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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1934
Page
12
The Farm Credit Administration announced additions bringing to 24 the number of Iowa and nearby counties eligible for emergency farm feed and forage loan programs. The list includes Keokuk, Madison, Mahaska, Pottawattamie, Polk, and Warren counties among others in the region.
The text reports mixed views on river works from Dubuque to Davenport and Iowa's interest in viewing downstream improvements. It notes President's schedule and calls for careful adherence to rigid timelines and a desire to see works near St Paul and Minneapolis.
Climaxine the Carnival of Comedy will be held at Cornell college on August 12 and 3 and feature the Gilbert and Sullivan one act operetta Trial by Jury. Walter Hodgson directs with mezzo soprano Stark and Foran Shoemaker among the Cedar Rapids cast.
The article notes the death of Delta's last Civil War veteran who lost a leg in battle. He enlisted in 1862 with a Washington regiment, served three years, and took part in the march to the sea. The funeral was held at his home with Reverend Charles Elis of the Methodist church officiating.
Ames residents and local officials report a state survey of housing and public works as part of a proposed statewide public works program. The board directs the effort with a focus on water, sewer, and housing conditions, aiming to produce recommendations for a future program.
Miss Emma Thomas quilts on a frame built by her maternal great grandfather at the start of the last century. The walnut frame uses wooden pegs and cog wheels operated by dogs, with a high back chair for sewing and a century-old chair for guests. Iowa PWA engineers plan a state public works survey with questionnaires to city officials to assess needs.
Henry Wheelock of Anamosa suffered a fracture of his left ankle while working with Foley Brothers road construction north of Onslow. He was run over by a tractor during the incident on Wednesday.
The Washington Iowa municipal band won Class A with a $200 prize at Cedar Falls band festival. Des Moines Playground and Vinton placed second and third. In Class B Northwood topped with $100, Atkins took second, Eldora third. about 6000 attended. Vinton fielded 71 musicians, largest contingent, as parades and drum corps performances preceded prize awards with two choruses singing.
Claude Biddle a three year old boy from Des Moines died after eating green apples from a fallen fruit on his yard the day of his illness amid heat and cholera morbus. The youth will be buried Saturday at Laurel Hill cemetery as officials note the prolonged heat contributed to his condition.
Special to The Gazette reports a nine county physicians and surgeons meeting in McGregor on Thursday August 9 during Wild Life school week. About 200 are expected. Morning talks at Wild Life School pavilion feature Dr. Louis B Wilson on Play grounds in Connection with Nursery Schools and Dr. George B Stoddard on The Nursery School Idea. Dr W L Strunk of Luther College will also speak. Afternoon activities include recreation motor trips to Pikes Peak and a Mississippi River cruise with a catfish dinner. Arrangements overseen by Dr W WN Thomas Dr FC Meggers and R D Noble.
Washington County home attendant Mr Norton and overseer Mrs Norton resigned at the board of supervisors request after an investigation into alleged theft of produce and improper inmate treatment. The inquiry covered seven years of operation. Norton faced farm-time concerns and was bonded.
In Shenandoah Mayor Frank Van Buskirk bans unnecessary water use as six deep wells strain near capacity while a new waterworks project contracts total 123905 dollars progress but no quick fix. Corning officials warn reservoir will last thirty days, dipping an inch daily with only six feet of water in most of the tank as they seek shipments from Council Bluffs or Omaha.
Hopkinton obituary notes Esther Smith died at age 92 at her home after visiting with her son B A Smith and being cared for by daughter Harma Barns. She did not regain consciousness after midnight. Florence Hattie Prince House of Montour, born June 2, 1880, died Tuesday in Marshaltown hospital after a two week illness. She lived near Montour for 28 years. survivors include mother M R Princehouse two brothers H J Princehouse and B M Princehouse a sister Mrs W D Harvey. Funeral at the family home with Maple Hill cemetery burial in Montour.
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