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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1946

Page

8

Cedar Rapids Chamber Fielding Parade Route and Question Requests

Katherine Becker, secretary to Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce executive, says the office handles a daily parade of questions from residents and businesses. People seek population figures, driver licenses, weather, local industries, and even shopping errands, with answers or referrals as needed.

Katherine Becker A. L. Taylor Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Cedar Rapids Miss Becker Chamber of Commerce Chambers Inquirer

Reed Park Play Project Set for Thursday Dedication

The $3000 Reed Park playground adjoining Taylor School will be dedicated Thursday evening at a Young Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce meeting. City officials, playground leaders, and local educators will attend a dinner at the park, weather permitting, with Pat Patterson reviewing the project history and turning it over to the city.

Reed Park Taylor School Young Men’s Bureau Chamber of Commerce Pat Patterson Bureau Youth Activities Committee Frank K. Hahn Nevin Nichols Clyde Parker J. C. Blodgett Board of Education Playground Commission YMB Harold Porter Ed H. Mund Joe C. Kucera James M. Allen

Beer Price Ceilings Reminder for Taverns

Cedar Rapids tavern owners were told price ceilings on beer are back in force under the CPA ruling. Secretary Tony Michalek of the Tavern Owners' association said taverns need not issue individual notices as the new prices are effective. The rule allows 32 ounce bottles to rise two cents above the April 4 10, 1941 rate, while 7 to 10 ounce servings cannot exceed a one cent increase.

Tony Michalek Cedar Rapids Tavern Owners’ Association CPA

U S Tries a New Export Safety to Uruguay Industry

The Labor and State Departments praised an experiment exporting American industrial safety know-how to Uruguay. John W. Welch taught safety in Montevideo factories, facing initial resistance and earning praise from the Camara de las Industrias as classes continued around the clock. He highlighted dangerous conditions and the impact of improved eye and foot protection, finishing with a strict safety assessment.

Welch Uruguay Camara de Las Industrias Albert B. Franklin Montevideo State Department Dreaminek Division of Fair Labor

Local beer prices seen as target for Hike in Iowa

Officials note OPA prices at 17 cents for beer and 11 cents for eight ounce glasses. The Iowa Retail Beverage association aims to push changes, and a local group voted last week to affiliate with the state organization.

OPA Iowa Aiken Iowa Retail Beverage Association

Memorial Service for Captain Kirk Held in Cedar Rapids

Memorial service for Captain Byron Anthony Kirk of Mrs Josephine Kirk will be held Monday at 8 30 am at St Patrick s church The requiem high mass will be sung by his brother the Rev Ronald T Kirk of Green Bay Wis Captain Kirk who had been missing since November 1 1943 at Empress Augusta Bay Bougainville was recently declared dead Surviving are his mother and sister Miss LaVonne Kirk of Chicago who will visit Cedar Rapids this weekend.

Byron Anthony Kirk Josephine Kirk B Avenue NW St. Patrick’s Church Capt Kirk Ronald T. Kirk Green Bay Wis Empress Augusta Bay Bougainville United States Naval Academy Annapolis Marine Corps LaVonne Kirk Chicago Cedar Rapids Byron Anthony” Kirk

Policemen Seek Miss Cedar Rapids at 1946 Ball

The 1946 Policemen's Ball will feature a Miss Cedar Rapids selection from local single women aged 18 to 25. Entrants must wait for the opening date. photos are not accepted yet. The winner gets a cash prize and awards at the Centennial ball benefiting widows and orphans. The event aims for early November with several name bands under consideration.

Cedar Rapids Leonard Bruce Ball Bruce The Police Association Widows and Orphans Fund

Card of Thanks and Lost Notices Acknowledgments

Card of thanks from Mrs Lillian Hart and Mr Theopnil Meyer and Emily for cards flowers and gifts. Lost items include keys billfold pin bracelet terrier and a truck tire with rewards offered. Includes various local notices and advertisements for services and goods in Cedar Rapids Iowa and surrounding area.

Theopnil Meyer Emily Clinton Edar Rapids Iowa Killian Nelson Oee Marion End Linn County Cecilia Daniels B Ave P.E.O

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