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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1942

Page

3

Tire Rationer Notes Hard Roads for Horses in Delaware

Special to MAN reports tire officials in Delaware county appointed examiners to ration tires. They say clergy are barred from tire issuance and only three applications were denied this month. A farmer laments farmers cannot reach tires, horses must be shod for paved and rocky roads, and buggy makers are scarce with one Indiana producer serving Hollywood.

Delaware County Traver Indiana Hollywood

Women of the society invited to Cary club event

Mrs. Arthur W. Henke will entertain the Cary club on Monday at 2 30 pm. Mrs. A E Blinks will review the book Life of Moses.

Arthur W. Henke Cary Club A. E. Blinks Life of Moses

Students Learn To Speak From Recordings At Iowa U

Language students at the University of Iowa use work in the US phonetics laboratory guided by J. Milton Cowan to master spoken language theory and practice without leaving the country.

Iowa City University of Iowa Phonetics Laboratory Maden J. Milton Cowan

Honorary cadet colonel chosen for military ball

Miss Kent, 21, Iowa City senior in liberal arts and head of freshman orientation, named honorary cadet lieutenant colonels among ROTC honors. Promotions include Dale W. Hirt as cadet major and regimental adjutant. Funeral notices report George Hoisington of Colesburg dying at State hospital Inde. Burial planned at Hickory cemetery. services in Fawcett chapel and Congregrational church.

Ing H. H. Slaughter Virgil M. Hancher Miss Kent Fuller F. W. Kent Iowa City Kent Jim Charles Tommy Mary Carolyn Kuever Dot Lint Wichita Kan Jane Nugent Oak Park Ill Edith Stuart Dubuque R.O.T.C Dale W. Hirt Hartley William V. Bell Council Bluffs Howard Krouse Des Moines Arthur F. Butterstein Fishkill N. Y William W. Henthorne Marquette Fawcett Chapel F. . Strange Hickory Cemetery Colesburg George Hoisington State Hospital Amos Seymore

Local Iowa Briefs Highlight Ceremonies and Moves

Iowa in brief items report weddings in Manchester and Kahoka, mergers of cemetery officers in Colesburg, school programs in Wapello, and military inductions in Buchanan county. Notable notes include Irene Gade and Lewis Sander marriage, a Wapello one act program, and six men set for Fort Des Moines induction this month.

Wapello Apello High School Grandview Letts Colesburg Oak Hill Cemetery Association Edmund Birkholtz Carrie Grom Marge A. Craig Clarke Shaffer Harley Barnhart Kenneth Kuhlman Lowden Irene Gade Myror Schneider London Independence Equitable Life Insurance Company Bill Don Bargary Middlefield Township Masonville Buchanan County Selective Service Board Fort Des Moines Burdette Rooney Francis Turner Quasqueton Bill Young Cedar Rapids Robert Davis Lamont Clifford Duffy Watkins de Smith Hubert San Jose Calif

Taming The Shrew At Cornell Grand Marshal and Organist

Taming The Shrew at Cornell with Lois Armstrong as grand marshal, Lucille Smith as grand organist. Community announcements note 19 men enroll in a mechanical training class to begin Monday in a Vinton garage, taught by H J Fuehrer and P H Meyers, for eight weeks, ages 17 to 25, covering auto, tractor, and Diesel operation and repair.

Lois Armstrong Lucille Smith Vinton C. E. Knapp National Defense H. J. Fuehrer P. H. Meyers Supt. Knapp L. J. McDowell Ivan Trottnow Harold Wallace N. A. Potter

Luther Doubles Length Of Its Summer Session

The summer session will run twelve weeks starting June 1 1942 extending from six weeks to allow completing the liberal arts four year curriculum in three years.

Luther

Defense Classes This Week Listed At Public Library

Defense work sessions run this week in the Red Cross room of the public library. Monday 2 to 4 p.m. surgical dressings with Mrs. L. C. Ross. Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. home nursing with Mrs. S. F. Cary. Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m. surgical dressings for women with Mrs. Lumer A. Lorence. Mrs. Harlan F. Knight assisting. Wednesday 2 p.m. new home nursing class. Thursday 2 to 4 p.m. surgical dressings with Mr. Peck. Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. new surgical dressings class with Mrs. Harlan F. Knight. Friday 2 to 4 p.m. home nursing with Mrs. Charlies A. Engel. Friday 7:30 p.m. first aid with H. R. Livingston and Capt. E. A. Milliken as instructors.

