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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1942

Page

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Hendrickson to Speak at Marion Republican Meeting

Carl Hendrickson longtime Linn County attorney and county Republican chair will speak Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Marion Republican Women's Club meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred J Lang 475 Fifth Avenue A supper at 6 precedes the discussion All Marion residents invited to the event

Carl Hendrickson Cedar Rapids Linn County Marion Republican Women's A Fred J. Lang Fifth Avenue

Louise Whelihan and J Hamilton Bell Married

The marriage of Miss Louise A. Whelihan and J. Hamilton Bell is announced. Mrs. Bell, a Whelihan Fine Arts proprietor, and Mr. Bell, VP and GM of P. M. Lattner Manufacturing, will reside at 545 Knollwood Drive SE. They wed in St. Louis on January 22.

Louise A. Whelihan Third Avenue SE J. Hamilton Bell Knollwood Drive St. Louis Bell St. Teresa’s Academy Kansas City Coe College College of Mount St. Vincent Hudson New York City Whelihan Fine Arts Granby Building University of Pennsylvania P. M. Lattner Manufacturing Company

Visitors From Akron Stay Two Weeks With Allen Family

Mrs. Allen hosts her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Yarnall of Akron Ohio and their children Stephen and Nancy for a two week visit at 1932 First avenue NE with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin W. Allen.

Alvin W. Allen First Avenue Allen Thomas C. Yarnall Akron Ohio Stephen Nancy

Bridge Club Luncheon Entertained by Mrs Hunting

Members of her bridge club were entertained at luncheon Wednesday by Mrs. R. D. Hunting of 2800 First Avenue NE. Places were arranged for 12 guests.

Bridge Club R. D. Hunting First Avenue NE

Farewell Supper for Ernest Soukup Held at Bena Home

Sunday gathering at Otis road SE hosted by Miss Julie Bena and Stanley Wilsel to bid farewell to Ernest Soukup who has enlisted in the Marines and will depart soon for active duty. Guests included Miss Martena Gelski, Barbara Suchomel, Marjorie Christie, Doris Zbanek, Ann Zach, Mary Drahos, Mary Gessner, Eddie Jandl, Lumir Pisney, Bruce Rigby, Henry Ham, Stanley Miller, Ernest Bena, Willard Christophersen, and Mr. and Mrs. Wes Soukup.

Ernest Soukup Julie Bena Stanley Wislsel Wendl Bena Otis Road SE Soukup Martena Gelski Barbara Suchomel Marjorie Christie Doris Zbanek Ann Zach Mary Drahos Mary Gessner Eddie Jandl Lumir Pisney Bruce Rigby Henry Ham Stanley Miller Ernest Bena Willard Christophersen Wes Soukup

Miss Mary Ellen McLeod Completes Mills College Degree

Miss Mary Ellen McLeod daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert W McLeod of 1806 Mt Vernon Avenue SE is back from Mills College Oakland California after earning an M A this month She previously earned a B A from Coe College in 1940 and visited Fayetteville Arkansas Ellsworth Minnesota and Lincoln Nebraska before returning home

Mary Ellen McLeod Robert W. McLeod Mt. Vernon Avenue Mills College Oakland Calif Mills Coe College

Mrs Goodrow and son visit Harbor City kin

Mrs. Paul Vernon Goodrow of Harbor City California and her son David Paul arrived Wednesday morning to visit Mrs. Goodrow’s mother Mrs. George Serbousek at 3040 Cottage Grove avenue SE and Mr. Goodrow’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goodrow at 3626 Center Point road NE.

Paul Vernon Goodrow Harbor City Calif David Paul

Kinsey Family Moves In With Wise Kin in West Branch

Mrs L R Kinsey of West Branch and her infant Mary Kay arrived Wednesday to live with her parents Mr and Mrs C O Wise at 1815 Blake Boulevard SE. Mr Kinsey is stationed at Camp Robinson Ark.

Wilson High Students Attend Iowa Music Session

Charles Basker and Vernon Kriz, Wilson High School students, attend the University of Iowa high school music summer session.

Charles Basker Hamilton Street Vernon Kriz Nineteenth Avenue Wilson High School University of Iowa

Margaret Newton Weds Paul A Maloney in St Louis Rites

Miss Margaret Louise Newton formerly of Cedar Rapids wed Paul A Maloney of Kansas City at Second Baptist church St Louis. The ceremony was conducted by Rev William Russell Pankey. The couple will reside at the Netherlands hotel Kansas City after July 15. Maloney serves as a special representative for Hoberg Paper Co of Green Bay.

