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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1949

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Daily Record Town Weather and Local Notices

October 27 1949 weather summary for New York Duluth Phoenix Los Angeles and others. Forecast fair and mild Friday with highs near 70. cooler by Sunday. Local legal notices list fines for traffic and school sign violations, marriage licenses, divorces, and recent births and announcements from Cedar Rapids Clear Lake and Newhall.

Wednesda Inmenseth Genver New York Duluth Phoenix Los Angeles Sioux City

Obituary notices from Anamosa Mt. Vernon Belle Plaine

Anamosa John A. Belknap died Wednesday with services at 2 p.m. Friday in Goettsch funeral home. Mt. Vernon Mattie B. Hunt, 76, died Wednesday in a Burlington hospital with services at 2 p.m. Friday in Dudgeon funeral home in Wapello. Belle Plaine A R Long, 72, former resident, died Sunday in Hollywood California with services at 1 p.m. Friday in Hrabak funeral home.

Anamosa John A. Belknap Goettsch Mt. Vernon Mattie B. Hunt Burlington Dudgeon Wapello Belle Plaine A. R. Long Hollywood Calif Hrabak

Witness Links Klan to Alabama Terror Raids

Boyd Killingsworth, a state witness and admitted Ku Klux Klansman, testified that the hooded group was behind at least two terror raids in Birmingham last summer. He said he and about 100 Klansmen robed up after a Klan meeting and visited a cafe and the grandmother’s home, burning crosses at both sites during the incidents connected to the trial of Coleman E Brownie Lollar, a former deputy charged in the flogging of Mrs Hugh McDanal.

Birmingham Ala Boyd Killingsworth Coleman E. “Brownie” Lollar Hugh McDanal

Notice of Will Hearing for Gustave H. Plagmann

Notice states that the will of Gustave H. Plagmann, late of Cedar Rapids Iowa, will be heard November 4 1949 at 2:00 AM in the District Court at the Cedar Rapids Court House for proof and admission of the will. Clerk Arthur Axmear and attorney Victor D Viqvain are named.

Plans Laid in CIO To Kick Out Leftists

In Cleveland the CIO’s right wing plans to expel at least three unions seen as pro Communist and potentially up to a dozen. Walter Reuther leads a resolutions committee ready to challenge charters at next week’s convention and to partition unions among rival factions.

CIO Cleveland United Auto Workers Walter P. Reuther Philip Murray United Electrical Workers Murray New York Reuther I Movement American Communications Association International Fishermen Fur Harry Bridges Ben Gold Bridges Long Gold Communist Party

Deanna Durbin Divorces Felix Jackson in Los Angeles

Los Angeles AP Deanna Durbin, 26, is granted an interlocutory decree from Felix Jackson, 47, citing mental cruelty after claiming he walked out. Married June 13, 1945 in Las Vegas, they separated January 6, 1947. Durbin gains full custody of their daughter Jessica Louise. Durbin previously divorced Vaughn Paul in 1943.

Los Angeles Deanna Durbin Felix Jackson Jackson Las Vegas Miss Durbin Deanna Jessica Louise

Cedar Rapids Firemen Promoted to Lieutenant

Three members of the Cedar Rapids fire department were promoted Thursday to the rank of lieutenant. Firemen Richard Vlach William A. Siebert and Ralph F. Elsworth received the appointments approved by the city council on Chief E. P. Kohout’s recommendation, effective November 1. Vlach joined May 15 1932 Elsworth October 1 1933 and Siebert October 1 1934, all chosen from a civil service list after passing exams.

Cedar Rapids E. P. Kohout Richard Vlach William A. Siebert Ralph F. Elsworth Vinch

Surely They Aren't as Hard Up as All That

In White Plains a letter to County Jury Commissioner Ralph Mumford wryly claims a dead man could serve as a juror. The Mamaroneck resident, buried in 1928 at Woodlawn Cemetery, describes being asked for a third jury notice and adds a postscript urging contact with St. Peter.

White Plains N. Y Ralph Mumford Woodlawn Cemetery St. Peter Mamaroneck

Admiral Sherman recalled as Navy shakeup rumors mount

Vice Admiral Forrest T. Sherman, commander of the Mediterranean fleet on maneuvers, is said to be returning to Washington amid reports he may be named chief of naval operations. Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul H. Griffith says Sherman is part of a dissenting group over unification and that some officers were blocked from testifying before Congress.

