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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1939

Page

13

Cheese Lures Cedar Rapids Catfish From Bridges

Bridge anglers in Cedar Rapids fish the Cedar River using cheese dough as bait to lure catfish from under the bridges. Reports note strong catches with average cats around 11.4 pounds, occasional giants, and a 32-pounder this summer. Excess rain and muddy water hurt fishing. limits require 12 inch minimum and up to 15 per day per person.

Cedar River Cedar Rapids Izaak Waltons

Janis Faces Test as Rock Tangles Her Dreams

Janis, newly married to Rock, endures jealousy and hopeful nerves as she prepares for a screen test at Lucinda’s studio. She reconciles with Lucinda, contemplates Rock’s career pull, and endures beauty work before awaiting the verdict on her future in film.

Janis Beck Maud Lucinda Rock Abbie Turner Miss Turner

Vojta Benes to Speak in Clutier Tuesday Evening

Vojta Benes brother of exiled Czechoslovak president Eduard Benes will address the Clutier Z.C.B.J. hall Tuesday night August 29 as guest of the Czech National Alliance and Cesti Bratri. Cedar Rapids visitors expected. The Clutier lodge recently affiliated with the Cedar Rapids Czech groups.

Vojta Benes Eduard Benes Czechoslovak Republic Z.C Clutier Czech National Alliance Cesti Bratri Z.C.B.J Cedar Rapids Clutter Lodge Iowa Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters Montrose Hotel J. A. DuBois Effie Parsons Grand Lodge F. D. Sheppard E. W. Hildebrand M. L. Burkholder Bertha Buffington Dorothy Johnson Beatrice Redies Pythian Sisters Committee P. A. Dietz Walcott W. B. Webster Wellman E. J. Maniece Estherville Dean Johnson Brighton R. R. Hibbs Marengo R. W. Forshay Anita M. T. Young Glenwood E. F. Hollar Sioux City F. R. Minkler Edgewood Grand Temple Esther Butts Ackley Leah Blatchley Maquoketa Genevieve Dement Alma Fosher Winterset Mabel Johnson Aurelia Iva Hardin Lewis Spencer Ida McNally Grinnell Charlotte Smith Ottumwa Lois Porter Eldridge Grand Guard Mae Ferguson Fisher State Center Ray O. Garber Adair Knights of St Reed James L. Enos Joseph C. Stoddard J. F. Ball T. S. Waud Edward Kwinte Winter Temple

Czech and ZCBJ Civic Gatherings Schedule Across Labor Day

The notices announce a party at Center Point road on Aug 29 from 10 30 to midnight with reservations by phone 2 9531. Czech Alliance and Z C B J lodge schedule meetings Aug 30 and Sept 3. A Labor day picnic by Catholic Sokols and Cadets of St George at Miller Grove features dancing and an eight piece orchestra.

Czech Reading Society Miller Grove Center Point Road Sokols Cadets of St. George of St. Wenceslaus

Blister Rust Requires Wild Gooseberry for Spread

The article notes that blister rust affecting white pine cannot propagate without wild gooseberry bushes, on which the disease completes its reproductive cycle.

Test Sanity Of Boy Slayer 14

Alienists examine Richard Jensen fourteen to decide on trial for the brutal killing of Billy Williams thirteen. Judge Ben B Lindsey calls the boy the most calloused person seen in thirty five years of courtroom experience. A coroner's jury found him responsible and recommended trial. Mrs Jensen testified he burglarized neighbors and left notes signed The Hare thanking for the stuff.

Los Angeles Richard Jensen Billy Williams Ben B. Lindsey Jensen Williams

Illinois Will Appear Against Go-Between

Illinois Attorney Thomas J. Courtney will appear before the federal grand jury probing the income of William R. Skidmore, a reputed link between gamblers and politicians. The announcement followed a long conference in Chicago and startled Chicago and Cook County political circles.

Chicago INS Thomas J. Courtney William R Billy” Skidmore United States William J. Camp Courtney Campbell Cook County

Radio Programs Schedule Across Stations

A sprawling list of radio listings for WMT WGN WHO KFJB WSUI WOI WSUI and others detailing programs from morning to late night. Includes names like Dick Leibert Henry James Harpists and orchestras with varied shows such as Moonlight Melodies News and Sports Roundups across cities.

