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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1940
Page
9
Willie Poweshiek changes the 1940 Tama reservation powwow sign from the swastika to the Thunder Bird, removing the ancient symbol to avoid any link with Nazis. He paints over the swastika and adds the Thunder Bird in red and white, reflecting tribal myth of lightning and fire.
Miss Lulu B. Scerist completed a long motor tour through eastern states and Canada visiting Quebec Dionne quintuplets and distant cities including Atlanta Williamsburg Richmond Washington Chicago and the Smoky Mountains. A theft struck Chicago before her Marion departure with three suitcases containing clothing and souvenirs taken from her car through a dash ventilator.
Mr. Arthur Edward Fowler died suddenly Saturday morning at his Chicago home. His body will be brought to Cedar Rapids for funeral services. The notice lists related family visits and local ads and events from the Marion area including Cub Scout swim, band concerts, and travel mentions.
Glenn J. McLaughlin will address the fiftieth annual Linn County Old Settlers reunion on August 22 in Marion city park. Mesquakie Indian Band led by Chief Waseskuk and Marion High School Band provide music. A R McElwain, president, prepares the program.
Notice states increased operation costs prompt price hikes. Haircuts up to forty cents and shaves to twenty five cents, announced by The Master Barbers of Marion.
Prizes for the Corn Festival queen to reign during the last week of September will be shown starting Wednesday in Edison Pharmacy windows. Contest begins August 15 with nomination blanks from the Marion Chamber of Commerce secretary. Votes available after the contest starts from Marion merchants. Thomas B. Keith of Eau Claire Wisconsin visiting son Dr J J Keith. family trip planned to La Pointe Lake Superior at elder Keiths summer home. Marion Merchants baseball team plays Quaker Oats today at 2 30 at the local diamond. Household goods for sale. Phone 554. Endeavor division Methodist Ladies Aid picnic lunch Wednesday at 12 30 at Mrs E J Esgate 1044 Tenth street. Gleaners annual family picnic at Thomas Park Wednesday at 12 30 with business meeting to follow. Keystone division meeting Wednesday 2 30 at Mrs Frank Gray 1419 Twelfth street joint hostesses Mrs W J Greer and Mrs Harry Murphey. True Blue division meet Wednesday 2 30 p m in church parlors officers elected. Missionary Guild Christian church picnic lunch Wednesday at Thomas Park. Mem-
Mrs. Neil Blair and Mrs. Tom Thompson chair the church picnic while the community praises newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Klopp of Cedar Rapids who wed July 29 at Tipton. Evengelistic services planned starting Sept. 1 with Owen Walker directing music and local pastors aiding.
A weathered German inscription on a tombstone in Guttenberg Cemetery claims Maria wife of A Walz died September 15 1769 aged 54. The stone sits in a base swallowed by an ancient tree and matches no local records prompting theories of moved graves or dating error.
Arrivals include Mr. and Mrs. Robert White and daughters Patty and Betty of Gregory South Dakota with other relatives in the area. Henry Isham of Terral Oklahoma visits his brother I E Isham on Alburnett road. Rentals offered for a modern five room apartment with garage and sleeping porch. Cheadle family visits Beloit Wisconsin and Rockford Illinois relatives. Lake Villard Minnesota trip for ten days. Rural Garden club meets Tuesday at 2 pm at Mrs Carl Fernow’s home with program New Ideas in Flower Arranging and a reception for new members. Refreshment committee named. Perry railroad office staffer Mrs Carmen Bintz spends weekend with her parents.
Iowa farmers long loyal to the Wallace farm program turn to Wendell Willkie after Wallace is nominated for vice president. They hope Willkie will keep the land farm plan in the cabinet, but this fades as Wallace's nomination ends that possibility. Democrats rally as Kraschel visits sickbed to boost the state ticket amid a routine convention.
Mr and Mrs Arthur E Fairhurst and Joyce Bintz will drive to Hazleton to spend the day with friends. Mrs Fairhurst and Joyce will stay for a week.
