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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1941

Page

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Edna Mae Haldy and Robert Johnson Wed

Edna Mae Haldy and Robert M L Johnson married at INCLAIR Memorial chapel Coe college Sunday at 4 p.m. Rev Charles J Bready officiated with Mrs David Mitchell and Miss Mariam Dieman providing music. The couple planned a Chicago wedding trip and will reside at 368 Seventeenth Street after July 28.

Inclair Coe College Edna Mae Haldy Ed R. Haldy Avenue NE Robert M. L. Johnson Max L. Johnson Albert Lea Minn Charles J. Bready St. Paul’s Methodist Church David Mitchell Mariam Dieman Anna Mae Melsa Ernest P. Mickel Maid of Honor John Bready Dean Hollingsworth Hardy

Ramsey-Bride Elect Miss Ramsey Honored at Tea Shower

Miss Barbara Ramsey, bride elect of Dr. William A. Owens Jr. of Ames, was honored Monday afternoon by Mrs. Charles E. Roberts at tea and a shower attended by friends and neighbors including her mother Mrs. J C Ramsey. Table decor featured pink and blue flowers and candles. Friday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. D Carl hosted a family dinner at their home with Miss Ramsey as honored guest.

Barbara Ramsey William A. Owens, Jr Ames Charles E. Roberts Avenue NE J. C. Ramsey Charles D. Robeee A. Cee D. Carl Sixteenth Street SE Miss Ramsey

Fragmentary local notice from old Burlington area

A garbled OCR fragment mentions A. James Wheeler of Eglin Field and a Burlington area, with stray words suggesting a street, avenue, or location reference and a ceremonial or formal tone. The readable elements are names and a vague place tag without a clear action or date.

Burlington End James Wheeler Eglin Vield Fila

Wheeler and Brown announce forthcoming Cedar Rapids marriage

Miss Anna Wheeler and Franklin Brown of Cedar Rapids announce plans to marry on August 3 at 4 p.m. in the First Evangelical church. Miss Wheeler is a Rowley high school graduate. Mr Brown is son of Mr and Mrs William Brown of 520 I avenue NW and is connected with Cedar Rapids Auto Supply company.

Johnson Franklin High School Stephens College Columbia Coe Wi Alpha Franklin High Delta Phi Epsilon Fraternity Helen Gelatt Anaheim John Seaton Marshalltown Fred Chambers Des Moines Ross Day Brighton Tom C. Loder Anamosa Minnie Blackmer Iowa City Lois Tankersley Marshall Anna Wheeler Franklin Brown Cedar Rapids Miss Wheeler L. H. Wheeler Vinton Mr. Brown William Brown I Avenue First Evangelical Church Rowley High School Cedar Rapids Auto Supply Company

Return from Harvard conference Sunday

Returning Sunday from a three weeks trip east, delegates attended the National Education association meeting in Boston and a Harvard university session for non native school principals. Miss Jenna Strahan of Tyler School, Miss Belle Campbell of Garfield, and Miss Marjorie Walters of Harrison led the group with Miss Lois Collin and Miss Grace Shields also in attendance in Massachusetts and in New York and Washington, D. C.

National Education Association Boston Lee Department of Non Natife Harvard University Jenna Strahan Tyler School Belle Campbell Garfield Marjorie Walters Harrison School Lois Collin Tieneher Harrison New York Washington, D. C Grace Shields Massachusetts

Birthday dinner honors Mrs Krause at Palisades

Mr and Mrs A C Stewart hosted a birthday courtesy at the Palisades Sunday evening for Mrs C S Krause of Vernon drive SE 504. Also present were Dr Krause and Dr and Mrs Joe Hagen of Wyoming Dr and Mrs G W Yavorsky of Belle Plaine Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson of Sigourney and Mr and Mrs Robert C Toms.

A. C. Stewart Park Terrace SE the Palisades C. S. Krause Vernon Drive Dr. Krause Joe Hagen Wyoming G. W. Yavorsky Belle Plaine Charles Johnson Sigourney Robert C. Toms

Elaine Marie Heral Celebrates Fifth Birthday

Mrs Milo Heral hosts Elaine Marie birthday celebration at Bever Park Pavilion. Guests include Joyce Heral Gloria Paula Marilyn Gary Svec Carl Lou Spilman Patty and other friends at 1433 Second Street SE.

