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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1941

Page

3

Edna Mae Haldy and Robert Johnson Wed at Coe College

Edna Mae Haldy daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed R Haldy and Robert M L Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Max L Johnson were married Sunday at INCLAIR Memorial chapel Coe college. The ceremony was performed by Rev Charles J Bready with organist and vocalist. Eighty guests attended in the Roosevelt hotel following the ceremony and the couple left for a wedding trip to Chicago. The bride wore a white embroidered organdy gown and carried a white Bible with an orchid. The groom is a Franklin high school and Coe alumnus. Familiar guests included Anna Mae Melsa and Mrs Ernest P Mickel. Out-of-town attendees included Blackmer and Lois Tankersley.

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 Roosevelt Room Roosevelt Hotel Chicago Johnson Oe Ae High School Stephens College Columbia Coe Ws Alpha Delta Kid Franklin High Met Delta Phi Epsilonternity Wednie Blackmer Iowa City Lois Tankersley Marshall

Miss Ramsey Honored At Two Parties In Ames

Miss Barbara Ramsey bride elect of Dr. William A. Owens Jr. of Ames was honored Monday at tea and a shower by friends and neighbors of Miss Ramsey and her mother Mrs J C Ramsey at their home. Mrs Charles D Rob Friday D Carl 382 Sixteenth Street SE hosted a family dinner at 1 pm with Ramsey as honored guest.

Barbara Ramsey William A. Owens, Jr Ames Miss Ramsey J. C. Ramsey Charles D. Rob J D. Carl Sixteenth Street

Wheeler and Brown to Wed in First Evangelical Church

Miss Anna Wheeler and Franklin Brown announce their forthcoming marriage on August 3 in Cedar Rapids. The couple, both high school graduates, will wed at 4 p.m. at the First Evangelical church. Wheeler's parents are Mr and Mrs L H Wheeler of Vinton and Brown is son of Mr and Mrs William Brown of 520 I Avenue NW. Brown works at Cedar Rapids Auto Supply.

Anna Wheeler Franklin Brown Cedar Rapids Miss Wheeler L. H. Wheeler Vinton Mr. Brown William Brown I Avenue NW First Evangelical Church Rowley High School Centerville High School Cedar Rapids Auto Supply Company

Return From Harvard Conference Sunday

Strahan of the Tyler school Mise Bel Campbell principal of Garfield and Miss Marjorie n of Harrison school. Other Cedarc delegates at the D C and Miss Grace Shields local primary superintendent who reside in Massachusetts for a

Honor Mrs Krause at Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs A C Stewart hosted at 352 Park Terrace SE honoring Mrs Krause on her birthday with friends and neighbors in attendance.

Mrs. Krause A. C. Stewart Park Terrace SE

Starman and Brouwick Celebrate Weeklong Home Visit

Mr and Mrs J F Starman and Miss Mildred Brouwick enjoyed a weeklong visit at Clear, ending Saturday evening with a return home. The little gathering highlighted friendly contacts and local hospitality during the stay.

J. F. Starman Gene Dee Mildred Brouwick Alengeeelag Gene Clear

Miss Eileen Joyce entertains at Seventh Street home

Miss Eileen Joyce of 714 Seventh Street SW entertained guests at her residence in an informal gathering. Attendees included local residents and associates, enjoying light refreshments and conversations in a convivial atmosphere.

Eileen Joyce Seventh Street

More Vacation Guests Arrive In Cedar Rapids

Topic and her children will remain in Cedar Rapids until fall. Dr. and Mrs. James M. Knox host their daughter-in-law Mrs. James G. Knox of Chicago and her children Charles Marcia and Lena at 517 Knollwood Drive SE. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Palmer at 1819 Fourth Avenue SE were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Kehlenbeck of Ames who returned home Sunday evening.

