Baldwin of Britain Faces Retirement After Coronation
The article profiles Stanley Baldwin, nearing 70, as Britain’s long serving prime minister who plans to retire after the coronation. It notes his rise through crises, his bond with Edward VIII, and his creed that the ruling class must sacrifice for the country. It highlights his public service, personal wealth given to the nation, and the impact of his retirement on the Conservative Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Baldwin
Washington
Baldwin
England
Edward VIII
Mussolini
Il Duce
Mediterranean
Britain
Baldwin Iron Works
London Times
10-20-30 Years Ago In The Gazette
Jack Foster suffered a fractured skull and leg in a fall down an elevator shaft at the Central garage. Two farm homes near Cedar Rapids were destroyed by fire. The Cerveny and Hatha way farms burned from chimney sparks. Elizabeth Havlik left for San Antonio to spend the winter. Charles Gibson and granddaughter Mary Esther travel to Los Angeles for two months. L. D. Nynxwiler went to Evansville to see his seriously ill father, accompanied by his son Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Foster
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Cerveny
Fairfax Road
George Hathaway
Marion
Elizabeth Havlik
San Antonio
Tex
Charles Gibson
Mary Esther
Los Angeles
Calif
L. D. Nynxwiler
Evansville
Ind
Thomas
Notable City Moves and Local Incidentsin Briefs
Mrs. Clifford Watson and Mrs. Guy F. Haskell with her son Watson left yesterday for Los Angeles. John Voss was injured in the Kimball building fire ruins when scaffolding fell on him on the second floor. J. W. McDanel, with daughter Mildred and niece Mrs Edward Bednasek, has gone to New York Washington Pittsburgh and other eastern points. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Shafer and two children left today for New Orleans. Maurice Cahill returned from Lost Nation after speaking at a Knights of Columbus banquet. Miss Florence Gale performed in The Taming of the Shrew at Greene's opera house today. George Nyere suffered a fractured leg when a horse being shod fell on him. E R Moore Linn county representative has introduced a measure to make the Iowa State Poultry association a state institution with $1000 annual appropriation for conventions. Mr. and Mrs. John Nye depart for an extended visit in Los Angeles. S. B. Beatty returned from Butte and repurchased his undertaking business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Watson
Guy F. Haskell
Watson
Los Angeles
John Voss
Kimball Building
J. W. McDanel
Mildred
Edward Bednasek
New York
Washington, D. C
Pittsburgh
E. E. Shafer
New Orleans
Maurice Cahill
Lost Nation
Knights of Columbus
Florence Gale
Greene’s Opera House
George Nyere
E. R. Moore
Linn County
Iowa State Poultry Association
John Nye
Calif
S. B. Beatty
Butte
Mont
Truckers Must File Copies Of Contracts
The Chamber of Commerce traffic bureau reports from Washington that all contract truckers must file copies of their contracts by Monday. The Motor Carrier Act of 1935 classifies contract carriers into five categories: general commodities, household goods and office items, automobiles, moving pictures and theater supplies, and refrigerated products excluding liquids in tank trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Traffic Bureau
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
Harry F. Sundberg
Traffic Bureau
Awards Given To St Patricks Students
At St Patrick's School the semester closed with multiple honors and scholarship recognitions. Eileen Joyce earned best science term book in physics, Beatrice Birkey was second, Mary Jean Wagner third, Thomas Hilton first in physiology, and Richard Meehams first in general science. Highest honors recipients include Rita Klassen, Charlotte Kinney, William Driscoll, Adelaide Roeder, Claire Patik, Maureen Sullivan, Anna Astrosky, Beatrice Birkey, Betty Burke, Winifred Freeman, Thomas Sullivan, Catherine Early, Mary Jane Klimes, George Patik and Valleria Weber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s School
Eileen Joyce
Beatrice Birkey
Mary Jean Wagner
Thomas Hilton
Richard Meehams
Rita Klassen
Charlotte Kinney
William Driscoll
Adelaide Roeder
Claire Patik
Kraschel boosts old neighbor to executive assistant post
Gov. Nelson Kraschel reorganizes his office to place G. W. Kirtley, longtime Harlan neighbor, as executive assistant rather than secretary. Kirtley to earn 4500 a year. Robert Burlingame to handle routine duties at 1800. Changes raise apparent costs but budget will stay near prior levels. Also shifts Homer Hush of Essex to executive assistant at 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Nelson G. Kraschel
Harlan
G. W. Kirtley
Kirtley
Robert Burlingame
Kraschel
Iowa
Agriculture
Homer Hush
Essex
Infatuation and a Risky Love Triangle in School Gossip
The note discusses infatuation with an LV man and a threatened divorce, noting the suitor’s lack of future commitment. It then shifts to Miss Manners advising snubbed students to build inclusive friend groups rather than break into a snobbish clique. Another letter asks about inviting a new boy to a coasting party, answered to welcome him warmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
Jane
Honest Man Stands Square in Final Test of Character
A verse extols the virtue of integrity, arguing that honesty outshines birth or status. It proclaims that true fairness and a square heart define a man, regardless of wealth or origin, and that only a person of unwavering integrity can walk the earth with head held high.
