Public Works to Fund 70 Percent by Local Units
Roosevelt’s Public Works Administration plans widespread funding with local and state units required to cover 70 percent of project costs. The government would supply about 30 percent as direct grants, with funds allocated for highways, housing, and city projects as administrative setup progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Public Works Administration
U. S
Henry T. Hunt
Clark Idem
Hunt
Public Works
Pergen
Ickes
Clark
St. Louis
C. M. Hay
St. Lows
Theublic Works Administration
Tomato Plant Grows From Seed in Wood Block
Mrs. Mary A. Neff found a tomato plant sprouting from a two inch wood block in her garden. The plant, about six inches tall, had tiny white roots piercing the bottom and the stalk rising from the top. Moist wood and damp conditions apparently nourished the seed embedded in the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Neff
Avenue
Geserves
Dr C B Clark Dies After Long Illness
Dr C B Clark longtime Cedar Rapids physician died at 3134 First Avenue NE at 345 p m Saturday after a two year illness. He was born July 9 1871 in Ogden Iowa and practiced in Wood Lake Nebraska Oklahoma Orden Ames then Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife Mary MacFarland son Dr James Clark Estherville two brothers and a sister and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced Turner chapel burial in Ogden Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C B Clark
Clark
First Avenue
Ogden
Orson
Emma Sylvester Clark
O W Clark
James Clark
Estherville
Grinnell College
University of Iowa
Wood Lake
Neb
Oklahoma
Orden
Cedar Rapids
Mary MacFarland
Ames
O. W. Clark
S. P Clark
W. D Miller
Long Beach
Calif
Masonic Order
High Twelve Club
Congregational Church
Turner Chapel
Ogden, Ia
Chinese Reds Reported Slain in Kiangsi Battle
Canton authorities said 1,000 communists were killed in a three day clash with Kwangtung troops in Kiangsi province. The report notes Kwangtung forces suffered 200 dead. Advices from Shanghai indicate Americans were among missionaries forced to leave their stations in northeast Szechwan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China
Kiangsi
Kwangtung Province
Shanghai
Szechwan
Mason City Men Die and Injured in Rembrandt Crash
SIOUX CITY AP report says George Livers 25 and Deputy Sheriff Charles Shephard about 50 both of Mason City were in a crash west of Rembrandt after delivering a patient to Cherokee state hospital. Livers was killed and Shepard critically injured with chest injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
George Livers
Mason City
Charles Shepard
Rembrandt
Cherokee State Hospital
Shepard
Sioux Rapids
Orphan Girl Follows Sister to Wolf River Tragedy
In Green Bay Wisconsin a 15 year old girl Agnes Bowers sought her missing sister Edna who had drowned a day earlier at the Wolf River. Agnes vanished and was later found dead in the river near St. Joseph's orphanage where the sisters were cared for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wis
Agnes Bowers
Edna
St. Joseph's Orphanage
Agnes
Wolf River
Local Cedar Rapids Sokols Win National Junior Girls Title
The Cedar Rapids Sokols junior girls team captured the national championship at Soldier Field Chicago, finishing among about thirty teams. The seven-girl squad competed in rings parallel bars booms 50 yard dash and basketball throw. Members include Marcia Kopecky Mildred Chmelicek Vera Machovsky Bethel Zook Lottie Volak Rose Machacek Renata Kralik Bessie Bohac Libbie Maly Elsie Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Sokols
Soldier Field
Chicago
Joseph Kralik
Sokol
Frank Machovsky
Marcia Kopecky
Mildred Chmelicek
Vera Machovsky
Bethel Zook
Lottie Volak
Rose Machacek
Renata Kralik
Bessie Bohac
Libbie Maly
Elsie Baker
Neighbor lawsuit seeks 2500 damages in nuisance case
Ben Hazeltine and Ellen Hazeltine of Buchanan county sue Mrs. J H Blaine over alleged tenant harassment at 815 Eighth Street NW. They seek 500 actual damages and 2000 exemplary damages plus a temporary injunction from Judge H C Ring issued Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hazeltine
Ellen Hazeltine
Buchanan County
J. H. Blaine
Eighth Street NW
Hazeltines
Blaine
H. C. Ring
