Vanderbilt Race to Be Hell on Wheels
United Press writer describes the 300 mile Vanderbilt cup race at Roosevelt Raceway Garden City New York as hell on wheels. He notes the track is a four mile serpentine course with dangerous curves and a tight straightaway where Nuvolari in a red Alpha Romeo dominates qualifiers with near seventy mph averages. The field includes top American drivers Rex Mays Babe Stapp Wild Bill Cummings and Tony Gulotto challenging Nuvolari and European entrants in a brutal race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Raceway
Ggeath
Suicide Club
Rex Mays
Babe Stapp
Wild Bill Cummings
Tony Gulotto
Europe
Taxio Nuvolari
Nuvolari
Italy
United Press
Associated Press
Baroness von Blixen-Finecke
Floyd Bennett Airport
New York
Kurt Bjorkvall
Stockholm
Sweden
Tipton and Monticello Elevens Clash Friday
Tipton High clashes with Monticello High under Friday night lights in Tipton’s toughest conference test. Monticello sports three wins and no losses, while Tipton recently beat Lyons and Mount Vernon but lost to McKinley. Bahmler and Hipple may miss the game due to injuries, weakening the Tipton lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Tipton High
Monticello High
Monticello
McKinley High
Cedar Rapids
Lyons
Mount Vernon
Bahmler
Hipple
Keystone Caps Fall Season With Win Over Van Horne
Keystone, ia high school baseball team, after winning the county tournament last spring, finished a flawless fall campaign and earned its fifth consecutive victory by edging Van Horne 1 to 0. Ray Koeppen made a running catch the game’s highlight while Harold Miller struck out thirteen and allowed no hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Keystone
van Horne
Ray Koeppen
Harold Miller
Dakota Area Set Aside As Erosion Laboratory
The Soil Conservation Service establishes an erosion control demonstration area of about 25,000 acres in Bottineau County North Dakota. H. H. Bennett announces the project detailing location and purpose for soil conservation efforts in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Fargo
N. D
H. H. Bennett
The
Soil Conservation Service
Bottineau County
North Dakota
Marion farmer George Strong dies at 85 near Marion
George Strong a Linn county farmer and lifelong Marion resident died at his home Wednesday at 1 15 p m after ill health. He was born January 16 1870 in Marion township and married Nettie Bowman in 1896. Survived by Ida M Crowley his two sons Dale and Walter five grandchildren and a sister Mrs Carrie M Love. Funeral Friday at 2 30 at Yocom chapel with Rev W E Fisher officiating. Burial in Oak Shade cemetery. Family requests no flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Strong
Linn County
Marion
Strong
Henry
Christine Strong
Marion Township
Nettie Bowman
Dale
Walter
Presbyterian Church
Oak Shade Cemetery
Church approves five year plan and boosts budget
At the annual church meeting held after a picnic supper on Wednesday, officers were elected including Elders Ray McCalley and W S Luse, Deacons Floyd Emmons and J B Emmons, and Pastor Rev Irving E Wade. The budget increased by about 600 with a growing decoration fund and a treasurer's report showing all bills paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Ray McCalley
W. S. Luse
Keith Vawter
Elda M. Kemp
Verle Breed
Floyd Emmons
J. B. Emmons
William Breed
R. E. Leidigh
C. A. Dykes
A. E. Milner
E. C. Hamm
Minnie Timson
Charles Miller
Virgil Wade
Irving E. Wade
Osceola Lodge to Meet Tonight at 7 30
Osceola lodge No. 18 I O O F will convene this evening at 7 30 in the I O O F hall with members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Statue of Liberty program presented by Mrs Adams in Cedar Rapids
The Ameigo club met at Mrs Olney’s home in Cedar Rapids Tuesday with Mrs E M Adams of Central City discussing the Statue of Liberty. Mrs La Rue Prior spoke about her Alaska trip. Guests included Mrs C N Booth of Cedar Rapids and her daughter Mrs Julius Rohwer of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Adams