Elaine Marie Milo Heral Second Street SE Bever Park Pavilion Joyce Heral Gloria Paula Marilyn and Gary Svec Carl Lou Spilman Patty

Starman Family Reunion After Week at Clear Lake

Mr and Mrs J F Starman of 1512 Seventh Avenue SE and their family return from a week long vacation at Clear Lake with plans to resume daily routines.

J. F. Starman Seventh Avenue SE Clear

Miss Joyce Hosts At Home Party In Waterloo

Miss Eileen Joyce of 714 Seventh Street entertained her guests Bette Burke Mary Kay t Marie Kotlinek Winifred Freeman Leota Stark and Lois Roeder of Waterloo for an informal gathering at her residence noting friendly chatter and reception arrangements.

Eileen Joyce Seventh Street Ann Bette Burke Mary Kay T Marie Kotlinek Winifred Freeman Leota Stark Lois Roeder Waterloo

More Vacation Guests Arrive In Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids residents host visiting relatives with military and civilian ties. Lieut and Mrs Peter L Topic of Camp Claiborne Louisiana and their daughters Linda and Virginia arrived Sunday to stay at Mrs Brown’s memorial drive SE. Lieutenant Topic will return to Camp Claiborne next weekend and Mrs Topic and children will remain in Cedar Rapids until fall. Dr and Mrs James M Knox at 517 Knollwood drive SE entertain their daughter in law Mrs James G Knox of Chicago and her children Charles Marcia and Lena. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Harry A Palmer 1819 Fourth avenue SE were Mr and Mrs A P Kehlenbeck of Ames who returned home Sunday evening.

Peter L. Topic Camp Claiborne Linda Brorn Sizemorial Drive Lieutenant Topic Topic Cedar Rapids James M. Knox Knollwood Drive Inlaw James G. Knox Chicago Charles Marcia Lena Harry A. Palmer Fourth Avenue SE A. P. Kehlenbeck Ames

Mount Mercy Alumnae Lawn Party Benefit Readied

Mount Mercy alumnae prepare their annual lawn party on the college grounds to raise funds for the school. Refreshments run 6:30 to 10 p.m. and bingo will be played. the public is invited and Mrs. Regis Day coordinates arrangements with a large volunteer committee including Mrs. Robert Maddigar, Miss Charlotte Hubbard, and many others.

Mount Mercy Regis Day Eighteenth Street Altimate Robert Maddigar Charlotte Hubbard Richard Long Geraldine Rabe Genevieve Brady Catherine Rouse Kargaret Neary Mary Jo Connell Dorothy Frambach Jean Neary Jean Whaten Betty Fitzgerald LaVonne Kirk Junella DePor George Brems Mary Nick Olson Martha Hubbard Marion Plunkett Mary Frances Husak Ina Donahue Mildred Gorman

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance sixty fifth annual meeting

Roswell H. Pickford Rudolph Novak Vernon E White and Charles Filipi left Sunday to attend the seventy fifth annual home office meeting of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in Milwaukee They will return Thursday

Roswell H. Pickford Forest Drive Rudoph Novak Eighth Avenue Vernon E. White Fairway Terrace Charles Filipi Seventeenth Street Sundey Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Milwaukee

Mrs Arthur Poe Hosts Monday Luncheon Club

Mrs Arthur Poe of 300 Twenty Seventh Street Drive SE acted as hostess to members of the Monday luncheon club at her home on Monday.

Arthur Poe Twenty Seventh Street Drive

Buser Family Returns After Vacation Visit

Mr and Mrs E J Buser of 1242 Fourth Avenue SE arrived home Saturday after a two week trip with Mr and Mrs Harry E Myers at their Dare summer cottage They traveled with Mrs Be Ry in the 212 Park Court SE who accompanied them to visit sisters Mrs Frank Conn and Dr Conn and then returned to Cedar Rapids with the Busers

E. J. Buser Fourth Avenue Harry E. Myers Park Court Harry Frank Conn Dr. Conn Cedar Rapids Busers

Prouts Leave Sunday on Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Prout J. Prout Jr of 31 First Avenue East left early Sunday for a week long fishing trip in northern Minnesota.

