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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1941

Page

6

Bridal Dinner for Miss Diers and Mr Tellier

A bridal dinner honoring John R. Tellier and his bride Kahherine Diers was held Friday evening at the Montrose hotel hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Tellier. Pastel figurines with bouquets framed the table setting as guests including Carmen Gannon, Jeanne Hardy, Tamar Meister, Mardelia Parrott, Lyle Richardson, Howard Tellier, Fred Swem, Tom McHomer, Kay Ales, Bobby Luglan, and the Diers and Brown households attended.

G. H. Tellier Forest Drive John R. Tellier Kahherine Diers Fred W. Diers Oakland Road Montrose Carmen Grennan Jeanne Hardy Iowa City Tamar Meister Mardelia Parrott Lyle S. Richardson St. Mary’s Ohio Howard Tellier Detroit Mich Fred Wenon Tea" Swem Tom McHomer W. Carley Kay Ales Bobby Luglan W. A. Jacobs E. V. H. Brown Owatonna, Minn Gertrude Herr Ames Helen Tappan Oxford

Food list for day likely in a ration or menu

The menu lists items such as grapefruit juice, cracked wheat cereal, toast and butter, jelly, coffee for adults, milk for children, raw carrot and cabbage salad with specific quantities, sliced peaches, tea, and later repeats for adults and children. Estimated daily cost is about $1.35.

Grand Day Observed By T Z Women's Relief Corps

The group held a Thursday picnic luncheon at Memorial building with patriotic colors. Anita Endsley led the program while Florence Sherman read The Blue and the Gray and Alice Tiffany spoke on past Grand Army post and local Relief Corps experiences in 1904. A pantomime America was performed by Mesdames Kuba Frear Farley Lefebvre Welsh Osborn and Flint. T Z Cook corps will send a boy to Boys State again this year.

T. Z. Women's Relief Corps Memorial Building Anita Endsley Army of the Republic Florence Sherman Alice Tiffany Grand Army Post Relief Corps America Josephine Kuba Ella Frear Alma Farley Etta Lefebvre Nettie Welsh Millie Osborne Alice Flint T. Z. Cook Corps

Cedar Rapids Bird Club Plans All Day Marsh Trip

The Cedar Rapids Bird Club will hold an all day trip to Conesville marshes starting at 7 30 a m from Coe campus. Dr Warren N Keck will speak at the club meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in Science Hall Coe College. Public invited.

Conesvil Marshes Coe Cedar Rapids Bird Club Science Hall Coe College Warren N. Keck

Doctor Ciani Speaks on Posture at Cedar Rapids Club

Dr A W Ciani of University of Iowa Orthopedic Dept was guest speaker Friday at Cedar Rapids Woman's Club health education meeting. He stressed posture's effect on health and showed slides. The department elected Mrs R P Burch as activities leader and Mrs A C Hines as secretary treasurer. It presented utensils for the club house kitchen.

A. W. Ciani Orthopedic University Hospital Iowa City Health Education Department Cedar Rapids

Mrs Hanna Hosts Shower For Sister Ahead Of Wedding

Mrs Arthur Hanna of 3043 Leon ard street NE hosted a Thursday evening shower at her home for her sister Miss Eleanor Fair who will wed Leo Martin on April 27. Bingo was the evening’s diversion with prizes to Miss Mary Holmes and Mrs Cecile Emery. other attendees included Mesdames Ed Burke Robert Senninger Marvin Davidson Lulu Fair John Hoffman Harold Hanna Dunlap David Ross and Harry Lambertsen Miss Wilma Martin Miss Margaret Lambertsen and Sheryl Emery.

Arthur Hanna Leonard Street Eleanor Fair Leo Martin Mary Holmes Cecile Emery Ed Burke Robert Senninger Marvin Davidson Lulu Fair John Hoffman Harold Hanna Ee Dunlap David Ross Harry Lambertsen Wilma Martin Margaret Lambertsen Sheryl Emery

Pinochle Club Hosts Afternoon at Center Point Road

Mrs Ruben Levnbaugh entertained her pinochle club at 1006 Center Point road NE Thursday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mesdames Rose Kendall Roscoe Rhodes Elizabeth Robertson and Helen Harris.

Ruben Levnbaugh Center Point Road Rose Kendall Roscoe Rhodes Elizabeth Robertson Helen Harris

Midboro Club Meeting At Roosevelt Hotel

Eighteen club members gathered Thursday at the Roosevelt hotel with Mrs. W. M. Untiedt as hostess and Mrs. E. W. Horr as guest. Prizes for bingo went to Mesdames C. A. Clemenson, R. E. Veley, and J. A. Hanus.

Roosevelt Hotel Midboro Club W. M. Untiedt E. W. Horr C. A. Clemenson R. E. Veley J. A. Hanus

Islamic Youth of America Club Meeting Plans Hunt

Islamic Youth of America members met Thursday evening at the Moslem temple. They planned future events and announced a scavenger hunt for April 14.

