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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1936

Page

37

Relief Funds Probe Sparks Calls for Inquiry Over Hagood Case

Washington dispatch reports rising opposition to WPA spending and a push for a congressional inquiry. The dispute centers on Maj. Gen. Johnson Hagood who lost an Eighth Corps post after criticizing WPA waste. Rep. McSwain of South Carolina oversees a resolution seeking Hagood's reinstatement.

Washington Ins Congress Johnson Hagood Eighth Corps WPA Hagood Rep McSwain South Carolina House McLeod Roosevelt Michigan Pennsylvania West Virginia Rush D. Holt Roberta McCullough Ofice

Claim Surcharges On Rail Freight Aid To Truckers

Witnesses at an interstate commerce commission hearing described freight surcharges diverting some traffic from rail to trucks. R O Youngerman cited brick and tile shipments. shippers expected no extension beyond July 1. Commissioner Aitchinson said arguments on a motion to dismiss would proceed Tuesday.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission R. O. Youngerman Mason City Iowa Clyde B. Aitchison

Two Trainmen Hurt In Freight Wreck Near La Salle Illinois

Two Rock Island railroad freight trains derailed one mile east of La Salle Illinois injuring two crew members. Engineer Leo Ley Blue Island and head brakeman Henry Dickman Blue Island were hospitalized with steam burns and a leg fracture. Wreck spilled hogs and sheep, destroyed cars and scattered carcasses into La Salle streets.

la Salle

Body of Missing Co-Pilot Found in Great Salt Lake

The body of Glenn A. Lenz co-pilot of a Standard Oil plane that vanished last October en route from Oakland to Salt Lake City was recovered by the sheriff's office. Lenz was found fully clothed in the cabin of the liner on the lake bed. The pilots and mechanic, Robert S. Allen and George O. Anderson, were found earlier on shore. they were unclothed, suggesting an attempted swim ashore after the crash.

Salt Lake City Great Salt Lake Glenn A. Lenz Standard Oil Company Oakland Calif Sheriff’s Lenz Oil Company Robert S. Allen George O. Anderson

Two Killed and One Injured in Seaside Logging Strike

In Seaside Oregon two pickets James Ray 35 and William Blackwood 40 were shot to death during a confrontation with workers at Crown Willamette Logging company. Picket William Weedel likely injured critically. The incident stems from a months long union jurisdiction dispute.

Seaside, Ore Crown Willamette Logging Company James Ray Seaside William Blackwood William Weedel

Former U of Idaho Student Ends Life

Arthur M. Pecka 22 of Chicago and a former University of Idaho student shot himself in Moscow Idaho. Police said he left letters to friends and his Chicago parents expressing fatigue. He had dropped out during Christmas holidays while a forestry sophomore and had worked for a Spokane sporting goods firm.

Moscow Idaho INS Arthur M. Pecka Chicago University of Idaho Pecka John Pecka Forestry Spokane

Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr Embraces Darling Greeting at Yale Prom

Franklin D Roosevelt Jr says a girl may call him darling without engagement. Olivia Morgan shouted darling and offered a kiss he did not accept to avoid cameras. He explains he has known her long and notes he is in college and Harvard-bound.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Olivia Morgan Miss du Pont Yale I. R. Weymouth Roosevelt Harvard

Five Hundred Montana Farm Families Seek Refuge From Floods

Five hundred farm families driven from homes by Yellowstone valley floods sought refuge Saturday night as serious conditions persisted in Miles City Glendive and Sidney. Melting snows and breaking ice caused the rising waters.

Helena Mont Yellowstone Valley Miles City Glendive Sidney

Pennsylvania Univ Benefactor Edward Robinette Dies

Edward B Robinette a 54 year old investment banker and founder of the Robinette Foundation at the University of Pennsylvania died Saturday in Philadelphia AP reports.

Philadelphia Edward B. Robinette The Robinette Foundation University of Pennsylvania

Social Card Club Activities At Edgewood

Edgewood events note Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith hosted the Young Married Couple's card club Tuesday. Helen Peterson led the Young Ladies bridge group at seven. Mrs. Floyd H. Hatch hosted the Contract bridge club with prizes to Mrs. Arthur Welterlen and Mrs. Dale Kramer. A farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hamlett and Jesse was held southwest of town with 27 neighbors attending. the Hamletts plan to move to Manchester.

