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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1939
Page
5
Local residents return from weekend trips and vacations across the country. Many listed include Mrs Ethel Pinney Ristedt and Mrs Roswell H Pickford visiting family, with others returning from Biloxi Mississippi and Florida on Caribbean cruises aboard the S S Rotterdam.
Word has been received of the birth of a daughter, Nancy Elinor, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel O. Harter in Faribault Minnesota on March 15. Mrs. Harter is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George W. Bryant of 212 Center Point Road NE.
Mr and Mrs Balecom Lubrger of 1937 Second Avenue SE will host and hostess this evening for the members of their bridge club. Twelve will share the courtesy.
Mr and Mrs James W Bell invite members of their bridge club to a picnic supper this evening at their home 2532 Country Club Parkway SE. Covers will be laid for twelve.
Provisional members of the Junior League of Cedar Rapids will hold their final meeting tonight at 7 30 in the League room at the Montrose hotel.
Girl Reserve and Hi Y Ette mothers will be honored at a tea Thursday at 3 p.m. in the YWCA club rooms. Miss Ruth Horner will be guest speaker and tea will follow. Those planning to attend should phone reservations to the YWCA at 8169 by Tuesday.
The Rev. Melvin Welke pastor of Pepples Church and newly elected Cedar Rapids Art Association president will broadcast a review of Black is My True Love's Hair by Roberts over station WMT Tuesday at 4 15 p m The program is sponsored by the radio division of the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs
Willard Pfantz of 1506 Third Street SW received a surprise birthday party Saturday evening from friends. The group played bingo, served refreshments, and presented gifts and a birthday cake to the honored guest. Attendees included Mrs. Pfantz and several couples: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Klinger, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Novotny, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Clause, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sysel, Miss Elsie Barbour, Godfrey Suchan, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Patek.
DORIS JACKSON of 1730 Fourth Avenue SE hosted a Saturday luncheon at her home to honor Miss Betty Jean Bachmann on her birthday. A theater party followed, with guests including Jean Wandel Betty Atkinson Sally Luberger Laura Ann Safely Barbara Hird Miriam Armstrong Marjorie Gray Susan Brown Phyllis Hook Ann Hill Ellen Curray Jane Alexander and relatives Mrs. Jackson Miss Elizabeth Jackson and Mrs. Josephine Wandel assisting.
Leaving Tuesday for a week in Hot Springs Ark are Dr and Mrs B J Moon Mr and Mrs Wayne J Foster Mr and Mrs Nicholas P Craemer and Mr and Mrs Clare R Marshall. They will stay with Mrs H N Craemer the Craemers mother in Hot Springs.
Miss Patricia Barry daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald S Barry 1920 Fourth Avenue SE Rockford is elected this week to permanent membership in the college dramatic club and will be honored at a campus banquet. A violinist, she is a sophomore at Rockford.
The Music Study club will gather Thursday at noon for luncheon in the Continental grill at the Roosevelt hotel.
Mrs. Leo J. Smith hosted a Saturday party at 1255 D Avenue NE for her daughter Patty Ann’s seventh birthday. St Patrick s colors featured in decorations as children played games and enjoyed refreshments. Assistants included nieces Helen Mae Donisthorpe and Ardis Mae Jepson. guests listed include Diane Hunter Sally Ann Day Coy Wasta Betty Ann Willenberg Vance McKinnon Leatrice Hansohn Joan Mrvicka Larry McKinnon Leo J Smith Jr Helen Mae Martin Sally Ann Carringer Patsy Ann Martin Mrs W Martin and Mrs Fred Donisthorpe.
Members of Irene Douglas circle of the King's Daughters will meet for luncheon Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. W. E. Hampton, 2035 Grande avenue SE. Mrs. J. M. Long and Mrs. C. M. Johnson will assist the hostess.
The Roosevelt P T A will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the school cafeteria. Miss Bernice Hopper director of the Community Nutrition Service will be guest speaker. The Mothers chorus will sing and a social hour will follow. Executive committee members meet at 2 p m in the Boy Scout room.
The Schaefer Heights PTA will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m Walter A Shupp county superintendent will be guest speaker There will be musical numbers by Frank Burger.
