Cedar Rapids fiscal year shows cash balance and bonds
The annual report filed with the city council by Louis D. Burgos shows receipts of 1 454 586 42 and disbursements 1 423 451 43 for Cedar Rapids fiscal year ending March 31 with a net cash balance of 162 695 01 after outstanding warrants 18 685 61. Bonds paid 202 800 and 110 000 issued. total outstanding bonds 2 605 600 with 123 300 guaranteed by Wilson company for sewer plant and sewer bonds 3 000 due Nov 1 1937. sewer bond fund cash 5 479 for bond payments.
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Cedar Rapids
Louis D. Burgos
Wilson Company
Boys With Toes Nearly Severed Ride Pony for Aid
Francis Maish, 17, of 48 Fifteenth Avenue SW, nearly severed a toe chopping wood on the Nemec farm near Ely last Friday. He left Mercy hospital Sunday, rode a pony a quarter mile to a farmhouse for help, and may avoid toe removal despite substantial blood loss.
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Francis Maish
Fifteenth Avenue
Ely
Mercy Hospital
Maish
Eastertime arrest after two overcoats in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis two overcoats worn by 27 year old David Herzog raised suspicions and led to his arrest by police. He admitted breaking into a car after investigators questioned him about the crime.
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Minneapolis
Minn
David Herzog
Limited Finances Need Not Bar Her From This Group
Mary Manners counsels a young woman named Barbara who, despite being pretty and bright, hesitates to join a well off social circle due to finances. The piece urges self reliance over artificial barriers and notes Barbara could be a welcome addition to the group with her qualities. The Miss Manners column then shifts to a reader query about an 18 year old dating a man controlled by his mother. The adviser says the man will likely remain dominated and recommends seeking independence and moving on.
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Bassara
Barbara
Miss Manners
Why blondes take flak in manners column
Dear Miss Manners explores why blondes are disparaged as gold diggers and home wreckers. The answer notes that debates on hair color provoke audience reaction rather than serious belief, suggesting readers enjoy the attention rather than endorse stereotypes.
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Miss Manners
Motorists Have Close Call When Auto Goes Down Bank Into Creek
A Marshalltown couple, Mr. and Mrs. A. J Freers of 306 East Boone Street, escaped injury when a left rear tire blew out on Highway 30 and sent their car seven feet down an embankment through a fence into a creek. The crash occurred a mile west of Newhall. the car was damaged but the Freers suffered only bruises. A Newhall wrecker towed the vehicle to Mrs. George Smith’s farm near Newhall. the couple then returned home.
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Marshalltown
A. J Freers
Boone Street
Newhall
George Smith
Marion News Calendar of club events and local notes
Miss Edna Roberts hosted the Musical Literary club with a program of piano solos vocal numbers and readings. Various residents attended social gatherings and church society meetings. Community updates include visits by relatives, illness for Mrs Sweeney, a CCC transport through Marion, and upcoming club activities and lessons.
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Edna Roberts
Musical Literary Club
Bendel
Frances Hildebrand
Peter Mcci
Liszt
Mabel Kearns
Gulesian
la Verna Crew
Am Meer
Schubert
Ruby Powles
Drop Investigation Of Edgar R. Harlan
DES MOINES UP Trustees of the state historical memorial and art department have dropped their investigation of Edgar R. Harlan former state curator after he was dismissed a year ago. He faced questions over expenditures from the $18000 Davenport memorial fund and submitted a partial report denying personal use. The trustees tabled the report following a letter from State Auditor Charles W. Storms noting ongoing scrutiny since May 1925.
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Des Moines
State Historical, Memorial and Art Department
Edgar R. Harlan
Harlan
Davenport
Charles W. Storms
Davenport Named City After Naomi Davenport’s Father
Minutes show Mr Harlan submitted expenditure reports approved by trustees. Official records contain no evidence he acted contrary to board authorization. The memorial fund was left to the State Historical Society by Naomi Davenport, from whose family the city of Davenport derives its name.
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Harlan
State Historical Society
Naomi Davenport
Davenport
Optimist Club Marks First Anniversary With New Officers
The Optimist club celebrated its first anniversary at a Montrose hotel dinner noting four new members initiated. Charter granted April 17, 1937, by Optimist International. New officers elected were Dr John W Altfillisch president R Thomas Termohlen and Richard J Lord vice presidents Dr Paul O French secretary treasurer B E Dunham sergeant at arms. Four new board members include retiring president A G Keyes chairman W E Maupin E H Christensen and Dr Hecker. Initiates were George Y Swartzendruber Dr G Ronan Edward B Drew and W R Fankhanel.
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Optimist Club
Montrose
Optimist International
John T. Hecker
W. Maupin
John W. Altfillisch
R. Thomas Termohlen
Richard J. Lord
Paul O. French
B. E. Dunham
Dr. G . Ronan
Edward B. Drew
W. R. Fankhanel
Drake U Radio School Students Present Ladies Night Program
Drake University radio students directed by Edwin G. Barrett staged the Rotary Ladies Night in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel with 150 attendees. Betty Ann Hagler danced after a Continental training, a quartet including Max Ellis Kreutz Anderson and Tufts performed, Edith Pascoe sang, Mary Crawford and Kathleen McCaun contributed, John Tufts drew applause with Dana, and Orin Spaulding offered Star dust. Edward Truman introduced composers and played a piano piece, highlighting original Drake Kollege Kapers music written for the show.
