25000 Christmas Trees Arrive In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids welcomes 25000 Christmas trees arriving by rail and road from Montana Minnesota Wisconsin and Vermont. Growers supplement rooted stock with fresh cuts as markets demand three to eight foot trees and table trees. Tree cutting rights and organized haul routes show the scale of the seasonal business.
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Cedar Rapids
Lillian Eichler
Martin Luther
Christ Child
Montana Rockies
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Rocky
Vermont
North Woods
Cedar Rapids Christmas Lighting Contest Rules
Cedar Rapids hosts the twelfth annual Christmas lighting contest run by the playground commission and Town Electric Light and Power. Rules require exterior displays visible from the street within city limits and open entries by Dec. 24 noon. Three local judges will tour Dec 26 to Dec 31 with a single class of homes judged on artistic effect originality Christmas spirit and use of surroundings.
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Playground Commission
Town Electric Light and Power Company
Gazette
Light Company
Cedar Rapids
Office of the Playground Commission
Christmas Tree Demand Rises in Rebound Markets
The article notes a dip in the Christmas tree trade during recession years for dealers and a notable increase in demand as the economy improves. It highlights the seasonal spike tied to better times and rising consumer confidence.
Last Scout Training Course Session Tuesday
The University of Scouting training course will hold its final regular session Tuesday evening at the Coe college administration building. Harold Wies and John Brague will speak on The Older Boy Program and Sea Scout Patrol and Troop Budget Plan. Other talks include Education and Character by Dr. Paul C. Greene, Character Value of Scouting by Rev. N C Dreier, and The Value of Scouting in the Teen Age by Miss Ruby Byers.
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University of Scouting
Coe College
Harold Wies
John Brague
Scoutmastership
Paul C. Greene
N. C. Dreier
Ruby Byers
University of Scouting annual dinner to close year
The course will cover design and tooling with project work led by Ralph Dresher. The Elements of Cubbing session will summarize the course. Handcraft displays and ceremonies are planned. The annual dinner on December 20 at First Congregational Church features speaker Rev. Father Wenieke of Cedar Falls.
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Ralph Dresher
University of Scouting
First Congregational Church
Father Wenieke
Cedar Falls
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