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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1939

Page

10

Basketball Attracts Group To Iowa City

A quiet Lent and flu season dim activity but fans from Cedar Rapids plan to travel to Iowa City for the University of Iowa final basketball game against Minnesota. Families including the O'Donnells Shuttleworths Johnstons Hamiltons and Fosters will attend with children and friends.

Iowa City University of Iowa University of Minnesota Ing Cedar Rapids Harry G. O'Donnell Barnes Vv. Craven Shuttleworth Billy Raymond S. Johnston Henry H. Hamilton Morgan J. Foster

Mrs Canfield Returns From California Visit With Cedar Rapids Ties

Mrs Jessie Y Canfield of Meade apartments spent five weeks in California visiting former Cedar Rapids residents. She traveled to Pasadena to see Mr and Mrs Arthur Gough and to Los Angeles to see Mrs A E Mulford.

Jessie Y. Canfield Meade Apartments California Arthur Gough Pasadena A. E. Mulford Los Angeles Cedar Rapids

Weekend trip to Chicago guests amid Nelson Eddy tour

Mrs M R Warren and Miss Florence Van Winkle with four Iowa State College students traveled home Sunday evening from Chicago where they attended a Nelson Eddy concert. Van Winkle stayed with Miss Jeanne Marshall at Northwestern University, while the rest visited Miss Kempnick's parents in Evanston.

Chicago Nelson Eddy M. R. Warren Fifth Avenue SE Florence van Winkle Iowa State College Betty Warren Geraldine Kempnick Beth Stageberg Mary Ellen Roseland Miss van Winkle Jeanne Marshall Verne Marshall Northwestern University Miss Kempnick Evanston

Woman's Association of First Congregational Meets

The Woman's Association of the First Congregational church met Friday in the recreation rooms with Mrs. H. F. Blomquist presiding. C. T. Hickok reviewed constitutional revisions to be voted on at the May meeting. Akiko Hino, a Japanese student at Coe College, spoke on Doll Day in Japan and sang with ukulele accompaniment. Tea featured a St Patrick theme. committee members included Mrs. Oliver S. Wilson and others.

Woman’s Association of the First Congregational Church H. F. Blomquist C. T. Hickok C.S. Foster Nelson C. Dreier E. O. Samuelson A. W. Meyer Foster Akiko Hino Coe College St. Patrick’s Oliver S. Wilson W. S Newell Flora Hicklin F.C. Meyers C. O. Gray George Walker Jennie and Mae Hollenbeck Dreier

Jane Boyd circle meets for luncheon at Sanders home

Twenty members attended the Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters luncheon at Mrs. A. F. Sanders home. Devotions were led by Mrs. Hugh Hillerege. Sixteen dresses were donated for Tyler school district needy. Mrs. Elsie Leech attended as guest.

Jane Boyd The King's Daughters A. F. Sanders Hugh Hillerege Tyler Elsie Leech

Wednesday Social Club Meeting With Mrs Harrington

The Wednesday Social club will meet with Mrs. Hugh Harrington at 136 Seventeenth street SW on Wednesday at 2 30 p.m.

Hugh Harrington Seventeenth Street

I H N Circle of the King's Daughters Luncheon

Nineteen members and four guests met with I H N circle of the King's Daughters Thursday for luncheon at the home of Mrs. Mary Mueller. Guests included Mrs. Eugene Wasta, Mrs. R E Johnson, Mrs. M L Doherty and Mrs. F E Menor. The president, Mrs. W H Richards, led a brief meeting. Mrs. E W DeNio reviewed outstanding women of the Bible. Members sewed garments for Jayettes.

I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters Maryei Mueller Twenty-fourth Street Drive Eugene Wasta R. E. Johnson M. L. Doherty F. E. Menor W. H. Richards E. W. DeNio

Cultus Club Meets With Bertha Graham Guest Review

Cultus club members met Thursday afternoon with Miss Bertha Graham at 405 First Avenue W. After a business session, Mrs. R. D. Chord introduced by Miss Anna Marie De Castello, reviewed One Man Caravan by Robert Edison Fulton. Guests Mrs. E. H. Ruge and Mrs. Opie assisted during social hour.

Cultus Club Bertha Graham First Avenue R. D. Chord Anna Marie de Castello Robert Edison Fulton E. H. Ruge Opie

KaWaSi Camp Fire Gift Exchange at Guardian Home

The KaWaSi Camp Fire group met Friday at guardian Lillian Repstien s home where a birthday present was given. Attendees included Helen Smith Ardell Coy Jane Kohl Geraldine Young Ellen Meyers Marilyn Mills June Weaver Alice Berry and Marilyn Cornish.

