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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1933
Page
7
Anna Belle Taylor and Vivienne Robinson appear in tickets with W. L. Barnard and Helen Hibnes, while the orchestra is led by Gladys Thomann. Finding local performance details, the card lists these individuals connected to a community concert.
F Taylor known as Buck Taylor is confined to his Center Point home due to severe illness. Thanksgiving services at Church of Our Lady of Grace on A avenue at Sixth street begin with low mass at 8 am and a choral mass and sermon at 10 am. Mrs Rebecca Chambers 72 of 1907 Johnson avenue NW fractured her left leg in a fall from a stepladder and is in St Luke's hospital. Cotton plants grown in Cedar Rapids bloom in the Star Printing company windows at 110 Third avenue SE displayed by W V Doubrasky of 1703 First avenue E. He planted seeds early in spring and says the buds are now bursting open.
The Cedar Rapids Community Chest campaign opens December 4. It funds Public Health Nursing visits, baby clinics, day nursery space, Y M C A services, Shine Mission care, Camp Fire infant programs, and other institutions benefiting babies and families citywide.
London AP report notes French and German delegates proposing a price fixing scheme for wheat now before a World Wheat Commission sub committee. The panel, with US Canada Australia Hungary UK France and Germany in attendance, will meet in London in about five weeks to consider radical measures and other proposals. A separate Paris meeting will study boosting wheat consumption as the full commission prepares its recommendations.
Grundy Center student Middleton and Miss Fern Clark of Waterloo are the first Town State Teachers College scholarship recipients from the Bertha Martin Memorial Foundation for promise and distinction in dramatic arts. The awards cover three terms of tuition and college fees for junior or senior students, funded from trust securities.
Rates listed for various ad durations including two line ads at different agate measures. Minimum charge applies. Pricing varied per day with lengths from one to thirty consecutive days and different agate rates.
The Gazette sets rules limiting incorrect ad insertions and clarifies responsibility for multiple placements. Readers are advised to confirm details before submission.
High school boy reports lost wrist watch with metal strap near Allen Motor Co wash Tour. Reward offered for return. Dial 2-3992. Also missing five keys in brown case left at Washington high school office with $25 reward. Gazette offers reward for tips leading to locating owner and stopping misuse of want ads.
A collage of dance events and tavern ads lists weekly venues across Iowa with live bands Ray Leach and Masters of Rhythm Johnny West and dancers Abrams Beer Parlor and Lunch Room offers dining and 32 oz bowls of beer. Thanksgiving feasts at New Deal and other dance halls advertise music by Gloom Chasers Reese's orchestra and Frank's Entertainers.
Classified business cards show several used autos for sale including a 13 ton Ford reconditioned unit at 295, a 1933 Chevrolet coach with features and pay plan, a Willy's 8ix coupe in city use, an Essex Rd Mudson sale, and a 1929 Chevrolet coach in good condition. Includes contact numbers and locations in Rapids, Auburn, and Seattle area listings.
A broad Want Ads section advertises coal and wood for sale from multiple providers including Lampert Coal Yards and City Fuel Co with prices per ton and per cord. It also lists wrecking and housemoving services from Heather & Co, lumber and second hand building materials, and a variety of merchandise from bikes to doors.
Local beauty shops advertise Thanksgiving specials on permanents and waves with prices from 1.50 to 5.00. Firms list services such as finger waves, shampoos, and facials, with shop numbers and addresses including 118 6th Ave SW and Stella's Beauty. Headlines promise guaranteed permanents and low-cost styling options.
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