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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1942
Page
34
Kalman the city arborist argues for a new shade tree ordinance to balance property owner rights, utilities, the city, foresters, and the public. The proposal requires certified foresters, safety gear, and insurance proof to obtain approval from the park department.
In Moscow a 19 year old female guerrilla named Nina stole the show at a rally of Soviet youth. She has killed ten Germans in two sniping ops and three hand grenade missions. Nina wears the Order of the Red Banner and fights as a guerrilla for eight months. She notes spring makes operations easier after winter camouflage challenges.
A correspondent recalls meeting Ivan who leads 40 sharpshooters using captured German weapons and his claim of dynamiting a P2 car train, Nikolai Varivoda aged 23 a parachutist with three night landings and Red Army exploits, plus Nikolai Kushenko 24 from the Black Sea fleet stating Sevastopol’s port remains supplied and shelled no longer since December.
Louis Companion, 43, won a divorce from Pearl Companion in Seattle Saturday after telling Superior Judge Hugh C Todd that his wife was not companionable.
The article lists contributions totaling 1841.13 from multiple groups and individuals for Camp Good Health. Staff duties are described with Mrs Alda Boxer appointed resident director and Miss Julia Menefee as assistant, along with a team of counselors and a nurse from Western Reserve. The camp focuses on nutrition and health for children.
The Public Health Nursing association operates a summer camp for physically handicapped children from low income Cedar Rapids families. Admission is by doctor recommendation with any required medications or care directed by the examining physician. The camp relies on voluntary gifts to the Camp Good Health Fund and seeks further donations to keep the program full for the season.
In Quitman Georgia the canned goods market strained as a sugar shortage prompted a run on lemon candy. The unusual purchase linked to flavoring red tea drew attention from shoppers and merchants alike.
Cedar Rapids leaders report $42,774.87 raised toward a $40,000 quota with about $7,000 still needed. Five major companies are unreported but expected to contribute. the fund will support Navy Relief United China Relief Russian Relief Queen Wilhelmina Relief YMCA Prisoner’s Aid and USO.
In New York Crupnick, arraigned on burglary charges, faces a possible life term for stealing two pennies from Frieda Goulding. He entered her apartment Friday, grabbed her handbag, and fled but was captured. The handbag contained exactly two pennies, verified in court. A further hearing is set for June 12.
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