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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1944
Page
9
Daily devotional prepared by Dr. Gaius Glenn Atkins urges transformation of the mind through renewal of the spirit within. It cites Ephesians 4 23 and Psalm 51 10 12, warns that unconsecrated cleverness breeds evil, and asks for divine light to reform thoughts deeds and dispositions in Christ.
Firemen answering an alarm found a piece of meat in the oven had caught fire at Luvera Maifield’s home on Eighth Avenue SE. Damage was light. Police captain notes that people now call for aid when meat points are in danger rather than only when a house is at risk.
Notice from the Iowa State Commerce Commission that a franchise is sought for a Cedar Rapids area utility to construct operate and maintain an electric transmission line across public lands highways streams and private lands in portions of Sections 36 32 and 29 Township 83 84 North Range 7 West Des Moines Iowa with a hearing set for April 5 1944 at 9 a m Objections must be filed five days before the hearing and be represented by a fully authorized spokesperson George L McCaughan secretary
An old fashioned cure touts a modern salve, Penetro, built on a mutton suet base to relieve cold symptoms and chest tightness. The advert promotes daily rubbing of Penetro for genuine relief from cold miseries.
Edgar A. Guest reflects on St Patrick’s Day traditions from youth. He recalls parish halls, fifty cent banquets, speeches from eight to midnight, and the once vivid harp’s memory. He notes judges and past speakers, and laments that lively parish celebrations have faded over time.
Dr. Boyd G. Carter, Romance languages professor, will deliver the annual alumni day lecture at 2 30 p.m. Saturday in Stewart Memorial library. The talk Is titled Is Education Limitation and is sponsored by Phi Sigma Iota Zeta chapter with a library staff room reception to follow. An exhibit of paintings by Marvin D Cone will also be on display in the staff room.
Chief of Police Tom Condon urged bicycle owners to secure license tags immediately as the deadline nears. The 25 cent fee applies, and bikes must be fully equipped with a light, horn or bell, reflector, pedals, and a stand before licensing. School registrations may follow at Cedar Rapids grade schools. students must register at the station. Saturday hours are 8 30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A routine 24 hours for police included a hit and run injury report by Sally Frazier 27 of 518 C avenue NE after a southbound Fifth street car struck her at the C avenue intersection and left without aid. Loren Feakins reported a room theft of 15 dollars from a coat pocket after finding 50 dollars missing from 65.
Notice under Chapter 384 of the Iowa code announces the incorporation of The Allison Hotel Company in Cedar Rapids Iowa with authorized capital of 150000 dollars in 1500 shares of 106.06 dollars each. The firm will own operate rent and exchange hotel and other property and is governed by a board of five to nine directors. Officers include president vice president secretary and treasurer. The company dates from 1943 and meets annually in Cedar Rapids. The second section lists local service personnel with postings and furloughs including Wilbur E. Shimek in England and Lt William J. Taylor at Fort Jackson among others.
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