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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1941
Page
2
Dr. Bolt notes that good and bad habits begin at birth during hospital care and home routines. He warns crying can become a bed habit if the baby is picked up every time, and urges consistent feeding, sleep, and schedules to prevent sleep disruption and stress for parents.
Walter Winchell reports on the New York drama critics circle voting for best play with amendments by George Jean Nathan and Harold Watts. He notes comments from Sidney Whipple and remarks on Beaux Arts theater politics.
Washington AP reports the army will house 1,418,000 men by summer and arm a fighting force of two million. Initial tank deliveries arrived in Detroit and Eddystone, with 75 mm cannons 37 mm guns and machine guns. Colonel Chamberlin said quarters for 1,418,600 were to be ready by July 1. housing may be semi permanent. A $1.5 billion defense plant expansion plan was drafted for possible contracts within two weeks if approved.
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt said Col. Charles A. Lindbergh shows a strange lack of confidence in his own people. She noted he credits them with little ability courage or common sense after his New York speech in Los Angeles.
In Linn County Iowa a notice appears concerning the will of Vincene land deceased. The court acknowledges the will and names Edwin W Kubicek as executor in the district court. Residents are invited to contest or respond as required by law.
Russian cellist Gregor Piatigorsky gave a landmark Cedar Rapids recital at the Paramount theater closing the Community Concert season. He performed three sonatas by Eccles Mozart and Beethoven with Pavlovsky as accompanist, delivering elegant brilliance and warm tone.
City of Cedar Rapids announces sealed proposals for furnishing labor and materials to construct permanent sidewalks on streets avenues and property fronts per Order No 2 1941 approved April 24 and Resolution No B-1834. Bids include bond and performance terms with city right to withdraw lots. proposals due May 7 1941.
Horizontal clues list regional terms and puzzle answers from a map themed grid. Vertical entries include spore sacs wild duck and real meaning slang gat viper among others.
The All-Iowa fair sponsors a three night rodeo at Hawkeye Downs May 29 to 31 featuring cowboys and cow girls, trick riders, ropers, bronco riding, bull riding and more. Admission ranges from 50 cents to $1 with grounds access free. proceeds benefit the fair.
Free special maps showing paved routes from Iowa to Camp Claiborne issued by the Motor club of Iowa. Manager R E Rhoades announced the guides are available at multiple offices and can be mailed only with postage. Maps outline route segments, points of interest, hotels and tourist courts for families of Iowa soldiers.
Knights of Columbus from Monticello Manchester and Waterloo will gather in Cedar Rapids for a district initiation. Mass at St. Ludmila's at 8 a.m. breakfast in the church hall after mass. Exemplification at 10:30 a.m. in K C hall with degrees in the afternoon. Ray Conley and John Bormann directing. Banquet at the Roosevelt hotel at 6:30 p.m. followed by program.
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