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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1941

Page

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Mary Masterson and Raymond Greiner Wed in Parnell

Cedar Rapids native Mary Masterson married Raymond N. Greiner of Keota in a 9 am Parnell ceremony at St. Joseph's church. The couple plans a southern wedding trip and will reside two miles south of Keota. She is a Paper Corp. billing clerk. he farms after Keota high school and St. Ambrose training.

Mary Masterson Cedar Rapids P. J. Masterson Parnell Raymond N. Greiner Pete Greiner Keota J. M. Cash St. Joseph’s Church C. S. Kempker Patty Masterson Frances Ellen Lawler Jane Masterson Frances Masterson LaVera Greiner Miss Hanley Shirley Ann Mary Jo Greiner James Masterson Miles Neff LeRoy Lillig Catherine Faas Frances Eben Lawler Parnell High School Mount Mercy Junior College the Paper Corp Greiner Keota High School St. Ambrose College Davenport

Picnic Held by Iowa Mutual Girls Club at Ellis Park

Forty one members gathered at Ellis park for a Wednesday evening picnic. Prizes were awarded according to Mrs. Albert Ellis Miss Mahannah and Miss Florence Wendl. Hostesses included Rosaleen Mercer Frances Meyer Mary Randall Jean Monson and Gladys Balous.

Iowa Mutual Girls’ Club Ellis Park Albert Ellis Mahannah Florence Wendl Rosaleen Mercer Frances Meyer Mary Randall Jean Monson Gladys Balous

Corporal Huston Heads On Ten Day Furlough Visit

Corporal William Huston of Camp Claiborne La is in Cedar Rapids on a ten day furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J W Huston at 1115 Weare Avenue NE.

William Huston Camp Claiborne Cedar Rapids J. W. Huston Weare Avenue

White Shrine Kensington Holds September Breakfast Meeting

The White Shrine Kensington met at Ellis Park Riverside Pavilion for breakfast and a business session. Officers served breakfast and discussed funding a YMCA Camp Wapsie Y trip for a worthy boy, with Hazel Wheeler and Emily Conwell among speakers.

Kensington Ellis Park Riverside Pavilion Stella Smith Ollie Knickerbocker Eunice Hoadley Gertrude Stevenson Letty Ellen Keerl Y.M.C.A. Camp Wapsie-Y Hazel Wheeler Emily Conwell Clara Davis Worthy Marguerite McGilaughlin Blanchard Detroit Mich Marguerite McGlaughlin the Kensington

Typographical auxiliary installs new officers

Eighteen members attended the June meeting as Mrs. J. W. Walterick installed new officers led by President Mrs. George Klumpar. Committees were named and donations approved to Camp Good Health and Waltonians Camp Conservation with a luncheon planned for retiring officers.

Typogr. Auxiliary J. W. Walterick George Klumpar L. W. Spencer Alvin Prucha Dewey Cummins E. Whitmer J. Bettle F. C. Anderson Charles Blahnik R. Stahl Camp Good Health Waltonians Camp Conservation

Mrs Stark Hosts Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs B E Stark hosted a surprise birthday gathering Tuesday at 2913 Avenue NE Cedar Rapids. Guests brought supper baskets and played pinocchio with prizes awarded to Mr Stark and W J Fieseler. Other Cedar Rapids attendees included Amelia Stark and several Youngs and Fieselers.

B. E. Stark Mr. Stark E Avenue NE W. J. Fieseler Amelia Stark Francis Young Francis, Jr Billy George V. Young

Mrs Hansen Hosts 200 At Picnic Luncheon

Mrs L J Hansen 1132 Javenue NW entertained 200 United Commercial Travelers auxiliary members and guests at a picnic luncheon Wednesday. Prizes in bridge went to Mesdames Carolyn Cole Clair Keith Russell Sandercock and Edward Clement. A gift was given Miss Verba Parker who leaves soon for Joliet Illinois. Guests included Mrs Keith and Mrs Millard Fowler of Kansas City Missouri visiting her mother Mrs Coie.

L. J. Hansen J Avenue NW United Commercial Travelers’ Auxiliary Carolyn Cole Clair Keith Russell Sandercock Edward Clement Verba Parker Joliet, Il Keith Millard Fowler Kansas City Coie

Surprise party honors Donald Barger's twelfth birthday

Mrs Harris Barger hosted a Monday afternoon surprise party at 812 Fifteenth Street SW for her son Donald turning twelve. Mrs George Drummey assisted. Guests included John and Jim Campbell Jack Barker Johnny Bousek Johnny Schafer Lawrence and Clarence Driscoll Bruce Nunemaker Jimmy Vogel Billy and John Robert Barger.

