Rehearsals Promise Fun in Elks Minstrels Show
Cedar Rapids residents are urged to attend the Elks Club Minstrels at the Paramount theater with a lively dress rehearsal preview. Ted Vernimont, Howard Snyder, Bob Davis, and Ralph Hamer headline a diverse troupe delivering songs, dances, and jokes, promising 75 minutes of wartime entertainment. Proceeds support a local cause.
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Cedar Rapids
Ted Vernimont
Paramount Theater
Howard Snyder
Alexander
Bob Davis
Ralph Hamer
Dempsy Jones Oon
Davis
Coe
Bob Bannister
Carmen Miranda
Harry Durham
Hitler
Paramount Theater to Stage War Charity Screen Play Night
The program arrives Wednesday and Thursday nights on the Paramount stage in a continuous stage and screen presentation. Curtain time is 8 15 p m. Proceeds go to war charities.
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Paramount Theater
War Charities
Dealers Reminded to Turn in Sugar Stamps
W. T. Shipe secretary of the Linn County Retail Food Dealers association notes amendment 48 to ration order No 3 allows stores and wholesalers who have not turned in the first nine sugar stamps to apply by April 9 using form R 315 with the focal rationing board. The order also covers certificates received in exchange for sugar on or before March 19.
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W. T. Shipe
Linn County Retail Food Dealers Association
Focal Rationing Board
Firemen Fight Five Grass Fires Saturday in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids fire department answered five alarms for grass fires on Saturday up to 9 pm. One call involved a burning dump and another a rubbish blaze. The shortest response time was 17 minutes, while Company 6 battled a grass fire at Van Vechten Park from 3 15 pm to about 9 pm.
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Cedar Rapids
Company No 6
van Vechten Park
IOWA NEWS IN BRIEF WIDE RANGE OF LOCAL NOTES
Special to The Gazette reports officers elected at a Wyoming Presbyterian church including Henry Fishwild as treasurer and Henry Griswold as elder. Springville appointed Gail Niez as first grade teacher replacing Miss Shaw who resigned. Anamosa scraps war themed scrapbooks by sixty five rural schools, five chosen for Des Moines exhibit. Shellsburg honors Homer Showman in county spelling contest with Nadine Ranson and Mary Bridge placing high in the high school. Mt Vernon restaurant sold to Mr and Mrs Joe Biggs. Mt Vernon Lisbon Rotary Club names Harry Sizer president with officers and directors listed.
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Wyoming
The
Presbyterian Church
Henry Fishwild
Hugh Campbell
Henry Griswold
E N Stoffel
W J Beckwith
Robert Barber
August Thomson
Paul Godfrey
Claude Sears
William Peek
Leota Wherry
Springville
Gail Niez
Cedar Rapids
Miss Shaw
Council Bluffs
Kleberger
Anamosa
Jones County
Nellie V. Morey
Des Moines
Wayne
Mac Zeuch
Washington No
Hortense
Black Oak
Lyle Jeffrey
Scotch Grove
Matie Harms
Victory
Emma Petersen
Shellsburg
Homer Showman
D C Showman
Nadine Ranson
Vinton
Mary Bridge
MT. Vernon
Hodge
Joe Biggs
Harry Sizer
Lisbon
Mt. Vernon-Lisbon
Rotary Club
F. G. Brooks
Club and lodge notices fill city schedule
North Western Woman's Club meets Wednesday at Mrs. Ross Hill 1711 C avenue NW for officer elections. Numerous groups including Women of the Moose, Rebekah Lodges, Star of Maine and county auxiliaries announce meetings, rituals, socials, picnics, and card parties at designated halls and homes with dates and host members named.
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Chicago North Western Woman's Club
Ross Hill
C Avenue NW
Seek Soldier Bitten By Dog in Pittsburgh
Army private Frank A. Nezovich of Brady's Bend Pa on leave from Groton Conn reportedly bitten by a mad dog in Pittsburgh. A sailor and a civilian were also bitten, with federal search ongoing. Nezovich’s father said the son did not mention a bite. Army HQ announced the attack, method of identification remains unclear.
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Pittsburgh
New England States
Frank A. Nezovich
Brady’s Bend
Groton
Nezovich
Steve
207Th Coast Artillery
Chinese Claim Japs Encircled in Hupeh by Forces
Chinese high command says thousands of Japanese troops are encircled in central Hupeh north of the Yangtze and threaten ferocious assaults to destroy the trapped enemy. An Allied communique reports Major General Claire L. Chennaults 14th U.S. air force downed at least seven of nine enemy aircraft trying to raid Kiangsi base.
