Storm damages Cedar Rapids area including greens and streets
A Cedar Rapids storm flooded greens and fairways and damaged roads. Nine fairways were washed, a wall collapsed at a Community house embankment, a small bridge washed out on Secrist road, and several streets reported deep water. Precipitation totaled 1.90 inches with temperatures from 54 to 68 degrees.
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Twentieth Avenue
Nineteenth Avenue
Second Street
Tenth Street
Fourteenth Avenue SE
Linn County
Beverly
Secrist
Palo
Chambers
Interurban Service Snarled By Storm
A miniature tornado ripped the Crandic line near Swisher tearing eight poles and grounding power for a quarter mile. Service resumed 11:15 a.m. Friday. W. Co. F. and N. line tracks near Brandon washed out by a flood. buses used to maintain schedules. trains to resume by Friday night. Sanford Kerr of Cedar Rapids, among 13 aboard a Waterloo line car stalled by the storm, recounted the dark ride and late lunch supplied to marooned passengers.
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Crandic
Swisher
W. Co. F
Brandon
South
Central America
Sanford Kerr
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Kerr
Craft Dispute Halts Work on LaPlant Choate Buildings
Work on 80 by 260 foot La Plant Choate assembly and foot shipping buildings is stalled as sheet metal workers strike. Loomis Brothers of Cedar Rapids guides general contract and Truscon Steel handles iron work while unions press for jurisdiction and arbitration proceeding in Washington. A national ruling was expected Friday.
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Loomis Brothers of
Cedar Rapids
Truscon Steel Company
The
Building Trades Council
Merrill
National Building Trades Council
Cedar Rapids Council
Mat- la Plant-Choate Mens
office of these trades + gel
Washington, DC
Rivers
Gardenias deal and church services headline city briefs
Gardenias two for 35 cents advertised while Shueyville United Brethren church holds services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Senior Christian Endeavor at 7:30 p.m. A.Z.A. club meeting at the G.Y.P.L. room in the Paramount building features Alex Fidler speaking on Gazette street circulation. First Lieut. Ronald R. Holets of Cedar Rapids is ordered to a year of active duty at Camp Robinson Arkansas.
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Ae Segees
Shueyville United Brethren Church
Christian Endeavor
Alex Fidler
Gazette Street
A.Z.A. Club
G.Y.P.L. Oils
Paramount Building
Ronald R. Holets
Field Artillery-Reserve
Route 1
Cedar Rapids
Camp Robinson
Ark
Meskimen Leaves for Naval Air Station Duty
Carl R. Meskimen formerly aboard the U S S Philadelphia at Hawaii has left for duty reporting to the naval air station at Lakehurst New Jersey. He resides at 712 Ninth Street SE and is on assignment with the naval reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl R. Meskimen
U. S. S. Philadelphia
Hawaii
Ednesda Meskimen
Ninth Street
U. S. Naval Air Station
Lakehurst
N. J
Ford dealers meet at Montrose hotel in eastern Iowa
About 100 Ford dealers and salesmen from eastern Iowa gathered Thursday evening at the Montrose hotel. The program featured speakers including R. J. Burke of Detroit and Des Moines executives G. F. Nelson branch manager Ray Law assistant branch manager and Tom Holden and Joe Norval both of Des Moines.
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Ford
Iowa
Montrose Hotel
R. J. Burke
Detroit
G. F. Nelson
Des Moines
Ray Law
Tom Holden
Joe Norval
Liebke Called to Durant by Mother's Death
G J Liebke of 2225 Blake Boulevard SE is summoned to Durant due to the death of his mother Mrs Anna Reimers. Funeral services are planned in Durant on Saturday at 2 p m.
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G. J. Liebke
Blake Boulevard
Durant
Anna Reimers
Mrs Sweet Visits Newark Akron And Cleveland After Convention
Mrs. Robert F. Sweet of 846 Sixth avenue SE returned Thursday evening from attending the Nobility Silver company convention at Newark New York and visiting relatives in Akron and Cleveland Ohio.
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Robert F. Sweet
Sixth Avenue SE
Nobility Silver Company
Newark
N. Y
Akron
Cleveland
Emblem sale authorized by city on Cedar Rapids streets
The Town Children's Home society received city council permission to hold an emblem sale on Cedar Rapids streets this Saturday, April 26. The event aims to raise funds for the home.
