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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1950
Page
2
Notice records a proposed incorporation of a Cedar Rapids based company named Sun Super Mart. It outlines authorized stock, purposes including storage and manufacturing of goods, operations, board size, officer roles, and meeting schedule. Named directors include William M. Valentine and others, with stockholder meetings set annually.
A fragmentary legal notice cites Simmons and Neff as attorneys for the corporation. Details are incomplete but indicate formal procedural undertakings and potential liabilities under corporate action. The readable text includes references to a corporation and legal representation.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees invites sealed bids for a library project at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 5th Street Cedar Rapids Iowa. Bids due by 12 00 noon March 25 1950 and opened at a Library meeting. Plans available from Architect Dated March 1 1950. The library reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. Proposals should be submitted to Mr Harry E president of the Board at the Cedar Rapids Public Library.
Notice states that on the 32nd day of heared A. 1950 at 25 Aes en instrumen err, the will and testament of G. Lede, deceased, will come before the District Court at Cedar Rapids Court House for proof and admission to probate. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 16, 1980.
Notice is given that on a March day in 1950 John J. O’Brien and Borge K. are appointed as administrators of the estate of George O. O’Brien late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors should present claims with proper authentication to Willis A. Glasgow attorney at the Clerk of Linn County Iowa district court.
The District Court of Linn County Iowa notices that on March 22 at 9:00 A.M. an instrument purporting to be the last will of Bert Dean deceased will be brought to Cedar Rapids for proof and admission to probate. Cedar Rapids Iowa March 16. District Court Attorney Stanley Nielsen
In a quirky boxing feature, a heavyweight referee who towers over the ring faces off with agile flea-weight contenders. The surreal scene highlights mismatched sizes and comic chaos in a narrative about authority and spectacle in sport.
The snippet shows Gazette want ad rates for 1, 3, and 7 days with pricing, plus numerous classified items. It includes a 1950 estate notice for Mary Elizabeth Beall Waline. administrator Harry L. Waline. with filing and payment instructions. It lists lost items, found notices, and various local ads for services, shops, and announcements.
A collage of 1950s era local notices featuring shuffl eboard, dancing, barbecue, and seafood at venues like Koz Inn and Marion Yacht Club. Listings advertise bands, skating events, private parties, and weekly entertainment, with service ads for painting, excavation, wallpaper cleaning, and carpentry. Contacts include Wm King, Denny Boyd, and Vera.
A dense page of 1940s era classified ads for hauling plaster painting and excavation services, furniture repair and rugs weaving, general labor and farm hands, sales jobs, housekeeper and nanny postings, and vehicle listings. Notable entries include LAFF-A-DAY HAULING and RAY TFEPER PLASTERING services, ongoing help wanted for farm work, sales, and office roles, and used car trade posts. The page emphasizes employment opportunities, household services, and small business ads in a local market.
Mayor proclaims a public notice for Cedar Rapids voters to decide at the March 27 1950 city election whether to levy a tax not exceeding one eighth mill per year to fund a band and musical purposes. Polling places listed with hours from seven to eight.
On March 10 1950 Gertrude Niles was appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Jewett B Niles late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to said estate are required to pay and those with claims against the same must file them duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Geo C Gorman Attorney
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