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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1941

Page

4

Close Contest Features Play In Softball League

Milwaukee Service Club lost 2 to 1 to Coast-to-Coast in Marion opening week softball as both starters struck out seven. Allen Motor Co. surged from a four-run third to a 12 to 7 win over Ping's Scoreboard. Various local notices follow including visits, travel plans, weddings, reunions, and a Ladies Day event at Marion Golf Club with best costume prize.

Milwaukee Service Club Marion Milwaukee Ue .Caeas Allen Motor Co Ping Allen Collette Halamka Kathleen Oxley Marion Golf Club

Roberts Family Weekend Visit Ends in Perry

Kahla and Gweneth Roberts were guests of their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Roberts. They accompanied their parents Mr. and Mrs. Leo Roberts as the family spent the weekend here and traveled to their Perry home Sunday evening.

E. B. Ringland New York City Bud Fab Canada Detroit Charles Birmingham Albert Lea, Minn Wilson and Company J. M. Birmingham Kahla Gweneth Roberts J. L. Roberts Leo Roberts Perry

Irene Harris Visits Los Angeles Family in Private Ad

Irene Harris travels with friends to Los Angeles to visit her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs LeRoy Smith. An advertisement for Casa Blanca Cafe promotes private dining room parties.

Irene Harris Los Angeles LeRoy Smith Casa Blanca Cafe

Ina Dye Minor visit near Alburnett advertises ice cream

Mrs Ina Dye Minor travels to Arthur Gravel home north of Alburnett for a brief stay. Home made vanilla ice cream priced at 25c a quart and 13c a pint featured in Fry's Milk Bar advertisement.

Ina Dye Minor Arthur Gravel Alburnett Fry's Milk Bar

Local Family Welcomes Soldier During Furlough

Mrs. Lowell Randall of Mason City visits with her parents Mr and Mrs Clem nell. Her brother Sergt Tom Mc Donnell stationed at Camp Claiborne is spending a furlough here. Sliced bacon 12 c, tenderized hams 25 c, wieners 19 c, real 25 c per pound.

Lowell Randall Mason City Clemnell Sergt Tom McDonnell Camp Claiborne

Miss Augusta Topping Visits W. F. Kruger Home

Miss Augusta Topping of Flint Michigan and Mrs. William Baethke of Sheldon were guests in the W F Kruger residence, joining social activities during their visit.

Augusta Topping Flint, Mich William Baethke Sheldon W. F. Kruger

Sunday School Practice at Church Next Sunday

All pupils of the Christian church Sunday school have a practice session scheduled for next Sunday at 1 30 p m at the church.

Christian Church Sunday School

Family Dinner Guests From Marion And Steubenville

Monday evening guests at the Ray Wiley Springville home included Mr and Mrs A E Mrs Bertha Oxley Blinks and her son Edwin of Marion and Mr and Mrs Malcolm E Blinks of Steubenville Ohio visiting in the A E Blinks home.

Ray Wiley

Local ladies visit Fort Des Moines and Dale Luwe

Mrs. Dale Luwe Mrs. William Fowler and Mrs. Shaffer G Klink spent Sunday at Fort Des Moines visiting Dale Luwe.

Dale Luwe William Fowler Shaffer G. Klink Fort Des Moines

Biddicks Visit Mrs Biddick’s Mother in Montfort

Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Biddick traveled to Montfort Wisconsin on Monday evening to visit Mr. Biddick's mother during a short family visit.

Mrs. C. R. Biddick Montfort, Wis Mr. Biddick

Kellogg Guest Line Brightens Osbornes Home Visit

Mrs. M. C. Birchard of Kellogg visits her son P. A. Osborne and Mrs. Osborne. Miss Janet Blake of Des Moines, classmate of Helen and Norma Biddick, stays this week in the M. H. Biddick household. Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Dickey and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dickey were guests.

Janet Blake Des Moines Helen and Norma Biddick University of Iowa M. H. Biddick

May Have No Fireworks For July 4 Next Year

Washington AP report says fireworks may be scarce for next July Fourth. Charles H. Fleming of the pyrotechnic manufacturers association warns that this year has ample supply, but defense officials will decide next year’s materials.

Washington Charles H. Fleming Association of Pyrotechnic Manufacturers

U S Communists to Meet on War Attitude Reforms

The national committee of the Communist Party was summoned to meet next Saturday in New York to reorganize the party line as Russia enters war with Germany. The meeting will decide the party stance on strikes in defense industries amid the wartime shift.

