planes are equipped and the device may be offered to other lines.
General Malin Craig led the drenched parade as governors rode in limousines, bands performed under soggy conditions, and West Point and naval cadets battled grease slick pavements in a delayed Washington event.
Vatican City AP report says Pope Pius VI, described as incurably ill, endured intermittent pains in his swollen legs and weakened heart action with increased breathing difficulty. Two hopeful notes emerged as Dr Milani said he could keep the Pope alive for some time. The Pope kept busy conferring on church matters with prelates including Cardinal Pacelli and Adolf Bertram.
AP reports a Hanford Airlines hangar at Rickenbacker airport in Stevens South Carolina burned on Wednesday afternoon destroying several privately owned airplanes. Loss estimated at 50 dollars. Fire gain was noted before discovery and water shortages hindered Sioux City area firefighters. Stevens sits across the Big Sioux River from North Riverside, a Sioux City suburb.
Carol Seeds, of Foxcroft, plunged eight stories from the Capital garage roof where he stood to watch inaugural events. He died Wednesday, and authorities investigated the fall as a likely accidental plunge from a public viewing area.
Central and east Iowa faced freezing rain with an ice glaze while the west saw snow. Cities including Sioux City Council Bluffs Spirit Lake reported 1 to 2 inches of snow mixed with sleet. Cold wave to bring subzero temperatures, ending snow by Thursday.
Special to The Gazette reports several inches of snow in West Union with a strong southeast wind. Roads became badly drifted, hampering travel as the storm moved through.
Mrs. Herbert S. Stamats of 2131 Linden Drive SE underwent an operation at St Luke’s Hospital Monday. She was recovering satisfactorily Wednesday and expected to be discharged to home by Friday. An earlier Gazette report mischaracterized the operation as major.
The Linn county supervisors on Tuesday afternoon established county trunk road C-C. The one mile long road begins at the junction of county trunk road S two and one half miles west of Coggan, runs north three quarters of a mile and then west along the Delaware Linn county line for a quarter mile.
Miss Alberta R. Miller 63 died January 18 in Omaha from a stroke after a long illness. Daughter of Maria and Benjamin Miller she lived much of her life in Kenwood Park Cedar Rapids suburb moves fort forty years ago. She is survived by four nieces Martha Miller Harris Ada Mae and Alice Miller. Burial followed January 20 at West Lawn Cemetery Omaha.
Donald Stark age 37 of Bloomington Illinois son in law of Mr and Mrs Will Sporman of 524 Seventh Avenue SW died at 7 30 p m Tuesday after flu illness and an emergency appendectomy from which he did not recover Surviving are his wife Leona Sperman and a daughter Cynthia Ann Stark
Funeral services will be held in the Turner chapel at 3 30 p m Thursday conducted by Rev Henry Scherer. Burial will follow in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Funeral services for Mrs Lula M Rucker will be held in the Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Rev E Winslow Brown and Dr J P Van Horn will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery at a later date. Friends may call at the chapel.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Victorine will be held in the Barta chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. conducted by Theodore B Hlubacek. Burial will be in the Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may pay at the chapel Wednesday evening.
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