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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
3
Dr Mary MacFadyen cites rain barrels as a source of soft water for washing face and clothes. Hard water causes poor lather and soap curd, while softening methods include boiling borax and baking soda, starch or bran bags, and oatmeal soak. Use warm water and a bath brush, rinse with cool water, and dust with bath powder to reduce friction and germs.
CHELMSFORD England UP Justice Sir John Anthony Hawke 72 who granted a divorce to Willis Simpson at Ipswich in 1936 died Thursday He served on the bench division since 1928 and was a central figure in proceedings preceding the abdication of the Duke of Windsor and his marriage
Dear Miss Manners offers responses to readers about personal accountability and social behavior. The column discusses Elsie’s perceived failures, Hardboiled II as a gold digger, and Martha’s dating conduct with advice on being a more engaging, possessed, and communicative companion to maintain interest and avoid superficial judgment.
An Iowa State College analysis for C. L. Beeson shows relief coal surpasses heat standards. The sample reports a British thermal unit content of 11 349, above the 10 347 bid minimum, with ash at 13.03 percent, under the maximum.
City council rejects a plan to widen Fourth Street west of Union station and between the Sears Roebuck alley and Fourth Avenue at city expense. J L Burgar proposed the project citing added parking in the steel area while Streets Commissioner Dave Williams estimated a $1200 cost and said parking value did not justify the expense. Councilmen noted improvements are assessed to property owners, not paid by the city.
With cold weather approaching, the city council ended concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter construction for the year 1942. The Martin-Roasa Tractor and Equipment Co sought curb and gutter for 3117 First Avenue E and a second petition asked for a sidewalk on Thirty-fifth Street between E and F Avenues NE.
Cedar Rapids recorded its lowest September fire loss in three years as Chief E P Kohount reported total damage of 14.50 dollars, all insured. About 114.50 was on the building and 50 dollars on contents, with potential building loss at 147190 and contents at 25500, reflecting swift fire department action.
City briefs note the wedding of City Briefsquene Somer ent Vicks Panam of Decorah by Sunlley G. B. Comet. Norden Ladies plan a Friday 2 30 p m meeting at the Andersen home. Murdock on furlough visits Shannon family. Ralph and Mrs. Mikesell plan leave. Private Frank C Byers Jr on a four day leave from Fort Francis E Warren Cheyenne.
The Progressive class meets Friday at 6 pm in the basement for a picnic supper. Attendees should bring a five basket and dishes.
The Rev H E Trimble of Centerville will be guest preacher at Second Christian church Third avenue and Sixth street SW. He will speak Thursday at 7 30 p m on My Part in a Revival and Friday on We Preach Not Ourselves but Christ. Services are in the church sanctuary and the public is invited.
The Rev. Frank Ward will give a history of Sunshine Mission at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. He will show pictures and discuss his father Rev. F. K. Ward in founding the institution. Rev. T. J. Hinkin leads the special music.
George F. Rummel aged 80 died at his sister’s home in Olin after a long life in Chicago. Born in Olin he returned to live with relatives and will be laid to rest in Olin cemetery after services at United Scene Church with Rev. Lloyd Butrow officiating. He is survived by his sister Miss Rummel, Mrs. Fannie Starry of Ames and brother John Albert Rummel of Olin.
London AP reports a rumor that a high Nazi official mimicking Rudolf Hess landed in Cambridgeshire by plane. Officials denied it as homeguardsmen searched the area after a British bomber bailout incident broke at daybreak, but the aircraft returned to base safely.
A cryptic note states that alcohol from crude sources is utilized by Soviet industry to produce synthetic intelligence related outputs. The brief hints at state driven chemical processes and advanced technology development within a limited procedural context.
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