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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1940

Page

3

Engagement Announced For Janetta Merritt Of Cedar Rapids

ME and Mrs Arthur Merritt Grundy Center announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Janetta of Cedar Rapids to Miller Strack son of Mr and Mrs W G Strack of Grundy Center. March 3 is set for the wedding in Grundy Center with plans for a Flagstaff Arizona home after March 9.

Arthur Merritt Grundy Center Janetta Cedar Rapids Miller Strack W. G. Strack Miss Merritt Coe College Chi Omega Sorority Crescent Y.W.C.A Strack University of Iowa Sioux City Bureau of Business Research Flagstaff Ariz

Modern Reading Club Meets for Luncheon Review

The Modern Reading club gathers Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. Roy E. Curray’s 2200 Linden Drive SE home for a luncheon. Mrs. Karl P. Blaise will review Autobiography by A. A. Milne.

Modern Reading Club Roy E. Curray Linden Drive Karl P. Blaise A. A. Milne

Neil Montgomerys Host to Bridge Club

Mr and Mrs Neil Montgomery invite members of their bridge club to their Linden Drive SE home this evening for a social gathering supporting club play and fellowship.

Neil Montgomerys Neil Montgomery Linden Drive

Anne Barron and Roswell Camp Wed at St Matthew's

Miss Anne Barron of Lincoln Heights SE and Roswell Camp of 106130 Avenue NW were married Saturday at 4 pm in St Matthew's rectory with Father J. D. Kearn officiating. Attendants included Helen Barron as bridesmaid and Richard Rubins as best man. The reception featured a buffet at the bride's parents home and a four tier cake.

Anne Barron A. J. Barron Lincoln Heights SE Roswell Camp G. R. Camp Avenue NW St. Matthew's Rectory J. D. Kearn Helen Barron Richard Rubins Miss Barre Johanna Hill

Tuesday Study Club to Meet at Mrs. Delzell Home

The Tuesday Study club will meet with Mrs. Earl B. Delzell at 1700 Grande Avenue SE Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. E. I. Heuer will present current events and The Ownley Inn by Joseph C. and Freeman Lincoln will be reviewed by Mrs. J. A. Yessler.

Earl B. Delzell Grande Avenue SE E. I. Heuer Ownley Inn Joseph C Freeman Lincoln J. A. Yessler

Miller Couple Return After Week in New York

Mr and Mrs Robert J Miller of 1850 B avenue NE returned home after spending a week in New York City observing sights and enjoying a brief vacation together.

Robert J. Millers New York Robert J. Miller Avenue NE New York City

Eulalia Hauser Hosts Midnight Buffet For Guest

Miss Eulalia Hauser of 1537 Fifth Avenue SE entertained at a midnight buffet supper Saturday in honor of her house guest Miss Marilyn Hendershott of Chicago. Earlier cocktails were at Mr and Mrs E P Mickel’s home and the group then went to Pla Mor. Attending were Leo Lucas Billie Hauser Robert Norris Miriam Suer Otto Rymer Marie Klemish George Driscoll Marvin Harmon Miss Hendershott and the Mickels.

Eulalia Hauser Fifth Avenue SE Marilyn Hendershott Chicago E. P. Mickel Pla-Mor Leo Lucas Billie Hauser Robert Norris Miriam Suer Otto Rymer Marie Klemish George Driscoll Marvin Harmon Hendershott Mickel Hauser

Evelyn Afflerbaugh Visits Des Moines

Miss Evelyn Afflerbaugh of Blake boulevard SE left Monday to spend a week in Des Moines as the guest of Miss Patricia Trawver.

Evelyn Afflerbaugh Des Moines Blake Boulevard Patricia Trawver

Avenue Circle Hosts Cedar Chapter Meeting Omission Noted

The hostess committee for Avenue circle of Cedar chapter No. 184 O E S was missing Mrs. Carrie White chairman and Mrs. Mary Kegin and Mrs. Lucille Hoyt. The meeting is Friday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs. Charles Bode 2009 Mount Vernon Avenue SE.

Carrie White Mary Kegin Lucille Hoyt Avenue Circle of Cedar Charles Bode Mount Vernon Avenue SE

Installation Service Noted at Home Rebekah Lodge

The Gazette records the Jan. 15 installation at Hasek hall for Home Rebekah lodge No. 79. It notes an omission in listing gifts from the right and left supports given to past noble grand Lillian Neff by Mrs. Norvella Ellis.

