Amputee Vet Demonstrates Special Car Controls
Ford official T A Young in Cedar Rapids showcases a car adapted for disabled veterans with one lever for clutch accelerator and brakes a steering wheel knob and dashboard light dimmer. The system operates on vacuum power cylinders and is offered at no charge to eligible World War II veterans on 1940 or later Ford or Mercury models, with local dealers handling procurement and installation.
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T. A. Young
Ford Motor Company
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Young
Ford
Ford Company
Gazette
Armed Services
Legion Auxiliary Initiates Class of 280 at Coliseum
Mrs. Thomas R. Carr of Des Moines urged active participation as 280 new initiates joined the American Legion Auxiliary, boosting the local chapter to 859 the largest in the state. The event at Memorial building Armory included remarks on child welfare, veterans' hospital work, Poppy Day, and the military training bill.
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Legion Auxiliary
Thomas R. Carr
Des Moines
Iowa
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Iary
Legion
Myrton Shelley
Iowa Department
Carr
Shelley
A. E. Schoendelen
H. E. Travis
A. D. Holbrook
Razook v Razook divorce petition filed in Iowa court
In the District Court of Iowa for Linn County a petition in equity by Fred E. Razook seeks a decree of divorce from Rita Razook on grounds of inhuman treatment endangering the plaintiff's life. Rita Razook must appear by May 17, 1946, or default will be entered and a decree granted.
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District Court of
Iowa
Inn County
Fred E. Razook
Rita Razook
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Notice of Executor Appointment in Linn County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that on April 18 1948 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Omer K Brokaw late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to the estate are required to pay immediately to the undersigned. Those having claims against the estate must file them duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court. OMER UL BROKAW KE A Johnson Attorney.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Omer K. Brokaw
Coulse
Omer UL. Brokaw
KE. A. Johnson
Carload of Milk For Poland Sought
A Linn county movement seeks a carload of powdered milk for starving Polish children. Initiated by Clif ford Knight of Whittier, the project has county wide backing from ministers Farm Bureau Red Cross labor groups and others. Rev F L Hinshaw chairs the organizing committee with Hugh Orchard leading publicity. Distribution will be handled by the American Friends Service committee and no single contributor is expected to supply a large share.
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Linn County
Poland
Clifford Knight
Whittier
American Friends Service Committee
Cedar Rapids
Farm Bureau
The
Red Cross
Labor Organizations
F. L. Hinshaw
Hugh Orchard
Greenebaum Highlights Great Lakes Film At Lions Club
Walter K. Greenebaum of the Georgian Bay Line spoke before the Lions club on a color movie tour of the Great Lakes. He shared shipping facts from his St. Lawrence waterways work. Les Johnson announced his candidacy for district governor with the district convention set in Waterloo next week.
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Great Lakes
Walter K. Greenebaum
Georgian Bay Line
Lions Club
Greenebaum
St. Lawrence
Blue To Talk to Linn County GOP Women May 21
Gov. Robert D. Blue will speak to the Linn County Republican Women's club at a dinner meeting May 21. Miss Sara Nott, program chairman and first vice president, announced the event. Ward Barnes, the governor's campaign manager, and Mrs. Marie Spencer from the campaign office will also attend.
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Robert D. Blue
Linn County
Republican Women's Club
Sara Nott
Ward Barnes
Marie Spencer
Lutheran Welfare Rally at St. Mark's Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hosts the Lutheran Welfare Society of Iowa rally on May 26 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Rev. Carl L. Manfred notes many area churches will participate. George Westby, executive secretary, will speak. Pastor Maurice Lesher of Clinton will preside.
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Cedar Rapids
Lutheran Welfare Society of Iowa
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Carl L. Manfred
St. Mark’s
George Westby
Maurice Lesher
Clinton
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Don Sheldon
George Harris
E. D. Vernon
John Lambert
Mre
Craemer
Darlene
Seersuckers
By Darlene Jr
Blue
Linn G.O.P
Wee Dolls
Miss Muffet
Lucy Locket
Little Red ,Riding Hood
Hollywood
Craemer’s
Peggy
Lutheran Welfare
St. Mark's
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Kelly
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