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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1941

Page

13

Iowa City Bus Drivers Seek Financial Report To Settle Strike

W. E. Stevens, president of the Iowa City bus drivers union, urged the city council and mayor to help settle the two month old strike. He asked for Henry Negus, president of the Iowa City Coach Co., to publish a financial statement to show if a wage increase is affordable. The mayor appointed a three-council member and city attorney to pursue conciliatory action as non union drivers operate and strikers picket bus stops.

Iowa City W. E. Stevens Iowa City Bus Drivers’ Union Stevens Henry Negus Iowa City Coach Company Negus Henry F. Willenbrock

Springville Class Presents Three Act Comedy Take It Easy

Springville will present a three act comedy Take It Easy in the school auditorium Friday at 8 p.m. Lead roles go to Anna Caldwell Lois Lundeen and Robert Whitman with a cast including Duane Barnhart Roy Olinger Lorraine Draker Allen McArthur Bernadine Van Horn Robert Rose and Leo Palmer. Production staff lists Bill Graham as stage manager Junior Roff as business manager and Lillian Dvorsky as publicity director. Music comes from the local band and high school instrumental departments.

Anna Caldwell Lois Lundeen Robert Whitman Duane Barnhart Roy Olinger Lorraine Draker Allen McArthur Bernadine van Horn Robert Rose Leo Palmer Bill Graham Junior Roff Lillian Dvorsky

Mexican Minister Praises Roosevelt and Warns U.S.

In Greenfield, Dr. Luis Quintanilla told 10,000 Pan American Day listeners that the good neighbor policy must keep both flag and dollar from aggression. He contrasted U.S. presidents as Big Stick, Dollar Diplomats, and Good Neighbor, noting Roosevelt’s role in baptizing the policy in 1933.

Commencement At Ames To Be Held On A Sunday Night

Ames Iowa State College will hold commencement Sunday evening June 8 at Clyde Williams field instead of Monday morning in State Gymnasium. Baccalaureate remains Sunday 10 30 am in the gym. The change allows more relatives to attend while preserving the president's reception Sunday afternoon. Dr Friley delivers the commencement address and Dr Jack Finegan gives the baccalaureate sermon.

Friley Jack Finegan

Sisters Wed Brothers In Festina Ceremony

Two sisters Evelyn and Rita Wenthold married brothers Ralph and Francis Wiltgen at St Marys church Festina on Tuesday. Attendants included Edwin Wenthold and Virginia Uhlenhake for Evelyn Ralph, and Thecla Wenthold and Richard Wiltgen for Rita Francis. A dinner for 80 followed at the brides parents home with a shower dance planned in the Ossian opera house. The brides are daughters of Henry Wenthold. the bridesgrooms are sons of Mary Wiltgen. The Wiltgens will farm near Festina and near Monona.

Specifl Ossian St. Mary's Church Festina Evelyn Rita Wenthold Ralph Francis Wittgen Edwin Virginia Uhlenhake Rita Francis Thecla Richard Ossian Opera House Henry Wenthold Mary Wiltgen Francis Wiltgen Wiltgen Ralph Wiltgen Monona

Draft Quota Set at 1292 for May First Ten Days

Iowa's draft quota for the first ten days in May was set at 1292 men by state selective service headquarters. Between May 10 and July 1, an additional 3711 Iowa youths will be called, with about 2500 men per month during May and June. The 1292 quota is the largest yet. Of those called, 1034 will be examined at Fort Des Moines and 258 at Omaha, as total examinations reach 6848 since the program began, with a small number earlier rejected.

West Branch Toddler Swallows Kerosene At Farm

Marie Lysle two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sanford Lysle of a farm southwest of West Branch swallowed kerosene from a five gallon can and inhaled fumes into her lungs She was taken to a hospital in Iowa City for treatment and observation.

The Gazette West Branch Marie Lysle Sanford Lysle Iowa City

Here Comes Charlie Leads Coggon High Play Cast

In Coggon high school's three act comedy Here Comes Charlie Patricia Donovan and Gene Mc Areavy lead the cast with Robert Coleman Pauline Crouch Betty Reeves Robert Robinson Eloise Ironside Pauline Long Donald Henderson and Leo Mc Donald also featured. Virginia Schweiker directs with June Emerson Bill Bascom Dorothy Caine Dorothy Pranskunas Robert LeClerc and Dean Wenger assisting.

