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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1940

Page

2

Penningroth outlines Burke-Wadsworth draft provisions

Cedar Rapids attorney and World War veteran Charles Penningroth explained the Burke-Wadsworth draft provisions on a Hanford post WMT broadcast. He described registration for all males 21 to 30, presidential power to draft for one year, exemptions for officers and certain workers, job restoration guarantees, and local draft boards with four name classes including immediate service, deferrals, dependents, and aliens or unfit.

American Legion Charles Penningroth Cedar Rapids Congress Hanford Post WMT Penningroth the Gazette United States Roosevelt Washington George C. Marshall

Brides-Elect Entertained In Social Week Ahead

Three brides-elect anchor a week of parties and out of town guests in Cedar Rapids. Virginia Collins hosts a breakfast for Miss Jane O Meara, the future wife of Benjamin M Stephens, at Cedar Rapids Country Club where a cookbook is given as a gift. Members of Collins sewing club attend. other hostesses plan pre nuptial gatherings with families and friends for Betty Whipple and Shirley Brown as wedding dates approach.

Virginia Collins First Avenue E Jane O'Meara Benjamin M. Stephens New York City Cedar Rapids Country Club Miss O'Meara Collins Elizabeth Clark Esther Yothers Betsy Quarton Sally Tweed Evanston Martha Beardsley Ann Winslow JoAnn Hanzick Lydia Ann Courtright Robert R Clark II William Gr Isom G. A. Kay Country Club Parkway SE Betty Whipple James Donald Frantz Charles Whipple Iowa City Eugene Pinney James W. Pirie Glass Road Shirley Brown Frederick Y. Thompson Peggy Brown Ruth Trunkey John Ferguson Barbara Coffman Mark Lilly Howard Secor Marvin D. Bailey Byron Anderson Victor D Merveaux Ted Mansager West Branch

Williams sisters visit aunt in town after Sun Valley trip

Misses Rachel and Margaret Williams of Pasadena arrive Monday to stay with Mrs. A. W. McGregor. Rachel, a UC Los Angeles senior, has been a Kappa Kappa Gamma delegate to the national convention and serves as her chapter president. Margaret plans to enroll as a sophomore at the university this fall.

A. W. McGregor Rachel Margaret Williams Pasadena Calif Sun Valley Ida University of California At Los

Miss Manette Spears Visits Sagi naw Guests in Michigan

Miss Manette Spears of Sagi naw Michigan spent the weekend as a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Owen T Barry and their son David Barry. She left Sunday evening after the visit at 2217 Ridgeway Drive SE.

Manette Spears Saginaw, Mich Owen T Barry Ridgeway Drive David Barry

Breakfast party honors Mrs Robert Kyle at LaFayette club

Mrs Beryl Ascrill and Mrs Huron Adams hosted a Sunday breakfast and shower at the LaFayette club room for Mrs Robert Kyle formerly Miss Lucille Murphy who married July 29 at Mount Vernon. Attending were Mesdames Ethel Burt Charles Dedek Matt Delay Lester Hach and Misses Edith Mayhew Arlene Mertens.

Beryl Ascrill Huron L. Adams LaFayette Club Robert Kyle Lucille Murphy Mount Vernon Ethel Burt Charles Dedek Matt Delay Lester Hach Edith Mayhew Arlene Mertens

Mrs Raphael Walter Weekend Visitor in Rock Island

Mrs Raphael Walter of Balti more spent two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs S Baker of Rock Island and was a weekend visitor in the home of her sister Mrs Maurice Goldberg and Mr Goldberg and their family at 613 Eighteenth Street SE.

Raphael Walter Baltimore S. Baker Rock Island Maurice Goldberg Goldberg Eighteenth Street

Miss Eulalia Hauser Returns After Chicago Visit

Miss Eulalia Hauser of 1537 Fifth avenue SE returned home after a week in Chicago where she stayed with Miss Marilyn Hendershott and was a guest of Miss Mary Ellen Gorman of Evanston Illinois.

