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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1940

Page

2

Anna Wightman Hosts Sixth Birthday Party

Anna Kathryn Wightman daughter of Mr and Mrs D E Wightman of 516 Thirty-fifth Street NE celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday afternoon with friends. The party table in the yard featured Mother Goose decorations and a large birthday cake surrounded by balloons. Guests included Margaret Stephens Mary Stephens Patsy Anne Hay Ida Mae Bye Mary Lou Osterlund Shirley Helm Bobby Sadilek Tom Carson Dick Carson Bob Yount Peter Miller Kay Keister and several hosting adults.

Anna Kathryn Wightman D. E Wightman Thirty-fifth Street Margaret Stephens Mary Stephens Patsy Anne Hay Ida Mae Bye Mary Lou Osterlund Shirley Helm Bobby Sadilek Tom Carson Dick Carson Bob Yount Peter Miller Kay Keister Robert Sadilek Ben Carson M. J Bodensteiner

Vacationers Return After Week of Travel

Cedar Rapids residents report returns from short breaks and longer trips. J Hamil ton Bell and family came back from Brainerd Minnesota at Pine Beach lodge. Forrest W Stewart and guests fished in Alexandria Minnesota while others visited Des Moines, Hubbard Woods, and Windsor Ontario.

J Hamilton Bell Knollwood Drive Jane Brainerd Minn Pine Beach Lodge Gull Jake Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Country Club Dinner Meeting List

Members of the social committee and the poor committee will dine Monday evening. Attending are Robert E. Yaw as chairman and Mrs Yaw. Mr and Mrs Ray J Mills. Dr and Mrs Lawrence J Halpin. Mr and Mrs William B Quarton. Mr and Mrs Raymond Vernimont. Glenn O Fletcher as chairman and Mrs Fletcher. Mr and Mrs J A Walsh. Mr and Mrs William J Barron. Dr and Mrs B Wolverton. and Mr and Mrs Milo Chehak.

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Family visit in Dubuque weekend trip

Mrs F M Ford and Mrs Willis G Lamb with children Willis and Joyce visited Dubuque on Friday. They spent the weekend with Maurice Ford and his family, touring and catching up.

F M Ford Willis G Lamb Willis and Joyce Dubuque

Jacqueline Glasier Hosts Thirteenth Birthday Party

Jacqueline Glasier daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Glasier celebrated her thirteenth birthday with a luncheon at their 2041 B avenue NE home. The pink and white table decor set a festive mood for an afternoon of swimming at the Marion pool and guests included Patty Fortune Jane Ann Grayston Geraldine McKeely Norman Lou Hacey Norma Jean Bedell Betty Jo Wilhelm Marlene Arons Barbara Hillock Mary Ann Hootman Cheryl Zalesky Ellen Montgomery Ellen Jeanes Suzanne Wilkinson Delores Harley Donna Kuchl Beverly Larson.

Marion Pool Jacqueline Glasier A. R Glasier Avenue NE Glasier Jacqueline Patty Fortune Jane Ann Grayston Geraldine McKeely Norman Lou Hacey Norma Jean Bedell Betty Jo Wilhelm Marlene Arons Barbara Hillock

Mrs Dwight Mound and family visit city

Mrs Dwight E Mound of Huntington West Virginia arrived with daughters Diane Barbara and Marilyn for a ten day stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles E Roberts at 1739 B avenue NE Family picnic planned at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur M East 1400 Elmhurst drive NE with several relatives attending.

Dwight E. Mound Huntington W. Va Diane Barbara Marilyn Mound Charles E Roberts B Avenue Arthur M. East Elmhurst Drive Roberts L OW Dunlap Robert L. Stonebraker

Four Drive To Golf Tournament

Des Moines attendees at Wakonda Golf and Country Club include Mrs. Frederick S Granville and three young women, Miss Kathleen Carey Miss Martha Beardsley and Miss Della May Nash, all listed with street addresses on SE. The note records their presence at the invitational golf meet on Monday.

Des Moines Wakonda Golf and Country Club Frederick S Granville Bever Avenue Kathleen Carey Grande Avenue Martha Beardsley Linden Drive Della May Nash Country Club Parkway

Mrs Glafke Guests Monday at Wolfe Home

Mrs W H Glafke of New York City visits the Wolfe sisters at 257 Twenty third Street Drive SE. She is en route home from Des Moines and is formerly Miss Crete Purmort of Cedar Rapids and Des Moines.

