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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1938

Page

5

For Rent Houses on 4th and 6th Avenues area listings

Numerous furnished and unfurnished rooms and apartments for rent across 4th Avenue SE, 6th Street SE, Bever Avenue and surrounding blocks. Includes private entrances, bills paid, some with kitchens, baths, and garages. Prices range from $3.50 to $50 monthly. several 2 to 4 room units, upper and lower flats, and houses on multiple streets with varying amenities. References and dial codes provided for each listing.

Stark 3Rd St 6Th ST A Ave Dial 4TH _ AVE Ave Srd Ave 12Th ST 3Rd Ave EB Ave 1629 Ave 4Th Ave Washington Ave Bever Ave 4Th ST Maplewood Dr Sarina Upstura Sth Washington Ist ST Privary Bath TN Ave 5Th St 7Th Ave Ist Ave City Hills Bath 6Th Ave 7Th St Kenwood 2Nd Ave Murphy Klmhurst Dr JargeNporch BE Ave Ron A Ee 3Rd ST Srd NED Fred E. E. Collard & CO 31St St C Avenue NE Oakland Avenue Hatfield Ith Ave Oth ST Belmont Park

Real Estate Homes for Sale In Vernon Heights and West Highlands

Multiple listings offer 5 to 6 room modern bungalows and cap cod homes. Prices range from about 2,350 to 5,000 with options for trade, mortgage-like terms, and nearby high schools or clubs. Agencies include Fred E. Collard Co, Wisconsin Lumber Co, Conway Co, Myers, Knapp's Good Homes, and Bruce A. West & Co.

NEW Plan Books Home Lumber Co., Inc Vernon Heights West Highlands Fred E. Collard & CO Bever Avenue 18Th Street Myers Iowa County C. I. Denzter Marengo Iowa Cape Cod Eastland Manor Bruce A. West & CO Geo. P. Witwer Real Estate Gang Ellis Oert Johnson-Franklin Knapp’s KNAPP Marion Bareain Beacom Franklin District 13Th St Gazette Renena Ee Ee Certelle NEW English Bungalow Harold A Pickerild Co

Charming nearly new seven room bungalow for sale

A nearly new seven room bungalow with two baths sun room recreation room and double garage is offered with pleasant hospitality feel and convenient layout in a prime suburb location. Other listings include five and six room modern bungalows with spacious lots fruit trees and garages in nearby areas plus estate sale options and contact numbers.

Summer Cottages 55A FOR SALE and Diverse Local Listings

Listing of multiple properties and exchanges including a Lake Macbride cottage with modern amenities, a desirable Wapsizinicon area cabin, several Vernon Heights and Cedar Memorial cemetery lots, a brick building for sale, and various trade offers. Items include contact dial numbers, box references, and terse notes on location and features.

Lake Macbride Washington St Iowa City Iowa Ficely Wapsizinicon Marion Gro. Wood Mallwood Jienry ELY & CO Vernon Heights Ridgewood Mound Farm Eastland Manor Oak Hill Cemetery Dial Cedar Memorial Cemetery EOF Chdar Memorial Cemetery Gazette New Viaduct Ave Vernondale Iowa Railway Masonic District

Real Estate Wanted in Arthur and Johnson School District

A notice seeks to buy a up to date house or bungalow in Arthur or Johnson school district. Must have a large living room and three bedrooms. Describe fully with location, price and terms in a letter to Box M-37, Gasette.

Arthur Or Johnson O. K F. D. McLaughlin Monticello Rock Road Cedar Rapids Tait & Warner Co Harry Green

Date Set for Hearings on Electrical Transmission Lines

Iowa commerce commission named July 19 as the hearing date for three transmission projects. Iowa Public Service seeks a line in Audubon county. South Crawford Rural Electric Cooperative plans lines in Audubon Shelby Carroll and Crawford counties. Oak Hill Transmission Line Company and partners seek a Cass county line. Also mentions Walter Reed's work beyond yellow fever research.

