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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1939

Page

22

Marion Widow Hannah Gill, Linn Pioneer, Dies at 92

Mrs. Hannah Phoebe Gill 92 of Linn county died Saturday at the home of her son-in-law Henry Freeman 3220 First Avenue East Cedar Rapids after months of illness Born October 16 1846 in Wabash Indiana she lived in Linn county 66 years She leaves two daughters Eva Domer and Margaret Gill a son Edward B Gill and two daughters Frances Freeman and Alice E Gill preceded her in death Also surviving are two sisters Mary Hall Anamosa and Mrs F E Witter Roscoe Funeral services are Monday at 2 PM at Yocom chapel Cedar Rapids with Rev Foster Beck in charge Burial will be in a cemetery near Martelle Friends may call at Yocom chapel

Hannah Phoebe Gill Henry Freeman First Avenue Cedar Rapids Wabash Ind Richard Pauline Hammond John Gill Linn County Sixth Avenue Gill Methodist Church Foster Beck Martelle Yocom Chapel

Speeding Car Kills Team of Horses in Cedar Park

Henry Sells, a farmer near Cedar Park, lost two horses Saturday when a car driven by Charles T. Werner of Cedar Rapids skidded on loose rock on Old Marion road. The vehicle, owned by Rude Auto, was on a trial run and wrecked after striking the animals. No one was hurt. A vet destroyed the team. Werner admitted driving about 70 mph and losing control as Sells’ team appeared.

Henry Sells Cedar Park Marion Sells Charles T. Werner Twenty-fourth Cedar Rapids Rude Auto Company Werner Gene Miller

Elect Officers for General Aid Society of Methodist Church

Mrs E T Hiams was elected president with Mrs Owen Turner as first vice president and Mrs E E Godwin as second vice president. Other officers include Mrs O W McBride secretary and Mrs George Hutchinson treasurer. Solicitors named for four wards and bazaar and Brotherhood banquet committees appointed.

E. T. Hiams General Aid Society The Methodist Church Owen Turner E. E. Godwin O. W. McBride James Fairley George Hutchinson Clarence Reiter C. J. Newlin F. G. Slauson Fred G Holsinger Erwin Lanning Arthur Nollsch Claude Knapp DeWitt Smith

Indian Creek Game Club Meeting Notice

The Indian Creek Game club will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at the Service garage. For sale in Marion a modern six room house with new furnace new bath hardwood floors and paving. Geo L Wood advertisement.

Indian Creek Game Club Marion Geo. L. Wood

Eight guests attend old fashioned dinner at Miss Clements home

Miss Mary Clements hosted an old fashioned dinner for eight guests Friday at noon at her residence located at 864 Twelfth Street.

Mary Clements Twelfth Street

Mrs Snyder Hosts Waffle Breakfast for Mrs Speakman

Mrs Elizabeth Snyder entertained Saturday morning at a waffle breakfast at her home 295 Sixth avenue honoring Mrs Rose Speakman of Bakersfield California Breakfast was served to twelve guests.

Elizabeth Snyder Sixth Avenue Rose Speakman Bakersfield Calif

Cornell Couple Weekend Stay In Algona At Miedke Home

Mr and Mrs K E Cornell spend the weekend in Algona staying with Mr and Mrs Ralph Miedke. Miedke was a classmate of Cornell at the University of Illinois.

K. E. Cornell Algona Ralph Miedke Mr. Miedke Mr. Cornell University of Illinois

Miss Alice Fernow to teach at Vermont normal school

Miss Alice Fernow will leave Wednesday for Lydon Center Vermont where she will be an instructor at the state normal school. Comb honey two cakes cost 25 cents Mazda priced at 29 cents per quart in the Dickey's Foods advertisement.

Alice Fernow Owen Fernow Lydon Center State Normal School Mazda Dickey’s Foods

Endeavor division to hold picnic lunch at Mrs Ives home

The Endeavor division of the Methodist Ladies Aid society meets Wednesday at 12 30 at the home of Mrs Rachel Ives 1160 Ninth avenue. A picnic lunch is planned.

Endeavor Methodist Ladies Aid Society Rachel Ives Ninth Avenue

Beach Couple Depart for Two Week Shelby Visit

Mr and Mrs Will T Beach left Saturday for a two week visit with relatives in Shelby Ohio.

