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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1937

Page

24

Struggle for Fascism in Japan Tops Political Crisis

TOKIO AP The Japanese cabinet fell after parliament ousted a government unable to reconcile military and party lines. Premier Koki Hirota offered collective resignation after a 20 minute session. emperor urged temporary continuation while a new cabinet is chosen. Diet suspended as power tussle shifts toward army influence. Naval leaders appear aligned with party chiefs against the military.

Tokio Diet House of Representatives Koki Hirota Hirota

Plea Of Bishop Puts Coughlin Back On Radio

Royal Oak Michigan United Press reports Father Charles E Coughlin will return to the microphone at the death bed request of his late superior Bishop Michael Gallagher The revival will keep him as a priest not addressing politics and will focus on social justice The first broadcast is a tribute to the bishop and preparation began after Gallagher’s death last week.

Royal Oak Mich Charles E. Coughlin Michael Gallagher Father Coughlin National Union For Social Justice William Lemke Roosevelt United Press Gallagher

Plainsman Essay Contest Opens For Local Scouts

Cedar Rapids area scouts viewed The Plainsman at Paramount theater to gather material for a 100 word essay contest tied to Paramount Pictures Silver Jubilee. Scouts from Cedar Rapids Center Point Coggan Anamosa and Vinton competed for local prizes and a path to national and world jamborees with entries due by next Saturday noon.

Buffalo Bill Wild Bill” Hickok Frontier Scouts of the Old West Cedar Rapids Paramount Theater Center Point Coggan Anamosa Vinton Paramount Pictures Washington Holland Scout

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in Midwest Cities

Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas show multiple marriage licenses. Couples include Earl L. Shorts and Velma E. Candler of Cedar Rapids, Ray Wilhelm Emerson and Eleanor Reynolds of Zanesville Ohio, Charles W. Fisher of St. Paul Minnesota and Norma E. McRae of Graceville Minnesota, Holmes D. Lyman and Edythe Emberling of Cedar Rapids, Walter A. Corum of Marion and Lillian C. Hala of Cedar Rapids, Ted B. Usher of Palo and Lola M. Johnson of Shellsburg. Harry Engelsen of Cedar Rapids and Maxine Williams of Rich-

Earl L. Shorts Velma E. Candler Cedar Rapids Ray Wilhelm Emerson Eleanor Florence Reynolds Zanesville Ohio Charles W. Fisher St. Paul Minn Norma E. McRae Graceville Holmes D. Lyman Edythe E. Emberling Cedar Rap Walter A. Corum Marion Lillian C. Hala Ted B. Usher Palo Lola M. Johnson Shellsburg Harry Engelsen Maxine “Williams Rich

Choir Of St James Church To Give Concert

The robed choir of St James Methodist church at Avenue and Ellis Boulevard NW will present a concert of sacred music Sunday January 31 at 730 PM. The program includes Seek Ye The Lord and Spirit Immortal with soloists Tony Dvorak and Martha Felter, plus works by Verdi Turner Rachmaninoff and Dvorak. The St James women's trio and male quartet join, with Rev R S Phillips among the choir. Admission is charged. Women of St James spent 340 hours sewing new robes.

St. James Methodist Church Avenue and Ellis Boulevard NW Chokes Bet Tony Dvorak Martha Felter Wilson Brass Bob Stastny LeRoy Krejei Tom Stastny Rose Ann Kubovec Seek Ye the Lord Roberts Hark Turner Spirit Immortal Verdi William Hemmer Tony R. S. Phillips St. James William J. Hemmer George Vavra Fannie Leiber Ruth Hemmer St. James Church Joseph Hayward M. T. Daywitt W.'J. Hemmer

Roosevelt and Runciman discuss world issues at White House

President Roosevelt held a cordial heart to heart talk with Walter Runciman, president of the British Board of Trade, at the White House Saturday night. The meeting aimed to foster understanding between the United States and Britain with no immediate or secret agreements. They plan further discussions on reciprocal trade, currency stabilization, preventing an arms race, preserving peace and neutrality, and general economic and employment conditions.

Washington Roosevelt White House Walter Runciman Board ‘of Trade Runciman Great Britain

Trial seeks new actions in Mullarky injury suit

Mrs Hamilton and Norbert Vanourny seek a new trial in a personal injury case arising from a crash on Highway No. 161 near North Liberty. LaVerne Mullarky is plaintiff against Martin D. Vanourny and Michael J. Costello. Judge F Ellison presided as the jury awarded Mullarky $6,500. The outcome remains under advisement.

