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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1933

Page

5

Real Estate Talks Link Ads and Marriages in Market Cycles

A Chicago realtor and a St Louis analyst urged eastern Iowa realtors to use newspaper advertising as a key driver in real estate activity. They described 14 year cycles in housing, foreclosures, rents, values and marriage rates, noting marriage trends influence demand more than population. Des Moines official Harry H Crenshaw spoke at a luncheon closing the session, with about fifty attendees.

A. John Burge Chicago Delbert S. Wenzlick St. Louis Iown Cedar Rapids Florida Wenzlick Real Estate Analysis, Inc National Association Mr. Wenzlick Harry H. Crenshaw Des Moines Real Estate Commission

Tama Man Jumps Fence But Fails To Escape From Federal Agents

Robert Hazard of Tama, 34, waived to the federal grand jury on charges of illegal transportation and possession of liquor. Bond set at 500 dollars. arrested in Toledo after leaving his car with two gallons of alcohol. He jumped a fence attempting escape but was captured by Agent Ed Miller. car confiscated. A note mentions many Russian vessels on hunting expeditions in Northern waters.

Robert Hazard Tama United States Don Hutchison Hazard Toledo Ed Miller

Accused Bank Robbery Accomplice Faces Hearing

A hearing is set in Justice G. S. Lightner's court Friday at 9 a.m. for W. E. Collins aged 43 of 1637 F Avenue NE. Collins, arrested in Chicago, stands charged as an accomplice in a March 20 United State Bank holdup.

G. S. Lightner W. E. Collins F Avenue NE United State Bank Collins Chicago

Leadership course for Catholic men starts Thursday

The elementary leadership training for Catholic men in Boy Scouts begins Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus rooms 31515 First Avenue E. Carroll C. Thomas is in charge with about twenty five enrolled. Fred D. Condon assists as deputy scout commissioner. The course aims to start Scout troops in Catholic parishes next fall with sessions in Camp Waubee and K of C rooms.

Knights of Columbus First Avenue Carroll C. Thomas Cedar Rapids Camp Waubeek K. of C Fred D. Condon Mr. Thomas

College leaders to meet in Chicago May 3

President Harry M. Gage of Coe College will speak at a Midwest liberal arts meeting in Chicago on May 3. Deans presidents and executives from colleges of liberal arts will discuss financial problems facing the college field with speakers including Dr. Alfred Parker of Hanover College and Dr. Irving Maurer of Beloit College.

Harry M. Gage Coe College Lberal Arts Middle West Chicago Alfred Parker Hanover College Hanover Ind Irving Maurer Beloit College Beloit Wis

O Brine Will Talk Birds At Scout Cabin Saturday

Sam O Brine deputy game warden will give a 30 minute talk on birds and wildlife at the Kenwood Scout cabin Saturday at 1 30 p m All Boy Scouts of the city and others are invited After the discussion troop 8 of the Ken wood PTA led by Rex Emry will play troop 20 sponsored by The Cedar Rapids Gazette led by Gerald Tower

Sam O'Brine Kenwood Boy Scouts Mr. O’brine Parent-Teacher Association Rex Emry Cedar Rapids

Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest

A 1933 poem contrasts money with true worth. It argues aristocracy lies in character, courage, and kindness rather than wealth or possessions. It laments material judgment and praises grace, thoughtfulness, and steadfast virtue as eternal proof of worth.

We Pay Highest Cash Price for Old Gold

We offer top cash for old gold and urge locals not to sell to out-of-town bidders. Licitors pay about half of our offered price. we buy at a much better rate for customers in this area.

Quick Relief Projects Eyeed For Unemployment Funds

City council explores swift uses for RFC funds including a Country Club Heights water main dike protection for Stumptown and riprap on the municipal island. County Supervisors could transport rock from North Western quarry to shore where it would prevent further washout. Labor paid with RFC money would boost local commerce.

Country Club Heights Burgus Stumptown R. F.C

Unemployment Relief Committee Reports Expenditures

Total expenditures reached 75 611 41 by Tuesday close per a Wednesday noon report to the distribution committee. Men's payrolls were 56 268 60, women 13 670 82, with 5 671 99 for office supplies clerical help poor relief transient relief medical aid federal tax on checks and miscellaneous expense. Two thousand one hundred thirteen men and two hundred thirty two women were employed.

Unemployment Relief Committee Distribution Committee

City Briefs and Personals Highlights Local Happenings

Local items note Miss Viola Stastny of Ely undergoing appendicitis surgery at Mercy hospital. Others report backfire igniting a car carburetor owned by H T Stevenson at 1732 Fifth avenue SE with fire crews responding. City notices include Krebs Dairy Foods permitted to erect stores at 1112 C Street SW and 1202 Ellis Boulevard NW. Col C F Leonard of St Paul spoke to Linn county reserve officers at the Elks club dinner.

