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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1942
Page
12
Albert Wiggam notes an inborn ear for music and suggests taste is shaped by education. He argues that a potential African American may hear drums differently from a white American, then contrasts bias with culture and cites studies on marriage age and divorce risk.
An AP report from Iona Island New York says a four inch projectile exploded during fusing at the naval ammunition depot. One man died another was gravely injured and several others suffered minor injuries.
Uncle Ray recounts Richard Trevithick born 177 years ago as a steam car innovator who built a three wheeler and a steam carriage, and Oliver Evans of Philadelphia who tested a land and water motor. Trevithick’s early tests reached up to 90 miles with speeds around 10 mph, while Evans pioneered a paddle wheel powered vehicle.
J D Kinsley and F E Miller receive life memberships in the Iowa State Dental Society for 25 years of service. Washington Senior High claims top spots in cornet and violin at the city high school music festival. Lions Club observes Music Week with numbers by local musicians and a sidewalk inspector appointment. Walter RoFord relocates to Roseville California. Coe students hear D W Kurtz of McPherson College on education. Des Moines Juvenile Court judge Hubert Utterback speaks to Lions. W C A builds new headquarters dedicated with notable speakers. Y M C A general secretary W F Hunting arrives to start duties. Local TB fight forms with J C Young, C B Robbins, and W G Young to plan a public meeting.
The undersigned on April 20 1942 was appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Marie K Mochal late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to and creditors are asked to pay promptly. Those with claims should file them in the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court office. Fred W Hann Attorney MAY HO JANDRT Administratron
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