Topic Cedar Rapids James M. Knox Knollwood Drive Inlaw James G. Knox Chicago Charles Marcia Lena Harry A. Palmer Fourth Avenue A. P. Kehlenbeck Ames

Mount Mercy Alumnae Lawn Party Set for Benefit

Mount Mercy alumnae plan their annual lawn party on campus to raise funds for the school. Refreshments from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. and bingo will be played. Mrs Regis Day chairs general arrangements with Miss Mary Nick Olson Martha Hubbard and Marion Plunkett as co organizers. Miss Mary Frances Husak leads serving. bingo committee includes Ina Donahue and Mildred Gorman.

Mount Mercy Regis Day Eighteenth Street Brems Mary Nick Olson Martha Hubbard Marion Plunkett Mary Frances Husak

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Annual Meeting Attendees

Roswell H. Pickford Rudolph Novak Vernon E White and Charles Filipi left Sunday to attend the sixty 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 hosted members of the Monday luncheon club at her home Monday.

Arthur Poe Twenty Seventh Street Drive

Busers Return From Two Week Visit at Lake Cottage

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Buser of 1242 Fourth Avenue SE returned Saturday from a two weeks stay with Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Seni at a summer cottage by Lake. Mrs. Minnie Sealy accompanied them, visiting her sisters Mrs. Frank Conn and Dr. Conn, before traveling on to Cedar Rapids.

E. J. Buser Fourth Avenue Harry E. Seni Summer Cottage Lake

Prouts Head North for Week Fishing Trip

Dr and Mrs Frei J Prout Jr of 2721 First Avenue East depart Sunday for a week long fishing trip to Cass Lake in northern Minnesota.

Frei J. Prout, Jr First Avenue E Orr Casslece Minnesota

Navy mothers meet elects new board for year

At a Friday evening gathering of the Navy Mothers club held in the Glow room of the Gas company, Mesdares Leura Le Clerc Vera Craft Nellie Miskimmen Florence Huft Lela Gossett Vera Sample Glorna Archer and Vy Yura were elected to the board for the remainder of the year. Plans were made for a picnic supper to recruit members at the next port on the national convention she attended in Omaha, and Mrs J M Johnem's committee served refreshments.

Navy Mothes Gas Company Mesdares Leura LeClerc Vera Craft Nellie Miskimmen Florence Huft Lela Gossett Vera Sample Glorna Archer Vy Yura Nts Prospect Omaha J. M. Johnem

Notice and fragments from an old state document

Fragmentary notice references Linn county and eastern region with names Robert Milete and Henrie. The readable text hints at a wind event or notification but lacks clear action, date, or outcome. Further context is needed to identify parties, place specifics, or any deadline or filing requirements.

Normajean Vinton and Charles Wittke Wed in Home Ceremony

Normajean Vinton and Charles F Wittke were married Friday evening at the Vinton home 1242 N Street SW. The ceremony was conducted by the late Judge Wittke. The bride wore white velvet nay ninon de soie with a gardenia tiara and pink gladiolas. Geraldine White wore pale blue chiffon as bridesmaid. Mary Strachen was best man. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Lara Vinton and Wilma Mae Lettow of Eldora, Mr and Mrs Ben Graves of MonTOUR, and Mr and Mrs Elmer Camp of Alburnett with their son. After a weekend trip the couple will reside at 807 N Street SW.

Normaijean Vinton W. R. Vinton N Street Charlies F. Wittke Fred Wittke Mm. Wittke Geraldine White Mary Strachen Vinton Lara Vinton Wilma Mae Lettow Eldora Ben Graves Montour Elmer Camp Alburnett

Camerons Travel to Madison and Chicago Visit

Mr and Mrs Ernest B Camer on of 1800 Second Avenue SE left Monday for Madison to visit their daughter Mrs Deane L Adams and Mr Adams. They plan a stop in Chicago before returning next weekend.

