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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1941

Page

2

Urges Club Women To Oppose U S In War

Mrs H C Houghton Jr of Red Oak urged Cedar Rapids Woman's Club members to oppose U S entry into World War I era conflict. She linked Americanism to faith and courage, praised Iowa women's clubs, and urged expansion of traveling libraries and state resources.

U.S H. C Houghton, Jr Red Oak Cedar Rapids Joffre Houghton America Iowa Virginia Inna

David Reid Celebrates First Birthday at Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Kenneth W Reid host a family dinner at 1295 Elmhurst Drive NE for their son David Ellis celebrating his first birthday. Guests include David s aunts May and Jennie Hollenbeck. A single candle marks the cake and a larger birthday cake serves as centerpiece.

Kenneth W Reid Elmhurst Drive David Ellis David May Jennie Hollenbeck Davids

Cedar Rapids Radio Council Committee Postponed

The recommendations committee meeting of the Cedar Rapids Radio Council, scheduled for Wednesday, is postponed until Feb 12 at 10 am at WMT. Announcement made Tuesday by Mrs. Raymond N. Klass.

The Cedar Rapids Radio Council WMT Raymond N. Klass

Bridge Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club

A midwinter bridge luncheon is planned for Monday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Guests may invite Linn County friends, with a style show by Martin's featuring spring fashions. Luncheon service begins at a set time, reservations urged, prizes to be awarded.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Linn County Friends Martin's

Readers discuss Sapphira and the Slave Girl at home review

Members of chapter HJ PE O gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs. Frank V. Orr's home 2058 Fifth avenue SE to hear a review of Willa Cather's Sapphira and the Slave Girl presented by Mrs. P A Tracy. Guests included Mrs. Charles Obye Tipton Mrs Don Bailey Ames and Miss Helen Hubbard. Mrs. Carl D. Thomas and Mrs. George Clements led the tea. Hostesses were Mrs. Tracy and Mrs. E C Hoover.

Chapter PE O Frank V. Orr Fifth Avenue SE Willa Cather Sapphira P .A. Tracy Charles Obye Tipton Don Bailey Aa, Ames Helen Hubbard Carl D. Thomas George Clements Tracy E. C. Hoover

Modern Reading Club Meet at Lillicks Tea Room

The Modern Reading club will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. for luncheon at Lillick tea room located at 1743 D avenue NE. Mrs John W. Altfillisch hosts and Mrs Roy E. Curray reviews Venezuela by Erna Fergusson.

Modern Reading Club Lillick Tea Room D Avenue John W. Altfillisch Roy E. Curray Venezuela Erna Fergusson

Mrs James E Blake Moves to New Linden Drive Home

Mrs. James E. Blake and her daughter Jane have relocated to their newly built residence at 1920 Linden Drive SE after living in the Commonwealth apartments.

James E. Blake Jane Linden Drive Commonwealth Apartments

Mrs. Cornwell to Stay With Petersons in City

Mrs. Frank I. Cornwell of Ann Arbor Michigan will arrive in the city Tuesday evening to be the house guest of her sister Mrs. Walter G Peterson and Mr. Peterson at 4002 First avenue E.

Frank I. Cornwell Ann Arbor Mich City Walter G Peterson Peterson First Avenue

Cousins Visit From Swanton Vermont

Miss Lulu Averill and Mrs. Frank Hollenbeck host their cousin Mrs. Clarence E. Allen of Swanton Vermont as a house guest at 1120 Second Avenue SE.

Lulu Averill Frank Hollenbeck Second Avenue SE Clarence E. Allen Swanton, Vt

Karla Jasa Honored on Fifth Birthday Party

Mrs Charles Jasa hosted a Saturday afternoon celebration at her Third Avenue SW home for daughter Karla’s fifth birthday. Red balloon decor and a central birthday cake framed the event with guests including Lois and Lee Dukes, Carolyn and Marilyn Smreck, and Doreen Darrow among a list of relatives and friends.