Central City
Ameigo Club
O. C. Olney
Cedar Rapids
la Rue Prior
Alaska
C. N. Booth
Julius Rohwer
Denver
Merry Makers Art Club Meets at Public Library Saturday
The Merry Makers Art club will meet in the public library Saturday at 2 p.m. In case of rain the meeting will be postponed for one week. Members are asked to bring scrapbook scissors pictures and paste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Makers Art Club
Local Teachers Skip County Pep Meeting at Dairydale
Miss Mildred Elkin Miss Elea Storck and Mrs Frances Wahl Marion township teachers did not attend a county teachers pep meeting at Dairydale school Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Elkin
Eleanor Storck
Frances Wahl
Marion Township
County Teachers
Dairydale
Central City and Cedar Rapids nieces visit Mrs Hassan Stark
Miss Sade Billings of Central City and Miss Eunice Wilkes of Cedar Rapids, nieces of Mrs. Hassan Stark, were guests in her home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sade Billings
Central City
Eunice Wilkes
Cedar Rapids
Hassan Stark
Endeavor Division Picnic At Springville Home
The Endeavor division of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church met Wednesday for a picnic luncheon at the home of Mrs. J. G. Vernon near Springville. Thirteen members and nine guests attended, including the Rev Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Van Sickle of Springville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endeavor Division
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
J. G. Vernon
Springville
Smith
van Sickle
Priscilla Guild Hosts Picnic Luncheon at Peterson Home
The Adeliza Daniels circle of the Congregational church held a Wednesday picnic luncheon at Mrs. F. A. Peterson’s home. Plans were made to entertain Emma Kendall division with a luncheon in late October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeliza Daniels
Priscilla Guild
The
Congregational Church
F. A. Peterson
Emma Kendall
Concord Gardening and Literary Club Event Notice
Mr and Mrs James Woodworth host the Concord Agriculture and Literary club Friday evening at their home. Members are invited to join for a social gathering with club discussions and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Woodworth
Concord Agriculture and Literary Club
Mrs Dora Elson 74 Dies at Cedar Rapids Hospital
Dora Elson born Dora Ogan in Cedar Rapids October 6 1862 taught in Linn Greene and South Dakota schools married to John Lewis Elson October 20 1888 lived in Dakota then near Palo and Marion. Survived by son Wayne Los Angeles and daughter Gertrude at home. Funeral details to be announced locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Elson
Thirteenth Street
Cedar Rapids
Dora Ogan
Nathan and
Martha Ogan
Linn
Greene Counties
South Dakota
John Lewis Elson
Dakota
Palo
Marion
Mrs Bragg Hosts Marion Shakespeare Club Evening
Mrs Albert Bragg will hostess the Marion Shakespeare Club tonight at 7:30 to study act two of Othello. Mrs F W Kopp and Edward Kopp of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Della Senninger attended the funeral of Dr J A Edwards at Oakdale on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bragg
Marion Shakespeare Club
F. W. Kopp
Edward Kopp
Cedar Rapids
Della Senninger
This City
J. A. Edwards
Oakdale
Oil burner explosion burns man’s face in accident
Ray McCalley suffered facial burns when an old oil burner exploded as he attempted to light it. His eyes were not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McCalley
Mrs Laura Starbuck Sells Home on Fifth Avenue to George Roberts
Laura Starbuck has sold her residence at 1586 Fifth Avenue to George Roberts. The buyer plans remodeling of the house to update its features and layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Starbuck
