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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1948
Page
8
The writer laments another idle season never fully lived in this humorous column. He recalls failed plans to swim, boat, golf, hike, and picnic with family and friends, noting near-misses like a wiener roast at Shaver Park and a lone fishing sighting, while confessing persistent procrastination and shifting weather excuses.
President Truman told Congress the Marshall Plan is accelerating European recovery despite Soviet opposition. He noted 16 ERP countries face shortages of manpower and raw materials while asserting U S aid has little impact on the domestic economy. He warned the USSR will oppose European recovery and Cominform signals aim to block success yet trade with Marshall Plan nations and satellites is reviving.
Between 1950 and 1951 overall food consumption in the participating countries, though substantially above present rates, will probably fall below the levels of 1938. The statement reflects projections amid postwar adjustments and supply uncertainties impacting dietary intake across nations.
Out of the romantic era comes an adorable blouse pattern 4623 with scalloped front tuck at shoulders and full sleeves. Sizes 12 14 16 18 20 40. size 16 uses 2 yards of 38 inch fabric. Send 28 cents for pattern and 15 cents for book to Pattern Dept Cedar Rapids Gazette Chicago 930 Ill. Print name address size style number.
The 1948 Community Chest campaign enters a second wave as volunteers target a D-day finish by Oct. 20. Twenty eight precinct captains will lead drives across 24 precincts with advance gifts already in progress and residential solicitations set to begin after initial conferences at Buchanan and other districts.
Wilson high school's 11th annual youth conference opens Tuesday with Youth's Platform as the theme. Sponsored by the student council, it runs through Wednesday and Thursday. Speakers include Don Emery Cedar Rapids schools director of guidance, Dr. Theodore H. Lilley First Presbyterian church pastor, and Mrs. J Richard Wagner Cedar Rapids AAUW president. Bob Patterson, Bob Roy and Joan Vinton preside. Lilley leads boys round table discussions and Wagner leads girls discussions. Douglas Hamilton and Joyce Heral serve as leaders.
The Footlighters community theater group debuts with Ruth Gordon's Years Ago in the Dee Little Theater tonight through Wednesday at 8 p m Tickets available at the box office nightly The set recreates 1910s decor with attic-found furniture and a gas-lit chandelier The program includes pre curtain Victor records and live music by Sonna's Victor Military Band and Victor Orchestra performing classic tunes.
Four drivers pled guilty in traffic court on Monday to reckless driving. Lewis Miner, 33, of 124 G avenue NW, and Edward Gossman, 49, of 830 Ninth street SW, paid $100 fines plus costs. Miner was stopped after a minor accident at First street and Second avenue SW. Gossman at F avenue and Vernal street NW for erratic driving. Arline Ritchinson, 958 T street SW, paid $50 and costs after stopping at K street and Sixteenth avenue SW, then assaulted officers at the station. She also paid $10 for driving without a cease. John Lentz, 100 Second avenue SW, paid $25 after clocking 52 mph on First avenue E near Thirty-fourth street. The Arctic seas are reported about one degree warmer than 10 years ago.
The page lists Gazette classified ad rates and deadlines for consecutive days. It includes lost and found notices for keys, pets, and personal items with partial phone references and rewards. Names of places and contact numbers appear throughout the fragment.
Patchwork classified page offers free estimates for auto repairs and wrecker service, watch repair, jewelry and tailoring, clothing and shoes, rental trucks, selling used furniture, rummage sales, dancing events, and home services. Numerous local businesses advertise goods and services with phone numbers and locations across Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
Help wanted notice seeking a man 30 years or older to manage a Super Service Station. Requires experience in hiring and directing personnel, sales ability, and station operation know-how. Follows period-appropriate job ad style with emphasis on leadership and qualifications.
Allen Motor Co seeks a tool design engineer to supervise and design fixtures, jigs, dies, and welding fixtures for turret lathes and milling machines. Experience with any listed lines valued. Submit experience, education, and salary needs. New Cedar Rapids dairy machinery factory.
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