Linn County Appoints Two Relief Visitors for Social Welfare
Linn county social welfare board appoints Ray Hodgson and Miss Lillian Locher as relief visitors subject to state approval. Hodgson, native of Sabula, alum of Coe College, majors sociology minor psychology, salary seventy dollars monthly. Locher, University of Iowa 1940 graduate, majors social administration, salary seventy dollars. They succeed Harold Gipe and Mrs Irene Pickard as county relief staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Social Welfare Board
Ray Hodgson
First Avenue
Lillian Locher
Mildred Hunt
Hodgson
Coe College
Sabula
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Locher
University of Iowa
State Social Welfare Board
Harold Gipe
Clayton County
Allamakee County
Elkader
Irene Pickard
Marion butcher charged with reckless driving in meat delivery dash
George D Zier of Marion rushed to deliver fresh meat when he passed a police traffic car at 1015 a.m. Tuesday. Officers say his attempt to pass without a clear distance forced a Montello Knapp sprint into the curb. Knapp, 32, Edgewood, was not injured. Zier to appear in police court Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D Zier
Marion
Ahring
Duncan
Marion Boulevard
Zier
Montello Knapp
Edgewood
Knapp
Officers and Directors of B C R N Reelect
Incumbent officers and directors were reelected at the B C R N railroad annual stockholders meeting in Rock Island. JE Gorman was reelected president and Carl Nyquist named secretary treasurer. Directors reelected were W H Burns W F Dickinson W F Peter and W R Owen, all from Chicago. Local stockholders M J Kelly A L Buffer and J H Fuller attended. 70 996 shares were represented by proxy.
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B.C. R and N
Rock Island
JE. Gorman
Carl Nyquist
W. H. Burns
W. F. Dickinson
W. F. Peter
W. R. Owen
Chicago
M J Kelly
A L. Buffer
J. H. Fuller
Independence Youth Named To Annapolis
John S Willey of Independence has received appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis and will report July 1. He is the son of Mrs Hazel Willey and the late Horace Willey of the Willey and Coltman firm. Willey is a Independence High School graduate and was attending Iowa State College before this appointment urged by Rep. H. O. Talle.
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Independence
John S Willey
Hazel Willey
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Willey
Horace Willey
Willey and Coltman
Independence Bulletin
Independence High School
Iowa State College
Ames
H. O. Talle
Notice of Will Probate for William T. Morsan
The District Court will hear proof and admission of the Last Will and Testament of William T. Morsan, deceased, on June 3, 1940 at 9 o'clock A M. in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Edwin W Lundquist, Clerk. Fisher and Fisher, Attorneys.
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Linn
William T. Morsan
Said
District Court
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
EDWIN W._LUNDQUIST
Fisher & Fisher
Long Beach Church Names Cedar Rapids Pastor Rev Barnhart
The Church of the Brethren in Long Beach California has called Rex S L Barnhart, formerly pastor in Cedar Rapids since 1937, to lead the Long Beach church commencing September 1. Barnhart, a Bethany seminary graduate, has held multiple pastorates and leadership roles, including Cedar Rapids ministerial secretary treasurer and peace education committee chair.
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Rex S L. Barnhart
Church of the Brethren
Cedar Rapids
Long Beach
Calif
Barnhart
Bethany Biblical Seminary
Chicago
Fourth Avenue
Twelfth Street
Bethany Seminary
Batavia
Kansas
North Dakota
Indiana
Aline
Okla
Elk City
McPherson College
McPherson, Kan
Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association
Religious Leadership Training School
City Briefs highlight transfers marriages and local events
First Lieut. Lloyd W Cassell from the 350th to the 349th Infantry. Edwin R Codling and Anna Eischen wed in Milwaukee and Port Washington. A pre Memorial service at St Johns Episcopal. Cooking school in Glew room. Bert Chappel of Portland visits city finance chief Burgus. Thomas Ecklund seeks naval training in San Diego. Nancy Siders treated for forehead laceration at St Lukes. Maj. C S Myers in Minneapolis for summer camp planning. Verne Tanner fractures arm after bicycle fall. Edwin W Lundquist underwent appendectomy in good condition with no visitors. Alex Fidlers Gazette newsboys attend film show.
State theater thanks Manager Ray Vernimont for courtesy
The State theater offers thanks to Manager Ray Vernimont for his courteous conduct in handling theater operations and guest relations.
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State Theater
Ray Vernimont
Advertisement To Advertise Cut Flowers In Want Ad
Call The Gazette before 12 o'clock noon Wednesday to place a Want Ad for cut flowers and plants. Dial 2-1121 to phone your Want Ad.
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the Gazette
Vacancies Open Across Navy Branches as Strength Rises
Local recruiting officers announced vacancies in all navy service branches as defense plans raise authorized strength from 145000 to 170000 men. Applications will be accepted at the basement recruiting office of the federal building. James Daubney spoke at Sunshine Mission on John Did No Miracles. Laverne Tacy set to speak at 730 on The World Today in the Light of the Scriptures with special music. Sunshine Mission services are open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Federal
James Daubney
Saginaw, Mich
Sunshine Mission
John
Laverne Tacy
Omaha Rescue Mission
Rug Held by Police for Claimant in Cedar Rapids
A 9 by 12 linoleum rug found on a porch was turned over to Cedar Rapids police by Mrs. R. E. Koranda. Officers searched for the owner among listed James Williams but no match was found. A separate note reports Earl Waite becoming president of the Cedar Rapids Coin club with new officers and a June 23 Montrose Hotel banquet planned with the Stamp club.
