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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1942

Page

8

Marion Nine Wins In Eight Inning Victory

The Marion High School baseball team defeated Monticello Friday by 8 to 7 in eight innings.

Marion Monticello

Athenian Club Hosts Musicale at Miss Engstrom Home

The Athenian club hosted a Friday musicale at the home of Miss Ruth Engstrom featuring piano duos by Engstrom and club members Mrs. Gilbert Voorhies Mrs. La Verna Crew Mrs. Lloyd Stark Miss Edna Roberts and Miss Verle Breed. The program highlighted composers from Italy France Ireland Norway Russia and America with Breed and Roberts performing groups of American songs. Refreshments for 30 were provided by Mrs. S. F. Cary Helen Crane Mrs. Everett Gibson and Mrs. George Brewer with guest Marie Fellows of Milwaukee.

Ruth Engstrom Miss Engstrom Musical Literary Club Gilbert Voorhies la Verna Crew Lloyd Stark Edna Roberts Verle Breed Italy France Ireland Norway Russia America Miss Breed Miss Roberts S. F. Cary Helen Crane Everett Gibson George Brewer Marie Fellows Milwaukee

Miss Elizabeth Beall to Wed Harry Waline in May

Complimenting Miss Elizabeth Beall of Cedar Rapids the upcoming May 2 marriage to Harry Waline of Marion was celebrated with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Catherine Cheadle and Mrs. Frank Strother. Guests from Cedar Rapids included Mrs. John Waline and others. 23 guests attended with balloons guiding present locations.

Elizabeth Beall Cedar Rapids Harry Waline Marion Catherine Cheadle Frank Strother Cheadle John Waline Elmer Waline Charles Huth Oca Beall Price John Taylor Mable Badham Jayne Mary Risacher Grace McManus Kathleen Waline Marilyn Johnson Charlotte Davis

Public notices and social items from Marion column

Community meetings from the public library list home nursing classes led by R N R F MacDougal and by Mrs Charles A Engel and an first aid class with K E Corneil Also rental ad for a two room lower apartment and updates on residents including the Butterfields Milwaukee trip Mrs Marie Fellows visit Mrs L R Boettcher and upcoming Musical Literary club program led by A J Keyes with readings on Music of South America The OES April Kensington plans and supper proceeds fund a room at the Boone OES home Also visitors Miss Martha Ann Young and Miss Merleen Lessler from Des Moines stay with Dr and Mrs H O Young in Iowa City area

Pleasant Grove R. F. MacDougal R. N Cedar Rapids Mothers Club Charles A. Engel K. E. Corneil Marion O.E.S Kensington Masonic Temple N. P. Vanderlinden Milo Vanderlinden Boone Martha Ann Young Merleen Lessler Des Moines University of Iowa Miss Young H. O. Young

Gazette Carrier Purchases 2nd $100 War Bond

Milo E. Glass a Gazette carrier and war savings stamp salesman aged 15 bought his second $100 war bond last week. He used part of a life endowment and the rest from his carrier savings, stating his belief in government bonds to fund the war effort.

Milo E. Glass the Gazette Milo Howard Glass Eighth Avenue Marjor

Pantry shower honors Mrs. George Aupperle

Mrs. Francis Akerly hosted a pantry shower at her home honoring her sister in law Mrs. George Aupperle the former Alice Carlberg. Bunco winner was Mrs. Ben Tudeen with Marie Morris of Toddville as low. Neighbors and relatives attended and umbrellas were given as favors. Refreshments matched pink and lavender in an intimate gathering. Weekend visitors include Edward McGuire Jr in Ottumwa and James McGuire in Clinton plus Indiana Harbor guests.

Aupperle Francis Akerly Sixth Street George Aupperle Alice Carlberg Bunco Ben Tudeen Marie Morris Toddville Low Ruth Merrill Gifford Wickham Eleanor Elsie Nelson Helen Wescott William Holtz William Aupperle Mary Houser Marion Helen Hazel Aupperle Cedar Rapids Edward McGuire McGuire Edward Ottumwa James McGuire Clinton

Marion Cedar Rapids Railway Mail group hosts stag dinner

Railway Mail Association members from Marion and Cedar Rapids gathered for a Saturday stag dinner at the K V cafe honoring retired members. Chicago officials attended including C W Reams and division officers Ole Twait Omar House and Martin Kling.

Marion Cedar Rapids Railway Mail Association K. V. Cafe C. W. Reams Chicago Ole Twait Omar House Martin Kling Charles Barlow Coe College Harvey Penoyer

Methodist groups plan meetings and social events this week

The Laura Bailey auxiliary of the Methodist W S C S meets Monday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Ralph C Seager at 1807 Fifth Avenue. Mrs George A Hutchison assists. Mrs Frank Gray leads the lesson and Mrs C J Newlin directs devotion. Miss Ruth Hanscom visits Ames for weekend with sister Nancy Ellen Hanscom at Iowa State College. Book club host Tuesday at Mrs John Gill's Alburnett Road home. K E Cornell reviews Footlights Afloat by Rose B Knox. W S C S holds second annual meeting Wednesday at 12 45 p m at church with devotional and musical number before picnic lunch. Mrs W J Foster speaks. program Food for Thought. Westminster guild hosts second annual mother and daughter banquet Friday at 6 30 p m at church dining room. reservations with Elsie or Eleanor Nelson before Wednesday. Myron Messerschmitt, vocal music teacher in Manchester, spends weekend in Marion with brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs J H Stanaway.

