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The Gazette from Cedar Rapids, Iowa • 12

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The Gazettei
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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schooling course under Scolaro's THE CEDAR RAPIDS GAZETTE: Jan. 1. 1947 also assist owners in filing homestead tax credit applications. JL2. plications must be completed by July l.

direction and have until May 1 to canvass the entire city. LIKE DEWEY FOR BUSINESS. ALBANY, N. Y. (UP) According to a poll of Albany Business college students.

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey is not only a business man, but their "ideal" business man. The governor came out on top In a popularity poll conducted by the college newspaper, The Spotlight, Joan of Arc liberated Reims at the age of 17. "It is my desire as city assessor Assessors To Start Making Calls Thursday Field assessors will call at Ce- 'Har Ranirts' 1ft .000 homes start "In recent years, because of a better understanding by the public there has been a more conscientious listing of intangible property, Scolaro com that the public be treated with utmost courtesy in connection with such business as may be transacted with this office," Scolaro said.

sing this ditty to the tune of Short'nin Bread: "Did you ever drink our pineapple juice, "Pineapple, pineapple, pineapple juice? "It gives you strength and it keeps you cool, "And never makes you act like a blundering fooL" $1,500,000 Increase. "It is estimated that there should be a sizable increase in assessed valuation this year because ot new buildings and additions and I anticipate an increase of $1,500,000 in assessed valuation of new buildings will be placed on the Cedar Rapids rolls this year," Scolaro said, Odd Combine Runs Flamingo At Las Vegas Br Aline Mosby. On the other hand, the public must rememoer mat tne assessor should not be expected to besub- ing Thursday to compile the 1947 tax rolls on which the tax load for city, county and school district is jected to unreasonable conveniences of others. The assessor is "Personal property assessment should show an increase, too, be cause of an unprecedented busi allotted a limited time in which to complete his assessment and he is Troop Arrivals The 12 field assessors from City Assessor Jim Scolaro's office will concentrate on listings of personal ness year and higher cost prices LAS VEGAS, New (UP) The world's most super -colossal saloon, th $5,000,000 Flamingo Club is open for business. It ought to be.

They've been having official openings every night for a week. Hollywood style, every "opening night" a different crew of ereat also limited in manpower and fi nances. Mutual Cooperation. mented. Because of a greater deal of equitability in assessments on all types of property.

Cedar Rapids has been able to maintain a levy below 50 mills, one of the lowest of all cities of the state above 10,000 population, Scolaro pointed out. The assessor estimated that his field representatives will call at 18,000 residences and complete approximately 33,000 personal property assessments before May A total of $16,449,888 in personal property assessments was listed for 1946 and the monies and credits listed in 1946 totaled property ana monies ana credits. Br Aaiate4 Ftcm. A single troopship, the U. S.

army transport Wisteria, arrived This is not a real estate "Mutual cooperation on the part of inventories. "Monies and credits should increase by $3,000,000 to because of the normal increase in securities values and because there is not as much money being invested in government bonds." Along with our best wishes for you during 1947, we've resolved to try to please you more and more. IOWA HARDWARE SUPPLY COMPANY West End of Eighth Avenue Bridge people fly up from Hollywood for the festivities iff the junior size at SeatUe from ahu Tuesday Taj Mahal. Of gambling, liquor th 76 troops and 53 dependents. evaluation year, Scolaro pointed out.

Real estate is assessed every fourth year and the last assessment was made as of Jan. 1, 1945. of the assessor and the taxpaying public is very essential and highly desired," he added. The easiest way to file for homestead tax credit is to give the information to the field assessor when he stops by, Scolaro suggest- and publicity there should be. No troop-carrying vessels were plenty.

due Wednesday but at New York The nine men and three wom The backers of this colossus in Assessors will place values on the Queen Elizabeth was scheduled to dock with 100 war brides and new buildings and improvements. en who were chosen for the job I however, Scolaro said. They will! of field assessors underwent a children aboard. led. The homestead tax credit ap rge nn i i a a smmm tvjj TMKMub LsMii BuiaZtfa aiM fc DRASTICALLY REDUCED We have a large stock of quality bedroom suites tn walnut veneer, maple-toned and other finishes.

Every suite has been slashed in price for clearance. Regular 139.50 4-pc. Walnut Finish Suite the desert ar Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, who police once thought was west coast head of Murder, Harry Rothberg, vice-president of the American Distilleries Company, Peoria, Billy Wilkerson, publisher of a movie trade journal, the Hollywood Reporter, and Joe Ross, a Hollywood lawyer Local townsfolk were a little worried about Bugsy's past con-nections. But when all the violin cases packed into the place on opening nights turned out to hold real violins, the solid citizens trooped to take a squint at the mighty Flamingo Bugsy runs the casino, and here in Nevada it's legaL Sans Bodyguard. Only other outside gambler who has moved to Nevada is Guy McAfee, who cime up here from Los Angeles, left his bodyguard at home, and prospered.

Now he has a million-dollar gambling hall and is a regular contributor to the Community Chest. The Flamingo is built to make private contributions to the bar and roulette wheels easy. Hardened movie characters who've been reared on sets like Shangri-La or Baghdad were awed. It's modernistic modernistic. The bushes outside light ud red lor -ftfia Modernistic design, walnut finish suite, includes twin size bed, chest of drawers, vanity with large plate glass mirror.

A set you'll be proud to own. Regular 129.50 5-Pc. Maple Toned Suite Maple radiates a friendly charm! This 5 pc. set includes full size bed, chest of drawers, dresser with mirror, dresser bench and night stand. dlP rC and blue and at the right end of the beige-and-brown club sits a green lake full of red flamingoes.

