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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1941

Page

2

Cars Collide Headon In Fog Near Tipton

Herbert R. Schwitzer 26 farm hand of near Tipton died in a fog shrouded crash two miles east of Tipton when his car collided head on with a Cedar Rapids operated auto driven by Harold Moody of Higley avenue SE Cedar Rapids. Moody was treated at St Luke’s hospital with head facial and ankle injuries. Schwitzer is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Otto Schwitzer of Sunbury.

Tipton Herbert R. Schwitzer Harold Moody Higley Avenue Cedar Rapids Schwitzer Moody St. Luke’s Hospital Ottowitzer Sunbury

Seven Die in Iowa Auto Wrecks Last Week

Seven people died in Iowa traffic incidents during the week ending Saturday the lowest weekly toll since May 11-17. The Sunday-through-Saturday total for 1941 rose to 551, compared with 505 a year earlier, and matched the week of July 6-12. One fatality was Leonard Schuett 21 Tama killed when his car failed to turn near Grinnell. his passenger Clifford Lenhart Tama escaped. Mrs Earl Peters wife of the Fifteenth Iowa district judge was fatally injured and Judge Peters injured in a collision north of Villisca with a Kansas City truck loaded with Christmas trees.

Associated Press Iowa Leonard Schuett Tama Grinnell Schuett Clifford Lenhart Earl Peters

U S Sues Over Unused PWA Grant in Iowa City

The United States files suit in Davenport seeking the recovery of 28140 as an advance on a municipal electric plant PWA project in Iowa City that was abandoned. The grant was approved in 1935 with an overall grant of 413000 and an advance paid August 31 1935.

U. S PWA Iowa City Davenport Federal District Court

Ollie Tavern Hotel Destroyed by Fire in Ollie Indiana

A Sigourney fire destroyed the Ollie beer tavern and hotel early Monday at about 4:30 a.m. Owner Jake Bottger reported no loss estimate. Firefighters found the building practically gone upon arrival. William Jones, a roomer, and Bottger lost all personal belongings.

Sigourney Ollie Jake Bottger Sigourney Fire Department Bottger William Jones

Obituaries note several Iowa death notices across towns

Dysart George Landgrebe 75 former resident died in Bryant South Dakota funeral in Dysart he leaves two daughters and a son. West Liberty Sam Martin Crafton 73 died at home after illness farmed until retirement town marshal and church member funeral Tuesday at Snider chapel. Williamsburg Frederick August Imhoff 39 died at University hospital Iowa City funeral at home and St Pauls Lutheran burial in Emmanuel York Township. Anamosa Frank James 60 died after brief illness retired Chickasaw notes and survivors listed. funeral 2 pm at Smykil funeral home.

Dysart George Landgrebe Bryant S. D West Liberty Sam” Martin Crafton Mr. Crafton Mason County Illinois Emma Workman L. L. DeFlon Presbyterian Church Mabel Albrand Williamsburg Frederick August Imhoff University Hospital Iowa City St. Paul's Lutheran Church Enno Schuelke Emmanuel Cemetery York Twnship Imhoff Henry Johanna Wardenburg Imhoff John Timm Anna Imhoff Wil Herman Ord Dietrick Orlen Anamosa Frank James Chickasaw Okla Katie James Hutchinson Kan Alma Douglas Wichhita Smykil

Elson Rites Held for 80 Year Old Shellsburg Resident

Mrs. Mahala Elson aged 80 lifelong Shellsburg resident died Sunday in Vinton hospital. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Federated church. Widow of Elson who died four years ago. She and her late husband celebrated a fiftieth anniversary in 1931. Survived by four children Ralph and Mrs Merle Blooman of Shellsburg Dr R E and Wilbur Elson of Vinton a sister Mrs Amanda Co of Shellsburg.

Shellsburg Mahala Elson Vinton Hospital Federated Church Elson Ralph Elson Merle Blooman Shelisburg R. E Wilbur Elson Vinton Amanda Co

Iowa Public Debt Drops Across Two-Year Span

Iowa public debt declined by 13.6 million dollars over the last two years, reducing total indebtedness to 197.66 million. The Iowa Taxpayers Association also found a 7 percent drop in health department costs in cities over 5,000, lowering per capita health spending from 91 to 85 cents, while street and park costs rose modestly per city.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Taxpayers Association

Dice Decide Which Claiborne Men Go Home Christmas

Soldiers of Company H 136th medical regiment at Camp Claiborne draw lots to split Christmas furloughs. Captain James J. Reimond explains 16 day leaves. winners go home for Christmas, losers return after New Year. Soldiers named include Dean E. Turnipseed Cedar Rapids Albert Spery Oodlwein Nehls Cedar Rapids and John C. Rauch Victor.

