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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1941

Page

2

Tolerance Needed in Democracy Ball Warns

President Virgil M. Hancher presided at Iowa’s eighty first commencement at the field house. 1,088 candidates from 39 states and five foreign countries received degrees. Dr Harris Franklin Ball of the Garrett Biblical Institute delivered the address via Dr M Willard Lampe after Ball could not attend due to injuries from a Cedar Rapids crash. Ball warned that intolerance and disunity threaten democracy and civilization.

Iowa City Virgil M. Hancher University of Iewa Iowa Field House Hancher Calaureate Harris Franklin Ball Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston Ill Cedar Rapids M. Willard Lampe School of Religion Ball

Iowa seniors win special liberal arts and commerce awards

Twelve University of Iowa seniors receive special awards of highest distinction in liberal arts and commerce. Recipients include Laurence D. Goodwin and Mary Ellen Hennessy among others from Iowa City Griswold Council Bluffs Ames Centerville Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. Ernest R. Johnson memorial prize awarded for top four year rank to Goodwin and Hennessy.

Iowa City INS University of Iowa Laurence D. Goodwin Helen A. Frazeur Griswold Mary E. Hennessy Council Bluffs Dorothy R. Ward David L. Sayre Ames Robert S. Fousek Corwin W. Johnson Centerville C. Neil Johnson Manchester Walter L. Reitz, Jr Cedar Rapids Richard K. Smith Clarion Holton Margaret E. Young Waterloo Robert A. O'Meara Cedar Raps Ernest R. Johnson Mary Ellen Hennessy

Bodies Of Iowa Boys Found In Cedar River

Bodies of Rich ard Baines and Vernon Seathey both from Iowa City were recovered from the Cedar river near the Muscatine county line after a 48 hour search. The boys, aged 13, drowned following a Sunday school picnic on Memorial day when they were beaten. Baines was found at 9 15 Sunday morning about five miles south of the drowning site. Seathey followed at 10 45 a mile and a half farther downstream. Deputy Sheriff C. Co. Alva Coiner and Elmer Smith led the search. the trio had a motor boat.

The Gazette Tipton Richard Baines Vernon Seathey Iowa City Cedar River Muscatine Baines C. Co. Alva Coiner Elmer Smith

Iowa officers named for promotion at Camp Claiborne

Cites Woodhouse. Camp Claiborne Louisiana May 5 1942 five Iowa officers including Capt. Keith W. Woodhouse of Vinton Capt. Kenneth M. Brinkhous of Iowa City First Lieut. Bruce F. Howar of Jewell and Capt. Samuel Kelsall of Council Bluffs were recommended for promotion by Maj. Gen. E A Z Easton of Ida Grove and others.

Camp Claiborne Tns Keith W. Woodhouse Vinton Iowa George S. Easton Ida Grove Kenneth M. Brinkhous Iowa City Bruce F. Howar Jewell Samuel Kelsall Council Bluffs

Iowa Fraternity House Tax Case Highlights Campus Impact

The piece discusses how high assessments could force University of Iowa fraternities to close, with lost taxes to be covered by other revenues. It cites an Iowa State College example where a steel house valued at 6400 was taxed at 6400, then 8000 and 8900 in prior years. It notes the university’s lack of aid to Greek houses and potential enrollment strains from housing 800 to 1300 students.

University of Iowa Iowa State Board of Review District Court Iowa State College Iowa School

University asks clubs to host visiting students each year

Requests at functions bring thousands of high school visitors to campus for multi day stops. Clubs must house five to 15 members or feed guests at their expense. Fraternities and sororities bear the burden while campus taxes rarely apply to dorm residents. The author argues for university help with tax assessments to keep houses open.

Democratic Chairman Renews Clash Over Political Etiquette

Democratic State Chairman E. H. Birmingham does not plan a book on Political Etiquette despite accusing Gov. George A. Wilson of lacking courtesy during a Washington visit. Birmingham also charges Wilson boasted of defeating Senator Clyde L. Herring in the 1942 Senate race.

