Betty Kemper and Pvt Burmeister Are Married
Announcement of the marriage between Betty Kemper daughter of Mrs. Carl Brietske of Cedar Rapids and Pvt Harold Burmeister son of Mr. and Mrs Charlie Burmeister of Tipton. They wed October 28 at 2 PM in First Evangelical Church with Rev George Stauffacher officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Kemper
Carl Brietske
Cedar Rapids
Harold Burmeister
Charlie Burmeister
Tipton
First Evangelical Church
George Stauffacher
Ella Baker
Duane Burmeister
Burmeister
National Oats Company
Pvt
Camp Wolters
Texas
Fort Ord
Calif
Wilson and Company
Home Nurse Warns On Nervous Strain Signs
Home care guidance by Lona L. Trott of the Red Cross Nursing Service urges calm home environments during trying times. It explains physical exhaustion triggers nervous fatigue, affects mood, and can lower work performance, urging homemakers to rest and manage stress to protect health.
Home Nursing Cues for Nervous Exhaustion
The text notes mood shifts, nervous tics, and tearfulness signaling stress. Home nurses should monitor family members and themselves and call a halt when symptoms appear. Rest and extra sleep often cure short-term strain, but prolonged cases need rest, medical or nursing care, and ongoing supervision to prevent deeper exhaustion.
Notice of Administrator Appointment in Iowa Probate
Notice is given that on October 31 1944 James H. Usher was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Orrin Juston Usher deceased Linn County Iowa All persons indebted must pay promptly and all claims must be filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court through attorney EB A Johnson continuous inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Orrin Juston Usher Jate
James
Usher
EB. A. Johnson
Notice of Appointment of Administrator with Will Annexed
Probate in Linn County Iowa grants The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids as Administrator with will annexed for the estate of Althea M Preston. October 1 1944 entry asks debtors to pay and claimants to file authenticated claims with the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Carl Hendrickson attorney represents the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Althea M. Preston Inte
Merchants National Bank OF
Cedar Rapids
Carl Hendrickson
Drawer uses and wardrobe tips in 1940s advice column
A reader shares practical sewing hacks using a dresser drawer to align skirts without help. Details include pulling out the drawer six inches, pinning a row to establish a new hem line, and sliding the hand inside the drawer for ease. The piece urges inventorying winter clothing and repurposing fabric rather than storing it away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bose
Thrifty Parisian style revives kids clothing and scraps
The article outlines thrifty sewing ideas to extend a child’s wardrobe. It suggests refurbishing old outfits into smart two-tone creations, using ribbons to cover worn edges, and making beanies from felt hats or corduroy jackets. Cedar Rapids workers craft dickies from blouses, and worn sleeve ends become cuffs. It also describes repurposing slips to form complementary skirts and tops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Wacs Deploy to African Gold Coast War Zone
Washington AP reports two Iowa women Pvt. Maxine L. Cherem of Cedar Rapids and Pvt. Ruth G. Clark of Fremont are among 159 Women’s Army Corps members sent from the United States to Accra on the African Gold Coast for duty with the Air Transport Command. Spectators greeted the arriving unit as the first Wac plane touched down, with each soldier welcomed by a committee of at least three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Women’s Army Corps
United States
Accra
Air Transport Command
War Department
Maxine L. Cherem
Cedar Rapids
Ruth G. Clark
Fremont
Wac
Home with Uncle Cherem tied to WWII service tale
Pvt Cherem, living with her uncle J E Bowser at 1540 B avenue NE, worked two years at Rock Island arsenal before WAC training. After Georgia training she zigzagged through Michigan Canada Miami Brazil and now South Africa as secretary to a surgeon. Sgt Marvin Chezem, her twin, has served five years and is stationed in Brownwood Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Cherem
J. E. Bowser
Avenue NE
Rock Island Arsenal
Wac
Georgia
Michigan
Canada
Miami
Brazil
South Africa
Pvt. Chezem
Sgt
Marvin Chezem
Brownwood
Texas
Road District Set Up In College Township
With no objectors present at a hearing Tuesday afternoon, Linn county supervisors established secondary road district No. 199 to surface one mile of road in College township extending east and west one mile south of Konigsmark. Charles F. Janko of Cedar Rapids headed the delegation from Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
College Township
Konigsmark
Charles F. Janko
Cedar Rapids
Col
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Woomen Society
Pvt. Burmeister
Novak Comany
Third Avenue
Lona L. Trott
Red Cross Nursing Service
G. J Timmerman and Co
Western Ave
Davenport
Pamela
Newmans
Enrestra Laboratories Inc
The
American Medical Association
Farm Dairies
Dolman
Diana Kimball
Diana
John Frederics
Waite Studio
Dows
Chi-Namel Paint Store
Third Ave
Naomi Docbet
Sherwin-Williams
Dial
Des Moines
Second Street
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Kenneth M. Haas
American Institute of Laundering
Ae Angi
TIN Gans
Silver Leaf
First Avenue
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