Two Men Fined For Violation of Fireworks Law
Two men were fined in police court Friday for violating the city ban on fireworks. Bennie Graw 609 Third Avenue SW paid 25 dollars and costs for selling fireworks while William Cox 425 Seventeenth Street NE paid 15 dollars and costs for discharging firecrackers. A boy was injured when a firecracker exploded as he moved a can struck in the eye and four youths were rounded up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Graw
Third Avenue
William Cox
Seventeenth Street
Graw
Harry Negro
Fifth
Mercy Hospital
Thomas
Ape
Juvenile Bureau
Cox
First Avenue
Third Street
U B Missions speakers tour Cedar Rapids area
The Rev S G Ziegler D D and Miss Mary McKenzie of the United Brethren foreign missions will tour Iowa with the Missionary Education Crusade visiting Cedar Rapids Olin Morley Shueyville and Toledo at 2 30 6 30 and 8 p m Monday through Wednesday They oversee overseas missions in Sierra Leone West Africa South China Japan the Philippines Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo Miss McKenzie formerly taught in Sierra Leone and England Her Delaware Ohio home and work with the British Missionary Society are noted Next Sunday at Shueville 9 30 a m service Mr Anderson will discuss The Meaning of a Vacation Church school at 10 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Ziegler
Mary McKenzie
United Brethren Church
Cedar Rapids
Olin
Morley
Shueyville
Toledo
Iowa
Ziegler
Foreign
England
British Missionary Society
Delaware
Ohio
Anderson
Church School
Christian Endeavor
Ely Motorist Fined For Reckless Driving
Charles Yarbrough of Ely was fined 100 and costs after nearly striking a patrolman and another vehicle while driving west on Sixteenth avenue. Charles A Brown of Toddville was fined 25 and costs after clocked at 53 miles per hour on Center Point road NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Brown
Toddville
Jerry Navratil
Albert Burgert
J Avenues
Center Point Road
VFW to Host Family Picnic at Hawkeye Downs
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 788 invites members and families to a Sunday picnic at Hawkeye Downs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free, rides are free, and noon dinner is provided. John Dvorak's miniature circus, a pony ride, and a 6 to 9 p.m. dance will entertain attendees. Horse race admission will apply separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post No
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hawkeye Downs
Post
John Dvorak
Three Juniors Start Fire Destroys Midland Shed
A fire started by three youngsters playing with matches gutted a temporary shed used as a paint storehouse at Midland Industries 910 Second Avenue SW around 11 am Thursday. Patrolmen Henry Overman and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Industries
Second Avenue
Henry Overman
Landlord Declares Rent Free Month on Independence Day
Seattle landlord Samuel L. Doyle congratulates tenants on independence from the OPA by announcing next month's rent will be free during a Thursday rent conference. Doyle says the move marks relief at running his own business without government controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Samuel L. Doyle
Doyle
OPA
Drug Introduced Possibly Better Than Penicillin
A new nonpoisonous germ killer called nitrofurans, derived from furacin, was introduced to medicine as potentially greater than penicillin. Lab tests show activity against tuberculosis, tetanus, typhoid, diphtheria, syphilis, gonorrhea, dysentery, and more, with skin disease results reportedly better than penicillin. Two major human trials remain to determine dose and safety before internal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
American Medical Association
John G. Downing
Millar C. Hanson
Boston
Eaton Laboratories
Norwich
N. Y
Las Animas Firemen End Fireworks Display In Accident
Las Animas Colorado AP report says during a fireworks show a skyrocket backfired causing the remainder of the display to explode. About two thousand spectators dove for cover as a 50 foot tower burst sparks and debris. Three firemen were burned and a spectator suffered a head wound from a falling bomb. The uninjured firefighters resumed work to douse the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Animas
Colo
Housing Construction Reaches 344 Million in June
The Census Bureau reports U S housing construction in June at 344 million dollars, up 31 million from May. Privately financed housing totals 324 million, publicly financed residential construction 20 million. June total for new construction hits 921 million, about double January figures, with the growth rate tapering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Frank Turner Fined for Leaving Scene of Accident
Frank Turner of 723 H Street SW was fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty in police court to leaving the scene of an accident without reporting his identity. He was arrested about 3 a.m. Friday on the Eighth Avenue Bridge after a parked car was struck. officers Lee Nelson and Tom Gaines investigated and detained him a few hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Turner
Lee Nelson
Tom Gaines
Eighth Avenue Bridge
Strong Gains in Iowa Business Since January
Iowa City report shows January to May 1945 gains across sectors. Residential building permits up 775 percent, building permits 258 percent, department store sales 25 percent, unit-store retail 26 percent, industrial payrolls 5 percent, employment 4 percent, and farm product prices and prices paid by farmers 3 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa Bureau of Business Research
Wackendorfs to receive $2300 mislaid bag value
Dubuque AP report states Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Wackendorf of North Buena Vista were scheduled to recover the $2300 lost last week when a bag containing the funds was mislaid, with value noted for Wednesday.
