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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1936

Page

29

House Control in Focus as Elections Vary by Party

The piece notes both Republicans and Democrats claim path to control of the next Congress. It details Senate seat changes, vacancies, and key retirements across states Colorado Florida Iowa Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire Oklahoma and others. It also mentions notable House losses and nominations and ends with a line about Nigerian burial customs.

Cecil B. Dickson Washington Senate Deep South Congress Maine House Farmer Labor Colorado Costigan Florida Trammell and Fletcher Loftin Hill Iowa Louis Murphy Louisiana Rose M. Long Huey P. Long Massachusetts Marcus Coolidge Michigan Couzens Sen Minnesota Senator Schall New Hampshire Keyes Oklahoma Gore Isabella Greenway Arizona Roosevelt Joseph W. Burns Tennessee Thomas L. Blanton Texas Parker Corning New York Percy L. Gassaway Guy M. Gillette Prentiss M. Brown Ernest Lundeen William N. Rogers Josh Lee Roy Ayres Montana

Enid Faces Palm Beach Plot as Rich Socialites Scheme

Enid is pulled into Florida society intrigue as Olivia Harndick and Mrs Bristow scheme to shield her from Major Widener and entangle her with Larry Fairfield. The争 plot centers on Palm Beach season prep and family influence as Miss Cunard reflects on fame and fan attention and marks ten years since her marriage to Jack Shannon.

Larry Widener Enid Olive Larry Fairfield Mrs. Bristo Janice Palm Beach Miss Cunard Jack Shannon

Enid Lannington Faces Rumor of Dress Deception at Party

Enid Lannington is invited to a party at Flora Bristow's gown shop where Major Widener claims he paid for the outfits. Larry Fairfield defends her as guests snub and insult her, while Enid navigates fear of Widener's boast and questions about payment. Enid seeks Mrs. Bristow’s counsel and hones her bond with Larry despite scandalous whispers.

Enid Lannington Bristow Widener Apo Enid Larry Mr. Trowbridge Major Widener Janice Mrs. Bristow Flora Bristow Bronx Joie, Inc Paris Aoe Westchester Jan Road House Mr. Fairfield James Trowbridge

Grace Cunard Finds Contentment After Screen Fame

Hollywood star Grace Cunard once lived amid wealth in a Hollywood mansion and earned top pay in silent serials with Ford. After a nervous breakdown and financial ruin, she now lives in North Hollywood with her mother and husband Jack Shannon, tending a garden and enjoying simple happiness away from money.

Hollywood Calif Grace Cunard North Jack Shannon Miss Cunard Grace Jeffers Columbus Ohio Francis Ford Lucille Love Peg O’ the Ring the Purple Mask Ford Peter Paul

Jackrabbits May Be Imported For Hunters

William Baldridge and the Waltonian club plan to import Kansas jackrabbits as starter stock on local farms. Donations to buy two bucks for every four does are welcomed, with deliveries costing 65 cents to $1. Rabbits will be released on consenting properties, aiming for a brief population boost before hunting begins.

William Baldridge Waltonian Club Baldridge Alex Sampson Sixth Avenue SE Sampson United States America

Lee Bennett to Headline at Danceland Thursday Night

Lee Bennett, famed from Jan Garber’s orchestra and radio stardom, headlines Danceland Thursday night with his own ensemble. Show runs 9 to 1 with Bennett directing and singing. Judy Randall co-stars, former Henry Busse and Frankie Masters performer, bringing a lively variety to the bill.

America Beau Brummell Lee Bennett Jan Garber Danceland Roger Graham Bennett Lincoln Neb Garber Kansas City Trianon Ballroom Chicago Judy Randall Henry Busse Frankie Masters

Elwood Freshmen Initiated With New Teachers at School

Elwood high school held its annual freshmen initiation in the auditorium on Wednesday night. The program featured fortune telling games and dancing. Initiated were Dorothy Seamonds Floyd Wirth Velma Tutor Melba Ruggeberg Florence Berner Margaret Thompson Iva Mae Benton Virgil Yaddoff Lois Schultz Edwin Sade Superintendent E E Andrews Miss Irene Haesemeyer Miss Agnes Conger and Miss Bertha Gallagher.

Elwood Dorothy Seamonds Floyd Wirth Velma Tutor Melba Ruggeberg Florence Berner Margarite Thompson Iva Mae Benton Virgil Yaddoff Lois Schultz Edwin Sade Supt E. E. Andrews Irene Haesemeyer Agnes Conger Bertha Gallagher

Plan to mobilize stay-at-home voters in presidential race

Campaign workers from both parties mobilize cars and rides to polling places to boost turnout for the Roosevelt-Landon contest. Experts forecast total ballots near 41 to 43 million, above the 39.8 million four years ago, sparking debate on election systems and the fate of the electoral college if no majority emerges.

Washington William Tyler Page House Simon Michelet Page Michelet Census Bureau Senate Rep. Lemke Landon Roosevelt

Left handed rate estimated at four percent of US population

A statistical note suggests about four percent of Americans are left handed, a minority share that has long intrigued researchers and educators. The small bias in handedness has implications for ergonomics and design.

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