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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
2
A playful yet informative look at the common cold its causes and social effects. The piece notes how colds spread via viruses and contact and describes public attitudes and linguistic quirks among sufferers. It cites vast numbers of people affected and the economic cost of medical care from colds.
Researchers at the National Institute of Health have isolated a virus linked to colds, but warn the finding only suggests possibility of a vaccine rather than certainty. Public guidance urges healthy living, proper dress, and limiting contact with the sick.
Cedar Rapids saw a rise in chicken pox in December with 86 children quarantined for 10 days. Assistant Health Officer William Shimek told the city council that November had 67 cases, up 19 to total 105 reportable diseases in December.
The Waubeek area council of Boy Scouts of America brings back Scout Trails a 15 minute weekly program to air on KCRG KCRK Saturdays at 3 15 p m The series will feature dramatic skits discussions and the weekly Scout Round up of News Alpha Phi Omega members assist in production
The second 12 week session of Cedar Rapids public schools adult evening classes begins next Monday evening. Additional courses include machine blueprint reading and various trades. Most sessions run at McKinley Franklin Wilson high schools with enrollment starting 6:30 pm and continuing two weeks or until full.
The notice lists courses including typing and advanced typing on Mon Thu evenings, woodworking at Franklin school with Sec A and Sec B sessions, and machine shop additions. It notes possible extra sections Monday through Thursday if enrollment fills and instructors are available and directs to contact Leslie Rigg, director, for details at the Education building.
The Kiwanis club of Cedar Rapids reported spending 1230 dollars on a children’s project in 1948. The committee chair read the report at Wednesday’s meeting, with A. T. presenting.
The Pleune committee arranged a two weeks outing for 24 boys and 26 girls at Camp Waltonian with eye examinations and glasses for 30 children. Separate trips sent 11 children to Camp Good Hindland with Camp Fire Girls. Income from gumball machines totaled 1,670.58 dollars.
Washington AP report states Robert E. Stripling resigned as chief investigator of the House Un American Activities Committee. The Texas native planned a long rest in Texas before possibly returning to oil industry work. The resignation took effect last Monday as Congress adjourned, with Stripling remaining briefly to aid a final report.
A retailer announces an expanded stock lineup with additional garments. The message emphasizes complete selections freshly added to the Regular Stocks collection.
The committee has not selected a new chief investigator after two years of work. Members will decide among themselves, but the final roster is not yet settled and some names remain uncertain.
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