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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1941

Page

9

Marion Golf Club Opens First Round of Championships

In the women’s championship, H J Halamka beat Cora Brown 3 and 2, Jack Colman over Carl Jacob ford 8 and 7, Gilbert Gordon over Harold Neilley 4 and 3. In the men’s championship, Don Wolfe beat Lee Hiltbruner 2 and 1, Duane Nollsch over Harold Smith 6 and 5, Jacobsen over Stephen son 3 and 1, Eastin over Balster 3 and 2, Meggers over Jensen 2 up, Blaine over Gowans 6 and 4, Schenken over Papes 3 and 1, Wilcox over Van Fossen 3 and 2.

Marion Golf Club H. J. Halamka Cora Brown Jack Colman Carl Jacobford Gilbert Gordon Harold Neilley Don Wolfe Lee Hiltbruner Duane No

Marionette 4-H Club Mothers Tea Recalls Meeting

Entertain Mothers. The Marionette 4-H club members entertained their mothers at tea at the home of Michel, assistant form of a mode 4-H meeting. Roll call answered how I have improved my room in the last year. Jean Stamy spoke on hand care and Shirley Carver demonstrated painting soft and Stamy.

Michel Jean Stamy Shirley Carver Stamy Jay Albaugh Milton Pflughaupt Carl Carver Charles Towers Ed Boyanovsky Albert Edwards Rex Conn Clyde Scott

Grass Fire Extinguished at Katz Salvage Yard

Fire department responded Tuesday at 2 30 p m to Katz Salvage along east Seventh Avenue to extinguish a grass fire.

Katz Salvage Company East Seventh Avenue

Regular softball games slated for 7:45 at Marion Field

Scheduled tonight at 7:45 in the Marion Softball Association the CIO Packers meet Springville Merchants at the Marion athletic field and Whittier Community Club faces Ping's Score Board in another match.

Marion Softball Association Marion Athletic Field CIO Packers Springville Merchants Whittier Community Club Ping’s Score Board

Sanitary Dairy and Service Club Win Softball Tilts

On the Marion athletic field Tuesday evening the Sanitary Dairy company girls softball team defeated the Marion Advertisers Lechner and Milter. In the second game Mil Johnson County Creamery of Iowa City won 7 to 5. Scrimper and Spijernsen of waukee Service club defeated the remaining team.

Marion Sanitary Dairy Company Lechner and Milter Mil- Johnson County Creamery Iowa City Scrimper and Spijernsenwaukee Service Club

Baptist church fellowship picnic postponed to a later date

The Baptist church fellowship picnic supper scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed.

Fellowship the Baptist Church

Rasmussen Sisters Vacation in Nebraska Towns

Clara Belle Rasmussen, a local telephone operator, is vacationing with sisters Laura Peters in Omaha and Mrs. M. A. McLean in Nebraska City. Accompanying them are Margaret Rasmussen of Marion and Mrs. Howard Rowley of Cedar Rapids.

Clara Belle Rasmussen Laura Peters Omaha M. A. McLean Nebraska City Neb Margaret Rasmussen Marion Howard Rowley Cedar Rapids

Peach ice cream ad from Fry's Milk Bar

Homemade peach ice cream offered at 13 cents per pint and 25 cents per quart in Fry's Milk Bar advertisement.

Fry’s

Mr and Mrs Elias Move to Marion With Their Son

Mr and Mrs Robert Elias and their son relocate Friday from Cedar Rapids to 1234 Eighth Avenue Marion. Mr Elias works for Collins Radio Company. The move reflects a family relocate within Iowa and mentions the employer.

Robert Elias Marion Cedar Rapids Eighth Avenue Elias The Collins Radio Company

Sure Kill Rat and Roach Poison at Owens Cut Rate Drugs

Advertisement notes Sure Kill kills rats mice and cockroaches available at Owens Cut Rate Drugs for 23 cents.

Owens

Mrs Willard Beiber Undergoes Tonsillectomy at St Luke’s

Mrs Willard Beiber of 1309 Ninth Street underwent a tonsillectomy Wednesday at St Luke's Hospital. The procedure was routine and she is resting in the recovery ward.

