Hobby Of John Dvorak Jr Builds A Circus Model World
John Dvorak Jr night-shift Western Union operator in Cedar Rapids pursues a daylight hobby building scale circus models. He constructs 45 wagons with brakes and wheels sourced separately, plus tents and other props, in his basement, joined by wife and son in supportive roles and readying for outdoor display.
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Thompson
John Dvorak, Jr
Twenty-third Street
Western Union
Cedar Rapids
Great Brotherhood of
Circus Model Builders
Pein Te Hee Ot
Dvorak
Verne Fussell
Sixth Street
Twentythird Street
John Dvorak
Court denies will probate for Katherine Mann in Central City
Judge John T. Moffit rules against the instrument proposed as Katherine B. Mann's last will. Objections by Cora Finney of Marion and Florence Tuttle of Livermore cited signs of undue influence and lack of proper signing. The deceased was bedfast and the will was signed at neighbors' home rather than in her presence. Dr. Elsenbast is appointed permanent administrator.
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Cora Finney
Marion
Florence Tuttle
Livermore
John T. Moffit
Katherine B. Mann
Central City
Dr. Elsenbast
Cedar Rapids incinerator contract claim ordered paid
Judge H C Ring grants J W Darragh a 2586 11 claim from 6675 98 retained by Cedar Rapids on the incinerator plant contract. Darragh sued to assert the claim under the Nichols Engineering and Research Corp project with Stark Construction as general subcontractor. The decree also orders payment of a 350 claim by Haegg Roofing and Insulation.
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H. C. Ring
J W Darragh
Cedar Rapids
Darragh
Nichols Engineering and Research Corporation
Stark Construction Company
Haegg
Winterset Receivership Claims Filed for Public Works
In Stark Construction receivership related to Winterset public improvement jobs, Nichols Engineering and others file general creditor claims. Terry-Durin and Van Meter submit $36.25 and $55.73 respectively. G H Lowe and Western Casualty and Surety also file claims. Mayor seeks $9,942.88 against Lowe and $1,462.50 separately. City of Winterset claims $7,995.12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Sheet Metal Company
Nichols Engineering
Stark Company
Terry- Durin Company
van Meter Company
G. H. Lowe
Western Casualty and Surety Company
Stark Construction
County Accepts Plan to Redraw Birth Death Districts
Linn county supervisors signaled approval of a proposed realignment by Mayo Tolman director of vital statistics at Des Moines to redivide registration districts. Cedar Rapids would be one district while Grant Spring Grove Jackson Boulder Otter Creek Washington Maine and Buffalo townships form the second and remaining townships the third. Tolman says he will confirm by letter.
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Linn County
Mayo Tolman
State Public Health Department
Des Moines
Tolman
Cedar Rapids
Spring Grove
Jackson
Boulder
Otter Creek
Washington
Maine
Buffalo
L. J. Storey
Towa Chain Store Council Incorporation Articles
Incorporation articles filed for the Towa Chain Store Council aimed at promoting the general welfare of persons and firms engaged in the chain-store method of distribution in the state of Towa.
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Towa
Cedar Rapids Officials Named In Filing
Dempsy Jones filed with the County Recorder. B D Silliman of Cedar Rapids is president and treasurer, W O Gray of Cedar Rapids is vice president, and Winston Mavis of Cedar Rapids is secretary.
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Dempsy Jones
B. D. Silliman
Cedar Rapids
W. O. Gray
Winston Mavis
Woman seeks award in hotel trip and fall case
Mrs Emercy Leatherberry sues Magnus Hotel and Aopley Hotels for 10621.70 alleging she tripped on a short step-off to the lobby floor of the Magnus hotel on April 21, 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emercy Leatherberry
Magnus Hotel Company
Aopley Hotels Company
Magnus Hotel
County Attorney Files True Information on Motor Theft Charge
County Attorney G. K. Thompson Thursday filed a true information charging Arthur Madsen 18 with motor theft. He is accused of stealing a car belonging to Adeline Taylor of 1434 Third Avenue SE. Judge H. C. Ring set bond at 2500 and approved Madsen’s return from Chicago where he was arrested.
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G. K. Thompson
Arthur Madsen
Madsen
Adeline Taylor
Third Avenue SE
H. C. Ring
Chicago
Crowds Pay Tax Installments at County Treasurer Office
Taxpayers flocked to County Treasurer Frank F. Bates on Saturday to pay the first installment of 1939 general taxes due in 1940 before a penalty of three quarters of one percent per month begins Monday. The office stayed open through the afternoon to serve crowds, with $55,000 in receipts reported Friday.
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Frank F. Bates
Hartung will probated. Mount Vernon set
The will of Daniel C. Hartung of Mount Vernon was probated Saturday. Martha Jane Hartung and children are legatees. the will admitted with a codicil dates February 11, 1930. The Guaranty Bank and Trust Company was named executor. Richard Miller of Cedar Rapids, 19, charged with larceny from a building, posted $500 bond and was released. Snails used as long fasts food on African safaris due to their endurance.
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Daniel C. Hartung
Mount Vernon
Martha Jane Hartung
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Richard Miller
Cedar Rapids
Man Duping Merchants With Fraudulent Checks Sought
Cedar Rapids police seek a man who bought goods using worthless checks sent to his claimed mother in Springfield. He used the name Dale C Whitaker, ordered a $595 Armstrong robe, and left a $12 check returned as no account. Similar incidents reported in Iowa and Illinois towns. He is described as about 35, medium build, neatly dressed in a gray topcoat.
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Armstrong Clothing Company
Iowa
Illinois
Springfield
Cedar Rapids
Dale C Whitaker
Armstrong
John Miller
R. C. Whitaker
Fifth Street
First National Bank of
Miller
Chicago
Churchill Predicts Wider War in European Struggle
London report cites Winston Churchill predicting intensified European fighting that could threaten neutral states. He urged Allies to avoid broadening the conflict, while warning neutrals near Germany that Britain would not overlook enforced neutrality. He cited over a million German troops ready to strike at short notice along Luxembourg and Belgium fronts.
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London
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Halo
Japan
Russia
Churchill
Soviet Union
Germany
Hitler
Britain
Luxembourg
Belgium
British and French to exert supreme effort in war
He said, and supreme exertions will be required from the British and French. The remark signals heightened pressure on Allied forces as they prepare for intensified operations.
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Holland
British Deficit Narrower Than Forecast for War Year
London reports the British treasury will end the fiscal year with a smaller deficit than expected. Expenditures total 1,816,873,000 pounds while revenue reaches 1,049,188,000 pounds, leaving a deficit of 767,685,000 pounds.
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London
Waives Extradition of O Laughlin to Cedar Rapids
O Laughlin, once a band jumper and accused car thief, has signed an extradition waiver and is in Escambia county jail Pensacola Florida. Cedar Rapids police expect to pursue return by auto this week and indicate he was later detained in Baltimore Maryland for car theft and desertion charges.
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O Laughliin
Cedar Rapids
O’laughlin
Escambia County
Pensacola
Fla
Earl Stanley
O'Laughlin
Baltimore
U.S Army
Florida
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Mr. Dvorak
Court House News
Grant Darragh
Sd Ola
T. Federal Tex Inc
Chain Store Council
Hartung
Croquignole
2Nd Ave
2Nd St
Renier
Lave
Iniuuian
Jean Joyce
Wee Pute
NuTone
Two
Cect Licht and Power Company
Dauyt
Kamelo
Yee
Cory Rod
le Gant
Carter
Tykes & Tops
Jean Joyce the Killian
the Killian Company
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