Rebekah Lodge No. 79 Lillian Neff Norvella Ellis Hasek Hall

Couples class meeting at First Christian church

The couples class of the First Christian church met Friday evening at the president Mrs. R J Brown home with 25 present. Games were played. Members of Mrs LeRoy Longs group were hostesses.

First Christian Church R. J. Brown LeRoy Long

Margaret Bottome circle plans Wednesday luncheon

The Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. H. E. Haegg, 1746 First Avenue East.

Margaret Bottome King’s Daughters H. E. Haegg First Avenue E

Speaker Honored At Cedar Rapids Art Gallery Luncheon

A Dutch treat luncheon honors Fae Huttenlocher associate editor of Better Homes and Gardens for twenty women Cedar Rapids Art association board members wives of male members and guests at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. She then spoke on Early American Glassware in the public library gallery open to the public.

Fae Hutten- Mocher Better Homes and Gardens Magazine Cedar Rapids Art Association Wives of Men Art Association Cedar Rapids Country Club

Engagement of Helen Shulista to Louis Sojka Jr

Mr and Mrs Joe Shulista announce the engagement of their daughter Helen to Louis Sojka Jr son of Mr and Mrs Louis Sojka. The wedding is planned for Saturday. Mrs Shulista and Mrs Sojka hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at the Cc S P S hall with cards and refreshments.

Joe Shulista Twenty-second Avenue Helen Louis Sojka Fifteenth Avenue SE Shulista

Sleigh Ride Party For Fourteen Teens At Verhaven Stables

A Sunday sleigh ride gathering at Verhaven stables brought fourteen youths together including couples with the Highs, Andersons, Guernseys, Turners, Smiths, Murphys, and Stecmans. Afterward the group visited the Lighthouse for refreshments.

Verhaven Riv Robert High Owen Anderson George Guernsey Ken Turner Harry Smith Howard Murphy J. H. Stecman

Fordice Honor Lodge Carters With Supper and Bridge

Mr and Mrs Jack Fordice hosted a Sunday evening supper and bridge at their 303 Thirty third Street NE home in honor of Mr and Mrs Lodge Carter who are moving to Long Beach California Other guests included Mr and Mrs George Newland and Mr and Mrs Lee Beardsley Prizes and a gift were presented to the honorees.

Jack Fordice Thirty-third Street Lodge Carter Soeen Long Beach Calif George Newland Lee Beardsley

Music Department to Hear Mrs Tristan at Cedar Rapids Club

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club music department presents guest artist Mrs Tristan at 2 30 p m Wednesday. She will sing Ah Sweet Mystery of Life from Naughty Marietta and Last Rose of Summer from Four Smart Girls Grow Up.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Hambrights Spend Sunday in Cedar Falls

Mr and Mrs W T Hambright visited Cedar Falls on Sunday to attend the first wedding anniversary of their daughter Mrs Frank B Miller and Mr Miller. Guests at the Miller home included Mr and Mrs Bert Miller and Fred Miller of Boone.

W. T. Hambright Blake Boulevard Cedar Falls Frank B. Miller Mr. Miller Miller Bert Miller Fred Miller Boone

Police Auxiliary Card Party Set for January 31

The annual card party of the Police auxiliary will be held at 2 p.m. on January 31 at St. Patrick's school auditorium, moved from the previously announced Wednesday date in Sunday's Gazette.

Police Auxiliary St. Patrick's School

Surprise Housewarming for Dureys at New Home

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Durey were honored Sunday evening with a surprise housewarming at their new residence 2308 D avenue NE. A lunch was served and the couple received a gift from friends including Dan Kruidenier Norman Bleakley F J Kofron Fred Parish Elmer Law ler V A Kofron Jean Westington Joe Benson and Don Kofron.

C. E. Durey D Avenue NE Dan Kruidenier Norman Bleakley F. J. Kofron Fred Parish Elmer Lawler V. A. Kofron Jean Westington Joe Benson Don Kofron

January supper hosts for church home builders class

Mr and Mrs Everett Finch hosted the First Evangelical Home Builders class January supper meeting held Friday evening in the church dining room. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Ammons Mr and Mrs Myron Pals Mr and Mrs Roy Sweigart and Mr and Mrs Donald Thomson.

