Two Ships Collide and One Grounds in Fog Near Golden Gate
A dense fog 22 miles south of San Francisco caused a collision between the freighter Point Brava and the trawler New Monterey off Point Montara. The American-Hawaiian freighter Ohioan ran aground at Mile Rock with 42 crew aboard as rescue boats and tugs attended. Nearby shipwrecks at the Golden Gate have occurred in years past.
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San Francisco
INS
Golden Gate
Here
Point Brava
New Monterey
Point Montara
Marine Department of the
Chamber of Commerce
Coastguard
Ariadne
L. M. Reade
Mile Rock
Marine “Graveyard
Manchester Library Board Elects New President
A. W. Stearns of Manchester was elected president of the public library board on Wednesday to replace J. N. Bonnell who resigned. Rev. A. W. Adix, pastor of the Lutheran church and new board member, took his seat at the meeting.
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Manchester
A. W. Stearns
Public Library Board
J. N. Bonnell
A. W. Adix
Lutheran Church
Alcoban advertised as liquor craving cure
An advertisement promotes Alcoban a prescription remedy used in hospitals for alcohol addiction now sold publicly. It claims to remove cravings and rebuild resistance can be added to drinks or foods and offers money back. Distributed by Western Chemicals Inc Seattle and sold by May’s Cut Rate Drug Store for $2.00.
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Western Chemicals, Inc
Holland Bldg
Seattle
Washington
Peter McEwens Of Traer Observe 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Peter McEwen of Traer plan a gold wedding anniversary open house with their four children present. Born in Scotland the couple lived in Tama county fifty two years, married in Chicago, and moved to Traer twelve years ago.
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Gazette
Traer
Peter McEwen
Scotland
Thomas McEwen
Peter Whannel
Tracr
Margaret McEwen
Chicago
Janet McEwen
Goldfield
Drought Tests But Iowa Business Activity Stays Steady
Prof. George R. Davies reports in the Iowa Business Digest that drought has slowed some metrics like bank debits but overall activity remains surprisingly strong. Carloadings building and farm product prices show continued improvement, aided by fair yields in small grains and higher farm product prices. Manufacturing benefits from nationwide improved conditions, with August farm price index at 135 and livestock sales lifting income despite drought pressures.
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Iowa City
George R. Davies
Iowa Business Digest
Commerce Department
University of Iowa
Prof
Davies
Iowa
Funeral for Dr J A Edwards Friday in Glenwood
Dr J A Edwards superintendent of Oakdale Sanatorium died from injuries after a car crash near Marshalltown on Sept 29. A brief service was held at his Oakdale home with Rev Evans A Worthley of the Unitarian church presiding. Dr William Spear, injured in the same accident that killed Dr Harold L Beye, was reported resting comfortably.
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Iowa City
J.A. Edwards
Oakdale
Marshalltown
Glenwood
Evans A. Worthley
Unitarian Church
William Spear
Edwards
Harold L. Beye
University Hospital
Alma Noble to Speak at Iowa Baptist Convention
Miss Alma Noble executive secretary of the World Wide guild will be a leading speaker at the Iowa Baptist convention and auxiliary bodies meeting at First Baptist church in Cedar Rapids from October 13 to 16. She directs missionary education programs and youth mission activities since 1915 and grew up in Buffalo New York.
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Miss Noble
Buffalo
N. Y
Prospect Avenue
Temple Judah Plans Consecration Services for New Pupils
Consecration services for new Sunday school pupils at Temple Judah are set for Friday at 8 p.m. Rabbi David Polish will lead with a committee including Mrs. Carl Ettinger Mrs. Herman Licht Mrs. David Kushner and Mrs. Raymond Klass. New pupils listed include Gerald Kaplan Harriet Ohlman Barbara Yarowsky and William Galway with students Isabel Frankel Sue Smulekoff Gloria Cohn Richard Kopel Lois Albert and Harriet Bern to participate.