Eulalia Hauser Fifth Avenue SE Chicago Marilyn Hendershott Mary Ellen Gorman Evanston, Til

Lyons Host Guests and Local Teens Gather at SE Home

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Lyon hosted Mrs. John Orr of Dallas as a house guest. Lyon’s daughter Juanita Lyon visits Dallas. Miss Wilaura Skien plus Sub Deb club members entertained at 2007 Fourth avenue SE with guests Pauline Smith Regina Berney LaVonne Johnson Patty Lou Donald Arlene Sova and Priscilla Fowler of Leigh Nebraska.

Ernest B. Lyon Fourth Avenue SE John Orr Dallas Tex Lyons Juanita Lyon Wilaura Skien John S. Skien Pauline Smith Regina Berney LaVonne Johnson Patty Lou Donald Arlene Sova Priscilla Fowler Leigh, Neb Miss Berney

Creighton Family Heads to Oregon Visit

Mr and Mrs John Creighton of 857 Tenth Street SW and their daughters Mary and Genevieve left Monday for Donald Oregon to visit Mrs Creighton sister Mrs Henry Froom.

John Creighton Tenth Street Mary Genevieve Donald, Ore

Moquah man guest of Jermans for two weeks

Frank Kramolis of Moquah Wisconsin visits cousins Helen and Dorothy Jerman at 1814 C Street SW for two weeks. He also stayed with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Joseph Snoble of Hazelton.

Frank Kramolis Moquah Wis Helen Dorothy Jerman C Street Joseph Snoble Hazelton

Luncheon Parties Honor City Visitors at Cedar Rapids Club

Luncheon gatherings in Cedar Rapids showcased visiting guests from Washington Chicago Little Rock and Los Angeles. Hostesses Mrs Card Thomas Mrs James W Bell and Mrs A J Diebold entertained with groups at the Cedar Rapids Country Club to honor their guests including Miss Virginia Galloway Mrs Eberle Mrs Ray Harp and others.

Virginia Galloway Washington, D.C Car D Thomas Bever Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Country Club Diane Marshall Diane Waples Martha Lou Smith Charlotte Trewin Shirley Nichols Betty Ford Jean Mce Grims Patricia Kelly Chicago Patrici Gatewood Whittier James W. Bell Country Club Parkway E G Eberle Little Rock Ark Robert P Bell A. J. Diebold Grande Avenue Ray Harp Los Angeles

Luncheon and Swim Party Honor Two Visiting Girls

A luncheon followed by an afternoon swimming party was planned Monday in honor of Miss Sally Moyer and Miss Ann Witwer, visiting Tama and Ojai Valley respectively. Sally, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer, and Ann, visiting her uncle Mr. Weaver Witwer, attended at Hilltop Farm hosted by Miss Jane Hickenlooper. Also present were Misses Joan Newton, Susan Shaffer, Joan Killian, Ann Wadsworth, and Joan Donnelly.

Sally Moyer Charles Moyer Tama Ann Witwer Robert Calder Davis Ojai Valley Calif Sally van Vechten Shaffer Linden Drive Ann Weaver Witwer Hilltop Jane Hickenlooper B. B Hickenlonper Park Terrace SE Cedar Rapids Country Club Joan Newton Susan Shaffer Joan Killian Ann Wadsworth Joan Donnelly

Joan Sivertson Celebrates Eleventh Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Frank Sivertson hosted their daughter Joan Judith on her eleventh birthday at their 2006 Avenue NE home Friday. Eighteen invited girls attended a Matinee theater outing led by chaperone Mary Jane Wilson then returned for dinner and games with guests including Mary Patricia Fitzpatrick Katherine Ann Fitzpatrick Jeannette Prout Dorothy Prout Helen Keough Patricia Morehead and more.

