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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1941
Page
4
Mr and Mrs F H Rutledge and H A Rutledge of 1115 Elmhurst Drive NE departed Sunday by motor for Mexico City and Guadalajara. The party plans to stay six weeks.
White House physician Rear Admiral Ross T McIntire states President Roosevelt is in fine physical shape for his third term and will ride down Pennsylvania Avenue on inauguration day. He notes the President is eight years older but shows strong comeback power and can bounce back after strain with rest at Hyde Park or Warm Springs.
Despite icy streets, Cedar Rapids hosts and guests kept midweek plans active with two dinner gatherings and multiple bridge clubs. Miss Lelia Johnson hosts at 1100 First Avenue entertaining Jennie Warriner and Sarah Warriner from Adams New York visiting their brother T R Warriner. Mrs M A Chehak hosted a luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club in honor of Mrs John Mokrejs visiting from Shanghai.
The Monday Shakespeare club hosted a Twelfth Night pageant at Mrs. J F McLaughlin's home on Twenty-eighth Street SE. Luncheon featured rose table decor and acacia lights. Luncheon team included Mrs Cuthbert Smith Mrs J C Lozier and Miss Lucille Maresh.
Active Coronet club members at Coe college entertained in their rooms to honor Mrs Herbert J. Beckman formerly Miss Mildred Boardman. During the evening the group presented the bride with a gift after her December 29 marriage.
Yokita Camp Fire girls met Monday at St Pauls church distributing honors for membership and renewal. Recipients included Mary Helen Armstrong Loi Ann Machemer Gloria Shepard Gloria Leht Patsy Pratty Darlene Neptash Virginia Flender Beverly Blencoe Martha Jennison. Virginia Flender earned a national honor for obtaining a new member. Honor beads were awarded Everyone. Others present were Joanne Zachar Mrs O E Long guardian and Mrs J R Jennison assistant guardian.
At a meeting of the community of Dairy Dale residents voted to sponsor a benefit card party at the hall on Wednesday evening. Jan 29 Mrs Glen Wixem and Miss Mary Neckville will be in charge. A picnic supper is planned for Feb 13 at 6 30 p m preceding the business meeting. All residents and friends are invited.
At a Cedar Rapids Interdenominational Missionary Union meeting officers announced 384.07 dollars has been turned in for China relief. Funds were sent to volunteers in New York and Shanghai as plans were set for the forty ninth annual all day meeting January 31 at St Pauls Methodist Church.
Local P E O members will observe Founders day with a luncheon Saturday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Members not contacted by telephone should reserve by Thursday night with Mrs Arthur L. Augustine or Mrs C. S. Foster.
Mrs. Frank B. Benesh and her daughter Patricia returned from a month in California visiting her brother Dr. Robert A. Dostal in Santa Monica. En route home they paused at Boulder Dam.
Mrs Ray J Stoner hosted a Tuesday afternoon farewell for Mrs W P Dochterman who, with Mr Dochterman and Rose Ann, plans to move January 16 to a farm five miles southwest of Lowden. Bingo prizes went to Mrs W G Dochterman and Mrs Fannie Hansen, and gifts were given by a list of neighbors and friends.
Friends gathered Monday evening at 1523 Sixth avenue SE to celebrate Florence Matteson turning eighteen with dancing games and refreshments. Attendees included Pauline Proksa Lois Mae Eves Jane Watson Jean Jungjohann Alice Michael Blanche Mohn Lila Mae Corbett Vernon Gladwin Dick Sedlak Bruce Ingles Steve Santos Gary Brown Joe Meade Vernon Sedlak Guy Clark John Pettit Eddie Sanders.
The Catholic Youth organization of the Immaculate Conception church meets Tuesday evening in Scotts hall directed by Miss Gladyce Getz of Cedar Rapids Community Players and John White of Coe college. A play will be cast for upcoming presentation. Officers elected last week are Frank Witte president Fred Flemming vice president Margaret Neary secretary and Rosaline Collins treasurer.
The Friwoto Camp Fire group met at guardian Mrs. Leslie Zacheis home on Davenne NE. Darlene Cornthwaite Myrna Cornthwaite and Naomi Hill were appointed to the telephone committee.
The Service circle of the King's Daughters will convene Thursday at 2 p.m. for sewing at the Red Cross rooms.
