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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1936

Page

4

City council grants beer permit at disputed site

The council awarded a beer license for 80 Sixteenth Avenue SW to Frank H. Coats after prior reversals involving Kubovec and Hubacek, following police findings and council debate. Mayor Hahn said the aim was to resolve the beer issue and approved Coats as a fit applicant.

F. H. Coats 16Th Ave Williams Sixteenth Avenue Frank H. Coats Fifth Street R. J. Vinch Frank Kubovec William Hubacek Kubovec Dave Williams Public Improvements Coats Bena Frank K. Hahn

Sheridan Wyo Chamber Names Ralph Fuhrmeister President

Ralph S. Fuhrmeister of Sheridan Wyoming, former Cedar Rapids resident, was elected president of the Sheridan chamber of commerce last week. He is secretary treasurer of the Smith Close company and a Washington high school and Iowa State College alumnus. He is the brother of Mrs. H J Achter and Nellie, Clara, and Luther Fuhrmeister of Cedar Rapids.

Ralph S. Fuhrmeister Sheridan Wyo Cedar Rapids Sheridan Chamber of Commerce Fuhrmeister Washington High School Iowa State College Smith- Close H. J. Achter Nellie Clara Fuhrmeister Luther Fuhrmeister

Farley Praised as Victory Leader in New Deal Era

Alice Longworth notes Mr. Farley earned a vacation after a landslide victory rivaling Will Hayes and praises his public prominence since the election. She jokes that John D. Rockefeller Jr. and the duPonts form a line to the right, while he assures no reprisals for opponents of the New Deal.

Farley Will Hayes Harding John D. Rockefeller, Jr

Sermon Series At First Congregational Church Spencer

The Rev. Lawrence J. Weinert will lead a week long preaching mission at First Congregational Church Spencer Indiana. Each evening at 7 30 except Saturday he will present sermons on Recovering a Sense of the Reality of God with topics from Do We Really Want God to The Law of Sacrifice The series ends next Sunday with God s Church and What of the Future followed by a reception.

Lawrence J. Weinert First Congregational Church Spencer, In Weinert Nelson C. Dreier

Humanitarian Adeline Taylor Highlights Pathfinder Founder in Cedar Rapids

J Franklin Wright of Detroit, founder of Pathfinder, spoke in Cedar Rapids on character engineering. The rail worker turned reform advocate described habits as thinking, prison reform, and paying for life choices, urging self guided by reason like an engine.

Cedar Rapids Wilson School J. Franklin Wright Detroit Mich Pathfinder Movement Davenport

Radio schedules list multiple network programs by time

A dense listing of NBC CBS and other network programs across hours from early morning to late evening. It names shows, performers, and chains including WEAF WJZ WABC WBBM KMOX WGST WCCO along with guests like Boake Carter Lily Pons Adolphe Menjou and Count Basie.

Amos 'N Andy NBC Weaf Chain WJZ Chain CBS WABC WBBM KMOX WCCO WOC Sum and Abner WGST WEAF Boake Carter Helen Hayes WJZ Horace Heidt Brigadiers Margaret Speaks Soprano Abe Lyman Arch Pick and Pat Morgan L. Eastman Orch Sam Wayne King Brainbusters Wcco Woc Charles Stenross WFAF Malcolm Anim Bluebirds Salon Musicale Streamliners Breakfast Club Columbia Bill and Ginger Tim Healy Betty and Bob Wbbmox Ceaes Other Wise Weaf Ain Just Plain Bill Betty Crocker Mary Marlin Ted Maloney Gens Arnold and the NBC Music Guild Happy Hollow Kmoxx Pepper Young Library of Congress Musicale Harriet Monroe Billy Mills and Company Consumers Tom Mix Jack Armstrong Woos Road New York American Red Cross Verrill Bia Cozzi Con Page Renfrew of the Mounted Easy Aces Tony Russell A aSret Hufsmith Oris Kerr GST Tes Dele Chiesa Kate Reisman Orch WEAP Dude Ranch Hammerstein Music Hall King Orch Edgar A Welcome Valley Ken Murray WCCM Ben Bernie Orch Pred Waring Orch WEAV Chemi Re Staire Husbands and Wives Rupert Hughes M. c Hildegarde Singer Jimmy Fiddler Harmony Ware Frank LaMarr Orch Hal Kemprch Hane Betciee Orch Roger Pryor Orch Johnny Hamporch

Miss Mary Christmas Contest Opens Entries in Cedar Rapids

Miss Mary Christmas will ride as parade queen in Cedar Rapids Santa Claus parade on November 27. Girls aged 15 to 18 may enter by November 19 by submitting a name on the entry blank to the Chamber of Commerce. Judges from the chamber sponsor select the winner and photograph contestants. Fifty units have signed up for the half mile parade with four bands and Santa ready.

