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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1936

Page

9

French cabinet bans fascist military units in sweeping reforms

Paris reports a socialist government acted to end the national crisis with measures including labor representation on the Bank of France regents and dissolution of rightist groups such as Francistes Solidarite Francaise Croix De Feu and Jeunesse Patriotes. Finance Minister Vincent Auriol to explain reforms Friday in the chamber.

Paris INS Bank of France Board of Regents France Cross of Fire Vincent Auriol Chamber of Deputies Roger Salengro Interior Francistes Solidarite Francaise Croix de Feu Jeunesse Patriotes Francois de la Rocque Great Fascist League

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Adapts Kidney Relief

Advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe diuretic and kidney stimulant. It claims benefits for backache, puffy eyes, leg cramps and moist palms, urging readers to ask for the 35 cent box and noting Haarlem in Holland as origin.

Haarlem Holland

Col De La Rocque Appeals for Calm Amid Crisis

The text records Col. De La Rocque issuing an appeal to his followers urging restraint and to reclaim calm during the ongoing crisis. The statement emphasizes avoiding violence and seeking orderly conduct despite tensions.

Col. de la Rocque

Townsend Groups Plan Meetings and Picnic

City notes list Townsend club No 7 meeting at 607 J avenue NW Friday at 7 30 p m and No 4 at 7 30 in the city hall superior courtroom with speakers. Unit 9 of the National Union for Social Justice meets Friday 8 30 p m at Mrs Bar nett 418 First avenue W. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor sermon Sunday 2 30 p m at I O O F hall 109 Second avenue SE by Rev S J Caulder. The Riverside park Townsend picnic set for Sunday June 21 with talks at 11 and 2 p m and Springville band.

Townsend Club No. 7 J Avenue NW Townsend Club No. 4 City Hall Unit 9 The National Union For Social Justice Joseph Barnett First Avenue W Knights and Daughters of Tabor I. O. O. F. Hall Second Avenue SE S. J. Caulder Townsend Riverside Park Springville

Hayes cub pack summer gathering and picnic

The Hayes cub pack will hold a July meeting and wiener roast at Prairie Creek announced after the June meeting at Riverside Park pavilion. Forty members attended the picnic supper and pack meeting, which was cut short by rain.

Hayes Prairie Creek Riverside Park Pavilion

PWA Seeks City Interest in Loans Grants for Police Station

Cedar Rapids City Council received questionnaires from PWA director P F Hopkins asking if Cedar Rapids remains interested in loans and grants for a new police station and a water main extension. City plans include 125 454 dollar project for the station and 143 636 dollar water main work with respective loans and grants. Council noted limited funds and possible grant preference, and considered changing applications to grants only if advantageous.

P. F. Hopkins PWA Cedar Rapids L. Burgus

Local Traffic Fines Reported In City Court

Lester Dostal of 93 Eighteenth Ave SW paid a ten dollar fine for speeding. R. V. Zimmerman of 551 Knollwood Dr SE fined one dollar for alley parking. Overtime parking fines of one dollar and costs assessed to H. J. McNally, A Hazleton, and Mrs. Ralph Allen.

First Avenue E Lester Dostal Eighteenth Avenue R. V. Zimmerman Knollwood Drive H. J. McNally Fourteenth Street E. A. Hazleton Nineteenth Street Ralph Allen Twentieth Avenue

Elberon Couple Ka lina and Ko pecky Wed at St Marys Vining

Miss Olive M Ka lina of Elberon and John L Ko pecky of Clutier married at St Marys church in Vining Monday. Rev F X Gorecki officiated in the presence of many relatives. Guests Libbie Kremanak and Milo Kalina attended. A post ceremony dinner was held at the bride’s parents home and the couple left for a Great Lakes trip. They will reside in Clutier after July 1.

Elberon Olive M. Kalina John L. Kopecky Clutter St. Mary’s Church Vining F. X. Gorecki Libbie Kremanak Milo Kalina Great Lakes Clutier

Miller Halstead Wedding At Central City Home

Miss Arlene Miller daughter of J W Miller and Harold E Halstead were married in a candle light ceremony June 12 at the bride’s parents home near Central City. About fifty relatives attended as Rev C J Biddle conducted the service with Miss Lorraine Eckert of Cedar Rapids singing and playing the wedding march. The bride wore aquamarine silk organdy and carried Johanna Hill roses and delphinium. After a Minnesota trip the couple will live on a farm north of Alburnett.

