Roosevelt High School Award Assembly Highlights
Recognition day featured awards across music, journalism, drama, and athletics. Recipients included Clifford Drummey, Eleanor Gunderson, Miriam Byrd, Hazel Abernathy, Sarah May Messenger, Leta Blockinger, Bob Multhaup, and Leone Marie Wall, with staff presenters and coaches overseeing the ceremonies and athletic honors.
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Roosevelt High School
Roosevelt Auditorium
Fred J. Kluss
Willam Vesely
Clifford Drummey
Eleanor Gunderson
Miriam Byrd
Bill Heneks
Anne Graw
Jack Linkletter
Hazel Abernathy
Merrel Keyes
Sarah May Messenger
Robert Lundquist
Moses van
Ivadene Pettit
Harold Paterson
Walter Montgomery
Eugene Smith
Harry Burmeister
Glenn A. Williams
Fred A. Winter
Bob Multhaup
Don Wolfe
Glenn Darling
Lloyd George
Fred Bissell
John Sebern
Bob Beem
Martin Thorsen
Bob Gallagher
Stanley Davis
Roy Hauser
Bill Haddad
James Black
James Ensign
Joe Wall
Bernie Webster
Derald Carter
Eugene Dorsey
Marvin Metela
Bob Smith
Murray Marks
Carl Huff
Lee Grubich
Harold Griess
Richard Bow
Lila Fuller
Marie Happel
Patricia Methven
Corrine Sims
Janet Snyder
Margaret Yeakle
Dorothy Johnson
Margaret Newman
Chevron
Leta Blochlinger
Janet Dennis
Lenora Jelinek
Minor Memorial Day Mishaps In Cedar Rapids Area
In Cedar Rapids and Linn county no fatalities occurred on Memorial Day. A morning parade and an evening ball game were held as thousands enjoyed sunny weather. A young pedestrian was struck by a truck and treated for slight leg bruises. A boy fell from a moving car and received head injuries and a bruised shoulder but was not reported to police. A county road accident left a woman with a back injury and a head bruise after a car overturned. both occupants were taken to Mercy hospital for treatment.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Tenth Avenue
Sixth Street
John Lundquist
O. H Lundquist
C Avenue NW
John Mrstik
Mercy Hospital
Ramond Hoff
Gerald Hoff
Davenport
John Brusha
Amana
John A. Erusha
Fairfax
Erusha
Jim Smith
George Garwood
Norway
Garwood
White Lodge Inn
Harlan Snyder
Senate Approves $60 Million Hospital Program
The Senate approved a six year hospital construction program totaling 60 million dollars. President Roosevelt supported the plan and the measure drew backing from members of both parties in a unanimous vote. The bill now advances to the House for consideration.
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Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
House
To Receive Eagle Scout Award
James Barry 15, son of Mr and Mrs Halford T Barry, will receive Eagle Scout honors at the May Scout court of honor for the Cedar Rapids area council at McKinley high school tonight at 7 30. He is a Franklin high school student and senior patrol leader of Troop 27, sponsored by First Presbyterian church.
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James Barry
Halford T. Barry
Fourth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
McKinley High School
Franklin High School
First Presbyterian Church
Robert C. Mondy
Hanford Post
American Legion
Don Neill
Don Jirsa
Dale Wayne Toms
James Ensign
Robert Crabbs
Robert Arp
Richard Navratil
Burt Sharpe
Winton Toms
Gaylord DeVaul
Wallace Purrington
Lloyd Day
Thomas Elwood
Gene Ford
John Sullivan
Robert Hedburg
Richard Nilsson
James Mansfield
Larry Kurth
Herbert von Lackum
Alan Parker
Richard Reeder
Otto Weidersberg
Bobby Dresher
Chester Ehrenberger
Keith Johnson
Forts
Mission Meetings Continue Under Daubney and Tracy
Sunshine Mission resumes weekly meetings led by James Daubney formerly of Saginaw Michigan and Laverne Tracy with Daubney delivering the message and Tracy directing music. Also notes graduations, thefts, church notices, memorial events and a probate hearing announcement.
