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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1937

Page

9

Windsor Wind in Desire 10 Visit America

The government permits the Duke of Windsor and his American born duchess to visit the United States, aiming to quell rumors of a possible return to Britain. Observers see the move as easing constitutional tension after abdication and opening a path for discussions on labor, housing, and future roles.

Windsor Wind IN Desire America London Duke of Windsor United States Buckingham Palace Britain Toplec Per Duke Paris Germany Thomas H Carter George VI Faiy William M Leiserson United States Mediation Board Lefferson

Investigates Death Of Aged Elberon Man

Local authorities probe the death of an elderly resident in Elberon. An initial inquiry into cause and circumstances is underway, with routine coroner procedures pending and neighbors noting the quiet nature of the deceased.

Elberon

Mrs Sarah Slocum Dies After 76 Years In Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids resident Mrs Sarah Slocum died at her home 1422 Sixth Street NW after a life as a Volunteer with the Women’s Benefit Car Association where she served as past president. She was a Civil War veteran widow of Willer T Slocum. Surviving: three children E E Slocum and Albert E Slocum of Cedar Rapids, Mrs A D Vaughan of Los Angeles, two sisters Mrs Samuel O Brine of Cedar Rapids and Mrs E E Welborn of Eugene Oregon, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Beatty chapel 10 am, Rev J T Stewart and the W R C to officiate. Pallbearers will be American Legion members. Burial Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call Shaye 7 to 9 pm Wednesday.

Sarsh United Brethren Church Eigh Cestary Daughters of Veterans Ladies Benefit Association E EE Albert E. Slocum Cedar Rapids A D Vaughan Los Angeles Calif Airs Samuel O Brine Ceder Rapids E. E. Welborn Eugene Ore Beatty Chapel J.T Stewart American Legion Oak Hill Shaye

Mae E McClintock obituary in Linn county Iowa

Mrs Mae E McClintock wife of O B McClintock died at the residence ten miles north of Cedar Rapids after a long illness. Born May 31 1883 in Washington township she lived in Linn county all her life. Survived by three brothers Henry Oliphant Tobias and Peter Oliphant and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Turner chapel 2 p m Wednesday conducted by Elder W C Wilson of Toddville burial in Oliphant cemetery. flowers optional.

Mae E. McClintock O B. McClintock Cedar Rapids Washington Township Linn County Vinton O. B. McClintock Henry Oliphant Tobias Otter Creek Peter Oliphant California Turner Chapel W. C Wilson Toddville Oliphant

Jerome A Fackler Obituary Notice

Jerome A Fackler father of Mrs Edward E Earl of Cedar Rapids died Sunday. He lived in Glenwood where he resided most of his life near Fly Der at IBTO. Funeral and burial details to be announced locally.

Jerome U Fackler Edward E. Earl Fly der Ibto

Court House News Item From Mount Vernon Cemetery Sale

A court record notes a Mount Vernon man identified as Mite Irs re or similar name involved in a firearm incident near a cenar Hap dts re. a cemetery perpetual care fund note shows S50 bid and 52 tokens referenced.

Mite Mount Vernen Cenar Royrera

Compromise Reached In Railway Wage Dispute

Five major railroad brotherhoods signed contracts granting 44 cents daily wage increases for trainmen firemen switchmen engineers and conductors retroactive to October 1 raising annual earnings about 66 percent for some workers and adding roughly 35 million to railroad budgets.

Eminicres Cimanxing Lvea Med Zior Gelway Bic H. A. Enochs Carriers’ Conference Committee Sony

Status of Edric Greaves Pondered by Polk County Officials

Polk County officials weighed Edric Greaves status as Governor Kraschel halted allocations to Polk County. Three Kreell court counts and a mandamus action framed the session. The meeting aimed to determine if state funds should flow to the county for commissioners.

Edric Greaves Carl Burkman Yeacon Wkry Polk County Mandamus Steamnet IERA

Flyer's fatal stunt at Cedar Rapids air show shocks crowd

James Christman 41, Muscatine airport manager known as Smilin Jim, died when his Cessna failed to recover from a double snap roll during Hanford Post air show. Spectators watched as the plane nosed into the ground injuring others. Christman died instantly. The show proceeded despite the tragedy and tributes followed, with Christman’s family and colleagues remembering his flying career and a prior son’s death in a 18-year-old accident last year.

