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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1940

Page

3

Marion O E S Installs New Officers After Dinner

Marion chapter No. 183 O E S held an installation dinner at Hallwood with 150 members and guests. Laura Kindler and N P Vanderlinden led 1939 officer lights, gifts, and ceremonies, followed by installation of 1939 officers including McElwain, Bragg, Barnes, Starry, and many companions. A sale ad from Ed Sigfred closes the piece.

Marion Chapter No. 183 Hallwood Laura Kindler N. P. Vanderlinden Kindler Vera Lines Blanche Vanderlinden Louise Kellams R. E. Lehdigh Lois la Verna Crew Inez Miller Lorraine Circle Bernice Williams Homer Fitzgerald Esther Dove Esther Barber Ruth Engstrom A. R. McElwain John M. Thompson Lawrence S. Dove Ernest Failor Mrs. McElwain Kathleen Newman Lois Lehdigh Ruth Ostrander Jean Stamy Dorothy Ford Ann Failor Rita Biddick Bertha Barnes Ed Starry Maude Newman Ruth Maier Dora Fullerton Hannah Johnson Carolyn Hanscom Hazel van Gorkom Elsie Stewart Edith Stamy Ruth Gladys Seger Esther Ada Storck Martha Frances Voorhies Electa Charlotte Lininger Elmer Stamy Sentinel Elsie Jordan Laurence Dove Bernice Toms Ruth Oxley Mae Blinks Hazel Barnoske J. M. Thompson McElwain Inez Helbig

D A R Delegates Elected For Des Moines Convention

Mrs Willis Jordan regent of Marion Linn chapter D A R and Mrs W G Koppenhaver were chosen as delegates for the state convention to be held in March at Des Moines. Alternates are Mrs Charles D Burns and Miss Edna Roberts. A 17 member dessert luncheon followed with R J Kendall Leonard Hewitt Walter Winter and Harley McCalley on the luncheon committee. Mrs Winter led the flag salute and Mrs Kendall accompanied the singing of America. Ade liza Daniels led the devotional period. Mrs Otto F Schluter reviewed Guns of Burgoyne by Bruce Lancaster.

Willis Jordan Marion Linn W. G. Koppenhaver Des Moines

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Howard B Leinbaugh

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Howard B Leinbaugh 43 of Marion who died Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a lingering illness. The service was at 1 30 at Yocom chapel with Rev C V R De Jong officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery Maquoketa. She was born March 11 1896 Cedar Rapids daughter of Frank B and Mary Garnes and educated in Cedar Rapids leading to a 1919 Coe College graduation. She taught in Martelle Maquoketa Waverly and Cedar Rapids before marrying Aug 15 1928 and moving to Marion. She belonged to Marion Presbyterian Church O E S Marion chapter 183 past matron and D A R Cedar Rapids chapter and the Marion OOP club. She is survived by her husband and her mother. Friends may call at the chapel.

Howard B. Leinbaugh Cedar Rapids Yocom Chapel C. V. R. de Jong Union Cemetery Maquoketa Leinbaugh Frank B Mary Anderson Garnes Coe College Martelle Waverly Marion Marion Presbyterian Church Ashley Chapter Ceder Rapids O. O. P. Club F. B. Garnes

Man Injured In Arm Fracture At Farm

John Gill suffered fractures to both bones of his right arm below the elbow when caught in the chain of a corn sheller at his farm home on the Alburnett road. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital for X rays and treatment and will remain there until Friday.

John Gill Alburnett Road St. Luke's Hospital

Seals sale short of goal for 1940 tuberculosis drive

Returns from the sale of Christ s seals fall short of the needed funds for the 1940 tuberculosis program. About 350 persons have not yet sent money. Donors are urged to send contributions or return their seats to aid the committee. Also noted: Marion high school first and second basketball teams travel to Manchester Friday evening.

Marion High School Manchester

Palo Savings Bank Statement of Condition 1939

Bank report for Palo Iowa shows total resources of 215 635 33 and liabilities detailing deposits capital and reserves. Directors J Warren McClintock and R B Hayes sign as president and cashier with notary Kath ry n Smith attesting on January 10 1940.

Palo Savings Bank Linn County Ss. Hayes Warren

Local Group Dines 22 Members with Guests

Strother led the program as supper was served to 22 members and guests including Mrs. Lesly Miller Mrs. Ruby Powles Mrs. Norman Waffle and Mrs. Earl Bailey. Announcement from San Luis Obispo Calif reports the marriage of Jerome Kendall and Geraldine McNeil on Christmas Eve. Jerome is son of Mr and Mrs Ralph J Kendall and a Marion High School 1933 graduate.

Strother Lesly Miller Ruby Powles Norman Waffle Earl Bailey Jerome Kendall Geraldine McNeil San Luis Obispo Calif Kendall Ralph J. Kendall Marion High School

Winter couple to move to Minneapolis this Saturday

Kenneth Winter formerly of Marion now with Burroughs Adding Machine in Milwaukee is transferred to Minneapolis. Mr and Mrs Winter will relocate there Saturday.