Harris Barger Fifteenth Street Donald George Drummey John Jim Campbell Jack Barker Johnny Bousek Johnny Schafer Lawrence Clarence Driscoll Bruce Nunemaker Jimmy Vogel Billy John Robert Barger

Farewell Dinner Honors Mrs Myles Deeny Before Move

Mrs Myles Deeny was honored at a farewell dinner in the Commonwealth tea room as she prepared to move to Eagle Grove. Attending were Jeanne Russett Rosemary Burke Marjorie Privatsky Isabel DeMers Wilma Chehak and Mesdames Wayne Cahill Lumir Zak Lumir Stusak Harold Spurrier.

Myles Deeny Eagle Grove Commonwealth Tea Room Jeanne Russett Rosemary Burke Marjorie Privatsky Isabel DeMers Wilma Chehak Wayne Cahill Lumir Zak Lumir Stusak Harold Spurrier

Jolly Gift Club Meets With Gray at Thirtieth Street

The Jolly Gift club gathered Wednesday at 424 Thirtieth Street NE with 10 members and one guest, Mrs. N L Kasner. Banco prizes were awarded to Mrs. Mabel See gar and Mrs. Anna Bys.

Jolly Gift Club L. R. Gray Thirtieth Street N. L. Kasner Banco Mabel Seegar Anna Bys

Jol ly Ramblers Card Club Hosts Prizes

Mrs Jim Frey hosted the Jol ly Ramblers card club at 2046 Linn boulevard SE on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Edith Kellerman Rose Kendall Emma Potter and Marguerite Leinbaugh.

Jim Frey Linn Boulevard Jolly Ramblers Card Club Edith Kellerman Rose Kendall Emma Potter Marguerite Leinbaugh

R J Millers Leave After Visiting Here

Mr and Mrs R J Miller departed Friday for their home in Elgin IL after a week with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs George S Holmes at 125 Twenty ninth street SE.

R. J. Miller Elgin George S. Holmes Twenty-ninth Street

Birthday Party for Local Family Draws Wide Guest List

Frank and Dick Treka hosted a Thursday birthday gathering at 504 Forest Drive SE. Guests included Michael Walsh, Billy Maher, Gloria Maher, Delores Muller, Joan Sliss, Phyllis Salit, Celia Rapoport, Barbara Ann Loufek, Billy Loufek, Joseph Suchomel, David Suchomel, James, Tommy and Dick Treeka, Robert Kozel, Jackie Frambach, Jimmie Duster, Laverne Novak, Raymond Novak, John Wall, Joseph Enzier, Frankie Treka, Helen Marie Sliss, and other Treka family members. Also present were Mesdames Frank Treka Jr, J W Wavrin, Clara Wavrin, L mir Hasek, William Loufek, Stanley Treka, A J Kozel, and F J Treka.

Frank Dick Treka Forest Drive Michael Walsh Billy Maher Gloria Maher Delores Muller Joan Sliss Phyllis Salit Celia Rapoport Barbara Ann Loufek Billy Loufek Joseph Suchomel David Suchomel James Tommy Dick Treeka Robert Kozel Jackie Frambach Jimmie Duster Laverne Novak Raymond Novak John Wall

Women of the Moose Install New Officers and Members

The Women of the Moose held a Thursday meeting to initiate two candidates Mrs Alice Syers and Mrs Hazel Smith. Officers were installed by Cora Carlson and a team including Cora McAchron Ina Richards and Agnes Watterson. New officers include Graduate regent Mary Kness Senior regent Bessie Berkln and others with Mayme Center as pianist.

Women of the Moose Alice Syers Hazel Smith Cora Carlson Cora McAchron Ina Richards Agnes Watterson Mary Kness Bessie Berkln Cecelia Glessner Helen Lowe Margaret Blencoe Lillian Meyer Sentinel Viola Ewaldt Argus Nancy Schulte Mildred Goodwater Alberta Savage Mayme Center

Ba family guests with Bagley household in Birmingham

Mr and Mrs Edwin T Ba of Birmingham Alabama and their children Tommy and Jeanie are visiting Mr and Mrs A A Bagley at 717 Nineteenth Street SE for several days.

Edwin T. Ba Birmingham Ala Eir Tommy Jeanie A. A. Bagley Nineteenth Street

Miss Wilma Keller Returns Home from Alexandria Visit

Miss Wilma Keller of 106 Sixth Street NE arrived home Wednesday after a visit in Alexandria Louisiana.

