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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1940

Page

2

Out Of-Town Visitors Inspire Many Luncheons

Visitors from Knoxville Whittier Wheaton and Chicago influence a busy stretch of social events. Miss Margery Bybee of Knoxville stays with Dr and Mrs W E Peschau. Miss Josephine Larson of Whittier is honored at Mrs N Boryson’s luncheon. Miss Miriam Brown visits from Wheaton with Mrs R E Mellen. Miss Virginia McLean hosts a Bishop’s cafeteria luncheon for her guest. Guests include Margaret Barngrover Kathryn Barngrover Doris Cone Marilyn Siebke Virginia Hendrickson Jane Bell Jane Hall Jean Knight Patricia Rice Margaret Ann Twogood Estelle Bachelder Elizabeth Thompson Jean Conybeare.

Iowa Margery Bybee Knoxville W E. Peschau Fourth Avenue Joan Yessler JU. Yessler Fourth Avenue SE Miss Bybee Margaret Kathryn Barngrover Doris Cone Marilyn Siebke Virginia Hendrickson Jane Bell Jane Hall

Von Lackums Return From Wisconsin Trip to Canada

Dr and Mrs J K Von Lackum of 326 Twenty third street drive SE return after a ten day trip through Wisconsin to Sault Ste Marie and Port Arthur Canada and back through Minnesota. At Camp Highlands Sayner Wis they visited Mr and Mrs Fred A Winter of Cedar Rapids who are at the camp this summer.

J. K. von Lackum Twenty-third Street Drive Wisconsin Sault Ste. Marie Port Arthur Canada Minnesota Camp Highlands Sayner Wis Fred Cedar Rapids

Mrs Sullivan and family arrive for summer visit

Mrs F T Sullivan of Washington DC and her sons Timothy and Gerald Thomas travel to spend most of the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs O F Paulsen at 2249 Grande avenue SE. Dr Dale A Myers leaves for a two weeks vacation visiting Rock Island Chicago and the Northern Illinois Eye clinic.

F. T. Sullivan Washington, D. C Timothy and Gerald Thomas Dale A Myers Fourteenth Street Rock Island O. M. Myers C. E. Myers Chicago Northern Illinois Eye Clinic

Earhart Family Guests Visit Charles Earhart Home

Mrs. Mary Earhart of Port Byron IL and LeRoy Earhart with Joyce, plus Alfred Earhart with Jack and Priscilla Kay, visited Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Earhart at 402 A Avenue NW in Fulton.

Mary Earhart Port Byron LeRoy Earhart Joyce Fulton Alfred Earhart Jack and Priscilla Kay Clinton Charles Earhart A Avenue NW

Family Picnic Marks Birthdays Across States

A family reunion was held Sunday in Ellis Park to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Lottie Miller, Ivan D. Miller, Mrs. K. G. Mershon, and Diane Mershon. Attendees came from Dallas Texas Cedar Rapids Marion Olin Buffalo New York Los Angeles and Anamosa.

Ellis Park Lottie Miller Ivan D. Miller K G Mershon Diane Mershon Dallas Tex Cedar Rapids Marion Olin Buffalo N. Y Los Angeles Anamosa

Citizenship Class Picnic At Bever Park

Between 50 and 60 Greek students in Alma E. Wrights citizenship classes with family and guests enjoyed a picnic dinner at Bever park on a Sunday afternoon.

Alma E. Wright Bever Park

Miss Jackson Honored At Two Pre-Nuptial Events

Hostesses Mrs Orville M Hepner and Miss Marion Hepner entertained at 117 Sixteenth Street SE in honor of bride elect Miss Elizabeth Jackson of Crossett Ark. Gift presentation occurred during the evening with guests including Mrs Walter L Jackson and several Nickless sisters among others. A luncheon at 2117 Washington Avenue SE followed with the Jackson family in attendance and the bride elect presented a gift after lunch.