Laura Bailey W.S.C.S Ralph C. Seager Fifth Avenue George A. Hutchison Frank Gray C. J. Newlin John Gill Book Club Alburnett Road K. E. Cornell Footlights Rose B. Knox Methodist W.sc.s W. J. Foster St. Paul’s Society Cedar Rapids Food For Thought Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church Elsie Eleanor Nelson Myron Messerschmitt Manchester Marion J. H. Stanaway Waukon Howard Martin Engineer Replacement Training Center Fort Leonard Wood Truman Otto Fossum Nelle Duggan Ida McGrew Albert Will Bedell Oliver Hampton John Williams Forrest K. Jones Francis M. Hoag Francis V. Ellis Claire Barne Don Cook Lyman Hines George White Peter Franks Ray Frentress Clifford Steiner Thomas Martin Minnie Prentess Whittier Ivan Hoge Hodgin Alfred Watson Paullina Watsons

Obituary notes from Onslow and surrounding towns

Iowa death notices for Onslow, Onslow resident Onslow J Young aged 84 with family, burial at Clay cemetery. William James Barry 73 died in Iowa City area with funeral at St Patrick's. Mrs Wilbur Morris 41 died Manchester Willard hospital. Anna Miller 58 died Wilton Junction Bellevue Muscatine hospital. Surviving relatives named with locations.

Onslow John D. Young Monticello Emma Hamilton Young Ina Jansen Velma Nielsen Onslow Presbyterian Church Clay Cemetery Town City William James Barry St. Patrick's Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery Barry University of Iowa Iowa City Regina Barry Verne Schillig Hannah Barry Dan Barry Manchester Gill Watertown S. C Wilbur Morris Coffin's Grove Township Thomas McBeth Annapolis Minnie Whitman Patricia Pierce William Whitman Oelwein Wilton Junction Anna Miller Bellevue Hospital Muscatine Anna Kathryn Maria Heiner London Edward B. Miller Kathryn Schiele Sigourney

Onslow Banquet Highlights Moderne Theme at School

The Onslow junior senior banquet was served by mothers in the school dining room with the Moderne motto. Glenn Wasson gave the welcome and Mary Ellen McKinstry delivered a verse class prophecy. Other participants included Lois Horton Ray Bonney Norma Petersen and Coach Wil son Briggs.

Onslow Glenn Wasson Mary Ellen McKinstry Lois Horton Ray Bonney Norma Petersen Wilson Briggs Astrumian Club Charles Blough County Federation Olin C. R. Smith W. A. Hicks Postville Roland Gray Keith Gray Twin Falls Idaho Western Banks Postville High School University of Owa

Mary Carwood of Cambridge LAID TO REST IN WILTON

Mrs Mary Carwood of Cambridge Massachusetts leaves a son Frederick H Miller of Wilton and six sisters Martha Heiner Nashville Elizabeth Heiner London Emma Moffit Tipton Harriet Perry Girard Alma Heiner Columbus Maida Andresen Chicago The Wilton Presbyterian church served as her member parish Funeral services were set for 2 p m Sunday at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev T A Mansen Burial followed at Oakdale cemetery

Mary Carwood Cambridge Mass Frederick H. Miller Wilton Martha Heiner Nashville Tenn Elizabeth Heiner London Emma Moffit Tipton Harriett Perry Girard Penn Alma Heiner Columbus Maida Andresen Chicago Wilton Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church T. A. Mansen Oakdale Cemetery

Keesler Field Graduates Two Eastern Iowa Youths

Keesler Field in Mississippi graduated more than 25 Iowans after a 19 week air corps technical course. Privates Robert Trent of Cedar Rapids and Raymond Snyder of Onslow were among the graduates bound to maintain and service U S planes on the line.

Keesler Field Miss Air Corps Technical School Robert Trent Edward Trent Cedar Rapids Raymond Snyder George Snyder Onslow Sam

Cattlemen Tour Feedlots In Wellman Keota Area

Fifty farmers from Washington and Keokuk counties attended a feedlot tour in the Wellman Keota area. The visit included inspections of cattle and feed at farms owned by Wayne Norman near Wellman Ed Hotle Stuart Brothers and Dave Teuscher all in Keota followed by a price trends discussion led by Herman Aaberg Iowa fieldman for the Chicago Producers Commission association.

