New York Firm Wins Sewage Section C Contract
The Des Moines city council awarded Section C of the sewage plant to Dorr Company of New York City, subject to P. F. Hopkins approval. The Dorr bid was $28,995, with Iowa Manufacturing to provide equipment. Stark Building Co. won Section D and Fowler Electric Co. Section E bids, pending Hopkins approval. Total equipment cost rises to about $1,565 above estimates, altering Stark bid to $117,525.32.
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Dorr Company
New York City
P. F. Hopkins
Iowa
Simplex Aerator Company
Chicago
Francis Hankin Company
Montreal
Dorr
Iowa Manufacturing Company
Stark
Stark’ Company
Carl Linge Plans $15,000 Colonial Home Project
Cedar Memorial park cemetery manager Carl Linge has begun a $15,000 colonial style residence on two wooded lots along Twenty third street drive SE. Stone City limestone will be used. the house will include five bedrooms and three baths, with McKay Construction Company as builder.
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Carl Linge
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Twenty-third Street Drive
Stone City
Linge
McKay Construction Company
Former Local Girl Model for Cover of Magazine
Vera Miller of Cedar Rapids once known locally as Miss Vera Miller appears as the butterfly girl on the cover of the Easter issue of the Saturday Evening Post. Now Countess Vera de Muller of New York City, she is married to Count Marcel Francois de Muller, a former French embassy attaché.
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Vera de Muller
New York City
Centerville
Cedar Rapids
Saturday Evening Post
Vera Miller
Yeaders
America
Marcel Francois de Muller
Senators Urge Unearned Income Levies
Washington (UP) A 330 million revenue bill to tax unearned incomes was sent to the Senate by Finance Chairman Pat Harrison. It raises 72 million from the House measure and adds a 95 million yield from capital stock and excess profits taxes. The report calls for higher earned income credits, higher estate taxes, removal of nuisance taxes, and a coconut oil tax, with a total of 330 million.
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Washington
Senate
Pat Harrison
Finance Committee
House
Harrison
Rail Wage Dispute Back With Eastman
The wage dispute between railroads and workers remains unresolved as Joseph B. Eastman, federal co ordinator of transportation, resumes talks after President Roosevelt failed to break the deadlock. Labor leaders insist on restoring the 1932 10 percent pay cut on July 1 and expect a possible return to Roosevelt upon his April 7 return, with a U S board of mediation likely if no agreement is reached.
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Washington
INS
Workers’ Brotherhoods
Joseph B. Eastman
Roosevelt
A. F. Whitney
White House
Brotherhoods
Eastman
U. S. Board of Meditation
Seventy-Seven Men Enrolled as Replacements for Camps
Fifty-seven men aged 18 to 25 from Linn county are being enrolled as replacements for civilian conservation camps. Miss Cora Jacobs county director of relief announced Wednesday. Departure date for the new contingent has not been set.
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Linn County
Cora Jacobs
Amelia Earhart Says Air Safer Than Ground
Amelia Earhart told a Chicago audience that air travel is safer than ground travel for speeds over forty miles an hour. She predicted that many listeners would fly the Atlantic as regular passengers in the future.
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Amelia
Chicago
Amelia Earhart
Aviatrix
Atlantic
Roosevelt Names Four for NRA Price Control Review
A four member cabinet committee led by Attorney General Cummings and including Secretary Wallace Roper and Perkins will study NRA price control devices. The group will assess policies and alleged monopolistic impacts while the administration pursues capital goods demand to absorb CWA workers and end emergency programs.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Cummings
Wallace
Roper
Perkins
NRA
CWA
Scott McIntyre Elected Head of Local Iowa Alumni
Scott McIntyre was elected president of the newly formed Iowa University Alumni association of Linn county at a Tuesday noon meeting in the Roosevelt hotel. Eleanor Pohorsky was chosen secretary and Ervin F. Stepanek treasurer. Prof. F. G Higbee will attend April plans. The gathering, led by Co. V. Shepherd, featured speakers Judge Thomas B. Powell Dr. E. L. Moravec Dr. B. J. Moon and Al Keyes.
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Scott McIntyre
Park Terrace SE
Iowa University Alumni Association
Linn County
Roosevelt Hotel
Eleanor Pohorsky
Ervin F. Stepanek
F. G Higbee
Iowa University
Tugeday
Co. V. Shepherd
Thomas
Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Beer Permit Charge
Mrs. Elien Hopker of near Chain Lakes pleads not guilty in district court to selling beer without a permit. Sheriff and Mrs. Petrus escorted her to court after complaints from Palo residents. She was released on her own bond and ordered to appear when summoned.