E. H. Birmingham George A. Wilson Eeioens Washington Clyde L. Herring

Winthrop Man Killed in Suspected Hit-and-Run

Ed Kelley aged 55 of Winthrop died from internal injuries after being found unconscious on highway 20 east of Winthrop. Authorities led by Sheriff James McDonnell and Coroner WN Hershey believe a hit-and-run driver caused the death. Kelley’s body was taken to Fawcett Funeral Home. He is survived by a wife and several children.

Gazette Independence Ed Kelley Winthrop Peoples Hospital Kelley James Maxwell Buchanan James McDonnell WN. L. Hershey Fawcett Funeral Home

Fairfax Soldier Surprised by Torn Dollar Bill Reunion

Private William R. Selser of Battery G 185th Field Artillery recognized a torn dollar he had taped together in Fairfax Iowa a year earlier. While at Camp Claiborne Louisiana he used a $5 bill and found the same patched bill among his change, prompting a humorous note on the recurring “bad penny” tale.

Claiborne William R. Selser 185Th Field Artillery Selser Farmers Cooperative Grain Company Fairfax Exchange No. 4 Camp Claiborne

Iowa City Attorney J. M. Otto Dies After Illness

J. M. Otto, 62, a prominent Iowa City attorney with 35 years in practice, died in a local hospital after a short illness and emergency operation. He had earlier served as deputy clerk in Johnson county district court and read law alongside the University of Iowa, later becoming cashier at Iowa City Citizens' Savings Bank.

Iowa City J. M. Otto Johnson County District Court University of Iowa

Juvenile Home Youth Drowns in Tama Lake

Clyde Jones an 18 year old inmate of the state juvenile home at To Godfrey Messer Tama County reports state juvenile home resident 18 drowns at Tama lake after diving board incident Frank Wilson a Tama youth alerted guards and Kenneth White recovered the body Artificial respiration failed and deputy coroner Dr A J Havlik ruled the drowning accidental with no inquest to follow.

TAMA Clyde Jones Godfrey Messer Werner Jones Frank Wilson Kenneth White University Hospital Iowa City Iowa A. J. Havlik Tama County

Tipton Boy Wendell Naber Drowned In Sugar Creek

Funeral services will be held for Wendell William Naber six year old son of Mr and Mrs William H Naber of Tipton who drowned in Sugar Creek six miles northeast of Tipton. The body was found Sunday morning about a mile and a half from where he was last seen. He is survived by his parents one sister Grace and two brothers John and Merle.

Tipton Wendell William Naber William H. Naber Sugar Creek St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church L. H. Gunnemann Prentiss York Mr. York Wendell York Iowa City York Farm Grace John Merle

Weekend Death Toll in Iowa Weekend Observances End

Iowa reported six drownings and seven fatal auto crashes over Memorial Day weekend. The drowning toll reached 31 for the year, far above last year, and traffic fatalities totaled 206, higher than the prior year.

DES Moines Iowa

Scouts Hold Overnight Camporee at Thomas Park Marion

Several hundred Boy Scouts from Linn County troops gathered at Thomas Park in Marion for the third of four overnight camporees by the Waubeek area council. Patrols compete in fire-building cooking first aid knot-tying and racing as they camp and prepare meals. the event ends Tuesday afternoon.

Linn County Cedar Rapids Thomas Park Marion Waubeek Shaver Park Melvin Tudor

Ossian Graduate Wins Carnegie Tech Bachelor of Science

Ossian resident Marcella G. Klein, a University of Iowa B A graduate, earned a bachelor of science degree at Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh. She is a member of the library school.

Ossian Marcella G. Klein University of Iowa Carnegie Institute of Technology At Pittsburgh Miss Klein

District Court Notice in Linn County Proceeding

Notice from the district court of Linn County alleging a matter in the Estate of HLF deceased. Defendants include Katherine G. and others named in the action. May 1 is set for clerical filing in the Clerk's office. Court authority directs actions per the described case number.

Neo District Court of Towa Linn County Eee Piasneert Stark Hlf Katherine G. Ae Destrict

Recital by Miss Edna Roberts I Pianists at Christian Church

Miss Edna Roberts presents a piano recital Friday at 7 45 p m at the Christian church. The public is invited. Participants include Jimmie Lang Richard Blackford Mary Lou Nielsen Dorothy Wagner Donald Deacon Phyllis Glass Virginia Emmons Dorothy Leavasseur Janet McCune Teresa Gritzner Helen Clyde Lois Erwin Arlene Ritze Virginia Roberts Eileen Maier Darlene Meggers Mary Frederick Bob Coon Margaret Beadle Ray Ruth Alice Lois Frederick Muriel Thomas.