Man Arrested After Firing Shotgun in Alley
Carl Dougall, 49, of 209 Seventh Avenue SW, was arrested at 2 15 p m by a police squad after neighbors reported shotgun blasts in an alley near his home. He was charged with shooting firearms within the city limits and intoxication. Police confiscated a box of shells. Neighbors said he fired at a Negro boy who walked in the alley. the boy could not be located. The boy’s mother said he had gone to the river bank to cool off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Dougall
Seventh Avenue
Dougall
Ventura hitchhikers tour to Chicago World Fair visits Gazette plant
Vernon Scott and Bob Kelly, from Ventura California, traveled 2400 miles in nine days by hitchhiking to Cedar Rapids en route to the Chicago Century of Progress exposition. They visited The Gazette plant Saturday evening while staying with Kelly's uncle Ed Kelly of Fairfax. Scott attends Ventura junior college and is business manager of the Pirate Press. Kelly is a junior at the University of California. They plan to return home late in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventura
Calif
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Vernon Scott
Bob Kelly
Kelly
Ed Kelly
Fairfax
Scott
Ventura Junior College
Pirate Press
Ventura Daily
University of Calfornia
Death notices and funeral services from Ely area
Funeral services for B G Lyman set for Monday in Turner chapel with Masons at grave near Linwood. Joseph Kriz dies at son John Kriz residence aged 81, survived by four sons and one daughter. services Tuesday at Bohemian Reformed church near Fly, burial at Truhdar cemetery. Mary Jane Hukil3 dies Friday. services today at Rohn West Side chapel, then Champion Hill Cemetery burial. no flowers requested. Henry Otter lin 63 dies at home. rites Monday at Beatty chapel, Linwood cemetery. Mrs Jennie Ashman 48 dies Thursday. service today at family home 2607 Rav enue NE, Linwood burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Willened
Turner Chapel
Robert Little Crescent Lodge
Linwood
Masonic Bay
Joseph Kriz
John Kriz
E v
Kriz
Ely
Joseph Rudolph
Edward
Jorn
John Rericka
Bohemian Reformed Church
Fly
Francs Bokorney
Truhdar
Mary Jane
Henry Otterlin
Third Street
Beatty Chapel
Christian Science Church
Bural
Linwood Cemetery
Jennie Ashman
R Avénue NE
Austin
Funeral Services for Dorothy Finch Planned in Turner Chapel
Funeral services for Dorothy Lou ise Finch will be held Monday at 11 am in Turner chapel with the Rev A A Brooks officiating. Burial will be made at Wyern g Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Louise Finch
Turner Chapel
A A Brooks
Wyer'ng
Iowa
Painted His Family Green Each St Patrick Day
New York Maj William R Quinn of the Army and Navy club faced questions in a divorce case after painting his wife Helen Jones Quinn and their three children green each St Patrick s Day. He said the prank began ten years earlier as humor and was done at home after objecting to city hall painting. The wife testified the incident occurred four times. Judge Morschauer adjourned the hearing to Monday for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
William R. Quinn
Army and Navy Club
Helen Jones Quinn
St. Patrick’s Day
Supreme Court
Morschauer
Scranton
St. Patrick's Day
City Hall
City Briefs and Personals Highlight Local Plans and Visits
Civic notices include Bungalow Cooking School sessions each Wednesday and a Veterans of Foreign Wars band concert Monday at 7 30 in Daniels Park. Rotary host Charles D. Manson on Who Builds the Community. Weekend trips feature the Tenneys to Chicago for the Century of Progress and several families visiting kin in Itasca Wisconsin. Crescent lodge to attend funeral of B G Lyman with Master Masons present. Harboring a vicious dog summons Wilbur Steagall. A seventh birthday party for Mildred Navratil includes multiple local children as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Daniels Park
Crescent Lodge
Masonic Hall
B. G. Lyman
Second Avenue SE
Summer Tuesday and Thursday Door Event Planned
A door event is scheduled for every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer season. The program aims to engage residents with weekly activities and community outreach opportunities.
