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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1944
Page
2
The Linn County project details nutrition classes, poster orders, and exhibits designated for September National Nutrition Month. Reports show 164 cases carried over from July, 391 intake in August, 543 opened, and 401 closed. Gray Ladies supplied library services and volunteers logged 66912 hours in August.
Eleanor Ann Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo M. Kelly of Memphis Tennessee formerly of Cedar Rapids, will wed Pharmacist Mate 2/c John T Harville III son of Mr. and Mrs John T Harville Jr of Morristown Tennessee. The ceremony will be at The Blessed Sacrament church in Memphis on September 16 with Miss Marilyn Kelly and Pharmacist Mate 2/c William Spore as attendants. The groom is stationed in Memphis with the shore patrol. They will live with the bride's parents for now.
Over the Back Fence advises checking labels to confirm washability before ironing rayon. Iron rayon on the wrong side with a padded board, use a press cloth for delicate sections, and avoid excessive pressure to prevent seam wear.
An early look at vacuum packing explains the hiss when opening a can and why aroma concentrates on the rim of a jar. Hills Bros. originated vacuum packing in 1900 and shifted to glass jars during wartime to preserve freshness.
The text explains ironing rayon varieties with temperature guidance. It cautions against too hot irons on crepe and sharkskin, advises damp heat for dress weights, and suggests testing on scraps. It covers techniques for rayon sharkskin and jerseys, including rolling in a towel and hanging to dry before pressing gently.
Miss Rosie Ann Langer daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Langer Amana and Frankie Fisher son of Mr and Mrs Frank Fisher North Liberty were married Thursday at 11 am in the Czech Reformed church near Ely. Rev Burian officiated with Helen Burian providing music. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home and a dance at Swisher that evening.
Mrs. Eddie Koether of McGregor area discusses farming life and 4-H work. She farms 196.5 acres with husband, milks 30 Jersey cows, sells cream to McGregor creamery, canned produce, and oversees entries as county 4-H chairwoman amid possible rain delays at the Clayton County fair.
A Red Cross Nursing Service notice warns that canning season raises burn risks for toddlers in kitchens. It outlines burn depths from first to third degree and stresses keeping children away from hot jars and steam to prevent fatal injuries.
Practical first aid for burns outlines cooling dressings and doctor contact while advising on keeping the patient comfortable. Red Cross notes invite nurse aide training in room 206 federal building with Sept. 18 enrollment deadline and report ongoing junior chapter aid, medical supply displays, and community programs at Coe college and Linn county units.
Forty American soldiers captured by the Eleventh Panzer Division were held in a cage near South France. An English speaking German lieutenant whispered to Lt. John O. Stewart that Hitler had a new secret weapon coming soon, prompting Stewart to retort the line had been fed for months. The captured men then teased guards about Hollywood and steaks before the trucks rejoined the pursuing force.
Thirty eight applicants were admitted to St. Luke's hospital school of nursing on Monday seeking membership in the United States cadet nurse corps. The list includes Janice Bissell Grun dy Center Bonnie Bendull Dysart Joetta Mae Buresh Oxford Junction Evangeline Burian Cedar Rapids and others from Cedar Rapids Marion Independence and nearby towns.
Four hundred attended the Waubeek area council Cub rally and field day at Ellis park. Pack 19 led with 43 points, Pack 33 of Cleveland school was second with 34, and Pack 47 from Vinton was third. Reuben Smith hosted the ceremony as Keith Benner urged family centered Cub scouting and recruitment.
A cloudburst in Parral Mexico sent the Florida river over its banks. At least 80 people are dead or missing and about 3000 are homeless as rescue work continues and authorities assess the devastation.
Promoted to captain John T. Hamilton of the Eighth Air Force liberator division headquarters in England, son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hamilton of Linden Drive SE. He is a Princeton graduate who trained at Miami Beach and in Royal Air Force intelligence school. His wife Consuelo and son John T. III are in New York City. The notice lists several other service members, their assignments, and family addresses, including Lt. (j.g.) John D. Day in New Orleans, Pvt. Robert L. Thompson in France, Pfc. Bill Dahlem in England, Mary Agnes Williams on duty in Washington, and others connected to the armed forces.
George A. Hughes 71 native of Monticello Iowa died Saturday. He founded and chaired Edison General Electric Appliance Co later merged with General Electric. Services will be held Tuesday in Riverside suburb. latest addresses listed as Chicago and Miami.
Seaman Gerald W. Haddon, 15, who lied to join the coast guard by aging three years, slept through muster at an English port. The ship’s master-at-arms confirmed his real age, and he was returned to the United States. He had served on a landing ship tanks and fought on the Normandy coast before facing possible discharge after reporting to Washington on September 22.
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