W H Glafke New York City Frances and Florence Mae Wolfe Twenty-third Street Glafke Des Moines Crete Purmort Cedar Rapids

Winners of foursome at Cedar Rapids Country Club

Dr. David E. Beardsley and daughter Martha Beardsley combined with Mr and Mrs Glenn O Fletcher to win the four ball mixed foursome at the Cedar Rapids Country Club golf course Sunday afternoon.

David E. Beardsley Linden Drive Martha Beardsley Glenn O Fletcher Bever Avenue Cedar Rapids Country Club

Hutchings and Swift wed in Cedar Rapids ceremony

Miss Cathryn Louise Hutchings daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Hutchings Cameron Missouri and Ward F Swift son of Mr and Mrs Glenn E Swift Cedar Rapids were married Friday at 8 am at Immaculate Conception Church Cedar Rapids The Rt Rev Msgr John M Molloy officiated The mass featured tenor Robert Dolan and organist Betty Burke The altar held blue delphiniums pink snapdragons and baby breath The couple will reside at 1607 First Ave E after July 10

Cathryn Louise Hutchings Elmer Hutchings Cameron Ward F Swift Glenn E. Swift First Avenue E Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception Church Rt. Res John M. Molloy Bernard Collins Robert Dolan

Loftus hosts lawn party for Twilight to Twelve club

Mr and Mrs Richard Loftus of 1791 Mallory Street SW entertained members of the Twilight to Twelve club at a Sunday lawn party. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Julian Hupp, Mr and Mrs Jerry Fottral, Mr and Mrs Darrell Hynds, Mr and Mrs Les Dulin, Mr and Mrs Leo Halsch, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Woodford. Bingo prizes went to Mr Hupp, Mrs Fottral, Mrs Hynds and Mr Dulin.

Richard Loftus Mallory Street Twilight To Twelve Club Julian Hupp Jerry Fottral Darrell Hynds Les Dulin Leo Halsch Ernest Woodford Hupp Fottral Hynds Dulin

Miss Jean Cunningham Visits From Chicago for Three-Week Stay

Miss Jean Cunningham of Chicago arrived in the city Saturday evening to spend three weeks as the guest of her parents Mr and Mrs W D Cunningham at 1308 A avenue NW.

Aworancia Minn Franklin Battin Cottage Grove Avenue Eleano Taylor Fourth Avenue Des Moines John B. Turner Twenty-fifth Street Drive David Turner Lafayette Young Forrest W. Stewart Thirty-fourth Street Drive Alexandria W M Vernon Newton Fred E. Collard Park Avenue SE Windsor Ont Canada Collard Collards John H. Rienicts Twentieth Street SE Billy Jim Sheldon Jean Cunningham Chicago W. D. Cunningham A Avenue NW

Nadine Shank Leaves After Weekend Visit

Miss Nadine Shank visits her mother Mrs. R. E. Shank at 814 Seventeenth Street SW and returns to Chicago on Monday to attend Gregg College.

Nadine Shank R. E. Shank Seventeenth Street Chicago Gregg College

Farnum family tenth reunion at Bever Park

The tenth Farnum family reunion gathered 78 members from Town and Illinois at Bever Park Sunday. P. T. Buxton of Wheatland was reelected president. Francis Baker became vice president and LeRoy Babcock was elected secretary treasurer.

Farnum Bever Park Illinois P. T. Buxton Wheatland Francis Baker LeRoy Babcock

Tea Party Honors Betty Whipple and J. D. Frantz

A tea hosted by Mr and Mrs W W Richards and Mr and Mrs Edwin C Nelson on Washington Avenue SE honored Miss Betty Whipple and J D Frantz ahead of their late summer marriage. About 125 guests attended as Diane Skinner Joyce Whipple and Mrs C W Whipple welcomed guests. The tea table featured pink roses and ivory tapers with assistant hostesses listed.

