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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1939

Page

3

Kaiser family escape from Nazi Germany described by Mrs Kaiser

Mrs Margarete H Kaiser tells of fleeing Nazism and reuniting with her three German sons in Europe and the United States. She details her family’s escape from Mussolini’s anti Jewish measures, her son Joachim’s arrival in Parkville Missouri, and their hopes for other family members joining them in America.

Naomi Doebel Germany Hitler America South America Margarete H. Kaiser Coe Chapel Institute of International Understanding Rotary Club Kaiser Roosevelt Hotel United States Joachim Park College Parkville, Mo Ernst Carl Munich Switzerland Italy Chicago

Roumanian Forces Reinforce Dobruja Amid Bulgarian Speech

In Budapest, persistent rumors claim Roumanian troops have been sent to the Black Sea province of Dobruja in recent days. The movement is attributed to mounting nervousness over Bulgarian parliament debates on the minority question.

Budapest INS Black Sea Dobruja

Bad Boy Who Became a Saint Address at Brotherhood Banquet

Dr Earl Harper of the University of Iowa spoke at the thirty first annual Methodist Brotherhood banquet on Saint Augustine of Hippo. He described Augustine's struggle with evil and the need to train youth to withstand negative influences. Attendees included past presidents John T Raymond and others. one hundred fifty men were served by the General Aid Society with music by the Bradley ensemble and readings and solos during the program.

Saint Augustine Hippo Earl Harper Methodist Brotherhood Harper School of Fine Arts University of Iowa The Brotherhood John T. Raymond F. C. Newlin George Reichard Dr. J. J. Booth

Funeral services for Harry B. Oakley held at Yocom chapel

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday for Harry B. Oakley at the Yocom chapel by Rev. E. T. Gough, burial in Oak Shade cemetery. Pallbearers included L. W. Alexander of Cedar Rapids, L. O Dickey, Earl Beiber, and Ray Wickham of Marion. Out of town relatives attended from Mobridge South Dakota Harlowton Montana La Porte City Anamosa Victor Springville Center Point Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids and other Iowa towns.

Harry B. Oakley Yocom Chapel E. T. Gough Oak Shade Cemetery L. W. Alexander Cedar Rapids L. O Dickey Earl Beiber Ray Wickham Marion Hewitt Patten Mobridge S. D Earl Burrows Earl, Jr Harlowton Mont Ernest Burrows Mary Cook la Port City Arlene Townsend Anamosa Milton Rohrer Milton, Jr Victor Earl Stearns Wilbur Stearns Springville Henry Gardner Center Point Allen McKean Mount Vernon Carl van Voltenburg Frank van Voltenburg Clarence Gill Frances Bingham R. G. McGee Walter Oakley Daniel

Birthday surprise party for Miss Ferne McNeil

A group of friends surprised Miss Ferne McNeil at her home 1200 Twelfth Street Tuesday evening. Bunco with high prizes to Bob Newlin and Betty Fowler. low prizes to Miss McNeil and Harold Thompson. Other guests included Jeanne Dye Jeanne Ives Grace McNeil Bob Marsh Jack Prize and James Reynolds. Refreshments served by Mrs B L McNeil.

Ferne McNeil Twelfth Street Bob Newlin Betty Fowler Miss McNiel Harold Thompson Jeanne Dye Jeanne Ives Grace McNiel Bob Marsh Jack Prize James Reynolds B. L. Mciel

Adeliza Daniels Circle Hosts Picnic Luncheon

The Adeliza Daniels circle of the Priscilla guild at the Congregational church held a Wednesday picnic luncheon at Mrs. W. R. Barber’s home. Seated at the one long table with the guest of honor, a birthday cake centered the main display. A greeting from Rev. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Allen was read and Miss Daniels received a gift from the group. Fifteen members and guests including Mrs. W. G. Bowen, Miss Virginia Bowen, Mrs. Gladys Torrence, the guild president, the Rev. C. G. Ellinger, Walter Hall, Gerald Thomas, and W. R. Barber attended.

Adeliza Daniels Priscilla Guild The Congregational Church W. R. Barber H. O. Allen Miss Daniels W. G. Bowen Virginia Bowen Gladys Torrence C. G. Ellinger Walter Hall Gerald Thomas

Community notes from Marion area social events

Mrs. Clarence Slattery attended a Tuesday housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Dale Richardson in Marion. Comforter division of the Methodist Ladies Aid met Wednesday at Mrs. L M Phelps home with 12 members and guest Mrs. Fred G Holsinger. The public library board plans a 7 30 p m meeting Friday at the library. Mrs. C G Stevens of Chicago visits relatives including Dr and Mrs J J Booths and kin in Cedar and nearby. Pauline Kyle wedding to Robert Peet set for 6 p m at Mr. and Mrs H M Kyle home with Kinney and Lang family attendees. O O P club met Tuesday at Mrs George Busby. Lulu B Secrist reviewed How to Win Friends and Influence People while reading Your World by Dr Newton.

