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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1956
Page
11
A columnist urges removing Christmas decorations after Twelfth Night and advises safe disposal of wreaths and gift wrap. The piece recounts a Cedar Rapids TV repair tale where a Christmas Eve failure led to a manager delivering a replacement set next day, highlighting holiday service.
Post office officials in Cedar Rapids announced a general price increase for stamped envelopes effective Monday. The rise averages about 18 percent across all envelope sizes, while postage rates remain unchanged. The 1953 price base is cited alongside new contract costs driving the raise.
Reading from Cedar Rapids post office notices, new rules lower minimum purchase to reach reduced pricing. Current policy lets 25 envelopes be bought at a fraction of a penny each with postage, while new terms require a minimum spend of 60 to qualify for the lower rate.
Dr C W Mayo of Rochester urges Cedar Rapids to back the United Nations at a St John's dinner. He says the UN fits all nations, cannot be a world government, and cites WHO as a valuable instrument. Mayo notes America's selfless aid role and urges informed, constructive support. He also recalls a Nepal visit as Eisenhower's representative at the coronation.
Simple punch ideas for parties with punch bowls and decorative garnishes. Recipes include Golden Punch using frozen juices, Ruby Red Cranberry Punch with cranberry and pineapple blends, and a large Pineapple Wreath centerpiece. Also includes Fruit Punch for thirty servings with tea, citrus, and sugar.
Local listings show New Year's Eve dance events across Swisher Pavilion and area ballrooms. Advertised venues include the Horns and Nots, Hatl-Onen, and Sammy's with times around midnight and cover charges noted. Reservations urged for December 29 through December 31 events.
Oskaloosa Iowa finished out of the top awards Friday but earned an honorable mention in Look magazine and the National Municipal League All-America Cities contest. Eleven communities won top honors among 164 entrants and another 11 received honorable mentions.
Secretary Weeks predicted new records in employment income production and exports in the United States next year unless a grave emergency arises inflation was cited as the major economic challenge. He noted consumer prices rose about 214 percent in the year ending last month and real purchasing power rose only about 4 percent after taxes due to the price hike.
Actor Jess Barker was ruled the father of Airess Yvonne Doughty’s one-year-old daughter and ordered to pay £441 a month for child support. Barker is noted as the former husband of film star Susan Hayward.
Readable entries list water well pumping sewer and water services with contact numbers and ads for general contracting carpentry interior painting rubbish hauling roofing and remodeling. Also includes work wanted ads for men and women seeking farm jobs child care and housework with phone references.
A garbled page lists multiple job ads including telephone sales, executive duties, enumerators for city elections, barmaid roles, and a retired couple seeking work in Cedar Rapids area. It mentions hours, pay, references, and submission to Box 7-350 with age and gender notes where applicable.
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