The Kenwood study club will gather Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. C. P. Lawrence located at 3820 First Avenue East.
Mr and Mrs R G Cone announce the engagement of their daughter Evelyn to Mark Lilly head of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance agency in Cedar Rapids The wedding is planned for April at Mount Vernon avenue SE likely at home or local church events unspecified
Phi Kappa Phi of Coe college will initiate three members and hold a formal dinner at the Roosevelt hotel. Initiates include Mary Virginia Pooley of Greene and Althea Daleske of Cedar Rapids, both Coe seniors, and C. B. Vernon, Marion schools superintendent. Dean George D. Stoddard of the University of Iowa will speak at the dinner following the ceremony.
Cedar Rapids Women of the Moose officers attended a class initiation in Iowa City honoring Katherine Smith grand recorder from Washington DC. Twenty candidates were initiated and chapters from Davenport Muscatine Des Moines Tipton Waterloo Fort Madison DeWitt Burlington Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge and Oelwein were represented with delegates reporting Monday.
Madame Eduard Benes cannot attend the Home Industry Mart opening in Cedar Rapids Tuesday at 10 a.m. The luncheon planned in her honor for Tuesday noon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club has been canceled.
The Vernon Heights Reading Club will hold a luncheon Thursday at 1 p.m. hosted by Mrs. A. E. Harms of 262 Garden Drive SE. Assisting the hostess are Mrs. D. A. Huene and Mrs. J. Johnson.
The King's Daughters circle led by Margaret Bottome will gather Wednesday at 1 oclock with host Mrs. H E Haegg at 1746 First Avenue East.
Notice is given that on March 18 1939 Benjamin Franklin Roy was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of James Pinkney Roy late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must pay immediately and those with claims must file them with the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court. Carl Hendrickson is the attorney.
Notice of hearing on March 25 1939 at 9 o clock AM in Cedar Rapids for proof and admission of the Last Will and Testament of Kate Rafter late of Linn County deceased to probate in the District Court.
Jim Day hosted the senior patrol of Scout Troop No 6 from First Congregational church at his home on 2020 Grande Avenue SE. About twenty attended a dinner in St Patrick color decor, with afterward theater and refreshments. Mrs Day and Mrs Woodward assisted.
The Newcomers club hosts a dessert luncheon and card party on Wednesday at 1 p.m. on the mezzanine floor of the Roosevelt hotel.
Mrs. Roy Mittan's Ella Swan circle of Bethany Congregational church met at the Roosevelt hotel Friday evening. Miss Esto Heath reviewed The Country Kitchen by Della T. Lutes as St. Patrick's Day motifs colored the decorations.
Miss Evelyn De Tar entertained a group of girls who formed a new club Friday evening at her home 119 Twenty fourth Street Drive SE. After games a dinner was served and the girls planned a theater party with attendees Maxine Nowadzky Betty Ness Betty Jo Stephens Thelma Jenkins and Mary Helen Mobry.
A delegation from the city chauffeurs and teamsters union urged the city council to reduce the workweek from 48 to 44 hours and grant two weeks paid vacation plus two weeks paid sick leave. They stated no wage increase was requested and proposed vacations in summer to minimize costs. The petition, signed by E. R. Stark F. R. Edda L. A. Hoyt and J. D. White, was tabled for informal discussion with further notice for formal action.
Dale Dorgeloh of Anamosa paid a $10 fine plus costs for 44 mph on First Ave E Cedar Rapids where the 25 mph city limit applied. He told Judge Powell he believed Cedar Rapids runs a speed trap and recalled past game warden duties amid remarks about fairness.
Anne confronts David as he announces a spring car purchase despite her wish for restraint. He argues the vehicle is a necessity for his traveling sales to maintain his top performance and bonus, while Anne questions spending and their future, hinting at marriage plans and a breaking belief in “another spring.”
City officials debated whether to accept Travelers insurance or allow Iowa Mutual Cedar Rapids to bid, noting Iowa Mutual’s Cedar Rapids roots and local jobs. Burgus claimed he followed an informal directive but affirmed the field remained open. Starman and Hopkins urged competitive bidding while Burgus promised a detailed comparison once a policy is chosen.