Red Cross L. C. Ross S. F. Cary Marion Lumer A. Lorence Harlan F. Knight H.R. Livingston E. A. Milliken

Concord A and L club hosts raise funds for Red Cross

M and Mrs A B Black hosted the Concord A and L club in Memorial Hall on Friday. The club contributed 2 to the Red Cross war relief fund. The program included readings, piano solos by Herbert Westrom of Cedar Rapids, Red Cross First Aid talk by Mrs Harold Scott, quartet songs, original poems by Mrs Carroll Roberts, and club member patriotic songs.

A. B Black Concord A. and Memorial Hall Red Cross War Relief Fund D. B. Storck Herbert Westrom Cedar Rapids Red Cross First Aid Harold Scott W. B. Sebern Harley W. Erwin Clyde Kearns R. E. Tanner Leslie Dunn Carroll Roberts

Dressed Poultry Deferred Until Hatchery Season End

A local notice states no dressed poultry will be available until the hatching season ends around July 1 at the Gordon Hatchery.

Gordon Hatchery

Evangelistic Services at Free Methodist Church Begin Tuesday

Special services will be held each evening at the Free Methodist church on Seventh street and Fourth avenue starting Tuesday and ending February 8. Rev. Scott Pyrile of Storm Lake will be the evangelist. The public is invited.

Free Methodist Church Seventh Street Fourth Avenue Scott Pyrile Storm Lake

Laf-a-lot Club Meeting Tuesday Evening

The Laf-a-lot club will meet Tuesday at 6 30 pm with Mrs Earl Jacobs as host. Mrs Jennie Schweitzer will be assistant hostess.

Earl Jacobs Jennie Schweitzer

Wanted, reliable woman for housework

Classified ad seeks a reliable woman for housework with Sundays off and return home nights. Contact via phone 99 R for more details.

Mrs Randall and Son to Arrive Home From Cedar Rapids Hospital

Mrs Ivan Randall and her son Phillip Elwood will be brought to their home near S rille Tuesday from a Cedar Rapids hospital. Mrs Randall is the former Mildred Anthes.

Ivan Randall Phillip Elwood Aie S Rille Cedar Rapids Randall Mildred Anthes

Marion rofige No 6 Meets Tuesday at Masonic Hall

Marion rofige No 6 A F and A M will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 am in the Masonic temple with officers and members invited to attend.

Marion Rofige No A. F A. M Masonic Temple

Encampment No 1 O F meets Monday in hall

Encampment No 1 of the Odd Fellows lodge will meet Monday at 7 28 p m in the hall. Members are urged to attend as routine matters and possible community plans will be discussed.

Berger To Speak At Arl Centennial Service

Dr. David I. Berger of Coe College will preach Sunday morning February 1 at Marion Presbyterian as the church observes its centennial. A music program is planned for the evening, led by a choir once directed by John M. Thompson. Reminiscences by elder members will follow the Wednesday prayer service. Banquet guest speaker Thursday evening is Dr. Harold Bowman of First Presbyterian Chicago, grandson of the Bowmans.

David I. Berger Coe College Marion Presbyterian Church John M. Thompson Harold Bowman First Presbyterian Church of Chicago Benjamin Bowman

Legion Picnic For Marion Post Members And Families

Members of Marion post 298 American Legion and auxiliary plus families gather Monday at 6 30 p m at the hall for a picnic. Supper chairs are Mrs Celan Rollins and Mrs John Larkin with many volunteers assisting. State Commander Thomas Tracey and Mrs Tracey will be guests. Posts and unit meetings follow at 8 p m.

Marion Post American Legion Auxiliary Celan Rollins John Larkin Harold Phillips H. O. Young Lee Marion Rebb H. Strader Gilbert Gordon Farthur Nolisch Elizabeth Harding Alice McGuire Elle Harding

James Milder Recovers From influenza Illness

James Milder of 1825 Eighth Avenue has been ill for several days with influenza and is now recovering.

