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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1941

Page

2

Miss Schrodermier Weds Kenneth Quaas On Christmas Day

Miss Margaret Ellen Schrodermier daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Schrodermier and Kenneth Marvin Quaas eldest son of Mr and Mrs Charles Quaas were married Christmas day at 11 am in the First Baptist church. The ceremony was attended by family. no attendants. The bride wore aqua blue with a tailored coat and black hat. After the service a wedding dinner for 30 relatives was held at Mrs Clapp's tea room. The couple will live near Cedar Rapids after a brief Chicago trip until March 1.

Margaret Ellen Schrodermier Walter C. Schrodermier Meadowbrook Drive Kenneth Marvin Quaas Charles Quaas Robins First Baptist Church Grant F. Anderson Donald C. Cook Hardel Schubert Misserle Breed Marion Roger Schrodermier Harold University of Iowa Delta Zeta Sorority Midland Mortgage Company Mr. Quaas Cedar Rapids Chicago

Dinner Hosts Receive Seventeen Guests On Christmas Eve

Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Scheurs hosted seventeen guests at their home 1512 E avenue NE. Gifts were shared around a Christmas tree and included Mr. and Mrs. C. H. rs, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Kas ner, Mr. and Mrs G. N. Rowray, Sadie Rains, Mrs. Sam Gorton, Donald Murdock, and Patricia and Charles Scheurs. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. L. J. trait of Muscatine and their children Caryl and David.

Walter H. Scheurs E Avenue NE C. H.rs M. L. Kasner G. N. Rowray Sadie Rains Sam Gorton Donald Murdock Patricia Charles Scheurs L. J. Trait Muscatine Caryl David

Christmas Day Family Reunion Dinner at 816 Fifth St SE

A reunion and dinner on Christmas Day were hosted at Mrs. Bessie Dobry's home 816 Fifth Street SE. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vrba and Mr. and Mrs. Stevs Turek from Cedar Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. J. Dobry Jr. from Davenport.

Bessie Dobry Fifth Street Fred Vrba Stevs Turek Cedar Rapids J. Dobry, Jr Davenport

Ramirez Family Christmas Visit Tenth Avenue Address

Mr and Mrs Abie Ramirez of Chicago spent Christmas at the home of Mrs Ramirez's parents Mr and Mrs Jerry Jerman 727 Tenth avenue SE Mrs Ramirez is the former Helen Jerman.

Abie Ramirez Chicago

Haverkamps Visit Novak on Christmas Day

Mr and Mrs G E Haverkamp of Mason City spent Christmas with the latter's mother Mrs ary F M Novak at 1035 Second Street SE.

G. E. Haverkamp Mason City Ary F. M. Novak Second Street

Make This Model At Home Pattern 4947 Listing

Pattern 4947 is available in women's sizes 14 through 42. The ad notes yardage for size 16 and requests 15 cents for pattern, plus 10 cents for a spring pattern book. Lists Cedar Rapids Gazette address in New York for ordering.

Cedar Rapids Gazette West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Aunt Het Quips on Men Grocers and Votes

Aunt Het laments men who despise a grocer who allies with all to win business yet praise a politician who does the same to secure votes. The wry remark suggests skepticism of both merchants and politicians.

Ullrick Family Christmas Day Dinner Reunion

Christmas dinner at Fred L. Ullrick and wife home 511 Seventh Avenue SW brought together seven children and their spouses and numerous grandchildren. Attending were Ray Kerschner and daughters Charlotte and Freda of Centerville. John Ullrick of Ottumwa and sons Robert Richard and Raymond. Charles Ullrick and children LaZell Geordine LaRene Fiorine. John Cummins and children Curtis and Darlene. Dale McConaughy and son Paul. Virgil Ullrick. Merle Ullrick, Cedar Rapids residents all.

Fred L. Ullrick Seventh Avenue Ray Kerschner Centerville Charlotte Freda John Ullrick Ottumwa Robert Richard Raymond Charles Ullrick LaZell Geordine LaRene Fiorine John Cummins Curtis Darlene Dale McConaughy Paul Virgil Ullrick Merle Ullrick Cedar Rapids

Advice From Mary Manners and Nadine on dating

Mary Manners criticizes Mrs L for gossip about youths and harming parents. Nadine asks why dates end after one meeting. Miss Manners suggests Nadine let boys talk and show interest by asking about hobbies and experiences.

Mrs. L Miss Manners Nadine

Dear Miss Manners Defends Single Women in Work Debate

A reader rebuts a sarcastic letter by W C M defending married women as more dependable. The writer argues single women bear burdens of supporting parents, maintaining status, and paying premiums, noting a couple earning 3230 monthly highlights class pressures. The piece invites W C M to respond.

Miss Manners

Miss Garnet Welsch Visits Brother in Council Bluffs

Miss Garnet Welsch of Council Bluffs arrived Christmas Eve to visit her brother, continuing a family visit over the holiday season.

