Political Notes Chronicle of Iowa Campaigns
A long, lively political roundup covers Democratic and Republican campaign trails across Iowa. It notes candidate visits in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Spencer, and Des Moines, fundraisers at Linn County and Benton County events, voter registration details, and logistics for rallies and speeches by Loveland Gillette Hickenlooper Beardsley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
Linn County
Montrose Hotel
C. D. Vernon
Des Moines
National Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs
E. K. Beane
Sen
B. B. Hickenlooper
William S. Beardsley
Albert J. Loveland
Lester S. Gillette
Hickenlooper
Knoxville
Loveland
Beardsley
Gillette
Estherville
Newton and Waverly
Oelwein
Decorah
Oelwei
Iowa City
Council Bluffs
Red Oak
Me and You Conference Theme At Cornell College
MT VERNON Me and You will headline a two day conference on social relations at Cornell College October 26 27 sponsored by the Men's Senate and Associated Women Students. Dr Frank Coburn of Iowa and Dr Theta Wolf of Hamline will speak in chapel lead group discussions and hold private student conferences on morals conduct and male female relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Cornell College
Men’s Senate
Cornell
Frank Coburn
University of Iowa
Theta Wolf
Hamline University
St. Paul
Wolf
Coburn
Airman L Lletharn Transferred for Training in Texas
Earlville report states Lloyd Le tharn now at Wichita Falls Texas for further air force training after a posting in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlville
Lloyd Le‘tharn
Air Force
San Antonio
Wichita Falls
Texas
Cedar Rapids Red Feather Drive Aims High This Year
A monthly report on Cedar Rapids Chamber members outlines the Community Chest goal of 216 317 09 and calls for broad public and labor cooperation. Officials praise press coverage and indicate business and industry support, with AF of L and CIC labor groups forming five member committees to aid solicitation ahead of D Day October 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Feather
Public Welfare Bureau
Cedar Rapids
A.F. of L
C.I.C
Schedule of Conventions and Special Events 24 31 18 Oct.
Community Lecture Series at Temple Judah on 18 October and events through 1 November include Purdue football at Iowa City, a statue dedication in Green Square, and a variety of meetings. Major gatherings feature Hawkeye Downs auctions and fairs, home shows, and a Shrine Circus at the Coliseum with multiple clubs and associations hosting activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Judah
Eastern Iowa Veterinary Assoc
Montrose
Purdue
Iowa City
Green Square
Yorkshire
Hawkeye Downs
Kiwanis Club
American Sunday School Union
Linn County Farm Bureau
Armory
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Roosevelt
Legion-Moose
Coliseum
Shrine
Allied Industrial Ball
Conference On World Affairs
Y.M.C.A
Illinois
Notre Dame
Loop
New Members Added to Local Organizations roster
The organization welcomes Midwest Bar and Restaurant Kenneth L. Moon attorney Richard F. Carne insurance Dr. C. B. Meffert Dr. H. W. Olmsted Richter Bakery Sramek's Bakery OK Colwell Otis Elevator Co Midwest Investment Co Emil L. Novak Fairfax Iowa Ironworkers Local Union No. 89 M. H. Morrison Dr. Paul O. French join as new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest Bar and Restaurant
Kenneth L. Moon
Richard F. Carne
C. B. Meffert
H. W. Olmsted
Richter Bakery
Sramek’s Bakery
Oo. K. Colwell
Otis Elevator Co
Midwest Investment Co
Emil L. Novak
Fairfax
Iowa
M. H. Morrison
Paul O. French
Iowa Census Report Highlights 1950 Population and Dwellings
The latest census data as of April 1, 1950 details population totals and dwelling units for Iowa's six largest counties and cities. It lists counts by area, showing shifts since prior censuses and underpinning housing and infrastructure planning. counts reflect regional growth trends and urban expansion in major centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Government procurement talk by Commerce official at Hotel Roosevelt
Mr. Payne regional director of the U S Department of Commerce Chicago will discuss How To Get Government Procurement Business at 12 noon Tuesday Oct 31 The event is sponsored by the Manufacturers' Bureau and reservations are dial 5135 The luncheon price is 1.12 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
