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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1937

Page

20

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 icccgeesseeSesha Welch-Cook-Beals Co Williams & Hunting Co Sia Eas 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.

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.

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 Eee National Biscuit Co Cals Est Incuca Ube Gts Harvey Brothers Seseeeeeseses Seecepeee Culver Motors Cess tSeeceveee Sawyer Biscuit Co Cccressore Cenaves Troy Laundry Co Cece En Geen Sesnree Lowa’ Insurance Bureau Bee Ceeere Mutual’ Fire & Tornado Pewene L. H. Stubbs & Co Wey 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 Seeyaeeessseevsaee Hall-Ekfelt Co Seeneeaes McLellan Stores Co Cce Csc Seeeuaeee Millsap Motor Co Higbee’s Shoe Store Montgomery Ward & Co Csceeenee Ssvcccaue National Refining Co Ener Mss Killian Co Weaaee Bbbed Monroe Calculating Co scseeeeessSeccenene State of Erscvee Cs Ceweneesesa Sesvencee E. K. Larimer Hardware Co Ielere Ths Biasehae National Tea Co Ikl 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 Eed Mbeas Ees 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 Chm Hawkeye Lumber & Coal Clos R. ‘v. “Zimmerman Phillips Petroleum Frans Ips 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 seesessssSsecccees 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 Ccc Ccacee eDreertace Shores Company 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 ccarseeneeBeveceens 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.

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 Cence ceereBireee 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 Riaesmeegheachhs 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

Also Mentioned on This Page

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 Sree Ees Bankers Life Ins. Co Ete Ee Ene Ewe Seny Central Life Sara Ad Tah Dbo 9 Castates Sissel Sas Y Connecticut Mutual Life Ins jnBe Cos Et E. W. DeNio Agency Ee Eeee $ Equitable Assurance Society 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 Pote Sacelabae i Order of Lalebagi Prudential Life Insurance Eebers Sun Life Insurance of Canada Ea Hay Dea Scie Travelers Ee Ay Bos Yre Eae Union Central Cee Eae Finance Division Karl Blaise Orp First Trust & Savings Bank Guaranty Bank & Trust Co Household Finance Wae Service Group E. Tae Allison Hotel Crea Seetoe Bishop Cafeteria C. R. Cooperative Ey Ceeeveniene Govceagie Delavan Hotel & Cafe eBrveeeees Gabet Sea Foods Nesne Harmony Cafeteria Ee Teeereer Beaceeees 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
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