Ment LaVerne Mullarky Martin D. Vanourny Michael J. Costello F. ©. Ellison Norbert Vanourny Vanourny Mullarky North Lib

Court House News and Local Court Actions Report

Judge H C Ring approved the tenth Bates report for American Trust and Savings bank Cedar Rapids showing 95868.35 cash at Dec 31 1936 with 56258.28 receipts and 6155.55 disbursements and same examiner noted 38882.74 cash in American Trust building. Bates tenth report for Commercial Savings bank Marion shows 14826.66 cash on land with 9153.06 receipts and 866.04 disbursements. O U Conwell examiner. Linn county juror panel directed by Judge Ellison for March term with 75 names to report March 9. Floyd Primrose Cedar Rapids served 60 day suspended sentence balance for illegal possession of alcoholic liquor to be served by Jan 4 after intoxication actions. Three divorces granted for cruel and inhuman treatment: Elizabeth Hamilton and Robert E Hamilton. Bessie J Blazek and James Blazek. Emma Bradd and Gerald Bradd. Blazek custody of five children.

H.C. Ring D. W. Bates American Trust and Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids American Trust Building Ring J. R. Drakes Bates Commercial Savings Bank of Marion O. U. Conwell F. C. Ellison District Court E. W. Lundquist Linn County Sistrict Court Floyd Primrose Primrose H. C. Ring Elizabeth Hamilton Robert E. Hamilton Iowa City Bessie J. Blazek James Blazek Mandan S. D Emma Bradd Gerald Bradd Morrison, Til

Partnership and support actions in Clearfield district court

The record notes a limited partnership filing for Tru-Art Engravers of Rapids with Arthur M. Tschirgi and P. J. Flanders as general partners and Mary Tschirgi as limited partner. O G Waffle and Norman J Waffle form a partnership. Judge H C Saturday grants Iola Davis $15 monthly support for four children after divorce decree modification request. An Interstate Finance replevin case against Edward H Lange was dismissed in district court.

Wr Rapids Dempsy Jone Arthur M. Tschirgi P. J. Flanders Mary Tschirgi O. G. Waffle Norman J. Waffle Marion H. C Iola Davis Interstate Finance Corporation Edward H. Lange H.C. Ring

Phone Company Seeks to Put Sparkle in Voices

New York dispatch reports the telephone company plans a campaign to improve customer speech. It will issue a pamphlet titled The Voice With A Smile to help people avoid slovenly speech and phrases like wadjado. The aim is a friendlier, more pleasant voice in conversations.

New York

Birthday Ball Aids Paralysis Victims In Cedar Rapids

A Cedar Rapids birthday ball to honor President Franklin D Roosevelt supports infantile paralysis relief and research. Irene Rich stars in a radio broadcast about the cause. 70 percent of proceeds stay local, 30 percent go to Warm Springs. Local committee details and ticket sales are listed.

Warm ‘Springs Foundation Irene Rich Raymond Coward Coward Franklin D. Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Memorial Coliseum W. E. Lamey Frank B. Baldwin Paul H. Huston Pauline Murray Roosevelt Hotel Merchants National Bank Warm Springs Foundation

Rush expansion of White House staff urged by leaders

Washington officials reported that Congress agreed to rush legislation to immediately expand the White House staff by two assistants as part of the relief deficiency bill. The measure, drafted by the House Appropriations Committee, was tentatively approved and ready for full committee action Monday. Senate action on a joint House Senate study committee postponed broader reorganizational discussion.

Washington Roosevelt White House House House Appropriations Committee Senate

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Japan Coughlin Abson St. James Methodist Choir Ethella Murphy Fannie Lieber Dorothy Tordik Audrey Getlin Hazel Canterburry Bethene Canterbury Thelma ‘Trimble Edith Sells May Carson Marie Hemmer Dorothy Hamilton Thelma Dunbar Elizabeth Boals Dorothy Snyder Dorothy Hemmer Foster Mrs. Hamilton Court House News American Trust and Marion Banks Erty Costello Hill's White Pine Frank Carmen Ford Hopkins Clover Leaf Rollatees Yey Lloydouglas Ize Princess Pat Rouge Castile Edie Ee Third Avenue Second Street Liniment
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