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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1941

Page

9

Boys State Group to Meet Thursday

Twenty eight Cedar Rapids youths elected as Hawkeye Boys State delegates will meet at 8 p m Thursday in the Memorial Coliseum armory to plan the trip. The encampment runs June 15 to 22 at Des Moines fair grounds with a mock state government led by Gov George A Wilson. Dwight Krumholtz heads the Americanism committee and will preside, with sponsors from 23 civic groups and several clubs, including the Elks and Veterans organizations.

Cedar Rapids American Legion Memorial Coliseum Des Moines George A. Wilson Americanism Committee Hanford Post Legion Dwight Krumholtz Krumholtz Elks Club City Fire Fighters Women’s Relief Corps The Veterans Club Cedar Rapids Gazette Legion Auxiliary DeMolay Republican and Democratic Central Committees Mayflower Chapter Veterans of Foreign Wars Waltonians Boy Scouts Woman's Club Pickwick Club Cadets of St. George Knights of Columbus Ambar Grotto South Side Civic Club Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club Rotary Club Linn County Bar Association

North Atlantic Island Puzzle and Fire Memorandum

The page lists a complex word puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues about the North Atlantic region, including arctic terms, organisms, and places. A concluding paragraph criticizes volunteers for seeking glory during a fire, leaving lines unlaid, hydrants unused, and engines unfed.

Three Day Convention For Iowa Travelers Set At Montrose Roosevelt

A three day program outlines the annual conventions of the Iowa United Commercial Travelers and its auxiliary. Activities run Thursday to Saturday noon with registrations on the Roosevelt mezzanine and Montrose. Notables include John M. Bailey of McCook Nebraska and E. G. Pullen of Waterloo.

Iowa United Commercial Travelers of America UCT Auxiliary Montrose Roosevelt UCT Gladys Feeney Charles City Iowa UCT Council John M. Bailey McCook Neb E. G. Pullen Waterloo

U S Bond Sales Net 257 Millions

Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr reported the first 17 days of the defense savings bonds sale brought in 257 million dollars. The contribution reflects strong public participation in the wartime financing program during the period.

U. S Washington Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr Defense Savings

Reward Offered in Poisoning of Two Toy Manchester Dogs

A $25 reward was posted for the arrest of the person who poisoned a male and a female toy Manchester dog owned by Mrs. H. A. Ruffin of 322 B Avenue NW. The dogs were poisoned shortly before noon and the male died quickly while the female remained under veterinary care. Police seek tips to identify the perpetrator.

Manchester H. A. Ruffin B Avenue NW

Advice From Mary Manners on Wit and Kindness

Dear Miss Manners writes about Roy Believes himself a wit and his caustic remarks. The columnist warns true wit should be kind or risk social ostracism. The reader mentions E. F. and seeks Miss Manners guidance on handling sharp remarks.

Roy

Wholesome Advice on Youth Unpopularity and Relationships

A reader suggests staying true to high ideals and improving listening skills to overcome social unpopularity. The column advises seeking like minded peers, maintaining kindness, and avoiding nagging a girlfriend while noting she has shown preference and may settle on one partner in time.

Wayne Morris Engaged To Patricia Stewart In Hollywood

Actor Wayne Morris and Patricia Stewart announced their engagement in Hollywood. Morris’s ongoing divorce from Leonora Schinasi known as Bubbles is set to become final in September.

Hollywood Wayne Morris Patricia Stewart Morris Leonora Bubbles” Schinasi

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