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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1940

Page

2

Nominating Group Named for Cedar Rapids Dramatic Art Dept

Mrs L C Schuknecht chaired the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club dramatic art department nominating committee for the 1940 41 officers. Members named were Mesdames Frank Guyott Harry Hoyt and Charles Gunn. Election set for March 29 following a department meeting Friday afternoon at the club house.

L. C. Schuknecht Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Frank Guyott Harry Hoyt Charles Gunn Guyott Hoyt Martin Altang Eva Barnhart Marcia Kensinger Selma Sheipp Audrey Bleakley Jack Coleman Kathryn Barngrover Robert Puckett Elaine Kemper

Bethany Missionary Program Thursday

Mrs LeRoy D Weld was guest speaker at the Bethany Congregational church missionary tea and program hosted by the Ladies Aid. She spoke on missions and Cedar Rapids women’s roles in home and foreign mission work, followed by devotions, hymns, brief talks, a sketch, and tea. The group plans a missionary society meeting soon.

LeRoy D. Weld Ladies’ Aid of Bethany Congregational Church City Missionary Union Cedar Rapids Albert Johnson R. N. Coolidge Thomas Collister George Hiland Ladies’ Aid Bethany Aid Missionary Society

Daughter Born to H E Hollands in Washington D C

Word comes of a daughter born to Mr and Mrs H E Holland of Washington D C on Sunday Feb 25 Mrs Holland is the former Josephine Carberry daughter of Mrs Julia Carberry 1430 B avenue NE The Gazette misspelled Holland in Friday’s issue

H. E. Holland Washington, D. C Holland Josephine Carberry Julia Carberry B Avenue

Privateers drill team hosts shower at Mrs Vanous home

Mrs Robert Vanous and Miss Marjorie Machacek welcomed the Z C B J girls drill team to 1419 O Avenue NW Wednesday. After a business meeting a miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Ernest Sulek formerly Miss Vlasta Bezdecny. Bingo prizes went to Erma Hradecky Martha Zemlicka Lillian Samek Emma Cuhel and Mrs Edward Kuba and Clyde Markham. Other guests included Mrs Frank Melsha Jerry Drahovzal Edward Machacek Ben Drahovzal Wendell Lippert Melvin Dochterman Libbie Machacek Mary Ann Machacek Geraldine Lanka Charleen Lorenc and Maxine Bendorf.

Robert Vanous Marjorie Machacek

Volunteer Junior Circle Meets at Miss McGladrey’s Home

The Volunteer junior circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday evening at 318 Nassau street SE. Devotions and the business meeting were led by Jean Daniels who also conducted admission services for Doris Hines. Members present included Doris Jackson Betty Jean Bachman Kathleen Victorine Barbara Hird and Dorothy Gibb.

The King’s Daughters Kathleen McGladrey Nassau Street SE Jean Daniels Doris Hines R. C. Karlan Doris Jackson Betty Jean Bachman Kathleen Victorine Barbara Hird Dorothy Gibb

Adventure Girls Club Meeting At Ann Mitchell Home

The Adventure Girls club met at Ann Mitchell's home 115 Seventh Avenue SW on Wednesday. After a brief business session, refreshments were served. Members present included Thelma Cook Harriet Murdock Ruth Good Nooreen Hiland Joyce Richardson Ann Mitchell Marceleen Ohley Annabell Speas and Bella Linkenback. A visitor named Betty Mitchell attended and Ruth Lentz joined as a new member.

Adventure Girls’ Club Ann Mitchell Seventh Avenue Thelma Cook Harriet Murdock Ruth Good Noreen Hiland Joyce Richardson Marceleen Ohley Annabell Speas Bella Linkenback Betty Mitchell Ruth Lentz

Termites Hold Meeting at Marilyn Schneider Home

The Termites met at Marilyn Schneider s home at 1235 Eighteenth Avenue SW on Thursday evening. Attendees included Phyllis Lenway Lucy Lenway Jean Barst Betty Gerbec Donna Sherlock June Buckingham and Fran Murdock. The next meeting is planned for Donna Sherlock s home 609 Third Avenue SW on March 14.

Marilyn Schneider Eighteenth Avenue Phyllis Lenway Lucy Lenway Jean Barst Betty Gerbec Donna Sherlock June Buckingham Fran Murdock Third Avenue

Glamourettes Elect Officers in Tuesday Meeting

The Glamourettes met Tuesday at Miss Jean Owen’s home 110 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE. Officers elected: Dorothy Faires president, Lucille Kibbie vice president, Betty Ann Blecher secretary treasurer, Dorothea Kibbie scribe. Kay Owen attended as a guest. After the meeting, members played ping pong.

