Jean McGinnis Hosts Slumber Party After Fun Night at Y
Miss Jean McGinnis daughter of Mr and Mrs R F McGinnis hosted a Friday night slumber party at her home following Fun Night at the Y W C A The gathering ended Saturday morning with a hostess breakfast Attending were Misses Barbara Livingston Pamela Craemer Maurine Mealey Joan Ven Cleve and Betsy Blaise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean McGinnis
R F McGinnis
Twenty-fifth Street Drive
Barbara Livingston
Pamela Craemer
Maurine Mealey
Joan Ven Cleve
Betsy Blaise
Miss Lorraine Supple Honored at Pastel Pottery Shower
Miss Percy Davies of 601 Third Avenue SE hosted a pastel pottery shower Thursday evening for bride elect Miss Lorraine Supple, intended for Donald J. Anderson. Guests hemmed towels and embroidered them with their names for the bride elect, with Mrs Adelaide Morner and others sharing the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Davies
Evenue
Lorraine Supple
Donald J. Anderson
Adelaide Morner
Edna Boxwell
Mike Mulvaney
Miriam Benner
David Glenn
Mrs Daisy Pirie Bevea Speaks at Credit Women Breakfast
Mrs Daisy Pirie Bevea was guest speaker Wednesday at the Credit Women's Breakfast Club. She discussed travels through Minnesota Nebraska Arkansas and Iowa and spoke to CCC camp youths on What America Means to Me. Twenty four members attended at the Montrose Hotel Java room. guests included Miss Mildred Tappen Miss Bernice Elin Mrs Maxine Cole Mrs Beulah Wrigzhi and Miss Velma Shime. Next meeting will elect officers. nominating committee is Edna Wright chair Gladys McAchran and Cora Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Pirie Bevea
Credit Womens
Minnesota
Abraska
Arkansas
Iowa
CCC
America
Java
Montrose Hote
Mildred Tappen
Bernice Elin
Maxine Cole
Beulah Wrigzhi
Velma Shime
Ladies auxiliary to Federal Labor Union names officers
L A to F L A 18619 met at the Labor temple and voted to keep the charter open for the April meeting. Officers elected included Mrs Hugh Sheridan president and Mrs William Kreitner vice president. Other posts filled by Mrs Wilhelm Kher treasurer, Mrs Art Miller secretary, trustees, chaplain, guard, conductors. Refreshments served. Next meeting February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Union
Penick and Ford
Labor Temple
Hugh Sheridan
William Kreitner
Wilhem Kher
Art Miller
B. F Burke
R E Duncan
G N. McNeal
F B Shears
Archie McDonald Guard
H B., Pollard
Frank Kotek
A. C. Holmes
R Baldwin
Graduation Party Honors Miss Memler and Miss Washburn
Misses Twyla Memler and Jane Washburn were entertained Monday evening at 914 L street SW by Netoppew Camp Fire group in honor of their graduation. Gifts were presented and games and refreshments were enjoyed. Others present included Betty Ruth Konigsmark, Patricia Splichal, Jeanne Jiricek, Frances Gatrelle, Elaine and Mary Ellen Dill, Wilma Randall, assistant guardian, and Mrs. Bessie M. Scott, guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twyla Memler
Jane Washburn
C. E. Memler
L Street
Netoppew Camp Fire Group
Betty Ruth Konigsmark
Patricia Splichal
Jeanne Jiricek
Frances Gatrelle
Elaine
Mary Ellen Dill
Wilma Randall
Guardian
Bessie M. Scott
Business Women's Class Holds January Meeting
Members of the Business Women's class of First Christian church met Friday evening in the church kindergarten room. New officers led the session as yearbooks were distributed and plans for the year discussed. Afterward the group adjourned for Dutch treat refreshments at Garnets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Church Kinderfarten
Mrs Lana Hosts Bridge Club Alarm
Mrs William Lana of 1605 Greene avenue NE entertained her bridge club Thursday afternoon. A guest was Mrs Dale Duncan of Dubuque. Prize winners were Mesdames Lyle Chermak Harold Vesper August Brehm and Fred O'Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lana
Greene Avenue
Bridge Club
Dale Duncan
Dubuque
Lyle Chermak
Harold Vesper
August Brehm
Fred O'Kelly
P T A Meetings Highlight Indian Study Dramatization
Cleveland P T A members and guests, 55 members and 12 guests, attended a Tuesday afternoon program featuring a dramatization by second grade pupils under Mass Amy Devitt. Mrs Hubert Kaplan led a business session with Bluebird and Camp Fire groups expanding. Mrs G L Lorenz encores and a playlet These Our Daughters by Mrs L Jacobs was staged by Polk P T A. Garfield and Van Buren PTA notices follow with delinquency statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass Amy Devitt
Cleveland P T
Hubert Kaplan
George Villers
Bluebird
Camp Fire
Cleveland P. T
Glen Turner
G. L. Lorenzen
Mre L. Jacobs
Polk P. T. A
Grace
Verle Breed
Community PTA meeting notes from January issue