Margaret Louise Newton Cedar Rapids Paul A. Maloney Kansas City Frederick O. Schuette Green Bay Wis Andrew Schader Grande Avenue SE Second Baptist Church St. Louis William Russell Pankey Maloney Netherlands Hotel Hoberg Paper Company

E B B club honors Mrs R B Bushnell at dinner

Members of the E. B. B. club honored Mrs. R. B. Bushnell at a dinner Monday evening in the barn. A gift was presented the honoree. Guests included Mmes. R. M. Elliott H. R. Landridge Minnie Cobb and Frank Stary and Miss Gladys Balous. Bobby Knell will go soon to St. Paul Minn to join Mr Bushnell.

E. B. B. Club R. B. Bushnell Bobby Knell St. Paul

Teachers Group Meets for Sewing in Cedar Rapids

A Cedar Rapids group of school teachers met Wednesday afternoon with Miss Blanche Hunter to sew for the Needlework guild. Teachers supply their own materials and will turn completed garments over to the guild in the fall.

Cedar Rapids Blanche Hunter Avenue

Texas Guests Visit Mrs Bilsland In Cedar Rapids

Mrs W G Bilsland hosts visitors from Texas including Mrs Ted A Miller Mrs Wesley T Newman and her son John of San Antonio. They stay through the week and plan to leave Saturday.

Texas W. G. Bilsland Eighth Street Ted A. Miller Wesley T. Newman John San Antonio

Mrs Eller Returns From Philadelphia and Chicago

Mrs Cora Eller of 1540 Third Avenue SE has returned from Philadelphia where she stayed ten days with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs S R Eller She also visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Freeman Dotson in Chicago.

Cora Eller Third Avenue SE Philadelphia S. R. Eller

Miss Leora Marshall Leaves for Cleveland

Miss Leora B Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs L B Marshall 116 Twenty third Street Drive SE has left for Cleveland where she has a position in social welfare work.

Leora B. Marshall

Mr and Mrs Rance Return Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Rance of Huron South Dakota left Monday night for home after a three week visit with Mr Rance’s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Rance at 120 Bowling Street Southwest.

Frank Rance Huron S. D Mr. Rance Mrs Bowling Street

Mrs Postel Compliments Miss Lorraine Eckert

Mrs. Gail Postel entertains a Wednesday evening miscellaneous shower for Lorraine Eckert, bride elect to Corp. William Collier Bogie of Des Moines. Guests include Lloyd A Eckert, Mrs. Eckert, and several local friends with out of town relatives Leonard White and Lawrence Bigger among others.

Ert Corp William Collier Bogie Des Moines Gail Postel Eighteenth Street Postel Lloyd A. Eckert Harold White Charles Breneman Bert Usher Elsie Bradley Cecil Miller Herbert Miller Claude Miller Earl Leonard Harold Usher Marian Hughes

Bomkamps Honored on Day of Thirteenth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frank Bomkamp of 115 Sixth Street SW were surprised Sunday by neighbors and friends for their thirteenth anniversary. They enjoyed a Riverside park picnic supper with prizes won by Mrs Bomkamp Mrs Charles Selzer Jerry Klinsky and Henry Christopher. The group returned to the Bomkamp home for the evening. Out of town guests included Mrs Mary Siefert and her daughter Florence of Muscoda Wisconsin.

Frank Bomkamp Sixth Street Riverside Park Bomkamp Charles Selzer Jerry Klinsky Henry Christopher J. A. Buffington Albert Jansen Jose Klimes Will Woodward Christopher Selzer Klinsky Dewey Bird Glenn Bickel Mary Siefert Florence Muscoda Wis

Pi Omicron Chapter Holds Final Meeting

Iota Epsilon chapter of Pi Omicron surprised Miss Louise Gillis at a housewarming Monday evening in her new home. Seventeen members attended as recipes and a shower of canned goods were given. The business meeting planned the fall schedule and announced the September meeting with Alverda Kegler as hostess. The picnic with the Davenport chapter was reported to become an annual event.

Iota Epsilon Chapter Pi Omicron Louise Gillis

Mrs Gough and Son Conclude Visit from Denver

Mrs Earl Gough of Denver and her son Corporal William Gough of Fort Logan Colorado left Tuesday after a several day visit with friends and relatives in Cedar Rapids Rock Island Clinton Olin and Anamosa. Eighty persons attended a picnic dinner in Bever park in honor of the visitors.

