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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1936
Page
16
Cedar Rapids marks Armistice Day with an 11 am memorial at Island plaza. Coe College ROTC band leads a 10 45 departure, forming a rectangle with veterans and color guards. Star Spangled Banner, volley, taps, and a minute of silence conclude the ceremony.
Hanford post of the American Legion sponsors the Armistice night dance and program at the Memorial coliseum. A one hour concert by the Cne college ROTC band opens at 9 p.m. followed by dancing with an orchestra. Legion members with 1936 or 1937 cards admitted free.
October 1936 mean temperature 50.30 degrees compared with 50.79 in October 1935. Last month highs averaged 59.23 degrees and lows 41.55. The record high 80 on October 20 and low 17 on October 27. Rainfall 2.58 inches versus 1.98 in 1935 per Chambers Inskeep readings.
Archbishop Beckman of Dubuque confirms twenty three young people at St. Bridget's in Postville. The class includes Jack Bush Howard Humphrey Ambrose Looney Ray Looney Kenneth Looney Robert Kneeland Eugene Waters Leo McNeill George Meier Ralph Rathbun Donald Rima Robert Rima Veronica Mc Kernon Rose Marie Brewer Margaret Cole Patricia Kaschi Jane Cole Neva Waters Irene McKernon Marvin Sonnkalb Gretchen Myers Patricia Myers and Betty Ann Meier. The Malay states describe Kamibaa as an instrument of torture using a bamboo shaft through the body.
Theo Bender of St. Louis speaks at the National Wardressers and Cosmetologists Iowa convention urging high head carriage to avoid knitter's chin. She promotes health, sleep, regular cleansing, and cautions against sharing cosmetics and applying makeup at table.
Mrs Bender plans to travel to Florida and criticizes sun tanning practices. She argues for equal treatment at the table and endorses skin care after swimming, recommending protection before sun exposure and careful washing with oil for routine care.
David Haddad's request to convert a two family dwelling at 1612 1614 Third Avenue SE into a four apartment house was denied by the board of adjustment for insufficient ground area. The 40 by 140 foot lot fails the 2,400 square feet per family requirement, despite other aspects meeting building laws. A. L. Melsha was granted permission to set a house 18 feet back from the front line at 2007 Hamilton Street SW due to nonconforming site conditions.
The Omaha World-Herald assesses F D Roosevelt's victory as a personal triumph and warns a one party system may emerge. It notes the lack of a strong opposition and predicts shifts or new parties depending on the administration's four year record.
The forecast notes a dynamic day with lively planetary alignments affecting mergers rings secret societies and diplomatic circles. It hints at profit gratification from sentiment mystery or conspiracy themes while suggesting a pleasant overall trend for those with birthdays and a lucky progressive year ahead.
A fragment describes peculiar traits for those born on this day, noting secret groups or rings may shape their life. It suggests a child born now could be unique, with leanings toward mystery and altruism, and may find success in literature or various employments.
The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids Iowa and Sydney H Diamond named executors in Linn County District 11. Barnes Chamberlain and Hanzlik serve as attorneys. Notice dated 1936 November 20. Claims must be filed and authenticated with the executors in the State of Iowa.
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