Iowa City Cedar Rapids Faces Highest Electric Rates
Federal power commission figures show Cedar Rapids has the highest average rate among Iowa’s four largest cities as of Jan 1 1939 with Des Moines Davenport and Sioux City close. Local rate changes by spring reduce Cedar Rapids level. Davenport Des Moines Sioux City rates cited.
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Federal Power Commission
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Des Moines
Davenport
Commission
Sioux City
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Herbert Henderson
Rock Island
Moline
Henderson
Sayre Named Philippine High Commissioner by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt has designated Francis Sayre as U S high commissioner to the Philippine islands, announced Thursday. Sayre, assistant secretary of state and son-in-law of the late President Wilson, takes a key role in governing the islands. The report also notes a separate science fact that female grasshoppers lay 25 to 125 eggs at one time.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Francis Sayre
Philippine Islands
U. S
Sayre
Wilson
Fine Character Hidden Under A Rough Exterior
Mary Manners says Mr F is a diamond in the rough with a kind heart and sharp mind who has helped others and contrasts with slick pretenders. A reader, 16, asks how to win back an 18 year old girlfriend after a breakup. The columnist suggests dating peers and notes age differences may hinder her interest.
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Mr. F
Pear Miss Manners
Dear Miss Manners Advice on Long Distance Faithfulness
Dealing with a fiancé who may have a second date while apart. The columnist urges patient understanding, warns against nagging, and suggests not overreacting. Emphasizes that absence does not prove infidelity and advises to forgive rather than push him away.
State patrolmen outnumbered by 7000 to one drivers
State highway patrol officers face a stark imbalance with at least 7000 drivers for every patrolman, highlighting safety and enforcement challenges on busy roadways.
Y M Boys Drum Corps Plans Capitol Steps Concert
The Cedar Rapids Y M C A drum and bugle corps may replace the army band for a July 21 concert on the U S Capitol steps. Sixty boys aged eight to 18 will tour July 17, compete in Pittsburgh July 19 20, appear at the New York world’s fair July 22, and visit Albany and Niagara Falls under Lions Club and Y M C A auspices.
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Cedar Rapids Y. M. C
United States Army Band
National Capitol
the Gazette
Washington
W. S Jacobsen
Capitol
Army Band
Ariel Cross
Lions Club
Pittsburgh
Albany
Niagara Falls
Official notice of road vacation in Linn County Iowa
The commissioner appointed to vacate a road beginning at the junction with Primary Road 11 in the Northwest quarter of Section 20 Township 84 North Range 7 West reports in favor of the vacation. Objections or damages must be filed with the County Auditor in Cedar Rapids by noon August 8, 1939. Names of landowners affected are listed. date and official seal show June 3, 1939.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn County
Owa
W. C Ashby
T .J. Snyder
John Schminkey
S. O. Stamy
Elmer Stamy
Neal Miller
J. L. Morrison
LE. Morrison
Joseph E. Zeman
G. A. Maxfeld
Libbie M. Ralston
Anna Werner
Carrie Evans
D. F
Robt M. Vesely
Mind and Morals by Albert Edward Wiggam
A scientific discussion on character improvement compares men and women noting women more often seek self improvement. It cites Updegraff on why self employment may fail without a burning drive. The piece warns nations can develop self pity and persecution fantasies, citing Germany Italy and Japan with risks of homicidal sentiment.
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Germany
Italy
Japan
Movie Listings Show Week’s Top Theaters
At the Theaters Iowa features The Girl and the Gambler with Leo Carrillo Tim Holt and Steffi Dunn alongside Tidal Wave with Ralph Byrd and George Barbier. Paramount presents Never Say Die starring Martha Raye and Bob Howe and Nancy Drew Trouble Shooter with Bonita Granville and Frankie Thomas. State screens Wuthering Heights with Merle Oberon Laurence Olivier and David Niven and For Love or Money with June Lang and Robert Kent. Palace offers The Great Man Votes with John Barrymore and Flirting With Fate with Joe E Brown. Rialto showcases Knight Without Armor starring Marlene Dietrich and Otto Kruger and Exposed with Glenda Farvel and Otto Kruger.
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Iowa
Leo Carrillo
Tim Holt
Steffi Dunn
Ralph Byrd
George Barbier
Paramount
Martha Raye
Bob Howe
Bonita Granville
Frankie Thomas
Nancy Drew
Wuthering Heights
Merle Oberon
Laurence Olivier
David Niven
June Lang
Robert Kent
Palace
John Barrymore
Fate
Joe E. Brown
Rialto
Knight Without Armor
Marlene Dietrich
Otto Kruger
Glenda Farvel
Veterans, travelers, and locals feature in 1930s Gazette items
Miss Geraldine Roberts heads to California for summer, escorted to Cedar City by Miss Alice Lundgren. Teen Floyd Manley, 14, suffers minor bicycle crash injuries after colliding with a car on Thirty second Street. Cedar Rapids leader Harry F. Fisher named grand junior counselor of United Commercial Travelers at Creston convention. Captain Walter A. Meyers, on special service in France, chosen for U S rifle team of 35 to face international contenders. Memorial services for twenty unidentified Douglas Starch Works disaster victims held at Linwood cemetery, Dr. E R. Burkhalter delivering main address. Y M C A dedication features W. F. Hypes and Rev. Alvin E. Magary. their daughter Blanche departs for Seattle for summer. Mrs Katherine Mills, formerly of Cedar Rapids, buys Fairbanks F S Gordon store to merge with her holdings.
