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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1937
Page
6
An excerpt features questions on gender pity, education, hypnosis, and morality. It notes science prioritizes organized society, discusses women’s motives in pitying wrongdoers, and argues healthy children advance nations. Hypnosis and repentance views are included with musical interludes and religious commentary.
The Rev. Bob Ingersoll preached Tuesday night at the Sunshine Mission arguing sins are washed away by confession. He declared clothes prove sin because shame arose with sin in the Garden of Eden.
Linn county supervisors scheduled a June 8 hearing at 2 pm on establishing secondary road districts Nos. 97 99 100 and 101 under the three year road program. The engineer's report and plats were approved. one fourth of surfacing costs would be raised by property assessments. District 97 runs east of Alburnett to trunk road W. 99 from Tenth street north of Marion. 100 from highway 11 to Green's Grove area. 101 includes segments near Walker paralleling the Rock Island line. A German women's hockey team recently toured England.
Delicate play by South avoids loss as North and partner maneuver to clear suits. The hand centers on trump control, diamond defences, and spade disposal amid careful ruffing to maintain declarer chances against a strong opposing table.
Boston born Capt Ben Scovell, a Boer and World War veteran, once a Shakespearean star, now in Cedar Rapids, recounts ties to Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. He recalls meeting the Prince of Wales in Canada, and notes abdication regrets. He acted with Modjeska, Ellen Terry, Maude Adams, and Julia Marlowe.
The Stars Say for Thursday May 6 presages a lively day in business and personal life. Intrigue or secrecy may pervade matters, with vigilance bringing successful and pleasant affairs. Birthday readers may see an active year with social engagements thriving and a child born this day likely studious, artistic, and cryptic.
DeMolays of Northeast Iowa gather in Cedar Rapids on May 15 for a conclave at Consistory Temple. The event includes banquet and competitions with chairs listed for arrangements, program, entertainment, banquet, ball, sports, and transportation.
A 1937 column pleads for mercy to dogs killed by careless driving. It laments drivers who speed or lose temper, stating nine out of ten accidents were avoidable and urges reflection on moral costs beyond cash.
Disclosures reveal a bribery racket in the Japanese army extending to 1928. Court martial hearings in Tokyo expose deep involvement of the munition industry. Among the accused is retired Lieutenant General Haruhiko Uemura.
The Junior Gazette announces a three division hero and heroine writing contest for Iowa students from grades junior to senior high. Entries of 100 to 200 words discuss My Hero or My Heroine with a $1 prize per division and honorable mentions.
The notice suggests gifts for Mother's Day such as an electric mixer or vacuum cleaner. It directs readers to classification 20 in the Want Ad section advertisement for details.
Notice is given that on May 16, 109% at o clock A M the court will hear the instrument purporting to be the Last Will of Albert Moore deceased for proof and admission to probate Cedar Rapids Iowa Lundquist Clerk and North Attorney listed in the district court notice of probate in Linn County Iowa
An ad promotes Alcoban as a non addictive treatment for alcohol addiction. It claims hospital use for years and now available in tea coffee foods or any liquid with or without knowledge. It promises relief from cravings and restored usefulness with a money back guarantee. Sold by May's Cut Rate Drug Store and other druggists.
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