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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1937

Page

4

China Refuses to Limit War Financing Says Min Fin Kung

Chinese finance minister H H Kung arrived in Hong Kong saying China has ample money and credit to sustain the war with Japan for some time. He noted China fights for worldwide peace and security and hinted at arms trade with Hong Kong as a free port under buyer control.

Hong Kong China Japan H H. Kung Manila Kung Pan American Airways King

Grinnell Plans Private Recreational Center for Students

Grinnell college students vote to open a colonial house off campus as a daily meeting place with a sandwich bar social rendezvous and study rooms. A hostess will preside and the project will be announced at Friday chapel service led by Harold Row of Omaha.

Grinnell Iowa Grinnell College Harold Row Omaha

Kidney Germs Fight Ad Claims Cystex 1937

An old advertisement touts Cystex as a doctor developed remedy to combat kidney germs from colds or dental sources. It promises relief within three hours and full satisfaction in one week with a money back guarantee. Telephone your druggist for Cyates today. Copr. 1937 The Knox Co.

The Knox Co

American Legion drives 1937 kickoff set in Iowa City

Roy IL Chopek of the American Legion Post leads the first Iowa district membership drive for 1937 with a Monday kickoff dinner at the Moose clubrooms. B M Ricketts will head the drive with Harry W Graham and Dr H H Jacobsen as division majors.

Gazette Iowa City Roy IL. Chopek Post American Legion Iowa Moose B. M. Ricketts Harry W. Graham H. H. Jacobsen L. £. Clark Francis Boyle William White W. H. Bender Leslie Freswick Delmar M. Sample Ellis S. Crawford Charles Smith William Hughes Ben Whitebook

Dad's Day at Iowa U full weekend events outlined

IOWA CITY a seven event program marks the sixteenth annual Dad's day at the University of Iowa Oct 22 23. A Beat Michigan pep meeting Friday night precedes an all university blanket hop at the Memorial union. Saturday features field house demonstrations and a 2 pm football clash Iowa vs Michigan the first here in fourteen years. The weekend ends with a Memorial union dinner at 6:30 pm Speakers include President Eugene A Gilmore Leo R Leeper Jack Drees and James Savery with Leeper toastmaster and Savery leading Tow Daughters representation.

Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa Michigan Memorial Union Iowa Wolverines Eugene A Gilmore Leo R. Leeper Waterloo Iowa Dad’s Association Jack Drees Eau Claire Wis Honoorary Society

Missionary Conference Set for Decorah Lutheran Churches

A four day missionary conference hosted by the Lutheran church opens Thursday October 21 in Decorah. Dr N Astrup Larson of Ames Iowa district president will welcome attendees at 10 am. Speakers include missionaries T Lee Anna Quello L Hompland from China and C Otte Bertha Rorstad and F S Gallinger from South Africa. Rev Otte is a Luther College graduate.

Decorah Lutheran Church N. Astrup Larson Ames Iowa T. Lee Anna Quello L. Hompland China C. Otte Bertha Rorstad F. S. Gallinger

Woman Hurt On Slippery Highway Near McGregor

Mrs. William Ziel, 64, of Waukon Junction, seriously injured when oil on highway 13 caused a 14-car slide near McGregor. She is expected to recover at Prairie du Chien hospital. Carl Prey of Milwaukee and his family escaped with minor injuries. Prey suffered two broken ribs. The hill remains open with roadwork ongoing and warning signs posted.

McGregor William Ziel Waukon Junction Highway 13 Here Prairie du Chien Wis Karl Prey Milwaukee Ziel Dolores Prey Marquette Waukon

District Legion Meeting Program Is Announced

Maquoketa hosts Second district Legion posts and auxiliary convention on Oct 28. Legion session at 2 pm led by Commander Nate Buettell. address by Lou Clark Iowa City. planning including publicity and a service school. Auxiliary conference at Congregational church begins 1:15 pm with welcome by Mayor Pendray and unit officers. luncheon at 11. Registration before events.

Maquoketa Legion W. A. Hall Nate Buettell Dubuane Frank Miles R. J. Laird Lou Clark Iowa City Legion Home Congregational Church Harlan Briggs Lisbon W. J. Pendray J. J. Marousis Eula Riley E. V. Riedesel Wheatland Maurice Northrup M. Myrton Skelley Des

Legion Banquet and Program Set at Sacred Heart Hall

Maines and Mrs Roy Rhiner announce a meeting on Harriet Hoffman fund Knoxville hospital and other items. A joint banquet at 6 30 pm will be in Sacred Heart church hall with Rev Bert Frommell Mayor Pendray and others on the program. Dancing follows at the Legion home.

