Effie Cherry's Quixotic Cedar Rapids Mayoral Bid
Effie Cherry of the Cherry Sisters fame pursued Cedar Rapids mayoralty in 1924 and 1926 with a platform demanding curfews for youth water quality, alleys cleanups, and stronger policing. She drew a small complimentary vote and less support from voters, yet left lasting publicity about women in politics.
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Effie Isabelle Cherry
Cedar Rapids
Effie
Majestic Theater
Eftie
the Gazette
Effie Cherry
Miss Cherry
J. F. Ball
W. G. Loftus
Frederick Burrill
Know Your Police Officers Davis Profile
Patrolman Davis, one of four officers on accident investigation, has spent most of seven years in Cedar Rapids traffic. He joined the force on Oct. 12, 1942, and works the 4 to 12 shift. A Cedar Rapids native, he previously worked as a machinist, is married, and has two children.
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Davis
Cedar Rapids
Wolf Boy's Favorite Pole Guards Phone Line
J A Conyers climbed a telephone pole in Roxobel watching for help when a large dog stood below him guarding the pole. The dog, described as a big German or shepherd, surprised him as the linesman realized the danger.
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Roxobel
N. C
J. A. Conyers
Wolf Boy
Daehler to Play Beethoven Solo at Cedar Rapids Concert
Max Daehler, piano professor at Coe College since 1920, performs Beethoven Emperor Concerto with the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra in Memorial Coliseum. The March 1 program opens the 28th Cedar Rapids season and is free to the public.
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Max Daehler
Coe College
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Memorial Coliseum
Cedar Rapids Musical Organization
Berne
Switzerland
Daehler
Conservatoire de Musique
Geneva
Conservatoire
Bernhard Stavenhagen
Liszt
Chicago
Berlin
Munich
University of Iowa
Grinnell College
Texas Women’s College
Coe
Dance of the Slave Maidens and Archers Ensemble
Insecticides to kill rat fleas are framed as a valuable weapon against plague. References to Borodin appear in connection with the theme, suggesting a cultural or theatrical program with musical or artistic elements.
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Dance of the
Dance of the Archers Grand Ensemble
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