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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1936

Page

63

Probe Threatens Congress Over WPA Relief Funds

Washington reports a growing revolt over use of relief funds for political aims. The McLeod resolution seeks Hagood’s reinstatement in the Eighth corps area command after his criticism of WPA spending. Rep. McSwain faces pressure to push House approval amid attacks in Michigan Pennsylvania and West Virginia by Senator Holt who accuses WPA of aiding a Democratic machine.

Washington Ins Congress Johnson Hagood Eighth Corps WPA Hagood Rep McSwain South Carolina House McLeod Roosevelt

Surcharges On Rail Freight Aid To Truckers

Hearings on an interstate commerce commission motion to extend emergency rail freight surcharges. R. O. Younger of Mason City Iowa presented exhibits showing traffic diverted from rail to truck shipments including brick and tile. Shippers reportedly complained little though not with approval. Oral arguments set for Tuesday on a motion to dismiss the railroads application.

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

Two Trainmen Hurt In Freight Wreck Near La Salle

LA SALLE Ill AP two Rock Island freight trains collided one mile east of La Salle injuring two crewmen Lee Ley engineer and Henry Dickman head brakeman both hospital bound Ley scalded by steam Dickman suffered leg fracture and severe cuts as eastbound locomotive derailed wreck scattered livestock and caused animals to spill into La Salle streets

la Salle

Body Of Missing Co Pilot Found In Great Salt Lake

Salt Lake City AP reports Glenn A. Lenz co pilot of a Standard Oil plane missing since October found on Great Salt Lake bed fully clothed. Crew members Robert S Alken and Melbourne George Anderson found nearby on the lake shore, unclothed, suggesting they attempted to swim ashore.

Great Salt Lake Salt Lake City Ain Great Sault Lake Glenn A. Lenz Standard Oil Company Shore Air Office Eb Company Plot Robert S Alken Melbourne George Anderson Hoeloe

Two Killed and One Wounded in Logging Strike Clash

In a Saturday confrontation at Crown Willamette Logging, two men were killed and a third worker was critically injured. The incident followed months of ongoing tensions between factions led by James Ray and William Birchwood, with William Weedel among the injured.

Seasidf Ore Crown Willamette Logoty Company Saturdys James Ray See Sate Walliam Bhirchwoor Walliam Weedel

Former Idaho student ends life in Moscow

Thur VWo Peckay 22, a former University of Idaho forestry student, died by self inflicted gunshot in Moscow. Police report he left letters to friends and his Chicago parents saying tired of it all. He had dropped out during Christmas holidays with sophomore standing and had worked for a sporting goods firm in Spokane.

Moscow Idaho INS Arethur Vwo Chilco University of Date Sucide Nore Pecka Chicago John Pecks Tom Forestry School Spokine

Roosevelt Jr. Dodges Questions on Darling Nickname

Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. says a girl may call him darling without engagement. Olivia Morgan threw herself into his arms Friday and kissed him. he says he did not kiss back because cameras were present. He denies engagement to Miss Du Pont at the Yale prom hosted by I R Weymouth. He is a Harvard man.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Olivia Morgan

Five Hundred Montana Farm Families Seek Refuge From Floods

Five hundred farm families displaced by Yellowstone valley floods search for refuge as melting snow and breaking ice drive rising water in Miles City Glendive and Sidney areas. Communities aid with temporary shelter and supplies amid serious conditions.

Helena Mont Yellowstone Valley Miles City Glendive Sidney

Pennsylvania Univ Benefactor Dies

Edward B. Robinette, 54, investment banker and founder of the Robinette Foundation at the University of Pennsylvania, died Saturday in Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania Univ Philadelphia Edward B. Robinette The Robinette Foundation University of Pennsylvania

Evening Gatherings Highlight Card Clubs In Edgewood

Edgewood social life centers on card clubs as Mr and Mrs W A Smith hosted Young Married Couples Tuesday. Helen Peterson led Young Ladies bridge at seven. Mrs Floyd H Hatch ran the Contract group. Prizes went to Mrs Arthur Welterlen and Mrs Dale Kramer. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Joe Hamlett and Jesse was held as they relocate to Manchester, with 27 neighbors attending.

W A Smith Young Married Couples Card Club 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 Hamletts Manchester

Keystone Ever Ready five hundred clubs host mix of games

Keystones clubs meet at Mrs Henry Koch and Mrs George Wiese on successive days with bridge and five hundred games. Honors go to Miss Margie Schubert and prize to Mrs George Eichmeyer. Eureka club prizes awarded to Mrs Pete Cherveney and Mrs George Felmet. Literary club plans gathering at Mrs J Pratt’s Tuesday.

Henry Koch George Wiese C A, Johnson E. F Kueser New Glarus Wis R R Stoner Last Nation Margie Schubert George Eichmeyer Herbert Popp Eureka Club Pete Cherveney George Felmet J. Pratt

Local clubs host gatherings and birthdays in North English

North English residents report club functions with the Poinsettia and Philuthean groups meeting at homes. A birthday surprise for Mrs Frank Allen took place Tuesday evening. A Willow Grove Community Club party occurred Friday at the Bath home. The Baird family plans moving to Newton with many local attendees listed including Mr and Mrs Henry Norling and Mr and Mrs John Coffman.

