Gray Ladies Graduates Hear Talk by Meister
Dr. Karl P. Meister, superintendent of St. Luke's hospital, urged the second class of Red Cross Gray Ladies to view every walk as a chance to serve with decency and smiles. Mercy hospital and St. Luke's honored 19 volunteers in gray uniforms receiving certificates for postwar service, with remarks by Sister Mary Mercy and others, and a reception to close the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Eisenhower
Karl P. Meister
St. Luke's Hospital
Red Cross Gray
Bae
Mercy Hospital
Mercy
St. Luke's
Meister
Wells C. Peck
Linn County
Red Cross
St. Luke's Hospitals
Mary Mercy
Mary Elaine
Marion Roberts
Gray Ladies
Paul H. Huston
Linn County Red Cross
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Glee Club
Mary Raymond
Rural稿 Notes And Farm Life From Ely Area
Interview with Mrs. Elmer P. Smith of near Ely covers farm size, chores, and wartime changes. She tends 80 acres here with husband who rents another 80, shares milking 18 cows and 40 spring pigs, and relies on a milking machine. Children include daughter Jean Louise, ages 3, and relatives in service. The piece notes field work, garden rotation, late nights, and current air activity over the farm. It also includes Iowa State College flood repair guidance for homes and equipment focusing on drying, ventilation, and safety.
Stone Christ Looks Down On Aprilia
War correspondent Daniel De Luce describes Aprilia Italy after a German bombardment and the British capture led by Maj Henry W King. The ruined village, once fascist and dubbed the factory, sits near Rome with a shell torn church and cratered streets, a scene of heavy losses on the Allied advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Christ
Aprilia
Iais
Rome
William Sweeney
Liverpool
England
el Alamein
North Africa
Tommy
Henry W. King
Anzio
Cleanliness Aids Recovery For Bedridden Patients
Guidance on maintaining cleanliness to support recovery outlines practical steps for home nursing. Emphasizes fresh gowns, bed linens, and odor control. Recommends daily change of the lower sheet when needed, using a draw sheet for protection and easier laundry management.
Ann Ryan Crowned Mrs Mercy Queen at outdoor May ceremony
Ann Ryan daughter of Mr and Mrs James Ryan of Ryan Mercy Junior College was crowned Mrs Mercy Queen during an outdoor Sunday ceremony on the college and academy campus. Mildred Davis placed the crown as procession of gowns moved to the grotto of the Blessed Virgin and Ann Ironsides and Mary Beth Kurt served as train-bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Ryan
James Ryan
Ryan
Mercy Junior College Socality
Mildred Davis
John F. Davis
Avenue NE
Sodality
Miss Ryan
Grotto of the Blessed Virgin
Our Lady
Joan Spillane
Maurice J. Tracy
John J Breitbach
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Iowa Marriages Report From Fort Worth Washington and Alexandria
What Cheer Julia Ann Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Martin married Pvt Wilson Dean Ogden son of Mr and Mrs Hurley Ogden May 18 at Fort Worth Texas Dysart Dorothy Klink daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Klink Dysart and Gunner’s Mate John J Waller of South Amboy New Jersey married May 13 at St Stephens Church Washington DC Dysart Lt Warren M Callahan son of Mr and Mrs Everett Callahan Dysart and Ricky Ann Leveille of Las Vegas Nevada married May 16 at Alexandria Louisiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ann Martin
Hugh Martin
Pvt
Wilson Dean Ogden
Hurley Ogden
Fort Worth
Texas
Dysart
Dorothy Klink
Henry Klink
John J. Waller
South Amboy
N. J
St. Stephen's Church
Washington, D. C
Dys
Radioman Wounded But Didn't Tell Pilot Aboard Carrier
Radioman Edward Kyle McNaught was wounded by shrapnel on a Marcus and Wake raid but kept quiet to the pilot Lt. (jg) John Barry Chambers. Gunner E V Werdehoff stopped firing, climbed into the radio compartment, and gave first aid, with doctors calling it excellent. The incident occurred in the Central Pacific aboard a U S carrier flagship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V U
Mr. Chambers
McNaught
John Barry Chambers
Webster City
Moist Heat Relieves Pain Suffering from Sprains and Bruises
Relief for pain swelling and soreness from sprains bruises or similar injuries with moist heat and an ANTIPHLOGISTINE poultice. Apply hot moist treatment to the affected area and feel relief for several hours. Purchase ANTIPHLOGISTINE from your druggist for about 40 cents.
