Winners in First of Gazette Sunday Comic Frolics
The Cedar Rapids Gazette sponsored Kiddie Comic Frolics at the Paramount theater. Virginia Greer as Ma Perkins and Byron Stewart carried prizes for best girl comic and Buddy Deering impersonations, with a future prize grand balloon bicycle teased. Next Saturday’s party invites all children to join with a 5 cent coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Greer
Ma Perkins
Byron Stewart
Buddy Deering
Sunday Gazette
the Gazette
Paramount Theater
Virginia
Brian Stewart
J E. Stewart
Oakland Road
Buck Rogers
Byron
Beyst
The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Baldridge
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Killian
Swiss Combat Nazis To Save Their Republic
Switzerland faces border Nazi activity as German speaking Swiss fear political influence. President Schulthess warns against foreign theories while the 1848 pan German movement is recalled. May 12 Swiss federal council bans Hitlerite uniforms with fines, imprisonment, or deportation for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Republc
Switzerland
Berlin
Edmund Schulthess
Neue Zuercher Zeitung
Zurich
Germany
Sr Aed
Manattosen
Schultheis
Alpine Republic
Federal Council
Portable Crusher Firms Organize To Back Stone Code
The article details efforts by portable stone crusher interests to influence a proposed code seen as discriminatory. Mr Hall and associates argue the code raises road and public works costs, affecting farmers and taxpayers while benefiting manufacturers of portable crushers. An association is forming in each state to lobby Washington with eastern financial backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Wash- Mineton
Halt
West
Middlewest
Jas
Linn
Dvorak Memorial Orchestra Concert Announced at Fortieth Anniversary
The Dvorak Memorial Orchestra program for September 17 features the St Paul Somahans orchestra in a Fortieth anniversary celebration at the fort. Details include program selections and timing for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dvorraka
St Paul Somahans Orchestra
Koenig recalled for quiet sea deeds and bold reckoning
The Bremen born seaman Koenig is remembered for a daring pressuring voyage where a boat crew avoided British patrols and sailed a German ship carrying scientists’ products under the sea. He is praised as a dutiful seaman of the old Lloyd school, in the style of Baron von Richthofen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Unterseeboote
Zerstoerer
Kreuser
Koenig
Nord Deutscher
Virgina Capes
Bas
Haznor
White House
Oredas
Capes
New London
Conn
Germany
Baron von Richthofen
City Briefs and Personal Notes Snapshot
Fire company No 6 was summoned to 511 Meadowbrook Court SE for a grass fire. Charlies Montenaro of 2300 First Ave E was rushed to St Luke's Hospital with a severe appendicitis attack. Knights of Pythias hold an important meeting Monday at 8 pm at the KP hall. Fidelity Life Association picnic at Ellis Park duck pond at 1 pm today. ice cream and coffee provided. Carl Serbs of Cleveland OH to address Rotary Club luncheon Monday at noon at Hotel Roosevelt. B J Newburger to speak first on the NRA program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadowbrook Court SE
Charlies Montenaro
First Avenue
St Luke's Hospital
Knights of Pythias
KP Hall
Fidelity Life Association
Ellis Park
Carl Serbs
Cleveland
Rotary Club
Hotel Roosevelt
B J Newburger
NRA
Century of Progress Opportunity Plans for Fair
Century of Progress outlines admissions and attractions for the fair. Details cover planned exhibits and events intended to draw visitors and showcase innovations during the event.
Linn Legion and Auxiliary Meet in Central City
Central City hosts a joint conference of Linn County American Legion and Auxiliary on September 20 with dinner at 6 30 followed by a program and address by Department Commander Leo Custer of Cedar Rapids. Group conferences and dancing close the evening. County Commander A R McElwain expects a large delegation from Linn County posts. Reservations for dinner urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Linn County American Legion and Auxiliary
Leo Custer
Cedar Rapids
J W_ Eckstein
Central City Post
J. W Eckstein
A. R McElwain
Marion
Linh County
Deaths list notes services for Newton Russell Emerson
Funeral services for Ralph W Newton will be at 2pm Monday in Turner chapel with Rev W A Montgomery presiding and burial at Cedar Memorial park. Edward Russell's service is Monday at 3:30 pm in Turner chapel with Rev L Sorth and burial at Linwood cemetery. W H Emerson of Decorah died Thursday in University hospital Town Citys. services were Saturday at Yocums mortuary in Marion and burial at Oak Shade cemetery. He was a former Cedar Rapids and Marion resident and brother-in-law of the late Rev J W Lee. survived by niece Mrs Chester Pollins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W Newton
Turner Chapel
W A Montgomery
Cedar Memorial Park
Edward Russell
L. Sorth
Linwood Cemetery
W H. Emerson
Decorah
University Hospital
Town
Yocums Mortuary
Marion
Oak Shade
Emerson
Cedar Rapids
J W Lee
Chester Pollins
Bever Avenue
Local Births Reported From St Luke's Hospital
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs H T Miller of Virton on Saturday at St Luke's hospital. A son was born to Mr and Mrs C W Buck at 1610 Hinkley Avenue SW on Friday at St Luke's hospital. A son was born to Mr and Mrs D L De Wald at 648 Ninth Avenue Marion on Friday at St Luke's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H T Miller
Virton
St Luke's Hospital
C W Bucknam
Hinkley Avenue
D L. de Wald
Ninth Avenue
Marion
St Luke'’s Hospital
Senator Plans Washington Trip to Speed Iowa Public Works
Senator Louis Murphy said he will leave for Washington at once to press Iowa public works approvals with federal officials. He met Friday with W F Riley of the federal board for Iowa E H Muloch state emergency relief chair and J Darling of Des Moines to discuss a swift federal response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa Public Works
Public Works Start Urged Before Snow Flys
Murphy urged insuring at least the start of work on public works projects before the snow flies to prevent delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Iowa Leading In NRA Organization
Des Moines AP report quotes J. J. Hughes, state recovery board chairman, saying Iowa leads in NRA organization work after a ten day Washington stay. Hughes, meeting NRA officials and President Roosevelt, predicts banks credits will be loosened as a next major step. SIGOURNEY John Fixmer, 45, Humboldt native and former county recorder, dies in Iowa City hospital after long service from 1915 to 1923, his illness ending a lengthy tenure as recorder.