KaWaSi The Guardian Lillian Repstien Helen Smith Ardell Coy Jane Kohl Geraldine Young Ellen Meyers Marilyn Mills June Weaver Alice Berry Marilyn Cornish

How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men

Advertisement offers tips for women in midlife facing menopause. It promises vitality through fresh air sleep and a women’s tonic Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The copy asserts the product supports physical resistance steadies nerves and eases mood changes during the change.

Ydian E. Pinkham Pinkham

Nancy Gookin Weds Boyd Stahle at Westminster Church

Nancy Gookin daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Gookin of Williamsburg wed Boyd Stahle son of Mr and Mrs Will Stahle of Iowa City in a Cedar Rapids ceremony at Westminster Presbyterian church. The couple will live in Iowa City rural route 2.

Nancy Gookin Boyd Stahle Westminster Church J B Gookin Williamsburg Will Stahle Iowa City Westminister Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids James H. Blackstone Marjorie Hungerford Clyde Sanborn Pauline Clegg Wayne Stable Waterloo Eugene Gookin Wayne Williams Stable Columbus Junction High School J. B. Gookin Eugene C H. Kennedy Marion Joe Kremenak Ely Adelaide Swenka Allison Wayne Stahle

Eighth Grade Girl Reserves Meet At YWCA

All eighth grade Girl Reserves in the city are invited to meet at the Y W C A Tuesday at 4 p m to hear Miss Elena Hartzell speak on South America.

Elena Hartzell South America

YWCA Current Events Class Plans Wednesday Meeting

The YWCA current events class will meet Wednesday at 2 pm in YWCA club rooms. Members will present The Birth of a New China by Lin Yutang and Japan China topics. The forum covers Asia for the Japanese Dont Underestimate Japan Stand to the East and more with invited guests.

Y. W China Lin Yutang A. R. Swemn Emil Rasmussen John Gunther Town Hall R. B. van Cleave R. T. Lubbock Asia Japan

Otyokwa Camp Fire Elects New Officers

Members of Otyokwa Camp Fire group met Saturday with guardian Mrs. A J Danner. Officers elected include Vera Ann Danner as president Mary Lou Wilson as vice president Betty Markey as secretary Gladys Doran as treasurer and Flo Markey as scribe. Gertrude Jacobs and Doris Bruce named party committee with Helen Miller scrapbook chair Ruth Ann Hollander and Gladys Doran buying committee and Helen Marie Sliss as song leader. A future meeting chart was adopted.

Otyokwa A. J. Danner Vera Ann Danner Mary Lou Wilson Betty Markey Gladys Doran Flo Markey Gertrude Jacobs Doris Bruce Helen Miller Ruth Ann Hollander Helen Marie Sliss

Misses Roberta and Ethel Bock Host Birthday Party

The Misses Roberta and Ethel Bock entertained friends at 222 Ninth street NW Saturday evening for the birthdays of their sister Agnes and Frances Murdock. Dancing ping pong and refreshments followed the social gathering with guests including Marileene Dahlem Mary Callan Vera Franklin Mary Luise Barrett Itella Debe Katherine Robinson Dean Rickey Dean Lockwood Jim and Ben Hermsen LeRoy Anderle Norman Huston Bill Valenta Karl Biskup Dan Bruce and Charles Russell.

Roberta Ethel Bock Ninth Street NW Agnes Frances Murdock Marileene Dahlem Mary Callan Vera Franklin Mary Luise Barrett Itella Debe Katherine Robinson Dean Rickey Dean Lockwood Jim and Ben Hermsen Leroy Anderle Norman Huston Bill Valenta Karl Biskup Dan Bruce Charles Russell

Margaret Bottome circle meets at St Luke's hospital

Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters will meet Wednesday at 1.30 pm at St. Luke's hospital to sew.

Margaret Bottome The King's Daughters St. Luke’s Hospital

P T A Meetings Postponed. Programs Set at Local Schools

Harrison P T A postpones its card party indefinitely while scheduling a community program at the school Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The Buchanan P T A hosts a night program Wednesday after an open house 7 to 8 p m featuring the school orchestra and guest speaker Royal Holbrook.

Harrison P. T. A Buchanan P. T. A Royal Holbrook

Reform laws blamed for takin' from the rich

Aunt Het asserts reform measures merely shift wealth from the well off to the poor, arguing that equalizing taxes and welfare schemes do not address underlying issues and mainly transfer resources to those with less. She contends politicians draft laws to disguise redistribution.

