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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1933

Page

8

Hearing on Plumbing Code Adopts Cast Iron Pipe Debate

An informal city council hearing on the revised plumbing code is set for Saturday at 9 am to address objections to mandating cast iron pipe for connections. The measure includes stricter inspection and a policy to uncover pipe if covered before inspection, with contractors opposing cast iron costs and plumbers concerned about supply prices. Leonard Berry backs an optional material choice between cast iron and tile.

W Stepanek Dave Willams Council Leonard Berry Louis J Zika Berry

Rehabilitation work of Vocational Bureau discussed by Miss Copp

Miss Tracy Copp of Washington Tennessee regional director of the rehabilitation division spoke to the Lions Club at the Hotel Roosevelt on the value of rehabilitation work. She cited three cases where disabled persons learned to support themselves and benefit society. Accompanying her were W W Grant Grace Young J J S Mitchell and Mabel Lutimann from Des Moines.

Tracy Copp Washington TNC Federal Board of Vocational Education Lions Club Hotel Roosevelt Miss Copp Cedar Rapids Rehabilitation Service Branch State Department of Education W W Grant Grace Young J J S Mitchell Mabel Lutimann Des Moines

Nancy Crafts Vintage Box And Lamp Shade At Summer Cottage

Nancy enjoys a craft session making a small wooden box and matching lamp shade. She lines the box with Canton flannel and yellow enamel inside, covers the exterior in red yellow calico, trims with red ball fringe, and uses a yellow silk lining for a warm glow.

Nancy

Interstate probe into Iowa rail rate dispute widens state conflict

The Interstate Commerce Commission orders an investigation of intra state freight rates in Iowa to assess if the Iowa board of railroad commissioners’ refusal to lift rates creates undue advantage. The probe centers on emergency surtax effects and potential discriminatory impact on traffic crossing state lines.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Iowa Commission Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners Interstate Ecommerce Commission Iowa Board Harry Sundberg Traffic Bureau Federal Commission Iowa Raircar Commission Therteral Commissaer Rz Eganst Interstate Yralhe Lana Orrer Paneer

Salvation Army Budget and Campaign Details in New York Notice

Salvation Army budget and planned campaign costs are listed with figures around 6500 dollars. The notice names board members and officers including F W Gray and J F Currell, with page references to a catalog and pattern department at 243 East Seventeenth Street, New York City.

Avamretry Army Board Weenena Uagr F.er Savaten Arty Board F W Gray ‘Rastrear Currell TaerGure Piautice Jo Ol Terra Peter Bailey Treater Sutherland Dovs T Fo Dackson C R Chandler Franz Tuahert S P Moore James F Paterson Herman Rundgquist W H Siepanek Thomas Suchomel Cftean Tina Pesterreh Yayee Orarhien Ana Aévigattal Cataing Fifeen Pathern Cavette Pattern Department Mest Elventeenth Street New York City

Large House Damaged by Fire Across A Avenue NE

A fire at 1025 A avenue NE destroyed the roof and damaged multiple upper rooms and ceilings. Sparks spread to 1023 A avenue NE, damaging the John Marshall home. Two houses facing Eleventh street had scorched roofs but no major damage. Fire started from a chimney cause. insured losses on the Marshall home. Firemen fought for over an hour.

A Avenue NE First Avenue Fourth Street John Marshall Eleventh Street J L Sherman Gertrude James Avenue NE Yass Marshall

Coe Cadets Face Choice Between Parade and Exam

Coe College ROTC cadets must choose between a two hour Memorial Day parade and services or a comprehensive written exam covering the year’s military work. Major Carl Russell, commandant, ordered the test of choice.

COE

Residents oppose oiling Thirty-Fifth Street NE petitioners claim Kenmore golf patrons benefit

Fifteen residents led by R. W. Wells oppose oiling Thirty Fifth Street NE from C Avenue to E Avenue. They argue that most benefits would go to Kenmore golf course patrons while other property owners would bear the cost. The council had received a petition to oil the street and assess costs to benefiting properties. The opposing group says they use the thoroughfare little and seek a fairer cost distribution.

