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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1933
Page
5
Nancy Carroll stars in Child of Manhattan at Iowa theater with a fairy tale Cinderella thread. The multimillionaire Bates watches her dance as she seeks a finial romance amid familiar plot turns. Short subjects and a news reel accompany the program.
At the First Christian Church Monday night the Rev. P. G. Dennis preached on "God's Salt," comparing salt's preservative power to the Christian’s duty to do good. He urged Christians to act, purify, and improve others, noting the church must reform to influence the world. Delegations from Vinton and Mar attended. Center Point’s group is to meet Wednesday. Dennis’ next talk will be "What one man did when he found Christ." Floyd Jones will sing. services start at 7:30.
The Rock Island line will restore trains 67 and 66 between Cedar Rapids and Waverly after complaints to the state railroad commission. Train 67 leaves Cedar Rapids at 5 10 p.m. and arrives Waverly at 8 10 p.m. Train 66 departs Waverly at 10 10 p.m. and reaches Cedar Rapids at 8 15 p.m. Service does not run between Cedar Rapids and Burlington as before.
Heavy movement of potatoes via Rock Island railroad reported at local office. Fifty nine cars passed through Cedar City on a Minnesota bound 195 car shipment destined for eastern points.
Classified notices offer numerous rental listings across avenues and streets with 3 to 4 room apartments, private entrances, garages, and furnished options. Ads mention electrical appliances, hot water, and varying rents, plus real estate exchanges and bargains. Separate sections promote bungalows, Acreage trades, and real estate agents with contact numbers.
W E Goreham of 829 H avenue NW testified that his automobile was struck by two box cars being switched at the intersection and not by the switch engine. He said the signals were out and no flagman was present, leaving him unable to stop on the icy street. Police report states Goreham rammed the side of the engine.
Multiple small ads describe lost items including 3 keys in a leather holder and a black and white cat with contact details. Also sale and service ads for appliances, electronics, and local services appear, with venues and phone numbers for Cedar Rapids businesses.
Short classified notice lists services including family washings starched and dried, 20 lb ironing for $1, painting and paper hanging by Freeman and Fathey with phone numbers 2-4046 and 2-2635. Also mentions coach coupe roadster truck coupe coach in unclear line.
A scrambled puzzle page notes questions about historical facts and vocabulary. It includes references to a Nobel Prize literature winner and various clues covering terms from anatomy to geography, with related wordplay and answer prompts.
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