James Milder Eighth Avenue

Methodist meeting scheduled for January Wednesday supper

The Methodists will hold a gathering on a Wednesday in January at 6 30 p m in the church dining room. W Henke will chair the supper committee. All men of the church are invited.

W. Henke

Pleasant Grove Women Farm Bureau Meet Tuesday

Pleasant Grove district No. of the Women's Farm Bureau will gather Tuesday at 10 am at the home of Mrs. H. W. Wiggins. The meeting aims to discuss local agricultural issues and community activities.

Pleasant Grove Women’s Farm Bureau H. W. Wiggins

Prairie Chapel club hosts picnic at church gathering

The Prairie Chapel Agricultural and Literary club held a Friday picnic at Prairie Chapel church with 69 members and guests present. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Akers received a gift as they prepare to move this spring to Troy Milis gta while the evening featured games.

Prairie Chapel Agricultural and Literary Club Prairie Chapel Church Ralph Akers

McBride Couple Weekend Visit in Milwaukee

Mr. and Mrs. O. W. McBride are spending the weekend in Milwaukee.

Mrs O. W. McBride Milwaukee

DAR Members Invited to Donate Books for Victory Drive

Mrs. H. F. McCalley of the Marion Linn chapter asks all members with books to contribute to the Victory Book drive. Label donations D A R and leave them at the public library during this week.

H. F. McCalley Marion Linn Da.r

Annual wall art clearance sale at Manu's

Advertisement notes a wall art clearance sale now ongoing at Manu's. The brief item highlights discounted pieces and store branding without additional details.

Manu’s

Founders Day Luncheon Attended by Local Ladies

Mrs Hugh Gordon and Miss Alice Wallace led a small group at the PE.O. Founders day luncheon held Saturday in the Roosevelt hotel. Also present were Miss Berrita Sebern and Mrs Flora Emmons.

Hugh Gordon Alice Wallace Berrita Sebern Flora Emmons Pe.o. Founders Day Roosevelt Hotel

Munsons Host Dinner for Eight at Home

Mr and Mrs Andrew P Mun son entertained at dinner Saturday evening at their home Covers were laid for eight.

Andrew P. Munson

Mr and Mrs Hubert Gue Move to Marion Apartment

Mr and Mrs Hubert Gue of Chester have relocated to Marion and taken an apartment at 1440 Eighth Avenue.

Hubert Gue Chester Marion Eighth Avenue

Mr and Mrs Harley Avis Move to Marion

Mr and Mrs Harley Avis of Williamsburg have relocated to Marion and are now living at 625 Sixth Avenue. Mrs Avis is the sister of Howard Glass.

Harley Avis Williamsburg Marion 625 Sixth Avenue Avis Howard Glass

Mrs Keith to Move from Home to Dr Keith’s Office

Mrs J J Keith and her children plan to relocate from 1184 Eleventh Street to 1242 Seventh Avenue, the former Dr Keith’s office, where they will reside while Dr Keith serves in the army.

J. J. Keith Eleventh Street Seventh Avenue Dr. Keith

Prayer Day Plans Set By Marion Missionary Union

The committee in charge of the annual world day of prayer met Thursday with Mrs. H Gordon. Plans were made to hold the services Feb. 20 at the Baptist church.

The Marion Missionary Union H Gordon Baptist Church

Family Short Visit Appeals for Prairieburg Man

Mr and Mrs Howard Glass and Mr and Mrs Harry were summoned to Prairieburg by the illness of the father of Mrs Glass and Mrs Covington Elmer Wells Wells has pneumonia and was slightly improved Saturday

Howard Glass Harry Prairieburg F Y Glass

Mrs Evelyn McEvoy Injured in Ice Fall at Home

Mrs Evelyn McEvoy is confined to her home at 693 Thirteenth street after ankle injuries from a fall on the ice.

Evelyn McEvoy Thirteenth Street

John Kennedy of Davenport Visits Marion on Business

Davenport businessman John Kennedy traveled to Marion for a business visit, meeting local executives and assessing potential partnerships during his trip.

John Kennedy Davenport Marion

Knapps Visit Howard Glass Home Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Knapp and family of Waubeek visited Howard Glass home Saturday.