Frank Sivertson Avenue NE Joan Judith Mary Jane Wilson Sivertson Mary Patricia Katherine Ann Fitzpatrick Jeannette Dorothy Prout Helen Keough Patricia Morehead Kathleen Morrissey Janet Whelan Diane Dunn Mary Ann Scolaro Irene Syers Joan Oswald Lois Wilson Mary Jo Roach Tone Manton Mary Therese Rink Patricia Charipar Peggy McGuire

Bettty White and Donald Sarchett Marry in Rock Island

Announcement reports the marriage of Betty White of Cedar Rapids and Donald Sarchett of Center Point in Rock Island Illinois on March 24 1940. Betty is a Cedar Rapids graduate and bookkeeper. Donald is a Center Point graduate. They will reside in Cedar Rapids after September 1.

Betty White William White Cedar Rapids Donald Sarchett Farr Sarchett Center Point Rock Island Sarchett

Wickham guests visit Wickham family for weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wickham of 317 Twelfth Avenue SE hosted weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wickham of Waterloo and Leonard Wickham of Aberdeen South Dakota.

Raymond Wickham Twelfth Avenue SE C. E. Wickham Waterloo Leonard Wickham Aberdeen S. D

Blessing announce wedding of Juanita Blessing and Lester Trachta

Mr and Mrs Howard Blessing announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Juanita to Lester Trachta son of Mr and Mrs Charles Trachta 2617 O Avenue NW. The wedding is set for August 11 at 3 p m at the First Lutheran Church.

Howard Blessing Outlook Drive Juanita Lester Trachta Charles Trachta O Avenue NW 1St Lutheran Church

Schultz family picnic reunion at Clinton Schrimper home

Forty eight family members attended the Schultz reunion at the Clinton Schrimper residence on Center Point road NE. Attendees came from Marion Robins Winthrop Newhall Vinton Palo Fort Collins Cole Atkins Jesup and Cedar Rapids. The next reunion will be at the W. J. Kulper farm near Marion.

Schultz Clinton Schrimper Center Point Road Marion Robins Winthrop Newhall Vinton Palo Fort Collins Cole, Atkins, Jesup Cedar Rapids W. J. Kulper

Roy Family Heads to California and Washington Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert E Roy and their son Robert along with Mrs Elizabeth Stolba depart Friday night for Berkeley California to visit Stolba children Ruth Eileen and Willie Stolba. They will continue to South Bend Washington to visit Mrs Roys sister.

Robert E. Roy Sixteenth Avenue Robert Elizabeth Stolba Eighteenth Avenue Berkeley Calif

Catharine Imelda Engaged to Robert Rennekamp

Mrs Anna Morgan of 902 First Avenue W announces the engagement of her daughter Catharine Imelda to Robert Michael Rennekamp of Cedar Rapids. The wedding is set for August 24 at 9 am in St Patrick's Church.

Anna Morgan First Avenue W Catherine Imelda Robert Michael Rennekamp Cedar Rapids St Patrick's Church

Margaret Ann Clifford Weds John T Morse in Cedar Rapids

Margaret Ann Clifford of Cedar Rapids married John Tasker Morse of Des Moines in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the First Congregational church. The Rev George A Stauffacher officiated with organist Mrs Lulu Engelman Welty. The couple plans home in Des Moines after Sept 1.

First Congregational Church Margaret Ann Clifford Cedar Rapids Margaret Clifford Keystone S. D John Tasker Morse John William Morse Wyoming George A Stauffacher First Evangelical Church Lulu Engelman Welty Schubert George A. Hallenbeck Morse Francis Richards Tasker Henderson Black Hills Mrs. Morse Des Moines Grant High School Armstrong Clothing Company Mr. Morse Iowa State College Ames Holley School Supply Company Henry State Detroit Mark Morse Reginald Morse Frank Henderson Frank Tasker John Cahoon

Reid Family Returns From Sylvanshore Vacation

Mr and Mrs J S Reid of 1739 Fifth avenue SE return from a vacation at Sylvanshore Eagle Bay NY with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs M J Reid of Rochester NY and their family Mrs J Reid is joined in Utica NY by Mr Reid after two weeks at the M J Reid home

J S. Reid Fifth Avenue SE Sylvanshore Eagle Bay N. Y M. J. Reid Rochester J . Reid Utica Mr. Reid

Archery Officials Plan Waterloo Tournament for Sept

Officers of the Iowa State Archery association and the Waterloo Archery club met Sunday in Ellis park to map a state archery tournament in Waterloo on September 1 and 2. Attendees later dined at the home of Mr and Mrs M J Fisher at 3315 First Avenue East.

