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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1940

Page

14

Water Scarcity Follows Quake Hit Imperial Valley

In California’s Imperial Valley, a weekend earthquake cracked the Alamo canal and caused widespread water shortages. Eight dead, millions in damage, and water supplies strained as Brawley Holtville Imperial Calexico and Mexicali struggle to provide life sustaining water. Repair estimates target about ten days with multiple canal and feeder line breaks reported.

EL Centro Calif Imperial Valley Alamo Canal Brawley Holtville Imperial Calexico Mexicali International Hotel Colorado United States

Dear Miss Manners Also Privacy Gossip And Dance Dilemmas

A columnist addresses morbid gossip avoidance, handling a friend’s disclosure about a man’s feelings, advising disregard and casual behavior to protect domestic happiness. Another note counsels hosting gatherings and varied amusements as a substitute for dancing, emphasizing social grace and hospitality.

Miss Manners

Pictured talking bird puzzle clues and solutions

A mixed word puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues ranging from bird names to actions and objects. It includes references to a talking bird, various parts of speech, and several abbreviated terms.

Mind power and science in social order

Albert Edward Wiggam argues from a scientific lens on morality and gender dynamics. He contends men seek dominance in world affairs and center stage, shaping history and society through assertive behavior.

Getting Along With People by Milton Wright

A 1940s feature discusses mastering self awareness and social ease, contrasting introverts and extroverts. It surveys psychology tips, stamp collecting intelligence views, and studies on changing exam answers, noting mixed results but potential gains from second thoughts.

Milton Wright Wigeam F. K Berrien Colgate John PF Dille

Radio Program Schedule Highlights and Stations List

Readable guide to Iowa Minnesota and surrounding stations. Daytime and evening lineups include WMT WGN WCCO WHO KFJB WSUI and KFIB with music dramas news sports and talks. Many programs feature orchestras bands and entertainers across cities Cedar Rapids Ames Minneapolis and Des Moines.

Job Hunt Fulton Lewis, Jr Lone Ranger Twin Cities WHG Richard Crooks KFJB State Center Walt—Novelty WMT WPA WGN Billy Repaid WCCO WSUI Bob Crosby Enasy Aces Sportstime Alec Templeton KPJB T4s Mr_ Keen Wgn—Yar Concert Orch Wsul—Evening Musicale KFAB Merrick Orch WHIT Guy Lombardo Raymond Gram Swink Muse WNT Blondie Weco Lew Diamond Amos Andy Wiio Ted Weems Arch Vis Wright Patman Lanny Ross Orrin Tucker Himber Kay Neal Jones Cedric Adams WiTr aAndy Kirk Orch Frankie Masters Wccco Armchair Club Jack Coffey Zeke Manner Dance Orchestra Greorge Duffy Carlos Molina Kilecycle Cedar Bob Joe Fisher Wol Stamp Boone WHO Bud Ken WOI Nexws Alr Jean Abbey Assembly of God WOII KFIB Pretty Kitty Kelly WoOl—Markets Deacon Wccoo Wsuui Norning Chanel KPIJB Myrt Marge Noewas Marre Civic Orchestra Hannah Myrna Dee Sorrenta Hilltop Hilltop House Ellen Rangoln Indies June Baker Wwecco Betty Wells Julia Blake Sical Chats David Harum Keib Linger Len Salvo Orian Melody Mart Harald Turner Lile Beetis Road of Life KFJAB Iowa Morning Musicale Aiachelse KFIJB Markes Linda Wwcco Licht Lost Empire WSUT WOGON Pauciter Wecco Kate Smith WKMT Wceco Anerl of Dee Quinton Alrrs Portia Blake Carters Elm Street Kitty Keene Marie Kitchen Melong Gohtshter Singin Sam Don Roth WEG Hilo Serenaders Ralph Ginsburch Dr Malone Rhythm Street Forum Voice of Iowa Johnnys Duffys Orch Jexsce Jordan Ho—Garson Robiton Buckaroos Wgn—Yar Newa KFJIB Joe Doakes WGON Harold Turner Son Luneneon Club Ralph Ginsburgh Wcco—Society Mary Martin American Sones Frank Voelker Mark Love Hollywood Ma Perkins Judy Jane Pep Young Golden Gate Quartet Vic and Sade Raschall Sox Washington Young Malone WOJ Iowa State Today KFID Estella Dallas KFUB Ma Brown Lorenzo Jones Tom Owens Widder Brown Kathleen Norris Varieries My Son Caroline’s van Alexander Inwa Union Radio Siesta Baine O'Neils Wsui—State Medical Society Arnold Grimm KPIB Evenine Nan Wynn Lorraine MacDona Charlie Wol Neus O'Dell Turner Miss Julia Sones Ralph Ginsburg Paul Sullivan Captain

Edward B. Rowan Attends National Fine Arts Convention

Edward B. Rowan director of the Little Gallery travels to Washington DC to address the National Fine Arts convention. He speaks on the gallery's work and ties to the event.

Edward B. Rowan Little Gallery Washington, D. C Littl Ftta Joseph Loyka Vancouver B. C Claus Rathje Catherine Marie Timm Germany H. H Doolittle New Wilmington William Hartwell Lois Doolittle

Northwestern Conservatory picks Clyde Stephens as head of piano

Prof Clyde Stephens, ten years head of Coe College Conservatory of Music piano, is elected head of piano department at the Northwestern Conservatory of Music in Minneapolis. The report notes other local moves and routine incidents in Westminster College and area.

Clyde Stephens Coe College Conservatory of Music Northwestern Consersatory of Minneapolis Guy Haskell Watson San Antonio Tex J. A Byers Second Avenue Tenth Eleventh Streets Meta Aussiker United States Bureau of Education Brary New York Evening Post

May 20 1910 Henrietta Crossman in Anti Matrimony at Greene's

Actress Henrietta Crossman appeared May 20 1910 in the comedy Anti Matrimony at Greene's Opera House. Cedar Rapids pioneer resident Lt. Palda, widely known in the community, is mentioned in connection with the event.

Henrietta Crossman Greene Ceday Lt. Palda Cedar Rapids

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