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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1942
Page
9
Pork loin roast remains a popular centerpiece for family meals and entertainment. The article notes its vitamin B1 content, high quality protein, and minerals while stressing careful roasting to preserve fat. It provides carving tips, thermometer guidance, and a method to repurpose cold slices with a layered left over meat and egg dish, finished with a pastry topping.
Miss Dorothy White daughter of Mr and Mrs J B White of 853 Daniels Street NE has enlisted in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and will depart soon A Franklin High School graduate she attended Cedar Rapids Business College and is employed by Super Real Estate company A potluck supper for their niece was hosted by Mr and Mrs Farnum White with 55 relatives and friends in attendance and a gift presented to Miss White
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce reports August and September show war effects on the local economy with drops in new car sales and building permit values. Inbound car loadings rose to 4,560 while outbound loadings fell to 3,055. post office receipts edge up but stay below 1941 levels.
The piece praises Marines and allied servicemen marching across land, sea, and sky. It reflects on readers familiar with distant theaters such as the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. The poem frames wartime travel as real life adventures shaping freedom for future generations.
A light hearted question echoes in a school day vignette about a parent checking in on a child’s classroom experience. The caption hints at playful mischief and everyday learning moments in a school setting with a familial tone.
Worchester captain R E Ryan tells Brig Gen Strickland he struck a tank during a strafing run after being fired on by a machine gun. He broke the propeller tip but kept flying, returning home under escort. The propeller was replaced and he remained on duty for the next mission.
Dr. R. A. Stewart of the Independence state hospital spoke at a Lions club meeting at the Roosevelt hotel, outlining the challenges in judging when a patient is truly recovered. He urged caution in parole decisions and warned against rushing releases, favoring safety over speed.
The council accepted Ray Coutts resignation from the board of adjustment and noted his transfer to El Paso as a train dispatcher for Southern Pacific. Osco Drug at 212 Third Ave SE received a cigaret permit. A $70144 transfer among public improvement funds funds to the rotary for gasoline payments was approved. Additional transfer of $2180 from the dam repair fund to the water works fund was authorized.
A sand barge drifted downstream during a flood and lodged on a Northwestern railroad bridge pier. The city shared the cost of removing the barge with the railroad company.
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