Washington Washington Post Forrest T. Sherman Naval Operations Paul H. Griffith Sherman Louis Denfeld Navy High Command Mediterranean Griffith Navy Denfeld House Armed Services Committee Pentagon John G. Crommelin Chevy “Chase Crommelin

Deaths include banker Hans N Boyson veteran Cedar Rapids

Services for Hans N. Boyson 2314 Bever Ave SE retired vice president and director of Merchants National Bank will be at Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Friday with Dr Marvin B Kober. Burial Oak Hill cemetery. Boyson died Tuesday after 43 years with the bank. Also surviving Cedar Rapids resident Joseph T Callan 31 died at 1840 Washington Ave NW after a lingering illness. He served in World War II earning a Purple Heart. Surviving are his mother a sister and three brothers. His body lies at Monahan funeral home where Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary at 8 p m Saturday. Friends may call.

Hans N. Boyson Bever Avenue SE Merchants National Bank Turner Chapel Marvin B. Kober St. Paul’s Methodist Church Oak Hill Cemetery Boyson Bank Joseph T. Callan Cedar Rapids Washington Avenue Winthrop Germany Immaculate Conception Church American Legion Hennessey Brothers Joseph A. Callan Norval Edwards William F Paul D J. Dorrance Callan Monahan Knights of Columbus

World War II veteran Paul Tiffany dies in Iowa City

Paul Robert Tiffany 24 of 1407 Third Ave SE died at 6 p.m. Wednesday after a brief illness in an Iowa City hospital. Born May 15, 1925 in Cedar Rapids, he served in the navy and was in the naval reserve. He was assistant manager of the sporting goods department at Armstrong Clothing Company and a VFW member. Services 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Turner chapel. burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Paul Robert Tiffany Third Avenue SE Armstrong Clothing Company Iowa City Cedar Rapids Tiffany Navy Naval Reserve V.F.W Mable Tiffany George W. Tiffany Amarillo Texas Carl A. Tiffany Wilmette, Ill Vinetta Marie Tiffany Angeles Will S. Tiffany Indianapolis Turner Chapel First Church of Christ, Scientist Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Death of Cecil J. Conrad in Iowa City hospital

Cecil J. Conrad died in an Iowa City hospital Wednesday morning after a year-long hospitalization following a fall that left him with a broken back. Survived by wife Irma of 950 Center Point Road NE, his mother, and brothers Wendell of Reta and another brother in Central ity. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Locke Funeral Home in Waterloo with burial at Hillside Cemetery in Cedar Falls.

Cecil James Conrad Iowa City Irma Center Point Road Wendell Reta Locke Funeral Home Waterloo Hillside Cemetery Cedar Falls

Funeral services for Hoyt Ed wa Wall Cunningham

Funeral services will be held at Beatty chapel at 10 30 a m Saturday with Rev A B Curran officiating. Burial is in Bohemian National cemetery. Hanford post of the American Legion will conduct military services at the grave for Hoyt Ed wa Wall Cunningham former Legion officer at Malcom who died at the Veterans hospital in Des Moines.

Hoyt Edwa Wall Cunningham Beatty Chapel A. B. Curran Bohemian National Cemetery Hanford American Legion Mr. Cunningham Legion Malcom Veterans Hospital Des Moines

Services for Elbert J. Lunn in Turner chapel Friday

Funeral services for Elbert J. Lunn former Cedar Rapids resident who died Tuesday at Fort Madison will be held in Turner chapel at 3 30 p m Friday conducted by the Rev John B Wieand pastor of the Church of the Brethren Burial will be Cedar Memorial cemetery The body will arrive in Cedar Rapids Friday morning

Elbert J. Lunn Cedar Rapids Fort Madison Turner Chapel John B. Wieand Church of the Brethren Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Fence Around Lady Godiva Statue Sparks Controversy

In Coventry England crowds trampled turf as a three foot fence went up to shield grass around a Lady Godiva statue unveiled by Mrs Lewis Douglas wife of the US ambassador. The nude legend depicts Godiva riding to urge tax relief for locals.

