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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1941

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Marion Merchants Begin Baseball Practice At Field

The Marion Merchants will start practice at the athletic field Tuesday at 6 p.m. Crabby Savel is hired as season umpire. Local ball will be dependent and the team will schedule games. Writers may contact L. C. Coon for information. Hutchinsons Easter ice cream advertised at Owens Rate Drug. Grove City Rebekah lodge No 35 meets Monday at 8 p.m. in the L O O F hall. Mr and Mrs John Schultz and daughter Jeanne of Fort Madison visit Mrs Schultz. Dick Arp Kenneth Beadle and Gene Jacobs attended a track meet in Mechanicsville Saturday.

Marion Merchants Crabby” Savel L. C. Coon Grove City Rebekah Lodge No Dick Arp Kenneth Beadle Gene Jacobs Mechanicsville

Visit by Hawk Family Relatives During the Week

Mrs Hawks guests over the past week included her sister-in-law and brother, Mr and Mrs George Trugg and their daughter Karen from McGregor visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Stew art Hawk.

Stewart Hawk

Mrs FE M Adams to host Ameigo club luncheon

Mrs FE M Adams of Central City will entertain the Ameigo club of Marion at a one o'clock luncheon Tuesday.

FE. M. Adams Central City Ameigo Club Marion

Milwaukee Family Visits Then Return Home

Mr and Mrs Melvin Gallatin and their son Jimmie of Milwaukee have stayed the past week with Mrs Gallatin s parents Mr and Mrs Guy W Miller and will return home today Mrs Mae Widger who works in the Gallatin home and has been visiting at the home of her Harvey Montgomery and Robert Widger will accompany them to Milwaukee

Melvin Gallatin Jimmie Milwaukee

Hollingsworths Host Family Dinner Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Elmer Hollingsworth will entertain at a family dinner today. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs George E Beattie of Cedar Rapids.

Elmer Hollingsworth George E. Beattie Cedar Rapids

Return to Iowa City Students After Easter Break

Albert W. Schenken Bruce Phillips Martha Jane and Kirk Snell Helen and Norma Riddick Jerry Gerrans Harry Dunlap Kathryn McElwain Ruth Ostrander June Milner Ed Conrad Alice McGown and Billy Thomas resume studies at the University of Iowa Tuesday following Easter vacation spent at their homes locally.

Iowa City University of Iowa Albert W. Schenken Bruce Phillips Martha Jane Kirk Snell Helen Norma Riddick Jerry Gerrans Harry Dunlap Kathryn McElwain Ruth Ostrander June Milner Ed Conrad Alice McGown Billy Thormas

Iowa State College students visit McBride family over weekend

Betty McBride and Marilyn Glasser, both ISU students, are guests of Miss McBride's parents Mr. and Mrs. O. W. McBride for the weekend. Miss Glasser hails from Freeport.

Betty McBride Marilyn Glasser Iowa State College Miss McBride O. W. McBride Miss Glasser Freeport, Lil

Three Visitors Visit Relatives in Iowa City

Mrs A E Crew Mrs Herbert Gee and Miss Rachel Hatch traveled to Iowa City Saturday to visit Mrs Gee s mother in law Mrs H C Gee and Miss Hatch s sister Miss Jean Hatch all from the area.

A. E. Crew Herbert Gee Rachel Hatch Iowa City Mrs. Gee H. C. Gee Miss Hatch Miss Jean Hatch

Local Notes and Family News From Des Moines and Cedar Rapids

Keith Stark visited Des Moines for a weekend with his father A. W. Stark. Miss Dorothy Brust visited Born 11 to Mr and Mrs Nathanie west of Marion at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids a seven and a half pound son. Mr and Mrs Waldemar Krog reported the death of Mrs Krog's father Kurt Mertz at his Stanton Neb home. Mrs Krog, ill for sixteen days, entered Mercy hospital Saturday for treatment and could not attend Stanton.

