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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1939

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Iowa Federation of Music Convention Sets Cruz Cedar Rapids Meeting

Iowa Federation of Music clubs officials met in Cedar Rapids to plan the April state convention in Sioux City. A junior festival and massed chorus will be featured with out of state judges. a small admission fee will fund those services. Mrs C R Sanborn was named first vice president, replacing Mrs R Suepple. State officers and district leaders from multiple cities attended, with several appointments announced.

Iowa Federation of Music Clubs Cedar Rapids Sioux City National Federation C. R. Sanborn R. Suepple Iowa City Eleanor Houts Gertrude Beard Newton Alice Chase Muscatine H. O. Green Spencer FE. A. Hanske Bellevue Ronald Baum Independence F. M. Humphrey Mason City Marian van Ness Boyer Ruth G. Mahood Davenport Etta Gabbert Church Music and Allied Arts M. Kathleen Clinton Music Notes Myra Cobb Ousley Des Moines Lewis Bolton Cora E. Knouse Wilton Juncthon

D of I State Convention Invites Members to Burlington

Mrs Mary E McDonnell state treasurer of the Daughters of Isabella will travel to Burlington on Saturday for the state convention invited by state regent Miss Adele Reimers All members of the Lady of Perpetual Help circle are invited to attend.

Mary E. McDonnell The Daughters of Isabella Burlington D. of I Adele Reimers Lady of Perpetual Help Circle

Camp Fire Groups Elect Officers at Local Schools

The fifth grade at Immaculate Conception School names Marilyn Dautremont president Mary Fitzpatrick vice president Patricia Morehead treasurer and Katherine Fitzpatrick secretary with Miss Kennedy as guardian The sixth grade group lists Mary Ann Walsh president JoAnn McGuire secretary treasurer and several members The Wahanka Camp Fire group elects Jean Ann Scanlan president and Virginia Mercer secretary with Elizabeth Murray named guardian

Immaculate Conception Miss Kennedy Marilyn Dautremont Mary Fitzpatrick Patricia Morehead Katherine Fitzpatrick Mary Ann Walsh JoAnn McGuire Joan Leanes Patty Pourie Patty Ann O'Leary Rose Mary Jennings Betty Barta Betty Ann Sullivan Mary Jo O’donnell Mary Jean McComas Virginia Dautremont Mary Katherine Prout Mary Marevite Hamel Dolores Fee Iss Becker Guardian Wahanka Camp Jean Ann Scanlan Virginia Mercer Elizabeth Murray

Coe College group elects officers at Voorhees hall

The 9B Girl Reserve group of Franklin school met Thursday at Voorhees hall to elect officers Marilyn Milner president Shirley Watrous vice president Carol Kopel secretary Louise Femow treasurer Barbara Owen scribe and Jean Ferguson fun night chairman Kathryn Show protian chairman for the Coe college Y. Y. C. A. addressed the meeting before the election Refreshments were served.

Franklin School Voorhees Hall Coe College Marilyn Milner Shirley Watrous Carol Kopel Louise Femow Barbara Owen Jean Ferguson

Faith Circle Meets at Muriel Burnell Home

Faith circle of the King's Daughters met Wednesday evening at Muriel Burnell's home. Devotions were led by president Marilyn Van DeWalker. Mrs. W. De Nio initiated Rosemary Cooper and Muriel Clapp. Next meeting is at Peggy Annegma's home on Wednesday evening November 8.

Faith King's Daughters Muriel Burnell Marilyn van DeWalker W. de Nio Rosemary Cooper Muriel Clapp Peggy Annegma

Van Vechten Guild Hosts Bridge Party at People's Church

Sixty attendees joined a Van Vechten guild bridge party at the People's Church on Tuesday. The tea table featured orange and white decor with bronze chrysanthemums. Tea service was led by Mrs. Melvin L. Welke and Mrs. Henry Houseman. Prizes went to Mesdames Anderson, Rogers, Scott, and Chiafos.

van Vechten Guild Peoples Church Melvin L. Welke Henry Houseman Charles Anderson C. O. Rogers E. M. Scott Peter Chiafos

Mrs Thompson Hosts Twin Daughters Birthday Party

Mrs Ved Thompson entertained at a party Wednesday in honor of her twin daughters Marlene and Darlene turning three. Fifteen guests were seated at a table with two cakes as the centerpiece. Favors and decorations were pink and white.

