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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1937

Page

6

Labor To Seek Housewives Aid In Union Drive

Denver report says the American Federation of Labor will organize housewives as a new union weapon to boycott Japanese and German goods, then all imports. I O Ornburn outlined aims backing mass purchasing power to enforce boycotts with 20 million citizens targeted, with a national convention planned in Cincinnati next April.

Denver American Federation of Labor I. O. Ornburn A. F. of L Committee For Industrial Organization William Green Ornburn A. F. of L. Women Cincinnati

Coughlin Says Roosevelt 'Sorely Perplexed' in Social Justice

In a Washington datelined piece, Father Coughlin's Social Justice claims President Roosevelt is a sorely perplexed executive after eight administrative programs failed to end the low mood and restore prosperity. The report notes the Washington writer described the administration as having come to the end of its rope amid economic distress. An unrelated Want Ad advertises used electric refrigerators and home furnishings.

Chicago INS Roosevelt Charles E. Coughlin Social Justice Washington, D. C Dateline

Notice to Sell Real Estate in Linn County Iowa

D W Bates as Receiver of the Iowa State Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids seeks court approval to private sale real estate in Linn County described as lots 153, 164, 158, 150, 160, 161, 162 in Auditor's Plat No 65 with easement exception for $1000. Hearing Oct 21 1937 at Linn County Court House Cedar Rapids to show cause. Attorneys Jos Mekota and Walter K Hutchinson for Receiver.

Ios Linn Towa W. Bates Iowa State Savings Bank of Cedar Rapida Iowa Iowa State Baytime Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa State Govints Bank of District Court of Iowa Linn County D. W Bates Jowr Stato Savings Bank of Saie Towit State of Weiting District Court of Iowa Tn Mage Vieuss D. W. Gates Iowa Blele Savings Bank Jos. Mekota Walter K. Hutchinson

Making the grade with Voni Tonic for energized growth

Mothers seek help for pale or underweight children to improve red blood cell levels and weight. Voni Tonic is advertised as the trusted remedy to build health and vitality, offering a course priced at 8.5 dollars with no substitute or ethical-drug guarantee.

Townsend club to meet in superior court room Friday evening

Townsend Club No 3 will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the superior court room. Buck the St Bernard dog from A E Durin 2320 Linden drive reported missing. Durin reports the brown white dog stands 24 inches tall at the shoulder. H A Gillette city engineer's office says he lost a $10 engineer's level rod from his car while driving through town Wednesday night. Dr J Stuart McQuiston of Cedar Rapids spoke at Wartburg college in Waverly Tuesday on Upkeep and Energy Supply as part of medical lecture series. Twelve Sunday school groups will present a program this evening at 7 30 with Alvin Hurtt directing. A silver offering will be taken to send delegates to next week's state C E convention at Waterloo.

St. Bernard A. E. Durin Linden Drive H. A. Gillette J. Stuart McQuiston Cedar Rapids Wartburghcollege Waverly Alvin Hurtt C. E Waterloo

Stunt Night Program by Evangelical Endeavor Society

A stunt night program sponsored by the First Evangelical Christian Endeavor society is planned to entertain attendees. The event aims to showcase student talent and community spirit with a series of acts and performances.

The First Evangelical Christian Endeavor Society

Final Cub Pack meeting and Reserve Officers conference details

The final Cub pack meeting will be held Friday at 7 30 p m at Kenwood Park Methodist church. All interested parents and boys to 11 inclusive are invited. Pack No 6 of First Congregational church will present a Cub demonstration directed by L Q O Tisdale. A cubmaster and den mothers and dens dads will be chosen. Reserve Officers Meet reports outlines for next year at 349th Infantry headquarters with Capt Frank LaRue and J W Donnell. Fifty officers attended before Linn county Reserve Officers association meeting led by Second Lieut Richard D Munden.

Kenwood Park Methodist Church First Congregational Church L. Q O. Tisdale Army Reserve Officers 349Th Infantry Federal Building Frank LaRue J. W. Donnell Linn County The Reserve Officers Association Richard D. Munden

Local Army Instructor to Lead Oct 27 Class On the Streamlined Division

Infantry reserve instructor named for the next class to be held Oct 27 will discuss The Streamlined Division, the newly reorganized infantry unit. Police were alerted after a prowler was spotted at Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Shaw’s home at 625 Sixteenth Avenue SW around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Their son, awake in a front room, heard a noise at the rear, saw a man peering into a window, and the intruder fled after attempting entry through the kitchen door.

J. L. Shaw Sixteenth Avenue SW

Blanket Theft Referred to Police by Local Resident

The theft of a brown horsehair blanket valued at ten dollars was reported to police on Wednesday by Robert Slaughter of 716 Eighth Avenue SE. He said the theft occurred recently.

Robert Slaughter Eighth’ Avenue SE

Theft Reported From Cars Near Danceland Area

A theft occurred from a car parked in the rear of Danceland between 7 30 and 7 45 p m Another theft from a car in the same area was reported by Robert Gillam of 1415 B Avenue NE He lost items in the incident.

Danceland Robert Gillam

Chief Nabs Speeder Arrest Over Missing Headlight

Bruce Merrifield of 126 Eighteenth Street NW was fined 25 dollars plus costs in police court on Thursday after arraignment on speeding and operating a motor vehicle with only one headlight. Chief Robert Vinch nabbed him at 12 20 a m after tailing from First avenue E to First avenue W. Merrifield allegedly drove 55 mph crossing Fourth Street railroad tracks.

Bruce Merrifield Eighteenth Street Robert Vinch First Avenue E First Avenue Vinch Thomas B. Powell Merrifield Fourth Street

Thefts From Cars Reported At Iowa Mutual Lot

Police reported numerous thefts from cars parked behind the Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company at 512 Second Avenue SE. H. O. Cutler of the company said three gas tank caps a quantity of gasoline and a radiator cap were taken. He noted skating rink crowds have blocked access and exit to the lot.

Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company Second Avenue SE H. O. Cutler Cutler

President's Mother Sued For $100000 Auto Damage

Mrs. James Roosevelt mother of the President was sued for 100000 in damages after Frederick Grewen of New Rochelle claims he was struck by an automobile owned by Mrs. Roosevelt and driven by chauffeur Louis E. De Pew on a New York City street last April 3. Brazil expects to produce 2 200 000 bags of cocoa this year.

White Plains N. Y Ins James Roosevelt Frederick Grewen New Rochelle N.Y Louis E. de Pew Roosevelt Grewen New York City de Pew Brazil

Itching and Eczema Relief Ad For Poslam Cream

A vintage advertisement urges instant relief from eczema itching with Poslam cream. It claims fast action by penetrating outer skin layers and soothing irritation, promoting quick improvement. First purchase offered at 50 cents in drug stores.

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