Trainees from Cedar Rapids to meet at Twenty Years After reunion
A Chicago reunion planned for October 8 and 9 invites Cedar Rapids officer training camp veterans from Fort Sheridan in 1917. About 7 500 graduates with 260 deaths, many survivors unlocated, and a call for others to contact John T Powers at Fort Sheridan HQ. Gen James A Ryan chairs. events include troop reviews and a banquet.
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Cedar Rapids
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Paul W. Eells
William B. Weston
del] J. McCormick
Ores &, Zehr
Charles S. Gilbert
Donald G. Turner
Robert E. Wooden
Richard H. Ristine
Henry E. Josselyn
Johnb. Anniston
Harry F. Stream
John S. Baldridge
Edward L. Hubbell
Harold P. Lu
Walter F. Gable
George IL. Townson
W H. Palmer
S. L. Wilhelm
R. S. Cushman
P. 3B. Hendricks
H. S. Jamieson
J C. Ryan
M. L. Fisher
B. F. Halligan
J. S. Mathews
D. ‘H. Stubbs
E. Rickshelm
L. P
John T. ‘Powers
Hotel Sherman
James A. Ryan
Czech Societies Celebrate Czechoslovak Independence Event
Delegates of Czech societies in Cedar Rapids sponsor an Oct 28 celebration at CSPS hall with instrumental and vocal numbers. Participants include Prof Otakar Marak of Chicago and the Prague National Theater, the St Vincent church choir led by Rev August Vojacek, and a Little Symphony led by Prof Joseph Kitchin. Dr Jaroslav Smetanka, Czechoslovak consul in Chicago, will speak. Admission is free. A Sokols picnic supper for members and families follows the regular Sokolky meeting.
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Cedar Rapids
CSPS
Otakar Marak
Chicago
National Theater of Prague
St. Wenceslaus Church
August Vojacek
Joseph Kitchin
Jaroslav Smetanka
The Zero Hour by Fred C. Henson
An anguished groom-to-be flees a wedding prep scene as women bustle for nuptial details. The poem portrays male dread on the eve of marriage with a playful, rustic tone and a final reminder that he is merely another groom.
Repeat of Singing Village Operetta Set for Sunday
The operetta Singing Village by the Bohemian Dramatic association, first staged last Sunday at the C.S.P.S. hall, will be repeated Sunday October 3 at Clutter under the auspices of Lodge Cesti Bratri Z.C. BJ. With the exception of a lim- were readied for the new presentation.
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C.S.P.S
Bohemian Dramatic Association
Clutter
Lodge Cesti Bratri
Z.C. BJ
Soxtinka at Strand Theater Next Wednesday and Thursday
The Czech talking picture Soxtinka based on V. Neubauer’s novel opens at the Strand theater with two showings each evening next Wednesday and Thursday. It follows the life of a girl student in a preparatory college.
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Strand Theater
V. Neubauer
Omitted star Robert Taylor faces harsh press reception
The author claims no involvement in Taylor's career and critiques the press focus on beauty. He notes boos for a new trailer in New York and suggests fame risks from film publicism. He compares Taylor unfavorably with Lew Cody and Freddy Bartholomew while hoping for a creditable dramatic role like Rhett Butler.
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Robert Taylor
New York
Capitol
Taylor
Lew Cody
Freddy Bartholomew
Lord Fauntleroy
Rhett Butler
Trick Count Cites Danger In Bridge Play
In a 1937 discussion, McKenney outlines that a declarer must plan to secure tricks and may avoid relying on an even club break. A sample hand shows declarer drawing trumps, ruffing diamonds, and using clubs to reach ten tricks while discarding spades and letting opponents take remaining tricks.
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Dumms
South
West
Critics Clash Over Amos n' Andy and Pop Culture Trends
A passage critiques Amos n' Andy for repetitive plot recaps and overexplanation. It notes fashionably strolling dogs along Carl Schurz Park and observes apartments upgrading with air conditioning. The piece highlights Dr H Phillip Norman's river boat model collection and Fannie Nurst joining Hotel des Artistes tenants.
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Fannie Nurst
Hotel Des Artistes
Miss Hurst
A Tribute to Civic Pride in Cedar Rapids Firms
A list recognizes Cedar Rapids industrial units grouped for self soliciting for the 1938 Community Chest goal of 93788.18. Industrial A includes George O Laird chair and firms such as Cherry Burrell, Iowa Steel, Penick & Ford, and Quaker Oats. Industrial B and C names follow chairmen E M Pinney and Joe Walsh with local companies listed. Campaign HQ at the Roosevelt Hotel will credit unit results and honor rolls as reports arrive.
