Roosevelt says most critical days of national emergency passed
At the Century of Progress opening Roosevelt told thousands the hardest days are over and a revival is under way. Admiral Byrd sent greetings from Little America as fireworks lit the sky 9500 miles away. He pressed a Washington key to light a dazzling display and praised the fair as a sign of courage and confidence.
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Roosevelt
Century Bi Progress
Little America
Richard E Byrd
Admiral Byrds
Antarctic
Washington
Rufus C. Dawes
Clarence Votes $20,000 Bond Issue For School
Clarence voters approve a $20,000 bond for a new consolidated school building by 331 to 139 after a second election. Contracts go to O'Dell Construction of Moline and J W Darragh of Cedar Rapids with architects Cervin and Stuhr of Rock Island. The 80 by 99 foot, one and a half story building includes a gym, auditorium, and classrooms. The district, debt free, will levy one mill to pay the bonds.
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Clarence
Clarence Consolidated School
O'Dell Construction Company
Moline
J W Darragh
Ce- Car Rapids
Cervin and
Center Point gym sold at auction for 165 dollars
Center Paint school gymnasium was sold Saturday at auction for 165 dollars to B Ro Kretainger. The gym will be removed to provide space for an addition to the Behan.
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Ro Kretainger
Behan
Double Suicide Murders Former Mate Near Springville
In Springville area a man named Lanko killed his former wife then shot himself after a note urged forgiveness. Authorities were alerted as witnesses reported four shots and a chilling scene with shells and a broken globe. The Lankos had lived near Springville after leaving Cedar Rapids, survived by Grace and Wilson Lanko. Bodies taken to Turner's funeral home.
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Springville
Leonard
Marshal McNeilly
John Ricketts
McNeilly
Vorphal
G. W Gearhart
Lanko
Mrsanko
Grace Lanko
Linn Boulevard
Cedar Rapids
Lankos
Grace
Wilson Lanko
Turner
Deaths Notices for Anna Helm and A W Crawford
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Helm formerly Anna Higginson will be in Turner chapel Monday at 1 pm Rev S M Morrow officiating burial in Cedar Memorial park She is survived by sisters Mrs Clara Wilson of Washington DC and Mrs Margaret Rathjohn of River Grove Illinois Funeral services for Mrs A W Crawford who died in Minneapolis last Friday will be Monday at 3 30 pm in Turner chapel with burial in Oak Hill cemetery Services are conducted by the First Church of Christ Scientist.
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Anna Helm
Anna Higginson
Turner Chapel
S.M Morrow
Cedar Memorial Park
Helm
Clara Wilson
Washington, de
Margaret Rathjohn
River Grove
Ill
A W Crawford
Minneapolis
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Oak Hill Cemetery
Burned to Death as Train Hits Oil Truck
Gillette Wyoming AP reports oil refiner M R Traylor about 50 of Clearmount died in a fiery crash six miles east of Gillette when an oil truck he drove was struck by a locomotive and exploded.
Tama Justice Charged After Contempt Case Barred
Justice of the Peace G W Carpenter of Tama was jailed on $500 bonds after being charged with official oppression in his official capacity. The Ramsdells' contempt sentences of thirty days followed a disputed court hearing. they later obtained writs of habeas corpus and were released.
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Arthur Ramsdell
Glen
G. W. Carpenter
Lew Smith
Justce Carpenter
Hilmer Lassen
Ed Houghton
Ramsdells
Justice Carpenter
Ramsdell
Toledo
Carl B. Stiger
E. O Harris
Tama County
Black ironwood noted as the heaviest wood grown locally
The article highlights black ironwood as the heaviest wood produced in the country. It emphasizes its dense timber quality and regional prominence in local forestry.
Life saving course completed by 12 seniors and 7 juniors
Twelve seniors and seven juniors completed the Red Cross life saving course at the M C A and will test Monday and Tuesday. Examiners include A G Keyes Frank Martin Dr. Dawson Grim N Harold West and others. Junior and senior students listed along with Tuesday practicals and Wednesday and Saturday classes directed by Miss Lucille Ladd continue.
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Red Cross
M.C.A
A. G. Keyes
Linn County Red Cross Life Saving Committee
Frank Martin
Dawson Grim
Bob Rummell
Laurence Mortensen
LeRoy Swiser
Lloyd Lyon
Willard Hayes, Jr
Abe Sanders
George Gable
Dan Oakley
Dick Loftus
Marvin Frentress
Gene Kershaw
John Stark
Bob Sweitzer
W. L. Barnard
John Wright
Harley Shannon
Walter Maciejewsky
Victor Hahn
Robert Bixler
Lucille Ladd
Y.W.C.A. Recreation
Riots Continue as Toledo Strife Sparks Injuries and Talks
In Toledo a rioting crowd clashed with guards as 27 year old Clarence Hansen was critically injured by a brick. Doherty was shot earlier and rushed to hospital amid escalating negotiations aimed at plant shutdowns and wage demands. Federal mediator Taft reported signs a settlement may be reached before Monday as talks include the plants Auto Lite Bing ham Stamping and Logan Gear and a demand for troop withdrawal.
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Ohio
National Guard
Toledo
Joseph C. Zynelewski
Auto-Lite
Elm Street
National
St. Francis de Sales
Clarence Hansen
Doherty
Charles P. Taft
Federal
Taft
Electric Auto-Lite Company
Bingham Stamping and Tool Company
Logan Gear Company
National Labor Board
Adjt
Frank D. Henderson
Columbus
William Hatt
Hatt
Joseph Thorpe
William Raddee
Mrs. Roztocil of Ely Dies After Short Illness
Marie Roztocil of Ely died at a local hospital at 6 p.m. Saturday after a brief illness. Born in 1865 in Bohemia she came to Iowa in 1892 and ran a business in Ely for 39 years. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at Barta's chapel with Ted Hlubacek officiating. Burial will be in Bohemian National Cemetery. Survived by son Charles at home daughter Mrs Anthony Prastka of Long Beach California daughter Rose Roztocil at home and granddaughter Dorothy Marie Prastka.
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Marie Roztocil
Ely
Bohemia
Iowa
Barta’s
Ted Hlubacek
Bohemian National Cemetery
City Briefs And Personals
Local civic groups and notable figures in Cedar Rapids announce meetings and events. Modern Woodmen of America, National Association of Power Engineers and Canopus club schedule gatherings. university and church figures address luncheons. Camp Wapsie Y staff plans and band rehearsals. Moose chapter, state association plans, and convention preparations with refreshments after meetings.
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Cedar Rapids
National Association of Power Engineers
Sokol
Flowers and plants sold for cash in Want Ad column
Cash for flowers and plants offered in the Seeds Plants Flowers Want Ad column. Call 2 1131 to place an ad.
Annual St Wenceslaus School Event Tonight
The eighth St Wenceslaus School event will be held this evening at 8 o clock. The program features instrumental and vocal music and dancing by the pupils.
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Should Social Work Be Public Private or Both Forum
A Cedar Rapids YMCA Men’s forum will discuss Should Social Work be Public Private or Both on Monday at 6 15 p m The jury panel includes Fred Kluss chairman Arthur Poe Horace Hedges Joe McCormick Prof L E Garwood G K Thompson and Rev Ermil B Frye All men in the city are invited with no admission charge.
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Cedar Rapids
Fred Kluss
Arthur Poe
Horace Hedges
Joe McCormick
L. E. Garwood
G. K. Thompson
Ermil B. Frye
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