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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1944
Page
4
Mary Beard of the American Red Cross explains a home nursing technique for bedridden patients. The guide details moving the patient safely, preparing fresh linens, lifting and turning, and layering sheets and blankets while maintaining comfort and cleanliness. It outlines steps from positioning the patient to tucking and securing the final spread.
Sgt Ezra Stone known as Henry Aldrich on the radio became a father of a seven pound twelve ounce boy. Mrs Stone and the baby were reported dying well.
Mrs Giuliani of 835 Third Avenue SE works for Universal Engineering, assisting with sleeve fitting and piston checks. She started in April, returned January 10, and followed her husband, a private first class in the air forces, to various cities including Denver and Salt Lake City. She shares living conditions, plans to join women’s services, and thoughts on Pearl Harbor and Germany’s postwar fate. Her husband is in a hospital in England after service in Scotland.
The March 22 London Daily Mail transatlantic digest reports British women favor larger families amid housing and financial pressures. They blame 20 years of policy, call for bigger homes and family allowances, and support tax measures to aid larger broods.
A lively Warner Brothers operetta style romance set in 1939 Morocco stars Dennis Morgan Irene Manning Bruce Cabot and Lynne Overman. Morgan leads guerilla raids against a German backed railroad while Manning is kidnapped and sung to in the desert moonlight. The review praises Morgan’s appeal and calls it hokum with entertaining moments and light satire.
Probate Nos 17135 and 17400 announce appointments in Linn County Iowa. Nellie Gearkee named administratrix for John E Lotridge estate with March 1944 appointment. Doris Wiley and E J Dahms named administrators for William G Denson estate with March 24 1944 appointment. Creditors urged to file claims with Linn County Clerk.
Nadine Subotnik reviews the pre war musical romance His Butler's Sister starring Deanna Durbin Franchot Tone Pat O'Brien Aki Tamiroff and Walter Catlett at Paramount The plot follows a country girl who comes to the city to seek fame discovering her brother is a butler The boss Tone falls for her amid misunderstandings and a happy ending while Durbin's youthful charm and songs carry the film though the story aims for light humor rather than Oscar worthy drama
London AP reports author H G Wells, aged 77, is confined to his home by illness. Lord Horder, physician to King George, attends him after a severe influenza attack six weeks ago that failed to improve.
DETAIL FOR TODAY Leggins describe canvas puttees standard army gear. Soldiers joke about the genius who approved them and rookie struggles with elusive lacing. Laces often fail at inspection with 45 seconds left. Some benefit is noted as sleepers feign full trousers by quick shoe and loggins outfits.
Washington AP reports Iowa’s 1943 farm income reached a new peak of 1.5609 billion dollars, up 334.3 million from 1942. December income totaled 146.3 million with 25.6 million from crops and 120.6 million from livestock and products.
The Gazette lists Saturday showings across Paramount Towa State Palace Rialto and Times. Highlights include His Butler's Sister at Paramount with multiple screenings, Desert Song and Racket Man at Towa, Never a Dull Moment and False Colors at State, Banjo on My Knee and Souls at Sea at Palace, Six Gun Gospel and Seventh Victim at Rialto, Salute to the Marines and Adventures of a Rookiee at Times, Hoosier Holiday and Mine Sweeper at Marion, and Lassie Come Home closing the slate.
Louella Parsons reports on Made in Heaven awaiting Livvy De Havilland’s return to discuss the romantic comedy. Charles Koerner bought the film from Jack Warner. Olivia or Priscilla Lane were originally eyed. Livvy’s Aleutians absence delays talks while Cowan is set as Mr Dow in the house tale. Also notes 22 AW Crosby in See Here Private Hargrove, Fay McKenzie in the girl role, and Alvia Sidney escorted by Fletcher Martin amid Adler split. Rochelle Hudson back from South America. Gable to Washington. Cukor to New York for Winged Victory with New York cast members joining.
A vivid collage of city scenes celebrating spring on Broadway and beyond. From sunlit piers and Fifth Avenue nooks to curious youths, poets, and lone walkers, the piece paints urban life as a patchwork of peace amid modern turmoil. It spotlights humans, dogs, boats, park sketches, and street characters embodying renewal.
Cleveland AP reports Col Paul H Griff chief of the veterans personnel division of selective service favors first discharges after the war for men inducted last. He notes married men with children were called last and argues they should be released first, not those overseas longest.
A car speeding from Middletown Iowa to St Francis hospital in Burlington failed to reach the emergency room. A girl was born in the back seat over a mile from the hospital. Both mother Mrs Leo Bowman and the newborn were reported to be doing well. The driver was her husband and her parents from Danville Indiana accompanied her. The Bowmans have two other children.
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