Coggon Coggon High School Charlie Patricia Donovan Gene McAreavy Robert Coleman Pauline Crouch Betty Reeves Robert Robinson Eloise Ironside Pauline Long Donald Henderson Leo McDonald Virginia Schweiker June Emerson Bill Bascom Dorothy Caine Dorothy Pranskunas Robert LeClerc Dean Wenger

Ames Man Addressed By Marion PTA Meeting

The Marion Township Parent-Teacher association will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Lincoln building auditorium. Prof. C. A. Iverson of Iowa State College will discuss Dairy Products. Officers will be elected. The program is led by Hazel Ridge Picayune and Big Head schools.

Ames Marion Township Parent- Teacher Association Lincoln C. A. Iverson Iowa State College Hazel Ridge Picayune Big Head

Milwaukee man hosts Easter guest and wife travels home

Charles Hibner visited his mother Mrs. George M. Hibner over Easter and returned to Milwaukee Sunday evening. His wife left Charles City to visit her mother, Mrs. Pauline Feil, and expects to return to Milwaukee on Thursday.

Charlies Hibner George M. Hibner Milwaukee Charles City Pauline Feil

Slausons Return From Chicago Easter Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd G. Slauson came back Monday after spending Easter in Chicago with relatives, enjoying time away and family gatherings.

Mrs Kost and relatives visit Miller home in Iowa City

Mrs Lucy Kost of Iowa City visits her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J C Miller. Mrs Carl Johnson and her daughter of Council Bluffs also join guests in the Miller home.

Lucy Kost Iowa City J. C. Miller Carl Johnson Council Bluffs Miller

Easter Dinner Guests From Many Local Families

Easter dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Sweet 1410 Twelfth street included Mr and Mrs Bertie Sweet and Delbert Rickies of Central City Mr and Mrs George Sweet Jr and their son of Alburnett and Mr and Mrs Jay W Sweet and their son George of Davenport.

George Sweet Twelfth Street Bertie Sweet Delbert Rickies Central City George Sweet, Jr Alburnett Jay W. Sweet George Davenport

Miss Marian Van Fossen Returns Home for Mother’s Illness

Miss Marian Van Fossen, a nurse at St Luke's hospital, Rochester, returns to accompany her ailing mother Mrs A L Van Fossen. Previously employed at St Mary's hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Marian van Fossen St. Mary's Hospital Rochester Minn A. L. van Fossen Miss van Fossen St. Luke's Hospital

Don Tow Heads to Detroit on Business

Don Tow has left for Detroit on business and will return on Wednesday.

Don Tow Detroit

Spiritual Life group to meet Wednesday at Storck home

The Spiritual Life group of the Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the home of Mrs. D. B. Storck, 908 Eleventh Street.

The Presbyterian Church D. B. Storck Eleventh Street

Choir meeting at church for Wednesday rehearsal

The choir of the Christian church will meet at the church at 7 pm on Wednesday for rehearsal.

The Christian Church

J M Albright Hospitalized For Treatment At Iowa City

J M Albright has entered the University hospital at Iowa City for treatment ensuring care and observation as doctors evaluate his condition and plan next steps.

J. M. Albright University Hospital At Iowa City

Jelinek Family Easter Visit at Anamosa State Park

Mr and Mrs Albert Jelinek and their sons Robert and James spent Easter enjoying the grounds of Anamosa state park with a family outing.

Albert’ Jelinek Robert and James

Wilbers Attend Sarah Prosser Funeral in Oxford Junction

Mr and Mrs F E Wilber and Mr and Mrs W E Wilber returned from Oxford Junction after attending the funeral of Mrs Sarah Prosser, with mourners gathered to honor the deceased.

F. E. Wilber W. E. Wilber Oxford Junction Sarah Prosser

Diana Fret Club Plans Thursday Meeting At Maxwell Home

The Diana Fret club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at 229 Sinclair Avenue the home of Mrs A C Maxwell Mrs W E Cooper to lead the program Red Cross Unit No 1 will not meet Thursday.

Diana Fret Club A. C. Maxwell Sinclair Avenue W. E. Cooper Red Cross

Methodist W S C S Executive Committee Meet Time

The executive committee of the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet promptly at 2 pm on the Wednesday before the society meeting. The notice sets a precise meeting time and ties it to the forthcoming society session.

Methodist Society

Mary Lowe Dickinson circle hosts meeting in Marion

Mrs John C. Smith hosted the Mary Lowe Dickinson circle of King's Daughters on Monday evening. Neva Fuller, formerly of Silver Cross at Perry and now in Marion, was welcomed into the circle. The president named nominating committee members Miss Bess Patterson, Miss Catherine Cheadle, and Miss Irma Steen. Refreshments were served to 13.

