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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1936

Page

11

Health roundup parades seven dozen children for exams

A summer health roundup staged by the P T A gathered approximately seventy five five year olds at the Memorial building. Children received examinations from ear eye nose throat dentists and a school nurse with follow ups arranged for needed treatments and immunizations.

Memorial Building S.V. Shonka P. T. A. Council Public Health Nursing Association Alma Hartz Grace Crager Georgia Tripp

Illinois Man Killed on Vacation Trip Near Lisbon

Dale R. Louthan a 22 year old Maywood Illinois resident driving a coupe left highway No 30 at a curve on the Cedar Linn county line near Lisbon Saturday night on a vacation trip to Nebraska He died from a basilar skull fracture and a broken neck His car turned over several times and stopped in a field about 100 yards from the road He was unmarried and employed by a Maywood laundry firm He planned to visit relatives in Chelsea before continuing to Nebraska.

Dale R. Louthan Mayawood Ill Cedar-Linn Lisbon Nebraska James H. Smith Louthan Smith Illinois Maywood Chelsea Admiralty Midocean Poirot Brussels Ardennes Spa M. le Capitaine Hastings Monsieur le Capitaine Hercule Poirot Hastings Ridgeway

Poirot Tracks The Big Four In Quiet South American Arms

Poirot and Hastings await a supreme moment to confront the Big Four. Captain Harvey of British intelligence arrives with word of a political break in China and a sudden silence from South America, signaling a decisive turn in the pursuit.

South America Mon Ami Ardennes Poirot Hastings Hercule Poirot Ingles St. Giles’ Hospital Zia Cara Zia M. Thomas Cook China

Poirot Reveals Grand Coup After Ocean Mystery

Hastings recounts a perilous voyage ending with a staged funeral for Poirot. A destroyer evacuation brings Hastings to a secret Ardennes villa where Poirot explains the elaborate ruse to ensure the final plan succeeds.

Theaters Show Features At Paramount Palaces Olympic Rialto

Theaters present a mix of star driven films across Iowa State and national listings. Paramount shows Victor McLaglen Freddie Bartholomew in Professional Soldier while Bette Davis George Brent appear in The Golden Arrow and The Mine With the Iron Door features Richard Arlen Cecilia Parker. Palace offers Thanks a Million with Dick Powell and Byrd's Little America. Rialto showcases Irene Dunne Robert Taylor in Magnificent Obsession and Border Terror with Bob Steele. Olympic runs Beck Sharp Miriam Hopkins and Frances Dee Crime and Punishment with Edward Arnold Peter Lorre and Great Hotel Murder with Rosemary Ames Mary Carlisle.

Paramount Victor McLaglen Freddie Bartholomew Iowa Bette Davis George Brent Richard Arlen Cecilia Parker State Jimmie Allen Katherine DeMille Ross Alexander Patricia Ellis Boulder Dam Palace Dick Powell Rear Admiral Byrd Rialto Irene Dunne Robert Taylor Bob Steele

North Western Wins Employee Safety Award Sixth Consecutive Year

The North Western railroad was ranked first in employee safety for the sixth year running among its class of U.S. railroads. George B. Vilas, vice president and general manager, received a symbolic six year leadership certificate. The road was ineligible for the Class A plaque this year due to rules against consecutive wins.

North Western Railroad United States George B. Vilas North Western Road National Safety Council

Notice to bidders for Linn County road surfacing material

Sealed bids for 1700 cubic yards of surfacing material for Secondary Road District No. 85 in Fairfax and College Townships will be received in Cedar Rapids until 10:00 A M June 4 1936. A 5 percent certified check is required with each bid. Officials may waive technicalities and reject all bids. Preference is given to Iowa produced materials and domestic labor. Dated May 25 1936 Cedar Rapids Iowa ROBT M VESELY Linn County Auditor.

Linn County Cedar Rapids Iowa Fairfax College State of

Joan Bennett Stars in Her Husband's Play at RKO

Los Angeles reports Joan Bennett returns from Europe and heads to RKO to star in her husband Gene Markey's play By the Dawn's Early Light set in China amid uprisings. The piece features a American consul and an adventurous heroine portrayed by Bennett with Fred Stone.

Los Angeles Joan Bennett Europe RKO the Dawn Gene Markey Joan Dawn China Adventuress Fred Stone

Belief Landon Nearing Republican Nomination

Washington reports Gov Alf Landon of Kansas is close to securing the Republican presidential nomination with a potential coalition of other candidates to stop him. rivals include Knox Borah Vandenberg Dickinson Steiner Hoover. prospects hinge on eastern support and a possible anti Landon alliance.

Washington Alf M. Landon Kansas Landon Cleveland Frank Knox Illinois William E. Borah Idaho Arthur H.vandenberg Michigan Lester J. Dickinson Iowa Frederick Steiner Oregon GOP Herbert C. Hoover Republican Party Chicago Knox Borah Hoover Charles D. Hillies New York J. Henry Boraback Connecticut

Legionaires Build Steps at Camp Waubeek in Scout Project Day

Legionaires from Hanford post assisted by Scout ers installed fifty two steps of bridge planking linking the upper trails to Camp Waubeek’s swimming hole. Commander Robert Vlach led the effort with Phil Shive directing work and Fred Pay neer guiding Scouters. The Legion auxiliary prepared the noon meal.

Legionaires Camp Waubeek Hanford Post American Legion Robert Vlach Phil Shive Legionaire Fred Payneer Chester Johnson The Legion Auxiliary Gilbert Martin

Smart Wardrobe On Small Budget Inspires Style

Mrs. B uses strict thrift to craft stylish outfits and correct accessories. Her skill as an expert seamstress lets her appear impeccably dressed with few clothes.

Mrs. B

Past Mistake Versus Present Engagement Dilemma

A reader asks Miss Manners whether to disclose a past error before marriage. She explains the burden of an open life and weighs the ethics of honesty versus preserving the engagement’s harmony. The letter outlines the tension between truth and privacy in committed relationships.

Miss Manners

Advice on past relationships and forgiving a fiancée

The speaker urges forgiveness and moving on, saying the past is past and the fiancé loves whom you are now and who you will become. They discourage replaying old mistakes and encourage others with similar experiences to share their solutions.

Miss Manners Dolly

Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Iowa Estate

On May 9 1936 P P White attorney is noted as administrator counsel for the estate of Margaret Griffin deceased Linn County Iowa Those indebted to the estate are urged to pay promptly and claimants must file verified claims with the Linn County District Court clerk before the deadline

Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Linn County

The undersigned was appointed and qualified on May 16 1936 as administrator of the estate of John Swander late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All indebted persons must pay promptly. Those with claims should file authenticated statements with the Linn County District Court Clerk. The First Trust and Savings Bank serves as Administrator.

State of Iowa Linn County Margaret Griffin Iowa John Swandera First Trust and Savings Bank

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