Earl Gough Denver Corp William Gough Fort Logan Colp Colorado Cedar Rapids Rock Island Clinton, Olin Anamosa

Mrs. Elmer B. Cox Hosts Post-nuptial Shower

Mrs. Elmer B. Cox hosted a post-nuptial shower Monday evening in the Glow room of the Gas company. The event honored Mrs. Richard E. Cox the former Betty Jo Belknap with about forty guests attending.

Elmer B. Cox Richard E. Cox Betty Jo Belknap

Visit Conclusion Notes Incomplete Region Visit

After an eight day stay with Mrs. Sylvia Hollenbeck in Mason City Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis of the 10.0.F. home has departed for a port to visit hereo Robert and his.

Sylvia Hollenbeck Eighth Street Elizabeth Lewis Mason City Aeport Robert

June Gable Weds Eugene Chitty in Free Methodist Church

June Gable daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gable married Eugene Chitty in a candlelight ceremony at the Free Methodist church Saturday at 8 PM. The Rev. Cecil Chitty read the service as the couple exchanged vows, with attendants in organza gowns and a reception at the Gable home attended by about 100 relatives and friends.

Free Methodist Church June Gable Charles Gable Third Street Eugene Chitty Cecil Chitty Alice Anderson Esther Cunoers Glenn Mann Dorothy Mae Curl Marzella Chitty Shirley Chitty Patricia Rasche Glenn Gable Mr. Chitty David Cassabaum Columbus Junction Chester Shelton Cedar Rapids Gable Chitty Barron Wis Harold Rasche Patricia Freeport Ill Raymond Pickin Fairfield Randall Gr

J Frank Palmers Honored On Anniversary

J Frank Palmer and wife of 2536 Center Point Road NE were surprised by friends and relatives Tuesday evening for their 28th wedding anniversary. A telegram from their son Lieut. John F. Palmer Jr. read at the party. Guests included Cedar Rapids residents and Samuel Palmer of Springville.

J. Frank Palmer Center Point Road Palmers John F. Palmer, Jr Arsenal, Md Mary Jeanne Palmer John F. Palmer Palmer Frances Wagner J. J. Wagner Kate Miner A. E. Childs Arlene Childs Ed Fillenworth Hazel Fillenworth Clint Schrimper Cedar Rapids Samuel Palmer Springville

Feiereisen couple honored at silver anniversary surprise

The silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Feiereisen at 728Thirty-fifth Street NE was marked by a surprise party and picnic on Friday evening in F of A hall. Twenty five couples attended and presented a gift to the honored couple.

Thomas Feiereisen Thirty-fifth Street A. Hall

Penn Family Reunion Planned at Bever Park Sunday

The Penn family reunion will be held Sunday in Bever park. Attendees are to meet at the refreshment stand.

Penn Bever Park

Hale Named Commander of Seventh Air Force

Hale appointed commanding general of the Seventh Air Force at Hickam Field Hawaii overseeing all Army air units in the Hawaiian area. He succeeds Major General Clarence L. Tinker who is reported missing in the Battle of Midway Island.

Hickam Field Hawaii Willis H. Hale Seventh Air Force Haweaiian Hale Clarence L. Tinker Midway Island

Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Court

Notice is given that on the 36th day of June 1942 an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of G Arthur Shumack, late of said county, was presented before the District Court at the House in Cedar. Objections or inquiries regarding the will should be filed in due course.

Linn County Ateu mm G. Arthur Shumack Cedar

Three Sons in Service From One Family

Marc Ferreter of 1356 Third avenue enlisted in the navy on Monday. He is the youngest of five children. three of Mrs. Margaret Ferreter’s sons are now in service. Richard serves with the AEF in Ireland and John works as a class A mechanic with the air corps at March Field Riverside California.

Marc Ferreter Margaret Ferreter Third Avenue Navy

Cream desserts featured at local cooking school event

A cooking school advertises a Thursday two o clock session showcasing tee cream desserts. The notice invites the public to attend hosted by the Gas Company.

Gas Company

Nass and Cooper Guests At Local Homes

Mr and Mrs Robert Nass of Waterloo were guests of Mrs Nasss parents Mr and Mrs J E Homans Mrs LeRoy Cooper of Burlington was an overnight guest Tuesday of Mrs Milvoy Benish

Robert Nass Waterloo LeRoy Cooper Burlington Milvoy Benish

Acme Ant Killer Ad at Geate Cut Rate Drug

Outdoor use cyanogas ant killer advertised at 28c with Acme Ant Killer at Geate Cut Rate Drug. The ad promotes premises pest control for ants and emphasizes affordability.

