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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1941

Page

2

Soviet Double Cross Against Chiang Hushed by London

London reports four thousand Chinese Communist troops killed or wounded in a nine day battle after Russia allegedly ordered an attack on Chiang Kai-shek's forces. British observers in Hong Kong relay the claim that Chiang now controls the situation and that Russian aid to Chungking may be over. The uprising within Chinese ranks is cited as a factor in Moscow and Tokyo's diplomacy.

London INS Russia Chiang Kai-shek Chungking China Hongkong Yosuke Matsuoka

Seven Directors Named At Y W C A Annual Dinner

More than 100 members of the YWCA attended the annual dinner in the auditorium with Mrs. C Harve Geiger presiding. Seven directors were elected to the board: Mrs Ray F Anderson Miss Helen Chada Miss Katherine Franken Mrs Geiger Miss Donna Kelly Miss Ollie Larsen and Miss Frances McFall. New officers will be elected Feb 11 at the YWCA. two additional vacancies were announced Miss Betty Burianek and Mrs S C Stookey. The program featured War Time emblem talk by Mrs Dwight Krumboltz and a pin presentation to Mrs Geiger. Miss Alice Papes spoke about the YWCA activities in Mexico with color pictures. The meeting opened with a string quartet and annual reports by Miss Larson and Miss Franken.

Geiger Betty Burianek S C Stookey M. Ingersoll James H. Yuill Carl Baumhoefener Syone X Guyott Ruthass Loui R Kriz Dwight Krumboltz YW. CA Great Britain China United States Moss Papes McKinley

Modern Reading Club Luncheon Review Meeting

The Modern Reading club will meet for luncheon Wednesday with Mrs. C. V Lehman at 2030 Fifth Avenue SE. Mrs. William Rinderknecht will review Tschissely's Ride Pies the South American author A F Tschissely.

Modern Reading Club C. V Lehman Fifth Avenue SE William Rinder- Knecht Tschissely A . F. Tschissely

Dinner Bridge Honors Mrs. FE Hughes Before Move

Miss Betty Holloway hosted a Monday evening dinner bridge in the Commonwealth tea room honoring Mrs. William FE Hughes who will leave soon to join her husband in Hagerstown Maryland. Guests included Dorothy Geiger Gayle Armstrong Evelyn Doyle Mildred Ramer Mary Jane McKim Jean Hruska Mary Wall and Nita Cox.

Betty Holloway Center Point Road Commonwealth Tea Room William. FE. Hughes Hagerstown Dorothy Geiger Gayle Armstrong Evelyn Doyle Mildred Ramer Mary Jane McKim Jean Hruska Mary Wall Nita Cox

Van Buren Bluebirds Share Birthday Party

Kathryn Evelyn Anderson celebrated her ninth birthday on Monday with a Van Buren Bluebirds party at 935 Fourth Street SW. The event featured a bluebird theme in decorations and favors with guests including Bluebird leader Mrs YP H Brown and several named attendees.

Kathryn Evelyn Anderson Fourth Street van Buren Bluebirds YP H Brown Bluebird Margaret le van Doris White Lorna Fulbert Dorothy le van Lois Spenia Nita Karns Thelma White Margon Brink Joan Martinek Ina Dew Shirley Brown Jean le van Doris Brown Betty Brown

Catholic Book Club Meets for Review at Mueller Home

The Catholic Book Club gathers Wednesday at 2 p.m. at 1921 Over Avenue SE, hosted by Mrs S E Mueller. Miss Caroline Schichtl will review Australia- Her Heritage and Failure by Paul McGuire.

Catholic Book Club S. E. Mueller Caroline Schichtl Australia Paul McGuire

Schubert Pieces Highlight Beethoven Club Program

The Beethoven club meets Thursday at 10 am at the YWCA with Schubert works to be studied. Miss Belle Giberson presents notes and Miss Virginia Ohmann leads the program featuring Impromptu pieces by Schubert and selections by Hoffmann and others.

Beethoven Club Belle Giberson Virginia Ohmann Mildred Benninshall Cecelia Kohl Dorothy Scheldrup Nacht Und Traume Schmetterling

P E O Chapter Hosts Dessert Luncheon at Bickel Home

Dessert luncheon Monday at Mrs. Robert O. Bickel’s residence 2241 Grande avenue SE served members of chapter HJ P E O and three guests. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Keith Woodhouse and Mrs. David I Berger. Mrs. Earle G Nichols led a program titled Famous Documents of P E O.