National Parent Teacher Association reports from 1A and 2B papers directed by Miss Armina Davis. Mrs William White read the presidents message. Rev R N Coolidge spoke on Christian Education via Democracy with chalk drawings. Mrs George J Nexera announced 119 paid members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armina Davis
William White
R. N Coolidge
Church of God
George J Nexera
William Pepin
Fourteenth Avenue
K Street
NLRB Orders Ford To Reinstate 975 Former Employees
The National Labor Relations Board on Saturday issued a tentative order directing Ford Motor Co to reinstate 975 former workers who were allegedly replaced during a 1937 Kansas City plant shutdown. The order also offers reinstatement to 46 other union members who were rehired but left during a later strike. Parties have 30 days to file briefs and 20 days to request oral arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Ford Motor Company
Kansas City
Ford Company
Trying To Live With 75 Dogs Just Too Much
Floyd Fesler of Cedar Rapids faced a charge of disturbing the peace for living with about 75 dogs. After a hearing, Judge Harry Johnson gave the usual $25 fine plus costs, with the balance suspended on payment of $10 and costs. Fesler, unable to speak, reportedly reacted to the barking that kept him awake. he and his wife separated after their marriage on Nov. 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Fesler
Cedar Rapids
K Street
Fesrler
Harry Johnson
Fesler
Johnson
Youth Driver Released From Mercy Hospital
Bernard Holub 16 of Prairieburg, driver in a Jan 5 crash that killed Edward Crosby 14 and injured eight, was released from Mercy hospital Friday. He was described as greatly improved after sustaining a serious head injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Holub
Prairieburg
Edward H. Crosby
Mercy Hospital
Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa
The District Court will hear the instrument claimed as the Last Will of Jennie Keller at Cedar Rapids on January 27 1941 at 9:00 AM for proof and admission to probate. Edwyn W Landquist Clerk of Court Barngroves Attorney represents parties in the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewe
Linn Gountr
Jennie Keller
District Court
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Notice of Appointment of Administrators Linn County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that administrators have been appointed and qualified to administer the estate of Melville O Dolleyiste in Linn County Iowa. Indebted persons are urged to make immediate payment. Claims must be authenticated and presented to the Clerk of the Linn County District Court. Hernan M Dolley and Gretchen Benzinger named as Administrators. Thos IL Weeds as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Melville O Dolleyiste
Linn
Thore Raong
Invatrict
Hernan M. Dolley
Gretchen Benzinger
Thos. IL
Weeds
Attorner
Gamble essential must prove before war gamble says Gillette
Senator Gillette urges that if the United States must risk resources on a war effort the American people are entitled to complete facts and proof beyond doubt. He argues Congress requires conclusive evidence before any decisive step and questions claims of necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gillette
United States
Congress
Foreign Relations Committee
Newal Affairs Committee
Rebecca Stewart 86 Dies. Springville Resident
Mrs Rebecca Watson Stewart 86 of Springville died at her home Friday born June 22 1854 in Philadelphia daughter of William and Martha Watson married James M Stewart Feb 17 1879 in Philadelphia moved to Keene Ohio then Linn County sixteen years ago lived in Springville last 24 years survived by two sons one Harry of Maine four granddaughters two sisters Mrs Esther Montgomery and Mrs Shana Dunn of Philadelphia husband and four children died earlier funeral Sunday 2 PM Linn Grove Church Rev Lionel Morris will officiate
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Gazette
Springville
Rebecca Watson Stewart
Philadelphia
Willam
Martha Watson
James M Stewart
Keene
Ohio
Linn County
Stewart
Harry
Maine
Brent-Franéson
Esther Montgomery
Shan Dunn
PH Ladelphia
Linn Grove
Liong Morris
Tama Man Slugged Robbed of 137 Dollars in Tama
Philip Red Thorpe operator of a Tama filling station was slugged and robbed of about 137 dollars in cash near 10:30 pm on Thursday. He was found unconscious on a stairway by a station employee. Thorpe had a bruise behind the ear and on the forehead with an empty billfold and fake checks on the stairway. Inside the station nothing was disturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorpe
Love Letters of Bernard Shaw to Mrs Patrick Campbell
London reports the late actress Mrs Patrick Campbell’s will requests publication of The Love Letters of Bernard Shaw to Mrs Patrick Campbell in full sequence. She had earlier published a subset in memoirs, noting Shaw’s wild verses and sharp jibes, while keeping some of his wildest letters private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Patrick Campbell