John C. Smith Mary Lowe Dickinson King's Daughters Neva Fuller Silver Cross Circle Perry Marion Bess Patterson Catherine Cheadle Irma Steen

Marion bowlers to settle season prize at eel alley

Lyle Touro and H A Miller of Marion, tied for the season prize, will bowl at the eel alley to determine the champion in a winner take all match.

Lyle Touro H. A. Miller Marion Marion Bowling Alley Eel Alley

Girl Undergoes Threat Operation in Cedar Rapids Hospital

Donna Jeane Kolda 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs George Kolda underwent a threat operation Monday at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids for treatment. She remains under care at the hospital as physicians monitor her condition.

Donna Jeane Kolda George Kolda Mercy Hos Inedpital Cedar Rapids

Iowa student joins ASME tour to Detroit convention

J. Kirk Snell a senior mechanical engineering student at the University of Iowa traveled Saturday with classmates on a tour of Detroit and Chicago manufacturing plants. They will attend the American Society of Mechanical Engineers convention in Detroit.

J. Kirk Snell University of Iowa Detroit Chicago American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Miller Family to Stay Overnight with Mrs Reichard

Mr and Mrs Elwyn Miller and their son John will be overnight guests Tuesday in the home of Mrs George Reichard, mother of Mrs Miller, while en route to Maqucketa from a southern vacation.

Elwyn Miller John

Local Grocer Advertises Meats and Frozen Produce

A brief ad lists pork chops at 19 cents per pound, bacon squares 10 cents, fish 15 cents per pound, bologna rings 19 cents each, with frozen raspberries beans and corn at 15 cents. Dickeys.

Dickeys

Inman Family Heads to Des Moines for Retreat

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Inman traveled to Des Moines Tuesday to visit their son Sergeant H. C. Inman and his family. Mr. Inman plans to attend the pastors retreat at ces a.

L. W. Inman Des Moines Sergeant H. C. Inman Mr. Inman

Cary Family Returns From Easter Visit in Mitchell

Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Cary and their daughter Sidney Sue, and Mrs. Cary's father Paul Holst, returned Monday from Mitchell South Carolina where they spent Easter with Mrs. Cary's sister Mrs. Vern Vanderburgh and her family.

S. F. Cary Sidney Sue

Comrade X at Marion with Clark Gable and Hedy Lamarr

A Marion listing promotes the film Comrade X featuring Clark Gable and Hedy Lamarr, paired with the hit parade of 1941 and starring Kenny Baker and Frances Langford in an advertisement.

Marion Clark Gable Hedy Lamar Kenny Baker Frances Langford

Easter Guests At Cornelius Home In Chicago Ties

Mrs Leta Marchant of Chicago spent Easter in the Cornelius home with her mother Mrs Frank B Cornelius and her daughter Miss Betty Marchant. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pierce McKee and Freeman Elliott of Chicago.

Leta Marchant Chicago Frank B. Cornelius Betty Marchant Cornelius Pierce McKee Freeman Elliott

Radio Repair Promotion at Coast to Coast Hardware

Coast to Coast Hardware advertises free tube checks for radio repair services. Customers are invited to bring radios in for diagnostic checks with no charge for tube testing.

Mrs Arthur Klopp Returns Home From Hospital Stay

Mrs Arthur Klopp of Blairs Ferry road has been brought home after spending three weeks at St Luke's hospital following an operation.

Arthur Klopp Blairs Ferry Road St. Luke's Hospital

Kendall's Hardware Garden Tool Line Ad

For quality and value see our complete line of garden tools, lawn seed, Vigoro, and lawn mowers, Kendall's Hardware.

Kendall's Hardware

E F Club Luncheon Held At Mrs Fernow Home

The E F club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Carl Fernow east of Marion for a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Fernow’s birthday.

E. F. Club Carl Fernow Marion

Bathasweet Eau de Cologne Offer At Discount

An advertisement lists Bathasweet and Bath asweet Eau De Cologne both at 50 cents each, with a combined price of 69 cents offered by Owen's Cut Rate Drug. The brief promo highlights value pricing for these fragrances.

Owen

Mothers Club Meeting Planned At Morrison Home

The Mothers club will meet Thursday at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Walter Morrison. Mrs Ivan Gillmore will be joint hostess. The program Managing Two at Once will be presented by Mrs D C Marchant.

Mothers Club Walter Morrison Ivan Gillmore D. C. Marchant

Miscellaneous furnishings and rugs offered for sale

Household furnishings and rugs available for purchase. Contact by phone at 6021 to arrange viewing or quote prices.

