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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1947
Page
9
Kingsbury Smith reports on widespread black market activity in the Soviet Union and Europe. He describes bread and meat speculation, state bans on bread sales, and ration schemes with six categories led by R-1 and R-2 cards.
Bellew, formerly with Ollins Company, is named to head the amateur equipment sales department. A long time operator since 1929, he holds multiple radio licenses and served at Raytheon Standards Laboratory during World War II. He attended Ohio State University and has been active in amateur radio circles.
Edwin L Polk Cannon Company appoints first sergeant for the Cedar Rapids unit with William J Kelly and Louis E Nelson as staff sergeants and Elmer P Kelly as corporal Bi weekly meetings are held at the national guard armory on A avenue and Sixth street NE Enlistments are open to all men aged 18 to 35.
Athens AP reports Greek guerillas attacked two British army trucks west of Alexandroupolis. Six men were fatally hurt or taken prisoner, including a captain. Fifty guerillas engaged. one driver died, another wounded man was executed. The group reportedly retreated with a British captain and three soldiers as prisoners.
Honorary degrees will be awarded to Dr. Leroy D. Weld Medley G B Whelpley and E E Niccolls at Coe College commencement. Hoffman rising Studebaker executive and business leader will be honored for his service while various reunions and receptions mark June 5 6 and 7 events and alumni dinners.
A technicolor sound film on dog obedience training from puppy stage to obedience tests will be shown at the Z.C.B.J. hall Monday night at 8 o clock under Cedar Rapids Cocker Spaniel club auspices. The program lasts about 30 minutes and admission is charged. Public admission.
The golden jubilee of Rt Rev Msgr John M Molloy on June 4 will draw archdiocesan dignitaries. He was ordained in 1897 and has served in Iowa since. A solemn high mass led by Archbishop Rohiman will open the observance, followed by a procession, a banquet, and music from a Loras College choir.
Ward will deliver the Memorial Day address at American Legion ceremonies in Wyoming. He will speak on Perpetuation of our Cause. Ward served with the 66th Division headquarters in France in World War II and as a correspondent for U S Army Radio in France.
The subject majored in political science at Northwestern University and plans to return to Europe to study social and economic problems.
In Cincinnati Ohio Mrs Thelma Stamm aged 18 expresses a wish to drive an automobile though she doubts she will attempt again. The snippet notes her dilemma and intent without detailing any outcome.
Cedar Rapids Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges and affiliated bodies plan memorial services at 3 p.m. Sunday June 8 at Trinity Methodist Church Third Avenue and Fifth Street SW. Rev. Elton D. Wells will deliver the address with participation from multiple Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges.
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