Robert O. Bickel Grande Avenue Chapter E L. McConkie Nevada Lacey Gee Independence Williams Cedar Rapids Keith Woodhouse David I Berger Earle G Nichols P E.O

Thiel Home Guests Include Dr Ellis and Daughter

Mr and Mrs Robert J Thiel of 1560 Fifth Avenue SE host Mrs Thiel’s brother Dr Howard S Ellis of Berkeley California and his daughter Dorothy. They arrive Wednesday morning with Dorothy staying on while Dr Ellis trips to New York City for a week.

Robert J Thiel Fifth Avenue SE Thiel Howard S Ellis Berkeley Calif Dorothy Dr Ellis New York City Thiels

Mrs Studer and daughter return from Florida

Mrs J J Studer and her daughter Miss Mary Jo Studer of 522 Vernon Drive SE have returned after a month in Del Ray Florida at the Del Ray Beach hotel.

J. J. Studer Vernon Drive Mary Jo Studer del Ray, Fla del Ray Beach

Mrs Chapman Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Robert M Chapman entertained eight members of her bridge club at luncheon Tuesday afternoon at her home on Twenty third Street Drive SE.

Robert M Chapman Twenty-third Street Drive Bridge Club

Beardsley Couple Honored on 30th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs E A Beardsley celebrated their thirtieth anniversary Friday at the Miller apartments home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs M L Johnson. Cards and prizes were awarded to Mrs Robert McNabney Steven Belehrad Mrs C C Beardsley and Charles Bachman.

E. A. Beardsley M. L. Johnson Miller Apartments Robert McNabney Steven Belehrad C C. Beardsley Charles Bachman C. C Beardsley

Mrs Streets Honored At Monmouth Shower

Mrs Dillon Streets formerly Cathrine Caraway was honored at a Saturday afternoon shower hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs C Caraway of Monmouth. Mesdames Merle Thomas and Glenn Caraway organized the event for about twenty guests with bingo as the main diversion. Mrs Streets teaches near Cedar Rapids.

Dillon Streets Cathrine Caraway C Caraway Monmouth Merle Thomas Glenn Caraway Streets Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Plans Evening of Games

Health education department members invite their husbands to an evening of bridge and pinochle at Cedar Rapids. A picnic dinner at 6 30 precedes the entertainment.

Health Education Department Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Young Matrons to Meet for Hobbies at Y W C A

The Young Matrons group will hold a hobby day at the Y W C A on Wednesday afternoon. A dessert luncheon will be served and reservations must be made by dialing 8169.

Beta Sigma Phi Sigma chapter to meet Wednesday

The Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Isabel Schluter at 1400 Second Avenue SE.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Isabel Schluter Second Avenue SE

Verna Bekken and Elwin Newell Wed in First Lutheran Ceremony

Miss Verna Bekken daughter of Mrs Anna Bekken Pingree Nd and Elwin Newell son of Mr and Mrs Dale Newell 1727 C Avenue NE were united in marriage Sunday at the First Lutheran church Rev Henry Scherer officiating. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids. The bride attended Pingree high school Valley City business school and KRMC Jamestown for two and a half years as program director. The groom a Wilson high school and Port Arthur Radio College graduate is employed by Collins Radio company.

Verna Bekken Anna Bekken Pingree N. D Elwin Newell Dale Newell C Avenue NE First Lutheran Church Henry Scherer Wendell C. Brownwell Cedar Rapids Pingree High School Valley City KRMC Jamestown Newell Wilson High School Port Arthur Radio College Port Arthur Tex Collins Radio Company

Bruns Discusses Peirce Paintings As Exhibit Opens

Ed win J. Bruns of the Cedar Rapids public schools talked at a tea about the Waldo Peirce exhibit opening at the Cedar Rapids Art Association gallery. He described Peirce as neither conservative nor modern with strong colors and vitality reflected from his Bangor Maine farm life.

Waldo Peirce Cedar Rapids Art Association Edwin J. Bruns Peirce Bruns Bangor Mr. Bruns Renoir Art Association

Schimbergs Return to Cedar Rapids Home

Mr and Mrs H A Schimberg and children Martha Ann and Michael John, formerly of this city, return to Cedar Rapids after six years and will live at 1730 Seventh Avenue SE. Mrs Schimberg is the former Miss Marie Busler and Mr Schimberg is affiliated with the Sera Rene company in Cedar Rapids.