Mary Christmas Iowa Chamber of Commerce Cedar Rapids Santa

Mary Christmas Contest Entry Coupon

A fill in entry form invites contestants aged 15 to 18 to enter the Miss Mary Christmas pageant. It asks for address and age, notes a photograph will be returned, and requires mailing entries to the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce by November 19 with no late postmarks accepted.

Mary Christmas Chamber of Commerce Cedar Rapids Iowa

Wright’s Pathfinder Program Extends To Schools In Cedar Rapids

The Doctor of Common Sense laureate, honored by Washington prisoners, shifts his drive from reforming criminals to crime prevention in schools. Since starting seven years ago, his effort has reached over 150000 pupils, urging mindful conduct and a public-spirited image recorded by one’s actions. He opened at Wilson school and will lecture publicly and meet youth leaders daily in Cedar Rapids.

Walla Walla Penitentiary Washington Wright Cedar Rapids Wilson School

Pair Held For Theft Of Clothing Returned To Jones

Garsia, 28, and Salvador Luna, 27, held for investigation in the Jones county theft of twelve suits from Clark's clothing store. Returned to Jones authorities after arraignment in Anamosa. bond $1,000 each. they pled not guilty to grand larceny. Authorities said they will be sent to Cedar Rapids after Jones charges are addressed.

Manual Garsia Salvador Luna Anamosa Clark Jones County A. S. Reed G. K. Thompson Linn Cedar Rapids Henry Eichhorn Leonard Norton

Former Local Girl to Talk Over WSUI Tuesday

Mrs. James McGarry of Victor Iowa will speak on an American Legion program broadcast by WSUI Tuesday from 9 to 9 30 p m. She is the former Dorothy Peiffer of Cedar Rapids and a Mercy hospital nursing graduate who served in the U S army nursing corps in World War I. Her brothers Leo and Ed from this city also enlisted. McGarry lives on a Victor farm, is mother of six, and was elected county commander of the American Legion of Iowa county the first woman to hold the post.

American Legion WSUI James McGarry Victor McGarry Dorothy Peiffer Cedar Rapids Mercy Hospital Nursing Corps U. S. Army Leo

Rev Charles Benson Is New Pastor Of Assembly Of God

The Rev Charles Benson arrives with Mrs Benson to lead a revival at 118 A Avenue NW Cedar Rapids starting Sunday November 22 at 7 30 PM daily except Monday. He arrives from the Iowa Missouri evangelistic field and brings several musicians. They reside at 311 Third Avenue SW.

Charles Benson Assembly of God

Two Are Captured In Des Moines For Theft Of E. W. De Nio's Car

Robert McNabb aged 14 and Earl Hayes aged 15, both of Iowa City, were arrested in Des Moines and held for Cedar Rapids police. They admitted stealing a car in Iowa City and abandoning it in Cedar Rapids before taking another vehicle to Des Moines, hitch-hiking into the city. Both were on parole in Iowa City for car theft.

Des Moines E. W. de Nio Robert McNabb Earl Hayes Iowa City Cedar Rapids Fourth Avenue SE Elks Club al Wilson Jack Weiland de Nio J. A. Brophy Associated Press

Gillette Begins Senate Move in Washington

Senator-elect Guy Gillette of Iowa arrived in Washington to resign his House seat and take the late Louis Murphy’s Senate seat after the November election. Governor C. L. Herring, also elected from Iowa, was reported traveling to Washington.

Gazette Washington Guy Gillette Iowa National House of Representatives Senate Louis Murphy C. L. Herring

Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples

William H. Lackman of Cedar Rapids and Emily Janko of Swisher tied in marriage license with Everette E. Grimm of North English and Annie M. Martin of Deep River also listed.

William H. Lackman Cedar Rapids Emily Janko Swisher Everette E. Grimm North English Annie M. Martin Deep River

P T A Praises City Aid For Diphtheria Campaign

Cedar Rapids P T A praises city council for a 250 dollar donation used in the diphtheria immunization drive last fall. The letter from Mrs. S V Shonka and Mrs. W D Elder notes 2500 children immunized, giving Cedar Rapids a lead among midwestern cities in diphtheria prevention efforts.