Acme

Enlistee Elvin Shirley Transferred to Fort Leavenworth

Elvin Shirley son of Mrs J E Homans has been transferred to Fort Leavenworth Kansas after enlisting in the air corps on June 18.

Elvin Shirley J. E. Homans Air Corps Fort Leavenworth Kan

Reverend DeJong Attends Presbyterian Synod in Ames

The Rev. C. V. R. DeJong traveled to Ames Monday evening to attend the Presbyterian synod.

C. V. R. DeJong Ames Presbyterian Synod

Mrs Leinbaugh Visits South Sioux City Relative

Mrs H B Leinbaugh travels with her mother Mrs Blanche Savidge who has been visiting. They plan a several week stay at their home in South Sioux City Nebraska.

H. B. Leinbaugh Blanche Savidge South Sioux City Neb

Miss Ethel Harris Heads to Santa Monica for Summer Visit

Miss Ethel Harris travels to Santa Monica California on Tuesday to spend the summer with relatives.

Ethel Harris Santa Monica Calif

Local social notes and club gatherings across Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Charles Schaefer and son visit Chicago while aviation navy trainee Richard Schaefer serves at Navy Pier. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Paul host dinner for Janet Ann’s first birthday with guests Ernest and family from Center Point and Cedar Rapids visitors. Local clubs plan Friday meetings including the V bridge club dessert luncheon and Handicraft club No. 1. Community members move, travel, and host at homes as church society and lodge activities set schedules.

Charles Schaefer Charles Chicago Robert Paul Janet Ann Ernest Paul Ernest Everett Darwin Kenneth Kathleen Alberta Center Point Joseph Frasinger Bruce Merrifield Cedar Rapids

Wedding for Jeanette Titus Marries Aaron Miller in Chicago

Relatives and friends gather for the wedding of Miss Jeanette Titus daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard M Titus to Aaron Miller of Chicago. Attendees include Mr and Mrs J C Stranme Zwingle Mr and Mrs Marshall Neil Hopkinton Mrs Jennie Wilkinson Den Knapp Mr and Mrs Arthur Hotz Elsie Arnold Dr and Mrs Ferrin B Moreland Iowa City and Miss Mildred Carpenter Chicago.

Jeanette Titus Howard M. Titus Aaron Miller Chicago J. C. Stranme Zwingle Marshall Neil Hopkinton Jennie Wilkinson den- Knapp Arthur Hotz Elsie Arnold Ferrin B. Moreland Iowa City Mildred Carpenter

Benefit Softball Games On Marion Field

Two benefit softball games are scheduled for Thursday at 7 45 p m at the Marion field. Receipts will go to Bev Taylor who fractured her leg with Fry s Dairy of Marion. The Gazette faces The Bees of Cedar Rapids in the first game and Fry s Dairy meets the Cherry Burrell team in the second.

Marion Bev Taylor Fry's Dairy Gazette Bees Cedar Rapids Fry’s Dairy Cherry-Burrell

Malcolm Blinks Honored At Family Dinner In Ohio

Mr and Mrs A E Blinks entertained Tuesday evening at their home to honor their son Malcolm E Blinks and Mrs Blinks of Steubenville Ohio Guests included Mr and Mrs R F Wiley of Springville and Mrs Bertha Blinks with her son Edwin The Blinks spent Wednesday in Dubuque with family members.

Malcolm Blinks A. E. Blinks Malcolm E. Blinks Mrs. Blinks Steubenville R. F. Wiley Springville Bertha Blinks Edwin Dubuque

Stores To Sell Stamps In Marion Drive

War savings stamps will be sold by Marion merchants July 1 2 and 3. A special band concert on July 1 inaugurates the drive. W E Failor will be in charge of stamp sales here.

Marion W. E. Failor

Allen Motor Softball Team to Face Springville Tonight

The Cedar Rapids Allen Motor company softball team will play Springville tonight at 7 45 on the Marion diamond. The A and P Super Market meets the Viola Raiders in the second game. Mrs James B Murray of 848 Eighth Avenue was moved home from Cedar Rapids hospital after treatment.

Allen’s Springville Allen Motor Company Cedar Rapids Marion A. and P Viola Raiders James B. Murray Eighth Avenue Cedar Rapids Hospital

Mrs Warren Johnson and daughter plan Necedah visit

Mrs Warren Johnson and her daughter Ramona will depart Wednesday for Necedah Wisconsin to spend 10 days with Mrs Johnsons sister.

