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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1935
Page
17
Washington reports a widening rift as Roosevelt confronts major business organizations over New Deal policy. Presidential remarks at a press conference signal a firm stance on administration aims, while business leaders debate independence and response to the 1936 agenda.
A 22 year old Bridgeport high school graduate, Peter aruncsk, confessed to planning extortion of between 7500 and 12000 dollars from multiple targets in a scheme involving letters to prominent New York financiers. A female associate aided the efforts as investigators linked the case to figures in Kuhn Loeb and other prominent firms. The case also names Annie Jennings and Mrs Henry Farnam among those connected to the extortion ring.
Bird Club members plan a week to ten days study warblers passing through Iowa as weather permits. The regular meeting on Monday at 321 Cedar College Science Hall will feature lab tastings, bird songs, and expert guidance on identifying warbler species along the shores.
In the hospital study, Charles confronts Alec over moral duty and Everest's apology prompts Jane to face separation. That night Charles and Jane choose a quiet escape toward the sea, where a dawn talk may signal a new life or final parting. Their bond holds in doubt as the chapter closes.
Sunday’s horoscope predicts success for workers with some private joy and warns of treachery and intrigue. Birthdays bring promotion potential but require alertness to hidden enmities. A child born today may be gracious and popular with a possible occult leaning. Natchez, Mississippi hosts the world’s largest single unit box factory.
Objections to a daughter's marriage trouble Jean as her father doubts Jim though he admiits the fiancé is ambitious and decent. He believes Jean deserves an exceptional husband yet acknowledges Jim may be ordinary but loving and protective. The letter ends noting many fathers want geniuses for brides.
A reader praises a steady boyfriend calling him a true gentleman and very kind while noting they are not engaged yet have remained close. The Miss Manners reply hopes all girls can have such friends and wishes them luck.
Bishop Frederick T. Keeney of Omaha spoke at the cornerstone laying for the new west wing of St Luke's hospital. The Linn county court house opened for business. Grant Oldfield sustained a broken collar bone and head injuries after being struck by a car while crossing Kenwood. Celestine Vosmek won first in a declamatory contest at Carleton College Northfield Minnesota. Mr and Mrs J L Bever visited Faribault Minnesota to see their son James a Shattuck Military Academy student.
Roscoe Grady the dog catcher suffered eyebrow and hair loss after a gas box inspection with a lighted match. Mrs. H S Raymer hosted a dandelion dinner for former Liberal Christian choir members in honor of Ruth Orchard heading to a Chautauqua tour. Marvin Cone of Cedar Rapids narrowly escaped being crushed when a canopy fell as he moved across the street.
Rock Island brakemen Lamar N. McFarland H. C. Hovey and J. E. Randa left for Buffalo to attend as delegates the convention of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. W. P. Worral suffered injuries.
Will Rogers reflects on a U S Chamber of Commerce versus Roosevelt clash ending in a draw. He notes Roosevelt and leading industrialists were upset and jokes Governor Laffoon should have watched the Kentucky Derby instead. He laments not receiving a dime letter mail from Jim Farley.
A worker fell from a ladder while repairing a house on Third Avenue West. A North Western freight car was used by the city as a detention hospital after the incident. A tramp found with smallpox was placarded as too ill to move. The Bunnies opened the season by losing 7 to 3 to Bloomington.
Theaters present a mix of film and stage acts led by Little Jackie Heller with four acts on stage. On screen James Cagney stars in G Men. Paramount shows Les Miserables with Fredric March and Charles Laughton. Dynamite stars Edmund Lowe. Folies Bergere features Maurice Chevalier and Ann Sothern. Palace offers Shirley Temple in Now and Forever and Joe E Brown in Six Day Bike Rider. Rialto screens Secrets of Chateau with Claire Dodd and Gun Fire with Rex Bell. Olympic plays Sing and Like It with Zasu Pitts and Neath Arizona Skies with John Wayne.
Starting today through Tuesday the State theater presents Folies Bergere, a lavish musical extravaganza starring Maurice Chevalier in a dual role. Ann Sothern and Merle Oberon co star, with Dave Gould producing the famed Folies Bergere dance ensembles. Songs from the picture include I Was Lucky and Rhythm of the Rain.
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