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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1939

Page

5

But Once a Year Synopsis

Dustin Paine and Dorothy Graves drift apart for ten years then Dot plans marriage to Stephen Emery while Dusty loves Sue Garland. Joel, Dusty’s brother, returns to White Creek, falls for Sue, she learns Dusty loves her, family Christmas preparations unfold, and Gran helps restore Sue’s spirits as the plot hints at evolving romances leading to future revelations.

Dustin Paine New York Dorothy Graves Dot Stephen Emery Dusty Sue Garland Joel Paine White Creek Vermont Sue Gran Jory Jinny Ransom Stephen Ran Lucy Gilbert Susie Europe Santa Claus Granny Katie Pleasant Street Peterson Jinny Jim Miss Garland

The Poet Edgar A Guest on Beauty in Everyday Life

The poem highlights divine evidence in flowers, vines, curtains, and clean walks. It argues beauty is a higher need, proving souls through simple, intimate adornments beyond mere sustenance.

Receiver's Sale Notice for Cedar Rapids Bank Property

The receiver D W Bates seeks authority to sell West two lots in Midboro Cedar Rapids Iowa for 3 00 and to approve higher bids if any A hearing is set for December 5 1939 at 9 60 AM at the Linn County Courthouse to determine if the sale should proceed George C Gorman represents the receiver.

American Trust and Wings Bank Cedar Rapids Towa District Court Linn County Iowa D. W. Bates American Trust and Savings Bank Midboro William Ceika Wes Cejka George C. Gorman

Notice of Probate of Will and Codicil in Iowa

Notice is given that on December 4, 1939 at 9 o’clock A.M. instruments purporting to be the Last Will and Testament and Codicil thereto of John A. Sheppard, deceased, will come on for hearing in Linn County District Court for proof and admission. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, November 28, 1939. Edwin W. Lundquist, Clerk District Court. Thos. L. Woods, Attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County District Court A.D John A. Sheppard Pic Cedar Rapids Iowa

Uncle Wiggily Hosts Snow Party For Rabbit Pupils

In Uncle Wiggily's snow bound bungalow Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy and Mrs. Longears scramble to house the Lady Mouse teacher's snowed in pupils. With ice cream impossible snow cream fills the bill as beds must be found for the crowd before bedtime.

Rabbit Lady Mouse Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy Mrs. Longears Uncle Wiggily Nurse Jane

Crowded Thanksgiving at Mrs Longears Bungalow

Mrs Longears plans to double and triple up beds for children as Nurse Jane worries about a crowded night with ten in one bed. The scene hints at a Thanksgiving tale from Uncle Wiggily, teased for future installments.

Nurse Jane

Disabled Vets To Present Flags To Girl Scout Troop

Cedar Rapids chapter No 10 Disabled World War Veterans of America will present a new American flag and a new Scout flag to Girl Scout Troop No 1 at a December Christmas party. Abe Pilicer, past commander, announced plans for the gift at a veterans meeting in the memorial coliseum, with other organizations and a drum corps. The idea began when Pilicer noticed pre Armistice colors and asked Scouts to write a letter of application. the veterans unanimously voted to fund the colors.

Cedar Rapids World War Veterans of America Abe Pilkcer Memorial Coliseum Mr. Pilicer

Deep Rock Wins County Oil and Grease Contract

Linn County supervisors awarded the highway department oil and grease supply contract to Deep Rock Oil Corp of Omaha after Champlin Refining withdrew a bid due to misinterpretation of specifications. Champlin met other items but bids were lumped. Champlin’s Diesel lubricant bid was $308 while Deep Rock’s bids totaled $495 for Diesel lubricant, $472.50 for lubricating oil, $180 for transmission oil, and $30 for grease.

Champlin Refining Company Highway Department Linn County Deep Rock Oil Corporation of Omaha Champlin Iowa Rock Concern

Free Thanksgiving Dinner for Underprivileged Children at Butterfly Cafe

The Butterfly cafe at 306 Third avenue SE hosts a first annual free Thanksgiving turkey dinner for children 14 and under. Volunteers, including police department members, will guide a steady flow as 450 pounds of turkey and other sides are prepared for 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. service.

Butterfly Cafe Third Avenue SE Steve Alex Varvaris

Matadors Holdout Threatens Mexico City Bullfighting Opener

Several top matadors in Mexico were listed as holdouts amid a wage dispute that could delay the winter bullfighting season set to begin December 10 after a month’s delay.

Mexico City Mexico

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Consult John B. Heidel Shepherd Aceney Mational Life Insurance of Montpelier Dows Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People Edwin W. Lundquist Thos. L. Woods By Galbraith Bedtime Janie The Girl Scout Deep Rock Corporation County Road Oil and Grease American Chain & Cable Company, Inc Bridgeport Connecticut Pye Killian Company
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