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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
17
At Coe College only one faculty change occurred as the second semester began. Professor John M. Henry of commerce and economics received a leave, marking the sole adjustment in the teaching staff.
Finance and assistant treasurer received a leave of absence to finish studies toward a doctorate at Iowa University. Moray L. Eby, director of physical education and a lawyer, takes over Professor Henry's business law class. Leighton D. Beckett assumes Henry's duties in the business office as Henry is expected to complete his doctorate by next September.
Charles Anthony was elected president of the Maine Brotherhood of Mutual Benefit at Foresters hall. H. L. Coats was named vice president Ed Borschel secretary and Carroll Briggs treasurer. John G. Farley Roy Jackman and Walter Evans joined the executive committee for three years. The group revised its constitution and by laws. A luncheon and social hour followed.
About 2,250 furniture factories operate across the United States reflecting a sizable domestic production sector within the industry.
A collage of crossword style clues lists horizontal and vertical items with numbered hints including animal, Greek letters, ancient terms, and measurements. The page presents a dense puzzle grid torn from a vintage newspaper, inviting solvers to fill in answers across two directions.
Aollywood notes Rudy Vallee has a new Paramount long term contract launching him as an actor with no required singing. Debuts as a character actor in Palm Beach Story lead to Happy Go Lucky with Mary Martin. Lampooners mock his career while Vallee, praised by bosses for two decades, enters a new phase.
INS War Editor WOW CHAPLIN reports Japan bombs East Indies, seizing bases by sea and air while avoiding Java. He warns Java may be the NEI Sedan. U S production data show tire material shortages but overall war output remains high. The piece notes Java’s strategic importance with Batavia Surabaya and Bandoeng as key bases and references supply strains looming from a tightened blockade.
Linn county American Legion to hold joint convention of Legionaires and auxiliary in Central City on February 5. Dinner at 7 p.m. with program to follow. State Commander Tom Tracey of Manchester will speak, joined by Curtis Bush and Dr J E Martin. Harlan Briggs of Lisbon is county association commander.
Walter Winchell notes private papers of a cub reporter reveal R Lyman Jr, publicity director for Detroit's National Workers League, questioned by Dies committee. Lyman, jailed 85 days in Washington, D C, has Tampa address. letters accuse Winchell papers of pressure.
The column mocks Maury Paul noted by Beebe for threatening to publish a list of bogus nobility and foreign criminals moving in elite society. A Beebe quip and a dig at columnists follow, recalling press feuds and a joke about privacy and publicity.
The Gazette prints today's time entries for multiple theaters. Paramount shows Rise and Shine at 1 28, 4 25, 7 15, 10 12 with Perfect Snob at 3 06, 5 56. Iowa lists Ball of Fire at 12 30, 3 40, 6 45, 9 55. A Date with the Falcon at 2 30, 5 40, 8 50. State presents Bahama Passage at 2 19, 4 53, 7 27, 9 53 and Hay Foot at 1 29, 4 03, 6 37, 9 03. Palace shows When Ladies Meet at 2 25, 5 35, 8 50 and We Go Fast at 1, 4 05, 7 15, 10 30. Rialto lists You Belong to Me at 2 52, 6 20, 9 58 and Babies for Sale at 1 28, 4 55, 8 35. Strand covers Dr Kildare's Crisis at 6 48, 10 09 and Her First Romance at 8 23. Times offers Charlie Chan in Rio at 1, 3 33, 5 51, 8 24, 10 57 and Blonde from Singapore at 2 25, 4 43, 7 16, 9 49. Marion shows Wild Geese Calling at 7 05, 10 04 and That Uncertain Feeling at 8 40.
The annual meeting of Iowa Electric Light and Power Company stockholders will be at the company general offices on the Eighth Floor Security Building Cedar Rapids Iowa Tuesday March 3 1942 at ten o clock in the forenoon. Officers will conduct the election of directors and any other business. By order of the President C S Woodward secretary
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