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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1941

Page

4

Cornell Dormitory Addition Opens at Pfeiffer Hall

The Pfeiffer Hall expansion in Mount Vernon adds 56 women’s residence spaces plus a living room recreation room and dining area. Trustees and faculty honored Mrs. Henry Pfeiffer and Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Merner at an informal open house. The project includes redecorated living and dining rooms, new maple furniture, blue and rose color scheme, and improved bath facilities. Architect W. J. Brown and contractor Max Mildenstein led Cedar Rapids team opening the $50 000 addition to Pfeiffer Hall originally funded by the Pfeiffer and Merner families.

Ount Vernon Pfeiffer Cornell Henry Pfeiffer Garfield Merner Merner King Memorial Chapel Mount Vernon W. J. Brown Max Mildenstein Cedar Rapids

Mary Elkin Weds Milan Freese In Presbyterian Church

Mary Elkin daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Elkin and Milan Freese son of Mr and Mrs Louis Freese were married Saturday night at 8 30 in the Presbyterian church. The Rev C V R De Jong officiated as pink and white peony decorated altars glowed with ferns palms and tapers. Bride wore white embroidered organdy with pearl crown veil and carried white gladiolus and Talisman roses. Attendants included Madylene Elkin as bridesmaid and Willis Bachman as best man. The couple plans to reside near Cedar Rapids after June 10. Freese works as a welder for La Plant Choate Co.

Mary Elkin R. J. Elkin Marion Milan Freese Louis Freese Cedar Rapids Presbyterian Church C. V. R. de Jong Miles Sutera Robins Raymond Bebee Madylene Elkin Miles Suteza Barbara Ann Beverly Jean Petrak Willis Bachman Mount Vernon Milo Petrak Harold Freese Mr. Freese la Plant-Choate Company

Methodist W S C S Divisions Schedule Wednesday Meetings

Divisions of the Methodist W S C S plan Wednesday gatherings at member homes brief picnic lunches and lunches. The Compforter Gleaners Keystone Rainbow Sunshine and Loyal divisions will meet in specified homes with times 1 p.m 2 30 p.m and 1 30 p.m for luncheons and officer elections noted along with a rain contingency at Mrs Oscar Martin’s East Eighteenth Street home.

Methodist Comforter Edward Manson Blair's Ferry Road Gleaners Clifford Beall Keystone Elmer Fisher Fleventh Street Rainbow Division Louis C. Ross Eighteenth Street Sunshine Division Will Sherman Marion Oscar Martin Loyal Division D. Earl Miller

Lorraine OES circle to meet at Masonic temple

Lorraine circle past matrons of O E S will meet Monday at 5 in the Masonic temple. A picnic supper will be served at 6. The Cary club holds its annual picnic Monday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. Harry Snell's home. Joe Biggs of Moline visits his mother Mrs. C W Biggs today.

Cary Club Harry Snell Joe Biggs Moline C. W. Biggs

Glenn McGowan Returns From Denver Vacation

Glenn McGowan has completed a vacation spent in Denver and is back. The trip concluded with time in the Colorado capital and plans to resume duties.

Glenn McGowan Denver

Kendall sisters visit and Bowdish family gathering

Elinore Kendall drove to New Saturday with her sister Kathryn a high school instructor. They returned home together. J. W. Bowdish and Mr and Mrs J W Bowdish Jr were Memorial Day visitors at the G P Bowdish residence near Waubeek.

Elinore Kendall New Saturday Kathryn J. W. Bowdish J. W. Bowdish, Jr G. P. Bowdish Waubeek

For Rent Two Room Apartment With Rollaway Bed

Advertisement offers a two room apartment for rent with a rollaway bed included. Meters are paid and a phone number 777 is provided for inquiries.

Engagement of Roberta Saunders to Harold Caldwell

Mrs. Martha Gillespie announces the engagement of her granddaughter Miss Roberta Saunders to Harold E. Caldwell son of Mr and Mrs Howard Caldwell. The couple plan to wed June 7 and will reside in Los Angeles. Saunders is a student at Coe College.