New York INS Comunist Party Russia

I don't see how Amy stands it

Neighbor visits at breakfast once a week reveal the strain in Amy and her household life as described in the fragment.

Amy

Hart loses suit over Century Cab cash misappropriation

Judge H Ring on Tuesday dismissed a $311.03 suit by Ethel B. Hart, Century Cab proprietor, against Ruth Coghlan. Hart claimed Coghlan, bookkeeper 1936–38, wrongfully converted company funds. The judge faulted the company’s bookkeeping and found no evidence of where the money went.

Ethel B. Hart Century Cab Company H Ring Ruth Coghlan Hart

Second Offender Gets Five Years On $8 Check

Joseph Deniel Club, 35, of Prairierburg, received a five year indeterminate prison term after pleading guilty to an $8 check that he cashed at the Service garage in Marion. Holub, arrested nearby, faced the same charge and had a prior 1937 conviction.

Joseph Deniel Club Prairierburg Holub Marion Marak H. Co. Ring

Rural School Breakins Reported In Weekend Burglary

Two rural schools, Union No. 6 Grove, were found pried open after weekend breakins. Deputies investigated Monday but officials could not determine if anything was stolen.

Union No. 6 Grove Condon

Katz Auto Parts Files Notice Of Incorporation

Katz Auto Parts files articles of incorporation with county recorder Dempsy Jones. Capitalization shows 25 000 dollars with stock of 250 shares at 250 dollars par value. Officers: Morris B Katzoff president Jean ette Katzoff vice president and Jack Loeb secretary treasurer.

Katz Auto Parts Company Dempsy Jones Morris B. Katzoff Jeanette Katzoff Jack Loeb

Divorce granted. Freestone ordered to support child

On application by Margaret A. Freestone she filed an affidavit claiming arrears of 33 dollars. Harold P. Judge John T. Moffit must appear July 7 at 9 a.m. to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt of court. Freestone and Freestone were granted a divorce on her cross petition in June 1937 with custody awarded to the child and the husband ordered to pay five dollars weekly.

Margaret A. Freestone Harold P John T. Moffit

Judge Denies New Trial in Limback Lumber Case

Judge J E Heiserman overruled Eugene Hepker's new trial motion after a March 13 jury verdict awarded John A Limback 132 21 on an account for lumber sold to Hepker. Hepker contends he delivered lumber bought by his mother and the estate of Carrie Andersen faces a private sale at 300 A Avenue NW with appraisers appointed.

J. E. Heiserman Eugene Hepker John A. Limback Limback Hepker Limback Company Merth Hepker Apa Oga E. Anderson H. C. King A Avenue NW Carrie Andersen Arthur Axmear George Sherman H. V. Burton

Deaths: James M L Campbell and Charles Richard Hammond

Funeral services are planned for 7 year old James M L Campbell drowned while wading in Cedar lake slough with service at 3 pm Wednesday in Saas See home and burial in Bohemian National cemetery. Also memorial for 12 year old Charles Richard Hammond at Barta chapel 4 pm Wednesday burial at Cedar Memorial park. Both were Cedar Rapids residents born in New Zealand and Cedar Rapids respectively with family survivors listed.

James M. L. Campbell Fifteenth Street Cedar Lake Saas See A. Jacobs Bohemian National Cemetery Wellington New Zealand Cedar Rapids Buchanan School Prokop Velky Lodge Z.C.B.J Irene Campbell John T. Campbell

Chocolate Swirl Cookie Dough Roll Recipe

Cream butter and sugar, beat in egg yolk vanilla and milk. Stir in flour salt baking powder and nuts. Split dough, add melted chocolate to one part. Chill, roll both parts, layer chocolate on white then roll jelly-roll style. Chill until firm, slice thin, bake at 375 degrees F.

Funeral services scheduled in Barta chapel for local residents

Frank, John, William and Charles of this city along with several nieces and nephews will be remembered at funeral services in the Barta chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Dr. Marion H. Williams. Burial follows at Oak Hill cemetery with visitation at the chapel Tuesday evening.

Frank John William Charles Barta Chapel Marion H. Williams Oak Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for John Bellon in Turner Chapel

Funeral services for John Bellon, retired father of Fairfax, who died after a brief illness, will be held at Turner at 2 on Wednesday with Rev. W. O. Eckier officiating. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the Turner chapel.