Warren Johnson Ramona Necedah Wis

Marion social notes and enlistment report from Marion

Miss Marguerite Pfeffer visited Marion with local tuberculosis workers and stayed with Mrs. J Franklin Parsons. Marion’s Babe Hansen enlisted in the navy. The church choir met for rehearsal and several out of town guests visited the Parsons home. Mrs. Philip Shoup of Tulsa and Mrs. Richard Crew of Chicago visited ill relatives. additional guests included Mrs. Lyle Stokesbarry and Miss Pauline Oakley.

Marguerite Pfeffer Iowa Tuberculosis Association of Des Moines Marion W. G. Koppenhaver Lucille Christie Pfeffer J. Franklin Parsons Lyle Stokesbarry Port Orchard, Wash Pauline Oakley Chicago George Oakley

Presbyterian vs Methodist in league softball clash

The Presbyterian softball team faces the Methodist squad tonight at 6 45 on the Legion athletic field for the third game of the church league series. The Catholic appears in fragmentary text.

Presbyterian Legion Athletic

Local Teams Battle in Monday Scores

The Kenwood Park Presbyterian team won 4 to 3 against the Christian church team in a close evening matchup. Earlier, the Baptist team fell 16 to 5 to an unnamed opponent.

Kenwood Park Presbyterian Christian Church

Summer Music Course Pupils Concert at Lincoln Auditorium

Miss Rose Wilcox director of vocal music in Marion schools presents the summer course pupils in a concert on the evening of July 2 at Lincoln auditorium. Public invitation extended.

Rose Wilcox Marion Lincoln Auditorium

Vonsiatsky Fine Canceled After Revisions to Law

Hartford with source says Anastase Vonisiatsky will not pay a $5,000 fine tied to a five year sentence for axis spy conspiracy. Federal Judge J. Joseph Smith canceled the fine after Special Assistant Attorney General Thomas J. Dodd noted it was set under an old statute recently revised.

Hartford

Depth of Carlsbad Caverns Pit Reaches 700 Feet

The Bottomless Pit in Carlsbad Caverns National Park southeastern New Mexico is confirmed at about 700 feet deep shaping the park’s famed underground landscape.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park New Mexico

Japanese Food Control Deepens as War Stretches Supply

Berlin reports that Japan has ordered government control of staple foods with state purchase and distribution of rice and grains. Decrees effective July 1 expand a wartime program, amid doubts about 1942 crop prospects and rice from Indochina, despite assurances no one will starve.

Berlin Japan DNB Tokio Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Southeast Asia Indo-China

Capital Taximen In Protest Strike

Hundreds of taxicab drivers in Washington staged a protest vacation against new zone and rate schedules issued by the public utilities commission. The District court refused to block enforcement, and about 50 to 75 cabs were in operation, according to United Taxicab Drivers Inc. officials.

Washington Public Utilities Commission E. A. Glenn United Taxicab Drivers, Inc Taxi Drivers’ Union

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Marion News Hendrickson Louise Whelihan Hamilton Bell Yarnalls RE. D. Hunting Paul Goodrow and Son Mrs. Kinsey Wise Home Margaret Newton Kansas Citian Mrs. Eller Leora Marshall Clevland MR. and Mrs. Rance Mrs. Postel Lorraine Eckert Frank Bomkamps Richard Cox Robertshaw St. SE J. Frank Palmers Feiereisens Penn Family Reunion Hawaiian Lydia E. Pinkham V” Bridge Club B. E. Beiber Tenth Street Handicraft Club No. 1 Fred Lutz Fourth Street Laura McMurrin Adella R. Hobart Grove City Rebekah Lodge No. 35 Clyde Derflinger John Johnson Burdette Hanna Mary Hanna Camp Barkeley Camp Normoyle Edward McGuire, Jr Ottumwa Ellen McGuire Lloyd Stark W. E. Lutz Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church Dc. A. Dykes Ninth Avenue Vernon H. Carter Marion C. “Babe” Hansen H. P. Hansen Seventh Avenue Joyce Ann Lacock L. B. Lacock Harold Fulton Charles Fulton Methodist Church Dorothy Huebsch Kate Huebsch Katinka Fessman Eva Jordan McGregor Philip Shoup Tulsa, Okla Rosa Reiter Richard Crew John T. Christie Dr. Scholl Dr. S Scholl D' Scholls Rudiger von Starhemberg Austria Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires Vonsiatsky Toman Florist DIAL Chi-Namel Peaint Store 3Rd Ave Thurs
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