Everett Finch Paul Ammons Myron Pals Roy Sweigart Donald Thomson

Friwoto Camp Fire Group Plans Valentine Party

Eleven members met with guardian Mrs. Clifford Evans to discuss national membership and birthday honors. A Valentine party was planned and the group will begin selling pencils to earn money starting February 1.

Friwoto Clifford Evans Guardian

Conwapo Camp Fire Meeting At First Congregational Church

The Conwapo Camp Fire group met Wednesday at the First Congregational church. Members discussed a candy sale and planned a baby craft project.

Conwapo First Congregational Church

Mrs Kushner Returns Home After Visit in Le Mars

Mrs Joseph Kushner of 1822 Blake boulevard SE returned home Sunday following a visit to her daughter Mrs Edward Pill and Mr Pill in Le Mars.

Joseph Kushner Blake Boulevard Edward Pill Mr. Pill le Mars

Edgewood No 1 P T A Seeks Chorus Helpers

Mothers club leads women’s chorus work and invites interested residents to meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs E S McManes Westland Acres to discuss participation and plans for Edgewood No 1 unit.

Mothers’ Club of Edgewood No. 1 E. S. McManes Westland Acres

Miss Lindsey Hosts Bobsled Party Night Out

Miss Stella Mae Lindsey of 1628 Second Avenue SE entertained Wednesday night with a bobsled party. Guests gathered at the Lindsey home for coffee before riding to Hallwood's cafe in Marion for dancing and refreshments. Attending were Misses Gladys Privatsky Dorothy Clime Enid Wade Berneal Hensley Helen Saunders Florence Bachman and Messrs Michel Stuhlsatz John Baker Bob Wright Jim Peedin Tom Smith Howard Jones Carl Hoff.

Stella Mae Lindsey Second Avenue SE Lindsey Hallwood's Marion Gladys Privatsky Dorothy Clime Enid Wade Berneal Hensley Helen Saunders Florence Bachman Michel Stuhlsatz John Baker Bob Wright Jim Peedin Tom Smith Howard Jones Carl Hoff

Catholic Book Club Dessert Luncheon Tuesday

Miss Minnie Patrick to entertain the Catholic Book club with a dessert luncheon at Killian's tea room Tuesday at 1 30 p m Mrs Leo Peiffer will review Flesh Is Not Life by H L Barth

Minnie Patrick Catholic Book Club Killian’s Tea Room Leo Peiffer H. L. Barth

Volunteer Junior Circle Meeting at Barbara Hird Home

The Volunteer Junior Circle of the King's Daughters will meet Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 2516 B Avenue NE. Barbara Hird hosts the gathering and participants will discuss upcoming community service plans.

The King’s Daughters Barbara Hird B Avenue NE

Non Believer May Sit Out Prayers Says Eleanor Roosevelt

Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt said a non believer in prayers has a right to sit through them while affirming freedom of worship. She noted the White House Conference on Children in a Democracy had not discussed religion and declined to comment on that absence. She added that opening a meeting with the Lord's Prayer and a hymn is not objectionable.

Eleanor Washington Ins Eleanor Roosevelt White House

McKinley High School Concert Sunday

McKinley high school music department directed by Miss Maurine Hamblin and Paul Anthony presented a semi sacred concert in the school auditorium. Edith Reed alumna sang two numbers while the girls sextet made its first appearance. The string quartet impressed with intonation and the a cappella choir and orchestra pleased the audience. Ethelyn Fink assistant student teacher from Coe conducted the orchestra in Festival March.

Maurine Hamblin Paul Anthony McKinley High School Edith Reed McKinley A Cappela Ethelyn Fink Coe

Pattern 4377 Available in Various Women Sizes

Pattern 4377 is available in women's sizes 34 to 48. Size 36, entire ensemble, uses 553 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send fifteen cents for this pattern to Pattern Department The Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 17th Street New York New York. Additional ten cents buys latest pattern book.

Anne Adams The Cedar Rapids Gazette West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Nebraska man seeks refund on long unused ticket

L. E. Fisher of Edgar Nebraska sent Oscar Braungart Wabash railway agent an unused Fort Wayne to Huntington ticket and asked for a refund. Braungart replied he did not hold it too long. The ticket dated February 19 1879 was sent to St Louis for redemption.

