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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1939
Page
3
The first survey of quake damaged areas reports 19 known dead hundreds missing and injured. The village of Aikawa with 70 houses reportedly swallowed by the sea and more than 1 000 homes destroyed or damaged.
Omaha Mayor Dan B Buller faced invitations to attend an uncensored performance of Tobacco Road in Council Bluffs. Two years earlier he allowed a censored Omaha staging. In a reelection context he ordered all circulars removed.
In Yadkinville North Carolina a German shepherd was euthanized a year after Mrs. Mose Bryant died and was buried in the same grave. Bryant, 47, a farmer, had asked that the dog be chloroformed and interred with him. The animal was placed in a child's casket for burial.
Two German frontier guardsmen in full uniform with rifles and cameras were jailed in Metz France for inquiry after entering French territory they said they did not realize they were in France.
The Radio Press, a facsimile newspaper, will publish daily at the New York World's Fair in cooperation with the Radio Corporation of America and the Herald Tribune. Four editions daily will cover world fair news and spot developments with AP dispatches. The operation runs in a spectator visible room with teletype and fax devices, though the paper will not be broadcast. The setup will demonstrate transmission by wire lines.
Grigore Gafencu Romanian foreign minister met Pope Pius XII and Cardinal Maglione Vatican secretary of state on Tuesday in Vatican City during a state visit.
O P Clark of Chicago told Cedar Rapids Retail Grocers members that advertising has driven mass production and lower prices while expanding access to newspapers and magazines. He cited 155,700,000 daily readers and said advertising lowers costs, not raises them, as notable speakers and a social evening followed with entertainment by Dempsy Jones and his troupe.
On May 1 1939 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Charity C G Lamb deceased of Linn County Iowa. Creditors and claimants must present and prove debts to the clerk of the Linn County District Court. Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids Iowa is the Administrator, with Vessier Liddle and Fahey as attorneys.
On May 1, 1939, Louis Sovereign was duly appointed and qualified as administrator of Maude Sovereign, deceased, Linn County Iowa. All debts owed to the estate should be paid to the administrator, and all claims must be filed with Barnes Chamberlain and Agrevalne and Donald P Barnes, Attorneys.
Daily menus for a family of five two adults and three children outline a weeklong plan. Each day provides balanced meals with calories for energy, protein to rebuild tissue, and minerals and vitamins to regulate body functions.
Daily menu outlines breakfast with orange juice eggs toast and coffee plus milk for children. Dinner features braised oxtails with carrots stewed tomatoes boiled potatoes wilted lettuce and dessert. Also lists daily milk and butter allowances, cost about $1.60, notes nutrition service contact and U.S. water area.
Washington AP report says Representative Mason accuses the Roosevelt administration of backing a stop Garner program. He claims an alliance of New Dealers, labor leaders, radicals, and northern Negroes aims to block Garner from the Democratic nomination next year.
The third annual Kenwood P T A Hit Parade comes to the school auditorium Thursday and Friday at 7 45 pm. Cedar Rapids Woman's Club and P T A present one act plays while a magician act and musical numbers entertain. Ensemble pieces include Amaryllis Ghys Viennese melodies, a one act Tub Trouble, Cradle Song by Brahms, and Maurice the Marvel Magician.
Gibraltar reports that German warships maneuvering in the Mediterranean have departed the area and the defensive booms across Gibraltar harbor entrances were removed on Tuesday.
An owner describes decades of automotive experience and praises his new Mercury for its blend of economy and performance. He highlights handling ease, ride quality, safety, and elegance as standout features.
Gen. Hugh S. Johnson likened President Roosevelt’s foreign crisis leadership to a child turning to a new toy. Speaking at the Lake Shore Athletic Club, Johnson urged focus on domestic safety and praised cautious policy while criticizing international emphasis and recent notes to Hitler.
Willie Willis voices tough talk on aging and respect as he notes that feeling bad buys nothing at his age. He asserts maturity brings no babying and hints that seriousness comes with time.
The passage notes Louis Howe’s comment that Franklin Roosevelt must not be given any political “toy” that could hurt him, reflecting Howe’s protective role and strategic caution in the administration.
A male robin at 1009 D Avenue NE has attacked its reflection in a backyard window for two days. The bird landed on the edge of the pane and pecked relentlessly, showing no signs of backing down.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh aboard a Potomac river steamer en route to Langley field on a NACA inspection trip. He cheerfully greeted reporters and chatted with aviation figures but refused an interview, saying he had stopped giving interviews years ago to keep life pleasant.
An old advertisement touts Adlerika as fast relief for gas and bloating with claims of rapid stomach comfort. It cites a user testimonial from Mrs S A McAmis and notes the product both soothes the stomach and acts as a laxative to clear bowels. It appeals to readers to buy Adlerika at druggists.
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