W. W. Richards Edwin C. Nelson Washington Avenue SE Betty Whipple J. D. Frantz Miss Whipple Richards Diane Skinner Joyce C. W Whipple Carl K

Fletcher Family Heads North for Independence Week

Glenn O. Fletcher and family depart Tuesday for a week in the north. They will visit Clark R. Fletcher at Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, during the Fourth of July, then spend the weekend in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where sons Jack and Bob will stay for the summer.

Glenn O. Fletcher Bever Avenue Bill Jack Bob Mr. Fletcher Clark R. Fletcher Lake Minnetonka Minn Waukesha Wis

Florine Fields Honored at July Bride Shower

Miss Florine Fields, July bride elect, was honored at a Friday evening shower at Dorothy Jensen’s home on 1729 D avenue NE. Guests received bouquets of sweet peas and baby breath and played games. Attending were Mrs Richard Stevens, Laura Spielman, Wilma Rinderknecht, Mrs Harold Poland, Gertrude Flaherty, Mrs Ivor Jones, Mrs Katherine Gleason and Mrs Albert Sturm Jr. Hostesses were Kathryn Marshall, Betty Brown and Miss Jensen.

Florine Fields Dorothy Jensen D Avenue NE Richard Stevens Laura Spielman Wilma Rinderknecht Harold Poland Gertrude Flaherty Ivor Jones Katherine Gleason Albert Sturm, Jr Kathryn Marshall Betty Brown Miss Jensen

Birthday Party Honoring Tommy Barta At Home

Mrs. Arnold Barta hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for her son Tommy at 255 Eighteenth Street NW. Attendees included Sandra Mann Judith Murray Joseph Kotek Margaret Hill Eric Halfhill Martin Halfhill Janet Pattee and others.

Arnold Barta Eighteenth Street Tommy Sandra Mann Judith Murray Joseph Kotek Margaret Hill Eric Halfhill Martin Halfhill Janet Pattee Mary Alice Brodie Bobby Savel Arlene Rabik Doris Larson Jean Rejsa Arlene Rejsa Rosemary Murray Carol Barta

Schley Still er Nuptials Performed Sunday

The marriage of Vesta Blaine Schley and J F Stiller was performed Sunday by Rev IE Linkletter at the Second Christian church parsonage. Attending were Mrs Ella B Scott Edmond Elam and Harry Schley. They will reside on Stiller’s farm near Springville after a short wedding trip.

Vesta Blaine Schley Third Avenue SW J. F. Stiller Springville IE. Linkletter Second Christian Church Avenue NW Ella B. Scott Edmond Elam Harry Schley Stiller

Local residents prepare month at Hayward's Bay on West Okoboji

The Rev William M Evans of 1328 Avenue NE and Miss Hazel Evans plan a month away at their cottage at Hayward's Bay on West Okoboji Lake. Also accompanying are Mrs Lulu E Peterson and Mrs W K Martin with her daughter, leaving Tuesday morning for the trip.

William M. Evans Avenue NE Hazel Evans Lulu E Peterson W.K Martin Hayward'’s Bay Okoboji Lake

Mercer Accepts RCA Position in Camden New Jersey

William R. Mercer son of Mr and Mrs R D Mercer of 1431 C avenue NE left Sunday for Camden New Jersey to join RCA radio corporation after recently graduating from Iowa State College at Ames.

William R. Mercer R. D. Mercer C Avenue NE Camden N. J R. C. A. Radio Corporation Mr. Mercer Iowa State College Ames

Roommate Visits Miss Jane Ann Herdlicka at Home

Janet Zimmerman of Omaha visits Miss Jane Ann Herdlicka at 239 Highland Drive NW. The two are roommates at Iowa State College in Ames.

Janet Zimmerman Omaha Jane Ann Herdlicka Highland Drive Iowa State College Ames

Miss Holloway Home After Illinois Visit

Miss Betty Holloway returned Monday morning from a weekend visit in Riverside Illinois where she stayed with Mr and Mrs W R Sabel and their son Robert Sabel at 1700 Center Point Road NE.

Betty Holloway Center Point Road Riverside 111 W. R. Sabel Robert Sabel

Hines and Reynolds Visit Cedar Rapids With Hines Family

Leonard R. Hines of Chicago and William R. Reynolds of New York City flew to Cedar Rapids Sunday and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Forrest P. Hines at 396 Twenty sixth Street SE.

