Forward Cedar Rapids campaign checks prospect cards
Preparatory to a final clean up drive, organizers ordered workers to turn in Chamber of Commerce membership prospect cards to the Chamber by Monday night. A Thursday report meeting at Hotel Montrose stressed accurate card checks before aiming to secure 1600 members and $40,000. Delays from out-of-town headquarters and absences hinder progress. colonels were told to mobilize teams for final reports and card surrender at the Chamber Monday.
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Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Montrose
Conference Call To Halt Farm Produce Imports
The Sioux City Chamber of Commerce called a Midwest conference to be held April 14 in Sioux City to press for federal action halting imports of livestock and farm produce. Invitations target governors congressmen farm groups labor leaders railroad presidents and publishers from Iowa Illinois Minnesota Kansas North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska and Missouri. The move follows Congress’ limited response to foreign imports undercutting U S agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Chamber of Commerce
Congress
United States
Judgment of 758 Dollars Against Man Who Paid Graft
Sioux City Iowa. Frank Berger lost a debt suit in which he claimed to have collected protection money. Nick Sturges won a 758 dollar judgment after testifying Berger paid Earl Morgan a portion of the money. The judge said money paid for protection could not be recovered. Berger testified he turned over more than 800 dollars to Morgan.
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Sioux City
INS
Frank Berger
Nick Sturges
Berger
Earl Morgan
Sturges
Miles W. Newby
Erger
Morgan
Iowa City Library Board Elects Officers
William R. Hartree Hart attorney re elected president of the Iowa City library board. Mrs Clarence Van Epps elected vice president and Mrs C F Huebner secretary. Entire library staff retained for the coming fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
William R. Hart
Asking Bids Boost Slam Prospects in Culbertson System
By Josephine Culbertson The New Asking Bids added to the Culbertson System have won strong approval from contract players worldwide. Like the Four-Five No trump Convention which boosted slam bidding by 100 percent these Asking Bids refine the gauge of slam possibilities. The hand shown was bid to seven spades with max safety through two Asking Bids North dealer both sides vulnerable.
Grand Slam Bid Seals Victory In Intricate Bridge Deal
The hand features a three-spade raise and first notrump inquiries that push toward a grand slam. North's five heart bid signals control and, despite fear of heart losers, leads to a smooth cross-ruff that yields thirteen tricks. South's two aces and heart control inform the strategy.
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South
North
Free Bridge Rules booklet offered by The Gazette readers
Readers of The Gazette may obtain a free copy of Bridge Rules and Etiquette by Josephine Culbertson through a special arrangement. Address Mrs Culbertson in care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette with a stamped self addressed envelope.
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The
Gazette
Josephine Culbertson
Culbertson
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Blames Crime Rise On Economic Struggles
Clark Beems of the Metropolitan Supply Company told the Lions Club that crime upticks reflect economic distress as millions seek livelihoods and turn to unlawful as well as lawful paths. He argued crime now comes from all cultural strata, not just ignorance or poverty, calling America a melting pot of crime.
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Clark Beems
Metropolitan Supply Company
Lions Club
America
Incorporation Notice for Jack Yager Co. Inc.
The state lists Articles of Incorporation for Jack Yager Co. Inc. Cedar Rapids Iowa with aims to retail and wholesale general merchandise and clothing. It sets 500 shares of $50 par stock, a board of 1–5 directors, officers of President Treasurer Vice President and Secretary, and dates for establishment and term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jack Yager Co. Inc
Executive Council
State of
Board of Directors
Jack Yager
Weaver Witwer
Stewart Holmes
Cedar Rapids
Detrick and Meira Families Welcome Daughters
A daughter, Marlene Louise, born to Mr and Mrs George Detrick of 1224 First Street SW on March 18 at Mercy Hospital. A daughter, Delores Ann, born to Mr and Mrs William Meira of North Liberty on March 19 at Mercy Hospital.
