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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1941

Page

2

Miss Kearns Presents Piano Pupils Recital Season Marks

Miss Mabel Kearns directed two recitals featuring her piano pupils. Performances included selections by Denny Blake Morey Pinefield Shirley Pinefield Williams Broaddus Baker and Healy, with pieces by Strauß and Beethoven. Notable performers included Ramona Gordon Marcela Healy and Michalee Sironetti in solos and duets.

Mabel Kearns J Gee Pinetlelé Ea Denny Ee MN Blake Anita Morey Ae Saataees Little Bairy Wails Cee Streabboe Mary Ethel Buxton Petty Williams Williams Ronald Thenhaus Fis Broaddus Helen Baker Miss Kearns Straus Ramona Gordon

Feiereisen Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

John Feiereisen was feted at a surprise party Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs A Zitek 3406 Second Street SW Court whist games awarded prizes to Mrs Robert Andrie Mrs Emil Nemec Dr Joseph Nemec and Joseph Rozek. Attending were Dr and Mrs Joseph J Nemec Mr and Mrs A D Rozek Mr and Mrs Joseph ard Hach Irene Zitek Elroy Novak Dorothe Feiereisen Lumir Zitek Richard Feiereisen Frances Zitek and Mr and Mrs Emil Nemec and David Lee Judy Ann of Ely and Mr and Mrs Walter Novak and Darlene of Solon.

John Feiereisen A. Zitek Second Street Robert Andrie Emil Nemec Joseph Nemec Joseph Rozek Joseph J. Nemec A. D. Rozek Josephard Hach Irene Zitek Elroy Novak Dorothe Feiereisen Lumir Zitek Richard Feiereisen Frances Zitek David Lee Judy Ann Ely Walter Novak Darlene Solon

Three Men Return From Chicago Visit

Walter Crowley of 530 Tenth Street SE Bob Wright of 921 Seven teenth Street NE and George Fox of 528 McKinley Street SE returned by motor Tuesday from Chicago after spending several days visiting relatives and friends.

Walter Crowley Tenth Street Bob Wright Seventeenth Street George Fox McKinley Street Chicago

Feiereisen-Killian Wedding Held in Cedar Rapids Home

Announcement of Elizabeth Killian of Chicago and Dom Feiereisen of Cedar Rapids wed June 14 at 11 a.m. at the bride’s home by Rev. H. E. Koenig. Attending family members from Chicago Hammond and Cedar Rapids. couple tour Altoona and New York City before returning to 1437 Second St SE Cedar Rapids after July 4.

Elizabeth Fillian Chicago Dom Feiereisen Cedar Rapids H. E. Koenig Roy Killian Charles Seitz John Autrey Anna Looney Chris Killian Hammond Ind Thomas Feiereisen Ely Joseph Prochaska Cedaramie Altoona New York City Second Street SE

Farewell Picnic Honors Hawkins and Son Before Grand Kees Seen Move

Mrs. Leo Chalupsky and Mrs. Carl Greenawalt hosted a farewell picnic at Daniels Park Tuesday for Mrs. Ruth Hawkins and her son Ronald who leave this week to move to Grand Kees Seen. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chalupsky, Mrs. B. G. Hindenach and family, Mrs. Woodrow Rajtorn, Mrs. Richard Henecke and family, and Vivian Gott.

Leo Chalupsky Carl Greenawalt Daniels Park Ruth Hawkins Ronald Grand Kes Seen Carl Chalupsky B. G. Hindenach Woodrow Rajtorn Richard Henecke Vivian Gott

Birthday Picnic Honoring Local Ladies And Gents At Bena Farm

Four women Geogieann Lenicka Marjorie Christie Julie Bena and Leo Schamel Louie Drakos were honored at a Sunday birthday picnic hosted by Frank Bena. Guests played games in the afternoon with attendees including Marty Gelski Alma Varvicek Barbara Vislisel Ernie Soukup Charles Henry Ham Stan Miller and others.

Georgieann Lenicka Marjorie Christie Julie Bena Leo Schamel Louie Drakos Frank Bena Marty Gelski Alma Varvicek Barbara Bob Vislisel Ernie Soukup Charles J Henry Ham Stan Miller Je Jandl Lumir Pisney Stanley Vislisel Bill Bena Bena

Sun Will Shine For Years Despite Slower Heat Rise

The fragment notes that sunshine will persist as heat increases slowly, suggesting a long-term climatic trend. No clear organization or date is provided. The text indicates a forecasting claim about sun exposure lasting for an extended period, but details are incomplete. The source lacks identifiable persons or institutions.

