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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1935

Page

4

Knights of Columbus Initiation Banquet Draws 200 Attendees

About 200 Knights of Columbus and their wives attended a banquet at the Roosevelt hotel following daylong initiation ceremonies for 35 candidates. Monsignor John M Molloy delivered the principal address citing Columbus and courage, as four charter members from 1904 were acknowledged.

Knights of Columbus Roosevelt Hotel St. Wenceslaus Church K of C Club John M Molloy Monsignor Molloy Christopher Columbus Tom Brady Monsignor Molloy W. Sam Stohl Washington High School String Quartet Margaret Victorine Helen Masha Regina Harmon Jerry Petranek Helen Duffey Elizabeth Tracy Mount Mercy Agatha White Catherine Emeche Frances Lucille Norton Miss Norton Leo Pfeiffer Clinton Council Ben Cullen Cedar Rapids Council Irving Clinton Paul Kamler Ward Loftus Richard Hoff

Sidewalk Plan Along Highway 11 Proposed

Dave Williams, commissioner of public improvements, announced Monday a crushed rock walk along Highway 11 from 1st Avenue NE to Thirty-second Street. The path stays 40 to 50 feet from the highway for safety as children travel to Biz Springs school. The highway commission will cover costs, while the city council filed a resolution for an agreement with the commission and will take final action next week. A petition for the safety feature has long stood with the council.

1 Avenue NE Thirty-second Street Dave Williams Biz Springs Highway Commission

Death by monoxide linked to car crash in Waterloo

Coroner CE Irwin closed the case of Charles J. Seel 2009 Blake Boulevard noting carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of death. Police reported Seel collided with a horse drawn milk wagon at 2:30 am last Thursday and was not held.

Irwin Charlies J. Seel Blake Boulevard SE Seel Waterloo Larry Condon Condon

Thirty Five Initiated In K C Council At Monticello

Monticello Thirty five candidates joined Knights of Columbus council No 1821 in Monticello Sunday with initiation exercises and an evening banquet at Sacred Heart parish hall The council received a trophy from Dr William Redmond Cedar Rapids state deputy for the greatest percentage membership increase during Catholic Action mobilization efforts in town

Cll Redmond A. L. Lorenz J R. Barron Monticello Barron James Lonergan Anamosa Thomas M Redmond Monticello Council William Redmond Gene Carmichael James H. Devaney Cascade William Ferring Joseph Hogan Mike Hogan Dennis Kehoe Dorrance Kehoe Leonard Kennedy John Kirby Paul Kirby Alfred Kuriger Donald Kurt L. R. Kehoe Paul Locher Raymond Lux Paul McDonald B J Murray Dennis Minnis George Minnis Joseph Minnis William Minnis Donald Nordmann Francis Knights of Columbus Council Sacred Heart Parish Cedar Rapids Catholic Action Coun

Bids Received On Boulevard Lights For First Street

The Electric Motors was the low bidder at 4949.99 for boulevard lighting on First Street NE from First Avenue to B Avenue. Other bids included W. L. Fowler Electric 35870 and Cedar Rapids Electric Supply 5850. Council sent all bids to the city engineer for checking after a second letting and prior rejection of the initial bids.

Electric Motors Company First Street First Avenue B Avenue Electric Motors W. L. Fowler Electric Company Cedar Rapids Electric Supply Company

Nebraska House OKs Chain Store Tax Bill

The Nebraska House of Representatives passed the chain store tax bill Monday by 61 to 25 and sent it to the Senate for amendments. Production of crude oil in the United States in 1933 totaled 905,656,000 barrels, up 120,497,000 from 1932.

Stupe Sacob Augustus Hoople Lincoln Neb Nebraska House of Representatives Senate United States

Olympic divers urged to smoke Camels by stars

Harold Dutch Smith, Olympic diving champion, says he smoked Camels for nine years and would walk a mile for a Camel. Teammates on the Olympic squad who are Camel fans include Leo Sexton Helene Madison Jim Bausch Josephine McKim Bill Miller and Georgia Coleman.

Harold Smith Rip Collins St. Louis Cardinals Rowland Dutton New York A. C Dick Shelton Steer Dogger Denny Shuce Helen Hicks Leo Sexton Helene Madison Jim Bausch Josephine McKim Bill Miller Georgia Coleman

Roosevelt Firm for All New Deal Bills

President Roosevelt remains firm against the Patman inflationary bonus bill despite heavy lobbying and pressure from veterans groups and Father Coughlin. He seeks to pass the full New Deal program this session, while supporters aim to secure four more Senate votes to override a veto.

Washington White House Veterans’ Organizations Charles E. Coughlin National Union For Social Justice Roosevelt Father Coughlin Mr. Roosevelt Senate

Election Debates Highlight Era’s Lag in Relief Action

A fragment notes the 1936 election context as Congress stalls, with only the work-relief bill enacted after more than four months of deliberation. It underscores a sluggish major administration measure amid campaigns and political maneuvering.

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Urge 20 Million For Congressional Cost Appropriation

The House Appropriations Committee recommends 20 355 000 for the next fiscal year to fund congressional operations. It would restore salaries to 100 percent and restore mileage payments, with increases for Capitol Police Botanic Gardens Library of Congress and Government Printing Office.

Washington INS Congress House Appropriations Committee House Senate Capitol Police Botanic Gardens Library of Congress Government Printing Office

Accuse Sheaffer Co of Trade Restraint Hearing Set

The federal trade commission will conduct a hearing in Chicago on Tuesday over a complaint against W. A. Sheaffer Pen Co of Fort Madison Iowa. The charge alleges suppression of competition by fixing retail prices for its products.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Chicago W. A. Sheaffer Pen Company Fort Madison

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