Elizabeth Jackson Lester Nickless Crossett Ark Orville M. Hepner Marion Hepner Sixteenth Street SE Walter L. Jackson W Burl James Boulder Colo Margaret Nickless Helen Nickless Davenport Joyce Palmer Ardyce Woodside Kathryn Engle Robert Miller George Hallenbeck BF. Childs Monrovia Calif Betty Carruthers Doris Jackson Isabel Selden W. W. Richards Edwin C Nelson Richards Washington Avenue Miss Jackson Jackson W. L. Jackson

Marriage of Alberta Marguerite Johnson and Glenn B Hoye

Mr and Mrs R E Johnson announce the marriage of their daughter Alberta Marguerite to Glenn B Hoye son of Mr and Mrs Harry B Hall The ceremony was held Wednesday July 3 at West Union After a two week trip through northern Minnesota the couple returned to Cedar Rapids to reside there.

R. E. Johnson Bever Avenue Alberta Marguerite Glenn B Hoye Harry B. Hall Avenue NW West Union Hoye Minnesota Cedar Rapids

Coe College Summer Theater Tryouts Continue

Coe college conducts summer theater tryouts through Wednesday directed by Miss Margaret Fortsch and Miss Eleanor Peters. The program is open to children ages six to twelve with performances at the end of the five week course featuring Cinderella Cornelia and Her Jewels and a children's adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Coe College Margaret Fortsch Eleanor Peters Cornelia Her

Miss Regina Berney Hosts Visitor From Leigh Neb

Miss Priscilla Fowler of Leigh Nebraska arrived Monday for a few weeks visit with Miss Regina Berney daughter of Dr and Mrs Paul Berney at 834 Twentieth street SE.

Priscilla Fowler Leigh, Neb Regina Berney Paul Berney Twentieth Street

Aunt Het Reflects on Family and Loneliness

Aunt Het muses that nothing is perfect and loneliness grows with fewer descendants, yet worries rise as children and grandchildren multiply and bring new duties. She notes the tangled duties and joys that family life can demand.

Radio Council To Sponsor Children’s Program Wednesday

The Cedar Rapids Radio Council continues summer children programs on WMT at 3 45 p m with Paul Bunyan and His Great Blue Ox adapted by Rebecca Bryant. The first program Honk The Moose aired last week by Fernn Hileman. A contest titled The Hidden Book Title Story closes July 31 with a winning tale to be read August 14.

Cedar Rapids Radio Council For Children WMT Paul Bunyan Rebecca Bryant Fernn Hileman Radio Council

Burianeks Fryceks Return After Minnesota Trip

Mr and Mrs E J Burianek and Mr and Mrs J F Fryeek return from Minnesota visiting Itasca State Park White Earth and Detroit Lake. En route home they stop in St Paul to see Mrs Burianek s sister Mrs Dan Casey and Mr Casey.

E. J Burianek J F Fryeek Minnesota Itasca State Park White Earth Detroit Lake St. Paul Burianek Dan Casey Casey

Ruth Jass Chosen Chairman At YWCA Camp

Miss Ruth Jass of Cedar Rapids was elected chairman of the Business Girls league area covering ten west central states at the YWCA camp at Okoboji Lake last week. Her term runs through the year. Miss Jass and Miss Emaline Ratcliff, delegate from the Industrial Girls league, returned after two weeks at the camp.

Ruth Jass Cedar Rapids Business Girls’ League West Central States YWCA Okoboji Lake Jass Emaline Ratciiff Industrial Girls’ League

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Arnie Dvorak At Home

Mrs Arnie Dvorak of Zika avenue NW was guest of honor at a Thursday stork shower hosted at her home by Mrs Everett Brogan and Mrs Harold Nichols. A luncheon featured a blue and pink color scheme. Guests included Mesdames Ottn Usher Bob Kelly Paul Pickering Anna Dvorak and Ernest Henecke.

Arnie Dvorak Zika Avenue NW Everett Brogan Harold Nichols Mesdames Ottn Bob Kelly Paul Pickering Anna Dvorak Ernest Henecke

Adams arrives for short visit to Cedar Rapids kin

Harold E. Adams of Santa Barbara California, a former Cedar Rapids resident, arrived Monday afternoon for a brief stay with his mother Mrs Mary E. Adams at 1860 First Avenue East and his sister Miss Olive Adams.

Harold E. Adams Santa Barbara Calif Cedar Rapids Mary E. Adams First Avenue E Olive Adams

Two Ladies Return from East Vacation Tour

Miss Elisabeth Low and Miss Ruth March return to Daniels street NE after a vacation in the east visiting Washington D C New York City and other points along the route.

