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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1934
Page
5
City council approves plans for sections F G H and I of the sewage disposal plant with bids to be opened Aug 24. Estimated total for four sections is 151 000 dollars, joining earlier contracts that total 384 000 dollars to reach about 535 000 dollars after Aug 24. Final plant cost projected near 600 000 dollars aided by a 683 160 dollar PWA grant and loan.
Brigadier General Billy Mitchell denounces the Baker board for opposing an independent air defense body. He claims the nation’s survival hinges on a strong air and submarine force, criticizes the plan for 1000 planes as wasteful, and accuses officers of ignorance and self interest in aviation policy.
Thieves active in Toddville and vicinity Saturday night stole thirty bushels of shelled corn at the Gene Newman farm four and one half miles northwest of Toddville and twenty four chickens from the premises of G. F. Andrews of Toddville. The chickens were Rhode Island Reds and Bull Orpingtons. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon investigated Edward Brusha living three miles south of Fairfax who reported to Sheriff Joseph A. Petrus Monday morning that three hundred White Leghorn pullets were stolen from his farm Thursday night.
In Montgomery Alabama near beer taxes yielded 318 dollars over two years, far short of expected revenue. Three dollars came from a bona fide sale, while 18 cents covered a stamp collector purchase last April. Independent Lamont bank receiver approved a 10 percent dividend to depositors, about 17000 dollars, the third dividend since the bank fell under receiver two years ago, totaling roughly 1 percent.
Miss Harriet Robinson a 21 year old Sterling Tl beauty who won a perfect back contest in Dixon Illinois was reported missing Monday after she failed to board a Chicago bound train in Chicago. Police saw no motive for abduction or violence. She had appeared at the Dixon event with a prize bust modeled by John Prashtn. The train to Sterling arrived without her and relatives asked police for help.
Antarctica reports grave concern for Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd after a tractor party could not locate the marked trail to his weather outpost. The group was 50 miles from base on a 123 mile route, battling bitter weather with temperatures from 50 to 71 degrees below zero.
The Gazette outlines pricing for Want Ads with a five word estimate for the first two lines and full text for subsequent lines. A rate table shows daily costs for consecutive days, including a 10 cent charge for out of town readers, and guidance on sole phone number responses via written letters to The Gazette Want Ad Department.
Announcements from Florists Telegraph Delivery Association member John E. Lapes advertise national delivery. Lost and found notices mention a Holten trombone with old bell and a set of keys with rewards, plus a World’s Fair Guide 3 A reference.
A collage of ads touts beauty services and products with many salons advertising permanent waves, finger waves, shampoos, and specials. It lists prices, shop names, and phone numbers, plus a reward notice, a chiropractic ad, an appliance demo, and various local business promotions.
The city council gave its third reading and final passage to an ordinance prohibiting dancing in class B beer permit establishments after midnight. The measure takes effect immediately after passage and publication, and a pamphlet form will be issued. Council members hope the rule will mimic a midnight closing law by keeping patrons from dancing after hours.
One man with fair education and mechanical incline is employed and seeks to qualify as an installation expert and service engineer for all electric refrigerators. No experience required but willing to train during space time for a few months. Write to Utilities Inst. Box 415 Gazette with phone present address and current occupation.
Automotive listings show 1928 Whippet Coach autos and 1928 Buick Coupe with prices. Includes 1930 Willys Knight and 1932 Chevrolet sport roadster, 1930 Nash and 1929 Chevrolet sedan. Also features 1929 Ford panel and Dodge pickup with prices. Allen Motor Company at Second Avenue and Tenth Street lists dialing number 7139.
The city council on file accepted Penick and Ford’s request to vacate a dead end alley parallel to First Street SW from the company office to the Milwaukee tracks. Penick and Ford say they own adjoining property and will pay for use of the alley. Commissioner Hahn estimated the property value at 300 dollars and the solicitor was instructed to draft a vacation ordinance.
Miss Florence Jameson a teacher at McKinley Junior High learned her poem To Amana Glaub Treu appeared in the Sunday July 15 Springfield Republican. The verse, written last fall, reflects the Amana colonies shift from communism to capitalism and ties to her broader poetic work including Virgillus which placed fourteenth in a Virgil anniversary contest.
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