John Bellon Fairfax Turneree W. O. Eckier Linwood Cemetery Turner Chapel

Eastern Iowa Men Admitted To Bar

Supreme Court Justice William L. Bliss administered the oath to new members of the bar after examinations. Included were James F. Casterline of Tipton Elbert S. Estey of West Union Don F. Galloway of Cedar Rapids Vernon Clare Hoffman of Walker Harold Jack George Jerry Novak and Walter Leroy Reitz Jr all of Cedar Rapids.

DES Moines INS Supreme Court William L. Bliss James F. Casterline Tipton Elbert S. Estey West Union Don F. Galloway Cedar Rapids Vernon Clare Hoffman Walker Harold Jack George Jerry Novak Walter Leroy Reitz, Jr

U S Soldier Dying Reported After Northern England Incident

The United States embassy says a U S service member stationed in Puerto Rico was in northern England about a month as a military observer when an incident occurred. His father, Brig Gen Follett Bradley, is based in Puerto Rico.

England United States Follett Bradley Puerto Rico

Marquardt Describes Raider Club Setup for Canopus Group

Ollie Marquardt, manager and second baseman of the Three-Eye league leading Raiders, spoke at a Roosevelt hotel luncheon in Cedar Rapids. He outlined the club setup, Appleton farm, and Raiders relations with other leagues, plus notable incidents at Hill Park.

Ollie Marquardt Raiders Canopus Cedar Rapids Baseball Club Roosevelt Hotel Appleton Wis Hill Park

Advice From Mary Manners on Coping with Heartbreak

Dear Miss Manners advises Annie to hide sorrows and smile after a love disappointment. Readers seek guidance on work, parental influence, and dating a Boyfriend who may not be marriage material but provides companionship. Proximity and self assurance may persuade parents to accept a casual dating arrangement.

Annie Miss Manners

Soviet naval engineering colleges graduate 354 women

In the last two years Soviet naval engineering colleges have graduated 354 women students, marking a notable expansion of female participation in technical maritime fields.

Make This Model At Home Pattern 4796 Fashion Notice

Pattern 4796 available in women's sizes 34 through 48. Size 36 requires 2 percent yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 15 cents to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 17th Street New York New York. For 10 cents more, obtain the Pattern Book with the season's complete fashion pictures for matron miss and tot.

Anne Adams Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Chicagoans on Industrial Health Conference Program

Dr Sumner L Koch of Chicago and Dr Clarence O Sappington of Chicago spoke at a Montrose Hotel institute on industrial health. The 78 physicians attending heard from speakers including Dr Bierring and Dr Houser. The Iowa Department of Health and Iowa State Medical Society sponsored the session as part of a four city series.

Sumner L. Koch Chicago Northwestern University Medical School Clarence O. Sappington Montrose Hotel Iowa State Department of Health Iowa State Medical Society Walter L. Bierring Des Moines Sappington Paul J. Houser Iowa Department of Health Bierring

Hold Rites For Senator Harrison On Wednesday

A congressional delegation led by Vice President Wallace traveled with Sen. Pat Harrison’s body to Gulfport Mississippi for funeral services scheduled Wednesday. The group included 33 senators and 19 House members.

Washington Henry A. Wallace Pat Harrison Gulfport Miss

Brother Of Late Ring Lardner Dies Of Fall

Rex Lardner 59 brother of humorist Ring Lardner dies after illness from a December fall. Funeral set for Wednesday in New York with services for the longtime New York Times diac ial staff member who had risen in both newspapers and magazines.

New York Rex Lardner Ring Lardner Lardner The New York Times

Nature Tours Through Lower Palisades Park Begin Sundays

R A Weber park naturalist will conduct free nature tours at the Palisades Lower Park each Sunday starting next week. Departures from the park edge at 10 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. last about one hour. Plants are the main focus with optional notes on wildlife. Specials may be arranged with Weber at the park.

Lower Palisades State Park R. A. Weber

U. S. Military Observer Dies In British Crash

London AP reports First Lieutenant Follett Bradley Jr. of the U S Army Air Corps was killed in a British training flight crash two days ago. Details on the incident and location are not yet fully released.

U. S London Follett Bradley, Jr U. S. Army Air Corps

Death Notice for Fred Mahnke at 325 Ninth Avenue SE

Fred Mahnke died at his home on 325 Ninth Avenue SE at 2 p.m. Monday after a long illness. He was born in Robins on February 8 1878 and had lived in the area his entire life. Surviving are two sisters and five brothers Gus Iowa and others.

Fred Mahnke Ninth Avenue SE Robins A Ee Ee — McDonough Gus Iowa

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