Glamourettes Jean Owen Twenty-fifth Street Drive Dorothy Faires Lucille Kibbie Betty Ann Blecher Dorothea Kibbie Kay Owen

Karla Masaryk club hosts meeting for Czech relief efforts

Mrs. Charles Landergott welcomed Karla Masaryk club members at 1731 Hamilton Street SW. A brief business session set plans to meet twice a month in cooperation with the local Vcelky Bees group for Czech relief. Refreshments were served. guest guest was Mrs. Joseph Splichal.

Charles Landergott Hamilton Street Karla Masaryk Club Vcelky (Bees Joseph Splichal

Pi Omicron Sorority Founders Day Dinner at Roosevelt

Iota Epsilon chapter of Pi Omicron celebrated Founders Day with a candlelit dinner at the Roosevelt hotel. Miss Mathilde Grevemberg, national director, presided at the initiation of Josephine Zila Helen Sheetz and Leola Zavodsky. Officers installed: Marthella Schmidt president Bernice Berkla vice president Esther Smith recording secretary Martha Heald corresponding secretary Marjorie Voigt treasurer. Guests included Nadine Kennedy Betty Landa, with Zavodsky chairing arrangements and many other attendees listed.

Iota Epsilon Pi Omicron Sorority Roosevelt Hotel Johanna Hill Mathilde Grevemberg Josephine Zila Helen Sheetz Leola Zavodsky Miss Grevemberg Marthella Schmidt Bernice Berkla Esther Smith Martha Heald Marjorie Voigt

Honor Miss Stamy At Fleming's Tea Room Dinner

Miss Maude Stamy was honored Wednesday evening at a dinner party at Fleming's tea room by employees from Newman's store. A gift was presented to the guest of honor. Attending were Mrs. L. R. Townsend, Mrs. Harriett Belknap, Mrs. C. A. Fox, Mary McKissack, Mrs. Dale Stoneking, Mrs. Paul Rose, Mrs. Otto Stamy, Edith Stamy, Mrs. J. E. Dickson, Mrs. L. L. Henry, Miss Jeanette Totten and James Epstein.

Maude Stamy Fleming's Tea Room Newman's L. R. Townsend Harriett Belknap C. A. Fox Mary McKissack Dale Stoneking Paul Rose Otto Stamy Edith Stamy J. E. Dickson L. L. Henry Jeanette Totten James Epstein

Arthur P T A Founders Day Program At Local School

The Arthur P T A held its Founders Day program at the school on Wednesday. Mrs. Milner opened with the P T A song and readings were given by officers and chairmen. A one act play on the organization history, entertainments, and a birthday cake highlighted the event with Mrs Klass and Mrs Shive pouring.

Arthur P. T. A O. Stucker J.C. Milner Walter Musker Claude Krebs Lee Hillbruner C. R. Omundson Raymond Pollock V. L. Spohn Milner William Burger W. E. Lichtenstein Raymond Klass Philip W. Shive C. G. Krebs Lloyd Burger Robert Harger Hugh Duxbury F. P. Thornday L. T. Mitchell J. E. Dillinger Wayne C. Stookey Muriel Mueller J. Burge T. H. DeWees Hubert

Roosevelt P T A Founders Day Program Report

The Roosevelt P T A met on Wednesday with 60 members present for a Founders Day program. Speaker Mrs. R S Erickson, past president of the P T A council, spoke on Down Through the Years. Mothers chorus conducted by Mrs. Elizabeth Sloan sang several numbers. Past presidents were introduced and presented plants. Tea was served by the social committee.

Roosevelt P. T. A R. S. Erickson P. T. A. Council Mothers’ Chorus Elizabeth Sloan

Former Cuban Envoy to US Shot in Havana

In Havana on a Friday afternoon, Dr. Orestes Ferrara former Cuban ambassador to Washington and member of Cuba's constituent assembly was shot in the back by unidentified assailants from a passing car. Ferrara's chauffeur Rufino Alvarez was killed and a pedestrian injured as the gunmen fled in a car with United States license plates.

