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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1948

Page

23

Countess in Jail in Lieu of Partner

Virginia City officials held Henya C. A. Krasnodebsky known as The Countess after a $2,200 check she issued to free partner Burdette Beveridge proved bad. Beveridge had jailed on fictitious checks. the Countess offered to cover them but the bank and funds failed to materialize. She remained jailed while plans to raise funds failed.

Virginia City Nev Robert Berry Henya C. A. Krasnodebsky Philadelphia Burdette Beveridge Vancouver Wash Berry New York Beverly Vills Mexico City Art Deaser Beveridge Len Haffey Haffey County

Illinois Farm Leader Warns Of Farm Slump

CHICAGO (INS) The president of the Illinois Agricultural Association warned that current cost and price trends could mirror the 1929 crash. Charles Shuman of Sullivan urged delegates at the 34th annual meeting that abundant production has driven farm prices down while costs rise, advocating flexible price supports and reduced production controls.

Chicago INS Illinois Agricultural Association Charles Shuman Sullivan, Ul IAA Association Shuman Aiken

CROP Chairmen Named For Tama Townships

Tama county Christian Rural Overseas Program appoints township chairmen for a farm to farm relief drive. Roy Strohbehn Vern Dau schmidt Forrest Geneseo Julius Bruene William Gary Tom Anderson Ralph Schuhart Howard Lyon Charlie Svoboda Albert Arp William Fisher Marshall Hopper H. W. Schmulle J. E. Benda Charlie Homolar Glen Lovig Don Noble Emil Varner plus Rev D H Artman named county convener and publicity director with Mrs W O Beck as secretary and Asa Thomas as treasurer.

Tama Toledo Martin Buckmeyer Tama County Christian Rural Overseas Iowa Roy Strohbehn Grant Township Vern Dauschmidt Buckingham Forrest i Geneseo Julius Bruene Spring Creek William Gary Crystal Tom Anderson Perry Ralph Schuhart Clark Howard Lyon Howard Charlie Svoboda W. O. Beck Asa Thomas

Clarence-Bethany Han sen Receives 4-H Medal

Clarence Bethany Hansen of Clarence has earned a 4-H medal from the Montgomery Ward Company for her long-time record of achievement and service.

Clarence Bethany Hansen Montgomery Ward Company

Notice of Hearing on Final Report in Iowa Trust Matter

In Linn County Iowa the Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids as trustee for Lloyd Harold Simpson Legatee under the will of C J Simpson Deceased filed its final report. A hearing is set for November 29 1948 at 10 00 a m at the Cedar Rapids Court House to approve the final report unless objections are filed by those entitled. Attorneys Spanglers and Hines represent the trustees.

Digiriet ‘Court of Iowa Linn Lage Passmpoen C. Simpson Lloyd Yierold Bi Simpson C. J. Simpson Lloyd Harold Simpson Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa Iy Pas Simpson Court House Linn County Merchants National Bank OF Lloyd Harold Simp George F F. Miller Spanglers and Hines Bildz

Harp and Violin Duo Delights Cedar Rapids Audience

Two Cedar Rapids artists Artiss deVolt and sister Charlotte presented a refined harp and violin recital at Coe College Little Theater as part of the visiting lecture series. They explained pedal use, showcased Bach Arioso Handel Harp Concerto, Saint-Saens Fantaisie and Debussy pieces, and engaged the audience during an informal tea after the program.

Cedar Rapids Little Theater Coe College Artiss deVolt Charlotte deVolt East Europe deVolt Handel Artiss Saint-Saens Debussy Charlotte

Penick Declares Common Dividend

The board of Pe nick and Ford Ltd, Inc. declares a common stock dividend of 70 cents per share. The dividend is payable December 14 to holders on the record date November 26.