Fifth Avenue
George Roberts
Ladies Aid Hosts Picnic Supper at Presbyterian Church
Mrs. C. G. Schultz of 745 Central Avenue will host the First division of the Ladies Aid society Friday at 6 30 for a picnic supper. Members families are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Schultz
Central Avenue
Ladies Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Marion residents to attend Prairie Chapel chicken supper
A group from Marion will go to the Linn County home tonight for the annual chicken supper hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of Prairie Chapel Church. The event will feature entertainment in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Linn County
Ladies Aid Society of
Prairie Chapel Church
Dinner guests en route to Des Moines from Dubuque and Greenville
Mr and Mrs George Jackson of Dubuque and Herb Reclitz of Greenville Illinois were dinner guests Monday in the home of Lloyd Stark and his mother Mrs Hassan Stark. They were en route to Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jackson
Dubuque
Herb Reclitz
Greenville
Ill
Lloyd Stark
Hassan Stark
Des Moines
Houghton Family Return From Chicago Visit
Mrs. Clarabelle Houghton and Miss Isabelle Houghton return to Davenport from a visit with Dr. Florence Houghton. Other guests at Dr. Houghton's Sunday gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Cy Peck of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarabelle Houghton
Isabelle Houghton
Davenport
Florence Houghton
Houghton
Cy Peck
Chicago
Miss Helen Miller Arrives in City for Business
Miss Helen Miller, who has spent months with relatives in Long Beach California, arrived Thursday morning to tend business interests. Her aunt, Mrs. Jack De Russy, accompanied her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Miller
Long Beach
Calif
Jack de Russy
Mrs Adah Seely Talk on Spain Prompts PTA Meeting
All interested persons are invited to attend a Parent-Teacher Association meeting tonight at 8 in the Lincoln school auditorium. Mrs Adah K Seely will share experiences in Spain. Camp Fire girls will provide supervision for young children during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah K. Seely
Spain
Parent- Teacher Association
Lincoln School
Rainbow division Ladies Aid hosts program at church
Mrs. Robert Oxley chaired the Rainbow division of the Methodist church Ladies Aid society with Mrs. Ina Dye Minor Mrs. C W Biggs and Mrs. Harry Horn assisting. The program featured three piano duets by Kathryn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Oxley
Rainbow Division
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Ina Dye Minor
C. W. Biggs
Harry Horn
Kathryn
Gazette Want Ads Rates and Instructions
The Cedar Rapids Gazette advertises want ad sizes and rates with three to five line options and daily deadlines. It notes special low rates for work wanted ads and provides contact details for placing ads by mail phone or in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
the Gazette
Want
Sunday Gazette
Ant Ad Department
United States
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Want of Media Dial
Emma Kendall division elects Stamy president at luncheon
Kassler Loyce Schenken and Virginia Jackson gave a reading while fifteen members and three guests enjoyed refreshments. Mrs. Dan Stamy was chosen president of the Emma Kendall division of the Priscilla guild at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. T. Murray. Mrs. Don Torrence was reelected secretary and Mrs. A. J. Keyes treasurer. Plans were set for an attendance contest. The Misses Emma Belle and Retta Courtney entertained the Gleaners division of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon. Attendance contest will have teams captained by Mrs. Addie Shumack and Mrs. Carrie Reichert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kassler
