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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
6
Allied high command says French forces will receive clear and precise instructions for their role in the forthcoming invasion. French resistance members have been warned not to reveal their identities prematurely in broadcasts from London.
A brief public notice urges readers to support the war effort by purchasing additional war bonds. It highlights the call to patriotism and civic duty during the current conflict period.
Tech. Sgt. Calvin K. Shinogaki of Honolulu led a night crossing under mortar fire to clear a German minefield in knee deep mud. Crawling on hands and knees he defused mines and guided his column to safety before withdraw. He was recommended for the Legion of Merit and the Distinguished Service Cross.
The Hollywood Revelettes, an ice skating chorus line, perform with Hollywood Ice Revels at the Memorial Coliseum Sunday Monday and Tuesday next week. They combine skating and dancing mastered since childhood under Cedar Rapids Lions Club sponsorship. The program features the show's 12 piece orchestra, formed in Chicago after the Sonja Henie show.
The Gazette lists Tuesday showtimes for several theaters. Paramount presents The Man from Down Under with multiple daily starts. Iowa shows This Is the Army. Frontier Badmen and Young Ideas run at various times. Palace screens A Lady Takes a Chance and Alaska Highway. Rialto offers Heart of the Golden West and Headin for God's Country. Times shows The Fallen Sparrow and Saludos Amigos. Marion presents Best Foot Forward and Mr. Muggs Steps Out.
The undersigned on February 28 1944 was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Howard H Zimmerman late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted are asked to pay promptly and those with claims must file them duly authenticated in the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court John J Vavra Administrator Carl Hendrickson Attorney
Washington leaders from both parties endorse a Roosevelt plan to give veterans first choice in federal jobs. The proposal aims to set a government example for private employers and may restrict or credit veterans in civil service examinations during and after the war.
The State Printing Board will meet Tuesday March 21 1944 to receive bids for Liquor Permit Books Application for Individual Permit Books Customers Sales Slips Income Tax Blanks carload of book paper and miscellaneous items Bids open at 10:00 A M and awards made The board reserves the right to refuse any or all bids Specifications to be sent to Sherman W Needham Superintendent of Printing State House Des Moines Iowa
Notice is given that on February 28 1944 the undersigned was appointed as Executor of the estate of Anna Loufek deceased of Linn County Iowa. All persons owing debts to the estate must pay promptly and those with claims must file them duly authenticated in the office of the clerk of Linn County District Court.
Louella Parsons reports M G M will glorify the Wacs with Lana Turner and Laraine Day in starring roles. A third actress is to be chosen as the trio comes from diverse backgrounds. The story contrasts wealth, military lineage, and hardship among the women.
Washington AP report on the House Ways and Means Committee pushing a harmonized tax plan for 1944. They aim to cut filings, merge tax brackets, and keep individual burden manageable, hoping a bill can be drafted within two weeks.
Grit or Administratrix Proba No 17399 in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must file claims in the Clerk of Linn County District Court. The estate of John Vasicek, late of Linn County, is being administered.
Inspector of Detectives Bill Kudina investigated losses of two purses from tenants in the Merchants National Bank building on Saturday at noon. Helen Love reported a purse with 80 to 90 dollars vanished, later found behind a radiator with no money. George Gilbert said his wallet with 35 dollars and ration books disappeared and was found empty behind a radiator. A purse with 10 dollars was taken from a table at the OM C A on Saturday by Flo Zelia King while she did Red Cross work.
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