Coventry England Lady Godiva Lewis Douglas United States Godiva

City Briefs and Local Meetings Across Linn County

Linn county VFW post 9129 holds its regular business meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. at the clubrooms. The Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club meets tonight at 8 in its rooms at 1624 Sixteenth Avenue SW. Rudolph Rodriguez fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty to space at police court. arrested at 9:53 p.m. Wednesday in Parkson's tavern. Ed Bock of Allen and Company attends the 52nd annual American Institute of Accountants convention in Los Angeles. Cedar Rapids Watchmakers Guild meets at Roosevelt hotel with a Durapower mainspring film. Paint theft valued at $300 reported by Hollingsworth of First Avenue SE. paint stored under a trailer. Old china head dolls offered up to $50 each. old china glassware and jewelry wanted. Cub Pack 19 graduates five boys into Scout Troop 19 during Halloween party at Lincoln school. 23 other awards given. High Twelve speaker Dr. Victor Howery of Cedar Rapids schools presents “Human Footballs” at Roosevelt hotel. program chair Charles Penningroth. Advertisement for Crispy-Man potato chips. Police seek a check writer who passed two worthless checks totaling $40 at Killian's and Newman's, written on Peoples Savings Bank of Waterloo, signed Philip Pierce.

Killian’s Newman’s Peoples Savings Bank of Waterloo Philip Pierce

Circle Drive Street Lights Move Forward

Thirty nine citizens petitioned the city council Thursday to install street lights on Circle Drive. Council authorized the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company to fulfill the request as bulbs and materials become available, with locations and spacing to be determined by the utility and city officials.

Inow Circle Drive Iowa Electric Light and Power Company

Wolverine cruiser scrapped after failed preservation bid

The Western Reserve Historical Society could not raise funds to keep the U S S Wolverine as a Civil War memorial. The 1843 cruiser, built as the U S S Michigan, guarded Johnson's Island and blocked a Confederate escape. It was handed to a salvage company in Erie, Pa, despite Roosevelt’s 1942 call to preserve such memorials.

Cleveland Western Reserve Historical Society U.S.S U.S.S. Michigan Michigan Johnson’s Island Lake Erie Owever Roosevelt

Four suits seek damages in Cedar Rapids crash case

In Linn county district court four suits totaling 42378.74 seek damages against Cedar Rapids Freight Lines and Donald Hunter. Plaintiffs include Ralph H. Chiverton as administrator and four individuals from the Chiverton car alleging rear collision injuries on highway 30 west of Cedar Rapids. The accident killed George H. Chiverton.

Linn County District Court Cedar Rapids Freight Lines Donald Hunter Ralph H. Chiverton George H. Chiverton Hunter Dora McKee Irene C. McKee Chiverton Highway 30 Cedar Rapids George Chiverton

Two More Assessment Appeal Notices Filed

Two more notices of appeal from Linn county board of review findings on tax assessments were filed in district court Thursday, bringing total appeals to 23. The latest filings include Clifford and Nellie Mather and James Beatty, both about farm land north of Palo along the Cedar River.

Linn County Board of Review Clifford Nellie Mather James Beatty Palo Cedar River Sherman E. Langguths Alfred Frantz Barclay Securities ‘Company Witwer Grocer Company L. A. Elliott

Gedraitis Pleads Innocent to Bad Check Charge

Joe C. Gedraitis, 49, pleaded innocent before Judge M. C. Hamiel to passing a worthless 75 dollar check in Cedar Rapids last November. He had been arraigned Monday when counsel was appointed and three days to plead. Gedraitis had recently been released from a Lincoln Nebraska sentence for a similar offense.

Joe C. Gedraitis M. C. Hamiel Gedraitis Ced Rapids Lincoln Neb

Bertha Oates Smith Fined For Liquor Charge

Bertha Oates Smith, 22, of 600 Fifth Avenue SE, pled guilty to supplying liquor to two 16 year olds. District Judge M C Hamiel fined $300 with costs but suspended the fine. She admitted giving whisky to the youths last Friday.

Bertha Oates Smith Fifth Avenue SE M. C. Hamiel

Schmitt Sues Over Affection Alienation

Joseph F. Schmitt Jr filed in district court alleging W Glen Cocking sought to alienate the affections of Mrs. Schmitt. Judge G K Thompson granted a temporary injunction restraining Cocking from contacting Mrs. Schmitt or the two minor daughters.