Manatts Celebrate 52nd Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Manatt of Marion marked their fifty second wedding anniversary with an open house and tea hosted by their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Manatt of 1918 Park Avenue SE, after they had a dinner earlier in the day at their son's home.

F. B. Manatt Marion R W. Manatt Park Avenue SE

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Dessert Dinner Set

Alumnae members of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority will meet for a dessert dinner tonight at 7:15 at the home of Mrs. Helen Levsen located at 1708 Third Avenue SE.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Helen Levsen Third Avenue SE

Vera Scott Weds James McClurg Jr in Cedar Rapids Home

Miss Vera Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Scott of 113 Fifteenth Street SE, married James C. McClurg Jr. at her parents home February 26. Rev. W Greer McCrory officiated as family attended by Miss Marvel Scott and John Belorit. The couple resides at 1434 First Avenue E.

Vera Scott Charles G. Scott Fifteenth Street James C. McClurg, Jr James McClurg Cedar Rapids W. Greer McCrory Marvel Scott John Belorit

Mrs Dautremont Honors Daughter On Birthday

Mrs E R Dautremont hosted Marilyn Joan Dautremont birthdays at 1341 D avenue NE with games and prizes. Attendees included Virginia Dautremont, Patricia Moorehead, Barbara Spaces, Johanna Sivertson, Patricia McDougal, Joyce Syers, Mary Patricia Fitzpatrick, Kathryn Ann Fitzpatrick, Patricia Craemer, Kathleen Morrisey, Patricia Champer, Joan Meis, Beverley Spacek and Corrine Dautremont. The hostess was aided by sister Mrs Richard Spacek.

E. R. Dautremont D Avenue NE Marilyn Joan Virginia Dautremont Patricia Moorehead Barbara Spaces Johanna Sivertson Patricia McDougal Joyce Syers Mary Patricia Kathryn Ann Fitzpatrick Patricia Craemer Kathleen Morrissey Patricia Champer Joan Meis Beverley Spacek Corrine Dautremont Richard Spacek

Alpha Xt Delta Alumnae Meet Tonight At Home

Alumnae of Alpha Mt Delta sorority will gather at 6 30 P M for dinner at the home of Mrs Richard Rinderknecht 409 Seventeenth Street SE Helen Jayne and Frances McLaughlin assist the hostess in arranging the evening event.

Alpha Mt Delta Sorority Richard Rinderknecht Seventeenth Street Helen Jayne Frances McLaughlin

Pla Mor 500 Club Meets at Mrs Blake's Home

The Pla-Mor 500 club met recently at the home of Mrs. Paul Blake. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Carl Blake and Mrs. Harold Usher. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Carl Blake.

Paul Blake Carl Blake Harold Usher

Irene Douglas Circle Luncheon Meeting Notice

Members of Irene Douglas circle will meet for luncheon Wednesday at 1 pm at the home of Mrs. J. C. Lozier 211 Fourteenth street SE Windermere apartments. Mrs W C Drager and Mrs H K Focht will assist the hostess.

Irene Douglas J. C. Lozier Fourteenth Street SE Windermere Apartments W. C. Drager H. K. Focht

Friwoto Camp Fire Kicks Off Money Project Meeting

The Friwoto Camp Fire group met Saturday afternoon with assistant guardian Miss Genevieve Jensen. Members worked on their money project.

Genevieve Jensen

Aohike Camp Fire Honors Trail Seekers and Members

Members of the Aohike Camp Fire met at Janice Spohns home for a council fire and Americana meeting. The trail seeker rank was awarded to Barbara Risk Joyce Gearhart Rose Marie Jun Janice Spohn Nancy Shean and Jean Richardson. With the girls and Roberta Hill and Joan Gray all members earned honor beads. Mothers were honored guests. An Americana exhibit featured Godeys Lady's Book copies owned by Dr Agnes Safely oil lamps and wool carding cords from over a century ago owned by Mrs J W Carberry and old china and silver. Tea was served by the sponsor committee.

Aohike Janice Spohn Twenty-fourth Street Barbara Risk Joyce Gearhart Rose Marie Jun Nancy Shean Jean Richardson Roberta Hill Joan Gray Godey Agnes Safely J. W. Carberry

Mrs Walter Peterson Returns From Michigan

Mrs Walter G Peterson of 1924 First Avenue East returned Saturday after spending three weeks in Ann Arbor Michigan as the guest of her sister Mrs Frank Cornwell.

