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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1942

Page

8

City Council Restructures $20,000 Bond Issue

The council refunded $20,030 of bonds maturing July 15, 1944 with 4.4 percent interest. New bonds issued by White-Phillips Co will bear 3 percent interest and pay $2,000 yearly on May 1. L. A. Krumph elected trustee of Oak Shade cemetery to replace Lewis Weis. Council recommends suspending taxes for Alma Oakley.

Ning White- Phillips Company L. A. Krumph Oak Shade Cemetery Lewis Weis Alma Oakley

Induction Exam for Ralph Morgan at Fort Des Moines

Ralph Morgan traveled to Fort Des Moines on Wednesday for an army air corps induction examination. His parents hosted a family dinner on Sunday in his honor with guests including Mr and Mrs Guy Wilson, Mr and Mrs John Headinger of Walker, Mr and Mrs Morgan of Center Point, Mr and Mrs Claude Sprague and Doris Sprague of Cedar Rapids, and Mrs Ralph Morgan of Marion.

Ralph Morgan Fort Des Moines Army Air Corps W. L. Morgan Guy W.8von John Headinger Walker We Morgan Center Point Claude Sprague Doris Cedar Rapids Marion

Cary Club Program Honors Iowa Products

The Cary club met Monday at the home of Misses Alta and Elva Emerson. Miss Elva Emerson led the evening with a program on Iowa Products.

Cary Club Alta Elva Emerson Iowa

Harry W. Hall Recovers After Illness at Home

Harry W. Hall, who has been ill for several weeks at his home on 368 Seventh Avenue, is recovering.

Harry W. Hall Seventh Avenue

Boy and wife to return from Long Beach visit

Mr and Mrs Adolph F Boy son have spent two months in Long Beach California and will arrive home the last of the week.

Adolph F. Boyson Long Beach Calif

Cookies with Syrup and Honey Featured at Cooking School

An advertisement announces a cooking school event on Thursday at 2 p m focusing on cookies made with syrup molasses and honey instead of sugar. The session is hosted by the gas company.

Gas Company

Mrs Minnie Schwab Visits Curtins in Springville

Mrs Minnie Schwab of Springville is guest of her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs James Curtin. Rev T J McElliott spent Tuesday in Iowa City where his brother Will D McElliott of Ryan had an operation at University hospital. Dave A McElliott of Ryan is visiting his brother here.

Minnie Schwab of Springville James Curtin T. J. McElliott Iowa City Will D. McElliott Ryan University Hospital Dave A. McElliott

Wallpaper removal and interior painting by A M Hucker

Advertising lists A M Hucker for wallpaper removal and first class interior painting at 5141. Mrs E E Godwin hosted the Tennyson club with a program about The American Soldier. Klumph family returns from Los Angeles. Bruce Klumph Wescott with them. Christian Church choir to rehearse at 8:30 after family night supper. Joe Burrows, son of Leonard and Mrs Burrows, transfers from Fort Lewis to Aberdeen, Washington.

A. M. Hucker E. E. Godwin Tennyson Club The Christian Church Joe Burrows Leonard Burrows Fort Lewis Wash Aberdeen

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Request for Materials

A note requests attendees to call the Chamber of Commerce in the afternoon this week to obtain materials and instructions.

Chamber of Commerce

Waitress Wanted at K V Cafe Advertisement

Raymond Kent returned to Burlington Tuesday evening after spending several days at his home. The notice invites applications for a waitress position at K V Cafe.

K-V Cafe Raymond Kent Burlington

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Nielsen in Cedar Rapids

A daughter was born on April 21 at St Luke s Hospital in Cedar Rapids to Mr and Mrs Mervin Nielsen of 675 Central Avenue. The birth adds a new member to the Nielsen family with the infant in good health.

Mervin Nielsen Central Avenue St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids

Used Monach stove with two new burners for sale

Cruzan Appliance Store advertises a good used Monach electric stove with two new calred units available for 20 dollars.

