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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1932

Page

4

Investiture Of Monsignor Toomey In Immaculate Conception Church

The investiture ceremony in Cedar Rapids honors Monsignor J J Toomey as a member of the Papal Household. Archbishop Francis Beckman led the two hour Mass with over 100 dignitaries and clerics, while the stagecraft and robes signified the elevated status and faithful service of Toomey to Immaculate Conception parish and the diocese.

Immaculate Conception Rome Msgr J J. Toomey Monsignor Toomey Francis J Beckman St.d Dubuque Knights of Columbus Guard of Honor Dean Toomey F J. Beckman Holy Father Immaculate Conception Church William H Schulte Columbia College St. Raphael's Cathedral Schulte God Francis Beckman S. D P E. Donnelly Elma Louis Grunewald Cedar Rapids John Halpin St Columbkille Dubuque Notary H Manternach Staceyville John Theobald E. A. Fitzgerald N C Barrett Immaculate Conveption Parish Pontifical Cross J. J Toomey Baldridge J. J. Toomey

Roosevelt Murphy and Turner Win in State Straw Vote

A Press Association straw poll shows Roosevelt Murphy and Turner leading in statewide races. The report notes strong river counties support for Murphy and uncertain results across districts with many ballots scratched, signaling a toss up in the upcoming election.

Roosevelt Murphy Turner Clinton Scott Press Association Hoover Louis Murphy Puain Iowa Dov Turner Henry Field Anybod Smith Wildman Brookhart Scatchels Des Moines

Campaign speeches broadcast forecast for Wednesday

WJZ NBC 2 at 3 p.m. features Republican women Miss Mary E Woolley and Miss Ada Comstock. Forecasts come via press associations but accuracy is not guaranteed due to possible last minute changes by sponsors or campaign managers.

WJZ NBC Mary E. Woolley Ada Comstock The Gazette

Hunger marchers head for London to demand means test abolition

About two thousand unemployed marchers travel from Scotland Wales and England toward London to press for ending the means test for dole recipients. They plan to camp at Croydon and St Albans before a Wednesday Hyde Park rally and a Trafalgar Square speech on Sunday.

London Scotland Wales England Croydon St Albans Hyde Park Trafalgar Square Charere 5 Moscow

Light Company Fights Grundy Council Over New Rates

Northwestern Light and Power petitions for a temporary injunction to block Grundy Center from enforcing a new light and power rate ordinance. Case traces to 1931 actions. a prior injunction and a court ruling calling the ordinance confiscatory. Hearing set for Oct 29 at Sioux City. A single whale value cited between 500 and 10000 dollars.

Grundy Center Northwestern Light and Power Company Lynch Anderson and Lynch Councils of Sioux City

Many tax savings for 1933 promised in new levy list

The 1932 levy list released by County Auditor G. A. Senninger shows substantial savings for Linn county taxpayers in 1933 after budget pruning across state, county, school and corporate levies. Several districts report double-digit cuts, with Honey Grove No. 6 topping 57 mills less than 1931 and Central City district reducing from 195.6 to 172.9 mills.

Linn County Board of Supervisors G. A. Senninger Honey Grove Putnam Township Central City Town of Lisbon Independent Sisley’s Grove Clinton Township Union Boulder Township Melrose Jackson Township Spring Grove Township Palo Fay~cite Dix New Buffalo Monroe Cedar Rapids Marion Mount Vernon Center Point

Two Steps to Cure Bilious Spells Advertised Remedy

An old advertisement promises relief from bilious spells with two actions. Take a tablespoonful of Dave's Mentha Pepsin before meals and lie down flat after eating. It claims elimination of nausea gas and stomach distress with a money back guarantee from May Drug Co.

Dave May Drug Co

Three More Floggings Reported in Florida

Police were told of three additional flogging victims in Jacksonville, bringing to 19 the number who say they were whipped by terrorists. Officers said three white men were taken to a wooded area on the city outskirts and flogged by a band of men.

Jacksonville Fla

Ambrose Plersch to Serve 30 Years in Solitary

In Falls City Nebraska Ambrose Plersch is sentenced to thirty years in the Nebraska penitentiary for killing a railroad detective and must spend every anniversary of the sentence in solitary confinement per the judge's ruling.