Penick and Ford Ltd, Inc

Buck Creek Girls Organize 4-H Club

A new girls 4-H club has been organized in the Buck Creek area of Delaware County. Bernice Thompson was elected president, Mary Winch vice president, Helen Porter secretary treasurer, and Betty Grigg reporter. Mrs. Freeman Smith will act as assistant leader until a permanent leader is obtained.

Manchester Buck Creek Delaware County Bernice Thompson Mary Winch Helen Porter Betty Grigg Freeman Smith

Quaker Oats Holds Annual Twenty-Five Year Club Dinner

More than 200 Quaker Oats employees gathered in Cedar Rapids for the Twenty-Five Year Club dinner. Retired general managers George Laird and Arthur Poe spoke as longtime staff were honored with 25 year service emblems and diamonds for longer service.

Quaker Oats Quaker Oats Company Cedar Rapids Quaker Stuart Memorial Hall Quaker Oats Plant George Laird Arthur Poe Poe Stuart-Douglas Laird E. J. Petranek Petranek

Neighbors Help Roy Null Harvest 40 Acres of Corn

Twenty one neighbors gathered on the Null farm to pick 40 acres of corn after Roy Null broke his leg. Dinner and supper were served by Mrs. Null with help from workers’ wives.

Monticello Roy Null Null

Diverse local services advertise repairs and sales across town

A crowded classified page lists builders, remodelers, and trades from insulators and painters to tailor shops and jewelers. It promotes roofing, siding, remodeling, carpentry, cleaning, upholstery, and rental services with contact numbers and shop locations such as Kenwood Transfer and Rosen Tailor Shop, alongside miscellaneous sales like jewelry and chenille products.

Thanksgiving Bazaar Listings and Sokol Delicacies

Advertises live and dressed poultry plus geese ducks and home goods for holiday use. Encourages reservations for Czech dinners at the Sokol Restaurant with deli style offerings and Christmas gifts.

the Bazaar Sokol

Cedar Rapids Men Elected To Ames Housing Units

Three Cedar Rapids men were elected to housing unit offices at Iowa State College in Ames. Edd E. Mason was elected president of Hughes hall, a freshman unit housing 170 students. Richard F. Sperring was named vice president of Hughes hall. Tom Menary was elected secretary-treasurer of Lincoln house, a member unit of the Residence Association.

Cedar Rapids Iowa State College Ames Edd E. Mason Fred E. Mason Old Marion Road Hughes Hall Richard F. Sperring Earl L. Sperring 37Th Street Tom Menary A. R. Menary Blake Boulevard Lincoln House Residence Association

Some Nagoya Citizens May Drop from Sight

In Nagoya Japan residents fear disappearance as wooden manhole covers are being lifted for firewood. The army removed metal covers for scrap during the war and cement substitutes remain, leaving gaping holes each morning.

Nagoya Japan

Forts To Be Wrecked For Air Safety Tests

Five B-17 Flying Fortresses will be wrecked off the Florida coast near Eglin air base to study water landings and escapes. Radio controlled craft with cameras will be used. tests start mid December and run about ten weeks with wreckage towed ashore for examination.

Washington Florida Air Force Eglin Air Base

Fisher Flock Sets Top Egg Record in Iowa

Fisher near Grand Junction boosted Iowa egg production with 263 eggs per hen in a year, topping farm flock program averages. The Raymond Fisher flock outpaced the state average by 76 eggs per bird and achieved near double the typical hen output with only about 1 percent mortality, demonstrating effective management under Iowa State College extension guidance.

Ames INS Iowa Raymond Fisher Fisher Grand Junction Iowa State College Extension Service

The Busy Man Chosen For Service

The poem by Edgar A. Guest extols the busy man as the natural choice for sacrificial tasks. It argues leaders are not lazy and that hidden dedication makes one find time to serve when a worthy cause calls.

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Instructions

Rates show 1 day 3 days and 7 days with S138 S2.80 S4.20 S5.69 S7.00 per line. Ads count first line words and six words per additional line. A blind box number is available. Out of town ads require advance payment.

Oncd AM The Sunday Gazette

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