WMT WGN Wic Totes New Who Dick Leibert WOC Wetton Major Bowes KFJE Luigi Romanelli Ralph Ginsburgh Orch Aunt Fanny KFJB Democracy In Action Don Pedro Bob Jones AI Donahue U. of Chicago Gres John Wiederhirn George Soxoisky Eh —Eleome Stran GN Lightning Jim Salon Woch George Sir Venka’s Helen Westbrook Orga Columbia Symphony Allen Roth White Sox Philadelphia el Paso Nobody's Children Enone Wwoc Columbia Country Journal Ray Perkin Chernievsky St. HO Johnnie Davis Strongland Mary von Maur Bill Carlsen Lick Jurgens Wooon Charlie Mood Javeieale Ellery Queen Melody Jeichman Goldman Leonard Hollywood Pla House Sunda Manhattan H. V. Katenborn Armchair Adventures Chas E. Puller Count Basie Dick Jurgens Henry King Harry James Rts 1Ois Biedtric Putt Bana Vincent Lopez Woo van Alexander Orch Anexander Orcher Fio Rito Wailer Orchin Joe Reichman Wool—Service Lem Martha and Jerry WOI WOOC Music Shop WHO Pete Blue Ribbon WoOlf WSUI Kitty Kelly Los Angeles Chorus Arch John WOII Ness Wio Youne Widder Brown Wwtorio Dorothy Dreslin Wwtan Homemakers Forum Joyce Jordan Wee Rete Myrtana Marge Nee Ae Boo Hilltop House June Bakerana June Bakerana of the West. Woc Everett Mong Und Vane Hall Nera atRets Woc—Society WPA Viking Accordion Melody Mart Caroline’s Golden Store Ng Sam Don Roth WwoLl Cp Mervies Éorts Kpob Eatcher Spinter Burea Wsot- Pace Preddie WSOI Malone Yoube Dr. Malone Ine de Olen Bend WSL Variety Ella Dallas RFR Maurice Melody Weavers Vic and Sade Pe Egger Ruth Carhart Swing It Kitty Keene John Lce Len Salvo Miss Julia van Alexander Tom Owens Cowboys Aonce Woo Adventures In Science Ralph Seenford Annette Hastings Wor Gene At Anderson Emily Morgan Henry Weberord Joseeeems Mperpency Council Who—State Fair News KFPJB Margaret Daugherty Who—Singers America Wwol Drake University Ordan Wen Lone Bang Marearet Ee Coupe WSU Wsu. Ag Hour. i—Dr. Mre Ees Hollywood Horace Heidt Ersb—Foular Hugh Wilson Peter McGregor Sporte Sonefel WSCI Ted Steele Novatones EKFJB Ummer Follies Weales Gienners Willie Farmer Who-Little Sack Tattle Enric Madriguera Freddie Martin Wgn—Johnn Ong Cabot Everett Hoaeland Grier Cea Ane

Sunrise Hour Weather and Local Notes Summary

Sunrise Hour on WMT features the Boone Family segment with the Paul Barger county agent weather update and a 6 00 morning box slot. GN Good Mornee and KPJB weather readings provide the day’s early forecast from Sunrise Hour.

WMT Paul Barger Boone

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Bob Estabrook Gazette Copyright Ledger Syndicate Darling Rock Conover Werrington South Side News Bohemian Dramatic Association C.S.P.S. Hall Joseph Pazour South Side Civic Club Miller’s Park Z.C.B.J. Dramatic Circle Z.C.B. J. Hall Cedar Rapids Lodge W.B.F.A Czech Alliance Association Z.C.B.J. Hall Z.C.B.J. Board of Trustees Bazaar Committee Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club Z.C.B.J. Park’ Board of Trustees Boy Slayer Illinois Davenport Pensa Harold Ammons Hwe DIAL Iowa Knight of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters Vinia Forsythe Lettie Simmons Grand Pr Hattie Greer Felows Visit Knights Keepers of Beords and Seal Masters of France Association Knigh of Pythias Pythian Siste Crystal Room Montrose John M. Grimm Foster M. Be Frank Hahn Beatri Redies Die Esther H Star of the West Dot Dan Cryst Grand Lodge Sesson A.m Grar Temple Esthi Butts Winter Temp No Grar Naomi Dray New Hampton T Winter Temple Haz DuBois Norway Pythia Clinton Federal’s Personal Loan Service Federal Federal Discount Corporation Paramount Theater
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