Ernest B. Cameron Second Avenue SE Madison

Miss Mariar Fowler Visiting Cedar Rapids relatives

Miss Mariar Fowler of Sigourney arrives Monday to visit Mr and Mrs J T Beadle at 1725 Fourth avenue SE Cedar Rapids. Tuesday Miss Fowler Jeana Beadle and Mrs William P Bell of Milwaukee plan a two week motor trip to Milwaukee after two weeks with Cedar Rapids relatives.

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

West Highlands Circle Breakfast at Luck Pond

West Highlands circle of the Kings Daughters will have a breakfast at Luck Pond in Ellis Park at 8 am. The note appears unfinished.

West Highlands Circle

Campers in Charge One Day at Hitaga Camp

Girls of Hitaga Camp take turns leading activities for a fifth camping period. Older girl Jean Bowker heads the day with younger Nadeen Wilson and Peggy Plock among a large group guiding boating, care, din ose room, horseback riding, and camp craft. Highlights include overnight hikes, canoe trips, a hayrack ride, and a barn dance. Ann Sherman of Anamosa earns torchbearer rank in social leadership and art, the Camp Fire highest award.

Hitaga Jean Bowker Nadeen Wilson Peggy Plock Jane Lord Betty Buck Joan Lattner Dinose Ph Ursula Dawson One Yuill Judy Mary Kay O’brien Mary Lou Schwandt Betty Emmons Anamosa

Officers Named By Industrial Council Of City CIO Unions

The Cedar Rapids Inter-City Industrial council affiliated with the CIO completed formation with Robert Gustafson as secretary and director. Officers include Lester Melsha president Wesley Kopecky VP H L Sievers financial secretary J T Keith recording secretary Edward Spacek sergeant at arms Joseph Nemic Lester Stodola P J Carlson and William H Taylor as representatives. Permanent offices at 117 F Avenue NE. The group backs the aluminum drive and Penick Ford plant drive and aims to bring the Iowa Nebraska CIO conference to Cedar Rapids next year.

Cedar Rapids CIO Robert Gustafson C. R. Federation of Labor AFL Lester Melsha Packinghouse Workers Wilson and Company Wesley Kopecky H. L. Sievers United Cereal Work Quaker Oats Company J. T. Keith la Plant-Cheate Company Edward Spacek Joseph Nemic Lester Stodola P. M. Lattner Manufacturing Company P. J Carlson United Cereal Workers William H. Taylor F Avenue NE United Cereal Workers Union Cedar Rapids Defense Council Penick Ford Iowa-Nebraska Ottumwa

Four More Reservists Reported Ordered To Duty

Four reserve officers in eastern Iowa were ordered to active duty and four received promotions, announced Monday by Cedar Rapids military district. First Lieutenant Henry R. Redus, 1539 Bever Avenue SE, is sent to Washington D C for procurement at the ordnance office. First Lieutenants Edward M. Gow and Edwin L. Cared of Lowdon are also ordered to active duty with details provided by Seventh Corps area officer Omaha.

Iowa Cedar Rapids Military District Henry R. Redus Bever Avenue Washington, D. C 5Ee of Ordnance Edward M. Gow CCC Edwin L. Cared Lowdon Seventh Corps Omaha Roger

We the Women By Ruth Millett in Gazette Special

A column discusses how a single woman entering a small town must mind communal judgments. It warns her to avoid scandal while navigating dating, church events, and social scrutiny. The piece weighs personal morals against town gossip and expectations.

Military promotions and orders list names and duties

B Sherman of 135 Thirty-fifth Street NE is ordered to a year of active duty at McClellan Field California. Verne E Pate of 915 E Avenue NW and Kelley S Wodtke of 1265 Second Avenue SE are promoted to first lieutenant. Frederick E Anderson of 2486 Fruitland Boulevard SW is promoted to engineer and William A Fluallen of Oelg Avenue SE serves as field ar.