Will T. Beach Shelby, O

Miss Engstrom to entertain pupils with Wizard of Oz party

Miss Ruth Engstrom will entertain her piano pupils with a theater party on Monday at a Cedar Rapids venue to see The Wizard of Oz. After the performance the group will have a picnic supper at Miss Engstrom's home with her sister Mrs. Harry Emerson of Cedar Rapids assisting.

Ruth Engstrom Cedar Rapids Miss Engstrom Harry Emerson

Burlington Nurses Visit Parents for Weekend

Miss Vivian Smith and Miss Elizabeth Peterson county nurses at Burlington are spending the weekend with Miss Smith's parents Mr and Mrs W E Smith. The son born Aug 26 to Mr and Mrs Glenn Mollenhauer 1339 Eleventh Street at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids has been named James Allen. Mrs Mollenhauer is the former Anna Mary Wickham. For sale cottage 5 rooms and bath 885 5th Ave. Priced right for Quick sale. Mrs Peter Meci arrived home Saturday from Chicago where she had been with Mr Meci who was attending Chicago university. Mr Meci has accepted a position with the American Red Cross and will travel in Illinois. Mrs R Lee Taylor will return Monday from an extended visit in the west.

Vivian Smith Elizabeth Peterson Burlington Miss Smith Mrs. W. E. Smith Glenn Mollenhauer Eleventh Street St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids James Allen Mollenhauer Anna Mary Wickham Peter Meci Chicago Mr. Meci Chicago University Meci American Red Cross Illinois

Dahlias Bloom Brightly for Marion Hobby Growers

Mr and Mrs Ed Scown of 2061 Fifth Avenue Marion report a record dahlias season with over 1000 plants across 150 varieties. They stake and label each plant, dig tubers after frost, and store them for winter. The couple, long active in flowers, note moisture and careful care drive the strong bloom and sizable plants now in their garden.

Ed Scown Fifth Avenue Marion Scowns Scown

Birthday dinner honors Betty Taylor by Mrs Eas terday

In observance of her granddaughter Betty Taylor fifteenth birthday Mrs Florence Easterday hosted a Friday dinner for seven. The table featured a yellow and white theme with a lighted cake. Guests included Fern Tilton Patricia Benedict Frances Clark Dolores Clemons Mary Elizabeth Starry and Milda Culver. Afterward the party attended the Garden theater as Miss Taylor guests.

Betty Taylor Florence Easterday Fern Tilton Patricia Benedict Frances Clark Dolores Clemons Mary Elizabeth Starry Milda Culver Garden Theater Miss Taylor

Laura Bailey Auxiliary Picnic and Meeting

The Laura Bailey auxiliary of the Methodist church meets Monday at 6 30 p.m. in the church dining room for a picnic supper followed by a business meeting. Mrs E T Gough shares experiences from her western vacation. Mrs Willa Crane leads the devotional period and mite boxes will be opened.

Laura Bailey The Methodist Church E. T. Gough Willa Crane

Re elected W C T U Leader Heads Annual Meeting

Miss Minnie Whitcomb was reelected president of the W. C. T. U. at the annual meeting held Friday at her home. Mrs. A. E. Blinks was elected vice president, Mrs. G. L. Martin secretary, and Mrs. E. T. Hiams treasurer. Mrs. Blinks and Mrs. Adella Hobart were named on a committee to plan a picnic dinner Tuesday at the county convention in Thomas Park.

Minnie Whitcomb A. E. Blinks G. L. Martin E. T. Hiams Blinks Adella Hobart Thomas Park

Furnished sleeping room and garage available

Furnished sleeping room and garage offered with preference for a gentleman. Contact via 697 W for advertisement details.

Kassners Journey to World’s Fair and New York Trip

Mr and Mrs Don Kassner left Saturday for Chicago where they were joined by Mrs Catherine Knowles and her sister Miss Ellen Knowles for a trip to the world’s fair at New York.

Don Kassner Chicago Mrs. Kassner Catherine Knowles Ellen Knowles New York

Coker Couple Plan Weeklong Midwest Urge

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coker depart early next week for a vacation to Ottumwa to visit Roy Coker, the husband’s brother, and travel on to Perry to see Mrs. Coker’s parents.

Harry Coker Ottumwa Mr. Coker Roy Coker Mrs. Coker Perry

Clark Family Visited Agnes McDaniel in Clinton

Mr and Mrs R M Clark and Frances and George stayed overnight in Clinton with Mrs Agnes McDaniel, the Clark sister in law.

