Woman in War Work Employed by Turner Company
In Cedar Rapids Mrs. Margaret Ann Yuza 525 Second Street SW discusses her job as a cutting room supervisor at the Turner company. She is among the first women hired, works 7 to 4 30 six days, writes to her husband Corporal Arnold Yuza stationed at Camp Campbell Kentucky, and plans to stay with her parents during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann Yuza
Second Street
The
Turner Company
Cedar Rapids
Yuza
Cpl
Arnold Yuza
Army
Camp Campbell, Ky
Rude’s
Work of Practical Nurses Is Vital
Ruth Millett argues practical nursing offers vital wartime service and a postwar vocation. She notes New York recruitment efforts urge women aged 18 to 50 with elementary education to train nine months to care for the sick at home and in institutions, addressing civilian needs and war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tungsten Imports in 1940 Top Five Million Pounds
The United States imported over five million pounds of tungsten in 1940 with more than one third sourced from China. The figure highlights wartime material needs and China as a significant supplier during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
China
Christmas Dance For Teen-Agers At Country Club
A Christmas Celebration dance for teenagers is scheduled for Wednesday from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Banty Harville's orchestra provides music and all teen-age students are invited. The arrangements committee includes Mrs. Glenn O. Fletcher, Mrs. Glenn W. Hopkins, Mrs. Thomas L. Crabbe, Mrs. Harry Chadima, and Mrs. Milo A. Chehak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Banty Harville
Glenn O. Fletcher
Glenn W. Hopkins
Thomas L. Crabbe
Harry Chadima
Milo A. Chehak
Coe Alumni Dinner Moved to Dec 28 at Roosevelt Hotel
The Coe Alumni Association dinner is set for December 28 at 6 30 p m in the Roosevelt room of the Roosevelt hotel, instead of December 21 as previously announced. It honors 22 members of the 1944 Coe College graduating class who have received orders to report for officer training later this month. Alumni should reserve by Wednesday at the Coe alumni office 3 2611.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe Alumni Association
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Hotel
Coe College
Coe
Festive Walnut Trimmed Door Display At Franklin School
ULTIMATE in utilization describes the Franklin school eight foods class presenting gilded walnut door trims tied with a large red oilcloth bow at a Christmas ideas tea. Nuts from shells were used in cookies and the glasses were frosted with lemon juice and granulated sugar for a sparkling punch made from grape juice and mixed juices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8 al Foods
Franklin School
Rosemary Fulton
Skirt n Blouses Pattern Offer from Cedar Rapids Gazette
Midwinter wardrobe update features Pattern 4660 with two blouse styles and a gathered skirt in junior miss sizes 9 to 18. Includes embroidery transfer motifs and a glove pattern, 20 cents plus 10 cents for new pattern book, order form to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pattern Department
West Randolph Street
Chicago
Hanson Heath Bride at First Baptist Church
Miss Helen Maurine Hanson and Cpl. Almon S. Heath wed in a Sunday ceremony at the First Baptist Church. The couple, daughter and son of local residents, received congratulations from Lt. and Mrs. Charles A. Overley and planned a short honeymoon to Chicago before Heath returns to Camp Gruber Oklahoma and Mrs. Heath resumes teaching at McKinley High School.
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First Baptist
Helen Maurine Hanson
Third Avenue SE
Edward B. Hanson
Edgewood
Cpl
Almon S. Heath
Merritt R. Heath
Washington Avenue SE
Grant F. Anderson
Charles A. Overley
Christmas Party Cookies and Homemade Napkin Decor
A household recipe section describes Miss Adele Janzow guiding cookies with brown sugar, shortening, eggs, flour, and walnuts. The narrative shifts to a Christmas party where hostesses improvised napkins and table décor using white paper, holiday stickers, a mirror centerpiece, cotton snow, and angels made from cardboard and ping pong balls with painted features.
Police Chief Sets Winter Driving Safety Rules
Police Chief Tom Condon urges extra caution for drivers this winter citing war plant reliability and prompt material delivery. He lists rules: drive carefully, reduce speed on snow or ice, use anti skid chains, and have brakes checked for balanced stopping power.
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Tom Condon
Vehicle winter driving safety checklist
Guidance covers tire traction on snow or ice, gradual braking, maintaining gear, avoiding wheel lock, gentle clutch control, windshield and defroster checks, headlight maintenance, and keeping garage doors open to vent carbon monoxide while starting the engine. Follow these steps to reduce skid risk and improve visibility and control in cold weather.
