Rockefeller at 96 crowned world’s foremost philanthropist
A retrospective on John D. Rockefeller at age 96 outlines his vast philanthropic reach from the Rockefeller Foundation to the General Education Board and the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial. It notes gifts totaling hundreds of millions since 1910, the shift from public scorn to praise, and the 250 million Rockefeller Center project as a landmark achievement.
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John D. Rockefeller
John the Old
Rockefeller
Rockefeller Philanthropies
John the Second
Andrew Carnegie
Rockefeller Foundation
General Education Board
Laura Spelman Rockefeller
City Briefs and Personal Notes Highlight Local Events
The Deske Vlastenky lodge suspended July and August meetings. Dr H J Jones returned from a Minnesota family vacation. Robert Merveaux of Magnus hotel paid $1 plus costs for overtime parking after pleading guilty in police court. A radiator fire alarm disrupted a car on avenue NE Lack Water. R P Mulock of Personal Finance Chicago left after a week visiting his mother. Prof Arthur C Trowbridge of the University of Iowa Geology Dept will speak to the Canopus club at the Roosevelt hotel Tuesday noon on his work as state geologist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Merveaux
Magnus Hotel
R. P. Mulock
Personal Finance Company
Chicago
Carrie Mulock
E Avenue NE
Arthur C. Trowbridge
State
Geology Department
University of Iowa
Canopus Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Henry Hofford Injured After Fall From Elevation
Henry Hofford aged 58 of Norway fractured his left hip Saturday evening after falling four feet from an elevated side structure. He was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hofford
Norway
Man Injured in Incident Taken to Mercy Hospital
A blind man, identified as Mr Hofford, was injured at his home and taken to Mercy hospital around Sunday noon.
Boner Injured When Car Goes Through Fence Near Louisa
John W. Boner of 608 First Avenue East was treated at Mercy Hospital Sunday for a dislocated shoulder and other injuries after the car he rode in crashed through a fence north of Louisa on Highway 11. A report was made to police and Sheriff James H. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Boner
First Avenue
Mercy Hospital
Louisa
James H. Smith
Mid-Continent Petroleum Picnic Time and Place Corrected
The Mid-Continent Petroleum annual picnic is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 30 p m at Bever Park. A Gazette notice had incorrect time and location in Sunday editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Continent Petroleum Company
Bever Park
Railroads Introduce In-Coach Tray Meal Service
The North Western and Union Pacific railroads announce a new in coach meal service for the Los Angeles Limited. Passengers in coaches and tourist sleeping cars will be served trays from a steam table by a dining car chef and waiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western
Union Pacific
Los Angeles Limited
Local Workman Collapses at Job Site
A. M. Anderson at 1124 Fifteenth street SE collapsed while working at the corner of Ninth avenue and Third street SE. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital and then home. his condition is not believed serious.
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A. M. Anderson
Fifteenth Street
Flagman
Ninth Avenue
Third Street
St. Luke’s Hospital
Child Burned In Kitchen Incident At Home
Onias Ervin Shifflett aged 19 months suffered burns to both feet when he pulled a kettle of boiling water from the stove at his home 1622 Thirteenth Avenue SE. Son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Shifflett. The incident occurred Sunday.
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Onias Ervin Shifflett
Kenneth Shifflett
Thirteenth Avenue SE
Anamosa to Host Southeast Central Optometrists Meeting
Dawson E. Grim of Cedar Rapids heads arrangements for the southeast central district Iowa State Association of Optometrists meeting in Anamosa on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. A dinner precedes the session and several Cedar Rapids optometrists will attend.
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Anamosa
Dawson E. Grim
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Association of Optometrists
Farmers Wife play staged in Iowa City by high school cast
Roosevelt high seniors Wayne Woodford and Margaret Taylor join a local all state class cast for The Farmers Wife in Iowa City performances Monday and Tuesday. Jail terms for intoxication included six men fined ten dollars and costs who could not pay. Ed Reed lost a fight case and was fined one hundred dollars plus costs with another twenty five for assault and battery.