Leonard R. Hines Chicago William R. Reynolds New York City Cedar Rapids Mr. Hines Mrs Forrest P. Hines Twenty-sixth Street

Four Return After Two Day Trip To Chicago and Gary Ind

Four men return Friday after a two day trip to Chicago and Gary Indiana. Floyd Meyer Jack Lankow Louis Smith and Kenneth Teeter were the travelers.

Chicago Gary Ind Floyd Meyer Jack Lankow Louis Smith Kenneth Teeter

Former Cedar Rapids Residents Begin Western Motor Trip

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs Emery Frye of Madison Wisconsin formerly of Cedar Rapids lead a group including Mrs Hastings and the Riddells to Seattle by a route through the Black Hills Yellowstone and Glacier parks and Spokane. The Riddells and Mrs Winslow head to Alaska and will rejoin the Fryes for their August homeward journey. Frye was formerly pastor at Trinity Methodist and now serves First Church in Madison.

Emery Frye Madison Wis Cedar Rapids Hastings Riddell Frank Winslow Chicago Seattle Wash Black Hills Yellowstone National Park Glacier National Park Spokane Riddells Winslow Alaska Fryes Frye Trinity Methodist Church First Church

Misses Lubbock Leave For Summer Work

Miss Alice Lubbock of 914 B Avenue NW travels to Chicago and Lansing to visit friends before heading to New York City to pursue a master’s in dramatics at Columbia. Her sister Miss Roberta Lubbock departs to study music at the Juilliard Foundation. They will return to Cedar Rapids via Washington, D C after summer school.

Alice Lubbock Avenue NW Chicago Lansing Mich Friends Roberta Lubbock New York City Columbia University Julliard Foundation of Music Cedar Rapids Washington, D. C

Four Return After Vacation in South

Ste and Mrs Bill Schamberger Marguerite Harriman and Evelyn Kiburger returned from a 12 day motor trip through the south mostly in Florida staying in Key West and visiting Smoky Mountains and other southern sites.

Ste Bill] Schamberger Gwendolyn Drive Marguerite H Harriman E Avenue Evelyn Kiberger J Street Florida Key West Smoky Mountains South

Osborn Kenney Spencer Reunion Elects Officers

The Osborn Kenney Spencer reunion met Sunday at Spencers Grove. Officers chosen for the next year include Mrs Ella Spencer Cedar Rapids as president Joseph M Kenney Jesup as vice president and Audrey Osborn Walker as secretary treasurer.

City Market Tuesday sale and local notices mixed

Shop at City Market Tuesday morning. Rebecca Alexander Tent No 14 Daughters of the Union Veterans meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the French room of the Montrose hotel. Free health consultations at 215 Granby Bldg 4217 by Dr A W Navratil D C. Lester Topinka treated for toe fractures after dropping ice. John Pearson injured when a window fell on his hand. Mrs Carl Swanson examined after a fall before westward trip. Theft of a boat reported at Laverne and First St NW valued at 25. Wristwatch and earrings stolen from 835 Third St NW. Ruth Moon attends alumni council in French Lick Ind. Delegates to Iowa Legion auxiliary convention to be elected at Hanford post auxiliary meeting. Dr John F Kanealy son of J F Kanealy previously in University hospital surgical dept.

Rebecca Alexander Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Montrose Hotel Iowa Department American Legion Auxiliary Dubuque Hanford Post Auxiliary Memorial Building

Schluntz Family Reunion Held in Ellis Park

A Schluntz family reunion took place Sunday in Ellis Park with attendees from Cedar Rapids and other towns including Keystone Vinton Belle Plaine Robins Racine Wisconsin Redlands California and Clearwater Nebraska.

Schluntz Ellis Park Cedar Rapids Keystone Vinton Belle Plaine Robins Racine Wis Redlands Calif Clearwater Neb

Burlington couple wed as Justice marries pair

Roy H Anderson of Burlington and Marie C Worley of Fort Madison were married Saturday by Justice H R Churchill. Edna Egeners of the Chamber of Commerce staff left Saturday for a two week vacation to Yellowstone Park. Cub pack 11 plans a 9 a m Tuesday tour to the fire department for an inspection. Dr William F Hruska of 1704 Seventh Ave SE returned Sunday from Sioux City after a denture course with Dr Sidney C Fournet. Mrs Michael McGuire aged 79 of 620 First Ave W fractured her right hip Monday and is at Mercy Hospital for treatment.