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Chungking
Hupeh
Yangtze River
Claire L. Chennault
14Th U.S. Air Force
Kiangsi
Axis boasts invincibility of continent with coastal ramparts
Berlin broadcasts claim a 1625 mile fortress along channel and Atlantic coasts with fortified sections and heavy troop deployments. Dutch and Dutch coast defenses eyed for Allied invasion while King Boris meets Hitler amid fears of a Balkan second front and Bulgaria’s stance on Russia.
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London
Nanteheld
Europe
Boris Hii
Bulsgarda
Hitler
Balkans
Berlin
Germany
Wall of Chins
Channel
Atlantic
Reuters
British
Federal Communications Commission
New York
Office of War Information
BBC
Stockholm
Friedrich Christiansen
Holland
DNB
Boris
Boris Wednesday
Russia
Des Moines Couple Funde $125000 Raymond Blank Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs A H Blank of Des Moines announced a $125000 gift to Iowa for a children s hospital named the Raymond Blank Memorial. The hospital will be built beside Town Methodists hospital and supervised by it. Raymond Blank died March 8 of a heart attack and was noted for his interest in children.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Raymond
A.H. Blank
Raymond Blank
Town Methodist
Tri-States
Central States
Claim Holy Shroud Removed from Turin
A Swiss dispatch reported the holy shroud linked to Christ was moved from Turin cathedral to a secret place known to King Victor Emmanuel Prince Umberto and the Archbishop of Turin. The shroud, owned by the Dukes of Savoy, had its authenticity scientifically proven about twelve years earlier.
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Bern
Switzerland
Il Giornale d'Italia
Rome
Turin
Vittorio Emanuele
Umberto
Savoy
Fraienberger Dies at Lisbon After Long Illness
Philip Plattenberger, 86, a Lisbon resident for 35 years, died at his home after an extended illness. Born in Pennsylvania, he is survived by a sister Mrs. Mary Hahn and four Lisbon grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 p.m. at Federated Church conducted by Rev. Albert Fadenrecht. burial in Lisbon.
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Lisbon
Philip Plattenberger
Plattenberger
Pennsylvania
Mary Hahn
Federated Church
Albert Fadenrecht
Montgomery Home Star Navy Leave After South Pacific Duty
Lieutenant Commanders Robert Montgomery and Gene Markey arrived on short leaves in Hollywood after extensive duty in the south Pacific. Markey, a writer and associate film producer before service, and Montgomery, under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, make their homes here.
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Hollywood
Robert Montgomery
Gene Markey
South Pacific
Eleventh Naval District
Markey
Montgomery
Metro-Goldwynase
Marcella Brown Soldier's Bride
Mrs. Margaret Brown announces the marriage of her daughter Marcella to Corp Russell Lubbock son of M W Lubbock of Shellsburg. The ceremony was held at Rev O R Bush home in Lanchester Mo with Misses Maxwell Lubbock and Cedar Rapids attending. The bride wore a brown wool suit with beige accessories. Corp Lubbock is stationed at Camp San Luis Obispo California. They left for a brief wedding trip to Chicago and Wisconsin.
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Margaret Brown
Second Avenue SW
Marcella
Corp Russell Lubbock
M. W. Lubbock
Shellsburg
O. R Bush
Lanchester
Moor
James Maxwell
Margaret Lubbock
Cedar Rapids
Beirge
City Briefs From Cedar Rapids Community Meetings and Births
Local notices announce the Children's Home board meeting Tuesday at 10 am at the home. Townsend Club No 1 meets Monday at 745 pm in the Memorial building for an advertisement. Arborist A K Alman speaks to Rotary Monday at noon at the Roosevelt hotel. Obituaries note Jean Weeden administratrix of Katherine Weeden's estate, who died in 1942 in Linn county. Birth announcements include Paul Mansfield born March 26 in Berkeley and Kenneth George Madden born March 31 in Council Bluffs to prior Cedar Rapids residents. Crescent Lodge No 25 Masons meets Monday 730 pm. Tr awel Chapter No 49 Royal Arch Masons meets Tuesday 730 pm with Most Excellent Master work. Home Economics group Linn County meets Thursday 730 pm at the YWCA with demonstrations by Dorothy Hamilton and Margaret Stewart.