Wilma Keller Sixth Street Alexandria

Advice From Mary Manners on Devoted Mothers

A reader asks Miss Manners how to handle a clingy mother who sacrifices her own life for her children. The advice notes the mother's martyr complex and the children's desire for personal interests and space. The column then offers practical steps to avoid encouraging overbearing behavior while preserving kindness.

RS. L Miss Manners Bones

Dear Miss Manners praises A. L. for wholesome outlook

A reader, Lady Eve, compliments A. L. on his high ideals and wholesome life view. She notes not many fellows share this outlook and wishes A. L. Good luck, saying many others were interested in his letter.

Miss Manners A. L Eve

Chicago Visitors Stay With Aunt On Third Avenue

Mrs Mae Fredericksen and her children Bobby and Jean, and Miss Eva King, all of Chicago, arrived Tuesday for a visit with their aunt Mrs Don Boquist at 316 Third avenue SW.

Mae Fredericksen Bobby and Jean Eva King Chicago Don Boquist Third Avenue

Lybargers Return After East Trip

Mr and Mrs Clyde Lybarger of 1841 Sixth Street NW have returned from a ten day visit through the east stopping in Buffalo New York City and Washington DC with their home now in place.

Clyde Lybarger Sixth Street NW Buffalo New York City Washington, dC

Funeral rites for Jacob M Albright held at Yocom chapel

Funeral services for Jacob M Albright were conducted Thursday at the Yocom chapel by Rev. C V R De Jong. Burial followed in Ridgewood cemetery North Liberty. Pallbearers were Roy Todd Paul O Michel Elmer Michel Cecil Albright and Phillip McBurney. Relatives from several towns attended including Orville Albright Jack Albright of Tiffin and many others from Iowa City Cedar Rapids North Liberty Greene and Center Point.

Jacob M. Albright Yocom Chapel C. V. R. de Jong Ridgewood North Liberty Roy Todd Paul O. Michel Elmer Michel Cecil Albright Marion Phillip McBurney Walter Albright Cedar Rapids Orville Albright Jack Albright Tiffin J. Hana

Furlough Visits From Camp Claiborne Soldiers

Corp John A Stewart and Sergt Thomas McDonnell arrived in Marion for a ten day furlough to visit parents Mr and Mrs J A W Stewart and Mr and Mrs C L McDonnell. Mrs Elmer Frederick hosted an eighth birthday gathering at 1101 Eighteenth Street with refreshments and a lighted cake for guests. Other items note a White House paint ad at Western Auto and travels of Mrs George Reichard visiting Maquoketa relatives and T A Yocom family plans in Melbourne.

John A. Stewart Thomas McDonnell Camp Claiborne Marion J. A. W. Stewart C. L. McDonnell Jean Elmer Frederick Eighteenth Street Sue . Com Ann Ross Janeee Mullaley Patty Gher Suite Jackson Helen Forster George Reichard Elwyn Miller Maquoketa

Funeral services for Mrs. T. A. Yocom held in Yocom chapel

Funeral services for Mrs. T. A. Yocom were conducted Thursday at the Yocom chapel by Rev. William Mitchell. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial cemetery with pallbearers including Lawrence DeWees and John Yocom among others. Out of town relatives listed.

T. A. Yocom Yocom William Mitchell West Union Methodist Church Hubert DeWees Cedar Rapids Lawrence DeWees Marion Sang Cedar Memorial Cemetery C. E. Pearson Marion Hubert Sheldon DeWees Hervey DeWees John Yocom Springville Walter Pearson Anamosa Mary Bailey Mount Vernon T. A. Penn Aretha Armstrong Viola Nancy Pearson Helen Pearson Barclay DeWees Whittier

Local Club Names Committees for Event Roles

Members named committee tees including Press Mrs Ver non Haas calling Mrs Harvey Montgomery Mrs W H Perrin flowers Mrs George Lutz Mrs Fred Bohlken social Mrs Clayton Pitcher Mrs Alfred Rinder knecht entertainment Mrs O W Lundquist Mrs Melvin Schmidt altar Mrs Harry Fox Mrs C E Krog Mrs Lloyd Stark Refreshments were served by Mrs Dallas Carsner and Mrs Kenneth Brandt.

