Italy's Ethiopia clash worries Paris amid neutrality stance
France seeks to avoid disrupting ties with Rome while urging League of Nations action. Paris reinforces French Somaliland with police units as Italy and Ethiopia loom. The railroad link Djibouti to Addis Ababa raises neutralities concerns if war breaks out.
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Italy
Ethiopia
France
Rome
League of Nations
Djibouti
Ddis Ababa
French Somaliland
City Briefs And Personals In Cedar Rapids Area
Local items note meetings for Cedar Rapids Bird Club at Coe College Science Hall Monday 7 30 pm and Star of West No 1 Knights of Pythias 7 45 pm with school of instruction. Chamber of Commerce Young Men’s Bureau executive committee meets Monday noon at Hotel Montrose. Townsend club gathers Monday March 4 at 7 30 in I O O F Hall 838 First Ave E. Sperman fully recovered from major operation and back in business. Maine Lodge I O O F 643 holds smoker and entertainment Tuesday after the 8 pm meeting at Maine Hall 838 First Ave E. Don H Jackson Glenn W Rodgers and Donald S Merriam join Malcolm V Bolton and Co as salesmen. Linden Camp Modern Woodmen 145 meets Tuesday 7 30 for business then 8 30 card party. Hedges Company reports eight real estate sales this week totaling 26150. Coe Male Quartet Harold Reeves Robert Troyak Carl Zbanek James Manville to sing at Oakdale 3 pm. No organ recital by Catherine Adams Monday. Adams continues recital Wednesday 5 pm Sin clair Memorial Chapel. Mrs George Savage 967 Seventeenth St NE taken to St Luke’s for major operation Monday. Free theater tickets offered daily in Want Ads.
Rotary Luncheon Talks on Recovery and Reform
Prof. C Ward Macy of Coe College will discuss Recovery and Reform at the Rotary club luncheon on Monday at the Hotel Roosevelt. The talk will cover current economic issues and potential reforms.
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C Ward Macy
Coe College
Rotary Club
Hotel Roosevelt
How Does Your Garden Grow Six NJ specialists share home garden start up guidance
Six specialists from the New Jersey College of Agriculture and Experiment Station at Rutgers offer beginner guidance on starting a vegetable garden. They describe soil preparation through screening and firming, sowing seeds in a shallow depth, and using fine spray watering for even moisture and nutrient availability.
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New Jersey College of Agriculture and Experiment Station
Rutsers University
Supreme Court clause decision to be discussed
A recent Supreme Court clause decision will be included in discussions, with focus on its implications for ongoing legal debates and potential impact on related cases and interpretations by lower courts.
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United States Supreme Court
To Form Woodworking Club Meeting Notice
A Cedar Rapids notice invites all amateur woodworkers to a Wednesday 7 30 p m meeting at the Y M C A to form a home workshop club. The group aims to share information reports on activities and progress and welcomes all woodworking enthusiasts.
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Cedar Rapids
Eagle Scout Arnold Ford Loses Hand in Kellogg Accident
Arnold Ford once Cedar Rapids resident now living in Newton suffered the amputation of his right hand at Kellogg. He was taken to a Newton hospital after his hand was mangled in an industrial plant and is recovering.
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Arnold Ford
Cedar Rapids
Newton
Splichal 52nd Birthday Party Hosted at NE Home
Joseph Splichal at 1020 Seven teenth street NE welcomed friends on February 24 for a birthday celebration. Guests included Gustav Subik and family, Anton Drapela and family, Milo Naxera and family, Albert Dvorak and family, Jirasek and spouse, Louis Tisl and spouse, Frank Hekl, Frank Jasa, his sister and children, Charles Hall, Edward Splichal, and Mrs. Joseph Splichal. Refreshments were served and a gift was presented to the celebrant.
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Joseph Splichal
Seventeenth Street
Mr. Splichal
Gustav Subik
Anton Drapela
Milo Naxera
Albert Dvorak
Frank Jirasek
Farmer and Greb appeal over liquor possession charges
A substitute notice of appeal was filed Saturday with the supreme court for J LeRoy Farmer and Delbert Greb both of Cedar Rapids. They were fined 1000 and 300 dollars respectively on illegal possession of liquor after a police raid on Farmer's canning plant on December 12. Greb serves as superintendent of the plant. The cases originate from Linn County District Court.