Charles Jasa Third Avenue Karla V. Horacek Amos Dukes Charles Smreck C. E. Darrow Blanche Horacek Lois and Lee Dukes Carolyn Marilyn Smreck Allen Deanna Vondracek Stanley and Maryan Hansen Connie Lou Kemper Doris Kluber Henrietta Blazek Danny Doreen Darrow Virginia Melsha la Vonne Felter Rosemary Tomasek Rosemarie Dryal Mary Alice Brodie

Barbers Auxiliary Dinners and Games At Odd Fellows Hall

Members of the barbers auxiliary entertained their families at a Monday night dinner held at Odd Fellows hall 838 First avenue E Mesdames Clyde White Fred Hunt H L Coats and Kermit Craft organized the program The evening featured games and dancing as the main entertainment.

Odd Fellows Hall First Avenue E Clyde White Fred Hunt H L, Coats Kermit Craft

Circle of the King’s Daughters Meet for Dessert Luncheon

The Circle of the King’s Daughters will meet Thursday at 1:30 p.m. for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. D. A. Nicholson at 303 Twenty-eighth Street Drive SE. Members are asked to come prepared to sew.

H. N Circle of the King's Daughters D. A Nicholson Twenty-eighth Street Drive

Buchanan P T A Meeting Postponed to Feb 19

The Buchanan P T A meeting scheduled for February 5 has been postponed to February 19. The Jackson school P T A study group will meet for a potluck luncheon Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Robert Hammond 1432 Seventh Avenue SE.

Buchanan P. T. A Jackson School P. T. A Robert Hammond Seventh Avenue SE

Alma Peters Announces Rose Peters to Wed Carl Pagh

Mrs Alma M Peters of 516 Fourth Street SW announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Rose to Carl E Pagh of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs Hans Pagh of Omaha The ceremony will be in St Patrick s parsonage Saturday morning February 15 Miss Peters a graduate of Immaculate Conception high school has worked three years at May drug store Mr Pugh is employed by the LaPlant-Choate company They will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Alma M. Peters Fourth Street Rose Carl E. Pagh Cedar Rapids Hans Pagh Omaha St. Patrick’s Parsonage Immaculate Conception High School Miss Peters May Drug Store Pugh LaPlant-Choate Company

Beethoven Club Plans Schumann Study At Thursday Meeting

The Beethoven Club will study Schumann at its Thursday session at 10 am in the YWCA with Frances Bailey leading and giving program notes. A board meeting precedes the gathering at 9:15. The program features Schumann works and related pieces by Schubert with Nancy and others performing.

Beethoven Club Schumann Frances Bailey Schubert Schmetterling Schubert Schubert i Eva Lucy Ambroz der, Nussbaum

Mrs Delay and daughter depart for Buenos Aires

Mrs Gordon Delay and her daughter Susan left Tuesday for New Orleans from which they will sail Friday for their home in Buenos Aires Argentina. They have been staying for two months with Mrs Delay's parents Mr and Mrs E J Carey at 2317 Grande avenue SE.

Gordon Delay Susan New Orleans Buenos Aires Argentina Delay E. J. Carey Grande Avenue

Dr and Mrs Stark Depart for Havana Vacation

Dr and Mrs C H Stark of 2315 D Avenue NE left Tuesday morning for a two week vacation in Havana Cuba.

C H Stark D Avenue NE Havana Cuba

Harold Cohen Honored at Navy Shore Leave Dinner

Mr and Mrs Edward J Sedlacek hosted a dinner honoring Harold Cohen home on shore leave from the U S S Northampton. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joseph Sedlacek Central City Mrs Arthur Swanson and others with navy ties. Cohen plans to leave Wednesday for the west coast after a stay in Iowa with his mother.

Edward J Sed- Jacek C Avenue NW Harold Cohen U. S. S. Northampton Joseph F. Sedlacek Central City Arthur W. Swanson Great Lakes Naval Training School Alta Hawks Daryl Hawks Steven Wayne Sed- Jacek Cohen J. F. Sed- Jacek West Coast Iowa Cedar

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi reviews Sapphira and the Slave Girl

The Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the Montrose hotel Monday evening. Mrs. Pierre A. Tracy, educational director, presented a review of Willa Cather's Sapphira and the Slave Girl.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Montrose Hotel Sapphira Willa Cather Pierre A. Tracy

Home Garden Club Salad Luncheon Planned

Members of the Home Garden club will meet for a salad luncheon on Wednesday at 1 15 p m at Killian s tea room. Mrs T Frank Hersch will host with the assistance of Mrs R C Folsom.

