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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1940

Page

18

Funeral services held for Mrs. Charles A. Beadle in Marion and Dubuque

Mrs. Charles A. Beadle's funeral was conducted Friday at Yocom chapel Marion with Rev E T Gough of Mount Vernon and in the Center Grove Methodist church Dubuque by Rev L E Satchett. Burial followed in Center Grove cemetery Dubuque. Pallbearers included Jud Ulrich, Charles Ulrich, Roy Parkin and others. Relatives and friends accompanied the body to Dubuque from Davenport, Rock Island, North Liberty, Palo and Cedar Rapids.

Charles Beadle Charles A. Beadle Yocom Chapel Marion E. T. Gough Mount Vernon Center Grove Methodist Church Dubuque L E. Satchett Center Grove Cemetery Jud Charles Ulrich Roy Parkin Willie Brown Gus Bath William Miller Earl Beadle Lyndon Russell Lowell Bonnie Tommie Raymond Beadle Scherrie Ella Davenport Mable Parkin Rock Island Lloyd Meyers Oscar Hanson Palo Milo Mekota Frank Riddle North Liberty Albert Sency Ferol Cline Jenna Josephine Beadle Perry Jayne Cedar Rapids

Father Son Picnic for Cub Pack No 58 Next Tuesday

Members of Cub Scout Pack No 58 and their fathers plan a father son picnic at Sleepy Hollow in the Granger pasture north of Marion on Tuesday at 5 30 p m Baseball gear should be brought by attending Cubs Den mothers can provide details A large social section mentions visits and gatherings around Marion Atkins Davenport Rock Island and Chicago with other community groups and activities.

Cub Scout Pack No. 58 Sleepy Hollow Granger Marion den Mothers of Forrest Blackford Eighth Street

To Be Installed Head Of DeMolay

Bruce Phillips son of Mr and Mrs H B Phillips will be installed Monday evening at the Marion Golf club as master counselor of Linn chapter No 900 Order of DeMolay. Installation begins 7 30 with past master councilors leading. Charles Schaeffer senior counselor Bill Wahl junior counselor will also be installed. All Masons and DeMolay friends invited.

Bruce Phillips H. B. Phillips Marion Golf Club Linn Order of DeMolay Charles Schaeffer Bill Wahl

Mrs. George Miller Rites Held At Yo com Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Miller were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Yo com chapel with Rev. J. B. Clyde presiding. Burial followed in Oak Shade cemetery. Pallbearers named. Local residents and relatives noted in surrounding notices.

George W. Miller Yocom Chapel J. B. Clyde Prairie Chapel Church Oak Shade Cemetery John Lisk John Ratliff le Roy Behel Dewayne Morena

Miss Betty Bear to Wed Robert Munson in Friday Ceremony

Complimentary celebration for Betty Bear of Freeport J will tie the knot with Robert Munson of Marion on Friday evening. Mrs H F Lockwood and relatives hosted a luncheon at Wor ster tea room Cedar Rapids for seventeen guests with garden flowers, bridge prizes awarded to Ruth McGehee and Louis C Ross, and Miss Bear receiving the prizes and a hostess gift. Mrs McGehee of Daytona Beach Fla attended as an out of town guest.

Betty Bear Freeport Robert Munson Marion H. F. Lockwood Lois Lockwood H G. Stitzel Lewis Alcorn Worster Cedar Rapids Ruth McGehee Louis C. Ross Miss Bear McGehee Daytona Beach Fila

Local notices and events from Marion community pages

Pupil progress at American Legion pool with Red Cross tests for all beginner to swimmer classes. Marion school band to perform first spring concert next Sunday. Lost billfold with name inside. Regular Marion chapter No. 10 R A M meeting Tuesday evening at Masonic temple. Linn chapter No. 900 De Molay installation followed by De Molay Mothers circle brief meeting. Local families visit and trips announced to Maquoketa and Ashby Minnesota. Community church groups plan picnics and meetings. ads list apartment for rent and Women's Progressive Club gathering.