Ved Thompson Marlene Darlene

Billy Delp Honored on Fifth Birthday Party

Mrs. Wilbur Delp hosted at 1706 Fifth Avenue SE honoring her son Billy on his fifth birthday with Halloween decorations and games. Guests included Jerry Groff Mary Donahue Barbara June Davis Tommy Byrne Forrest Miller Betty Ehrke Lynn Naibert Joan Deval Dickie Eaton Larry Torgeler and Roger Delp.

Wilbur Delp Fifth Avenue SE Billy A. Delp G. Struter A. L. Cumsin Jerry Groff Mary Donahue Barbara June Davis Tommy Byrne Forrest Miller Betty Ehrke Lynn Naibert Joan Deval Dickie Eaton Larry Torgeler Roger Delp

Review Of Iowa Artists Highlighted By Cedar Rapids Club

The Cedar Rapids Woman's club art department met to hear Mrs. H N Jerome review Iowa Artists of the First Hundred Years. Featured were Ruth de Jong Roy Demirjean and David McCosh with notes on studies, achievements, and upcoming murals for the federal interior building in Washington and teaching posts.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club H. N. Jerome Iowa Ruth Dee Jong Minneapolis and St. Paul School of Fine Arts Art Students’ Workshop Des Moines West Point Minnesota Roy Chicago John Quincy Adams Yellowstone Carlsbad Caverns Yosemite Valley Bryce Canyon Interior Department Washington, D. C University of Oregon

Thursday Social Club Honors Mrs Ulch at Luncheon

The Thursday Social Club hosted a luncheon at Miss Lillick’s tea room to honor Mrs. Leo Ulch who is moving to Sioux City. Halloween colored decorations set the scene and prizes went to Mrs. Jack Comstock, Mrs. William Kacena, and Mrs. John Letovsky.

Forty-Two Members Attend Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Picnic

Forty-two members of the health education department of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club met for a picnic luncheon at the club house. Mrs. F. E. Wells chaired the committee, assisted by Mrs. C. H. Wescott and Mrs. H. V. Little. Dr. E. G. Kieck spoke on venereal diseases and showed slides.

Health Education Department Cedar Rapids

Birthday party honors George Edward and Edward Ross Tanner

Twenty children attended a double birthday party Thursday in honor of George Edward and Edward Ross Tanner. Guests included Richard Morehead Lorin Mead Tommy Mead Dawn McElroy Pete Reynolds Eunice Reynolds Janet Davis Joan Cupp Jackie Cupp Joanne Mudd Bonnie Gurley Georgia Leonard James Douglas Tanner Helen Dorothy Emil LeRoy Vostry Rosalie Vostry.

George Edward Edward Ross Tanner Richard Morehead Lorin Tommy Mead Dawn McElroy Pete Eunice Reynolds Janet Davis Joan Jackie Cupp Joanne Mudd Bonnie Gurley Georgia Leonard James Douglas Tanner Helen Dorothy Emil LeRoy Rosalie Vostry

Halloween Party Held At Sponar Home

Joan Sponar daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Sponar 612 Thirteenth Street NW entertained at a Halloween party Friday afternoon at her home. Mrs Sponar was assisted by her daughter Donna Mrs Walter Denny and Mrs Leo Shikoski. Guests included Barbara Jean Denny Patty Miller Betty Lou Pfeffer Jackie Zika Duane Johanos Billy Tokheim and Robert Flemert.

Joan Sponar J. J. Sponar Thirteenth Street

Halloween Party Hosted by Howard Family in Center Point Road

Jimmy Ray and Billy Howard hosted a Halloween party Thursday afternoon at their home 1016 Center Point road NE. Guests included Patty DuToit Jack Krall Norma Anne Holecek Allen Hensley Lois Ann Sramek Carol Hensley Gary and Charlene Miller.

Jimmy Ray Billy Howard George O. Howard Center Point Road Patty DuToit Jack Krall Norma Anne Holecek Allen Hensley Lois Ann Sramek Carol_ Hensley Gary Charlene Miller

Roosevelt P T A Meeting Highlights Religion Talk

Roosevelt P T A met in the school cafeteria with 80 members attending. Mrs. George Heider reported on the State P T A convention while Rev W G Rowley spoke on Religion. Diana Coffey of Coe college sang sacred numbers as Julia Tow and the eighth grade girls served refreshments.