Warriors Buy an Extra War Bond
The Warriors announce an additional war bond purchase as part of ongoing support for national defense. Officials confirm the move aims to boost wartime funding and signaling resolve among supporters and local communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Warriors
Muriel Berggren Weds Gerald Edleman in May Ceremony
Announcement of the marriage of Muriel Jane Berggren daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Russell 1800 Ey Street NW to Pfc Gerald Edleman son of Mr and Mrs Darry G Edleman 631 A Avenue NW. The May 25 wedding at 8 PM was at the parsonage of the Second Evangelical Church with Rev L L Olson officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs James Wyckoff Cedar Rapids. Pfc Edleman will report to Camp Davis NC soon. Mrs Edleman a McKinley High School graduate works for Quaker Oats. Pfc Edleman is Roosevelt High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Jane Berggren
L. W. Russell
Ey Street
Pfc
Gerald Edleman
Darry G. Edleman
A Avenue NW
Second Evangelical Church
L. L. Olson
James Wyckoff
Cedar Rapids
Edleman
Camp Davis
N. C
McKinley High School
Quaker Oats Company
Roosevelt High School
Mr and Mrs Frank Mrkvicka Celebrated 25th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Mrkvicka of 1719 C Street SW were honored on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Saturday by Mr and Mrs Lodge Mrkvicka of 2000 C Street SW. Twenty four guests attended and a gift was presented to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mrkvicka
C Street
Lodge Mrkvicka
Memorial Day Helpers for Cedar Rapids Flood Victims
Cedar Rapids residents urged to observe Memorial day by aiding flood victims. Families in affected areas should prepare picnic baskets with coffee and extra canned foods as they assist relatives or neighbors under water. Take early start, stay late, and bring essentials to support cleanup efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Loss of Wallet and Tackle Box Reported to Police
A wallet and a fishing tackle box were reported lost on police records Monday. Pvt. Harold Harison of Camp Barkeley Texas reported he lost his wallet containing $63 and a railroad ticket back to Camp Barkeley on Second avenue SE near Fourth Street Sunny. C. W. Hanna of 108 Thirty second Street NE reported losing his tackle box valued at $30 while fishing from the avenue bridge last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Harison
Camp Barkeley
Texas
Second Avenue
Fourth Street
Suny
C. W. Hanna
Thirty-second Street
Avenue Bridge
Men and Women In Service And Family News
Lt Gareth Clift and family visit Mrs Clift's parents while he reports to LeMoore field California after earning bombardier and navigator wings at Deming field New Mexico. Pvt Fred Nathan returns to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri from a weekend with wife and daughter. Capt J J Jeemenek visits on leave before reporting to Fort Riley Kansas. Paul Keyes promoted to first lieutenant at Tinker AAF Oklahoma City after Yale OCR and UI mechanical engineering degree. Willis Mohn promoted to sergeant at Pope Field Fort Bragg. Robert Gatewood Jr on 15 day leave with wife and sons. Aviation Cadet Eugene Eton returns to San Marcos navigator school. Robert Iiten's brother attends naval prep flight at William Jewell. Dietrick Becker promoted to second lieutenant. stationed Camp Blanding will report Washington. Pvt Robert Walker on brief furlough. Crs Marvin Bendfeld, 32 months Alaska, on furlough with Mrs Broachery. will report to Amp Butner. Saint D Matson promoted to sergeant at Fort Meade. Donald McCulloch returns to Camp Peary after leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nathan
Fort Leonard Wood
First Street
Nathan
Carpenter's School
Army Engineers
J. J. Jecmenek
Army Dental Corps
Jefferson Barracks
Fifteenth Avenue
Fort Riley
Kan
Army Air Forces
Jeemenek
Army Service Forces
Seventh Service Command
Paul M. Keyes
George C. Keyes
Third Avenue SW
Tinker Army Airfield
Oklahoma City
Okla
Keyes
Yale University
Roosevelt High School
University of Iowa
Teletype Corporation
Chicago
Willis M. Mohn
Jfr
Bever Avenue SE
Popefield
Fort Bragg
N. C
Sgt
Robert C. Gatewood, Jr
Seaman
Farragut
Idaho
Lester Jenkins
Fourth Street
Eugene R. Eton
San Marcos
Texas
Army Air Forces Navigator School
Robert C. Iiten
Nineteenth Avenue
Robert B. Iiten
Naval Prep
William Jewell College
Liberty
Dietrick M. Becker
Twelfth Street
Robert Walker
Sioux Falls
S. C
Clifford Walker
Hawkeye Downs
Marvin Bendfeld
Davenport
Alaska
D. R. Broacney
A Avenue
Cpl
Bendfeld
Broachery
Roger Parks
Futh
Butner
Saint
Eppley Hotels to retire bonded debt early
Eppley Hotels Co announces repayment of its bond issue as of June 30, retiring the remaining bonds seven years early. The company operates 18 hotels including the Montrose and Magnus in Cedar Rapids and notified bondholders that redemption will occur at the trustee Omaha National Bank with accrued interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eppley Hotels Co
Eppley Hotels Company
Montrose
Magnus
Cedar Rapids
Saly
Omaha National Bank
E. C. Eppley
Mass Interruption as Man Hurls Eggs at Archbishop
In New York at St Patrick’s Cathedral a 52 year old Frank Hahn interrupted a Pentecostal mass by throwing two eggs at Archbishop Francis J Spellman. The archbishop was not hit. Hahn, a tailor, was booked on disorderly conduct and sent to Belle Vue hospital for observation with a hearing set for June 7. He said he had been in Pilgrim State hospital for three years and that his act came from feeling the archbishop’s words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Hahn
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Francis J. Spellman
Bellevue Hospital
Raphael J. Koenig
Orkville Court
Hahns
Koenig
Pilgrim State Hospital
Army Reveals 10-in-1 Ration for Servicemen
Maj. Gen. Stephen G. Henry announced at the Institute of Food Technologists meeting that the army has developed the 10-in-1 ration providing one day of meals for ten men across five menus. He noted ration goals include acceptability, nutrition, storage, and calories, with rotating menus to avoid dish-day associations. Dehydration and quick freezing advance in-theater food diversity, while new protein sources and fortified foods expand options for potential shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Stephen G. Henry
Army
New Developments Division
Henry
The
Institute of Food Technologists
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Elmer P. Smith
Near
Ely
Dora Jane Hamblin
Smith
Jean Louise
Jean Couise
Mrs. Smith
Solon
Roit
Mar
Iowa State College
Jane Webb
Daniel DE Luce
Mussolini
Mary Beard
ASE
Speciar Promer
Barney's Paint & Wallpaper
First Ave
Mrs. Mercy Queen
Iowa
Muriel Berggren
Enote
Naomi Doebei
Marguerite Chapman
Gareth Clift
Diane
Becker
Camp Blanding
Fla
Jimmy Wallington
Your Hinds
Hinds
and Dry Cleaners
Martin
Paris
Royal Laundry
Troy Laundry
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