Keith Stark Des Moines A. W. Stark Nathanie Marion St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids Waldemar Krog

Anamosa hostess marks birthdays of Marion and Cedar Rapids friends

Mrs. W. O. Blake of Anamosa entertained Thursday at a luncheon observing the birthdays of Mrs. Jerry Lesher and Mrs. Charles Dye of Marion and Mrs. Earl Blake of Cedar Rapids. Covers were laid for eight guests.

W. O. Blake Anamosa Jerry Lesher Charles Dye Marion Earl Blake Cedar Rapids

The Thristmial Club Meeting At Mrs Gallivan Home

The Thristmial club meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at 657 Sixth Avenue the home of Mrs J T Gallivan. Mrs A J Keyes directs the program.

Theristmial Club J. T. Gallivan Sixth Avenue A. J. Keyes

Mrs Gilbert Voorhies to Attend Sioux City Presbyterial

Mrs Gilbert Voorhies will travel to Cherokee Monday to attend the Sioux City Presbyterial session in Cherokee on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Gilbert Voorhies Cherokee Sioux City

Mrs Levasseur Hosts Family Dinner With Several Guests

Mrs Mary Levasseur will entertain today with a family dinner at her home. Guests include Mr and Mrs O J Gerwig and sons Donald and Robert of Jefferson, Mr and Mrs Leo Levasseur and daughters Leona and Dorothy, Mr and Mrs Louie Levasseur and Marie and Melvin Levasseur of Marion, and Kenneth Schmickle of Lafayette. The DeMolay Mothers circle picnic scheduled for Monday evening has been postponed indefinitely.

Mary Levasseur O. J. Gerwig Donald Robert Jefferson Leo Levasseur Leona Dorothy Louie Levasseur Marie Melvin Levasseur Marion Kenneth Schmickle Lafayette DeMolay Mothers Circle

Rosa Reiter Returns Home From Whittier Wintering

Mrs. Rosa Reiter who spent the winter in Whittier California will arrive home today.

Rosa Reiter Whittier, Calif

Methodist April family night supper announced

The Methodist church will hold an April family night supper on Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. in the church dining room. Endeavor division of the W S C S will be hostesses and provide meat potatoes and coffee.

The Methodist Church Endeavor Division

Methodist W S C S Meeting Set At Church

The Methodist W S C S will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the church. True Blue division members will be hostesses and Keystone division will run the program. The executive committee will convene at 2 p m.

Methodist W.s.cs True Blue Keystone Division

Mrs Ellis' Mother's Condition Improves

The condition of Mrs. Ellis' mother, Mrs. S. E. Busby, continues to show improvement.

Blind school instructor arrives for Easter visit

Carl Hindman a teacher at the school for the blind in Vinton arrived Saturday to spend the Easter vacation with his sisters Mrs. Clara Wilson and Mrs. N A Baker Guests at dinner today in Mrs Wilson home will be her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Graver and their Lisbon family

Carl Hindman School For the Blind Vinton Clara Wilson N. A. Baker

Homemaking Instructor Miss Kendall To Return From Easter Vacation

Miss Kathryn Kendall, homemaking instructor with the New Hampton schools, is expected to return today after a brief Easter break. Mr and Mrs Karl W. accompanied by aides were on the trip.

Kathryn Kendall New Hampton Schools Sampm Karl W

Mary Lowe Dickinson Circle Meet Monday at 7 30 P M

The Mary Lowe Dickinson circle will convene Monday at 7 30 p m at 1263 Tenth Street home of Mrs John C Smith. Miss Irma Steen leads the devotional period and Mrs Amber Travis directs the program James and Simon Zelotas with a white elephant sale.

Mary Lowe Dickinson John C. Smith Tenth Street Irma Steen Amber Travis

Martin's Creek club to meet at Mrs Ives home

The Martin's Creek community club will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harley Ives located at 1212 English Boulevard.

Martin’s Creek

Easter Dinner Guests in Evans Home Listed

Easter dinner guests today at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude S. Evans 1345 Lincoln Drive include their children Wayne and Mona Joyce, and Mr. and Mrs. Roch Roar and their daughter from Maquoketa.