Mr and Mrs C Koneeny announce the engagement of their daughter Mary J Konecny to Lawrence W Farris. The couple plans a February 1 wedding at 2 pm at Oliver Presbyterian Church with Rev E J Wykle officiating. Miss Konecny’s matron of honor is her sister Mrs Henry Zahradamik and Jack Farris will be best man.
Miss Dorothy Munger was elected president of the Delta Gamma alumnae association of Cedar Rapids at a Monday meeting held at Mrs John B. Heidel's home. Other officers chosen were Mrs Edwyn Clapp vice president Mrs G Richard Shoemaker secretary and Mrs Willis A Glassgow treasurer.
Dr Charles T. Hickok of 2018 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids completed a month long trip to California. He visited San Diego and Los Angeles and attended the Cee College rally in Los Angeles. The report notes the return occurred Wednesday morning.
Miss Ione Lois Kropuenske and John A Sundberg wed Sunday at 2 pm in Trinity Lutheran Church. Attendants were Carol McCune and Kenneth White. officiant Rev P L Bornhoeft. Reception at bride’s aunt Mrs Walter Kreutner’s home. out-of-town guests from Rock Island Illinois.
Mr and Mrs J W Early of 112 First Avenue West celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a Sunday dance at St Patrick’s school auditorium. A large group of relatives and friends attended and presented the couple a chest of silver and other gifts.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Davises 1365 Elmhurst Drive NE hosted Ralph Toepfer of Charles City and Kurt Rose of Los Angeles over the weekend. Miss Selma Rose 3266 Fourth Avenue SE entertained at dinner Saturday for the two visitors.
Mr and Mrs Charles Tichy were feted at a surprise house warming Saturday evening at their new home 2401 Second Street SW. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Zitek and family, Milo Womacka and Dorothy, Emil Dvorak and Ilene, Joe Sramek and Betty and Annie, Lester Bohac, Robert Conway, Wes Suchomel and Ruth, Guy Johnson and Dionelle, Leonard Ruka, Jean Marie and Charles David Tichy, and Grace Vernon.
Sixty five members of Valley City division No 58 and Columbia division No 37 O R C met in Maine lodge hall for a joint officer installation after a 5 p m banquet. New officers include Valley City chief conductor J E Godfrey and secretary R J Brodie. Columbia division president Mary Jensen and secretary Lenore Goodwin. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Stotts and others.
Miss Norah A Gott of the Yarn Shop and needle craft instructor spoke Monday evening on Needle Craft. She traced the history of needlepoint and wool, demonstrated techniques, and awarded each member a sample of needlepoint.
Miss Carrie Kramer assisted by sister Mrs Mary Hermann entertained at a luncheon party Tuesday at their home 407 Second Street SW. Guests included Mesdames Frank Pratt George Liddle C E Ferrie and H J Beall all cousins of the hostess.
Mrs Edna Cook and Mrs Alma Redmond were initiated into the Past Chiefs association of the Pythian Sisters during a Monday dinner at Mrs Ferne Lindsay s home. A memory tribute to Past Grand Chief Lavinia Forsythe featured a silent prayer and a eulogy read by Mrs Dorothy Johnson. Officers elected include President Mrs Julia Yearick and Vice President Mrs Alta Robertson.
The local chapter gathered Sunday at St. Wenceslaus parish with Rev J A Surovy speaking on Christian Social Action. Cedar Rapids Radio council work was reported by Mesdames O Rieley Bormann and Miss Patrick. Members voted to keep NCCW broadcasts on the fourth Monday each month at 430 PM. Mrs Hoagland reported on the Detroit national convention. Mrs Goslin presided.
A dance for Fourth Nighters at the YWCA runs Thursday from 9 to 12 30 p.m. An orchestra has been arranged to play during the hours.
The Home Builders class of First Evangelical church held a Friday evening potluck supper in the church parlors. Hosts and hostesses were Mrs. Edna Canaday and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lodge.
The Business and Professional Women's class met Monday night at Lorraine Mathews home 1047 F avenue NW. They worked on a layette and discussed plans for the year.
