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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1934

Page

20

City Approves Water Main Extension Plans

City council approved plans and specifications for a partial water main extension project. Hearing set for May 24, bids due May 28 for pipe and fittings, work to be done by force account, with no contract. Estimated total cost 37 975 dollars includes 27 150 for materials and 10 825 for local labor.

Public Works Administration P. F. Hopkins Pubiic Iowa Louis D. Burgus Burgos Akland Avenue Caldstream Crty-Fourth Street Oakland Avenue F Avenue Thirty-second Street Center Oint Road Thirty-fourth Street First Avenue

Iowa U Band Invited to Lead Opening Parade at World Fair

Officials of a Century of Progress invite Iowa University to march in the opening parade on May 26. Notre Dame also invited. Big Ten bands urged to participate. Major General Roy D. Kecin will lead 10,000 marchers down Michigan Avenue to the fair.

Iowa Iowa University Nct Roy D. Kecin I Ilinois National Guard Michigan Avenue Illinois Ivery

Postmaster Applicants Sought for Cedar Rapids

Applications to become Cedar Rapids postmaster must be filed by May 29. Applicants are graded 20 percent on education and training and 80 percent on business experience and fitness. Forms provided at the local post office and filed with the U S civil service commission in Washington D C. Salary listed at 500 with actual pay based on post office receipts. No examination trip required. ratings based on the application data.

Cedar Rapids Loch United States Civil Serviceommission of Washington, D. C

City Briefs and Personals Sweep Through Local News

The city board of adjustment will meet in the council room at city hall Monday at p.m. Sam McLaughlin recovers from injuries from a runaway accident west of the city. Ad space available for the Big Sunday Gazette until 8 p.m. with Dial 2-1121. Frank Davis reports a thief stole three lace curtains from his car on ird Street NE between A and B. Sergeant William Melton authorized six enlistments for the Seventeenth Infantry at Fort Crook Nebraska with free transportation for qualified examinees. Ted Dew and Lester Trimble were fined for disturbing the peace after a fight on Bernies avenue SW near Second Street. Herman Kray released on $500 bond after waiving grand jury on liquor nuisance charge. Police fined several motorists in court.

Frank Davis A Avenue NW Somone Ird Street Bvenues William Melton Seventeenth Infantry Fort Crook Ted Dew Porth Avenue Lester Trimble G Avenue NW Bernies Avenue Second Street

Names Listed in Address Directory Series

The record shows a set of individuals with street addresses in various sectors. A. L. Haines at 1329 F Avenue NW Ed Kinchner at 1422 First Street NW Z. R. Mills at 1705 Sixth Avenue SE R. D. Weatherwax at 1216 Memorial Drive SE C. J. Schnoeberen at 1539 Seventh Avenue SE E. F. Hopton at 1622 A Avenue NW Joe Toman at 613 Eighteenth Street SE.

A. L. Haines F Avenue Ed Kinchner First Street Z. R. Mills Sixth Avenue R. D. Weatherwax Memorial Drive C. J. Schnoeberen Seventh Avenue E. F. Hopton A Avenue Joe Toman Eighteenth Street

Alcohol raid finds no liquor at Field home

Raiders failed to locate alcohol Thursday night at 617 Ellis boulevard NW home of Albert F Field 54 and Mrs Field as warrants for maintaining a liquor nuisance were served. A small amount of alleged liquor was reported. Both Fields waived to the grand jury on the charge.

Albert F Field Ellis Boulevard

Manchester Jail Break Thwarted

Suspicion over inmates music led Sheriff Utley to uncover two window bars nearly severed at the county jail in Manchester. Inmates Wayne Kenny Lloyd Smith and Glenn Franks, arrested May 5 at Philip North Dakota for stealing a truck from Lauser Hardware, attempted to saw through bars but refused to reveal saw source. They remain in custody in the bull pen.

The Gazette Manchester Harry G. Utley Wayne Kenny Lloyd Smith Glenn Franks Philip Lauser Hardware Company Sheriff Utley

Michigan Trackmen Out Gallop Ohio State

Michigan defeated Ohio State 80 to 51 in a dual meet boosting its bid for the Big Ten track title. George Arnold of Ohio State set an Ohio record in the 440 yard dash with 49.3 seconds, surpassing the old mark of 49.8 set in 1922.

Columbus Michigan Ohio State George Arnold Ohio

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Instructions

An old advertisement explains how to estimate the number of lines for a want ad and provides a rate table for consecutive days. It includes prices per line, extra charges for out of town ads, and contact details for placing ads in the Gazette based in Cedar Rapids.

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Lost and Found Notice From Local Waterway Post

Announcements describe items found along a waterway with dates and locations. The text lists several unidentified objects and a request for owners to claim items at the post office or local authority. The fragmentary note suggests a public notice style typical of small town newspapers.

Lost Irish setter seeks return and reward

Lost male Irish setter nine months old. Reward offered for return. Contact Thomas M. Jones 2304 Country Club Parkway. Dial 1041. Reward paid by The Gazette for information leading to arrest and conviction of anyone misusing want ads for immoral purposes or monetary deception.

Thomas M. Jones Country Club Parkway Dial The Gazette Ee Oe Febure Corporation Frank Drew Co Sid Street Ginsbere’s Sherwin-williiams Co 3Rd St Earth Mid SA Hlake Eals Intel Get Pricea Griffith Feath, Matt. Co Dora Dain Bake Paul Gardner Glasgow Tailors

Nightlife listings and beer bars draw crowds across town

A flood of social notices describes dance halls, bars, and cafes from Swisher Pavilion to Cedar Rapids venues. Entries mention live music, beer service, and 40 to 60 cent drinks with multiple performances by local bands and singers tonight through the week.

Cinderella Shop Promises Perms and Mother's Day Specials

An assortment of beauty ads lists perm services and prices from multiple shops. Offers include S303 permanent wave at various rates, mother’s day hair packages, finger waves, and special treatments. Names and addresses scattered, with phone-like numbers and shop marks throughout.

Gatheleerm Realistic Next Door Gazette Lilian Sucks Beauty Shop Ivlux Beauty Shop Thomassen Beauty Shop 3Rd Ave Lillian Reese Fernanent Ways Helene Helene Beacty Shop Dial 2662 Se SS Get Mother « Mary-Nell Mary-Nell Paramount Rice CNTON Vanite Ferstie Seton Pat Acesy Nasie Stewart Urace Nervtar Beatty

Gutter Repair and Dirt Services Advert

An old classified note offers gutter repair with contact numbers and lists soils including rich black soil fill dirt. Promises lawn improvement and grading services with multiple phone contacts.

Hawkeye ‘Tin Shop Sam Kalinsky

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