A little farther to the right is Regular 109.50 3-pc. Unfinished Suite Quality hardwood construction that takes any kind of finish. At this drastically reduced price, it will be a pleasure to finish it yourself to save the difference. the Nevada desert, where the bushes don't light up. there are no Regular 110.95 3-pc.

Walnut Finish Suite Janes, and the closest thing to a flamingo is a coyote. Bar, Casino. The bar. as big as the dinner check, is full of mirrors, green leather walls, a black ceiling and tomato red furniture. In Mr.

Siegel's casino you help the other customers pass S100.000 each night across the blackjack, roulette and dice tables. Just five years ago, Benny the 7T Set includes full size bed, chest of drawers, vanity with full vision mirror, a rare buy. Bug, awaiting trial on charges of rubbing out a New ork thug, got the Los Angeles jail physician suspended for serving him steak and pheasant. ifeJ MATTRESS SAL But that diet is legal at the Flamingo, and you get it for $6 and up with.Xavier Cugat's band at one end of the dining room and a glass wall covered with green fish net at the other. We sampled Bugsy's steak, REX5ULAR 21.95 Be completely relaxed on this soft 50 lb.

mattress. Soft cotton with felt layers. 1588 m'mm iasBaBBassaaaBaBMsaBBasBasksasaa 53 STUDIO DAUENOS HARKED DOWN 71 LIVING R00F.1 SUITES MARKED D0WC1 along with Commuting Customers George Jessel; George Raft and his pal, "Killer Gray," who lost $700 at roulette (we felt worse losing $4): Charles Cobum, who waited three hours for his dinner: and Vivian Blaine, who lost a purple plume from her pink hat un the crowds of first-nighters. CPA Differed. Mr.

Wilkerson. a sad-eyed man with a square face and graying mustache, said he figured movie people would swarm by hundreds to his hostelry. ''You know," he sighed, surveying acres of dancers, drinkers and gamblers, "when we started to build this thing I thought it would be too small." The Civilian Production Administration, a more cautious group, thought it would be too big. They said nix, but Wilkerson and Company waved a building permit made out before the commercial Now is the right time to buy furniture, fine tapestry or velour suites that will retain the new look in spite of hard wear. Drastic price reductions.

Select one now from this large stock and save money. Fine cotton tapestries, rich rayon and cotton velours. Living room by day, bedroom at night. REGULAR $139.50 Living Room Suites 50 REGULAR 69.95 OVE GROUP OF Studio Davenos REGULAR 79.95 79 construction ban under CPA's ONE GROUP Or nose. Work proceeded on the colossal pub.

The Clark county commissioners 50 124 44" 6495 6995 okayed the club's gambling license after nosing into the purple past Studio Davenos REGULAR 89.95 ONE GROUP OP REGULAR 159.50 Living Room Suites REGULAR 179.50 Living Room Suites of Mr. Siegel, who danced in and out of courts and then became the pal-about-Hollywood of all the stars. They decided he's reformed. 50 132 Studio Davenos Edgar A. Guest The Poet of the People REGULAR 109.56 ONE GROUP Or REGULAR 229.50 Living Room 169 EASY TERMS Sludio 0 Davenos 7 EASY TERMS QUATRAIN'S.

1947 Good old Forty-six is dead; Gone to history's heaven. Keep in mind to write instead "Nineteen Forty-seven." New Year Thought. This an annual reminder: Cares would never seem so fearful Were we just a little kinder, Just a little bit more cheerful. Slight Reform. To smoke or drink a little less! What matter they If men persist in selfishness From day to day? New Year's Wish.

A Happy New Year! May it be From all cares distressing, free; But if shadows dim life's trail, May your courage never fail. SALE OF CHAIRS Ease into a chair that will give you complete relaxation. Comfortable spring-filled cushions, well padded. Chair and OTTOMAN Rer. Price Spring-filled seat and 79.95 Sale Of Breakfast Sets Just a few breakfast sets to clear at these prices.

They should go fast. Solid oak and maple finishes, chrome and plastic, too! Be sure to shop these early! REGULAR 79.95 Chrome and back, hardwood frame tapestry covered 4495 Plastic Set ith simulated le a seats on chairs REGULAR 89.95 Solid Oak Set Natural finish, deeply carved designs, leatherette seats Reg. Price 24.95 5995 6995 CA" 12 BOUDOIR CHAIR Floral print covering, spring-filled seat VANITY STOOL Dainty floral coverings spring-filled seat, hardwood WCTU Gives Recipe For New Year Drink EVANSTON, I1L (UP) You can spend a cheery New Year's with cheery cherry." That was the advice Tuesday night of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. It might be faster arid easier to drink something else straight, but the WCTU said that "cheery cherry" would insure against waking up with little men with Regular 9.95 REGULAR 59.95 Attractive Maple Finished Economy 95 Breakfast Sets One of the better buys EAST TERMS UJ JLJ i 44'5 Easy Terms hobnailed boots dancing on your TViMVfo Ie MOM brain. "Cheery cherry" recipe: One can of cherries, one cup of water, one tablespconful of sugar, one tablespoon of white vinegar, one-half cup of cherry cordial and dilute with one-half cup of water.

While drinking this or other fruit drinks, the WCTU said, you could g.rsgssg- lgylt, gg iyiii CAN MAM RAH Phpne 4194 313 Third Ave. SE.

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