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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1942

Page

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Marion Council Tables Milk Ordinance Amid Objections

Marion city council tabled a milk ordinance after dairy owners and residents voiced concerns. Leonard A. Taylor cited a petition of over 90 Third ward residents warning small dairies may suffer. Dr. J R Jennings urged increased milk use while noting health risks.

Marion Leonard A. Taylor Third Ward Mar- Taylor Cedar Rapids Taylor J. R. Jennings State Department of Health H. P. Kline Charles R. Balcom Jesse Starry Ray Knapp Harley Etzel L. A. Franke

Free Cure Claim Offers Rupture Relief by Mail

An advertisement promises a free cure for rupture from Capt W A Collins Inc Bow 1088 Watertown Illinois. Readers are urged to mail name and address for instructions and claim the plan has helped thousands. The note asks for a penny to cover processing and claims immediate results for men women and children.

Gallings W. A Collins. Inc Watertown

Former Marion Man Flew Miss Lombard During Fatal Trip

Gail Storck a former Marion resident and TWA pilot said he flew Carole Lombard her mother and others on a fatal Nevada flight. Storck previously ferried Clark Gable and Lombard to a South Dakota hunting trip. Lombard recalled Storck in a letter to his mother in law. Marion relatives also learn of Mrs Sarah Weaver 90 who died in Washington DC Funeral services were held in Iowa Falls.

Marion Gail A. Storck TWA Airlines Carole Lombard Nevada Mountains Mr. Storck Kansas City Clark Gable Miss Lombard South Dakota Carl Fernow D. B. Storck Sarah Weaver Washington, D. C

Cheerful Companions Meet at Church Basement

The Cheerful Companions class of the Christian church gathered Tuesday evening in the church basement. E. C. Hamm led the devotional period. Mrs. Joe Walker and Mrs. Howard Hurtt chaired the entertainment committee. Refreshments were served to 35 by a committee led by Mrs. Carl Cherry, Mrs. Henry Kreigermeir, and Mrs. Harvey Trimbie.

Cheerful Companions The Christian Church E. C. Hamm Joe Walker Howard Hurtt Carl Cherry Henry Kreigermeir Harvey Trimbie

Red Cross Unit No 1 to Meet Friday at 10 A M

Red Cross Unit No 1 will meet Friday at 10 a m at the Red Cross sewing rooms. A luncheon will be served at noon at a local restaurant. Handicraft Club No 1 will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs How ard Mack. Officers will be elected.

Red Cross Unit No Red Cross Handicraft Club No. 1 Howard Mack

Local Society Notes and Meetings From the Week

The column records moves to Grantsburg Wisconsin by Mrs Evans and Barbara to live with her parents. Tennyson club members hear Mrs Norman J Waffle review Bright Journey by August Deireth and discuss The Meaning of Our Flag. Ocelwein visitors Dr and Mrs John O Connor stay with Mrs O Connors sister Mrs George W Kas er. J D Corner is ill. Mrs Earl Newton visits in law Mrs Earl Daubenmier. Sacred Heart circle of St Josephs church meets Thursday at 2 pm with Mrs W E Lutz. Owen Storck and family stop en route to Ashland Nebraska for funeral of Storcks uncle. Townsend club No 2 hosts box supper and dancing at Memorial Hall.

Tennyson Club Kenneth King Norman J. Waffle August Deireth James E. Clapp Surprise Box

Derflinger Couple Attend Arlington Funeral

Mr and Mrs Clyde Derflinger traveled to Arlington on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mr Derflingers aunt. An advertisement notes a dental brush at Owens Cut Rate Drug priced at 48 cents.

Clyde Derflinger Arlington Mr. Kereflinger Owen

Special Marion Lodge Meeting for First Degree Work

A special meeting of Marion lodge No. 6 AF and AM is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple to perform work in the first degree.

Marion Lodge No. 6 A. F Masonic Temple

Max Evans Transferred in Remington Arms Sales Team

Max Evans of 522 Seventh Avenue, a salesman for Remington Arms, has been transferred to a new sales region. Details indicate a restructuring affecting the Remington sales staff and his relocation.

Max Evans Seventh Avenue Remington Arms Company

Cit iz enship and Patriotism Talk at K. V. Cafe

Tuesday evening at the K V cafe Dr David I Berger of the Coe college faculty spoke on Citizenship and Patriotism.

K. V. Cafe David I. Berger Coe College

Indian Creek Fish and Game Officers Postponed to Next Meeting

Election of officers for the Indian Creek Fish and Game club, set for Tuesday at Robert P. Burns home, was deferred to the next meeting in two weeks. St Marys circle of St Josephs Church met at Mrs Richard M Clark home with Mrs C L McDonnell and Mrs Harold Mullaley hosting and donated 2 to Red Cross war relief. Plans were made.