Family links noted in local society item

Mrs C G Hendrickson and her children of Grand Forks North Dakota and Mr and Mrs G Johnson and Mrs Oliver of Lafayette are mentioned. Myron Messerschmitt of Marquis is identified as brother in law and sister, and Mr and Mrs Johy tence are said to have turned to his home.

C. G. Hendrickson Grand Forks N. D G. Johnson Oliver Lafayette Myron Messerschmitt Marcis Johy Tence

USO Campaign to Start Thursday With Breakfasts

The USO announces a Thursday start with an event at 9 am in Hallwood for women workers and captains. Mrs. Alice Kirwin of Cedar Rapids will speak. A long list of organizing teams and captains from Lions Club to various local lodges and clubs is provided.

USO Hallwood Alice Kirwin Cedar Rapids Lions Club C. B. Vernon Chamber of Commerce Clyo Castle H. E. Vander Linden Marion Linncha Harley M Ley Albert Mitchell W. R. C. No. 126 Margaret Lemi Marion P. T. A Cecil Seger Marion Federation of Women's Clubs Paul Rose C. A. Dykes Reginald Adams

Springville Beats Alburnett In Nine Inning Thriller

Springville earned a 6 to 4 victory over Alburnett after a marathon nine inning game on the Marion diamond. Groves homered for Springville in the sixth as the lead changed, and Reed scored the winning run in the seventh before the crowd. The opener saw Sanitary Dairy girls beat LaPlant-Choate 20 to 10.

Springville Alburnett Marion Txme Reed Cooper Sieemnatt Groves

Hart heads to Los Angeles after completing aero tech course

Marvin Hart left Wednesday for Los Angeles after finishing a mechanical aeronautics course at the American Technical School in Des Moines. He plans to work in aircraft construction. His grandmother Mrs. J. H. Leaf of Morley and Mrs. Pearl Fowler of Central America visit the Fowler home with Hollis Rae Hart. Mrs. Hart and Hollis Rae will join Marvin in Los Angeles later.

Marvin Hart Los Angeles American Technical School Des Moines J. H. Leaf Morley Pearl Fowler Central America Fowler

Versailles visit en route to Hunt family home

A traveler from Versailles, Missouri plans a stopover visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hunter, on the way to their residence, accompanying the journey to the Hunters' home.

Versailles Mr. Hunter Charles Hunter

Store Moves Tighten Shoestring Trail in City Commerce

The Boston store and Murray department store plan relocation within the same building complex. The space is owned by the estate of B F Mentzer, father-in-law of Hollingsworth. Osceola lodge No 18 I O O F owns the room Murray will vacate and may change the storefront.

Boston Murray Department Store

Miss May Keirns Retires From Juniata College

Miss May Elizabeth Keirns, sister of Mrs. Clifton Hawk, retires after twelve years as Latin and Greek professor at Juniata College Huntington Pa. She moves to Marion and has purchased 1260 Eighth Street from R L Wintz to make her home.

May Elizabeth Keirns Clifton Hawk Juniata College Huntington Marion Eighth Street R. L. Wintz

Mrs. Cynthia A Yocom 81 Dies In Linn County

Mrs. Cynthia Aletha Yocom, 81, lifelong Linn County resident, died Tuesday at 3 pm at the family home 786 Eighth avenue after a long illness. Born 2 1859 in Springville to William and Margaret Penn Pearson, she lived in Marion 23 years and married Thomas Austin Yocom in 1877. Survived by husband and son W. W. Yocom of Melbourne, she was a Methodist and a member of Marion chapter 183 O E S. Funeral Thursday at 10 am at the Yocom chapel with Rev. William Mitchell. Burial Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at the chapel.

Cynthia Aletha Yocom Linn County Eighth Avenue W. W. Yocom Melbourne Yocom Chapel William Mitchell West Union Cedar Memorial Park

Golf club Ladies day honors with Collette Halamka lead

Mrs Collette Halamka was medalist at the Ladies day event at Marion Golf club held Wednesday. Low putt score won by Mrs Alfred Barton and high score by Mrs Paul Miner. Mrs Earl Coffing had low score on three and Mrs Bert Teeters high on nine. Mrs Carl Jacobson was chairman.

Collette Halamka Marion Golf Club Alfred Barton Paul Miner Earl Coffing Bert Teeters Carl Jacobson Kathleen Oxley Jamka

Mr and Mrs Meci Move to Knoxville with Daughter Caroline

Mr and Mrs Peter Meci and their daughter Caroline have moved to Knoxville after living several months with Mrs Pauline Naso, the mother of Mrs Meci.