Edna Roberts Christian Church Jimmie Lang Richard Blackford Mary Lou _ Nielsen Dorothy Wagner Donald Deacon Phyllis Glass Virginia Emmons Dorothy Leona Levasseur Janet McCune Teresa Gritzner Helen Clyde Lois Erwin Arlene Ritze Virginia Roberts Eileen Maier Darlene Meggers Mary Frederick Bob Coon Margaret Beadle Ray Ruth Alice Lois Frederick Muriel Thomas

Lions Club Dinner to Feature Miss Holbert Speaker

Marion Lions club members host a dinner at 6 30 p m at Marion Golf club with wives and friends invited. Speaker will be Miss Lillette Holbert of Manchester who was in Paris during the German invasion.

Lions Club Marion Lions Club Marion Golf Club Lillette Holbert Manchester Paris

John S. Miller Confined by Sunburn After Swimming

John S. Miller is confined to his bed due to sunburn suffered last Wednesday while swimming. The illness keeps him from usual duties as family and friends monitor his recovery and advise rest.

John S. Miller

Patmos Commandery Meeting Set at Masonic Temple

Patmos Commandery No. 27 K. T. will convene Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Masonic temple.

Patmos Commandery No K. T Masonic Temple

Cigarettes Prices Drop at Owen's Cut Rate Drug Ad

Cigaret sales listed at 16 cents per pack with a $1.45 carton price and seven other brands at 13 cents per pack or $1.15 per carton, advertised by Owen's Cut Rate Drug.

Owen

MorGANs Host Dinner for Son's Graduation

Mr. and Mrs. W L Morgan praised their son Ralph Morgan from the Marion high school class of 19 at a Friday dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Forrest Heddinger Mr and Mrs Claude Sprague Doris of Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs James Newman Cresco Mr and Mrs Guy Whitson Walker Mrs Hattie E Rogers and Lloyd Morgan Center Point.

Ralph Morgan Marion High School W. L. Morgan Forrest Heddinger Claude Sprague Doris Cedar Rapids James Newman Cresco Guy Whitson Walker Hattie E. Rogers Lloyd Morgan Center Point

Current events roll call at Hasselbusch home

The meeting proceeds with current events read aloud in response to roll call at the residence of Mrs. Melvin Hasselbusch. Attendees discuss local happenings and community updates.

Melvin Hasselbusch

Registration Opens at Marion Vacation Bible School

Opening session registrations totaled 124 Monday morning. The junior groups and beginners are taught at Emerson grade school while the intermediate and senior classes, led by Rev. C V R De Jong and Rev. Vernon H Carter, are held in the Methodist church. Mrs Letha Fowler directs beginners and Rev L W Inman the primary group.

Marion Vacation Bible School C. V. R. de Jong Vernon H. Carter Methodist Church Letha Fowler L. W. Inman Raymond C. Swisher Emerson Grade School

Eldridge Family Weekend Visit in Holdrege Neb

Mr and Mrs Robert Eldridge and their son Bobbie of Holdrege Nebraska were guests over the weekend of Mr and Mrs Dell Vanam and Mr and Mrs Elmer.

Robert Eldridge Bobbie Holdrege, Neb Dell Vanam Elmer

Mount Mercy Junior College Holds Graduation Exercises

Mr and Mrs Paul J Fiedler Mr and Mrs J P Oliver and Miss Lois Leidigh attended the graduation exercises at Mount Mercy Junior College. Helene Fiedler, daughter of the Fiedlers, was in the graduating class.

Paul J. Fiedler J. P. Oliver Lois Leidigh Mount Mercy Junior College Fiedlers Helene Fiedler

Bill Nickeson on a business 2 is

Bill Nickeson appears to be involved in a business matter labeled as 2. The fragment provides minimal context and no clear events, dates, or roles beyond the name and a brief reference.