Claude S. Evans Lincoln Drive Will Sleare Ae Ayne Mona Joyce

O. O. P. Club Meeting Scheduled Street

The O. O. P. club will meet street with Mrs. J. L. Papes in charge of the program.

O. O. P. Club J. L. Papes

Mrs Lloyd Stark Hosts Musical Literary Club Event

Mrs Lloyd Stark will host a Musical Literary club gathering Monday at 7 30 p m in the public library auditorium. The second division will manage the program.

Lloyd Stark Public Library

Pleasant Grove Club Meeting With Mr and Mrs Ray Jones

The Pleasant Grove community club will meet in the evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jones at Blair's Ferry road.

Pleasant Grove Ray Jones Blair’s Ferry Road

Lesson on Legend of Montrose Review Led by Mrs Phelps

Mrs L M Phelps at 992 Eighth Howard will lead the lesson reviewing chapters 14 to 16 of the Legend of Montrose. Titus will supervise the session with Mrs Phelps in charge of the study.

St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid to Meet Thursday

The St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid society will meet Thursday at 2 pm in the church basement. Mrs. Fred Bohlken and Mrs. Melvin H. Schmidt will be joint hostesses.

St. Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Fred Bohlken Melvin H. Schmidt

Weekend Visited by Nelsons and Jackson Family

Mrs. Elmer Nelson of Muscatine and F. P. Jackson of South Bend Ind visit their father W. T. Jackson in town where he has been ill for several months.

Elmer Nelson Muscatine F. P. Jackson South Bend Ind W. T. Jackson

Friendly Guild Meeting At Mrs Crew Home Friday

The Friendly Guild of the Methodist church will meet Friday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs Phil I Crew 844 Central avenue Mrs Alfred Bensch and Mrs Henry Arp Jr will be joint hostesses.

Friendly Guild of the Methodist Church Phil I. Crew Central Avenue Alfred Bensch Henry Arp, Jr

Marion Choral Club Meeting Set at Public Library

The Marion Choral Club will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the auditorium of the public library for a group rehearsal and program planning.

Marion- Choral Club Public Library

Marion Lodge No. 6 Meeting Notice

Marion lodge No 6 A F and A M will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple for a regular lodge session.

Marion Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Temple

Linn Chapter No. 900 De Molay Cancel Meeting

Linn chapter No. 900 of the Order of De Molay will not meet Monday evening. The cancellation affects members and activities planned for the evening.

Linn Order of de

Dry Creek Club to Meet Friday Evening at Mrs Gillmore Home

The Dry Creek Agricultural and Literary club gathers Friday evening with Mrs. Ivan Gillmore hosting. Members respond to roll call with the prompt My Favorite Radio Station and Why.

Dry Creek Agricultural and Literary Club Ivan Gillmore

Electa circle of King's Daughters to meet Friday

Electa circle of King's Daughters will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Earl Welsher, 925 Seventeenth street. Mrs Cecil Seger will lead devotionals and the lesson.

Electa King’s Daughters Earl Welsher Seventeenth Street Cecil Seger

Mrs Lothian Travels to Elgin and Chicago Visit

Mrs W K Lothian will motor to Elgin today where she will be joined by her son in law and Mrs L Egn er Jr We accompany her to their home in Chicago Mrs Lothian will return home about the week

W. K. Lothian Elgin L. Egner, Jr Chicago Lothian

Local Family Notices Sketch An Iowa City Kinship Row

The home of Mr and Mrs Michael Cira Sr will be Mr and Mrs Gus Pusateri and their children Mary Anne and Joe Mike of Iowa City Michael Cira Jr of Dubuque Mr and Mrs Joe Cira and their son Michael and others

Michael Cira Gus Pusateri Mary Anne Joe Mike Iowa City Michael Cira, Jr Dubuque Joe Cira Michael

Nielson Couple to Observe 50th Anniversary at Marion Home

Mr and Mrs Jens S Nielson longtime Linn county farmers mark fifty years since their marriage born in Denmark and the United States they will celebrate at their Marion home Sunday with a noon family dinner and an open Barn in Denmark-18 neighbors and children will join. They attend Prairie Chapel church and have several children scattered in nearby towns with a late daughter Mrs Andrew Nielsen noted in the family list.