Legion Auxiliary to Attend Mrs. Cutler funeral

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary will attend the funeral of Mrs. C. J. Cutler this afternoon in a body.

American Legion Auxiliary C. J. Cutler

Concert at Legion Pool by Mechanicsville School Band

The season’s final event at the American Legion pool starts today at 2 p.m. with performances by the Mechanicsville school band.

American Legion Mechanicsville

Birmingham Family Hosts Darlyn Charlese Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs John M Birmingham entertain at dinner for their daughter Darlyn Charlese third birthday. Pink and yellow table settings mark the event with eight covers. Dorothy Joan Nelson of Chicago will attend as guest.

John M. Burmingham Charles Birmingham Darlyn Charlese Dorothy Joan Nelson Chicago

Clark Gable and Norma Shearer in Idiot's Delight at Garden

Clark Gable and Norma Shearer star in Idiot's Delight now playing at the Garden. The production features their famous leads in a wartime U S comedy drama and runs nightly with strong audience turnout.

Marion Freshmen Urged to Register After Missed Attendance

Freshmen who did not register for attendance at Marion high school last May are asked to do so Monday and Tuesday at the high school. The Marion public schools will open Tuesday, Sept.

Marion High School Marion Public Schools

Kearns Family Dinner Honors Reverend Carl E Kearns

Mr and Mrs Ralph Kearns host a family dinner today honoring brother the Rev Carl E Kearns and Mrs Kearns of Omaha. Also attending are Clyde and Mrs Kearns Mabel William Ellen Evelyn Ruby Albert Beaulah Ann Lois Misses Minnie Metta Whitcomb and J W Brown of Springville.

Ralph Kearns Mr. Kearns Carl E. Kearns Kearns Omaha Clyde Kearns Mabel Kearns William Kearns Ellen Evelyn Ruby Albert Beaulah Ann Lois Kearns Minnie Metta Whitcomb J. W. Brown Springville

Carson Family Guests Overnight in Central City

Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Carson were overnight guests Friday of their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wager of Central City.

O. M. Carson Richard Wager

Mrs W H Ray Returns Home From Cedar Rapids Hospital

Mrs W H Ray is brought to her home at 957 Twelfth Street from a Cedar Rapids hospital. Her mother Mrs A Dilley of Minneapolis visits her.

W. H. Ray Twelfth Street Cedar Rapids

Cousins Visit Leads Jean McCuen to Sigourney

Jean McCuen of Sigourney has been the guest during the last week of her cousins Ruth and Marjory Ostrander. Ruth and Marjory will accompany her to Sigourney Monday for a visit.

Jean McCuen Sigourney Ruth Marjory Ostrander Marjory

Grove City Rebekah Lodge Meets Monday at 8 PM

Grove City Rebekah Lodge No. 35 will hold a meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in the I O O F hall. Refreshments will be served.

Grove City Rebekah Lodge

Rita Stanley Visits Cousin Theresa Farley in Ottumwa

Miss Rita Stanley of Ottumwa is the guest of her cousin Theresa Farley, staying for a social visit.

Rita Stanley Ottumwa Theresa Farley

Charlotte Smith Returns to Burrows Home in Montana

Charlotte Smith, who spent the summer with relatives in Butte and Harlowton Montana and Mo bridge South Dakota, has returned to the home of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Leonard Burrows.

Charlotte Smith Butte Harlowton Mont Mobridge S. D Leonard Burrows

Mekota Family Attends Funeral of Anna Mekota

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mekota and daughters Marjorie and Dorothy attend the funeral of Anna B. Mekota, the couple's mother, in Salon Friday.

Louis Mekota Marjorie Dorothy Salon Mr. Mekota Anna B. Mekota

Mrs. C Merle Robison Plans Week Visit to Oskaloosa

Mrs. C Merle Robison and her son Calvin will leave Monday for a week long visit with Mr Robison's mother in Oskaloosa.

Idiot's Delight at Garden Theater Starring Gable and Shearer

The Garden presents Idiot's Delight featuring Clark Gable and Norma Shearer in a major film engagement. Tickets and showtimes advertised for the current run.

