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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1941

Page

2

Cedar Rapids Calls for War Time Waste Paper Saving

Mayor Frank K. Hahn urged Cedar Rapids residents to conserve waste paper to aid the war effort. Rules include compact storage, wrapping garbage, and selling or donating to welfare agencies. do not rely on the city to dispose of it. Wet garbage should be wrapped to prevent can damage.

Cedar Rapids Frank K. Hahn Hahn Cedar Rapids Board of Health Office of Civilian Defense

New Year Parties Set Across Cedar Rapids Clubs and Homes

Cedar Rapids residents plan informal gatherings at homes and larger events in clubs and hotels to ring in 1950. At the Country Club an orchestra will play from 10 to 2 with a midnight buffet. numerous families and guests from Iowa, Chicago, Winona, and White Plains are listed as attendees across several households and tables.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Country Club Thomas L. Crabbe James W. Bell Nicholas P. Craemer James Y. Canfield P. A. Stover J. B. Se Edwin H. Wadsworth Sandoe Jordan Kathleen Carey Virginie Collins JoAnn Hanzlik Jeanne €Rebs Barbara Gibbs White Plains N. Y Phillip Renick Jack Durin Gardner Quarton George Lindsay Karl Gerlach George W. Corey, Jr Johnson C. Greedy

Mrs Byers Returns From Fort Leonard Wood Visit

Mrs. E. J. Byers of 1342 Hinkley avenue NW returned Tuesday from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri where she stayed a month with her son and daughter in law Captain Walter L. Byers and his wife and their infant daughter Kathleen Louise who was born Oetaine has been sent to Car ae i on two months training in the army medical col

E. J. Byers Hinkley Avenue Fort Leonard Wood Walter L. Byers Kathleen Louise Oetaine Car Ae i Army Medical

Credit Women's Breakfast At Montrose Hotel

Nineteen members attended the Credit Women's Breakfast in the Java room of the Montrose hotel Wednesday morning. The business meeting included a lesson on conducting a business session by Miss Cora Ham and the presentation of a wedding announcement for Miss Sally McAllen.

Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Java Montrose Hotel Cora Ham Sally McAllen

Mary Ella Wolverton Entertains Tuesday

Mrs Mary Ella Wolverton hosts a Tuesday gathering at her home on Blake Boulevard SE with twelve guests served a table set in red white and blue hues.

Mary Ella Wolverton Wolverton Blake Boulevard

Miss Mary Sue Ristine Hosts Luncheon and Theater Attendees

Miss Mary Sue Ristine daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Ristine of 323 Crescent Street SE entertained ten guests at a luncheon on Wednesday. In the afternoon the group attended the theater together.

Mary Sue Ristine Henry Ristines Crescent Street SE

Cyril Tapager Honored Before Navy Reserve Duty

Cyril M. Tapager left Tuesday for active duty with the naval reserve and was saluted Monday by Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Grover at 1247 Second Avenue for a farewell. The gesture included a Talosan and pencil set amid warm wishes.

Cyril M. Tapager Naval Reserve G. G. Grover Second Avenue A Ata

Guest of Lieut Fred A. Smith Listed in Local Note

Lieut. Fred A. Smith hosted a guest at his residence 1203 Elmhurst Drive NE. The notice identifies the host as son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Smith and records the guest's presence as part of a social item in the paper.

Fred A. Smith Elmhurst Drive

Burrows and Knox Visit Relatives Across States

Mrs. U. G. Burrows of 517 B Avenue NW and her brother John Knox of Cashmere Washington left Wednesday for Iowa Falls and Cows to visit relatives. Knox will go on to Elmhurst Illinois and Joliet to visit his nephews O. K. Burrows and F. G. Burrows.

U. G. Burrows Avenue NW John Knox Cashmere Wash Iowa Falls Knox Elmhurst Ill Joliet O. K. Burrows F. G. Bur

Gift Exchange and Dance Held at Hall

The hall hosted a gift exchange and dancing. Arrangements were made by Mrs Henry Meyn, president, and her daughter Miss Margaret Meyn.

Dancing Bancome Henry Meyn Margareteyn

Be Careful for a Happy New Year Health Tips

Dr Mary MacFadyen offers pre New Year advice for wom en celebrating five day parties. She urges rest before the evening, water and simple foods, a substantial dinner, slow drinking, milk before alcohol, and plenty of fluids after to prevent dehydration and hangover symptoms.

