Regents Plan River Regatta From Tobin Talk
Nearly 100 men at a Young Men’s Bureau dinner heard Hamilton Tobin of Vinton describe an outboard motor regatta on the Cedar River. Plans were discussed by the executive committee to hold the event along Tobin’s suggested format with tight turns and spectator thrills. Tobin, vice commodore of the Midwest Outboard Racing Association, noted the sport’s appeal and its contrast to Gar Wood style racing.
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Business Men’s Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Hamilton Tobin
Vinton
Tobin
Spert
Cedar River
Midwest Outboard Racing Association
National Association
Jis
Gar Wood
Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Lee Winterberg
Executive Council
Reuben Smith
Dempsy Jones
Herbert Clark
Don Hines
Harold Rowe
Young Men's Bureau
Charles D. Manson
Tobin urges regatta under Midwest association auspices
Williams reports on Cedar Rapids regatta prospects between Sheffie's boat house and Ellis Park as a 18,000 spectator Clinton regatta and an 80,000 Chicago crowd are cited. Tobin urges Midwest association rules for course size, class motors, minimum prizes, and member sponsorship to ensure official racing. Officials plan details later while stressing entertainment value over profit.
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Cedar
Sheffie
Tobin
Midwest Association
Stars Say For Saturday April 8 Propitious for Advancement
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Scott McIntyre Named Local Head United States Society
Scott McIntyre appointed community chairman for Cedar Rapids of the United States Society, a nationwide nonpartisan group organizing in 39 states to spread knowledge of government. Dr Benjamin P. Shambaugh, Iowa state chairman, asks McIntyre to form a local founders committee. The work centers on schools and providing free study materials on current government issues to foster informed citizenship.
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Scott McIntyre
Cedar Rapids
United States Society
Benjamin PF. Shambaugh
Iowa
McIntyre
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