Elisabeth Low Daniels Street Ruth March Washington, D. C New York City

Sparlings Southwicks Return From Vacation trip

Mr and Mrs E E Sparling of 387 Seventeenth street SE and Mr and Mrs Marsh Southwick of 1726 Maple drive NW have returned after spending a week in Alexandria Minnesota.

E. E. Sparling Seventeenth Street Marsh Southwick Maple Drive Alexandria, Minn

Service Circle of King's Daughters Hosts Breakfast Meeting

Thirteen members of the Service circle of the King's Daughters gathered for a breakfast at Bever park. Guests included Mrs A E Chase retiring Linn county president and Mrs H E Haegg new county president, with Miss Marilyn Ann Young visiting from Waterloo. A gift was given to Mrs R A Reid retiring circle president. Plans set for a family night at the Reid home on Knollwood Drive SE in August.

King’s Daughters Bever Park A E_ Chase Linn County H. E. Haegg Marilyn Ann Young Waterloo C.u. Kiersey R. A. Reid Knollwood Drive

Wedding of Vinnie Olson and John Holbrook in Fargo

Miss Vinnie Elizabeth Olson daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Peter J. Olson of Winnipeg Canada wed John Amidon Holbrook son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal H Holbrook at Plymouth Congregational Church Fargo North Dakota before 125 guests The bride wore her mother’s brocaded crepe gown with lace bolero and carried a lace handkerchief The couple will reside in Lakeville Minnesota after a wedding trip to Illinois Indiana and Michigan The bride is a Town State college Ames graduate and Gamma Phi Beta member The groom a University of Iowa graduate and Campbell Heating representative now in Minnesota and North Dakota

Vinnie Elizabeth Olson Peter J. Olson Winnipeg Canada John Amidon Holbrook Royal H. Holbrook Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Plymouth Congregational Church Fargo N. D C E. Parr Myrtle Stoltz Holbrook Lewis Alcorn S. S Bjornson Orlo Dick Henriksen Grafton Lakeville Minn Town State College Ames Gamma Phi Beta Sorority University of Iowa Northwestern University Iowa State College Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Campbell Heating Company Des Moines Minnesota North Dakota

Stookeys Culbreths Return From West

Mr and Mrs C L Stookey and Mr and Mrs John Culbreth have returned after a two week trip to the Black Hills and Estes Park In Boulder Colo they visited Ruth Culbreth their daughter who attends the University of Colorado

C. L. Stookey Sixth Avenue John Culbreth Black Hills Estes Park Boulder Colo Culbreth Ruth Culbreth University of Colorado

First Christian church class holds steak fry meeting

Fifty members of the Young Married People’s class met Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy P Linville 2451 Fifth Avenue SE for a steak fry and monthly business session.

First Christian Church Guy P Linville Fifth Avenue SE

Mrs Dewey Bird Vacationing With Children in Chicago and New York

Mrs Dewey Bird of 114 Fifth Street SW and her children are reported to be on a vacation visiting Chicago and New York City.

Mrs. Bird Dewey Bird Fifth Street Chicago New York City

Edna Dusek Family Visit Near Long Beach

Mrs. Edna Dusek of Long Beach California and her sons Jack and Billy are visiting at the Frank Dusek home on 2668 First Avenue West. Miss Martha Dusek plans to accompany them to Long Beach when they return on August 1.

Edna Dusek Long Beach Calif Jack Billy Frank Dusek First Avenue W Martha Dusek

Miss Ferne Campbell and Miss Betty Caldwell Visit Chicago

Miss Ferne Campbell and Miss Betty Caldwell left Sunday for a ten day visit with relatives and friends in Chicago.

Ferne Campbell Betty Caldwell Chicago

Inquiries Rise at Federal Bldg on Refugee Children

The clerk of the federal court and the Red Cross report growing inquiries about aiding European refugee children. Many seek temporary U S arrival rather than adoption, or to bring relatives from England or Scotland. Help is coordinated by Agnes Inglis in New York and through AAUW Cedar Rapids. Support and finances must be shown to avoid public charge.