Frei J. Prout, Jr First Avenue E Orr Minnesota

Navy Mothers Club elects new board at Glow Room

At Friday meeting of Navy Mothers Club held in the Glow Room of the Gossom Clere Vera Craft Nellie Miskim Florence Huft Lela Gossett Vera Sample Glorna Archer and Ty Yuza were elected board members for the remainder of the year Plans were made for a picnic supper and for prospective members at the next meeting Mrs LeClerc gave part of her report on the national convention she attended in Omaha and Mrs J M Johne m s committee served refreshments

Navy Mothes Gossom- Clere Vera Craft Nellie Miskim Florence Huft Lela Gossett Vera Sample Glorna Archer

Notice of State of Love in Linn County Proceedings

A fragmentary legal notice from Linn County references Robert F. Minete and actions concerning possession of property. The readable text indicates a court or official proceeding to determine title or control of the same, with references to parties and the involved law.

Stete Robert F. Minete Ate

Normajean Vinten and Charles Wittke Wed in Tanglеd Ceremony

Normajean Vinten and Charles F. Wittke were married Friday at 7 p.m. in the Vinten home on 1242 N Street SW. The couple, attended by Geraldine White and Tar Strachen, celebrate the wedding on the thirty fourth anniversary of Wittke's parents. The setting featured garden flowers and a bride's cake. They will reside at 807 N Street SW after a weekend honeymoon.

Normajean Vinten W. R. Vinten N Street Charlies F. Wittke Fred Wittke H. C. Ring Vinton Lara Vinton Wilma Mae Lettow Eldora Ben Graves Montour Elmer Camp Alburneti

Camerons Travel From Minneapolis to Madison and Chicago

Mr and Mrs Ernest B Camer on of 196 Second Avenue SE left Monday for Madison to visit their daughter Mrs Deane L Adams and Mr Adams They will also visit in Chicago before returning next weekend

Ernest B. Cameron Second Avenue SE Madison Cameron Deane L. Adams Mr. Adams Chicago

Visit of Miss Fowler and Beadle to Milwaukee

Miss Mariar Fowler of Sigourney arrived Monday to visit Mr and Mrs J T Beadle at 1725 Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids. Tuesday Miss Fowler Miss Jeann Beadle and Mrs William P Bell of Milwaukee will drive to Milwaukee where Miss Fowler and Miss Beadle will spend two weeks visiting relatives.

Mariar. Fowler Sigourney Ard J. T. Beadle Fourth Avenue SE

West Highlands King’s Daughters breakfast at Auck pond

West Highlands circle of the King’s Daughters will host a breakfast at the Auck pond in Ellis Park at 80 am.

West Highlands King’s Daughters Auck Pond Ellis Park Ueadey

Campers in Charge One Day at Hitaga Camp

Girls’ day highlighted the fifth Hitaga camping period with campers in charge of a day. Roles and activities spanned boating, dining, horseback riding, crafts, and singing with counselors barred from specific units. Ann Sherman of Anamosa earned torchbearer rank in social leadership and art during a Saturday banquet with a Dream Land theme.

Hitaga Rainbow Cabin Jean Bowker Nadeen Wilson Peggy Plock Nancy Jane Lord Betty Buck Joan Lattner Ursula Dawson Nancy Yuill Judy Marie Fredrich Yeern Tenet Robertson Catherine Bow Ann Sherman Anamosa

Officers Named By Industrial Council Of City CIO Unions

Cedar Rapids CIO unions completed the formation of a permanent inter city industrial council. Robert Gustafson was named secretary and director. Officers include Lester Meisha, Wesley Kopecky, H L Sievers, J T Keith, and Edward Spacek with four trustees named. Council offices to be at United Cereal Workers headquarters. Resolutions pledged support to local drives and Cedar Rapids delegates aim to host next year’s regional CIO conference.