Cruzan

Mrs W H K Guest of Huntington Park Visit

Mrs W H K is a guest of her brother Albert McGowan of Cedar Rapids and friends in Marion while visiting Huntington Park California surroundings.

W. HK. Guest Huntington Park Calif Albert McGowan Cedar Rapids Marion

Osceola Lodge Meets for Anniversary Plans

Osceola lodge No. 18 1.0.C.F.will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. Arrangements will be made to attend the anniversary celebration of the Eastern Iowa district association at West Liberty April 28.

Osceola Lodge 0.C.F Eastern Iowa District Association West Liberty

Grove City Rebekah Lodge No 35 Meets Friday Evening

The degree staff of Grove City Rebekah lodge No 35 will meet Friday at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Hugh Hutton 222 Eighth avenue Mrs D S Stewart will be joint hostess.

Grove City Rebekah Lodge No. 35 Hugh Hutton Eighth Avenue D. S. Stewart

New Hinds Cream Free Trial with Large Size Ad

A promotional ad from Owens Cut Rate Drug offers a 1 oz trial of Hinds hand cream free with purchase of the 4 oz size, both priced at 39 cents. The ad highlights the bargain as a combined deal for customers seeking skin care.

Burrows Recovering From Influenza and Ear Infection

L. J. Burrows, once confined at 1175 Thirteenth Street with influenza and an ear infection, is now recovering at home.

L. J. Burrows Thirteenth Street

Death Notice of Stanie D. Staufer in Oakland Calif

Mrs. Clarence R. Oxley reported the death of Stanie D. Staufer at his Oakland home on Tuesday. The obituary notes his wife is Mrs. Staufer.

Clarence R. Oxley Stanie D. Staufer Oakland Calif Staufer

Reading a Dog’s Mind in Tough Times

A narrator claims insight into his dog’s thoughts during family stress. He perceives the dog wants to flee with him and begin anew away from his mother’s fussing. The line hints at seeking escape and renewal through companionship.

Local Notices of Death and New Residences

The former Milly Busenbark, aunt of Mrs. Oxley, died two weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. Milton McGuire moved from Chicago to Marion and took an apartment at 500 Eleventh Street. Mr. McGuire is employed at the LaPlant Choate.

Milly Busenbark Milton McGuire Marion Chicago 500 Eleventh Street Mr. McGuire LaPlant-Choate

Gritzner Family Spends Sunday with Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Gritzner and their daughter Teresa visited relatives in Plainfield along with Mr. Gritzner's mother Mrs. Cc W. Gritzner on Sunday.

John L. Gritzner Teresa Gritzner Cc. W. Gritzner Plainfield

Choir Rehearsal Set Tonight at Methodist Church

The Methodist church choir meets tonight at 7 30 for rehearsal inside the church building.

Methodist Church

PTA study group meets Friday at 2 pm

The P. T. A. study group will meet Friday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Walter Reinsch 1415 Twelfth Street. Mrs. Cecil Seger will be the leader.

Walter Reinsch Twelfth Street Cecil Seger

Cleveland Visit to Son in Jackson Miss

Mr and Mrs Frank J Cleveland traveled to Jackson Mississippi on Monday to visit their son Grover Cleveland for a family [readable portion].

Frank J. Cleveland Jackson, Miss Grover Land

Octo club members host picnic supper at Holsinger home

Octo club members and their husbands gathered Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Holsinger’s home for a picnic supper. Cards were played with Mrs. John Grote and Ralph Seager winning high prizes. Mrs. A. B. Merritt is recovering well from a four month illness at her Marion area home. A Tuckabache club meeting followed a May 15 breakfast plan at Mrs. Bowdish’s home. Delta Delt club also held a breakfast at Thomas Park.