Supper For Bridal Party Is Given At Stark Home

Mrs. Helen K. Stark hosted a bridal party supper at the Stark home 2016 Fourth avenue SE, with 8 o'clock seating at Hus Memorial Presbyterian church. Guests included Mrs. George Nissen matron of honor and best man T Cyril Noon. other attendees were George Nissen Leo Baughman and many relatives. Mrs Topinka arrived from Virginia to visit her mother and attend her brother’s wedding.

Helen K. Stark Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church Stark Fourth Avenue SE Don Cook George Nissen T. Cyril Noon Iowa City Leo Baughman Anna Kacena George Beals William M. Kacena Frank Kepecky Stanley X. Kriz Black River Falls Mis Joseph. Dvorak Godfrey Miska Topinka Virginia

Hunting Family Returns From Chicago Reunion

Mr and Mrs R D Hunting of 2800 First Avenue East with their daughter Marian and son John visited the Edgewater Beach hotel in Chicago for the holiday. They were joined by another daughter Eleazor and Dr Ralph Dresser Hunting as the group plans Johns return to Denver Friday and Marian's visit continues through Sunday.

Janet Macy Hosts Holiday Dinner Party

Dr. and Mrs. C Ward Macy's daughter Janet Macy of 1935 Blake Boulevard SE acted as hostess Tuesday evening at a holiday dinner party. Attending were Misses Margaret Foster Joan Newton Ann Meek Sandra Schenefelt Jane Hickelopper Mary Hill and Ilene Warner.

C. Ward Macy Janet Macy Blake Boulevard Margaret Foster Joan Newton Ann Meek Sandra Schenefelt Jane Hickenlooper Mary Hill Ilene Warner

Sally McAllen Feted at Multiple Bridal Showers

Miss Sally McAllen, soon to wed Lieut. Richard A. Wing of Spokane, is honored at two bridal showers this week. One event hosted by Miss Jane Baker featured court whist with prizes to Miss Charlotte Wing and Miss Joyce Hobiss. another hosted by Mrs. Mueller awarded prizes to Mrs. Henry Zahradnil, Mrs. Frank Barta, and Mrs. Frank Balsanek. Several others listed as sharing in the celebrations.

Sally McAllen Richard A. Wing Spokane Wash Jane Baker E. L. Morgan A Avenue NW Charlotte Wing Joyce — Hobiss Bernice Havlik William McAllen Jo McDonald Arthur Red

Visitors In Cedar Rapids For Holiday

Cedar Rapids hosts are welcoming guests from out of town for the holiday season. Niece Louise Preston of Victoria British Columbia visits Mrs F Wallace Derling at 3010 Cottage Grove AV SE, while William Edward Dunshee, Purdue student, arrives to visit his uncle Walter Dunshee at 1844 First Ave NE before naval service at Annapolis. Mrs J B Seidell of Chicago visits Mr and Mrs P A Stover at 2444 Grande Ave SE. Merlin E Morris and wife from Greenville Texas stay three weeks with Mrs H K Focht and Dr C Lloyd Morris. Miss Margaret Jane Neumann of Omaha visits cousin Rose Marie Blomquist at 1837 Seventh Ave SE.

Cedar Rapids F. Wallace Derling Cottage Grove Avenue Louise Preston Victoria B. C Michigan Preston Walter E. Dunshee First Avenue NE William Edward Dunshee Purdue University Annapolis J. B. Seidell Chicago P. A. Stover Grande Avenue SE Merlin E. Morris Greenville Tex H. K. Focht Eighteenth Street C. Lloyd Morris C Avenue Margaret Jane Neumann Omaha Rose Marie Blomquist Seventh Avenue SE

City Prayer Service Set At Coe College Chapel

In response to the president and Mayor Frank Hahn's proclamation a non-denominational city wide prayer service will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Coe college chapel. Cedar Rapids Ministerial association and the college sponsor this event with music by Frank Bates and performances by Rev. Marion H. Williams Rev. George A. Stauffacher Mrs. Grace Huddle Lockhoff Prof. Joseph Kitchin and Dr. David I. Berger among others concluding with benediction and positude.

Frank Hahn Coe College Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association The College Frank Bates America Marion H. Williams First Christian Church George A. Stauffacher First Evangelical Church Roosevelt Grace Huddle Lockhoff Coe David Guion David I. Berger Bible Department Joseph Kitchin Berger

Independent Coal Dealers Warned for Blocking Sidewalks

Captain Gordon Hughes warned Wednesday that police will not tolerate coal dealers blocking sidewalks to deliver coal. He said association members comply with an agreement to refrain, but independents were reported to be breaking the law. The practice, he noted, creates unfair competition as dealers charge 50 cents a ton for carrying coal across walks.

