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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1942
Page
4
War editor Br W. W. Chaplain reports from New Guinea highlighting its rugged terrain, dense jungles, and harsh climate as it stands among the wildest regions globally. The piece outlines challenges faced by Allied forces and the strategic significance of terrain in ongoing campaigns.
The Taylor OA 6A class holds a graduation party with student speeches and a class memorial book of defense stamps. Members listed include Betty Emmons, Carol Jean Burks, Joe Gaskill, and others. refreshments followed for students and mothers. The page then shifts to wartime material on New Guinea, its strategic proximity to Australia, native head hunting, and the role of molybdenum in war steel production, noting US dominance in supply.
Mrs Paxton honored at Cedar chapter luncheon held at 428 Nineteenth street NE. Past officers Edna Duncan and Edward Manilaw attended as special guests. many Cedar chapter officers and members joined the informal celebration.
Keith Baker read a class will while Donald Moens read the class obituary. Certificates were awarded to Donald Gaines and Norman vs. A farewell song closed the program. Refreshments served from a V shaped table with patriotic decorations. Other graduates included Herbie Hutton Alfred Anderson and Perrington.
Mr and Mrs W E Baker hosted a Wednesday evening buffet and music honoring their son John D Baker who recently enlisted in the navy and Dean Wilson who returns to active duty in the army Readers included Christine Marbach Eleanor Rachel Mary and Marret Ann Baker Mr and Mrs Anderle Mr and Mrs Walter Pack Bill Heins and J F Baker attended in their Twentieth Street NE home
Mrs E J Weis Jr entertained at a Friday kitchen shower honoring her daughter Miss Marcella Weis who will wed Harley Bruns Sunday. Guests included Mesdames Hugo Lensch John Lensch C T Klein Byron Wetre Roland Port Lewis Weis Ray Keiper Charles Lensch Graham McFarlane Nathan Port E J Weis Henry Weis and A N Linder.
Pattern 4962 offered for women from sizes 32 through 46 requires 3% yards of 39 inch fabric for size 36 and 4 yards contrast. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department The Cedar Gazette New York for pattern, extra ten cents for new pattern book with easy-to-make styles for the family.
Garfield school graduation night featured a dinner for 12 graduates hosted by parents. Class day followed with a will, prophecy, history, piano solo, diplomas, certificates, and the class gift presented by faculty and students.
The Y M G club met Thursday at Mrs Helen Hardin's home 1506 Hamilton St SW. Plan a Dutch treat dinner at Fleming's then sew for the Red Cross. Prizes went to Mesdames DeWitt Winne John D Coombs Warren E Wharton and Alne Sasedae and Howard Kimball. Next meeting Feb 5 at Mrs Dieterich 800 F Ave NW.
Cultus club members gathered for a dessert luncheon at 1820 Grande Avenue SE hosted by Mrs. O. W. Mull. Mrs. E C Busenbark spoke on American craftsmen and displayed handmade pottery glassware and metal. The next meeting will be at W D Patterson's home with Mrs. J H Woodside assisting.
The Business Waen class of First Christian Church met Friday to elect new officers. Sixteen members attended and participated in a Dutch treat meal afterward.
Theodore R. White hosted a birthday gathering at 1322 Fifth Street NW on Wednesday afternoon honoring her son Jack on his fifth birthday. Attendees included Patricia and Tommy Jones, Bobbie Little, Maree and Leroy Lubbers, Bobbie Nichols, Bobbie Stepanek, Mrs Roy Stepanek and others.
Jeaqualing Lap Lane, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Lane, celebrated a birthday with a Thursday party at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred H Koering 1520 E Avenue NE. Attendees included Ruth Harman Barbara Jesnne O Neal Sanda O Neal Donny Fowler Danny Fitzpatrick Javore Armstrong and Denny Gaile Hanson of Lisbon.
Dorothy Herdlicka is shower honoree at the Smith home 1114 Fifteenth Avenue SW. Guests included P J Whittemore Roger Landis Richard Heckle Stanley Hotle Ted Ralston Gaylord Schmott George Klumpar and Don Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray St. Germaine, longtime residents of Dubuque, return to Cedar Rapids to establish a home at 1045 Fifth Avenue SE after seven months away. Miss Myrtle Hermanson of Dubuque arrived Tuesday for an indefinite visit with Miss Irene St. Germaine.
A reader laments Joe's meekness and a mother asks how to handle her daughter's rapid, repeated love affairs. Miss Manners advises letting the boy take the lead, fostering groups of friends over two-person romances, and urging the daughter to pursue broader activities to curb excessive romance.
The passage discusses two kinds of women regarding wartime service. It urges busy women to find time for Red Cross and community welfare, citing the 1942 Fight Infantile Paralysis campaign as an example. It contrasts active volunteers with those who claim they have no time.
Cedar Rapids women show strong Red Cross support as Linn county chapter official announces 300 pounds of blue or khaki yarn bought for servicemen. The yarn will be made into sleeveless and turtleneck sweaters helmets and watch caps for Army and Navy personnel.
Linn county civilian defense council offices shift from the Renediuen Trust building to the basement of the Linn county courthouse. Ed Lowe, chairman, notes staff already assisting in defense work has moved and the move will be completed by Monday.
Ed Lowe chairman of the Linn county civilian defense council said orders to delete the word tire from the name of all rationing boards have been issued. The Linn county rationing board will be known as the Linn county eeefio with Lowe as ex officio member. The change is viewed as a first step toward possible extra duties for the board.
A concise note points to crochet slippers made for everyday use in a range of gay colors, illustrating practical wear with vivid color choices and craft detail.
Washington AP reports price administrator froze sale of automobiles hitting farming regions hard. Representative Carlson warns the order harms agricultural areas where auto, gasoline and oil dealers form the backbone of local business and hinder defense job access. He urges early modification by the committee to aid affected dealers and workers.
Premier Hepburn said the Ontario government called in Dr. Jann Laing McDonald of Toronto to examine Marie Dionne Quintuplets. An advance report was not alarming, but a consultation and examination are planned for next Sunday at the Callender nursery.
Arthur Deamer announces the appointment of a new supply librarian at Wilson High. The notice notes the librarian will manage resources for the college and pursue graduate studies.
The fragment reports a January 1942 notice from Iowa District Court. It references debtors and a county area, with legal notices tied to a district official and attorney Wick. The legible parts indicate a formal financial claim process and an authenticated office. rest is unclear.
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