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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1945
Page
3
A writer argues about GI Bill loans at 4 percent and private lenders. He notes many loans already issued at or below 4 percent, aided by VA guarantees, and suggests high prices and appraisal issues limit further guaranteed deals. He warns bankers fear public opinion and potential backlash if veterans are denied loans at low rates.
Coe college announces an 8 to 10 pm reception in Voorhees quadrangle on Friday. Hosts Dr and Mrs C Harve Geiger and Dr Alice B Salter with other faculty members welcome seniors, parents, students, trustees, alumni and friends. Doris Glantz, junior class president, directs junior participation. eight junior women serve as ushers.
A WPA party for Keen Teen Klub members and guests runs Saturday from 8 pm to midnight at the Cedar Rapids YMCA. Ray Long and his orchestra will provide music for dancing, games and swimming at the event.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Glasier of 2046 B avenue NE were honored Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Hubbard on Twentieth street NE as they prepare to move to Denver Colorado. Mrs Sarah Ainsworth assisted as hostess and Cedar chapter CBS 1944 officers attended, presenting a gift to Mrs Glasier.
Mr and Mrs Vernon E Hense and their sons of Flint Michigan are spending a two week vacation at the Charles E Hense residence located at 1000 Old Marion Road NE.
Mrs. John Lehman of 532 Ninth Street SW was honored at a Wednesday morning breakfast at Bever Park hosted by the Wednesday Pinochle Club to celebrate her birthday. After breakfast the group visited Mrs. M. Jo Griffin at 2001 Meadowbrook Drive SE for cards.
Alaska veteran weighs G I education grant and subsistence benefits. While acknowledging $75 monthly for a married student, he argues the government covers tuition books and fees up to 500 dollars per school year, plus living costs, making the program generous compared with past self funded training. He notes many veterans trained without aid and praises the G I education offer as sensible and helpful.
Fresh Florida watermelons arrive in Cedar Rapids with 24 to 30 pound fruit at ceiling prices. California Bing cherries and apricots join the market alongside big red plums, luxuries for canning. Strawberries scarce but expected by Saturday. small oranges plentiful as 65 percent of the crop is set aside for overseas troops. Meat remains scarce though poultry increases. pork and lamb more available than beef. No point ox tail joints, about 300 pounds last week, may appear again. Brains common in larger markets with an Australian recipe for creamy sauce and baked potato dishes.
A dated recipe collection offers a brain in cream sauce served with macaroni and a baked topping, plus lemon filled jelly roll, pineapple ice, and short rib stew. It outlines menus for Sunday meals with chicken dumplings, green beans, gardens lettuce salad, and dessert options, including a pineapple dessert and a lemon jelly roll with detailed steps and quantities.
Guidance from Jove State College advises removing blossom stalks on spring planted strawberries to build stronger plants for next year. For everbearing plants, blossom removal should continue until July 15 to yield better fruit, with some fall production possible.
Bertha Weis Smith, former Cedar Rapids beauty shop proprietor who moved to Omaha, files for annulment of marriage to Woodrow Wilson Smith. She alleges non disclosure of two prior marriages and a prison sentence. She seeks restoration of her maiden name. He signed her name to a government check shortly after their Texas wedding.
Police held two service members for A W O L status. Dean Turner, 18, of 79 Allview Drive SW, was arrested at Snyder's tavern and has been AWOL from Camp Hood Texas since May 30. James L. Phelps, address unknown, was arrested at Hearn Stevenson used car lot in Newport Rhode Island for 19 days.
Linn county Red Cross directors approved a $1000 appropriation to establish a community canning center at the Gas company's Glow room in Cedar Rapids on July 1. Mrs Selma Duncan Iowa State college nutrition specialist will set up the center and train staff. Housewives may bring fruit garden foods and jars to process under supervision. A G Keyes cited the center as a food conservation and safety measure amid Victory garden efforts. Equipment purchase was assigned to a three person committee. The board also approved a $25 radio course for Cedar Rapids Radio council and awarded two War Fund plaques to volunteers Mrs Paul Huston and Charles Michel Marion with more awards planned.
Summer sessions at Cea begin June 1 and run through the summer quarter. Registration for the 54% quarter includes art, psychology, philosophy, physical education, women’s studies, and related rooms and meal plans. Courses appear free in the fields of art and social studies with rooms allocated for women and mixed use.
A man named Olin Boy was questioned by police over a forged check incident. An altered check for $20 drawn on the Maka Noe Honal Bank was used at a local store marked with a distinctive sign. The suspect was detained for questioning as investigators pursue the forgery case.
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