Simpson Succeeds Insull in Utilities
James Simpson elected chairman of Commonwealth Edison Peoples Gas Light and Power and related firms after Samuel Insull resigns from boards and as joint receiver. Insull to appear before Judge Lindley as $70 million in bond financings are planned across the three companies. Simpson a long time director and Marshall Field veteran assumes leadership duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insull Utilities
Samuel Insull
Insull
England
James Simpson
Commonwealth Edison Company
The
Peoples Gas Light
See Eat A Seetheen
Tala
Nyorthern Ois
Sintheen
Marshall Field, and Company
Middle West Utilities Company
Insull Enterprises
Walter Lindley
Public Service Company
Rthern Plinois
Peoples Gas
Commonwealth Edison
Simpson
Marshall Field
Iowa Briefs Detail Marriages and Local Events
Special to The Gazette lists marriages in Swisher and Watkins with attendees, a Monticello birthday dinner, and plans for a Keokuk county 4-H bicentennial pageant. Also notes reunions, graduations, confirmations, band concerts, and travels of local residents in DYSART MARSHALL ISLAND area.
British phonograph dealer offers customized on demand records
A London phonograph dealer installs four omnidirectional attachments on a telephone mouthpiece allowing customers to call and choose any recording they want after hearing them.
Buck Rogers Water Tank Scene Recalled in Comic
The passage recalls Buck Rogers in Water Tank action with Pril Nowlan Calkins and Jon Axstl in a control room beyond steel walls. The dialogue hints at pushing against a large globule of water for escape or action, set in a futuristic lab or tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Axstl
Ixla
Davenport Girl Wins Anna Louise Raymond Traveling Fellowship
Davenport artist Dorothy Doennecke, 22, earned the $1,500 Anna Louise Raymond traveling fellowship from the Art Institute in Chicago after paying tuition by winning multiple scholarships. She supported her studies by posing for fellow art students when not painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Anna Louise Raymond
The
Art Institute
Dorothy Doennecke
Davenport
Miss Doennecke
Kalona Couple Wed In Sunday Union
Miss Juanita Ritz daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Ritz and Fred E Bourgeois were married Sunday at the Ritz home with Rev Gordon Smith officiating They are well known in Kalona The bride has taught in Washington and Johnson counties and the groom works for the Kalona News They will visit Wisconsin relatives and be at home about June 15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Rosetta Kathryn Chalupsky
Swisher
George Chalupsky
Eldo F. Hasley
A. J. Hasley
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
N. W. Keffeler
John Schulte
Viola Hasley
C. S. P. S. Hall
Loren Coffman
Rosalind
Sigourney
Keokuk County
George Washington
George
Martha Washington
Lulu Tregoning
Ames
Rollin Brown
Mildred Lown
Merry Mixers Club
Webster
H. H. Shanafelt
Starlin Wheeler
Peter Wehr
Frank Brown
Charles Preist
Verne Hasty
Ernest Greene
Henry Norling
Warren Snakenberg
Will Gross
Roy Sorden
F. S. Garrett
Urbana
Joyce-Metcalf
C. A. Cline
Kalona
Juanita Ritz
E. A. Ritz
Fred E. Bourgeois
Gordon Smith
The
Christian Church
Kalona News
Wisconsin
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Instructions
Classified ad rates shown per agate line per day vary by duration from four to two per line. Minimum two lines required. Special handling for blind ads and inquiries directs users to the Gazette Want Ad department and the dial number 2-1121 for daily assistance.
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Solmnanda
The
Gazette
Ad Department
Adva
Beauty parlor ads and service offers with dial numbers
Classifieds list beauty parlors offering shampoo finger waves permanents and specials, telephones and shop addresses. Also trades for gutters tin work landscape services and lawn restoration with contacts and discounted prices. Several shops advertise June 15 promotions and combo deals like Cinderella and Frederic permanent options.
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Wiswer
Lillian Luchy
16Th Ave
Dial
Cinderella
Oor Row
2Nd Ave
Eget
Nii
Iowa State Bank
Ruth ‘Garzee
Brainard
Employment Dial 2-11 Percent Want Ad Taker
ELE men wanted to start work at once between 25 and 35 years of age factory workers drivers clerks or route men preferred past experience not essential if you are responsible permanent jobs and better than average income to steady men Apply Employ Office room 7 sge Bide Wednesday 10 a.m. sharp TO men and women who can sell Live proposition that fits present conditions I M Levinson Magnus hotel Dial 2112 Want Ad Taker
Sale of handmade furniture and novelties with plants
A sale advertises handmade jawn furniture and novelties including canna plants. It lists contact numbers 2 1783 and 2 1647 and mentions a 12 foot boat with air chamber and a trailer. Also notes a porch rug and an apartment listing at 1215 Ist Ave Apt G and a hardware firm at 104 1st St SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dial
Ore Ske
Heinze Elect. Co
1St St
Diel
PORCH
Saas
Sk Apt. G
Real Estate Investment Ad With Low Prices
Advertisement offers property investments with several features. It lists a Wilson school area, 7 rooms, modern utilities, cistern, and chicken houses. Prices shown include 2950 dollars with a 200 dollar down payment and a contact number 2-2131.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N Ear Wilson School
Financial Rundsegs and Credit Plans Noted
Fragmentary report outlines financial rundowns with references to men and women, repayment in small installments, and services from US authorities. damaged text limits full details but indicates payment schemes and ongoing financial strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rundsegs
Pleasant furnished apartments with various options listed
Classified apartment notices describe furnished and unfurnished units on Ave NW and Ave NE with 2 to 6 rooms, baths, and amenities. Several listings include private baths, garages, lower and upper flats, water, and limited contact details. A few entries note no phone calls and one requests a shared apartment arrangement.