Bill Nickeson

St Paul Family Guests Weekend Visitors Share Home

Mr and Mrs Van Lawrence and their son Van Jr of St Paul visited over the weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs F L Nickeson.

van Lawrence van, Jr St. Paul F. L. Nickeson

Mrs Ada Dodd Guests Return Home From Omaha Visit

Mrs Ada Dodd of North Liberty and her daughter Mrs Joe Hetherton of Omaha have returned home after visiting Mrs Austin Dodd.

Ada Dodd North Liberty Joe Hetherton Omaha Austin Dodd

Danny Sills on Nine Day Furlough at Great Lakes

Danny Sills of the Great Lakes naval training station is spending a nine day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Cliff Sills.

Danny Sills The Great Lakes Naval Training Station Mrs Cliff Sills

Mrs Gerrans and her son travel to Fort Smith

Mrs J B Gerrans and her son Jerry have gone to Fort Smith Arkansas to visit Mrs Gerrans parents. They will return the middle of June.

Methodist Women Meet in Adams Home on Wednesday

The True Blue division of the Methodist W S C S will meet Wednesday at 2 30 in the home of Mrs R G Adams 950 Twelfth street with Mrs C C Carpenter and Mrs Irving Finger as joint hostesses.

True Blue Methodist R. G. Adams Twelfth Street C. C. Carpenter Irving Finger

Mrs J F Sweeney and Miss Gerrans Visit Ottumwa Des Moines

Mrs J F Sweeney and Miss Lagrishia Gerrans were guests over the weekend of relatives in Ottumwa and Des Moines.

J. F. Sweeney Lagrishia Gerrans Ottumwa Des Moines

Stanton Family Weekend Visit with Godwins

Mr and Mrs Lester Fiedell and their children of Stanton spent the weekend here with Mr and Mrs E E Godwin.

Lester Fiedell Stanton E. E. Godwin

Local Couple Return From Weekend Trip

Mr and Mrs Ralph Richard son came home Sunday evening after a weekend in Sulphur Springs and Kansas City Missouri.

Ralph Richardson Sulphur Springs Kansas City

City Council to Meet Tonight at City Hall

The city council will meet tonight at 7:30 at City Hall to discuss ongoing municipal matters and potential decisions affecting local services.

Wal lace Family Reunites in Holland Home

Mr and Mrs Elsworth Wallace and their children Jacqueline and Keith of Holland Michigan visit Mr and Mrs Edgar Gage in the home of Mrs Wallace's mother, Nettie Wallace.

Mrs. Elsworth Wallace Jacqueline and Keith Holland, Mich Mr. Wallace Nettie Wallace Edgar Gage

De Long Family Reunion Held at Thomas Park

The De Long family reunion took place Sunday at Thomas Park with 18 attendees. Out-of-town relatives included H. F. Grant of Chicago and Mrs. Alice White of Sabula attended as guests.

de Long Thomas Park H. F. Grant Chicago Alice White Sabula

Elda Kemp Granted $1500 Building Permit for Duplex

A $1,500 building permit was issued Saturday to Miss Elda M. Kemp for remodeling her residence at 864 Central avenue into a duplex. Jack Mc Conaughy serves as the contractor.

Elda M. Kemp Central Avenue Jack McConaughy

Starry Keith wedding in Queen City Missouri

Mr a Jackee returned to Queen City Missouri where he was best man at the wedding of Richard Starry of St. Louis formerly of Marion and Miss Jean Keith of Delhi. The couple will reside in St. Louis.

Jackee Queen City Hee Richard Starry St. Louis Marion Jean Keith Delhi

Miss Jennie Allen Returns Home From Visit

Miss Jennie K Allen of Chicago returns to her home after spending several days with Mrs Rena Northrop Rice.

Jennie K. Allen Chicago Rena Northrop Rice

Dubbs to Visit Son in Camp Claiborne

W. C. Dubbs will leave Wednesday for Camp Claiborne Louisiana to visit his son Melvin Dubbs.

W. C. Dubbs Camp Claiborne, la Melvin Dubbs

Billie Pringle of Mount Vernon Spends Several Days

Billie Pringle of Mount Vernon has been spending several days in unusual circumstances leading to local curiosity. Neighbors report no clear cause but note ongoing activity around her residence and regular visits from close associates.

