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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1944
Page
4
Frances Eby Jakoubek notes Make Do and Mend guidance from Britain shows wartime cloth shortages. Coupons limit outfits. tips cover hats, knits, undergarments, gloves, stockings, and storage to extend wear while preserving fit and shape.
The Cedar Rapids Symphony, under Joseph H. Kitchin, presented harpist Miss Artiss deVolt in Debussy dances and a finale of Rimsky-Korsakoff. The reviewer praised her perfect tone and the orchestra's accompaniment, calling the concert the finest soloist performance in five years.
The article advises preserving stockings by washing less, sewing tape on the tops to hold garters, reinforcing heels and toes with shadow darning, and adding circular patches from old stockings. It notes British women further extend life by replacing worn feet with patches cut from old stockings.
Mrs Geda Suchomel of 1435 Third Street SW works at Welch Cook Beals sewing overalls while her five sons serve in the military. John in Navy eight years reported missing in Coral Sea. Robert a second lieutenant in Army, Tom in Miami as aviation metalsmith second class, Frank in Seabees in California, Ted in naval repair at Hunter's Point Civil Service. Daughters include Louise an orthopedic supervisor in Detroit. She widowed four years ago and joined wartime work to cope and support morale, writing letters daily and reading plus listening to radio. She emphasizes treating others as we wish to be treated postwar.
Miss Martha E. Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond C Davis and John A Knupp son of Mr and Mrs A C Knupp both of Central City were married February 12 at 7 pm at Jordan's Grove Baptist Church. Rev Ira E Edwards officiated with Ellen Burrows Lisbon and Howard Knapp Vinton as attendants. Ushers were Lyle Scott and Albert Bowdish. The bride wore a powder blue suit with gardenia corsage. Mrs Howard Knupp sang before the ceremony. A reception followed at the Knupp home. The couple will reside on a farm near Central City. Mrs Knupp graduated Central City High School and worked for Collins Radio. Mr Knupp graduates Vinon High School.
Helen Crutchley and Leo Aler were married Monday at the First Baptist church parsonage in Cedar Rapids. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev. Grant F. Anderson with Elmer James of Central City in attendance. The bride wore a navy dress with navy accessories and gardinias and pink rosebuds for a corsage. They will reside on a farm near Central City after a brief wedding trip.
The Red Cross invites in person interviews at the YMCA to form a new Gray Ladies class. Applicants must commit to 150 hours annually for four years after an 18 to 24 hour lecture series covering hospital history ethics and nursing services. Mrs J F McRaith notes growing numbers of Gray Ladies nationwide.
Utah and Massachusetts reports show kept eggs in hydrator or covered cartons in fridge best preserve quality after a week. Cardboard cartons in a warm cupboard degrade to poor grades. 41 degree fridge with covered storage preserves for a month. Open containers cause drying and flavor absorption. Also tips on fish handling and kid friendly color food ideas amid a repair warning about toaster sugar frosting.
The passage warns that raisins do not hurt toasters but melting sugar can jam mechanisms. It advises not to swap cords between appliances, notes spacing posts vary, and warns of poor fit. When buying a new iron cord, bring the iron to check terminals for possible needed adjustments to ensure proper service.
Newcomers nights at the YWCA Cedar Rapids kick off the first and third Mondays each month to show the city to new arrivals. The inaugural event starts 7 30 p.m. with invited employed women under six months in Cedar Rapids learning about USO hostess cards Community Concert tickets and local dining spots from YWCA club members at information booths.
Ruth Millett offers guidance for an older woman hosting her married daughter and two grandchildren while the son in law serves. She stresses treating the daughter as an adult, aligning childrearing with the parents, avoiding disparaging remarks about the husband, and establishing a housework schedule to prevent conflicts.
Mary Beard, director of nursing, American Red Cross, outlines home care feeding steps. Begin with liquid diet during fever, progress to soft then solid foods as recovery allows. Emphasizes nourishing, appealing trays, frequent small feedings, and varied liquids between meals. Include fruit juices, soups, milk, eggnog, cereals, and gentle solid foods like toast and well-cooked vegetables.
The text lists permissible foods for a soft diet including spinach asparagus squash beets tomatoes potatoes not fried. It notes palatable options like white turkey or chicken scraped beef and fish with desserts such as custard cereal pudding junket gelatin plain cookies and sponge cake. When recovery nears the doctor may allow bacon liver steak chops and simple salads.
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