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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1936
Page
7
Los Angeles AP reports former actor William Haines and four friends were beaten and driven from a beach town by about 100 people after a Sunday night incident. Haines blamed the attack on false gossip sparked by a gesture to a six year old boy, with a friend paying the boy six cents to go home.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church for Mrs. Frank Harris 77 of Masonville who died Sunday after a long illness. Born Augusta Ward in Oppenheim New York on April 7 1859 she moved to Iowa at eleven and married Frank Harris October 11 1878. Surviving are three sons and two daughters including R W Harris Walter Harris Archie Harris Mrs Joseph Singer and Mrs Alex Thomas.
At St Patrick's parochial school in Waukon the girls took top honors with Mary Deviney reciting The Constitution and Kathryn Pluemer second with Jane. Scratch the Newsboy's Dog by John McCullough won first among boys with Tous sain L Ouverture by Joseph Cassidy taking second. Judges were Thomas P Gallagher Calmar superintendent Anna Halahan Waukon and Rev W M Holub Placid.
A puzzle page with a long list of horizontal and vertical clues for a word grid. Phrases reference plant names, tools, geographic terms, and common words. The note at the end asks the solver to tell a young man how you feel and request patience while deciding.
A middle aged couple, both previously married, shows a happy belated romance that wins town approval. Their compatible, contented partnership and good conduct are praised by neighbors and bolster the story of a lasting union.
Mark Colligan, 32, at police HQ describes Monday collision at Third Street SW where his car hit a parked truck. He rode with driver Clarence Darlin who fled the scene after the crash. Colligan cites slick roads and poor vision from rain as causes. Hair trivia noted separately.
Notice is given that on June 9 1936 at 9 o'clock M the court will hear proof and admission of the Last Will and Testament of Edward A Werner late of Linn County deceased. Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa June 2 1936. Edwin W Lundq Clerk District Court. M W O Rieley Attorney.
Notice is given that on June 2 1936 Mary M Tu Executrix of Minnie N Case now deceased of Linn County Iowa has been duly appointed and qualified. All debts should be paid to the executrix and all claims filed with the Linn County District Court clerk authenticated for settlement. Treichier and Treichler, Attorneys.
Mount Vernon reports the Cornell summer theater will present the new comedy Spring Turns Left by Albert Franklin Johnson and Wede from June 8 to July 11 with direction by Prof. and Mrs. Johnson. Ruth Miller will guest-direct during the five week program. The season also includes Broadway titles from 1935 36 and a Carnival of Comedy finale before the Johnsons travel to California in July.
Poem reflects working man Tony from Venice rejecting war glory for honest labor. Narrator notes Tony’s pride in sidewalk work and affection for home. Tony says victory is for kings not workers, and peace is what workingmen desire.
Cedar Rapids council No 909 Knights Of Columbus will initiate candidates in first, second and third degrees at the K of C club. ceremonies start 9 30 am 1 30 pm and 7 00 am mass at St Patricks church followed by a 6 45 am gathering at St Patrick s school and a stag luncheon at 6 30 pm at Cedar View club house. A June meeting will nominate officers and a special supreme council agent is expected. Mount Mercy senior class play The Lost Word to be presented this evening. MaryCondon of Cedar Rapids active in arts and to graduate June 4.
A classic setting of black drapes and golden pillars frames the players in brilliant costumes and dancers in white robes, creating striking stage pictures for the Mount Mercy production.
The article states that a fresh apple averages about 85 percent water, 12 percent carbohydrates, a small percentage of acid, and 2 to 3 percent complex tissues. It presents a concise breakdown of the fruit’s internal make up.
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