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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1942
Page
7
The U S embassy says 340 American men including doctors lawyers and dentists were seized by German forces in the Paris area and detained at Compiègne. Earlier reports listed 200 hostages. many were American born veterans married to French citizens, some may have let citizenship lapse.
Washington officials said they had no information on reports from Vichy that the American embassy advised Washington about 340 American men being seized by the Germans in Paris.
More than 600 women canvassed every residential district in the Red Cross war fund drive. John M Linn county chairman commends their ficent work amid sub zero weather and inconveniences. Miss Maurine Hamblin cites readiness for two weeks as Angels of Mercy song rehearsals proceed at McKinley High.
Miss Frances Dougherty a pupil at McKinley High School offers volunteer art services. She may be reached at 2. The Red Cross is praised as the greatest international organization of mercy in the world by W. J. Decentn ealie canenaiansster.
Norman Davis, chairman, reports Rivier a Red Cross has received over 11000 civilian and military safety inquiries from Pacific war zones. Linn county chapter executive secretary Mrs Wells C Peck has about 40 inquiries. J Davis says the Red Cross can handle inquiries but urges public patience due to transmission obstacles.
A vintage advertisement promotes Adlerika for adults over fifty to relieve constipation and gas. It claims the formula draws extra moisture into the bowels to soften wastes and ease bowel action, leaving you refreshed and clean. Druggists carry Adlerika.
Clarence Doonan, 20, an employee living west of Marion, was injured when a pickup overturned near a new road. He suffered a cerebral concussion and was found by J. I. Heefner. He received first aid and was taken by ambulance to St. Luke's hospital. he is expected to recover.
Mrs. H. G. Stitzer hosted a Tuesday luncheon for the Book Club. Mrs. D. Earl Miller reviewed The Road of a Natural to the group at the February meeting.
Bill Kempshall will entertain Wednesday evening at dinner in observance of his sixteenth birthday. The event takes place at the home of his brother in law and sister Miz and Mrs ryn Kassler Rooert Mitchell and Robert Sindelar.
The farewell planned for Tuesday honoring Mrs. Max Evans moving to Kansas City Mo has been postponed until Friday due to Mrs Evans illness.
An advertisement announces a factory order of Valentines now available at Owen's Cut Rate Drug. Prices are described as budget friendly with a promotional focus on affordable Valentine cards and related items.
Mayor John C. Mullin has departed for a vacation in New Orleans. City officials did not announce any public engagements or schedule changes during his absence.
Clarence McGowan of 1062 Fourth street received a permit for a garage costing 185 dollars. Glenn Wickham of 940 Seventh street received a permit for a garage costing 300 dollars.
Members heard a review of The Road of a Naturalist by Donald Culross Peattie presented by Mrs. D Earl Miller. The group voted five dollars to Red Cross war relief.
The Popenhagen and Medberry families hosted a visit at Elgin with Mrs. Walter Reeve and her daughter Marlys of Anamosa also present. Clinton guest Mrs. Charles Landis stayed with Mrs. Merrill Brundage. The Christian church choir will rehearse at 7 15 p.m. at the parsonage. Osceola lodge No 18 I O O F will meet Thursday at 730 p.m. at the hall. Mrs. R A Crew of Chicago arrived for a visit with her mother Mrs. John T. Christie and relatives.
A retired plumber died at 11 35 p m after a long illness. Born in De Kalb Illinois he moved to Marion in 1910 from Independence. He married Hattie E Burdick in 1882 at Atlantic Iowa. Funeral Thursday at 3 p m in Yocom chapel with Rev Arthur W Henke officiating and burial in Oak Shade Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Lininger visited relatives at Liberty on Tuesday. Mrs. John C. Smith enjoyed a SanSa chat tar tae seph La Turno. Mrs. Helen Chisilett traveled to the home of Mrs. Maude Waters and her sister Mrs. Mary Larkin to spend the remainder of the winter.
Richard Lee and family attended the funeral of Mrs. Jen nie Thompson in Maquoketa. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Weis attended Mrs. William Schwab’s funeral in Amara. William Perrin moved to Rockford Illinois to live with his sister Leona Pim ee. Mr. and Mrs. E. D Armstrong and Mrs. Lillian Stewer hosted a dinner for Mrs. George McBride and her son Melvin. The mid prayer service of the lan church is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Voorhies home.
The choir directed by John M. Thompson will sing on the evening of February 1 at the Presbyterian church and will meet tonight at the church for practice.
Mr and Mrs Wil Kuper Stanley spent Monday in the home of Mrs L C Popenhagen, the sister of Mrs Kuper.
Mrs. Barry entertained the Laura Bailey missionary society of the Methodist W.S.C.S. Monday evening. Mrs. Frank Gray led the lesson titled Christian Imperative from the book. Mrs. A. A. Harding gave the devotional. Mrs. John Johnson helped serve refreshments to 15 members and guest Mrs. Charles Crossley.
The Musical Literary club met Monday evening with Mrs. Albert E Bragg in attendance. The program featured Miss Rose Wilcox on piano with Salut d Armour and Miss Edna Roberts singing Lullaby. Mrs La participated in the event as part of the club.
The next meeting will be a Valentine dinner at Miss Breed's home. The dinner committee includes Miss Eereat, Miss Wilcox, and Mrs. Gene McDaniels. Harold Miller Jr. is confined at home with a fractured right clavicle and shoulder injuries from a fall Monday evening while exiting a car.
