Prizes Distributed at Our 33rd Old People Picnic
George S Bushnell 92 of 327 Thirty-third Street NE was the oldest man at the thirty third annual Old People reunion picnic at Beverpark on Thursday and also won a prize as the oldest veteran present. George Kirkpatrick 89 of 3920 E Avenue NE and Joseph Stedola 89 of 1928 F Avenue NW were allowed to select prizes as oldest men present. J F Smith 86 of 2309 Mount Vernon Road SE and Homer H Danny 83 of 1389 H Avenue NE tied for longest residence, with Smith and his wife winning for the longest married duration. Danny then chosen as oldest settler. Mrs. L. F. Wright 96 of 1202 Oakland Avenue NE was the oldest person present. 367 attendees aged 60 or over supported by the Sunshine Mission. Various speakers and singers performed as the event proceeded despite morning rain. The group elected officers and noted a treasurer's report showing funds to purchase 70 Lots in Lord's Acre at Linwood Cemetery for burial of those without a personal lot.
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George S Bushnell
Thirty-third Street
Beverpark Thutsday
George W Kirkpatrick
E Avenue NE
Joseph Stedola
F Avenue NW
J F Smith
Mount Vernon Road
Homer H. Danny
H Avenue NE
Linn County
Smith
Danny
L. F Wright
Oakland Avenue NE
The
Sunshine Mission
B L. Wick
Charles Bryden
Shellsbury
Virginia Carver
EB. W. Hildebrand
W. A. Brown
Jubilee Singers
T. J. Hinkin
Frank H. Ward
J. H. Murphey
Clark
Sum of the Years by Edgar A. Guest
The poem elevates simple-life riches over wealth and fame. It celebrates a loved one's welcome, children's laughter, neighborly regard, friendship, and service to country as true life fortunes beyond lands and gold. It emphasizes home as central to lasting success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
U S Naval Base In Newfoundland Is Commissioned
The United States naval base at Argentia Newfoundland was commissioned as the first of leased British sites placed in active service. A second base at Trinidad will follow August 1. Leases, negotiated to compensate Britain for 50 decommissioned destroyers, cover facilities for battleships craft and aircraft and provide minor repairs to fleet units.
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Washington
INS
United States Naval
Argentia
Newfoundland
Trinidad
British West Indies
Empire Navy
Navy Department
Feet
Double Production of Machine Tools In UV War Drive
The National Machine Tool Builders association said defense rush shipments rose to 63.4 million dollars in June from 60.8 million in May and 34 million in June 1940. The industry has practically doubled its production rate in the last 12 months.
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Cleveland (Ap
National Machine Tool Builders’ Association
The
Trade Association
Extended Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi Valley
Forecast from 6:30 pm July 18 to 6:30 pm July 23 calls for near normal temperatures with a cool start followed by a rising trend then cooler at period end. Rainfall expected near average, moderate amounts mainly in the latter half of the period.
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Mississippi Valley
100000 Trucks Listed In Iowa Defense Census
Des Moines AP report says the Iowa motor vehicle department listed about 100000 trucks in a defense census under WPA auspices. Motor Vehicle Superintendent James Allen said the survey, done for the federal government, aims to locate carriers in case of a sudden emergency need.
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Des Moines
Iowa Motor Vehicle Department
WPA
James Allen
Frederick Knight Logan Piano Sells for 500 at Estate Auction
OSKALOOSA AP A four thousand dollar grand piano once owned by composer Frederick Knight Logan drew a five hundred dollar bid when Grinnell College bought it. A blue metal trunk used by Logan's mother Virginia Knight Logan sold for one dollar and Logan's 15 year old sedan brought seventy one dollars from a junk dealer. The sale was led by executor L R Larson after Mrs Logan died last November at ninety two. Logan died in 192-
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Oskaloosa
Frederick Knight Logan
Grinnell College
Virginia Knight Logan
Logan
L. R. Larson
Gazette Classifieds Spotlight and Services
A collage of classified notices and ads from The Gazette highlighting funeral services, jewelry shops, timekeeping, automotive ads, printing, cleaning, plumbing and home services. Includes rewards, personnel notices, transportation references, and job requests with contact details.
Anniversary Sale Promises Savings on Pianos and Instrument Gear
Eager shoppers are invited to celebrate a 28th anniversary with discounts on pianos and instruments. The ad lists items from Spartons console radio phonograph to baby grand piano, Selmer-America gear, and rhythm instruments, with various prices and terms. Local stores like Hiltbrunner's, C. R. Plano Co., and Brabbet-Taylor Music Co. advertise service and repair options.