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

Y. M. Drum Corps To Represent Iowa Lions At Convention

The Y M C A drum and bugle corps from Iowa travels by train to New Orleans for the Lions International convention where they will serve as the official corps for Iowa Lions clubs. Directed by KR Ariel Cross the group is chaperoned by Mrs Lee Boston and others and will visit Memphis and St Louis on return with plans to enjoy the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans sights.

Y. M. C. A. Drum and Bugle Corps New Orleans Lions Clubs of Iowa Ariel Cross Lee Boston Parents Organization Robert ¥Iala L. C. Heral F. A. Hillmer Howard Cole Karl Coitts Bill Cox Dale Crozier Dick New Bob Fiala Richard Gorton Richard Havlik Bill Hersi Marnesi Hidder Don Hillmer Tom Kacere Bob Kapoun Jack Kidd Ed Elekar Vera Kriz Jim Lowatt Bill Matus Cy McCalley Jack McCahey Vance McKinnon John Mclivor 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 from Chicago in Cedar Rapids. They will report to Glenview IL for 30 days of preliminary flight training before continued instruction at an advanced base in Jacksonville Pensacola Corpus Christi for further training.

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

Beals Elected President of State Grotto Association

George Beals of 2001 A Avenue NE was chosen president of the Iowa State Grotto Association at the Davenport Hohas san Grotto annual picnic where over 50 Amber Grotto delegates attended. Also elected were 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 A Avenue NE Iowa Suate Grotto Association Davenport State Beals Amber Grotto Cedar Rapids 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

FBI Agent Warns of Ant-American Plots and New Prosecution Calls

An FBI agent at a luncheon in Slontouse hotel warned that anti-American groups grow, urging a statute to prosecute known inimical activities. He warned future threats loom within a year and a half, citing World War era saboteur methods and stressing legal action is needed to curb such acts. The report also notes local council discussions over land deeds, shrubbery, and alley easements affecting three feet of setback.

Slontouse FBI Bureau U.S

Aimee McPherson to Speak at Memorial Coliseum July 29

Aimee Sempre Me founder and president of the Foursquare churches will address a public gathering at Memorial Coliseum on July 29 at 7:30 p.m. Protocol details note Cedar Rapids Foursquare sponsors, with Mrs. McPherson arriving from Ohio where she works as district supervisors’ leader. Admission is free with an offering to be collected.

Aimee Sempre Foursquare Gospel Churches Memorial Coliseum Cline Hazel Halsey Cedar Rapids McPherson Ohio Howard Courtney Great Wakes

City Denies Quit Claim for Three Foot Alley Strip

A petition by Edward W. Va lenta and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dipple seeking a quit claim deed for a three foot wide alley strip behind L street SW between Sixth and Seventh avenues was denied by the city council Monday. The occupied strip remains in use.

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

Continental Buffet Hotel Roose velt City Briefs

Local 238 of eS routines and Teamsters union meet Monday at 7:39 p.m. in the Labor temple. Des Moines attorney Charles Bowers and the Moose Lodge band will conduct a posture of the local force lodge in Cedar Rapids Monday at 8 p.m. Winners of the attendance contest by Star of Maine Rebekah lodge No 221 will be entertained by the losers Thursday evening at Meinen 838 First Avenue EF.

Es Routines and Teamsters Union Labor Temple Charles Bowers Des Moines Moose Lodge Cedar Rapids Force Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge No. 221 Meine First Avenue

Private John 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

Word has been received of the death of Henry McClain Thursday in Waterloo. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Thea Brown and Mrs. C. H. Clement, with addresses listed.

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

Lieutenant Porter Injured In Auto Collision

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 a automobile accident last week. He is confined to his Rolla Missouri home.

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

Utah bishop visits Cedar Rapids for midwest church appeal

Bishop Duane Hunt of Salt Lake City spoke at four Masses in Immaculate Conception church Cedar Rapids. He is touring the Midwest and East to solicit a financial appeal from Utah Catholics.

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

Egyptian farmers mostly hold under an acre

About sixty percent of Egypt's agricultural population owns holdings of less than one acre.

Egypt

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