Havana Orestes Ferrara Washington Cuba Constituent Assembly Ferrara Rufino Alvarez United States

Weir Defends G O P Stand Against Critics

Pennsylvania steelman Ernest T. Weir answered critics of his chairmanship of the Republican National Finance Committee. He said the GOP must be a party of the people not special interests and warned the New Deal could end American freedom if continued four more years. He defended wealth and rejected claims of a rich life conning the party, noting his own humble beginnings and praising the Glenn Frank report.

Washington Ernest T. Weir Pennsylvania Republican National Finance Committee Weir Raymond Clapper Glenn Frank Republican Party Republican Program Committee Frank G.O.P Clapper New Deal Astors Biddles Cromwells Davies Drexels Earles Roosevelts

Lenten Musical Service At First Congregational Sunday

A candlelight Lenten service at First Congregational Church Washington Ave Seventeenth Street Sunday 4 30 pm features Coe College quartet Margaret Hindee Florence Van Winkle Edward Melcher and John Schwenke with Drexel Mollison at the organ The program includes Candle Lighting organ music prayers readings and multiple Handel Mendelssohn Weaver and Stoughton pieces The public is invited to attend.

First Congregational Washington Avenue Seventeenth Street Coe College Margaret Hindee Florence van Winkle Edward Melcher John Schwenke Drexel Mollison Goldmark William Jacobs Mr. Jacobs Dresden Amen Israel Mendelssohn Redeemer Handel Marsaret Hindee Weaver Stoughton Widor

NLRB Rules Baldwin Locomotive Works Violated Law

The NLRB ruled Baldwin Locomotive Works in Eddystone Pa violated the Wagner act by using labor spies and aiding a publication urging joining the CIO to build a Soviet America. It found no sustained union presence since 1911 except for pattern makers in the AFL. the CIO’s Steel Workers Organizing Committee began organizing in 1937 and quickly gained substantial membership.

Washington National Labor Relations Board Baldwin Locomotive Works Eddystone NLRB Baldwin Pattern Makers American Federation of Labor CIO

House Broken Into but Nothing Stolen

Mrs Ida McClusky reported a Thursday night break in at 1333 Ellis boulevard NW. A trunk in a bedroom was forced open but no items were taken, the thief apparently locked out by the back screen door and exited via the front door, foiled in grabbing money once kept there.

Ida McClusky Ellis Boulevard NW McClusky Albert McClusky Beverly

Notice of Appointment Executor in Linn County Iowa

The undersigned was appointed executor on March 1 1940 of the estate of James Mond, late of Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted to the estate should pay promptly. Claims against the estate must be filed with the Clerk of the Linn County District Court. Joseph Mekota, Executor.

State of Iowa Linn Pod ‘Oe Jmond Linn Namie Ek Linn County Iowa

Make This Model At Home Pattern 4402 Available

Pattern 4402 is available in misses sizes 12 14 16 18 and 20. Size 16 requires 3 yards of 39 inch fabric and 1 yard of ruffling. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department The Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 17th street New York NY for the pattern. An additional ten cents brings the latest Pattern Book.

Cedar Rapids Gazette West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Cedar Rapids couples remarry in Thursday ceremony

Cedar Rapids residents Church Dugan and Lillian Dugan were remarried Thursday afternoon in a ceremony performed by Justice H. R. Churchill. Edward E. Lowe will speak at the Hanford post American Legion program on WMT Sunday from 11 45 a m to noon on the topic Destructive isms.

Church Dugan Lillian Dugan Cedar Rapids H. R. Churchill Edward E. Lowe Hanford Post American Legion WMT

Theft of Jewelry From Coats at St Patrick's School

Police investigated two thefts reported Friday night at St Patrick's school where $11 in jewelry and cash vanished from coats of two girls at parties. Names June Miller and Evelyn Spillman linked to the incidents. a $5 yellow gold locket was taken from Spillman's coat. Later, Kenwood Methodist Church at 302 Thirty-third Street NE announced services with times for church school, morning worship, and evening programs led by Pastor Merion B. Green.

St. Patrick's School June Miller First Avenue Evelyn Spillman Sixth Street Miss Spillman Kenwood Methodist Church Thirty-third Street Merton B. Green Francis Asbury Club

Federal tax liens filed against Star Laundry and Calder Van & Storage

Federal tax liens for nonpayment of employment taxes were filed with the clerk of federal court Friday. Names and places include Star Laundry, 509 Fourth Avenue SE with amounts 85 and 60.08 and 203.79 and 73.36. Calder Van and Storage, Inc., 412-16 A Avenue NE with 66.49 and 102.93. Helen Dinnie, 307 Third Avenue SE with 60.08.