Clarence Knapp Waubeek Howard Glass

Marion Choral Club to Meet Tuesday at Kinser Home

The Marion Choral club will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Glenn E Kinser.

Marion Choral Club Glenn E. Kinser

Tennyson Club Meets Tuesday at Kenne Home

The Tennyson club gathers Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Kenne Kings home 1876 Eighth Avenue. Mrs James E Clapp leads the surprise box while Mrs Norman J Waffle reviews Bright Journey by August Derlett.

Tennyson Club Kenne. King Eighth Avenue James E. Clapp Norman J. Waffle August Derlett

Mothers Club Event With Mrs Creighton Hardenbrook

The Mothers club will be entertained by Mrs Creighton Hardenbrook of Cedar Rapids at the home of Mrs William H Kay, 540 Third Street, Thursday at 7 30 p m. Mrs Joseph Walker will be

Mothers Club Creighton Hardenbrook Cedar Rapids William H. Kay Third Street Joseph Walker

Funeral for Mrs Barber Monday in Marion

Mrs Jennie Siebers Barber 73 dies Saturday in Marion. Funeral services conducted by Rev J Franklin Parsons Monday at 2 p.m. at Yocom chapel. Burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery. She was prominent in Marion church club and social circles.

J. Franklin Parsons Yocom Chapel Jennie Siebers Barber Marion Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Carlton Owen Returns Home From Cedar Rapids Hospital

Carlton Owen son of C N Owen who had been ill for several weeks in two Cedar Rapids hospitals has been taken to his home in Cedar Rapids.

Carlton Owen C. N. Owen Cedar Rapids Hospital Cedar Rapids

Danskin Couple Injured in Minneapolis Car Crash

Mr and Mrs Laurance S Dove visited relatives in Minneapolis after their son in law George C Danskin and daughter suffered injuries in an automobile collision. Danskin has head injuries and is expected to be released soon. Mrs Danskin has a fractured remain in hospital for several days. Mrs Dove will stay in Minneapolis while Mr Dove plans to return home early next week.

Laurance S. Dove Minneapolis George C. Danskin Danskin

Fitch’s New Quincl Hair Tonic Ad at Owen’s Drug

An old newspaper ad promotes Fitch’s new Quincl hair tonic for grooming. The notice highlights a price of 471 at Owen’s Cut Rate Drug and markets the product to readers seeking perfect hair.

Fitch Owen

Women’s Association Meeting at Mrs Sigfred’s Home

The Women’s Association convenes Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Fd Sigfred for a planned gathering and activities.

Women's Association of the Fd Sigfred

Colfax Circle of Grove City Rezekah Lodge Meeting

Colfax circle of Grove City Rezekah lodge No. 35 will meet Thursday at 2 pm at the home of Mrs. Ralph Parks, 762 Kanth avenue. On the refreshment committee are Mrs. Robert P. Byrne, Mrs. August Beyer, Mrs. Le Roy Cooper, Mrs. H. E Vander Linden, Mrs. Phillip J. Bunting, Mrs. Bessie Shearer, Mrs. Sarah Hutton, Mrs. Myrtle Snyder and Mrs. D. C. Stewart. The afternoon will be spent playing cards.

Colfax Circle Grove City Rezekah Lodge Ralph Parks Kanth Avenue Robert P. Byrne August Beyer le Roy Cooper H. EF. Vander Linden Phillip J. Bunting Bessie Shearer Sarah Hutton Myrtle Snyder D. C. Stewart

Handicraft Club to Elect Officers Friday at 1 30

Handicraft club No. 2 will meet Friday at 1 30 p m with Mrs. Fay Marsh at 1748 Tenth Avenue. Officers will be elected.

Handicraft Club No Fay Marsh Tenth Avenue

Marion Township PTA Meeting: Lincoln Building Auditorium

The Marion township Parent-Teacher Association schedules a Wednesday 6 pm gathering in the Lincoln building auditorium featuring motion pictures and a musical program.

Marion Township Parent- Teacher Association Lincoln Building

Brotherhood Dinner Promised by Christian Church Family Night

The annus' brotherhood dinner will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. with a family night supper in the church basement. The ad invites participants and provides the contact phone 786-W for details about painting.