Kenmore R. W Wells Thirty-fifth Street C Avenue E Avenue

Marion High School Holds Sixtieth Graduation

The sixtyth Marion High School graduating class will receive diplomas at 8 pm today in the Methodist church. The program includes music by Elinor Kendall and Mary Lockwood, declamations, solos, a class presentation, and remarks by Supt. C B Vernon. The 73 graduates include Richard Alexander and Trevelyn White. Proceeds go to relief work. memorial poppies are sold only by volunteers. Memorial day plans and local events fill the town’s agenda.

Marion High School Methodist Church Elinor Kendall Mary Lockwood W. E Fisher Rose Wilcox Trevelyn White Lawrence Gordon Dorothy Burrows Allen Edwards Siegle Fleisher Eileen Ferreter Khufu Boys’ Glee Club C B Vernon Eldar Kemp Mark Shockey Richard Alexander Lucille Barber Myron Berry Betty Biggs Clara Bills Francis Brady Verle Breed Marie Brenneman Agnes Carey Margaret Carson Harriette Clark Maynard Clark Howard Cruise Harmie Daw DeWayne Dickey Jean Dow Melvin Dykes Ada Fernow John Fillmore R. J. Williams Poppy Committee Marion American Legion Vernon Gato Iowa Maron Vreagn Wid Helen Ogle Engen Anna Hees Marin Jeanette Titus Preesh Ferrec'ness Feo’ 'Tos James Vernon Aa Fertieke Jean Low Ray Smith Erv Toreconess Mary Jaene Arretvan Goeroment Fimenne Liaus2 Alvetira Laura Bhirley Arrerysar Averatare Ada Fernan Angish Litera Tos Melvin Cunte Puestal Ecueree Resale Cras Eer Seine Koreyite Urza World Histor Paes Boas Amerson

Garden show planned by Marion Nature and Garden Club

Marion Nature and Garden Club discussed a June 10 garden show on the public library lawn with a parade and citywide club representation. Committees covered entry, registration, water gardens, house plants, displays, and publicity. a work day at Thomas Park was scheduled.

Marion Nature and Garden Club A. A. Schenken Public Library Lillian Bleakly Paul Kruger C. E. Reiter Alta Emerson William Neff Charles Breneman Grace Todd Joe Boyle Dick Clark Harry Hall John Cone Oliver Tilton Lula Toms Frank Gillilan L. K Owen E. B Castle

Kruschen Salts Promise Safe Fat Loss and Health Boost

A 1932 Parma Ohio testimonial touts Kruschen Salts costing a few dollars as a 4 week jar that helps weight loss from 153 to 131 pounds with no hunger. It claims improved health and vitality, relief from constipation and acidity, and skin and energy benefits. User reports one week loss of 3 pounds and satisfaction with non harsh effects.

Parma Ohio

Lowenberg Denied Rehearing Of Case

The Iowa supreme court denied a rehearing for Ottumwa attorney J A Lowenberg in the conspiracy conviction tied to fake land deals for the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Keosauqua real estate man H E Blackledge also had his rehearing denied. both men were convicted in Polk county for misusing the order's funds.

Blackledge

Card Solicitors Linked to No Disabled Vets Fund

Abe Pilkcer, president of the Cedar Rapids Disabled American Veterans local chapter, said Thursday that solicitors selling Memorial cards in the name of disabled veterans have no ties to the organization. He noted the group does not seek public funds and only runs its poppy day campaign later in the summer.

Abe Pilkcer Disabled American Veterans Pilicer Cedar Rapids

French Stamats Plans $15 000 Advertising Plant

French-Stamats Inc announces construction of a $15 000 one story advertising and printing plant at Fifth Street and Sixth Avenue SE. The building will house the company and the Rapid Press printing unit, with lighting humidity control emphasized. Work starts after June contract award and occupancy is slated for Sept 1.