Billie Pringle Mount Vernon

Children's Day Practice Session Cited

Local notice states a smary departments of z aes will meet Pa ay at a.m. for practice ahead of a Children’s Day program.

Ace Gua Ao Z Aes

Rural Garden Club Picnic and Field Day at Anamosa

The Rural Garden club schedules a picnic and field day in Anamosa on Tuesday at 12 o'clock. Members plan outdoor activities, sharing garden tips and community gardening projects during the event.

Rural Garden Club Anamosa

Marion Softball Managers Meet Tuesday at Paris Cleaners

All team managers in the Marion Softball association are asked to meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Paris Cleaners office in Marion.

Marion Softball Association Paris Cleaners Marion

Engagement noted for Carolyn Hagerman and Merle Blair

Compliments to Miss Carolyn Hagerman as she becomes engaged to Merle Blair of Marion. Mrs Benny Boddicker and Mrs Frederick Peter of Alburnett hosted a Saturday gathering at the Peter home. Mrs Eli Bickel recently entertained at her Robins area home for Miss Hagerman.

Carolyn Hagerman Merle Blair Marion Benny Boddicker Frederick Peter Alburnett Peter Eli Bickel Robins Miss Hagerman

Cheerful Companions Missionary Guild Meeting Planned

The Cheerful Companions Missionary Guild of the Christian church will meet Wednesday at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Glen Jo at 3122 Emerald Avenue SE Cedar Rapids.

Cheerful Companions Missionary Guild of the Christian Church Glen Jo Emerald Avenue Cedar Rapids

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Wieneke

Weekend guests included Mrs Helen Cassidy the aunt of Mrs Wieneke and Mr and Mrs Lee Haglind from Omaha visiting the Wieneke home for the weekend.

L. C. Wieneke Wieneke Helen Cassidy Lee Haglind Omaha

Picnic Luncheon Planned by Local Church Circles

The Adeliza Daniels and Emma Kendall circles of the national church plan a 1 p.m. picnic luncheon at Mrs. Rena Northrop Rice’s home, 439 Tenth Street, with Mrs. Carl Falcon and Mrs. Robert Cessford as joint hostesses. Carolyn Tufts circle of the First Congregational church in Cedar Rapids will be guests. attendees should bring articles for a food sale.

Adeliza Daniels Emma Kendall Rena Northrop Rice Tenth Street Carl Falcon Robert Cessford Carolyn Tufts First Congregational Church Cedar Rapids

Mrs Grace Visiting Friends in Wisconsin Trip

Mrs. Jack Grace of Los Angeles arrived here Sunday evening to spend a month with her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar French. Mrs A H Rutter and her daughter Rae of Los Angeles, friends of Mrs Grace, have been guests since Friday as they travel on to Wisconsin.

Jack Grace Los Angeles Oscar French A. H. Rutter Rae Grace Wisconsin

New Library Additions Feature Classic Authors

The Marion public library circulates five new titles including Hostess of the Skyways by Willson H M Pulham Esquire by Marquand Heritage of Hatcher Ide by Tarkington Loon Feather by Fuller and Scattergood Baines Returns by Kelland.

Marion Public Library

Shively home hosts Merta family gathering

Mr and Mrs Emil Merta and their daughter Jeanne of Cedar Rapids are listed among residents visiting Shively home for a family gathering.

Shively Emil Merta Jeanne Cedar Rapids

Schultz family visits Fort Madison home Sunday

Mrs. P. F. Schultz traveled with her son John Schultz and his family to their Fort Madison home for a Sunday visit.

P. F. Schultz John Schultz Fort Madison

Iowa City graduation cheers for Snell family member

Mrs. Hazel Snell and relatives traveled from Chicago to Iowa City on Monday to attend the University of Iowa commencement. J. Kirkwood Snell, son of Mrs. Snell, earned a degree from the college of engineering.

Hazel Snell Martha Jane John Snell Iva Kirkwood Chicago Iowa City University of Iowa J. Kirkwood Snell College of Engineering

Edward Conrad Attends Commencement at Iowa City

Edward Conrad participates in the commencement exercises at the university in Iowa City. The event marks the completion of his studies and aligns with the university’s ceremony schedule.