U.S. Ambassador John G. Winant said American land sea and air units have begun to operate in Britain as the first step on the road to victory. He told the National Defense Public Interest committee that the United States is better prepared than in World War I and plans to recruit 7,000,000 soldiers. He praised American youth and said women will take on labor roles if needed.
Glenn A. Kidd, 75, died at University Hospital in Iowa City. He served 23 years as secretary of the Oelwein school board and 25 years as vice-president of Aetna State Bank before 1931. He later ran an insurance agency and was city treasurer. Survived by his wife and daughter Helen of Celwein.
Courthouse entry shows Ann OConnor filing for divorce from Irwin OConnor in district court on Wednesday with a $500 writ of attachment against the defendant's monies issued by Judge John T. Moffit. OConnor seeks $10 weekly alimony for cruel and inhuman treatment. They wed on June 25, 1938.
Fred J. Kupka of Carroll township was elected a new director of the Farmers Lumber Company of Clutier at the annual meeting Monday. He succeeds Frank J. Mochal who died recently. All other directors were reelected for another year: W. Roubinek Lorenz Lorenzen J. Novak Will Hock Albert Hach and Richard Arp. Roubinek was retained as president Lor company for the fifth year and Vertus Wilf was retained as assistant manager.
Howard Anderson will address the City Missionary Union’s 50th anniversary at Westminster Presbyterian Church with his talk titled A Voice from India. His family will perform a Hindustani home scene, and Miss Lulu D. Ervin of American Mission to Lepers will discuss People in Action and present leper work pictures at noon. Luncheon is scheduled in two shifts.
F A Uchytil of Toledo Iowa visits daughter Mrs Frederick Dolezal at 195 Thirteenth Avenue SW. The Hard of Hearing society meets at 126 Third Avenue SW Friday at 7 30 p m. Mrs M L Grafton returns from Chicago after attending a fashion show at the Palmer House last Saturday. Cadet William J Valenta has entered aero nautical school at Shepherd Field Texas. Adult swimming classes at the YMCA open Wednesday night for guests with mixed guest swims at 6 30 7 15 and 8 00.
C Woody Thompson of the College of Commerce at the University of Iowa will address the Lions Club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel Thursday noon. He discusses research on editorial requirements in the United States army navy and marine forces.
A note details Neil Lundell of 320 Sixth Street and his move from Des Moines where a peer had previously gone. Lundell has worked in the Wilson Company office for the last two years.
J H Ramsey will recount a quarter century of litigation ending in an exhortation at the Waltonian luncheon Thursday in the Lafayette club room. Clark A Beems will lead the program and attorneys are invited.
Mrs Mary of Chicago attended the funeral for Charles Martin and his wife, formerly of Benton County, who died from injuries in a Thursday automobile crash. Miss Olive Bagley and Mrs Langham are sisters of Mrs Martin.
Commander and Mrs Fiorian Francis led attendees at the second district meeting in Oelwein joined by Mr and Mrs Emil Erickson Mr and Mrs John Shuell Mr and Mrs Frank Foushee Mr and Mrs Ray Harbit Mr and Mrs Carl Janecek Mrs Emil Vodoska Miss Zelina Wiese and Mrs Addie Campbell from the local post and auxiliary.
Mrs. G. A. Runyon living off highway 30, five miles east of Cedar Rapids, marked the first bluebirds of the season on Wednesday. She records arrivals each spring and notes this is the earliest in 20 years, with seven or eight birds seen. The flock arrived Tuesday, and the earliest prior sighting was February 14, 1926.
A state welfare report shows Linn county paid $21.05 per person for old age assistance, below the $21.10 state average, and $23.87 for aid to the blind against a $24.98 state average. Marion county led in old age aid with $19.16, Audubon topped the blind aid list at $34, and Jefferson had the lowest blind aid at $17.42.
A system of underground water pipes feeds the Royal Palms lining Biscayne Boulevard in Miami. The project supports municipal water delivery to the area, with infrastructure extending along the boulevard to improve service.
Rev and Mrs S E Dooty named co-pastors succeeding Rev R N Coolidge at Church of God on L avenue and Eighth Street NW. They previously led churches for 18 years, most recently in Hutchinson Kansas where he chaired the state advisory board and she served as secretary of the state board of religious education. They reside at 1338 Sixth Street NW and host a Friday 7:30 p.m. reception in their honor. they have one daughter, Samuella.
The War Production Board orders sharp curtailment in nickel, brass and copper for incandescent lamps mainly used for Christmas trees, advertising or decorative purses. In February March and April metal use must drop 50 percent monthly against 1940 levels. after February 1 no manufacturer may use any of these materials.
The order requires a 25 percent to 20 percent cut in nickel use for all lamps, with WPB officials saying non essential lamps will be eliminated and the industry will meet essential needs through substitution and strict conservation policies.
Washington unnamed source reports chairman Donald M. Nelson told the Wednes day defense spending inquiry committee that dollar a year men are needed to maximize industry output. He outlined four rules limiting appointments and stressing integrity, non conflicts, and prior investigations.
London says British air force attacked docks at Brest and Boulogne during the night as part of the invasion coast operations. Air Ministry released a communique stating all aircraft returned safely.
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