Atkins Family Plans Move to Santa Monica Home

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Atkins and their sons Dick and Bob depart for Santa Monica California to establish residence. Mrs. Atkins' mother Mrs. Alice Nedrow will stay behind in Mavion and plans to return in the spring.

Vernon Atkins Bob Atkins Alice Nedrow Santa Monica Calif Mrs. Nedrow Mavion

Members of Marion O E S to Attend Mrs Cutler Funeral

Members of Marion chapter No. 183 O E S meet this afternoon at 2 30 in the Masonic temple to attend the funeral of Mrs C J Cutler.

Marion O. E.S Masonic Temple C. J. Cutler

Mrs W K Lothian Host to Saturday Bridge Party

Mr and Mrs W K Lothian entertained a Saturday evening bridge party at their residence. Guests enjoyed games and social time in a cordial setting.

Mrs. W. K. Lothian

Linn De Molay Chapter Meeting Scheduled at Masonic Temple

Linn chapter No. 900 of the Order of De Molay will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the Masonic temple to conduct its regular session and related activities.

Linn Order of de Molay Masonic Temple

Bailey Returns Home After Family Visit

Merrell Bailey of Hollywood California returns home after visiting his mother Mrs. J M Bailey and his sister Miss Flossie Bailey.

Merrell Bailey Hollywood Calif J. M. Bailey Miss Flossie Bailey

Past Noble Grand Association Meeting Time Set

The Past Noble Grand association will meet Friday at 2 30 PM at the designated location to discuss upcoming lodge activities and community service plans.

Noble Grand Association

Local Socials and Notices From Area Homes

Mrs. Burns hosts at 354 Tenth Street with assistances listed. Detailing visits by Miss Mable Alexander to Detroit and the Voorhies family returning from Luxon New Mexico. Springfield area guests include Mr and Mrs Hamilton of Mount Ayr and Mr and Mrs Jordan of Milwaukee at Clyde Scott’s. Local bakery head Mrs Fellows vacations at Arnolds Park. Sale notice for 7 room home at 868 5th Ave. Lillian Rollins to Minneapolis for weeks with her brother. C O Randall’s health remains unchanged at St Luke's Hospital.

Albert Jordan Milwaukee

Independent Stores Report July Gains

Independent retail sales in Iowa for July were 2.7 percent higher than July 1938, based on reports from 795 Iowa independent retailers. Lumber and building material dealers led gains at 13.8 percent, followed by motor vehicle dealers 11.7 percent, furniture stores 10.1 percent, and hardware and jewelry at 7.5 percent. Some lines like grocery stores with meats and department stores showed declines. Fort Dodge posted the largest city gain at 19.9 percent, with Iowa overall showing broader increases across eight lines of business.

Washington Iowa Census Bureau Bureau Fort Dodge Iowa City

Call for Bids on 00 Road Projects

Ames reports bids due Sept. 6 on 55 state road projects across multiple counties. Many items cover bridges, culverts, and resurfacing on routes including 30 74 38 65 21 14 1 and 81, with work listed in Bremer Cedar Linn Clinton Dallas Franklin Adams Guthrie Keokuk Louisa Mahaska Poweshiek Washington Benton and Iowa counties.

AMES State Highway Commission Adair Orient Greenfield Adams Carbon Corning Cass County Butler Bristow Guthrie Guthrie Center Keokuk What Cheer Louisa Morning Sun Henry County Lucas Marion County Chariton Wayne County Williamson Mahaska Barnes City Poweshiek Keokuk County

Flying couple share skills and aviation joy in Iowa City

John and Etha Piper, both private pilots from Iowa City, fly together using dual controls. Mrs. Piper, the county’s only female private pilot, soloed first, while John praises her skill. The Pipers use aviation to support business travel and deliveries, with trips to Chicago St Louis and Des Moines and a Pennsylvania flight cited as recent long travel.

Gazette Owa City John Piper Etha L. Piper Iowa City Clared Piper Amelia Earhart Mr. Piper Chicago St. Louis Des Moines Pennsylvania Chariton

Thirds Share Rise For Marshalltown and Mason City

The report notes Marshalltown and Mason City showing gains of 16.5 percent and 15.6 percent respectively, marking notable increases in the measured category.

Marshalltown Mason City

92 Years Old Spent Every Birthday at Her Home

Larry Jennings of McGregor recalls the life of Sophronia Dickens Jennings born 183? on the Turkey River near Millville and later near McGregor. Her memories cover pioneer struggles, herbs used as remedies, and visits from missionary David Lowry, detailing a long, rooted Iowa life and a 61st anniversary before her husband’s death.

