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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1942
Page
8
Lieutenant Amerine recounts a perilous trek behind enemy lines, evading Japanese patrols, crossing trails, and hiding in lean-tos. He describes encounters with sentries, wheeling shots, and hand to hand fights, followed by a dangerous return to base while suffering cut feet and fatigue.
Cedar Rapids and out of town Alpha Xi Delta members gather for the annual pre rush convention. Dorothy Mueller rushing chairmen Lucia Smith and Pauline Huston led Saturday session. Mrs. Dorothy Loudermilk, guest speaker, will speak Sunday. Anne Louise Engberg presides Monday. Arline Armstrong and Jean Preston attend as out of town guests.
After four months in the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frank A Chalred 126 Twentieth street NE Mrs Marie M Skala left for her ae in Los Angeles Friday morn
Members met Thursday to organize a drill team. Officers elected include President Janet Stasney, Vice President Henri Seabrooke, Secretary Frances Habota, Drill Captain Ann Kapoun, Assistant Drill Captain Stasney. Team to participate in unveiling of the C.S.A. plaque on Sept 27 at the C.S.P.S. hall. All members invited.
Pattern 4945 offers a handmade slip with well-shaped bodice and smooth panels. Available in misses and women sizes 14 through 42. size 16 requires 2 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send name address and style number to The Cedar Gazette Pattern Department New York.
The under signed on the tenth day of Sep 1943 was appointed and qualified administrator of the estate of A. M. late of Linn County deceased. All persons indebted to the estate must pay promptly. those with claims should file them in the office of the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court. Stewart Molmes Attorney. C WAPLES Administrator.
State of Iowa Linn County announces appointment of executors for the estate of Anna Eals deceased. The undersigned orders immediate payment to the estate and invites filing of claims with the clerk of Linn County District Court. Attorney Lima County office, Bille Hanrclik. 4X ON KALIBAN ROSIE KONASEK.
Fragmentary OCR text references the estate of Michael lame Counts and mentions attorneys Milota and others. Readable details are limited and the item appears to be a legal notice with missing words and names. No clear event date or full party list is available.
At a Thursday evening session of the Service club of the Community House the officers were elected. Paulsen was named treasurer and Mrs. Mildred Serbousek was elected. There were fifteen members present and forty guests served dinner.
Miss Mary Jean Ramsay of Los Angeles Calif and Darrell J Carlson a first class musician in the navy were married Friday in the bride s Los Angeles home. The groom stationed in San Diego is son of Mr and Mrs O N Carlson Engleside addition SW. Mrs Carlson left Wednesday morning to attend the wedding.
The Jane Boyd circle of King's Daughters met at Mrs. F. E. Young's home to hear devotionals and reports. Mrs. O. W. Hay reported on Linn county Union, and Mrs. Carl Goodwin gave an In Memoriam for Mrs. O. M. Bundy and details on Major General Clarence L. Tinker's death.
Doris Luber and Miss Gesse Mellon hosted a Kanter Klub treasure hunt with guests including Miss Rose Marie Shonke Miss Eileen Perry and Mrs Mildred Miller at the event.
Mrs Ralph Jackson entertained at a postnuptial linen shower on Thursday honoring Mrs Gases Rinderknecht Margaret Mary McEnany Connie Smith Dorothy Jandick Jeanne Street and Doris Solmonson. The hostess lives at 1426 Second Avenue SE.
Takahia camp fire group met after school at guardian Mrs. M Buckland's home at 270 Fifteenth Street NW. New president Charlotte Lahue and scribe Marceline Kap lane were elected. Mrs Buckland discussed rankings and a skating party with sack lunch planned. Next meeting is Wednesday.
Margaret Bottome circle of King's Daughters met Wednesday at 1817 Seventh Avenue SE, with Mrs. A. E. Tappen hosting. President Mrs. Lester Martinek announced committees for devotions, sewing, ways and means, telephone publicity, social service, and historian, listing several member coordinators.
Twelve members of Tapawingo Fass and assistant guardian Miss Peggy Plock gathered at St. Pauls church to play games and map out a skating party and bicycle hike.
The article promotes crocheted lace edgings for towels, pillow cases, handkerchiefs, and children's clothing. Pattern 456 provides step by step directions, stitch illustrations, and required materials. Send 110 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette needle craft department in New York for pattern access.
Mrs M H Williams and her mother Mrs C A Fletcher of Mendon Illinois returned home Wednesday after three weeks visiting in Minnesota. Mrs Fletcher also returned to Mendon Friday morning.
Members met in Foresters hall on Thursday evening. Mrs Anna Rogers donated a quilt top and Mrs John Yuza was elected commander. New members Mrs Yuza and Miss Arlene Dvorak joined the auxiliary.
The column notes RS. G. pushes daughters toward marriage with men of means while fearing to scare suitors away. Pat suggests trust in dog and child loving boys. A reader LOAFER asks about being too efficient and gains advice that some are naturally less businesslike and should try a bit harder for harmony.
A wartime push urges public support through bonds and stamps. Officials promote patriotism and unity, urging service members and civilians alike to back the effort. Local leaders stress discipline, thrift, and national security through timely purchases.
A fragment discusses the strain and choices for army wives traveling with husbands to different camps. It asks whether a wife can adapt to new homes, social circles, and ongoing separation, and whether she should seek happiness independently or rely on the husband’s support.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors met September 15 1942 to approve minutes of September 14 1943 and to authorize vacation of sections in 8-85-5 and 3-85-5 for parcels along roads in Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. Names of residents and property owners appear in the docket with references to road vacating petitions and related notices under Chapter 189.4 of the Iowa Code. The session included warrants from the county treasury and welfare disbursements for relief and medical aid to residents in Cedar Rapids and surrounding townships.
Lieut Amerine recounts a harsh trek after being separated from his unit. He evaded a group of about 10 Japanese soldiers, crawled through bushes, and survived by foraging snails and ants. He later spotted a frightened Japanese soldier near a coastal path while wandering toward Allied lines.
Senator McNary said the War Production Board and armed forces agreed to a contract with Henry J Kaiser to build three large cargo planes worth 18 million dollars. Kaiser would construct the first three ships at no profit to himself as a trial in mass production feasibility.
DES MOINES AP A Des Moines man found a rude shock when he opened his mailbox Friday. He had been retrieving mail by feel, pulling out letters he could see. a card from his draft notice lay hidden inside.
Pittsburgh AP reports a breakthrough ending a month-long strike threat by 32,000 workers in the aluminum industry. Details outline terms, signaling a return to work and a possible contract framework for the workers and employers.
A Gazette want ad helps Mrs. Chuba of 21160 sell a used GE washer in 30 minutes. The notice advertises simple placement by dialing a number to reach a want ad taker for quick transfers.
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