Arlene Miller J. W. Miller Central City Harold E. Halstead C. J. Biddle Christian Church Altoona Mr. Biddle Lorraine Eckert Cedar Rapids Miss Eckert Bethel Minnesota Alburnett

Marion Men Attend Purina Mill Convention in St Louis

Willard Haak Ralph Beckner and Harvey Gipp of Marion and Lee Whitcomb of Cedar Rapids attended a Purina Mill convention in St Louis over Sunday Monday and Tuesday.

Willard Haak Ralph Beckner Harvey Gipp Marion Lee Whitcomb Cedar Rapids Purina Mill St. Louis

Range stories told by Kent Finger host twelve boys

Kent Finger hosted twelve boys on Wednesday evening. His uncle Arthur Elijah of Mount Vernon Washington entertained with tales of the range and the salmon fishing industry. Mr Elijah has been visiting relatives nearby since April 1. Miss Ruth Hanscom is visiting in Forest City this week.

Kent Finger Arthur Elijah Mount Vernon Wash Elijah Ruth Hanscom Forest City

Fishing trip in Minnesota with Holsinger Roberts Wescott and Roberts

Fred Holsinger J L Roberts Charles Wescott and Donald Roberts are on a fishing trip in Minnesota this week. The group takes leisure time pursuing fish along northern lakes during a late spring visit.

Fred Holsinger J. L. Roberts Charles Wescott Donald Roberts Minnesota

Mrs N A Kippen Visits J L Roberts Home

Mrs N A Kippen of Independence spent Wednesday in the J L Roberts home.

N. A. Kippen Independence J. L. Roberts

Grove City Rebekah Lodge to Meet Friday Evening

The degree staff of Grove City Rebekah lodge No. 35 will meet Friday at 8 p.m. at the home of Miss Ella Harding for a lodge gathering and ceremony planning.

Grove City Rebekah Lodge Ella Harding

Marion band opens season in city park tonight

The Marion band performs the first concert of the season at the city park tonight at 8 o clock. Osceola lodge No 18 I O O F meets tonight at 8 in the I O O F hall.

Marion Band Osceola Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall

Biesecker Buys Snyder Property for Monument Shop Move

James Biesecker has purchased the Snyder property next to the Garden theater, currently home to a barber shop, and will relocate his monument shop to the site.

James Biesecker Snyder Garden Theater Monument

Dunn couple hosts Excelsior Agriculture and Literary club

Mr and Mrs Harry Dunn will entertain the Excelsior Agriculture and Literary club Friday evening at their home. The gathering aims to share a program of interest and fellowship with members of the club in attendance.

Harry Dunn Excelsior Agriculture and Literary Club

Dry Creek club to meet at Frazees home Friday

The Dry Creek Agriculture and Literary club will meet Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Frazee.

Dry Creek Agriculture and Literary Club J. W. Frazee

Women Attend Marengo Funeral Thursday Drive

Mrs. C. N. Owen Mrs. J. B. Howell and Mrs. W. E. Elliott traveled to Marengo on Thursday to attend a funeral.

C. N. Owen J. B. Howell W. E. Elliott Marengo

Chitaya Camp Fire Holds Friday Wiener Roast

The Chitaya Camp Fire group will hold a wiener roast at Patricia Peck's home on Friday at 4 p.m. The event is hosted by Patricia Peck and involves local community members in a casual gathering.

Chitaya Patricia Peck

Snyder Owens Return From Nebraska Visit

Mr and Mrs C L Snyder and Mr and Mrs George Owens have returned to their homes in Madison Nebraska after visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Costello.

C. L. Snyder George Owens Madison, Neb Thomas Costello

Dyrland Family Arrives in Marion for Visit

Chicago couple Mr and Mrs Louis Dyrland visit his parents Mr and Mrs George Dyrland in Marion and plan a trip to Clear Water Lake Ontario. Des Moines residents Mrs Leonard Taylor and daughters Jane Corrine join relatives in Marion. Mr Taylor to join Sunday. Summer health roundup for school beginners starts Friday at 9 a.m. Lincoln school led by Drs Skinner Young Crew Phil Crew and Leo Homan. Mrs Harold Phillips hosts Gethsemane White Shrine group from Cedar Rapids at Kensington with Marion members. games music and refreshments for about fifty.

Louis Dyrland Chicago Marion Mr. Dyrland George Dyrland Clear Water Lake Ontario Leonard Taylor Jane and Corrine Des Moines George Durland Mr. Taylor Parent- Teacher Association Lincoln School Harold Phillips Eleventh Street Gethsemane White Shrine of Jerusalem Cedar Rapids

Driving Dreams Clash With Family Car Plans

A family note hints at a teen learning to drive once the family car is eligible for a trade in. The statement reflects practical limits on new-driver independence within a shared vehicle.

