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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1952

Page

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Burke's Lowered Its Lights Yet Robbs Fall Short

Inez Robb recalls buying 4.76 acres east of Wild Oat Fleming ton New Jersey and facing Burke's landed gentry standards. Burke's edition lowers requirements to 200 acres or a grandfather, leaving the Robbs short by 188.83 acres while noting humor about yeomen status and farm life.

Burke's Inez Robb Flemington N. J INS Robbs Texas New Jersey Burke’s Peerage England Burke’s Mr. R Clan Robb

Jacoby on Bridge Explains Suit Play Insurance

Oswald Jacoby explains how to handle a long suit when you must win all tricks or insurance against bad breaks. In a clubs example he contrasts two finesses with laying down the ace first and entering dummy to lead through East.

Larry Hirsch New York West Hirsch East Tucker

Executor Notices in Linn County Iowa 1952

The undersigned on February 21 1952 was appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Joseph M Franks late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must pay immediately. Those having claims should file them with the Clerk of Linn County District Court Iowa.

Jo ™ s. Linn_ County Joseph M. Franks Linn County Iowa Soaantop Rap Holmes End Holmes

Cedar Rapids Council Accepts Motorola Bid for Radios

Cedar Rapids city council accepted Motorola's 5 500.45 bid on two way radio equipment for street department vehicles. A late estimate from General Electric was also considered. Police Lt Nemec and Public Improvements Commissioner Stolbar recommended approval. The Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co was authorized to install 108 feet of gas main on Hamilton Street SW between 21st and 22nd avenues.

Motorola Company Cedar Rapids General Electric Company Henry Nemec W. W. Stolbar Motorola Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company Hamilton Street Twenty-first Twenty-second Avenues

City Frees Van Buskirk and Behel After Payment

City accepts payment of 46.15 dollars and releases Frank Van Buskirk and Rawson Behel from further obligations.

Frank van Buskirk Rawson Behel

Damage claim filed for hydrant accident on Mansfield Ave SE

A claim for damage to a fire hydrant stemming from an accident on December 12 near Mans field avenue and Thirty first street SE is recorded. The report notes property damage and seeks compensation.

Mansfield Avenue Thirty-first Street

Cab Driver John Racz Loses License After Police Recommendation

The council revoked cab driver John Racz’s license on the recommendation of police officials. The action reflects a formal disciplinary step following police input and corresponds to municipal transportation regulations.

John Racz

Rail line withdraws waiver on Shaver road paving assessment

Council refers statement from the W C F N railroad to the engineering department. The railroad withdraws its right not to waive assessment adjustments in connection with the Shaver road paving project.

Engineering Department W.C.F. & N. Railroad

Beer permits issued for Bessie Pier on Second Street SE

Class B beer permits were issued to Bessie Pier on Second Street SE and to Les G Chyba at 1602 E Avenue NE.

Bessie Pier Second Street Les G. Chyba E Avenue NE

Three applicants awarded class C beer permits

Ollie Allick at 1401 N Street SW Frank Abodee ly at 700 Sixth Street SE and Ar oar F Bahls at 1000 Tenth Street were granted class C beer permits by the licensing board.

Ollie Allick N Street Frank Abodeely Sixth Street Aroar F. Bahls Tenth Street

Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders in Iowa

Notice is given that the annual meeting of Iowa Electric and Power Company stockholders will be held in Sioux City Rapids, Iowa, on April 8, 1952 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. Purposes include fixing the number and compensation of directors and the election of directors.

Iowa Electric Ht and Wer Company Iowa Corporation Cetee Cy Security Bing Sore Rapids Iowa Num

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