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Supreme Court
J. LeRoy Farmer
Delbert Greb
Cedar Rapids
Associated Press
Des Moines
Linn County District Court
Greb
Farmer’s Canning
World Day of Prayer Observed Friday by Missionary Union
The World Day of Prayer service will be held Friday March 8 at Trinity Methodist church at 2 p.m. under City Missionary Union direction. The first half hour will cover the standard World Day service, followed by a 2:30 p.m. talk by Harry Terrell on What Price Peace. Terrell recently returned from Geneva where he attended League of Nations meetings. An odd regional note states eighty five percent of the world’s nickel comes from Georgian Bay region in Ontario.
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City Missionary Union
Harry Terrell
Terrell
Geneva
Switzerland
League of Nations
Real Issue in China Is Communism, Not Japan's Domination
A Far Eastern expert argues the core danger is communism in China, not Japanese victory. Chiang Kai-Shek's campaign against the Reds strains finances, while Szechuan becomes a base for a new Soviet state, threatening India and Britain.
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China
Far
Warern Cathay
United Press
Ingases
New York
Japan
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Nanking
Chiang
Communist Party of China
Yangtsze
North China
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Korea
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Szechaun
India
Szechuan
Mongolia
Asia
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Russia
Britain
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The Debunker by John Harvey Farbey PhD
A health note explains that hunching the coat collar and pulling the head downward makes you feel warmer but actually cools you. Standing with head up and chest out improves breathing and circulation, leading to greater warmth.
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John Harvey Farbey
Ben Walker
Washington, D. C
Public Ledger, Inc
Farm forum to join statewide discussions in Iowa plan
The Y M C A men's forum will join with Iowa discussion groups to promote Henry Wallace's farm forum project. Iowa State College economist I W Arthur says small rural groups exist in several states and a city farm pair has started in Boone with Cedar Rapids chosen to lead a city group.
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Iowa
Henry A. Wallace
S. R. Hawkins
I. W. Arthur
Iowa State College
Arthur
Boone
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Paul Taft
Wallace
Hawkins
Forum Association
Heathen Play Triggers Near Riot in German Theater
In Hagen Germany AP reports a staged clash between Emperor Charlemagne and the heathen Duke Wittenkin sparked near riot reactions as spectators objected to depictions of Christian baptism to revoke a Saxon exile edict. Critics from Catholic and secular papers condemned the drama as historically biased.
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Germany
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Wittenkin
Edmund Kisch
Wittekind
Maerkische Volkszeitung
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Rhine
Mosselle
Auto Union Withholds Action Pending Strike Vote Totals
The National Council of United Auto Workers adjourned without comment as it awaits definitive returns from 176 AFL locals. Officials say the vote is a test of federation strength, with the labor board aiming to finish automotive plant elections by April 15 and showing 93,611 workers canvassed so far.
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Detroit
National Council of United Automobile Workers
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Francis J. Dillon
A. F. of L
National Automobile Labor Board
Labor Board
Seccevveeres
Bell twins grow fast in Cedar Rapids family
Elwyn and Ellyn Bell, born to Gilbert and Mrs Bell last November, arrived weighing eighteen pounds at birth. Now eight years old, the pair weigh 56 and 54 pounds respectively, with Elwyn seven inches taller than his sister. The Bells reside at 716 Second Street Northwest and attend Fillmore school along with five other siblings.
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Mr. Stork
Martin Christensen
Sioux City
Gilbert Bell
Cedar Rapids
Bells
Second Street NW
Fillmore School
Elwyn
Bell
Bernadette
John
Jane
Ernest
Gilbert Lee
Ellyn
Alikke
Flowers and gardens by Mrs J L Rhea
The article notes signs of spring despite freezing past week and highlights drought resistant perennials for dry gardens. It lists plants such as Gypsophila Bristol Fairy, sea lavender, Achillea the pearl, artmesia silver king, Bocconia cordata plume poppy, Echinops globe thistle, hibiscus marsh, yucca, Verbascum olympicum, cassia Marylandica, Chinese balloon flower, and others suited to hot dry conditions and long-lasting blooms. It encourages using these to create attractive borders and resilient displays during droughts.