H. A Schimberg Martha Ann Michael John Fort Wayne Ind Cedar Rapids Seventh Avenue SE Schimberg Marie Busler Sera Rene Company

Don L Hunt Dinner Hosts At Roosevelt Hotel

Mr and Mrs Don L Hunt hosted a dinner party Monday night before the Congenial Hundred club dance at the Roosevelt hotel. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Baumhoefener Mr and Mrs Ed Cohrs Mr and Mrs Frank X Guyott Mr and Mrs Ralph Hamer Mr and Mrs Ferris Clarke and Mr and Mrs M D Owen.

Don L Hunt Twenty-third Street Drive Hundred Club Roosevelt Hotel Carl Baumhoefener Ed Cohrs Frank X Guyott Ralph Hamer Ferris Clarke M. D. Owen

Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Meet Tonight at Mrs Pratt’s Home

Alpha Chi Omega alumnae will meet at seven thirty tonight at the home of Mrs. Everett Pratt located at 820 Nineteenth Street SE. The gathering invites all members to attend.

Alpha Chi Omega Everett Pratt Nineteenth Street

Farm Family study topic discussed by Wandering circle

The Wandering circle met Monday at Mrs. Donald Kraut's home 3810 Hart court NE to study The Farm Family in the World Today. Phase one focused on Smartness and Dress with Mrs. Kraut and Mesdames Davidson Daniels Toft Goodyear Fry Millard and Berry in attendance.

Wandering Circle Donald Kraut Hartcourt Howard Davidson Oscar Daniels Roy Toft A. H. Goodyear Walter Fry Mary Millard Clinton Berry

Grace Walpole circle meets at Mrs Kirn home for Red Cross sewing

Members of Grace Walpole circle of the King's Daughters met Monday at Mrs. R. W. Kirn 318 Crescent street SE. After the business meeting they sewed for the Red Cross with guests Mrs. Harry W. Dunker and Mrs. J. T. Templeton attending.

Grace Walpole The King’s Daughters R. W. Kirn Crescent Street Red Cross Harry W. Dunker J. T. Templeton

Miss Dorlan Honored With Surprise Birthday Dinner

Miss Betty Dorlan was honored with a surprise birthday dinner at her home on 300 First Avenues. After dinner the group went to Danceland then returned home, joined by Mary Elgas Winnie Foulk Cordie Light Dorothy Metela Bill Armstrong Hank Urban Charlie O'Donnell and Johnny Lefebure.

Betty Dorlan First Avenues Danceland Odorlan Mary Elgas Winnie Foulk Cordie Light Dorothy Metela Bill Armstrong Hank Urban Charlie O'Donnell Johnny, Lefebure

Tells Club Women Of War's Course Since Beginning

Doug Grant chief newscaster for radio station WMT told Cedar Rapids Woman's club members that the war in Europe would see England as the heart of the British Empire and Germany on the continent. He traced the war from September 1939 to Mussolini and Hitler and noted Ireland's strategic importance. He predicted major developments in spring and discussed winter effects on war psychology. Two new members were welcomed at the meeting and a February 27 hobby show was announced.

Douglas Grant WMT Cedar Rapids Woman's Club British Empire England Germany Poland Mussolini Hitler Europe Ireland Denmark Norway Luxembourg Holland Belgium France Russia Mr. Grant United States Charles Bode General Woman's Club J. E. Stevenson Gordon B Shores American Home Department F. W. Damour H. A. Hoberock Herbert C. Ring Stanley C. Stookey Ring David Dean Ring Judge

Shirley Barker Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Shirley Ann Barker was honored on her sixth birthday at a party given by her mother Mrs. Don Barker at 627 Fourth Avenue SE. Games provided entertainment for guests including Jo Dee Moore Patsy Stark Bernice Stark Janice Stodola Patsy Mason Margaret Ann Spaight Shirley Ann Bell Dorothy Jean Schultz Mary Joyce Dochterman Patricia Barker Sandra Barker Mickey Keller Daryell Lee Dochterman Eddie Dochterman Ernie Dochterman and many local relatives and friends.