W. A. Smith Helen Peterson Young Ladies Bridge Club Floyd H. Hatch Contract Bridge Club Arthur Welterlen Dale Kramer J. J. Tyrrell Congregational Sunday School Joe Hamlett Jesse Town Hamletts Manchester

Local five hundred and bridge clubs host gatherings

Keystones Ever Ready five hundred met at Mrs Henry Koch home Wednesday. Mrs George Wiese entertained her five hundred club Tuesday. Mrs C A Johnson hosted her bridge club Wednesday honoring Mrs E F Kaeser of New Glarus and Mrs R R Stoner of Lost Nation. First honors went to Miss Margie Schubert. traveling prize to Mrs George Eichmeyer. Mrs Herbert Popp hosted the Eureka club Monday. prizes to Mrs Pete Cherveney and Mrs George Felmer. Literary club to meet at Mrs J Pratt's home.

Henry Koch George Wiese C. A. Johnson E. F. Kaeser New Glarus Wis R. R. Stoner Lost Nation Margie Schubert George Eichmeyer Herbert Popp Eureka Club

Social club gatherings and birthday celebration noted

North English Mrs. Merle Smith hosts the Poinsettia club at her home Thursday while the Philathean club meets with Mrs. Arthur Lindsley on Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Allen is surprised for her birthday Tuesday evening. The Willow Grove Community club held a surprise party Friday night at the Baird home where Mrs. Baird received a gift. The Baird family plans to move to Newton. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Norling and families, Mr. and Mrs. John Coffman and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lockhart and Dicky, William Coffman Jr. and his son William, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Holden and Bruce and Eddie, Mr. and Mrs. Leif Miller with Leelyn and Loren.

Merle Smith Poinsettia Club Philathean Club Arthur Lindsley Frank Allen Willow Grove Vernon Lockhart Dicky William Coffman, Jr William Gene Holden Bruce Eddie Leif Miller Leelyn Loren

Grand Mound Ta Ta Pochon Camp Fire Officers Named

Grand Mound Ta Ta Pochon Camp Fire group names Gladys Snell as leader Dorothy June Schunter as president Betty Jensen as vice president Melva Joyce Langbehn as secretary Ruth Rock as treasurer Alice Mae Anderson as news reporter F N club members played five hundred at Ben Wulf home Tuesday Mrs Lester Peters and Mrs Max Hopp won prizes All out went to Mrs Art Peters and guest prize to Venita Peters Rebekah lodge met Wednesday.

Ta-Ta-Pochon Gladys Snell Dorothy June Schunter Betty Jensen Melva Joyce Langbehn Ruth Rock Alice Mae Anderson F. N Ben Wulf Lester Peters Max Hopp Art Peters Venita Peters Rebekah

Troy Mills Couple Wed as Center Point Bride Joins Schantz Family

Mrs Nora Schantz of Troy Mills announces the marriage of her son Carlton to Darleen Phillips of Center Point in Cedar Rapids. They will reside on the Schantz farm southwest of Troy Mills. A farewell dance honored the Oldridge family moving to a farm near Albernett.

Nora Schantz Troy Mills Carlton Darleen Phillips Center Point Cedar Rapids Schantz Cecil Oldridge Oldridge Alburnett

Automobile For Nearly Every Family In Iowa

Des Moines report shows 619 658 cars licensed in Iowa in 1935, up 27 308 from 1934. Census lists 635 704 Iowa families in 1930. Truck registrations rose to 83 836 from 78 536 in 1934, while license income declined to 9 869 887 from 9 997 307 in 1934.

Iowa Daily Press Bureau Des Moines Iowa State Motor Vehicle Department

Two Killed When Auto Hits Truck Near Deming N M

EL PASO Texas INS reports Mrs Sam Lothlen 45 and her son Gaylord 13 both of San Diego California died when their car struck a stationary truck near Deming New Mexico early Saturday Mrs Lothlen had been in Texas for her father s funeral David Roche a friend in the rear seat was only slightly hurt

EL Paso Tex INS Sam Lothlen Gaylord San Diego Calif Deming N. Mex Lothlen Texas David Roche

Chicken Thieves Punished By Lash

Four men named Clarence Clayton Jacob Townsend James Wilson and Leonard Banks were whipped fifteen lashes each at the New Castle work house in Wilmington Delaware. Warden Elwood H. Smith administered the punishment with Dent Smith among witnesses. Each man then received prison terms of eighteen months except Clayton who drew two years.

