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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1933
Page
11
Italy’s air minister General Italo Balbo announced a formation flight of twenty four army seaplanes bound for Chicago would start Friday at 6 am unless weather turns. Planes were prepared on a lagoon and fueled, with checks underway as disturbances over the Alps recede.
Washington announces a $238 million program to construct 32 warships over three years under the industrial recovery act. The plan includes four 10,000 ton light cruisers, twenty destroyers, two 20,000 ton aircraft carriers, four submarines, and two gunboats for Chinese port operations. Secretary Swanson says the project will put people to work and aims for early completion. initial bids in July.
The Alexandria Minnesota girls drum corps will parade in Cedar Rapids Friday at 4 PM for half an hour then depart for Iowa City to visit at 4 30 PM. The troupe of thirty young women in Scotch cadet uniforms tours five states from June to 19 inclusive.
William Miller longtime Cedar Rapids resident and musician dies at Iowa City University Hospital. John Pavlicek William Malek Wendl Womacka funeral services scheduled with Bohemian and local cemetery burials.
Word arrives of a son born June 15 to Mr and Mrs George Williams of 422 First Street SW at Mercy hospital. Earlier, a son was born June 1 to Mr and Mrs A P Hanson of Alhambra California. Mr and Mrs Hoenson are former Cedar Rapids residents.
Four persons were injured when two cars collided on a curve four miles southeast of Center Point about 7 p m Wednesday. Walter Wisehart suffered two cracked ribs and a knee fracture. Mrs Visa McNabb Mollie McNabb and Osla McNabb, riding in the McNabb car, suffered cuts and bruises. George McNabb said his car was almost stopped before the crash.
Special to The Gazette American Pearl defeated the Giants 27 to 5 but forfeited for too few players. The Little Demons upset Troop FP 3 to 2. Monday scores saw American Pearl button factory beat the Orioles 17 to 5 and Easy Aces win by forfeit over the Devils. Standings show American Pearl 1.000, Troop FP 0.667, Easy Aces 0.667, Little Demons 0.667, Y.M.C.A. 0.500, Giants 0.333, Orioles 0.000.
Wounded in a street fight, Thomas Bailey of 1316 D Avenue NE received first aid at St. Luke's hospital for cuts near his right eye. He did not name his opponent and left the hospital after treatment. James R. Nichols, 1358 Burch Avenue NW, reaches the 70 year age limit and will retire on pension July 3 as a Cedar Rapids Rock Island switchman, in service since 1912. Three forestry recruit trains carrying 973 men headed to Washington and Idaho pass through town. Delbert Newman of 408 Fourth Avenue SW, hospitalized with an infection, was reported much improved Thursday.
Classified ad style. Multiple small business listings include guttering and spouting installations and repairs by Hawkeye Tin Shop. Powell Roofing Co offers roofing and recoating services with guaranteed work. General hauling junk removal and yard work available by Dial numbers. Lawn mower sharpening and repair by Russell’s with 20 years’ experience. Contact numbers listed for each service.
The Iowa Federation of Labor re elected R J McNally vice president and selected Davenport as the 1934 convention city. Executive board members include D L Williams Cedar Rapids William Griebling Mason City L BE Garnett Sioux City J J Brown Dubuque and J C Lewis Des Moines was re elected president.
Ja Atkins edged Middle Amana 4 to 3 in a pitchers battle as Schirm defeated Zuber. Middle Amana's batteries were Zuber Hahn, Atkins, Schirm, and Risch. Atkins meets Center Point next Sunday and again there the following Sunday. Irvin Keiper invites fast teams to arrange July 4 games with Atkins.
Decorah golfers completed qualifying rounds for the men’s handicap tournament at Queeta Golf and Country Club in Decorah Town. First rounds start June 18 and finish the next week, with monthly tournaments slated to run June 11 and later dates July 9 August 6 and September 3.
Chicago AP reports manager Charlie Grimm benched himself for light hitting. He skipped Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds and moved Gink Hendrick to first base, citing ailing back rumors while insisting his back is fine and his batting is off.
J H Markert and Caroline S Bol tenbacher both of Cedar Rapids Raymond C Wassmer and Helen Marie Titler both of Central City Edward Luppert and Lavere En law both of Minneapolis. MAYNARD Mrs Arlo Dean taken to Iowa City after injuries when a four horse team ran away died at hospital Wednesday morning An operation Tuesday revealed gall stones and a tumor along with injuries She leaves husband and two small children Margaret and Celena May.
Readable fragments show varied down payment options with numbers like 80 60 50 50 40 and multiple downs. No coherent offer or firm details emerge.
Various sale items from Wisconsin Lumber Co and others include lumber by the thousand, barn paint, roofing, doors, and fencing. Also listed are used appliances, tools, furniture, vehicles, and miscellaneous wares with contact numbers for pickup or trade inquiries.
Numerous listings advertise horses cattle farm implements including a 38 cc Me Dk mower and Racine thrasher. Also Ford coupe hay tools collie pups and farm machinery by McCormick Deering. Open Saturday evenings. Also poultry equipment and starter chicks. Numerous business opportunity ads and loan offers. Cedar Rapids Waterloo Manilla Cedar Falls and other towns mentioned with prices and contact details.
Classified rental notices describe rooms without board close to transport, single and shared housekeeping rooms, and furnished apartments in several blocks. Listings include rates from $2.80 to $32.50, private baths, steam heat, and car line proximity with contact numbers and addresses in multiple streets.
Beauty shops advertise weekly specials including waves from 2.25 to 3.00 dollars, perms from 1.50 to 2.50, and marcel or finger waves. Listings include shop names and addresses such as 116 168th Ave SW, 50942 3rd Ave SE, and 827 3rd Ave SW with phone numbers. A manicure offer and Paris Academy of Beauty are also noted.
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