Gordon Hughes Hughes Dealers’ Association

Drum Corps Officers and Board Elected at Cedar Rapids Y

The Cedar Rapids Boys Y M C A drum and bugle corps elected officers for the coming year at its annual meeting. Mrs. Lee Boston was reelected president, Mrs. Robert Fiala vice president, and Mrs. Lester Gorton secretary. Executive board members named were Mrs. W L McCalley, Mrs. Charles Kriz a Westcot, Mrs. John Cox, Mrs. C S Schwinn, M D Owens and Mrs. Dale Crozier. The corps donated 10 to the Red Cross and appointed Mrs. Lee Boston publicity chairman and Ariel director of the local Y M C A corps.

Cedar Rapids Boys Y. M. C. A. Drum and Bugle Corps Lee Boston Robert Fiala Lester Gorton W. L. McCalley Charles Kriz Charles Kriz, A Westcot, Mrs. John Cox, Mrs. C. S. Schwinn M. D. Owens Dale Crozier Corps Red Cross A Ariel Y. M. C. A. Corps

Hankins Retires as Cedar Rapids Y Secretary Honored

Samuel R. Hankins retires Thursday after 18 years as general secretary of the Cedar Rapids Y M C A and is honored at a Country Club dinner. More than 75 past and 60 board members attend as toastmaster announces Hankins’s service.

Samuel R. Hankins Cedar Rapids Y.M.C.A Country Club Sonses Mr. Hankins

Alden Last Survivor of Mayflower Company Dies

John Alden, the final surviving member of the Mayflower company, died at Scene 1687, marking the end of the historic settler line associated with the 1620 voyage.

John Alden Mayflower Company

Churchill says surprise faces Japs in Manila

Ottawa dispatch reports Prime Minister Churchill warning of unexpected Japanese moves in Manila. He told reporters that the Reich is hard pressed for materials and praised Canadian British Indian defense at Hongkong while noting Britain’s Atlantic shipping gains and improvements in anti-submarine methods.

Churchill Manila Reich Hitler Italy Hongkong Far Canada Ottawa Brest Norway United States

Army Sends 23 Recruits From Eastern Iowa to Des Moines

Army recruiters dispatched 23 men from Cedar Rapids area to the Fort Des Moines induction center on Wednesday. Names listed include Clifford Hogan and Clarence Behrends of Monticello, and many others from Iowa City to Riverside.

Army Des Moines Iowa Cedar Rapids Fort Des Moines Navy Marine Robert Whitman Clifford E. Hogan Clarence A. Behrends Cassius V. Rynerson Robert Appleby Monticello Winston P. la Garland J. Kircher Iowa City William L. Brandt Hazleton Victor E. Ullerich Merie G. Boehn Greeley Ralph G. Kerkman van Horne Thomas J. Hartley Anamosa Wendell R. Warner Second Street Memorial Drive Verne First Avenue E

Plan Mexican Exhibit At Y. M. C. A. Open House

Cedar Rapids Y M C A hosts an open house on New Year’s Day with a Mexican community exhibit. S R Hawkins retires after 18 years as secretary. Ed Zeller of Dubuque succeeds him. A 2:45 p.m. drum and bugle corps concert, national Lions Club winners, is featured along with various exhibits and an information booth.

Cedar Rapids Lions Club R Ra Coin Club Camp Wapsier Roosevelt, Wilson McKinley Kinley

Miss Mary Bailey and Warren Tonne wed at family home

Miss Mary Bailey of Marion and Warren Tonne of Mt. Vernon were married Tuesday at 8 pm at the bride’s parents north of Marion. Rev. J. B. Clyde officiated before 30 relatives. The couple plan to reside on a farm near Mt. Vernon.

Mary Bailey Marion Warren Tonne Mt. Vernon Earl Bailey J. B. Clyde Prairie Chapel Methodist Church Myrna Bailey Lauren Town Regina Drake Cedar Rapids Vivien Shakespeare Roosevelt High School Iowa State Teachers College Tonne Mary Tonne Mechanicsville High School

Prayer Service Planned at Marion Christian Church

Complying with President Roosevelt’s request, Marion churches hold a New Year’s Day prayer service at 10 a.m. in the Christian church. The Rev. Gilbert A. Voorhies will speak briefly and the church will stay open all day for prayer.

Roosevelt Marion Churches of Marion The Christian Church Gilbert A. Voorhies

Roast turkey with dressing New Year's Day ad

An advertisement promotes a New Year’s Day roast turkey with dressing at K V Cafe with reservations via phone 700. The Marionette Four H club schedules a skating party on Indian Creek at Marion Thursday night and invites Marion Plainsmen Four H club members. refreshments will be served at Fry Milk Bar.