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Sunshine Mission
James Daubney
Saginaw, Mich
Laverne Tracy
Daubney
Tracy
Novak Named to West Point by Senator Gillette
Jack Novak son of Leo Novak Cedar Rapids was appointed Friday to the United States Military Academy at West Point to fill an unexpected vacancy. Senator Guy Gillette made the appointment citing credit submission as entry, with Novak entering July 1. His father long coached at the academy and Cedar Rapids features in his background.
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Jack Novak
Leo Novak
Cedar Rapids
United States Military Academy
West Point
the Gazette
Washington
Guy Gillette
Parkersburg
W. Va
Washington High
Novak
Drake
Penn
Cornwall-on the-Hudson
Gillette
McKinley High Class Day Radio Program Highlights
McKinley High School held its class day as a radio variety program on Friday morning. Seniors wore caps and gowns for the processional, with performances by a boys quartet and German band, a Brenda Cobina act, and a School Room of the Air musical number. Principal Paxson cut the aisle ribbon as Harry Peterson chaired the event, with student officers and advisers listed.
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McKinley High School
Charles Griffith
Glen Crowder
Neil Richardson
Merlyn Rowley
Warren Johnson
Rebecca Hallman
Bob Wooleyhan
Jerry Staples
Lois Wessale
John Krabbenhoff
Janis Owens
Herbert Penningroth
Herbert Love
Mike Kacere
Brenda- Cobina
Maryjorie Bell
Mary Stoneking
McKinley
Lane G
School Room of the Air
Betty Davenport
Mildred Broulck
Edward Kopecky
Jack Kenney
W. L. Paxson
Harry R Peterson
Paxson
Patricia Marshall
Maurine Hamblin
Marjorie Emerson
Gretchen Mullins
First Baptist Church Anniversary Opens With Children's Party
The eightieth anniversary program for First Baptist Church begins Saturday at 2 30 p m with a children's party at the church A Sunday service features an 11 a m sermon by Dr George M Derbyshire of Oakland California and a 5 45 p m vesper service The Monday banquet at 6 30 p m features Rev F G Codd of Davenport former Calvary Baptist pastor and Iowa Baptist convention vice president The Saturday party includes department meetings hymn singing and a history of the church with performances by Elizabeth Wennee Susanne Williams Ferol Ann Britton Janice Jensen Carol Bernstorf and others including a birthday cake cutting and refreshments.
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First Baptist Church
George M. Derbyshire
Oakland
Calif
F. G. Codd
Davenport
Calvary Baptist Church
Iowa Baptist Convention
Assembly
Our Fathers
Sonr
Janice Jensen
Carol Bernstorf
Bending
Nilen
Gonnegne
Our Church
Aroun
Warbler Migration Slowed by Cold Weather Reports Say
Warbler migration is retarded by cool spring weather. A field trip noted fifteen warbler species in the area with many likely to move north as weather warms. Species observed include Connecticut, mourning, Canada, black-poll, prothonotary, Tennessee, Nashville, magnolia, cerulean, blackburnian, chestnut sided, Louisiana water thrush, yellow, redstart and Maryland yellowthroat. Black-billed cuckoo and Acadian flycatcher were new records for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird Club
Connecticut
Canada
Tennessee
Nashville
Louisiana
Merlin Gets Permission To Move Gasoline Pump
Merlin's Grocery and Market at 830 Eighteenth avenue SW received special dispensation from the council Friday to move a gasoline curb pump and tanks from Ninth Street to Eighteenth Avenue. The building department had initially rejected removal due to a city ordinance, but Commissioner Wes Benesh supported the move as a traffic safety measure.
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Merlin’s Grocery and Market
Eighteenth Avenue
Ninth Street
Wés Benesh
Authority OKs Ninth Street Side Traffic Resolution
A resolution granting permission for the Ninth Street side traffic measure passed unanimously, with greater activity reported on Ninth Street than on Eighteenth Avenue.
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Ninth Street
Eighteenth Avenue
German Yugoslav Trade Accord Signed in Belgrade
Berlin reports a German Yugoslav trade pact signed in Belgrade two days ago. The agreement covers wartime trade levels defined in last October’s deal and aims to maintain trade volume during hostilities.
