Drug store to occupy Higley building corner space
Ford Hopkins company plans a 4000 square foot drug store and tea room on the Hig Jey building ground floor corner at Second street and Third avenue. Remodeling estimated at 20000 dollars will create a large new diagonal entrance and storefront windows. The project includes a 1600 square foot drug stock area and a tea room adjacent to Lasswell studio and nearby shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Hopkins Company
Hig Jey
Second Street
Third Avenue
Chicago
Iowa
Ainnesota
Wisconsi Hines
Indiana
Wcapancy
Elmer Highs Inc
Lasswell Studo
Boyson Jewelry Company
Ford-Hopkins
Prastka Jewelry Store
John E. Bales
New Ford Hopkins Store to Employ 45 Cedar Rapids Residents
L. J. Ruskin, president of Ford Hopkins company, announced the Cedar Rapids store will hire about forty five local men and women. The firm has studied the area for five years before leasing the Higley building, owned by Elmer A Higley Inc, to open the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Ruskin
Ford Hopkins Company
Cedar Rapids
Higley
Elmer A. Higley
Elect Oshkosh Man To Succeed Bentley
Walter C. Below of Oshkosh Wisconsin was elected by Fidelity Life directors to fill the unexpired term of president left vacant by Arthur A Bentley's death. The term runs until next September.
Promise of M-1-B satisfaction guarantee on purchase
Advertises a money back guarantee on every tin of M-1-B with no questions asked if the buyer is not satisfied, promising refund through the dealer.
Observance Plans for Disciples of Christ Anniversary
Plans for the hundredth anniversary of the Disciples of Christ entry into Iowa were presented by James A. Dillinger at the northeast Iowa Christian assembly in Fort Madison. The first Iowa congregation formed July 2, 1836 at Lost Creek. A July assembly will include a Lost Creek session. Dr. Abram Cory praised the youth and noted the church as the bride of Christ.
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Iowa
Northeast
Dr. Cory
Disciples of Christ
Lost Creek Church
Cory
Abram Cory
Indianapolis
World Assembly of Christian Endeavor
Dan Poling
N. E. Cory
Pioneer Town
Dillinger
Hugh Orchard
Christian Church
Kentucky
Ohio
Midwest
Bus Terminal Robbery Ends with Driver Wounded
Three armed bandits robbed around 500 dollars from passengers at the Union bus terminal in Knoxville Tennessee. Driver Jack Mitchell 25 was wounded by gunfire after mistaking a command to stick em up for a joke. The report includes a PTA note from Wellman about upcoming meetings and a 165 member count after a recent drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Tenn
Ins
Union
Jack Mitchell
Fifi D Orsay Denies Fired From Show
Fifi DOrsay declares she was not fired or punched in Charlotte dispute with Earl Carroll Vanities. She says she left briefly, now plans to stay with the tour through Tennessee Alabama and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
INS
Fifi D’orsay
Earl Carroll
D’orsay
Charlotte
Fifi
Actors Equity Association
New York
Meestaire Carrooll
Sam Leibert
Meestaire Carroll
Tennessee
Alabama
Texas
Work Relief Still Million Jobs Short Of Reaching Goal
AP reports that last week 2,367,242 people held jobs under the Works Progress Administration while 1,132,758 more were needed to hit the 3.5 million target by December 1. The administration warned states would not receive direct relief allotments after December 1 as the weekly job gains averaged over 500,000 to meet the objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Howard Hunter
Chicago
WPA
Missouri
Hunter
Iowa
Washington
Dole
Works Progress Administration
Aubrey Williams
Works Progress
Relief Administration
Civil Conservation Corps
Death Shifts NYC Council Control to Tammany Forces
The sudden death of Bernard S. Deutsch left Tammany Hall in control of both NYC legislative branches. Deutsch, 51, president of the board of aldermen and a leader in the American Jewish Congress, died of angina pectoris after a two day illness. Timothy J. Sullivan became acting president of the aldermanic board with three of sixteen votes on the board of estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Bernard S. Deutsch
Board of Aldermen
Right Bower
Tammany Hall
Deutsch
American Jewish Congress
Timothy J. Sullivan
Tammany Democrat
Board of Estimate
Firms Reach 100 Percent In Red Cross Drive
Three more Cedar Rapids firms, Bishop cafeteria, Royal laundry, and J C Penney, reported full Red Cross contributions in Linn county. The drive gains steady civic support as more buttons appear throughout Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Campaign director C V Shepherd said unanimous public backing extends across all social groups. About two hundred workers continue canvassing neighborhoods, with the drive closing on Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
National Red Cross
Bishop Cafeteria
Royal Laundry
J. C. Penney Company
C. V. Shepherd
Trade Board Asked To Probe Collusion Charge Of Ickes
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission received a request from President Roosevelt to investigate Harold L. Ickes charges of collusion in steel bids for PWA projects. Ickes cited a German steel bid for Triborough Bridge materials that undercut American bids.
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Washington (Lp
Federal Trade Commission
Roosevelt
PWA
Harold L. Ickes
Ickes
Triborough
New York
Watsons Weekly Grocery Sale Ad List of Specials
An extensive grocery ad lists prices and items for sale including sugar, oleo, cheese, honey, Crisco, canned goods, raisins, nuts, coffee, cocoa, Jello, popcorn, flour, cereals, spices, and fresh produce. It notes free delivery and multiple product brands along with varied quantities and bargain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Fey
Lge
Lée
Hills Or Folger
Carpenter Johnson Co
Gen
Jersey
Omar
Pillsbury
Lima
Castile
Maxwell
Castle
Graham
Collusion Alleged in Steel Bids for North Carolina Terminal
The report argues that collusion existed in bids by American manufacturers for steel used in a Moorehead terminal project, with German bids also accepted. The Triborough contract tied to the bridge authority was later cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
Triborough
Bridge Authority
Estate of Jessie Sloan Pays Inheritance Tax
The estate of Jessie Sloan of Vinton paid a $519 inheritance tax on a valuation of $6,075. A stray sentence notes elephants can live to 150 to 200 years.
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Des Moines
Jessie Sloan
Vinton
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