Garnet Welsch Council Bluffs

Christmas Dinner Honoring Genevieve Hahn In Family Home

Mr and Mrs Willis S Hahn hosted a Christmas dinner at 210 Fifth Street SW. Guests included Rega Hahn s aunt Genevieve, Mr and Mrs Donald McCulloch Davenport, Mr and Mrs E L Sperry Chicago and daughter Mildred, Mr and Mrs McDonald Birch Malta Ohio, Miss Genevieve McCulloch Wichita Kan, Mrs Nellie Hahn and the Hahn children Bobby and Jimmy, Laura McCulloch Karen Hahn and Marcia Hahn.

Willis S. Hahn Fifth Street Rega Hahn Genevieve Donald McCulloch Davenport E. L. Sperry Chicago Mildred McDonald Birch Malta Genevieve McCulloch Wichita Kan Nellie Hahn R. W. Hahn Bobby Jimmy Laura McCulloch Andrew Petersen E. N. Dunsmoor Karen Hahn Marcia Hahn

New Triangle Curl Method Patented For Milady's Hair

Gazette special reports a patent for a home wave-setting technique using triangular partings in pin curls. The designer, a former sculptor now training licensed operators for 23 cities, claims the method shapes waves with a diagonal third part, marking a scalp triangle.

Fifth Avenue Igner New York Paris

Bert Lindsay Carries On 20th Santa Run in Cedar Rapids

For the twentieth year Bert Lindsay at 201 F Avenue NW portrayed Santa Claus delivering gifts across Cedar Rapids on a two dozen stop tour. Henry Zuber drove and Okel Book assisted as the team began at 7 p.m. and finished about 3 45 a.m. at the Children's Home the first stop.

Santa Claus Bert Lindsay F Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Santa Mr. Lindsay Henry Zuber Okel Book Lindsay

Courage and pride in women and Captain Kelly’s sacrifice

A wartime tribute extols Captain Colin P. Kelly Jr. for his three direct hits on the Haruna before his death. It lauds Mrs. Colin Kelly for her steadfast courage, urging American women to show similar resolve and pride in the war effort despite hardship.

Colin P. Kelly, Jr Haruna Mrs. Kelly Captain Kelly Colin Kelly

First Johnson County Soldier To Die In War Honored

Iowa City will hold a memorial Mass for Private First Class Greeley B. Williams the first Johnson County service member killed in action. Msgr P J O Reilly will preach the sermon at St Patrick s Church Williams son of Mr and Mrs Arthur E Williams of near Iowa City is a St Patrick s School graduate The Roy L Chopek Post American Legion will attend the public service Mayor Henry F Willenbrock issued a proclamation honoring Williams who died December 8 while manning a machine gun to repel a Japanese air attack

Iowa City Greeley B. Williams St. Patrick's P. J. O'Reilly St. Patrick’s Williams Arthur E. Williams St. Patrick’s School Roy L. Chopek American Legion Henry F. Willenbrock

Sugar Control Law Extended Three Years

President Roosevelt signed a bill to extend the sugar control law to December 31, 1944. Sponsors estimate annual benefit payments will rise about 10 million dollars from a 60 to 80 cent per hundredweight boost on the first 350 tons, with other payments projected to total around 49 million dollars this year.

Washington Roosevelt

Easy Shell Stitch Rug Pattern From The Cedar Rapids Gazette

Pattern explains a crocheted rug in three sections using four strands of string. Includes illustrations of the rug and stitches, materials, color schemes, and pattern details. Send 10 cents and a plat writing number with name and address to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Neediecraft Department, 82 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Neediecraft Department Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Rosemary Lane to Wed Buddy Westmore in Flushing Church

New York AP report says Rosemary Lane star of Best Foot Forward and makeup artist Buddy Westmore obtained a marriage license Friday. The couple will wed Saturday at the First Congregational Church in Flushing Long Island, according to the ceremony plans.

New York Rosemary Lane Buddy Westmore Hollywood First Congregational Church Flushing Long Island

Husband Accused As Iowa Woman Shot Dies

Perry Iowa AP report says Mrs Bob Henderson 43 died after being shot at her home near Zookspur on December 6 Following surgery to remove a bullet lodged in her chest and spine Sheriff E A Burger said a murder charge will be filed against her 61 year old husband who has been held in Dallas county jail since the shooting

Perry Bob Henderson Zookspur E. A. Burger Dallas County

Churchill Receives Rousing Senate Ovation for V Sign

In Washington the British prime minister Winston Churchill concluded an historic address to an informal joint session. He rose to salute a cheering chamber after signaling V for Victory. Chief Justice Stone echoed the gesture as applause swelled.

Washington Britain United States Senate Winston Churchill Senate Chamber Supreme Court British-American War Council Harlan Fiske Stone Churchill

Firemen Not Exempt From Draft

Col. Robert Shaw of the state selective service board said Saturday that firemen will not be exempt from the draft. He noted that although firemen must be trained they are replaced easily.