Falls City, Neb Ambrose Plersch Nebraska Penitentiary

Prof McGaw Displays Old Europe Art At Cedar Rapids Club

Professor Frederick McGaw of Cornell College shared sketches from a trip through France, Switzerland, and Italy with the Cedar Rapids Woman’s club. He highlighted Milan and other cities while noting Mussolini’s restoration efforts and da Vinci’s Last Supper at Milan’s Church of St Mary of Grace. The program featured colored slides and music by Coe College glee club.

France Switzerland Italy Frederick McGaw Cornell College Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Warren Hansen Professor McGaw Coe College Girls Glee Club Milan Leonardo da Vinci Napoleon St. Mary of Grace da Vinci Genoa Christopher Columbus Pisa Florence Pitti Venice St. Mark’s St. George’s Church Bridge of Sighs Rome Amalfi Sorrento Pompei Mussolini M. Avedovech Mary Woitishek George Yuill

Two Midget Babies Care At Memorial Hospital

In Lawrence Kansas two incubator infants at Memorial Hospital weigh two and a half pounds and one pound seven eighths. Both are thriving and will be fed by eye dropper as they gain weight.

Lawrence Kan Memorial Hospital

Barber Stocking Buys Time by Cries at Scene

In San Francisco AP report George Stocking a barber wept over his wife Maud Stocking after an automobile accident that killed four other women. He rode in the ambulance to the hospital, then returned home to find his wife waiting supper.

San Francisco George Stocking Maud Stocking

Radio Name Contest Offers 750 Cash for Singer

Hollywood company seeks a name for a radio singer in an old song program. Prizes include 750 cash for the chosen name, 500 to 750 based on prompt postmark by October 30 1932, with 250 extra for early mail. Entries limited to one name per contestant with simple rules and a central mailing address.

Hollywood Radio Director's Office Studio V-174 N. Sycamore

Order Of Rainbow Teas Mrs Sprecher At Cedar Rapids Tea

The Cedar Rapids Order of Rainbow for Girls assembly will honor Mrs. Grace Sprecher of Denison during a tea at 4 PM Wednesday at 2320 Grande Avenue. Miss Phoebe Nemecek leads a full team with Miss Marion Hepner and Beatrice Woodward assisting in hosting, dining, and receiving.

Cedar Rapids Assembly No. 11 Order of Rainbow Grace Sprecher Denison Iowa Order of Eastern Star E. H. Farrow Grande Avenue Phoebe Jane Nemecek Jess Kitterman Rainbow Elizabeth Jackson Betty Kitterman Marion Hepner J. N. Nemecek E. H Furrow Glenn Woodward A. C. Barta J. L. Keneeny Annie Laura Davidson Beatrice Woodward Furrow Margaret Watt Kitterman Nemecek Maxine Barta Caroline Farrow Allayne Konecny Fralptown

Engagement Announcement for Lillian Finnegan and Stanley Jossick

Miss Lillian Finnegan of this city and Stanley Jossick of Amana are engaged. The couple were announced at a party hosted by Mrs Emma Finnegan at 1017 Second Avenue SW. Guests enjoyed Mexican decorations and a fiesta costume. Bridge provided the evening’s diversion.

Ruth Peter Gladys Koile Alice Heidt Miss Heidt Hazel Dahl Peggy Gould Grace Heidt Waterloo Thora Herr Frances Stewart Margaret Swab Bernice Ammons Edith Burmeister Dorothy Edgar Lillian Finnegan Stanley Jossick Amana Miss Finnegan Emma Finnegan Second Avenue Bridge

Al Smith Rally Attacks Hoover In New York City Address

Al Smith addressed 15 000 inside and 35 000 outside the 113th Infantry armory criticizing the Republican platform and praising Roosevelt Garner and the Democratic ticket He condemned a 1928 prosperity slogan and mocked the party for claiming credit for gains in public schools The crowd roared as Smith defended his record and joked about his earlier remark in Baltimore

Mabel Walker Willebrandt Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Chicago Garner 113Th Infantry Armory Smith Raddio Republican Party Baltimore

Father shot by son in mistaken burglary

In Tyler Texas police report Joe S Alexander was shot dead by his own son in the hallway of their home during a mistaken burglary incident. The tragedy occurred as authorities describe the shooting as an accidental fatality in a family dispute.

Tyler Tex Joe S. Alexsander

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