Shirley Ann Barker Don Barker Fourth Avenue SE Jo Dee Moore Patsy Stark Bernice Stark Janice Stodola Patsy Mason Margaret Ann Spaight Shirley Ann Bell Dorothy Jean Schultz Mary Joyce Dochterman Patricia Barker Sandra Barker Mickey Keller Daryell Lee Dochterman Eddie Dochterman Ernie Dochterman Alfred Mason Robert

Mrs Wamser Hosts Bridge Club Dinner Honor

Mrs Oliver C Wamser of 1283 Third Avenue SE entertained her bridge club Monday evening in a dinner honoring Mrs Laurence J Smith who will move to Waterloo with her husband Tuesday. Mr Smith has accepted a job with Jens Olsen Construction Co offices.

Oliver C. Wamser Third Avenue SE Laurence J. Smith Waterloo Smith Jens Olsen Construction Company

Yokita Camp Fire group meets after school at St Pauls Church

The Yokita Camp Fire unit gathered after school on Monday at St Pauls church to work on rank. Sixteen girls attended with guardian Mrs O E Long and assistant guardian Mrs J R Jennison.

Yokita St. Paul's Church Rank O. E. Long J. R. Jennison

Jolly Dozen Club Hosts Tea at Killian's Tea Room

Mrs J E Bates and Mrs Charles Beeman will act as hostesses Wednesday at 1 pm for the Jolly Dozen club gathering to be held at Killian's tea room.

J. E. Bates Charles Beeman Jolly Dozen Killian’s Tea Room

Mercy Hospital Alumnae Special Meeting

A special meeting of Mercy Hospital alumnae is called for Wednesday at 3 30 p m in the hospital library.

Mercy Hospital

Chi Omega Mothers Club Lunch Meeting

The Chi Omega Mothers' club meets with Mrs Edward Wes sale at 820 Knollwood Drive SE Thursday at 1 p.m. for luncheon.

Chi Omega Mothers’ Club Edward Wessale Knollwood Drive

Fourteen Men Enlist in Air Corps From Cedar Rapids Area

Cedar Rapids recruiting office sent fourteen men to the air corps on Monday. One infantry volunteer was ordered to Fort Warren Wyoming. The rest were assigned to Jefferson Barracks St Louis. Local recruits include Dale E Wilson Richard W Taylor Willard J Burgy Dean M Allen Kenneth W Kruse and others from Belle Plaine Fairbanks Williamsburg Traer Solon London Fond du Lac Wis. Fred H Backes of Luzerne remains the infantry recruit.

Cedar Rapids Air Corps Fort Warren Wyo Jefferson Barracks St. Louis Marengo Dale E. Wilson Richard W. Taylor Willard J. Burgy Dean M. Allen Kenneth W. Kruse William E. Johnston Nole E. Hughes Belle Plaine Kenneth E. Wehrman Luzerne Ralph J. Campbell Fairbanks Lloyd W. Fetzer Williamsburg Everett J. Wehrhan Traer George W. Ham Solon Leon A. Mensing London Francis P. Timm Fond du Lac Wis Fred H. Backes

Public Auction Seals Sold In St Louis Each September

Seal skins for American trade are sold at public auction in St Louis every September. They bring an average of about twenty two dollars each.

St. Louis

City Briefs Full of Local Events and Notices

Local items report meetings at the Montrose hotel and Moose hall and a Cedar Rapids post discussion on defense. A marriage of Ward E Tie and Vida M Gleason is noted, and a drunkenness fine issued to Bogdon Zelick. Choirs shift rehearsal nights to Wednesday due to night school.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Volunteers Montrose Hotel J F. Currell Sixth Avenue SE St. Paul's Methodist Church

Special train carries 400 CCC enrollees via Rock Island line

A special train of ten cars with 400 CCC enrollees from Little Rock Ark will pass Cedar Rapids on the Rock Island railroad about 3 p.m. Friday bound for Montana and Idaho.

Little Rock Ark Cedar Rapids Rock Island Railroad Montana Idaho

Boy in minor city accident with car

Jack Carpenter age six was bumped by a car driven by Mrs. M R Warren at 3 50 p m on Fifth avenue between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets The boy suffered no ill effects according to his mother Mrs Wilson C Carpenter of 1954 Second avenue SE The incident involved property damage only in the city Monday

Jack Carpenter Wilson C. Carpenter Second Avenue SE M. R. Warren Fifth Avenue SE

Fletcher College Suit To Be Revised After Dismissal

Federal Judge Charles A. Dewey dismissed the Ottumwa suit challenging management at John Fletcher College in Oskaloosa. Clyde Jones, attorney for the Kietzin-McLaughlin Memorial Foundation, said a revised filing would be submitted within about ten days.