Octo Club Fred G. Holsinger John Grote Ralph Seager Tuckabache Club Lyle Stimson Jack Bowdish Delta Delt Club Thomas Park

Thoringtons Return to Marion After Culver City Stay

Mr and Mrs Harold Thorington have left Culver City California and returned to Marion where they plan to live for the present with Mrs Thor- ington.

Harold Thorington Culver City Calif Marion Thor

Mrs Gillmore Returns From Cedar Rapids After Illness

Mrs. George Gillmore returns from Cedar Rapids where she was summoned Friday by the illness of her brother in law Bernard Ditzler. Ditzler's condition is improved.

George Gillmore Cedar Rapids Inlaw Bernard Ditzler Mr. Ditzler

Hense and Gordon Family Visit Chicago Parents-in-law

Mr and Mrs Harry Hense visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gordon in Chicago during a family trip.

Mrs Harry Hense Lawrence Gordon Chicago

Alburnett High to Stage Mumbo-Jumbo Mystery Farce

Alburnett High School senior class presents a three act mystery farce Mumbo-Jumbo in the school auditorium on Thursday and Friday. Lead roles go to Wendell Moore and Irwin Renfer with a large cast listed and Mrs. Howard Backus directing. The feature includes second Red Cross meeting updates and sewing for refugees with a volunteer committee overseeing benefits. In Edgewood district Lila Minkler led a Pythian Sisters school of instruction with social events and candidate initiations. Lamont reports the sale of Lindsay Barr bears to Des MoinesKenneth Arcade of Des Moines following a light wire cage issue in transit.

Alburnett Alburnett High School Wendell Moore Irwin Renfer Marjorie Shaffer Robert Molienhauer Evelyn Price Eugene Schatzel Franklin Chrisman Louise Ritze Donald Thompson Ralph Simmen Ida Jane Lillie Rilda Lyman Bernice Karch Wayne Smith Eileen Tritle Lois Brogan Howard Backus Red Cross Clarence Peterson George Flitsch Harold Johnson George Price Lois Fleming Kenneth Balderston Howard Kirk Edgewood Lila Minkler Pythian Sisters Hansel Cafe Cora Cropp Ralph Pilgrim Knights Manchester Pythian Temple Francis Gosling Carl Anderson Davis Frances Matthews Josephine Herman Lamont Bears Lindsay Barr Kenneth Arcade Des Moines Barr Winnepeg Canada

Red Cross Water Safety Program Aims Wide Access

Grim outlines a Red Cross effort to provide a water safety program to all persons. The plan includes community sessions and partnerships to promote drowning prevention and swimming skills through organized classes and outreach.

Grim Red Cross The Ati Ibamaiier

Iowa Opens First Aquatic School in Woodward This August

Grim noted the plan for an Iowa aquatic school to open in Woodward in August, marking a new educational initiative. The remarks highlight focus on handling and future program development.

Grim Iowa Woodward

New Spray Claims Fast Bleeding Stop At Medical Meeting

A spray made from two water clear extracts touted to stop bleeding in seconds was reported by physicians at the American College of Physicians annual convention. Early trials and accelerated testing were noted as ongoing in New York hospitals.

Russia London Ukraine ST. Paul American College of Physicians New York

Soldier from Sioux tribe weighs name change during war

Fort Leavenworth dispatch reports Private Ambrose Kills Pretty Enemy, a Sioux soldier from Little Eagle, South Carolina, jokes he should drop part of his name after viewing Japanese soldiers. He says the word Pretty in his name seems inappropriate in wartime.

Fort Leavenworth, Kan Ins Ambrose Little Eagle S. C

Soviet develops anti typhus vaccine for mass inoculation

The Soviet medical council of the commissariat of health reports a three injection vaccine that provides immunity against typhus. The Moscow News said steps are underway to supply enough vaccine for mass inoculation of soldiers.

