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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1950

Page

2

Myron Stars At Producing Radio Jingles

Myron Mahler works in advertising and writes singing radio jingles at age 36. He rose from fairground barking to vice president of an agency as jingles become a national art form. Jingle pay ranges from fifty to thousands with hits earning big royalties. He composes at the office using a toy xylophone and a stopwatch.

New York Myron Mahler Mahler United States Vis America Johnny

Curb setback proposed on west side near Eighth Avenue

On the west side of Tenth Street SW north of Eighth Avenue traffic plans call for diagonal parking with the curb set back 16 feet. The council action awaits further approval by the traffic department.

Tenth Street Eighth Avenue Frank Young

Paramount theater gets sidewalk door install plan on Second Street

General Theater Corporation earns approval to install a five by six foot sidewalk door on the Second Street side of the Paramount theater building at Third Avenue SE. Engineer Young backs the move pending Building Inspector Lilly's final sign-off. Sketches for curb cuts on Sixth Street NE and A Avenue at the armory entrance were requested to aid equipment entry to 520 A Avenue NE, with a November 1949 deadline.

General Theater Corporation Second Street Paramount Theater Third Avenue Young J. H. Lilly Iowa National Yard Sixth Street A Avenue Armory

Doctor Answers: Vasomotor Rhinitis and Miscellaneous Health Qs

A reader explains catarrh now called vasomotor rhinitis caused by allergy or sensitivity with secretions and a plan to identify and remove irritants. Other questions cover alopecia areata likely to recover, elderly alcohol use in moderation, eye surgery risk, syphilis blood testing, and nylon hair brush cautions.

Wathan Motor seeks curb cut on Seventh Avenue for outlet

The Wathan Motor Company obtained permission to cut a 15 foot curb on Seventh Avenue SE at Third Street to provide an outlet for its car sales lot. City Engineer Young and Traffic Captain Remington recommended council approval. A Plan Commission rezoning request for a small tract on J Street SW near Prairie Creek was referred to the legal department for ordinance preparation. The gas company requests a zoning change from A residential to D light industrial to build a new pressure regulator station at the site.

Wathan Motor Company Seventh Avenue Third Street Young Bill Remington City Plan Commission J Street Prairie Creek Legal Department Gas Company

Permits Reassigned for 69 Sixteenth Avenue SW

Jack J. Krumbholz and Leonard Simanek surrendered cigarette and class B beer permits at 69 Sixteenth Avenue SW. A $225 refund was granted for the beer license. New cigarette and beer permits were issued to Simanek and Edward Pesek for the same address. Frank W. Pfaff, at 101 First Avenue E, received a class C beer permit.

Jack J. Krumbholz Leonard Simanek Cigaret Sixteenth Avenue SW Simanek Edward Pesek Frank W. Pfaff First Avenue E

West's Baccalaureate Service Sunday Night

Baccalaureate services for Roosevelt and Wilson high school seniors will begin at 7 30 p m Sunday at Calvary Baptist church The Rev Leon G Triggs will deliver the sermon The Rev G H Bamford will read the Scripture lesson The Rev Rodney C Gould will offer the prayer Presiding will be the Rev Frederick H Haag Roosevelt highs choir directed by R B Hutchinson will sing Out of the Silence and The Creation H Allan Smith will be organist.

Roosevelt and Wilson High Schools Calvary Baptist Church Leon G. Triggs G. H. Bamford Lexson Rodney C. Gould Frederick H. Haag Roosevelt High School R. B. Hutchinson Galbraith Richter H. Allan Smith

Cedar Rapids Cuts Bonded Indebtedness By 7000

Cedar Rapids reduced its bonded debt by retiring a sewer bond issue for 7000. The city council also approved 4000 in memorial bond interest and 1045 in interest on other issues. This marks the first step this fiscal year toward reducing bonded indebtedness with 1,931,600 in bonds still outstanding.

Cedar Rapids

City Hall Notes on Third Avenue Banner and Plans

The Hickenlooper committee gains council approval to place a banner across Third avenue SE between Third and Fourth streets with removal during other uses and a damages bond required. Charles A. Krejci seeks to expand 901 Oakland road NE and remove sheds, referred to City Plan Commission. Gas and electric and railway work obtains minor approvals for new mains and curb cuts.

Hickenlooper Committee Third Avenue SE Third Fourth Streets Charles A. Krejci Daniels Park Grocery Oakland Road City Plan Commission

City Sophisticate Dress With Rhinestone Buttons

Enka rayon dress described as sheer yet dainty and washable. Features include rhinestone buttons and white pique lining. Available in navy or green with white accents, sizes 14 to 20 and 38 to 40.

Enka

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Myron Hal Boyle Edwin P. Jordan, M. D J.G. A R.L.E H.S.S. A H.G West City Hall Iowa-Illinois Gas and A Tric Company Dalewood Avenue Thirtieth Street Crandie Siebke & Taylor CO Yaa Parker Fashion Academy Award Winnier Siebke & Taylor Co. Jewelers Second Ave. SE Palas Rues Craemer's Eas JED Pri Trades Cae Council TRAPI JOL Claas Dunhill
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