Colfax I O O F Circle meets Thursday in hall

Colfax circle of Grove City Re bekah lodge No 35 will meet Thursday at 2 p m in the I O O F hall. Following the business the party committee consists of Mesdames J O fie Ray McCahey John Knapp Charles Dye C E Clark Bessie Josefi Ethel Gorsuch Harry Adee Le Roy Cooper H E Vander Linden and George Struck.

Colfax Circle Grove City Rebekah Iodge No. 35 J. O. Fie Ray McCahey John Knapp Charles Dye C. E. Clark Bessie Josefi Ethel Gorsuch Harry Adee le Roy Cooper H. E. Vander Linden George Struck

Lions Hear Peterson at Dinner Meeting

Professor Ben H. Peterson of Coe College faculty will speak at the Lions club dinner tonight at 6 15 at the K V cafe.

Lions Peterson Ben H. Peterson Coe College Lions Club

Mrs Miller elected delegate to Linn County Federated clubs

Mrs A E Miller was chosen as a delegate to the Linn County Federated clubs convention during the Ivanhoe club meeting held Monday afternoon at Mrs L M Phelps home in Central City. Mrs H M Titus led the program with ten members present and Mrs William Ray scheduled to entertain the next gathering.

A. E. Miller Linn County Federated Clubs Central City Ivanhoe Club L. M. Phelps H. M. Titus William Ray

Music Club Program Presented at Public Library

The Musical Literary club met Monday evening in the public library with Mrs. Lloyd Stark as hostess. The program included "The Music of the English Colonies" with Frances Hildebrand's vocal solo "In Mezo Aly," Mrs. Max Evans with accompanist Mrs. La Verna Crewing, a piano duet "William Tell" by C Merleison, the Shadow Dance by Mabel Kearns and Metta Whitcomb, a piano solo "Polonaise in E Minor" by Mrs. Evans, a vocal "The Year's At Spring" by Lula Toms, accompanied by Mrs. Crew.

Musical Literary Club Lloyd Stark Frances Hildebrand Max Evans la Verna Crewing William Tell C. Merleison Mabel Kearns Metta Whitcomb Mrs. Evans Lula Toms Mrs. Crew

Janey Presented by Keystone Division Cast

A two act play Janey will be presented by Keystone division members at the Methodist W S C S meeting Wednesday afternoon at the church. The cast includes Janey Mrs Howard Martin Mrs Hammond Mrs E C Ainley Ethel Hammond Mrs Elizabeth Gibson Mrs Ravis Mrs Frank Gray Mrs Demming Mrs Elmer Fisher and Rosa Mrs V E Stim son.

Janey Keystone Division Howard Martin Hammond E. C. Ainley Ethel Hammond Elizabeth Gibson Ravis Frank Gray Demming Elmer Fisher Rosa V. E. Stimson

Marion Linn D A R to Meet Friday Evening

Marion Linn chapter D A R will gather Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs J T Galliven s home with Mrs Mary Hollingsworth Mrs Harriet Keyes Mrs Isabel Schluter and Mrs Myrtle Cunningham as joint hostesses The music committee will oversee the program.

Marion Linn J. T. Galliven Mary Hollingsworth Harriet Keyes Isabel Schluter Myrtle Cunningham

Building and Loan Associations Show 14 Per Cent Gain

DES MOINES AP reports Iowa building and loan associations expanded first mortgage business to 8.73 million dollars in 1940, a 14 percent rise from 1939. Total assets across 58 associations reached 37.428 million, with Waterloo and Cedar Rapids leading assets at 7.978 and 7.393 million respectively.

DES Moines Building and Loan Department of the State Auditor's Office Building and Loan Association Waterloo Cedar Rapids

Railroad Man Hurt At Tama Is Dead

CHICAGO AP Leonard Rehr aged 41 of Clinton Iowa a North Western railroad employee died Monday night in a Chicago hospital from injuries suffered March 27 in an Tama Iowa accident.

Chicago Leonard Rehr Clinton North Western Railroad Tama

Cedar Rapids Keen Ice Cream Becomes Dennis Judd Owner

Dennis Judd of Cedar Rapids has bought the Keen Ice Cream company, ten years in operation by T. D. May. Judd will not manufacture locally. the retail shop remains in the same building, with May’s locker plant at the rear.

