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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1932

Page

3

Coe College Class Election Set For Wednesday

Coe college announces class elections for the student council to be held Wednesday morning during chapel period. Nominations include senior president candidates Miss Virginia Cavin Miss Zola Piper from Cedar Rapids Ernest Rasmussen of Atlantic Frederick West of Chicago.

Coe College Virginia Cavin Zola Piper Cedar Rapids Ernest Rasmussen Atlantic Frederick West Chicago Thomas Pirnie Margaret Sundberg Alan Baldwin Harry Teeter Marengo Walter Schwank Davenport Wendell Walker Mediapolis Gretchen Clausen Ogden Elizabeth Runco Robert Bangs Manches Jean Ballantyne Merlin Morris Joe Schneider Robert Daniel John Winters Dorothy Bangs Manchester Harold Hitchcock Havelock

Petition seeks underground gasoline tanks in city

Mrs. Lina Strasburger asks the city council for permission to install three 5,000 gallon underground gasoline tanks on the southwest corner of F avenue and First street NW and to lay a pipeline along the building corner. The request includes sidewalk removal and replacement. C. E. Hodgin seeks a 550 gallon underground tank at 306 Eighth avenue SE. Both petitions referred to the department of public improvements.

Lina Strasburger F Avenue First Street Department of Public Improvements C. E. Hodgin Fourth Avenue Eighth Avenue SE

Charges Dropped for Two In Trailer Theft Case

Larceny charges against Joseph Prachar and J M Odland were dismissed by Justice G S Lightner after their arraignment. They faced theft allegations over a trailer stolen at Fairfax two weeks earlier following their voluntary surrender at Petrus ten days ago amid warrant notices.

Joseph Prachar J. M. Odland G. S. Lightner Fairfax Wen Petrus

Notice of Appointment of Executor No 12335

State of Iowa Linn County notice is given that on September 26 1932 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of George S Michelas deceased All persons indebted should pay promptly and those with claims must file them with the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court Paul Cavros Executor Perrine and Keyes Attorneys

State of Iowa Linn County George Michelas Paul Cavros

Answer to Previous Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues

A compiled list of crossword style clues with numeric hints and wordplay across two directions including 23 blades as of grass and various definitions such as instrument duet and to refute. Entries mix nouns verbs and adjectives across both horizontal and vertical families to form a solvable grid.

Elder motorist L. W. Richards tours 4500 miles

L. W. Richards an 80 year old builder from 1201 Second Street SW undertook a 4500 mile summer car trip. He traveled via Wall Street New York City Kentucky mountains Nebraska Cedar Rapids and New Jersey visiting detroit buffalo scranton and the Lindbergh home. He notes improving conditions east with factories reopening and a more optimistic atmosphere while sharing details on bridges tunnels and mountain highways.

L. W. Richards Second Street Wall Street New York City Kentucky Plains Nebraska Detroit Buffalo Scranton Newark N. J New York Hudson River Cedar Rapids Richards Lindbergh Hopewell

Central City Methodist Sunday school elects leaders

Mrs. C. W. Lewis was chosen superintendent at the annual election. Other officers include F. S. Hill as assistant superintendent, Filloon librarian with Leroy McLeod assistant, Maude Filloon pianist with Mavis Fuller assistant chorister, Richard Phelps secretary, Frances O'Meara cradle roll superintendent, Mrs. John Kearns home department superintendent, Mrs. Frank McLeod with Cate Barrows assistant, Stella Forrest department superintendent, and Mrs. F. M. Garrett missionary superintendent. Rally day will be observed next Sunday.

Central City C. W. Lewis Methodist F. S. Hill Filloon Leroy McLeod Maude Filloon Mavis Fuller Richard Phelps Frances O’meara John Kearns Frank McLeod Cate Barrows Stella Forrest F.M. Garrett

Friendly Calls to New Neighbors Highlight Courteous Charm

A letter praises Mrs. J for old fashioned neighborly acts such as calling, offering help, and being readily available in sickness. The piece laments dwindling close community ties and urges readers to emulate her considerate example.

Lished

Dear Miss Manners A mother writes about family love

A reader thanks Miss Manners for advice and notes pride in her son. She compares her first husband with her second and emphasizes the value of a loving home for a child's well being. The reply praises the happiness with her second husband and the loving atmosphere shaping the boy's life.

Miss Manners

Miss Manners Column Misunderstanding Over Two Faced Remark

A reader apologizes for implying a friend was two faced after not being invited to a party. She regrets hurtful remarks toward her friend and her young son, hoping reconciliation is possible and asking for forgiveness. The response encourages forgiveness and acknowledges that hard words are often spoken in sadness.

Miss Manners

1922 Gazette notices include Ames move and city plumbing inspector

16 20 30 years ago items report H Clifford Kullander heading to Ames for engineering work Charles R Garrett leaving for Ames to start his junior year Molly Holt injures right arm in Chicago La Salle Street incident Co members depart for Ann Arbor to attend university An ordinance proposes creating the office of city plumbing inspector at the city council meeting

H. Clifford Kullander Ames Charles R. Garrett Molly Holt Chicago Ares City Plumbing Inspector

The Only Son At Greene's Opera House Tonight

The Only Son was the attraction at Greene's Opera House today. Dr E J Lockwood will return for his fourteenth year as pastor of St Pauls church here and lead plans to build a large church. The local Sokol association gains two gymnasts Otto Slapnicka and J urek who have come to make Omaha their home. Slapnicka is the son of F W Slapnicka of Cedar Rapids. The contract for the erection of

Greene’s Opera House E. J. Lockwood St. Paul’s Church Sokol Association Otto Slapnicka J. ——Urek Omaha Sennicka F. W. Slapnicka Cedar Rapids

Advance Registration For Cedar Rapids Night School

The director announces advance registration for Cedar Rapids night school will be held Wednesday and Friday. Early sign up covers course options and enrollment steps for the program.