Martha Gillespie Thirteenth Street Roberta Saunders Harold E. Caldwell Howard Caldwell Sixth Street Miss Saunders Coe College Los Angeles

Past Noble Grands Association Picnic Dinner Planned

The Past Noble Grands Association will meet Friday at 12 30 PM for a picnic dinner at the home of Mrs Bessie Josefi Coffee and cream will be furnished.

Noble Grands Association Bessie Josefi

Book Club Luncheon At Fitzgerald Home Tuesday

The book club will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon hosted at the home of Mrs. L. F. Fitzgerald.

Book Club L. F. Fitzgerald

A A Hardin Appointed Railway Mail Clerk Examiner

A. A. Hardin, long time postal clerk on the Midwest Hiawatha line from Chicago to Omaha, visited Cedar Rapids to meet the chief clerk. He will serve as an examiner for railway mail clerks.

A. A. Hardin Midwest Hiawatha Chicago Omaha Cedar Rapids

Suttons Visit Ottumwa Pair on Memorial Day

Mr and Mrs Harry Sutton of Ottumwa spent Memorial Day here with Mr and Mrs Ed Kemnitz. The gathering included local residents and marked the holiday observance with family hospitality and fellowship.

Harry Sutton Ottumwa Ed Kemnitz

Titus Family Visits Relatives in Zwingle

Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Titus and their son John spent Friday with relatives at Zwingle in a brief family outing.

H. M. Titus John Zwingle

Electa circle to picnic at Juniper Lodge Delhi

The Electa circle of King's Daughters will travel to the Munson cabin Juniper Lodge in Delhi on Friday for a picnic luncheon. Members needing transportation should meet at Mrs. D. B. Storck's home at 10 a.m.

Electa Circle of King’s Daughters Munson Juniper Lodge Delhi D. B. Storck

Mrs Keith to Visit Chicago and Camp Claiborne

Mrs J J Keith and her children depart for Chicago to visit relatives. She will later travel to Camp Claiborne to visit her husband Dr J J Keith for the latter part of the week.

J. J. Keith Chicago

Birthday picnic at Scott home honors two ladies

Observing the birthdays of Mrs. A. B. Black and Mrs. Harley Erwin, a picnic dinner will be served today at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Scott.

A. B. Black Harley Erwin Irvin Scott

O. E. S. Meeting With Traveling Star Program

O. E. S. will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in Mount Vernon. The Masonic lodge will present the traveling star program.

Masonic Mount Vernon

Mrs Carmen Bintz Visits Fairhurst Family in Chicago

Mrs Carmen Bintz of Chicago spends Sunday with her daughter Joyce at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur E Fairhurst. They will leave Monday for Springfield Massachusetts to spend June with Mrs Fairhurst's mother.

Carmen Bintz Chicago Joyce Arthur E. Fairhurst

Melvyr Arp to undergo operation at St Luke's Hospital

Melvyr Arp will enter St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids on Monday to prepare for an operation scheduled Tuesday. The notice notes the planned surgery and hospital admission.

Melvyr St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids

Presbyterian Ladies Aid to Meet for Picnic Luncheon

The second and third divisions of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society will meet Wednesday for a picnic luncheon at the home of Mrs. R. D. Conley. Meat will be furnished. Transportation is available by notifying Mrs. Fred Neeson or Mrs. Lee Voorhies. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Jackson and their sons of South Ind. are guests of William T. Jackson.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society R. D. Conley Fred Ne'son Lee Voorhies P. H. Jackson South Ind Mr. Jackson William T. Jackson

Childclub Postpones June 11 Event

The Childclub has postponed its June 11 gathering. No new date announced.

of the Child — Club

Edna Roberts Household Notice

A notice from the home of Miss Edna Roberts details a forthcoming event at her residence. The fragment indicates a social or personal gathering but lacks specific date or purpose.

Edna Roberts

Miss Alta Emerson Recovers From Illness

Miss Alta Emerson has been ill for two weeks and is now recovering.

Alta Emerson

Weekend visitors for Mr and Mrs Fred C Newlin

Weekend guests include Mrs Newlin’s sister Mrs Roy Larson and her son Roy Jr of Moline Illinois.