Edward Conrad Iowa City Ses

Birth of Ruth Norris at 1810 Park Avenue

A seven pound daughter Ruthie was born May 30 to Mr and Mrs Jack Norris at their home 1810 Park Avenue.

Jack Norris Park Avenue Ruthie

Marion High Students Prep For State Academic Tests

Students Mack James Mary Alice Erick Charles Burmin Lois Fred Eric Irmingham Dale Bebee and Bob Vernon from Marion High School will take the state academic tests in town.

Marion High School Mack James Mary Alice Erick Charles Burmin Lois Frederic Irmingham Dale Bebee Bob Vernon

Encampment Meeting Election At 8 O'clock

Encampment No 91 L E F will meet at 8 oclock to elect officers and conduct routine business for the group.

Troy Couple Return From Los Angeles Winter Visit

Mr and Mrs John Troy have come back from a winter stay in Los Angeles. They spent the season abroad and returned to resume local duties and routines.

John Troy Los Angeles

Hauser Elected Iehl Family President at Cedar Falls Reunion

A. F. Hauser of Alburnett was elected president of the Iehl family Sunday at a reunion held in Cedar Falls. Flora Schweitzer of I was named vice president and Nellie Iehl of was noted in the proceedings.

A. F. Hauser Alburnett Iehl Cedar Falls Flora Schweitzer Nellie Iehl

Reunion Attendance Noted At Waterloo Meeting

Waterloo secretary treasurer attended by Marion guests Mr. and Mrs. L. M. McDonald noted at the reunion.

Waterloo Marion L. M. McDonald

Westminster Guild Hosts at Home Event Evening

The Westminster guild hosts a Wednesday at 45 at the home of the Misses Elsie and Eleanor Nelson at 1306 Avenue. The devotional will be led by Eleanor Neue Pluma Ter rill will have charge of the program.

Westminster Guild Hone Elsie Eleanor Nelson Avenue Eleanor Neue Pluma Terrill

No Sabotage Found In Costly Jersey Waterfront Blaze

A waterfront fire caused estimated damage of 25 million dollars at a Mid Hudson company warehouse in New Jersey. Federal agents and J Edgar Hoover said no evidence of sabotage was found and the big loss included rubber stock, oil, whisky, chemicals, and other commodities.

Jersey Federal Bureau of Investigation J. Edgar Hoover Neb Mid-Hudson Company

Women’s corps to meet Tuesday at Memorial Cooking School

The T. Z Cook Women’s corps will gather tomorrow at 2 15 p.m. at Memorial Cooking School in the Glow Room of the Gas company for a daytime women’s event.

T. Z Cook Women’s — Corps Val P.m the Gas Company

Iowa City Couple wed by Justice Ball in Iowa

Thomas M. Connell and Lola Thatcher, both of Iowa City, were married by Justice of the Peace W. A. Ball.

Thomas M. Connell Lola Thatcher Iowa City Justice of the Peace W. A. Ball

Cedar Rapids Ahepa Chapter Meeting at St John’s

The Cedar Rapids chapter 194 of the Order of Ahepa will hold its regular meeting at St. John’s Hellenic Orthodox church Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Order of Ahepa St. John’s

Rosary Society Meets Monday At Keane Hall

The third unit of the Rosary society at St. Patrick's church will hold its meeting Monday evening June 9 at Keane hall instead of this evening. An election of officers will be conducted.

Rosary Society St. Patrick’s Church Keane Hall

Cedar chapter O E S to hold luncheon at Killian's Tea Room

Past matrons of Cedar chapter O E S change meeting place from Bever park to Killian's Tea Room for a Thursday luncheon at 1 p.m.

Bever Park Killian’s Tea Room Cedar Chapter

Midboro Club Dessert Luncheon and Bridge Meeting

The Midboro club will meet for a dessert luncheon and bridge on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. E. Atherton, 615 Thirty-fourth Street NE.