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A Ave
Furn
Privent. Modern
Ue St
Tovele Ag
1St Ave
Wash
Sip
Real Estate Listing Includes Lot and Barn Details
Gist of the notice describes a property with a 45 by 12 foot lot and a garage barn. It mentions a completed roof and new toilet, with a two regrocass 3 and complete up. Price quoted as 100 dollars with 300 down and 25 dollars monthly payments. Contact Corwin Tait Wagner Co in the AMER. TR. BLDG by dialing 8144 or evenings 29154.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gara Barn
Corwin
For Sale Compact Modern Six Room Home Bargain
Advert describes a newly decorated six room modern home in a good location with easy terms. Dial owner for complete description and note an additional desirable home with $50 monthly income and bargain price. Also mentions a cozy bungalow on the east side and asks to dial for details.
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Furn
C Ave
Charold A. Pickerill
Isa
Electrolux
Aoa
First Ave
I. L. Beamcartner
Mt Ave. W
Suse
Dial
19Th ST. SE
Knapp’s & A
West Highlands
Gazette
Gen SE
West Side
30Th Street
Kenwood
Salance
Aew CO
el Renareree
C. R
Soudern
Western Land
California
Iowa
Wits Oper
Colas
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Frank Hampton
Ontario
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Earl Gillilian
Erma
George Pearson
la Crosse
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Ruth Cunningham
Clara Simmons
Harry Flory
Francis Trusier
Iowa State Teachers College
Dysart
Armand Thierer
Mae
Marshall, Il
Katherine Thierer
Buck Rogers
A. D
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Jonn F. Dille CO
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Wilma
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UNA
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Reliable Monument
Arthur Chehak
Beauty
Paris Academy of Beauty
Frederikson
G. Barr
Holland Fpournace CO
Zoricaning Than
NA —. Dry Cleaning
Capone
Paramount
Dryden
Paramount Bldz
Montrose Hotel
I. M. Levinson
Magnus Hote
Nteno
Mets
Mari
Tradf Schools
Willin
Clarissa Runkle Winchell
26Th St
Josephine Vrba
Owen
Manhattan Beach
Haroldton
Orch
Richards College Pharmacy
Paris
ST. AM
Boise
Idaho
Salt Lake City
Cedar
Bus Cleaning Co
Ave. E. al
Hed Kissich’s
Spencer
Edna “Campbell
Go Sale
St. SE
Manhattan
Grech
Chevrolet
Dar
Merrill M. Blackburn
American Bank Bldg
Davenport. Ie
J. M. St. John
Electrical Service
Gmetana
E. L. Preeman
the Gazette
Sherman
Roosevelt Hotel
Montrose
Coma Apy
Galigtactors
Ieee Tr
Ferent Fords
Maribben Motor CO
2Nd Ave. S.E
C. B. Bienese
Ave. S.E
Shelton
Ruth Cady
Ethel Brontner
Tates
Cheee Ameet
Stanley
Rossa Beauty Shop
Ave
FORD
Rude Auto CO
Makibben Motor CO
S.E
Star Auto Wrecking Co
Harrison
Fender
Felgar & CO
Dia
3Rd St. SE
Hadad Master
8Th ST. SE
Dearborn Brass CO
USS
Tes Auto Electric Shop
United Orstate
Hal} Bicycle Co
5Th Ave
Morgan Bros
3Rd Ave
MR. Farmer
Wome Lumber CO
J Son
the Gazette Republican
Hazewinkle Wrecking — Co
E Ave
Cement
Good Cedar Posts
Biddick Eastman Lumber Co
Marion
Srd Ave
Retatiag
16Th St
Ard Ave
Furnitur Abrams
Let St. NE
Hamilton Beach
Herrick
W. G. Block Goal Co
Simmons
Ducfeld
6Th St. SE
Stewart Warner
Heck
ROWE
Howe
J. B
Cedar Park
F. Goodrow
Dial 2
Zinnias
Petunias
4Th Ave
Runyan’s Iris Farm
Walton A. Keller Co
Personal Finance CO
Rentais
Red Ball Transit Co
B Ave
2Nd Avenue
Mt. Vernon Ave
Bedell-Nissen CO
Fred E. Collard
Henry
Merchants National Bank
Eaminer
Harger
Apagsio
Cail
Bath
27Th St
First Avenue
Hedges Co
Dows
Merchants Bank
Phoenix Finance System
2Nd Ave. East
Cedar Ot
Hedg Co
Cedar Rapids
Investment Securities Department
Vinto Immedia
Neil
Eve
Amer
Paul
Realtor’s
Ene Daniele
Cory
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Ellis Boulevard
Neae St
K Street
Ind St
the Hedges
Coe
Moore
Ist
Ind Ave
Neme
Krebs Greenhouse
Poland
Henry Happel
John
Ieadine
Champies AB Electric
E Ave. NW
Prises
Bias Seat
Tipton
White's
Cedar Rapids Loam CO
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Nat'l Bank Bldg
Furniture Laws Loan Co
Mullin
Spic and Span
Ely
Priv Bath
Apt
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Reese
Tait & Wagner Co
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