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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1943
Page
7
Iowa grocers struggle with a labor shortage the meat trade feels most, as skilled meat cutters leave for military service. Haskell notes stores faced brief unloading delays in Dubuque last October, but the situation improved. women have helped fill roles and grocers say overall operation continues despite staffing gaps.
West notes many districts lost up to 70 percent of leaders to the war effort, with older men taking over and guiding more boys. Tall Corn council reports fewer troops but more youths, aiding the war by training first aid, drill, and leadership for service. Scouts assist as poster dispatchers, scrap drives, and farm laborers, while uniforms now allow long trousers alongside shorts or breeches.
Des Moines health officials urge donations from people who have had whooping cough in the last three years or scarlet fever in the last six months. Only about 1 pint of each serum type is on hand to meet rising demand. Donors aged 12 or older receive five dollars per half pint.
The district reports use of government trailers stalled for relocation here. Placements in 1943 hit 8,913 year to date with 5,306 men and 3,607 women. Earlier years show 1941 at 3,404 and 1942 at 5,574 placements. The 11 month tally through December 22 includes a peak month and ongoing adjustments.
Special Christmas observances were held at the Italian war prisoner camps at Eldora and Humboldt in Des Moines coverage. The Eldora camp and Humboldt camp hosted events with ceremonial activities reflecting the holiday season for Italian prisoners of war.
The Marion News Gazette lists local residents visiting relatives and relatives visiting Marion. Among those noted are Miss Verle Breed visiting Highland Park to weekend with her parents, Ruth Stanton visiting Mt. Vernon, and many Christmas and holiday dinners hosted by families in Marion and nearby Cedar Rapids.
Mildred Carpenter daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Carpenter has left for Washington DC to begin training for overseas recreational service with the Red Cross. She attended the University of Iowa majoring in speech and home economics and was active in dramatics. She was a charter member of the Iowa Zeta Phi Eta chapter and has worked at the Book House for Children in Chicago as director of personnel for over five years.
Funeral services for William F. Johnson a retired railroad employee will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Yocom chapel with the Rev. Benjamin H. Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Shade cemetery.
Evelyn and Lois Sorden travel to Webster to celebrate Christmas with their parents, sharing holiday time and family gathering moments.
Mr and Mrs H N Gylden vand and their daughter Betty Gylden vand of Des Moines are holiday guests of the Rev and Mrs Gilbert Voorhies.
Mrs William A Fowler and daughter Florence Kay visit Cedar Rapids relatives. Grove City Rebekah lodge plans a Monday meeting with charter draped. Neal Bunting and son John join Mrs Buntings parents in Cedar Rapids for Christmas dinner. Several families travel to Anamosa Columbus Ga and Springfield Illinois for the holidays. Bertha Roberts visits Des Moines relatives. Mrs Neal DeWees spends Christmas at Camp McCoy Wisconsin with her husband.
Mrs Scottoo of Davenport is listed alongside Mr and Mrs W H Applegate and Mrs Laverna Crew in a concise local society update noting prominent community members and households attending a recent event.
Miss Theola Gordon spent Christmas as a guest of the Lou Sol Dans in Chicago, staying for holiday gatherings and social events.
J Ray Roberts of DeWitt Theresa Phelps of Iowa Roberts Charles Grandle Mr and Mrs Carroll Roberts and their son John Sir Maem Seas of Marion and Keith Jacobs appear among ap prey ecenes from Farragut Mrs Arthur E Fairhurst is of the influenza.
Mr and Mrs Paul E Rose and their son David were holiday guests in the home of Mrs Rose s parents Mr and Mrs S O Stamy at Robins.
Mr and Mrs Welden S Campbell entertained at Christmas dinner at their home 929 Fourteenth Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs Elwyn Miller and their son John of Maquoketa and Mrs George Reichard of Marion.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Gill of 725 Central Avenue entertained relatives including Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sebern, Lowell Sebern, Mrs. J. W. Bowman of Marion, and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Sebern of Cedar.
Christmas dinner guests include the Edward Reed and L N Martin families, Joe Dumbalton clan, Mrs E Van Buskirk of Marion, Mrs W N Dear of Stone City, Miss Bess Boyles in Milwaukee for holidays, and visits from Clara Dunt’s family in Cresco. Also listed are the Slaters of Austin and Marion, and many local households in Savanna, Alburnett, Center Point, and O’Kelly Marion areas.
Mrs Mayme Berryhill is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery at University hospital Iowa City from an operation performed a week ago. Mr and Mrs Glenn Cheadle and daughter Janet of Newton are guests of Mr Cheadle's brother and sister Frank Catherine Cheadle. Dinner guests Saturday at the Cheadles included Mrs W H Sneed Mr and Mrs William Dunahugh and their sons David and Gary. Also dining with Mrs and Mrs Don B Christie and Miss Sara Nott.
Des Moines AP report profiles Harry Kawaguchi a 45 year old Japanese American who moved from California after Pearl Harbor injuries his mother suffered. He left California amid bitter sentiment worked briefly for the FBI in Los Angeles then ranched in Montana before taking a waiter job at a Des Moines club praising Iowa friendliness.
In 1943 Schick hospital hosts Christmas with Santa, carols, and a parade of convalescents receiving gift packages. George Knoeller sorts parcels as Red Cross workers and local troops share hopes for home and a quicker war end. The piece reflects on wartime gratitude and a hopeful future.
Gladys and Peter Rand owners of the Mainliner Nightclub presented a 1300 dollar check to the Des Moines YWCA as a Christmas gift. The funds will finance redecorating work at the YWCA building.
DES MOINES AP The Iowa dairy industry commission sets aside 24 percent of its 1944 budget as a postwar reserve fund for promoting and advertising Iowa dairy products. Frank Baker executive secretary says about one of every year’s funds will be pledged to recapture lost dairy markets after the war and to boost postwar demand as butter advertising tightens due to rationing. The plan aims to maintain dairy product visibility while consumer substituting persists, signaling increased dairy use after the war.
Washington AP reports Senator Guy M. Gillette says a Sioux City Iowa livestock firm is booked solid for hogs through Feb 1 with some slots open to March 20 and 20 000 hogs applications pending. He calls the hog market the worst in years as central markets glut with hogs and storage warehouses run full.
Ames agronomists cite field tests across Iowa showing fertilizer use could rise from 67 500 tons in 1943 to 388 516 tons in 1944. Tests indicate legumes respond best to fertilizer, corn in eastern Iowa and southern pastures may profit, soybeans less than 5 percent justify the cost.
Federal Land Bank of Omaha announces about $1.8 million will be distributed to some 9 000 former borrowers across Nebraska Iowa South Dakota and Wyoming who did not receive payments when paying off their stock. Funds come from the bank’s resources to restore all capital stock claims and support par stock levels for farm loan associations ahead of postwar land purchases.
War Food administration foresees a strong 1944 food supply with civilians receiving about 75 percent of total production. An additional 16 million acres will be planted, aiding grain, potatoes, eggs, and dairy outputs amid shifting allocations for armed services and allies.
A family plan urges individuals to participate in the payroll savings program to buy war bonds. The campaign frames the effort as a collective family duty and asks each member to contribute through automatic payroll deductions.
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