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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1934

Page

8

New Chevrolet 1934 Introduces Knee Action and Blue Streak Power

Detroit announces the 1934 Chevrolet with knee action independent front wheels and a Blue Streak engine delivering 80 mph top speed. The new model features a longer 112 inch wheelbase, improved steering and suspension, quieter operation, redesigned seating, and Fisher no draft ventilation across closed body types.

Detroit Chevrolet New York United States Fisher

Astrological forecast hints at upheaval and support on Monday

The Monday forecast warns of possible excitement and disruption with changes in employment and environment. Beneficial guidance comes from superiors and friends while new contacts and ventures arise. a capable but restless child may seek bold opportunities with strong allies. Notable nativity: Moliere.

Moliere

British Strengthen Eastern Defenses Said by London Paper

London papers report Britain fast tracks Singapore defense upgrades ahead of imperial naval talks. The Standard notes rising Singapore excitement as barracks, slavery lights, and gun emplacements multiply. Pulau Tekong guards harbor mouth turning fortress amid training adjustments.

London Far East Singapore Gibraltar East Pulu Tekong

Pontiac Plans 12000 Cars For January Production

Pontiac announces a January production target of 12 000 cars as 1934 Pontiacs roll from Pontiac Mich to Chicago area dealers. H J Klingler president confirms rapid shipments by train truck and driveaway with features like knee action wheels Bendix brakes and a 117 inch wheel base.

Pontiac Motor Company Pontiac Mich Chicago H. J. Klingler

Trick the Lurcher of Gypsy Jake’s Poaching Fame

In England near the New Forest a tenant farmer buys Trick the lurcher from Gypsy Jake for two pounds. Trick proves expert at hare coursing and theft, helping Jake's family while evading police, then is sold to Colonel Desmond for twenty pounds. Trick later earns fame among Hampshire sportsmen for his devious training and remarkable game returns.

Trick Walter M Gallachin New Forest Stampshire England Trotman Loafer Jake Tyke Murcher Jong Lyndhurst Lvestock Hampshire Colonel Desmond Desmond Gypsy Jake

Sunday Cross Word Puzzle Clue List Featured

A scrambled list of crossword clues with Across and Down entries. Items include definitions for animals, objects, actions, and measurements. a note points to page 8 for the answer, copyright 1934.

Trick the Retriever Tops Best Dogs in Hampshire Shoot

Desmond bet ten pounds that his dog Trick would retrieve more ducks than any other in the party. Trick swam fast and stayed in water all day, piling up birds for Desmond. The dog’s easy victory over thoroughbreds made his name immortal among Hampshire sportsmen.

Desmond Trick Hampshire

Czechoslovak Lodges of America To Mark Eight Decades

The Czechoslovak Lodges of America formed after mergers marks eighty years on March 4 with local units planning celebrations March 3 and 4. An English speaking lodge will be organized that weekend. Zlaty Jiri is a four act Bohemian drama to be staged January 28 by the Bohemian Dramatic Association with cast including Mrs Pavla Hromadka Mrs Bozena Pulkrab Mrs Josephine Lebeda Karel Bezdeeny Charles Pulkrab T B Hlubucek and Frank Janeba.

Czechoslovak Lodges of America Cc. 8. A St. Louis

South Side Commercial Club Dinner Dance Attendance

A dinner dance was enjoyed by members of the South Side Commercial Club Thursday evening at the club rooms. About fifty couples were in attendance. Refreshments followed the event.

South Side Commercial Club

Czech Lodges Plan Initiations and Elections

The Z. C. B. J. executive committee will initiate a class of seventy five in Chelsea next Saturday. Prokop Velky lodge C. S. A. will drive to Vining for an afternoon initiation and to Tama on Feb. 4 for another class of about thirty. Mladocech lodge No. 15 meets next Thursday at 8 p.m. Cedar Rapids lodge 262 meets Wednesday. Rose M. Bartunek was elected Karla Masaryk lodge C. 8. A president with Katherine Trusty as vice president and other officers named. A Czech Continuation night school board plans a special meeting this afternoon at 3 in the Matice Skolska building. Grinnell fire damages an Allied van cargo of furniture about 700 dollars. driver Charles Vick of Omaha.

Chelsea Prokop Velky Lodge Vining Tama Mladocech Lodge No Cedar Rapids Lodge Matice Skolska Grinnell Charles Vick Omaha

Radio Schedule Fragment with NBC CBS WJZ WMAQ Listings

A dense OCR rundown of radio programs across many stations including NBC CBS WJZ WMAQ WEAF and WCCO. It lists hourly lineups from 8:00 through 11:30 with a mix of concerts dramas bands choirs and performers.

Morning Radio Schedule with NBC CBS and Local Stations

A fragmented list outlines daytime and evening radio programs across NBC CBS and affiliate stations. Entries mention shows like Florencia trio, Clara Lu ’n’ Em, Gypsy Nina, Strokes orchestra, and Rex Battle’s ensemble with networks WEAF WABC WMT WJZ WGN WTMJ KYW WBBM etc.

NHC WMAQ Playboys WABC WMT Sarey Arch CBS Landt Trian NBC Weaf Wow Bradley Kincaid WEAF Florencia Breen de Rose Clara WENR WTMJ Farm and Home Hour WIZ Woc Rex Battle WBBM WCCO Mall Arch WRBM WJZ WABG

Ford Exposition in New York Draws Mass Attention

Public interest in autos surges as 128000 visitors per day attend the Ford Exposition of Progress in New York over eighteen days. The displays reveal the car’s evolution aided by 175 supplier firms and an entire assembly line from welding to upholstering. The exhibit includes the first 1893 Ford and models up to the 1934 V eight. Sales and confidence rise, with Ford starting 1934 deliveries and a bold ad and production push planned.

New York Ford Ford Automobile Factory United States

Machine Gun Jack Faces Foreclosure Of Oak Park Home

Vincent Gebbard McGurn known as Machine Gun Jack McGurn from the Capone era may lose his $22 000 Oak Park home after a mortgage foreclosure filed by Oak Park Trust and Savings Bank showing no payments since February 1932 and $7000 overdue plus interest. A receiver may be appointed. McGurn was arrested last summer while competing in the Western Open at Olympia Fields. The Cedar Rapids and Marion City Railway Company stockholders meet February 13 1934 for director elections at the Cedar Rapids office.

Chicago INS Vincent Gebbardi Jack Capona Olympia Fields Country Club Cedar Rapids Iowa Cedar Rapids and Marion City Railway Company Cedar Ranidm

Cedar Rapids Businesses Listed in Local Directory Clusters

A long list of Cedar Rapids firms appears, including auto, manufacturing, dairy, theatre, hotel, and services companies. Names cover Allen Motor Co., Baker Paper Co., Sugar Rapids Pumps, John Blau Sons, Penney Co., Quaker Oats, Har-Mon Beverages, and many more prominent local businesses.

Carpenter-Johnson Co Castone Products Co Cedar Rapids Auto Supply Co Cedar Rapids Bottling Co Har-Mon Beverages Cedar Rapids Building and Loan Association Cedar Rapids Co-Operative Dairy Co Cedar Rapids Engineering Co Cedar Rapids Food Products Co Cedar Rapids Gas Co Cedar Rapids & Marion Railway Co Cedar Rapids Paper Box Co Sugar Rapids Pumps& Supply C. Century Engineering Corp Chandler Co Cherry-Burrel) Corp City Fuel Co Colonial Baking Co Concrete Products Co Crandic Stages, Inc Crawford Tractor Co Credit Guide & Adjustment Co

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