Jens S. Nielson Linn County Marion Denmark Mr. Nielson United States Nielson den- Te Prairie Chapel Andrew Nielsen Earl Betenbender Oscar Ruthven Harley Rowley Ivan Domer Springville Albert Martin Alburnett Otto Harry

Local Meetings Scheduled for April 25 and Wednesday Luncheon

Mrs. Vincent Hart and family of Marion attend preparations with son Vincent Jr. The Excelsior A. and L. club postpones Friday’s meeting to April 25 an evening gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Martin. The Congregational church Women’s association hosts a 1 o’clock luncheon Wednesday, committees handling ways and means finance. Reservations due by Tuesday with Mrs. Karl W. Kendall or Miss Josephine Wiggins.

Excelsior A. and L. Club Oscar Martin Women’s Association of the Congregational Church Ways and Means Karl W. Kendall Josephine Wiggins

Building activity and business changes in East Iowa towns

Whittier residence razing under Allen McArthur farm site. Eldon Post contractor. McArthur family to reside with tenant Arlo Starks during construction. Summer porch added to Walter Gatewood home. hog houses built by Fred Bailey near Whittier. La Porte City real estate shows activity as Weldon Beits to move to new Norton store location July 1. Cecil Gates buys current garage and plans 60 by 32 foot extension. Carl Hay and spouse buy leased home from Agnes Smith heirs.

Whittier Allen McArthur Con Tier Eldon Post Carl Hay Agnes Smith

Buchanan County to Stage One Day Scout Fund Drive

Independence Iowa district plans a dawn to dusk fund drive next Wednesday to raise 17838 for Boy Scout activities. An early bird breakfast starts 7 15 am at the Gedney hotel with county leaders and Waterloo observers. Ray S Kemmerer leads workers as colonel. team majors are Tom Searcy and Ed Harden.

Buchanan County Gedney Hotel Waterloo Ray S. Kemmerer E. Frane J. B. Elliott Glen Blackburn

Mississippi River rises near McGregor amid rising flood risk

The Mireiow river near McGregor is rising about four inches daily and stood at an estimated 13 feet Saturday noon. River authorities expect a peak around fourteen and a half feet by April, with a potential higher stage if heavy rains arrive, though flood level of 18 feet seems unlikely. In September 1938, 20 feet was reached at McGregor.

the Gazette Mcgregor Mireiow Jack Sk Mort Vy Upper Mississippi

Lane prominent farmer dies at 86 in Independence

George B. Lane 86 retired Buchanan county farmer died at the home of his daughter Mrs Reo Baker in Independence after an extended illness. He was born in Cherry Valley Illinois and moved to Iowa as a boy. He married Susan F Decker in 1883 who died in 1906 and later Alice M Barker in 1907. He retired in 1912 and lived in Manchester until Mrs Lane’s death in 1933. He was active in the Methodist church life member of Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge. Surviving children and relatives include two daughters and two sons, a stepson and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday at Masonville Methodist church. Burial in Masonville cemetery.

Independence George B. Lane Buchanan County Reo Baker Mr. Lane Cherry Valley Ill Susan F. Decker Alice M. Barker Manchester Lane Methodist Church Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge George L. Lane Iri L. Lane May Dommons Hewitt Minn H. E. Barker Los Angeles Albert Lane Judson Lane Masonville Frank Childs Aurora Methodist T. P. Schaffer West Union Street Thrill Park Josephine Thorpe Harry Cape Cod Thorpe William H. Asmus

Thirteen Wilson Proposals Endorsed in State Budget Plan

The plan approves thirteen Wilson proposals including selling goods below cost and extending the state budget to cover liquor and conservation commissions. It calls for research on new uses for farm products, centralized purchasing of state supplies, and professional editing of department reports. It also transfers audit functions from the state auditor to the comptroller for departments other than his own.