Joseph F. Schmitt, Jr W. Glen Cocking

McCrabb Sues Larson Robbins Over Promissory Note

M. E. McCrabb files a suit against B. A. Larson and Maude Robbins for 669.56 alleged expenses and the remaining balance on a 1500 note dated Sept 30 1946. He seeks mortgage foreclosure and priority of his lien over Linn County.

M. E. McCrabb B. A. Larson Maude Robbins Linn County

Judge Grants Two Default Judgments in Account Suits

Judge Floyd Philbrick Wednesday awarded default judgments in two cases. H. H. Hamilton won $224.40 against Alvin and Alice LaGrange. Tract 1 Training Service won $146.25 against James H. Whiting.

Floyd Philbrick H. H. Hamilton Alvin Alice LaGrange Tract 1 Training Service James H. Whiting

Wyoming man waives to grand jury on false check charge

Gerald Chamberlin, 23, of Wyoming, Wednesday waived to the grand jury on a charge of false uttering of a check for 243 dollars. He allegedly passed a worthless check to the Highway Equipment Company on September 26. Justice H. R. Churchill set bond at 1000 dollars.

Gerald Chamberlin Wyoming Grand Highway Equipment Company Justice of the Peace H. R. Churchill

Marion man fined for assault and battery to sister

John Kaylor Jr. 26 of route 1 Marion was fined 15 dollars and costs by Justice H R Churchill for assault and battery. He was accused of assaulting his sister Honey Sheppard on the preceding Monday.

John Kaylor, Jr Route 1 Marion Justice of the Peace H. R. Churchill Honey Sheppard

Disappearance of Portable Typewriter at Cornell College

Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon investigated the disappearance of a portable typewriter from Prof Winifred Van Etten’s office at Cornell college. The missing typewriter was reported Wednesday.

Larry Condon Prof Winifred van Etten Cornell College

Bernice Dulin Sivers Sues Secrest for 150 Dollar Loan

Bernice Dulin Sivers filed a civil suit against Dorce B. Secrest seeking 150 dollars, claiming the defendant borrowed the amount from her on August 12, 1948.

Bernice Dulin Sivers

Guatemala council curbs rights to face flood emergency

The Guatemalan council of ministers approved an executive decree restricting the right to assemble and freedom of movement for 30 days to cope with the floods.

Guatemala City Guatemala Council of Ministers

Shepard Achieves Perfect Score in FBI Pistol Course

Identification Officer Charles Shepard fired a perfect score in the FBI practical pistol course at the police department range. FBI Agent Ed Donahue notes the bureau awards a gold key on first perfect score, with fewer than 100 issued. Shepard hit 50 shots in the kill zone within six minutes across seven to 60 yard ranges.

Charles Shepard FBI Ed Donahue Bureau Shepard

A J Hasley Retired Farmer Dies in Norway at 67

Andrew J. Hasley 67 a retired farmer died Wednesday at his Norway home. Born March 6 1882 he was a charter member of St. Josephs Court of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Surviving spouse Minnie eight children including Mary Ann Velma M Maloney Earl A Harold E Melvin G in Cedar Rapids Eldo in Fairfax Leoma A Schmidt Watkins and Viola M Cox Tucson four sisters three brothers 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services at St Michaels church Saturday 9 am with burial in St Michaels cemetery. Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary Thursday evening meet at K of C hall 7 30 pm

Norway Andrew J. Hasley Mr. Hasley St. Joseph’s Court Catholic Order of Foresters Minnie Mary Ann Velma M. Maloney Earl A Harold E Melvin G. Hasley Cedar Rapids

City Hall Okays Height and Area Zoning Change at 3224 First Ave NE

City Council approved a D to E height and area switch on the lot at 3224 First Avenue NE to allow the Kenwood Park Presbyterian church to convert to an apartment house. Church spokesmen said the congregation will move to the old Kenwood school.

First Avenue Kenwood Park Presbyterian Kenwood School

City approves new pipe type for housing use

The council backed a change on the recommendation of Plumbing Inspector L. G. Berry allowing bituminized fiber drain and sewer pipe for houses. The Chandler Company of Cedar Rapids had requested the change earlier in the week. The pipe may be used outside dwellings where vitrified clay and cast iron pipes are already allowed.

L. G. Berry Chandler Company Cedar Rapids

McDonald Brothers seek curb cut for new service station

The McDonald Brothers Oil Company asked to cut a curb on Sixteenth avenue SW north of A street to build a new service station. The request was referred to the police traffic department and the city engineer for action.