Fred C. Newlin Newslin Roy Larson Larson Roy, Jr Moline, Ill

Shakespeare Club Spring Tea Thursday at Mrs Miller's home

The Shakespeare club will hold its annual spring tea Thursday at 1 pm at the home of Mrs. D Earl Miller west of Marion.

Shakespeare Club D. Earl Miller Marion

Snyder of St. Louis Visits Here for Family Day

Snyder of St. Louis plans a visit to our town today bringing a local guest list and a brief home tour. The occasion centers on community ties and a chance to meet residents during the outreach.

Miller couple attends Iowa Wes leyan reunion at Mount Pleasant

Mr. and Mrs. Emery J. Miller spend the day at Mount Pleasant for a reunion of Emery Miller’s Iowa Wesleyan College class.

Emery J. Miller Mount Pleasant Mr. Miller Iowa Wesleyan College

Women’s Auxiliary R M A Lunch Eon in Cedar Rapids

The Women’s Auxiliary to the R M A will hold a lunch eon on Tuesday at 1 at the home of Mrs. Newton, 200 Nineteenth Street NW, Cedar Rapids. Delegates will be elected to the Sixth Division Convention at Carbondale, Illinois, July 9 and 10.

Newton Nineteenth Street Cedar Rapids Carbondale

Miss Annie Davidson Arrives for Summer Visit

Miss Annie Laura Davidson, instructor in speech and dramatics at Eldora High School, arrives to spend the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Davidson.

Annie Laura Davidson Eldora High School Mrs. H. A. Davidson

Picnic Luncheon Hostess Event for Fourth Division Society

Mrs. Harley W. Erwin will host a picnic luncheon on Wednesday for the fourth division society at the home of her daughter Mrs. Irvin Scott. Meat will be furnished.

Harley W. Erwin Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Irvin Scott

Ladd Family Reunion At Memorial Day Visit

Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Ladd and family from Toledo spent Memorial Day with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ladd, the couple’s parents, and continued on afterward.

O. W. Ladd Toledo Mr. Ladd Mrs W. A. Ladd

Local Family Honored in Mason City Notices

Mr and Mrs Leonard Taylor and their daughters Corrine and Jane of Mason City are named in a family notice alongside other local couples, reflecting community recognition of households and generations.

Leonard Taylor Corrine Jane Mason City Leonard Ee George

Normandy hosts picnic dinner for Edison and Crew

Complimenting Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Edison of Normandy, Mo., Dr. and Mrs. Phil S. Crew entertained Friday evening at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Newman of Dearborn, Mich., were also out-of-town guests.

Marvin A. Edison Normandy Phil S. Crew Ray Newman Dearborn Mich

Harry Freeman, Retired Springville Farmer, Dies

Harry A Freeman, 72, a retired farmer and 10 year Springville resident, died Saturday in an Anamosa hospital after a brief illness. He previously lived in Cedar and Jones counties. Survivors include his wife, Springville Gazette correspondent. two sons Lee and Verne Freeman of Clarence. daughter Mrs Gifford Millard of Central City.

Gazette Springville Harry A. Freeman Anamosa Cedar Jones Counties Cedar Rapids

Legion and Auxiliary move into basement of new hall

In La Porte City the Legion and Auxiliary moved into the basement of the newly completed Legion hall. It will take several weeks before the post office can relocate to the first story once required fixtures are installed.

LA Porte City Legion and Auxiliary Friday Legion Hall

Steel shortage may halt building plan

Secretary of State Earl G. Miller notes steel limits threaten the project while Governor Wilson reports rapid change and possible material constraints. The discussion centers on designing a building contingent on steel availability despite ongoing approvals.

Earl G. Miller Nnt Washington Wilson

Soldier decapitated at Fort Ord in front of garrison

Private William M. McLaughlin Jr. 29 Fort Dodge Iowa was decapitated under a freight train in front of the Fort Ord main garrison Friday night stating a fatal wartime accident within a military post and details confirm the victim and location.