Police accident prevention car restructured in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis the Police department began restructuring its accident prevention car program amid safety concerns. Officials outlined aims to improve community outreach and reduce traffic incidents through revised vehicle use and public demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ordnance Chief Labels May Pressure as Unfair
Maj. Gen. L. H. Campbell Jr testified before the Senate war investigating committee that he "got red under the collar" over "special pressure" from Rep. May to assist Henry Garsson and an Illinois munitions maker under probe. He called the conduct unfair and said introductions to prospective contractors were acceptable only if not insistent. Campbell noted May connected him to Garsson by phone, described as the brain behind the Illinois munitions combine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
L. H. Campbell Jr
Rep
May
D-Ky
Illinois
Army Ordnance
House Military Committee
Henry Garsson
Campbell
Senate War Investigating Committee
Mead
D-N.y
George Meader
Congress
Garsson
Army
Illinois Munitions Combine
Tom Owens and His WMT Cowboys at Hi Way Gardens
A Saturday night bill featuring Tom Owens and the WMT Cowboys at Hi Way Gardens in Stanwood Iowa with acts at Swisher Pavilion. Admission includes tax. Tempting French Fries advertised at Melody Lane 6th Street Road SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dens
Tom Owens
WMT Cowboys
Hi- Way Gardens
Stanwood
Swisher
Melody Lane
Work Wanted Men Position as Auditor and Office Manager
Experienced in costs, financial statements, and systems with 25 years in two concerns. Strong background in general accounting. Will travel. Seeks advancement in a position with office experience. Box numbers provided for responses. Also includes a brief Salesman note with 4% commission and experience.
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Advan Sires
Eream
Dial
Gazette
Howard St
Manchester
Down Town
Iowa
Secces
P.O. Box
City
Cities Service Oil Company
Re 2Nd St.se
Ton
Barker's Shoe
NEA backs Chicago reform drive after Johnson ouster
The National Education Association endorses sweeping reforms in Chicago schools following the forced resignation of Superintendent William H. Johnson. Dr. Alonzo F. Myers of New York University says the investigation and published report on Chicago personnel practices could become the key to cleaning up the city’s troubled system. The remarks come as Mayor Kelly agrees to pursue major educational reforms and Chicago educators celebrate a united front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
National Education Association
Chicago
William H. Johnson
Alonzo F. Myers
New York University
NEA
United States
Johnson
Kelly
Gazette Classified Rates and Policies for Small Ads
Rates article outlines that small ads use five words for the first line six words for each additional line. Mentions blind box numbers in care of The Gazette and specifies consecutive days for publication. States Gazette not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion and requires payment in advance.
