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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
8
About 300 people at Marion High School in the American Legion building applauded Nile Kinnick Iowa all American during an athletic banquet. Kinnick joked about the audience, noting relief that they were seated, showing his ease at the banquet table as on the football field.
The article notes that Nile Kinnick reviewed Iowa’s 1939 football season, calling the Wisconsin game pivotal and saying Iowa beat both Wisconsin and Minnesota after a compromise. He praised Dr. Eddie Anderson’s first year, the team’s training, and his New York Heisman visit. The Legion banquet honored 56 Marion athletes with remarks from Allan McElwain and others.
Eighteen members met in Memorial hall for a picnic luncheon. Talks were given on George Washington and William McKinley. The corps voted to donate 1 to the P T A dental medical committee and 1 to the Soldiers home equipment fund. Howard Cruise became color bearer No 2 and Adah Mann was named press correspondent.
Mr and Mrs C C Scott lease their residence to Mr and Mrs Howard McKee who will relocate from Chicago to Marion next month. The Scotts plan to move to a farm east of Marion next week. Mr and Mrs A L Bright and Mr and Mrs George Bright move from the Scott farm to the Falcon homestead in Jordan's Grove. Mrs Martha Alsop, longtime area resident, dies in East Syracuse after 35 years in Marion. Owens Drug Store advertises Listerine tubes and toothbrushes at a bundled price.
Glenn A Larkin commander of Marion post No 298 American Legion has returned from a trip to Des Moines where he attended department events and met with fellow veterans.
A self stated remedy promising relief from coughs with Pinex and sugar syrup. It claims easy preparation without cooking, large yield per batch, pleasant taste for children, and money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Mrs. Robert Haupt treated at St Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Ellen McGuire improving from illness. George Stone ill at home. Friday and Saturday specials at Benish Shoe Store with shoes from 1.39. Mrs. L. D. Johnson of Springfield Ill to return home Friday. Byron Ill guests of C E Gordon and Miss Edyth Gordon return home. Mr and Mrs O M Carson host guests including Mrs H O Kenson and Mr Francis Moffit. Child Study club met with bridge prizes awarded. Margery Hess guest. Charles Birmingham sprained elbow on icy sidewalk. Ace High bridge club hosted with prizes to Mrs Melvin Hasselbusch and Harold Peterson.
Deaths follow injuries in an Ames traffic crash and a Cedar Rapids hospital death. Willard Potter of Marion dies from Saturday night injuries with grandparents and extended kin listed. Mary Ann McDonnell, 81, of Marion, died in Cedar Rapids after a lifetime in Linn county, survived by sisters and a niece and nephew. services and burial details provided.
Mrs C A Dykes is president and Mrs Pauline Nase is vice president after reelection at Miss Sophie Coenen home. Miss Lillian Bleakly becomes secretary and Mrs E C Hamm treasurer. Miss Amy Dean heads the program. Miss Helen Wescott attends as guest.
Miss Mary Locket was taken to Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids Sun day for treatment. The Reading circle will meet Friday at 2 30 at the home of Mrs Leon R Blinks 1177 Tenth street. Mr and Mrs Ivan Gillmore have sold their 72 acre farm at the south edge of Twelfth street to Mr and Mrs J R Starry and will
Mrs John Brown has been ill for several days but is now recovering.
Elvin Ellis, son of Mrs John Ellis, is ill with tonsillitis.
An advertisement promotes spring as the season to grow a large enterprise using small Want Ads. It frames low-cost classified listings as a practical, effective method for business growth during this period.
Helsinki reports say Russians have lost 1,210 tanks and 530 warplanes since the war began. Many downed aircraft were armed with new American made machine guns, according to reports reaching the Finnish capital Thursday.
Persistent backache and signs of kidney sluggishness such as swollen ankles puffy eyes and restless nights prompt claims for Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. The ad urges asking specifically for the genuine original Haarlem product from Holland and to refuse substitutes.
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