Camp Claiborne 136Th Medical Regi James J. Reimond Iowa Dean E. Turnipseed Cedar Rapids Albert Spery

Hoosier wins hay title at Chicago show

George Saverman of Crown Point was named hay king at the 42nd International Livestock Exposition in Chicago as judging began in open stock classes. He also won the reserve championship with a red clover sample while the grand open livestock champion went to a Shorthorn class. Other Monday winners included Shorthorn bulls, Tamworth barrows, and Purdue University entries.

Chicago George Verman Crown Point Inonday Saverman John Gardhouse and Sons Wesand Son West Liberty Albert Hultine and Sonsville Neb Tamworth J. M. Dowell Mahomet Sons Baker Shelbyville Ill Omer Co Fred Arin and Sons Verly N August Purdue Universi Lafayette Hubbell Des Moines

Milk Prices Rise One Cent A Quart In Iowa City

Iowa City dairy price hike takes effect, lifting milk to 12 cents per quart. Sullivan, spokesman for over 75 farmers and dairies, notes broader drive to cover higher costs, with wholesale sales affected and shipments adjusted amid demand shifts.

the Gazette Iowa City Sullivan Johnson County Uae

What Cheer Couple Mark Fiftieth Anniversary

What Cheer celebrates the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Neuman. The couple married November 26, 1891, and observed the anniversary Thanksgiving day at their home.

E. H. Neuman Mr. Euh

Lizzie Carpenter Celebrates 94th Birthday

Mrs. Lizzie Carpenter marks her 94th birthday while daughter Verna Johnson of Silvis NL visits. Friends visit, she remains housebound and crocheting rugs, sewing, and cutting leather. Failing sight limits reading. she asks about war news daily and avoids radio.

Verna Johnson Silvis

McNeil Family Dinner Highlights Cedar Rapids Ties

Mr and Mrs B L McNeil of 1200 street hosted a Thanksgiving weekend dinner with Milo McNeil newly married in Des Moines. Mrs McNeil formerly Ruth Vickrey of Cedar Rapids joined guests Kenneth Whitlock and daughters Sandra and Nancy of Winnetka Illinois James Reynolds and wife with daughter Sharon Kay Bob Newlin and Leota Fern McNeil.

B. L. McNeil Street Milo McNeil Des Moines McNeil Ruth Vickrey Cedar Rapids Kenneth Whitlock Sandra Nancy Winnetka, Ill James Reynolds Sharon Kay Bob Newlin Leota Fern McNeil

Civilian defense classes held at public library

Community readers attend civilian defense training sessions hosted in the public library. Instructors lead organized drills and safety discussions for residents seeking basic emergency preparedness.

Jersey creamline milk price at Wood Acres ad

Advertisement notes Jersey creamline milk at 35c per pint, skim milk 10c, two gallons price Tec. Jersey cream priced at 44c per quart at Wood Acres.

Jersey Creamline Jersey Wood Acres

Local families return from visits and plan holidays

Mr and Mrs Robert Haupt and their son return home from Reinbeck. Miss Elizabeth Jones returns to Marion after Thanksgiving with relatives in Dwight NL. Mr and Mrs Lyle Warren and family spent the weekend in Bayard with parents. Start Christmas plans with us now We lay away. Owen's Cut Rate Drug Advertisement.

Robert Haupt Reinbeck Elizabeth Jones Dwight Marion Lyle Warren Bayard Owen

Soldier Max Biesecker Returns From Great Lakes for Eight-Day Furlough

Max Biesecker, stationed at the Great Lakes Training School in Chicago, arrived in Marion Saturday for an eight day furlough.

Max Biesecker Chicago Marion

Miss Elmira Russell Spends Thanksgiving with Relatives

English instructor at Marion high school Miss Elmira Russell spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Webster ity.

Elmira Russell Marion High School Websterity

Weekend Visits and Local Notices Highlight Community News

Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Coffman and family visited Polo Illinois with his parents. Mrs. John D. Coffman accompanied them to Marion for a week long visit. Miss Dorothy Haffa returned from Waterloo after Thanksgiving. Miss Gwyneth Young visited relatives in Mt Vernon from Thursday through Sunday.