Bernard Shaw
Campbell
Shaw
Cvas
Nirs. Campbell
Joey
Pleads Not Guilty To Masonville Theft
Manchester Byron Green 2 Sioux City has been held in the county jail since Tuesday after being arrested in Chicago Monday while attempting to collect 1,230 pounds of butter allegedly stolen from the Masonville creamery January 10. He pled not guilty Friday afternoon in district court before Judge Geo W Wood. Bond was set at 5,000 dollars, which he failed to raise. His wife has returned to Sioux City to try to raise bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garett Manchester
Byron Green
Sioux City
Chicago
Masonville
Geo. W. Wood
Waterloo
Green
Executor Appointment Notice in Linn County Iowa
In Linn County Iowa on January 5 1941 the undersigned was appointed executor of the estate of RK Grace DeNoon late of Linn County requiring all persons indebted to the estate to settle promptly and file claims only with the Clerk of the Linn County District Court. Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids as executor and W W Reams as attorney announce the estate settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Grace DeNoon
Linn
Criate
Court Merchants National Bank
Cedar Rapies
Love
W. W. Reams
New Army Barracks to be Painted by Contractors
Army barracks in the defense program will receive a three coat painting after a recent push by Frank C. Myer Jr. of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America who cited morale and health benefits. He noted a regulation requiring all buildings to be painted inside and out. Bert Deal of Algona was elected 194? president of the Ladies auxiliary with Joe Newburg of Dubuque as vice president and E A HK Briges of Davenport re elected secretary-treasurer. A motion picture on brush manufacture and care was shown by Jensen of Hanlen and Goodman. Reverend Elton D Wells urged mutual aid and cooperation and cited Appalachian relief as example, predicting rugged individualism will fade in six to eight years. Dempsy Jones presided as master of ceremonies with entertainment by the Jones Boys and the Kentucky Briar Hoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Frdas
Frank C Miyuer
Natonal
Amerca Inc
Towa Ceure
Montrose Bots
Myer
St Loui
Maer
Bert Deal
Algona
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Joe Newburgh
Dubuque
E A HK Briges
Davenport
Hce. Jensen
Hanlen and Goodman Company
Elton D Wells
Methodist Church
Appalachian
Dempsy Jones
Linn County
Jones Boys
Little Ella
Jailers Relief As Draft Evasion Case Dismissed
Federal proceedings against Joseph W Tibbe of Iowa Falls for failure to register for the draft were dismissed by Judge George C Scott on the justice department’s recommendation. Tibbs had been held in Linn county jail after being picked up October 19 near a hobo jungle, and he resisted jail routines, requiring force to be shaved, hair cut, bathed, and kept in the exercise room when not at meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arghinst
Joseph W Tibbe
Iowa Falls
George C. Scott
Department of Justice
Tibbs
Linn County
Town Falls
Jaylers
Hyacinth Legend Tells of Blood Healing Flower Origin
The myth says hyacinths sprang from Hyacinthus blood after he was slain by Apollo. The tale links the flower’s origin to a tragic godly clash, offering a sacred explanation for the spring blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyacnthus
Apollo
Grinnell President Outlines New Curriculum Aims
Grinnell College president Dr Samuel Nowe outlines objectives of a revised liberal arts curriculum to Grinnell College alumni at the Commonwealth Tea Room. He cites mastery of English, reading knowledge of a foreign language, scientific method, social science aims, arts appreciation, and creative leisure use as key goals for implementation by next September. L. W. Van Nostend Jr presided, with introductions by Stevens Fetzer and Cal Deming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Nowe
Stevers
L. W van Nostend, Jr
Asenciaton Presi
Stevens
John Fetzer
Cal Deming
Grinnell Publity
State Board Urged In South Dakota To Back Oil Industry
Reform era proposal urged creating a state regulatory board to foster oil development in South Dakota. Governor Buskett backs a 2 percent tax framework, funding for mineral surveys, and a bonus for first producers, amid reviews of 1939 and 1930 acts by state departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Casanc
Frank Hefner
Natalie
Angerner
Oler
Neimeer
Buskfets
Alco
Lerisiaiers
Earl Hererer- Quist
Earl Hererer- Quist of the Scnenl Ard
Ras Ebour
Author Of Fugitive From Chain Gang To Stay That Way
An Atlanta report notes attempts to retain custody of Burns the author of Fugitive From A Georgia Chain Gang. New Jersey Governor Moore said he would not extradite Burns while Georgia’s Eugene Talmadge indicated willingness to extradite on request, a conflict that prompted further legal maneuvering as officials sought to resolve Burns case and possible transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Daverded