Peter Meci Caroline

Rochester couple guests of Phillips in Seattle trip

Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Rochester of Seattle have stayed with Mrs. Harold B. Phillips and family during their journey to Washington. P. Reynolds, vice-president of the O. R. C., is noted as a former Marion resident.

A. R. Rochester Seattle

Call Bob for expert radio service advertisement

Coast to Coast Hardware advertises expert radio service with a call to contact Bob for repair and maintenance. The brief notice emphasizes professional support and local hardware expertise.

Bob

George Burns Treated for Infected Right Hand

Veteran entertainer George Burns is reported to be hospitalized for treatment after an infection developed in his right hand. Doctors say his condition is not serious and he is responding to therapy.

George Burns

Bridge Club Luncheon At Marion Golf Club

Mrs Kenneth King hosted her bridge club Tuesday for lunch at the Marion Golf Club. Covers were set for eight with Mrs K V Murdoch winning high score and Mrs H N Strader taking second. Guests included Mrs Arthur E Granger and Mrs J M Shields.

Kenneth King Bridge Club Marion Golf Club K. V. Murdoch H. N. Strader Arthur E. Granger J. M. Shields

Owen's Cut Rate Drug Advertisement Includes Cashmere Bouquet

Two 25c jars of Cashmere Bouquet cold cream for cleansing advertised at Owen's Cut Rate Drug. The notice highlights value and available price for both jars in the local shop.

Owen

For Sale Dining Room Set and More at 1414 8th Avenue

For sale items include a dining room set, a library table, a radio, and a gas range located at 1414 8th Avenue. Phone contact listed as 869W.

8Th Avenue

Storcks Visit Son in Wichita and Naval Aircraft Ties

Mr and Mrs D B Storck visited their son G A Storck in Wichita Kansas where he serves as assistant chief test pilot for Cesna Aircraft and ferries twin engine bombers to Canada for delivery to England during wartime efforts.

D. B. Storck G. A. Storck Wichita Kan Cesna Aircraft Company Canada England

Conrad Family Returns From Colorado Springs Vacation

Mr and Mrs William Conrad and son Edward return from a ten day vacation at the home of William’s brother C N Conrad in Colorado Springs. Another brother Henry Conrad of Spokane Wash joined them there.

William Conrad Edward Mr. Conrad C. N. Conrad Colorado Springs Henry Conrad Spokane Wash

Methodist Luncheon Set by Friendly Guild Friday

The Friendly Guild of the Methodist church will host a 1 PM luncheon Friday at the E. V. cafe. Members desiring reservations should contact Mrs. Max Evans before Thursday noon by calling 785.

Friendly Guild of the Methodist Church E. V Max Evans

Mrs Gailliven Visits Family Ahead of Yellowstone Vacation

Mrs. J. T. Gailliven will leave Wednesday to visit her son in Sheboygan Wisconsin and in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Stuart Rodger. She will accompany the Rodgers and their daughter Jeanne on a vacation to Yellowstone Park.

J. T. Gailliven Sheboygan, Wis Stuart Rodger the Rodgers Jeanne Yellowstone Park

Tuckabache Club Meeting Postponed Indefinitely

The Tuckabache club meeting planned for Friday has been postponed indefinitely. No new date is given and members are advised to monitor notices for updates.

Tuckabache Club

Relatives mark Gritzners twentieth wedding anniversary

Relatives gathered Sunday at 990 Eighth Street to help Mr. and Mrs. John L. Gritzner celebrate twenty years of marriage. Mrs. Gritzner also observed her birthday with attendees including C. W. Gritzner Carl Gritzner Beverly Harriett Wilson Harriett Wilson Plainfield Harold Sumner M. E. Smith Alfred Kinzler their Waterloo children and a Gritzner of Cedar Rapids.

John L. Gritzner Eighth Street

Titus and Straley couples return from Delhi vacation

Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Titus and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Straley came back Wednesday from Delhi where they had been on a vacation since Sunday.

H. M. Titus Frank Straley Delhi

Linn's Best 4-H Club Meeting Recalls Convention Talk

Linn's Best 4-H club met Monday at Evelyn Adams home. Mildred Sloan spoke on the convention at shoe racks and Virginia Sloan led a program on music study.

Linn Evelyn Adams Mildred Sloan Virginia Sloan

O E S Fraternity to Hold Special Meeting

Marion chapter 183 O E S announces a Thursday 8 p m meeting at the Masonic temple with installation and initiation. Mrs P F Schultz returns from visiting her son John Schultz in Fort Madison.