Viola Stastny of Ely Mercy Hospital H. T. Stevenson Fifth Avenue SE Krebs Dairy Foods C Street Ellis Boulevard C. F. Leonard St. Paul, Minn Linn County Reserve Officers Chapter Elks Club Col. Leonard

Arrest of Kenneth Wall on assault warrant at 8 p.m.

Kenneth Wall of 208 Third Street NW was arrested at 8 p.m. Tuesday by police on a warrant charging assault and battery. Issued by Justice G. S. Lightner on information filed by Neva Wall, estranged wife. Wall furnished a $100 bond.

Kenneth Wall Third Street NW G. S. Lightner Neva Wall Wall

Garden and Insurance Displays Highlight Library Week

The public library features two special exhibits this week a gardeners display with garden books and seed catalogs for vegetables and flowers and a display for those interested in insurance.

Wonders of the World Crossword Clues

A full grid of horizontal clues and vertical clues lists terms for a world knowledge crossword. Entries include common nouns and references such as place features, weapons, directions, animals, and constellations. Answers hinge on standard definitions and cross-letter confirmation across the puzzle.

Cedar Rapids printer Oam Snouffer honored by city history

Obituary notes Oam Snouffer pioneer printer in Cedar Rapids and longtime leader in local unions. He worked at the Torch Press and Churchill Drug plant, with a brief Cedar Rapids business in the Kimball building. He served as elder and Sunday school superintendent in English Lutheran church. Survived by wife, a brother Joshua J and sister Matilda Snouffer. daughter Mary Catherine preceded him. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Beatty chapel. Linwood cemetery burial.

Run & Press Cedar Rapids Republican The Sioux Falls S. C Torch Press

Two Held For Reckless Driving In Near Miss Incident

Albert F. Parkin and Harlan Johnson, both jailed on reckless driving charges, with bonds set at 101.75 each. Parkin flagged down near the Milwaukee tracks after crossing in front of a switch engine and ignoring a stop sign held by F. E. Wilber. Irlene Murphy fined for disorderly conduct.

Albert F. Parkin Eighth Avenue SE Harlan Johnson Iowa City Irlene Murphy Johnston Parkin First Street Milwaukee Tracks F. E. Wilber Second Street Fiagman Wilber

Sessions of Local Presbytery Begin

The Cedar Rapids Presbytery opens with a devotional service led by Rev. EB Wykle and a sermon by moderator Rev. Abral Alyea at Westminster church. An evening address by Rev. I Berg er on religious education follows. Thursday includes talks by Dr. L M Boozer and Dr. Walter Barlow. Public invited.

I. Berger Dubuque Seminary Cedar Rapids Westminster Presbyterian Church EB. J. Wykle Abral Alyea Center Junction L. M. Boozer Ames Synodical Executive Walter Barlow Collegiate Presbyterian Church

Charles Roy Named Head of Food and Auto Ad Dept

Charles C. Roy, longtime Advertising solicitor, is appointed manager of food and automotive advertising for The Cedar Rapids Gazette. The change takes effect Wednesday, April 19, and reflects his extensive experience in newspaper advertising and his broad ties to retail and wholesale sectors.

Charles Roy Dept. OF the Gazette Charles C. Roy Cedar Rapids Gazette Roy

Hates All Women Because Shallow Girl Jilted Him

Mary Manners offers advice to a reader who laments being ditched by a shallow girlfriend. The column urges the man to widen his view beyond moneyed dating and notes many women value character over wealth. Readers respond debating gold-digger stereotypes and the idea of an ideal partner.

County Dry Forces to Organize at Linn County Meeting

Nearly 200 citizens will meet Thursday evening in the Coe college chapel to form a Linn county organization opposing the repeal of the Eighteenth amendment. Dr. Walter Barlow will speak on facing a common foe and the Coe band will open at 7 30 with a half hour concert. Charles Penningroth will preside and permanent county officers will be elected after organization.

Linn County Coe College Chapel Walter Barlow Collegiate Presbyterian Church of Ames Coe Band Charles Penningroth Cedar Rapids

Lay-down Small Slam Hints From Viennese Card Skills

The article retells a contract bridge hand where South declares a heart slam and a kibitzer notes the lay-down nature of the play. The dealer is South with vulnerability, and the given cards include high and suited sequences that suggest an optimal squeeze or strip.

Klein South Hearts

Kibitzer’s Brisk Hand Analysis Prompts Bridge Question

Analyzing a hand, a kibitzer advocates the winning approach to a small slam by exhausting trumps and avoiding a risky diamond finesse. The column ends with a bridge question: Should North respond 3 0 with a hand of 3QJ108654 973 10875 and an answer of Yes, bidding one spade.

Kibitzer West South North

Jean Wallace Hurt In Roller Skating Incident

Jean Wallace daughter of the Secretary of Agriculture was slightly injured while roller skating in Washington on Tuesday. X rays showed no broken bones though she had bruises and cuts. Officials in Derry Ireland refused to receive a delegation seeking to barter services.

Washington LLP Jean Wallace Secretary of Agriculture Wallace Derry Ireland

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