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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1942
Page
9
Dr Mary MacFadyen offers practical lipstick guidance to conserve product and protect lips. Use a tiny brush for precise application and remove old lipstick with soap and water for a smoother finish. Cover lips with cold cream or Vaseline to prevent cracking in cold winds and maintain moisture.
A reader's note urges Mrs K to focus more on domestic and family ties while remaining active in the community. Dear Miss Manners advises rebalancing priorities, noting time away from family and suggesting planning that includes home relationships. A second question about a romance and trust receives counsel to avoid heartbreak and keep expectations modest.
The Cedar Rapids marine recruiting station Friday enlisted two men John H Clifton of Earlville and John D Dawson of Davenport. Mrs Ann Bryant 819 Eighth street NW was taken to St Luke's hospital Thursday suffering from pneumonia Her condition hospital attendants said is fair. Corp George J McGrath brother of Mrs J B Schumacher 1063 F avenue NW has been promoted to staff sergeant at Geigerfield Spokane Wash. The Rev Dr Wendell Henline will speak at the Sunday morning worship hour at Shueyville United Brethren church at 930 on the topic He Came to Himself. The Sunday school will meet at 1030. Christian Endeavor will be held at 8 p.m.
The Killian company management entertained employees at the annual dinner dance at the Cedar Rapids Country Club Thursday night. There were 262 persons present.
Second Lieut John B Lyman just received his army air corps commission and visits his parents Mr and Mrs L P Lyman at 2510 First avenue NE for a few days awaiting orders. A Pontiac coach stolen from in front of the College Inn on March 8 was recovered Thursday by Einar Myhre at the corner of A avenue and Third street NE. The car was found out of gas.
Grant F. Anderson and George Cock burn led visitors at the Cres cent lodge session. Refreshments followed. Mount Hermon lodge will confer the third degree on two candidates next Thursday at Masonic hall starting at 6 30 p.m.
The War Department announced negotiations are under way to transfer Americans serving in allied forces to United States control. Exploratory talks have been held in Ottawa with Canadian officers. a tentative plan exists and may expand to other United Nations members after final approvals.
Friday at St Luke's Hospital attendants noted a series of injuries from Friday the 13th. Robert Hinton, 19, of 11914 First Street NE, was treated for a lacerated wrist from the Quaker Oats plant and listed in good condition with release expected soon. Betty King, 1053 Fifth Avenue SE, was treated for a cut from a broken drinking glass and released after treatment.
Miss Nadine Menary of the In ter-Ocean Reinsurance company spoke to upperclass girls on what business expects from an applicant. Jay Hesser addressed the boys about civil defense on Friday morning.
Paul Albert Georgia aged 37 alias George Greene was brought here from Kansas City by Deputy Marshal Robert M. Farrar of the western district Missouri federal court. He faces prosecution under the Dyer Act for a car alleged stolen in Sioux City. He was arrested in Kansas City.
Grace Church Center hosts a community program in the stage room Saturday at 7 p.m. The event features Ester Mendoza accordion Delores Duarte and Ramona Rodriguez Mexican dance Susie Atce Mexican songs Eva Arenas accordion and an adult Mexican band performing several selections. A one act play Getting Rid of an Agent stars Edmond Saldana Katheryn Dent Marguerite Simmions. The program includes Hawaiian guitar by Bob Conner and Eddie Haterove Hazel Price Sones and violin selections by Leah Rosenberg David Rosenberg Roma Rosenberg. The same program presents a boys' choir quartet with Delores Duarte Rose Marie Cosgrove Kasles Craven Betty Jewell in the cast.
Secretary Wickard urged county and state farm war boards to work with the U S employment service to register men women and youths for farm labor. Stores with delivery service were asked to pool deliveries to save tires while the Office of Censorship warned photographers against images that could aid the enemy.
R. D. Robinson of Spokane Washington is identified as the oldest living graduate of the University of Iowa engineering college. He earned a civil engineering degree 62 years ago in a finding announced Thursday.
