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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1939

Page

12

Red Cross Teaches Camp Fire Girls First Aid

Camp Fire girls enroll in a junior first aid course sponsored by the American Red Cross. Mrs. Ed L. Miller at 325 Murray Drive SW leads the class with an enrolled group including Elaine Miller and Mary Louise Harmon among others. The first aid class meets every two weeks through winter under Mrs. Miller’s direction.

Camp Fire American Red Cross Ed L. Miller Murray Drive Miller Elaine Miller Mary Louise Harmon C Avenue A. L. Hinton First Avenue Anne Robertson Betty Hinton Margaret Clark Third Avenue Shirley Hilborn Margaret Swope Fifth Avenue Kathryn Roberts Eighth Street Jean Beeson C Avenue NW Beverly Wright Thirteenth Street Patricia Gilchrist Highland Drive Hildred Ann Miller Camp Fire Girls

The Handsome Road Synopsis

Corrie May Upjohn envies the rich planters and rises by sewing for Ann Sheramy Larne. After the Civil War Ann loses fortune as Corrie May thrives. Meanwhile Corrie May’s son Fred works on levees during a flood under Mr. Vance, facing danger, fatigue, and a city’s desperate defense. The river crests, laborers toil, and a tense struggle for survival unfolds with family fortunes shifting amid rising waters.

Corrie May Upjohn Ann Sheramy Larne Corrie May Gilday Corrie May Ann Denis Fred

Garden bulb care and pest control tips for spring planting

The guide recommends using naphthaline flakes to deter pests in greenhouses and in bulbs. It advises placing tiny receptacles of flakes in pots, sprinkling over crocus plots, and applying around tulip bulbs before final soil covering. It also covers bulb cleaning, soaking to remove hard coverings, and optimal planting times for narcissus crocuses tulips and hyacinths.

Nasturtium

The Marriage of Bible and Zealot in 1650 Salonika

A 1650 Salonika tale shows Shebbatai Zebi marrying the Bible. The Bible wore bridal vestments and a priest officiated with two witnesses present, marking a symbolic union observed by local observers.

Shebbatai Zebi Salonika Greece

Levee workers vow pork and chicken feast after flood fight

Fred and others labor in rain facing chills and fever while the levee holds. He endures hardship with stubborn grit, determined to outlast the flood crest until relief arrives and a celebratory dinner for the crew is promised by the women.

Fred

Bodies of Two Airmen Found After July Disappearance

In Quebec, Radioman Edward Gaynor marked a shallow bush grave for Pilot Cliff Frechette 23 with a cross and note Here lies Cliff Frechette. Gaynor's body lay a mile away. The two were found near the Magpie river after a July 3 survey flight from Sand girt lake to Moisie.

Quebec Que Sandgirt Lake Moisie Edward Gaynor Cliff Frechette Gaynor Magpie Lake Melville

Music At Police Ball Featuring Tommy Dorsey Orchestra

The Cedar Rapids Policemen's ball at Memorial Coliseum Monday night November 13 will feature Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra with Jack Leonard Skeets Hurft Anita Boyer and others. Tickets are $2 a couple with proceeds aiding widows and orphans fund and civic uses. tickets by phone 2 2452.

Tommy Dorsey Cedar Rapids Memorial Coliseum Dorsey Vince Kofron Pennsylvania Jack Leonard Skeets Herfurt Anita Boyer Policemen’s Protective Association

Radio Listings Highlight Wide Sunday Broadcast Schedule

Radio programs list a dense Sunday lineup across stations WMT WGN WHO KFJB WOI WSUI WSUI and others with European news music drama religious talks and variety shows. The grid notes frequent scheduling shifts and possible cancellations due to European developments.

