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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1942
Page
11
Alice Story presents city library year end report showing 81 lending units, total 23,848 borrowers, 82 540 books in collection, 57 848 adult and 24 692 children's titles. Adult loans average 21 days. additions 3 861 adult and 1 386 children's books. withdrawals total 4 735. staff includes 16 full time and 3 part time. closed only on Christmas and July 4.
The Amana Society property was formally turned over to a new corporation. Rev. Mark Shockey of Marion caught an 18 pound carp in the Cedar River above the dam. Minnie Beenk elected president of the Principals and Supervisors club at Miss Inga Tapper’s home. Mrs David G Bleakley is Mrs C T Hickok appointed district chairman for Iowa lege.
A new chapter of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority for alumnae has been established in the area, with organizers outlining goals of networking service and leadership for members.
A trip to Buffalo New York for the annual convention of the International Association of Railway Special Agents and Police.
Washington AP reports the Senate advances legislation to regulate meat plants that operate within a single state, enabling them to sell meats under federal oversight. The bill aims to ensure nationwide standards for in state producers seeking broader markets.
The Senate on Monday passed the lend-lease shipment measure and sent it back to the House. An amendment by Senator Gillette of Louisiana was adopted, shaping the bill's provisions.
Dr. John S. Downing son of Dr. and Mrs. L. M. Downing of 1835 Second Avenue SE advancement to captaincy announced after family message He previously served as flight surgeon for the 63rd Pursuit Squadron Army Air Corps and is now stationed at the Aviation School of Medicine Randolph Field Texas.
City council directed the treasurer to refund Emerald Gaethees surrender of a tavern permit at 1506 First Avenue NE. Funds came from the contingent account with court collections cited totaling $1,423 in police and $57.15 in civil division proceeds.
The United States pledges more aid to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek as four power talks begin to align America Britain Russia and China for a postwar world. Chinese Foreign Minister T. V. Seung meets with Hull and President Roosevelt to discuss China’s military needs and a liberal postwar order.
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