Iowa State Archery Association Waterloo Archery Club Ellis Park Waterloo M. J. Fisher First Avenue E Howard Wolverton Cedar Falls Roy Payne Harry Foster Wilbur Dawson Harry Wells Oclwein Warren Hartman Tom Domschot Cedar Rapids

Mrs McCarthy Visits Dubuque Relatives

Mrs. Timothy McCarthy visits Dubuque to see her daughters at Clarke College and a sister who is ill at Mount Carmel. She plans to visit Mrs. J J Nagle before returning to Cedar Rapids.

Timothy McCarthy Dubuque Clarke College Mount Carmel J. J. Nagle Cedar Rapids

Mothersingers Begin Season At Mrs Sword Home

The Mothersingers, sponsored by the P T A council, held their first meeting of the new season at 1438 E avenue NE the home of Mrs I Sword. Plans for the year were set and Mrs Elizabeth Sloan was thanked for directing the chorus for two years.

Mothersingers P. T. A. Council

Cedar Rapids Vacations Bring Return of West and North Visitors

Cedar Rapids residents welcomed back several families from Western and northern vacation spots. William C. Crawford family returned from Estes Park while Thomas M. Jones and daughter Audrey came from Itasca State Park Minnesota. Dr and Mrs John W. Altfillisch and son John Jr. arrived after a two week trip to Colorado Yellowstone. A. L. Taylor and son Lowell Taylor with daughter-in-law also returned from Estes Park.

Cedar Rapids Wkend City William C. Crawford Vernon Drive Joanne Crawford Crags Estes Park Cole Crawford Joanne Thomas M. Jones Country Club Parkway SE Audrey Jones Douglas Lodge Itasca State Park Minnesota John W. Altfillisch Nineteenth Street John, Jr Colorado Yellowstone Park Black Hills Colon A. L. Taylor Lowell M. Taylor Higley Avenue

McCarthy Family Weekend Visits From Burlington and Sioux City

Mr and Mrs Charles McCarthy of Burlington Wis and their children Tom and Rita visited Mrs Julia McCarthy and Mrs Nellie Vos at 2314 E avenue NE. Paul McCarthy of Sioux City, son of Mrs Julia McCarthy and brother of Mrs Vos, was also staying. Miss Jane Ellen Vos accompanied Paul back to Sioux City for a visit with their uncle and aunt.

Charles McCarthy Burlington, Wis Tom Rita

Guests At MontAnaro Home From Illinois And Chicago

Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles MontAnaro 3224 Carlisle Street NE include Mrs MontAnaro's parents Mr and Mrs F Gundlach of Chicago and her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs R T Jacob of Wheaton Illinois Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Clyde Ehredt and Miss Ruth Ehredt of Savanna Illinois and Mr and Mrs Blair Allen and their two sons of Moline Illinois.

Charles MontAnaro Carlisle Street Montanaros F. Gundlach Chicago R.T. Jacob Wheaton, Ill Clyde Ehredt Ruth Ehredt Savanna Blair Allen Moline Ill

McFarlanes Return From Western Trip With East Chicago Guest

Mr and Mrs G McFarlane and Miss Ethel McFarlane of 420 Tenth Street NW returned from a tour through Yellowstone park Salt Lake City and Denver. They were joined by Her bert McFarlane of East Chicago Ind who left Sunday for Water ville Me.