Kuibyshev Russia Soviet Medical Council of the Commissariat of Health Moscow News

Morley given suspended sentences in embezzlement case

The courthouse jail term and seven years in the Anamosa reformatory were suspended after Morley restored 131.85 embezzled from Midwest Fruit and made good two bad checks. County Attorney William Crissman noted restitution and agreed to suspend workload after witnesses requested leniency. Morley also agreed to repay the county 440 for the cost of returning him from California.

Anamosa Reformatory William W. Crissman Morley Midwest Fruit Company Third Avenue Virginia Cafe Magnus Hovel Crissman California

Reports of Receiver and Referees Approved in Partition Suits

Final reports of two referees and one receiver in partition suits were approved. Judge G. K. Thompson approved the Moody receiver report in the Guaranty Bank et al v Hartung estate case. Judge John T. Moffit approved the Simanek v Barta et al case report.

Robert C. Moody Guaranty Bank and Trust Company Daniel C. Hartung Ray S Mable Hartung Louis Lois Tickal G. K. Thompson Elmer Simanek Lenora Simanek William Barta

Third case mentioned in Lin dahl refereeing report

The report cites referee F. W. Lindahl and details a case involving Mr. and Mrs. William Stodolaws, with further specifics truncated in the available text.

F. W. Lindahl William Stodolaws

Foreclosure Sought On Cedar Rapids Mortgage Note

The plaintiff seeks foreclosure on a Cedar Rapids property mortgage after a 1926 note to Hedges Company was signed over to Myers. Bond for defendant Myers set at 1000 dollars. Amount due reported as 2094.57. Defendants include Schulze and multiple Gaines and Kindl entities.

Cedar Rapids Myers Frank S. Schulze Hedges Company Schulze Carrie A. Gaines Roy Gaines Abner Gaines Elsie Power Cecil A. Gaines George E. Kindl George E. Farmer

Divorcee seeks modification of alimony for two children

Eleanor Gray filed in district court for modification of the divorce decree awarded in April 1935 to William Gray. She holds custody of two minor children and $10 weekly support, but says her health has declined and seeks a revision. She states she previously accepted $8 per week in full settlement but provides no further details.

Eleanor Gray William Gray District Court

Judge Sets April 28 Hearing Date

Judge J. E. Heiserman scheduled April 28 for a hearing on the application concerning the amount she seeks. The filing outlines the claimant and the court action in a civil proceeding.

J. E. Heiserman

Court grants injunction in divorce case over vehicle and home

Judge G K Thompson issues an injunction blocking the defendant from molesting the plaintiff or using the car titled in both names. The complaint cites cruel and inhuman treatment. Mrs Pulda seeks title to household goods and to confirm her pre marriage ownership of the house. The couple married July 3 1941.

G. K. Thompson

Executors Seek $504 Judgment in Nugent Note Case

The Guaranty Bank and Trust and Marvin L. Burk as executors of Anna E. Nugent sue O. J. Nugent in district court seeking a 504 dollar judgment on a promissory note allegedly owed to the late Anna Nugent. The suit was filed Wednesday and names the defendants and claim details.

Guaranty Bank and Trust Company Marvin L. Burkholder Anna E. Nugent O. J. Nugent Anna Nugent

Judge approves final report in McCorkle partition suit

Judge G K Thompson on Tuesday approved the final report of J Warren McClintock referee in the partition case involving G S Mc Corkle versus Mr and Mrs W H McCorkle Anna Marie McCorkle Mr and Mrs Harry Clark Mr and Mrs L E McCorkle and Mr and Mrs M O Clark.

G. K. Thompson Tuesda J. Warren McClintock G. S. McCorkle W. H. McCorkle Anna Marie McCorkle Harry Clark L. E. McCorkle M. O. Clark

Judge awards two judgments in Cedar Rapids district court

D. C. McCormac acting for Cedar Rapids firms and professionals won a $272.30 judgment against Harold Wright and a $309.60 judgment against Patricia Wright in district court, presided by Judge Thompson, on Wednesday.

D. C. McCormac Cedar Rapids Harold Wright Patricia Wright Thompson

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