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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1944

Page

2

Mrs R A Streeter Defines Socialism for Linn County GOP

Mrs R A Streeter told Linn County Republican women that socialism centers power in one figure head with a party group controlling utilities and manufacturing. She warned that regardless of name such regimes aim to regiment the people. Mrs W R Armstrong gave the thought for the day and Mrs J P Mills presided. Miss Sara Nott led the program.

R. A. Streeter Linn County W. R. Armstrong J. P. Mills Sara Nott

Mental Care Is Needed For Older Patient

A nurse recounts how an elderly patient recovering from major surgery became mentally confused. Careful nonconfrontational intervention by moving the bed and room setup relieved delusions and improved sleep. The piece urges watching for confusion in ill elderly and avoiding debate, using gentle reassurance until a doctor can advise.

Hendlinen

Mr and Mrs Taylor Observe 30th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Charles W Taylor of 220 Seventh Avenue SW celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday with a dinner at home. An anniversary cake adorned the table.

Charles W. Taylor Seventh Avenue SW

Red Cross Seeks 125 Christmas Boxes for Seamen

The Midwestern Red Cross asks volunteers to provide 125 gift boxes for sailors at sea. Linn county shoppers should supply six items per box within a $1 limit. boxes, assembled by Mrs. George Kosek, must be ready for shipment by December 1.

American Red Cross George Kosek Linn County

Notice of Probate of Will No 17763 in Linn County Iowa

Probate hearing set for November 20 1944 at 9 AM in Cedar Rapids Iowa on the Last Will and Testament of Roth late of Linn County deceased. Clerk AR AXMEAR notes. Chas Penningroth attorney. Administrator appointment for Edward Wilson estate recorded November 14 1944. Clarence W Beatty listed as administrator. creditors asked to file claims.

State of Iowa Linn County Tisottes Roth Court House Cedar Rapids Obate Claren Beatty Tomain County Edward Wilson Clarence W. Beatty Yessier & Pahey

80 Attend Radio Council Dinner and Theater Opening

Rapids to council evening at the Roosevelt hotel featured Frances Farmer Wilder and Dorothy Lewis as speakers. They discussed radio's postwar role and the new Radio Theater at the YMCA, noting serial listening by 53 percent of 5000 surveyed women and promising future changes in daytime serials.

Wilder Columbia Network J. C. Milner Dwight Krumholtz Milner Alvin Keyes

Nylon parachute becomes bridal gown in Houston

Margaret Ann Standish receives all nylon material from a parachute sent by her young man stationed in the New Guinea Australia area. She plans to use it for a wedding dress and will learn how the parachute reached the United States when he returns.

Houston Texas Margaret Ann Standish New Guinea-Australia

Pattern 4700 for girls clothing from Cedar Rapids Gazette notice

Advertisement details pattern 4700 for girls sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 with yardage for jumper and blouse. Requests 20 cents pattern send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept Chicago 80 Ill. Mentions Anne Adams Fall and Winter Pattern Book and a free hat and muff bag pattern.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept N. Clinton Street Chicago Ill Anne Adams

Christmas shopping under wartime shortages

The column warns shoppers to start early for Christmas gifts due to wartime shortages limiting items and sizes. It notes possible stops at multiple stores for pajamas and towels remain scarce and advises sending parcels early while avoiding home stain remedies and rushing stains to a dry cleaner for proper spot removal.

Sam

Lumber Stock Sold to Knapp

Knapp and company buys all stock of Hatch and Brookman, Cedar Rapids firm, including preferred and common shares. L. Brookman retires for health reasons. R. W. Brookman remains receiver and manager until creditors are paid, with hoped closing of receivership by year end. Hatch stays as president. Knapp plans reorganization after receivership ends.

Hatch and Brookman Company Eighth Avenue SE Knapp and Company Merchants National Bank K. W. Brookman Forest Drive SE L. QO Tom” Hatch Hatch J. H. Brookman R. W. Brookin Cedar Rapids Center Point Brookman Brothers R. W. Brookman

Knapp and Gundling Run Estate Partnership Details

Belonging to the J. H. Brookmass estate Knapp and company forms a partnership between Russell F. Knapp and Henry Gundling.

J. H. Brookmass Knapp and Company Russell F. Knapp Henry Gundling

Carter's Little Liver Pills Aid Digestion Quick

An old health ad claims digestion improves when Nature fails to produce enough digestive juice. It promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills to boost digestion within about 30 minutes and urges purchase from drugstores for 10 or 25 cents.

Nature Carter

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