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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1939
Page
3
Linn county Ameri can Red Cross rolls show 6,391 memberships totaling 7482.80 with over 500 still outstanding, a peak since 1925. The drive aims for 6,900 memberships as 50 cents per member and 50 percent of small donations go to national HQ while larger gifts stay locally.
A public hazard from dry ice dumped in alleys near refrigerated trucks prompts investigation. Chamber official A L Tainlor informs council. Tavior cites truck operators as offenders. Health department ordered to alert all refrigerated truck firms to halt the practice.
Dwight J Krumboltz, a Han ford Post American Legion attorney and committee on Americanism chair, spoke at Roosevelt High Armistice Day assembly on Peace for America. He compared today’s conditions with twenty years ago as a boys quartet provided music and taps were sounded by three students.
Harold C. Eggleston acting street commissioner under a temporary city council appointment placed high in the civil service examination for the street commissioner position on November 6, the civil service commission informed the council Thursday. Qualifiers included F. H. Foster and C. A. Sweet. A high score could lead to permanent appointment pending a required physical exam.
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative-Senna with Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation and indigestion. It claims Pepsin digests undigested protein in the stomach while Senna laxative moves bowels, noting stomach comfort and child friendly taste.
Met Opera star Helen Jepson speaks of her Catskill summer home and family life while planning a demanding winter of 48 concerts two operas and multiple broadcasts. She notes her daughter Sally, seven, will join in Chicago mid November and sings aria on leaving.
Fritz Kuhn head of the German American band faced grand theft charges in New York. Judge James G. Wallace overruled requests for venue change and delay as jurors were selected in general sessions court. Kuhn is accused of stealing 5641 dollars from the band.
CHICAGO UP Half a hundred youngsters under 5 form a nursery school symphony under Betty Bass at the University of Chicago. The children craft instruments from sound blocks chimes and nails tied with string and freely experiment with the sounds. The method aims to stimulate musical interest and harmony among pupils.
The article notes research on how children absorb instruction. Two year olds show response about two weeks after the first lesson while four year olds respond almost immediately, as stated by Miss Bass.
Roughly one million people yearly visit the British Museum and Kew Gardens in London drawing steady crowds to historic exhibits and historic landscapes showcasing culture science and horticulture.
Cedar Rapids public schools superintendent Arthur Deamer told Lions Club members the old classroom grading system will fade as education shifts toward developing attitudes and social awareness. He cautioned against judging children by fixed standards and noted many past failures became valued citizens.
Ralph Webster, known for dancing friendly musical patterns, opens the Pla-Mor winter season in Cedar Rapids tonight at 9 p.m. from Ocean View Boston, backed by Jayne Denton and 18 year old Max Kemp. Larry Neilsen refurbished the floor and balcony. Pla-Mor runs nightly except Mondays.
City officials dispersed interest payments on municipal bonds including Memorial building warrants totaling 11340 and sewage bonds with due dates across 1930 1931 1939. Payments ranged from 360 to 2520 dollars reflecting multiple issue warrants authorized by the council.
A vintage advertisement touts City Fuel Company coal as the Healthiest Heat in the World with a guaranteed slogan. It includes a phone number 2-1151 and references summer fishing trip planning.
City council authorized final payment of 6422.09 to Frank Zobac and Sons for the exposition hall at Hawkeye Downs totaling 28726.77. The project is approved by H Green company and accepted by the council. Licenses renewed and extensions granted for Sam Abrams and Mrs. Mike J. Koury. Street light petition and sewer assessment notices to be sent. hearing set for December 1.
Lawrence Neilsen transfers Class B beer permit responsibilities to new holder pending approval. Documentation lists permit number, effective date, and regulatory compliance requirements to maintain licensing. Local authorities will update records and issue updated permit credentials upon completion of processing.
Thornwood ballroom transfer to Pla Mor Enterprises Inc at 123 First Street NE was authorized by the city council on Thursday pending building department approval.
French bookbinders were highly regarded in the seventeenth century and enjoyed exemption from taxes. Their status reflected their valued craft and contribution to literature and printing during the period.
City crews were out at 3 a.m. clearing eight inches of snow that fell a year ago on November 9 1938 as a citywide effort by the street department to keep roads passable.
Tipton city council announces eight prizes for best decorated homes and windows during the Yuletide season. Community contest seeks festive displays and civic spirit from residents.
London based report says British soldiers in France will switch from tin helmets to derby like bakelite bowlers. The new headgear is designed for easy mass production using thick steel and wire mesh.
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