Clerk of Federal Star Laundry Company Fourth Avenue SE Helen Dinnie Third Avenue SE Calder van and Storage Company, Inc A Avenue NE

Car Stolen From Baxter Motors After Keys Lost

Two days after keys to a black 1937 Chevrolet tudor sedan were reported missing at Baxter Motors on Second Avenue SE, the used car lot was burglarized. Harry Ehrke, sales manager, told police the theft occurred after 10 p.m. Friday, with the thief timing the grab two days after the keys were lost on Thursday.

Baxter Motors Second Avenue SE Harry Ehrke Ehrke

Joint installation of United Commercial Travellers and Auxiliary

The United Commercial Travellers and their auxiliary plan a joint installation at the Roosevelt hotel Saturday night with a public 6 30 p m dinner. Mrs W F Sarset will be installing officer for the women's unit and J L Parker for the men s group. Officers for both organizations will be elected at Saturday afternoon meetings. Delegates to the grand convention will also be named.

United Commercial Travelers Roosevelt Hotel W. F. Sarset J. L. Parker

Grange Accepts Wright Aeronautical Position

Robert D. Grange, son of Mr and Mrs Ross E Grange of 524 Forest Drive SE, is among three Iowa State College mechanical engineering seniors who will join Wright Aeronautical Corp at Patterson New Jersey. Grange will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in June and is active in Pi Mu Epsilon and treasurer of the Iowa State branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Wright Corp Robert D. Grange Ross E. Grange Forest Drive SE Iowa State College Mechanical Engineering Wright Aeronautical Corporation Paterson N. J Donald S. Stevens Grange Pi Mu Epsilon Iowa State American Society of Mechanical Engineers

CMTC Recruiting Opens for Linn County War Camp

CMTC recruiting for Linn County began Friday under Maj. John T. Wuster at 2015 Avenue NE. The camp will be at Fort Des Moines from July 16 to August 14. Linn County quota rises from 36 in 1939 to 41 for 1940, with additional vacancies expected to fill soon.

CMTC Linn County John T. Wurster Infantry Reserve B Avenue Fort Des Moines Young

Desiring Information Call Maj Wurster Or Army HQ

Men seeking further information should call Maj Wurster or army headquarters located in the federal building.

Maj. Wurster Army Federal

Wanted In Dubuque Arrest Of Arnold Toomer On Larceny Charge

On a request from the Dubuque police department Arnold E Toomer 17 of 5040 avenue NE was arrested at 12 15 a m Friday. Chief Joe Strub of Dubuque said a warrant is held charging Toomer with larceny of a motor vehicle. Toomer recently moved to Cedar Rapids.

Dubuque Arnold E. Toomer Avenue NE Joe Strub Toomer Cedar Rapids

Man Found Asleep in Car After Insulin Shock

Neal DeLant a 27 year old from Fort Madison was found asleep in a car on First Street SW and, suffering from diabetes, was taken to the police station then Mercy hospital on a doctor’s orders at 8:30 p.m. Friday. He said he had been in shock from an insulin treatment and could not recall anything after being at Iowa City. William Paseka reported finding DeLaat asleep in the back seat of his car and could not explain how he arrived there. Police sent DeLaat to Fort Madison by bus on Saturday.

First Street Neal DeLant Fort Madison Mercy Hospital Delant Iowa City William Paseka DeLaat Paseka

Mind and Morals From A Scientist’s View

Albert Edward Wiggam presents questions on race, education, and politics from a scientific lens. He argues no evidence shows intermarriage produces inferior offspring and notes race as a historical blend. He discusses youth intellect, professional praise, and shifts in the meaning of proletariat through history.

British Ban on U S Lubricating Oils to Neutral Lands

The British government told 40 top American oil exporters it will not issue navicerts for shipments of lubricating oil to the Netherlands Belgium and Denmark under current war conditions. Without navicert or through Allied contraband control stations, goods may be seized by British prize courts. The ban aims to curb surplus reportedly held for Germany as European wartime stockpiling grows.

Washington INL Netherlands Belgium Denmark Allied Economic War Ministries Germany

Gillette Leads Senators to Restore FCA Independence

Six Democratic senators including Gillette push legislation to return the Farm Credit Administration to independent status, opposing Secretary Wallace's drive to revamp the agency. They cite farm groups and major farm organizations in drafting the bill, with support from several other lawmakers and agricultural bodies. The FCA, now under the Agriculture Department, has issued over six billion dollars in loans to farmers, with about half outstanding, and has seen resignations among top officials in protest.