K-V Cafe Marionette Four Indian Creek Marion Marion Plainsmen Fry

Lanning Family Mourns Deaths and Local Notices

Mr and Mrs George E Lanning return from Humboldt after the death of Mrs Aura E Lanning on Christmas morning Funerals held in Humboldt. The library board schedules a Friday 730 pm meeting. Red Cross sewing room to operate next week for five half days. Dr and Mrs Rollie Sage of Iowa City visit Marion relatives and friends.

George E. Lanning Humboldt Mr. Lanning Aura E. Lanning Red Cross Rollie Sage Iowa City Marion

Mrs L C Weineke Injured Fractured Knee in Sunday Incident

Mrs L C Weineke suffered a fractured left knee cap Sunday on her way to church services in Minneapolis. She and Mr Weineke returned home Monday.

L. C. Weineke Minneapolis Mr. Weineke

Past Noble Grands to Install New Rebekah Officers

The Past Noble Grands association of the Rebekah Lodge meets Friday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs George Stark New officers will be installed Hostesses named Mrs Stark Elsie Knapp Anna Granger Myrtle Fairley and Mary Snyder

Noble Grands Association Rebekah Lodge George Stark Mrs. Stark Elsie Knapp Anna Granger Myrtle Fairley Mary Snyder

Service class meeting postponed to two weeks

The Christian church Service class meeting scheduled for New Year’s Day is postponed for two weeks. Harley Breed will be hostess for the rescheduled gathering.

The Christian Church Harley Breed

Visiting Pvt Donald Bateman Calls on Marion Family

Pvt Donald Bateman of Camp Claiborne Louisiana arrived in Marion on Wednesday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs George Kateman. He has also been visiting Mr and Mrs Jesse Potter of Nevada.

Pvt Donald Bateman Camp Claiborne Marion George Kateman Jesse Potter Neva

Mrs Richard Watters has ie T G Maynard of Springfield

Mrs Richard Watters cites T G Maynard of Springfield Illinois in a brief notice about a personal matter.

Richard Watters T. G. Maynard Springfield, Ill

Hutchinson’s Ice Cream Holiday Specials

Hutchinson announces holiday specials at Owen's Cut Rate Drug. The ad promotes assorted ice cream flavors and seasonal treats available at discounted prices through the holiday period.

Hutchinson Owen

Student nurse Jean Leidigh visiting parents in Cedar Rapids

Miss Jean Leidigh a student nurse at St Luke s hospital Cedar Rapids is spending a few days in the home of her parents Dr and Mrs R E Leidigh of the city.

Jean Leidigh St. Luke’s Hospital, Ceder Rapids R. E. Leidigh

Fidelis Circle Sewing Day Planned by King’s Daughters

The Fidelis circle of the King’s Daughters will conduct an all day sewing event in the Red Cross room on Friday in charge of Mrs. A B McElwain and Mrs. George Schrim. A business meeting is scheduled for the afternoon.

Fidelis King’s Daughters Red Cross A. BR. McElwain George Schrim A.m

Final subscription list for Goodfellow donations

The final subscription list shows Theristrial club in memory of John Rollins John W. Hall Lucien W. Clark Earl Welsher Amos Stewart Guy Berlin each donating $1 and H Roger 35 cents F T Fox lodge No 319 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen gave $5 Also an advertisement for a redecorated 4 room unfurnished apartment with phone 477 Miss Lorraine Schmidt has gone to Chicago to spend New Year’s with friends.

Goodfellow Theristrial Club John Rollins John W. Hall Lucien W. Clark Earl Welsher Amos Stewart Guy Berlin H. Roger F. T. Fox Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Lorraine Schmidt Chicago

Services at St Pauls Lutheran Church for Communion

Evening services at St Pauls Lutheran Church will include holy communion led by Rev Carl E Krog. A New Year’s Day service is planned for 10 am with similar rites.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Carl E. Krog

Miss Kathleen Newman Hosts Eight Friends at Picnic

Miss Kathleen Newman of 1033 Seventh Street entertained eight girls at a picnic supper Tuesday evening.

Kathleen Newman Seventh Street

Picnic supper for former school mates during holidays

Miss Ruth Ostrander hosted a group of former school mates home for holidays at a Tuesday evening picnic supper. The gathering included Norma and Helen Biddick, Mary and Joan Rthy Ford of Marion, and Virginia Smith of Cedar Rapids.