Home Garden Club Killian’s Tea Room T. Frank Hersch R. C. Folsom

Spanish Club Initiates 24 Juniors at St Patrick’s

The senior Spanish class at St Patrick's School initiated 24 junior members into the Spanish club La Campania Trebol de Espanol on Thursday. After a business meeting presided by president Betty Klimes, seniors served lunch. Committees included decoration and menu with Rita Spaight, Mary Jayne Klassen, Rita Power, John Flick and John Shea. program with Bernice Pfiffner, Mary Jayne Klassen, Rita Power, Harry Gnagy and John Shea.

St. Patrick’s School la Campania Trebol de Espanol Betty Klimes Rita Spaight Mary Jayne Klassen Rita Power John Flick John Shea Bernice Pfiffner Harry Gnagy

Okicita Camp Fire Group Hosts Guard Ian's Sendoff

Twelve members including three new girls met Monday at Polk school for a fruit shower honoring their guard ian who is resigning. The group played games and enjoyed the event.

Okicita

Jolly Dozen Club Meets at Mrs Kohlmier Home

Mrs C A Kohlmier of 2531 Meadowbrook drive SE hosts the Jolly Dozen club gathering on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at her residence for a social meeting.

C. A. Kohlmier Meadowbrook Drive Jolly Dozen Club

Local Bundles For Britain Ships 500 Pounds Of Clothing

Cedar Rapids Bundles for Britain meets at the Me Too building reporting over 500 pounds of donated clothing from 75 people since the local branch formed Seventy four knitters are part of the group and 38 garments have already been sent abroad Knitted items go to armed forces while other supplies aid civilians Yarns are available at headquarters for donors Plans for a benefit dance this month were discussed Mrs Weaver Witwer presides the Cedar Rapids branch

Cedar Rapids Britain Me Too England Weaver Witwer

Two Honored By Senior Kenwood Choir

The Kenwood Presbyterian church senior choir surprised director O F Wiedersberg with a potluck birthday dinner at his home 126 Thirty seventh street NE. Mrs Harold Taylor of 311 Thirty seventh street NE was also honored. a baton and case were presented to Wiedersberg. Two birthday cakes crowned the 63 guests at the dinner.

Kenwood Presbyterian Church O. F Wiedersberg Thirty Seventh Street Harold Taylor Thirty-seventh Street Wiedersberg

Industrial Girls Sponsor Waffle Supper at YWCA

The Industrial Girls league of the Y W C A will sponsor a waffle supper Thursday starting at 5 30 p m at the Y W C A Proceeds go to the club treasury Each member brings a friend New members Francies Craft and Margaret Hillman will lead the program Reservations dial 8169 before Thursday 10 a m

Industrial Girls’ League Margaret Hillman

Young Matrons to Meet at YWCA for Wall Decorations Talk

The Young Matrons group meets Wednesday at 1 30 p m at the YWCA Mrs Carroll Fallatter will discuss wall decorations Mrs Isabelle Masterpole leads the program Hostesses for tea are Lucille Loufek Mary Jo Lee and Lenore Davis

Yw.ca Carroll Fallfatter Isabelle Masterpole Lucille Loufek Mary Jo Lee Lenore Davis

Service circle luncheon for Mrs King’s 1 p.m. dessert

A luncheon at 1 p.m. hosted by Mrs. E. D. Jack at 1923 Higley Avenue SE. Mrs. W. A. Wilson will assist the hostess.

King's Daughters E. D. Jack Higley Avenue SE W. A. Wilson

King's Daughters to Meet for Dessert Luncheon

Members of Ethel Evans circle of the King's Daughters will hold a dessert luncheon Thursday at 1.30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Thomas Doherty at 521 Longwood Drive NE.

