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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1936

Page

4

Nation Joins Utah in Mourning for Dern Funeral

The article details President Roosevelt joining the Dern funeral train, attending services and graveside honors at Mount Olivet, then heading to Des Moines for drought conferences with seven state leaders including Governor Alf Landon. Crowds in Wyoming expected a public appearance, but officials said no rear platform talks until after the funeral.

Mount Olivet Des Moines Iowa Alf M. Landon Kansas Sidney Neb Wyoming O. D. Burris Cheyenne Hanna Laramie Rawlins Wyo Marvin H. McIintyre Edwin M. Watson Hull Washington Kane State Department

Air Bombs Rip Spanish Cities In Civil War Update

Bombing raids devastate towns including Burgos and Bilbao with reports of hospitals hit. Government says enemy planes are German and Italian made as factions divide into united left and right with Madrid a key focus. Rebels hold the south and west while government controls Madrid and major ports Valencia Alicante and Barcelona.

Iran Bilbao Burgos Madrid War Ministry Guadarrama Mountains Capital Badajoz Malaga Paris la Passionaria Washington U.S.S. Kane Spain United Left United Right Workers Barcelona Catalonia Valencia Alicante Andalusia Adura

Waterloo student pilot dies in crash

Allen Hansen a 16 year old student pilot was killed when the Aeronica two seater he was piloting dove 250 feet near highway 20 a mile north of Waterloo Officials said the plane was fairly new witnesses reported a steep bank and loss of momentum Instructor David Baker and George Hansen had mentored the youth and had piloted the plane earlier in the day

Waterloo INS Allen Hansen Highway 20 Canfield Aeronica Douglas Harris George Hansen Young Flyer John St. Aubin Cedar Rapids David Baker

Crater Search Party Disbands in California

A seven day effort near Warner's Hot Springs to locate missing New York judge Joseph Force Crater ended as the search party was told to disband. Capt. W. C. Allen and Lloyd Davis of Los Angeles were ordered home after instructions to cease searching.

Desert search continues for missing judge Crater figure

A prospector who gave the initial tip quit the posse and went to Hollywood to pursue movies. By Tuesday only Deputy Sheriff August Grad of San Diego county and a few reporters remained. Captain Allen said a man matching Judge Crater’s description is likely still in the desert near the area. Further searching will be handled by New York police and San Diego authorities.

Hollywood August Grad San Diego County Allen Judge Crater New York

G Man To Speak At K C Meeting

Gene Hemry special agent of the department of justice will address Knights of Columbus council No. 909 Cedar Rapids Wednesday. He is with the Omaha office of the FBI and will speak after the council meeting about 8 45 p m. Edward McPartland United States commissioner arranged the talk.

Uncle Sam Knights of Columbus Council Gene Hemry Department of Justice Hemry Omaha Federal Bureau of Investigation Knights Mr. Hemry Edward McPartland United States Cedar Rapids Henry

Landon recalls drought cooperation plan for relief

Kansas Governor Alf Landon urged President Roosevelt to push state and federal water programs. He cited a 1934 letter endorsing joint action and urged surveys of small tributaries, farm ponds, and reservoirs to aid drought relief in parched regions across multiple states.

Topeka Kan Alf M. Landon Roosevelt Des Moines Landon Kansas War Department Walter Welford North Dakota Western Railroads

Avert Confusion and Discrimination Between Farmers

A reported effort to prevent confusion and gross discrimination among farmers is noted, with officials urging fair treatment, clear guidelines, and coordinated action to ensure equitable opportunities for all agricultural workers.

Herring to urge drought relief program continuation

Governor Clyde Herring said he will urge continuation of the drought relief program when the President arrives. The program has provided 6,410 WPA jobs in drought areas.

Des Moines INS Clyde Herring

Brain Hemorrhage Cited in Menzer Death

An autopsy on 54 year old Fred Menzer found a small brain hemorrhage as the cause of death after he died suddenly in bed Monday morning Coroner B L Knight said Tuesday pending further tests to rule out poison.

Fred Menzer B. L. Knight

Death inquiry cites brain hemorrhage as cause of Menzer death

Coroner Knight rules brain hemorrhage caused Menzer death after stomach analysis found no poison. Funeral at Barta chapel Wednesday 2 p.m. burial at Lone Tree. Menzer served eighteen months in World War I with company A, 109th engineers. Lone Tree Legion post to furnish firing squad at grave.

Knight Menzer Barta Chapel Lone Tree 109Th Engineers American Legion Lone Tree Legion

Waterways Hit Record Lows Since Early Settlers Arrived

In Fergus Montana creeks and lakes fell to their lowest levels in decades, the driest period since the first White settlers arrived about 75 years ago, scientists warn of potential impacts on local water sources and wildlife.

Fergus, Mont

Amnesic girl collapses in Watertown street

An 18 to 20 year old girl with no memory of her identity is under medical observation in Watertown after collapsing on a street. She mutters fragments of an alleged robbery tale and says she was forced to accompany three men in a gangland venture, but recalls nothing about her name, family, or address.

Watertown S. D

Imprisoned girl subjected to narcotic abuse and escape

A girl was abandoned after days of imprisonment and constant automobile riding. An alienist warned her mind may be impaired from the treatment and drug effects.

Two Million In AAA Checks Still Due Iowa Farmers

Iowa farmers in the 1935 crop program still await about 2.5 million dollars in AAA payments. The Agriculture Department on Monday cited 2,344,000 in corn hog and 159,000 in wheat subsidies among the due checks.

Iowa Washington Department of Agriculture

Fall stock alert on Buster Brown and Sterling anklets

Fall and school stockings available in 5/8 and 3/4 lengths. Buster Brown and Sterling brands offered with colors, fancy cuffs, and elastic tops. Choose several pairs while assortments last.

Buster

Here They Are Fall Bags for Children at $1.00

New Shirley Temple and Jane Withers style bags arrive in pouches top handles and envelope forms. Dionies invites kiddies to match fall outfits with bright colors. Sale offers 4 percent and $1.00 pricing.

Craemer's Shirley Temple Kate Greenaway Jane Withers Missy Dionies

Buster Brown Lisle Hose Ad Promotes Misses Stock

New semi shaped hose for misses by Buster Brown in fine lisle. Available in tan shades. Prices 25 cents and 39 cents per pair.

New School Buster Brown Lisle

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