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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1934
Page
2
Dr. Philip Jacobs cites a steady decline in the national TB death rate over the past four to five years and notes that government aid, 650 sanatoriums with 87 000 beds, clinics, thousands of public health nurses, schools health education, and 2 000 TB associations drive the fight.
Orville L. Crawford and Hilda K. Hunk of Lisbon wedlock license issued. James Wilson Jr. of Monticello and Rose Elizabeth Williams of Whittier also received marriage licenses.
A Cedar Rapids man credits Gly-Cas with curing indigestion gas and bloating after others failed. He reports improved eating and sleep, regaining his past health and happiness within days. Gly-Cas is sold at Thins Drug Store corner First Street and Third Avenue SE.
Cal F Becker awarded 568.40 default judgment against Joe Pelesek in a personal injury and damage suit filed after a crash on highway 30 two miles east of Cedar Rapids on May 13 1932. McHenry vs Sherbon dismissed with prejudice after collision on highway 30 near Mount Vernon June 1 1933. Edith Hollenbeck and Howard E Spadt and Ralph E Spadt share thirds in Deans addition Cedar Rapids property by partition decree. Helen Sorenson seeks divorce from Earl Sorenson after 42 years of marriage. Judgment in lease action 632.53. Car theft report notes license plate 70 971 stolen from H W Tompson Lisbon.
Hollywood authorities launched a hunt for jewels valued at $12,000 that belonged to the late Lon Chaney. Eleanor Lechert, sister of Chaney’s widow, said the items were stolen from a hidden compartment in her home during a brief absence.
Detroit based report states the Piccard stratosphere flight scheduled for Thursday was postponed to Saturday due to unfavorable lower Michigan weather conditions. A Labrador note mentions no poisonous snakes found.
President Roosevelt prepares a speech outlining progress and New Deal aims while avoiding partisanship. He may reference past crises and discuss how business groups seek detailed economic data, using a football analogies and cautious messaging on national recovery efforts.
Eugene Palmer will end the Sunshine Mission revival series with an Amusement Night Friday. Tickets available from Mission office or ushers until 6 p.m. A Jumbo party for older youths follows. During the revival 114 made first decisions, 133 rededicated, 35 families pledged to erect the family altar, and 63 promised to join Cedar Rapids churches.
Snow struck the western outskirts of Chicago Thursday morning following a heat wave that peaked at 84 degrees a day earlier. Oak Park saw ten minutes of snow as rain and hail ended the two day heat spell. Forecasters expected temperatures to fall into the 40s as northwest winds pushed cold air from the Rockies into the Midwest.
Death notices report Clair Edward Robertson 20 of 1215 Twelfth street court SE Cedar Rapids died at a local hospital after a week of illness. He is survived by his wife Daisy a son Edward his father Edward Robertson Cedar Rapids his mother in Minneapolis a brother Jack and three sisters Mildred Floyd Georgie Robertson and Dorothy Burger. Also noted is the body of Archie Bruce 51 Cedar Rapids found dead in Davenport and brought to Cedar Rapids with military services at Cedar Memorial Park. The notices include probate and trustee hearings for local estates and appointments and a final report hearing for the Home for the Friendless trusteeship and related legal actions.
Dr. Henry C. Sweany, medical director of research for Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanatorium, spoke at the Mississippi Valley Sanatorium association convention on forms of TB treatment. Dr. J. J. Wiener of Montefiore Hospital and Sanatorium planned to discuss patient status after discharge, treatment episodes, and collapse therapy later at the Hotel Montrose.
Work to raise Lake Macbride park dam to forty feet is delayed by rain. Engineer F S Vetter says west side is 35 feet and east side 25 feet. CCC crews continue with a heavy Minestone surfacing layer.
Slabs for the surface. The tube in the dam has been opened to allow Mill creek to flow into Iowa river, engineers believing impounding impractical until the bed of the lake is cleared properly.
The district court in Linn County Iowa announces a hearing on October 3 1934 at 9 am to prove and admit Albert B Stolba's last will and testament to probate. Dated Cedar Rapids September 26 1934 Edwin W Lundquist Clerk District Court Fred W Hann Attorney.
A twelve men and six women cast will headline the first Community Players show See Naples and Die by Elmer Rice. Try-outs Friday at 7 30 pm in the new playhouse at 104 Fifth Street NE. Scene is Sorrento Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius. characters include Americans Neapolitans Roumanians Slavs and English with a mix of hotel terrace intrigue and witty dialogue.
The state highway commission placed two reflector type turn signs on C Street SW and one on Bowling Street on Highway 161 to control traffic at their junction. The plan was approved by the city council and announced in a letter from W. D. Johnston, divisional maintenance engineer.
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