Ethel Evans The King's Daughters Thomas Doherty Longwood Drive

W. D. O. Club Plans Luncheon and Valentine Exchange

The W. D. O. club will meet with Mrs. Bertha Davis at 322 Sixteenth Street NE on Thursday at noon for a picnic luncheon and valentine exchange.

W. D. O. Club Bertha Davis Sixteenth Street

Mexican Dinner At Y M C A Draws One Hundred Attendees

One hundred people attended a Mexican dinner at the Y M C A on Monday evening. The meal featured melle, Spanish rice, tamales, and tortillas prepared by the Mexican community. The program included songs by Mrs Joseph Arce and Senorita Rosa and Florencia Rodriguoz, a native dance, and family dancing after 9 p.m.

Y.M. C Los Amigos Orchestra Juan Lopez Mexico Joseph Arce Amapola Senorita Rosa Florencia Rodriguz Paloma Herrante Ricardo Mendoza Diego del Campo el Banco Grande Engracia Rodrigues Dick Dodd Earle Fulton Senora Lydia Rodrigues Manuela Mendoza Refugo Arenas Rafaela Lopez

Arthritis Impact Estimated Across The United States

It is estimated that at least 2,000,000 Americans suffer from arthritis, highlighting the widespread impact of the condition on daily life and healthcare needs.

Last Survivor Keeps 54 Year Pact of No 10 Club

In Indianapolis 54 year old No 10 club pact ends as John K Thatcher, 79, the last member, dines with nine empty chairs. He will toast nine dead cronies from Frankfort and break the last champagne bottle, marking the club's final meeting.

Indianapolis Frankfort Ind John K. Thatcher John C. Paris Paris Fred Tice Frank Lancaster Thatcher No. 10 Club Samuel Steel Tice Rudolph Barringer

Iowa Senate Approves $17 Million Aged Pension Plan

The Iowa Senate voted 47 to 0 to appropriate 8.5 million dollars yearly for two years for old age pensions. The plan, matched by federal funds, would total 17 million annually and keep benefits near current levels as rolls grow toward an estimated 64,116 by June 1943.

DES Moines Iowa Senate Wilson Iowa Senate John P. Berg Senate Appropriations Committee Berg State Welfare Board

Texas Man Will Be Wallace's Assistant

Harold Young of Dallas Texas will become assistant to Vice President Wallace. He previously worked with Wallace as manager of the Wallace office at the Democratic National Committee headquarters during the last campaign and will assume duties in a couple of weeks.

Washington Harold Young Dallas Tex Wallace Young Democratic National Committee

Iowa Bill Aims Tax Freeze on Large Chain Stores

A bipartisan Iowa House proposal would tax chain stores with more than 10 locations to limit expansion. The plan sets per store taxes rising with size, targeting major Chicago mail order firms operating in Iowa and restricting new or relocated outlets. Authors include Rep. Leo A. Hoegh and Rep. Vincent Browner.

Des Moines INS Iowa Chicago Leo A. Hoegh Lucas Vincent Browner Polk Bert E. Dodds W. A. Yager Dickinson

Mount Vernon Girl to Represent Linn in DAR State Contest

Martha Jane Rogers of Mount Vernon High School was chosen to represent Linn County in the Iowa DAR state contest for outstanding high school senior girls. The winner earns a four day all expense trip to Washington D C in April. Rogers holds multiple leadership roles including class president and drama club business manager, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Linn county delegates were Mrs Wells Creck Lucille Gove and Mary Frances Batten.

Martha Jane Rogers Mount Vernon High School Linn County Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution Walter Shupp Washington, D Iowa DAR E. D Ross Ames Miss Rogers Dramatics Club Bracelet Girls’ Missionary Society Epworth League National Honor Society Gtee Wells Creck Lucille Gove Mary Frances Batten

City Briefs and Community Notes from Cedar Rapids

Various local notices include church supper and meetings at addresses in Cedar Rapids. Albert Z Herfort and Ella Leyse wed by Justice W A Ball in Green Bay Wisconsin. Frank Lane at St Luke's after operation. Cedar Rapids Aviation club to meet at Roosevelt hotel with officer elections. Mrs C E Swanson and Miss Ruth Rydberg travel to DeKalb for Maurice Stark funeral in Chicago. Gazette newsboys' theater visit and Al Smith's stroke at Mercy hospital. First Lieutenant Paul G Scheible home on leave from Fort Benning and bound for Fort Knox automotive maintenance school.

