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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1939

Page

27

Cheese Lure At Cedar Rapids Bridges Draws Catfish

Report by Bob Estabrook notes anglers use cheese dough bait on Cedar River bridges to catch catfish averaging 14 pounds with some giants past 32 pounds. In good days 300 fishermen fish from bridge rails and spillways within half a mile of downtown Cedar Rapids. Rules allow eight to ten cats at 12 inches and a daily limit of 15 per person.

Cedar River Cedar Rapids Cedar Izaak Waltons

Janis Faces Test After Secret Marriage Crisis

Janis, newly married to Rock, endures jealousy and doubt as she heads to a studio for a screen test. She reconciles with Lucinda before the shoot, hopes for career success, and faces the camera with a mix of longing and nerves as she waits for the verdict.

Lucinda Rock Janis Abbie Turner Miss Turner

Vojta Benes To Speak In Clutier Tuesday Evening

Vojta Benes brother of Eduard Benes exiled president of Czechoslovakia will speak Tuesday night August 29 at the Z C B J hall in Clutier. He is guest of the Clutier Czech National Alliance and Cesti Bratri lodge. Cedar Rapids attendees expected.

Vojta Benes Eduard Benes Czechoslovak Republic ZC BJ Clutier Czech National Alliance Cesti Bratri Z.C.B.J. Lodge Cedar Rapids Clutter Lodge

Test Sanity Of Boy Slayer 14

Alienists examine Richard Jensen a 14 year old after the brutal slaying of a 13 year old playmate Billy Williams. Superior Judge Ben B Lindsey calls Jensen the most calloused and cold blooded youth seen in 35 years. A coroner jury holds him responsible and recommends trial as Mrs Jensen testifies he burglarized neighbors and signed notes The Hare expressing thanks for the stuff.

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

Illinois Will Appear Against Go-Between Go-Between

Illinois State Attorney Thomas J. Courtney will testify before the federal grand jury probing the income of William R. Skidmore, cited as a link between gamblers and politicians. United States Attorney William J. Campbell announced the appearance after a lengthy conference in Campbell's Chicago office.

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

Radio Schedule Full Day Netlet From Iowa to Chicago Stations

A dense facsimile radio timetable lists morning to late night programs across WMT WGN WHO KFJB WSUI WOC WOI KEIR KFJB and others. It names shows from News and Music to Church programs and hourly cultural offerings with many local stations in Cedar Rapids Des Moines Iowa City and Chicago. The long list includes morning parades orchestras talk shows and entertainment features with signoffs and program notes throughout the day.