Harry Moore
New Jersey
Jersey
Eugene Talmance
Georgia
Jerse
Burrs
Ng Seri
Eastern Stat
Peng
Moore
Menley
Genera
Newark
Monreretree
Charles Edison
Notice of Appointment Executors in Linn County
The undersigned appointed January 10 as executors of the estate of Bert and Chourer, late of Linn County. Jean A Derbons adopted, executors to administer and present asset settlement. Archers C Kinclair and B L Wickene Archer named as executors with attorney B L Wore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invan
Bert & Chourer
Linn
A. Derbons
Gerk
Linn County
Jova District Court
B. L. Wickene Archer C. Kinclair
Receiver's Notice of Application to Sell Real Estate Cedar Rapids
Notice to stockholders depositors and creditors of American Trust and Savings Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa that D W Bates as Receiver applies to sell Lot Ten in Block Three Original Town Cedar Rapids Linn County with the American Trust Building on it for 1800000.00 and that higher bids may be approved. Court sets February 7 1941 at 10 00 AM at Cedar Rapids for hearing to consider the application and any raised bids. Bates as Receiver and George C Goranson attorney represent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Trust and Latines Bank
Cedar Rauids
District Court of Lian
Bates
Bankine of the
Stave of Love
Raid
American Trust and Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn
Linn County
American Trust Building
Annex
Fcr
Caid
Nazis claim new allweather bomber
Berlin dispatch reports Germany unveiled a new allweather bomber dubbed the Forne-Wulf, an evolution of the FW 200 Condor. The craft is described as capable of long flights to destinations including New York and Tokyo, signaling a major strategic aircraft development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Fermi
New York
Cubs Pack 25 Awards Honor 44 Cubs 45 Parents
Members of Cub Pack No 25 sponsored by Arthur school P A received awards at the January pack meeting hosted by Den 3. A craft display accompanied the program. Cubs John Heldt Jack Hiere and Jimmie Werner earned wolf badges. Bob Dvorak and John Simmons received bear badges. Bill Hunter earned lion badge along with Dvorak and Werner for gold arrows. An Mothers meeting is planned for February 6 at Mrs Walker Farmth 2501 D avenue NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur School
Den 3
John Heldt
Jack Hiere
Jimmie Werner
Bob Dvorak
John Simmons
Bill Hunter
Duane Johnson
Dick Hanson
Jack Funcke
Kenneth Druen
Palmer Added to Morris Plan Board in Cedar Rapids
The Morris Plan company of Cedar Rapids elected Harry A. Palmer as general manager of Waulson and Company to the board of directors at the meeting held January 16. Palmer joins the executive ranks as part of a reshaped leadership team for the Cedar Rapids firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Palmer
Morris Plan Board
Morne Plan Company
Cedar Rapis
Army Stockmeaders
Aslite
Harry Palmer
Cedar Rapids
Waulson and Company
All Civilians Made Liable For Service In British Scheme
A wartime policy in Britain extends liability for service to civilians. The text discusses draft rules, compulsory service, and enforcement mechanisms affecting broad segments of the population. It notes penalties and possible exemptions, with emphasis on mobilization and national defense.
Blackouts Threaten New York City Amid Power Trouble
City faces widespread electrical outages as six hundred thousand residents in a 833 square mile area endure planned shutdowns. Mayor LaGuardia pledges cooperation with defense, army, and navy officials to stabilize the grid and restore services in affected central districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Be.ng
H. LaGuard
Mevors Defense Council
Coopera- Ven
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Jean AcGinnis
Miss Davies
Mrs. Bevea Speaker
L. A
Netoppew Camp
Business Women
Mrs
Lana
P.T.A. Meetings
Cleveland
Garfield
Garfield P. T. A
L. L. Huston
F. W. DuToit
W. W Bain
H. M. Leacox
Fred Carstens
van Buren
L R Hampton
van Buren Pta
Ruth Webster
Fes
Lincoln
Lincoln P T A
Harold Miner
Myrtle Area
University of Iowa
P. T A
Harrison
Clinton Lane
Charlotte Springsteen
Amy Chrisian
NLRB
Ford
Edwix W
Landquist
Barngroves
Rebecca Stewart
Tama
World
G. B. Shaw
Anne Adams
Pattern Department
the Gazette
West 17Th Street
N.Y
Grinnell
C.R
Pdw Bates
American Trust End Savings
Bexk
Jora Igeorge
C. Gorisan
Yair
Triller
ALA
Anyae
Teacpoon Prultry
Pete See
Reise Pert
Carserten
Mtr
Rock Island Arsenal
Allweather
Cub Pack No
Geowie
Armzawer
Grrerar
Croomet
Very
Uae
Rome
Greece
Reeve
Jan V8
Nyc
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