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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1937

Page

26

Agencies Needed to Aid Labor Cooperation, Says Leib

Dr Karl Leib of the University of Iowa spoke at the Iowa Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries meeting at the Montrose hotel. He urged government agencies to foster labor and employer cooperation and criticized liberal assumptions and NRA policies while stressing wage fund and productivity theories and agricultural opportunities.

Karl Leib University of Iowa School of Commerce Iowa Association of Commercial Organization Montrose Hotel Des Moines George Bloxham Sheldon Charles A Bowman Iowa City Chamber Chester A Phillips Leib NRA Dr. Leib

There’s Always Tomorrow in New York Society

Toni Goddard, after her father’s bankruptcy and her fiancé Brock Milton’s elopement, starts anew as a dancer at Niklas’s resort Le Chateau de la Marquise in New York. A planned meeting with Marriet Brewster and Guy Halstead Flagg leads to romance, danger, and a kidnapping attempt that ends with Toni saved by Guy as police chase continues.

IWEK Toni Goddard Reckhe Milton Jenaica Payne Teni New York le Chateau de la Marquise Niklas Marriet Brewster Marrlet Guy Walstead-Flage Brock Milton Bella Jessica Toni Mise Brewster Guy Maletead Mice Brewster Guy Biesel

Ed Wynn Divorce Suit

In Reno Nevada Mrs Hilan Keenan Wynn files for divorce from Ed Wynn claiming over five years of separation. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Hoda Keenan and future support. The couple married in New York on May 4. Mrs Wynn is identified as the widow of former stage actor Frank Keenan.

Reno Frank Mrs Ween Frank Keenan Ted

Northwestern Iowa officials demand Brown resignation

Northwestern Iowa superintendents meeting at Storm Lake call for immediate discharge of George A. Brown executive secretary of the Iowa High School Athletic Association by May 22. A committee led by MoM Schell will seek steps to form a new prep school athletic group if Brown remains, and the panel urges clarity on Manning High School suspension. Brown has faced two years of criticism for alleged dictatorial powers.

Des Moines George A. Brown Iowa High School Athletic Association Brown Northwestern Iowa Storm Lake K. C. van Orden Association Board of Control van Orden Northwest Board of Control MoM _ Schell Ida Grove Athletic Association F G Stith Estherville Harold Williams Spencer F M Hamilton Early W. J. Jerde Rembrandt T. W. Karges Everly Manning High School High School Athletic Association Manning Association Hawkeye Athletic Association

Obituary for Samuel C Gardner 73 in Cedar Rapids

Samuel C Gardner 73 died at his home 1211 Third Avenue SE at 3 30 am Monday after a long illness He was born February 29 1864 in Lexington and came to Cedar Rapids in 1920 from Lexington He is survived by wife Ella three children Arthur N Wellman Amy Gardner Dover Del and Gladys Sims Milford Del a brother Ezra Gardner Washington IA and two grandchildren Martha Jean Sims Milford Del and Virginia Ann Gardner Wellman He was a member of St Pauls Methodist Church and Wesleyan Sunday School Funeral services will be held at Beatty chapel with a service in the Lexington Methodist Church at a later time

Samuel C Gardner Third Avenue SE Lexington dJa Cedar Rapids Ella Arthur N Wellman Amy Gardner Dover Del Gladys Sims Milford del Ezra Gardner Washington, Ia Martha Jean Sims Virginia Ann Gardner St. Pauls Methodist Church Beatty Chapel

Death notice for Mrs Jenkin and John Homer Jenkinson

Mrs Jenkin and her husband John Homer Jenkin were linked to 1722 Ellis Boulevard NW in a Cedar Rapids death notice. John Homer Jenkin, 79, died suddenly leaving five children and five grandchildren. Three grandchildren live in Cedar Rapids. surviving great grandchildren number four. The relatives named include Mrs Walter Forsberg, Ernest, and Harry Jenkinson.

Louis E Jenkinson Ellis Boulevard West Liberty Jenkinsons John Homer Homer Wis Cedar Rapids Walter Forsberg Ernest Harry Jenkinson

Doctor E P Childs Dies Prominent Iowa Physician and Mason

Dr Edward P Childs longtime Cedar Rapids physician and former Congregational minister died at his home after years of ill health. Born July 21 1854 in Waterloo New York he studied at Williams College and Boston University before joining the ministry and later earning an MD from Hahnemann Chicago in 1903. He was active in Masonic orders and the Kelvin society at Coe College. Survived by wife Eric Rich Mond Routh and son Grant, funeral Tuesday at Turner chapel with Masonic and Knight Templar rites.