Islamic Youth of America Club

All The Comforts Of Home Essay Tale By Geretie

A reflective piece recalls home as a comforting space. It highlights reading in a lamp glow, a handy ash tray, snacks, and casual dress. The narrator jokes about family dynamics, late hours, and the feeling of importance within a familiar domestic setting.

Senior High Fun Night at Y W C A Tonight

Senior high students are invited to a YWCA Fun Night from 8 to 11 this evening at the association building. Chaperons will be Mr and Mrs Clay Phillips and Mr and Mrs Pierre A Tracy.

Association Clay Phillips Pierre A. Tracy

Kenwood Society Plans Christmas Cards for Korea

Fourteen members of the Kenwood Methodist church W. S. Co. met at the Tillie and Vina Knouf home at 125 Thirty-sixth St. NE after a picnic lunch. Mrs. Leona Mills led a study review and Mrs. Edna Doetzel spoke on the current topic. The group voted to send Christmas cards to Korea and a dime cake will be donated at the next program meeting in the church parlor.

W. S. Co Kenwood Methodist Church Tillie Vina Knouf Thirty-sixth Street Leona Mills Edna Doetzel Korea

Prater Corporation of Iowa Articles Filed In Iowa

Articles of incorporation for the Prater Corporation of Iowa were filed with county recorder L L Randall. Wilber Bush of Cedar Rapids is vice president and T Ainsworth of Cedar Rapids is a director while Ralph Prater of Chicago is listed. Miss Ada Stoflet, daughter of Mrs. David A. Stoflet, a Coe College senior, earned a Carola Woerishoffer scholarship in Bryn Mawr College's social economy department. Mr and Mrs Henry Pfeiffer of New York City donated $30,000 to Cornell College for a new organ.

Prater Corporation Iowa L. L. Randall Wilber Bush Cedar T Ainsworth Ralph Prater Chicago Ada Stoflet Ughter David A. Stoflet Cedar Rapids Coe College Carola Woerishoffer Bryn Mawr Henry Pfeiffer New York City Cornell College

Veterans favored for public jobs under Iowa soldiers bill

April 5 1921 Iowa Senate passed the soldiers preference bill giving war veterans and nurses priority over non veterans of equal qualification for public appointments. Poa former county clerk was elected Marion city clerk January 7 H Oxley longtime post holder. J J McDonnell superintendent of Elma school resigns from board at today’s meeting.

Iowa Senate Unani Poa Marion H. Oxley J. J. McDonnell Elma Wie

Shores-Mueller company expands to Cedar Rapids factory site

On April 5, 1911, the Shores-Mueller company of Tripoli LA, grocers and proprietaries, was acquired for Cedar Rapids. A site near Pawnee Mills was secured and a three story factory contract let. Paul H. Flager of Pontiac MI joins the Y M C A as membership secretary. Carter H. Harrison wins Chicago mayoral race over Charles E. Merriam.

Shores-Mueller Company Tripoli la Cedar Rapids Pawnee Mills Paul H. Flager Pontiac Mich Y.M. C.A Carter H. Harrison Chicago Charles E. Merriam

Miss Engberg Named Sports Queen At Clan Of Chance

Miss Engberg was crowned sports queen at the Clan Of Chance event with faculty guests including Coach Willis D. Lamb Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. Donald Belknap present as hosts and organizers.

Miss Engberg Clan of Chance

Jane Boyd Circle entertains with dessert luncheon

Members of the Jane Boyd circle of the King’s Daughters were entertained at a dessert luncheon on Thursday. Haegg, guest of the circle, reported on the state board meeting. Mrs. William Hughes, sewing chairman, distributed sewing for the Children’s Hospital at Iowa City. Other guests included Mrs. J. L. Eikendall and Mrs. W. L. Carr. The next meeting will be with Mrs. O. W. Bundy at 1920 Washington Avenue SE.

Jane Boyd King’s Daughters Thurs- Haegg State Board William Hughes Children’s Hospital Iowa City J. L. Eikendall W. L. Carr O. W. Bundy Washington Avenue SE

Naomi circle nominates committee for Bible study

Naomi circle of the King's Daughters met Friday with Mrs. Earl Petefish. A nominating committee was appointed and an election to lead the Bible study was planned. The president reported on the county union meeting. Mrs. C. R. Hootman was a guest. The next meeting will be April 18 for Red Cross work at Mrs. George Hayes's home.

Naomi Circle The King’s Daughters Earl Petefish Seventh Street County Union C. R. Hootman Red Cross George Hayes E Avenue NW

Couple jailed for abandoning infant and fleeing by freight train

Leslie Gyer and his wife Pearl, ages 28 and 22, were sentenced by Judge J. E. Heiserman after leaving their three week old baby with the grandmother and jumping a freight train to find work. A railroad watchman found them asleep in a box car at 3 am, and police pursued them to Marion where they were arrested.

J. E. Heiserman Leslie Gyer Pearl 1017 Avenue Na Tion Derbyshire

Train fare offender given suspended jail term

In district court Gyer was sentenced to six months in jail for riding a train without payment. Judge Heiserman suspended all but 30 days on good behavior and noted some doubt about fairness. Mrs. Gyer received a 39 day suspended sentence on the same charge and was admonished to stay home and care for her baby.

