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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1940

Page

2

Hancher outlines university role in character and leadership

President Virgil M Hancher of the University of Iowa tells the Chamber of Commerce Young Men's Bureau that colleges must provide direction and values, develop responsibility and leadership, and broaden education through housing reform, the Iowa Union, fine arts, and a non sectarian religious dimension while stressing belief as a civic duty. Senior chamber members attend the dinner.

Hancher S.U.S Virgil M Hancher University of Iowa Young Men’s Bureau The Chamber of Commerce State University Iowa Iowa Union School of Religion

Medisalt Dentifrice Helps Smokers Clean Teeth

Medisalt is a salt-base dentifrice that dissolves nicotine film on smokers teeth. It cleans with no grit or abrasives and acts as an antiseptic when mixed with water. A 35c bottle lasts longer than two to three tubes of toothpaste and comes with a double your money back offer.

Map Puzzle Clue List From Persia Borders To Translation

A fragmented clue page lists terms with definitions from map puzzles and crossword style hints. It includes Persian border notes, translation cues, animal, plant, and object terms, and various geographic and linguistic references.

Books for Christmas Aid Collected at Local Stores

Mrs. Edwin W. Lundquist announces a plan to gather idle books for redistribution to Cedar Rapids charitable institutions, needy families, and shut-ins. Donors may drop books at Jack Sprat stores. 50 000 books target for Iowa with Dec 15 deadline.

Cedar Rapids Edwin W. Lundquist Community Service Hanford Post American Legion Auxiliary Jack Sprat Iowa Sterling Grocery F Avenue Chandler Fifteenth Street Heaton Third Avenue Palumbo Third Street Drapela Mount Vernon Avenue M. M. Dvorak Mount Ver Non Avenue Vavra_ brothers Sixteenth Avenue Mineck's Food Market Lundquist Walter A. Kansky

Suner’s Liking for Waltzes Brings Oscar Straus to New York

Oscar Straus, composer of The Chocolate Soldier, rode on Suner’s influence to enter the United States after escaping bans in Germany. The 70-year-old says Suner is an admirer who helped secure his entry permit. Separately, Finland orders wool fabrics to contain at least 25 percent artificial cellulose.

Suner Waltzes Oscar Straus New York Francisco Franco Ramon Serano Suner Straus Paris Lisbon America Ministry of Public Welfare

Colgate Palmolive Peet Declares Extra Dividend

Colgate Palmolive Peet announces an extra dividend of 50 cents a share on common stock payable December 23 1940 to stockholders of record December 12 1940. The company also grants a bonus one week's pay on December 20 1940 to employees with at least one year of service, excluding those under existing executive and sales bonuses.

Jersey City N. J

Advice From Mary Manners

Esther is a procrastinator who rarely completes tasks and makes only shallow excuses. Readers say neighbors may fear snubs. Miss Manners advises patience, giving the new neighbor time to settle before a second visit with a companion to ease introductions.

Right Time Appeal Sparks Expectation of Welcome

The speaker expresses confidence that a timely approach will be well received, suggesting readiness to engage or present a proposal once conditions align. The message hints at strategic timing to maximize receptivity and impact.

Dear Miss Manners on moving on after a breakup

Mazie cautions that love often fades. dating others is okay while apart. People may have fun with new surroundings and new partners. The reader is urged not to worry about seeming fickle as true love has not been found yet.

Miss Manners Mazie

Notice of Assessment for Cedar Rapids Sanitary Sewers

City of Cedar Rapids directs notice that a plat and schedule of proposed sewer assessments is on file with the City Clerk. Public hearing set for December 30, 1940 at 10:00 A.M. objections must be filed within twenty days. Published December 5 and 6, 1940.

City of Cedar Rapids Tawa Iowa 24Th Avenue J Street Ird Street L. J. Storey

Sheriff Sale Notice in Linn County Iowa 1940

By virtue of a special execution from the Linn County District Court a sale of real estate owned by H O Cutler Josephine L Cutler and in Rem is set for December 23 1940 at 10 15 AM in Cedar Rapids. The parcel is Lot 9 Block 10 Vernon Beichie Fourth Addition to Cedar Rapids. The Prudential Insurance Company of America holds a judgment for 8141 81 with costs 135 12. Sheriff James H Smith and Deputy Roy Radebauch announce the sale. Stewart Holmes attorney.

District Court Linn County Iowa Prudential Insurance Company of America H. O. Cutler Josephine L. Cutler Wlt Vernon Beichie Cedar Raunds A. D Court House Cedar Rapids James H. Smith Roy Radebauch Stewart Holmes

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