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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1935
Page
10
An evangelist outlines plans for a church crusade with multiple services at Trinity and other churches. Details include a mic supper and coffee offerings to attract attendees and an emphasis on outreach across the community.
A Ford laden with alcohol crashed near Moscow after sideswiping Carl Leaks’ vehicle. Two men fled the scene and escaped after the car overturned and burned. Sheriff reports Leaks’ car veered into a ditch about 500 feet before stopping. occupants of Leaks’ car observed assailants flee. No injuries reported. The incident prompted notes on public publicity for income tax leaders.
The AAA set March 15 as the deadline for accepting farmer applications for optional federal program seed corn. Seed corn under collateral security loans was allowed to secure the loan with a corn order option contract at 125 dollars a bushel. Applications were to total about 300000 bushels, with state totals listed for Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Missouri, Minnesota, and Kansas.
The will of Joseph Dash, filed in probate in a district court Wednesday, leaves a 160 acre Minnesota farm equally to his two daughters Mrs Josephine Thompson of Caremont Minn and Mrs Etta Wocams Cedar Rapids The widow is named executor and trustees for the daughters The will was made at Newha May 14 1927.
A settlement was reached in a $500 damage suit filed by the administrator of Bot Hasek’s estate against Cy Are Thor. The case involved a mail carrier and a collision near Satyr Street and Seventh, with a payment of $8,000 as part of the settlement.
The piece explains two labor principles proportional representation and the majority rule in auto plant elections. It notes the labor board’s elections to choose plant committee members and references Roosevelt’s renewal of the automobile code with the merit clause intact, defending the AFL amid mixed views on the President’s action.
The fragmentary OCR presents a profile of a congressman and expert commentary. It hints at a discussion of insight, perception, and analytical skill, mentioning medical terms and a critical reading of the subject's capabilities. The text is highly garbled and lacks clear dates, names, or events.
Local court records show several marriage licenses issued to couples seeking status changes. Officials list names and dates tied to the filings as part of routine civil registrations.
Patrolman Harry Copper could not shoot Calico the beagle with a broken leg. He took the dog to headquarters and cared for it. Officers, a railroad detective, and the public raised about two dollars for veterinary care. Calico’s leg is in splints and healing.
The contest board of the American Automobile Association ordered safety crash helmets for national speedway and dirt track drivers starting April 1. Helmets, light and unbreakable, are lined with shock absorbent material and resemble miner hats. The rule aims to reduce head injuries in auto racing.
Three more candidates filed by noon Friday, bringing the field to seven for the city school board race. Election is March 11 to fill two board seats. New entrants include J. M. Harcourt a realtor Frank G Kanak a bank cashier and Earl G Nichols a utility division manager.
Frances Skinner 36 wife of Lloyd Skinner head of an Omaha manufacturing firm filed for divorce in Council Bluffs Iowa District Court alleging cruelty and inhuman treatment She seeks lenient alimony The suit follows a police search across four states after she left for Kansas City and later said she would visit friends in Chicago
National Geographic Society notes 1935 prospectors use rumble seat cars to haul ore from the Silver Queen Mine Middle Butte and Pine Tree Canyon near Mojave California. Modern crowds report orderly conditions unlike the 1849 vigilante era.
Manitowoc Wisconsin residents Ray Young and Anton Stipek built a two passenger ice sled driven by a twin cylinder motorcycle engine. The chain driven propeller powers the craft to about eighty miles per hour on ice and fifty on snow. They used light oak for the frame and streamlined the body in spare time over three months.
Robert Shultis and Donald Slawson, 20 year old swimmers from Janesville, plan a 2900 mile swim from Minneapolis to New Orleans. They trained through winter at the MCA and previously completed a 145 mile Wisconsin run from Wisconsin Dells to Prairie du Chien. They aim to maintain about fifteen miles per day on the Mississippi voyage.
In Bastrop Texas farmers face steep feed costs pushing meat and dairy prices up. Butter climbs to 30 to 40 cents a pound while eggs fetch around 30 cents a dozen. Many farmers sell milk and meat early, fearing higher future prices and lower demand.
A terse court note shows Julian Pals connected to a bail action. Details are unclear due to OCR garble but reference to bail terms and a 20 mark appears alongside scattered names and figures.
Miss Dula Toms was elected president of the Marion Missionary Union at Thursday afternoon sessions. Officers include Mrs Frank Flack as first vice president and Mrs Arthur Hanson as second vice president. About 150 women attended, with reports from various church societies and musical selections by Marion high school quartet and soloists.
A large crowd attended the Athenian Art club guest night at the public library in Marion for its first birthday concert. Jean Nelly Westinghouse, Ruskin Sandbourne, and Larry McKay performed with two encores each, receiving enthusiastic applause.
The federal drought relief administrator announced new measures to speed aid in three months. The plan raises grant and loan limits, redefines eligibility, and treats each farm case individually under state and local review to ease relief for stricken farmers.
In Lincoln Nebraska seventh grade students from Ran geee osemaloim praise a potential film project after health officials note the comedian's clean image. The students say mothers would approve of such a film.
The Auxiliary to Marion Post No. 298 held its annual card party at New Hallwood with thirty two tables of play. Prizes included hand made linen guest towels and dust cloths. a minuet in colonial costume entertained, featuring Virginia Pyle and others with Nancy Ellen Hanscom at the piano. Grand prize went to Mrs Ard Schueler of Alburnett. Local decor and committees supported the colonial theme under Mrs Dayton Lininger.
Mrs A E Granger compared Indiana schools of 100 years ago with modern ones using 1883 First Reader and a contemporary reader. She highlighted Winnetka Winnetak school system and Gary Ind platoon school, showed visual education films with her son John. Sixteen members attended.
Local Marion Iowa ad lists 2 lbs home rendered lard at 33 cents, pure ground beef 9 cents per pound, Fleming's Real Hamburger seasoned for meat loaf and patties at 3 cents per pound, choice beef roasts at 3 cents, beef pot roasts 10 cents, sirloin steak 15 cents per pound, and extra large oranges 33 cents per dozen. Watch windows for other bargains in quality meats.
In a broad rollout to 14 000 post offices Roosevelt buys the first of the new baby bonds for his grandchildren. The issue is unlimited and demand already prompts requests for larger denominations $500 and $1 000 bonds. The $1 000 bonds cost $750 today and mature in ten years.
Pittsburgh report shows Andrew W. Mellon reduced his personal wealth by over 120 million dollars in 30 days in 1931 through gifts to his children. The revelation came during a government tax hearing seeking 3 million more in taxes for that year as his secretary testified about stock loss claims and tax exempt bonds worth 9.37 million.
Washington reports a series of conferences to study possibilities of developing research programs linked to AAA plans. The first meeting will be at Ames Iowa March 4-5, with Salt Lake City Birmingham and New York dates to follow. Representatives of land grant colleges and senior Agriculture officials will attend to stress regional agricultural issues.
Lady Margaret Young wife of Major Sir Hubert Young governor of Northern Rhodesia disappears on a flight over jungle country. Government planes comb the area with a physician aboard after malaria illness. two planes scouted Thursday and one continues Friday in search of her.
A shaggy dog trapped 257 feet deep in a Chicago area quarry was discovered on an oil drum in water. After failed rescues a piece of poisoned meat was given to end the animal�s suffering.
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