Trict Court Gyer Heiserman

B B Russell Buys Business Block at 419 Second Ave SE

B B Russell of Russell's Velvet Ice Cream buys the business building at 413 Second Avenue SE from Mrs H M Coffits of St Paul. The property formerly housed Top Hat Tavern and the second floor is leased by Commercial Art Engravers.

B. B. Russell Russell's Velvet Ice Cream Company Second Avenue SE H. M. Coffits St. Paul Top Hat Tavern Commercial Art Engravers

Two Local Women To Assist In Methodist Youth Plans

Mrs. W. O. Eckler wife of Rev W O Eckler of Trinity Methodist church will oversee all Cedar Rapids Methodist youth activities. Miss Bertha Pownall pastor s aide at St Pauls Methodist church will work in junior high school programs. A Lindhorst executive secretary of the Methodist Church Christian Education department for Des Moines area will attend a Iowa conference in Des Moines on April 16 and 17.

W. O. Eckler Trinity Methodist Church Bertha Pownall St. Paul’s Methodist Church A. Lindhorst Methodist Church Christian Education Department Des Moines Eckler Cedar Rapids Miss Pownall All Iowa

Onion pudding and frugal menus for a family of four

The excerpt lists economical meals and recipes for a family of four, emphasizing onion pudding made with butter eggs evaporated milk and flour, plus variations and related dishes. It includes instructions and ingredient quantities for savory and dessert items aimed at budget eating.

One Way To Reach American Ideal And Liberty

Boake Carter critiques smug Americans who deny aid to war-torn Europe while America joins a crusade for liberty. The piece surveys pro war mood, Christian ethics, and a sprawling foreign policy debate, referencing British and German wartime propaganda and concerted claims about paintings versus real aid.

Spain Europe America

Truck Weigh Station Bill Sent To Wilson

DES MOINES AP A bill to allocate 83000 annually to run truck weighing stations full time passed the Iowa House 73 0 and sent to Governor Wilson. It seeks to recover 100000 or more in back truck taxes by weighing 40000 vehicles in 1939 at an average 275, boosting revenue to about 110000 yearly. The highway commission would hire staff to operate the stations, replacing current patrol cooperation.

Wilson Des Moines George A. Wilson Highway Commission State Highway Patrol

Linn Red Cross to Send Five Delegates to National Session

The Linn county American Red Cross chapter will send five women as delegates to the national convention. R. A. Donahue will represent junior Red Cross activities. Betty Low is publicity chairwoman. Mrs. Charles Michel heads the farm and home accident prevention program. Mrs. A. A. Hardin represents the Marion branch. Wells C. Peck, executive secretary, attends a separate Midwest executive secretaries conference in St. Louis May 12 17.

Linn County The American Red Cross R. A. Donahue Red Cross Betty Low Charles Michel A. A. Hardin Marion Wells C. Peck Linn Midwest St. Louis

Actress Jean Rogers Divorces Motion Picture Executive

Hollywood reports actress Jean Rogers testified in a divorce from Dan Winkler, a motion picture executive, saying her film career and marriage simultaneously menaced her health.

Hollywood Jean Rogers Dan Winkler

Wiggam explores mind and women as secretaries to destiny

Albert E Wiggam muses on gender psychology and national traits in a syndicated column. He argues men cannot fully grasp women who act from feeling, cites a Rotarians debate on race and nationality, and highlights Dr Vannevar Bush and his wartime computing machine at Aberdeen as a symbol of American scientific effort under President Roosevelt.

Vannevar Bush Carnegie Institution of Washington Pee Massachusetts Institute of Roosevelt Rged Dr. Bush National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics Uncle Sam Will Rogers

Tuberculosis Cases Reported In West Virginia Prisoners

In the state penitentiary at W. Va., records show there is one case of tuberculosis to every 26 imprisonments.

W. Va

The Poet of the People on Babies and Generations

Edgar A. Guest muses on whether grandchildren appear better than one's own children. He questions if grandfolks’ praise comes from seeing children’s carefree joy or from nostalgic bias, noting the universal belief that the younger generation outshines the parent generation.

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Miss Diers Mr. Tellier MEA Service Inc CORPS DR. Ciani Miss Fair Mrs. Leinbaugh IL. Y. A. Club Ruth Millett Geretie Y. W Kenwood Society Naomi Babe Grandma HOP Freight Second Ave Methodist Chic Boake Carter British Ministry of Economic Warfare Russia DNB London News Kaiser Friedrich Museum Berlin United States Sam Rs von Ribbentrop Gera Minis Matsuoka Japan Germany Belgrade Athens London Washington von Ribbentrop Ribby Linn Red Cross America's Men of Science Albert E. Wiggam Fred de Armond Rae Chatfield Ayer Rae Kingdom Come U. S Or Watson Pavns Science Service NEA Service U. S. Army Proving Ground Aberdeen Seeds Research Group Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People Janet Business the
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