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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
10
Practical advice on using rain barrel water to soften baths and laundry, including borax and baking soda additions, hard water soaps, and bran or oatmeal sachets. Explains why baths are needed, how to cleanse skin, and cautions against overly hot baths for sensitive skin. Provides steps for rinsing and drying to reduce germs.
Chelmsford England (UP) Justice Sir John Anthony Hawke aged 72 who granted a divorce to Willis Simpson at Ipswich in 1936 died Thursday. A judge on the king's bench division since 1928 he was a central figure in the divorce that preceded the Duke of Windsor abdication and marriage.
A reader questions Elsie Hardboiled II s blame shifting and lack of accountability. Miss Manners urges objectivity and a more adult stance or risk losing sympathy and respect from friends.
Analysis by the Iowa Engineering Experiment Station at Iowa State College Ames shows relief coal exceeds heat standards. A sample submitted by C L Beeson, chairman of the board of supervisors, recorded 11349 BTU against a 10347 minimum and ash at 13.03 percent, below the maximum.
The city council rejected a proposal by J. L. Burgar to widen Fourth street west of the Union station and between the Sears Roebuck alley and Fourth Avenue at city cost. The project would add parking but would cost about $1200, with officials noting added space benefits accrue to property owners rather than the city.
City council on Thursday halted concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter work for 1942 as cold weather ends plans. Martin-Roasa Tractor and Equipment sought a curb and gutter for 3117 First avenue E while another petition asked a sidewalk for Thirty-fifth street between E and F avenues NE.
Cedar Rapids reports September fire damage totaling 164.50 with insurance covering all. Buildings account for 11450 and contents 50, while potential losses stood at 147,100 for buildings and 25,500 for contents, reflecting swift fire department action. Chief E. P. Kohout notes low losses and effective extinguishing efforts.
Joseph Swella and Viola Panosh of Decorah wed Tuesday by Justice H R Church. Norden ladies meet Friday at 2 30 p m at the Andersen home. Private Donald Murdock of Camp Claiborne on furlough visits Shannon home. Mrs R A Mikesell of Council Bluffs visiting Orton and Mikesell homes. Frank C Byers Jr on four day furlough with Cheyenne parents. Bethany Congregational class hosts a picnic supper Friday at 6 p m. Rev H E Trimble guest preacher at Second Christian church Thursday and Friday services followed. public invited.
The Rev. Frank Ward, superintendent of Sunshine Mission, will present a history of the Mission at 730 p.m. Thursday. The event celebrates the 46th anniversary with Ward showing pictures and discussing the founder Rev. F. K. Ward. Rev. T. J. Hinkin leads the special music.
George Franklin Rummel 80, former vice president of the American Steel and Wire Co in Chicago, died at his sister Jennie Rummel’s home after a heart attack. Born in Olin he lived mostly in Chicago before returning to Olin last year. Funeral: 2 pm Friday United Brethren church Olin with Rev Lloyd Butrow officiating. Masonic burial in Olin cemetery. Survived by sister Fannie Starry Ames brother John Albert Rummel Olin.
In London AP reports a persistent rumor that a high Nazi official tied to Rudolf Hess landed in Cambridgeshire by plane. Home guards were deployed Wednesday night but no such person was found. The rumor likely stemmed from a bomber making an emergency bailout at daybreak before returning to base.
Soviet researchers report extracting alcohol from potatoes to synthesize rubber components. The announcement cites new methods to convert starch into chemical feedstock, signaling advancements in material science and resource utilization within the USSR.
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