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Radio School
Drake University
Des Moines
Rotary Club
Florentine
Roosevelt Hotel
M. Morrison
Drake
Betty Ann Hagler
London
Paris
Max Ellis
Max Kreutz
Leland Anderson
John Tufts
Clayton Hathaway
Edith Pascoe
Hero
Marietta
Mary Crawford
Kathleen McCaun
Dana ’ Orin Spaulding
Stardust
Kollege Kapers
Edward Truman
Attendance Marks Cub Pack No 4 Meeting
Cub pack No 4 held its monthly meeting at Harrison school Monday night with 108 cubs parents and friends present. Den No 1 won the attendance award and den No 3 won the achievement prize with thirty passed this month. Den No 2 presented a short sketch of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Ed Smith naturalist gave a talk and plans for the hike and Easter egg hunt scheduled for next Saturday were discussed. Bobby Nelson William Elgard and Ron nie Beam were presented membership cards and H N Brown cubmaster presented F A Elbert with a committeeman's card.
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Cub Pack No. 4
Harrison School
den No. 1
den No. 3
den No. 2
Snow White
Ed Smith
Bobby Nelson
William Elgard
Ronnie Beam
H. N. Brown
F. A Elbert
Salt Mine Workers Never Suffer From Ailments
A brief note asserts that workers in salt mines never suffer from colds or rheumatism, implying health benefits claimed by the industry or region, without offering further context or study details.
City Briefs And Personal News
Grass fire extinguished by Hose Co. No. 6 on Indian Road and Thirty-fourth Street SE. Benefit Association of Railway Employees meeting postponed to April 21. Bethany Congregational Church NE hosts candlelight services April 7. Leather handbag with bricklayer tools valued at $25 stolen from Kost at 317 F Avenue NW. Mrs. A C Schweitzer of Mankato recuperating after major operation. Radiator caps and steering wheel knob stolen from Hawk Eye Motor Express trucks near 215 Ninth Avenue SE. Three men attempted to short change Cc. E. Winger. no trace found. Navy recruiter J. W. Keene granted 40 days leave beginning April 18 to visit family in Georgia. Kathryn Cooper, Anthon teacher, recovering at home after emergency appendectomy. Kiwanis to hear Dr John Timothy Stone at New State Theatre, luncheon at Montrose Hotel. Peter McCracken, Quaker Oars traffic manager, ill at home and then to St Luke's Hospital. H L Koontz assault case dismissed. Four motorists fined for overtime/double parking. Grey overcoat at Danceland stolen or mislaid. coat check issue reported.
Man's Coat Valued at 9 Appears Missing After Theft
A report notes a man’s coat, valued at 9, disappeared after an incident described in fragmented details. Investigators seek clues, though the text provides limited context about time, location, or involved persons.
Easter Pets Wanted Ad for Rabbit Sale
Advertise rabbits for sale under the Easter Pets column in the Want Ad section. Quick placement, responsive buyers, concise listing preferred.
Mount Auburn seniors tour Gazette with school chief
Thirteen members of the Mount Auburn high school senior class visited The Gazette on Monday afternoon. C. W. Daniels, the Mount Auburn superintendent of schools, accompanied the group.
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Mount Auburn High School
the Gazette
C. W. Daniels
Mount Auburn
Tire switch theft at LaPlant Choate plant shocks owner
An obliging thief helped himself to two new tires and wheels on GW Pentz's car between Saturday and Monday, replacing them with two old tires and wheels. The swap occurred at the rear of the LaPlant Choate company plant. Pentz, who values the tires at 25 dollars, lives at 121 Eleventh street NE.
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Pentz
LaPlant-Choate Company
Eleventh Street
Nine men to receive twenty year Legion cards at Hanford Post meeting
At the Hanford post number five American Legion meeting in the Memorial building on Tuesday night nine men will be presented with twenty year membership cards. Honorees include Dr. Edwin E Hruska Col. C B Robbins Fred A Scarlaro Leon Larson Roy W Vrba Paul F McCarthy Frank Abo deely Max H Junowsky and Maynard F Arnott.
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Hanford Post No. 5
American Legion
Memorial Building
Edwin E Hruska
Col
C. B Robbins
Fred A. Scolaro
Leon Larson
Roy W. Vrba
Paul F McCarthy
Frank Abodeely
Max H Junowsky
Maynard F. Arnott
Holy Week Services At First Evangelical Church
Holy week services will be held at the First Evangelical church on Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings at 730. The Rev. continues with plans and broadcasts for the observance.
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First Evangelical
First Evangelical Church
Easter services and choir at Stauffacher church
George A. Stauffacher will lead services with the midweek theme Beside Blue Galilee. Special music by Mrs. L. A. Talbott Cyrus Metcalf and the Gatrelle brothers. Holy communion Thursday and Good Friday service. Easter Sunday 10 45 baptism and reception. Gatrelle brothers give sacred concert Sunday night.
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George A. Stauffacher
Blue Galilee
L. A. Talbott
Cyrus Metcalf
Richard
Donald Gatrelle
Gatrelle Brothers
Humane Society warns against giving chicks and rabbits as toys
Cedar Rapids Humane Society through Miss Anna Zick urges parents not to give children live chicks or baby rabbits as temporary toys or pets without ensuring proper care. She notes children often injure the creatures, teaching cruelty if care is not taught.
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Cedar Rapids
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