Federal Court Red Cross United States England Scotland New York Agnes Inglis United States Committee For Care Fourth Avenue New York City American Association of University Women W. J. Foster Hillcrest Drive Cedar Rapids A.A.U.W Sam

Chronicle of Death in Sonman Shaft Mine Notes

Portage Pa UP a miner wrote seven notes while trapped after the Sonman Shaft explosion detailing his pain concern for comrade Monteath and messages to his daughter son and wife as rescue efforts continued.

Portage Sonman Shaft Coal Company Monteath

City Briefs Roundup of Local Events and Notices

Cedar Rapids groups announce meetings and picnics including the American Painting and Decorating Contractors at Montrose hotel Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Kolach Festival July 17 20 at 21st Ave and 2nd St SW. Also hospital updates on appendicitis patients and local charity picnics at Ellis Park and Bever Park pavilion with transport and supplies noted.

Cedar Rapids American Painting and Decorating Contractors Montrose Hotel 21St Ave. 2Nd St

Dorsey Hedberg Reemployed as Cedar Rapids School Board Secretary

Charles D. Hedberg was reemployed for one year as secretary of the Cedar Rapids school board at a Monday meeting. His bond was approved during the session, confirming the contract term starting July 1, 1924.

Charles D. “Dorsey” Hedberg Cedar Rapids

Beginners Archery Class Tonight at Ellis Park Range

The playground and recreation commission sponsors a beginners archery class this evening at Ellis park archery range. Fred Enders of the Waltonian Archers will offer free instruction to adults 16 and older at 6 30 p m. Bow arrows and targets are provided.

Ellis Park Playground and Recreation Commission Fred Enders Waltonian Archers

Mrs Mabel Baumgardner Injured by Wringer

Mrs Mabel Baumgardner suffered a severe laceration requiring four stitches to close when her right hand was caught in a wringer about 9 a.m. Tuesday. The injury at 1310 M Avenue NE bruised the whole hand. she was treated at St Luke's Hospital and released.

Mabel Baumgardner Avenue NE St. Luke's Hospital

31 Months of New Members at First Lutheran

First Lutheran Church welcomed two new members Sunday morning as Pastor Henry Scherer led the service, marking 31 consecutive months with new member receptions.

First Lutheran Church Henry Scherer

Convention Sidelights at Chicago Democratic Dignitary Rally

At the Chicago stadium delegates crowded the third session amid social diversions and ticket scarcities. A jailer’s bailiff Carnival Carnahan triggered a tiny explosion that ruined his coat and credentials while the crowd enjoyed beer and cocktails post keynote.

Paul Carnahan Gary Ind Carnahan

Church Adopts Goal of 60 Consecutive Membership Months

In January 1938 the congregation set a target of sixty straight months of new members. Between January 1938 and July 1940 a total of 255 adults joined the church.

Thefts Reported From Home and Skating Rink

Police were told of two minor thefts on Monday afternoon. Mrs. John W. Austin reported a wrist watch valued at 2250 missing from 1119 B avenue NW between 2 30 and 3 30 p m. E McCoy running the skating rink at Fifth avenue and Fourth street SE reported someone forced the storeroom, priced off the hasp, and took several bottles of pop.

John W. Austin B Avenue NW E. McCoy Fifth Avenue Fourth Street SE

Major Myers Returns to Cedar Rapids Post From Fort Snelling

Major C. S. Myers of 2048 Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids has returned from four weeks of duty at Fort Snelling Minnesota. For two weeks he led ROTC graduates entering active duty and the last fortnight assisted in training men for recruiting duty at the fort’s reception center camp.

C. S. Myers Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Fort Snelling Minn R.O.T.C Fort

School Board Accepts Two Resignations

The education committee recommended accepting the resignations of Louise Ironik and Lora Turner. Miss Hronik, former Polk school second grade teacher, on leave to pursue education, will teach in Washington DC. Miss Turner, former Wilson high school social science teacher, was recently married. The board concurred.

Board of Education Louise Ironik Lora Turner Hronik Polk Washington, DC Miss Turner Wilson High

Overtime Parking Warrants Issued For Two Local Men

Warrants were issued Tuesday for Dean Stauffacher of 2329 Bever Avenue SE and Fred C. Fisher Jr. of 3425 First Avenue E for failing to appear in police court on overtime parking charges. Stauffacher received two tickets in the same block on July 6 and July 12 and did not appear on any. Fisher was cited June 20 and was set to appear June 25.

