First Votes Open in Cedar Rapids High School Contest
The high school opportunity contest begins with thousands of votes issued today by The Gazette. Cedar Rapids students in two divisions can win a ten day Chicago trip with LaSalle hotel stays and guided tours. Rules require ballots be used within one week. merchants stamp dates as votes are issued.
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Farr
Chicago
The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Grant
Travel Guild, Inc
Fair Grounds
LaSalle Hotel
Hollywood
the Gazette
Rules Of The High School Opportunity Contest
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites high school students to enter a vote based contest running April 6 to June 13. Eligibility excludes Gazette staff relatives. votes accrue 1000 per dollar on retail purchases, with rules on ballots, ink, and transfer restrictions. Three judges will decide eligibility and winners.
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The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Early Start urged in High School Opportunity Contest
The Gazette promotes the High School Opportunity Contest urging early entry by sending nomination blanks. Winners gain significance each week as votes are cast. Participating sponsors include Rude Auto, Cut Rate Auto Supply, Madam Mae beauty salon, Rex beauty shop, and many more local firms listed.
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The
Gazette
Rude Auto Company
Cut Rate Auto Supply
Madam Mae Beauty Salon
Rex Beauty Shop
Harper Auto Refinishing Company
Kemble Floral Company
Charles Greenberg Furrier
Bishop's Cafeteria
Troy Laundry Company
Big Shoe Store
Family Shoe Store
Goodrich Silvertown, Inc
Lasswell Studio
Kublas Hardware Company
Rowell Hardware Company
Kanecaly and
Beezley
P. J. Nemmers Drug Company
W. W. Richards
Fisher Drug Company
Sixteenth Avenue Pharmacy
J. C
Landenberger
Optometrist
Zalesky
Prout Furniture
Packing House Markets
Local shops and firms listed in a historical directory
No. 1 and 2, A. Pipal meat market, Fifth avenue grocery and market, Kyrejei Brothers grocery store, J. E. Folda grocery store, A. Watson grocery store, Model food shop, Kosek electric shop, Cedar Rapids Gas company, L. A. Prastka jewelry store, Sam Lee jewelry store, Iowa theater, Home Oil and Gas company, Helm's Clothing store, Blue Valley dairy, Acre Feed company and Sears Roebuck and company.
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A. Pipal
Fifth Avenue
Kyrejei Brothers
J. E. Folda
A. Watson Grocery
Model Food Shop
Kosek Electric Shop
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
L. A. Prastka
Sam Lee Jewelry
Iowa Theater
Home Oil and Gas Company
Helm’s Clothing
Blue Valley Dairy
Acre Feed Company
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Concert At First Evangelical Church Monday Evening
Instrumental winners of state and national public school music contests perform as a National Music ensemble Monday at 7 30 p m at First Evangelical church in a free public concert. The group from Illinois Iowa Kansas is directed by Prof W P Parkinson at Western Union college LeMars. Instruments include flute oboe clarinet French horn and bassoon. Solo and ensemble pieces are planned. a free will offering will be received.
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First Evangelical Church
Ilinois
Iowa
Kansas
Western Union College
LeMars
W. P. Parkinson
Bankrupt Leo Cox Adjudicated in Cedar Rapids Case
In re Leo Mathew Cox No 2278 Northern District of Iowa Cedar Rapids Division creditors warned of his bankruptcy adjudication on January 27 1933. First meeting of creditors set for April 17 1933 at 2 00 p.m. at M W ORieley Law Offices Cedar Rapids to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. Referee MM W O Rieley dates noted.
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District Court of the United States
Northern District of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Leo Mathew Cox
Leo Bat New Cox
Linn Couny
Towa
M. W
Higley
Iowa
Miss Manners Columns on Love and Trust in Couples
Readers share opinions on marriage fidelity and male and female behavior. Letters recount broken relationships, warn against cynicism, and urge sympathy and realistic views of imperfect people. Miss Manners replies encourage understanding and resilient patience.