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DES Moines
J. J. Hughes
State Recovery Board
Washington
NRA
Hughes
Iowa
Roosevelt
Sigourney
John Fixmer
Humboldt
Iowa City
Fixmer
Obituary fragment notes family and burial details
After his fourth term. He vived by his father, Felix Pixmen Webster, two sisters, Mrs. ot. Singmaster of Oskaloosa and Me Ed McMillan of Keswick, and a brother, Emil Fixmer of Minnesota. The body was brought to Sigourney for burial. Funeral services wil! held this afternoon. be
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Pixmen Webster
Ot. Singmaster
Oskaloosa
Ed McMillan
Keswick
Emil Fixmer
Minnesota
Sigourney
Waukon Minister Elected Head of M. E. Young People
The Rev. Harold Winger of Waukon was chosen president of the Methodist Young People for the Dubuque district at the district rally in Oelwein. Officers named include Velma Shaffer Oelwein first vice president Delmer Dopp Lamont second vice president Everette Bogert Fayette third vice president and Robert Hutchinson Arlington fourth vice president. Speakers included Dr H J Burgstanler Cornell College Mount Vernon district superintendent Guy Chalice J E Holden Independence and Dr C C Hall Maynard. Over 225 young people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Harold Winger
Waukon
Methodist Young People
Dubuque
Velma Shaffer
Delmer Dopp
Lamont
Everette Bogert
Fayette
Robert Hutchinson
Arlington
H. J. Burgstanler
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Guy
Chalice
J. E. Holden
Independence
C. C. Hall
Maynard
Wool Sacques and Sweaters Roundup at Low Prices
Wool sacques and sweaters offered at 89 cents to 1.25 dollars feature all wool knitted sacques and sweaters in white pink and blue with attractive trimming.
All Wool Shawls Offered in White Pink and Blue
Wool shawls advertised at 1.39 each with rayon embroidery and fringe all around. Describes good size and weight. More shawls priced up to 3.49 in white pink and blue.
Brother and Sister All Wool Jersey Suits and Dresses
A fine soft Jersey in beige powder blue green red and navy offered in several styles and sizes 2 3 and 4 years for 1.25 each.
Flannelette Diapers Prices and Quality Notes
A hemmed diaper of fine quality flannelette offered with good washing and wearing quality. Flannelette diapers priced at 27 by 27 inches at 0.98 cents per dozen and 30 by 30 inches at 1.29 per dozen.
New Showing of Infants' Dresses at Bargain Prices
Lovely hand made and hand embroidered dresses in many dainty styles with set in sleeves and optional collars. Some styles feature pink or blue trim. Available sizes 6 months and 1 year. Prices range from 50 cents to 1 dollar 59 cents.
The Shoe That Baby Specialists Recommend
A moccasin toe elkskin shoe offered in white or smoke colors for infants. Sizes range from 1 to 544 with price listed per pair.
Children's washable elkskin shoes in sizes 3 to 8
Senior and intermediate sales offer washable elkskin shoes for children up to 4 years. Sizes 3 to 8 come in widths D and C. Priced at 2.95 and 3.49 per pair with perforated toes for ventilation.
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Crand
Republic
Seranaars
Wrich
Good Vegas
Tre Po Mare BP Easa
Towa
Reas
Haars
Uae
Jera
Smulekoff
3Rd Ave
Dial
K. of P
Fidelity Life Assn. Picnic
Rotary
Chicago
Schneider Bldg
Linn Legion and Auxiliary
Ralph Newton
Russell
A. G. Fusseil
Okinow
2Nd Ave
Cedar Rapids, Ia
M. E. Young People
Craemer’s
Flannelette Kimonas
First Ave
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