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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1941
Page
33
The article notes pioneer builders of the Amana colonies placed construction dates visibly. It highlights the Amana store built in 1858 of brown stone and the John Moser residence with a large inset stone bearing its date. Both structures are brown stone and weathered yet durable.
The piece muses on frail mementoes of gayer years and soft memories. It recalls Milton Berle meeting Jean Sablon at Ruban Bleu with a playful quip about memory. A closing note nods to the idea of a newspaper man as a bystander in the passing parade.
The piece argues for widespread adoption of transparent face masks by barbers dentists nurses and similar workers to protect both operator and client. It notes public education is needed as many people may be frightened or fail to understand the precaution, but suggests communities with higher literacy may adopt the practice.
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board reports Iowa mortgage activity in April totaled 5.861 million with 2,502 home loans recorded. Compared to April 1940, demand rose from 2,192 mortgages totaling 4.566 million. Lenders include savings and loan associations, banks, insurance firms, and individuals.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Notar, now at 1422 Seventh Ave SE, purchase the Thomas Halpin home at 1953 Fourth Ave SE and take possession June 14. Yuill and Gohmann also sold a vacant Dalewood Dr SE jot to Edward Tchel. Milo Chehak, former owner, and a cooperative deal with Oscar Lundquist sold 1544 Eighth Ave SE to Mr and Mrs Joseph Barta, with the Bartas to take possession Monday.
A jokey scene at Algonquin bookshop features a minor actor evaluating theater memoirs as too thick. A prank about Hearst newspaper copycats in the Spanish American War era ends with a twisted anagram exposing pilfered news.
FHA guidance recommends plots for detached houses be at least 50 feet wide and about 100 feet deep. The rule targets adequate yard space and access for future homes.
Personal Health Service by Dr William Brady discusses respiratory spray from coughing and talking as a transmission mode. It argues for barriers like glass screens in banks and public spaces and notes the improbability of people wearing masks, reflecting on public health awareness and personal habits.
The English brick house at 401 Nineteenth Street NE was purchased by Mr. and Mrs Nate Cohn from Mr. and Mrs Giles B. Kelly. The Cohns previously lived at 2318 Twenty-sixth Street Drive SE, a property of Dr. J Stuart McQuiston, which was sold to Mr. and Mrs Russell Landis, now at 415 Twenty-second Street NE. Sales were through the Hedges company.
Patterned hardwood floors offer durable surfaces with customizable designs. Aimed at new homes and renovations, these floors use varied woods and factory finishing for durable, waxed and polished results.
Census Bureau data show ores and concentrates valued at 142 million dollars containing 1.386 billion pounds of recoverable copper produced at 49 U S copper mines in 1939.
Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Jurgensen reach fifty years of marriage on Tuesday. Ill daughter Irene Vaughn’s illness in Clinton and Mrs. Jurgensen’s frail health prevent open house. They plan mass at St Marys in Clinton, married June 3, 1891 by Monsignor McLaughlin. Attendants Bessey Kelleher and James O’Hern. Born in Germany, Jurgensen's career spans 51 years as Lowden pharmacist and public service roles.
Newcomer Rentals lists tenants including Mr and Mrs Wilbur O Hess of Monroe Michigan renting a bungalow at 119 Thirty-sixth street drive SE from Ralph Podzimek at 421 Twenty-second street NE Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company employee. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Rolland R Drake of Wausau Wisconsin renting an apartment at 1624 Fifth avenue SE from Harry T Hedges Drake represents United States Rubber. Mr and Mrs Earl S Potter of Oelwein Iowa renting a house at 2307 First avenue W owned by Mrs Sarah H Braverman of Washington DC Potter is manager of West Side Produce.
An advertisement claims Canute Water can recolor gray hair to a natural shade in one day. A few applications restore a youthful look and monthly use keeps the color, while shampooing, perspiration, curling, or sweating do not steal the softness or natural feel.
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