Cedar Rapids Christmas Lighting Contest To Be Held
The Cedar Rapids playground commission announces the annual Light Up For Christmas contest with judges touring the city December 23 to January 3. Prizes are funded by the Iowa Electric Light and Power company. A new judging basis will be announced in The Gazette, aiming for equal eligibility and fairness.
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The
Playground Commission
Nevin Nichols
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Nichols
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Automobile Club of America Founded in 1899
The Automobile Club of America traces its roots to 1899 when a group of motorists formed the organization to promote motoring and champion roadway advocacy. Early milestones establish the club as a long standing guardian of automotive interests and traveler services.
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The
Automobile Club of America
Notice of Will Hearing for Anna Nesetril
In Linn County Iowa the District Court will hear proof and admission of the purported Last Will and Testament of Anna Nesetril deceased. The hearing is set for December 9 1936 at 9 o clock a m in Cedar Rapids with Edwin W Lundquist Clerk of District Court and attorneys Barnes Chamberlain and Hanzlik for the notice.
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Wae Nti
Iowa
Linn County
District Court
A.D
Anna Nesetril
Said County
Cedar Rapids
Edwin W. Lundquist
Clerk District Court
Barnes, Chamberlain and Hanzlik
Torneys
Troop 4 Wins Cedar Rapids Scout First Aid Contest
Troop 4 sponsored by the Cano pus club led by Scoutmaster William Kuda won the Cedar Rapids area council annual first aid contest at McKinley high school with 373 points out of 400. Troop 17, led by Don Shomler, was second with 371 and Troop 11, led by E. I. Copeland, was third with 364.
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Canopus Club
William Kuda
Cedar Rapids Area Scout Council
McKinley High School
Troop
Waltonians
Don Shomler
Peoples Church
E. I. Copeland
Central City
Bernhardt Kraus
Leo Shulgin
Don McCune
William Kelsey
Carl Huff
Tom Pratt
Darwin Jack
David Keehn
Leonard Meierhord
Eugene Pugh
Jack Sopousek
George Prastka
Edward Kopecky
Joe Klinsky
Don Nedved
Bob Klinsky
Robert Stuart
District Meet Officials and Participants Listed
The district meet featured Wednesday's contestants who were district winners. Dr. B. L. Knight acted as referee with judges T. C. Baker, Joe Carberry, E. A. Milliken, Glenn Powers, Allen Hird, Kenneth Cornell and H. M. Wies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Knight
T. C. Baker
Joe Carberry
E. A. Milliken
Glenn Powers
Allen Hird
Kenneth Cornell
H. M. Wies
Clothing And Money Stolen From Bowman Hall
Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon reports that Wednesday noon an unidentified man stole clothing and $9.85 in change from Bowman hall, Cornell college, Mt. Vernon. Stolen items include two fur lined jackets two brown gloves two scarves and brown ear muffs. A 23 year old man with dark complexion 5 10 wore a black overcoat dark trousers and gloves was seen on the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Condon
Bowman Hall
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Condon
Three Boys Admit They Siphoned Gas From Car
Three youths confessed to siphoning about three gallons of gasoline from Du Wayne Baker's car at 1714 Blake Boulevard SE near an alley by the YWCA. Officers surprised them in the act about 8 30 p m and found a five gallon can with a hose connected to a car tank, a nearby Model T with door open and warm motor.
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du Wayne Baker
Blake Boulevard
Y.W.C.A
Baker
Simon and
Stusak
Youths Return Home After Informing Parents of Activities
Youths were taken to their homes and their parents informed of their activities, concluding the incident with parental notification and local oversight.
Labor Leader Urges Wider Organization and Bargaining
Finley P. Bell of Chicago urged broader union organization at an I C B J hall meeting held by the Midwest Union of Packing House Workers No 1. He argued collective bargaining secures better wages and living standards, noting fair employers and Supreme Court support for decades.
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Finley P. Bell
Chicago
I. C. B. J. Hall
Midwest Union of All Packing House Workers
No. 1
Bell
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Administratrix Appointed in Estate of Amanda McNulty
Nellie Lybarger named Administratrix of Amanda McNulty estate in Linn County Iowa on December 2 1936. Creditors asked to pay debts and file claims with Linn County District Court Clerk through Boland and Milota attorneys.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Amanda McNulty
Iowa
Nellie Lybarger
Boland and
Milota
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Bayground Commission
Ichols
George Clark
Aran
Area Health and Safety
W. H. Richardson
Boyson
and Diamond Club
China
Schick Electric Razor Club
Third Avenue SE
Killian’s
Cornell
Newman's
Newman
Newmans
Colson
U. S
Messinger
Colson Flyer
America
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