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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1941
Page
9
Allen Motor Co. overcame a four run third inning deficit to beat Ping's Scoreboard 12 to 7 in the nightcap. Milwaukee out hit the winners while both pitchers recorded seven strikeouts in a game marked by late scoring and momentum shifts.
Mrs W P Finley of Denver is visiting her sister Mrs Etta Murphy, staying as a guest.
A New York City family will visit their son Bud, employed by American Display, for two weeks. They will travel to Washington, D C, and Bur oe En en route home, drive through Canada, stop at Detroit, their former home, and Bud will join them for a vacation.
Bob Marsh and Bob Hampton will wrap up their vacation in Los Angeles and depart in the latter part of the period.
Mrs David Newman returned from West Branch after visiting her sister Mrs Hans Hansen. Her daughter Mrs Leon Allen of Cedar Rapids was also a guest in the Hansen home.
An old advertisement lists Hale shampoo at 10c 23c 47c and the largest size for 79c at Owen's Cut Rate.
Donald Parker of Marion, Frances Engel of Mason City and Donald Simpson of South Dakota, members of the U S navy, have left Parker's home in Marion for Norfolk Virginia where they had been guests of Parker's father Harry Parker.
The Pastor's Helpers of the Presbyterian church will host a picnic for Baker at 679 Central Avenue. Each member may take a portion, with details limited to those readable in the notice.
A classified note seeks a girl for housework and provides a phone number 404 W. The Christian church choir does not meet this week.
Adellah Emma Pike and Benjamin Faler of Central City married Monday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Arthur W. Henke officiating They were attended by the bridegroom's son O A Pike and his wife The ceremony connected two local families in a small town setting
Charles Burmingham arrived in Albert Lea Minnesota where he will hold a summer job with Wilson and Company. He spent the weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J M Burmingham.
Mrs. Richard Watters visited her sister Mrs. J. A. Kline in West Liberty on Tuesday. On Wednesday they plan to travel to Burlington for the nuptials of their niece.
Mrs. George J. Van Ness and daughter Mary along with W. L. Archer of McLean Illinois Mrs. Ervin Comley of Bloomington Illinois Mrs. Ethan Metzger and her son Richard of Chicago were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claire Davis for the Comley family reunion at Thomas Park and have now returned home.
Sixty members of the Kline family gathered Sunday at Daniels park Cedar Rapids for a reunion with relatives traveling from Des Moines Laurier and Mar e Merle Knapp of Mare among those attending. attendees included several descendants and extended kin.
Mrs. William Danielson of Omaha arrived here Tuesday to visit Mrs. George Reichard. Hugh T. Hutton returned after a week of fishing at Black Mississippi. Margaret Rice of Eugene Oregon spent the last week with her aunt Mrs. Mary Lockwood and left for home Monday.
Mrs Collette Halamka and Miss Kathleen Oxley will co chair the event at Marion Golf Club on Wednesday. A prize for best costume will be awarded and luncheon will follow. Play begins at 9 a.m.
Brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs LeRoy Smith are referenced in a local notice or social column highlighting family connections in the community.
An advertisement for Casa Blanca Cafe invites readers to arrange private parties in its dining room. The notice emphasizes availability for private events in a city dining venue.
Mrs Howard M Titus hosted the Laura Bailey auxiliary of the Methodist WSCS Monday evening. Mrs Willa Crane reviewed Religious from Meet India. Mrs George A Hutchison led the devotional period. Miss Alta Emerson assisted in serving refreshments.
Mrs Ina Dye Minor travels to the Arthur Gravel residence north of Alburnett for a brief stay. Advertising notes Fry's Milk Bar offers home made vanilla ice cream at 25c a quart and 13c a pint.
Mrs Lowell Randall of Mason is mentioned with Mr and Mrs Clem McDonnell. Her brother is Sergt Tom McDonnell.
Sliced bacon priced at 12 6c, tenderized hams 25 4c, chops 25c per pound, wieners 19c, veal listed in daily meat sale. Prices shown may reflect per unit and weight specifics.
All pupils of the Christian church Sunday school with a eeeeeee next Sunday will meet Goleee day at 1 30 p.m. at the church for practice.
Mrs Bertha Oxley Blinks and her son Edwin of Marion joined Mr and Mrs Malcolm E Blinks of Steubenville Ohio as guests of A E Blinks in Springville on Monday evening.
A Sunday excursion to Fort Des Moines included a visit with Dale Luwe, noting the day’s itinerary and location.
Mr and Mrs C R Biddick traveled to Montfort Wisconsin Monday evening to visit Mr Biddicks mother.
Mrs M C Rene visits as guest of her son P A Osborne and Mrs Osborne. The note records a family gathering at the Osborne home with the two households mentioned.
Miss Janet Blake of Des Moines visits this week at the M. H. Biddick home. She is a classmate of Helen and Norma Biddick at the University of Iowa.
Mr and Mrs L O Dickey and Mr and Mrs Floyd Dickey spent time together in a shared social outing. The note records a family gathering with no further adventure or dates provided.
