Scout Exhibit Draws Attendance of 2600 At Memorial Building
The Cedar Rapids area Boy Scout council reports over 2000 attendees across two evenings at the Memorial Building auditorium. Nearly 25 troops demonstrated more than fifty merit badges, with Sea Scouts from the Kiwanis exhibit group and Cub packs showcasing younger programs. Awards were given with most booths earning A ratings. Gordon Rahn 14 of Lisbon Troop 54 won second in the amateur hour contest.
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Boy Scouts
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Benton
Jones
Memorial Building
Scout Movement
Sea Scouts
SSS Kiwanian
E. M. Pinney
W. O. Schultz
Reginald E. Figge
Joseph W. Steiner
G. H. Cornwell
Robert L. Dill
Gordon Rahn
Lisbon
Rahn
Lisbon High School
Lloyd Rahn
Robert Rollins
School For the Blind
Vinton
McCall
Center Point
Dick Walker
Dean Floyd
Gerald Heerner
Leslie Liabo
David Bramwell
Charles Woods
Robert Woods
Junior Joyce
Donald Conried
Don Floyd
Dietz Newland
Wayne Foster
Central City
Marion
Davenport
Amana
First Revolver Pepperbox Described as Multi Barrel Gun
The pepperbox was the earliest revolver featuring a rotating set of six to eight barrels mounted in a single frame. It was manually turned to advance the next barrel and fire.
Sheriff James H. Smith Seeks G. O. P. Nomination
Sheriff James H. Smith, Republican and current officeholder, announced his bid for re election at the June 1 party primaries. Born in Poweshiek county he has lived in Mason City Cedar Rapids Osage and ran cafes and dairy work before taking office. His tenure features a modern fingerprint bureau radio communications and collaboration with state and federal agencies. He is married to Alice Funk since 1922 and has two children.
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James H. Smith
Sheriff Smith
Poweshiek County
Mason City
Smith
Pullman Cafe
Cedar Rapids
Blue Valley Dairy Company
Alice Funk
Osage
State Bureau of Investigation
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Friction Match Invented in England Over a Century Ago
The friction match, a device more than 100 years old, originated in England, marking a milestone in daily utility and domestic life.
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England
Lions Club Egg Hunt At Ellis Park Draws Thousands
Lions club plans Easter egg hunt at Ellis Park drawing thousands of children and parents. Eggs total 10 000 large chocolate varieties with prize bands and many prizes including Mickey Mouse kites and airplane sets. Two age divisions run 1 45 to 2 30 p m with concerts and safety staff on site. Weather could delay to next Sunday.
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Lions Club
Ellis Park
Cedar Rapids
Keota Declamatory and basketball awards announced
Keota high school presented declamatory letters to competitors in Oratory and Dramatic and humorous divisions with listed performers. First and second team basketball awards named several stars and captains including honorary captain Robert Rogers. Wadena Presbyterian Sunday school named new officers, with Rev. W F Caldwell as superintendent and a team of assistants and teachers.
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Keota
Keota High School
Everett Stoutner
Mable Margaret Fagen
Neva Hart
Annabel Ross
Eleanor Lyle
Ruth Erdice
Thelma Dunbar
Sara Marie Huber
Donald Warnstaff
James Smock
Robert Rogers
Merion Stoutner
William Romine
William McNurlen
Richard Fosdick
James Mills
Bernard Flander
John Dupuis
Robert Malley
Max Hamilton
Leo Adam
Lyle Conklin
Howard Gammon
Wadena
Presbyterian Sunday School
W. F. Caldwell
L. E. Bigler
Francis Walters
Elizabeth Aeschliman
Mary Whittenbaugh
Marjorie Whittenbaugh
Dorothy Weber
Zella Caldwell
Louise Corbin
Dorothy Wood
Milo Sedlacek Seeks Re-election as County Treasurer
Milo Sedlacek announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the June 1 primaries for re election as county treasurer. A Cedar Rapids resident and 38 year old first term official, he cites his family roots and career in banking and state finance before his election.
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Milo Sedlace
Sedlacek
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Sedlacek
J. B. Sedlacek
Linn County Treasurer Seeks Public Service Reforms
Sedlacek, now in the Linn county treasurer's office, pursues initiatives to improve public service. He married Tillie Bednar in 1926, a Linn county native, and has a son and a daughter. He belongs to several civic and fraternal organizations.
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Linn County
Sedlacek
Tillie Bednar
Clermont Host To Club Women Of Fayette Co
Fayette county federation meeting held at Larrabee school Clermont with Mrs. L H Hauth presiding and Mrs. B C Farrington as secretary. Speakers included Mrs. William Larrabee Jr and others. three new clubs announced. luncheon at Lutheran parors. afternoon program featured songs forums and addresses by federation officials.
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Clermont
Club Women of Fayette Co
Fayette County
Federated Women’s Clubs
Larrabee School
L. H. Hauth
Hawkeye
B. C. Farrington
Oelwein
L. H. Appelman
B. A. Lenhart
Paul Zoschke
Elgin
H. B. Greenley
B. Finch
Waucoma
Hauth
Lewis Rich
Fredericksburg
A. S. McMurray
H. R. Young
Arlington
Blunt
West Union
Berton North
O. C. Miehe
William Larrabee, Jr
General Federation
Carl Reed
Cresco
State Federation
W. H. Hathorn
Mason City
R. R. Cerney
M. E. Talcott
Randalia
L. L
Notable Attendance At Club Meeting By Charity Women
About one hundred twenty five club women attended the meeting featuring Mrs G H Hackmann Mrs I C Jerdee and Mrs B A Lenhart among the attendees.
Local Elgin observes Good Friday with early closing
Elgin schools and businesses close Friday after noon for Good Friday observance. Union services run 1 30 to 3 p m at the Methodist church with speakers Rev Zoschke and Rev Snyder. Music provided by church organizations.
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Elgin
Methodist Church
Zoschke
The
Baptist Church
Snyder
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Milang
Kelloggs
Milo Sedlacek
W. A. Mason
Allison Hotel
Rinso
America
Aa Lai
Tastewell Small
Fancy
Peral
Shurfine
Ackage
Warfield’s
Crisco
Shor
BY Sawyer
Shurfine Fancy Pack
Mary Ann
Paas
Roxey Dog Food
Herman’s
Japan
California
Jonathan
Central Park Grocery
E. Ave
Dial
College Grocery
13Th St
Eaton’s Food Market
1St Ave
U. S. Gerdl
2Nd Ave
Highland Grocery
Indra’s Food Market
Oakland Ave
Jensen Brothers
Henry Jensen
K St. SW
Cee
Jack Dempsey
Jerry Klinsky
B Ave
W. G. Konecny
4Th Ave
Miller’s Select Foods
3Rd Ave
Mineck Bros
Surry’s Food Market
8Th Ave
Troyak Bros
5Th St
Zachar Bros
12Th Ave
Vavra Bros
16Th Ave
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