The Marion beauty shop opens Wednesday August 7 with operators Ruby Neff Ross Carolyn Leighton Howard and Wynena Schellin listed. A meeting of Excelsior Agricultural and Literary club moved to August 9 hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Hammond. Mechanicsville school band to perform today at 2:30 PM at the American Legion pool.
Special to The Gazette. Miss Wilma Haining of Staples Minn daughter of John Haining will marry James Lennon son of Mrs E J Lennon of Postville in a single ring ceremony at the bride's father Staples home. Rev John St John to perform the nuptials attended by Roscoe Haining and Barbara Jean Haining. After a wedding dinner the couple depart for a Minnesota lake region honeymoon and will reside in Postville after their return.
In Iowa Washington column lawmakers express opposition to conscription during peacetime. Rep. Henry Talle argues voluntary enlistment should be tried, favoring one year terms, while Rep. John Gwynne says he has not decided on any bill and awaits details.
Lawmakers from Laurens Extra and Sioux City discuss arms embargo repeal and equipment needs. They favor volunteers and oppose peacetime conscription while open to shorter service terms and pay boosts to improve recruiting. Debate continues before a final position.
Robert J. Shaw of Sigourney is slated to be elected commander of the Iowa American Legion at the 22nd annual convention in Arnolds Park August 25 to 28. Delegates, 1 000 expected, will hear talks on national defense and draft issues with Louis Johnson and other leaders slated to speak.
Robert Turner of Sioux City was elected president of the Town Shorthand Reporters association at a two day meeting in Clinton. Other officers named include Carl Riley of Dubuque as first vice president and T M Thompson of Creston as second vice president with Paul Klein of Marengo as secretary and treasurer. Turner succeeds W. Scott Reiniger of Des Moines who stepped down after a busy year. Turner formed a legislative committee with Harry E. Beach of Des Moines as chairman and members Edmund B. Morris Albia H J Kettleman Storm Lake W C Southwick Guthrie Center and Kenneth Brown Kepuk. Des Moines was set as next summer’s convention city.
New York AP reports Iowa writer Phil Stong author of State Fair will publish Hawkeyes a biography of Iowa Aug 19. It starts a planned 40 year series by Dodd Mead with Missouri Kansas North Carolina volumes to follow. Stong born Keosauqua Iowa, home of his father. State Fair was later adapted for film by Will Rogers.
Mrs. William Grant Hilliard Jr of Iowa City is named state president of the Children of the American Revolution. She succeeds Miss Katherine Franken of Cedar Rapids and will organize a new Iowa City C A R chapter this fall with about 20 charter members.
A 68 year old Newhall resident A E Strawn marks half a century of threshing with his own rig. He began at 16 and ran his own outfit at 18, never missing a season, and still uses a steam engine with a modern upgrade. He recalls early “stack" threshing and rings of farmer cooperatives, plus two memorable accidents including an engine blast.
WAUKON The Wexford Catholic church east of Waukon celebrates its diamond jubilee with a social and homecoming. The article recalls immigration from Ireland, the rock church built from local quarry, the monastic attempt, and twelve priests serving the parish. Present pastor Rev Louis White and many descendants attend, with extended family members from multiple towns.
West Union residents mark the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Martin with a Clermont park picnic and an open house at the Martins’ home. Mr. Martin, born December 1, 1862 on the John Martin homestead west of West Union, has lived in Fayette County most of his life. Mrs. Martin, born in Naperville in 1862, came to Fayette County at age four and spent 17 years in Nebraska with Mr. Martin before returning to farm west of town and later reside in town.
Miss Gladys Hagen and David Flage marry today at 2 p m in West Paint Creek church officiated by Rev A P Lea. Attendants include Mary Belle Carter and Evangeline Flage with Marian Simmons as flower girl. Best man Walter Hagen. Reception at the bride’s home for about 60 guests. The couple’s future includes a Yellowstone honeymoon.
Ames hosts the state gladiolus show August 10 and 11 with prizes in 25 divisions. W Neil Adams notes separate awards for single entries and 3 spike exhibits across 20 color classifications. Sponsored by Iowa State Gladiolus Society Ames Gladiolus Society and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The former high school field house on Lincoln Way is readied for the exhibit.
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