Loyce Schenken
Virginia Jackson
Dan Stamy
Emma Kendall
Priscilla Guild
The
Congregational Church
T. Murray
Don Torrence
A. J. Keyes
Emma
Belle
Retta Courtney
Gleaners
Ladies Aid Society
the Methodist Church
Addie Shumack
Carrie Reichert
CCC Re Seeds Timber Lands Swept By Fire
In Duluth Minnesota UP reports CCC youths in the Superior national forest are restoring timber by planting millions of seedlings in areas burned or logged. Fire danger decreased after heavy fall rains and reforestation projects began. CCC workers may shift back to fire lines if autumn conditions demand. Some former logging camp buildings were reoccupied as planting camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
CCC
Superior National Forest
Superior Forest
Lost items and rewards for belongings and pets
A user reports a red Elgin bicycle found near 3103 St SW with instruction to return to 1629 and receive a reward. The notice lists stray dogs named Coca and Rags, contact 2-3701, plus lost items including a Heddon fly rod and Southbend reel at 1011 First Ave E and a California Perfume Co sales kit with reports at 439 36th St NE. A separate reward offer references Miss Kohagen and a lost perfume kit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St Ave
Central City
Southbend Auto
36Th St
Calif. Perfume Co
Dial
Kohagen
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Lll
First Ave. SE
Rude
Weue
Katz Loan CO
3Rd Ave
May’s
Lillian Suchy Beauty Sho
16Th Ave
MAR Auty Shop
Paramount
Permanents Specialty
Hazel Stoner
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Cinderella
Paris Academy of Beauty
3Rd St
NEW Process Laundry
Zoric Cleaners
Amusements
Louie Trombino
C. S&s. P. S. Hall
Phil Klass
Swisher
Black North Ski
Ine Temple
Joe Navratil
9Th St
Cedar View
Ist St
Hallwood
Turkey House
Walford
3Rd ST. NE
Novak Heating Co
1St St
Maresh Sheet Metal
Hawkeye Tin Shop
Gimco Precision Way
Hawkeye
Barrett
Bauman
6Th St
Meddone Teas
Economy Rug Co
D’l
Call Demarah
Car
Russell's Cutlery
Hi 2 Ave
Enavec Craft
Kasota Ridg
Minneapolis
Miss Mead
Let& Ss
Merchants Industries, Inc
Dayton
Ohio
Ins. Co
Call
National Corporation
Fairfax
Clinton
Fayette
1St St. SW
Cail
Corn Belt Bank
Clarence Senne
N. Center St
Toledo
Iowa
ABC
Dickinson School
Ford
Plymouth
Ford Tudor
Essex
DeSoto
Pontiac
Buick
Dodge
Allen
First Ave. E
CAR Lot Cor
Katz & Save
Katz
Auto Parts CO
Fifth Ave. SE
Rapaport
Gillette
Chevrolet Motors
Kwik-Way Motor
17Th ST
Meee Standard Tire CO
Standard Bory Works
5Th Ave
Podzimef
2Nd Ave
Glas
AE Salvage
Center Point
Andrew
Harper’s Resin. Co
Ave
Ellis Blvd
Ellis
Kissick Co
International Harvester CO
Wanted Automotive
2Nd Ave E
Rude Auto CO
Third Avenue SE
Vanderbilt
Henry McLemore
Garden City, N. Y
Hell On
Marion News
L. J. Hansen
Waterloo
Board of Education
Supt. C. B. Vernon
Marion Golf Club
W. H. Myers
Lavonda
Abraham Myers
Sereece
Reward
Kresge
Schultz Cleaners
Clock Hospital
Workman
Electrolux
Nuvo
Richards College Pharmacy
Ted the Hatter
Third ST
Charlie
Lynch Transfer & Storage Co
KODAK
Rapids
C. Rap
L. K. Rosenthal
4Th St. E. P. Fri
Richards Pricey
Kenwood Transfer
Morley
Ge . R. Knitting Co
Thomassen
Griffith Feath. Matt. Co
Tom Mason
Good Boy
Drew's
13Th Ave
Dempsey
Women’s Labor Bureau
Welch’s
Raynor
Wagner Motor Co
8Th St
Culves Motors
NTIAC
Ave. SE
Gene Katz Auto Parts CO
Sth
WVU
Stone's Re
Sunny Crest
Highway East
Willys
Unzeitig
Third Avenue
Unzeitig's Used Car
MaKibben Motor Co
Second Avenue SE
M. H. Hadad
A. C. Hoblitzell
la France
Gorup
14Th St. NE
Crosley S
Shaler Lumber Co
34Th St. Dr. SE
Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Paul Lebeda
PAC D
Geo. O’brien
Aie Davidson
Iver-Johnson and Speedway
Morgan Bros
Rapids Mach. Co
Carl Cooke
Dearborn Co
B Ave
Dodds
Melvin Miller
Swigart
Templin
Iowa City
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