Fort Wayne Ind L. E. Fisher Edgar, Neb Oscar Braungart Wabash Huntington Braungart St. Louis

City Sees 1939 Fire Loss at $104 676 in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids reports total 1939 fire loss of $104 676, the highest since 1932 but below national average. Fire Chief E P Kohout cites smoke damage and incendiary fires as causes. 775 fires were fought with most incidents confined to origin.

Cedar Rapids E. P. Kohout Kohout

Burlington Cab Driver Does A Corrigan Here

Marion Kirk, 22, a Burlington taxicab driver, qualified for the "Wrong Way Corrigan" title Monday at 9 30 a m when Highway Patrolmen found him asleep in his cab parked in a driveway a mile west of Cedar Rapids on Highway 30. He had taken two teachers to Mechanicsville then aimed for a shorter route home ending west of Cedar Rapids. The owner requested release to drive the cab back and no charges were filed.

Marion Kirk Burlington Corrigan Harry Cloud Adolph Hallgren Cedar Rapids Boyd W. Upton Kirk Mechanicsville Upton

Painting Contractors Name Cedar Rapids 1941 Convention

The Iowa Painting and Decorating Contractors of America designated Cedar Rapids as the 1941 state convention site. Des Moines reported the news Monday, with last week’s meeting in Des Moines noting the selection. About 150 attendees are expected, per the convention bureau.

Iowa Painting and Decorating Contractors of America Cedar Rapids Des Moines Convention Bureau of Chamber

Iowa and Minnesota Agree on Private Truck Reciprocity

Des Moines reports an agreement for full reciprocity on privately owned not-for-hire trucks between Iowa and Minnesota. For-hire trucks are excluded due to Minnesota law. A windshield sticker system for private trucks may be adopted by Iowa, with stickers mailed to out of state owners on request.

Des Moines INS Iowa Minnesota Karl W. Fischer Fischer Minneapolis

Student Bandit Is Indicted For Murder

Cleveland AP John Louis McCormick a University of Pittsburgh student was indicted for first degree murder in the Jan 8 holdup killing of Theo dore Nichols a Western Union watchman. McCormick was critically injured and held in City hospital. Police said he confessed to Western Union holdups in Fairmont West Virginia and East Liverpool Ohio.

Cleveland John Louis McCormick University of Pittsburgh Theodore Nichols Western Union McCormick City Hospital Fairmont W. Va East Liverpool

La Porte City Building and Loan Elects New Directors

La Porte City Building and Loan Association announces new directors Dr. R. T. Paige M. F. Lizer and Louie Schrieber. Officers chosen include W. M. Blough as president C. A. Brust vice president M. L. Haven secretary Dr. R. T. Paige treasurer and loan committee members Dr. Paige Weldon Betts and M. L. Haven.

LA Porte City

1,000 Expected For Farmer Grain Dealers Convention

More than 1,000 farmers elevator men managers and directors are set to attend Iowa’s 35th annual Farmers Grain Dealers Association convention in Des Moines. Key speakers include Joseph Knapp of Washington DC chief agricultural economist for the farm credit administration William McArthur of Washington with the US department of agriculture T J Stitts FAO official and Wilbur H Thompson of Omaha Nebraska. The convention runs three days with the Farmers Elevator Service and Farmers Elevator Mutual Insurance units holding their annual meetings alongside the event.

Des Moines Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa Joseph Knapp Washington, D. C Farm Credit Administration William McArthur Washington United States Department of Agriculture T. J. Stitts FAO Wilbur H. Thompson Omaha Neb Farmers Elevator Service Company Farmers Elevator Mutual Insurance Company The Grain Dealers Association

Hull and Canadian parley on St Lawrence Great Lakes treaty

Secretary of State Cordell Hull greets Canadians at a parley on the St. Lawrence Great Lakes accord. He says the project is constructive and aims to improve the economic well being of people in both nations. In Clinton New York singer Paul Robeson receives an honorary degree at Hamilton College and notes American folk songs reflect a shared culture.

Washington Cordell Hull Clinton N. Y Paul Robeson Hamilton College America

Hoover urges more relief gifts for Finnish aid

Detroit dispatch reports Herbert Hoover appeals for increased private contributions to Finnish relief citing sympathy and indignation as motivators. He states relief funds will be accepted from all who support the cause. Miami note covers William S. Knudsen proposing a preventive war plan by implanting democracies modeled on the American system. Citizens would vote freely without fear to reduce war likelihood.