Des Moines INL Iowa Commerce Commission Audubon County Iowa Public Service Company of Sioux City Audubon Shelby Carroll Crawford Counties South Crawford Rural Electric Cooperative Manning Cass County Oak Hill Transmission Line Company E. G. Hansen and Others Cumberland

Agencies declare business climbing in revival mood

Washington reports from 36 cities show improvement across retail trade, wholesale levels, and employment. The Chamber urges prudent policy alongside the federal spending program while the Fed notes a rise in department store sales. Lumber, farming, autos show momentum and optimism increases purchasing power in rural areas.

Washington Commerce Department U. S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber Federal Reserve System

Labor Board Orders Bargaining Hearing In Louisiana Tieup

NEW ORLEANS La INL The national labor relations board ordered a hearing in the drayage strike to decide if the A S or the CIO should be the bargaining agent for the truck drivers. Police dropped charges against CIO members for pamphlet distribution, while more CIO members were arrested for vagrancy and disorderly conduct.

New Orleans INL National Labor Relations Board A. S CIO William Geston Joseph Rose George Reyer United States Supreme Court

Bound Over In Deputy's Murder Charge In Kentucky

London Kentucky prosecutors ordered Chris Patterson bound over to the grand jury without bail on a murder charge in the death of Frank White former Harlan county deputy sheriff and a defendant in the coal corporations case Patterson refused a defense at the preliminary hearing before County Judge John D Gross The court dismissed a murder charge against Jack Reed an employee at the tourist camp where White was slain

London John D. Gross Chris Patterson Frank White Harlan County Patterson Gross Jack Reed White

Viola Old Residents Day and Viola Fair plans announced

Civic league of Viola sponsors Old Residents Day at the old school grounds on July 17. Fair association chair C H Petty says plans are underway for the Viola fair on August 30. Also notes a Bennett recital at the high school auditorium with many named dancers and musicians. Geraldine Erdahl resigns as Norway home economics instructor to take a home demonstration position. vacancy open.

VIOLA Civic League of Viola C. H Petty The Fair Association Jean Petersen Pearl Christensen Jeanette Rhonsack Robert Hansen Betty Lou Battolph Mary Lea Struve Elaine Myra Levien Viola Thiering Lois Schneider Jean Shenpolk Arleen Moore Dorothy Hamman Patricia Hansen Barbara Davis Edna Mae Mueller Charles Thodt Marvin Liebke Junior Kappler Gene Weih Marion Hendesen Ed Christensen Stanley Moeller Norway Geraldine Erdahl

Chester detective cites plot in fatal railway blast

Frederick Seaman, a Chester detective, said the July 7 Northern Pacific locomotive explosion near Missoula, Montana resulted from a plot hatched in Philadelphia weeks earlier. Seaman claimed the alleged plan was overheard by William Peter-

Chester, Pa INS Frederick Seaman Chester Northern Pacific Railroad Missoula Mont Philadelphia Seaman William Peter

Explosion of Northern Pacific locomotive blamed on boiler drought

H E Stevens says low boiler water caused the Willis Montana blast that killed five and wounded fifteen. Peterson warned rail officials of the planned attack while aboard a Philadelphia Camden ferry, and detectives confirm his statement matched the event. He is a Chester resident.

Philadelphia Seaman Peterson Chester ¥. M C. A

UAW Secretary Ousted From Union

The international executive board of the United Automobile Workers stripped George Addes of his secret ary treasurer title and expelled him from membership. Addes, one of five officers suspended last month by Homer Martin, exited the meeting after requests by his attorney were denied. The board found Addes guilty of mailing letters urging locals to send per capita taxes to him while suspended, instead of to acting treasurer Desmond Girst, and said his actions jeopardized UAW activities.

Detroit United Automobile Workers Creorge Addes Addes Homer Martin UAW Maurice Sugar Unity Martin Desmond Girst

Hold Chicago Boys To Grand Jury In Theft Of Jewelry

Three Chicago youths Leonard Robinson 28 Eugene Dean 19 and Stanley Kuczek 19 were bound over to the Scott county grand jury after arraignment on larceny from a building stemming from the theft of three diamonds from the Schaeff Brothers jewelry store. Bond was set at 5000 each. Police Chief Reed Phillips said two youths admitted thefts in Elgin Clinton and Town City.

