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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1937
Page
9
A 1937 article discusses vitamin A from carrots and dairy as key to improving night vision. It notes Cedar Rapids police reports show most crashes occur 7 to 9 p.m. in dim winter light and cites a case where dairy and carrot rich dieting restored vision.
The Linn county court records log early declarations of intention to become U S citizens. Scots Peter Garrow in 1840, Irish and Scotch applicants in 1841, and Teutonic Wolfgang Will appear among the first shown. Later files reveal shifts from north to south European origins with Czech dominance and rising Syrian Greek Sicilian names.
Jan 31 marks the birth of Zane Grey born 1872 in Zanesville Ohio named after Ebenezer Zane. A dentist by trade for six years he then turned to literature producing The Heritage of the Desert Riders of the Purple Sage and Desert Gold among other western sagas.
On February 1 1733 James Edward Oglethorpe landed with 130 settlers at Yamacraw Savannah the first English arrivals in the region naming the colony Georgia after the King of England.
The 62 year old violin virtuoso Fritz Kreisler, born in Vienna on February 2, 1875, continues to perform with his characteristic sweetness and remains a leading composer contributing enduring melodies worldwide.
Twenty years ago today the United States severed diplomatic relations with Germany, a move that soon led to a declaration of war.
Charles A Lindbergh born in Detroit Michigan 35 years ago. The obituary tone notes high adventure glory and tragedy defining his life as a singular figure in aviation history.
The narrative notes that the tragedy forces the individual to flee his homeland and pursue asylum in a distant country. The decisive turn centers on personal loss and the choice to depart, marking a critical shift in his life.
The first college for the deaf was founded in Washington D C by Edward Miner Gallaudet born 100 years ago today.
Fifty one years ago today Seattle saw anti-Chinese riots with Rev L A Banks leaving his pulpit on Sunday to act as sheriff's deputy aiding efforts to quell the disorder. He spoke at many mass meetings in defense of the Chinese and the rioters subsided.
Troop 4 held an open house for parents at Harrison School. James Maloney presented the troop charter and led the oath to Scoutmaster William A. Kuda and others. Each Scout received a miniature emblem for his mother as leaders presided. The group, city first aid contest winner, conducted a Tenderfoot investiture for Heaton, McCune, and Mally, followed by a benediction. Refreshments served by Mrs. Kuda.
Army regulations require pilots to be equipped with parachutes while flying. For training jumps, two parachutes must be worn by personnel.
A speaker recalls a midweek bargain frenzy where women overwhelm a counter and the narrator, battered by the throng, vows that his wife can attend future sales. The chaotic crowd evokes Gettysburg imagery and ends with a humorous twist about domestic shopping.
The record notes a man’s vision normalizing after treatment and the ease of adaption as illumination improved. Dr Seghers calls for intensive study by traffic experts, noting no current test exists for night blindness in drivers or aviators.
Van Buren school hosted a program by 6A and 6B classes with participants including Henrietta Kubik Darlene Trout Betty Hansen Betty Ruth Konigsmark Lois Jeanson Richard Sisco John Hixson Edward Freeman Shirley Nelson Mildred Mahring and others. Penmanship certificates were awarded to a long list of students including Jean Anderson Dorothy Andresen Mary Frances Berger and Betty Hansen. Friday afternoon the 6A class held a farewell party before transferring to Wilson junior high school.
Wendl Andrie, tenor soloist of First Christian church, will be guest soloist for sacred music by the choir of St. James Methodist church on Sunday at 7 30. He will sing O Lord Most Holy by Franck and the tenor solo in Seek Ye The Lord by Roberts. Also on the program are Wilson high school brass trio Bob Stastny Tom Stastny and LeRoy Krejci with Rose Ann Kubovec accompanying Carl Heinen violinist.
Beatrice Heinen at the piano and Martha Felter, contralto soloist, headline a program by the choir with sopranos Dorothy Snyder and others, tenors George Vavra and Virgil Richardson, basses Ocie Trimble and Edward Carson. The program includes Prelude and choral settings by Adams and Schwabe, with Rose Ann Kubovec the pianist.
A forthcoming annual meeting of Cedar and Marion City Railway Company stockholders is scheduled at their office in Iowa. The agenda includes the election of directors and handling other business as needed. The event is set for January 16, 1937 at 10 o'clock.
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