Oil Usage Warnings From Linn County War Board
The Linn county war price and rationing board warns fuel oil is being burned too fast. Consumers should keep oil use below stated maximum percentages to ensure reserve supply in cold spells. Iowa limits include Charles City Des Moines and Sioux City 26 percent Davenport 25 percent. Chicago 25 percent. western Illinois up to 27 percent.
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OPA
Linn County
Iowa
Charles City
Des Moines
Sioux City
Davenport
Chicago
Illinois
Food retailers urged to file ration token estimates
Retailers who did not file a form 749 23 estimate of ration token needs with their ration banks by December 15 may face token shortages when the system goes into use February 25. Pleune, chief clerk, notes forms are available via wholesalers and trade associations and can be filled in under five minutes.
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Monda A. T. Pleune
Linn County
Belz to Pay Compromise Damages in OPA Suit
Raymond A. Belz trading as Holland Grain Co of Holland Iowa settles a treble price control suit with the OPA. Judge Dewey signs the stipulation and judgment filed in Cedar Rapids. Belz admits violations were unintentional and pays 614.61 in compromise damages instead of 1229.22 in treble damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Raymond A. Belz
Holland Grain Company of Holland
Charles A. Dewey
Iowa
Federal District Clerk’s Office
Cedar Rapids
Belz
Two Insurance Firms Merge to Form United Mutual
Negotiations complete for the merger of Ace Mutual Insurance of Cedar Rapids and North Central Mutual of Boone. The new United Mutual Insurance association will be Cedar Rapids headquartered with about 700 agents and combined annual premium income of 300000 dollars, assets over 200000 dollars, and a 50000 dollar surplus. Scott McIntyre leads North Central as president. H E Lynch of Ace Mutual becomes vice president. Fred M Hagen of North Central is secretary. Office consolidation to Cedar Rapids expected next week with Boone staff relocating.
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Ace Mutual Insurance Association of
Cedar Rapids
North Central Mutual Insurance Association of
Boone
United Mutual Insurance Association
Ace Mutual
North Central
Iowa
Scott McIntyre
H. E. Lynch
Fred M. Hagen
Army to Receive 34 Ton Rock Crusher Wednesday
An Iowa Manufacturing employee will present a 34 ton rock crushing unit in a 2 30 p m ceremony at the plant. Frank Countryman will turn the unit over to Capt Robert Scott in the presence of Mr and Mrs S Parks parents of Louis M Parks missing in action since Jan 28 1943. The unit bears bronze plaques honoring Louis Parks and Cedar Rapids workers.
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Iowa Manufacturins Company
Frank Countryman
Machinists’ Union
Harmony Lodge
Robert Scott
Rock Island, Corp. of Engineers
Ott
Eugene M. Reybold
Army Engineers
S. Parks
Memorial Drive
Employes of Iowa Manufacturing Company
Louis M. Parks
Parks
Spirit of
Cedar Rapids
Aes
Monticello
Riley
Coe
Bend
Countryman
Heatt
Neapolitans Demand King Victor Emanuel Abdication
About 5 000 Naples residents cheered a demand for the immediate abdication of King Victor Emanuel at the first free mass meeting since the Fascist regime began in 1923.
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Naples
Victor Emanuel
Italy
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Women In War Work
Louise Luz
National Oats
Camp McCoy
Wis
Turner Woman’s Bowling League
Arnold
Wilson
Frank Yuza
John Huff
Margaret Yuza
Kellian
Ruth Millett
Gazette
Ord
Smith Bros
By Naomi Doebel
Anne Adams
Parctiee Presen
Neppert
Syndosiki
Helen M. Hanson
Cpl. Heath
John Barry
Heath
Adele Janzow
Taaenana Cada
Sara Park Salon
Gilbert Islands
Edward Zrudsky
John Zrudsky
Fortieth Street
Mb. Vernon Road
American Institute of Launder. Ag
Amrem Colactoe
Ayteyo CohRoUh Bof
Texas
Tangerines
Florida
Joe Riley
Buehler Bros
First Street
SUGAR
Chris Nas
AMELS
Hutchinson
Hutchinson's
ICE Cream
Gorden CO
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