Maines Roy Rhiner Harriet Hoffman Knoxville Hospital Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bert Frommell Dubuque Pendray Marousis Riley Frank Miles Shelley Northrup

Clothing Store Theft Suspects Deny Guilt

Manuel Ramos and Tony Albers both of Chicago deny guilt in several Wisconsin clothing store robberies. Ramos was seen by Platteville and Mauston merchants in their stores before the robberies. The pair were arrested at Dyersville.

Dubuque INS Manuel Ramos Tony Albers Chicago Wisconsin Ramos Platteville Mauston Wis Dyersville

Rent Spare Room Ad Offer in The Gazette

An advertisement suggests earning extra weekly income by fixing a spare room and renting it to a congenial young person through The Gazette want ad. The notice notes that you can phone to place and charge the ad.

the Gazette

Homestead Refunds Sent to Cedar County Owners

Refund checks totaling 19 428.60 were mailed to Cedar county homestead owners by county treasurer J. M. Blazek. An additional 65 372.43 was credited to accounts. Total county refunds fall short of last year by 21 203.72 as some homeowners did not apply.

Tipton Cedar County J. M. Blazek Blazek

Buchanan Church School Announces Fall Courses

Independence announces the Buchanan County Religious Leadership Training school to be held at Lincoln school on October 21 25 and 28 and November 4 8 in the evenings at 730. Courses and instructors include The New Testament taught by the Rev M Christiansen from Quasqueton.

Buchanan County Religious Leadership Training School Lincoln School

Church education program gains Iowa council approval

The program lists courses on Christian worship and understanding students taught by Rev. G H Goodrick Hazleton Mrs Charles Rabbenberg Hazleton Mrs L R Trezona Brandon and Rev F Mercer Jesup. Certificates for credits will be issued. Rev H F Mercer Jesup chairs administration board Rev George Goodrick Hazleton dean and Mrs O J Haney Independence registrar Miss Harriett Wroten is librarian.

G. H. Goodrick Hazleton Charles Rabbenberg L.R. Trezona Brandon F. Mercer Jesup Iowa State Council of Christian Education H. F. Mercer George Goodrick O. J. Haney Independence Harriett Wroten

Three More Dogs Poisoned At Walker Community

The Walker dog poisoner strikes again as three family pets die this week bringing the spring total to twenty one. Victims belong to Robert, Grant and Cherry McKee and Betty McFarland and the Baldwins.

Gazette Walker Robert Grant Cherry McKee Donald McKee Betty McFarland George McFarland Elmer Baldwin

Montour Woman Slashes Throat In Desperate Act

Mrs Homer Booth, 47, attempted suicide by cutting her throat with a razor on Wednesday. She was reported to be recovering, suffering from severe headaches and the pain that drove her to the act.

Garetts. Montour Homer Booth

Homemaking Conference Set For Monona District Event

Monona hosts a tenth district homemaking conference with attendees from Cresco Postville Elkader Guttenberg West Union Lansing and Monona. Miss Diescher Elkader vocational instructor chairs the district as plans include a panel discussion of home projects.

Monona Cresco Postville Elkader Guttenberg West Union Lansing

Luncheon and Play Features Guest Speaker in Des Moines

At noon a luncheon follows at the Lutheran church with Marguerite Wherry Havens of Des Moines as guest speaker. In the afternoon a play titled Being a Girl will be performed.

Lutheran Church Marguerite Wherry Havens of Des Moines

Marengo Jubilee Nets About 550 and More Finances

Marengo's 1937 jubilee raised about 550 dollars with two prior carnivals adding 600 to 700 dollars. Secretary Dr. R. B. Galbraith reports the Commercial club holds a bank balance near 1,200 dollars. The group also has about 100 in a treasure fund and 11.70 in sports funds.

Marengo R. B. Galbraith Commercial Club

Kolokay advertised as a home test and treatment for colitis

An advertisement promotes Kolokay powder as a simple at home test and remedy for colitis caused by constipation and hyperacidity. It claims thousands report relief and directs readers to May's Cut Rate Drug Store or to request a free trial from the K O Kol Company in Glendale California.

California May Cut Rate K-O-Kol Company Dept G Glendale

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