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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
3
Japanese forces drive south and southwest toward Foochow Fukien with scattered reports they secured a foothold at Crangmen near the Min River while ships bombarded the coast. Other dispatches note new attacks from Shansi near the Fen River but say Chinese defenses held firm in fierce fighting.
One hundred thirty five girls attend the YMCA free swim school at the YMCA pool at 2 p.m. for a third lesson. Last week 114 took a review, 18 passed bobbing, 20 floating, 76 leg kick, 55 arm motion, 52 both tests and swam 15 to 20 feet. A 15 minute review and a 15 minute preclass report time are planned.
Eugene Palmer the magician evangelist will head a week long revival at Dairy Dale community church. He recently completed 16 campaigns in Kansas City Methodist churches and will conduct services nightly at 8 o clock. Palmer uses magic and sleight of hand to illustrate Bible lessons and previously served as religious secretary at the Cedar Rapids Y M C A from 1914 to 1921.
R Sutherland Cook son of Mr and Mrs Robert S Cook of 222 Crescent Street SE is now an instructor in military tactics at the officers candidate school Fort Belvoir Virginia He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the corps on April 15.
The first service man of the current war to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars was sworn in Thursday night. Paul Muller and his father Wes Dvorak appear in the photo along with Ray Harbit, commander of Post 788, at 1532 B Avenue NE.
Multiple death notices from Belle Plaine to Strawberry Point note William O Brandt 72 dies suddenly and services at Peffers chapel with burial in Oak Hill. Other obituaries include Elizabeth McDermott DeWitt Edward Wolfe and Mary Gallagher with church services in McGregor Villa Nova Decorah Waukon and Marquette. Surviving relatives include daughters Frances Josephine sisters and spouses across Iowa and beyond.
In Des Moines on May 25 three golfers will compete in the Hale America qualifying round Bob McCrary former state amateur champion Mathis Chase and Harvey Ingham ITI Also in Sioux City seventeen golfers will play Monday in the local qualifying round with eight to ten advancing to sectional play in Sioux Falls early in June
New York selective service chief Colonel Arthur V. McDermott announced the first call for men classified 1-B would go out June 8. They would be required to shoulder a gun, with exemptions noted for certain injuries.
A lighthearted cache of chatter mocks rival ideas while urging focus on familiar treats. The playful dig references maintaining doughnut comfort amid broader debates or changes.
A reader praises farm life and urges embracing farming duties and family roles. The columnist endorses the letter, noting love as the key, and suggests ending an unsuitable city-ward relationship to avoid hurting the other party.
Franklin junior high held a Thursday night music contest with judges Miss Ruth Mueller Miss Gertrude Shoemaker and G L Lyman. Director R L Moshimann oversaw performances by students including Patricia Tracy Franklin Boul din cello Hamp ton violin Arthur Alberta Mueller violin Barbara Bu in string trio Arthur Mark Steege Swaney and Mary Ellen Martin string quartet and Sue Smulekoff Barbara.
Helen Welsh Wagner, Shirley Clark, Joan Brandt, bassoon, Dick Moon flute, Jean Woodford viola, Jean Barvinek viola, Alyce Mary Ann Paula violin, trombone listed among Franklin orchestra members.
A Middle East command communique on Thursday says patrol activity continued along the entire Libyan front with ongoing movement and reconnaissance reported from Cairo.
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