Press Vernon Haas Harvey Montgomery W. H. Perrin Flowers George Lutz Fred Bohlken Clayton Pitcher Alfred Rinderknecht O. W. Lundquist Melvin Schmidt Altar Harry Fox C. E. Krog Lloyd Stark Dallas Carsner Kenneth Brandt

Sale ad lists miscellaneous household goods and groceries

Oxydo 19c paper napkins 8c. Magic Washer 19c. Full Fashioned Hose 43c. 25c Super Suds 2 for 29c. Cookies 10c per lb. Gum and bars 4 for 10c. Fly swatters 5c. Sun glasses 10c. White Ace Shoe Cleaner 23c. Anklets 5c per pair. Advertisement.

Singing Sunday Morning at Congregational Church

The Marion public schools vocal music pupils will perform on Sunday at the Congregational church under Miss Rose Wilcox. Performers include Virginia Seger Barbara Seger Kathryn Kassier Kathleen Waline Kathryn Lee Jo Ann Dumbalton Jeanne Hart Anna Mae Nollsch and Frances Ford with Mary Lou Thomas as accompanist.

Congregational Church

Miss Alice Mc to Wed Leonard E Olson in July

Miss Alice Mc will marry Leonard E Olson of East Chicago Indiana on July 5. Mrs Jack Grace of Los Angeles, guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar French, and Miss Lillian Ann Harding hosted Tuesday evening at the French home. The evening was spent hemming tea towels for the guest of honor.

Alice Mcbe Leonard E. Olson East Chicago Ind Jack Grace Los Angeles Oscar French Lillian Ann Harding

Weekend guest Wanda Nelson to visit Dow home

Miss Wanda Nelson of Batavia will be a weekend guest of Miss Jean Dow in the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. L. C. Dow.

Wanda Nelson Batavia Jean Dow L. C. Dow

Summer Sport Shirts Display Across Men’s and Boys’

Ed Sigfred Co advertises a large display of men’s and boys’ sport shirts for summer comfort with prices from 79 cents to 2.45 dollars.

Ed Sigfred Co

Fulkerson family moves from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids

Mr. and Mrs. Sam C. Fulkerson and their son Sam Jr. are staying with Mrs. Harold B. Peck, the Fulkersons’ sister, while relocating from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids.

Sam C. Fulkerson Sam, Jr Des Moines Cedar Rapids Mr. Fulkerson Harold B. Peck

New Spun Rayon Gaberdine Slack Suits For Ladies

Advert says Murray's offers new spun rayon gaberdine slack suits for ladies at price 2.98. Includes bold claim of arrival and value for shoppers.

Murray’s

Miss Joy Fulkerson Plans Summer Cruise After Greeley Study

Miss Joy Fulkerson a Wichita Kansas teacher formerly of Marion is attending summer school at Greeley Colorado. She intends to take a Caribbean cruise later in the season.

Joy Fulkerson Wichita, Kan Marion Greeley Colo

Local Guests And Ads From Marion Area

Mr and Mrs Milton Van Roekel of Orange City stayed with Rev and Mrs C V R De Jong in Marion. Visitors include Mrs George J Van Ness and Mr and Mrs Irvin Haedis Blooming ton Ill. Murray's advertises dresses 1.98 to 4.95. Marion chapter OES installed new officers Elmer Stamy Stewart Hawk and Lee Voorhies. Ice cream 1 per gallon from Marion Dairy. Summer footwear promotion at Benish Shoe Store.

Milton van Roekel Orange City Washington, D. C C. V. R. de Jong George J. van Ness McLean Irvin Bloomington Ill Claire Davis Marion Elmer Stamy Stewart Hawk Lee Voorhies

Local notices on refreshment committee and ad offer

George Barnoske Jr appears in a short local item with Mrs S G Stamy and Mrs Elmer Stamy as refreshment committee chairs. An advertisement mentions produce sold by Syl's Grocery with matoes priced at 25 cents per 3 pounds.

George Barnoske, Jr S. G. Stamy Elmer Stamy

Navy Family Learns Dan Sills Transferred to Philadelphia Yard

Mr and Mrs Cliff R Sills hear their son Daniel Sills a U S Navy member stationed at Great Lakes is being transferred to the Philadelphia shipyards.

Cliff R. Sills Danny Sills U. S. Navy Great Lakes Training Station Orn Philadelia

25 Cent Dr West Tooth Paste 2 For 25c

Owens Cut Rate Drug advertises Dr West tooth paste at two for 25 cents offering a low price sale to attract customers and highlighting value and affordability for shoppers.

Dr. West Owen

Children’s Day Program At Baptist Church

Children’s day will be observed Sunday at the Baptist church with a program at 9 45 a m which will last through the Sunday school hour The beginners primary and junior departments will take part.