Cedar Rapids P.T.A. Council S. V. Shonka W. D. Elder

Saengerbunds Give Pleasing Concert in Cedar Rapids Memorial

The Cedar Rapids Saengerbund joined by Dubuque Davenport Rock Island Moline and Muscatine groups and guest artists presented a notable first anniversary concert at the Memorial building before 1000. Eleven chorus singers directed by Prof Ernest Otto of Davenport offered German and American numbers with and without orchestra. Soloists included 13 year old Cedar Rapids tenor Billy Boston and Miss Genevieve Marsh with piano Pals. A Tyrolean Singspeil and a Dubuque Saengerbund chorus added color as Mayor Hahn gave opening remarks and hosts entertained guests.

Cedar Rapids Otto Leipzig Conservatory Ford Schnebeck, Jr Dubuque Singspeil Paula Eggerichs John Mayr Carl Feye Linda Schnebeck Ferd Schnebeck Dubu

Sparkplugs Should Be Inspected For Porcelain Cracks

Sparkplugs may need removal from engines to inspect for defects like cracked porcelain. Regular checks help prevent misfires and engine damage by catching wear early.

Junior Red Cross Plays Big Part In Worthy Activities

Approximately 10 000 Cedar Rapids and Linn county school children belong to the Junior Red Cross. Miss Dorothy Dvorak reports active branch work under a sixty five member council at the Y M C A. The group has funded gifts for Veterans' hospitals in Des Moines and Knoxville, the Iowa Soldiers Home in Davenport, the Iowa School for the Blind in Vinton, Cedar Rapids Community House and local Home for Aged Women. Mothers day Thanksgiving and Christmas programs led to gifts, with Easter eggs decorated and distributed to needy city children.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Junior Red Cross Dorothy Dvorak Great International Organization Council of Sixtyfive James Baba Roosevelt Mildred Burke Mary Jeanne Palmer Franklin Helen Shields Harrison Veterans’ Hospitals Des Moines Knoxville Iowa Soldiers Home Davenport Iowa School For the Blind Vinton

Wright Addresses Ministers On Reading the Price Tags of Life

Dr. J Franklin Wright representing the National Pathfinders Council spoke on Reading the Price Tags of Life at a Cedar Rapids Ministers association meeting in the First Presbyterian chapel. Rev W Greer McCrory presided, Rev L J Weinert conducted devotions, and plans for a Christmas musical program by city church choirs were discussed. Members voted to omit the Nov 23 meeting due to a religious forum at Cornell College.

J. Franklin Wright National Pathfinders’ Council Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association First Presbyterian Church W. Greer McCrory L. J. Weinert Spencer Congregational Church First Congregational Church Weinert Nelson Dreier Cornell College

Plan Commission Makes Police Site Suggestions

The plan commission approved a new police station site at Third Street and Second Avenue SW. The resolution urged building near the established residential line in the block and adding space for proper landscaping.

City Plan Commission Third Street Second Avenue SW

St Johns Episcopal To Hold Special Services This Week

St Johns Episcopal Church at Park avenue and Nineteenth street SE joins a national preaching mission sponsored by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. The rector Rev Charles F Edwards will preach each evening at 7 30 with the topic Gods Presence from Emmanuel God With Us tonight.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Park Avenue Nineteenth Street SE Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Charles F. Edwards St. John’s God Emmanuel

Butter fish guards eggs by rolling them into a ball

The spotted gunnel nests by forming a ball of eggs and then coils around the cluster to protect it from danger.

Ben-Gay Back Pain Relief Ad Sparks Quick Comfort

An old advertisement touts Baume Ben-Gay as a fast acting remedy for dull backaches. It promises almost instant warmth to soothe pain and urges readers to obtain the original Jules Bengué formula for reliable relief at home.

Jules Bengué

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kubacek Louis J. Bena Hubacek Highland Drive L. D. Burgos Police Department Burgus Vlach W. C. Benesh Public Safety Coat Benesh Ralph Fuhrmeister Sheridan Wyo Chamber Commerc WMT Paaweas Tommy Dorsey’s Raleigh Kgdl CigarcLer Alice Longworth First Congregational Pathfinder Adeline Taylor Mr. Wright Jones Gillette P.T.A Visks Newmans Commodore” Boucle Coats Reen Grey Dr. Wright Plan Commission St. John’s Episcopal Aya
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