McDonald Brothers Oil Company Sixteenth Avenue

Proposal to Remove Seven Trees on Rockford Road

The plan to remove seven large trees and grade a sidewalk at four Rockford road SW lots in Dunshee and Harcourt's addition was sent to City Engineer Frank Young and City Arborist R. K. Alman. Jane B. Miller requested permission to remove trees and move earth from the existing above grade sidewalk onto other parts of the lots before rebuilding the walk. The lots are owned by Happel and Sons, a farm machinery firm.

Rockford Road Dunshee Harcourt Frank Young R. K. Alman Jane B. ‘Miller Happel and Sons

Mrs Snyder seeks approval for Park Court doorway platform at 1545 First Ave SE

Mrs. Ed Snyder asked the city council to record in writing a plan to build a doorway platform and steps on the Park Court side of the house at 1545 First Avenue SE. She said the structure would extend onto city property and match other Park Court features. A store will be opened on the First Avenue side. Once the written request is received, the matter will go to the city building department.

Ed Snyder Park Court First Avenue

Refund Granted After Electrical Examination Fee Overcharge

Maurice A. Roach of Marshall town received a $5 refund from the building department after an electrical examination fee was collected without his taking the exam.

Maurice A. Roach Marshalltown Building Department Roach

Two Lost Rooms Found in Ames College Library

Ames AP reports two hidden rooms discovered in the Io State college library during summer. Access requires a 15 foot ladder a trap door a catwalk in the attic and a second ladder. The rooms sit with only a six foot vertical separation and one space marked as ten in the blueprints.

AMES Io State College

Iowa prosecutor urges wide range raids on gambling

Larson calls on county attorneys to vigorously pursue violators with help from the state bureau of criminal investigation. He cites a section of the Iowa code granting power to call peace officers statewide and suggests raids in any county. Past raids occurred in Council Bluffs, Missouri Valley, Sioux City, the Lakes region, Independence, Webster, Johnson, and Burlington. Slots vanished from Council Bluffs clubs earlier in the week.

State Bureau of Criminal Investigation Larson Johnson County Donald L. Meyer Iowa City L. L. Dunnington Jack White Council Bluffs Missouri Valley Sioux City North Iowa Lakes Region Independence Webster Johnson Counties Burlington Council Bluffs Clubs

Jury Convicts 21 In Bell Picketing Riot

A Niagara Falls jury found 21 CIO United Auto Workers members guilty of criminal contempt for mass picketing at the Bell Aircraft Corp strike. Sentences deferred to May 19. defendants face up to 30 days in jail and a $250 fine each for violating the July 11 injunction by Justice Raymond A. Knowles.

Niagara Falls Bell Aircraft Corporation CIO United Auto Workers Raymond A. Knowles

Nobel Medicine Prize Divided by Europeans

The 1949 Nobel prize for physiology and medicine will be shared by two doctors. Antonio Caetano de Abreu Freire Ega Moniz of Portugal and Rudolf Walter Hess of Switzerland are honored for brain research. The award totals 30,300 dollars. Moniz is a former Portuguese foreign minister and Lisbon medical faculty director. Hess leads the physiological institute at the University of Zurich.

Stockholm Sweden Antonio Caetano de Abreu Freire Ega Moniz University of Lisbon Rudolf Walter Hess Physiological Institute University of Zurich

Iranian Visit Excites Washington Hostesses

Washington hostesses on Embassy Row buzz about the coming visit of Iran's young king Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. Rumors swirl that he may seek an American bride, though the State Department expressed a cautious view of the speculation.

Washington Embassy Row Iran Mohammed Reza Pahlavi State Department

Notice of Will Proceedings in Lucas County Iowa

Notice is hereby given that on October 31, 1949 at 9:00 AM a document purporting to be the last will and testament and codicil of Linus Bar, late of Lucas County, deceased, will be heard before the Iowa Secret Court at the Courthouse. Proof and clerk of district court Wm M. Johnston, Attorney.

State of Iowa Lie Piscriet Court Linus Bar Said Court House

Shrine Circus Plans Special Kids Day Show

Shrine Circus to offer free tickets for youngsters unable to pay. Dads' club provides blocks of tickets for distribution starting Wednesday at El Kahir Shrine office. Four day stand Nov 3 to 6 at Memorial Coliseum features Dutton family bareback act Ruth Crowell aerialist and Fay Avalon clown troupe.