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George Detrick
First Street
Marlene Louise
Mercy Hospital
William Meira
North Liberty
Delores Ann
Iowa artist Ruth Wilkinson painting chosen for National Academy exhibit
Iowa City Miss Ruth Wilkinson of the University of Iowa art department has had an oil still life selected by the National Academy of Design in New York City for its annual exhibition. This is her second work to receive National Academy selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Ruth Wilkinson
University of Iowa Art Department
New York City
National Academy of Design
Miss Wilkinson
National Academy
Malli Elected President Of Progressive Woman’s Club
Mrs Stella Malli was elected president of the Progressive Woman's Club at Mrs George Miller's home on Monday. Other officers chosen were Mrs C H Rogers vice president, Mrs Lena Shimerda secretary, and Mrs Nellie Atherton treasurer. Mrs John Shover gave a book review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Stella Mallicoat
Progressive Woman's Club
George Miller
C. H. Rogers
Lena Shimerda
Nellie Atherton
John Shover
Deaths Mrs Selma Sisley at Palo Home
Mrs. Selma Sisley wife of E E Sisley died at the family residence in Palo at 1 30 a m Thursday after a prolonged illness She was born January 18 1874 in Saxony Germany and came to the United States in 1881 Survived by husband one daughter Ardis a step daughter Mrs Robert McGranahan two sisters and three brothers Funeral services will be held at the Palo church Sunday at 2 p m Friends may call at the Turner chapel until noon Saturday and then at the Palo home
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Selma Sisley
E. E. Sisley
Palo
Saxony
Germany
Ardis Sisley
Robert McGranahan
Newhall
A. H. Kline
Cedar Rapids
Glen Elson
Vinton
Albert Kahler
Sioux Falls
S. D
Theodore Kahler
Marion
Fred W. Kahler
Turner Chapel
Loretta Day 5 Year Old Cedar Rapids Girl Dies
Loretta Grace Day died at 2 45 PM after a brief illness. Born June 3 1930 in Excelsior Springs Missouri she lived most of her life in Cedar Rapids. She attended Harrison school kindergarten and is survived by her parents and four grandparents. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Beatty chapel at 2 PM conducted by the Rev F
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Loretta Day
Loretta Grace Day
Charles W. Day
Fourth Street
Excelsior Springs
Cedar Rapids
Harrison School
John Weatherwax
Floyd Day
Calvin Markham
Beatty Chapel
Burial arrangements for H. Ward announced
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
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H. Ward
Linwood Cemetery
Death notice for Fred A. Hefty in Cedar Rapids area
Fred A. Hefty of 435 Fourth Avenue Southwest Walker Iowa died Thursday at 10 a.m. He was born February 28 1862 in Washington township Wisconsin and spent most of his life in Cedar Rapids. He was formerly connected with the firm Frick and Kaupke. Surviving are five sisters Anna Pfund and Mrs An-
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Fred A. Hefty
Fourth Avenue
Walker
Iowa
Washington Township
Wisconsin
Cedar Rapids
Frick and Kaupke
Anna Pfund
Hefty Family Funeral Plans Set
Mrs Martha Mohl and Mrs Jenny Pfund both of Monroe Wisconsin with Mrs Matilda Schroeder of Freeport Illinois are listed as survivors. Two brothers Edward Hefty of De Novi Cols and John Hefty of Crosby North Dakota. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Friends may call at Turner chapel.