Marion Masonic Temple P. F. Schultz John Schultz Fort Madison

Miss LeNora Dippel and Mervin Wissmiller wed in Cedar Rapids

Miss LeNora Dippel daughter of Mr and Mrs George Dippel of Marion married Mervin Wissmiller of Cooksville UL on Monday at Dr Robert Little home in Cedar Rapids Mrs Wissmiller has taught in Cooksville Mr Wissmiller is a farmer.

LeNora Dippel George Dippel Marion Mervin Wissmiller Cooksville Robert Little Cedar Rapids Wissmiller

Funeral services for Jacob M Albright held Thursday

Funeral services for Jacob M Albright retired commercial traveler will be at 2 p m Thursday at Yocom chapel with Rev C V De Jong officiating Burial follows in Ridgewood Cemetery at North Street Albright died at home 1048 Sixth Street He moved to Marion 40 years ago from Elberon He was married three times first wife Grace Hardy died 1894 second wife Mc Burney died 1920 survived by Emma Michel Voss married in 1921 a son Orville M Albright of Tiffin a daughter Mrs Ethel Irene Bollinger of Oakland Calif two Sioux Falls and several brothers and sisters also listed Friends may call at Yocom chapel and social event details were included with guests at a gathering hosted by Miss Lillian Voorhies including Evelyn Turner Dolores Wilson Jeannette Pape Winston Mavis Mrs Harry Brown Jr of Cedar Rapids Miss Margaret Stone Mrs John H Pazour and Mrs R D Conley of Marion

Jacob M. Albright Yocome C. V. de Jong Ridgewood North St Albright Bright Marion Elberon Grace Hardy McBurney Eva Mae Pooley St. James Minn Yocom Chapel Lillian Voorhies Lee Voorhies Evelyn Turner Dolores Wilson Jeannette Pape Winston Mavis Harry Brown, Jr Cedar Rapids Margaret Stone John H. Pazour R. D. Conley

Notable nuptials and career notes shared in Elgin area

Attendants included Leo Walthers and cousins from Garna ville. Misses Krueger carried the ring in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. P. Zoschke. Mrs. Desmond, a graduate of Elgin High School in 1930, taught in rural schools near Elkader and Wadena. The groom to-be’s party is set to move to Wilburton after their plans.

Leo Walthers Garnaville Janette Jeanette Krueger P. Zoschke First Baptistian Desmond Duadiner H. D. Yack Elgin State Teachers College Elkader Wadena Potter Wilbur Wilburton

Decorah Draft Board selects 20 for June training

Winneshiek selective service board on Tuesday drew 20 men to report for training on June 27. Names include August Bouska Jack Osjohn H oeigt e eadington Otto ers Carl Dahl Chester Dinger Ragnvald Peterson Calmar Sam Meyer Decorah Florence Ala Austin Nelson Ervin Wenthold Leo Barta George Koch John Huber Fort Atkinson Leland Harris Decorah baseball player George Benda Alphonse Brincks Ossian Richard Thompson James Kneeskern Postville Ervin Foltz Hesper A second draw for 21 men to report July 14 for training on July 4 was announced.

Decorah Winneshiek Selective Service Board J. Bouska Jackos John H. Oeigt E

Mullin Family To Return From Lake Summer Home

Mrs. Matt Mullin and Miss Mullin will leave Lake where they spent three weeks and return to Marion on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Mullin Jr will accompany them.

Matt Mullin Miss Mullin Lake Matt Mullin, Jr Marion

Delicious fried chicken at all hours at Casa Blanca cafe

An advertisement touts late night fried chicken at Casa Blanca cafe offering round the clock meals.

Casa Blanca Cafe

Hunter visits in Slauson home prior to trip

Warren Hunter of Los Angeles arrived Wednesday to visit Mrs. Hunter at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Floyd G Slauson. The Hunters will depart Saturday for unknown destination.

Warren Hunter Los Angeles

Pigg Kenned Arrives in California Home

Mr and Mrs a Pigg Benne Frank Kenned of Calif arrive by 4 a m in the home of the Leta family.

A Pigg Benne Frank Calif Ieee Leta

The 1941 Graduating Youth Meet the World They Face

Ruth Millett writes that today’s young graduates feel hopeful despite wartime fears. They see a future where their skills are needed and valued rather than wasted. Many believe Uncle Sam will offer opportunities and responsibilities awaiting them after graduation.

Sam

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