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U. B
Ely
Charles Yarbrough
Sixth Street
Sixteenth Avenue
F. A
Fuzzy
Ahring
Yarbrough
Trolman Scotty Duncan
V.F.W
Wackendorfs
Ordnance Chief
Kenny Hofer
12Th Ave
Clara
Gawkey Jemiler
Mayvu
Ray Memler
Cowboys
Pythian
Sisco Orchestra
Fountain’s
Lafayette Cafe
Smulekoff
Service Department
Iowa Steel
Iron Works
Leryout
Personnel Department
Ward
Shee Wesses Koudeika
Dows
Addison J. Ramsey
Wyler
3Rd Ave
3Rd St
Dr. Stansbury
Brown
Jack
Virgen Woo
Gantner
Jack’s
1St Street
Erobasco Jewelry CO
2Nd Ave
Delco Turners Ge
Ak Heating CO
3rd_Avenue
Claxton College Pharmacy
Parker —— Vincents’ Jewelry
Lloyd's
Ards Laboratories
Dell
Marien
Yoursele Con Inc
Priva
Alcoholics Anonymous
Hoe
Meek
Rogan Bros
Rawson's Machine
Net
Watoeres
Merchants National Bank
Paris Academy
LaVouue
Ene Gopente
EET Bros
Hennessey Bros
Center Point
Neal
G& CO
Cec
Donald Bradshaw
Cedar Rapids Music Supply
Glenn Schurch
Morris Fur Shop
Granby Ride
Savemowers
Padone_groun
Ray’s
Rts
Deid Spomand
Ananes
Lyle Herman Foundation
Bill Cement
17Th Ave
Leon J. Smith
Ward Burks
D Ave
Chris
Cni
Piekek Tate -Epatrick
Ray Leeper
Reliable Man
Cashman Plumbing & Heating
Geo. Krebs
TRAN
Call Noble
Fred Young
Arthur Gray
Dia
Cali
Voldingh Brothers
Marion
Call Spencer
Bustas
Jack Dice
Wesley Morris
Gongporis
Cherry Burrell Corp
Carleton
Allen Motor Company
Montgomery Ward & Co
2Nd ST. SE
Tia
Twin Towers Cafe
Mark
Cooke Cin Com Mirror Lounge
Roosevelt Hotel
Union 5S
O.K
2Nd Avenue SE
MR. Ray
Mrs. Beneshr
Me Too Sandwich Shop
Old Post Office
Hawkeye Motor Express, Inc
10Th Ave
Hotel Roosevelt
Autos & Trucks—Sale
Peek
UBED
Gan Exchange
WELLS
ST upensEee
Snook
Sth
Ask
John Cummings
Ellis
Hudson Wathan Motor Co
Hudson Dealer
3Rd St. SE
L.W.B
H.p
Sorden
Willysteep Langhurst Motor
4Th Ave
Cushman Motor
Buresh Motors, Inc
Skelly Station
Belle Plaine
State of
16Th St
Seer
Gentral
O'brine’s Auto & Body Co
8Th Ave
A. & W. Root Beer Stand
Proessaete
NEW Process Laundry CO
Bishops
MAY Drug Co
Tint Bates
Mari 'Carton
Western Auto Supply _ ie
Orageine
Conaterial CO
G .George Klein
Bishops Cafeteria
Rea
Roosevelt
Eme
College
Union Station
Pry
Winser
Experien
Bitterfiy Cafe
DODGE
Hatchery
Chevrolet
Garett
Culver Ane
Katz Salvage Marion
K Muffier
Year Service
Ford
FOX Garage
15Th St
Plymouth
Ave. NE
Geen Karr
Ave
Nash
Renair
Deaton Renair
Kadlec Bros
16Th Ave
Cheney
Andrew Cavice
St. Sw
Sealbeam
Rapaport Auto
Avtar
Toth Avenue Bridge
Silvertown
Goodrich
Eyre
Johnson Ave
Ee Automobiles
O'brine’s
Auto 308
8Th Ave. SE
Body Co
Chrysler Corporation
Nd Ave. SE
Gene
Tony Baxter
A Ave
Swab Motor Co., Inc
Allen Motor CO
10Th St
Hearn- Setage
Solinn Lowe Cast Co
Ny Thompson
Bogog
Filer
Stadt
Ortara
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