Stratosphere Talk By Stevens Thrills Cedar Rapids
Major Albert W. Stevens described last November's stratosphere ascent to 72 395 feet in a balloon gondola. He outlined aims to study cosmic radiation and solar energy, noted radio contacts with the China Clipper and London, and cited possible future flights with more instruments and higher altitude.
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Albert W. Stevens
Memorial Coliseum
Cedar Rapids
Young Men’s Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Stevens
San Diego
San Francisco
London
England
Rapids City
Bureau of Standards
Earth
Major Stevens
SUI to Wage Fight on Water-Borne Diseases
The University of Iowa institute of hydraulic research, in cooperation with the National Association of Master Plumbers, will tackle water borne diseases by studying defective plumbing practices. The program will include the
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SUI
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Institute of Hydraulic Research
National Association of Master Plumbers
Plumber Training Focuses on Water Backflow Pollution
Dean Francis M. Dawson of the University of Iowa outlines a first year plumbing program emphasizing chemical bacteriological and hygienic aspects along with hydraulic and pneumatic system functions. The course will cover back siphonage and the associated water pollution within buildings.
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Francis M. Dawson
University of Iowa
Dawson
Scout Training Course Opened In Belle Plaine
Forty three men and women attended the first Boy Scout training class at Belle Plaine high school. Chief N Harold West of Cedar Rapids led first aid instruction with Morgan Morris as general chairman. The class was divided into eight patrols led by Merkle Snitkay Josephine Brand Morgan Morris Mrs Don Newland James Pratt Wayne Conrad and A R Luckritz. William Richardson of Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids supervised Wednesday night’s lesson.
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Belle Plaine
N. Harold West
Cedar Rapids
Morgan Morris
Misses Merkle
Snitkay
Josephine Brand
Don Newland
James Pratt
Wayne Conrad
A. R. Luckritz
William Richardson
Quaker Oats Company
Iowa Electric seeks franchise to string electric lines in Linn County
The Iowa Electric Light and Power Company asks the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners for a franchise to erect operate and maintain poles wires towers and other fixtures across public lands and private property in Linn County. A hearing is set for November 17 1936 at Des Moines Iowa and objections must be filed five days prior.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Ros
Linn County
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
State of
Des Moines
Board OF Railroad Commissioners OF
State OF Iowa
Ogee J. J. Lynch
Chicago and North Western By schedule changes announced
Effective Monday November 2 westbound train No 17 will depart Cedar Rapids at 3 15 a m daily instead of 3 55 a m. Train No 15 leaves at 6 50 a m daily, not 6 35 a m. No 29 to be discontinued. Eastbound No 8 consolidates with No 18 at 3 35 a m. No 30 and No 16 times revised. No 22 hour 2 05 a m now carries Cedar Rapids Chicago sleeping car. See Agent for details.
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Portland Rose
Los Angeles Limited
Cedar Rapids
Sun
Mountain Bluebird
Corn King Ltd
Redemption Notice for Cedar Rapids Lodge No 251 Bonds
Cedar Rapids Lodge No 251 B P E announces redemption of First Mortgage 5 14% Gold Bonds due June 1 1937. Bonds become due December 1 1936 at principal plus 2 percent premium and accrued interest. interest ceases after December 1 1936. Bonds to be presented with December 1 1936 coupons attached. H C Burleson Trustee. Dated October 21 1936.
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Cedar Rapids Lodge No
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cedar Etas Lodge NO
H. C. Burleson
Formerly 49 or more women’s lines slip
A readable fragment notes older women’s lines slipping from a list or schedule. The text hints at a broader set of entries, possibly indicating a change or overflow in a register. The fragment preserves no specific names or dates.
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Stratosphere
Stevens Thrills
Coliseum
H. G. Fussell
Okinow
2Nd Ave
Cedar Rapids, Fa
George Clark
Newman
Singer
White
Chicago & North Western
Giaia Erate
May's
Mays Tea Room
Second Street
PPA
Frances Denney
Illililli
Fri
Sat
Nen Linn
Poe
Neis ‘E
Yardley
Berkley
Allen
Sane
Fio Yong
Glover
Carter
Ido
Peacock
Coats
Armstron
Armstrong
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