Detroit Herbert Hoover Miami William S. Knudsen

Vacant Kansas City Mayor's Job Filled

Charles E. Keith, former coal and lumber executive, agreed Monday to become mayor to fill the unexpired term of Bryce B. Smith, who resigned. A mayoral election is set for April, with the post offered by city councilmen from the Pendergarst and Shannon factions of the Democratic organization.

Kansas City Charles E. Keith Coal and Lumber Company Bryce B. Smith Keith Pendergast Shannon Democratic

Russia signals end to Russo-Finnish war on Lenin death anniversary

Moscow announces it will conclude the Russo-Finnish war and warns that foreign intervention would be disastrous. Elections are set for March 24 in parts of Russian occupied Poland, a move seen as a tacit denial of handing areas to Germany. Alexander Scherbakoff, backed by Stalin and Molotov, announces and condemns foreign coverage. Army communique notes minor activity with recon flights and artillery duels.

Moscow Russia Lenin Poland Germany Rumania Finland Alexander Scherbakoff Moscow Communist Party Grand Opera House Josef Stalin Viacheslaff Molotoff Klementi Voroshiloff Scherbakoff

WPA Projects Resumed After Snow Disruption

WPA work resumed across the county with 360 men returning to duties after snow removal curtailed activity. Most workers lost one or two days, while a few stayed home all week. Extra shifts will be offered to make up time in the next two months.

WPA

Arms Bill Out Gets Bi-Partisan Backing

Powerful bi partisan support formed Monday for a Senate Appropriations Committee plan to cut nearly 13 million dollars from the House bill for emergency defense and neutrality expenses. The measure had already been reduced by about 20.2 million dollars below budget bureau recommendations. Democratic Leader Barkley predicted Senate adoption of the cut and said the chamber would take up the legislation Tuesday. Both chambers were in recess for the state funeral of Senator Borah of Idaho.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee House Barkley Senate Chamber Borah Idaho

Ancients Believed Stones Had Life and Souls

The ancient belief held that precious stones were living beings with souls. This view framed how gems were valued and treated in ritual and daily life, reflecting a worldview where nature carried sentient essence.

Memdaco Advertisement Claims Quick Relief for Asthma

An old medicine ad touts Memdaco tablets as a tasteless remedy for choking and asthma symptoms. It promises to aid Nature by dissolving mucus, offers a money back guarantee, and claims the product is not a smoke, dope, or injection.

Nature Mendaco

Robins Count in Subzero Week Mark Spring Signs

Springfield reporter notes Pere Marquette State Park guide George M. Link observed 33 robins amid a cold spell last week. His party also spotted 12 bald eagles 83 bluejays 400 cardinals and three canvasback ducks, the latter appearing affected by the freeze.

Springfield George M. Link Pere Marquette State Park Grafton

First Snow in Ten Years for Texans

A driving blizzard moved south and east across Texas reaching the Gulf coast bringing the first snow in ten years to San Antonio and Houston.

Texans Dallas Tex Texas Gulf Coast San Antonio Houston

Bioff Pleads Not Guilty To Tax Evasion

William Bioff, head of the motion picture labor unions, appeared in Los Angeles court and pled not guilty to income tax evasion charges centered on about $85 000 for 1936 and 1937.

Los Angeles INL William Bioff Monday

Holland Protests German Flights Over Dutch Skies

The Netherlands government disclosed a new protest to the Reich on Monday over German warplanes flying over Holland. Official statements condemned the incursions and demanded respect for Dutch air space.

Holland Amsterdam Ins Netherlands Reich

Enginemen's Head Backs Wheeler For President

D. B. Robertson, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, endorsed Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana for the Democratic presidential nomination in Cleveland.

Enginemen Wheeler Cleveland D. B. Robertson The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Burton K. Wheeler Mont

Lutheran Appeal Opens for Finnish Relief and Missions

Dr. Oscar C. Mees of Canton Ohio announced the Lutheran emergency appeal to raise $500,000 for Finnish relief and to support foreign missions. He said headquarters are now open in New York City.

New York Oscar C. Mees Canton

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