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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1932

Page

12

Hitler Demands End of Democracy in Germany

Adolf Hitler told 100000 rallygoers in Berlin that democracy must die within three days as Germany heads toward elections. He vowed to purge 13 parties, build national unity, and reject international aid in favor of self reliance. The Berlin speech followed clashes and political tension as right wing forces push for power before Sunday’s vote.

Berlin Germany Adolf Hitler Hitler Papen France Oliver Cromwell Cromwell Roever Oldenburg Kassel von Papen Hans Kerrl

Fire Burns West Main Street Home in Marengo

A two story frame residence on West Main Street in Marengo was destroyed by fire early Wednesday. Owner William Haist lived there with occupant William Willenbrock and daughter Wilma. Neighbor Fred Rabe reported the blaze. Willenbrock was visiting Newton. Wilma was camping. Damages estimated at 2000 dollars with no insurance.

Marengo West Main Street William Haist William Willenbrock Wilma Fred Rabe Willenbrock Newton

Marion Visitor Returns From Des Moines Summer

Mrs. Ed Allen has been with Mr. Allen in Des Moines this summer and returned to Marion Saturday evening. Misses Pearl and Leota Van Fleit of Milwaukee were dinner guests Wednesday in the Clogston home as they traveled to Mason City. If you raise fruit vegetables or spring on you can sell for CASH through the Gazette Good to Want ads advertisement.

Ed Allen Mr. Allen Des Moines Marion Misses Pearl Leota van Fleit Milwaukee Wis Clogston Mason City The Gazette

Cedar Rapids Guests At Oxley Home

Mrs. Jerome Smith of Spencer visited the Oxley home at 8380 Fourteenth Street on Thursday. Her son Norman Smith and Mrs. Smith of Cedar Rapids were to be guests that evening.

Jerome Smith Spencer Robert Oxley Fourteenth Street Norman Smith Smith Cedar Rapids Oxley

National B Y P U Convention Report Given At Prayer Meeting

Mr and Mrs Raymond Eckhart reported on the national B Y P U convention held July 8 to 11 in Minneapolis during the weekly Baptist church prayer meeting Wednesday evening.

Minneapolis Raymond Eckhart The Baptist Church

Mrs Bunting Visiting Daughter In Cedar Rapids

Mrs Philip Bunting spends a few days with her daughter Mrs Ben Moates at 1927 Mount Vernon avenue Cedar Rapids establishing family visit in the city.

Philip Bunting Ben Moates Mount Vernon Avenue Cedar Rapids

Interesting report on state conference at Clear Lake

Miss Ella Harding summarized the state conference held recently at Clear Lake during Canton Marion No. 7 and its Auxiliary meetings. The program met Wednesday in the I O O F hall with members present.

Ella Harding Clear Lake Canton Marion No. 7 I. O. O. F. Hall

Community kitchen to host jars and produce for relief drive

Jars cans and canning tools along with vegetables and fruits will be prepared for Friday's Community kitchen to support the Unemployment Relief organization in a local aid effort.

Epworth League Plans Pool Party At Legion Pool

Miss Kathleen Bromwell visited two weeks at her grandmother Mrs H J Wiley then returned home with her mother Mrs Y G Bromwell. The high school Epworth League cabinet met at Miss Catherine Crane’s home with eight members present and plans for a pool party August 5 at the Legion pool.

Kathleen Bromwell Center Point H. J. Wiley Y. G. Bromwell Epworth League Catherine Crane Legion Pool

Mrs. Milo J. Gray Visits Marion Kin in Iowa

Mrs. Milo J. Gray of Glenn Falls New York arrived in Marion to visit her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs George P The report lists Mrs Harry D Rockey of 1354 Fifth Avenue in critical condition Thursday. Cedar Rapids guests included Mrs Warren Lundy Mrs George Harford and Mrs Arthur Lint with Galen and Thelma Summers. Netoppen Camp Fire plans a 430 pm Friday picnic supper and swimming at Thomas Park and Legion pool with sandwiches a covered dish and table service.

Milo J. Gray Glenn Falls N. Y Marion George P Harry D. Rockey Fifth Avenue Warren Lundy George Harford Arthur Lint Galen and Thelma George Summers Cedar Rapids Netoppen Thomas Park Legion Pool

Local social notes from Marion and North Liberty

Mr and Mrs J M Albright and guests attended a birthday party at Jess Wray home in North Liberty. Other visits include the Kearns couple in South Ninth street and a Marion gathering with Mount Vernon visitors. Frank and son of Chicago visited Marion relatives before returning home.

J. M. Albright Mildred Frazee Alfred Voss Melvin Dobbs Marion Miss Davis Cedar Rapids Jess Wray North Liberty Aaron Albright City Car E. Kearns Council Bluffs Mr. Kearns Valentine Kearns South Ninth Street Chicago Goshen A. R. Kearns Mount Vernon

Clinton Air Crash Victim Found To Have Broken Back

Earl Hansen of Butte Montana, injured in the Clinton area crash that killed Basil Farley, has a broken back and fractures to both legs. Doctors reported his condition was not good and doubtful for recovery after examinations. Coroner L O Riggert planned an inquest.

