Cedar Rapids Peace Council forms with Legion plan
Fifty attend an organizing meeting at the YMCA where Rep. B B Hickenlooper outlined a three point peace program. He urged adequate defense, universal conscription of labor and capital, and a strict neutrality act to curb trade with belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Rep. B. B. Hickenlooper
Veterans’ Peace
Cedar Rapids
Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hickenlooper
Europe
Italy
Germany
England
Ruby Byers
Reckless Lady and a Runaway Engagement
Karen resists a blackmailing scheme by Serge, refuses to pay the $50,000 demand, and reunites with Dick at a social dining scene. Serge presses for payment while Karen navigates danger, planning to avoid lifelong debt as the Mariettos’ warmth and a Greek memory echo in New York.
Karen’s Visit to Cecelia Ends With Promising Hope
Karen spends the day with Cecelia and her family in a warm, shared meal. Cecelia notes the judge’s kindness and hints at Karen’s upcoming marriage while expressing loneliness. Karen promises to return as she bids Dick farewell, hopeful amid emotional tension.
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Rani
Ping
Karen
Ang
Ace
Iuése
Steddard
Ency
Prince Serge Rani
Marietta Famm
Cecelia
Cecela
Mr Martetto
Marvin
Marco
Harrison P. Eddy Dies in Montreal Hotel Room
Harrison P. Eddy of Boston renowned civil engineer who helped lead major American sanitation and water supply projects died suddenly in his Montreal hotel room on Tuesday just hours before he was to receive an honorary Canadian Engineering Institute membership at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
INS
Harrison P. Eddy
Boston
Canadian Engineering Institute
Eddy
America
Dea
Civil Suit Threatens Elaine Barne Film Debut
Legal action in Superior Court challenges the title How to undress in front of your husband and the use of the Barrymore name in a one reel act. E. K. Nadel claims exclusive rights. Judge Emmett H Wilson orders Miss Horne and Duane Esper to show cause why the title should not be barred. The case underscores censorship and rights disputes surrounding the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Elaine Barrie Barrymore
Barrymore
Will Hays Censorship Office
Miss Barrie
Superiet Court
E. K. Nadel
Superor
Emmett H Wilson
Miss Horne
Duane Esper
Berrysmeres
The Stars Say For Wednesday June 16
Genevieve Kemble notes a lively yet challenging day with lunar aspects bringing stubborn obstacles. Expect delays and possible family fatigue but also signs of good news and progress in business writing publishing and advertising. A birthday child may excel in business or intellectual work with perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Kemble
Angry Woman Behind Short Change Racket Reported
A new short change racket is described by three local firms. An irate woman allegedly buys yesterday and accepts a $1 change after giving a $5 bill, creates a scene, and demands the balance. One man paid to quiet her, later learning another woman matching the description had filed similar claims at two more businesses.
Former Local Man Helps Navy Rescue Plane Crash Victims
Robert W. Smith formerly of Cedar Rapids is among five sailors on the U S S Ranger who helped rescue three people from a capsized plane near Waikiki on May 2. The group used personal funds to aid victims and received commendation from the U S Ranger commanding officer. Smith, born in Cedar Rapids, graduated Grant high school in 1936 and enlisted June 15, 1936, with both parents and sister Irene listed as Waterloo residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Smith
Cedar Rapids
U.S. 5S
Texas
Navy
Waikiki
Hawaiian Islands
U.S. S. Ranger
U.S.S. Texas
Smith
Ray Hughes
Sixth Avenue
Grant High School
Cedar Falls
W. J. Smith
Irene
Waterloo
Vacation School Opens At Central Park Church
The Daily Vacational Bible school at Central Park Presbyterian church on B avenue at Seventeenth street NE opened Monday morning with more than one hundred students in attendance. The school will continue for two consecutive weeks with sessions held each morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park Presbyterian Church
B Avenue
Seventeenth Street NE
Beginner’s snag when facing seasoned opponents
A humorous anecdote contrasts a novice entering any competition with an experienced rival who knows the ins and outs. It recalls a bachelor uncle's wedding to a city woman, where a ring moment reveals a vow misunderstanding and a witty twist about crossed fingers.