Howard Reid 23 of 1637 E avenue NE escaped serious injury after being struck by an unidentified vehicle on Highway No 11 nine miles north of Cedar Rapids. He was treated at St Luke's hospital for facial and limb cuts while a third car involved fled the scene.
Cedar Rapids City Lines manager E S Ackerman told the council that the company fully considered petitions for extended or altered bus service and that the council bore no blame for delays. He cited petitions with many signers who already have nearby or existing bus service and noted street conditions and the need for Chicago approval for changes.
Home Rebekah No 79 postponed its birthday supper due to hall redecorating. Evangelist William Hensley speaks tonight at 7 30 at the Church of Christ 716 Eighth avenue SW on The Life of Paul. Miss Marcella Klein conducts a story hour Tuesday at 4 15 p.m. at the Sixteenth avenue library station. Chester S Johnson has returned to Chicago for six months with Quaker Oats after visiting family at 2011 Washington avenue SE. Mr and Mrs C E Oleson and their son Wallace and Marvin Hollingsworth 1734 Mount Vernon road SE returned from Ames due to illness of Mrs Oleson’s father F W Richter. The Physical Condition of Industrial Plants will be discussed by Russell Kirn of Quaker Oats at a meeting of the industrial safety series conference at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Chamber of Commerce building.
Albert Copple reported Sunday that his overcoat was stolen from the Top Hat tavern on Saturday night. He found the theft when returning to his table from the dance floor and valued the coat at 20 dollars.
Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon investigated a break in at the Ellen Stewart residence barn 2320 Johnson Avenue NW where 100 drain tiles were stored. Shingles and boards were torn from the barn as listed in the sheriff complaint. The Emily Brown guild of Kenwood Park Presbyterian church will meet at 618 Thirty Fourth Street NE Tuesday evening with Mrs. Wilson C Fernow hosting and Mrs. Clarence Lind assisting instead of Mrs. C R Fahnrey.
Armstrong Clothing treasurer John W. Miller told police two women's woolen suits were missing from the store after 11 a.m. Saturday. One suit was valued at 40 dollars and the other at 30 dollars.
Dan Stanton aged 37 of route No 1 Shellsburg was arrested Sunday by Patrolman Morningstar on a warrant charging forgery. He is wanted by Benton County Sheriff J B Franklin who said he would come after Stanton Monday.
Stella Ham aged 45 of 807 Fourth Street SW suffered a regular washday injury at St Luke’s hospital after she caught her right hand in a washing machine wringer. Seven stitches were required for the wound.
A green meteor with a tail was seen at 9 p.m. Sunday by Miss Clar Warrin of 109 Tenth Avenue SE, described as “as big as a house.” Prof LeRoy D Weld of Coe College notes such phenomena are not rare though unusual.
Within a few miles of Cedar Rapids, he said the subject may have been visible only in this community.
The Cedar Rapids Stamp club will hold its quarterly dinner and meeting Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. in the terrace room of the Montrose hotel. Harry Winn will be master of ceremonies and Royal Holbrook will be the principal speaker. A moving picture will be shown by Bob Kolarik and music will be furnished by J Paulson.
Soloists of the Coe College military band entertained Rotarians at their Monday noon meeting in the Roosevelt hotel. The quartet included Keith Cold on clarinet, Joseph Bejcek a trombonist linked with Armco band and Chicago ensembles, John McGrah an saxophonist, and Steve Barwick a pianist. Stanley Vesely introduced them.
The state rests its case against Charles Kubec age 41 of Cedar Rapids on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Judge J E Heiserman presides as Patrolman S L Dyson and Leonard Bruce testify Kubec appeared intoxicated when arrested after his car was followed by a police squad early Jan 13. Kubec pled no guilty Jan 13.
G C Larson living two miles west of Martele reported to Sheriff Jim Smith’s office Monday that $2 in cash a pound of butter and a pound of coffee were stolen from the Larson residence while the family was away Sunday. The house was not locked. Deputy Sheriff Larr Condon is investigating.
Cecil Penrod 21 of Arnolds Park was picked up at Mount Vernon and jailed on vagrancy charges. Deputy Larry Condon said Penrod has wandered near Mount Vernon and Lisbon for several months.
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