Cedar Rapids

IOWA NEWS IN BRIEF Highlights from Alburnett to Nichols

Rural Iowa notices report a wedding dinner in Nichols honoring Mrs J B Pitzgerald and her Seattle daughter Mrs L Griffin attended by local families. Bandalia hosts Farmers Fellowship day with talks by Dr Chalke and church educators. Brandon American Legion Auxiliary elects officers and holds a picnic. Nichols reports Albert Aoe injured at Rochester from a swing mishap with a near-miss to power line. chess noted as played worldwide.

Bandalia Methodist Church G. J. Chalke Independence Ernest Bellis M. E. Talcott Cello Siebel Harms Langworthy Tedrow Dean Monticello Nichols Albert Aoe Rochester Pike

Bargain Sail: Shaving Creams and Toiletries on Sale

A ledger of discounted items lists Aqua Velva, Mennen’s, Burma Shave creams, Gillette blades, Pond’s tissues, Kleenex, Tish kerchiefs, cotton squares, and related grooming products with prices from a few cents to about one dollar, highlighting value deals and multi-pack offers.

Eearks Akeke Sugges Sc Ck Devi Sacaes Osereee

Antiseptic Mouth Washes Shown At Varying Prices

A list of mouth rinses is presented with prices for Listerine Lavoris Pepsodent Zonite and other antiseptics. Prices range from 29 to 69 cents and up to one dollar, reflecting catalog or store ads.

Martin

Bath and Toilet Soaps Prices and Coupons Listed

A fragmented ad lists various soap brands and prices including El Bonite olive oil castile at 6 for 35 cents, Tesora castile at 2 lb for 39 cents, Palmolive Lux Life buoy sope lines at 10 cents, Camay 6 bars at 10 cents, and Jergen's oval bath soaps at 4 for a price. Coupon redemption for Lux is mentioned.

Soap Prices and Brands Featured in Advertisements

A list of assorted soap brands and prices appears in a vintage ad. Items include Woodbury facial soap for 25 cents, Daguentine skin soap, Sayman's vegetable oil soap at 3 for 2.20, Cashmere Bouquet toilet soap 3 for 49 cents, Stork Castile soap, and Listerine marketed as a beauty product.

Deodorants and Depilatories Price List

Readable items show deodorants and hair removal products with prices. Instant Odorono and Mum creams listed at about 29 to 60 cents. Amolin powder and Bazin depilatory cream priced around 26 to 50 cents.

Toilet Paper and Tissues Bargain List

Listing of low price toilet paper and tissues with scattered prices and product notes. Mentions Northern Tissue and various brands with multi pack deals and discounts. Contains several unreadable segments but conveys a sale style inventory for household paper goods.

Face Powders and Prices in Woodbury Bourjois Yardley

Advertisement lists Woodbury powder flesh tone 19 cents to 1.65, Bourjois compact Manon Lescaut 1.29, Yardley face powder with miniature jar 1.10, and Descriptive pricing for several brands and shades.

Woodbury Yardley

Bath salts and bath products sale item list

A compact listing of bath salts and related products with prices. Items include Chateau du Parc water softening crystals five pounds for $1.00, Winssey's perfumed water softener 43¢ to $1.06 box, Amani individual bath crystals 39¢, and Dermay satin top powder packaging.

Chateau du Parc Winssey

Medical supplies price list from an old catalog

A vintage catalog snippet lists cleansing and ointment items with prices including Annettes cleanser 50c to 1.00, Squibb's Liquid Petrolatum 50c to 1.00, Unguentine or Zonite ointment 37c to 1.00, Packer's Scalptone 77c, Mulsified Cocoanut oil products at 60c to 1.00, Packer's tar or Olive Oil Shampoo 50c, Palmolive Shampoo 29c to 50c, Lucky Tiger 29c, and Pinaud's Eau de Quinine with assorted prices.

Packer

New Phantom Creations Offer Self Polishing Kits

Unsure OCR text describes form fitting Phantom style items with 30c boxes, six self polishing units, 75c pint size, long handle 98c plicator, $1.50 value for 1.40 Glo Coat eevervence.

Eevervence

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COE Council General Motors Motor Supply, Inc Cedar Rapids, Ia of Trades Italy Mary Manners Tim THE Ann Arbor Mich Iowa News Alburnett J. B. Pitzgerald L. Griffen Seattle L. A. Quaas Walter Quaas Frank Hauser A. H. Weber C. B. Weislogle R. D. McCreery Muscatine Mrs. Whitlock Louis Kile B. W. Lodwick Fayette M. R. Clark Brandon Auxiliary — American Legion Mabel Finch Margaret Towne Gladys Winegar Edith Stainbrook Anna Jameson Des Sie Steinbeck Charles Jewell Earth Mennen West Lyon’s SOCIR Stillman Ingram Cbc Kwahecekssen Tat Tétoucs Ses Castile Jergen’s Woodbury’s Sos India Sayman San Toy G. Bop Mifflin Chamberlain Jergen Dry Cleaners Esteddedeenhaem Annettes Cleanser Liquid Petrolatum Cevesenncae Pinaud Notion Department Kotex Kieinert Hanson Saga
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