Ruth Ostrander Norma Helen Biddick Mary Joan R Thy Ford Marion Virginia Smith Cedar Rapids

Marion Friends Learn Rev Venard McLaughlin Improves

Mrs Arthur Mc Laughlin says her son the Rev Venard McLaughlin is improving slightly after serious illness with flu and pneumonia at a hospital in Ames.

Marion Arthur McLaughlin Venard McLaughlin Ames

Marionette 4-H Club Holds Tuesday Meeting

The Marionette Four H club met at Mrs. George Michel’s home with fifteen members present. They enjoyed a picnic dinner and spent the day making book covers and portfolios.

Marionette Four H Club George Michel

Visit at Michel Family Home

A person is visiting the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. F. Michel, during this period.

Oldfather Family Visits From Several States

Wallace Oldfather of Seattle Washington Mrs Margaret Oldfather of Arkansas City Arkansas Mr and Mrs Melvin Oldfather of Iowa City have been visiting in Marion.

Wallace Oldfather Seattle Wash Margaret Oldfather On Og Arkansas City Ark Melvin Oldfather Iowa City Marion

Burglars Nabbed In Mason City Church

Three men entered the First Methodist church Tuesday evening and were caught attempting to open the safe when janitor A F Arroyo alerted Sheriff Tim Phasen and officers. The suspects were identified as David George Vosika 25 Sioux Falls S D Leslie Hammer 20 New Rockford N D and a Hart 24 Aberdeen S D and are held in the city jail awaiting charges.

Mason City First Methodist A. F. Arroyo Tim Phasen David George Vosika Sioux Falls S. D Leslie Hammer New Rockford N. D A. Hart Aberdeen

Red Cross Roll Call Workers Called to Aid War Fund Drive

Red Cross roll call workers were urged on Wednesday to report to the war fund office to continue soliciting. John M. Ely, campaign chairman, asked residential solicitors to contact Mrs. Alice Kirwis at campaign headquarters or by precinct chairmen. Headquarters are located in the post office building.

Red Cross Red Cross War Fund Office United States John M. Ely Alice Kirwis

Mumps Cases Confined To One City Area

Health officials report fifteen of eighteen mumps cases in the city are concentrated in a three quarter mile area in the Johnson school district. Five chicken pox cases and single cases of scarlet fever and another illness are also noted as the year ends.

Johnson Tony Tilusty

Urge Coasters To Use Barricaded Hills

Police urge coaster users to stay away from barricaded hills after Parks Department notes barricades and cues warning signs.

Cuea

Ban on Enemy Alien Cameras and Radios Extended to All U S

Attorney General Francis Biddle extended the surrender order to all U S regions including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Enemy aliens must surrender radio transmitters, short wave receivers and hand cameras by 11 p.m. January 5 or face internment for the war duration. Studio cameras and fixed setups may be retained with a written report to police.

Washington Francis Biddle United States Porto Rico Virgin Islands Biddie Montana Idaho Utah Ashin Monevada Arizona Biddle

OPM Limits Use of Tin Across Noncontainer Goods

Washington authorities ordered strict curbs on tin use for 28 items including foil jewelry novelties souvenirs refrigerator trays slot machines toys and musical instruments effective April 1 1942 The restriction does not cover cans and containers though a future conservation order may limit their production and use Manufacturers must cap tin consumption at 50 percent of their 1940 quarterly totals except for containers and a few other uses due to tin shipment stoppage from British Malaya.

Washington Ins OPM British Malaya

Brauchitsch Blamed for Weak Leadership in Nazi Paper

Berlin broadcast via U P New York reports Militarische Korrespondenz aus Deutschland calls the Russian counterattack stubborn and notes Brauchitsch was "never robust." The change in command follows Hitler taking direct control as Brauchitsch is said to have heart problems and the war is said to exceed his capabilities.

Berlin U. P New York Militarische Korrespondenz Aus Deutschland Walther von Brauchitsch Adolf Hitler von Brauchitsch

Great Lakes Base to Be Made Biggest in World War II Era

The Great Lakes naval training station will be expanded to the world’s largest, with 109 new barracks and additional buildings. Capacity will rise to 45,000 men as projects approved by Secretary Frank Knox move forward.

Great Lakes, Ill Great Lakes Naval Training Station Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox

British Submarines Sink Five Enemies in Mediterranean

The British admiralty reports submarines in the Mediterranean sank five enemy schooners, one carrying ammunition, and torpedoed an Italian destroyer.

London Mediterranean Admiralty

Licensed Air Mechanics Survey Will Be Taken

United States employment service conducts a survey of licensed aviation and engine mechanics. Licenses are requested to report to the nearest state office as soon as possible.

United States Employment Service

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