Floral veteran Louise Wilcox Reflects on 33 Years in Cedar Rapids
John Reynolds profiles Louise B. Wilcox of Toman Florist who recounts 33 years serving Cedar Rapids customers. She recalls changes from early cut flowers to color and arrangement choices, the rise of corsages, and prices from carnations at 50 cents to today. Her work centers on listening to clients and delivering suitable floral gifts.
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John Reynolds
Cedar Rapids
Louise B. Wilcox
Toman Florist
Clinton
Paducah
Irvin S. Cobb
Milo Crozer
Third Avenue
Hall-Ekfelt Furniture Company
Montrose
Third Avenue SE
Third Street
Neckwear promo at City Hall ends Saturday noon
City Treasurer Walter Miller showcases a silk necktie bearing dog portraits at City Hall this week. License sales end Saturday noon with a $1 late fee. dog licenses cost $2 for males and $3 for females or spayed females. Owners urged to license Monday. Uncle Walter’s office is on the fifth floor.
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Walter Miller
Walter
Walt
Uncle Alter
City Hall
Russians Assail Constitution Drafters in Moscow Radio
A Moscow radio broadcast on Saturday accused high ranking bureaucrats chiefly responsible for Japan's ties with the Axis of involvement in drafting a constitution. The report criticized officials and implied political maneuvering inside the Soviet sphere.
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London
INS
Moscow Radio
Japan
Hollinshead Calls for Homes for Vets and Wives
Coe College President Byron S. Hollinshead urged Cedar Rapids residents to house veterans and their wives enrolling for the spring term. He noted the housing shortage and asked locals to list available rooms with the college at 3-2611, directing veterans to register at the president's office.
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Byron S. Hollinshead
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Hollinshead
Fire and Explosions Destroy Pure Oil Refinery Unit
A massive fire and four explosions ripped through a $1,000,000 Pure Oil refinery unit at Heath near Newark Ohio killing at least two men. The first blast hit the high pressure reducing unit used to convert oil to gasoline and debris flew as flames spread to a second unit. No cause has been determined.
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Newark, Ohio
Pure Oil Company
Heath
Richard Jones announces political advertisement
Page 5 section shows a political advertisement by Richard Jones. The notice outlines campaign messaging and scheduling details for supporters.
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Richard Jones
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C.R
Gazette Photo
ED Stefan
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Assailiap
Multikaps
Xars
Smulekoff
Diamond
Jewelry
Third Ave
First St. SE
Guy
Smulekoff’s
Mercury
Lawson
Bobinette
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