Ruth Hanna Simms to Speak Friday in Cedar Rapids
Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms former Illinois at large congresswoman arrives in Cedar Rapids to headline a 2 p.m. Linn County Republican Women rally at the Montrose hotels Crystal ballroom. She is joined by Mrs. Henry Wood of Moville a secretary of state candidate touring the state with Simms.
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Illinois
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
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Henry Wood
Moville
Wood
Woodbury County
Simms
Boston Mission Board Official to Speak Here
Dr. W. Brewer Eddy of Boston, home secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, Congregational Church, will speak at the event. The text notes his organizational role and Boston headquarters.
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W. Brewer Eddy
American Board of Commissioners of the Foreign Missions of the
Congregational Church
Boston
Dr Eddy to Speak in Cedar Rapids on World Tour Findings
Dr Eddy brother of Sherwood Eddy travels eight months visiting eighteen countries to study political social and economic issues. He will address the High Twelve club Friday noon on Americas Responsibility to the Orient and speak at 7 p m at the First Congregational church on observations from his travels chaired by Rev Nelson Dreier.
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Cedar Rapids
Dr. Eddy
Sherwood Eddy
Iowa
Congregational Church
High Twelve Club
America
First Congregational Church
Nelson Dreier
Evans Guilty to Killing Wife and Expectant Mother
Harry Evans, 48, a WPA worker, pleaded guilty to killing his wife, an expectant mother, Tuesday night in Newton. He received an eight year manslaughter sentence to Fort Madison prison after the coroner ordered an autopsy. the couple had eight children, oldest 13.
Red Feather Fashion Signals Cedar Rapids Campaign Drive
A Cedar Rapids campaign promotes a red feather as a fall fashion and fundraiser symbol for the 1937 Community Chest. Feathers decorate hats and clothing. a large Norman-style feather will rise in front of the old post office as a daily pledge centerpiece. Wonsy Thompson, Montrose hotel porter, makes the first pledge and explains his support for the Chest and the Y M C A.
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Cedar Rapids
Sales Army
Challengers
Daily Report
Wonsy Thompson
Mezanine
Montrose Hotel
Wonsy
Husband given sentence in wife’s death over quarrel
The coroner found the death resulted from a blow struck by her husband Evans who admitted quarreling with his wife and striking her in return. The county attorney filed manslaughter charges and Judge Siegers accepted the guilty plea. Sheriff Shields said Evans may attend the funeral under guard.
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Topsy
Shooting stars burn up before reaching Earth
The article notes that without an atmosphere the Earth would face a constant bombardment of shooting stars, but with atmosphere these meteors burn up and do not reach the surface.
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Earth
Rude Auto Co Tops 200 Dealers In Sales Contest
Perry Rude president of Rude Auto Co and Mrs. Rude will be entertained in October at the Dallas Centennial exposition by Ford Motor Co. The prize trip rewards the top dealer in a three month See em tell em sell em sales contest among 200 Des Moines area competitors. Detroit Ford officials will host the event and present awards as the group departs around Oct 7.
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Perry Rude
Rude Auto Company
Rude
Dallas
Tex
Ford Motor Company
Ford Company
Des Moines
Detroit
Davenport Chest Campaign Surpasses Quota With $104 979 Pledged
Davenport Community Chest campaign reports total pledges of $104,979, beating the rock bottom goal of $103,000. Officials announced the milestone Thursday as volunteers thanked contributors.
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Davenport Community Chest
Chest
Salvation Army in Manchester names advisory board officers
Delaware county Salvation Army advisory board officers were named Wednesday. Major Alfreda Swan of Des Moines arrives to plan the annual campaign for home service funds. Local chair Dr. H A Dittmer, vice chairman Charles McCormick, and treasurer W W Matthews lead a local group with Burton Clark and others assisting.
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Delaware County Salvation Army Advisory Board
Alfreda Swanson
Des Moines
Home Service
H. A. Dittmer
Charles McCormick
W. W. Matthews
City
Burton Clark
Fred W. Hermann
Clarence A. Brown
Theo Shelly
Harry G. Utley
M. J. Yoran
Howard L. Rann
A. W. Stearns
Will J. Burk
Joe Grimes
Colesburg
Martin C. Fitzpatrick
Greeley
Earl E. Schroeder
Dundee
Walter J. Hilmer
Delaware
Carl M. Laxson
Earlville
A. A. Schmidt
Delhi
A. S. Baxter
Ryan
P. H. Diggins
Masonville
William Goldsworthy
Sam T. Knox
Oneida
Ruth Wonleighton
Thorpe
Adlerika Promises Quick Relief for Gas and Bowel Cleansing
An old advertising pitch touts Adlerika as a single dose remedy that relieves gas pressing on the heart and cleanses both upper and lower bowels. It cites testimonials from Dr H L Shoub of New York and Mrs James Filler claiming improved sleep, appetite, and well being after use. Leading druggists endorse the product.
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H. L. Shoub
New York
Jas
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