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Town Children’s Home Society
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Myrtle Snyder Ill at St Luke's Hospital
Mrs Myrtle Snyder of 1060 Fifth Avenue Marion is confined to St Luke's hospital with illness. No visitors are allowed.
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Myrtle Snyder
Fifth Avenue
Marion
St. Luke’s Hospital
Valley Camp delegate earns supreme honor at Royal Neighbor meet
Mrs. Lara Woolwine of 821 Seventh Street SW served as delegate from Valley Camp 2136 at the Royal Neighbor convention in Sioux City. She was named supreme or at the national convention.
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Lara Woolwine
Seventh Street
Sioux City
Pastor Galloway Leaves for Buffalo. Bryant to Fill
Dr. H. K. Galloway of Grande Avenue Presbyterian Church departs with Mrs. Galloway for Buffalo New York. He will preach at North Park United Presbyterian Church on Sunday where he served six years as pastor. Dr. George W. Bryant of Coe College will supply during the absence.
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H. K. Galloway
Grande Avenue
Reed C Nelson Receives Top Mutual Trust Agency Cap
Reed C Nelson of Cedar Rapids fire Mutual Trust Life Insurance received the largest ees of cause cap for the U S top agency for the first quarter. A B Slatten gren of Chicago vice president presented the award at a Roosevelt hotel luncheon.
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Reed C. Nelson
Cedar Rapids
Mutual Trust Life Insurance Company
United States
Roosevelt Hotel
A. B. Slattengren
Chicago
Bicycle rider hurt by gravel on First Avenue near Twenty sixth Street
Charles Humphrey aged 22 of 209 G avenue NW suffered a cut over the right eye when his bicycle hit loose gravel on First Avenue near Twenty sixth street about 9 am Friday. He was treated at Mercy hospital and released.
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Charles Humphrey
G Avenue NW
First Avenue 8
Twenty-sixth Street
Mercy Hospital
De Molay Installation Set for Friday in Masonic Hall
The Linn chapter of Marion will install De Molay officers Friday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic hall. Named officers include Don Harper master councilor Bob Jones senior counselor Bob Lundquist junior counselor Jack Droz senior deacon Hugh White junior deacon Henry Haegg senior steward Bob Mellon junior steward Clifford Freeman orator Jack Hamiston treasurer Walter Bugenstein sentinel Howard Moller chaplain Bud Powers marshal Henry Witwer standard bearer Keith Ott sen almoner Bob Mitchell Bob Wright Arthur Daniels Walter Thousand Winston Williams Verne Lehman Tad Jones.
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de Molay
Masonic Hall
Don Harper
Bob Jones
Bob Lundquist
Jack Droz
Hugh White
Henry Haegg
Bob Mellon
Clifford Freeman
Jack Hamiston
Walter Bugenstein
Sentinel
Howard Moller
Bud Powers
Henry Witwer
Keith Ottsen
Bob Mitchell
Bob Wright
Arthur Daniels
Walter Thousand
Winston Williams
Verne Lehman
Tad Jones
Linn Chapter
Marion
Pearl of Great Price sermon at Church of God
Rev. S J Lane preached on the Pearl of Great Price at the Church of God in Laverue and Eighth Street NW. Jane Baird and the children's chorus provided special music. Rev H R Livingston of Marion offered the prayer. Illustrated Bible stories are set for Friday at 7 PM for the children’s chorus at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Lane
Church of God
Laverue
Eighth Street NW
Jane Baird
H. R. Livingston
Marion
Water Main Project Approved for I Second Street SE
City councilmen ratified an agreement between the waterworks department and La Plant Choate Manufacturing for eight inch water line on I Second Street SE from First Avenue E to Second Avenue to provide water service and fire protection for LaPlant Choate’s new building. Contract calls for a cash payment of $1,200.
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Waterworks Department
la Plant-Choate Manufacturing Cam
Second Street
First Avenue E
Second Avenue
LaPlant-Choate
Calvary Baptist Revival Headlines With Hoyt Sermon
At Calvary Baptist Church evangelist Dr J W Hoyt spoke Thursday night on the Book of Revelations. Nelson Miner sang a solo. Plans were made with Sunday school teachers for next Sunday's class session. Tonight Hoyt will speak on Over the Love of God. Meetings will run nightly through Sunday.