Salinas Calif William M. McLaughlin, Jr Fort Dodge Iowa Fort Ord

Degrees To Be Granted At Cornell College Commencement

Cornell college will confer 118 degrees at its eighty eighth commencement on Monday June 9. Ivan Lee Holt Methodist bishop will speak on Questions of Tomorrow. The baccalaureate address will be by President John B Magee on Supermen. Honorary degrees include Malcolm Price and two clergy from Cedar Rapids and Boston. Bachelor candidates listed by name from Mount Vernon and surrounding areas.

Mount Vernon Cornell College Ivan Lee Holt Texas John B. Magee Malcolm Price Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Williard G. Eckler Cedar Rapids C. M. McConnell Boston University School of Theology

Iowa Philosophy Professor Retires After 53 Years of Teaching

Dr. Herbert Martin, head of the University of Iowa philosophy department, retires after nearly 53 years in teaching. Born on Prince Edward Island, he taught in Greece and Latin at Drake University, joined Iowa in 1926, and has led the department since 1934 while urging ongoing reform and thoughtful living.

Owa City Herbert Martin University of Iowa Martin Prince Edward Island Canada University of Kentucky Drake University Iowa

Will Confer Over 1100 Degrees Across Numerous Iowa Names

A list shows over 1100 degrees conferred on individuals from Iowa communities including Cedar Rapids Central West Laser and West Liberty. The notice names many graduates from towns such as Lone Tree Oxford Anamosa Monticello Oxford Junction Traer Fairfield Kalona Riverside Decorah and more with additional foreign country representations listed as China South America Hawaii Canada and Uruguay.

Mit Rappenkamp Garwin Irwin J. Sage Gladbrook Charles W. Maplethorpe Toledo Deming Smith Robert Louis Livesay Charles Rolland Benson June E. Hyland Traer Howard E. Irvine William Russell Kern Alford Gailey Farnham Jean F. Messer Brighton Paul Thomas Kalona Lydia N. Hershberger Kalona Gerald E. Hirt Riverside George Joseph Moser Fort Atkinson China South America Hawaii Canada Uruguay

William H. Kettlitz to be ordained at Monticello church

William H. Kettlitz will be ordained as minister this afternoon at 3 30 at Monticello Presbyterian church. He is a Monticello native a Coe College graduate class of 1938 and Washington University Seminary student, who won the homiletic prize and has served as student pastor in Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Illinois.

William H. Kettlitz Monticello Presbyterian Church H. F. Kettlitz Mr. Kettlitz Monticello Coe College University of Kettlitz Daniel's Park Presbyterian Church of Cedar Rapids Presbyterian Church Elizabeth, Ill University of Dubuque L. Orbiorne Freeport Ill Solo Gerald Smith Manchester Constitution of Presbytery Charles Bridges Cedar Rapids Presbytery William J. Grossheim James B. Hodgson Cedar C. White Th. M.ee Ladies’ Aid Society of the Church R. P. Clark O. E. York

Tipton Aeronuts Club Produces Two Alumni in Air Service

The Tipton Aeronuts Club, founded in 1936 by five charter members, has two alumni serving in the air service. Vernon Long serves as president and Ken is treasurer. members range from 10 to 19. Weekly meetings, indoor rubber models in winter, gas models in warmer months, and national contests in Chicago are noted.

Tipton Aeronuts Club Air Service Tipton Aeronuts Vernon Long Ken Aes Aeronuts Chicago Kinyon Warren Kintzinger Stanley Yokum

Eicher To Dedicate New Columbus Jet Postoffice July 4

Columbus Junction celebrates Independence Day with the dedication of a new $79,000 postoffice. Speakers include Eicher former congressman and securities chief, Frank Miles editor, and Rep. Thomas E. Martin. The day features parades, music, soap box derby, and a fairgrounds program with races, games, and fireworks.

Columbus Junction S. J. Lewis William Dunn Community Club Frank Miles The Iowa Legionaire Barbara Lynn E. C. Eicher Nettie Lewis Fair Grounds Thomas E. Martin

Tax rates outpace population growth since 1930

Since 1930 taxments by the have shown on Se 18 times as great as the nation's gain in population.

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