Cedar Rapids CIO Robert Gustafson C. R. Federation of Labor AFL Lester Meisha Packinghouse Workers Wilson and Company Wesley Kopecky H. L. Sievers United Cereal Workers Quaker Oats Company J. T. Keith la Plant-Cheate Company Edward Spacek Joseph Nemic Packinghouse Lester Stodola Steel P. M. Lattner Manufacturing Company P. J. Carlson Ottumwa

Four More Reservists Ordered To Active Duty In Iowa

Four reserve officers in eastern Iowa were ordered to active duty and four received promotions, announced Monday by the Cedar Rapids military district. First Lieut Henry R Redus, 1539 Bever Avenue SE, was sent to Washington D C for procurement duties in the office of the Seventh Corps Area. First Lieut Roger was also ordered to active duty, per the Cedar Rapids district statement.

Iowa Cedar Rapids Military District Henry R. Redus Bever Avenue Washington, D. C Office of the Onty Seventh Corps Omaha Roger

We The Women by Ruth Meille a Gazette Special Writer

A single woman relocates to a small town for work and faces judgment from locals. She must balance personal standards with community gossip, aiming to prove herself without provoking male fear or female censure. The piece warns about nosy scrutiny and social traps for newcomers.

Local officers promoted and drafted to active service

Sherman ordered to a year's active duty at McClellan Field California. Promotions include Verne E. Pate Kelley S. Wodtke to first lieutenant in the infantry Verne E Pate 915 Avenue NW and Kelley S Wodtke 1265 Second Avenue SE both infantry Frederick E Anderson 2486 Fruitland Boulevard SW engineer William A Fluallen 1948 Fifth Avenue SE field artillery.

B. Sherman Thirty-fifth Street McClellan Field Calif Verne E. Pate E Avenue NW Kelley S. Wodtke Second Avenue Frederick E. Anderson Fruitland Boulevard William A. Fluallen Fifth Avenue SE

Y M Dewm Corps to Represent Iowa Lions at Convention

Y M C A drum and bugle corps departs by train Sunday to attend the Lions International convention in New Orleans where they serve as official corps for Iowa Lions clubs. under director R Ariel Cross and chaperones Mrs. Lee Boston and others, return Sunday with plans to visit Gulf of Mexico and St Louis. roster lists dozens of members including Bob Anderson Jack Barker Richard Bevins Bill Boston Jim Bowman and many others, plus chaperones and family members.

Y. M. C. A. Drum and Bugle Corps Lions International New Orleans Lions Clubs of Iowa R. Ariel Cross Lee Boston Parents Organization of the Corps Robert Viala L. C. Herai F. A. Hillmer W. E. Anderson George Westcott Memphis Tenn St. Louis Gulf of Mexico Bob Anderson Jack Barker Richard Bertrand Richard Bevins Bill Boston Jim Bowman Jim Burlingham Leo Cabalka Russell Clapp Howard Cole Karl Cains Bill Cox Dale Crozier Dick Drew Bob Fiala Richard Gorton Richard Havlik Bill Hersi Marnest Hidder Don Hillmer Tor: Kacere Bob Kapoun Jack Kidd Ed Klekar Vern Kriz Jim Lovatt Bill Matus Cy McCalley Jack McCaley Vance McKinnon John McIvor John Na

Two Accepted Here For Naval Flight Training

Adolph W. Biderman of Elyroad SW and Hubert C. Phillips of West Liberty were accepted by the naval flight selection board in Cedar Rapids. They will report to Glenview IL for 30 days preliminary flight training before advancing to Jacksonville Pensacola Corpus Christi for further instruction.

Adolph W. Biderman Elyroad SW Coe College Hubert C. Phillips West Liberty Culvert Stockton College Naval Flight Selection Board Chicago Cedar Rapids Glenview Ill Naval Training Base Jacksonville Pensasola Fla Corpus Christi Tex

FBI Agent Draws France Parallels At Optimist Club

Earl Williams a former Cedar Rapids attorney now an FBI special agent told Optimist club members at the Montrose hotel luncheon that America is no different from France before its 1940 fall. He urged a federal law to prosecute inimical actors without treasonproof, noting saboteur methods from World War I could reappear and warning about uncertain future events.

