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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1942

Page

2

Linn County Mounted Patrol Ready for Civil Defense Service

Eight volunteers led by Otto Ambroz form Linn County civilian mounted patrol approved by Sheriff Smith to aid in emergencies. Riders train in cavalry drill style, carry first aid kits and sidearms, and will be deputized for special service while mobilized.

Jim Smith Indian Creek France Linn Linn County Civilian Mounted Patrol Civilian Defense Council Carl H. Linge A. L. McKinstry George Griffith Rand Gadkens W. A. Zimmerman Charles E. Martin Frank Doty Otto Ambroz Ambroz O. L. Becker HE. Duxbury Edwin C. Evans G. W. Griffith Howard Heathman George Krabbenhoff Frank L. Martin W. L. Perley W. Sam Stohl Edward E. Lowe Linn County Civilian Defense Council Patrol

Color Stylist to Speak at Rotary Club Luncheon

Clinton T. Rock of St Paul color stylist for De Voe and Reynolds Paints will discuss color styling and mood effects at a Rotary Club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel Monday. He is an active Minnesota member of the American Painters and Decorators and comes to Cedar Rapids to address Master Painters and Decorators at the Montrose hotel at 7 45 pm under Standard Tire sponsorship.

Clinton T. Rock St. Paul de Voe and Raynolds Paint Company Iowa State College Rotary Club Roosevelt Hotel Minnesota American Painters and Decorators Mr. Rock Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel Standard Tire Company

Railroad industry pledges prewar freight car plan

A railroad industry assurance outlines a plan to deliver prewar freight cars to support government needs. The communiqué signals cooperation and coordinated timing for supply, though specific numbers and dates remain undisclosed.

Polls Open for Absent Primary Voters Monday

Absent voters can obtain ballots starting Monday at the county auditor’s office in the courthouse for both the primary and the airport bond issue. Three classes qualify: those away on business, the ill or homebound, and county residents not currently residing here.

Vesely Robert M. Vesely Msan

Red Cross Note Corrects Music Week Collection Total

Red Cross reports the collection from Music Week by Cedar Rapids musicians under William S Vesely and the Karla Masaryk chorus was 1985 instead of 9.85. Mrs E D Holvenstot PTA council chairman notes extensive Red Cross work with 14 first aid classes 489 enrolled 13 home nursing 290 enrolled 6 sewing and knitting 117 enrolled and 10 mothers training for home economics at Iowa University. Carolyn Karlowa plans to join local Red Cross canteen and nutrition corps.

Red Cross Notes The Red Cross Cedar Rapids William S. Vesely Karla Masaryk E. D. Holvenstot P.T.A. Council Carolyn Karlowa University of Iowa Karlowa

50 Year Masonic Membership Honored in Cedar Rapids

Charles D. Huston, longtime Cedar Rapids public servant and former U S treasurer for Iowa, to receive a 50 year Masonic certificate at Mount Lodge No 263 Veterans Night. Rev Grant F Anderson to receive Master Mason degree section at 5 p m dinner at 6 30 with Past Grand Master Harry A Imer presenting veterans.

Charles D. Huston Cedar Rapids United States Tor Internal Revenue Iowa Mount Lodge Masonic Hall Grant F. Anderson Harry A. Imer Huston Charles B. Whelpley

150 Year Stamp for Kentucky Statehood

A purple 3 cent stamp commemorating Kentucky statehood will be issued after June 1 by the post office. It features Daniel Boone and three companions on a promontory overlooking the Kentucky river across from Frankfort with the numbers 1792 and 1942 flanking a line about the sesquicentennial.

Kentucky Post Office Department Daniel Boone Kentucky River Frankfort

Spring Vespers at Coe College This Afternoon

The Coe College music department presents a spring vespers program at 4 p.m. in Sinclair Memorial Chapel. Soloists include Margerto Cedar Rapids, soprano, Richard Keen Algona, tenor, and John Schwerke Sigourney. Faculty and staff performing are Grace Fruddl le Lockhart, Eleanor Taylor Wendland, and Joseph Kitchen.

Coe College Sinclair Memorial Chapel Schumann Pre Eent Vthe Espers Vaughan Williams Henn Tee Obis Miss Margert Cedar Rapids Richard Keen Algona

Black leopards show a striking contrast with their coats

Even black leopards exhibit a visible luster against the dark fur, a noted contrast that highlights their sleek appearance in natural light.

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