Keota Washington and Keokuk County Herman Aaberg Iowa Chicago Producers Commission Association Wayne Norman Wellman Ed Hotle Stuart Brothers Dave Teuscher

U.S Canners Set Aside Percentages for 1942

To aid the armed forces, American canners plan to reserve portions of their crops in 1942. The tentative quotas include asparagus 44 percent lima beans 22 percent peas 38 percent corn 18 percent tomatoes 30 percent tomato juice 14 percent and apples 32 percent.

U.S

Victorville Air Base graduation honors 19 Iowa cadets

Nineteen Hawkeyes from Iowa fields join 83 cadets at the Twin Motor Advanced Flying School in Victorville California as the first class to graduate from the $10 million base. Capt Morris R Weir of Cedar Rapids lauds the group, while the list names cadets by hometown including Des Moines Ames Dubuque Decorah and other Iowa towns.

Victorville Calif Army Air Base Iowa Field Victorville Field Morris R. Weir Cedar Rapids S. K. Weir Thirty-third Street Capt. Weir Front Ralph D. Brown Hinton Harry W. Brotherton Alden Donald A. Rinisland Muscatine Willard G. Hatfield Oskaloosa Milos J. Hlavacek Dubuque William R. McAloon

Fall Bloom Plantings Expand Late Season Gardens

Gardeners report a shift to late bloom border plants for autumn displays as older favorites improve through selection and hybridization. Shasta daisies, Helianthus lilies, Gaillardins, and hardy perennials like asters and veronicas offer color, size, and extended bloom into October with new varieties such as Shasta Supreme Esther Reed and Sun God.

Esther Reed Dr. Regal Nyperion Europe Mt. Everest Harrington Queen Mary Maggie Perry

Central City Woman Collects Slippers

Mrs. George Finney preserves a slipper collection of 140 items from 33 states and Cuba, featuring glass pieces in various patterns and an heirloom boot shaped match holder. She also maintains two large stamp albums in her spare time.

George Finnay States Cuba

Girl Scout Leaders Meet in Des Moines for Regional Conference

Leaders of 55 000 Girl Scouts in Iowa Nebraska Missouri Kansas and Colorado gather in Des Moines for the eighth Covered Wagon region conference. The theme focuses on Girl Scout leadership its place in the nation today and tomorrow as they discuss the future of their proteges.

Des Moines Iowa Nebraska Missouri Kansas Colorado Tomorse Row

Barn Burns on Ross Scanlon Farm Near Judson Lane

Fire destroyed the barn on the Ross Scanlon farm known as the Judson Lane place Thursday evening. Masonville fire company responded but could not save the building. A mower and corn cultivator were destroyed. no livestock was lost. The tenantry is the Oleiver Shaw family.

Masonville Ross Scanlon Judson Lane Place Masonville Fire Company Oleiver Shaw

Committee approves loan to fund dredging in Storm Lake area

The Iowa Town legislative interim committee approved a $10,000 loan to the state conservation commission to continue dredging operations at Storm Lake and Lake Cornelia until July 1.

Des Moines State Conservation Commission Stormlake Lake Cornelia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marion Newsgazette Miss Beall 9Th Avenue Merton Butterfield Donald Mrs. L. R. Boettcher A. J. Keyes Seventh Avenue South America Albert E. Bragg Hutchinson Rocky Road Owen E. V. Shesler Joyce, Marion Lois Indiana Harbor, Ind Shesler E. J. Reed Drummond Howard M. Titus Mildred Titus Waterloo Rochester Minn Bob Widger Mariow Bernard Nelson Valdosta, Ga Grove City Rebekah Lodge No A. A. Hardin American Red Cross S. and S. Jockers John S Miller Mrs Emery J. Miller Ameigo Club John M. Thompson A Avenue NE A. E. Crew Ninth Avenue Women of the Christian Church Jesse Soden Marion Fish and Game Club Dye Garage Robert P. Burns Jack Ratliff Laura McMurrin Richard Hatt Marshalltown Elizabeth Hatt Mary Jean Vincent Hatt Vincent, Jr Linda Thomas Hatt U. S. Navy Voters Assembly St. Paul’s Lutheran Church North Thirteenth Street Betty McBride Iowa State College O. W. McBride Albert McGowan Amana W. H. Guest Huntington Park Janet Johnson Harlan F. Knight Coast To Coast New Art Club Thomas Park Hi-Tri Missionary Group of The Christian Church Kenneth Pearson Fourteenth Avenue Ruth Hanscom Ames Nancy Ellen Hanscom Iowa News Gazette Campbell Hawkeye Downs Eastern Iowa Racing Club Baker-Graham Decorah George Baker Bob Harvester Barney Graham Lena Win Charley Moore All-Iowa Aair Azac Grace Scotland Denny Gano Roy Good Captain Makin Lee Bebee Anamosa Stepinidetchit Stan Holden Joan Grattan Rags Mokin Keesler Eastern Iowa Cattlemen Wellman-Keota Lowans Flowers and Gardens Central City Girl Scout
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