Corn Day Dinner Tickets On Sale In Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Corn Empire Day banquet honoring the corn crop. The event on October 26 at 6 30 p m hosts 500 local business men and 500 farmers at El Kahir Shrine temple. City hosts can buy tickets at the Chamber of Commerce. County guest counts include 335 Linn, 40 Cedar, 40 Benton, 40 Jones, 15 Delaware, and 10 each from Johnson, Buchanan and Iowan counties.
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Iowa
Towa
Cedar Rapids
Cedar, Benton
Jones Counties
Delaware
Johnson, Buchanan
Iowan Counties
Governor Grants Condemned Man Whisky Before Execution
Dallas Egan 38, to be hanged in Los Angeles for a holdup murder, received a whisky sendoff after Governor Rolph approved the request. The warden said Rolph ordered a good brand to let Egan go to the gallows happy, a gesture Egan accepted. A Nevada warden meanwhile noted he has refused only a gas mask petition in capital cases.
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San Quentin
Callts
Dallas Egan
Cedarbrook
William J Kirkpatrick
Battle Creek
Much
Los Angeles
James Rolph, Jr
Egan
L. L. Stanley
Rolph
Carson City
Nev
Matt Penrose
Nevada State Prison
Nevada
Johnson Fails To Reach Agreement On Retailers Code
Washington AP Four hours of talks among Roosevelt recovery units failed to produce a final decision on the controversial retail code with cost-plus provisions. Johnson said a final decision would come in a couple of days as Roosevelt weighs Johnson versus Wallace positions in the dispute.
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Washington
Roosevelt Recovery Units
Hugh S. Johnson
White House
Roosevelt
Johnson
Wallace
Sigourney Woman Nominated To Head Town Rebekah Lodge
Mrs Rose Heninger of Sigourney is named president of the Grand Lodge Iowa Rebekahs to succeed Lola Clinton of Marshalltown. Other nominations list Esther Leming as vice president and a slate of wardens, secretaries, and trustees from Des Moines to Dubuque and central Iowa.
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Sigourney
Rebekah Lodge
Council Bluffs
Rose Heninger
Grand Lodge
Iowa Rebekahs
Lola Clinton
Marshalltown
Esther Leming
Des Moines
Lessie Lampe
Sheffield Josephine Dustin
Maxwell
Caroline Dailey
Iowa City
Maudeline Bloomfield
Grace Anderson Lake
Lena Poiler
Dubuque
Lulu Schroenberger
Sioux City
Emma Cammerer
Spencer Buna Patterson- Wilson
Maquoketa
Orpha
Deny Appeals for Extra Work Hours
In Coos Bay Oregon the Western Laborers Association denied appeals for extended work hours. The decision allowed 14 hours of overtime to complete a contract, with specific stipulations on scheduling and conditions for continued employment. District officials upheld the denial on grounds of necessity and contract terms.
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Washington
Tao
Mets
Coos Bay
Westrat
Cepal Barnes
Waharette Waoe Larpeer Company
Daas Oresor Os
DeWees Dies at Home of Daughter in City
T L DeWees died at his daughter's home on Eighth Avenue Southwest after a short illness. He is survived by two daughters Mrs W H Bontrager and Mrs W H Beranek. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 30 a m at the Bontrager home.
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T. L. DeWees
Bontraze
Eighth Avenue
Mr DeWees
WH Beranek
Farm Tax Plan 10 Raises Prices Across Meat Divide
The article explains how a 10 percent farm tax plan would lift prices for bread and pork products as processing and floor stock taxes take effect. It notes that chops may rise more than other cuts, with higher taxes on floor stocks and a projected revenue of over 5 million dollars for the farm administration.
Chicago Milk Association Threatens NRA Price Code Bid
Chicago milk producers announce they will ignore the AAA price and production code unless independent producers are forced to raise prices. The Pure Milk association holds key pricing authority and its stance could impact the AAA program nationwide.
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Chicago Milk Assn
Chicago
Don N Geyer
Pure Milk Association of
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Washington
AAA
Pure Milk Association
Switzerland Moves To Protect Border
The Swiss government asked the federal council for military appropriations of 85,000,000 Swiss francs to boost protection of neutrality. The request targets infantry arms, artillery, and new airplanes amid concerns over German actions and the disarmament crisis.
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Berne
Switzerland
INS
Counci
Roosevelt Delays Retail Code Ruling
Washington officials say President Roosevelt will study the proposed retail code further and no decision is expected for some time. The White House indicated continued review and no immediate action on the measure.
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Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Quillan Arrested Here Fined On Liquor Charge
Federal Judge George C Scott sentenced seven defendants after guilty pleas. Walter F. Quillan was fined $200 after being caught with 56 gallons of liquor in an automobile at Cedar Rapids.
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Quillan
Sioux City
George C Scott
Walter F. Quillan
Cedar Rapids
City to Raise Jailed Fines to $2 Daily in Taylorville
Taylorville Wisconsin announces prisoners serving fines will earn $2 per day instead of 50 cents as part of a plan to cooperate with the NRA. The $2 rate marks a 400 percent wage increase for inmates.
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Taylorville
NRA
Eva Corson Sues for Divorce in Reno
Broadway actress Eva M. Corson known as Eva Farrell filed for divorce in Reno from Lester A. Corson of New York City. The suit cites nonsupport as the grounds.
