Generations Run Marengo Dry Goods Store Since 1876
Henry Gode aged 82 founded the Henry Gode Dry Goods company about 55 years ago and now runs the business with his son, daughter, and grandson. The store survived a 1910 fire, rebuilt, and paid off bonds by 1917 when the present family corporation formed. Orrin J. Gode, Helen Hibbs, and Charles Hibbs are part of the third generation in charge.
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Marengo Store
Marengo
Henry Gode
Gode
Henry Deffinbaugh
Evans
Eddy Drug Store
Gade
Orrin J. Gode
Helen Hibbs
Helen Hibbs, His Daughter, and By Mrs. Hibbs
Charles H. Hibbs
Mary Etta’s Return Tests Tom and Laura’s Bond
Laura helps Mary Etta confront divorce papers while guiding her toward reconciliation with Tom. Tom reveals he loves Mary Etta and must convince her to stay, risking his relationships with Laura and Shirley as the family unravels amid emotional confrontation.
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Aura
Laura
Julia
Mary Etta
Tom
Shirley
Covington
Harvey Leigh
Leigh
T. Shirley
Mike
Ritchie Graham
Alec
Czech fraternal groups to present joint music program
The Junior American Czechs lodge and Cedar Rapids Z C B J lodge will host a joint musical program for the Czech Fine Arts society next Wednesday at the Montrose hotel. The 8 p.m. event welcomes all with Czech culture interest.
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Cedar Rapids
Z. C
Local Czech groups schedule meetings and events
An open Z C B J lodges meeting with a varied program and dancing is planned for March 23 at the Z C B J hall with free admission. A Bohemian school board benefit card party follows on March 24 at the Bohemian school with table prizes. A Bohemian Dramatic association meeting is set for March 31 at the C S P S hall with travel notes. Professor Frank J Kolbaba of Prague Neb is named music instructor at Prague high school after visiting for the Czech play The Lark. Jan J Hrbek departs for Excelsior Springs Mo for several weeks before a Czechoslovakia trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. C. B. J. Hall
Matice Skolska
Bohemian School Board
Bohemian Dramatic Association
C. S. P. S. Hall
St. Louis
T B. Hlubucek
Frank Chramosta
Frank J. Kolbaba
Prague
Neb
Prague High School
Jan J. Hrbek
Bohemian Savings and Loan Association
Excelsior Springs
Czechoslovakia
No Likeness Of Ethan Allen Found To Exist
Burlington Vermont report notes there are no known portraits of Ethan Allen. Mrs J E Donahue librarian at the Wilbur Library Vermont, Fleming Museum explains Allen lived before cameras and never sat for a portrait, leaving no likenesses known to exist.
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Ethan Allen
Burlington, Vt
INS
Fort Ticonderoga
Allen
J E. Donahue
Wilbur Library
Vermontania
Fleming Museum
University of Vermont
Scales Grow In Popularity As Weather Gets Warmer
Weather drives use of public scales as shoppers, workers, and families weigh in. Banks report rising weekend and payday traffic, while 300 pound limits and outside machines pose theft and privacy quirks.
No Trump Contract Triumph in Duplicate Hand
In a New York duplicate, Sidney Cohn and Barney McGovern found a safe six spades after spotting an extra ruffing trick, while others pursued a no trump slam. The lead and sequence produced by South and North showcased cautious bidding and precise play to salvage the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sidney Cohn
Barney McGovern
South
North
East
Clarer
West
Plump Workers Top the Scales as Town Talks Trade-Weight
Comments from business places suggest a paradox in town life where the plump are the workers and the best customers for the scales. The scene hints at social attitudes toward weight and labor in a busy local economy.
Astrological forecast signals progress and honors ahead
The forecast indicates definite progress in affairs with increased prestige and favors from superiors. Investments and tangible assets may yield gains, and birthdays suggest stabilization and advancement in employment. A child born today is portrayed as sound and reliable, trusted by elders and likely to attract support and rewards.
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Carl Dueser
Europe
Harry Pugh Smith
Laura Maguire
Lou Knight
Kathleen
Ritchie
Gene Maya
Harper's
South Side News
Czech Alliance
Zdruzeni Ceskych Spolka
Masaryk
Frank Chiamosta
Hayes School
P. T.A
Wanda Montz
Mr. Jones
Wm. E. McKenney
American Bridge League
AKOS
Rene Valus
Burvan
Cadillac
LaSalle
Allen Motor
Vv. W. Nall
Lews City
Lewa
Cedar Rapids, Lewa
Markurer
Firestone
Net
10Th Street
Tad Ave
0Th St
Cycl
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