G. McFarlane Ethel McFarlane Tenth Street Yellowstone Park Salt Lake City Denver Herbert McFarlane East Chicago Ind Waterville, Me

Lowers Return After Eastern Trip

Mr and Mrs L A Lowers of 1611 Green avenue NE returned from a two week trip through the east They visited Mrs Lowers sister in Morristown Ind and the Rev Mr McMurrin Their travels included two days in Washington D C deep sea fishing near Trenton and a return home via Niagara Falls and the Canadian route to Detroit

L. A Lower Green Avenue Morristown Ind Lower A. R. McMurrin

Eastern trip planned by Mrs Kellaney family crew

Mrs M L Kellaney and her daughter Merna with Mrs J F Toomey and Mrs Alma Strauss left Saturday for a two week trip through the east. They will visit Niagara Falls Boston and Washington DC where they will stay with Mr and Mrs R Dunn. They plan to attend the world’s fair and return home via the Blue Ridge mountains.

M. L. Kellaney Merna J. F. Toomey Alma Strauss East Niagara Falls Boston R . Dunn Washington, DC Blue Ridge Mountains

Reckless driving fines in police court case

John Neckville, 70, fined 25 dollars and 1.50 costs for reckless driving after his car struck Mrs. F H Marshall at 1821 First avenue E. He was reprimanded for failing to signal and leaving the scene. Two children suffered scratches and 15 dollars of the fine was suspended on costs. Douglas Beane pled not guilty to reckless driving in a parking dispute with W H Gardner at 224 Third avenue SW. trial set for Saturday after witnesses are summoned.

John Neckville F H. Marshall First Avenue E Third Avenue E Tenth Street SE Harry Johnson Neckville Douglas Beane Eighth Avenue W. H. Gardner Third Avenue Gardner Second Avenue SE Beane

Willkie Visits Iowa for Farm Conference News

Wendell L. Willkie attends a farm conference at the Iowa statehouse with Gov. Wilson and Gov. Stassen present. He rejects political expediency in the farm program, urges local administration, and exchanges remarks with Kansas and Illinois agricultural leaders.

Willkie George A. Wilson Statehouse Gov Wilson Harold Stassen Minnesota Harvard Washington

U S Stamps Diplomacy Critique by Bugs Baer

Arthur Bugs Baer argues the United States recognizes nations that exist only on postage stamps blaming faulty diplomacy. He jokes about nutmeg politics and calls for accountability for those who award peace prizes and referee roles.

American Ambulance Drivers Reach Vichy for Return

Five U S and S ambulance drivers arrived in Vichy France joining ten others already awaiting an early return to the United States.

Vichy France United States

Record crowd of 8000 at night program of picnic events

About 8000 people gathered at Ellis Park on Sunday night for a community sing and river front show closing the fourth annual Allied Industrial League picnic. Heat reduced daytime attendance to about 1000. Fans enjoyed rides, games, and a lively program featuring Helen Lindeken pupils, a Forties era dance routine, and a new quartet from Penick Ford and Quaker Oats.

Rose Garden Ellis Park River Front Allied Industrial League Industrial League George Nissen Bruce Bucknell Quaker Oats Glenn Lyman

Seven Minor Accident Victims Treated Sunday at Two Hospitals

Seven people received emergency care Sunday for minor injuries. Among them were Martin Behel who cut his left foot on a rock, Bob McKinley with a left eye laceration from broken glasses, Ver non Montague with a head cut, plus two Waterloo residents and a Mount Vernon man with small cuts. All were released after treatment.

St Luke's Bob McKinley Clinton Martin Behel Fourth Avenue Vernon Montague Walford Jack Minehart Waterloo Sylvester Handley Tenth Street Mercy Hospital Dwaine Stoneking Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids Duane Schneider Harold Schneider Fifth Street SE

Food kept below 50 degrees Fahrenheit stays fresh

The article explains that food should be stored at temperatures under 50°F to prevent spoilage and germs, preserving freshness and safety.

Paint Advice and Local Store Ad Tips

A home care note advises scraping grease from floors, applying alcohol multiple times to remove it, then offers guidance on wall covering. It suggests Klinger Paint Co at 119 2nd Ave SE for expert paint selection and provides the phone number 4153.

Klinger Paint Co 2Nd Ave

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