Kosek Stadium Name Considered by School Board
School Board Member Charles Penningroth urged naming the football stadium at the west side recreation area Kosek Stadium in memory of George Kosek who died while serving on the board. No action taken yet as plans and land appraisal disputes remain unresolved for the east side high school site.
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Kosek
Charles Penningroth
West Side Recreation Area
Penningroth
George Kosek
C. J
Chuck” Kosek
Ernest Kosek
Cedar Rapids
Cervin and Stuhr
Rock Island
Ty-Third Street Drive
Standard Appliance Co Incorporation In Cedar Rapids Iowa
Standard Tire Company now incorporates its appliance division as Standard Appliance Co a wholesale and retail business in electrical appliances radio equipment and related services. The Iowa Secretary of State records 1947 incorporation with 1500 shares par 100, directors Owen Edmonds Vera Owen Cedar Rapids Iowa. The board will elect officers including president treasurer and secretary. Annual stockholders meeting set for second Monday in September 1947 at corporate offices.
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Standard Tire Company
Standard Appliance Company
Standard Appliance CO
Iowa
Secretary of State
Linn County
Towa
Cedar Rapids
State of
Sires
Board of Directors
H., Owen
L. A. Edmonds
Standard
Owen
River Ship Burns Survives Canton Voyage Tragedy
Hong Kong reports an early estimate of about 100 Chinese killed when the river steamer Saion burned at its dock just before a scheduled Canton voyage. Police confirm many bodies removed and say portholes were barred, hindering escape. Witnesses cite passengers trapped below decks amid oil and kerosene storage.
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Hong Kong
Saion
Canton
Coe College aims 25 year expansion with arts building
Coe College president Byron S. Hollinshead outlined a 25 year growth plan at a Rotary meeting. The program includes tearing down Williston hall for a new fine arts building and a $350 000 campaign this spring in Cedar Rapids. The college expects a daily local economic impact of about $3 500 and promotes independence for academic freedom aiding community cultural leadership.
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Hollinshead
Coe
Byron S. Hollinshead
Coe College
Roosevelt Hotel
Williston Hall
Cedar Rapids
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Douglas Grant
Memorial Commission
Cottage Grove Avenue
Twen
State Senate
Frank C. Byers
House of Representatives
Newman
Cross Radis
Ante
Eld Croge
Red Cross
Newman’s
Aden
Oxford
Enmeneavy
Newman's
Miss Fay Porter
WMT
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