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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1934

Page

7

Camp Waubeek to Open for Underprivileged Scouts

Camp Waubeek will open June 17 with a full week for underprivileged Scouts funded by popular subscription. Troops visit on weekends, guiding tours. Bird houses built by Troop No. 20 will be installed at Camp Good Health Saturday.

Waubeek E. M. Pinney Boy Scout Council Roosevelt Hotel Camp Waubeek N. Harold West Nelson C. Dreier Court of Honor Scout Eagle Board of Review Dreier Second Christian Church Third Avenue West I. E. Linkletter Chester Johnson Henry Files W. J. Brown Harry M. Gage Nelson Dreier Maurice P. Cahill Howard Cherry Mark Anderson Arthur C. Deamer Hallman Fred Payneer John

Couple Burned to Death in Chicago Apartment Fire

In a Chicago apartment fire on Friday Mr. and Mrs. Peter Anderson about 60 were trapped in bed and burned to death before firefighters could enter. Fire department officials consider the blaze possibly incendiary. Seven other families escaped by leaping from windows.

Chicago Peter Anderson

A Mother's Day Message From the Nation's Mother

The Mother of the Nation's President urges mothers to engage in social service on Mother's Day. She cites the Motion Picture Research Council and Mrs. August Belmont, stressing protecting school children from harmful films and promoting educational, constructive pictures to benefit national life.

Motion Picture Research Council August Belmont

City Briefs and Personals Highlights Local News

G J Johnson left for Enid Oklahoma to inspect vaults that are damp and fireproof. Frank L Buser seeks permit for a $4000 dwelling at 322 Twenty sixth Street SE. Dr Thomas F Suchomel of Cedar Rapids reelected president of the Iowa Military Medical club. Taste and tell contest begins at Schamberger Bakery with 205 prizes. Daywitt and Melichar fined for intoxication. North Western railroad presented moving pictures at High Twelve club. Jacob Albert Witmer of Moscow Ta filed for bankruptcy. Grass fire on Vernal Street NW. Mr and Mrs Whittenbaugh travel to New York for a Mutual Life field convention. Charles Trimble jailed for larceny. Fines for reckless driving and parking violations. Hubert Coffey takes half time research position at Iowa University. Coe College trustees urge audits and budgets for fraternities. Mrs Alfred Henry seeks missing husband Henry, 36, 6 ft, 190 lb, blue eyes, blond hair, last seen in blue overalls.

Iowa Pastor Named Ministerial Delegate to Akron Conference

The Rev. I. L. Baumgartner of First Evangelical Church Cedar Rapids is chosen as one of seven Iowa ministers to attend the general Evangelical church conference in Akron Ohio. He represents Iowa alongside colleagues from seven other congregations and fields.

I. L. Baumgartner First Evangelical Church of Cedar Rapids Iowa General Evangelical Church Conference Akron, O

Wristwatch Theft Report Ends With Drunkenness Arrest

George Welkes 23 of Royal hotel reported at 11 p.m. Thursday that his wrist watch was withheld at a nearby beer garden. He became overly descriptive and was jailed for drunkenness. The watch later reappeared on the sidewalk in front of the beer parlor. Welkes was fined $10 and costs in police court Friday.

George Welkes the Royal Hotel Welkes

Lattner Granted Patent for Rubber Mounting in Fuel Burner

E. J. Lattner, president of Century Oil Burner, received a patent for a rubber mounting on a fluid fuel burner. The filing was Nov 12, 1932, and Washington, D. C. announced the grant Friday. The invention aims to cut motor noise, with four claims allowed. Lattner plans to manufacture at Century Old Burner’s local plant.

E. J. Lattner Century Oil Burner Company Washington, D. C Mr. Lattner Century Old Burner Company

Germany asks right to rearm in air

London AP reports Germany sought a three power air force convention with Britain and France. Joachim von Ribbentrop proposed the idea to foreign secretary Sir John Simon, who reportedly said Britain is not ready to discuss it. Earlier France protested Britain selling plane parts and motors to Germany, with Britain defending civil use.

London Germany United States Great Britain Joachin von Ribbentrop John Simon Britain France John

Montgolfier Brothers First Balloon Experiment

The Montgolfier brothers pioneered balloon flight with an early test conducted in June 1783 marking a milestone in aeronautics. Their experiments opened the era of manned and unmanned balloon flights and inspired further research in lighter than air travel.

Montgolfier Brothers

Debt Debtors Hint At Paying U S Silver Debt

London reports Britain and France resist full June 15 payments on war debts while weighing token offers. Paris and London see token payments as safer than default, with Britain, France and Italy expected to exchange views secretly amid budget strains.

London America Great Britain France Paris Britain Italy

Taylor and Miller Transferred to Alcohol Tax Unit

R. H. Taylor and BE. L. Miller, previously stationed in Cedar Rapids as prohibition officers and investigators, move to the newly created Alcohol Tax Unit of the Bureau of Internal Revenue. They will continue operating from Cedar Rapids, taking over duties from the dissolved Bureau of Industrial Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverage Unit of the Department of Justice.

R. H. Taylor BE. L. Miller Cedar Rapids Department of Justice Department of Internal Revenue Bureau of Internal Revenue Bureau of Industrial Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverage Unit

Iowa to Take Part in Conference on Liquor

Governor Herring announced a Iowa liquor commission representative will join a national conference of liquor commissions in Chicago. The June meeting aims to gather state officials to discuss policy and coordination among agencies.

Iowa Des Moines Herring Iowa Liquor Commission Conference of Liquor Commissions Chicago Horner Ilinois

Wisconsin Minnesota to Attend Liquor Regulation Conference

A Friday morning invitation from Illinois finance director J. M. Bradue said Wisconsin and Minnesota were ready to participate in a conference to standardize liquor law enforcement regulations and adopt a gallonage tax collection system for interstate liquor shipments.

J. M. Bradue Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota

Man Dies in Police Car After Arrest in Omahs

C H Swan of Council Bluffs died minutes after being arrested for DWI while in a police cruiser in Omaha. Officers waited for a department truck to tow Swan's car when he suddenly fell dead. The report notes Texas as the leading cotton producer.

Omaha INSI C. H. Swan Council Bluffs Swan

Start Shredded Wheat Today for Healthier Appearance

Clear skin bright eyes and hair are signs of health. Eat Shredded Wheat daily with milk and fruit to boost energy and immune defense. Have it at breakfast or lunch to feel better and look better, thanks to carbohydrates proteins vitamins and bran.

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Mrs. Roosevelt Mrs James Roosevelt Gazette NEA NEA Service, Inc G. J. Johnson Enid Okla Schoen Frank L. Buser Beac Twenty-sixth Street Suchomel Thomas F. Suchomel Iowa Military Medical Club Harold Spilman Ottumwa Arnold L. Jensen Schamberger Bakery Earl Daywitt Third Street NW Frank Melichar Jones Sausage Hladky’s Jacob Albert Witmer Moscow Farmer Vernal Street NW W. R. Whittenbaugh Thirty-second Street New York City Charles Trimble Henry A. Stearns Trimble BE. J. Greenwood Seventh Street SE M. J. Hester Third Avenue SE LeRoy Jayne Second Avenue SE Hubert Coffey Coe University of Iowa Child Welfare Research Station Coffey Coe Cosmos Coe College Board of Trustees H. M. Gage Interfraternity Council Alfred Henry Wilson Avenue Henry Sanford Czechoslovakia Latvian Lithuania Taylor and Miller Alcohol Tax Unit The Govt Texas Standard Bakery 2Nd Ave National Biscuit Company
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