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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1944

Page

2

Morris Plan Cedar Rapids Marks 28 Years Of Lending

The Morris Plan of Cedar Rapids notes 28 years since its July 19 1916 founding built on character and earning capacity. It has lent nearly 12 million dollars to individuals partnerships and firms, with loans ranging from 350 to over 1500 common in 12 month amortized terms.

Morris Plan Company Cedar Rapids Morris Plan Old Cedar Raps Norfolk, Va Arthur J Morris Plan Company of Morris’ Plan

Names and titles of officers and staff listed

Harry T. Hedges and John M. Ely are vice-presidents, Edith D. Lowe is secretary treasurer. The office staff includes Hope Shultz credits and bookkeeper Mildred Rance cashier and assistant bookkeeper and Helen Dvorak assistant cashier and stenographer.

Harry T. Hedges John M. Ely Edith D. Lowe Hope Shultz Mildred Rance Helen Dvorak

Porous Chick Bed absorbs moisture and controls odor

A Nevada mineral based Chick Bed with millions of air cells absorbs moisture then drains through inverted condensation. It stays dry while odor from droppings is soaked, lasts eight to ten weeks, insulates against cold, and is fireproof to prevent brooder fires. It is distributed by Chick Bed company of Cedar Rapids.

Nevada Chick Bed Company of Cedar Rapids Bupane Gas Company B Avenue NE

Tru-Art Engravers Speeds Production with Flexible Staff

Competent workmanship by a flexible staff makes Tru-Art Engravers of Cedar Rapids superior in the Middle West. Workers with varied engraving experience handle strip negatives and delicate etchings, enabling rush orders and peak loads. The plant on the Severn building second floor, Fourth avenue at First street SE, near Cedar Rapids business district, offers engraving, color plates from kodachrome, and art and commercial photography.

Tru-Art Cedar Rapids Middle West Severn Building Fourth Avenue First Street Cedar Rapids Loop Iowa Tru-Art Engravers Service

Stemlar's Station Keeps Quality First Despite Higher Demand

Stemlar's Service Station at 201 Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids emphasizes quality over quantity with old customers given preference for winter prep. Owner Sid Stemlar notes automatic equipment and the Thompson Magnaligner ensure precise wheel alignments, and appointments are recommended to maintain high service standards.

Stemlar Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Sid Stemlar Stemlar’s Thompson

Mitvalsky Fur Coats Busy For Fall Demand

Mitvalsky's Fur Co. at 429 Second Street SE reports record orders as eastern Iowa women rush to buy coats. The firm, with over 30 years of Mitvalsky label quality, runs a full factory, repairs, and matching service to keep racks stocked and customers satisfied.

Iowa Mitvalsky F. S. Mitvalsky and Company Second Street SE Mitralsky United States Mitvalsky’s Mitvalsky Company

Finest in Research Backs Products of Professional Foods

The finest factory research backs the products of the Professional Foods, a wholesale institution at 506 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids. The firm carries a full line of efficient foods and related items for retailers and institutions.

Professional Foods Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids

Rock Island Shops Get New Steam Main and Substation

Light Company extends modern power and heat to Rock Island shops by laying an 8 inch steam main at 100 pounds from the power house to the new roundhouse and installing a 700 kilowatt electrical sub station. The old 1876 facilities are being replaced to supply steam and power for heating washing and boiler needs.

Town Electric Light and Power Company Rock Island Rock Island Roundhouse

Demands by Armed Forces for Canvas Heavier

The Cedar Rapids Tent and Awning Co reports canvas as a top government procurement item with civilian supplies nearly exhausted. Factories run at full speed to produce all canvas types for service needs while the company occasionally secures duck to meet customer requirements.

Cedar Rapids Tent and Awning Company First Street

Cedar Rapids Tent and Awning Co Promises Wide Canvas Range

The Cedar Rapids Tent and Awning company offers a full stock of waterproof canvases and tarpaulins in various sizes for trucks farms and industrial use. They report ready made awnings for store fronts and home use with a promise to supply fabrics and color options as needed.

Jensen Cedar Rapids

Complete Abrasives Stock Carried By Globe Company

Globe Machinery and Supply of Cedar Rapids offers a full line of Carborundum abrasive products. The stock includes wheels in coarse to fine grit, soft and hard wheels for tool grinding, roughing wheels for iron and steel, paper and cloth items, sanding belts, sheets, metal cloth, and discs. Inquiries from eastern Iowa industries are welcome for grinding and abrasive guidance.

Carborundum Company Niagara Falls N. Y Globe Machinery and Supply Company Third Avenue Cedar Rapids Globe Company Iowa Globe I Company

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The Arthur Poe Aks Morris O.R.C First Avenue NE Morris Plan J Company Mildred Rance Cashier Third Ave Illinois Yas & Electric Marion Searles F. S. Mitvalsky & CO Waterloo Java Room Trey Montrose FOX Garage 15Th Street Russell Ptet Ie Des Moines East First and Court Avenue Clprunar Hayias Were. Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Tent and Awning Co Cedar Rapids, Iowa O Chemicals Chicago Baldridge Studio Midland Management Service Midland Mortgage Merchants National Bank Aliied van Lines, Inc Dial St. SE Cedar Rapids Cooperative Dairy Co Uncle Sam Zenith Second Street Paramount Theater Bidz Hes Van Mt. Vernon Rd Vigortone Dr.Fentons Vigortone Company Cedar Ropids,a Y.M.C.A Aroducts Denver Serum Co First Ave
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