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Iowa City
Roosevelt Senior High School
Wayne Woodford
Richard Coaker
Margaret Taylor
Louisa Windeatt
William Andrew Hamilton
Washington Avenue
Leo Saelens
Belle Plaine
Jack Starr
Marion
Harold Tripp
Fifth Street NW
Andy:.Durland
Charles Rinner
Cedar Rapids
Ed Reed
Sixth Street SE
John F. Streitner
Avenue NW
Will Rogers Praises Helen Wills And Rival Helen
In Santa Monica editor Will Rogers defends Helen Wills and another noted Helen for twice overcoming public doubt after their 1933 injuries. He notes both met royalty and asserts their rivalry was no harsher than that of other star athletes, urging pride in their sportsmanship.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Helen Wills
Helen
Police nab larceny suspect Walter Trimble at city limits
Walter Trimble, 45, sought on a larceny warrant, was spotted Sunday afternoon entering the city on highway 30 near the east city limits by Patrolmen Simon and Sutasak. He was taken to the police station where the warrant was read. the case centers on an alleged fishing pole theft from a car. Also, Kenwood program draws about 250 adults and children with singing, talent numbers, and four movie reels at Kenwood playground Friday night.
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Walter Trimble
Highway 30
Simon and
Stusak
Earl Stanley
Trimble
Kenwood
Kenwood Playground
Tobacco Co. Chief Marries Secretary in London
George Washington Hill 51 president of American Tobacco married his 39 year old secretary Mary Barnes in Caxton Hall register office London The ceremony was witnessed by nine people and performed by J P Bond deputy registrar. There is also a probate notice in Linn County Iowa for guardianship of Anna Nesetril with a hearing set for July 16 1935 at 9 am in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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London
George Washington Hill
American Tobacco Company
Mary Barnes
Caxton Hall
J. P. Bond
District Court of
Towa
Linn
Anna Nesetril
Anna
Frank M. Coufal
Beore
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Iowa
Former Wife Of Wm. K. Vanderbilt Dies In New York
Mrs. Graham Fair Vanderbilt the former Virginia Fair who married William K. Vanderbilt I in 1899 and divorced in 1927 died of pneumonia in New York. Her daughters Muriel and Consuelo were with her. son William K. Vanderbilt Jr. was killed in 1933. Funeral services will be held at her East 93rd Street home with family in attendance.
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New York
Graham Fair Vanderbilt
Virginia Fair
William K. Vanderbilt I
Muriel
Consuelo
East 93Rd Street
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
South Carolina
Marriage Licenses Granted in Waterloo Area
Notice shows Roy V Cerney and Alice L Bellinger of Waterloo obtaining marriage licenses. A separate notice in Linn County Iowa states a will for Thomas P Rogers will be probated, with hearing set July 15 1935 at 9 AM before the District Court in Cedar Rapids.
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Roy V. “Cerney and
Alice L. Bellinger
Waterloo
State of
Iowa
Linn County
District Court
Thomas P. Rogers
Cedar
Po Plat
EDWIN _W. LUNDQUIST
Court House News Settle Marion Property Dispute
Judge H C Ring ruled to quiet title in Emma J Reamer against her foster son Tom Reamer over a Marion homestead. Hearing held June 7 and 13 with written briefs. Ring also arraigned Wes Barkwill for illegal liquor possession with bond set at 500 dollars after a federal raid. In another case, Ring favored Carolyn M Sterner of Springville in a 7500 dollar note cancellation suit against Springville Savings Bank and D W Bates as receiver.
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Marion
H. C. Ring
Emma J. Reamer
Tom Reamer
Barkwill
Wes Barkwill
Tenth Street
G. K. Thompson
Carolyn M. Sterner
Springville
Springville Savings Bank
D. W. Bates
Graham will admitted to probate in 1902 request
The court admitted the will of Dr. J DeWitt Graham, who died June 18, to probate Monday. The entire estate is left to his wife Roxie Bell Graham, named executrix. The will was drafted January 18, 1902.
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J.dewitt Graham
Ring
Roxie Bell Graham
No Place to Sleep in Brooklyn Subway Trance
Michael McPolin feeling sleepy in a Brooklyn subway station undressed and lay down on the tracks. A train halted in time and police emergency squad removed him. He completed his nap inside a police station.
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New York
Michael McPolin
Brooklyn
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