Liquor and Conservation Commissions

Manchester Woman Displays 596 Toy Elephant Collection

Mrs. Barton houses a growing collection of 596 toy elephants from China, England, India, Italy, Catalina Islands, Canada, and twelve states. Sizes range from under half an inch to over a foot, with diverse forms like walking, rocking, and cocktail elephants. Some are hand carved or crafted from shells, iron, fur, rubber, cloth, glass, stone, and candy, each bearing an identification mark.

Newcomer Rentals At Hodgin Apartments

New arrivals Mr and Mrs Jack Vuideveld have rented a Hodgin apartment at 827 First Avenue East They moved from Kalamazoo Michigan and Mr Vuideveld is known on radio as Jack Walters announcer on air.

Jack Vuideveld Kalamazoo, Mich First Avenue E Mr. Vuideveld Jack Walters

Iowa WPA Holds Music Conference Des Moines

Thirteen states will be represented at a Midwest music education conference in Des Moines sponsored by the Iowa WPA. Discussions will cover general music theory class response courses and the organization of WPA community music groups. Pel Pelton of Rutland Vermont will chair.

Des Moines Iowa Works Projects Administration Pel Pelton State of Wpa Music Rutland George Foster Wiehnington D. C Voth Redenha

1909 Easter Coat Worn by Arlene Dighton

Arlene LaVonne Dighton and family in Coggon prepare to retire the 31 year old white bearskin coat worn to church all winter. Made for Arlene's Lisbon fall 1909 the garment remains unchanged except for a hood alteration. The coat has also been worn by cousin Donald Henderson who will graduate Coggan High School in June.

Arlene LaVonne Dighton Duane Dighton Coggon Arlene Lisbon Donald Henderson Coggan High School

Mrs. Mary Russell of Newhall Turns 92 on Easter Sunday

Newhall resident Mrs. Mary Russell celebrates her 92nd birthday on Easter Sunday with a family dinner and a cake candle for each year. Born in Syracuse, she and William Russell joined Newhall in 1881, endured pioneer life, and she remembers the 1882 first train arrival. Five children born, three living: Lou Roland, John Russell, and Mrs. Henry Graham, plus 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her sister Emma Wetzel of Vinton survives.

Gazette Newhall Mary Russell Russell Syracuse Emma Wetzel Vinton St. Charles Russells Lou Roland John Russell Henry Graham Shellsburg John Dose Davenport Ed Price Central City Frank Matthews Raymond Roland Greeley Elsie Fritz Oklahoma William Grimes Georgia James O’brien Bessie Doris Jack Don Graham Shellisee

Dad Parrott Recounts Iowa Political History in Third House

In a Des Moines interview Dad Parrott recalls Iowa political figures and eras. He praises William B. Allison and A. B. Cummins, notes shifting caucus habits since 1930, and cites a return to old ideals among younger politicians.

Parrott Iowa William B. Allison Dad Parrott Allison A. B. Cummins Dad William Larrabee J. P. Dolliver Will Kenyon Lafe Young Bob Cousins Charles Aldrich

Comedy Bordynkari staged at C. S. P. S. hall tonight

Bohemian Dramatic association presents Bordynkari a Czech American comedy about Chicago Czechs in the nineteenth century. Directed by V. Picek with cast including Marie Janeba V Landergott Stanley Langer and Miles Kirchner. Show begins at 7 30 with Frank Machovsky in makeup and Esther Pazour on wardrobe.

C. S. P. S. Hall Bohemian Dramatic Association Chicago R. J. Pienka F. Skaloud Cedar Rapids V. Picek Marie Janeba V. Landergott Stanley Langer Miles Kirchner Frank Machovsky Esther Pazour

Plan For Gym Exhibition At Woodrow Wilson High

The Sokol gymnasium prepares for the annual exhibition An Evening of Physical Culture to be staged in Woodrow Wilson high school auditorium on April 27. Frank Machovsky leads the event with help from several leaders as drills include patriotic elements. Some performances will be shown at the All-American Sokol contest in Chicago in June.

