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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1943
Page
11
An article outlines meat as key for high quality protein iron and minerals, advises planning meat use, and offers stew making tips. It presents lamb and beef stew recipes with vegetables, cooking steps, thickening gravy, and serving notes. A later note mentions car underbody rustproofing spray.
About 225 ministers, business leaders, hospital staff and friends gathered at the Montrose hotel to honor Dr. J. P. Van Horn and Mrs. Van Horn. Speakers praised his 15 years guiding St. Luke’s, aiding the $375000 debt payoff, and his hospital service with Blue Cross and state associations. Rev Karl Meister of Elyria will succeed him in July.
Reed C. Nelson was elected president of the General Agents and Managers association at a Cedar Rapids Country club meeting. He succeeds R. M. Threlkeld Jr. Other officers elected include William D. Bayless vice president Myron O. Bickel secretary treasurer and Threlkeld and Paul S. Kohl executive committeemen. Plans for the next year and attendance at the state sales conference in Des Moines June 11 and 12 were discussed.
The Cedar Rapids library stations posted opening hours with Daniels park on Tuesday from 3 to 8 pm Kenwood park on Wednesday 3 to 5 45 pm and 6 to 8 45 pm Lincoln on Wednesday 3 to 8 pm Northwest on Tuesday 3 to 5 30 pm Beginning Tuesday the boys and girls room will be open 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 8 pm Saturday
J. L. Beven president of the Illinois Central railroad was in Cedar Rapids Thursday to inspect railroad properties and confer with patrons. He was accompanied by Division Supt. Charles F. Duggan and Division Traffic Agent George H. Sorensen, both of Waterloo.
In Detroit the 155th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the USA was urged to approve seven recommendations to strengthen theological education and post seminary training for ministers. A 40,000 word report by a special committee led by Ilion T. Jones Iowa City proposed changes in recruiting and educating ministers.
Sugarless honey flavored All-Bran muffins recipe with Kellogg's All-Bran. Ingredients include shortening honey buttermilk flour baking powder salt and milk. Instructions cover mixing soaking and baking at 400 F for about 25 minutes.
Miss Louise Morley daughter of author Christopher Morley spoke at Wilson youth conference and Coe college gathering addressing war awareness and cooperation with Britain. She said the main task is completing school work and praised US Britain wartime cooperation. Tea honor and room dedication followed with PTA and YWCA participation.
Navy authorities cautioned families and friends against sending homemade codes in letters to sailors. Yeoman George Penrod warned such codes risk severe penalties even if intentions are innocent. Officials noted that codes can reveal sensitive information and jeopardize lives and property.
Following National Safety Council and Iowa advisory notes, Cedar Rapids police placed stop signs at Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue SE and at Sixth Street and Third Avenue SW. Police chief Condon cited seven right angle accidents at each site in 1942 due to limited visibility and speed, prompting the safety measure.
Lake Winnebago measures about 30 miles in length and 10 miles wide, making it the largest lake in Wisconsin among thousands of lakes.
Mildred Chrisman a housekeeper 32 of 832 B avenue NE narrowly escaped death Thursday afternoon after inhaling fumes from a kerosene stove She was found unconscious at 5 pm by M J Peet and taken to Mercy hospital where attendants Friday said her condition was fair
The House voted to place the Women s Army Auxiliary Corps in the army rather than with it. The move would grant members benefits accorded to servicemen and reduce minimum enlistment age from 21 to 20. Dependency allowances were withheld for now.
The eligible women receive National Service Life Insurance, six month death gratuity to a beneficiary, re employment privileges, disability retirement benefits, free postage, flying pay and additional overseas pay.
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Cedar Rapids plan memorial services Sunday June 13 at Trinity Methodist church. Judge G K Thompson will deliver the principal address and the program begins at 2 30 p m. Graves will be decorated Saturday Eve Memorial Day. The memorial committee is led by James H Woodside as chair and Marguerite McCaul as secretary treasurer.
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