Eldon Coffman Polo, Ill John D. Coffman Marion Dorothy Haffa Waterloo Gwyneth Young Mt. Vernon

Recital Series Continues At Ruth Engstrom Home

Miss Ruth Engstrom presented a piano pupil group in the second recital held Sunday at her home. Parents named include Re Clapp, Jack Ratliff, Donna Bailey. The Methodist church choir will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. for a rehearsal.

Ruth Engstrom Re- Clapp Jack Ratliff Donna Bailey Methodist Church

Choral Club Shifts Meeting to Kinser Home Tuesday

The Choral club meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Glenn Kinser’s home instead of the library. Maurice Jacobs, awaiting army camp, visited his parents Jr. and Mrs. Earl Jacobs. Clinton Gatewood, linked to Golden Rule lodge No. 486, auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs. Harry Mellish’s 525 Sixth avenue. The picnic has been can-

Glenn Kinser Maurice Jacobs Des Moines Earl Jacobs Golden Rule Lodge No Brotherhood of Railroad Harry Mellish Sixth Avenue

Titus Family Visit to Waterloo Relative

Mr and Mrs Howard Titus and Miss Mildred Titus spent Sunday at Waterloo visiting their aunt Miss Lenore Titus.

Mrs. Howard Titus Mildred Titus Waterloo Lenore Titus

Mayor Mullin Fines Two Speeders in Morning Session

Carl F. Bock of Anamosa paid a $10 fine plus costs and David Elder of Marion paid a $5 fine plus costs after Monday morning speeding cases.

John Mullin Carl F. Bock Anamosa David Elder Marion

Building permits issued for garage and home projects

Dave Mann on Third avenue at Twenty-sixth street received a permit for a garage costing 50 dollars. F. E. Stimson at 601 Fifth avenue received a permit for a garage addition costing 25 dollars. Richard Clark of 1670 Park avenue received a permit for a new home costing 4,000 dollars. Henry Miller named as residence contractor.

Dave Mann Third Avenue Twenty-sixth Street F. E. Stimson Fifth Avenue Richard Clark Park Avenue Henry Miller

Weekend Guests At Gordon Home With Cornell College Students

Weekend guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Gordon were Margaret Pauly of Aurora Illinois George Jares of Maywood Illinois Dick Houden of Belvidere Illinois and Theola Gordon all students at Cornell college.

Gilbert Gordon Margaret Pauly Aurora George Jares Maywood Dick Houden Belvidere Theola Gordon Cornell College

Business Girls Club to Meet for Bandage Making in Marion

Members of the Business Girls club of Marion will meet Tuesday to make bandages at 7 30 p m in the library auditorium. They are asked to bring their white dresses to the business meeting at 7 p m.

Business Girls Club of Marion

Visitors Return to Chicago After Brief Visit

The Misses to Bear Myrna Bailey and Betty r returned Sunday evening to Chicago after a visit that began Thursday. They accompanied Mr and Mrs John LaCost who visited Mr LaCost's mother there.

Bear Myrna Bailey Betty R Chicago John LaCost Mr. LaCost

Miss Virginia Jackson Finishes Sixth in Finals

Miss Virginia Jackson, a freshman at the University of Iowa, was among 25 chosen from 130 pupils in a reading activity and finished sixth in the finals.

Virginia Jackson University of Iowa

Marion High School Opens Season With Springville Game

The Marion high school basketball season begins Friday evening with a home game against Springville, marking the start of the season.

Marion Springville

Wedding of Ruth Langwehr and Irvin Kuehl at Clinton

Mr and Mrs Howard Caldwell attended a Sunday wedding and reception for Ruth Langwehr and Irvin Kuehl at Clinton. The Sunshine division of the W S C S of the Methodist church will not meet this week but will meet December 18 at Mrs Charles Crosley home in the Bezdek apartments with an exchange of gifts.

Howard Caldwell Clinton Ruth Langwehr Irvin Kuehl Sunshine Division Methodist Church Charles Crosley Bezdek

Five room unfurnished apartment for rent

Apartment available for rent at 391.- asking price. Five rooms, unfurnished, no children. Contact by phone.