Clarence Slattery Marion Dale Richardson Methodist Ladies Aid Society L. M. Phelps D. 8. Stewart Myrtle Cunningham Fred G. Holsinger Ruth Kinney M. Nielson Fred J. Lang Martelle Mrs. Kinney Pauline Kyle Robert Peet Miss Kyle H. M. Kyle George Busby K. E. Cornell Joseph Fort Newton Lulu B. Secrist

Mock trial on Hidden Taxes at Maine lodge meeting

Mis FS 5 7 Skinzier led a discussion on Hidden Taxes. Attendees included Ed Schultz W J Blum S G Pearson Verne Clemons Dick Zimmer Norman Adee Ralph Parks Roy B Flockhart and Harold Howe at the mock trial held Tuesday evening by Maine lodge 648 I O O F Cedar Rapids.

Ed Schultz W. J.blum S. G. Pearson Verne Clemons Dick Zimmer Norman Adee Ralph Parks Roy B. Flockhart Harold Howe Maine Cedar Rapids

Bowling League Scores and Local News Mixed

Bowling league results feature Pustaench and Hense high scores while Curran visits family in Perry. Community notes report Rev H O Allen recovering from a hip fracture at Park hospital Mason City. Forty church members attended a worldwide fellowship hour and picnic with Dr Roger Nooe address and Miss Mary Esther Scott’s convalescence.

Marion H. O. Allen Congregational Church the Park Hospital Mason City Friends of the Christian Church Roger T. Nooe

Marmola Tablets Promise Slim Figure Without Strict Diet

An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple fat reduction aid for those with hypothyroidism, recommending four tablets daily until one fat is shed, then stopping. It claims over twenty million boxes sold over thirty years, notes no cure-all claim, and urges consulting a physician for diagnosis while warning the formula is in every package.

Pr Company Bis

Manchester High Teams Set for Marion Friday

The Manchester high school basketball teams travel to Marion Friday for two games with the second teams at 7 pm and the varsity at 8 pm. The P T A study group meets Friday at 2:30 at 1190 Ninth Avenue, hosted by Mrs. E T Gough. all PTA members invited.

Manchester High School Marion E.T. Gough Ninth Avenue

Mrs Seager Hosts Methodist Ladies Aid Sunshine Group

Mrs Allathea Seager and Mrs Ralph Seager entertained the Sunshine division of the Methodist Ladies Aid society on Wednesday. Mrs Harry Hammond and Mrs Oscar Martin assisted in serving refreshments to eighteen members and a guest, Mrs Harmie Knouf of Cedar Rapids.

Allathea Seager Ralph C. Seager Sunshine Division Methodist Ladies Aid Society Harry Hammond Oscar Martin Harmie Knouf Cedar Rapids

Rainfall and Snowfall Conversion Fact

An inch of rainfall yields about 100 tons of water per acre. Twelve inches of snowfall equate to one inch of rainfall, illustrating water equivalence.

Parking limits extended on First Street and Third Ave SW

Twenty three residents near the Third Avenue and First Street SW intersection urged the council Thursday to make one hour parking limits permanent. The restricted blocks include First Street SW from Second to Fourth Avenues and Third Avenue SW from the river to Second Street. The council voted to keep the restrictions in force.

First Street Third Ave Third Avenue First’ Street Second Fourth Avenues Second Street Orce

Henry Kling Reelected Traffic Bureau Head at Cedar Rapids Meeting

Henry Kling was reelected chairman of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce traffic bureau at a Thursday noon meeting in the Y M C A cafeteria. C G Ainsworth again named assistant chairman. Committee memberships were announced.

Henry Kling Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce C. G. Ainsworth

Listed bureau personnel and companies announced Thursday

The release names numerous individuals and firms across wholesale and retail trades. It lists C. O. Gray to Mark Anderson, covering categories from grain and building materials to railroads, electric lines and utilities, with several brokers and storage concerns mentioned.

C. O. Gray P. F. Keehn C. A. Anderson Harry Cohn Fred Killen Dean Litchfield D. Marshall Hall H. P. Rikhoff Fred Mueller Webb Dock Joe Baker J. E. Richey Islers Charles Shackell P. McCracken J. W. Ludlow Elmer Engberg Chester Davis John Piper

Bar Licensing Of Slot Machines As Revenue Producers

Ohio Supreme Court rules slot machines are gambling devices and cities cannot use licensing to turn them into revenue producers. The decision came in a suit to enjoin a Cleveland action.

Columbus State Supreme Court Ohio

Supreme Court Reverses in Licensing Ordinance Case

Land officials had blocked licensing of various types of machines. The court reversed an appellate ruling and stated that if a game’s outcome is determined by a device’s automatic operation, not player control, the result is a matter of chance.

Supreme Court

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