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J. W. Hoyt
Calvary Baptist Church
Nelson Miner
Hoyt
God
Six men beaten after leaving Wilson plant clash
Six men were dragged from a car and beaten at about 12:30 p.m. after leaving the Wilson packing plant during a strike. Victims said a group of six attacked them with a wrench, rubber hose, and clubs after their car was forced to curb on Tenth street SE. Names given include Clarence La Barge, Harold Dickinson, Milo Jepson, Jacob Hess, and John Bach. none required medical attention. Officials advised the case to County Attorney W. W. Crissman, but no charges were filed.
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Dencil Lines
Ninth Avenue SW
Wilson Packing
Third Street SE
Tenth Street SE
Third
Fourth Avenues
Clarence la Barge
Second Avenue
Harold Dickinson
Thirtyfourth Street
Milo Jepson
Twenty-first Avenue
Selected Morticians Of Five-State Area Meet In Conference
More than 30 funeral directors from a five state area gathered Friday at the Roosevelt hotel for the opening of a two day regional conference of the National Selected Morticians. John B Turner and Son welcomed delegates at the morning session. Membership is by invitation and only one firm from each city may belong to the organization. W M Krieger of Chicago addressed the luncheon on personnel problems. Delegates later presented papers on technical aspects of the work and a dinner was set for Amana at the Ox Yoke Inn with several discussions planned for Saturday afternoon.
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Roosevelt Hotel
Morticians Group
John B. Turner and Son
W. M. Krieger
Chicago
Ox Yoke Inn
Amana
Emery frames DAR bid for patriotic textbooks and loyalty vows
Imogen B. Emery of Cedar Rapids speaking at the DARs fiftieth Continental Congress in Washington urged investigations of unpatriotic texts sponsored by the society. She asked removal from ballots of groups advocating overthrow of the American form of government and endorsed deportation of criminal and enemy aliens. She urged oath of allegiance for those paid from public funds and backed legal status for worthy resident aliens.
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Imogen B. Emery
Cedar Rapids
Defense Committee of the Daughters of the American Revolution
DAR
Fiftieth
Continental Congress
Washington, D. C
Society
Mercy Hospital Benefit Captains Supper Tonight
The Mercy hospital benefit committee hosts a buffet supper at 6 30 this evening on the west mezzanine of the Roosevelt hotel for about 35 captains aiding the patron and presidio drive. Committee members include A J Cassell M W O Rieley M Kelly and Dr Marvin Marr general chairman. A benefit dance is set for May 12 at the Memorial Coliseum with James Maloney directing ticket sales.
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Mercy Hospital
Roosevelt Hotel
A. J. Cassell
M. W. O’rieley
M. Kelly
Marvin Marr
Memorial Coliseum
James Maloney
The Poet Edgar A Guest Poems On Youth and Duty
The poem recalls a boyish urge to skip study and seek simple pleasures in nature yet acknowledges a grown up world. It contrasts pasture and stream with the responsibility of learning and social expectations, while noting a still spirited, hockey loving inner child.
Reopening and Old Shops Highlight Small City Ad Notes
The notice collage lists LONGINES watches, varied jewelers, a camera shop reopening, and ambulance service ads. It mentions Mary Adams bargains, a trust company address, and employment leads for time study men. The fragment reflects early 20th century local commerce, services, and job opportunities in a small city.
Pastor Paroulek resigns to lead Azusz First Presbyterian Church
The Rev. Mr. Paroulek, pastor since Oct 9 1938, will resign effective May 15 to take the pastorate at the First Presbyterian church of Azusz California. He and his wife will start duties June 1. A pulpit committee will seek his successor. Frank Troyak received a gold watch for 40 years as church organist. Several church officers were reelected or replaced in the meeting.