Midboro Club R. E. Atherton Thirty-fourth Street

Cedar Rapids Lodge to Elect Officers Tuesday

Cedar Rapids lodge No 141 I C O F will meet at 8 p m Tuesday to elect officers for the next term Grand lodge officers and representatives and air sen.

Cedar Rapids Lodge No. 141 Grand Lodge Air Sen

Tax lien filed against Iowa Tire and Tube company

A tax lien was filed against Iowa Tire and Tube company at 117 Seventh Street SE for failure to pay $9.90 capital stock tax. The action was filed Monday by Charles D. Huston, internal revenue collector for Iowa.

Iowa Tire and Tube Company Seventh Street SE Charles D. Huston Internal Revenue Collector Iowa

Tax Notice Mentions Small Penalty

The unpaid tax accrues a small penalty of two dollars and twenty cents.

Nursery auxiliares shift playtime at noon on Thursday

The nursery auxiliary group will entertain children at the home annual event Thursday at 12 noon at the playground, changing the previously announced 11 am start listed in The Gazette Sunday.

Auxilee Ee Ee Ee

Baby shower planned by Ladies Auxiliary union members

Ladies Auxiliary to the United Packinghouse Workers L. I. A. No. 3 will hold a baby shower Monday at 7 30 p m. The event will be hosted by Mrs Leona Reid at Mrs Clara Briles home 821 Eighth Street SE.

United Packinghouse Workers L. I. A. No. 3 Leona Reid Clara Briles Eighth Street

Parlor City Lodge to Hold Wiener Roast Gathering

Parlor City lodge No 58 L A to B R T will meet Wednesday at 6 30 p m in the river pavilion Ellis park for a wiener roast Families of members are invited to attend and bring their own table service

Parlor City Lodge No L. A River Pavilion Ellis Park

Funeral plans for Joseph Sigmund set by Co D meeting

All members of old Co D National Guard are asked to meet at 7 tonight at Podzimek pharmacy 64 Sixteenth Avenue SW to arrange the funeral for Joseph Sigmund who died Sunday in the Veterans Hospital Des Moines.

Old Co. D The National Guard Podzimek Sixteenth Avenue SW Joseph Sigmund Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines

Hall-Ekfelt buys Romey Welty Furniture in 1912

The Romey Welty Furniture company in Cedar Rapids was purchased in 1912 by Fred H. Hall of Hall-Ekfelt, not by Smulekoff as reported in Sun day's Gazette. After the purchase the name became Hallae and later Hall elt.

Hall-Ekfelt Romey Welty Furniture Company Cedar Rapids Fred H. Hall Hall-Ekfelt Company Smulekoff S Gazette Hall-< Ae Hallelt

Credit Men To Picnic At Marion Country Club

Cedar Rapids Retail Credit association plans a 6 30 p m picnic at Marion Country Club on Thursday. Don McCormac leads the event urging members to bring spouses. The program features games and special events with optional golf in the afternoon.

Cedar Rapids

Woman Hurt In Morning Collision At Oakland Road

Mrs Marjorie Sufficool 27 of 318 Third avenue SW sustained a cut on the right cheek at about 7 20 am Monday when the car she rode in with her husband collided with a machine driven by Pauline Dunn 21 of Center Point at the intersection of Oakland road and Thirty second street NE

Marjorie Sufficool Third Avenue Pauline Dunn Center Point Oakland Road Thirty-secnd Street

Failed To Leave Town Lands Man In Jail Again

Coy B. Searles 44 of 213 Eleventh Street NE was jailed again after promising to leave town instead of jail. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs in police court for being drunk and disturbing the peace. The prior Saturday charge stemmed from a complaint by his landlady.

Coy B. Searles Eleventh Street Ane Somill Emake L. B. Marshall Yes

Gasoline Prices Move Differently Across Regions

On March 1 the average U S retail gasoline price stood at 12.27 cents per gallon while in Rome the local retail price reached 95 cents per gallon reflecting regional price variation.

Rome

Wanted Loans Plan Promises Low Rates Without Guarantors

Advertisement invites jobholders to borrow up to 300 dollars with no guarantors or outside signers. It explains monthly payments for a 100 dollar loan, 12 payments of 9.77 or 20 payments of 6.43, and notes the rate charges and emphasis on income and character over collateral.

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