Roosevelt Roosevelt P.T.A George Heider W. G. Rowley Trinity Methodist Church Diana Coffey Coe College Julia Tow

Phi Sigma Iota Initiates Two Pledges Twelve at Coe

Zeta chapter of Phi Sigma Iota at Coe College held initiation for two new members and pledged twelve others during a library tea. Ceremonies were led by Dr. Anna Heyberger president and assisted by Margaret Birkett vice president and Dr. Boyd Carter secretary. Jane Ball supervised the tea with initiates Elizabeth Flanagan Dora Jane Hamblin and pledges Dorothy Doolittle Eloise Helfenstine James Hodgson Patricia Salter Henrietta Kruidenier Phyllis Sheehy Mary Plamadore Jeanne Sheetz Steven Barwick Amy Battles Jeanne Durfee and Phyllis Darby.

Zeta Phi Sigma Iota Coe College Anna Heyberger Margaret Birkett Ellsworth Minn Boyd Carter Jane Ball Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Flanagan Dora Jane Hamblin Bedford Dorothy Doolit

Wonder Girls Meet At Shrine Temple Skating Party

The Wonder girls gathered for a skating party at the Shrine temple with Mil dred Harris Phyllis Clutinger Lois Edwards Velma Drake and Bethyl Brondel in attendance.

Wonder Girls Shrine Temple Mildred Harris Phyllis Clutinger Lois Edwards Velma Drake Bethyl Brondel

British Admit Raids By 2 German Ships

London AP reports two German pocket battleships the Deutschland and the Admiral Scheer have raided the seas for a month sinking at least three ships. British authorities confirmed Scheer in the South Atlantic and Chamberlain spoke to Parliament Thursday. Patrols deter raiders from main lanes. no word from either ship since October 15.

London Germany Admiral Scheer Scheer South Atlantic Chamberlain Commons Cape Horn Pacific Atlantic

Italy Day Rally Declares Fascist Strength From Alps To Ocean

Mussolini told a Venice balcony crowd that Italy from the Alps to the Indian Ocean is strong and resolute on the seventeenth anniversary of the march on Rome. He praised fascism as forever building and marching ahead with the people, as Italy marked a national holiday and one speaker proposed dating the new year from Oct 29.

Rome Italy Alps Indian Ocean Benito Mussolini Venice Mussolini

Woodring denounces war entry rhetoric to Guard

Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring condemned those who claim an inevitable entry into the second world war. He argued public belief in democracy rests on preserving peace and insisted no public figure advocates forcing sons into war.

Baltimore Harry H. Woodring National Guard Association

Miss Elphe K. Smith to Speak at Cedar Rapids Teachers Dinner

Miss Elphe K. Smith president of the Classroom Teachers department of the National Education Association will address Cedar Rapids Teachers Association at 6 15 p m Tuesday in the First Congregational church She is a Portland Ore educator who helped secure state school aid and has led local and national education committees including three years as western regional director of the NEA classroom department

Elphe K. Smith National Education Association Cedar Rapids Classroom Teachers Association First Congregational Church Portland Ore Smith Portland Grade Teachers Association

Waples Named VP of Mortgage Bankers Assn in New Orleans

In New Orleans Mr. F. C. Waples is elected vice-president of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America as the organization meets. Coe College Acorn editor David Bingham and business manager Everett Obrecht will be assisted by a long list of student staff members including Ruth Barth and Donna Henry. Rev. John J. Gent has accepted the pastorate at the English Lutheran church.

F. C. Waples New Orleans Waples Mortgage Bankers Association of America David Bingham Coe College Acorn Everett Obrecht Ruth Barth Donna Henry Bernice Reynolds Harry Peterson Ruth Coon Roger Wheeland Marguerite Robbie Lorraine Mueller Mary Small Anne Weiss Betty Wells Louis Burkhalter Sally Rife Helen Paine Helen Buchanan Reimer Rohdé Westin Jacobson John J. Gent English Lutheran Church

Nugent Couple Return From Minnesota Trip

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Nugent return after four months in northwestern Minnesota where a blinding storm left three inches of snow. Rotary leaders E. B. Cameron Luther A. Brewer C. L. Van Valkenburg A. S. Reed and F. C. Fisher plan to organize a Rotary club in Belle Plaine tonight. A new state law sets city speed limit at 20 mph after December 1 with power to 15 mph in a business district.