Suits and dresses offered at two for 75 cents by De Luxe Cleaners. Mt. Herman lodge No. 263 A F and A M to perform degree work at Masonic hall at 6:30 pm Thursday. refreshments to follow. Ocean View oysters advertised as rich in vitamins. Unit No. 4 of St Patrick's church to meet at 8 tonight, at William Moss residence 1619 First Avenue W, to recite the rosary. Mr and Mrs. Lowell Miller called to Havelock Iowa by death of Mr Miller's father. Townsend club auxiliaries 1 and 3 meet at A G Agnew home 1230 Maplewood Drive NE Thursday at 2 pm. officers to be elected. Northwestern library station hosts a story hour for children at 4:15 pm Thursday. Catherine Redmond in charge. Joan Krumm recovering from appendectomy at St Luke's Hospital. visitors allowed after Wednesday. Local navy recruiting station announces Melvin Couser enlisted at Des Moines and transferred to Great Lakes. Chester Ainsworth to speak Wednesday 7:30 pm at Sunshine Mission. Thursday night William Dykhuizen to speak and Calvary Baptist octet to provide music. Eighteen Jones district Boy Scout committee members expected at Anamosa courthouse 7:30 pm Thursday. Dr L W Kellogg to announce six operating committee chairmen for 41.
The annual Grace church meeting and Epiphany dinner scheduled for this evening is postponed due to weather and poor street conditions. Rescheduled for January 29.
The Sunshine Mission annual meeting set for January 16 is postponed to Thursday January 23 at 7 30 p.m. Rev Frank Ward superintendent announced on Wednesday.
Richard B. Kithcart and Frank J. Custer both 21 of Belle Plaine were sent by local army recruiter Corporal A. F. Rodemeyer to Fort Des Moines Tuesday for enlistment in the army air corps. If accepted they will be shipped to Jefferson Barracks Missouri.
To Field Artillery Rockies consigned Monday to the 80th field artillery Fort Des Moines by the local recruiting office were James R. Foster Manchester and Walter H Kopf Norway. Through Saturday the local recruiter so far in January had dispatched 19 men, only three of whom were rejected at the enlistment center. The local office was informed Tuesday of vacancies in medical, quartermaster, and infantry units at Fort Warren Wyoming. Men with typing ability also are being signed up as clerks for the corps area service command Omaha.
Chicago report states Paul Nicholas Leech internationally known chemist died at 51. The obituary notes his prominence in chemical research and international standing.
Daisy Tegtmeyer known as the forgotten woman of Cook County jail lost another round in her long court battle. Circuit Judge Dunne overruled her abatement petition in the 11 year suit that led to her incarceration though she remains free on bond awaiting next steps. Her attorney argued the accounting suit should end since two plaintiffs are dead and the others did not press claims.
All Cedar Rapids banks reelected officers at their annual stockholders and directors meetings held Tuesday afternoon. Except the United State bank which met Monday, meetings were after business hours. Shareholders were told last year was satisfactory and First Trust and Savings Bank paid its first dividend of 2 percent on January 2.
Cedar Rapids photos appear in the January issue of Link-Belt News the Chicago house organ of Link-Belt. Howard Hall of Cedar Rapids is shown in an affectionate pose with Leo the lion while Leo’s paws rest on Hall’s shoulders Hall is president of Town Manufacturing and a Link-Belt stockholder. The issue also features Cedar Rapids Allied Industrial League’s new king Charles Orton of Link-Belt Speeder and Queen Doris Hill of Iowa Manufacturing.
A U S civilian commission led by Dr Thomas Parran travels to Britain to study health, evacuation, transport, and shelters for a civilian home defense mobilization plan. The group will gather data on hospitals sanitation schools and utilities under bombing as Roosevelt weighs voluntary civilian registration led by women.
A local official warned that evolving defense requirements would pull many registered nurses from Dutchess County hospitals to troop concentration centers. He said hospitals would need to replace them with new personnel.
The chamber of commerce manufacturers bureau will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. to elect a 1941 chairman and discuss the vocational education program noted for rapid progress in training plant employees. Harry Palmer was 1940 chairman with Howard Horan as vice chairman. James F. Plumb leads the vocational education committee.
Cedar Rapids residents rally in a three day fund drive led by Linn county postmaster Frank Baldwin to support the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Post offices sell lapel buttons with proceeds benefiting local and state campaigns including Mercy and St. Luke's hospital iron lung aid. In Iowa 932 paralysis cases were recorded in 1940, up from 197 in 1939.
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