American Legion Swimming Pool Red Cross Marion Linn Order of de Molay Marion Golf Club de Molay Mothers’ Circle

Rayon Yarn Deliveries Hit Record High for Early Year

The Rayon Organon reports rayon yarn deliveries in the first five months of this year were the highest for any similar period in the industry’s history, signaling strong demand and production momentum.

Rayon Rayon Organon Reports

Memories Of Childhood Are Held In Large Braided Rug

A Newton home displays a hand braided rug made by Mrs. V. V. Brown for Mrs. Herman Holmes. The eight by ten foot oval piece, dyed with gray, garnet, turquoise, tan and brown, holds coats and garments from childhood and a baby’s wool blanket at its center. The rug, reversible with no exposed edges, took two months to finish with linen thread and a gold thimble used throughout.

The Gazette Entral City Newton Herman Holmes Barnet Chicago Brown

Oratorio Opens Iowa Fine Arts Festival July 14

Iowa City announces a five day University of Iowa fine arts festival from July 14 to 18 featuring Berlioz Damnation of Faust performed by the summer session chorus and orchestra with Anabelle Ellett Mark Love Herald Stark. Coriolanus play. luncheons with speakers Jean Charlot and Modesto Alloo. chamber music and all-state groups. lectures by Thomas Wood Stevens and others. tickets available by mail or at the Union desk.

Iowa City University of Iowa Earl Harper School of Fine Arts Faust Berlioz University Anabelle Ellett Mark Love Chicago Herald Stark Thompson Stone Boston Charles B Righter Iowa Illinois Missouri Dr. Stone Coriolanus Thomas Wood Stevens Jean Charlot Mexico Department of Music Modesto Alloo Newark N. J All-State High School Symphony Orchestra Prof Righter Philip Greeley Clapp E. C. Mabie Dramatic Art Lester D. Longman Art Art Building Longman Iowa Union Nebraska Art Association University of Nebraska Berloiz Onabelle Ellott Charles B. Righter William Shakespeare Fine Arts Jean Chariot Cert Modesto Albo High -School Symphony Orchestra University Summer Session Symphony Orchestra Iowa Memorial Union State University of Town University Theater State University of Iowa

Postville district to seek extra five thousand dollars

Special to The Gazette reports the Postville independent school district will ask taxpayers for five thousand dollars more next year. The increase includes two thousand five hundred dollars to apply on bonds and interest for the new school building. Calmar funeral services for Mrs Gus Oldre are noted with details of services, survivors, and burial. Calmar renews contract with Central States Power and Light for four years and plans five additional overhead lights.

Postville — FE Gus Oldre Madison S. D Quentin Lasse Wangsness Cresco Ida Stromme Christine Ernst Josie Schemmel Rochester Norma Anderson Florence Albertson Spillville Elvin Wangsness Calmar Central States Power and Light Company West Union

West project club elects officers and lamp work planned

Postville reports West Project club officers elected with Mrs Huebner as president and Mrs Baltz as vice president. In Independence a major barn fire damaged a residence garage injuring no one. cause undetermined and damage about 1500 dollars. Newhall notices death of Harry Laughlin in Chicago with burial at Belle Plaine. Waukon State Bank bids sole on 4000 dollar municipal park bonds at 3 percent interest.

Postville West Project Club RC. Huebner Fred Baltz John J. Martins Lawrence Dresser Harlan Sebastian Independence Thomas Roberts J L. Holland Independence Fire Department Newhall W. D Wheeler Harry Laughlin Chicago Belle Plaine Waukon Waukon State Bank

Iowa Political Preparations and Local Liquor Suspension News

The piece notes potential Iowa political moves for the Democratic ticket with Utterback’s proxy, possible successors, and a rumored Roosevelt Douglas ticket. It also reports on Edgar Harlan’s return to Iowa and a push to lift Century Distilling suspension after an illegal transport case cost Century substantial wholesale business.

Ack Iowa Liquor Commission Century Distilling Company Century Brands Des Moines Century

Government Advice on Staying Cool in Hot Weather

Washington bulletin from the U S public health service outlines ways to stay comfortable and healthy in summer heat. Recommendations include fluid intake of 6 to 8 glasses daily, eating more fruits and vegetables, limiting rich foods, wearing loose airy clothing, exercising to fit health, regular sleep, and shower baths to avoid fatigue.