A. E. Nugent Minnesota E. B. Cameron Rotary Club Luther A. Brewer C. L. van Valkenburg A. S. Reed F. C. Fisher Belle Plaine

Byers and Lyon to Wed in Iowa City Tonight

On October 28, 1909 Frank Crockett Byers assistant city attorney and Miss Myra Lyon are to marry in Iowa City with Mrs. H E Spangler as matron of honor. Ushers include Mr Spangler Frederick Luberger and James Baird. Linn county issues 1700 hunter licenses and local bank official P H Huston has returned from Atkins after C E Faw cett illness. Horseshoers raise prices due to higher material costs.

Frank Crockett Byers Myra Lyon Iowa City H. E. Spangler Mr. Spangler Frederick Luberger James Baird Linn County P. H. Huston Commercial National Bank Atkins C. E. Fawcett

Main features of neutrality bill Senate passed

The administration neutrality bill, approved by the Senate, would activate during war as President and Congress deem necessary to preserve peace and security. It restricts arms sales, shipping to belligerents, title transfer rules, combat zone powers, financial limits, port use, travel, merchant armament, and peacetime penalties, with fines up to 50 000 and prison terms up to five years.

Washington Senate Congress United States Canada Munitions Board

German Navy Confirms Sub Losses as Allied Ships Hit

Berlin reports three submarines overdue at bases and notes German losses are small while enemy shipping totals rise. Baltic North Sea and Atlantic warfare deemed successful. British and French losses tallied at hundreds of thousands of tons. Separate Moselle Palatinate action says artillery fire increased and a minor enemy attack west of Warndt forest was repulsed.

Berlin Ins Baltic North Seas Atlantic Britain France Pror Reeecd Moselle Palatinate Forest Warndt Forest

Astor Scion Makes Quiet Visit To Astoria Tower

John Jacob Astor III visited Astoria aboard a private railway car, arriving amid a muted welcome. Local officials had urged the trip, inspired by the town’s founding by his forebear and by the historic Astor ties to the region. Only one resident greeted him at the tower, and the town largely slept through the visit.

Astoria Ore John Jacob Astor Young Astor Astor Clackamas Portland

Scotch Coal Mine Explodes. 16 Bodies Recovered Near Dunfermline

Rescue squads in blackout darkness pulled 16 bodies from the Valley Field colliery near Dunfermline seven miles away after a mine explosion. Four men were injured and hospitalized as crews feared 17 or more still trapped. Women and children gathered at dawn seeking husbands and fathers while ambulances aided the effort.

Dunfermline Scotland Valley Field

Brooklyn Eagle Declared Bankrupt by U S District Court

Referee Wilmot L. Morehouse ruled the Brooklyn Eagle bankrupt in U S district court and ordered a trustee named. He assured there would be no interruption in the paper’s publication during the bankruptcy proceedings.

NEW York (Ap Wilmot L. Morehouse U. S Brooklyn Eagle

Roosevelt Medals Awarded to Carver McCoy and Sandburg

The 1939 Theodore Roosevelt medals were presented in New York to George Washington Carver for science, Frank R. McCoy for public administration, and Carl Sandburg for Lincoln biography.

NEW York Theodore Roosevelt George Washington Carver Frank R. McCoy Carl Sandburg Lincoln

City Theft Reports From Neighborhood

Police received reports Friday afternoon of several thefts including a new garbage can from the rear of a home on 2519 C avenue NE. Charles Loftus and others noted losses, with a son's tricycle taken from 615 Third avenue SW between 2 and 3 30 p.m. Eight gallons of gas vanished from Virgil Jorgenson’s car in a private garage on 822 A avenue NE. A watch stolen from Dr. W. E. Peschau’s wife at a locker and linked to the YWCA was reported, not from the YMCA, by Y men officials.

Charles Loftus C Avenue NE R. G. Kullander Third Avenue Virgil Jorgenson A Avenue NE W. E. Peschau Fourth Avenue SE

Marion police recover stolen car after short search

Marion police recovered a car reported stolen from in front of a school at Thirteenth street and Fifth avenue after a half hour Friday night search. The vehicle had been taken between 9 and 10 25 p.m. from the school area.

Marion Walter Shearer Oute No. 4 Thirteenth Street Fifth Avenue

Halloween cake centerpiece by Eagles at party

At the Fraternal Order of Eagles Halloween party a 25 by 18 inch two tier cake decorated in Halloween colors will be served. The cake was baked by the Naxera shop located at 1539 First Avenue East.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Naxera First Avenue E

Winne Injury Improves After Cedar Rapids Crash

Arthur C. Winne of 2026 Grande avenue SE sustained serious injuries when his car struck a concrete culvert east of Cedar Rapids on Oct. 20. By Saturday at Mercy hospital his condition was described as much improved and recovery proceeding, though visitors remain prohibited.