London AP reports Germany offers 100000 marks for the letter writer who claimed the late pilot Werner Moelders became Catholic before death. Berlin’s Dagens Nyheter correspondent calls the letter a forgery, while Gestapo deems it dangerous propaganda.
President Roosevelt hailed the $600,000 United States information service information center as sound and decent. The project aids thousands of new government workers and small businessmen in Washington and will help lawmakers answer constituent inquiries. He will also discuss dormitories for government workers with John Blandford on the Mall near the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol.
On March 11 1942 the Linn County District Court ordered J A Cornthwaite Receiver to sell all assets of the Service Garage of Marion Iowa by sealed bids. Bids must be received by March 4 1942 at 9 p m with a $100 bidder’s check payable to J A Cornthwaite Receiver. Bid locations include the Service Garage Marion Iowa or Fred W Hann attorney Cedar Rapids Iowa.
The Office of Price Administration urged railroads to suspend ten large rate increases, including for petroleum lumber and pig iron, and signaled possible cancellation of the whole rise. Assistant Price Administrator Dexter Keezer said earnings trends could prompt ICC revocation if railroads can absorb wage offsets, with details on cement copper ores scrap and other items.
The War Production board will place the entire wood pulp industry under an allocation system effective May 1 to conserve supplies and balance war and civilian needs. Deliveries of wood pulp may only be made with specific authority from director of industry operations J. S. Knowlson after that date.
Iowa State College at Ames inter vened in WMIN Minneapolis St Paul application to shift from 1400 to 630 kilocycles. WOI operates on 640 kilocycles and claims 630 kHz would interfere with its reception. A FCC hearing is set in Washington March 23.
Dr Ray T Wendland of Coe College told High Twelve in Roosevelt hotel that while synthetic rubber cannot yet meet U S demand for tires it can fill specialized needs He noted 1941 U S import 1 million tons with 750000 consumed and 600000 tons in reserve He cited 18000 tons produced in 1941 about two and a half percent of consumption and projected 100000 tons for 1942 with potential growth after 1942 He warned reclaimed rubber is inferior and warned many inputs for synthetic rubber are also vital to the war effort including petroleum aviation gasoline benzine drugs explosives and electricity funding
Funeral services for Miss Helen Higley of Cedar Rapids will be held at Turner chapel at 2:30 PM Sunday. The Rev. Father Vernon L Jones of Grace Episcopal Church will conduct the service and burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Peter H Hanson 74 a retired stonemason and former West Union resident died suddenly at 2 p m Thursday at the Central hotel where he had lived He was born in August 1867 in Norway and came to the United States 71 years ago Surviving are five children a sister fifteen grandchildren and a great grandchild Services are not planned locally The body will be taken to West Union for services Sunday Friends may call at Beatty chapel until 9 pm Friday
A Budapest dispatch reported Premier Nicolas Kallay stating Hungary will maintain its foreign policy. He added that his predecessor Laszlo de Bardossy is likely to become foreign minister, signaling a continuity shift within the government in Bern, Switzerland.
The average family food bill increased by about 0.5 percent from mid January to mid February due to higher prices for pork lard potatoes and sugar. The index stood at 116.8 percent of 1935 39 averages, up 19 percent from February 1941 and 25 percent above prewar levels. Further rises for pork tomatoes pink salmon chickens and lard were noted in late February. Sugar costs surged 8 percent amid higher small package prices at groceries.
The State Department said it made representations to the Vatican objecting to Japan establishing relations with the Holy See. A spokesman said the move would be viewed with suspicion as Japan has no interest in Catholicism and aims to stir up trouble.
The Office of Price Administration set a temporary price ceiling on finished cotton and rayon goods to curb rising costs for items like dresses suits coats housecoats pajamas shirts and drapery materials. The move targets wholesale pricing while excluding retail sales, aiming to steady consumer prices.
Archibald M. L du Pont, 53, member of the DuPont industrial family, died Thursday at his estate near Montchanin Delaware after suffering a stroke days earlier. The report notes his prominence in industry and the death at the family estate.
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