Roy H Anderson Burlington Marie C. Worley Fort Madison H. R. Churchill Edna Egeners Chamber of Commerce Yellowstone Park William F. Hruska Seventh Avenue SE Sioux City Sidney C. Fournet New Orleans Michael McGuire First Avenue W Mercy Hospital

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Assault Case

Michael Sheaver, 40, of 1229 First Street SE, arrested on a warrant charging assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury on his wife, pled not guilty Monday before Justice H. R. Churchill. Bond set at $500. His wife Pearl Sheaver remained hospitalized at St Luke's.

Michael Sheaver First Street SE H. R. Churchill Pearl Sheaver St. Luke’s Hospital

Man Arrested After Father-in-Law Swears Information

Monday suffering from bruises on her jaw. Shearer was arrested at 1135 p.m. Saturday after his father-in-law, James T. Thomas, had sworn out an information against him.

Shearer James T. Thomas

Break-in Attempt Reported At Mineck Brothers Store

An unsuccessful break in occurred at Mineck Brothers store 819 Third Avenue SW after 9 p.m. Saturday. Prowlers cut a rear window screen and released the catch but fled without entering.

Mineck Brothers Third Avenue

Fifty sweaters sent for refugee children abroad from Linn county

A September quota of fifty sweaters knitted for refugee children in France by the Linn county chapter of the American Red Cross was shipped Saturday to Jersey City New Jersey for shipment abroad. It is believed the garments will be distributed through the Spanish Red Cross.

France Linn County American Red Cross Jersey City Spanish Red Cross

Tama County G. O. P. Makes 2 Nominations

Two Tama County Republican nominations were made at a recessed convention meeting. Mrs. L. Mae Banks of Montour was chosen to run for district court clerk against incumbent Democrat Hugo H. Joens. Perry D. Burke of Gladbrook was chosen for county treasurer against Democrat Charles Brandt. Frank T. Jensen of Dysart was named as the third nominee.

Gazette Toledo Tama County L. Mae Banks Montour Hugo H. Joens Perry D. Burke Gladbrook Charles Brandt Frank T. Jensen Dysart

Reelected GOP county chair and Toledo official named

Reelected chairman of the Republican county committee and Mrs Nellie Ross of Toledo was reelected vice chairman.

Republican County Committee Nellie Ross Toledo

Two Motorcycle Accidents injure three in Cedar Rapids

Three people were treated at Mercy hospital Sunday night for injuries from two motorcycle crashes. Harold DeLaMater, 29, sustained a fractured wrist and Marie Williams burned when a front tire blew on Highway 218 near the Cedar Rapids airport. Lloyd Temeyer, 311 Second Ave SW, suffered cuts after his bike hit streetcar rails and was later discharged after treatment.

Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Harold DeLaMater Fourteenth Avenue SE Marie Williams Summer Street DeLaMater Lloyd Temeyer Second Avenue Sixteenth Avenue Second Street

Motorist Charged After Night Bridge Accident

Charles G. Pudil, 67, of 877 Oakland Avenue NE, faces reckless driving charges after an accident on the Sixteenth Avenue bridge Saturday night. Irving Hennings, 36, of 1319 Second Street SE, says Pudil’s car, traveling west without lights, swerved and struck his eastbound vehicle. No injuries reported. police note Pudil appeared to have been drinking.

Charles G. Pudil Oakland Avenue NE Irving Hennings Second Street Harry Johnson Sixteenth Avenue Bridge Hennings Pudil

Drop Charge Of False Jobless Aid Statement

The state charged Eldon L. Fowler of Cedar Rapids with making a false unemployment claim. the charge was dismissed on motion by Assistant County Attorney Carl Hendrickson. Fowler had left a job August 23, 1939, applied for benefits, later refunded the money, and claimed he did not know his act was illegal.

Carl Hendrickson Eldon L. Fowler Cedar Rapids H. R. Churchill Fowler Churchill

Britain’s Bombers Hit Italian Troops Near Sabderat

In Cairo the RAF was officially reported to have scored direct hits on an Italian troop concentration near Sabderat in Italian East Africa.

Britain Cairo Royal Air Force Sabderat Halian East Africa

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