Washington Wallace Gillette Farm Credit Administration FCA Agriculture Department Roosevelt Minton Ind Mead N. Y Truman Hatch N. M Miller Ark McNary Capper Kan American Farm Bureau Federation the Grange National Association of Livestock Producers National Cooperative Council National Wool Growers F. F. Hill A. G. Black Iowa State College

To Yodeler A Call For Respect In Behavior

A terse note admonishes the recipient for conduct toward a female partner. It warns that she will not continue the relationship if the behavior persists and calls the actions unbecoming of a gentleman, implying she feels shame.

10 20 30 Years Ago in the Gazette

Mrs Belle Butterfield leaves for Chicago to join Mitchell party en route to Miami Beach and Cuba. Marie Minor and daughter Kathleen depart for Los Angeles. Ira B McGladrey of Cedar Rapids named Iowa member of the arbitration committee of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants. Dr and Mrs H J Jones and children return from Coral Gables after a month there.

Belle Butterfield Chicago Mitchell S. D Miami Beach Fla Cuba Marie Minor Kathleen Los Angeles Calif Ira B. McGladrey Cedar Rapids Iowa Committee On Arbitration of The American Society of Certified Public Accountants H. J. Jones Madge Richard Coral Gables

Old Cedar Rapids church landmark sold to Tait and Wagner

March 2 1920 note reports the fifty year old Catholic church at Third avenue and Seventh street sold to Tait and Wagner. Also Cedar Rapids widow Mrs J S Cook dies, merchant leader among pioneers. Marshalltown man Harry Whaley named Y M C A boys department secretary. Mr and Mrs C M Woods head for Ogden Utah and Mr and Mrs H Meiger depart for Oakland California to establish home.

Third Avenue Seventh Street Tait and Wagner J. S. Cook Cedar Rapids Harry Whaley Marshalltown C. M. Woods Ogden Utah H. Meiger Oakland Calif

Should Curb Her Ambition To Fit Husband's Tastes

Advice column excerpt discussing Mrs J who longs for social prestige while her shy husband prefers small gatherings. Mary Manners notes a good provider can be unhappy in crowds and urges compatibility, restraint of ambition, and focus on family life over parties. The letter mentions Sad and B, reflecting shared marital strain and prayer for guidance.

Blue Miss Manners Sad

Narrow escape at crossing and local notes from 1910

March 2 1910 reports a close call as little Alfred Petersen ran into a North Western train pilot at First avenue crossing. Frank A Gotch wrestling exhibition with George Turner occurred at Greene's opera house last night. W L Harrison resigns as Rock Island superintendent to join Central Machine and Auto. Will Snouffer and John Newens packed goods in a freight car and headed to Marino Colorado to claim land, families to follow.

Alfred Petersen North Western First Avenue Frank A. Gotch George Turner Greene’s Opera House W. L. Harrison Rock Island Railroad Central Machine and Auto Company Will Snouffer John Newens

California Floods Forcing Evacuations Across Valleys

New flood surges in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys forced hundreds to evacuate their homes. The rising waters isolated Colusa and spread destruction to farmland and property as a large crest moved through northern California waterways.

San Francisco Sacramento San Joaquin Colusa California

Illinois Moves To Halt Bootlegging Into Iowa

Illinois moves to stop bootlegging of liquor into neighboring states announced at a regional conference. Illinois distributors must file monthly reports detailing sales dates amounts and consignees to track shipments. The action, led by Arthur S. Smith, aims to curb illicit cross state distribution.

Chicago Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Arthur S. Smith Illinois Liquor Control Commission

Senator Tobey fights census divorce and income questions

Washington AP Senator Tobey Republican New Hampshire urged deleting divorce and income questions from the 1940 census arguing personal privacy. Census statistician Dr Leon Truesdell defended divorce inquiries as historic since 1850 noting the need to classify by marital status. Other officials warned elimination could erode credibility. a trial census showed drafting costs and six weeks to reprint forms if changes were made. The subcommittee planned a vote Monday.

Washington Tobey N. H Senate Leon E. Truesdell Census Bureau Edward J. Noble Commerce Maloney Conn Ralph M. Houser Indiana

The Poet Edgar A Guest on Growing Up and Humility

Edgar A Guest reflects on youth and aging, noting that certainty declines with time. He argues that what seems clearly right at twenty two fades by fifty, as experiences temper ego and reveal life’s complexities. The piece frames aging as a school that teaches humility.

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