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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

8

Cavaliers Tie For First In Battle Of Champions

Cedar Rapids Cavaliers share top spot in Class B at Hill park drum and bugle corps contest. About 2,500 spectators watched as Spanish Musketeers of Boone also placed high in a close finish. Des Moines Sons of the Legion led Class A with 95.6, followed by Iowa City Grenadiers 94.5 and Cedar Rapids Musketeers 93.8. The Cranston American Legion band impressed with a perfect cadence and equipment inspection.

Cedar Rapids Cavaliers Cedar Rapids Musketeers American Legion Band of Cranston Ihea Maj. R. G St. James Walter Kansky F .A. Ahring Cadence Kenneth Harmer Ted Drew Ralph Hartwig Ray Echternacht Monticello Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars John Fryrear Edar Rapids Cavaliers and Musketeers

Alexander pleads guilty in DWI case. fined $300

J. Alexander, 27, of 37 Circle Drive NE, arrested Saturday for driving while intoxicated, pled guilty before Judge H. C. Ring in district court Monday. He was fined $300 and costs, and his driver's license was suspended for three months. the fine remains unpaid.

A J. Alexander Circle Drive H. C. Ring Ring Alexander Tom Quigley Sixth Street SE Quigley

Youth Given Suspended Sentence For Theft

Francis W Baum aged 19 of 532 H street SW received a suspended six month county jail term after larceny from a building. On advice of the county attorney Baum was paroled to Adam Peitz following his arrest for stealing a .32 caliber pistol from Elaine Fuller of 430 Fourth avenue SW. The gun belonged to Mrs Fuller’s brother Lionel Miller and was recovered from a man Baum had handed it to.

Francis W Baum H Street H. C. Ring King Thompson Adam Peitz John Hanna Baum Elaine Fuller Fourth Avenue

Local court actions and probate rulings summarized

Clarence E. Hickey of Melrose dairy faces district court actions with a receiver appointed June 22. Federal tax liens filed against Hartenberger Co. and John Mowery and Tracer Ice and Coal Co. total $36,,496 and $43.32 respectively for nonpayment of employment taxes. John H Stallman’s will admitted to probate. widow Annie Stallman named executrix without bond. Judge Ring issues restraining order in McGuire divorce case. Jane Ann Gould granted permission to remarry after divorce from Charles Gould.

George W. McLaughlin Mount Vernon Effie McLaughlin Franka Township Darlie Burgess Ina Herring Anson S. Burge Eral Clarence E. Hickey Maplewood Drive Melrose Dairy A Avenue District Court United States Court Hartenberger and Co., Inc Third Street SE John Mowery The Tracer Ice and Coal Co Tracr John H. Stallman Annie Stallman Jane Ann Gould Charles R. Gould H. C. Ring

Loss Of Nats Guard Rental Made Up By Tax

The national guard headquarters moved from the Memorial building to the Shrine temple, causing a $2,600 yearly rental loss. City council plans to cover the deficit by taxation while noting the armory cannot be converted to a second auditorium without high costs. The Memorial building, run by the Memorial commission, costs $15,000 annually with $4,000 from taxes and the rest from rentals.

National Guard Shrine Temple Memorial Commission

Davenport Population Figures From 1940 Census

Davenport's 1940 population is announced as 65,963 by David J. Murphy at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Scott County reaches 84,663, with Davenport gaining 5,212 people and about 8.5 percent since 1930, while Bettendorf stands at 3,140, up 373. Farms in Scott County increase, though exact numbers were not provided.

Davenport Chamber of Commerce David J. Murphy Dubuque Scott County Murphy Bettendorf

Lost Black and White Terrier Missing in Cedar Rapids

Classified ad reads lost and found details for a black and white terrier, offering a reward and contact information. The advertisement appears among general want ads in The Cedar Rapids Gazette, noting payment terms for out of town ads and telephone submission options.

Itc Gazette United States Cedar Rapids Iowa Eee Guy Voorhiee Pa.o

Local Auto Parts and Service Ads Echo Busy March Drive

A dense page of classified ads features car listings from 1930s dealers, with many makes and models including Ford, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Nash, Studebaker, and Cadillac. Numerous prices and contact numbers appear beside vehicles, parts, painting services, and home repairs, plus a mix of local businesses offering dining, recreation, and contracting work. The broad ad spread highlights motor vehicles for sale, repair and paint services, yard and decorative work, and neighborhood business contact details.

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