Priscilla Guild Plans Garden Party At Mrs Skinner Home

The Priscilla guild of the Congregational church met Wednesday. Adeliza Daniels circle announced plans for a garden party at Mrs. F. S. Skinner's home. Supper for 40 was served by a committee including Mrs. H. W. Wiggins Miss Josephine Wiggins Mrs. A. G. Beckman Mrs. James J. Wallace Mrs. W. J. Hotchkiss and Mrs. Herbert O. Allen.

Priscilla Guild The Congregational Church Adeliza Daniels F. S. Skinner H. W. Wiggins Josephine Wiggins A. G. Beckman James J. Wallace W. J. Hotchkiss Herbert O. Allen

Iowa Federation Institutes in Iowa City June 26 27

An institute of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs will be held in Iowa City on June 26 and 27 with many Marion women expected to attend. Speakers include Mrs. Eugene Henery Grinnell Mrs. H C Houghton Red Oak Eugene A Gilmore president University of Iowa Mrs Eugene Cutler Mrs Max Mayer Des Moines and Benjamin Shambaugh University of Iowa.

Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Iowa City Marion Eugene Henery Grinnell H. C. Houghton Red Oak Eugene A. Gilmore University of Iowa Eugene Cutler Max Mayer Des Moines Benjamin Shambaugh

Luncheon for Daughters Circles at Thomas Park Friday

The Fidelis circle of the King's Daughters hosts Electa and Mary Low Dickinson circles at a 1 pm luncheon Friday at Thomas park. Guests bring their own dishes and silver. If it rains, the event moves to Memorial hall.

Fidelis King’s Daughters Electa Mary Low Dickinson Thomas Park Memorial Hall

Picnic Supper Honors Wade Family At Thomas Park

Young church members high school age and older host a Friday 5 30 picnic at the Thomas park pavilion honoring Rev Mr and Mrs Irving Wade and family. Attendees are asked to bring an article of food sandwiches and table service. If rain travels to the church dining room.

The Christian Church Thomas Park Irving Wade

Family night at Marion Golf club concert program

A large crowd attended Family night at the Marion Golf club on Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Chalmers Cory played a violin solo and pupils of Miss Adelen Hutchison of Cedar Rapids performed a dance program.

Marion Golf Club Mary Chalmers Cory Adelen Hutchison Cedar Rapids

Reed Family Weekend Visit Spurs Cedar Rapids Marion Ties

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Reed and their baby from Indiana Harbor Ind spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs E J Reed in Cedar Rapids. The husband returned home while Mrs Reed and the infant stayed for further visits with Cedar Rapids and Marion relatives.

Kenneth Reed Indiana Harbor Ind Mr. Reed E. J. Reed Reed

Hopker Family Reunion to Be Held at Ellis Park

The twelfth annual Hopker family reunion will be held at Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids on June 21. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brown and Barbara of St Paul were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meci Wednesday. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. H O Alien and Mrs. Charles Ward motored to Grinnell and back with Gaylord Ward and Billy Thomas who attended a young people's conference there June 10-17.

H. J. Wiley Carl Wiley Fred Pfeifer Cedar Rapids Richard Brown Barbara St. Paul Peter Meci Hopker Ellis Park H. O. Alien Charles A. Ward Grinnell Gaylord Ward Billy Thomas Young People's

Jobs Service Receives Requests For Men With Special Qualifications

The Iowa State Employment service Cedar Rapids office reports numerous inquiries for men with specific qualifications. Requests include an insurance actuary metallurgical engineer and industrial engineer along with past openings for production manager radio announcer and program director dietitian department store managers and pharmacists. The office notes strict confidentiality and invites qualified individuals to apply at the Bever building. In May the commercial and professional division placed 112 applicants in office clerical sales and allied jobs.

Iowa State Employment Service J. H. Patton United States Bever Cedar Rapids Patton

Newspaper Circulation Backdrop in Russia Over a Century

In 1913 Russia’s total newspaper circulation reached about 2.5 million across the empire. By the Soviet era the figure rose to around 40 million, reflecting shifts in media reach and public appetite for news.

Russia Soviet Russia

Six New Cardinals Created By Pope

Pope Pius conferred red hats in a public consistory to six new cardinals. The group includes four European papal nuncios and two scholars, Mgrs. Giovanni Mercati and Eugenio Tisserant, with Enrico Sibilia in Vienna, Francesco Marmaggi in Warsaw, Luigi Maglioni in Paris, and Federico Tedeschini in Madrid.

Vatican City Pius Holy Father Mgrs Giovanni Mercati Eugenio Tisserant Enrico Sibilia Vienna Francesco Marmaggi Warsaw Luigi Maglioni Paris Federico Tedeschini Madrid

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