Greeks Plan Start of Hellenic Orthodox Church in Cedar Rapids
Construction begins Monday on the All Saints Hellenic Orthodox Church at A avenue and Fifth Street NE for about 20000 dollars. The 110 Cedar Rapids Greek families and 45 Greek American households in nearby towns will use the church for worship and religious education with a 132 seat main hall and 45 seat balcony, plus a social hall and club room.
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Treeks OF
Cedar Rapids
All Saints
A Avenue
Fifth Street
George Faches
Wath
Cimiles Bo Zalesks
Cedar Rapins
Tschirgi Buys Adjoining Lot From Kerehmar
Anthony Tschirgi, president of Russell's Railway and Motor Bus Gride, purchased an adjoining lot at 821 Second Avenue SE from William P Kerehmar of 309 Breath Street SE. The sale, handled by Tait and Wagner, involved a house at 1715 Fifth Avenue SE in Albert C Garrell, who took immediate possession. the previous owner was J. A. Peterson.
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Anthony Tschirgi
Russell's Railway and Motor Bus Gride Company
Second Avenue SE
Second Avenue SF
William P Kerehmar
Breath Street SE
Tait and Wagner Company
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Farm Trade in Cedar Rapids Involves Land for Houses
Mrs Lourie B Mann of 526 Sixth Avenue SE exchanged an 80 acre farm one mile north of Randaha for two houses at 1026 1028 Fifteenth Street SF owned by J B R Henrys 533 F Avenue NW. The swap covers investment properties and was handled by C M Hatfield and Co.
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Lourie B. Mann
Sixth Avenue
Randaha
Fifteenth Street
J BR Henrys
F Avenue
C. M Hatfield and Company
Steffa Purchases Home From Jasa at 1820 Coldstream
The builder and owner Jerry Jasa sold the residence at 1820 Coldstream Avenue NE to Mr and Mrs Donald Steffa who took immediate possession. The safe was crafted by Clyde Randolph of Bruce A Wests Realty Company.
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Coldstream Avenue
Jerry Jasa
Donald Steffa
Clyde Randolph
Bruce A. Wests Realty Company
Oil well drills toward new depth record at 17 500 feet
A drilling project aims to set a new depth record by reaching 17 500 feet, surpassing the previous record of 15 004 feet. The operation centers on a major oil field with ongoing efforts by the drilling team to achieve the milestone.
Home ownership ties Americans to the American dream
The text extols home ownership as a traditional American ambition linking individuals to the nation and fostering a sense of belonging within the American family. It presents owning a home as central to national identity and personal pride.
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America
Modern color fusion in early American home interiors
Dr and Mrs Richard H Weldhouse trim a 312 Twenty-third Street residence with a mix of colonial forms and extremely modern color schemes. The all white yet warm living spaces feature a glass fireplace, rose tinted wall panels, brass lamps, Delft blue accents, Chinese lamps, and a U shaped kitchen with yellow linoleum and white surfaces.
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Wes Panek
Richard H. Weldhouse
Twenty-third Street Drive
Richard H Weldhouse
Miami Tan
Dr. Weldhouse
Cedar Rapids home features turquoise drapes and reclaimed furniture
A Cedar Rapids residence built by Chester Reesink showcases a master suite with two-tone rose wallpaper, turquoise accessories, white Venetian blinds, and pickled walnut furniture. The second and third rooms include a coral paneled guest room and a blue bedroom for Ellen, detailing bespoke renovations, attic storage, and reinforced concrete foundations.
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Cedar Rapids
Ellen
Chester Reesink
Wes Panex
Dr. Weldhouse
Tourism spending in 1939 estimated at 4.9 million
In 1939 tourist expenditures are estimated to total 4,900,000 dollars. The figure reflects travel activity during the year and highlights the economic impact of tourism.
New Residence For Arthur Barlow Begins Construction
Mr and Mrs Arthur Barlow, long time residents of 2520 Bever Avenue SE, have started a new home at 2200 Country Club Parkway SE. The Colonial style dwelling will feature eight rooms, brick veneer exterior, a screened porch off the living room, and a double attached garage. General contract awarded to Chester Reesink.
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Arthur Barlow
Bever Avenue
Country Club Parkway SE
Chester Reesink
George B. Shaler Buys North Side Home Site
George B. Shaler of 3139 First avenue east has purchased a residence site on the north side of First avenue east between Thirty-fourth and Thirty-fifth streets through sale.
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George B. Shaler
First Avenue E
Thirty-fourth
Thirty-fifth Streets
Doolittle Firm Handles Property Transfer
The lot previously owned by Mrs A S Long of 423 Fourteenth Street SE and her sister Mrs Ethel Height of 1744 A Avenue NE passes to A A Doolittle and company after the sale.
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Don Hines Acquires Charles L Kidd Home
Mr and Mrs Don Hines of 526 Forest Drive SE acquire the Kidd home at 405 Forest Drive SE in an exchange and take possession around Sept 145. The Kidds will move to the apartment at 1228 Third Avenue SE, which they have been remodeling since early summer, and plan to keep the Hines residence as an investment property.
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Charles L. Kidd
Forest Drive SE
Don Hines
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Mike Thomas
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Limback’s
J. M. Superfelt
Blleyster
Upyet
Orm
Maresh
Sheet Metal Works
U.S. A
Nagle-Eaton
17Th St. NE
Tschirgi
Donald Steff
Merry Fasa
Mouse
PLC
Hatch
Brookman CO
Eighth Avenue
Naomi Doebel
Directory Better Homes
J. T. Thomas
Limback Liomber Co
Wisconsin Lumber
Hatch & Brookman Lumber Co
Kriz Tent & Awning Co
Nagle Eaton Lumber Co
King's Crown Plaster Co
Maresh Sheet Metal
Cedar Rapids Fuel Co
Home Coal Co
Builders Material, Inc
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Co
Cedar Rapids Gas Co
Economy Lumber Co
Perpetual Savings & Loan Ass’n
Cedar Rapids Block Co
W. G. Block Co
Baby
Incorporated
Third ST. SE
DIAL
Wisconsin
King’s Crown Plaster CO
First Ave. W
First St. SE
New Servel Electrolux
Servel
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Marion 263
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