Edward P. Childs Second Avenue SE Waterloo N. Y Norman Elizabeth Childs Williams College Williamstown Mass Boston University Congregational Church Clarion and Anitala Ashland Ore Harlan Gertrude Grant Grant Childs Hahnemann Medical College Chicago Eric Richmond Routh Brantford Ontario Canada Cedar Rapids Mount Hermon Lodge A. F A. M Trowel Chapter A.A M Apollo Commandery Knights Templar Kelvin Society Coe College Middlewest Turner Chapel A. A Brooks Masonic Hall

Soviet to Build Dirigibles After Hindenburg Disaster

The Soviet Union announced it will push ahead with plans to build a fleet of airships despite the Hindenburg disaster. Officials emphasized safety measures and pointed to lessons learned from the catastrophe.

Moscow Soviet Union

Theatres Showings At Regions Include Tobacco Road and Shalls

The at the theaters listing outlines options at Shrine Temple Paramount New State Palace Rialto and more. It features Taylor Holmes in Tobacco Road Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Shall We Dance Loretta Young Tyrone Power Adolphe Menjou Cafe Metropole Doris Nolan Gregory Ratoff Gertrude Niesen Douglas Fairbanks Jr Delores Del Rio Joe E Brown Polo Joe Bobby Breen May Robson Charles Butterworth John Wayne Jean Rogers Dick Foran and Guns of the Pecos in various venues.

Shrine Temple Taylor Holmes Tobacco Road Iowa Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers Paramount Loretta Young Tyrone Power Adolphe Menjou Rialto John Wayne Jean Rogers

City Awards Electric and Jail Equipment Contracts

City council awarded electrical work to W L Fowler for 3,800 and jail equipment to Stewart Iron Works of Covington for 8,707. Architect Zalesky read revised plumbing specs with automatic heat control as an alternate. new bids to be taken as PWA rules require.

PWA W LL Fowler Stewart Iron Works Covington Charles B Zalesky Zalesky Milo Simanek S E. Potter

Windsor Duke and Wallis Listen to Coronation Broadcast

In Cantle castle bar Windsor and Mrs Simpson spent Monday listening to London coronation preliminaries on the radio. The duke appears supremely happy and eager for the world to know. An English journalist notes his changed mood since reunion with Mrs Simpson and calls her magnetism essential to his happiness.

Monts France Duke of Windsor Wallis Simpson Cantle Castle London Edward Simpson

Norway Post Office Advance Elevates 392 Offices

In Washington, postal officials say 392 fourth class post offices will move to third class on July 1 after fiscal year 1936 gains. Postmasters' salaries rise to 1100 to 2300 dollars based on mail volume. vacancies will be filled by presidential appointment. Towns named include Norway, Hastings, Defiance, Miles, Ralston, Slater, and others.

Washington Department Town Buffalo Defiance Hastings Lucas Miles Norway Ralston Slater and Woden

Hollywood fashion shifts dress code across the country

In old days clothes showed rural or city origins but films now drive styles. Aunt Dilly notes cousins and neighbors adopting actor inspired outfits, prompting family concern over spending on new ties and outfits as trends spread via cinema influence.

Dilly Leoiard

Slayer Impersonator Of Englishman Exposed In Topeka Case

FBI Director J Edgar Hoover said Alfred Power is identified as Glen John Applegate of West Toledo Ohio. Applegate allegedly impersonated an Englishman to win parole from Great Apeana prison and was deported to London. He later returned to the U S as a sailor before parole board appearance.

Washington J Edgar Hoover Alfred Power Robert Suhay Kansas City W W. Baker Topeka Kan Glen John Applegate West Toledo Ohio Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Applegate Great Apeana Comstock London Eng America

Snake Believed Horned Nose Blower Killed Near Chain Lakes

Rudolph Rabik reports killing a three foot snake on a fishing trip south of Chain Lakes. The creature, nicknamed a horned nose blower, was turned over to Coe College for identification. Rabik’s three booted legs protected him as he struck with a stick. the snake’s neck expanded when struck and its dark body bears a long yellow stripe. Rabik notes the snake is said to be more poisonous than a rattler.

Rudolph Rudy Rabik BC Avenue Rabik Chain Lakes Coe College Science Department

Starnes Pushes Bill Targeting Foreign-born Federal Workers

Rep. Joe Starnes announces a House resolution to publish names and salaries of all non citizens in federal employment. The plan links to broader measures restricting 1938 personnel funding to citizens, despite opposition from Labor and WPA leaders.

Washington INS Joe Starnes Alabama House House Committee Perkins WPA Hopkins Starnes Army Panama Canal Zone House Immigration Committee War Department Senate

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