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Reno New
INS
Eva M. Corson
Eva Farrell
Lester A Corson
New York City
Nonsupport
High Salary Probe Could Precede Congressional Action
A Senate authorized inquiry seeks salary data from all Federal Reserve member banks, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and the Federal Power Commission. It covers 1928 to 1933, including bonuses and total payroll, with potential salary reductions already tied to railroad loans.
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Senate
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal Power Commission
Commission
Des Moines Worker Killed By Cave In
Des Moines sewer foreman Clarence Fronsdahl died from injuries after a ditch caved in while he worked. He was buried to the waist and pinned against the ditch wall when a timber struck his chest.
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Des Moines
Clarence Fronsdahl
Press freedom vs democracy fears in 1930s era debate
Hanna warns that labeling press hard questions as ghastly humor signals democracy in retreat and fascism near. Howard Stodghill defends newsboys work as essential business training. Inland Press Association endorses preserving free press rights and opposes curtailment, citing Sections 11 and 14 of a draft newspaper code.
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Hanna
Johnson
Wall Street
NRA
Howard Stodghill
Louisville
Central States Circulation Managers' Association
Stodghill
Inland Press Association
Northern Indiana Public Service boss denies mismanagement
Morse Delplain, president of NIPSCO, denies mismanagement after ex-assistant treasurer Howard Duncan pled guilty to embezzlement and claims of a hidden $132,000. A Crown Point special grand jury will probe the company as auditors traced alleged improper rate practices and manipulated books.
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Hammond, Ind
Morse Delplain
Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Howard Duncan
Crown Point
Ind
Delplain
Duncan
British May Expose Collapse of Parley
Reporters observe crowded No 10 Downing Street as ministers debate arms talks with Germany. A foreboding crowd reaction suggests waning support for League disarmament moves. Hitler demands arms equality and vows to attend no conference or alliance, per Nazi party leaders.
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Germany
No. 10 Downing Street
Foreign Office
Simon
League
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Nazi Storm
German Chancellor Sees Geneva Exit as Step to Equality
The chancellor blamed prior governments for overestimating the League of Nations while expressing optimism for the German people and pessimism about Geneva. Hitler stated last Saturday's withdrawal from Geneva marks a deeper phase in Germany’s struggle for parity and focused on the upcoming election campaign.
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League of Nations
Geneva
Hitler
Germany
Brooklyn Man Hurt In Collision With Truck
Brooklyn resident John Bagenstos suffered two fractured ribs and bruises when his Ford coupe collided with a Ford truck driven by William Bessant of Atkinson NL on highway 30 nine miles west of Cedar Rapids. Bessant said he swung left to pass another car and then back right as Bagenstos loomed in the road. Bagenstos was treated by a Belle Plaine physician.
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John Bagenstos
Brooklyn
William Bessant
Atkinson
Cedar Rapids
Bagenstos
Belle Plaine
Bessant
Proma
Joseph A. Petrus
Soprano cites husband habit as gag in divorce case
Harriet Hillard Sedley alleges Roy Sedley the comedian used a standard gag at night clubs by removing his pants when asked to be funny. She testifies the stunt occurred not once but dozens of times and says everyone laughed but her. The judge reserved decision.
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New York
Harriet Hillard
Roy C. Sedley
Nevada wins tax claim on federal Boulder Dam lands
Nevada collects on two year legal battle over taxing the federal reservation for Boulder Dam. Clark County assessor holds a check for 182650.77 from Six Companies Inc. as the case ends. Pure hydrogen has no odor taste or color.
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Las Vegas
Nev
INS
Companies
Inc
Boulder Dam
Clark County
Nevada
Approve Grants for Suarts Building and Iowa Projects
Washington AP reports the Public Works Administration approved four grants for Iowa projects: Bloomfield water works $3200 University of Iowa Art building Iowa City $92000 Dyersville storm sewer $700 and Ottumwa viaduct $50000. Officials note that proper application form speeds approval and average allotments occur eight days after receipt.
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Washington
Public Works Administration
Iowa
Bloomfeld Water Works
Uniersity of Iowa
Iowa City
Dyersville
Ottumwa Viaduct
City Briefs and Personals Featured in Local Notices
Fines of 10 dollars and costs for speeding levied in police court against George Risk of Ellis boulevard MW C L Burt of Clarion and M G Brooks of Maquoketa were reported. L Du Four, US navy recruiter, escorted Cedar Rapids' Harley Leo Berry and Greeley’s Harold Rolfe to Des Moines for enlistment ahead of San Diego training. Berry and Rolfe, graduates of Grant and Greeley high schools respectively, are sons of Karl Berry and Ransom Rolfe. Bethany church hosts a chicken supper Thursday.
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George Risk
Ellis Boulevard
C. L. Burt
Clarion
M. G. Brooks
Maquoketa
L. du Four
United States Navy
Harley Leo Berry
Cedar Rapids
Harold Rolfe
Greeley
Des Moines
Berry
Grant High School
Karl R. Berry
Ninth Street
Rolfe
Greeley High School
Ransom Rolfe
San Diego
Calif
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NBA
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Tom
Suarts
Central Park Church
Navy
Bethany Church
Nancy
Elaine
Ars
Reed
Folger's
Folzger's
Central America
Folger
Folger Coffee Company
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Garret
the New
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Ted
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