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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1939

Page

3

Poland May Win Defensive War By Delaying Harassing Invader

George Fielding Elliott analyzes Poland’s defense strategy as Germany aims to seize Upper Silesia and Krakow. Poland plans a mobile defense to delay the invader, protect key industrial centers, and rely on eventual Western aid while remaining intact. The piece notes Poland’s morale, air war, and the reality of mixed support from Britain and France.

Poland America George Fielding Zlich NEA Service Europe England Egypt Spain Russia Bere Germany Katowice Krakow Breslau Slovakia Upper Silesia Warsaw Dzialdowé East Prussia Vistula Britain France

How Family of 5 Can Eat Well On $12 a Week

A household budget meal plan for a five person family outlines daily menus to provide balanced calories protein and minerals. It includes griddle cakes eggs in bacon rings corn beef dinner with chips and strawberry eclair cakes, plus instructions and a cake leaflet request.

Menus for Wednesday and cost of day

A historical menu lists Wednesday meals including cantaloupe slices, griddle cakes, maple syrup, coffee, and milk for children. Lunch features baked eggs in bacon rings, bread and butter, 10 plums, and corned beef with cabbage in cheese sauce. Dinner includes corned beef, potato chips, cabbage with cheese sauce, strawberry eclair cakes, bread and butter, and totals about $1.58 for the day.

The Poet Edgar A Guest And The Aviation Course Note

Edgar A Guest is described as The Poet of the People. The text contrasts romance with professional life and mentions satire on pay, a battle line for rights, and notes that 130 high schools and 109 colleges in the United States now offer aviation courses.

Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People United States

Dies pledges to widen probe into propaganda efforts

Washington reports say Chairman Dies of the special House committee investigating un American activities pledges continued public exposure of propaganda tied to the European war. He notes President Roosevelt urging Americans to distinguish fact from rumor and to prevent foreign influence shaping U S sentiment.

Washington INS United States Dies Special House Committee Roosevelt America Europe

Local Men Elected By Syrian American Group

Nicholas T. Habib was elected chairman of the board at the third annual Syrian American mahrajan in Des Moines. Cedar Rapids men Benjamin Abraham became secretary and Abe Kacere was named a board member.

Nicholas ‘T. Habib Bever Avenue SE Des Moines Cedar Rapids Benjamin Abraham Third Avenue SE Abe Kacere Second Avenue SE

Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Linn County Iowa

The undersigned Emma Pisarik was appointed Administratrix of John F. Pisarik's estate in Linn County Iowa on August 19 1939. Creditors must render payments promptly and file claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk through Milo O Hanzlik Attorney.

Athenia Rescue Told By Southern Cross Crew

Aboard the Southern Cross the crew recounts rescuing about 400 passengers from the Athenia after the explosion. Lifeboats burned, some men and women suffered injuries and near-drowning moments occurred as British destroyers and the Knute Nelson aided survivors. A Russian Jewish family lost two sons as whales swam nearby during the救固 night of horror.

Southern Cross Athenia Knute Nelson United States

Local families return from various trips

Dr and Mrs George W Bryart and daughter Doris and Miss Lilly Jean Reid have returned after six weeks at Drummond Island. Mrs Donley S Collins and daughters Sally and Shirley left for Waterbury Conn for a month with her mother. Mr and Mrs W F Main returned from Pacific Coast trip via Canada. Mr and Mrs M G Bryant left for California and other Pacific coast points.

George W. Bryart Doris Lilly Jean Reid Drummond Island Michigan Peninsula Donley S. Collins Sally Shirley Waterbury

Frank C. Welch Elected Grand Knight of Local Knights

Frank C. Welch was elected grand knight of the local council of the Knights of Columbus. Mrs. Minnie Brokhausen has returned after a two month visit to Yellowstone park Salt Lake City Colorado Springs and other points. Mrs. Frank D. Wasson left to

Frank C. Welch Knights of Columbus Minnie Brokhausen Yellowstone Park Salt Lake City Colorado Springs Frank D. Wasson

Local Veterans Arrive After Two Months Away

A group of five local men including John Bures and Joseph Rozek, who served in the French army before moving through Italy to Czechoslovakia, arrived yesterday to a large crowd at the station. Mayor J F Ball delivered a brief welcome speech.

John Bures Joseph F. Rozek Joseph Drahos Frank Binko Charles Svare Czechoslovakia Italy J. F. Ball

Little Prospector attracts crowd at Greene's opera house

Harry Palmer and W E Tisdale left for Marshalltown with a canoe camping gear to travel from Marshalltown to Iowa City by canoe and camp en route. Gilbert Fry headed to Ames to join forestry classes. Vinson Raimon broke his ankle when struck by a bicycle rider on A avenue viaduct.

Greene’s Opera House Harry Palmer W. E. Tisdale Marshalltown Iowa City Gilbert Fry Ames The State College Vinson Raimon A Avenue

Local Rabbit Breeders Sweep Prizes at State Fair

Iowa state fair results list winners and rabbit breeds with multiple firsts and seconds. H E Bailey Frank Patek Art McGuire Ida A Dayton Viking rabbitry W J Hemmer John Armon Emil Dvorak and others earned top awards in Dutch Havana Rex New Zealand Flemish Giant and other classes. Cedar Rapids Small Stock association to hold Friday meeting at 8 p.m. with new members and future show plans.

Des Moines H. E. Bailey Frank Patek Art McGuire Ida A. Dayton Viking W. J. Hemmer John Armon Sandy Emil Dvorak New Zealand Doe Cedar Rapids Small Stock Association

Navy Prepares Old Destroyers for Commissioning

The Navy Department announced six commissioned destroyers at Philadelphia navy yard will be kept in immediate readiness. Officials said the ships can be commissioned if needed, with preservation crews removing rust preventatives and maintaining engines and equipment.

Washington Navy Department Philadelphia Navy Yard Navy

Morgan Replies On Allies' Agent Query How Can I Tell

New York AP Morgan 71 returning from Europe on the Queen Mary says How can I tell when asked if his banking firm would act as fiscal agents for allies in the current war. The Morgan firm previously acted as purchasing agent for England and France in 1914 17 buying about 3 billion dollars in war supplies with a 1 percent commission.

New York J. P. Moregan Europe Ellies Agen England France Morgan

Notice of Administ r estate Linn County Iowa

Notice is hereby given that Morris Rosenbaum has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of Panny Rosenbaum late of Linn County Iowa ceased All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment thereof The undersigned demands all claims against the estate be filed duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa district court Attorney A W Bass represents the administrator

State of Iowa Linn County John F. Pisarik Emma Pisarik Milo O. Hanzlik State of Iowa Linn Mae Panny Renbaum Trs Court

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