Marion Choral Club Glenn E. Kinser American Red Cross Indian Creek Fish and Game Club Robert P. Burns St. Mary's St. Joseph's Catholic Church Richard M. Clark C. L. McDonnell Harold Mullaley Red Cross War Relief Fund

Community notices and club events listed

Benefit party details for February eleventh and February third at John Larkin's home. Mrs Milo Davin and first Don Kassner to be joint host. Theristrial club discusses Women Under the Southern Cross and infantile paralysis fund. Homebuilders plan picnic supper at Donald Torrence home. Mary Lowe Dickinson circle to sew surgical dressings at public library. Ameigo club hosts lunch and donates to Red Cross while Mrs E W Fernow presents The March of Science.

John Larkin Milo Davin Don Kassner Gilporhies Theristrial Club Ed Sigfred J. Franklin Parsons Fund For Congregational Church Donald Torrence Mary Lowe Dickinson King’s Daughters Ameigo Club

McElwain Hosts Dinner at 808 Eighth Avenue

Mr and Mrs Allen R McElwain entertained at dinner Tuesday evening at their home 808 Eighth Avenue. Guests included Mrs

Allen R. McElwain Eighth Avenue

Notable Names Mentioned in Society Brief

Arthur E. Chase of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Mable Doran of Bemidji, Miss Edith Chase of Miami and Mrs. Inez Helbig of Marion are listed among listed residents in the society notes. The snippet records readers’ social connections and locations without detailing events.

Arthur E. Chase Ceder Rapids Mable Doran Bemidji, Minn Edith Chase Miami, Fla Inez Helbig Marion

Linn County School Men to Hear Sheriff Smith on Lewis and Clark

Linn County Sheriff Jim Smith will speak on the Lewis and Clark expedition at a Linn county school men's club meeting at the Commonwealth tearoom Thursday night. Walter Shupp, county superintendent, announced the event. Smith has studied the expedition as a hobby. The meeting includes a dinner and a concurrent intermediate school teachers meeting led by Supt. O. P. Stillinger of Troy Mills.

Linn County Jim Smith Commonwealth Walter Shupp Smith Supt. O. P. Stillinger Troy Mills

New Jap Thrusts at Burma Foreseen by Official Statement

Rangoon Burma official warning predicts new Japanese thrusts into Burma within the next 10 days. Burmese territory has already been penetrated by both Japanese and Thai forces.

Rangoon Burma

Visitors to Grand Teton Park in 1940 Travelled by Private Cars

Visitors to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming totaled 193 324 during 31 560 private automobiles.

Grand Teton National Park Wyoming

Nippon navy asserts Pacific dominance amid war boasts

Japan's navy minister Vice Admiral Shimada says the navy virtually commands the Pacific from Malaya to the U.S. west coast. Prime Minister Tojo promises more vigorous Pacific operations until the U S and Britain are brought to their knees. Shimada claims only four destroyers and other losses for Japan, while reporting 61 enemy warships and 35 merchantmen sunk.

Japan Shigetsus S.i.Omada Pacific Malaya Indies United States Hideki Tojo Britain United Tes Shimada

Congress backs St Lawrence power in rivers bill plan

Washington sources report congressional leaders will push action on the St Lawrence river power project as part of a revised rivers and harbors bill. Senator George W Norris says the nation cannot achieve air supremacy or Roosevelt's 125,000 aircraft target in 1943 without a vast boost in hydroelectric capacity.

Washington St. Lawrence River George W. Norris Roosevelt

Missouri River Ranks Ninth Worldwide at 2 551 Miles

The Missouri is identified as the world’s ninth longest river with a length of 2 551 miles.

Missouri

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Marion News Marion Council White, Phillips and Comny and Quail and Company Nenport George L. Wood Pleasant Grove District No Womens Farm Bureau H. W. Wiggins Vernon Lent Ben Tudeen Earl Newton Three Oaks Mich Marion High School Dramatic Club Entrepas Club Fred M. Blakeslee Kathleen Mullaley Pat Benedict Mary Alice Kemble Otto Whelper David Dippel Jack Reese Jackie Sixth Avenue Stone City Mrs Reese Presbyterian Church Linal du Pont Company City John O'Connor Ocelwein O'Connor George W. Kaser J. D. Corner Fourteenth Street Mrs Three Oaks, Mich Earl Daubenmier Sacred Heart Circle St. Joseph's Church W. E. Lutz Owen Storck Darlington Wis Townsend Club Memorial Hall Lions Club BY Claude Callan White Eagle Coal CO First Street Ae Ceean Lowa-Illinois Gas & Electric CO Cedar Rapids Gas Company DIAL Ruud Linn School Nippon Norris Graydar America Westside Third Ave Germany Italy Lexington Avenue New York City
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