Larry Jennings McGregor Jennings Clayton County Edward Dickens Dubuque Turkey River Millville Sny Magill Creek Mrs. Jennings Little Turkey River Sarah Redmond Mrs Jennings Dickens David Lowry Andrew Jackson Yellow River Fort Atkinson Sophronia Dickens Pleasant Ridge Mr. Jennings

Iowa Highway Building Slows to 1935 Pace

Iowa primary road construction slowed in the 7 month period ending June 30, 1940, to the dullest pace since 1935. Built or under contract totaled 116.19 miles with $4.28 million spent. federal grants funded about $1.15 million. The report warns of 1,400 bridges on primary highways with roadways under 24 feet wide.

Ames Iowa State Highway Commission George A. Wilson

Funeral services for jeweler Darrell M. Potter

Funeral services for Darrell M. Potter jeweler who died August 24 in Independence will be held today at 2 p m at Swan and Leytze chapel with Father F L Wolfe of St John s Catholic church officiating Burial will be in St John s cemetery Military honors will be provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Potter born December 3 1899 in Independence enlisted in the navy in 1917 served with the transport and submarine patrol He married Nellie M Hallinan in 1921 and is survived by his wife two daughters Julia Marie and Shirley Darlene and a son Francis Darrell Also surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Potter and a sister

Independence Darrell M. Potter Swan and Leytze’s F. L. Wolfe St. John’s Catholic Church St. John’s Cemetery Mr. Potter Harry Potter Navy Oelwein Nellie M. Hallinan Julia Marie Shirley Darlene Francis Darrell

LaPorte City Wedding Sees Sondgeroth and Herchenbach Tie Knot

Mrs Anna Sondgeroth of Mandola Illinois wed William Herchenbach of Humphrey Nebraska at Sacred Heart church in LaPorte City Saturday. Rev Damian Herchenbach of Chicago, bridegroom’s father, officiated. Attendants included Henry Herchenbach and Mrs Charles Barr. A wedding breakfast followed at John Kaufman home. The couple will reside in Humphrey.

Eight Year Old Lines Up Local News Team

An eight year old edits a neighborhood paper with heavy advertising and growing readership. He claims sixty readers last week including three from other towns. Merchants pay a penny for ads and the paper sells for a penny a sheet, yielding about seventy five cents weekly profit. A new home on First street is under construction for his parents.

H. H. Soper First Street

Dancin Benny of Toddville Ends Long Tobacco Stand Run

Dancin Benny of Toddville marks his forty-second year set up at the state fair tobacco stand now sharing duties with his son and grandson after a long run across Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Toddville. He reflects on early fair days and his dancing nickname earned as Linn County’s best dancer.

Ben Cedar Rapids Dancin Benny Linn County North Dakota Toddville Des Moines Littlehead School Monroe Town State Air

Colesburg School Opens September With New staff

Colesburg consolidated school will open Sept. 4 led by Superintendent John Rider and Principal Edmund Birkholz. The coaching and science post goes to Ernest Lowe with music by Mary Wahl and home economics by Miss Mears. Normal training by Gertrude Reihle and English by Alma Gross. Grades instructors include Bernice Harken, Gayle Rizer, Arlene Barnhart, Blanche Gull, Lillian Slaiger, and Dorothy Iliff.

Colesburg John Rider Edmund Birkholz Ernest Lowe Mary Wahl Miss Mears Gertrude Reihle Alma Gross Bernice Hark<en Gayle Rizer Arlene Barnhart Blanche Gull Lillian Slaiger Dorothy Iliff

Capitol Currents: Iowa Labor, Housing, and Bar Exams

Gov George A Wilson watches labor unrest in Iowa as strikes ripple through Muscatine Ottumwa and Des Moines. State hospitals face pay constraints. nurses remain underpaid while some attendants earn a dollar daily. State fair attendance dips amid unsettled Europe and weather. Fifty nine bar applicants seek October exams. some delayed by rules. Space talks stall. Ford building inspection postponed. interim committee to meet Tuesday.

George A. Wilson Iowa Muscatine Ottumwa Building Service Des Moines Board of Examiners Supreme Court Liquor Commission Mulberry Executive Council Ford Legislative Mos

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