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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1946

Page

9

Fabled Curse Slows Treasure Hunt For Santa Rosa

Miami reports that the legendary Montezuma curse on the Santa Rosa gold again halts treasure seekers. Capt. Edward Erickson lies ill in a Miami hospital as Irwin Williamson’s party readies a new diesel schooner for a renewed hunt between Key West and Cuba where the sunken galleon rests since 1521.

Miami Fla Ins Caribbean Santa Rosa Irwin Williamson Edward Erickson Williamson Erickson Key West Cuba Montezuma Cortez Spain Miami Beach Williamson and

Theft of Vet Pay Charged in Chicago

Three young men were arrested on charges of stealing about $10,000 in veterans mustering out pay terminal leave and other service disbursements. Robert L. Hunter 29 worked at the railway mail section of the Chicago post office and identified Fort Sheridan checks. He turned them over to Cornelius Luckett 23 and Hardie Luckett 25 who altered discharge cards and cashed the checks. Hunter claimed $1,000 went to a car and $700 remained in the bank.

Chicago Robert L. Hunter Fort Sheridan Ill Illinois Wisconsin Hunter Cornelius Luckett Hardie Luckett

Patterson Reveals New War Gas At U S Arsenal

Secretary of War Patterson disclosed at the American Chemical Society meeting in Atlantic City that the United States developed a war gas capable of masking enemy defenses. He cited fire bombs and incendiaries that crippled 66 Japanese cities, creating fire storms and towering heat.

Patterson U.S. Arsenal Atlantic City N. J United States Waitt America

Notice of Appointment of Executor No 18536

State of Iowa Linn County notices reveal Charles Tichy appointed executor of the estate of Antonie Agnes Tichy deceased. Debts should be paid to the undersigned and all claims filed with the Linn County District Court promptly. Milo O Hanzlik, Attorney, represents the estate.

State of Iowa, Linn Antonie Agnes Tichy County Iowa Linn County Charles Tichy Milo O. Hanzlik

Roaming Farm Editor Ray Anderson Shares Travel Tales

The Farm Journal associate editor Ray Anderson describes travels from 1927 to 1944 and postwar years, detailing unusual farm finds across Tennessee Idaho New York Missouri Kansas Colorado Utah Iowa Indiana and more. He cites firetorch cotton culture water heated hogs and plans for electrified Grundy county Iowa and theories on renting machinery.

Ray Anderson The Farm Journal the Gazette Cedar Rapids Alvin York Anderson New York State Colorado Utah

Optical Comical Company Opens on Third Street

Optical Comical Company at 221 Third St. BE opens with new storefront, inviting neighbors to view displays and services. The event marks a local business addition in the downtown district.

Cedar Romide Annual Stacknsiders Meeting Report

Cedar Romide announces the annual Stacknsiders of Central States Electric meeting at 308 Dows Building Rapids on Tuesday May 7 1946 at eleven oclock for the election of directors and other business as needed.

Cedar Romide Stacknsiders Central States Electric Epee Dows Rapids

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