Washington INS U. S. Public Health Service

Mrs. Margaret Matheny Dies In Center Point

Mrs. Margaret Matheny, 79, longtime Linn county resident, died at her Center Point home at 1 pm Saturday from heart disease after eight weeks of invalidism. She moved to Center Point from Toddville. Survived by two sons Eddie of Center Point and Archie of Toddville, plus one brother Archie Wilson of Toddville. Funeral arrangements pending. body at Dennison and Beatty Mortuary awaiting calls.

The Gazette Center Point Margaret Matheny Linn County Matheny Toddville Eddie Archie Archie Wilson Dennison and Beatty Mortuary

To Be Honored At Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Party

CENTER POINT Mr and Mrs Jacob Kozina will be guests of honor at a golden wedding celebration at their home. The plan is a surprise by friends. Mr Kozina born in Bohemia April 22 1866 came to the United States as a child and settled near Otter Creek before moving to a farm northeast of Center Point. He retired 19 years ago, and he and his wife live in Center Point. Mrs Kozina is the former Catharine Holab of Prairieburg. They were married July 1890. Two children William and Mary are dead. Guests include Mrs Tony Horak of Ely, sister of Mrs Kozina.

Center Point Jacob Kozina Mr. Kozina Bohemia United States Otter Creek Kozina Catherine Holab Prairieburg William Mary Tony Horak Ely

Community gathering for the Kozina family in Prairieburg

Relatives include Mrs Anna Hauser of Pine Stone Minn and Mrs Mary Lala of Center Point plus Mrs Barbara Drexler and Joseph Holub of Prairieburg. Nearby towns send guests. Assembly at 10 30 am with a noon pies dinner. Open house to follow.

Ters Kozina Anna Hauser Pinestone, Minn Mary Lala Center Point Barbara Drexler Joseph Holub Prairieburg Kozinas Gore

France Freed From Armistice Terms

Paris reported Marshal Petain’s government praised the French fleet’s “heroic” action against Britain and said the armistice commission had agreed to release France from demobilization terms for naval forces, allowing them to fight future attacks.

Vichy France Henri Petain Great Britain Oran Armistice Commission Ceremany Italy Britain Adolf Hitler Marshal Henri Petain Churchill England North African Mediterranean

Painting Flower Pots

Use aluminum paint on the pot interior before applying exterior paint to prevent peeling. This prep step shields the surface and improves adhesion for the outer coating.

It Happened Last Week by Bob Estabrook

European war pressures rise as the U S upholds the Monroe Doctrine and plans deeper defense spending. Germany warns the Americas while U S policies loom over war readiness, mobilization rumors, and political maneuvering around Roosevelt Hull Stimson and Willkie.

Bob Estabrook Canada U. S Germany State Department Americas Europe Senate Henry L. Stimson Col Frank

Swisher Trust and Savings Bank Financial Statement

The Swisher Trust and Savings Bank in Johnson County Iowa closes June 29 reports total resources of 514 557 12 with loans and discounts 251 112 58 United States bonds 34 20000 securities 1 exclusive of items 2 and 3 and 3 1800 00 and cash items 132 317 64. Liabilities include common stock 30 000 00 surplus 44 000 08 undivided profits reserved for contingencies and stock retirement 1 682 12 deposits 489 494 16 and other liabilities 900 00. Officers W J Netolicky M D president Joseph C Coufal vice president Chas J Koes cashier Elmer d Une assistant cashier sworn at Johnson County Iowa July 6 by notary Adeline A.

Swisher Johnson A. D. Resources United States Iowa Johnson County, & We WJ Netolicky M.D Joseph C. Coufal Ross Elmer Ndmed Helief W. J. Netolic Chas J. KO. Cashier Elmer d. Une Gashier Leah W. J. Netelicky N.D Chas J. Koes Elmer R Ulch Eit Adeline Notary Publieim Jonncon Directer

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