Kenneth Winter Marion Burroughs Adding Machine Company Milwaukee Minneapolis Mrs. Winter

Marion club meeting supports Lions milk fund

Mrs. Clarence Reiter hosted the Marion Nature and Garden club on Wednesday. The group voted to donate 1 to the Lions milk fund and appointed a program committee led by Mrs. Merle Knight with Mrs. Jack Reimers and Mrs. Glenn Schultz. Mrs. H B Leasure spoke on winter houseplant care.

Clarence Reiter Marion Nature and Garden Club Lions Club Merle Knight Jack Reimers Glenn Schultz H. B. Leasure Winter House

Local notes on residents and lodge event

Amos Wood Jr is confined at home with an infected hand and Mrs Arthur Hanson is ill at her home on Twelfth street. The WSA club will meet Friday at 2 30 at 371 Seventh Avenue with hostesses Mrs Klingler Tilton Mc Cannon Johnson and Crew. Cedar Rebekah lodge No 494 officers to be installed tonight in Cedar Rapids by district deputy president Mrs Ratliff and staff.

Amos Wood, Jr Arthur Hanson Twelfth Street W. S. A. Club L. L. Klingler Seventh Avenue Clara Tilton C. E. McCannon John Johnson John Crew Jack Ratliff Grove City Rebekah Lodge Cedar Rebekah Lodge No Cedar Rapids

Weight Of Average Woman Is Five Pounds Lighter Since 1923

The Journal of the American Medical Association reports today that the average woman now weighs three to five pounds less than in 1923. An insurance study attributes the change to a shift from quantitative calorie needs to qualitative foods, health education, and fashion.

Chicago Journal of the American Medical Association

Water meter gadget nudges delinquent bill payers

Lakeview Oregon manager Fred Fisher of the local water department says a new delinquent bill collection system works well. He attaches a device to the water meter that does not shut off water completely but reduces flow to a trickle. After a 10 minute wait for a glass or four days for a tub, late payers come to the office.

Lakeview, Ore LLP Fred Fisher Water Department Fisher

Black Approved as Farm Credit Governor Nominee

The senate banking committee approved on Thursday the recess appointment of Dr. Albert G. Black of Iowa as governor of the Farm Credit Administration, signaling confirmation momentum for the nominee.

Washington Senate Banking Committee Albert G. Black Iowa Farm Credit Administration

How Family of 5 Can Eat Well Or $12 a Week

A practical menu plan covers six weeks for a family of five two adults and three children. It emphasizes balanced nutrition with adequate calories protein minerals and vitamins using affordable canned fish options like mackerel pink salmon and tuna as economical choices to diversify meals.

Home Cooked Menus From Pantry List

A compact menu list outlines daily meals and ingredients including stewed prunes, whole wheat muffins, orange marmalade, coffee for adults, milk for children, luncheon items, canned mackerel, fried potatoes, celery curls, bread and butter, cupcakes, tea, salmon patties, baked potatoes and buttered green beans. It specifies quantities and basic preparation notes for each item.

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Daytime Kitchen Frugal Menu Offers Simple Flavors

A plain menu outlines bread with butter for ten slices, cocoa fluff using three egg whites, sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and salt, plus a coffee portion of two tablespoons. Estimated daily cost is about $1.65.

Red Army Officers Ordered Home Amid Trial Rumors

Reports from Copenhagen claim more than 100 Soviet officers were recalled from the Finnish front to face special court proceedings led by People's commissars. Observers connect this to reorganizations after failures in Finland. Finns report a heavily attacked division near Lake Kianta with thousands killed and a 30 mile frontier gain east of the lake.

Red Army Copenhagen Finland Lake Kianta

Earthquake in Long Beach Causes No Damage

Authorities announced no damage from a slight earthquake that struck Long Beach Wednesday night. No injuries were reported and officials advised residents to remain calm as aftershocks were unlikely in the immediate area.

Long Beach Calif INS

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Marion News Ed Sigfred Best Bargains Mrs. Leinbaugh Vicks Vapo Owen's Neal Bunting Edwin Beadle Otto Kieckhaefer Sarah Scott Ford Tenth Street H. A. Culbert George Wilson Howard Caldwell H. M. Howe Howard Glass Ruth Culver First Avenue the Devil Dan Webster Lora Turner Chapter CS George Reichard W. S.campbell Catherine Cheadle Methodist Church Clarence Gauch Frank Palo Linn U. S_ Gove India Prinmeet Total Ital Icteal John ‘A “Owens Black Moscow Mikhail M. Kaganovich Wheaties Briardale Normus Briardale PEG Zachar Surry’s Food Market Thirteenth St Jerry Klinsky Jensen Henry Jensen Vavra Brothers Sixteenth Ave Dial First Ave Highland Grocery Vial Gordon Grocery Troyak Brothers Fifth St Mineck Brothers van Camp van Ct de Park E. G. Shinner and CO ANEIP First Ave. E. Dial Pany Famely Products Jack Sprat Condensed Jack Sprat Cen Jer Idaho Prunes Oxydol Ellis Blvd E Ave Chandler Grocery 15Th St. NW Meat Department Texas Washington State Crisco City Wonder Food Market 1St Ave 2Nd St. E Palumbo Grocery 3Rd St. SW P & G Soap Qrapela Grocery Mt. Vernon Ave M. M. Dvorak Grocery L. O. Dickey Marion, Iowa
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