Building activity and ownership changes in East Owa towns
In Maynard Sam Holmes, newly appointed rural mail carrier, bought the E H Stewart home near the schoolhouse and Stewart purchased Mrs. Margaret Payne’s house. George Brelsford Jr moves into his new home from George Potts, Louise Smith sells residence and barber shop room to E S Thomas, Frank Whitney adds hatchery expansion with incubator plans. Troy Mills Mr and Mrs Clifford Bostedor buy Cr Rowe’s residence near the Wapsipinicon river bridge, taking possession March 1.
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Maynard
Sam Holmes
E. H Stewart
Stewart
Margaret Payne
George Brelsford, Jr
George Potts
Louise Smith
E. S. Thomas
Frank Whitney
Troy Mills
Clifford Bostedor
Coggon
Cr. Rowe
Wapsipinicon River Bridge
Bryant Purchase of Daniels Street Home Closed
The sale of 950 Daniels Street NE from the estate of Mrs Ella Willmers to Mr. and Mrs Lloyd B Bryant of Marion closed last week, with Mrs Elizabeth Giblin handling the sale.
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Daniels Street
Lloyd B Bryant
Marion
Ella Willmers
Elizabeth Giblin
Real Estate Board to Hear Reverend West at Luncheon
The Rev. D. Kirkland West, First Presbyterian Church Weihsien China missionary for 12 years and brother of Bruce West of Cedar Rapids, will speak at the Real Estate board luncheon Monday at noon at the Y M C A. West is on furlough and based in Pittsburgh. He previously served Cebu P a I before leaving China. Members may bring guests but must reserve in advance.
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D. Kirkland West
First Presbyterian Church
Weihsien
China
Bruce A. West
Cedar Rapids
Real Estate Board
West
Pittsburgh
United States
Cebu
P. I
Newcomer Rentals Take Homes in Southeast and Southwest
Newcomers James G. Knox and wife from Chicago lease 1940 Washington Ave SE from Lucinda Rich estate through Fred E. Collard and Co. Knox works as a truck operator for Western Transportation. Also leased through Collard Co. is 840 Tenth St SW to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aten from Vinton. Property owned by Wayne E. Talbot. Mr. Aten works for La Plant Choate Manufacturing.
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James G. Knox
Chicago
Washington Avenue
Lucinda Rich
Fred E. Collard and Company
Knox
Western Transportation Company
Collard Company
Tenth Street
Charles Aten
Vinton
Wayne E. Talbot
Aten
la Plant- Choate Manufacturing Company
Smiths Buy Home on Twenty Second Street SW
Mr and Mrs Phillip J Smith of 1284 Thirty second Street NE purchased the residence at 2222 Twenty second Street SW from the Morris Sanford Company and will take possession early in December. The sale was arranged through Mrs Alice Gustafsson of O P Myers office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip J. Smith
Thirty-second Street
Twenty-second Street
Morris Sanford Company
Alice Gustafsson
O. P. Myers
Reuters Began In 1925 With Pigeon Post News Service
Reuters started operations almost a century ago introducing a pigeon post news service to relay reports. The agency expanded from this unique method into a modern wire service shaping international journalism.
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Reuters
American designs dominate midseason Chicago furnishings show
English antiques and reproductions compete with Chinese lacquer and U S modern pieces. Knotty pine American furniture draws attention with smoky finishes and practical designs including wagon seat chairs and a multifunction game table. Tenor notes cherry bedroom suites and Chippendale blends in lacquered Chinese inspired rooms at the Merchandise Mart and American Furniture Mart displays.
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Merchandise Mart
Chicago
United States
Great Britain
America
Europe
Orient
Chippendale
American Furniture Mart
Americas
Better Homes DIRECTORY features in Cedar Rapids items and trends
The article surveys home furnishings and decor in Cedar Rapids showing brown color schemes, yellow painted bedroom sets, and ornate oak furniture. It notes rattan gains, new lamps with tall bases, substitutes for war material shortages, and evolving bed springs toward wood frames with fiber wood and paper rope products.
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Malay Peninsula
Local Cedar Rapids buyers invest in Northwest properties
Charles H. Birch facilitates purchase of two Northwest Cedar Rapids homes as investments. Mr and Mrs George E Kurth of 1500 Fifth Street NW acquire 1344 Fourth Street NW from Mrs Daisy I Bickal. Mr and Mrs Ray D Wolf of 1403 Ellis Boulevard NW purchase 1315 Ellis Boulevard NW from Mrs Elizabeth Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Charles H. Birch
George E. Kurth
Fifth Street
Fourth Street
Daisy I. Bickal
Ray D. Wolf
Ellis Boulevard
Elizabeth Flynn
Cedar Rapids Permits Show October Gain After SPAB Ruling
October permits rose to 282 from 222 year over year while total construction value climbed to 260872 dollars from 134709. The month saw 25 new homes valued at 95500 and 167 remodeling permits, with various projects including five new commercial builds and a Calvary Baptist church construction totaling 35000 dollars, plus a school district garage valued at 8700.
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Cedar Rapids Building Department
Calvary Baptist Church
Elbow Grease Too By Roger Whitman On Wood Finishing
Guidance on surface preparation for wood finishing. Sand smooth rough old finishes, remove chipped layers, and protect surrounding areas during varnish remover use. Use enamel for gloss, dull glossy surfaces and apply undercoats as needed. Bleaching options, linseed oil mixes, and pore filling with white wash shown.
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Roger B. Whitman
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Owa
Bryants Bay
Willmers Estate
Taphat
A&a
Vermont
Cartoon
New York
Cedar Rapids Block Co
Std
Dial 3
Finst Street
C. R. Realtors
Kirk West
Newcomer Rentals
Smiths
TOME
Winkler Stoker
Winkler
City Fuel Co
Third Street
DIAL
Naomi Doebel
Cherry
Better Homes Directory
Pella
Head Rail
Kriz
Tent & Awning CO
First St. SE
Second Street
U. S. Bureau OF Mines
U.S
Free Government
Sanford
Inter - Ocean Reinsurance Co
Second Avenue SE
Hamilton Seed & Coal CO
2Nd St. SW
Heinze
First Avenue
Cedar Rapids Gas CO
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