Des Moines Robert Shaw State Selective Service Board

County bids and Eagle Scout awards listed in 1941 notices

County officials advertise bids with a five percent certified check and contract deadline. In a separate ceremony at First Baptist church, seventy seven scouts receive Eagle ranks and other honors, with details on troops, leaders, and recipients such as Russell Clapp Arietes Jack Hoffman Eddie Buck and Arlo Bates.

First Baptist Church Grant F. Anderson The Elks Club S. B. Schultz Robert H. Hruska People’s Church Eegle Russell Clapp R. L. Clapp First Avenue Arietes R. W. Bates Bever Avenue Jack Hoffman J. Hoffman Ninth Street Eddie Buck Ape G. E. Buck Frank J. Jekerle Robert A. Hruska Thomas Williams Rawson Gorsch Bill Krebs Carroll Fritts Bill Stanley Robert Klinsky Vernon Dvorak Fred Santos Jack Gregory Billy Trunecek Mickey O'Rourke Robert Vejda Dauchy Joe Ritchie Paul Sword Donald Bolle Richard Richard Blessing Levell Richard Sommerhauser Jim Shive Donald Cook Pauli Sword Fred Bolle Richard Armstrong Robert Price Lasswell Court of Honor Arlo Bates Buck Roosevelt Den Clapp McKinley Hoffman Betes Franklin

Linn County Board of Supervisors Proceedings 1941

Linn County Iowa December 18 1941 minutes show board actions including property condemnation for highway construction and multiple claims paid to individuals and firms for relief fuel rent goods and services with list of beneficiaries and expenditures. The session records approvals of motions and the county treasurer’s handling of accounts and road maintenance contracts.

Beconda Uitbie Life Assurance Societ Ited Etison Pharmacy Fisher Fred Feeiey Poor Nuvainsrent Partners Co Op Change Peder and Sons M Ilfiand Coal Cs Rove Coal Co Impl Mason, Weed Baat Hank Gazette Co Miltons Grocery Kahier Co Ofc Fox Bound Igram and Kalell Ia Electric Light and Power Co Sol Relief Light Ser Iowa Tax Service Ia Electric Light and Power Jones Dempsr Co Kreiek Jr Rey Ren County Stamp Office Vo Prov Linn Relief Dept Food Stamp Office

Roosevelt Listens To Churchill On White House Radio

President Roosevelt paused his Capitol attendance to listen by radio as Prime Minister Churchill delivered a historic address. The President joined millions of Americans in tuning in from the White House office, missing little of the momentous speech.

Roosevelt Churchill White House Washington Capitol

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Schrodermier Kenneth M. Quass Scheurs Mrs. Dobry Mrs. Novak Ullrick Mary Manners Antswers Willis Hahns Milady Or Alicia Bart Gazette Sam Kelly el Per Jane R. Daris Met” Opera Johnson County Laisa Wheeler Mrs. Westmore Iowa Lamber “Pettine Sas Tyne Iter Owas Olack Januery Meer Cedar Lowa Ce. L. Beeson N. Cea Rob J. Vesely County Audi Eagle Scout Robert Hruska Marvin Buckner Bob Lovell Donald Conway Richar Havlik Jack Carstens Charles Dozois Michael O'Rourke Larry Kurth Dick Klinck John Shesbergh Charles Thousand Duncan Ross John Williams Earl Y. Bickel Vernon Bys Edwin Plotz Tommy Williams Arthur Winne Orrin Gorsch Robert McMurrin Jimmy Bowman Grant Anderson Claude Krebs Walter Williams Jack North Lawrence Furry Charles E. Loomis, Jr John J. Lacher, Jr Eagle Pain J. W. Steiner George M. Newland James C. Manville Eagle Linn CO. Board Supervisors Proceedings Chester Tap Coce Oveenet Courty Ubon eGouister Qisdzs Dennis Shirley Adair A Tl Fox Bounty P Grocers Sol Relief A & P Grocery Addo Joseph J W Aia Attwooc Robert Read Bader Wgc Frank B. Treas Gree Eemaere James W Repids Criminal Invest Baking Co Macaroni & Ker City Ter Boba Pood Cook and Wilson Unite Grocers Ae Shep Park Fuel Co Dicks Coal Yard Laware County Klissveth Pincey Coal Co John Om J. R Neunes Poreseman Co Waffle Co Welter J Quarry Wit Co Witwer Grocer Co Lome Walton HL Yellow Cab Co Pierees Hatinbabue Tenance Pay Bell Moe Lee Joe Hurt Siomubantaain Walter Nolan Denomeeee éees Vo Youngs _ eee Wiecelines Hesabines Ee Vireil Lomgerbeem Scceveees É Loran Anderson Wesley Bartosh Francis Butler Bodipeeiigns James Moubry Bepmett Csccoses Sss Aedeun Sane BY Claude Callan Daisy E. E. Sovern CO
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