Merle Smith Poinsettia Club Philuthean Club Arthur Lindsley Frank Allen Willow Grove Bath Baird Newton Henry Norling John Coffman Vernon Lockholrt William Coffman Ivy William Va Gene Holden Bruce and Adduwo Lei Miller Leclyn Ord Loren

Grand Mound Ta-Ta-Poachon Camp Fie Chooses Officers

Grand Mound Ta-Ta-Poachon Camp Fie selects Gladys Snell as lead er Dorothy June Schunter as president Betty Jensen as vice president Melwa Jevee Lunghehn as secretary Ruth Rock as treasurer FON club members played five hundred on the Ben Wall home Tuesday.

Fie Group Gladys Snell Dorothy June Schunter Betty Jensen Melwa Jevee Lunghehn Ruth Rock Alice More Anders FON Ben Wall Lester Peters Max Hopp Mil Art Peters Ned Vents Peters Rebekah

Moire of Carlton Schantz in Cedar Rapids Center Point union

Nora Schantz of Tras Mills announced the marriage of her son Carlton to Darleen Phil lips of Center Point at Cedar Rapids. The couple will reside at one mile southwest of Troy. A firewell dance honored the Oldridge family moving from Neighbwahved to a farm near Alburnett.

Nora Schantz Tras Mills Carlton Darleen Phillips Center Point Cedar Rapids Schantz Troy Coal Oldndge Alburnett

Bennett Vis Helen Paulsen Hostess at Methodist Ladies Aid

Mrs Bennett Vis and Mrs Helen Paulsen hosted a recent event. Mrs F Jo Crider entertained the Methodist Ladies aid with a program titled Irish Surprise led by Mrs Frank Woh and Mrs C W Pollock.

Helen Paulsen F Jo Crider Methodist Ladies Aid Thuredis Frank Woh C W. Pollock

Senior Bridge Club Meets Mrs A Lo Clark Prize Winners

Delhi The Senior Bridge club met with Mrs A Lo Clark. Prize for high score was won by VMre A A Schmidt and consolation prize sent to Mrs Gwen Bente.

A Lo Clark Vmre A A Schmidt Gwen Bente

Automobile growth in Iowa drivers rise in 1935 registrations

Official auto registration figures show 619,658 cars licensed in Iowa in 1935, up 27,308 from 1934, with 635,704 Iowa families in the 1930 census. Truck registrations totaled 83,836, up from 78,536, while license income slipped to 9,869,887 dollars from 9,997,307.

Iowa Daily Press Bureau Des Moines Iowa State Motor Vehicle Department

Two Killed When Auto Hits Truck Near Deming New Mexico

Mrs Sam Lothlen 45 and her son Gaylord 13 of San Diego California died near Deming New Mexico when their car collided with a truck parked roadside to change a tire. David Roche a friend in the rear seat was only slightly hurt.

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

Four chicken thieves whipped at New Castle work house

In Wilmington Delaware four men Clarence Clayton Jacob Townsend James Wison and Leonard Banks were lashed fifteen times each by Warden Elwood Smith for chicken thefts. They received prison terms of two years for Clayton and eighteen months for the others. Witnesses included Secretary of State Dent Smith. Physicians treated the wounds after the punishment.

Wilmington Del New Castle Elwood Smith Dent Smith Clarence Clayton Jacob Townsend James Wison Leonard Banks Clayton

Varied Local Ads and Notices Include Health Tonic and Services

A collage of classified items and promotional notices lists TNIGET VIGOR AT ONCE with oysters and stimulants, a paint and wallpaper department change at THE HOME LUMBER CO, loan offers, a maternity hospital, and ads for van lines, medicines, typewriters, cleaning services, and beauty shops. Multiple street addresses and phone numbers appear, along with a public warning from The Gazette about misuse of want ads.

May Marshall Curtiss THE Home Lumber CO 6Th St the Gazette

Wanted first class painter and body man to run shop

Employment ads list multiple positions including first class automobile painter and body man, salesmen for appliance and home goods, dairy farm help, clerks, and route reps. Numerous box and firm references appear, with salaries, permanent jobs, and contact details scattered throughout.

Gazette

Used Tires and Auto Parts Offered at Cut-Rate Prices

Classified ad reveals low price deals from Katz Auto Parts and Tucker's Auto Salvage in Iowa, promoting used tires with 90 day guarantees, used cars, and parts. It notes Glass and mirror services, and lists contact details, open hours, and a 1925 Chrysler coach in poor condition for sale. It targets thousands of local families with automotive bargains.

Katz Auto Parts Co Sth Ave Dial Tucker's Auto Salvage CO Center Point Road Iowa Gazette Dot Harper's Kissick Co Co Chrysler Mt _Vernon

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