Walter G. Peterson First Avenue E Ann Arbor Mich Frank Cornwell

Mrs Stein and daughter return from Lincoln visit

Mrs Paul J. Stein of 2243 Bever avenue SE and her daughter Jane Elizabeth have returned from visiting Mrs Stein's aunt Miss Etta Saffer in Lincoln Nebraska. They were accompanied home by Mrs Stein's nephew Donald Gartner who is en route to Baltimore.

Paul J. Stein Bever Avenue Jane Elizabeth Mrs. Stein Etta Saffer Lincoln, Neb Mrs Stein Donald Gartner Baltimore

Volunteer circle luncheon with Mrs Donald Dennis

A volunteer circle of the King's Dauehiers will meet on Tuesday at 1 30 p m for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs Donald Dennis at 525 Twenty third Street NE.

The King's Dauehiers Donald Dennis Twentythird Street

Nine members of Evans circle meet for dessert luncheon

Nine members of Ethel Evans circle of the King's Daughters gathered Thursday for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. I. D. Yanaway. Mrs. George Brown attended as a guest.

Ethel Evans The King’s Daughters I. D. Yanaway George Brown

Robert Jones Return Highlights Nursing Cap Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Robert L Jones of 1325 M avenue NE announce they returned from Chicago where their daughter Dorothy Jones received her nursing cap at Michael Reese School of Nursing during the capping ceremony.

Robert L. Jones M Avenue NE Chicago Michael Reese School of Nursing Dorothy Miss Jones Ceremny

City Briefs and Personals

Live fish can be bought at Shef fie's Boat House. City council retired 5000 dollars in police station bonds. Frank Driscoll received a 30 day floater for vagrancy. he is not the resident at 628 Eighth street SE. Mrs. Elizabeth Boots suffered head lacerations after a fall on basement steps. treated and released at St Luke's hospital. Don Hines, city attorney, to discuss FBI visit at Canopus club luncheon at Roosevelt hotel. Star of Maine Rebekah lodge No 221 meets at 838 First avenue E with program and refreshments. visitors welcome. John M. Thompson to speak at Trowel chapter No 49 Royal Arch Masons meeting at Masonic hall on The Peipples. refreshments to follow. Obed Bean called to Independence, Missouri by illness of mother Mrs Anna Bean. Mrs Dora Nunnally improved after pneumonia. home from Mercy hospital. Town Association No 9 NA PE will meet to inspect machinery at Penick and Ford plant. Women’s Foreign Missionary society of Kenwood Park Methodist plans picnic luncheon at 1 p.m. at Mrs Foster M. Beck’s home. bring covered dish.

Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge No Maine Lodge First Avenue E John M. Thompson Trowel Chapter Royal Arch Masons Masonic Hall Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Kenwood Park Methodist Church Foster M. Beck Thirty-third Street

Cedar Rapids grocers meeting invites Zeh address

A meeting of all grocers in Cedar Rapids and within 25 miles is set for tonight at 7:45 p.m. at the I.C.B.I. hall. Frank Zeh of Des Moines, secretary of the Iowa Retail Grocers association, will speak. Wives are invited and refreshments will be served.

Cedar Rapids I.C.B.I. Hall Frank Zeh Des Moines Iowa Retail Grocers Association

City council orders curb and gutter projects in multiple streets

The city clerk was directed by the council Monday to bring in resolutions for curb and gutter construction in K street SW from Sixteenth avenue SW to Twenty-second avenue SW Tenth street SE from Twelfth avenue to Fourteenth avenue and Fourteenth avenue SE from Tenth street to Eleventh street.

K Street Sixteenth Avenue Twenty-second Avenue Tenth Street Twelfth Avenue Fourteenth Avenue Eleventh Street

Vacancies In Army At Fort Des Moines

Twenty nine army vacancies were announced Monday by Sergt August Miller at the federal building Fort Des Moines. Seven posts are in special services. Five signal corps jobs require high school education while one each exist in veterinary and medical departments. Eleven cavalry and eleven field artillery posts need completion of the eighth grade. Applicants must be 18 to 35 years old, unmarried, and of good character.

Army Fort Des Moines Sergt August Miller Signal Corps Veterinary Cavalry Field Artillery

Cedar Rapids Stamp Club Meets at Montrose Hotel

The Cedar Rapids Stamp club will hold a regular meeting at the Montrose hotel on Tuesday at 7 pm. Talks will be given by L. L. on stamp topics and club affairs.