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Elien Hopker
Chain Lakes
F. O. Ellison
G. K. Thompson
Hepker
Joseph A. Petrus
Palo
Hess Not Leaving City While Working On CWA
Frank Hess, 41, jailed on a 90 day sentence for illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor, reportedly did not leave the city after illness last summer. His wife says he has been employed on CWA projects since last November, while sheriffs office notes he was picked up to serve the sentence after returning last Friday.
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Frank Hess
Anna Hess
Hess
CWA
Sue For Rent: District Court Action Over Lease
A 780.58 rental claim is filed in district court by George F. Hajny as administrator and co plaintiffs against A A Konecny known as Pete's garage for rental of premises on C street SW and related landlord’s lien. Two divorce actions filed in district court allege cruel and inhuman treatment. Aliie Culp seeks divorce from Martha Culp and Charles E Vernon seeks divorce from Margaret E Vernon who also asks to restore her maiden name Margaret Carlson. The Vernons married April 1 1931 and the Culps July 18 1931.
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George F. Hajny
Alma M. Naxera
George J. Naxera
A. A. Konecny
Pete
C Street
Aliie Culp
Martha Culp
Charles E. Vernon
Margaret E. Vernon
Vernons
Margaret Carlson
Culps
Town elections yield numerous mayoral and council wins across towns
In Monday votes, multiple towns reelect mayors and elect council members. Notable results include HAWKEYE with H K Rubyer as mayor and Loren Billmeyer treasurer, CENTER POINT with Earl Neighbor mayor and 274 votes cast, EDGEWOOD electing E J Romig mayor, and OXFORD JUNCTION running a single-ticket race for council.
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George Wolf
John Schlue
T. J. Thompson
Henry Frantzmean
Garry Kelly
Paul
Hawkeye
H. K. Rubyer
John Bopp
Loren Billmeyer
L. H. Hauth
Frank Ostrander
D. J
Edwin Buser
R. V. Brandt
L. V. Candee
H. BE. Landsgard
L. L. Rounds
William Sheehy
Calmar
Dena Winger
Arthur Stromsodt
C. G
Howard Holman
Carl E. Liabo
J. R. Lee
George Floyd
Newhall
Henry Jacobsen
Citizens
W. D. Wheeler
New Deal
T. E. Scilhamer
William Freeman
J. T. Rosburg
F. A. Werning
I. GC. Weichman
C. H. Thompson
George Doebel
Leonard Werning
August Broendel
Edgewood
E. J. Romig
George S. Jones
Charles H. Peters
A. D. Stone
Earl O. Hansel
M. L. Appleton
Ed Beehm
James F. Adams
Leona B Fraser
Oxford Junction
John Frits
Fred: Buresh
Henry: Becker
Louis Kula
Mike Souhrade
F. E. Burrell
T. H. Barrett
H. B. Nelson
J. HH. Copenhaver
E. H. Parker
A. B. Laird
Earlville
Ed Irmscher
M. L. Meyers
Lester Hunt
Howard
Ellis Bowman
Harry Muller
George Weisskopf
John Geis
Frank M McGahey
Harry Chittenden
Karl Kerr
Ladora
Mel Augustine
Forest R. Shaul
John Ballinger
Kiwanis Easter Luncheon Delights Cedar Rapids Youths
Kiwanis members entertain their sons and daughters at a Cedar Rapids Mon trose hotel Easter luncheon. More than fifty youngsters enjoyed dances by Edna K Dieman studio students, baby chick favors, and two children's films, while fathers and bachelor members helped with the celebration.
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Kiwanis
Montrose Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Edna K. Dieman
Jean Tremaine
Marilyn Ladd
Baby Jchick
Local Election Results Across Four Towns Highlight Shifts
Brooklyn residents elected GC. E. Brooks as mayor with several council members. Postville chose Gustav Dietsch mayor and named a slate of officers including Leo Beucher treasurer and F. Reinke as councilman. Coggon held a quiet vote naming Otha Hendrikson mayor and James Scott assessor with I. E. Ware as treasurer. Votes tallied were 228 in Postville and 163 in Coggon. Mae West and Sally Read drew one mayoral vote each.
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Brooklyn
GC. E. Brooks
Clement de Meuleneave
W. I. Wasson
F. R. Read
C. C. Ecklund
T. J. Belland
Postville
Gustav Dietsch
Leo Beucher
William Foels
F. Reinke
Carl Sander
Earl Abernathy
Harry Cole
John Schroeder
Mae West
Sally Read
Coggon
Otha Hendrikson
J. J. McAreany
R. P. Drexler
I. D. Ondler
M. L. Henderson
W. J. Montgomery
James Scott
I. E. Ware
Protest Use Of Gas Instead Of Coal In Veterans Hospital
Des Moines AP reports four Iowa coal associations protest the proposed switch from coal to gas for heating the Veterans Hospital at Knoxville. The Iowa Coal Institute wired its protest to President Roosevelt who referred the matter to the National Recovery Administration. The institute also asked Governor Clyde to intervene.