Ottumwa Charles A. Dewey John Fletcher College Oskaloosa Clyde Jones Kietzin-McLaughlin Memorial Foundation College

Figure Skating Star Featured In Icecapade at Winter Sports Club

Voters chose among seven candidates to reign over the Icecapade 1941 at Manhattan lake with shows Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Haven Simmons promises a $20 queen prize. Eight Iowa City skaters join the program with performers from Melrose lake and Cedar Rapids rehearsals led by Gusti Glayston.

Manhattan Lake Margaret Forbes Mary Glenn Mildred Gorman Marian Grant Dorothy Lehman Jeanne Russett Connie Sheridan Haven Simmons Iowa City Melrose Lake Tommy Mahan Ray Consamus Jim McGreevey Paul Consamus Vernetta Hayne Eunice McLaughlin Dorothy Keppler Marian Glayston Gusti Glayston Cedar Rapids Vienna Austria University of Iowa Miss Grayston

Air War On In Northeast U S A Mock Conflict Starts

In a four day mock air war new air defense units test detection and interception from Montauk Point to New York City. Major General Chaney coordinates at Mitchell Field with 10 000 civilian spotters at 6510 posts aiding New York and Boston centers.

New York Montauk Point Long Island Navy Yard Air Defense Command Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New York City New York State Hudson American Legion Boston James E. Chaney Mitchell Field Adar

Aircraft maneuvers test radar speed and interception

The message states maneuvers are to test speed and efficiency in spotting and intercepting enemy raiders. It notes bombers and pursuit planes are being employed in these operations.

Lease-Lend Council Favored By Stassen

Governor Harold E. Stassen of Minnesota proposed a supreme defense council to exercise the powers the lease-lend bill would delegate to the President. He said the council with Roosevelt and congressional leaders would avoid internal controversy over delegating legislative power to the Chief Executive.

Washington Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Supreme Defense Council Roosevelt

Bevin Announces Broad Plan To Move Workforce To War Jobs

British Labor shifts toward national war production with voluntary transfers to war industries and possible compulsion. Government to register by age groups and call workers, including many women, into service as needed. Bevin outlined rising ship and airplane output amid German bombings and emphasized fair play and ministerial oversight.

London Ernest Bevin Bevin Britain

Newhall Banker Lewis Deklotz Dies of Heart Attack

Lewis Deklotz age 72 cashier of the Newhall Savings Bank died at his home Tuesday of a heart attack Born in Norway he was married in 1888 to Lena Davis of Norway He is survived by a brother Frank Deklotz and children Ed Shellsburg Roy Burlington Ralph Atkins Mrs Mabel Seeman Gilbert and Merrill Newhall The funeral will be at St Pauls Catholic Church at 1 30 p m Thursday conducted by Rev N U Keffler

Newhall Lewis Deklotz Shellsburg Roy Burlington Ralph Atkins Mabel Seeman Gilbert and Merrill St. Paul's Catholic Church N. U. Keffler

Roosevelt’s presidency sees two vice presidents

Washington AP reports that upon Henry Wallace taking the oath as the 33rd vice president, President Roosevelt becomes the eighth U.S. president to have had two vice presidents during his administration.

Washington Henry Wallace United States Roosevelt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chiang Y.W Mrs. Lehman Miss Holloway William Hughes Haarlem Mrs. Bickel Robert J. Thiels California Mrs. Chapman E. A. Beardsleys Anniversary H A. Schimbergs Don L. Hunts Grace Walpole Circle Optical Service Leonard T. Arduser Chambers Inskee Third Street SE Fteo Harry F. Tisher Optical Co Miss Dorlan Club Women of War Mrs. Wamser I. W. Smith Yokita Camp Fire Jolly Dozen Club Mercy Hospital Alumnae CHI Omega Mothers City Briefs Sheftie's Boathouse Navy Club Montrose City Plan Commission Moose Hall Ward E. Tie Shawano Vida M. Gleason Sterling, Ir Justice H. R. Churchill Townsend Harry Stevens Warren Davis Nineteenth Avenue SW Mary Eleanor Ryan Grande Avenue SE A. J. Chapman Charles Dubuque North Western San Francisco Bogdon Zelick Third Street Fourteenth Avenue L. B. Kent Kent Tipton Bessie G Engle Charles D. Huston Internal Revenue Des Moines Boy Fletcher College U. S Stassen Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham ANE Dilette Croquignole Finker 2Nd Ave Tad St Pak Neisner
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