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Hiltbrunner
Ist Street
Sparton
Ist Ave
C. R. Plano Co
3Rd St
Selmer
Brabbit-Taylor Music Co
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George Kirkpatrick
George S.S. Bushnell
L. F. Wright
Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
the People
U. S. Naval Base
Weather Outlook
Iowa
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Classified Advertising Department
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Kuba Funeral Home
2Nd St. SE
L. A
Probasco Jeweler
2Nd Ave. SE
Palace Theater
Camp
Fotocraft
Lund
Vincents Jewelry
Claxton College Pharmacy
Andrew
Ist
Ginsberg
Los Angeles
6Th Ave
Ely
Sands Printing Co
Ind St. NE
Griffith Feather Mattress Co
2Nd Ave
K. Schaefer
Kresge Elde
H. K. Schaefer
Kresge
Corey & Fletcher
Des M Moines
Wade Booth
NBC
Paul Green Twisted Rhythm
Flying Berries
Witazers
Tommy Marr
Collins Radio Co
Thornwood
SUN
Nat Towles
Bobby Griggs
Orchestra Temple Roller Rink
Mccoy Rink
4Th Street
Swisher
Joe Fisher
Moeller's
Cat and the Fiddle
Palisades Lodge
Eva M. DeLance
Mer Tom Owen
Hi-Way Gardens
Stanwood
Bill's
Palisades
Johnson Motors
Sheftic
Turkey
Walford
Shanklin Orchestra
Mabeline Beauty Shop
Air
Sed
Paris Academy Beauty &Chool
Lovely Lady Oil Permanent
Lovely Lady Beauty Shop
1St Ave
Bishop's
Kennedy's
Tararrarsararra Se
Kutchera Lodding & Fuel CO
Dial
Acme Photo Shop
2Nd Ave SE
Morris Fur Shop
Sarpel
Hepner's
Chas
Lebeda
Hawkeye Tin Shop
Novak Heating CO
Willman Coal & Wood
Gardner
Geo L Karr
Fred Young
McConaughy Paint Store
Marton
Gou
Nara
Ielp
MR Rude
Pullman Hotel
Autos & Trucks
Handler
DODGE
HODGE
Ohio
Dodge & Firmouth Distributors
Second Ave. SE
First Ave
Baxter
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Anamosa Motor Sales
Anamasa
Douglas Ross
Marion
Koodway Country Club
Desotq
Willys
McGregor Asen Cs
Amel 1 Trust
Leo Alers
Senate
Dini
EACN
Baxter Motors
Chrysler Corporation
Culver's
Fidelity Employment Service
CENTRAL EMPLO_AG
Granby
Pontiac
Trade Schools
Henderson School OF Welding
5Th Ave
Studebaker
Forboh
Midwest
Bes Rapids
Rapaport
Ave
Culver Motors
8Rh Ave
6Th St
International Panel
Tucker
Center Point Rd
Allen Motor Co
10Th St
Schamberger Motor CO
Langhurst Motor Co
14Th Ave
Cazette
Padzensky
1St Street
Ralph Frank
Springville
Stone's
Jet St. Bu
Tru
Diamond T
Bailes CO
1St St. NE
Dia
Pero Studebaker
Scudendker
Kadlec Sros
16Th Ave
Cadillac
Rude Auto Co
Third Ave
Wagner
DIL
Wagner Motor Co
Hudson
Sea Us
International
Marlon
DeSoto
Wwe
Nash
Makibben Motor Co
4Th Ave
2Nd St
Auto Parts & Service
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertown
Goodrich
Katz Auto Parts
7Th Ave
Beck Hawkeye Co
Jones Super Service
A Ave
Nan
RR Auto House
Pears Motor Service
Ay Price
R. G. Smith & Son
Marengo
Mullin
Elgin
Bulova
Katz Jewelry, & Loan CO
Rosen's Tailor Shop
4Th St
White Elephant
Goodyear Service
Abrams Furniture
1St St
Geo. H. Ilten, Hardware Co
3Rd Ave
Cedar Memorial Park
W. L. Fowler
Morgan Bros
Newman's Paint Dept
Outboard Motors
Paul Lebeda
C. R
17Th St
Kozy Inn
Killian’'s
Dexter
Eeeeees
al Federator
Standard
Tire C CO
A. W. Peterson CO
Maytag
Smuickoff
Rosenbaum
Smulekoff's
Liberal Credit
Elan Prout Furnitureo
Bever Ave
Ayers
Ith St
Madison Acver
Mt. Vernon Ave
Fay Marsh
the Loth
Inlard
Mt. Vernon
BOSAL
Ist Stree
Iowan Electric Light and Power Co
Barnett
Rubias Hardware Co
Westinghouse
Gable, Atkins
Vtress & Upholstering Co
ST. Clair
E. Brown
Electrolux
Apex
Killian's
Singer Bewing Machine CO
Ist Ave. E
Westside Sewing
St.se
Singer
C. R. Radio
Isc
Jim Reeder
St. SW
Abe
O. U
Pat
By Galbraith
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