Willard Beiber Ninth Street St. Luke's Hospital

Des Moines Man Visits Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Farrell

Paul Holzworth of Des Moines travels to visit his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Farrell for a family gathering.

Paul Holzworth Des Moines Mrs. W. J. Farrell

William E. Neff Returns From Lowell After Sister's Death

William E. Neff returned from Lowell Indiana where he was summoned by the death of his sister Mrs Bessie Smith last week.

William E. Neff Lowell Ind Bessie Smith

Death of Mrs. Estella Rogers McCormick in Minneapolis

LeRoy Gromman learns of the death of his niece Estella Rogers McCormick age 50 after a long illness in Minneapolis. She was born in Marion to Charles B. Rogers and his wife and educated locally.

LeRoy Gromman Estella Rogers McCormick Minneapolis McCormick Marion Charles B. Rogers

Obituary Notice for Clyde McCormick’s Wife

The obituary notes she is survived by her parents and husband Clyde McCormick and three daughters. It records a family statement and confirms immediate relatives in the surviving list.

Cation Clyde McCormick

Dinner party and kitchen shower at Michel home

Mrs. Le Roy L. Michel of Marion and Mrs. Michel hosted guests Tuesday evening at 855 Central Avenue for a dinner party and kitchen shower. The table featured a gladiolus arrangement and tall yellow tapers with corsages on each guest. Attending were Mrs. Richard Michel, Mrs. Elmer Michel, Mrs. C. G. Schultz, Grace Boyd, Mrs. Phil I. Crew, Mrs. Herbert Price and Mrs. Walter E. Van Fossen.

le Roy L. Michel Marion Michel Central Avenue Richard Elmer Michel C. G. Schultz Grace Boyd Phil I. Crew Herbert Price Walter E. van Fossen

Ruth Woods and Harold Conrad Wed in St Louis

Ruth Woods daughter of Mrs Verna Woods of Marion and Harold Conrad of Manilla were married Sunday in St Louis by Rev W C Chappell. The couple was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Harry Blair of Marion. Conrad is employed by the Milwaukee railroad. They later visited the bride's mother in Marion before proceeding to Tama.

Ruth Woods Verna Woods Marion Harold Conrad Manilla St. Louis W. C. Chappell Harry Blair Conrad Milwaukee Railroad Tama

Marion Delegates Attend State American Legion Auxiliary Convention

From Marion the delegates Mrs Herbert Price Mrs James E Clapp Mrs Earl Helbig and Mrs T A Barkwiil travel to Marshalltown on Wednesday to attend the state convention of the American Legion auxiliary.

Marshalltown American Legion Auxiliary Marion Herbert Price James E. Clapp Earl Helbig T. A. Barkwiil

W S A club to meet for picnic luncheon at Mrs Strother’s home

The W S A club will meet at 12 30 p m at the home of Mrs Frank Strother 535 Eighth Avenue for a picnic luncheon Members are asked to come prepared to sew Golden Rule No 486 auxiliary to the B of R T will meet Wednesday night at 7 30 in Memorial hall Mr and Mrs D C Marchant and Anna Jean and Thomas and Mrs Marchant s sister Mrs Redmond Albaugh and her children of Glendale California were recent guests of relatives in Oxford Junction

Frank Strother Eighth Avenue B. of R. T Memorial Hall D. C. Marchant Anna Jean Thomas

Mrs Ethel Harris Visits Sister in Springville

Mrs. Ethel Harris returned from Springville after visiting in the home of her sister Mrs. Carl Calveri.

Ethel Harris Springville Carl Calveri

Navy veteran Warren Kimball joins Pratt & Whitney staff

Warren Kimball of Marion reports completion of four years in the U S Navy and his current assignment with the naval inspection staff of Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford Connecticut.

Warren Kimball Marion U. S. Navy Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Corporation East Hartford Conn

Family Campers and Seekers Gather in Wheatland

Mr and Mrs W H Basster with children Mary Joan Verne and Donald camp at Wheatland. Henry Miller hosts with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Carl guests of Miller sisters Mrs George Starks and Mrs Will Kassler and brother George Miller. Wednesday dinner hosted by Mrs Starks and Mrs Kassler for Mr and Mrs John F Kinstler and their sons Jimmie Billie and Dickie who later depart for Omaha.

