Requests For Cars To Old Folks Reunion
Volunteers to transport elderly Cedar Rapids residents to the twenty fourth annual old folks reunion meet Tuesday at 10 am in Bever Park pavilion A noon picnic lunch is planned for those over 50 The Sunshine Mission needs drivers and riders to arrange morning and afternoon transport by Monday evening Call 28632 for transportation requests and pickup notes
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Cedar Rapids
Bever Park
K. Ward
Sunshine
Cedar Rapids Trio Forms Triple Tau Chapter
Dr. C. B. Whelpley and Dr. A. N. Hamiston met in Mount Vernon with the Royal Arch chapter Tuesday to organize the Triple Tau, a triangular group linking Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Mount Vernon. D. A. Van Metre presided as high priest and a dinner followed at a local cafe.
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Mount Vernon
C. B. Whelpley
A. N. Hamiston
Cedar Rapids
Royal Arch
Triple Tau
Marion
D. A. van Metre
Board Of Adjustment Hears Two Cases Without Decision
The city board of adjustment heard two cases on Wednesday afternoon but offered no ruling, continuing both. Dora Saub seeks to remodel a barn at 521 Eighth Avenue SE into a dwelling, while John M. Blaine requests a garage closer to his property line than allowed by the zoning ordinance.
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City Board of Adjustment
Dora Saub
Eighth Avenue SE
John M. Blaine
C Avenue
Unique Fish Bait Brings $50 Fine
In Batavia Ohio a druggist Leo Feinstein used dough balls soaked in home brew to catch fish. Game warden Frank Stagg said the intoxicated fish surfaced and were netted by Feinstein. A justice of the peace at Milford imposed the $50 fine for violation of fish and game law.
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Batavia, O
Leo Feinstein
Frank Stagg
Feinstein
British Noises Injure Islanders Hearing
London reports that traffic noise, riveters and pneumatic drills are straining British cars and causing alarming deafness among islanders.
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London
Two Injured In Local Gasoline Fire Accident
George Rix of two miles southwest sustained severe facial and arm burns after he tried burning brush with gasoline and his match sparked a blaze. His condition was not called critical unless infection develops.
Registered Mail Declared At Full Value Under New Rules
The article explains new postal regulations requiring registered mail to be declared at full value. It states that insurance or willingness to accept indemnity does not exempt declaration of full value. It notes a past practice of under declaring valuable items is not allowed and surcharges apply for full value over registry indemnity.
Norris quip on women’s romantic patterns with money
Kathryn Norris notes that rich women often fall for unsuitable men, picking love over prudence. Her pointed observation blends social insight with wry humor about wealth and romance.
Heat overwhelms group near Atkins and other local incidents
A group 10 20 30 south of Atkins at Mrs Mitchell baggage station was overcome by heat and in serious condition for hours. A 3 year old son of Mr and Mrs William Deaner suffered mangled fingers from a wash machine cog. Will Williams resigns from his job effective July 31 after returning from Sarnia Ontario visit. The American Legion plans a carnival by August 6 with Al Gifford Show. A city hall conference addressed rail yard guard jurisdiction amid a local strike. About 125 former Strawberry Point residents attended Ellis Park picnic with ex Senator B W Newberry speaking. Alderman Cushman and family head to Traverse Michigan for summer. Ed H Smiths plan Seattle trip. John Milliken goes to Watsebo? for business. Stodola Jr injured as an emery wheel burst at Leech planing mill, striking his head.
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Atkins
American Legion
al Gifford
Tom Avery
Rock Island Railroad
C. H. Huston
Martin Evans
Strawberry Point
Ellis Park
U.S
B. W. Newberry
Alderman Cushman
Traverse
Mich
Ed. H. Smith
Spokane
Wash
John E. Milliken
Stodola
Woman and brother-in-law killed and injured in buggy crash
Mrs. W. J. Mitchell of near Atkins was instantly killed and her brother-in-law was severely bruised when they were thrown from a buggy as a passing motorcycle frightened the team. The accident occurred about a half mile from town.
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W. J. Mitchell
Atkins
Mrs Rutenbeck Honored on Eighty-Second Birthday
Mrs Hannah Rutenbeck was feted by her nine children and families at a Lakehurst banquet near Maquoketa. She was an early settler in the area.
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Hannah Rutenbeck
Lakehurst
Maquoketa
Rutenbeck
Walker-Joe Simanek Hurt in Hayloft Accident
Joe Simanek, 73, of Cedar Rapids, was injured Tuesday afternoon while visiting his daughter. He fell from a load of hay and fractured his left arm.
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Walker
Joe Simanek
Cedar Rapids
Frank Kosina
Community Night At Harrison Attracts 350
Approximately 350 attended the Harrison playground community night on Tuesday. A stunt by the Harrison girls and motion pictures of the Hawaiian islands and Felix the cat entertained attendees. The Harrison baseball team defeated Roosevelt 14 to 7.
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Harrison Playground
Harrison
Hawaiian Islands
Felix
Cat
Roosevelt
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