Cedar Rapids Stamp Club Montrose Hotel L. L

Local Club Officers and Prizes Announced

The club lists officers including A E Washburn as president L L Locher as first vice president Delbert Auten as second vice president Mrs Ruth Washburn as secretary and C T Bowman as sergeant at arms. Directors named are Gilbert W Borschel Harry Winn R W Hawkins and Adolph Jenista. Prizes for attendance and intelligence tests on philatelic subjects will be awarded to winners.

Farmer James Cibula files voluntary bankruptcy petition

James Frank Cibula, a Tama area farmer, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with the deputy clerk, listing liabilities of 153,893. Daily amounts show assets of 11,550 and exemptions of 5,500. In a separate order, Judge George C. Scott dismissed Bert Kiburz of Monticello’s petition for lack of jurisdiction with debtor consent.

James Frank Cibula Tama George C. Scott Bert Kiburz Monticello

Citing Traffic Code On Signs Fails To Win Acquittal

Paul Bibby challenged a speeding charge in police court citing Iowa motor vehicle code section 320 about signs. He admitted exceeding twenty five miles per hour but contested lack of signs on First avenue east of Seventeenth street. Judge Powell ruled signs showing where the district changes, not within, are sufficient and Bibby was found guilty and fined ten dollars plus costs.

Paul Bibby Thirty-fourth Street Bibby Milke Ahring First Avenue Don Hines The Highway Commission Seventeenth Street Thomas B Powell Powell

Supreme Court Denies Taxation Appeal of Jackson County Attorney

The Supreme Court denied James F Pickett's petition seeking review of lower federal court rulings that he owed federal income tax on delinquent tax attorney fees from Jackson County Missouri. Pickett argued he performed an essential governmental function and was immune, but lower courts ruled no distinction from private practice.

Washington INL Supreme Court James F Pickett Jackson County Pickett

Demonstration At Cedar Rapids Camera Club

The Cedar Rapids Camera club meets Tuesday at 7 45 p m in the Iowa Electric Light and Power company bungalow. John Hay will lead practical Table Top photography demos and help attendees try subjects. Critz Hahn discusses Kodachrome color photography with finished color projections. Members should bring indoor Mazda light pictures for contest judging in two divisions snap shots and enlargements.

Cedar Rapids Camera Club Iowa Electric Light and Power Company John Hay Critz Hahn

Music Fraternity At Coe To Give Concert

Members of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at Coe college present their annual all-American concert in Sinclair Memorial chapel Tuesday at 8 15. Local composers are featured and Ed Melcher tenor solo performs Fallen Oaks by Louise Crawford while Grant Perrin plays Variation Fantasy Finale. The program includes vocal ensembles, trombone and string solos, a madrigal group, and a Phi Mu Alpha male chorus.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity Coe College Sinclair Memorial Chapel Grant Perrin University of Town Louise Crawford Coe Music Department Ed Melcher Harland Jones Alburnett M. Bartholomew Wanderer R. W Essee Oy Chadwick Joseph Kitchin Frank Wessale Steven Barwick Allan Richardson Perrin Grant Perrin D. Malin Akere Beet We Thompson Madrigal Group William Carran Robert Carmichael Betty Jane Levsen Mary Hindee Betty Finch Fallen Ook Rets Lolse Crapford Miller Miller Frank Bates Phi Mu_ Alpha Fulton Rendick Phi Mu Alpha

January Cedar Rapids fire loss totals 2702 dollars

Total fire loss in Cedar Rapids for January reached 2702.30 dollars per Chief E. P. Kohout in a city council report. Buildings account for 1609.45 dollars of the loss with the remainder on contents. Buildings valued at 134000 dollars carried 97450 dollars in insurance.

Cedar Rapids E. P. Kohout

Reserve Board Takes Rap At Economy Bloc

Washington as the Federal Reserve Board backed by chairman Marriner Eccles urged higher government spending to spur growth. The bulletin cited the need for more consumption and construction, noting February production near 99 percent of the 1923 25 average while investments relied on current receipts. Brookings urged spending pruning. National Economy League proposed tax hikes and a reduced deficit to curb debt.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Bulletin Marriner Federal Reserve System Rooselve The Bulletin Brookings Institution National Economy League

Davidson Approved For Commerce Job

Des Moines authorities announce Harold Davidson of Clarinda was confirmed as counsel for the state commerce commission. He will assume July 1 for a four year term at 4000 dollars annually, plus 500 to 1000 dollars yearly from the carrier fund, succeeding John C. De Mar.

