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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1937
Page
5
A conversation links public events to women’s dress styles. The coronation of King George VI is said to shift global fashion while Lindbergh’s Atlantic flight inspires new watches and accompanying trends. A commentator notes sensational films prompt costume imitation and stresses understanding motives over actions.
An excerpt discusses bravery beyond combat, noting a soldier’s courage is brief while those at home endure ongoing strain from illness, schooling, or hardship. It promotes a booklet on personality development to improve relations and resilience, priced at 10 cents with a return envelope.
Mrs Clarence Grover leads the Eastern Star installation in Waukon naming officers: Mrs R H Wheat worthy matron, L L Shurtleff worthy patron, Mrs O J Moe associate matron, Clyde Saddler associate patron, Mrs L S Meier secretary, Mrs W H Niehaus treasurer, Mrs John Hale conductress, Mrs Clyde Saddler associate conductress, Mrs John Palmer chaplain, Marie Hausman organist, Mrs W C Decker marshal, Lorayne Kelly Adah, Ruth Pladsen Ruth, Mrs L L Shurtleff Esther, Mrs Edna Hoag Martha, Mrs Horace Van Nice Electa, Mrs R L Senneff warder.
The District Court of Linn County Iowa will hear on January 25 1937 at 9:00 AM the proof and admission to probate of the Last Will and Testament of John G Toeller late of Linn County deceased. Cedar Rapids Iowa dated January 19.
Grant Wood and Mrs. Wood remodeled an 1857 red brick Iowa City landmark into a roomy traditional interior. The January American Home piece by Donald B. Durian highlights preserving character with a large living room, white flowered wall paper, a wood burning fireplace, a square piano, a Swedish antique refectory table, and a samovar among treasured furnishings.
The passage notes a painter who bought a copper teakettle in France during his days painting French cathedrals and landscapes with no regional aim, mentions items from the Amana colonies, and an 1834 clock that belonged to Mrs. Wood’s father.
State of Jane Linn County. In re Will of Mary Greer Hay deceased. On January 25 1937 at 9 o clock the last will and testament is to be prepared. Cedar Rapids Iowa January 19 Edwin W Lundquist Clerk District Court Barnes Chamberlain Manzlik Attorneys
Notice records amendment to the articles of incorporation voted December 23, 1936, by unanimous stockholder approval. The company name changes from Iowa Certificate & Abstract Company to Iowa Title & Abstract Company. President F. M. Hanson and Secretary T. J. Wilkinson are authorized to sign and file the amendment.
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