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Geraldine Roberts
California
Alice Lundgren
Cedar City
Utah
Floyd Manley
C Avenue
Harry F. Fisher
Cedar Rapids
United Commercial Travelers
Creston
Walter A. Meyers
France
U. S
Linwood Cemetery
Douglas Starch
E R. Burkhalter
W. F. Hypes
Chicago City
Alvin E. Magary
Blanche
Seattle
Wash
West
Katherine Mills
Fairbanks
Alaska
F. S. Gordon
Drayman John Brown Injured In Marion Accident
John Brown a veteran drayman of Marion suffered a broken leg yesterday when the reach of his ed dray broke causing the front wheels to leave the ground and he was thrown beneath the horses. Mr and Mrs W M Krebs were among those present at the scene.
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John Brown
Marion
Brown
W. M. Krebs
Council acts on sewer project with hearing set
The Johnson Avenue NW sewer project advances as the council passes a resolution of necessity and schedules a July 10 hearing. City Engineer Frank Young cites revised plans after bids exceeded estimates by over 10 percent, and Commissioner Dave Williams reassures residents that adjustments aim to avoid overcharging.
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Johnson Avenue NW
Frank Young
Young
Dave Williams
Council Chamber
Notice of Appointment of Executor No W218
Notice is given that on June 7 1939 A H Sargent was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Joseph N Sterling late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All debts should be paid to the undersigned and all claims must be filed with the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court. Deacon Sargent and Spangler Attorneys.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Joseph N Sterling
Iowan
Iowa District Court
A. II
Sargent
Spangler
Lights for Ellis Park Night Softball Asked
Cedar Rapids Softball association has raised 250 dollars to install lights at Ellis Park for night play. Nevin Nichols recreation superintendent asked the city council for authorization. Poles and projectors will be provided by the playground commission. Council favored the idea if it does not conflict with the Cedar Rapids Raiders and referred the matter to Park Commissioner Ed Stefan for final details.
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Cedar Rapids
Ellis Park
Nevin Nichols
Nichols
Playground Commission
Ed Stefan
LaPorte City Nuptials Tie Dorothea Delph and Howard Wood
Dorothea Mae Delph and Howard Stanley Wood of Ladysmith Wis were married Monday at the Methodist parsonage by Rev G D Gaide. They were attended by the bride’s father Alfred Delph and Alice Stephens of Bruce Wis. A wedding dinner followed at a LaPorte City cafe. They left immediately.
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Laporte City
Dorothea Mae Delph
Howard Stanley Wood
Ladysmith
Wis
G. D. Gaide
Alfred Delph
Alice Stephens
Bruce
Glen Haven
Battle of Music at Thornwood Ballroom gala night
Thornwood ballroom presents a gala dance with a battle of music on Thursday evening. Cocky Robbins and his regular band share honors with newcomer Dee Peterson from the east coast. Peterson brings twelve performers from Boston's Totem Pole. Lucille Bratton and Johnnie Byers contribute works as the band closes a year in the east.
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Thornwood Ballroom
Cocky Robbins
Dee Peterson
Peterson
Boston
Mass
Lucille Bratton
Johnnie Byers
East
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Virginia Weidler
Maureen O'Sullivan
Johnny Weissmuller
Tarzan
Tarzan, Jr
Weissmuller
Miss O'Sullivan
John Sheffield
Ian Hunter
Frieda Inescort
Henry Wilcoxon
Mary Manners
Deir Miss Manners
Lilli
Itf
Wuthering Neighton
Samuel Goldwyn Pictnve
Wothering Heights
Edward Brokiy
NBC
CBS
Totem Pole Ballroom
Y. M. Boys
U. S. Capitol Steps
Albert Edward Wiggam
Robert D. Updegraff
Leslie Howard
Bette Davis
W. Somerset Maugham
Iowa Theater
Joel McCrea
Richard Dix
Mary Astor
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Er Aequivan Sone
Sheffield
Mie
Stephenson Inescort - Wilcoxon
Richard Himber
Popular Science
Martna Raye
Never Say Die
Bob Mope
Council
Ellis
Cedar Park
Gene Pieper
Easy Payments Store
Second Ave. SE
Cout
Crystal Lake
Dubuque
Midwest
Tom Owen
Cowboys
Simmons
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