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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1945
Page
14
Review notes Tregaskis famed war reporter shifts to fiction with Stronger Than Fear, a tale about Captain Paul Kreider torn between frontline courage and rationalized detachment. The narrative follows his struggle to balance duty, family, and conscience amid brutal combat.
A war story centers on Paul who tests himself by leading his platoon through a narrow German street while under fire. Jerry Bull guides Paul’s growth before Paul is killed. The review also discusses Love of a Glove, detailing five years of research, 40 illustrations, and glove history from tanning to finishing.
Howard Fast delivers a 12 story collection with historical background and entertainment value. The author captures era idiom and the spirit of early American liberty through vivid scenes and memorable characters.
A brief note promotes O Henry best stories selected by Bennett Cerf and Van H. Cartmell for one dollar. The reviewer lauds O Henrys blend of humor and pathos and recalls The Gift of the Magi as a tearful favorite.
California based publisher Fairchild releases TrOVE of a Glove by C Cody Collins a history of gloves with Cedar Rapids ties. The author once Clara Belle Munger sister to Grant and James Munger recalls childhood Sunday inspections and pride in neatly shown gloves in church.
A summer in town Camp Fire girls program begins Tuesday at Ellis Park near the duck pond and runs until July 26. Mrs Betty Peck Main will lead with Cedar Rapids guardians and Blue Birds assisting, offering crafts nature lore art camp craft and first aid plus free swimming instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration is Tuesday at 1 pm at the duck pond with a $1 fee for materials.
Miss Ella Jo Malejka daughter of Mrs John Urban Center Junction married Staff Sgt Lester Cozart son of Mr and Mrs Albert Cozart of Olin June 14 at Highland Park Presbyterian church Des Moines. Attendants Miss Anita Taylor Rudolph Sticken. Cozart honor ribbons include War Department citation American theater Philippine Liberation Good Conduct American Defense Southwest Pacific four bronze stars. Cozart recently discharged after 40 months in Pacific theater.
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Mary Volesky to Joseph Dohnalek of Fairfax. The ceremony occurred Thursday at 4 p.m. at the home of Rev. E. J. Wykle. The couple will reside at 1827 Higley Avenue SE.
Jane Irene Moore of Toledo marries Pfc James W Ensign Jr at Park Congregational church on June 8. The bride wears a sheer marquisette gown with eyelet trim and orange blossom tiara. maid of honor Donna Cornell. bridesmaid Betty Ensign. Best man John O Evans. ushers Donald Vlict Jr and Dean Evans. Reception at Heatherdowns Country Club. Couple to Washington and Camp Lejeune before final station.
Fashion notes explain pinner-uppers like combs and barrettes for cooler, neater hair on hot days. Descriptions cover rhinestone, pearl, lucite and mirror accents, price ranges from 50 cents to 5 dollars, and DIY yarn updos. Mayflower Junior Circle officers installed with Andrea Wasta as vice-president and plans for July picnic.
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