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Cedar Rapids
George O ‘Laird
Cherry-Burrell Corp
Seanenens C. R. 1
P. Ry. Co
Elec
Lt. & Power Co
Sencioses la Plant-Choate Mfg. Co
Penick & Ford, Ltd
Quaker Oats Co
Foore Wilson 8& Co
Eid Ed Bay
E. M. Pinney
C. R Engineering Co
Savccieens Towa Mfg. Co
Ecceeseees
Gobo Cele Acer Eee
Deat
Iowa Steel & Iron Works
Sscecses
Seseccces
Wnash-Finch Co
Os Beeneeds
Petersen Baking Co
Wees Russell's Velvet Ice Cream Co
Speeder Machinery CO
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Welch-Cook-Beals Co
Williams & Hunting Co
Sia
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Cedar Rapids Gas Co
Ty Ona Maoh & Ee
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Senees Industrial
Joe Walsh
Blue Valley ‘Dairy
Roosevelt Hotel
M. H. Morrison
Industrial Listing of Companies and Transfers in 1920s
A dense roster of firms and transit services appears, listing Crony names such as Century Engineering, Colonial Baking, Hawkeye Freight, Metropolitan Supply, Collins Radio, and Universal Crusher. It enumerates manufacturing, supply, and transport entities, with scattered, partially legible notes on transfers or pricing.
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Century Engineering Corp
Colonial Baking Co
J. L. Farmer Canning Co
Hall Mfg. Co
Honeymead Products Co
Ilinois Central Freight I
Hawkeye Freight Service
Lefecture Corp
Metropolitan Supply Universal Crusher Co
Western Union
Collins Radio
Rapid Equipment Co
Industrial
Baker Paper Co
Bupane Gas Company
Cedar Rapids Bakery French Stamats, Inc
Iowa Milling Co
Johnson Gas. Co
Lattner Mfg. Co
Laurance Press Co
Parlor Fur, Mfg
Tribune Publishing Co
National Transfer Co
Railway Express Agen
Historic regional ad list shows markets and suppliers
A dense OCR page catalogs numerous local and national firms across industries from dairy, theater, and auto to insurance and retail. It lists Searles Dairy, Paramount Theater, Iowa Theater, James Killian, Kaybee Store, Goodyear Service, Hawkeye Lumber, and many others amid wholesale and retail groups, signaling a mid century commercial directory.
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Roosevelt Hotel
Cee
Eccegenee
Veecene Searles Dairy
Lacie Palance
Cece Caesecers
Paramount Theater
Aceenns
Rialto Theater
Acer Neraes State Theater
Ccecceseaiene
Estenee Strand ‘Theater
Venars Apes
Radio Riatidnee
Srececces
Goodrich
Silvertown
Beat Des Daeg Nao C. R. Auto Supply Cour
Coca Cola Bottling Co
Goodyear Service
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National Biscuit Co
Cals Est Incuca Ube Gts
Harvey Brothers
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Seecepeee
Culver Motors
Cess
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Cccressore
Cenaves Troy Laundry Co
Cece En Geen
Sesnree Lowa’ Insurance Bureau
Bee Ceeere Mutual’ Fire & Tornado
Pewene L. H. Stubbs & Co
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Shepard Insurance
B.S Amusement ‘Grouf— Hai Sheridan
Danceland
Iowa Theater
James Killian
Kaybee
Cie Settee Tens Sencecee Home Oil Co
Coneveren Es Sencweces Armstrong Clothing Co
G. R. Kinney Shoe
Craemer's
S. S. Kresge
eceaee _Instant Auto & Tire
Duster Bros
Liggett's Drug Stores
Leibsohn Motor Co
Fair Store Clothing
Lober's Shoe
Sisseeeeeneeee
McKibben Motor Co., Inc
Seecsevee Fowler Electric Co
Eeey Thom Man 2
Mid Continent Petroleum
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Hall-Ekfelt Co
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McLellan Stores Co
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Millsap Motor Co
Higbee’s Shoe Store
Montgomery Ward & Co
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National Refining Co
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Killian Co
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Monroe Calculating Co
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E. K. Larimer Hardware Co
Ielere
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Biasehae National Tea Co
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Tab Standard
Fender & Body
Cessssee Bsceeseee
Martin Dry Goods Co
Neisners Bros, Inc
Operall Standard Tire
Cvaneen
May's Drug Co
Noumode
Hy S . Teonas Co
Peas
Newman's
J. C. Penney Co
Thorpe Top & Body Service
Ceeeees Paris Hair Store
Real Silk Hosiery Mills
da Dee, Beges
Wagner Motors
Ceee
Sete Pereeeree Seeevenes Peoples Grocery & Market
A Riggs Optical Co
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Kadlee Brothers
Cee Peesee Es Boner
Morris Sanford Co
Ritz
Smulekoff’s
Furniture Sherwin Williams & Co
Sessevere Seesevene Builders Material Co
Savbsnsa i du Eweeeee Syndicate Clothing Co
Standard Glass & Paint
Wee Pes Eddy Paper Co
F. W. Woolworth & Cowssieces
Rene iBe Veenee Hach Brothers
Aedeeer Retanweye Holden Kahler Co
Automotive Group
W. “Oo
Schulte
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Hawkeye Lumber & Coal Clos
R. ‘v. “Zimmerman
Phillips Petroleum Frans
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Slayers
Hubbard Iee & Fuel Co
Eeenee Saveeucee
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Pisano Pennzoil Co
Bebairid and
Pee Ds
R. D. Hunting Lumber Con
Rapids Chevrolet Co
Balance International Harvester
Cseeere
Seeseseee Beck Optical Co
Ceeee
Rude Auto Co
Leta Sere Ber
Oenees Kings Crown Plaster Co
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Benner Ted Co
Certecess Svat Tadeb
Sinclair Refining Co
Caere
Cere Saveeeres Nagle Eaton Lumber Co
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
Tabaee Surtees
Skelly of Co
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Ccacee
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Fan Ge Bae Dee Saete Clark’s Clothing, Inc
Allen Motor Co
Coryell Oil Co
Hadad Automobile Co
Otis Padley
Jack’s
Cpscces
Royal Laundry Co
Employers Link, Assur, Corp
Towa Mutual Ins. Co
Seeneenee -Milo Whipple
Kenmore Golf
Cone’s
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Harper Auto Refinishing
Fae Tor
Ace Terry-Durin Co
Ae Swift & Co
County and City Agencies Listed in Public Service Directory
A sprawling OCR dump shows many departments and offices under Public Employees divisions. It lists city county federal groups with chairs, police and sheriff offices, tax and revenue functions, rail and highway bodies, and educational and relief agencies across Linn County and state entities. The chaotic text includes multiple officer titles, office names, and scattered addresses or roles, reflecting a comprehensive but garbled directory segment.