Washington AP reports Charles H. Fleming of the association of pyrotechnic manufacturers says celebration material is ample this year but next year's supplies may be uncertain pending defense officials. The warning follows today’s Fourth of July optimism and potential shortages.
The national committee of the Communist Party was summoned to meet next Saturday to reorganize the party line in light of the Russo German war. The political committee considered the war report and the stance on strikes in defense industries.
A fragment from a column notes a neighbor visiting Amy for breakfast once a week. The text reveals a sense of endurance or frustration with daily social demands, hinting at family or community tensions without detailing specific events.
Judge H Ring dismissed the suit by Ethel B Hart proprietor of Century Cab against Ruth Coghlan over 311.03 alleged conversion. Ring criticized the company bookkeeping noting money is missing but no evidence shows where it went.
An offender received a five year term after pleading guilty to cashing an $8 check at the Service garage in Marion. Previously convicted in 1937 on a similar charge, he appeared before Judge H. Co. Ring. The case involved a 2 Joseph Denied club in Prairierburg, dated Tuesday.
Two breakins in rural schools occurred over the weekend and are under investigation by authorities. No further details on locations or damages are provided in the readable text.
Katz Auto Parts files notice of incorporation showing $25 000 capitalization with 250 shares at par value of $250. Officers listed include Morris B Katzoff as president Jean ette Katzoff as vice president and Jack Loeb as secretary and treasurer.
On application by Margaret A. Freestone she filed an affidavit and set Judge John T. Moffit to appear July 7 at 9 a.m. to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt of court. Freestone was granted divorce on her cross petition in June 1937, custody of their daughter was awarded to her, and Freestone was ordered to pay $5 weekly for child support.
Judge J. E. Heiserman overruled Eugene Hepker’s new trial bid after a 72 member jury backed John A. Limback with a $132.21 verdict dated March 13, finding Hepker liable for an unspecified contract claim implied by an obligation.
On petition of Executor Oga E Andersen Judge H C Ring Monday authorized the private sale of property at 300 A avenue NW from the estate of Carrie Andersen who died April 22 1935. Arthur Axmear George Sherman and H V Burton were appointed appraisers.
Fred Mahnke died at his home after a life spent in the vicinity. He was born in Robins on February 8, 1878, and lived in the area all his life. He is survived by two sisters.
Cream butter and sugar then add egg yolk milk and vanilla. Mix in flour salt baking powder and nuts with melted chocolate to form a dough. Chill, then divide, layer white and chocolate dough, roll, chill until firm, slice and bake at 375 degrees F. Also mentions a military observer in England and Brig. Gen Follett Bradley in Puerto Rico.
A reader offers parental guidance on Annie’s heartbreak and social pressures to hide sorrow. The column advises keeping confidence, while weighing work and independence options for a college student and cautions about relying on a father’s friend for a job.
Pattern 4796 by Anne Adams offered in women sizes 34 to 48. Size 36 uses 2% yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 15 cents to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 17th Street New York NY. For 10 cents more get our Pattern Book with season formations and more.
Frank John William and Charles of this city and several nieces and nephews will have services at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Barta chapel conducted by Dr. Marion H. Williams. Burial is in Oak Hill cemetery with friends invited to call Tuesday evening.
Funeral services for John Bellon retired father of Fairfax will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Turner chapel with Rev. W. O. Eckler officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Turner chapel.
Supreme Court Justice William L. Bliss administered the oath to new members of the bar after examinations. The new admittees include 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.
Nature tours will be held at the Palisades with emphasis on plants and interest in anything that might fly run or crawl by. Special tours during the week can be arranged with Mr. Weber at the park.
London AP report states First Lieutenant Follett Bradley Jr of the U S Army Air Corps was killed in a training flight crash in Britain two days ago. The incident occurred during a routine exercise involving U S personnel attached to British air commands. No further details were immediately released.
Ollie Marquardt, manager and second baseman of the Three-Eye league leading Raiders, spoke at a Roosevelt hotel luncheon in Cedar Rapids detailing the Raiders club setup. He outlined the farm in Appleton Wisconsin and the Raiders organization to Canopus club members.
In the last two years a Soviet naval engineering college has graduated 354 women students signaling strong female enrollment in technical fields and expanding gender representation in naval science.
Dr. Sumner L. Koch of Chicago and Dr. Clarence Sappington of Chicago headlined the Montrose Hotel institute on industrial health. The session, part of a state series, drew 78 physicians with Dr. Walter L. Bierring presiding and a luncheon preceding the talks.
Washington report notes a ceremonial lineup with a delegation including 33 senators and 19 members of the lower chamber. The article fragment suggests plans for services or tributes set for the upcoming Wednesday.
Rex Lardner aged 59 brother of the late Ring Lardner dies from illness caused by a December fall. He had been on the New York Times editorial staff for 12 years after prominence in newspapers and magazines. Funeral services will be held in New York.
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