Mrs Rose Marburter Visited Clinton Daughters

Mrs Rose Marburter of Clinton spent the weekend with her daughters Mrs Howard Caldwell and Mrs Paul Morton. Mrs James Fairley of 1087 Eleventh Street will host the Child Study Club on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.

Rose Marburter Clinton Howard Caldwell Paul Morton James Fairley Eleventh Street Child Study Club

Miss Winifred Schrubbe Returns to Marion High School

Miss Winifred Schrubbe, formerly ill with mumps at Decorah, returned home to Marion Sunday and expects to resume teaching at Marion high school.

Winifred Schrubbe Decorah Marion Marion High School

White Cross Sunday Offering for St Luke's Hospital

Observed at the Methodist church, White Cross Sunday collected gifts for St Luke's hospital. A special offering aided those needing free hospitalization. Persons wishing to donate may take their contribution to Miss Mildred.

Methodist Church St. Luke’s Hospital Mildred

Robert Carey vacationing in Ames Iowa

Robert Carey is spending time in Ames Iowa during a vacation period while visiting Mrs E V. n. .'s area and Iowa State University surroundings.

Robert Carey Ames Iowa State

Miss Bertha Harlan Returns From Marshalltown Visit

Miss Bertha Harlan returned from Marshalltown where she visited at her brother's home since Thursday.

Bertha Harlan Marshalltown

Barbara Gallagher Referred For Medical Cause

Barbara Gallagher, identified as Mrs. Douglas Gallagher, is reported as affected by mumps or a related ailment, with the notice noting the illness as the reported cause.

Barbara Gallagher Mrs Douglas Gallagher

Biddicks Visit Matron Mother in Montfort Wisconsin

M H Biddick and Richard Biddick visited their mother Mrs Elizabeth at Montfort Wisconsin. Mrs Biddick who recently suffered a heart attack is improving.

M. H. Biddick Richard Biddick Elizabeth Montfort, Wis Biddick

Capt Averill Assigned To Duty At Claiborne

Capt Beryl Averill of Cedar Rapids Iowa was assigned to duty with the adjutant general at Camp Claiborne. Averill previously served as adjutant for the division surgeon at Thirty fourth division headquarters.

Capt. Averill Claiborne Camp Claiborne INS Beryl Averil Cedar Rapids Adjutant General's Office Averill

Bryan Sanborn Injured In Auto Accident Friday

Bryan Sanborn was bruised in an auto accident Friday as the Smith car fell, leaving unclear details about injuries and circumstances.

Bryan Sanborn Smith

Mrs Marthe Gije Plans Visit to Los Angeles Contacts

Mrs Marthe Gije will visit Los Angeles Monday night to see her sister Mrs Arthur Smith and Mr Smith.

Marthe Gi A, Angeles Oe Sreeter Arthur Smith Mr Smith

Fog Shrouds Two Crashes Leave Three Hurt on Highway 6

In Grinnell area fog caused two highway collisions at midnight Sunday. One car carried Winchell 19 Malcom, with serious injuries to Hollis arson J r. of Malcom who sustained severe head cuts. The second car from Kellogg carried six passengers including Cooper 19 and Mulford 16 with leg injuries and broken jaws.

Grinnell Highway Winchell Malcom Hollis 'Arson Jr Dale Curry Kellogg Cooper Junior Mulford Roy Meyer

Five youths injured in foggy Washington highway crash

A head on collision on highway 92 west of Washington in fog at 11:30 Sunday injured five youths. Laverne Loe and Loomfield suffered broken jaw and nose and serious chest injuries. Robert White 17 of Keota and Ert Smith 17 of Keota and Loyal McGrew 26 of West Grove suffered chest injuries. Both cars were demolished.

the Gazette Washington Highway 92 Laverne Oe &Loomfield Robert White Keota Andert Smith Loyal McGrew West Grove

Selby Represents Wilson At Civilian Defense Conference

Des Moines Iowa AP Rodney Q secretary of the Iowa industrial and defense commission attended a 14 state conference in Chicago on Monday representing Governor Wilson. May or LaGuardia planned to preside and Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt would outline women's role in civilian defense.

