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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1932

Page

16

Ford Leads Summer Car Sales Nationwide and in Iowa

Ford has led national car sales since June as volume deliveries of the new V eight models began. Official figures show Ford's shares in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and trucks outrunning rivals in June July and August and in the first 10 days of September in major cities. In Iowa Ford accounted for 37.9 percent of new car sales in June through August, with 2,468 of 6,515 total cars sold in the state. Linn county also reports Ford as the top seller for passenger cars in that period.

Ford Perry Rude Auto Company Rude United States Ford Trucks Iowa Linn County

One Arm Drive Marks Mount Wil son Summit Record

Cannon Ball Baker, famed road record holder, completed a one arm climb to Mount Wilson California in low gear with his left arm in a plas. Three observers certified the Graham cooling system kept engine temperature under 180 degrees as Baker navigated 268 curves on the 9% mile ascent, delivering thrilling proceedings despite reduced speed.

Cannon Ball Baker Mount Wilson California Baker

Sunday Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Puzzle list of across and down clues with numerous entries including 83 84 86 88 17 91 18 92 19 96 20 97 21 99 101 102 24 25 104 27 29 106 31 33 34 37 39 43 45 46 47 48 50 52 53 55 56 57 59 61 64 66 70 71 72 73 74 76 78 80 81 84? - Answers noted as clues and note “Answers to this puzzle will be found on back page section 2 of this edition” Copyright 1933.

Filmen Cambric Dispatch Payabie France Kingly

Baker sets Mount Washington climb record for powered test

Baker completed a climb in 29 minutes 11 seconds, three minutes under the previous all gear speed. He said the run was not about speed but testing the car in low gear to see if nature or machine could boil. The effort marks the fastest time recorded for that benchmark on Mount Washington.

Baker Nature Mount Washington

Quasqueton Union Names New Officers at Annual Meeting

At the annual meeting of the Union in Quasqueton, officers were elected to lead the organization. The election results name the newly chosen president, secretary, and treasurer, detailing terms of service and upcoming scheduled duties.

Quasqueton

Rockne Introduces New Type Spring Cover For Rockne Six

Rockne dealers promote a telescopic metal spring cover as a low priced feature. The Rockne Six is highlighted as the only car in its class with metal spring covers included in delivered price, designed to seal out water and rust and extend spring life. The article also lists Viola High School officer elections with names for seniors juniors and sponsors.

Kadlec Rockne

Three Local Winners In Plymouth Contest

Local dealers E L Makibben and Paul Wagner presented checks to prize winners for the Plymouth Floating Power ride essay contest. Awards include a top $25 prize to Edith B Finney and $5 to Rudy R Hanisch, with judges sorting thousands of entries from 1500 papers nationwide.

Plymouth Cleveland E. L. MaKibben MaKibben Motor Company Paul Wagner Wagner Motor Company Chrysler Dodge de Soto Edith B. Finney Washington Avenue SE Rudy R. Hanisch First Avenue W Mr. Wright Plymouth Corporation Conten

Hadad Installs Service To Inspect Used Cars For Buyers

Hadad Master Service at 119 Eighth Street SE announces a new department for prospective used car buyers. Owner M. H. Hadad says the firm does not sell cars and will assess any make impartially, offering a complete car diagnosis from radiator to rear axle and a full report for customers.

Hadad Eighth Street SE M. H. Hadad

Sacred Heart School Monticello Elects Class Officers

Officers named by Sacred Heart School Monticello classes include President Jean Anne Liddy and Secretary Mary Burrichter for the Monticello school unit. Junior officers list Gerald Locher and Kathleen Hayes with Marcus Lahey as treasurer. Senior-Press Agnes Cashen and Helen Louise Stuhler are noted as senior treasurer.

Monticello Sacred Heart School of

Shangking Institute of Civic Improvements Opens Projects

Shangking in the interior of China launches a waterworks project, broadens streets, and begins multiple civic improvements aimed at modernization of the town.

Shangking China

Bells at Midnight in Autumn River Bell Poem

A lyrical piece by Jay G. Sigmund reflects on autumn dusk and night hush. He contrasts bell sounds from churches and engines with a single mellow river bell guiding cattle, offering solace to a weary soul.

Radio Schedule Fragment Reflects Daily Network Lineup

A dense, fragmentary listing outlines morning to late evening radio programs across CBS NBC and other networks. It names hosts, times, and affiliated stations such as WABC WJZ WEAF WLW WMAQ and more, showing a bustling studio-to-air schedule.

Radio Schedule Highlights From CBS NBC Networks

A dense listing shows daily radio broadcasts across CBS NBC networks including WABC WEAF WMAQ WGMT WOT. Notable acts include Whiteman Bobbysox Keestner Field Irene Beasley and Guy Lombardo with orchestras. Station alignment spans WJZ WGN WLW KMOX and more with time slots from 3:06 to 11:30 featuring music, drama, and forums.

CBS Wabc Etch WABCO WMT NBC WJZ WLW Mead WEAF Major Bowes WMAQ Salt Lake Tabernacle WABC Legion of the Lost WHO Insford Beadham Arete Reewey Iseh Ere Church of the Air Weco Treo Foreign Legion WBBM WEAP WTAM Catholic Hour Jack Little Irene Beasely KMBC Donald Nevis WOCO Knights Wiz Wis Woowi Vincent Hall WLS Eer Semomrens Harmonica Rascals David Lawrente WCAU Wcaution Galities Itte Woc-Who WIZ Wlw Everett Orch Gus Arnheim Genesse Makers Flying Pinzers Merrymakers WAPC Jack and Dill WEA Breen and de Rose KYW Catherine MacKenzie KMOX Errens Orch Household Institute Navy Band WHO. of Medicine Ben Filer Cas Marvin Etch WIZ Wenr Hiall_ orch Danterek Salon WIZ Wmaq Enor Brown Hotel WMT Ui Hush O'Hare Eorch WCCO Sibrary WERBM Medinah String Ensemble Gypsies Four Horsemen WOC Radio Forum WENR Ruth Etting WGN Radio Grand Pasl Whiteman Fae Andy Lanny Ross Wenr Woo- Barlow Orch Guy Lombardo Orch WABBC Ralph Ghiberg Redman Orch Duchin Orch

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