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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1935
Page
8
Frisco prepares to load 50 000 letters onto the China Clipper for a mail service run. Officials announce completion and readiness, with operations planned to begin on schedule.
An aviation report notes Kingsford Smith sighted over Siam in a historic flight. Details describe navigational progress and regional air traffic adjustments as the aircraft traces its course. The event underscores ongoing long distance air exploration and regional responses to the historic journey.
The Hull administration warns that expanding exports of war materials violates the neutrality policy. Officials note shipments of copper and other commodities to Ethiopia and Italy appear to support war efforts, signaling a significant shift in government stance and trade volume.
Jean Batten, flying solo across the South Atlantic, was forced down near Araruama, Brazil, after fuel loss. She reached a fisherman’s hut seeking shelter and was later flown to Rio de Janeiro by a military plane. Her account notes a bent propeller and fuel line issues as the cause of the forced landing.
The fragmentary clipping mentions Theodore W Roe, a Center Point farmer, facing charges related to a murder case on a creek road. Names and precise details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a rural homicide inquiry.
Mrs Coral Fere Hetton of Snehisoure dies at 5 am. Born Feb 35 1838 in La Porte, she married Helton June 3 1879. Funeral at Sar Ches and DeFoe Mortuary Shellsburg Sunday 3 pm. Other notices include Mrs Wal hem MicKee of Troy Mills Cedar Rapids. Services at Christian Church Troy Mills 2 pm. Mrs Nelthe Beiser of Buore and Mrs Hannah ieridze of Teor Mills among survivors. Burial in Troy Mills and Palo cemeteries. Carol Flynn of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died. telegram to William J Flynn.
Ethel B Anderson widow of John N Anderson dies at home in Sel at 6:15 am after illness. Sarah Jane Handley dies in Riverside California and funeral in Cedar Rapids at Brodsett cemetery near Central Q. William Ellis Rickson funeral in Turner chapel with burial in Frankfort Kansas. Mrs Rufus Spangier funeral at Moon Funeral Home with burial in Lanwood cemetery. Friends may call at the respective chapels.
Louis J Kolb publisher reportedly bought one of five known Francis Scott Key autograph manuscripts of the Star Spangled Banner for 5500 at a New York auction. The sale priced the item at 5500 with George J Grasberger acting for Kolb handling the purchase.
A dense list of in store specials and delivery options at Watson's 127 Third Avenue SW including sugars, cereals, oils, cheese, Crisco, canned goods, baking powders, spices, coffees, chocolates, fresh produce and fruit. Prices shown for multiple items with free cake pan offer and varied quantities. Delivery and store timing notes reference Saturday and midweek specials.
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