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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1941
Page
6
Marion News lists a pancake supper Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the church dining room. Attendees may bring their own table service. Mrs William Meggers leads. George Brewer handles devotions. E C Hamm and others head entertainment. Presbyterian groups plan Thursday meeting at 2 30.
Beverly Nedrew is chosen as ac a of the Sunbeam class of the Christian church during a Saturday afternoon meeting at the Walker home. Beverly Hutchins becomes vice president Barbara Miller secretary and press reporter Rosalie Hess treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Emmet Zoller of Bedford are guests of Mrs Zoller’s sister Mrs Albert Rundquist during a short visit to the area.
Mrs G A Storck and her son Kenneth depart for Wichita Kansas to establish a new home as Mr Storck takes employment with Cesna Aircraft company. Miss Margery Lary, Iowa State College student, visits family in Iowa City with parents Mr and Mrs W W Lary. The St Pauls church Men’s Club to meet Friday evening in the church basement at 8.
Mrs J W Wagner and Mr and Mrs Charles Beckman with their daughter Lila Jean Beckman of Iowa City were guests Sunday of Mrs George P Whitney and Mrs Anna Gray in a social visit.
Mrs. George McBride hosted a Sunday dinner west of Marion marking her son Melvin s birthday on April 9 and the Reed siblings wedding anniversary. Guests included Malvin Mahechek Dysart J W Taylor Springville and others. Local ads and society items follow.
J A W Stewart recovering at home on Fifth Avenue after illness. Mrs Stewart hosted a Sunday dinner in observance of his season birthday with guests including daughter Elsie Stewart of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids visitors Mr and Mrs Douglas Munsell, Evelyn Fillmore, Mr and Mrs Donald Hoglund, and Ray and Reed Hoglund of Marion.
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon H. Carter and their children Joyce and Daryle traveled to Des Moines on Monday for ministry duties. They plan to visit Mrs. Carter's relatives in Osceola before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Means and their daughter Ruth of Chicago spent Easter with Mrs Means brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs O W Lundquist.
The Tuck a Stitch club meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed for two weeks. Members are advised to note the new date and time when announced.
Mr and Mrs William Dippel of Davenport spent Sunday with the family of Mrs Dippels sister Elvie J Peterson in her home.
Mr and Mrs Clair Nietert and their daughter Gwen of Cedar Falls were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs E E Nietert at Blair's Ferry road, the residence of Mr Nietert's parents.
Mrs Clair Davis visited her sister Mrs Sam Palmer in Springville on Monday. Palmer is reported to be recovering from a severe illness.
Mr and Mrs A E Miller announce their son Harold Miller has secured a civil service appointment in the medical field. The family shared the news as Harold begins his service career.
A Cedar Rapids post office worker boasts that their lawn was the first in town to be mowed. The tonic plant food and weather made the grass grow by leaps and bounds, prompting neighbors to remark on rapid turf growth.
A Roentgenology technician, formerly of Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, now linked to a Dallas hospital, was fined $18.60 after a charge involving radiology work. Miss Catherine Cheadle travels to Newton for Easter with her brother Glenn Cheadle and family, with Charlotte Davis joining Janet Cheadle.
Nancy Ellen Hanscom and roommate Kathryn Hearny both ISU students spent the weekend here with Miss Hanscom's mother Mrs. Ruby Hanscom. Hearny's home is in Oskaloosa.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Hart and Mrs Ethel Hart motor to Des Moines on Sunday. Mr Hart stays to enroll in the American Technical school for a course in aeronautics.
Charles J Balik of Cedar Rapids charged with a misdemeanor paid a $10 fine plus court costs of $13.60 on Monday. Lester Moucka was noted in the proceeding.
Mr and Mrs John Hiland of Ames spent the weekend with relatives in Ames. Mr Hiland's parents Mr and Mrs Sam Hiland live on Blair's Ferry road. Blair's Ferry road is noted in the report. F T s lodge 319 B of R T will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Memorial hall. The Auxiliary will meet at the same time.
Census data show property taxes account for only six percent of state tax collections, marking a notable shift in how state governments fund operations. The change reflects broader trends in tax structures and revenue sources across the states.
City council hears Ben Dawson of 619 Seventeenth Street NE protest that paving Seventeenth Street NE from E to J avenues yields costs disproportional to benefits. He notes assessment law favors state prescriptions and municipalities have limited remedy.
The city council amended the ordinance Monday raising the chief city clerk salary from 2100 to 2400 a year. Maude Krebs, longtime chief deputy, was noted for her many years in the post and her expanded duties.
Louis E. Hahn a former Cedar Rapids resident and Hahn ington hotel manager in Minneapolis is named as co buyer of the Concord Lexington Hotel in Minneapolis with Harry C. Freeberg. Born in Cedar Rapids he studied at Cornell and worked at the Curtis and Admiral hotels. He is the son of Mr and Mrs M L Hahn.
George Downer longtime Wisconsin athletic publicity director for 13 years died at his Madison home from a heart attack. He formerly coached at Milwaukee State Teachers College and served as superintendent of schools at Butte Montana. He is survived by his widow and one son.
Ruth Millett argues a mother needs a life beyond her children to seem important. Elaine Carrington, a mother and writer, says outside interests, even if casual, keep a mother glamorous to her kids. An older widow shows the danger of neglecting self and the loss of closeness with grown children.
Addis Ababa reports Emperor Haile Selassie reuniting the nation with a note of confidence in loyalists who once betrayed him. In Palm Beach Ignace Paderewski pledges solidarity for Poland, vowing to endure barbarous cruelty and sacrifice to save the world from moral destruction.
Charles Collier Hancey age 80 a former minister collapsed and died after finishing an Easter story in his Baptist church Sunday school class in Kansas City. He had served as a pastor and remained active in his church community the report states.
The Rev S J Lane will deliver his first sermon Monday night as two week spring meetings open at the Church of God, L avenue at Eighth street NW. Vernon Guttenfelder leads the song service while prayer meetings run 7 to 730 led by Guttenfelder Nye and Marquarat. Mrs R N Coolidge organizes a children's chorus for 7 pm. Services occur each evening except Saturday starting at 730.
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