Davenport Chicago Leonard Robinson Eugene Dean Stanley Kuczek Scott County Grand Jury Schaeff Brothers Reed Phillips Elgin Clinton Town City

Court House News: Injury Suit Against Penn Sustained

Viusta Hradek filed a $5,338.48 injury and car damage action May 6 in Chicago with defendants Boris Smoler and Sons and Milton Penn. Judge H C Ring sustained the special appearance by Milton Penn with suit notice service quashed. The accident occurred on Lohans avenue NW last December involving cars driven by Joseph Hradek and Penn.

Milton Penn Chicago Boris Smoler

Castek family sues to reform real estate sale contract

In Linn County district court Elsie C Castek widow and Georgene and Marion Castek sue Anton Skalsky and Christina Skalsky over a $12,100 Johnson County real estate sale. They claim an oral agreement set price at 86,577 and seek a balance of 6,177 after payments. Helen King seeks divorce from Roland King for cruel and inhuman treatment. marriage at Cambridge Illinois July 13, 1936.

Johnson County Linn Elsie C Castek Georgene Marion Castek Otto C. Castelli Anton Skalsky Christina Skalsky Helen King Roland King Cambridge Allis Chalmers Harvesters Marion Machinery Co Carl F. Michel John Deere John Deere Field Ensilage Harvester Swartzendruber, Wellman 16Th Ave Fairfax Livestock Salon John Warness Hampshire Willard Hask Marion Road Minor Palo FT _McCORMICK Bittner Solon

New Officers Installed By Jan Hus Lodge No 51

Robert Milota was installed as noble grand of Jan Hus lodge No 51 1 O. O. F. at the regular meeting last Wednesday Charles Jd Ross was installed as vice grand Other officers installed were John W Sedenka ows TH Straka financial secretary WF Kubie treasurer Jerry J Hanus right supporter to the noble grand Henry Jensen left supporter to the noble grand Henry Zahradnik right supporter to the vice grand Alois Hadlee left supporter to the vice grand Andrew Schamberger warden Russell Schamberger conductor Charles Hermanek chap lain Badward Skorepa right scene supporter Joe Frazinger left scene supporter Clark Johnson inside guardian Wesley Blazer outside guardian Miles Kershner junior past grand Milvoy Horsky special district deputy grand master and staff had charge of the installation. Last Thursday the Jan Hus degree staff of fifty six men conferred the first degree on twenty six candidates and presented their flag.

Robert Milota Charles Jd. Ross John W. Sedenka Ows TH. Straka Wf, Kubie Jerry J. Hanus Henry Jensen Henry Zahradnik Alois Hadlee Andrew Schamberger Russell Schamberger Charles Hermanek Badward Skorepa Right Scene Joe Frazinger Jet Scene Clark Johnson Inside Guardian Wesley Blazer Outside Guardian Miles Kershner Milvoy Horsky

North English Hosts Iowa Grand Master Clarence Off

The article notes North English as the home of the Iowa grand master Clarence R. Off. It mentions downtown street drill scenes connected to the event and highlights Off as a key figure in the state chess community.

North English Iowa Clarence R. Off

City Briefs and Personals Highlight Local Social Links

Bungalow Canning School advertises every Wednesday. W J Miller and his son William Jr plan a week’s fishing trip to Cass Lake Minnesota. Richards Pharmacy advertises drugs prescriptions toiletries and Hutchinson’s ice creams delivery available. Lefebvre X-Ray club picnic drew sixty attendees at Bever park with ball games horse shoes and croquet. Banner Howard to report Townsend national convention at Y C A auditorium this afternoon at 2. Townsend club No 5 meets Monday at 730 with a speaker at 1305 Fifth Street NW.

W. J. Miller First Avenue E William, Jr Cass Lake Minn Lefebvre X-Ray Club Bever Park

Optimists Junior Orchestra to Perform at Luncheon

The Optimists club luncheon Monday noon at the Montrose hotel will feature the Optimists junior orchestra led by Miss Kathleen Check. The six boy ensemble will supply the program, showcasing young musical talent.

