City redraws bids on jail and police station plumbing
The city, blocked by a PWA objection to S. E. Potter’s plumbing bid, threw out all bids and re advertised for new bids with automatic temperature control listed as an alternate. City officials argued readvertising could lower costs through renewed competition and PWA approval was pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
S. E. Potter
Cedar Rapids
Potter
Charles Zalesky
Don Hines
Zalesky
Hines
Des Moines
Frank K. Hahn
W. C. Benesh
Public Safety
Frank Young
Trio Captured Here For Slot Robbery
Police say three youths were captured after leaving Iowa City with one armed, a local blockade set up. They were believed to have headed toward Cedar Rapids before officers learned of the escape. Charges include $434 in cash missing from a Merchants National Bank, with thieves using cars and machines to steal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Cecil Rapids
The Hidden Hand Behind Film Success
A 1937 remark recalls how the film industry relies on unseen technical advisers who research period details such as weapons saddles and armor. It notes a producer who saved costs by skipping a technical adviser and suggested adding more Apostles to a biblical scene, highlighting the balance between authenticity and budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirin
Robbery at Iowa City Country Club Targeted Slot Machines
Police linked a trio to a break in at the Iowa City Country club where three dollars in pennies plus the slot machine funds were taken. Four machines in a steel cabinet were pried open with screwdrivers and a wrecking bar found in a youth’s car. Investigations continued as officials pursued recovery and evidence connected to the suspects O'Brien and the Pooler brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City Country Club
McComas
Iowa River
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County
O’brien
Pooler Brothers
Edora
Refugees from Bilbao Arrive in France Aboard Ships
Two shiploads totaling 2 806 Spanish refugees reach French ports La Rochelle and Pauillac after escaping Bilbao. Families arrive with women and children aboard Habana and Tzarra while French ships Carimare Margaux and Chateau Palmer sail from Bordeaux to evacuate more civilians.
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Bordeaux
France
la Rochelle
Pauillac
Gironde
Carimare
Margaux
Chateau Palmer
Bilbao
George L. Berry Named U S Senator From Tennessee
Portly George Leonard Berry aged 53, veteran labor leader and staunch new dealer, was named U S senator from Tennessee by Governor Gordon Browning to succeed the late Nathan L. Bachman of Chattanooga who died in Washington. Berry is from eastern Tennessee and received the appointment late Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
George Leonard Berry
New Dealer
U. S
Tennessee
Gordon Browning
Nathan L. Bachman
Chattanooga
Washington
Senate
Campaign Pledges Reach 10053 Toward St. Luke's Goal
Workers on the St. Luke's hospital drive report $10,053 pledged toward a $12,500 deficit in operating expenses. The group schedules its next report meeting for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s
St. Luke's Hospital
Paramount To Screen Hindenburg Disaster Film
Paramount theater will show newsreel footage of the Hindenburg disaster at Lakehurst New Jersey. Manager John Krier announced the program will open Saturday and run about ten minutes with dramatic aerial shots described as among the most spectacular ever shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Hindenburg
Lakehurst
N. J
Paramount Theater
John Krier
Menus and recipes from K-35 Day of meals and desserts
The document lists daily menus including chilled pineapple, broiled ham, scrambled eggs, buttered toast, spring lamb, potatoes, spinach, currant jelly, frozen custard, peanut cookies, coffee or tea, and supper items like tuna salad and cheese and olive sandwiches. It provides recipe steps for yolk based desserts, peanut cookies, and a tuna sandwich filling with ingredients and methods.
Sandwich Assembly Guide Ends With Crisp Service
The instruction urges arranging fillings in sandwich fashion, discarding crusts, and serving promptly. It emphasizes neat presentation and ready-to-eat portions suitable for casual meals or quick gatherings. The guidance reads like practical kitchen timing with a focus on order and texture.
Evangelical Church Conference Set for Le Mars 1938
Iowa Evangelical church plans its 1938 conference in Le Mars May 4 to 8 with Marshalltown and Dysart extending invitations. A stewardship report shows growth in membership pastors salaries and property value. Memorial services for Rev. E J Schultz 90 will be held with Bishop Stauffacher delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
le Mars
conference of Iowa _ Evangelical
Marshalltown
Dysart
C. H. Stauffacher
Kansas City
E. J. Schultz
Stauffacher
Weekend Grocery Ad Prices Across Watson Stores
A dense list of Saturday and Wednesday specials lists numerous grocery items with prices. Items include oils, syrups, peanut butter, oleo, milk, cheese, canned fish, tomato products, pickles, olives, prunes, raisins, corned beef, cat suppers, cocoa, coins, cookies, coffee, flour, and cleaning goods. Many brands and package sizes are noted with their sale price. Publication page resembles a local supermarket circular from the Watson store network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fey
K. C
Refunds Begin for Old Age Pension Tax Overhaul
Refund of 11984 in 1937 old age pension tax payments will start Monday in County Treasurer Milo Sedlacek's office. Five thousand nine hundred ninety two checks prepared. Private employers' receipts not accepted. state receipt required. Surnames A through L apply at Window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Sedlacek
Sedlacek
Local 1937 Payments Recorded by Treasurer March 26
The note records that No 7 and other items from M to Z were processed at Window No 8 and that the last 1937 payments were received by the treasurer's office on March 26.
Sea flea’s rapid hops reach sixty miles per hour
The sea flea is noted for attaining speeds of up to sixty miles per hour in water. It moves in a distinctive series of hops.
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Merchav
Natonal
Lipton
Lipton’s
Sik Thomas Amon
Dad
George L. Berry
Third Ave. SW
16Th Ave. SW
Ivte
Lic No
LE Grande
Hershey
Folger's Coffee
Idaho
Hills Bros
D. M
Pota
New
Sunkist
Oran
C&h
Salerno
Wilson & CO
Alexander George
Evangelical Church Conference
Royal
Watson
Third Avenue
Ree Delivery
Graham
Hills
M. J
Jersey Cr
Minnesota
Vogue
Fine Art
Aeree
Eggers Market
Briardale
Os Dau
Rinso
IDEAL
Cormick Sanquet
Reeve
Central
College G
18Th St
Eaton’s Food
1St Ave
O. L. GE
2Nd Ave
Gordon G
Marion
Highland
13Th St
Lux
Krumbles
Kellogg W. W. Biscuit
Packhaele
Indra’'S Food Market
Oakland
Dial
Jensen Brothers
Henry Jensen
K St. Sw
Jerry Klinsky
B Ave
Meis Food Shop
16Th St
Miller's Select Foods
3Rd Ave
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