Stow Builds 6-Horsepower Midget Car in Cedar Rapids
FOTO FACTS chronicles Lester M. Stow of 1528 Second Ave SE who, during eight months after work, assembled a 6 hp midget car with top speed of 40 mph and fuel efficiency of 70 mpg. Using parts from a corn picker to Nash panels, the project—done in his father in law’s basement with wife’s help—may soon be given to a Cedar Rapids disabled man. The hobby car, nicknamed the Burp or Stow-Away, reflects Stow’s air cooled and midget racer interests while he remains an employee of Collins Radio.
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Lester M. Stow
Second Avenue SE
Foto Facts
Cedar Rapids
Chevrolet
Stow
Studebaker
Stowe
Collins Radio Company
FOTO
Stow-Away
98, He's Wed to His Housekeeper of Month
Moses S. Lane, 98, a retired contractor and wealthy property owner, weds his housekeeper of month and honeymooning in Long Beach California with his fourth wife, the ceremony reported by United Press.
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Long Beach
Calif
Moses S. Lane
Lane’s first three wives died in early history
A fragment notes a man who had married a housekeeper from Ohio named Verba Fox, aged 46, whom he employed a month earlier. He told the minister that life is just beginning for him as the couple wed on a Sunday at the First Christian Church, with Lane’s marital history referenced.
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Verba Fox
Ohio
Reuben L. Anderson
Lane
Caterpillar Firm Head Threatened in Peoria
Louis B. Neumiller, president of Caterpillar Tractor Co., was under police guard after a threat to his life. A Saturday night call warned Neumiller and referenced the slain George P. McNear, president of the Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad, shot March 10. The caller said midnight would bring punishment.
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Peoria
Louis B. Neumiller
Caterpillar Tractor Company
Neumiller
Earl Spainhower
Martha
McNear
George P. McNear
Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad
Sheriff Sale Notice for 1939 Chevrolet Truck in Linn County
Sheriff's sale by justice of peace execution on transcript from Linn County District Court. Property listed is a 1939 Chevrolet Truck, motor number K2218652, license 57-3351. Auction to be held June 14, 1947 at 10:30 A.M. in front of the Cedar Rapids courthouse, Linn County Iowa. Sale to be cash in hand. James H. Smith, Sheriff, Cedar Rapids.
Sheriff's Sale of Cedar Rapids Property in Linn County
By virtue of a General Execution issued January 15 1943 from the Clerk of the District Court Linn County Iowa D C McCormac assignee against Andrew J Gray and Minnie A Gray for 226 16 with costs 5 75 and accruing costs the undersigned levies upon all right title and interest of the defendants in Southeast thirty feet Lot 2 Block 115 Carpenter's Addition Cedar Rapids Iowa to be sold at public auction for cash June 14 1947 at 10 00 a m in front of the Court House door Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa. Attendance will be given by Sheriff R D Spooner Deputy on May 17 1947.
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Justice of Peace
District Court
Linn County
Iowa
W A._Ball
Lawrence Hoyle
Mcense
Court House
Cedar Rapids
James H. Smith
R. D. Spooner
D. CG. McCormac
Andrew J. Gray
Minnie A Gray
Andrew J Gray
Minnie A. Gray
Carpenter
Notice for concrete paving Cedar Rapids 1947
By direction of the Cedar Rapids City Council sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk for concrete paving work on sections including 33rd Street Northeast and several alleys. Work to be contracted with 6 inch integral curb 7 inch reinforced pavement, timelines set for July 1 to September 1, 1947. Bid opening scheduled June 19, 1947 with 10 percent certified check required.
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Ctty Council
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn County
33Rd Street
1St Avenue
C Avenue
Mt. Vernon Road
Higley Avenue
18Th Street
Maplewood Drive
16Th Street
J Avenue
2Nd Avenue
6Th Street
7Th Street
St Pane
Veterans say one third of U S population are veterans
The Veterans Administration estimates that veterans and their families now make up about one third of the U S population and will reach 43 percent within five years. The projection shows 46 million veterans families on Jan 1 1947, 62.3 million or 43 percent by 1952, and 62.5 million or 41 percent by 1957, with family units headed by a veteran.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Family Claims Exemption For Veteran Dependents Listing
The draft policy outlines that dependents include a wife, children, parents and relatives by blood or marriage or adoption. It notes that dependents of deceased veterans, and households with veteran heads or their dependents, are treated for exemption calculations.
Allied control doubles Germany parcel limit to 22 pounds
Berlin AP reports the Allied control authority will raise the maximum weight of free gift parcels entering Germany via parcel post from 11 to 22 pounds effective June 15. This change aims to improve the flow of relief gifts from private donors abroad.
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Berlin
Allied Control Authority
Germany
Grim Warning Is Sounded by Pope Pius XII
Pope Pius XII warned that future revolutionaries will exploit Europe’s despair unless peacemakers restore physical and moral well being. He spoke in Italian for 25 minutes to the cardinals and world, urging rulers not to miss this opportunity to renew normal relations after World War II.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Europe
College of Cardinals
Traer Band Concert Opens Summer Series
The first band concert of the season will be held Tuesday night. All stores will stay open Tuesday evenings during the summer, but will be closed Thursday afternoons.
Austin II Chosen As Father Of Year
New York AP report says War ren R. Austin the U S ambassador to the United Nations is named father of the year by the National Father’s Day committee for leadership of the U N delegation and aiding children’s future. Secretary of State Marshall will present the medal Tuesday. Austin is father to Warren Robinson Jr and Edward Lucas.
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New York
N. Y
Warren R. Austin
United States
United Nations
Austin
Marshall
Warren Robinson, Jr
Edward Lucas
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Montclair
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