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Berlin
Belgrade
Classified Want Ad Policy and Contact Details
The Gazette outlines special low rates for work wanted ads and notes it is not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. Ads accepted until noon for same day publication and until 5 p.m. Saturday for Sunday editions. Ads may be telephoned mailed or delivered to The Gazette office in Cedar Rapids. Dial 2-1121 for Ad-Taker.
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The
Gazette
the Gazette
Want Adz
Sunday Gazette
United States
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Inwa
Ee One
Hepner
Probasco
K. Schaefer
Kresee’s
Allied van Lines, Inc
Lynch Transfer & Storace Co
SEOF
Kenwood
Kullander & Son
Vincent's Jewelry
3Rd ST
Allied van Lines Inc
Calder's van & Storage Co., Inc
Griffith Feather Mattress Co
Los Angeles
Calif
Bender
Scolaro
Duster's
DIAL
2Nd ST NE
Gazette Ee
Hanton_ Delavan hotel
Zimmerman’s Electric
Monticrilo
Ted
Weliieies Merritt
Norway
Iowa
WEN
Late Model and Used Cars Offered for Quick Sale
Dealers advertise a range of vehicles from a 1938 International Pickup to a 1933 Chevrolet LWB Dual Wheel Truck. Highlights include a 1938 Packard Six Coupe at 545 dollars and a 1939 Indian Motorcycle for 200 dollars, all with varying conditions and guaranteed quality.
Fine Chevrolet with dependable safety and brakes
Enjoy vacuum shift safe brakes and all around dependability of this Chevrolet. Model for durability features license 57-0079 and price 575 dollars.
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Chevrolet
Card Of Thanks From Kammer Family
Card of thanks expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral offerings after a bereavement. Also notes items about a funeral home, rewards for a lost billfold and keys, and a found valuables exchange at Barker Shoe Store. A gray kitten is missing.
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34Th St
Barker Shoe Store
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Lasswell Photo
City Briefs
Letitia B Runyon
Fourth Avenue SW
Robert D. Quinn
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Ensign Quinn
Ruth Williams
Washington, D. C
Runyon
William Ludwig
Eugene Kent
Belle Plaine
Cedar Park
Shueyville United Brethren Church
Olin
Earley Waite
Waterloo
Waite
Clara Smith
Dave Elderkin
Walker
William A. Sauer
Earl Strett
Richard L Phelps
Mary E. Phelps
Central City
Army
Federal Building
Phelps
Fort Lewis, Wash
Sauer
Field Artillery
Fort Des Moines
Camp Fire Girls
Teueegass Memorial Day
Second Street
U. S. T. Auxiliary
UC. T
Roosevelt Hotel
Iota Linn
Dstrict
Joseph Kushner
District Court
Edwin A Lundoquist
Barnes, Chamberlain
Hanzlik d. Wadsworth
Senator Gillette
Merlin
Udesen
Thornwood
Vette Kell
Ong Dial
Cedar Ranids
Joe Gumin
Hotel Schrader
Miwaukee
Lyn Layton
Emmy Correr
Upmier
Unmier's
Ely
Midwest
Nat Towles
Omaha
Tri-Way Gardens
Stanwood
Ce-Mar
Marlon Blvd
Sun
HH Sienman
Hallwood Cafe
Marion
Stonekine
Jackson
By Galbraith
Plymouth
International
Studebaker
Chrysler
U's
Essex Challenger
Modest Means
Ford
Rice
Tee
Dodge
L.W.B
First Ave. SE
Akuba Funeral Home
Palisades
Center Point
Jack Hammer
Ave
Hamilton
Bulova
Elz
Waltham
L. A
Lovely Lady Beauty Shop
Bishop's
Saparma
Delux Shop
Lillian Suchy
Ben Suchy
Luella's
Berna
Ruth Stourne
Starks
Paris Academy OF Beauty
Leneca
16Th Ave
Powell Roofing Co
Fred Young
H.R. Butters
McAllister
Gardner Rue
Sears
Kutichera & CO
NOVAK _HEATING CO
Willman
all_makes
3Rd Ave
Parren
Paul Reed
Co. L. Russell
1St Ave
Mr. Vernon Ave
Ard
Indy
C Ave
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