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Kenneth Madden
Council Bluffs
Kenneth George
Mrs Madden
Cedar Rapids
Trawel
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Hall
Rationing Details And Office Locations Outlined
The notice explains punch card rationing for coffee sugar meat and processed foods with valid periods from April and limits on stamps. It lists fuel oil and gas allowances and notes coupon validity across books. The executive secretary’s office addresses and hours are provided for public matters and rationing inquiries.
Army to Receive Ambulances from Masons Tuesday
Des Moines AP report says six ambulances will be presented to the U S army at the Royal Arch Masons of Iowa convention. The 4 p.m. ceremony in front of the Masonic temple includes a parade and a program with officers from the general grand chapter led by Ray V. Denslow. Five ambulances were bought by Iowa Masons, one by Des Moines Masons, at a total cost of 8 900. Col. T E Harwood Jr post surgeon at Fort Des Moines WAAC center will receive the ambulances for the army.
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Des Moines
United States Army
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons of
Iowa
Royal Arch Masons
Ray V. Denslow
Trenton
Masonic Temple
Des Moines Masons
T. E Harwood, Jr
WAAC
Fort Des Moines
Washington
Army
Iowans Decorated for Battle Achievements
In San Diego thirty Iowa sailors were decorated for outstanding achievement in battles of the Pacific. Presented by Rear Admiral C. A. Pownall at the Naval Air Station ceremonies, honorees included Erwin F. Wendt Audubon O L Moore Des Moines and Darrell Howard Beaman Greenfield.
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San Diego
US Navy
C. A. Pownall
Fleet Air
West Coast
Naval Air Station
Erwin F. Wendt
Audubon
O L. Moore
Des Moines
Darrell Howard Beaman
Greenfield
Navy Bombers Hit Kiska Base in Aleutians Attacks
American heavy and medium bombers struck the Japanese base on Kiska in the Aleutians for four raids on Thursday. The main camp area was the chief target and hits were reported by the navy.
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Washington
Kiska
Aleutians
Navy
Toledo Couple’s Daughter to Wed in Chelsea Mass
Mr and Mrs J Stein of Toledo announce the marriage of their daughter Frances to Sam Bellsin son of Mr and Mrs P Bellsin of Allston Mass The wedding will take place at Chelsea Mass this afternoon Miss Stein graduated from Marshalltown High School and Thompson Beauty School in Des Moines Mr Bellsin is a postal clerk Mrs J Stein travels East for the wedding
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J. Stein
Toledo
Frances
Sam Bellsin
P. Bellsin
Allston
Mass
Chelsea
Miss Stein
Marshalltown High School
Thompson Beauty School
Des Moines
Bellsin
Waconia Sorghum Firm Reorganizes with New LP
The Waconia Sorghum company dissolved its original and substituted certificates of limited partnership and filed a new certificate of organization of limited partnership at the county recorder’s office. Edward Wessale, Frank Wessale, and George Wessale are general and limited partners, with Elizabeth Wessale, Lyla Wessale, and Lillian Wessale named as limited partners, all listing addresses in Waconia area.
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Waconia Sorghum Company
Sixth Street Road
Med
County
Dempsy Jones
Edward Wessale
Knollwood Drive
Frank Wessale
George Wessale
Vernon Drive
Frank Glen Wessale
Elizabeth Wessale
Lyla Wessale
Lillian Wessale
Center Junction social rounds include bridge night
Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Kennedy and Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Smith hosted a Center Junction bridge club dinner on Wednesday with prizes awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Easterly and Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Dirks. Astruman club held Gentleman's night Friday with hostesses Mrs. Marvin Hanwardson, Mrs. Alvan Brunscheen and Mrs. Charles Blough.
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W. K. Kennedy
C. R. Smith
Center Junction
Wartime Farm Investments Rise as Prices Climb
The National Association of Real Estate Boards reports wartime investment in farms is rising with prices about 15 percent higher than a year ago. Based on 200 farm land experts nationwide, investors now account for about 38 percent of buyers, farmers 56 percent, and city people 6 percent.
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Chicago
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Tyler P.T.A. Meetings Set for Wednesday Evening
The Tyler P.T.A. holds an executive meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the home of Mrs Esther Gosnel 1601 Thirteenth Avenue SE Van Buren. The Van Buren P.T.A. study group meets Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Anthony Ipson 1218 Third Street SW. The lesson is Emotions at Ease members should bring November and December issues of National Parent Teachers magazine.
