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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1934
Page
2
County Auditor explains easy voting with a machine listing steps for straight and split tickets. Voters face 100 names across seven party lanes and must operate the red curtain lever to unlock, with judges available to assist without urging any ticket.
Statement of the condition of Swisher Trust and Savings Bank of Suisher Johnson County Iowa at close of business Oct 17 1934. Total resources 287210 47 liabilities 287210 47. Includes loans and discounts 240684 08 bonds 60 overdrafts 0. furniture and fixtures 3000. due from banks cash items 364.89. capital stock 30000. surplus 10500. undivided profits 3703 84. deposits including savings 211 092 9. trust funds 8839 89. other liabilities 0. Notary and officials certify accuracy as of Oct 24 1934.
Mrs Joe Mackrill a pioneer resident of Onslow died at her home at age 87. Born near Cincinnati she moved to Onslow with her parents and later to a farm before settling here. Surviving: three sons Will Eugene Dillon. daughter Mrs Tres sa Atles. nine grandchildren. She belonged to the Methodist church, later Presbyterian, and was active in local church circles.
Anne Adams pattern 2059 shows a jumper frock with long crisscross straps and back buttons. Includes a front panel skirt with inverted pleats and a matching blouse. sizes 6 through 14. Pattern and book pricing listed with ordering details from Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern department.
Statement shows United State Bank assets 504 494 39 with loans 402 1320 and deposits 1732 701 26. Officers Prochaska Kanak Kriz sign the report. notary and directors listed.
Decorah Luther College Koron library gains an oil painting by F. L. Bloomster of the Norwegian training ship Serlandet. The work was donated by Arthur Anderson former Northwestern University economics professor and former board of regents member. Serlandet with 150 Norwegian sailors visited Chicago's Century of Progress in 1933 and drew strong crowds at the fair.
Public notice lists polling locations by township precincts for the November 6 1834 election in Linn County Iowa. Polls open 700 AM in Cedar Rapids and 800 PM elsewhere, with details for many towns and facilities.
President Roosevelt consolidated the executive council with the national emergency council and named Donald R. Richberg executive director of the new body. The National Recovery Administration and industrial emergency committee were brought under this umbrella, with Richberg serving as a key adviser and top aide.
At 2 20 am Thursday a taxi driven by J W Garrett collided with a car driven by A Prazak at First avenue and Thirteenth street E. The taxi mounted the curb breaking a traffic signal. Prazak had a cut above the left eye and head bumps while others in the party suffered various injuries. Mercy hospital treated the injured. Garrett had bruises on his right leg. Two taxi passengers were uninjured. Locust larvae destroying crops in Argentina.
Melbourne reports indicate Col. Roscoe Turner and Clyde Pangborn, third in the speed division of the London to Melbourne air derby, are likely to be awarded the 7500 second prize after unofficial results show C W A Scott and Campbell Black won both first in speed and handicap divisions.
Hanford Post of the American Legion presents a Halloween party for Oakdale hospital staff and patients. Ray Harbit leads the program and introduces Frank Stepanek as post commander while Howard Snyder hosts. Twenty one entertainers perform songs and dances with Edna Dieman studio aid. prizes are awarded for best costumes. Games follow the Legion program.
Arizona officers warned that further attacks on oriental farms in Salt River Valley may breed ill feeling between Americans and Japanese. They sought to maintain peace among disgruntled white ranchers.
The document presents an official ballot for the general election dated November 6, 1934. It lists state ticket choices and positions, inviting voters to cast ballots for candidates and measures.
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