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Paroulek
First Presbyterian Church
Azusz
Calif
Ministerial Association of
Cedar Rapids
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Chicago
Clarkson
Neb
Hus
Board of Elders
Frank Troyak
Fourteenth Street
Joseph A. Popelka
Charles Zvacek
Joseph Hrubes
Louis Melsha
A Sey
Pine and Douglas fir share US timber harvest says census
The census reports yellow pine forests provide 31 percent and Douglas fir stands supply 26 percent of the total annual cut in the United States.
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United States
Bethany Church Women Advertise Local Services
Fragmented classifieds list various local services and sellers including hair shop, dressmaker, pharmacy, and insurance offerings. It mentions Bethany Congregational Church ladies organizing a sale and seeks an ad taker for a notice. Other items include rummage sale details and miscellaneous ads.
Paris Haircut Ad Promises Youthful Styles and Discounts
An old newspaper fragment advertises haircuts and beauty services at multiple shops. Mentions Marcellan children s cuts free first week and machineless perms. Includes prices for waves perms and manicures and lists shop addresses and phone numbers.
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Iecete Y
Paris Academy I
Marcell
Advertisers Seek Car Ads Amid Exchange References
An old Gazet ad section shows readers and advertisers arranging transportation exchanges. The fragment mentions a set of references and a time 3:20 related to a location 1601 and a practical price 301.88.
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Setometti Transportation
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Elmhurst Drive
Eighth Avenue
Eighteenth Street
G. D. Willis
la Plant-Choate Company
City Briefs
Rosemont
Church of God Services
Calvary Baptist
Wilson Plant
Emery
D. A. R. Sessions
Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
the People
Ginsberg’s
Ist Ave
Probasco Jeweler
Ave
Paeface Thester
Mary Adams
Om Sa Te Or
Trust Me
Sphae
Fev
May
Tis
Ort Arte
Ee Jeweler
Tt Calif
Banstte
Garland
Smith
G. C
Gazette
Indiana
O. Andes
Ludvik Petrak
S.w
Cecar Rapids
Hai Man
Pierten
California
B. J. Paroulek
Electrigel Pervice
Taft
Ladies of Bethany
Oma
N. Graves
Linden Dr Dr. SE
Brick
R Richards
Phar Macy
Automobil Insurance McKinney Agency
Richards
Bowes
Clara_ Crowe
ooo _Kreae
Expet Watch
K. Schaefer
H. EK
Sen
Greene Square
King's Daughters
B.A. Kriz & Son
Hicom
Delux
Jillian Suchy
Johnson’'S Barber and Beauty Permanents
10Th St. SE
3Rd St
Danceland
Griff Williams
Perse ET Ee Tee
Parkson Beer and Billiard Room
Ind Ave, SR
Magnus Stables
Banema
SUN
Rex
TOP
Ee Paytet Ct
Ce-Mar
Reey House
coRnion Yrand
Turkey
Yellow Cab
Nyder
Solvation, Folling i Nagle-Faton Lumber Co
Meet Besher Sherwin Williams Co
Hawkeye
Eal
Drew's
Dia
Willman's S
Save
Esa’ Ratte
Royce & & Son Concrete
Walspa
Preach Gh Glass
Laneer
Bon
St. Set Neem
Aes Gardner
Srubeeeth & Sens
Sens
Aie
Jobe
Craton
Sarge
Evans
Autos & Trucks
Plymouth
Tudor
Chevrolet
Willys
Erik Tg Bem
Forest
Rude AutoCo
Dea
Chal Tele
Third Ave. SE
Pullman of
Pontiac
Central Employment AG CY
Granby
Trade Schools
Henderson School of Welding
Sth Ave
A . Marion
Katz
Padzensky
1St Street
Plymo Tudor
Culver Motors
3Rd Ave
6Th St
ter _HUDSON
Schamberger Motor
Ist
ICKUP
Pong
Ave. SW
de Soto
N.p
Baxter Motors
Gascod Ave. SE
Stone
St, Sn
Dodge
Earl Ae Seles Maechonics
First Ave
Ine
Sapam
Tyoor
suDan
Sama
Handler
Dodge & Flymouth Distributors
Second Ave
WHA
Shevice IC
Meeg U.S Pat. Oof
Atmost
Serta
Isd Flimuuin
Center Point
Rapaport
Sth
Ave. SE
Packard
Makibben Motor Co
4Th Ave
2Nd St
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