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Ton Jenny
Martha Mohl
Mina Pfund
Monroe
Wis
Matilda P. Schroeder
Freeport
Ill
Edward Hefty
de Nova, Cols
John Hefty
Crosby
N. D
Hefty
Knights of Pythias
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Turner Chapel
Mrs Mozelle Chapman Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Mozelle Chapman 66 of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday night at her sister Mrs Bert Cram's home after a lingering illness. Survived by sister and four sons Charles Moline Fred Freemont NL Roy Indiana Marvin Cedar Rapids. Funeral Friday at the Methodist church conducted by Rev George Pennington with burial at Millersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozelle Chapman
Bert Cram
Chapman
Cedar Rapids
Charles
Moline
Fred
Freemont
Roy
Indiana
Marvin
George Pennington
Millersburg
Appointment of Administrator for Addie Bush Estate in Linn County
On March 11 1936 W O Blake was appointed administrator of the Addie Bush estate of Linn County Iowa. Creditors are asked to settle debts promptly and claimants to file authenticated claims with the Linn County District Court clerk through attorney Dale O Stentz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
Addie Bush
Iowa
Dunrud Tells Waltonians of Greenland Expedition
Carl Dunrud of the Double Dee ranch near Cody Wyoming spoke to the Waltonians at the Y M C A luncheon about the Greenland expedition with George Palmer Putnam aboard the American Museum of Natural History party in 1926. He described searches for whale walrus polar bear and other specimens and his roles as second engineer and chief roper. The talk notes the expedition failed to rope and ride a musk ox. He also described his Rocky Mountain work as a forest ranger packer guide and cowpuncher and his 4000 acre ranch.
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Greenland
Carl Dunrud
Double Dee
Cody
Wyo
Waltonians
Dunrud
George Palmer Putnam
Amelia Earhart Putnam
American Museum of Natural History
Rocky Mountains
Needle Thread and Jabber rehearsals at Methodist Ladies Aid
Rehearsals are underway for a home talent play to be staged Friday night under the Methodist Ladies Aid. Directed by Mrs S F Krohn the cast includes Sherma Kruse Marion Hen thorn Ruth Herron Rose Trask Anna Campbell Ethel Bente and others.
School Day Dreams at local play fest directed by Mrs Barr
The program lists cast for the one act play School Days directed by Mrs Thomas Barr Jr with Ina Ferris Lyda Steffins Jessie Everhart Sherma Kruse Zeni Hill ing Nina Hakeman Edna Schaeffer Kathryn Vaughn Barbara Barr Hazel Barr Marian Henthar. Musical numbers feature Janine Goggin Sherm Krohn Helen Price Pearl Everhart Mary Everhart Bernice Pillard Hope Peck Joanne Donahue Irene Price Beverly Barr Kathryn Ann Tayek Marjorie Langlie Francis Soulli and Lloyd Eddins with Mrs Lloyd Eddins assisting.
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Bara Barr
Belle Ferris
Nellie Bell
Lydia Prouty
Ethel Krohn
Thomas Barr, Jr
Ina Ferris
Lyda Steffins
Jessie Everhart
Sherma Kruse
Zeni Hilling
Nina Hakeman
Edna Schaeffer
Kathryn Vaughn
Barbara Barr
Hazel Barr
Marian Henthar
Janine Goggin
Sherm Krohn
Helen Price
Pearl Everhart
Mary Everhart
Bernice Pillard
Hope Peck
Joanne Donahue
Irene Price
Beverly Barr
Kathryn Ann Tayek
Marjorie Langlie
Francis Soulli
Mrs. Lloyd Eddins
Abbott Sues Over Iowa City Light Plant Election
The district court will hear Harry Abbott's case against the Iowa City city council on March 24 to challenge the validity of the municipal light plant election. The Iowa City Light and Power Co. may seek intervenor status to back Abbott and obtain a restraining injunction against proceeding with plant plans amid fraud claims.
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Iowa City
Harry Abbott
Iowa City Light and Power Company
Abbott
Flour and Cornstarch Particle Counts Revealed
The report states that each pound of flour contains over 160 billion particles. It notes cornstarch holds 11 billion particles per ounce, illustrating the microscopic scale of common kitchen staples.
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M. E.garmoe
Declarer
Sherwin-Williams
H. J. Sherry
Mgr
Claude Callan
Betty
Er Ass
Cee
W. O. Blake
Dale O. Stentz
Killian
Glenhaven
Euro
Dobbs
Grayce
Kaynee
Oxford
Killian CO
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