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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1939
Page
19
New York designer Elizabeth Hawes in Men Can Take It argues men need more comfort and color. She advocates slack two piece suits for business, informal dinner outfits like bullfighter inspired silk ensembles, and washable clothes to cut costs while boosting style and fun.
A column explains the need for birth certificates or affidavits to prove birth for passports and travel. It covers records since 1921, steps to obtain certificates, alternative proofs like baptismal records, and affidavits from relatives or newspapers. It also notes restrictions for married women and naturalized citizens.
Baron Gottfried von Cramm the German tennis star who served a prison sentence in Germany said on a Saturday that he plans to live in Sweden. He denied being refused a U S visa and said he would be glad to play in America if invited.
In Indianapolis Townsend movement leaders prep for their fourth national convention. They acknowledge possible reprisals against congressmen who recently voted against their pension bill in Washington. They rally supporters to push the 1940 congressional elections and seek to pressure lawmakers.
New York AP report notes the 1939 E Edition of the Yearbook of American Churches shows increases in church membership across the United States. The edition, issued Saturday, highlights growing participation in organized religion nationwide.
The yearbook reports 52,378,026 people aged 13 or older connected with religion in the United States, up by 950,568. Protestants total 32,940,965, Roman Catholics 15,492,016, and Jewish congregations 2,930,332.
Des Moines AP says Insurance Commissioner Charles R. Fischer declares the department disapproves of selling oil leases to Iowans until oil is found in commercial quantities in the state. No registrations yet for south western Iowa leases. inquiries discouraged. Fischer notes oil leases fall under state securities laws enforced by the insurance department.
Patrick H. Sullivan, 73, a former leader of Tammany Hall, died Friday night in New York. His long tenure shaped party operations and local politics during his era. The AP report notes his influence remained a point of reference in recent years.
City briefs report a Penn alumni gathering set for June 25 at Bever park in Iowa. Also note camera club meetings are suspended for the summer and Miss Jeanne Conybeare is recovering from an eye operation at St Luke's hospital. Parlor City lodge No 58 L A to B of R T will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. in I O O F hall 838 First avenue E for initiation.
The National Inventors Congress met in Chicago this month and awarded a blue ribbon of merit to Mrs. George C. Gorman of 1203 Second Avenue SE for her Cold Cream Hair Band invention.
James Ridnour of La Plant Choate Manufacturing will present motion pictures he shot in Colombia during the Monday Rotary Club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel. Also noted is ongoing congressional promotion of a patent on a royalty basis.
The Iowa Association No 9 of the National Association of Power Engineers will meet at 7 30 Tuesday evening at Sokol hall to receive a representative from the state convention. Election of officers will also take place.
A son was born June 16 to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Bailey of Central City at the home of Mrs. Bailey's mother Mrs George Fitzgarrald at 1712 Fifteenth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids.
Washington AP Senate coalition led by Senator Glass plans a strong push to strip President Roosevelt of devaluation authority. Glass argues against cheapening money while Adams predicts about 40 votes to end the two year extension tied to the June 30 expiration. The move awaits floor action Monday as the House approved measure proceeds.
Members of J. J. Gregory's Sunday school class at St. Paul’s Methodist Church held a park picnic at Bever Park Tuesday evening. The winners in an attendance contest treated the losers to a dinner. Winning team: Warren Pugh captain with Leo Cabalka Ben Siver John Nash Carl Svoboda Dick Risk George Serovy George Fisher Jack Kidd Ivo Donald. Losing team: David Ring captain with Sterling McNeilly Bob Barnett John Kelso Leonard Coch Paul Purden Don Sweet Jack Griner.
Chicago trombonist Jaroslav Cimera chosen as soloist for the first Hawkeye music festival at Hawkeye Downs on July 11. He will perform a solo with a festival band and provide commentary on contest performances. Cimera's proteges lead Army Navy and Marine bands. festival co sponsors include Coe College and the Chamber of Commerce young men’s bureau.
President Cardenas decreed the expropriation of the American owned Imperial Oil, taking over a property valued at upwards of 10 million dollars. The move marks a bold government action in Mexico City affecting U S property.
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace told Wisconsin Democrats that the party must pledge to carry forward the broad policies of the Roosevelt administration to win in 1940. He warned against reactionary stances, said the main issue will be Franklin D. Roosevelt, and urged private investment with government aid, arguing against pure state capitalism.
DES MOINES AP Departure of Byron G Allen old age pension superintendent from Iowa official life eliminates another liberal Republican from state government. At least five such Republicans held office under Democratic rule in six years. Besides Allen they were Homer Hush Essex former assistant secretary of agriculture I H Knudson Jewell highway commissioner who leaves office July 1 Garritt E Roelofs former unemployment compensation official now with the AAA John Speidel Washington former deputy insurance commissioner Hush and Allen changed their registration from Republican to Democratic during their tenure.
Linn County Association of American Legion Posts will hold a stag affair at Walker on Tuesday June 27. Thomas H Wiley Linn county commander announces luncheon from 630 to 730 p m followed by a 730 to 900 p m business session to elect officers for the coming year. Entertainment from 9 p m onward completes the program.
Washington dispatch reports after Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes left on a northern vacation trip rumors floated about his retirement this fall. Speculation named Attorney General Frank Murphy and Justices William C. Douglas Felix Frankfurter as likely successors if Hughes leaves office. Close friends dismissed the talk, with one intimate saying Hughes plans to die in office and will stay as long as he can perform his duties.
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