France Earl Williams Cedar Rapids Federal Bureau of Investigation Optimist Club Montrose Hotel FBI Bureau U.S

Aimee McPherson to Speak at Memorial Coliseum July 29

Aimee Sempie McPherson founder of the Foursquare Gospel churches will address a public meeting at Memorial Coliseum on July 29 at 7 30 p m. Cedar Rapids Foursquare Church pastors announce the event with a mass chorus and band led by Tommy Stastny. Attendees include pastors and delegates from Iowa Foursquare churches. Admission is free with offering to follow. McPherson comes from Ohio where evangelistic meetings are in progress. Giles N Knight and Dr and Mrs Howard Courtney accompany her.

Aimee Sempie McPherson Foursquare Gospel Churches Memorial Coliseum Cline Hazel Halsey Cedar Rapids Iowa McPherson Ohio Giles N. Knight Foursquare Howard Courtney Great Wakes

Beals Elected President of Iowa State Grotto Association

George Beals of Cedar Rapids was elected president at the annual Davenport grotto picnic where over 50 Ambar Grotto delegates attended. Other officers named include George Miller first vice president C W Petersen second vice president Ralph Mabee secretary Kent Mahaffey treasurer Sam Wyatt sentinel Roy Smith sergeant at arms and W T Kepler venerable prophet.

George Beals Avenue NE Iowa State Grotto Association Davenport Beals Amber Grotto Cedar Rapids Ambar Grotto George Miller Waterloo C. W. Petersen Dubuque Ralph Mabee Des Moines Kent Mahaffey Burlington Sam Wyatt Ottumwa Sentinel Roy Smith Council Bluffs W. T. Kepler

City Denies Quit Claim for 3 Foot Alley Strip

A petition by Edward W. Valenta and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dipple for a quit claim deed to a three foot wide land strip in an alley behind L Street SW between Sixth and Seventh Avenues was denied by the city council on Monday. The strip is currently occupied.

Edward W. Valenta Peter Dipple L Street Sixth and Seventh Avenues

Alley shrubbery dispute delays vacating three foot strip

Petitioners sought to plant shrubs along an alley tied to Engineer Frank Y' but the abstract contradicted the claim. Councilmen refused to vacate the three foot strip fearing future alley improvements though shrubbery was not objected to as indicated.

Frank Y' Said

Continental Buffet Hotel Rumors and Local 238 Meeting

City briefs note Local 238 of the aputnne and Teamsters union will meet Monday at 7 39 p m in the Labor temple. Women of the Moose card was postponed from July 23 to a later date. Charles Bowers and the Moose lodge band from Des Moines will host a pep rally in Cedar Records Monday at 8 p m. Winners of a recent Star of Maine attendance contest will be hosted by the losers Thursday at 838 First Avenue E Maine.

Aputnne and Teamsters Union Labor Temple Women of the Moose Charles Bowers Des Moines Moose Lodge Cedar Records Pep Meciix Force Lodge Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge No. 221 Maine Hx1 First Avenue E

Private John M Frame Home On 10 Day Furlough

Private John Melvin Frame of troop B 113th Cavalry stationed at Camp Bowie Texas is home on a ten day furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John M Frame at 12 Second Street NW.

John Melvin Frame 113Th Calvary Camp Bowie Tex John M. Frame Second Street

Death of Henry McClain reported in Waterloo

Death notices Henry McClain died Thursday in Waterloo. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Thea Brown of 1208 First Avenue E and Mrs C H Clement of 144 Thirty third Avenue SW.

Henry McClain Waterloo Thea Brown First Avenue C. H. Clement Thirty-third Avenue

Injury report on Lieutenant Porter after auto crash

First Lieut. Roy V. Porter of Cedar Rapids stationed at Fort Leonard Wood with the 21th infantry suffered two broken bones in his right foot in an automobile accident last week. He is confined to his quarters at the 349th infantry headquarters.

Roy V. Porter Cedar Rapids Fort Leonard Wood 21Th Infantry 349Th Infantry Porter

Utah Bishop Visits Cedar Rapids For Parish Appeals

Bishop Duane Hunt of Salt Lake City spoke at four Masses in Immaculate Conception Church Cedar Rapids as part of a Midwest and East tour to raise funds for Utah Catholics.

Duane Hunt Salt Lake City Utah Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception Hunt Middle West East

Egypts agricultural population holds under an acre

About 60 percent of Egypts farmers have holdings of less than an acre, highlighting small plot concentrations and potential rural livelihood constraints across the country.

Egypt

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