U. S. Department of Commerce
Chicago
Hotel Roosevelt
Manufacturers’ Bureau
Nationally Known Humorist To Speak at YMB Ladies Night
Arthur F Briese of Hot Springs Arkansas will address Young Men's Bureau members and guests at the annual Ladies Night dinner in the Chamber building on Thursday evening October 19. His talk Skulduggery at the Old Cross Roads promises lively entertainment with strong anticipation of a large turnout. Reservations can be made by dialing 5135.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Joseph Mekota
Maurice Tobin
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt Hotel
Frank McCarthy
Guy M. Gillette
Dubuque
Julien Dubuque
Michael P. Hogan
Arthur
Art” F. Briese
Hot Springs
Ark
Young Men’s Bureau
Chamber
Harold Kuehl
Briese
Hawkeye Downs Busy Year Sets Attendance Records
More than 300000 people attended Hawkeye Downs events from Oct 1 1949 to Sept 30 1950. About 1000 head of livestock sold for over 300000 and over 1200 sheep were distributed locally. The venue hosted weekly activities and expects further record activity in the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Downs
Downs
Officers List for Society Meeting
Officers include Keith W. Dunn as President and John T. Hamilton II as Vice-President. Also named are John W. Miller Lumir Striesky Robert H. Caldwell and many others serving as Secretaries and additional Vice-Presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith W. Dunn
John T. Hamilton II
John W. Miller
Lumir Striesky
Robert H. Caldwell
Milo Chehak
Glenn O. Fletcher
Harry Durham
J. C. Kennedy
E. J. Petranek
W. W. Crissman
Stewart Holmes
J. W. Enzier
J. W. Markey
Frank Nye
E. G. Nichols
Earl Bapty
W. R. Dock
Robert O. Bickel
W. C. Culver
B. T
Governor Beardsley to Dedicate Waubeek Liberty Statue
The Waubeek Area Council will dedicate a replica of the Statue of Liberty in Greene Square on Sunday October 22 at 4 15 p m Governor Wm Beardsley will give the dedicatory speech The statue is a gift to the three county area from 2730 Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and Explorers as part of the Fortieth Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty The American Federation of Labor funded and erected the base All citizens are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Beardsley
Waubeek
Arm of Liberty
Iowa
Waubeek Area
Christmas Parade Net for November 18 in Cedar Rapids
A giant balloon parade titled Jean Gros Parade of giant balloons will march in Cedar Rapids on November 18 as part of the Christmas Parade. The display features rubber balloon figures from tiny to gargantuan, including fairytales, caricatures, toys, and monsters designed to delight children and adults. Bands drums floats and Santa Claus join groups from churches youth fraternal civic and veteran entities, with Vance Shepherd as parade committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Cedar Rapids
Jean Gros
Santa Claus
Vance Shepherd
YMB Sponsors Voice Of Democracy Contest In Cedar Rapids
YMB will sponsor the Voice Of Democracy public speaking radio script contest for Cedar Rapids and Linn county high schools as part of National Radio week. The local event is set for November 14 with prizes including trips to Washington and a $500 scholarship for four national winners. Local and national sponsors include the US Junior Chamber of Commerce and national broadcasting groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Voice of Democracy
National Radio Week
John Mackenzie
Americanism Committee
The
Young Men’s Bureau
Washington, D. C
Truman
YMB
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Broadcasters
Radio Manufacturers Association
YMB Halloween Dance Set for October 27 at Elmcrest
The Variety Club orchestra will provide music for the annual YMB Halloween dance at Elmcrest Country club on Friday October 27. John Callender and the YMB social committee are arranging the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Variety Club
YMB
Elmcrest Country Club
John Callender
Christmas Store Hours in Cedar Rapids
The Retail Merchants bureau urges Cedar Rapids shops to open 9:00 p.m. on November 29 and December 6 13 20 21 and 22 1950. It advises closing all day on December 25 and January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Bureau Re
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