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van Buren
Community School Open to All Students Each Saturday
Miss Ida May Dunlap supervises the school with twenty two teachers assisting. The school runs from 8 30 to 11 36 with Saturdays excluded. It is open to all who wish to attend and invites all boys and girls of the community.
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Ida May Dunlap
Actress Helen Valkis Wins Honor at Morningside College
Iowa Collegienne reports Helen Valkis, noted for the film Its Love Im After, has been granted admission or honor at Morningside College, reflecting recognition for her career as an actress and connection to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Valkis
Morningside College
78 Boys in First Group at Wapsie-Y Camp
The 1937 summer season opens with 78 Cedar Rapids boys at Camp Wapsie-Y for the first YMCA period, running to next Monday morning. Campers include Robot Barnes Badie weaver anett Willard neweaver on Bornes Rierte ein ady etc. Names listed reflect the first group of attendees and staff guesstimated from the readable fragment.
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Camp Wapsie-Y
Cedar Rapids
Robot Barnes
Badie Weaver
Anett Willard Neweaver
Bornes Rierte
Ein Ady Rie
Tb Urcis Wilbur Ad Oswid Peary
Abe Fos
Sue Louise Hale
Erold Marman
Bobby Minton Joea
W Mosta
John Mus
Ancis Jensen Wrence
Johnalarles
Joanek Joyner
Edgar Vorne, Tom Joyner
Larence Kadlec Ediser
Lily’ Kastner
Richard Kenn Laverne Kuhe
Hanus Named New Manager of Riverside Fuel Co
Jerry J. Hanus of 1414 Seventh Avenue SE was appointed manager of Riverside Fuel Co at 31 Sixteenth Avenue SW on Tuesday, succeeding John Tlusty who retires after about twenty five years. Hanus previously worked eleven years with Orr Brothers Supply and spent two years as an investigator for the Old Age Pension department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry J. Hanus
Seventh Avenue SE
Riverside Fuel Company
Sixteenth Avenue SW
John Tlasty
Hanus
Orr Brothers Supply Company
Old Age Pension Department
Palestine talking picture to be shown at Rialto Sunday
M J Frankel, chair of Cedar Rapids Zionist group, announces a single showing of the Palestine talking picture This Is the Land at Rialto on Sunday at 11 AM. Habima players from Tel Aviv appear in scenes of Palestine life directed by Baruch Agadati. Admission 50 cents, children under 12 half price. Proceeds go to the Jewish National Fund.
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New ‘Palestine
Rialto
Atl 1
M. J. Frankel
Zionist Organization
Palestine
Rialto Theater
Habima
Tel Aviv
Baruch Agadati
Cedar Rapids
Raymond Klass
Jewish National Fund
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Peace Council
Harry W. Fraser Chajugman
B. B. ‘Hickenlooper
Veterans’ Group
Woman’s Club
Warren Han‘gen
United States
O. E. Atkinson
Harry L Ww, Fraser
Ruby ‘Byers
Carl N. Ettinger
Byron Barlow
B. J. Newburger
Warren Hansen
Hal Ferguson
May Frick
Harry M. Gage
B. B. Hickenlooper
Elton Wells
H. F. Blomquist
Nelson Dreier
Leo Custer
Harriette Struve
William Whiple
Serge
London
Ancther
Greece
New York
Stoddard
Marcia’s
Elaine Barne
TENEX
Central Park Church
Iowa Collegienne
Wapsie-Y
I, McNabe Multy
McNulty Mareretsae
Piles
J. Donata Santee
James Bante
Thos
Bioss
Pierce Ommie Sturgeon
Herbert Thome
John Thorn
Allan Thurmas Buell
Richard Willenburg
J. J. Hanus New Mer
Riverside Fuel Co
John Tlusty
Nyere Bros
J.C. Landenberger
Metrist
Goodyear
Caen Traction
Argia of
Aswell Bozar
Dodyear
Oon Bey
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