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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1940
Page
23
Cedar Rapids waterworks started with 23000 cash and 450000 in mortgage bonds. In 37 years the system funded 80 percent of its 2300000 asset, serves 14000 mains, and earns about 250000 yearly while repaying bonds at 50000 yearly. The 743000 purification plant and 400000 reservoir modernized delivery.
King George VI approved Gen Sir Robert Gordon-Finlay as commander in chief of the British western command Lieut Gen Sir Ronald Adam named commander in chief of the northern command and Major Gen H C B Wemess as adjutant general of the forces The San Bernardino County area is described as nearly equal to Massachusetts and Maryland combined.
Former President Herbert Hoover urges dusting off and reviving the American way to safeguard liberty. He argues youth must learn the militant ideology that built the nation, warning fascist ideologies threaten U.S. public institutions and calling for renewed faith in freedom and free enterprise.
In a speech, Hoover defends free enterprise while calling for regulation to curb abuses. He acknowledges weaknesses and discouragement but insists no better system exists. He stresses that graduates should receive support and constructive aid from adults as they enter the world.
Memorial services will be held today at 2 40 p m by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs at Hus Memorial church Cedar Rapids Ninth avenue and Seventh street SE Rev T C Collister pastor of St James Methodist church will deliver the principal address Rebekah memorial by Praha lodge 5 Betsy Ross club 2 Theta Rho Girls will present candlelight service Rev Benjamin Paroulek will give invocation and benediction Names of members who died in the last year read by Jerry J Hanus Hus Memorial quartet to sing Seven Thomas Wildey Junior lodge 2 members will serve as ushers listed by name Norman D Smith chairs memorial committee.
The Cedar River swim hole known as Ellis Beach opened Friday for what is hoped to be its final season. The facility received oiling of lockers and sand replacement, with life guard appointments awaiting Red Cross approval. It will operate 1 to 9 pm daily through Labor Day as plans for a new Ellis Park pool are to be presented to the city council on Monday.
OTTAWA UP Lord Rothermere visiting Montreal sent a telegram to Prime Minister Mackenzie King praising his leadership as inspiring. He noted a radio broadcast where King warned that every fort in Canada could become Calais and every harbor Dunkirk if Canada yielded to Nazi brutality.
The War Office says the Duke of Windsor is with French troops on the Italian border and will return to his headquarters. A report that he resigned as liaison officer between British and French forces is denied.
London AP reports Gilbert Rowe of the Queen Victoria Rifles recounts a British marine who swam eight miles of the Calais to Dover crossing before being picked up by a troop ferry. The man appeared fresh and asked if there was room aboard. Only 24 people are on record as having swum the channel.
The Iowa Bandmasters Association selects Cedar Rapids as the 1941 convention site for June 1 2. Lead organizers Glenn Lyman Ray Schwab and Linn county members spearheaded the bid. Charles A Hayden of Creston elected president Alonzo Leach of Des Moines re elected secretary treasurer.
Cedar Rapids playground directors will attend a weeklong institute at First Presbyterian church starting Monday. Nevin Nichols will supervise as 14 public playgrounds open under male and female staff with WPA support. Sessions cover leadership, group games, sports, nature study, and Red Cross first aid courses in the afternoons.
NYA runs a state wide safety poster contest with entries from Cedar Rapids workers. Slogans include Say It With Safety Not With Flowers and Learn the A B C s Always Be Careful. Posters are mimeographed after entry and a best state entry prize will be awarded. An exhibit of Cedar Rapids posters will be shown at the Iowa Child Welfare conference June 18 20 in Iowa City.
Advertisement directs readers to look under classification 8 in the Want Ads for home repairing and modernization services of all kinds.
Cub Pack No 25 sponsored by Arthur PTA held a Friday evening meeting around a campfire at Mrs. George Kosek’s home. Forty-two Cubs and 41 parents attended as new members Jimmie Pauba Bruce Travis Dick Hansen Dick Morrison Bobby Feider Jack Krebs Kenneth Carey and Duane Johnson joined and Wolf awards were presented.
The ceremony awarded badges to Jimmie Utter Don Kosek John Allen Smith and Jack Von Lackum with Gold Arrow to Utter and Silver Arrow to Bobby Swaney and Tommy Chadima. Ted Nesper Clay Phillips and Bobby Vejda advanced to Scouting.
In Newington Connecticut the AP reports that no school children play hockey to enjoy the municipal park facilities. John Walsh is identified as the town truant officer and park caretaker.
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