Cedar Rapids DC Beer Vy Raed Wimt WGN Waalt Dick Leibert WMT Majsor Bowes Ced Weemnews WNT Harry Farbman TOCA Wari Betty Buddy Salt Lake City Cabernacle LMU WOC DeStefano the Ain Red ‘Iver Dave Wwoc Cone Luter Romanelli Wgn—News Lucas WMIT Ralph Ginsburgh Don Pedro KSJB Bob Jones II WSUI al Donahue Who Chicago Kelly WAMT Los Angeles Orch Joan John Wiederhirn WAT Indy Spanks Ee Neuse Lightning Jim KFIU George Str Venka KFJG Helen Westbrook Orion Hitler Who-Wonan C—Columb Variety Columbia Symphony Wol Allen Roth Wgn—Lendoff White Sox Philadelphia Wwol—Homemakers Mrs. Ness Paso Troupadours Music David Harum John Froeitch WMI Inis Lay KFJEB Hollywood Quaritch Lorenzo Jones Wwocc KFIG KFJB Fran Allison Central Nobody's Children Widder Wwooc Columbia Country Journal Kfsib Capital Comment Wilo Saver Chico Harp Hannah KFID Ray Perkins Jenny Chernovsky So—Sui Dorothy Dreslin Manhattan Wooc Mary von Maur Wsuki Melodie Bill Caarlsen WHG Aldrich Myriana Marc KEJB Wog—Peoples Radio Guild Wsui—Book Shelf Dick, Jurgens Arch Annrao Women’s Chorus Bardwaron KFIB Parade of Bands Hillstop Eater Pakery Heidelbere Orch The Happy Gang Wgn—Everett Honglund Ellery Queen Melody Judy and Jane Joe Reichman KFJA Goldman Steve Leonard Bookman Dr. Malone WWMT Hollywood Playhouse WPA Magic Kitchen Melody Mart Walter Winchell Garoline Golden Tore Whowalburn Farm Bureau Alibi Farm Flashes H. V. Kaltenborn Tvmt Don Roth Newa Freddie Nagel Armecalk_ Adventures Chas. B. Puller Bob Wan Enric Badriguera News Street Forum Chas. E. Coughlin Milton Charles Count Basle Dick Jurgens Voice of Iowa Bill Carlsen Woci Henry King Harry James Mary Marlin Paul Barger WuteFee eooRe Wooi Nat's Emergency Council Stella Dallas Maurice Reese Melony Weavers Vic and Sade Gospel Service Ruth Carhart Sweet Music Swing It Kitty Keene Johnson Len Salvo Julia van Alexander Dyere Ree Tom Owens WOO Ralph Slade Annette Hastings Jane Anderson Einy Morgan Henry Weber Uncle Jonathan Sinkin Sam KPIB Walt—Orphans of Margaret Daugherty Who—Singers America Sonics Drake University Canpl Hemene Step Brothers Rib Mutiny Wim Inside of Sport KFJIB Ross Jordan Cvening Wift WISUI Dick Tracy Moorporet Hawalian KFJL Et Wood Magic Key Teres Hou Dr. Te WOCD Hollywood Huch Wilson House of Peter Blondie Ted Steele Raiders Molin Joe Rines Glenn Miller Little Jack Little Harry Janes Ies Tommy Dorses Harry Owen Enric Madriguera Lew Diamond Orc

Pythias And Pythian Sisters Convene In Cedar Rapids

The seventieth annual Knights of Pythias grand lodge and forty ninth annual Pythian Sisters grand temple convene in Cedar Rapids with Montrose hotel as headquarters. Officers and Winter Temple 78 members join local leaders for a three day program including receptions, joint sessions, elections, and installations.

Iowa Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel J. A. DuBois Effie Parsons Grand Lodge F. D. Sheppard E. W Hildebrand M L Burkholder Bertha Buffington Dorothy Johnson Beatrice Redics Pythian Sisters P A. Dietz Walcott 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 Reed James L. Enos Joseph C. Stoddard J. F. Ball T S. Waud Edward Winter Winter Temple Knights Montrose Keepers of Beords and Seal Masters of France Association Knigh of Pythias and Pythian Siste Crystal John M. Grimm Foster M. Be Frank Hahn M. L. Burkholder Beatri Redies Die Esther H Star of the West Monrose Hotel Grand Temple Convention Gra Esth Butts Winter Tempe Naomi Dra New Hampton Ha DuBois Norway Pythia Clinton

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Bob Estabrook Tight Ledger Syndicate Maud Darling Rock Conover South Side News Czech Reading Society Miller Grove Bohemian Dramatic Association C.S.P.S. Hall Joseph Pazour South Side Civic Club Miller's Park Zcbj. Dramatic Circle ZCB J. Hall Cedar Rapids Lodge W.E.F.A Center Point Road Czech Alliance Association Z.c.bj. Hall Sokols Cadets of St. George of St. Wenceslaus Z.C.B.J West River Road Z.C.B.J. Board of Trustees Bazaar Committee Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club ZC BJ. Park Board of Trustees Boy Slayer Illinois WoOl—Service Lem Martha Ceedar Valley Fillbillies Joe_ Doakes MmuUase BI Movi Enoch Light Cubs Manecé Casillians Wol-Market Reid Novelty Pepper Younk Peetie News. Te Ite Orch. Orch, H Unaya Harold Am Pythias Pythia Iowa Grand Lodge Knight Sisters Vinia Forsythe Lettie Simmons Grand Pr Hattie Greer E. J. Maniece Genevieve Dement J A. Dubois Federal’s Personal Loan Service Federal Federal Discount Corporation Paramount Theater
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