Canine Superstitions Debunk Odd Dog Myths
A reflection on long held canine superstitions dismissing rabies from a biting dog, newborn pup eye opening on day nine, howling foretells only sleepless humans, and appetite signals misread as illness or rabies. The piece argues to wait and observe rather than fear or misinterpret pet behavior.
Rabid Dogs and Bad Omens Across the Road
The piece warns that a dog foaming at the mouth signals rabies and advises two meals before a vet visit. It notes slobbering is common in scared dogs and claims unlucky signs from a black dog crossing paths while driving, harming only the dog, not the motorist.
George Griffith Named Pure Milk Producers Manager
George Griffith of Cedar Rapids was appointed manager of the Pure Milk Producers association at its first annual meeting. The new Cedar Rapids milk shed group with forty producers elected Earl Wilson president, R F Smith vice president, Henry Gensicke secretary treasurer, and named Walter Blair and Lester Barta as directors. Wilson said the group works with the old cooperative, which markets milk by contract and runs a creamery for surplus milk and cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Griffith
Cedar Rapids
Pure Milk Producers Association
Earl Wilson
R. F. Smith
Henry Gensicke
Walter Blair
Lester Barta
Wilson
Notice of Executor Appointment in Linn County Iowa
Notice is given that on January 22, 1937, Joseph F. Mrazek was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Joseph Mrazek, deceased of Linn County Iowa. All indebted persons should pay promptly. Those with claims must file them in the Linn County District Court office, Iowa. G F Buresh is the attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
Joseph Mrazek
Iowa
Let's Explore Your Mind and Memory Aboard The Cedar Rapids Gazette
A Q and A style piece discusses natural truthfulness in children, memory improvement by Dr. Henry C. Link, and cancer education. It notes variations in honesty, urges balanced public health messaging, and observes that couples who work together often find happiness, with equal public applause in shared ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Link
Albert E. Wiggam
Cedar Rapids
First Lutheran Plans Lenten Service Series
First Lutheran church at 1000 Third Avenue SE announces three Lenten series. Sunday mornings at 11 feature Sermons on the Apostles Creed with topics incl Christ descent and resurrection, ascension and judgment day, Holy Spirit, church, and forgiveness of sins. Evening services at 7:30 cover What it Means to be a Christian, including Faith and Means of Grace. Wednesday nights present Seven Claims of Jesus with six speakers from Feb 10 to March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran
Third Avenue SE
Henry Scherer
Hell
Jesus
F. J. Carlson
Saron Lutheran Church
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
Cora lies heartbroken as her jealous husband eyes her closely and makes life miserable by forcing her to live right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Cora
Notable cases of jealousy in unequal success among couples
The text discusses how marriages between actor and actress or spouses writing under separate names, or professional hierarchies where one is the other's boss, have led to jealousy. It notes the imbalance in success and its impact on their relationships.
C. S. A. Dance for Flood Fund on February 18
The C. S. A. benefit dance to aid flood sufferers will be held in the C. S. A. hall February 18 in the afternoon. Peggy Fuller and the Hill Billies donate their services for the cause. All proceeds go to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. A. Hall
Peggy Fuller
Hill Billies
The
Red Cross
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Edward
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Lloyd George
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Major Atlee
Ramsay MacDonald
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Rudyard Kipling
Great Britain
United States
St. Patrick’s
Mary Manners
RS. D
Mr. D
Snooty Girls
Edgar A. Guest
Man
By Albert Payson
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Pure Milk Producers
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G.F. Buresh
Hartshorne
May
A.—Clifton R. Read
American Society
Veloz
Yolanda
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
U. S
First Mortgage
Sberese
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Roy E. Curray
Karl P. Blaise
Alonzo Church
E. M. Pinney
James E. Hamilton
J. W. Bollinger
Robert Brooke
L, W. Canby
J. L. Campbell
San Francisco
E. C. French
D. L. Nelson
Merl L. Rouse
Howard H. Cherry
Roye, Curray
W. H. Dunshee
R. E. Jones
J. Scott McIntyre
E. E. Schroder
Ree Prinly Seales of Trades
AON Council
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