Frog Olympic Hop Record Attempt Set for Sarasota
A Sarasota Florida story details a revived International Frog Olympics with hopes of breaking the 13 feet 7 inch world record set in 1934 by Woco Pep. Organizers promise new equipment and gimmicks to boost hopping distances, after past events fell short of mark.
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Sarasota
Fla
South Florida
Hopper
Woco-Pep
Wauchula
Budweiser
Calaveras Counts
Angel's Camp
Calif
Chamber of Commerce of
Oakland
Chamber of Commerce
Londoner Designs Gas Masks for Hens in War Prep
Reginald Perkin, a Devonshire filling station owner, crafted a chicken gas mask using canvas, charcoal, and Teather straps. The first public test failed as the fowl refused to stand until coached. A later attempt ended when a feeder arrived, prompting the masked bird to struggle to eat. Perkin doubts continuing production. An accident repeater in Connecticut accounts for under 4 percent of drivers but is involved in nearly two-fifths of auto accidents.
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London
Reginald Perkin
Devonshire
Perkin
Connecticut
City Briefs and Personals Highlights Local News
J o C Landenberger attended a clinic in Davenport on Friday. Shueyville United Brethren church holds a 9 30 Sunday worship service with Purify Thyself in Sunday school at 10 30 and What Christ Does For Individuals in Young People's En deavor at 7 20 pm. Mrs Roy R Downer of 1831 Grande Avenue SE convalesces in Meres Hospital after minor surgery and expects to stay about ten days. Firemen extinguished a small roof fire at 924 Third Street SE caused by chimney sparks. damage slight. Two motorists fined for overtime parking: Robert Leaper 2747 B Avenue NE and T Ho Strasburger 2053 Linn Boulevard SE and Betty Wilfong 516 Tenth Street SE. A wrist watch was stolen from a purse at the Silver Palace beer parlor Wednesday between 11 and 11 30 pm. watch described yellow gold with yellow strap. G J Bondurant said the state income tax office at 627-90 R S B Building will stay open Saturdays until 4 pm for tax help. Guy Wagner, 48, of 214 First Avenue W, fined $25 and costs for intoxication and disturbing his family. arrested Thursday at 4 55 pm. Local No 166 post office clerks and auxiliary meet Saturday at S G Smiths 2301 Mount Vernon Avenue SE. dinner at 6 pm followed by brief meetings. Cards and games to follow.
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Betty Wilfong
Tenth Street
Silver Palace Beer Parlor
Guy Wagner
First Avenue W
Wagner
Jocal No. 166
S. G. Smith
Mount Vernon Avenue SE
Aunt Jemima to Sing at Cedar Rapids Banquet and Open House
Aunt Jemima, described as a 340 pound party figure in a checkered dress, performs at the Cedar Rapids YMCA banquet singing Southern melodies. She then appears at Killian's open house, tours a store, attends a Quaker Oats plant party for 1200 attendees, and later bakes pancakes at Syndicate Clothing from 10 am to noon with treats for children.
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Jemima
Cedar Rapids
Kallian
Quaker Oats Company
Chicago
Syndicate Clothing Company
Community gathering requests covered dish and sandwiches
Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and sandwiches along with table service for the event.
Billfold Lost At Oil Station Belonging To H F Udet
A billfold containing S14 and owned by H F Udet of 1601 B avenue NE, operator of an oil station at that address, was lost or stolen Thursday shortly after 714 pm while he was working. Udet said a hole in his coveralls pocket may have caused the loss.
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H F. Udet
B Avenue NE
Udet
Court action to set aside inheritance tax appraisement dismissed
The petition of State Treasurer L. J. Wegman to set aside the Linn county realty appraisal in the estate of the late Trenc H Douglas of Cedar Rapids has been dismissed. The case proceeds no further.
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Douglas Estate
L. J. Wegman
Linn County
Trenc H Douglas
Cedar Rapids
Judge sustains bank in probate case and quashes notice
District Judge C J Haas sustains a special appearance by Merchants National Bank as executor of Mrs Douglas estate and quashes the notice connected with the petition. Wegman contests appraised values of 55000 versus 95000 and seeks reappraisal. Executor argues notice was filed outside the twenty day limit and appraisers’ report dates are disputed. A separate wage assignment dispute seeks 491.50 against John Zuber in district court with defendants citing a settlement condition.
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C J. Haas
Merchants National Bank
Douglas
Wegman
J. K. Monson Finch
John Zuber
Divorce Granted in Mavis Robinson Case in Illinois Court
Mavis I L Robinson was granted a divorce from Guy A Robinson in district court presided by Judge C J Haas on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married in July 1929. Robinson was awarded custody of a child and title to real estate.
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Mavis IL. Robinson
C J. Haas
Guy A. Robinson
University Woman Mistaken for Man Sparks Campus Mixup
Miss Percy Suttle, a University of Alabama freshman co ed, faced confusion when an all male freshmen honor society Phi Eta Sigma invited her to a smoker for prospective members. After a high first term average she sought clarification at the registrar to correct the misperception of her sex.
Shamrock toasts with olives and nuts
Prepare small shamrocks from thinly sliced white bread using a cutter, toast both sides, and spread with butter. Top with a layered mix of remaining ingredients. Garnish with olive slices and nuts, arranged in groups of four.
Molded Lemon Gelatin Mold and Citrus Sherbet Mold
Recipe instructions describe dissolving lemon flavored gelatin with boiling water then folding in tuna celery eggs pickles lemon juice and part of mayonnaise to set in a two inch mold shaped like a shamrock. Garnish on lettuce with egg slices. Also includes a sherbet cream mold with pecans marmalade sugar vanilla and whipped cream. NOTES mention December 1937 air line passengers and miles flown.
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Londoner
Willie Willis
J O C. Landenberger
Davenport
Shueyville United Brethren Church
Senor Christian Endeavor
Christ
Roy R Downer
Grande Avenue SE
Meres Hospital
Mary Scolaro
Third Street
Robert Leaper
Ho Strasburger
Linn Boulevard
G. J .Bondurant
R.S B
Y. O
Billfeld
Court House News
William James Company
Ist ST. NW
West End
F Avenue Bridge
J. K. Monson Finch, F. W. Yanda and
L. F. Benesh
Percy Suttle
Alexander George
ST. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s
Eggers Market
Third Avenue SW
Clearbrook
Lings
St. Patrick's
Trish
United States
Fourth Ave
Oransen
Ree
Texas
Sunkist
Thin Shin
HEINZ
Alaska
Nash
del Monte
U. S
Idaho
M-J
DIAL
HAM
Koleo
Iburger Ie
Teeeer Bros
Wilson’s
Sunshine Food Market
Pillsbury
Gallon Prunes
Pillsbury's Best
Sojka
Sixteenth Avenue
Veal
Louisiana
Allt Fice
Peck
Joe
ATS
Pits
Melee
Armours
At's Armour’s
Bologna
Cedar Rapids Bakery
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