Dean Stauffacher Bever Avenue SE Fred C. Fisher, Jr First Avenue E Stauffacher Fisher

Excavation Begins for City Pool at Ellis Park

Stark Construction started excavation at Ellis Park for the municipal swimming pool contract awarded by the city council. The $57,000 project is expected to take about five months and the pool should open next summer.

Stark Construction Company Ellis Park Stark

Roosevelt Playground Program Draws 300 In Attendance

An audience of over 300 attended the Roosevelt playground community night program on Monday. Lois Jean Narger opened with a song and dance, Betty Lou Pfeffer performed, and multiple solo numbers plus group dances followed. The program featured various acts, color motion pictures, and was directed by Miss Rita M. Ferreter and Leslie R. Grigg.

Roosevelt Playground Lois Jean Narger Betty Lou Pfeffer Velma Pickerill Johnny Miss Harger Oh, Ma Billy Pfeffer Alice Blue Margaret Ouijiri Mary Doyle Patricia Riley Evelyn Lattner Helen Cahalan Old Dutch Garden Garbage Man Lois Jean Harger Jack Mye Rita M. Ferreter Leslie R. Grigg

Local Boys Appointed CMTC Cadet Noncoms

Cedar Rapids youths attending Camp Harry McHenry at Fort Des Moines receive cadet noncommissioned officer promotions. Aaron Hanks becomes first sergeant of Co. A while Robert Roys earns first sergeant of Co. B. Cadet sergeants in Co. A include Garlan Wetzel, Robert Julis, Glen DeWald, Jack E. Coler, and Jesse Coward with their listed addresses.

Cedar Rapids Citizens Military Training Camp Harry McHenry Fort Des Moines Aaron Hanks C B. Hanks McKinley Street Co. A Robert Roys B. F. Roys Route 1 Co. B Garlan Wetzel G. A. Wetzel Seventh Avenue Robert Julis Joseph J. Julis Twenty-first Street Glen DeWald W. DeWald Ninth Avenue Jack E. Coler E. I. Coler Fifth Avenue Jesse Coward First Avenue E

Record number of physicians listed in medical directory

The American Medical directory shows 195104 physicians in its latest edition with increases noted for 38 states and the District of Columbia.

The American Medical Directory States District of Columbia

Committee Names To Study Des Moines State Office Building

A three man committee was appointed to survey the need and advisability of building a state office structure in Des Moines to relieve crowding. Dean Francis M Dawson and Dean T R Age of Iowa and Iowa State College lead the study, joined by William Perkins of Chariton. The group will complete the survey soon and receive $1 000 for clerical aid. The move follows actions by the state executive council and legislative committee amid mounting rent costs of over $100 000 annually and crowded departments including agriculture parole and fair boards.

Des Moines INS Iowa Francis M Dawson T. R. Age University of Iowa Iowa State College William Perkins Chariton State Architectural Examiners’ Board George A. Wilson L. H. Doran Legislative Interim Committee Architectural Board S. A. Winter The University A. Kimeball State Executive Council Legislative Committee Wilson Doran Agriculture, Parole Board Fair Board

Cedar Rapids Administrative Salaries Drop From 1924 to 1939

City records show total white collar salaries at city hall fell to 44,456 in 1939 from 44,809 in 1924 while other departments gained. Health, water works, sewage, parks costs rose to 52,910 and 144,343 respectively. police and fire payrolls climbed to 244,032. Real estate taxes rose to 792,256 from 609,600.

Government of Cedar Rapids Health Department

Complete Rail Routing Guide Published By Local Traffic Bureau

A 110 page mimeographed rail road routing guide for less than carload traffic and class rates on freight from Cedar Rapids to all Iowa stations has been published by the traffic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. It is described as the most complete work of its kind in Iowa and includes railroad abbreviations governing classifications and exceptions minimum charges carriers rate bases a rate table and names of railroad agents.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Traffic Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce

Airlines Carry 1 377 792 Revenue Passengers in 1939

The U S airlines carried 1 377 792 revenue paying passengers in the year 1939, reflecting the scale of air travel before World War II and the growth of domestic airline networks.

Onu. S. Airlines

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