Manchester Dennis Judd Cedar Rapids T. D. May Keen Ice Cream Company May

Thad Snell Dies at Wheel of Car in Ida Grove

Thaddeus S. Snell 56 northwest Iowa Republican leader and attorney died of a heart attack while driving to visit his son. The car struck a fence and stopped. Snell senior partner at Snell Brothers law firm with Bruce Snell. connected with Besore and Snell Brothers in Holstein. former Republican delegate to 1928 national convention and 1916 alternate. Survived by widow, son Thaddeus III, and daughter Barbara.

Ida Grove Thaddeus S. Snell Northwest Iowa Thaddeus III Snell Snell Brothers Bruce Snell Besore and Snell Brothers Holstein Kansas City Barbara

Olin Downes to Appear at SUI University of Iowa

Olin Downes, New York Times music critic, will perform as piano soloist with the University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra on April 23 and close the 1940-41 lecture series the following day on campus in Iowa City.

Iowa City Olin Downes New York Times University of Iowa Earl E. Harper School of Fine Arts Downes University Symphony Orchestra

Sergeant Says Route Mix Up Ends In Burlington

H. C. Le Clair of Dorchester Mass rode a bus toward what he thought was Fort Ethan Allen. He was advised the army post is in Burlington Vermont and that he had been traveling in the wrong direction.

Burlington H. C. le Clair Dorchester Mass Fort Ethan Allen Vermont

Iowa City Briefs report accidents and community actions

March saw three autos accidents while February had sixteen and January thirty. Building permits issued for new residences valued at 25400 dollars. Clement a ten year old bicyclist injured when struck by Melvin G. Morgan at an intersection. head wound may cost an eye. Bundles for Britain March report shows receipts 490.52 dollars. events raised funds for hospitals in London. A damage claim seeks 200 dollars for a car left at a service station after oil change, Ardel Miller named defendant and American Petroleum company referenced.

Iowa City University Hospital Clement Melvin G. Morgan Oxford Britain Emil Ganso University of Iowa Art Staff London H. A. LaRew Ardel Miller Lone Tree American Petroleum Company LaRew

Miller v Economy Hog and Cattle Powder case retried

A Tipton district court juror panel was drawn on Monday to hear the damage action brought by F. S. Miller against the Economy Hog and Cattle Powder company. The case was remanded from the state supreme court for retrial.

Tipton District Court F. S. Miller Economy Hog and Cattle Powder Company State Supreme Court

Case Dismissed Over Invalid State Motor Vehicle Code

Des Moines AP Municipal Judge C Edwin Moore dismissed a charge of failing to leave name and address after an auto accident. The dismissal followed arguments that the Iowa motor vehicle code title is invalid for omitting offenses, with legislature failing to correct it before adjournment.

Des Moines C. Edwin Moore Tom Bannister Iowa Herbert H. Landis Iown House Senate

Old $35,000 Residence At McGregor To Be Razed

McGREGOR One of the town s largest fine old residences built by the late Frank Daubenberger lumberman at a cost of 35000 years ago has been purchased by J J Hurley of McGregor and will be wrecked to supply material for a new home in McGregor to replace one destroyed by fire and for two small houses in Elkader. The house of white pine with hardwood interior inlaid floors stained glass and French plate windows sits on a large lot next to the public school which the school board plans to acquire for playground space.

Gazette Mcgregor Frank Daubenberger J. J. Hurley Hurley Elkader

State Income Tax To Set A New Record

DES MOINES AP Iowa Income Tax Director C H Sayre said with a week left that state income tax receipts this year will break records, likely exceeding 5 million dollars. About 116,677 returns have contributed 4,610,603 so far, surpassing 1940 and approaching 1937 levels, with final totals aided by increases in no pay returns. The funds support the trust fund for aged assistance relief and home stead credits.

Des Moines Iowa C. H. Sayre Sayre

Former Watchman At Tipton Sentenced On Theft Charge

Tipton Cedar county district court heard Charlies F. Murray a former Tipton night watchman plead guilty to larceny in the night time. Judge Charles J. Haas sentenced him to a $200 fine plus costs and 90 days in the county jail. Suspension follows if $200 and costs are paid and 30 days served. Murray allegedly took money from hotel lobby letters awaiting mailing.

Gazette Tipton Charlies F. Murray Charles J. Haas Cedar County Mure Ray Hotel Tipton

Propaganda Warning on Free Press Duty to Tell Truth

Over 300 leading newspaper publishers pledge to inform citizens honestly about government actions and world events. The message advocates keeping press freedom bound by truth and decency, urging public vigilance in a democracy.

Newspaper Publishers Committee Lexington Avenue New York

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