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DES Moines
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
Iowa Coal Associations
Iowa Coal Institute
Roosevelt
National Recovery Administration
Clyde
Easter Good Friday buns shared by Page and Miller families
Nancy Page and Lois Miller, with Peter driving over after dinner, bake two pans of hot cross buns for Good Friday. The recipe uses milk sugar butter yeast flour currants citron peel and egg wash. buns bake twenty minutes. Haiti rejects banana industry contract.
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Miller
Nancy
Lois
Peter
Bungalow Rent Ad Delivers Quick Tenant From 35 Replies
F J Hanson at 1132 J Avenue NW reports his bungalow for rent drew thirty five responses. April 1 tests renting and moving. Call 2 1121 to place an ad for vacant houses apartments or rooms to reach prospective tenants planning to move.
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F. J. Hanson
J Avenue NW
the Gazette
Herring urged to block public works spending on gas heating
Maurice G. Youngquist of the Iowa Coal Trade association said coal groups including the Coal Institute and the Iowa Subdivisional Coal Code authority joined in opposing the Veterans Administration cost judgment for a Knoxville hospital heating project. He noted only one modern mechanically-stoked boiler exists while others are antiquated.
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Youngquist
Jesus World’s Representative Man described by Dr Simpson
Dr A N Simpson at Second Christian church says Jesus is the universal representative for all ages, greater than race or creed, with divine acknowledgment at baptism and the Mount. He adds the cross and resurrection confirm His universal leadership. Wednesday, he preaches on the Laws of the Kingdom. Guest soloist WW CG Feller. Communion Thursday night.
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Jesus
A. N. Simpson
Second Christian Church
God
Mount of Transfiguration
Simpson
Kingdom of Heaven
United States
WW. CG. Feller
Independence school board approves 7 percent salary increase
The Independence School Board released the salary schedule for the coming year showing a seven percent rise funded by cutting operating expenses, with no tax levy impact. The plan lists staff positions and pay scales including $68,360 for 1.8 Vanderlinden and $1,470 for men teachers, $1,300 for high school, $945 for grade, and $685 for kindergarten.
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Independence
Independence School Board
Vanderlinden
Candy Store Tragedy Haunts Small Town Memory
A historical poem recounts a woman killed in a small candy shop and rumors of hidden money. The narrator recalls the haunting image of a sweet shop filled with caramel, nougat, and confectionery as the mystery lingers about who fired the shot.
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Sen
Will Rogers Sees Unemployment Insurance Move
Will Rogers notes Wrigley set aside a million dollars for unemployment insurance and predicts a 10 percent wage rise on April 1. He mocks Wall Street attempts to influence its own regulation and questions who urged a pro Moscow stance.
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Hollywood
Calif
Wrigley
Wall Street
Moscow
Will
Editorial on health officials and cold prevention tactics
A commentator mocks weather related advice from the health commissioner urging distance from those with colds. The piece defends regular walking, critiques vague notions of exposure and immunity, and argues true immunity is disease specific rather than a general shield.
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Health Commissioner
Belief in the Common Cold Across Respiratory Infections
The passage emphasizes persisting belief in the common cold despite various respiratory infections and exposure. It treats the cold as a nonchalant, universal concern, deflecting attention from specific weak spots where an infection might settle.
Phenolphthalein laxative and chocolate warmth via diet
Readers ask if phenolphthalein is a harmful poison and if chocolate can heat the body. Experts say phenolphthalein is a comparatively harmless laxative and chocolate provides calories but does not induce sweating. The pupil article explains eye anatomy and light response.
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Mra. B. C
Copsright
Ruth Colson Leads Cedar Rapids Hopscotch Winners
Ruth Colson won first in the Cedar Rapids city hopscotch tourney at Washington high school playground. Dorothey Meskines took second. prizes from Armstrongs sports goods. Chilly weather hindered play. Center Point tale notes grocery sale to Harley Woodley turning Corner Store. Two sailors drowned in Black Sea storm.
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Ruth Colson
Hubbard Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Center Point
People’s Grocery
O. L. Becker
Harley C. Woodley
Dumont
Black Sea
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Tony Dietsch
Adam Michel
Mary Krall
Nancy Page
Page
Florence la Ganke
Haiti
Edgar A. Guest
Will Rogers
William Brady
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