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Miss Manners
Big Ben
Thad
Blanche
Ben
Susan
Merry Widower
Black Eyed Susan
Police Department to Add Radio Operator for 24 Hour Coverage
District Inspector Sloan announced that Patrolman Henry Nemec will travel to Davenport on Friday to take a radio operator license exam. This move begins meeting federal requirements that an operator be on duty at all times. Sloan spoke with Public Safety Commissioner Dan Kruidemier and Police Chief W. C. Benesh. currently Frank Buckacek is the sole operator.
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Sloan
Federal Radio Commission
Henry Nemec
Davenport
Dan Kruidemier
Public Safety
W. C. Benesh
Frank Buckacek
Pension Reform Debate Targets Police and Fire Departments
The speaker warned that since 1924 the pension fund has been funded by salaries rather than taxes and that compulsory retirement would necessitate extra tax income to cover pensions. The discussion targeted the police and fire departments.
Eskimo families build modern summer homes on St Lawrence Island
Anchorage reports growing number of St Lawrence Island Eskimos establishing summer residences equipped with electric lights radios phonographs and modern kitchen appliances including over stuffed furniture signaling a shift toward contemporary comforts and lifestyle upgrades.
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Anchorage
Alaska
St. Lawrence Island
Unlighted Car Left In Highway Collision Leads To Fine
A driver, H. H. Powell of Newburgh Indiana, was fined $25 and costs for leaving an unlit car on a highway seven miles west of Cedar Rapids. The stalled vehicle forced Max Padzensky to drive into the ditch to avoid a collision. the towed car was upset and damaged. Powell said the car stalled and he went to Cedar Rapids for a wrecker.
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H. H. Powell
Newburgh
Ind
G. S. Lightner
Joseph A. Petrus
Cedar Rapids
Max Padzensky
Mayor Explains Pension Stand In Lions Club Talk
Mayor William H. Stepanek reiterated the city budget recommendations at the Lions Club noon meeting at the Hotel Roosevelt. He outlined his pension stance and the implications for city finances.
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Lions Club
Hotel Roosevelt
William H. Stepanek
Flood And Lease Revive Subject Of New Police Station
The city council discussed a new police station as Dan sioner reported the basement flood has been pumped out and the station is usable again. The lease expires May 1 with no satisfactory renewal. a $25 rent cut is considered but Krufdeniers seek $50, and a five year lease is not yet signed.
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Dan Kruidemier
Public Safety
Krufdeniers
Trains Resume on Rock Island Main Line After Flood
Number 64 the Rock Island passenger train between Minneapolis and St. Louis will run over the main line Thursday marking the first train over that line since the flood. Repairs at Mt. Auburn washout completed and Manly to Vinton line open with Cedar Rapids due at 6:30 p.m. Muscatine branch washout between Muscatine and Nichols extensive. three weeks or more needed for repairs as fill and tracks were washed away.
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Rock Island
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Mt. Auburn
Manly
Vinton
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Nichols
Driver On Tour All State Capitols Here
C Speed Hawley began a capitol-to-capitol automobile trek from Madison Wisconsin to Des Moines Iowa. He refueled at the Allen Motor company on Second avenue at Tenth street SE and planned to continue after repairs. The journey started March 22 with an April 11 finish target. Hawley will cover 14785 miles through 242 cities 149 towns and 6866 stop and go lights.
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Hawiey
Allen Motor Company
Second Avenue
Tenth Street SE
Madison
Wis
Des Moines
North
Hawley
Lost 40 Pounds On Doctor's Advice
Miss Bertha Waldo of Haman North Dakota reports a 40 pound loss in the past year using Kruschen Salts as directed. She notes health gains beyond weight loss and urges others to try the remedy, with a four week jar advertised at local drugstores.
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Miss Manners
Kate
Bertha Waldo
Haman
N. Dak
May Drug Co
Kruschen
Gen Vicney
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