The Baptist Church

Casa Blanca Cafe Advertisement Promotes Meals

Delicious home cooked meals priced right showcased by Casa Blanca Cafe in a brief advertisement highlighting affordable dining options.

Casa Blanca Cafe

Ladies Host Dessert Luncheon With Bridge Games

Mrs Earl Welsher and Mrs Guy W Miller hosted a dessert luncheon Friday at Mrs Miller's home. Bridge was played at three tables as part of the gathering.

Earl Welsher Guy W. Miller

Suzanne Silka Guest Hero of Hazleton Kin

Suzanne Silka of Hazleton is the guest hero of her cousins Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Seger. Wanted, music rack, phone 99R.

Suzanne Silka Hazleton Cecil Seger

Scout Den 1 Pack 58 Chooses Leaders

David Rose elected keeper of the buckskin of den No. 1 in cub scout pack No. 58. Mrs. Paul Rose named den mother. George Murdoch named denner and Kenneth Bailey as assistant denner.

David Rose Paul Rose George Murdoch Denner Kenneth Bailey

Yugoslav King to U S Rumor Reaches Beirut Dispatch

A Popolo Di Roma report from Beirut says 17 year old Prince Peter of Yugoslavia may travel to the United States soon.

Rome Popolo di Roma Beirut Ag Peter Yugoslavia United States

Cedar Rapids Men Graduated From Army Medical Service Schools

Three Cedar Rapids men in Company H of the 136th medical regiment at Camp Claiborne have graduated from the William Beaumont general hospital medical service school at El Paso Texas and two from the medical service school at Fort Sam Houston Texas. Graduates from El Paso are Corporal William G Fieseler Private First Class Tom S McPartland Sergeant Bernard M Kehoe. From Fort Houston are Private First Class Robert H Smith and Corporal Michael P Risk.

Cedar Rapids 136Th Medical Regiment Camp Claiborne William Beaumont General Hospital el Paso Texas Medical Service School Fort Sam Houston Tex Corp William G. Fieseler William S. Fieseler Route 3 Tom S. McPartland T. F. McPartland Linn Boulevard Bernard M. Kehoe Iva Kehoe D Avenue Fort Houston Robert H. Smith Charles J. Smith Seventeenth Street Michael P. Risk W. A. Risk Sixth Street

Plans Completed For National Eucharistic Congress At St. Paul

The ninth national eucharistic congress near Minneapolis Saint Paul is ready to open Monday with transportation expanded to handle peak passenger loads. Officials said only minor details remain before the four day event and crowd demand tests capacity in the Twin Cities.

St. Paul ST. Paul Minn Offic Twin Cities Minneapolis T. Ul

Claussen Appointed Clinton County Judge

Gov George A Wilson named Clinton attorney and former Iowa Supreme Court justice George Claussen to a district judgeship in Clinton County. Claussen, 59, was a longtime city lawyer and former state justice.

Des Moines INS George A. Wilson George Claussen Clinton Iowa Supreme Court

Claussen Named to Iowa Supreme Court Seat

In the Seventh judicial district Claussen succeeds the late Judge John Purcell of Clinton. A Republican and Clinton native, he is a University of Iowa law college graduate and former Clinton county attorney and Clinton municipal judge. Former Gov Dan Turner appointed Claussen to the Iowa supreme court in October 1932.

John Purcell Clinton Claussen University of Iowa Law College Clinton County Dan Turner Iowa Supreme Court

County Officers Push Four Year Terms

DES MOINES UP George W Callenius Granville O'Brien County Officers association will succeed R F Hockaday Manc hester Delaware county supervisor Jim O Henry Pottawattamie county supervisor elected vice president Art Harris Maecity Cerro Gordo county auditor reelected secretary The association adopted a resolution reiterating four year terms for officers and voted to submit legislation to the next general assembly Council Bluffs Des Moines Mason City and Dubuque submitted bids for the 1942 convention A decision will be reached later.

Des Moines George W. Callenius Granville O’brien County Officers Association R. F. Hockaday Son City Dubuque

Man charged driver gets six months jail term

Vernon Kolse rud Kolsrud, 19, who has been in custody since June 10 after allegedly crashing a car with owner consent, was sentenced to six months in county jail. Judge George W. Wood ordered two months served locally starting June 10, then parole to Sheriff Carl R. Anderson. the car belonged to Eastern Iowa Finance Co.

Manchester Vernon Kolserud Pere Mission Kolsrud George W. Wood Waterloo Carl R. Anderson Eastern Iowa Finance Company

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