Gasoline Station Robbers Confess
Emmetsburg Iowa AP Sheriff Bert Montgomery said two men who exchanged shots Friday confessed to robbing a West Bend gasoline station for 15. The suspects Burgess Taylor and Richard Clough 21 of Owatonna Minnesota admitted also tying up and robbing stations in Pocahontas Rolfe and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Bert Montgomery
Ronnie
West Bend
Burgess Taylor
Richard Clough
Owatonna
Minn
Fort Dodge
Mason
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Severe Drought Hits Southwest Across States
Reports from Oklahoma Texas Nebraska Missouri Kansas and Colorado describe unprecedented heat waves and crop failures. Red Cross mobilizes aid as farmers race to salvage feed and water supplies while governors seek federal relief loans and highway job programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
mid-America
Red Cross
Oklahoma
Texas
William HH. Murray
Washington
Nebraska
Homer
McCook
Missouri
Poplar Bluff
Arkansas Valley
Kansas
Colorados
Alf M Landon
Lamar
Colo
Jolly Neighbors Club Picnic at Thomas Park
The Jolly Neighbors club members and families enjoyed a Wednesday noon picnic in Thomas Park. Special guests included Mrs Ruth Packingham Mrs Iva Holloway and her children and Mrs Udette with her two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Neighbors Club
Thomas Park
Ruth Packingham
Iva Holloway
Udette
Cedar Rapids Adena Chapter to Attend Rochester District Convention
Cedar Rapids chapter No 194 of the Order of Adena will send a large delegation to the district convention in Rochester Minnesota on June 25 26 and 27. The district includes Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota and is one of 36 in the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Order of Adena
Rochester
Minn
Iowa
Minnnesota
South Dakota
Visitors from Albuquerque at Chicago Exposition
Ivan Rose Miss Mary Stewart and George Stewart of Albuquerque are visiting Mr and Mrs W M Rose at 204 Thirty fourth Street Drive SE. They will return to New Mexico in about four weeks after visiting the Chicago Century of Progress exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tenney
Blake Boulevard
Chicago
Ivan Rose
Mary Stewart
George Stewart
Albuquerque
Mr _ Rose
Mrs. W. M_ Rose
Thirty Fourth Street Drive
New Mexico
Cedar Rapids Engineers Set Meeting for Officers and Delegate
Cedar Rapids Association No 9 of the National Association of Power Engineers will meet Monday at 8 pm in Sokol hall to elect officers and a delegate to the national convention in Buffalo in August. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary will also elect officers at the same meeting in Sokol hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Association
National Association of Power Engineers
Sokol Hall
Buffalo
Ladies Auxiliary
Williams Visit Extends at Mills Home in Montrose Area
Howard W Williams formerly Montrose hotel manager now in Council Bluffs visits Mrs Mills at 1259 Second Avenue SE with their son John arriving last week. Williams plans to return early this week while the family stays longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W Williams
Montrose
Council Bluffs
Williams
J P Mills
Second Avenue
Summer Mens Swimming Classes at the YMCA
The YMCA opens summer mens swimming classes directed by Physical Director S P File. Sessions run daily except Saturday from 5 to 6 pm and Mondays and Thursdays from 7 30 to 8 30 pm. The program covers beginner and advanced instruction, Red Cross life saving tests, diving and water stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
S P File
Red Cross
Committees Named for 1933 34 Y M C A Junior Board
President Lee B Winterberg appoints 1933 34 committees with personnel for club and charter entertainment research and other duties. Herbert Clark chairs club and charter with M Hager man Russell Knapp and Ernest Kosek as members. Harold Millhis er, Lee B Winterberg and Vernon Spurrier on entertainment. E J Wasta chairs research with Fred C Henson Louis Burkhalter jr and C G C Lyon as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. McA
Lee B Winterberg
Club
Herbert Clark
M © Hagerman Russell Knapp
Ernest Kosek
Harold Millhiser
Vernon Spurrier
E. J Wasta
Fred C Henson
Louis Burkhalter, Jr
C. GC. Lyon
YMCA Boys Field Meet At Ellis Park Scheduled