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R. E. Koranda
K Street
Earl Waite
Cedar Rapids Coin Club
Montrose Hotel
Robert B. Stahl
John Culbreth
Milo Kouba
Fred Wentz
Coin Club
Montrose
Cedar Rapids
Liens Filed Against Five Cedar Rapids Firms for Unpaid Taxes
Five Cedar Rapids businesses face federal tax liens filed in U S district court by Deputy Clerk Bessie G Engle for the IRS Des Moines office. Liens include Calders Van and Storage at 412 A avenue NE for 84 42, Culver Motors at 60 Second avenue SE for 114 88, Dinnie s Beauty Salon at 307 Third avenue SE for 55 78, and Melrose Dairy at 215 A...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
U.S District Court
Bessie G. Engle
Charles D. Huston
Internal Revenue
Des Moines
Calders van and Storage Company
A Avenue NE
William C Culver
Culver Motors
Second Avenue SE
Helen Dinnie
Dinnie
Third Avenue SE
Melrose Dairy
Jan Hus lodge wins bowling meet grand master trophy
George Kris of Chicago will present the grand master's trophy at Sokol hall to Jan Hus lodge No. 51 Cedar Rapids after the team posted the meet's highest score. The event includes a smoker after the 8 p.m. meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kris
Chicago
Odd Fellows National Bowling Association
Jan Hus Lodge No. 51
Cedar Rapids
Sokol Hall
Chester Salter Family Funeral Moving to Davenport
The obituary notes the death of Chester Salter, general manager of the Western Flour Mills. He leaves a widow, four sons, two daughters, two sisters, a brother and six grandchildren. The family has traveled to Davenport for funeral services and will stay several days.
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Western Flour Mills
Chester Salter
Davenport
Janesville Engineer to Relocate to Milwaukee for Wadham Job
George M. Hall, former Coe College student and UW civil engineering graduate, will move with Mrs Hall around July 1 to Milwaukee. He has accepted a position with the Wadham division of Socony Vacuum. Hall helped design Janesville's sewage treatment plant and was appointed superintendent in 1935. Mrs Hall, formerly Theora Smith, is a Coe graduate and daughter of Mr and Mrs E Smith of 2223 B avenue NE Center ville Iowa.
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George M. Hall
Janesville
Wis
Coe College
Hall
Milwaukee
Wadham Division
Socony Vacuum Company
Centerville
Hall Avas
University of Wisconsin
Theora Smith
E. Smith
Avenue
Coe
County Plans Record $4350 Food Stamp Purchase
The county social welfare department will buy $4350 in orange and blue stamps from Harold G Britton, federal surplus commodities representative, Tuesday afternoon. A $2900 orange and $1450 blue portion is noted with blue stamps given free, and $1240 in stamps turned in Monday marked the largest daily clearance by the local office. Stamps will be distributed to Cedar Rapids offices and six county branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Social Welfare Department
Harold G Britton
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Cedar Rapids
Britton
Registrations Rise For June 3 Primary In City
City registration office reports 411 new registrations and 703 changes of address since April 25 municipal election. Officials say interest remains high and figures are near normal for the June 3 primary.
Vouchers Surrender Process Heads to Chicago
Text notes that vouchers were forwarded to Chicago where the firm will mail checks to surrendering parties.
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Chicago
Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa
The court will hear proof for the Last Will and Testament of Frank M. Barta, deceased, May 31 1940. Cedar Rapids Iowa dated May 27 1940 signed Edwin W Lundquist attorney Joe Mekota.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Goolock A
Frank M. Barta
District Court
Cedar Rapids Jawa
EDWIN_W LUNDQUIST
Joe Mekota
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State
Social Welfare Department
Miss Robinson
C. R. Hockett
State Social Welfare Department
B.C. R.N
Rae
Hee
3Rd Ave
Sixteenth Avenue
Polehna
Omar
Wilson’s
Food Market
Uaele
Moral Oa
Vakrfrs Cor Sant FL Sb
Long Beach Church
Rev
S. L. Barnhart
City Briefs
Lloyd W Cassell
Decorah
350Th
349Th Infantry
Edwin R. Codling
Anna Eischen
Port Washington
H R. Churchill
St. John's Episcopal Church
Bert V. Chappel
Department of Finance
Portland, Ore
L D. Burgus
City Hall
Thomas Ecklund
Forest Drive
University of Iowa College of Engineering
Naval Training School
San Diego
Nancy Siders
Center Point Road
St. Luke's Hospital
Maj
C S. Myers
Cedar Rapids Military District
Minneapolis
Seventh Corps
Verne Tanner
Verne H. Tanner
Thirtieth Street
Edwin W. Lundquist
C Avenue NW
Alex Fidler
Gazette
Twenty Mule Team
Wallace Beery
Lion Has Wings
Merle Oberon
U. S
A&p
Yekos
Ra Beverages
America
Angelus
M'mallows
Bond
Jara
Sultana
Ann Page
Woman's Day
Rook Ree Rae
Waney
Life Pop Large
Campbells Pork & Beans
PABST
BEX Port Beer
Swift
del Monte
Hires Root Beer
Laree
Gost
DOZ
Wheaties
Pillsbury's
Sno Sheen
Miller’s Corn
Lge
Peg. Wee
FOR Canning
Kraft’s Cheese
Limburger Kay
Sawyer
New England
Zic
Denmark
Bel Monte
Avenue NW
Star Laundry Company
Fourth Avenue SE
Jan Hus
Jasper Boyd
Newton
Boyd
Earl Stanley
H R Churchill
Stanley A Salter
Chester D Salter
Knollwood Drive
Iowa City
Salter
Tri-Cities
George Halls
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