Clinton Earl Hansen Butte Mont Here Basil Farley Preston L. O. Riggert

Iowan kills mother-in-law then dies by own action

Bulletin from Centerville Iowa reports John Lesther aged 47 shot and wounded his wife’s mother on a farm near Unionville Missouri and then died by his own action. The incident occurred Thursday and involved the farm of Mrs Dow McKinley.

Iowan Centerville John Lesther Art Ara Ursday Sle Seesaiaal Per Sae Eeccier Dow Mckinley Unionville

Rural districts seek higher levies as city cuts grow

State Budget Director Oscar Anderson reports city districts trim general fund needs by substantial amounts while rural schools request higher levies. Davenport cuts reach 75000, Mason City 50000, Dubuque 47000, Council Bluffs 46000, and East Waterloo 43000. Rural budgets show an overall uptick of 21400, contrasting with 329000 reductions among 23 city districts.

Des Moines Oscar Anderson Davenport Mason City Dubuque Council Bluffs East Waterloo Anderson

Romanian King Accepts Ban on Companion in Bucharest

King Carol II of Romania will keep Mme Magda Lupescue away from Bucharest for a short time to prioritize state affairs. Iuliu Maniu, now party leader, agrees to form a cabinet only if Lupescu departs the capital. Alexander Vajda Vojvod, recent premier, resigns, clearing the path for Maniu’s return.

Bucharest INS Caroll II of Roumania Mme Magda Lupescue Dimineaza Iuliu Maniu Mme Lupescue Alexander Vajda Vojvod Prof Nikolas Iorga Maniu

Theory Links Comet Surges to Jupiter Eruptions

A theory linked to the Astronomical Institute of Moscow proposes that many comets seen at night originate from eruptions on Jupiter’s surface. The researcher S. Vsessviatsky argues these planetary outbursts could feed recurring cometary appearances.

S. Vsessviatsky The Astronomical Institute of Moscow Jupiter

Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin

Q and A on early baseball pay and rainfall. Cincinnati formed the Red Bee as the first salaried team in 1868. The heaviest US shower yielded 1.03 inches in a minute, projecting 618 inches if it lasted ten hours.

Cincinnati Red Bee United States

Ratified states of the lame duck constitutional amendment

Eleven states have ratified the amendment including New York Mississippi Arkansas Virginia New Jersey Kentucky Michigan South Carolina Maine Rhode Island and Louisiana The last Revolutionary War fighter to die was David C Dakeman who died in 1869 at age 109

New York Mississippi Arkansas Virginia New Jersey Kentucky Michigan South Carolina Maine Rhode Island Louisiana David C. Dakeman

Rutgers appoints Robert Clothier president in 1932

The Office of Education reports Robert Clarkson Clothier was appointed president of Rutgers University in New Brunswick New Jersey on March 1 1932.

Rutgers Office of Education Robert Clarkson Clothier Rutgers University New Brunswick New Jersey

Henry Ford recreates Greenfield village at Dearborn

The Edison Institute at Dearborn Michigan includes a historic village named Greenfield spanning about 250 acres. It preserves 19th century handicraft arts in authentic public buildings and homes illustrating colonial architectural types.

Henry Ford Dearborn Michigan Detroit

Government information service offer to readers

The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces a free information service for readers to obtain factual answers by mail. Enclose three cents for reply postage and address inquiries to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Information Bureau in Washington, D C, directed by Frederic J Haskin.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Cedar Rapids Gazette Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C

Edison Leaves Fourteen Million Dollar Estate

Thomas A. Edison died leaving an estate reported at fourteen million dollars. The value reflects his long career in invention and business interests with a portion going to heirs and trusts.

Thomas A. Edison

Beebe Sets 1930 Sea Dive Record In Steel Ball

Zoologist Dr William Beebe established a new record by diving eight hundred feet in a steel ball in June 1930 to study submarine creatures.

William Beebe Beebe

What are Alpine clubs

Alpine clubs are societies for mountaineering fellowship, mountain exploration, and scientific research. They exist in leading countries, with the Appalachian Mountain Club as the largest in the United States, and on the Pacific Coast the Sierra Club, Mazamas, and Mountaineers.

United States Appalachian Mountain Club Pacific Coast Sierra Club Mazamas Mountaineers

Iowa State Teachers College Commons Contracts Awarded

The Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls board awarded the commons building contracts. Anderson Construction, Council Bluffs, won the general contract for 118,284 dollars. Carstens Brothers, Ackley, won heating and plumbing for 19,545 dollars. Cedar Rapids Electric Supply won wiring for 3,997 dollars.

DES Moines INS Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls State Board of Education Anderson Construction Company Council Bluffs Carstens Brothers of Ackley Cedar Rapids Electric Supply Company

Governor’s Son to Wed in Corning in Informal Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Rowena Hawley to Ned B. Turner son of Governor Dan Turner will take place Thursday night at the bride’s home in Corning Indiana. The ceremony will be informal with the governor and Mrs. Turner present along with a few friends. Turner recently left a Des Moines law firm and is practicing law locally.

Red Cross Life Saving Expert To Manchester

Konrad C Testwuide Jr a Red Cross life saving field representative conducted reviews for local life saving examiners over two days and performed demonstrations at the American Legion pool in Marion. He led examinations and instruction in new life saving methods Thursday morning.

Konrad C. Testwuide, Jr American Red Cross Manchester Mr. Testwuide American Legion Marion

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