Wilmington Del New Castle Elwood H. Smith Dent Smith Clarence Clayton Jacob Townsend James Wilson Leonard Banks Clayton

Funeral services for A. E. Pearson of Springville

Funeral services for A. E. Pearson formerly of Springville will be held at Parsons Kansas today. He was born December 19 1862 on a farm near Springville and married Alta Atkinson in 1888. Surviving are son John of Arlington Virginia three granddaughters two sisters Ella Barrett Waubeek Hannah Fields and brother Jesse Parsons Montana.

Springville A. E. Pearson Parsons Kan Thomas Mary Pearson Alta Atkinson Cass Center Jones County Kansas John Arlington Ella Barrett Waubeek Hannah Fields Jesse Parsons Montana

Norway School Board Election Seeks Two Members and Treasurer

Norway district voters Monday will elect two school board members and a treasurer. Candidates listed are Milo Melberg Ed Melhus and William Athoff. No treasurer candidate is named. Voters will also decide on authorizing a $23000 bond issue to construct and equip an auditorium gymnasium.

Norway Milo Melberg Ed Melhus William Athoff

Gazette Classifieds Telephoned Mail Ads

A partial ad fragment notes Want Ads may be ordered by telephone to The Gazette or sent by mail. It mentions mailing options and in person drop off at The Gazette office.

Gazette E Gazette United States Gazette Office THE

Lost English setter dog found at Humane Shelter

Platinum tag indicates owner contact via Dial 2 6288. Dog named Gnabe Diamonds, a male English setter, is recovered and awaiting pickup at the Humane Shelter.

Humane Shelter Dial

Club ladies host Irish Surprise program night

Mrs. Helen Paulsen welcomed her club as hostess. Mrs. E. J. Cryder hosted the Methodist Ladies aid on Thursday. A program titled Irish Surprise was presented led by Mrs. Frank Weih and Mrs. C. W. Pollock.

Helen Paulsen E. J. Cryder Methodist Ladies Aid Frank Weih C. W. Pollock

MARSHALL CURTISS JOINS THE HOME LUMBER CO PAINT DEPT

MARSHALL CURTISS is now connected with the Paint and Wallpaper Department of THE HOME LUMBER CO. 919 6th St. SW. Save money on our warehouse-to-consumer plan. Dial 2 1101. Prompt attention. MARSHALL CURTISS is announced in a brief personnel notice.

Marshall Curtiss THE Home Lumber CO 6Th St Gazette Ree van Ell, Inc Third Avenue SE Melton Dove Garment Co Milwaukee Ave Chicago Stanwood Hillson Corp High St Brookline Mass Anderson Bros Danville

Cleaning and Family Wash Bargain Service Ad

Family washing offered with rates for 17 25 10 and 25 lb orders. New Maytag washer advertised. Dial numbers 2 8243 2 2635 or 3 1338 for service. Ironed options available with specific per pound charges.

Employment Ads Show Varied Openings Across Trades

A compiled block of classified ads lists positions from shop chargeable roles to sales and farm work. Listings include automobile body man, refrigerator service, dairy farming, billing, real estate, and general sales across multiple firms and locations with contact boxes and addresses.

Gazette

Dickinson Secretarial Training Ad Promises Easy Terms

An old classified style notice advertises secretarial training with ABCs and simple instruction. It claims graduates are placed and mentions a contact 23778 for more information.

ABC Dickinson Secretarial C. R. S&s. B. Ride Dial

Senior Bridge Club Meeting賞 at Mrs A L Clark led event

The Delhi Senior Bridge club met with Mrs. A L Clark. Mrs. A A Schmidt won the high score prize and Mrs. Gwen Bentz received a consolation prize.

A. L. Clark A. A. Schmidt Gwen Bentz

Used Tires and Auto Parts Ads Offer Mounting Deals

A collage of classified ads from The Gazette promotes used tires with a 90 day guarantee and auto parts from Katz Auto Parts Co. at 411 5th Ave SE, Tucker's Auto Salvage Co. on Center Point Road, glass and refinishing services from Kissick Co, and used cars for sale with contact numbers. The section targets about 40 000 eastern Iowa families, including farmers, with bargain prices and open extended hours.

Katz Auto Parts Co 5Th Ave Dial Tucker's Auto Salvage CO Center Point Road Iowa the Gazette

Bathing Suits Redefine Summer Swimwear In Palm Beach

Mrs Stephen Sanford wife of polo star and New York society figure is pictured at her Palm Beach estate in the season’s latest swimwear, featuring shorts and halter combinations.

Stephen Sanford New York Society Palm Beach

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