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Louis D. Burgus
County Group
Milo Sedlacek
Federal Group
Frank Baldwin
Chaise C. R. Fire
Sa Deserts 4
Auditor's Office
Fence O'S
Bent Teaghers
Barkeaassee
P ‘ Nuperv Sors Eeetves
Cc. R. Police Dept
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Sens County Attorney's Office
U.S. Dept. of
Pewebries
County Recorder’s Office
U. S. Dept. of Agr
U. S. Army 349Th Infantry
Tax Service
U. S
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Linn County Abstract
BP Ee
U. S. Navy Recruiting Office
Linn County
U. S. Postal Inspector
U. S. Post Office
Linn County Road Dept
U. S. Prohibition Office
Ceneeee State Group
Philip Shive
U. S. Railway
U. S. Revenue Collectors
Iowa Highway Commission
Sheriff's
U.S. Soil Conservation
Lowa
Siosadee i Educational
Robert Little
Iowa State Employment
Old Ave
Ceveee
Coc College
Payee Ee Amecat
Soldier's Relief
C. R
Town Highway Patrol
San Esas Supervisors
Earnola
Business College
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Officers School
St. Wenceslaus
Frank Chramésta
South Side News
Sokols
Sokol
the Zero Hour
Fred C. Henson
O.omintyre
Ballyhoo
Wm. E. McKenney
American Bridge League
Declarer
Copsright
Clark Gable
John Gilbert
Amos N’ Andy
Amos N' Andy
Carl Schurz
East River
Upper East Side
East End Avenue
China
Park
Madison
Fifth Avenues
Dutton Book
Park Avenue
America
H. Phillip Norman
United States
Chester Johnson
Seeteceenses
Souvenir Lead Pencil “Co
Tru-Art
Turner Co
Central States Electrical Co
Middle States Utilities
Postal Telegraph “Co
C. R. Transfer Co
M.C. Ry
N. W. Ry
Haegg Const
Kenwood Transfer
Lynch Transfer Co
Eesease
W. F. Main Co
PRR
Rsebae
Mckay Construction “Co
Ear Wilder Grain Co
Fenton Vigor Tone Co
Reliance Mfg. Co
Esee 20Th Century Mfg. Co
Torch Press
Hansen Publishing Co
Teest
W. F. Severa OP Estes Int Yakin Brothers
Calders van & Storage Co
American Transfer Co
Commercial ‘Division
Marvin R. Selden
Life Insurance
R. H. Pickford
Alliance Life Ins
Cas. Co
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Connecticut Mutual Life Ins
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Equitable Assurance Society
Farm Loan
Equitable Life Ins
Towa
Iowa
John Hancock Insurance
Metropolitan Life Insurance
Minnesota
Mutual Benefit
Acne Age Mutual Trust Tai Ok
National Life Ins. Co
New York Life Ins
Northwestern "Mutual Life
Northwestern Mutual
Occidental Life Ins
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Prudential Life Insurance
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Sun Life Insurance of Canada
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Union Central Cee
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Karl Blaise
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Guaranty Bank & Trust Co
Household Finance
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Allison Hotel
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Seetoe Bishop Cafeteria
C. R. Cooperative Ey Ceeeveniene Govceagie Delavan Hotel & Cafe
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Sea Foods
Nesne Harmony Cafeteria
Ee Teeereer
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Kitterman’s Sreeaners
Krebs Dairy Foods
Lafayette Cafe
Lincoln Hotel
Speesee
Oaseewy Lyman's Cafe
Soe Cciere
Magnus Hotel
Ory Milner Hotel
Reas
Modern
Montrose
New Process Laundry Co
Pullman Hotel
James F. Plumb