The Christian Church

Hostesses and former division take charge of event

Readable text indicates hostesses and the former division will oversee the event logistics. Details on location or exact duties are sparse, but the assignment points to coordinated arrangements under designated organizers.

Iowa Deaths Funeral Services for Miss Jennie Bissell

Miss Jennie Bissell 70 died at Woodward Iowa. funeral services held at Swan funeral home Rev B A Bashore First Baptist church with burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Survived by brother Charles of California.

Jennie Bissell Woodward Swan Funeral Home B. A. Bashore First Baptist Church Oak Grove Cemetery Independence E. M. Bissell Charles California Edward Bushell Swan's Funeral Gearhard Bunge Immanuel Lutheran Home St. Louis Dover England Hene & Geen Agen Weliam Donald Irene Winthrop Edwin M. Braden Liberty Township Quasqueton Braden Eva I Denver Edna G. Wenholz Clarence J

Violin Theft Sparks SUI Student Turn to Writing

IOWA CITY AP Marcus Bach a University of Iowa student instructor nears a doctorate in dramatic arts and lectures in the school of version. A stolen violin six years ago in Kansas City changed his path to become a playwright with more than 25 works. He recalls the loss as heartbreak and says he now concentrates on biographical sketches of American patriots, aiming to revive the nation’s war origins on stage.

Iowa City Marcus Bach University of Iowa Kansas City

Village Smithy Hears Call to Return After 40 Years

A historic village blacksmith shop near Half Way House Giard is being reopened after a 40 year retirement on the Wiegand farm near McGregor. The 1942 outlook for blacksmith work remains hopeful with business expected to be steady.

Half Way House Giard Wiegand Farm McGregor

Iowa Conservationist to Replace Police Gazette in Barbershops

Iowa conservation commission launches an eight page magazine titled Iowa Conservat ionist to be distributed to barber shops libraries schools and civic groups starting February 15. Editor James Harlan says it will focus on conservation topics and feature pictures without the police Gazette’s sensational style.

Des Moines Iowa Conservation Commission Police Gazette Iowa Conservationist James Harlan Barber

Painters Name Clinton Man State Council President

N. S. White of Clinton was named president of the Iowa state council of Painting and Decorating Contractors of America Inc at a three day convention. Other officers include Joe Cowles Chariton Harry Johnson Cedar Rapids Ernest es Burlington vice presidents J Newburg Dubuque secretary John C e Dubuque treasurer H C Krause Davenport William Heisterkamp Cinten and D J Linnane Des Moines as trustees.

Clinton White Iowa State Council of Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, Inc Joe Cowles Chariton Harry Johnson Cedar Rapids Ernest “Es Burlington J Newburg Dubuque Iowa John C H. C. Krause Davenport William Heisterkamp Cinten D. J. Linnane Des Moines Trustees

Miller Seeks License Cost Cut in Governor Bid

Secretary of State Earl Miller announced a campaign plank to reduce automobile license fees from about 15 dollars to 5 or 10 dollars. He supports teachers’ pensions aid to dependent children and a doubled state highway patrol as part of his Republican gubernatorial bid.

BES Movies Earl Miller Miller

Roosevelt seeks senate confirmation of postmaster picks

President Roosevelt has sent to the senate for confirmation postmaster nominees including Lorenz C. Goettsch of Dyersville Iowa and Laurence C. Smith of Bennett Iowa.

Washington Roosevelt Senate Bennett Lorenz C. Goettsch Dyersville Laurence C. Smith

Calmar Creamery Plans Annual Meeting on Feb 7

Calmar creamery company schedules its annual meeting for February 7. Members and directors are expected to attend and discuss company affairs and business plans.

Calmar Calmar Creamery Company i

Benefit party nets $60 for Red Cross in Tipton

The American Legion Auxiliary hosted a benefit at the Municipal Hall on Friday. Prize articles were made at the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville and proceeds totaled $60. Mrs. C. R. Anderson, auxiliary president, supervised the event.

Tipton American Gion Auxiliary Red Cross Veterans Hospital Knoxville C. R. Anderson Auxiliary

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