Optimists Optimists Club Montrose Hotel Kathleen Check

Clerks State Convention Golf Tournament Heads to Council Bluffs

Alex J. Mitchell and Robert Fosnacht left Saturday morning for Council Bluffs to attend the Town post office clerks state convention. This weekend they will take part in the state postal employees golf tournament, returning home Monday.

Alex J. Mitchell Robert Fosnacht Council Bluffs

Wassons Visit Tulsa Couple Recovering After Accident

Mr and Mrs Earl Wasson of Tulsa Oklahoma spend the weekend with Mr Wassons mother Mrs F D Wasson at 410 Eighth Street SE. She recently returned home from the hospital and is recovering from injuries suffered in an accident three weeks ago.

Earl Wasson Tulsa Okla Mr. Wasson F. D. Wasson Eighth Street

Knights of Pythias Past Chancellors Meet at K P Hall

The Past Chancel lors club of the Knights of Pythias will hold a meeting at the K P hall at 8 p.m. Monday. Refreshments will be served. All knights and past chancellors of neighboring jurisdictions are urged to attend.

the Knights of Pythias K. P. Hall

Reverends Conway and Mc Gregor depart after visit

The Rev. George Conway of Chicago and the Rev. George Mc Gregor of Washington DC, guests of Miss Grace Beacom and J J Beacom at 1544 First Avenue East, left last week for their homes. Conway is a nephew at Miss Beacom and her brother.

George Conway Chicago George McGregor Washington, D. C Grace Beacom J. J. Beacom First Avenue E Mr. Conway Beacom

Italian Prince Colonna Killed in Tiber Air Crash

Prince Mario Colonna, brother of Rome's former governor, and a companion died Saturday when their airplane crashed into the Tiber near the royal Villa Savoia. The accident occurred in Rome and authorities investigated the scene.

Rome INS Mario Colonna River Tiber Villa Savoia

Rio Grande Valley Grapefruit Juice Pack Reaches 4.7 Million Cases

In Texas the Rio Grande Valley produced four point seven million cases of grapefruit juice this year from the local grapefruit crop. The report notes strong production and suggests steady market demand for the juice appeal in regional markets.

Rio Grande Valley Texas

Farm Stock and Implements Sale at Cedar Rapids Iowa

A bustling classified list offers farm stock, equipment, feed and supplies from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns. Includes tractors, binders, threshers, cows, heifers, and milking gear from multiple dealers and stores, with open houses and extended hours for summer shopping.

Ceant Rapids Center Point Keystone Tipton Anamora Bia Monticello Wiliamsbure Elkader Manchester Boioni Aeri Banarau Rendering Company Gcedar Rapids Iowa Ward Montcom TY Meo & Ae Store Farmers Supply Salisbury Mers Supply Co Bobst Sales & Service Marak- Steffer Implement 2Nd Ave Cedar Rapids McCormick-Deering ARMER Henry Eden Monticello Town Marion Fresh Sprittwer Jersey H. G. Powell Troy Mills Melotte Dairy Supplies Co 1St St. SE Ayrshire Bay Mare Sound Mt. Vernon James Bartosh Lord Sealer Moward Implement Co Coggon A. W. Coppock Whittier Thorougbred Ford Ball Alfred Garnett Alfred _Garnett Fairfax Northwest MERY _REMEY Boo Oliver Combine Happel & Son Cedar Rapids

Farm Home Needs and Local Sales Listings

Farm families seek ranges and washers at discounted prices from STANDARD TIRE CO. and Kublas Hardware Co. Listings include 200 acre Cedar Rapids area farms for sale with detailed terms, electric lines, pasture, and buildings. Auctions note acreage, locations near Lisbon, Newhall, Center Point with owner financing and farm loan offers.

Cedar Rapids Vena J. Frank Cravens R. AY. McGranahan Newhall Lisbon Libon Iowa H. J. Soper M. Roper Wm. D. McTavish Central City Center Point Farma and Farm Loans John B. Finney C. R

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