Des Moines LLP Senate Harold Davidson Clarinda State Commerce Commission Motor Carrier Fund Davidson John C. de Mar

Break-in at Service Station Sees $10 Stolen

Ted Strausburger, operator at avenue and First street NW, reported Saturday night entry through an unlocked east window. Detectives Condon and Marshall noted the window was unsecured. Glenn Darrow, 111 Eleventh street NW, found the station open at 7:30 a.m. Sunday after closing at 9 p.m. Saturday.

Ted Strausburger Avenue and First Street NW Condon and Marshall Glenn Darrow Eleventh Street NW

Ben E Miller longtime railroad man dies in California

Ben Edgar Miller 69 retired Cedar Rapids railroad man died Saturday in La Jolla California where he had resided since 1925 his body to be brought to Cedar Rapids He was born November 3 1870 in Garnet Kansas came to Cedar Rapids in 1882 worked with Town Land Co and later with the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern and Rock Island railroads He retired in 1913 and later engaged in California hotel work He helped organize B C R and N veterans in 1921 and was active in Masonic and Scottish Rite circles Surviving are his widow a son a daughter two sisters and a brother

Ben Edgar Miller Cedar Rapids la Jolla Calif San Diego Miller Garnet Kan Town Land Company Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad W. P. Brady B. C. R. and Rock Island Lines Pioneer Railroad Iowa Mary Louise Miller William E. Miller Wilbur D. Kennedy J. C. Loomis Lulu Hall Cc. J. Miller Alameda Alif

Cedar Rapids Misses In Military Unit Assignments

Burlington received a service company of the 136th medical regiment, Iowa National Guard, as the advisory board in Des Moines assigns units. Cedar Rapids and other cities sought the company while Des Moines hosts a headquarters troop of the Fifty-seventh Cavalry Brigade and the signal troop of the Twenty-seventh Cavalry Division to Sioux City.

Burlington Charles H. Grahl Adjutant General of Iowa 136Th Medical Regiment Iowa National Guard Des Moines Cedar Rapids Fifty-seventh Cavalry Brigade Twentyears Cavalry Division Siouxity

President Roosevelt Joins Tribute To Chicago Mayor Cermak

In Miami Beach the president joined Chicago and the nation in paying respects to Anton J. Cermak, late Chicago mayor fatally wounded by a stray bullet six years earlier. A bronze plaque at Bay Front park recalls Cermak’s greeting, and Roosevelt sent a commemorative letter read at the ceremony.

Miami Beach Fla INS Roosevelt Chicago Anton J. Cermak Franklin D. Roosevelt Cermak Bay Front Park Guiseppi Zangara

Relief outlay is $22 per capita

Federal relief expenditures for 1938 averaged 22 per person in the United States, with totals derived from treasury reports and covering AAA, Farm Security, WPA, REA, and CCC programs. Nevada led at 101 per capita, while Alabama, Virginia and North Carolina reported 13. The South shows low payments, the Midwest mid-range, and the Northwest and Rocky Mountain states high.

New York United States National Industrial Conference Board Treasury Agricultural Adjustment Program Farm Security Administration WPA Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Civilian Conservation Corps Nevada Alabama Virginia North Carolina Rocky Mountain Iowa AAA Conference Board Rocky Mountain States South

Zionist Delegates Instructed To Hold Proposals

Jewish delegates to the Palestine conference, in London, received cables from American Zionists ordering them to refrain from further proposals to Great Britain on the Palestine issue. They were instructed to wait for action by the British government.

London INS Great Britain Palestine

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Mrs Jessie Canfield Group Motors Woman's Association, First Congregational I. M.N. Circle Otyokwa Camp P.T.A. Meetings Harrison Buchanan R. W. Manatts F. E. Manatts A.G D James McClurg, JR Mrs. Dautremont Alpha XT Delta PLA Aohike Camp Fire Walter Peterson Michigan Lincoln Robert Jones Sheffie’s Boat House Frank Driscoll Eighth Street Elizabeth Boots St. Luke's Hospital Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D. C Canopus Club Roosevelt Hotel Obed Bean First Street Independence Anna Bean Dora Nunnally Ridgewood Terrace Mercy Hospital National Association of Power Engineers Sokol Hall Penick and Grocers Stamp Club Camera Club Coe Reserve Board Brookings Survey Ben E. Miller Mississippi Delaware New Jersey Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Sollid Nurito American Institute of Laundering WMT L. L. Dolson C. RB. Sav
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