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Chickadee
Phoebe
Achillea
Pearl
Artmesia
Cedar Rapids Posts Sellout of New US Baby Bonds
The Cedar Rapids post office rushed a new supply of larger US baby savings bonds after selling about 11 000 worth in two days. Only three of the 25 bonds sold. ten thousand dollar bonds were among the first to move.
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United States
Cedar Rapids
Troop 8 Scouts End Winter Season With Fun Night
Troop 8 Scouts wrapped a winter of activities with a Kenwood school auditorium Fun Night hosted by the Kenwood P T A. James Maloney acted as master of ceremonies for a varied program including whistling by Maureen Muma, songs, dances, roping, tap numbers, crooning impersonations, and an interlude one act comedy. The troop plans a Boy Scout supper and has distributed feeding shelters for local birds. The Possum patrol led by Harry Grove replenished shelters and captured an opossum on one trip. Future activities include forming a whittle craft club led by Dick Graves with Saturday classes.
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Kenwood School
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Maureen Muma
Norma Jean
Bud Rissler
Max Berlin
Marion
Don Maloney
Jack King
Bruce Lee
Jack Herkner
Boy Wonder
Dempsy Jones
Fred C. Henson
Fred J. Witousek
Jones
George Davidson
Ralph Chase
Ben Bolnow
Cornish
Harry Grove
Bud Brown
Keith Lyons
Niel Waggoner
Eugene Kehne
Claire Porter
Marvin Davidson
Bob Emry
Dick Graves
Court Selected To Enforce Fraternity Rules At Iowa
Seven University of Iowa fraternity men were chosen Saturday to form the Pan-Hellenic court with dictatorial powers over council member fraternities. The body will hear rule violations and can revoke social rushing or intramural privileges. Members named include Henry Reed Cresco Phi Kappa Psi Fred Morain Jefferson Pi Gamma Delta Stuart Franks Lisbon Alpha Tau Omega William Bartley Letts Pi Kappa Alpha Sheldon Snyder Des Moines Sigma Chi Frank Nye Shenandoah Phi Delta Theta Carroll Johnson Clinton Sigma Phi Epsilon.
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University of Iowa
Pan-Hellenic Court
Fraternity Council
Interfraternity Council
Lonzo P. Jones
Henry Reed
Cresco
Phi Kappa Pal
Fred Morain
Jefferson
Gamma ‘Delta
Stuart ‘Franks
Lisbon
Alpha’ Tau Omega
William Bartley
Letts
Pi ‘Kappa
Alpha
Sheldon Snyder
Des Moines
Sigma Chi
Frank Nye
Shenandoah
Phi Delta Theta
Carroll Johnson
Clinton
Sigma’ Phi Epsilon
Darrow Withdraws From Langer Case
Clarence Darrow, famed Chicago lawyer, said he notified former North Dakota Governor William Langer he would not argue Langer’s appeal from a conspiracy conviction before the U S Court of Appeals in Kansas City. Illness, not serious, prevented proper preparation and prompted his withdrawal.
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Chicago
Clarence Darrow
Wiliam Langer
North Dakota
Langer
United States Court of Appeals
Kansas City
Darrow
Paraguay Prepares To Invade Bolivia
ASUNCION Paraguay AP Paraguayan defense ministry communiqué Saturday night announced Paraguayan forces had crossed the Parapiti river to begin their long expected invasion of Bolivia proper after wiping out the Bolivian garrison of 300 men at Tamachindry
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Paraguayan Defense Ministry
Parapiti River
Bolivia
Tamachindry
Embargo on Highway 117 to Maquoketa Sabala
The state highway commission placed an embargo Saturday on highway 117 from Maquoketa to Sabala prohibiting gross loads of four tons or more to prevent further damage to the road surface. Patrols will stop and prosecute violators of the embargo.
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Gazette
Maquoketa
State Highway Commission
Sabala
New Tailoring Method Explained in Helsinki
Helsingfors introduces a novel tailoring technique where each customer is photographed and a life size image is projected on a cross wired screen so tailors can view the subject during garment construction.
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Helsingfors
Finland
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