Arthur C. Winne Grande Avenue Cedar Rapids Mercy Hospital Mr. Winne

Grease Guns Found At John Deere Plow Co Steps

Five grease guns were found by an employee under the steps at 215 Sixth Avenue SE. Detectives conducted check-ups Friday but found no explanation for how the guns ended up there. The owner may claim the items by identifying them at the police station.

John Deere Plow Company Sixth Avenue SE Earl Stanley

Chelsea man treated after corn elevator finger injuries

John Zeman age 64 of Chelsea was treated at St Luke’s hospital at 6 30 p m Friday for a fracture of a middle finger and severe lacerations on the middle and ring fingers of his left hand caused by a catching accident at a corn elevator. He was dismissed after a splint was applied and stitches taken.

John Zeman Chelsea St. Luke’s Hospital

Purse Found After Woolworths Theft Report

Betty Hausman recovered a purse containing $5 and various articles reported stolen from a Woolworths five and ten cent store counter. Miss Hausman handed the purse to police, and they returned it to Mrs. E M Dunsmoor of 1225 N Street SW. No items were missing.

E. M. Dunsmoor N Street Woolworth’s Betty Hausman May's Miss Hausman

Train Freight Theft Suspect sought for soap powder theft

Police were asked by special agent D P Fagan to broadcast to a state radio hookup about the theft of five boxes of soap powder and a cedar chest from a freight car en route from Burlington to Cedar Rapids. The car door was forced on arrival in Cedar Rapids at 7 15 a.m. Friday.

D. P. Fagan Cedar Rapids Rock Island Burlington Fagan

Mission Services Close With Gospel Trio At Sunshine

Special evangelistic services by the Business Men's Gospel trio will close Sunday evening at the Sunshine Mission. Rev. Chester Ainsworth speaks on The Recoverability of the Gospel. Music by David Pratt Edgewood Burton Emmons Robins Robins Al Mefford and Joe Ainsworth. Saturday night features praise and testimony with congregational hymn selection.

Business Men's Gospel Sunshine Mission Chester Ainsworth David Pratt Edgewood Burton Emmons Robins of Robins al Mefford Joe Ainsworth

Girl Missing After All Night Search Begun

Anamosa police are asked to search for 21 year old Anita Pankey who reportedly crawled through a window at the Fox Head tavern located at 114 First Street SE around 10:30 p.m. Friday. The report also notes companion Margaret Sherman.

Margaret Sherman Anamosa Anita Pankey Fox Head Tavern Firststreet

Missing Pankey girl last seen at tavern in Anamosa

The Anamosa girl told of heading toward St. Louis or home in Arkansas after returning from San Diego. Friday night the Pankey girl left the main room of the tavern for a moment and did not come back. She is 5 feet 6 inches, 147 pounds, with dark hair and dark green eyes, wearing green slacks and a navy chinchilla coat, and had 20 cents.

St. Louis Arkansas Miss Sherman Miss Pankey San Diego Calif Anamosa Pankey

Cub Pack 24 Awards At Garfield School Meeting

Cub Pack 24 held at Garfield school Wednesday night awarded Wolf badges to Wil mer Robison and Forest Brebner. Marshall Brebner received a gold arrow. Jack Burns and Tommy Riley earned silver arrows. Bobby Giovanazzi received a bear badge and Theodore Raftis with Leonard Teeters earned lion badges. Miss Lena Vogt county probation officer spoke.

Garfield School den No Wilmer Robison Forest Brebner Marshall Brebner Jack Burns Tommy Riley Bobby Giovanazzi Theodore Raftis Leonard Teeters Lena Vogt

French Announce Proof Of Sinking Of German U Boat

French military commentators say proof exists the German submarine was sunk Thursday in undisclosed waters. Bodies recovered in the area provided evidence, with Dover dispatches noting 50 German seamen found near a submarine near Goodwin Sands. The French staff monitored Saarland moves and many 1910 class men were relieved from active duty to assist at home.

