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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1933
Page
6
Mrs James W Bell has been assigned to telephoning officers of all women’s clubs in the city asking their cooperation in the old clothes drive this Saturday. Bright yarns colored tape pretty buttons and discarded belts are also needed to assemble outfits for the drive and aid the Junior Service League.
Pioneers of the YMCA organize to sell Christm as health seal buttons in downtown Cedar Rapids Saturday. Volunteers under Charles Filip will work all day catching early shoppers and commuters. Buttons cost 10 cents each with proceeds aiding public health nursing and Christmas health seal work.
A plea seeks help locating John Haves, last seen June 25 with a carnival company. The note cites his wife, Mrs Haves, asking aid from The Ga Pete Meigar and others in finding him. Details mention location in Cen ter Portronda NE and reference to a naval connection, with Haves described as about 24 years old and possibly using aliases.
A local woman won fifty dollars first prize in a letter contest conducted by the Coat Company. The event, sponsored by the prize campaign of Cucerslend, drew entries from coast to coast. Judges announced the winner as a standout for clarity and original sentiment. A second prize of thirty dollars went to another entrant. The contest highlighted consumer writing and featured notes from readers across various communities.
City briefs note Cedar Rapids dine and dance venues listed under classification 4-A in the Want Ad section. An address correction for a rock island railroad watchman injured Tuesday night details an erroneous listing. updates include Philbrick’s Masonic deputy appointment and local lodge officers. Police report two car theft-related incidents, a drunken driving arrest, and several small fires near 224 Faristrac SE with continued city notes on residents and events.
Friday morning a kerosene stove overheated and threatened a bathroom interior before firemen arrived and extinguished it. A still alarm sent Company No 3 to the W. G. MacLain residence at 108 Center Point Road NE where a candle stub caused window sill smoldering at 6 44 am. Earlier, a chimney on the home of L J Eppenbach at J Street SW was damaged by a blaze at 3 pm Thursday.
Mrs Mitte Threlkeld reported Jobb missing since last Tuesday. Police found a badly charred body in a vacant lot bound with bailing wire and covered by a burlap bag. Gasoline and kindling used. ashes near the head, indicating a deliberate arson by a suspect identified as Markham, a bill peddler, who was arrested after identification.
A Columbia Gorge police probe details the death of a college crew member found in snow near Nk Cove road. The medical examiner ruled an accidental shotgun discharge during duck hunting preparations caused the fatal wound on a 12 gauge shotgun.
The piece shows Mayor Stepanek urging residents to eat more cheese during National Cheese Week to boost health and prosperity. It mentions dairy industry efforts and consumer pricing hints while presenting a quirky, informal tone about cheese availability and quality.
The advertisement notes a new pack size for N B crackers, highlighting a shift in product presentation and consumer packaging. It emphasizes the ongoing premium status of the brand and introduces the updated bag format.
Fragmentary OCR text references Crystal Beverages and various mock brand names. Mentions Crosiel White Saga or Pale Drr Gincey Ale and fan drinks Slovo Kroes Snerri Sperkiinc Trobe bottles. Notes two Sits 4 dency drink for hours and Delirious and wholesome ITF ik Pints and Quarts.
Advent season prompt urges customers to purchase model trees and fresh-cut home town nursery trees in assorted sizes. Promotion mentions Santa Claus and presents, offering options to decorate with a hopeful holiday theme.
Sunkist oranges advertised in a vivid, somewhat garbled notice touts coppery tones and a mellow appeal. The ad promotes navel orange features at a sale price of 24 cents per pound, aiming to attract shoppers with familiar brand appeal.
A newspaper snippet advertises a five pound bag of flour with a free 24 ounce bag offer. Customers pay 1.19 and may return the 2435 tb bac to get their money back if not satisfied. The ad extols Town Crier flour as worth the risk and suggests the brand’s quality justifies the promotion.
A brief notice promotes food gifts for Christmas baskets with attractive assortments packed in baskets. highlights stylish decorations and various sizes suitable for friends during the holiday season.
A vintage style ad promotes Lyle's Golden Syrup as a pure sugar product. It urges readers to try it on the next batch of waffles or pancakes and to continue using Lyle's forever after.
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