Cedar Rapids Grocers Limit Coffee Sales Amid Shortage
Cedar Rapids grocers report a coffee shortage with stores limiting purchases to one container, usually two pounds. Officials warn rationing may come if demand persists, while some grocers stress no immediate crisis and note Brazil has supply but shipping to the U S is constrained. Carried games of hoarding and odd buyer tactics emerge as grocers insist on enforcing limits.
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Office of Price Administration
Brazil
United States
Cedar Rapids
Is Particula
Navy Seaman Reilly Promoted to Instructor in Florida
Richard A. Reilly wife reports his promotion to instructor at Cecil Field Jacksonville Florida where he serves as a third class petty officer in the navy. He is the son of Mrs Beatrice Reilly of Otis Road SE and resident at 306 Tenth Avenue SE.
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Richard A. Reilly
Tenth Avenue SE
Cecilfield
Jacksonville
Fla
Petoe
Reilly
Beatrice Reilly
Otis Road SE
Lieutenant Shepard Transferred to Santa Ana Pre-flight School
Lieut. John James Shepard is transferred from Fort Sill Oklahoma to the air force pre flight school at Santa Ana California. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J J Thirty third street.
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John James Shepard
Ft. Sill
Okla
Airforce
Santa Ana
Calif
J. J
Thirty-third Street
Lieutenant Judd Dean Completes Training at Miami Beach
Lieut. L. C. Judd Dean has finished six weeks of training at Miami Beach and is now stationed at the army air base in Syracuse New York, according to information received by his wife.
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L. C. “Judd” Dean
Cedar Rapids
Miami Beach
Army Air Base
Syracuse
N. Y
Hinton Promoted and Naval Promos Reported
Robert M. Hinton cen promoted from third class apprentice seaman to second class fireman at the Diesel Engines school in Champaign. Ray E. Stephenson staff sergeant with headquarters battery field artillery at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Eldon Bencke coxswain returned from sea duty for a 30 day leave to spend time with his wife and parents. Wilfred Millard apprentice seaman at Great Lakes naval training station on a nine day leave with his wife and relatives.
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Robert M. Hinton
A. W. Hinton
First Street
Diesel Enewes
Champaign
Ray E. Stephenson
Alta E. Stephenson
C Avenue
Field Artillery
Fort Sill
Oklo
Eldon Bencke
Dorothy Sills
Henry
Oakland Road
Wilfred Millard
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Sixteenth Avenue SE
Local Navy and Army Leavees Gather in Homey Visits
Fred Wilson Jr fireman third class spends a 30 day leave with parents at 718 Twelfth Street SE. Roy Darling son of E B Darling is home on a 15 day furlough from Camp Wolters Texas. Leonard Seuerhelm an instructor at Columbus Army Flying School teaches electrical fundamentals and aircraft instruments. Lumir Mach fireman second class transferred from Boston to New York after training at Great Lakes. Charles Balik aviation metal smith third class recently graduated from Navy pier Chicago.
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Fred Wilson, Jr
Pacific Fleet
Mrs
Twelfth Street
Sergt
Leonard Seuerhelm
Allen Motor Company
Columbus Army Flying School
Columbus
Miss
Post
Lumir F. Mach
Wendl J. Mach
Eighth Street SE
Boston
New York
Great Lakes
Charles Joseph Balik
Caroline Balik
Sixth Street
Navy Pier
Chicago
Wilson Attacks Bureaucrats at Elkader Rally
Gov. George A. Wilson Republican candidate for U S senator charges New Deal bureaucrats block war mobilization at a Republican rally in Elkader. He cautions against reports from a Democratic subcommittee alleging agency meddling in wartime spending.
Old Steel and Iron Is Stronger Than Fresh Ore
Urgent appeal urges scrap metal collection to fuel mills through winter. Cured iron builds stronger steel than new ore. ingots from fresh ore won’t cure until spring. Mills exhausted reserves of ingots and scrap and need immediate civic effort to gather scrap within two to three weeks.
War Wariness Report Highlights Public Funds Misuse
A government subcommittee criticizes Democratic leaders for wasting public money during wartime. It claims agency responses are self serving and that several organizations perform no real work for war agencies, exposing gaps between claimed and actual wartime roles.
Rug Stain Removal Tips From Early Cleaning Advice
Rug and carpet care notes advise removing stains quickly to prevent moth infestation and repair costs. The article discusses using liquid carbon tetrachloride with a rotary motion and mentions various patented cleaners as options.
Accident totals drop in city last month
City accidents last month fell from 76 to 19 with 28 injuries vs 39 injuries in September 1941. Property damage cases dropped from 47 to 23. One fatal accident occurred last year but none last month. 20 drivers were charged with traffic violations due to accidents.
Signs of the Times Detroit Car Slogan Shocks Motorists
A 1929 Detroit car curbside slogan reads Do not collect this scrap I still drive it causing curiosity among passersby. The odd sign reflects a playful jab at collecting discarded vehicles and hints at renewed interest in vintage cars.
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Detroit
Civilian Defense Classes Still Open
H E Kepler director of civilian defense outlines ongoing courses. Guild No 5 and First Church report general course progress with meetings at Bethel Methodist and Franklin School. Auxiliary ambulance and YMC A groups hold sessions, with Wednesday and Friday 7 30 p m schedules announced.
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H. E. Kepler
Civilian Vary
Bethel Methodist Church
Apler Seid
Franklin School
Key Drive Containers Filling Rapidly Across City
Containers placed citywide in the salvage drive are filling quickly and will be collected Monday or Tuesday, says R R Epler, drive chairman. Scouts and Hi Y members serve as collectors, and the drive continues through October 15.
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R. R. Epler
Hi-Y
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Nadine Subotnik
Shepard
Dean
Hinton
W. T. Sands
Second Street
Roosevelt
Wilson
Elkader
Kan
C. R
Signs OF the Times
Burroughs A. Waltrip
Memorial Coliseum
Security Laboratories
Paramount Pharmacy
National Furniture
Hall-Ekfelt’s
Third Avenue
Kitterman’s
Kitterman
DRY Cleaners
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