A field meet in the YMCA boys department outdoor summer program begins Tuesday at 9 30 a.m. at Ellis Park directed by Building Boys Secretary Leslie E Crabbs. Races relays and other athletic events will close by noon. Weather permitting an overnight hike is planned for Thursday. An out-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Park
Y. M. CA
Boys’ Department
Building Boys
Leslie E Crabbs
Wrigley Estate in Arizona Valued at Over One Million
Philip K. Wrigley filed final account and petition for delivery of the William Wrigley Jr. estate in Arizona with the superior court clerk. The Arizona portion totals 1 131 846.46 dollars, while the entire estate reaches 22 101 672.84 dollars, most of it in Illinois. Wrigley died last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix, Ariz
William Wrigley, Jr
Superior Court
Philip K. Wrigley
Arizona
Illinois
Wrigley
Chlorine Gas Leak Leaves Dozens Affected in Indianapolis
Nearly 50 people on the near east side of Indianapolis were treated for chlorine gas exposure from a defective tank Friday. Authorities said no one was seriously hurt, but full effects would be clearer in about 48 hours per Dr Charles W. Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Near East Side
Charles W. Myers
City Hospital
Americans to push price lifting plan at world conference
Secretary of State Cordell Hull defends US policy as talks at the world economic conference enter the second fortnight. He rejects claims that domestic plans conflict with international efforts and urges a worldwide campaign for credit expansion and public works to lift price levels while gradually easing trade barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cordell Hull
United States
Hull
America
Washington
Trade threats frame calls for price rises and safety nets
A quoted remark discusses nations using reasonable methods to lift commodity prices while implementing projects to shield their countries amid broader chaos in international trade. The speaker Mr. Hull addresses newspapermen about strategies for economic stability and security during global market turmoil.
Police Dog Hero in Evansville Fire
A blaze in Evansville Tennessee destroyed nine stores and a post office, causing about $100,000 in damage. A German police dog entered a burning building and pulled Miss Flouise Wilkes to safety, saving her from smoke inhalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville,tenn
Evansville
Flouise Wilkes
Recovery program nears first tests with codes and price push
The move toward adoption of trade practice regulations gains support from industrial groups and public works as 30 tentative codes for higher wages and more jobs are sent to Hugh Johnson. Senator King plans antitrust prosecutions for price hikes by wholesalers and retailers. William Green of the AFL appeals to unorganized workers to join and claim the right to organize under national recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Regulation and Public Works Administrations
Hugh &. Johnson
National Recovery Administration
Johnson
King
Dem
Utah
Cummings
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Iowa and Illinois Crop Prospects Deteriorate Some Prices Rise
Reports from Iowa and Illinois indicate uneven corn yields with early growth and poor brace roots raising storm damage concerns. Cedar Rapids notes heavy rains caused some crop harm but moisture aided gardens. Grain movement slowed as farmers hold output, with corn up to 36 cents per bushel and oats at 30 cents. Iowa apple crop forecast under 50 percent. scab more prevalent in southeastern orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Laird
Iowa
Mississippi River
Illinois
Cedar Rapids
Hall
Fayette County
H. E. Nichols
Ames Horticulturist
Nichols
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Rumt
Army
Cting
Woodring
H Works Board
C. B. Clark
Rude Auto CO
Ford Dealers
PF. O. B
Detroit
Man
Gazette Plant
Henry Otlecbein
Dorothy Finch
Bungalow Cooking School
Knights of
Charles D. Manson
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Hotel Roosevelt
EF. Ackerman
J. Brokl
John Brokl
L Street
W. Witlackl
Kenwood
Itasca
Wilbur Steagall
Eleventh Street
Harry 8. Johnson
Steagall
A. Navratil
Eighth Street
Mildred
Lillian Vanicky
Roger
Mary Ellen Baldwin
Helen Dvorak
Joe Shabber
Elsie
Adeline Dvorak
Betty Dulin
Noreen
Donna Mae Hiland
Southwest
Club Mas Picnics
Rausch & Paur Kryptok
W. G. Fussell
2Nd Ave
Cedar Rapids, Ta
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Westinghouse
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