Des Moines AD P Rodney Q Iowa Industrial and Defense Commission Chicago George A. Wilson Fiorello H. LaGuardia Wilson LaGuardia Office of Civilian Defense Franklin D. Roosevelt

Iowa City News Briefs Highlights University and Local Events

University of Iowa violin and theory instructor Prof Small leads the Tri City Symphony and serves as concertmaster. Fourteen UI women join Theta Sigma Phi, with grouped entrants from Cedar Rapids Iowa City. Two Johnson County conscientious objectors Hartzler and Schrock depart for Camp Denison December 9. Johnson County Red Cross launches a 10 week canteen course to train women for mass food preparation during disaster or war. Ellis Crawford chairs the county program and Dr Kate Daum leads hospital nutrition guidance. Prof Charles Pendleton to give a public lecture Friday at 8 p m in Old Capitol Senate Chamber on The Humanities and the Multitudes.

Iowa City Small University of Iowa Department of Tri-City Davenport Rock Island Moline University Theta Sigma Phi Eastern Iowa Kathryn Dennison Cedar Rapids Mary Margaret Walzemn Jeanne Starr Johnson County Ronald E. Hartzler Truman W. Schrock Kalona Camp Denison The Red Cross Ellis Crawford Kate Daum University Hospital Nutrition Department Iowa Cs Crawford Charles S. Pendleton Conian Senate Chamber Old Capitol

Guernsey Marriage of Belle Merck and John Schmidt

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Merck announce the marriage of their daughter Belle to John Schmidt son of Mr. and Mrs. id Schmidt of Guernsey. The ceremony was performed by Rev W S Wendt in the Lutheran church at Ottumwa on Tuesday November 25. Attending were Margaret Senean and Ted Bohstedt both recent graduates of Iowa State Teachers College. Mr Schmidt is employed by Wilson and Company in Cedar and the couple will reside at their home. Also noted is a report from Victor that Mrs J P A Jr chaired the local Cross Drive and that $1401515 has been collected for the campaign.

Guernsey Ernest Merck Belle John — Schmidt Id Schmidt W. S. Wendt Ottumwa Margaret Senean Deep River Ted Bohstedt Iowa State Teachers College Schmidt Wilson and Company Cedar An Victor J. Pa Jr

America To Deliver The Goods Defense Rally Speakers Say

In Des Moines speakers at a Veterans of Foreign Wars defense rally urged unity and Americanism. Justice Frederic M. Miller defended U S strength while condemning Lindbergh’s views. Alice Donahue Brig Gen Charles H Grahl and federal and recruiting officers also spoke.

DES Moines Frederic M. Miller Iowa Charles H. Grahl Selective Service J. L. Dalton Federal Bureau of Investigation Army, Navy, and Marine

Iowa Draft Appeals Rare Pleases Washington Officials

Des Moines reports that only one Iowa selective service classification appeal reached the President, a fact cited with pleasure by federal officials. Governor George A. Wilson said Major George A. Irvin noted Iowa’s draft processing was running smoothly and national headquarters questioned the low appeal rate.

Des Moines Iowa George A. Wilson George A. Irvin

Barney Myers to Run Thornburg's Campaign

Irving W. Barney Myers Republican national committeeman will manage Thornburg's bid for the U S Senate next spring. Myers resigns as committeeman and will not seek lieutenant governor. state campaign HQ to be in a department building with no political activity there. Thornburg leads the GOP field with Governor Wilson possibly entering. Democrat incumbent is Senator Clyde L. Herring.

John Henry Department of Agriculture Thornburg GOP George A. Wilson Clyde L. Herring

Sisters Wed Brothers In A Double Ceremony

Mr and Mrs William Hatfield of Auburn announce the marriages of their daughters Pearl to Donald Romain and Mabel to Sint Lancaster. The brides wed the grooms who are brothers. They will reside near Brandon and Urbana where the brothers farm in Canada.

Auburn William Hatfield North of Pearl Donald Romain Mabel Sint Lancaster Canada Brandon Urbana

Kilpatrick Howe nuptials held at West Ridge church

Lorna Kilpatrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kilpatrick wed Charles Howe son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Howe on Thanksgiving morning at West Ridge Catholic church. Rev M J Bregen presided. The couple will reside in Waukon with Howe employed as Decorah Produce manager and Kilpatrick employed in a local store.

Waukon Lorna Kilpatrick Charles Kilpatrick Charles Howe Wilbur Howe West Ridge Catholic Church M. J. Bregen Howe Decorah Produce Company

How Can I Get a Loan

A historical ad outlines three ways to borrow from Household Finance. It shows $100 loan repaid by 12 monthly installments of $9.77 or as little as $6.99 monthly over 18 months. Options include personal notes, car-secured loans, and unspecified third method.

Selicom

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