WMT Europe WGN Dick Leibert Woc Church of the Air Wgn—Comics Barry McKinley Wwoc the Living Bible Weer Staten World Congress Honolulu Wocc Southernaires Salt Lake City Tabernacle Gere Sir -Yenka Don Arves Orch Church of the Ai Hurch Radio Warblers KFJB Bob Jones Rangers George Sokolsky Rallph Ginsburgh Salon Ensemble WOOC Democracy in_ Action Don Pedro Wgn—Manhatters Newws WHO American Legion Roy Shields Woc—Philharmonic Symphony G Ene Roth Harold Stokes Mahion-Merrick Group Tapestry Musicale Francella Morgan Hobby_ Lobby Jack Teagarden Metropolitan Opera The Shadow Who—Spelling Bee Civic Theater Tucker Johnny Davis Ber Manhattan Boake Carter Mary J. von Maur Dinah Shore Jack McLean Woo Dick Jurgen Wwooc Heidelberg Charlie McCarthy Ellery Queen Tommy Dorsey Steve Leonard Walter Winchell Parker Family Irene Rich Chas E. Fuller Death Valley Mississippi Heidelberg Orch Scott Dick Jurgens Ray Noble Abe Lyman Harry James Late News Joe Ludy Wayne King Tommy Tucker Reggie Child van Alexander Beaggie Childs Paul Barger Boone Woif Nevws Oes Woce Krbleve Lem Hawkins WOI Robert Bowers KFJ8 Red River Cave WSUI Betty Wells WIUI Kitty Kelly Melody Mart John Parade of Bands Myrna Dee Sargent Fran Allison Bill June Baker Lost Empire Homemakers Len Salvo David Harum Organ Lorenzo Jones Myrt Marge Widder Brown Hilltop House Painted Dreams Hannah Aunt Jenny Toby Judy Jane Kate Smith WOII Mary Sothern Dr. Malone Magic Kitchen Wwoc—Society Don Roth WSTN Farm Bureau Happy Gang Street Forum Cedar Valley Hillbillies Voice of Iowa WOL Lonefellows Woocc Joe Doakes Lem Martha Wonuaeke WBUI Betty Bob Edith Hendricks Dr. Mason Arnond Grimm Harold Turner WwoOlf Camiera Bookman Mary Marlin KPJB Joyce Jordan Jimmy Smith Wgn—Concert Hall Ma_ Perkins Tom Owens Paul Decker Veeees Young School of the Abram Ruvinsky Guiding Light Storyland Curtis Institute WSUKI Iowa Stella Dallas Erere West Singer Sui—Iowa Fed Who-Vic and Sade Symphony Hour Adventures In Wgn—Dance Orchestra Midstream Sweet Music Wolf—Drake University Drake University WoOr Johnson WPA Charlie Flagler WOOI Kitty Keene Waterloo P. T. A Edna O’ Dell Ellen Randolph Leroy Abbott Henry Weberord Julia Jonathan Jack Armstrong Wwsuui Fulton Lewis, Jr Capt. Herne Marlowe Lyon Wgn—T Himber Eeventide Tommy Patriotic Education Lone Ranger Dr. I. Q Hollyood St. Ambrose College Peter McGregor Alec Templeton WM1 Danet

Natex praised by Iowa steel worker in local ad testimonial

Local steel worker Frank Barta of Iowa Steel & Iron Works credits Natex with restoring his health after 15 years of digestive and nervous troubles. He reports improved bowels sleeping soundly and relief from back and leg aches after short use. The advertisement invites readers to visit Natex representative at Podzimek's Pharmacy.

Natex Frank Barta Iowa Steel & Iron Works K Avenue NW Podzimek Second Avenue SE Na~tex Second Avenue SE

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Red Cross Gwen Bristow Mr. Vance Mister Rapids Chevrolet CO First Ave. E. Dial Harper Harper’s Middle West Harper's DIAL Harpers Bill Stern Colgate Fifth Ave Harold Ammons Wilds Jerry Smith de Casas Rapids Town City Les Moimes Arshalltown Rock Island Davenport Ee Naame Raymond Gram Lew Diamond Wilson Ames Elyira_ Rios Shep Fields Suesburne Ben Cutler Hal Kemp Orrin Tucker News adia-Photo News Panama
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