Woodrow Wilson High School Frank Machovsky Chicago

Public Initiation Planned for Local Z C B J Lodges

The five Cedar Rapids Z C B J lodges hold a public initiation at the Z C B J hall on Saturday April 19. Cedar Rapids lodge No 262 will receive the F M Barta trophy for the most new members. The top three individuals honored are Mrs Katherine Netolicky Mrs Libbie Urban and Marie Krinch. The board of directors will attend and a dance follows the program.

Z.C.B.J Z.C.B.J. Hall Cedar Rapids Lodge No. 262 F. M. Barta Katherine Netolicky Libbie Urban Marie Krinch

The Golden Book to Be Printed in Type

The Golden Book by the Czech Alliance will be printed in type after the preface by the late V. E. Vane. The work is described as a historical document and will be issued in full from the manuscript.

Czech Alliance V. E. Vane

Iowa Czechs Aid War Stricken Europe Donor List Report

The article details Iowa Czechs assisting war stricken Europe with Sudeten crisis aid and ongoing conflict relief. It notes work done locally and abroad and mentions a donor list of about 2 000 names supporting relief efforts.

Iowa

Census discussion planned by Czech National Alliance in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids branch of the Czech National Alliance will meet Monday in the C S P S club rooms at 7 30 p m to discuss plans for the Czech families census followed by the state council meeting.

Czech National Alliance C.s.ps Cedar Rapids State Council

Formal opening of Kuba funeral home on Second Street SE

The new Kuba funeral home at 1228 Second Street SE holds its formal opening this afternoon. An organ recital by Miss Margaret Stodola is scheduled from 2 to 3, and the public is invited to attend.

Kuba Second Street SE Margaret Stodola

Sanctuary Guild of St. Wenceslaus to Hold Regular Meeting

The Sanctuary Guild of St. Wenceslaus will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday at 8 p.m. A reception or lunch will be served by Mrs. G. Pisarik and Mrs. Frank Wavra.

Sanctuary Guild of St. Wenceslaus G. Pisarik Frank Wavra

Progressive lodge meeting and annual dance notice

Progressive lodge of the C S A holds its regular meeting on Tuesday April 15 at 8 15 p m Card games and lunch follow the meeting The lodge sponsors the annual dance in the C S P S hall next Saturday

Progressive Lodge C.S.A C.S.P.S

Regular Meeting of Junior American Czech Lodge

The regular meeting of Junior American Czech lodge C S A will be held in the C S P S hall Monday at 8 p m. Refreshments will be served after the business session.

C.S.A C.S.P.S

Sbor Sokclic Seeks Names for Special Souvenir Slot

Members request individuals to contact secretary Mrs. Charles Pulkrab to have their names added in the special souvenir slot book.

Sbor Sokclic Charles Pulkrab

Mladocech Lodge to Convene Regular Session

Mladocech lodge Z C B J will meet in regular session at the Z C B J hall Thursday evening.

Mladocech Lodge Z.C.B.J Z.C. B.J. Hall

Softball Interest Meeting at Wilson School Ground

Members of Z C B 3 who want softball are asked to meet at the Wilson school ground Monday and Wednesday at about 6 p.m. A softball team will be organized with J Drahevzal serving as manager.

Z.C.B.3 Wilson School J. Drahevzal

Sokols Plan Card Party at Sokol Hall Friday

The Sokols and Sokolky announce a card party Friday evening at the Sokol hall with prizes and refreshments to be offered.

Sokols and Sokolky Sokol Hall

Paving Of No 261 Through Solon Advances

Work began this week on highway No. 261 through Solon by Horrabin and company of Iowa City. Overhead crossing just south of Solon is progressing satisfactorily.

Solon Horrabin and Company Iowa City

Sheaffer Pen reports 1940 earnings rise to $812,937

Fort Madison reports Sheaffer Pen Co shows a net income of $812,937 for 1940, up from $744,294 the prior year. Earnings per share rose from $4.66 to $5.13 and dividends to common stockholders increased from $3.00 to $3.25. Current assets total $3,872,921 with current liabilities at $832,063.

Fort Madison LLP Sheaffer Pen Company C. Sheaffer

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