Legion Service Meeting Planned for May 10 Amid Drive
Tentative plans fix a May 10 district meeting for Third Congressional District Legionnaires here as part of the state wide service and compensation drive. A stand up dinner, parade with mule burden bearers and armory venue are eyed, with a May 10 luncheon pep speeches to energize sick and disabled veterans and dependents. Also announced is a local Becker-Chapman post meeting to discuss matters of importance, with other city meetings listed through May 17 and a new branch unit Hommes Chevaux planned for Legion members.
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Third Congressional District
James&. Barton
Des Moines
Becker-Chapman Post
Mm Memorial Hall
Oskaloosa
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodge
Charles City
WAT
Legion
Hanford
State veterans leaders named at Independence meeting
McNider state commander David Murphy state vice commander James Barton adjutant Ancker Independence and D J Tompkins Clarion named as state committeemen in a regional gathering highlighting party leadership and party organization.
Fires Destroy Home and Rugs in April Report
Firemen from four city stations answered 39 alarms in April with 10 having damage. Total loss reached 13 512 24 dollars, led by an eight thousand dollar fire at L S Cass residence on Broadway. Insurance on that home and contents valued at 32 000. Grass and bonfires caused eight alarms, roof sparks six. Two alarms were false.
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Ray Tiller
L. S. Cass
Broadway
Concrete replaces wooden pavement on Fourth Street East
City engineers begin laying concrete to repair a section of Fourth Street East from the S S Kresge store to the James Black building where wooden planking covered an older sewer cut. $500 paid by Kresge's allowed the work after a court challenge and temporary planks caused street hazards. Also, Women's Aid society Cedar Heights hosts a housedress party at the church tomorrow at 2 30 pm with attendees sharing household discoveries.
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James Black
Fourth Street
City Engineer’s Department
Kresge
Woman’s Aid Society of
Cedar Heights
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Legion Service Meeting
Big Parade
Conference of Legionnaires
Tan
L. & C. Shoe Co
Leader
Lafayette ST
East Fourth St
Bolivias
Evora
Duvetyne
York
Hes
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