W. H. Basster Mary, Joan Verne Donald Wheatland Henry Miller Carl Mr. Miller George Starks Will Kassler George Miller Starks Kassler Richard Watters John F. Kinstler Jimmie Billie Dickie Omaha

Watters Family Ties Noted Across Three States

Mrs. Lynn Watters and Mrs. Dora Watters with Mr. Lynn Watters are listed in Atalissa, joined by Miss Maude Watters of Flint Michigan and Mrs. Harold Ridenour, highlighting a family connection spanning Iowa and Michigan.

Wickham Anniversary Picnic Noted by Relatives

Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wickham gathered for a Sunday picnic observing their anniversary. Attendees included Fuhrmeister and J Miller of Iowa City, the Mahers and Akerlys of Solon and Morse, Andrews of Alburnett, Wickham families, and the Wickham siblings Gifford Glen Janet Sue Mila Ruth among others.

Wickham Sgch Ray Wickham Fuhrmeister J. Miller Iowa City Harold Maher Annie Akerly R. Shepperd Solon Betty Moore Andrews Alburnett R. S. Akerly

Comforter division meeting notes crochet hooks requested

Members attending the Comforter division meeting Thursday afternoon at Mrs. M. W. Courtney's home are asked to bring crochet hooks. Mrs. H. J. Halamka and her son Jimmie travel to Racine Wisconsin to visit relatives. The Rachel Booth guild of the Baptist church will picnic Thursday noon at Thomas Park and attendees should bring a dish to pass along with sandwiches and their own table service.

Comforter M. W. Courtney H. J. Halamka Jimmie Racine, Wis Rachel Booth

Silk Hose Price Rise Tied to Profiteering Says Henderson

Washington bulletin says Leon Henderson head of the Office of Price Administration testified to Congress that current silk stocking price increases amount to profiteering He urged communities to expose profiteering publicly to aid policing efforts and curb price hikes in silk stockings.

Washington INS Leon Henderson Office of Price Administration Congress House Banking and Currency Committee

Awning Torn Loose By Truck At M M Dvorak Store

Police report a lumber truck damaged the M M Dvorak grocery awning at 1906 Mount Vernon Avenue SE as it exited a neighboring filling station driveway. Driver Robert H Reesink was detained and agreed to file a NYA report.

M. M NYA Reesink Lorenz

Two Cars Damaged In Collision On Highway

Two cars were damaged in a collision Tuesday night at the intersection of highway 149 and Beverly road southwest of the city. Gerald Millard of Earlville and Marjorie Scott of 429 Seventh avenue SW crashed. no injuries were reported. The Millard vehicle suffered front fender and tire damage while the Scott car had a crumpled right rear fender. Mrs Millard and A M Scott, both passengers, and both drivers were unhurt.

Beverly Road Gerald Millard Earlville Fairfax Marjorie Scott Seventh Avenue Millard Larry Condon Scott

Free Swimming at Ellis Park Pool this Thursday Morning

Ellis Park Municipal Pool will offer free swimming from 9 a.m. to noon for all ages this Thursday. Manager Dick Beall announced free sessions will continue every Tuesday and Thursday morning for the rest of the season.

Ellis Park Municipal Pool Dick Beall Ellis

Burial plans announced for Rev. Robert J. Mac

The Rev. Robert J. Mac of Carroll is to be buried in Gch WA teeateny after funeral services. Friends may visit at the chapel.

Robert J. Macof Carroll

Death of Lylene Heck is reported in local notice

Lylene Heck six weeks old, son of Mr and Mrs Milford Heck of 5014 Center Point Road NE, died in a local hospital at 10 p m Saturday. Cremation is to be arranged.

Lylene Heck Milford Heck Center Point Road

Deaths J W MacDanel Funeral Details

Funeral services for James William MacDanel aged 1016 First Avenue NE will be held in Turner chapel at 4 p.m. Thursday. The Rev H L Ruthrauff will officiate assisted by Mr MacDanel's family members. Local hospital death occurred Monday.

James William MacDanel First Avenue NE Turner Chapel H. L. Ruthrauff

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