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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1936

Page

14

Do Not Favor Independence in Porto Rico Says Edward Tomlinson

Edward Tomlinson argues against Puerto Rico independence, noting broad opposition among island leaders and the public. He cites Senator Millard Tydings and critiques the influence of Yankee and European interests, warning of economic burdens under independence.

Porto Rico Sea of Independence Francis Riggs Maryland Millard Tydings Senate Committee On Bill Old Liberal Party Luis Munoz Marin United States Uncle Sam Sam Rafael Martinez Nadal Tydings Pedro Campos Campos San Juan Senate Porto Ri Jose J. Osuna University of

Blue Canton Crepe Dress Worn at Washington Inaugural 1789

A 147 year old blue Canton crepe gown once worn by Miss Eleanor Bogart at George Washington’s inauguration is lauded by Mrs Hamp ton Lee Aust of Cedar Rapids. The gown, enhanced with purple satin trim and lace, traces to Miss Bogart’s family and is part of a broader account of inheritance and history.

Hampton Lee Avenue E Eleanor Bogart Jacobus Bogart New York City George Washington Mary Kendall Fuller Cedar Rapids Ashley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution William Leaycraft Miss Bogart Thompson

Gandhi Near 70 Still Appears In Fine Health

James Mills reports from Delhi that Mahatma Gandhi at nearly seventy remains vigorous and mentally alert during nightly prayers at his camp for untouchables. He uses a cane, greets visitors, and plans to meet doctors and his grandson, while maintaining a simple routine in the Delhi colony.

Gandhi Delhi India Mahatma Gandhi King George of England Queen Mary Mahatma Rajkumari Amrit Kawr Karpurthala Untouchables Mr. Gandhi Ashram

Lectures by Weld and Hickok Highlight Coe Alumni Week

Coe college hosts lectures by Dr. Leroy D. Weld and Dr. Charles T. Hickok as part of alumni activities. Weld speaks on What the Years Have Done to Physics and Hickok on An Ill-Advised Treaty in Science Hall and Old Main, reflecting ongoing alumni program efforts.

DR. Weld DR. Hickok COE Coe College Leroy D. Weld Charles T Ec Andom Science Weld Hickok Science Hall Old Main John S. Skein A. A. Barlow Alice B. Salter Elizabeth Seeenager Rockwell Bing

Washington High School honors largest graduating classes

In Washington Iowa the two largest graduating classes in the school history received diplomas. The high school class numbered 116 and the junior college class 24. Drake University president Morehouse delivered the address. Claude W. Tucker presented diplomas with J. E. A. Ralston announcing the class. Charles Bear was valedictorian and Elizabeth Thorne salutatorian.

Washington the Morehouse Drake University Claude W. Tucker J. E. A. Ralston Charles Bear Elizabeth Thorne

Sandburg to Speak at Cornell Monday Night

Carl Sandburg world famed poet and Lincoln biographer will give an informal address to Cornellians in the lower chapel Monday at 8 p.m. Prof. Clyde Tull announces the event featuring verse from The People, reminiscences, and folk-songs with Sandburg accompanying on guitar.

Carl Sandburg Lincoln Cornell

24 Cub Workers Receive Training Certificates

Twenty four Cub workers earned certificates after completing a Cub den chief training course at First National church house. Instruction leader Nic Harold West Scout executive spoke Friday evening. Certificates were awarded to Myron Bonsib Craig Webb Tommy Inman Bernhardt Kraus Billy Kuda Allen Taylor Ralph Lawrence Douglas Millikan Robins Jackson Jack Wilkinson Bob Jones Jack Zaruba Dale Blodgett Darrell Byerly Dale LaMar Raymond Filler Harvey Hillmer Thomas Marsh Billy Walter Staves and Rufus Rebec.

First Tional Church House Nic. N. Harold West Myron Bonsib Craig Webb Tommy Inman Bernhardt Kraus Billy Kuda Allen Taylor Ralph Lawrence Douglas Millikan Robins Jackson Jack Wilkinson Bob Jones Jack Zaruba Dale Blodgett Darrell Byerly Dale LaMar Raymond Filler Harvey Hillmer Thomas Marsh Billy Walter Staves Rufus Rebec

American Legion Auxiliary Hosts Poppy Program at W A C Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a poppy program at the W A C hall Thursday evening with recitations songs and Legion Auxiliary members. Poppies made by disabled World War veterans were available for purchase at the close of the event.

Delhi American Legion Auxiliary W. A. C. Hall Gion Auxiliary

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