Cedar Rapids C. E. Swanson Eighth Street Ruth Rydberg DeKalb, Ill Maurice Stark Paul G. Scheible Fort Benning E. P. Scheible Nineteenth Street Fort Knox, Y

Dr. David Berger Speaks in Waterloo on Unfinished Task

Dr. David I. Berger head of Coe College Bible department and chaplain will address a combined meeting of Black Hawk county Christian Endeavor societies this evening at the Second Christian Church at 6 30. He speaks on The Challenge of the Un finished Task as the group marks the sixtieth anniversary of the movement.

David I. Berger Coe College Waterloo Christian Endeavor Societies Black Hawk County Second Christian Church Christian Endeavor Movement

Texarkana Man Found Guilty in Lindbergh Hold‑Against‑Will Case

Jesse Miller, 42, convicted by a federal jury of holding his stepdaughter against her will and enslaving her in Texas cotton fields after luring her from Arkansas. His wife was cleared. Miller faces possible punishment under the Lindbergh law, with sentencing set for Thursday.

Texarkana Ark Jesse Miller Arkansas Texas Lindbergh Miller Harry J. Lemley Lemley Dorothy Garner de Queen, Ark McKinney Tex Garner

Bugs Says Wendell Follows Old Backwoods Formula

Arthur Baer riffs on Wendell Willkie and the 1944 GOP split with mock battle lines. Midwestern Republicans grope for strategy as defections mount. veteran leaders clash, plans form for 1944, and the party contemplates seating arrangements and leadership changes.

Bugs Wendell

First Lady Declines White House Portrait Sit

In Washington Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt refuses to sit for a portrait stating she would rather be remembered in spirit. She told reporters at a press conference she hopes never to have to pose for a well known artist.

Washington White House Franklin D. Roosevelt

British Insurance Stake In U S Big

New findings show insurance companies form a major portion of roughly 900 million dollars in direct British investments in the United States. Standard Statistics lists nearly 200 British controlled firms here, from plantations and big industries to sales agencies and small holdings.

New York United States Standard Statistics Company

Dissolution of Iowa State Printer Injunction

Judge O S Franklin dissolved the injunction blocking the state printing board from firing David K. Brown, state superintendent of printing. Brown may be ousted and Leslie M. Shaw installed as his successor, with Brown appealing to the state supreme court for a stay to remain in office pending the verdict. Shaw had been appointed to succeed Brown on January 7.

Des Moines O. S. Franklin David K. Brown State Printing Board Brown Leslie M. Shaw Bedford Harry W. Hanson State Supreme Court High Court Shaw Frank Moorhead Democratic Aps

Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi Valley News

Forecast for 6:30 p.m. Feb 4 to 6:30 p.m. Feb 8 calls for above normal temperatures with mild fluctuations and little or no precipitation across Iowa Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota excluding Great Lakes drainage areas.

Chicago Mississippi Valley Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Great Lakes

Drunken man fined after car stalled on rail crossing

James Bading, 40, of 608 Fourth Street NW, was arrested for drunkenness when his car stalled on North Western tracks at D Avenue NW. He pled guilty before Judge Harry Johnson and was fined 50 dollars plus costs. Clara Minor, a passenger, disputed intoxication.

James Bading Fourth Street NW Bading D Avenue NW Harry Johnson Johnson Clara Minor Fourth Avenue SE

British Ship Losses Below War Average

The British Admiralty reports seven ships totaling 23,514 tons were lost to enemy action in the week ending Jan 26, below the war average. Allied losses added 10,090 tons, bringing total weekly losses to 33,064, compared with 58,212 the prior week and a war-average 62,117 tons up to Jan 12.

London Admiralty

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