Fifth Street Sixth Avenue French- Stamats, Inc French-Stamats Company Rapid Press French- Stamats Messinger and Sons Herbert S. Stamats Stamats Frank H. French Herbert 8. Stamats

Van Vechten Shaffer and Stewart Holmes Named Officers

Van Vechten Shaffer is listed as vice president and treasurer while Stewart Holmes serves as secretary in the organization’s officer roster.

van Vechten Shaffer Stewart Holmes

Re-appointed band manager for two successive years

Roger Weissmann is re appointed manager of the Coe Military band by Stanley Vesely director of the band. He becomes the first Coe student to hold the post for two consecutive years.

Roger Weissmann Coe Stanley Vesely

Marriage Notices From Oxford Junction And Berwyn

Miss Julia Herda and George L. Williams of Oxford Junction wed in Justice A. S. Reed’s office. Reed also united Helen M. Ryan of Peoria Illinois and Charles G. Voris of Berwyn Illinois in a second ceremony.

Julia Herda George L. Williams Oxford Junction A. S. Reed Justice Reed Helen M. Ryan Peoria Ill Charles G. Voris Berwyn

Skating Rink Licenses Considered by City Council

Dan Arnold won permission to run a skating rink at Avenue and Center Point road NE leasing from S. C. Keyes. A petition from H. T. Bell of Marengo for a rink license at 615 Center Point road NB for June through summer was referred to the department of public safety and the city solicitor.

Dan Arnold F Avenue Center Point Road Arnold S. C. Keyes H. T. Bell Marengo Department of Public Safety

No More Forestry Quotas Reduced Recruitment

No further quotas of reforestation recruits have been sent from recruiting headquarters since Tuesday. Sergeant William Melton said Thursday no groups are expected to go until Sunday. He has received no orders on the next group and does not know whether the remainder of Linn county’s quota will join. Eighty eight have already gone from this county and 100 more are expected.

William Melton Melton Linn

Quasqueton Alumni Set Meeting for June Evening

Quasqueton High School alumni gather in the school building Saturday night June 3 for a reunion. Officers include President Mrs. Ralph L. Kimball Secretary Miss Phyllis Crawford Treasurer Miss Zella Clark and Corresponding Secretary Miss Ruth Garrison.

Quasqueton Quasqueton High School Ralph L. Kimball Phyllis Crawford Zella Clark Core Ruth Garrison

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Tells Lions Club Milwaukee Road Gedar Rapids First Ave GC. L. Sherwood America Nancy Page Florence la Ganke Lie Fae Salvation Army Searre Snot Adams Marion News Anna Blaylock Grand Junction Golda Beckwith Rockwell City Ada Jay Ottumwa Mozelle Russell Wainfield Eastern Star of Iowa L. R. Blinks Gilbert Gordon Theola Perry Lafe Major Gordon Allan Major Osceola Lodge O. F I. O. F.hall John H. Pazour W. H. Balster W E. van Fossen W. G. Koppenhaver Paul Fiedler Melvin Gibson D P Oak Shade Cemetery Henry Miller Fred D. Ross H R. Livingston A R. McElwain Springville Marlon Post No Thomas Park Ethyle Wood Birmingham Apollo Commandery Commandery Woman's Christian Temperance Union G M Holcomb Kankakee, Til Fred Lawson Nancy Jane Marion Walker Richmond S. C Robert Mitchell Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Hall Hugh McGuet Independence G W Emerson Gladbrook Ralph I. Hanson St. Berchman's Fifth Avenue Market Red Don Mullaly John M. Walters The Evanston Fay French St Luke's Hospital John Pazour Legionaires Legion Shiloh Dunkard Boy Scouts Presbyterian Church 1.C.C.F. Hall Harold Mulally Tenth Street Robert Burns Louis Mekota Young People’s Club St. Paul's St. Berchman's Seminary Loraine Circle Eastern Star Anna Blaynock O E. S of New Hallwood Blaylock Ada Wind Winfield Stella Sandrock Lisbon Ada Thompson Maude Keyser Eae Lowenberg Rafrigerator Liess Cam Senters Teanmex General Motors Checker Motor Supply, Inc Lankfort Second Avenue Cedar Rapids, Lows
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