Paris Dover England Goodwin Sands Kent Saarland

Large Class Of Children To Be Confirmed Sunday

The largest class in First Lutheran church history will be confirmed at the Reformation Sunday service on Oct. 29. The 150 hour instruction covered class prepares these Cedar Rapids youth for adult church membership, led by a long attendance record at the church. The Cedar Rapids group includes Nate Anderson and John Swanson among others.

First Lutheran Church Nate Anderson Mount Vernon Jean Anderson Richard Arons Catherine Bowker Rose Brose Betty Carlson Carl Carlson Velma Cook James Davenport Robert Ennis Charles Fadness Edith Gensicke Joanna Gensicke Patricia Gertsen Lois Hansohn Charles Johnson Gene Johnson Warren Johnson Ruth Klein Darlene Knake Mary Lubben Andrean Lowe Virginia Lanning Beverly Mrkvicka Josephine Pose Marion Smith John Swanson Cedar Rapids

Dubuque Man Held Here On U S Liquor Charge

Leroy Duggan aged 49 of Dubuque was jailed in Linn county after failing to post bond. United States Commissioner R L Whelan committed him to the federal grand jury on charges of illegal possession and transportation of alcohol. Arthur Boardman also of Dubuque was brought to Cedar Rapids for a preliminary hearing but released when evidence was deemed insufficient.

Leroy Duggan Dubuque Linn County United States R. L. Whelan Federal Grand Jury Alcohol Tax Unit Internal Revenue Department Duggan Arthur Boardman Cedar Rapids Boardman

Suits on business deals mark filings in Linn County

Friday filings for the November term of Linn County district court include Lewin-Mathes of Monsanto Ill suing Iowa Iron and Coal Cedar Rapids and Maurice Goldberg for 500 dollars return of payment and 500 dollars damages over a contracted materials delivery. Tipton Bank lists two note cases against Marak-Steffer Implement and defendants J C Janko and Frank J Castek with awards of 426.60 419.05 and 587.76. Multiple account and lien suits follow involving East Star Nash-Finch Newell Construction Burrus Granite and others with various claim amounts and judgments. Divorces for Libbie Kerr and Esther Adair filed, and a dismissal/injunction dispute from Henry B Irvin over a Riverside garage judgment. Personal injury actions pursued against Charles H Brown driver Robert EF Brown and others, plus a realty partition action detailing shares among Carpenter heirs and trustees.

Linn Come Ty’s District Court Lewin-Mathes Company Monsanto Ill Iowa Iron and Coal Company, Inc Cedar Rapids Maurice Goldberg Lewin-Mathes Tipton State Bank Marak-Steffer Implement Company J. C. Janko Frank J. Castek H. Howeler Charles Howeler East Star Newell Construction An Machinery Company Nash-Finch Company Marvin's Grocery Mount Vernon Emil M. Reybans H. R. Mailicoat D. C. McCormac E K. Larimer Hardware Company Arthur F. Hungerford Burrus Granite Company C. H. Briggs Briggs Monument Company Socony-Vacuum Oil Company, Inc W. J. Erewood D. C. McCormas Goodrich Silvertown, Inc John Vosburgh John M. Burmingham Ethyle Burmingham Adolph Cummins Henry DeMarah G. Ressa Roy J. Lukaenitsch Home Lumber Company, Inc Robert S. McIntyre McIntyre Construction Company W. L. Fowler Fowler Electric Company Robert McIntyre Anna Kudrna Charles A. Dedek Frantiska Dedek Stuhr-Seid Company Minneapolis Hoger Jensen Hanover Libbie Kerr Henry W. Kerr, Jr Kahoka Esther Adair Rex Adair Chicago Grace Crenshaw Charles H. Brown Robert EF. Brown Iowa County Elizabeth Klein W. B. Carpenter Self Belle C. Napier Belle C. Napier, Francces E. Carpenter Irene Carpenter Kelly Mary Carpenter Hines Claude C. Carpenter Keneneth Allen Carpenter Wayne Carpenter Serge Carpenter Stella S. Carpenter Clinton C. Carpenter Frances E. Carpenter Ralph E. Carpenter Ralph E. Carpenter, Jr

Incomes Of Americans Rise By Two Billion Dollars

The Commerce Department estimated Americans earned two billion dollars more in wages dividends and other incomes in the first nine months of the year than the same period in 1938. The nine month total reached 50.789 billion dollars and if the trend holds the 1939 total would reach about 68.6 billion, versus last year's 66.275 billion.

Washington Commerce Department Department

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