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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1940

Page

16

Cedar Rapids radio hams ready for disaster service

Cedar Rapids amateurs with 21 members signed up their gear for emergency use under Henry Nemec. They build portable transmitters, work with the American Radio Relay League, Red Cross, and local agencies to maintain contact if normal channels fail.

Cedar Rapids Army Cqing South America Europe Red Cross Helen S. Hahn Blake Boulevard F. Crutz Hahn Robert J. Kucera Eighteenth Street Kenneth W. Reid Elmhurst Drive Herbert A. Cook Sixteenth Street Marion William F. Stewart Thirty-fourth Street Archie L. Gardner E Avenue W. J. Novotny G Avenue Kenneth Johnson Nemec League Coe College Bill Stewart Collins Radio Company

British Navy Sees Toll Rise in War at Sea

London reports Chamberlain rejects peace with Germany as sea war loss tallies rise. The trawler Benvolio sank after a mine with ten dead, the 30th Royal Navy ship lost since the war began. Royal Archer towed after a mine strike may also contribute to merchant losses. Danish ship Aase sunk with 16 crew. Berlin claims HMS Nelson damaged but service continues.

London Chamberlain Europe Germany Benvolio Royal Air Force Royal Archer Aase Atlantic Berlin H. M. S. Nelson Nelson

Ad Rite Contest now accepting amateur ideas nationwide

Readers may enter at any time by sending an advertising idea to the Ad-Rite Editor at The Gazette. Prizes include weekly awards of 25 cash and 130 individual prizes. three grand prizes of 200 100 and 50. Rules require separate sheets, one side only, name and address on reverse, and restrict entries to listed advertisers.

Gazette Tiser

Influenza cases fall slightly in week ending Feb 17

The U S public health service reported 16 548 influenza cases for the week ended February 17 a drop of 36 from the prior week but still nearly double the five year average of 8 591.

Washington U. S. Public Health Service

Removal requested in Lenfeld auto damage suit

Lee McNeely filed for removal of a 762.30 auto accident case from Jones County District Court to the federal court. Ruth O Lenfeld as administratrix sues Charles Lenfeld non resident of Iowa, seeks attachment of his Iowa property. Funds in Cedar Rapids registry are tied to a prior federal suit and garnishment notice. McNeely seeks a writ of certiorari to transfer records to the U S district court.

Lee McNeely Dubuque U. S. District Court Northern District of Iowa Jones County Ruth O. Lenfeld Joe A. Lenfeld Charles Lenfeld McNeely Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids Equitable Life Insurance Company Jones County District Court United States Court

Twins Emma and Mary Meyers celebrate seventieth birthday in Solon

Emma Meyers and Mary Bohac born 1870 in Iowa City near Solon will mark their 70th birthday with a party at their old home in Solon. They lived in Solon since age three and share lifelong similarities and tastes in sewing rugs and cards. They have four and three children respectively, plus grandchildren and one in Los Angeles.

Emma Mary Vlach Emma Meyers Solon Mary Bohac Bever Avenue SE Joseph Wlach Meyers Martin J. Meyers Richard C. Meyers C Avenue NE George Meyers E Avenue NE Margaret Tait Blake Boulevard Charles Meyers

S. and W. Street Service Station Advances In Vehicle Diagnostics

The S and W Tenth Street Service station showcases testing gear for coils, condensers, fuel pumps, spark plugs, carburetors, and headlights. It uses wheel balancing and brake doctors for proper alignment and tire vulcanizing. Separately, nutrition advice notes vitamins and minerals are essential, urging prescribed products from Abbott Parke-Davis Squibb Upjohn Lederle for potency and quality.

S. and W. Tenth Street S. and W Abbott’s Parke-Davis Squibb’s Upjohn’s Lederle’s

Vitamins Depart From Fad Judgment Into Essential Nutrition

The text contrasts old views of vitamins as a fad with current understanding that vitamins are definite chemical compounds essential to nutrition. It notes scientific progress in chemistry and structure knowledge, and states that the body needs them in very small quantities for normal nutrition.

Champlin's Hatchery Emphasizes Quality and Repeat Patronage

The Champlin hatchery hatches every chick it sells to ensure quality and safety for customers. It focuses on profitable breeds suited to the climate and promotes its Christie strain of New Hampshire reds as highly desirable. Daily delivery of day-old chicks occurs each Monday with starter chicks available continually.

Champlin’s Champlin Hatchery New Hampshire Reds

Wallpaper Trends At Sanford’s Store

In Sanford's, a vast stock of paper and related merchandise is offered with wall paper historically the largest unit of the business. New motifs include even-figured ceilings, striped sidewall effects, and companion papers with printed and plain motifs for paired rooms and alcoves.

Sanford’s Middle West

Pontiac Promises Smooth Ride In Sleek 1940 Model

Ad endorses the new 1940 Pontiac noting its smooth ride and stylish lines. The copy urges readers to talk with friends who own one, implying broad family appeal and strong motoring satisfaction.

Classified Ad Fragments Run Across Multiple Local Vendors

A jumble of business notices appears listing auto accessories Firestone tires and brakes Insurance National Life Insurance Company of Vermont and dry cleaning services Troy Laundry and Moth Proof Day Cleaners plus wallpaper paints and office supplies. The clipped text references addresses 611 Second Ave SE 107th Street East First Street SW and 214 First Street SW with phone numbers and hours.

Troy Piary J. Pederson Fourth Avenue W. T. Cunningham Maple Eugene Morey Seventeenth Street G. Smith Upland Drive A. Spraker Park Avenue R. M. Espeset Allview Drive Zoric Dry Cleaners Dorothy L. Freeman 10Th Street Second Ave 107Th Street East First Street Noth

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