Shrine Circus Re Circus Earl Bapty el Kahir Shrine Fifth Street Shrine Circus Dads’ Club Shriners Bapty Memorial Coliseum Dutton Family Ruth Crowell Fay Avalon

Cedar Rapids to offer $600000 waterworks bonds after Jan

City council approved preliminary steps to issue $600,000 in waterworks bonds as part of an $800,000 authorization from 1948. Bonds likely go to bidders after Jan 1, with settlement plans drawn by Finance Commissioner Burgus and City Attorney Hines. The issue funds an expansion and $778,000 in contracts were awarded earlier. Principal and interest are to be repaid from water plant revenue.

Cedar Rapids L. D. Burgus Don Hines Burgus Wall Street

Cedar Rapids Calmar Rail Service Will Not Be Cut

Milwaukee area's Cedar Rapids Calmar rail schedule will remain unchanged despite earlier reports. Post office memorandum from Minneapolis says the prior warning was in error and that Cedar Rapids Calmar service will continue every day except Sunday.

Milwaukee Railroad Minneapolis

McGladrey Heads to Accountants Conference in Los Angeles

McGladrey of McGladrey Hansen Dunn and Company left Thursday for Los Angeles to attend meetings of the American Institute of Accountants and the Committee on Auditing Procedure. He has campaigned for a requirement that accountants state proper responsibility on all financial statements issued under their name. Action on the campaign is expected at the gathering.

McGladrey McGladrey, Hansen, Dunn and Company Los Angeles American Institute of Accountants Committee On Auditing Procedure Institute

Spectacular Prairie City grain elevator fire destroys facility

Fire with flames over 200 feet high ruined most of a large grain elevator in Prairie City Iowa. Owner George Vanderzyl Jr estimates losses at sixty thousand dollars with about 30000 bushels of corn and 500 bushels of soybeans inside. Firefighters from Monroe and Colfax aided local crews.

Prairie City George Vanderzyl Vanderzyl Monroe Colfax

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Daily Record Cc. R. Weather Municipal Delbert Miller Eleventh Street NW Roderick Fry Mike Peters Nog Avenue SE Lloyd Bell Conrads Beach Lester Ream Second Avenue SE Muffier David Anthony McGregor Stanley Martinek Nineteenth Avenue Frank Mallett Eleventh Street Rudolph Rodriguez Seventh Street George Willits Third Street Meadowbrook Drive Fruitland Boulevard First Avenue NE Orran M. Ford Wandalene Stepanek Charles N. Everts Rose Marie Miller Hilda M. Coon Leslie L. Coon Josephine Schade Carl D. Schade Ruth Ann Liston Donald A. Liston Arthur H. Adams M. Ann Adams St. Luke’s Robert Orcutt Newhall Edward Kemme, Jr Ninth Avenue Harley Riedel Bever Avenue Dewey Petersen Tipton Arnold Solbrig Ellis Terrace Klan Alabama Pestete State of Iowa Ion County Ietice Gustave H. Plagmann Arthur Axmear VICTOR _D. VIFQUAIN Attorne Electrical Workers Fred Kelley Lynn Mass James B. Carey Albert J. Fitzgerald Julius Emspak James J. Matles Food and Tobacco Vaughn Paul All Barta Hesser Funeral Directors Dial Admiral Sherman Hans Boyson Joseph Callan Paul Tiffany Cecil Conrad Cunningham Lunn Services Linn County V.F.W Commercial Club Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club Sixteenth Avenue SW Ed Bock Allen and Company, Certified Public Accountants Dial Century Cabs Watchmakers Guild Roosevelt Hotel E. J. Hollingsworth Hollingsworth Scout Troop Lincoln School Fred Forsythe Tommy Furnish Charles Waldron David Jordan Teddy Nelson City Cab Adv High Twelve Victor Howery Charles Penningroth C.R. Freight Line Joe Gedraitis Bertha O. Smith Florist 3Rd Ave A. J. Hasley City Hall Ames College Polk County Wm. M. Johnston John B. Turner & Son Funeral Directors Waterworks C.R Calmar Newport Wilson Ave
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