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The
Tyler P.T.A
Esther Gosnel
Thirteenth Avenue SE
van Buren P.T.A
Anthony Ipson
Third Street
National
Parent Teachers Magazine
Anamosa Club Women Host Spring Socials and Talks
Wives of Jones County Farm Bureau board attended a pot luck dinner with Mrs James F Kearns Tuesday evening. Mrs Homer Dalrymple spoke on Japan with curios from her Orient living. High score prizes went to Mrs Henningsen and Dr Paul.
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Jones County Farm Bureau Board
James F. Kearns
Homer Dalrymple
Japan
Orient
Thomas B. Powell, Jr
Bridge
J. D. Paul
W. S. Frazier
E. G. Henningsen
Henningsen
Paul
Donald S. Ruhl
Verne Purcell
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Lee Sanner
Frances Shaw
E W Smykil
Meta Bowdish
Mary Dutton
Ralph Bone
Harold Deischer
Foss Davis
Anamosa Garden Club
C. B. Jessen
Coggon Bridge Club Honors Members and Birthday Guest
Mrs Rufus Sisler hosted the bridge club with prizes awarded to Mrs H F Heideman Mrs H F Knott and Mrs Parke Billings. Sadie Henderson celebrated a birthday with relatives bringing dinner baskets for the occasion.
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Rufus Sisler
Bridge Club
H. F. Heideman
H. F. Knott
Parke Billings
Sadie Henderson
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Jack Parrish
Elks Club Minstrels
Joe Chmalicek
Jack Oatts
George Serovy
Frank Vrba
Bob Condon
Winston Williams
Norman Bakehouse
Tad Jones
Bob Johnston
Parrish
Fred Sell
Charles Loufek
Barney Olson
Ave
N. Y
Iowa News
ACE Cleaners
Third Avenue
RIAL
North Western Woman's Club
Women of the Moose
Rebekah Lodge
Star of Maine
Rebekah Lodge No 221
Rebekah
Second Avenue SE
Mercy Division
GIA
B of
L. E
K.P. Hall
Star of Maine Circle
Maine Lodge Hall
Noble Grand
Praha Rebekah
Sokol Hall
Emma Dvorak
Bess Schultz
Queen of the West
Jodge No. 2
Women’s Society of B of
L. F and E
K P Hall
Towa Auxiliary
Karl Drake
First Avenue
J. C. Yuza
Order of Beauceant
H. H. Kemper
Fairfax Road
Forest Woodmen Circle
Palm Grove No. 1
Mildred Caldwell
Twenty-sixth Avenue SE
Sioux City
Guardian
Mary Campbell
Star of the West
Star of the West Lodge
Fytilans
Pythian Hall
Parlor City
Parlor City Lodge No
L. A
B. of
R. T
Cedar Rebekah
Cedar Rebekah Lodge No
Vianna Dahn
Marie Stoner
L Street
Ben Hur
Tribe of
Railway Mail Association
AE. Butterfield
Twentieth Street
Rebecca Alexander
Daughters of the Union Veterans
Montrose
Cecil M Brower
Burlington
Willian Bridenstine
Iowa City
Harmony
Cornerstones
Alma Goodfellow
Third Avenue SW
Firefighters Auxiliary
Wnostesses
Leota Krout
George Leehman
Anna Maher
Julius Mary
Linn
Maccabees Court
Linn Lodge
Linn Lodge No
G. Lane
Second Street NW
Carrie Morcombe
Bluff View Aid
Bluff View Aid Society
Otto Neville
Twenty-sixth Street
Zika Avenue NW
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Marcella Brown Soldier’s Bride
Lasswell
Russell Lubbock
City Briefs
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A K Alman
Roosevelt Hotel
Jean Weeden
Katherine Weeden
Jackson Township
Linn County
Roger M. Reeve
Berkeley
Calif
Paul Mansfield
Dr. Reeve
M. M. Reeve
Avenue NE
Crescent Lodge No
A.F
A.M
Linn County Home Economics Association
Y W.C. A
Dorothy Hamilton
Margaret Stewart
Carlol Nuober
Glin County Wae
Ac ‘Mh Pleune
Executive Secreracy
Second Street
Bank
Fuel Oil Patel
Waconia Company
Ooo Onslow
P.T.A. Meetings
Tyler
van Buren
Dia
Star Jewelry CO
Medical Arts Surgical Supply
Second Street SE
Dial
Bezdek Florists
Marion 770
Buehler Bros
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