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Temple Judah
Temple
David Polish
Carl Ettinger
Herman Licht
David Kushner
Raymond Klass
Gerald Kaplan
Harriet Ohlman
Barbara Yarowsky
William Galway
Isabel Frankel
Sue Smulekoff
Gloria Cohn
Richard Kopel
Lois Albert
Harriet Bern
School to sing as Betty, Miriam and friends lead group
Betty Becker Miriam Greenberg Betty Subotnik Rob bert Ettinger and Seymour Ohl man are named to perform with the school. Mrs David Kushner will accompany the entire school in group singing.
Would-Be Robbers Leave House After Olin Says She Knew Them
Mrs O C Olin at 2115 E avenue NE told police that two men entered her dining room at 7 10 p m and one pointed a gun but she said she knew both men causing them to flee through the dining room doors without stealing. Eight dollars was taken earlier from the residence.
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O. C. Olin
E Avenue NE
Uly
Mercy Homecoming Set at Mount Mercy October 25
The Feast of Christ the King on October 25 marks the Mount Mercy college and academy homecoming. High mass at 10 a.m. opens the day. Officers include Mrs. George Brems Cedar Rapids president Mrs. Neil Boyle Chicago vice president and Miss Lucyle Urich Cedar Rapids secretary treasurer.
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Christ the King
Mount Mercy College and Academy
George Brems
Cedar Rapids
Neil Boyle
Chicago
Lucyle Urich
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad for Kidney Helpers
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe diuretic for clogged kidneys and irritated bladder. It claims relief from backache, puffy eyes, leg cramps, and moist palms and promises overnight sleep, urging readers to buy the Haarlem brand from Haarlem in Holland.
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Haarlem
Holland
Jury Finds Hanson Guilty of Drunk Driving in Anamosa
Oscar Hanson of near Center Junction was found guilty in district court of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The jury recommended leniency. Sentencing by Judge Atherton B. Clark in Cedar Rapids set for Monday at 9 a.m.
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Anamosa
Oscar Hanson
Near Center Junction
Atherton B. Clark
Cedar Rapids
Hanson
Matias
Dubuque
W. G. Donnelly
Leonard Norton
E. Owen
F. H. Whitcomb
Matias Claimed He Could Barely Stand Without Help
Matias testified that he was scarcely able to stand without assistance. The statement was part of testimony noting his physical condition and need for support.
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Matias
Young People’s League Meeting in Vinton
The Cedar Rapids Presbytery Young People’s League meets at the Presbyterian church in Vinton on Sunday with the theme The Christian Home. Speakers include Dr C M Wallace Ames the Rev Harry Moore Waterloo and the Rev L M Boozer Cedar Rapids. Opening devotions at 3 30 p m by First Presbyterian Cedar Rapids youths. An executive council meeting follows and officers are elected. Music by Vinton youths.
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Vinton
Young People’s League of the
Cedar Rapids
Presbyterian Church
C. M. Wallace
Ames
Harry Moore
Waterloo
L. M. Boozer
First Presbyterian Church of
Vinton Church Hosts Discussions and Play Performance
Leaders Rev. Harry Moore and Rev. L. M. Boozer guide a meeting at the Vinton church with group discussions. Officers will be installed at the evening session and the church youth present the play Eternal Hiails.
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Harry Moore
L. M. Boozer
Vinton Church
Wallace Lets the New Deal Open Constitutional Issues
The Roosevelt administration faces criticism for proposing constitutional changes, with Henry Wallace accused of hinting at court-packing to serve partisan aims. The American Liberty League urges readers to study its booklets at the Cedar Rapids local office for informed political questions.
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Roosevelt
New Deal
Supreme Court
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Irving Brant
Brant
Mr. Wallace
Mr. Roosevelt
League
American Liberty League
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Kurt Bjorkvall
New York
Sweden
Maud Dickson
Bjorkvall
Peter McEwens
Dr. Edwards
Alma Noble
Judah
Mr. Mercy
Jones County
Young People’s League
Leibsohn’s
the Fair Store
Women’s Department
First Ave
Stradivarius
Anheuser-Busch
Ghotitide
United States
Wilson
the Gazette
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