James “ Smilin Jum” Christman Muscatine Wiley Posts Kingsford-Smiths Cedar Rapids Hanford Post Chrisman Chrisman. “Smilin Jim Christman R. E. Munden Linn Alunden Jim Christman Lloyd M. C Cox Los Angeles Calif Mike Cox

Roosevelt urges early action on crop control in Minnesota stop

President Roosevelt urged passage of surplus crop control legislation at the earliest moment during a Grand Forks stop. He signaled a possible special session, noted arid land use goals, and cited Farm program aims to help farmers and the nation. Senator Gerald Page backed Roosevelt, and Roosevelt spoke later in Fargo before heading to Chicago.

Grand Forks Congress Roosevelt Supreme Court AAA John H. Clarke Fair Grounds Fort Peck Dam Mont Thomases Grand Fork Gerald Page N.D

Auburn And Tulane In Scoreless Tie In New Orleans

Auburn and Tulane battled to a scoreless tie on heavy turf in a Southeastern Conference showdown in New Orleans. The game, postponed from Saturday, extended neither team’s conference blemish.

Auburn Tulane NEW Orleans

Chest Pledges Reach Sixty Two Thousand on 2nd Report

Community Chest workers reported $62,127.32 pledged, two-thirds of the $93,788 goal. National stores led by R V Zimmerman topped $3,306.65 toward a $3,360 quota as Cedar Rapids divisions eclipsed targets.

Rotary Club Roosevelt Hotel R. V. Zimmerman Glenn Wood National Stores Cedar Rapids Zoe Varney Lapes Zia Hesser W. J. Barron Dora Jeffrey Gladys Chord Third Avenue Third Street SE Russell Knapp L. D. Burkhalter, Jr Knapp Burkhalter Dwight Lupton Walter F. Grady John W. Miller Raymond Coward Ray Ashlock Ed Misak Herbert Levin Dr. J. S MecQuiston Karl Blaise Mondey General Insurance Jack Shepard Lfe Insurance Group R. H. Pickford Chester Johnson Mercantile

PWA Shifts to Regional Offices to Lead Heavy Works Program

Public Works Administration plans regional offices in Portland New York Chicago Atlanta Omaha Fort Worth and San Francisco to oversee 2 980 projects valued at about 1 987 billion dollars while state offices close by month end. Harold Ickes said regional centers will take over after Nov 1 with 6 822 PWA workers reduced for economy and loans halted under a Roosevelt order.

Washington Public Works Administration Public Works Harold L. Ickes PWA Portland Ore New York Chicago Atlanta Omaha Fort Worth San Francisco Ickes Roosevelt Montana Wyoming North Dakota Nebraska Minnesota Iowa Missouri

Methodist action on O Bri an not an ultimatum

Sioux City AP report states Northwest Iowa Methodist conference did not demand a pastorate or remove Dr. R E O Brians ministerial office. The action urged he relocate at his request within two years, with possible deprivation of office if he refuses or if conduct is deemed unministerial. State librarian John Dennison accompanied him.

Sioux City G. Bromley Oxnam Northwest Iowa Methodist Conference Robert E. O'Brian Oxnam R. E. O'Brian O'Brian Dr. O'Brian State Library Commission Bishop Lewis Rotary Club John Dennison

Court delays ruling on Black challenge

The Brandeis event included warm greetings as Mrs. Black and Mrs. Hughes chatted and shared smiles. After court, Mrs. Black anticipated a trip to Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday while her three year old daughter Josephine stayed with relatives during their recent European visit.

Brandeis Mrs. Black Mrs. Hughes Josephine

Kraschel attacks editorial hypocrisy at Polk County rally

Governor Nels Kraschel denounces editorial hypocrisy and pledges to use public funds for pension relief. He questions the Greater Iowa program and accuses Kraschel of aiming to politicize the $500 000 emergency conservation fund. Muntz says he can prove the misconduct and seeks court action.

Iowa Nels Kraschel Polk County Old Age Pension Leaguers Kraschel Nels Otto Muntz Greater Iowa Committee Muntz Greater Iowa Commission

Green presses for pro labor unity and anti isms stance

In a speech promoting democratic procedure and collaboration between organized labor and employers, Green urges reducing industrial conflict while opposing fascism and communism. An internal purge follows as Charles F Howard faces credential challenges from the Carpenters union. Howard, CI president, plans to appeal to the credential committee.

Green Charles F Howard Carpenters’ Union Howard Internations Typographical Union

Weaving motorist fined for reckless driving

H. W. Wahl, 54, of route 2 Cedar Rapids, was fined $100 at costs in police court Monday for reckless driving. He was arrested at 9 20 p m Sunday on Twelfth avenue and Third street SE after police followed him from Fifteenth avenue and Seventh street SE.

H. W. Wahl Route 2 Dar Rapids Twelfth Avenue Third Sire SE Fifteenth Avenue Seventh Street SE

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