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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1940

Page

5

Dust Storm Follows Snow And Rain In Iowa

A storm delivered heavy snow in northeast Iowa while dust from the Oklahoma Texas panhandle blew into Des Moines. Snow totals reached up to five inches in Dubuque and LaCrosse with mixed rain in Keokuk. wind and icy streets prompted warnings.

Des Moines Iowa Oklahoma Texas Panhandle Weather Bureau Bureau Charles Otis Dubuque Iowa Falls LaCrosse Wis Keokuk Davenport Charles City Tne Highway Patrol Ames Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls

Mumps Delay Local Junior Class Play

Arlington reports an mumps outbreak delaying the junior class play slated for next week. Four cast members are ill with more cases weekly and sixteen students were absent on Tuesday. Blairstown marked the forty third wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Henry Hannen with a surprise party and basket dinner at Lesion hall on Sunday. Seventy five attended as the Hannens reside on a 400 acre farm southwest of town.

Arlington Blairstown Lesion Hall Henrys Hannen Hannen

Coquillette Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration

The 50th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Joseph Coquillette will be observed on March 27 with a family dinner at 1:00 and an open house from 3:00 to 9:00. Joseph Coquillette, born near Marengo on October 26, 1866, and Frances Blanch Coquillette, born May 21, 1864, are celebrated with their son Charles B. Coquillette and grandson George, reflecting long-time residency in Coggen area.

Specia Gace de Coggon Joseph Coquillette Coquillette Marengo Ft Francis and Rachel Coauillette Lilmots Prairieburn Hopkinton Cogeen Coaqiuniileie Fannea Blanch Nuszents Grove Daucher John Henretta Blanch Tarvils Cogenn Treceusie

Marion Citizens Hear Choral Club Plans and Funeral Notices

The Marion News reports the Mamar Choral club's plans led by Miss Grace Melores with Elinor Rendall in charge. Members listed include Mrs Paul Kruger and Mrs Joan Bunting among others. The piece also notes funeral services for C E Whitacre and Paul Whitacre, with details on attendees and burial at Mount Claris.

Mamar Choral Club Therm Grace Melores Elinor Rendall Bavilaw Vivian Blake Oprann Af Ceder Rapids Paul Kruger Joan T . Bosacker Bert Helb Dunant Hastings Cecil Seger Raymond Kent George Miller Cistle Sauver Robison Myre DeWees Myre Seger Kent Annving Yocom Chapel Res R de Jors Presbyterian Church Dar Memorial Park Palloe Iers P C. Lassen Lee Frinzerald Arthur Tause Crrl Ferrow WB Severn Aaron Welhiams Wiley Virginia Winifred Weldon We Ot Sprineville Leroy Weeber Ard Wimer Weldon Weeber Albis Edith Marcie Rolie Chicago Albert Blinks Frenk Blinks Clera Blinks Mount Verron Charles Starp Jean Tarson Eiginell Gus Wimplegers Dixon III

Musical Literary Club Event Delights Audiences

Mr Gilbert Voorke entertained the Musical Literary club Monday evening in the public Library auditorium. Mrs Ervers J Muiler reported on a Federation of Women clubs meeting. A program led by Miss Lula Toms featured Norwegian music including Old Kentucky Home, Norwegian Folk Song, and works by Grieg and Ole Bull with local pianists and a welcome for new member Liesd Stark.

Gilbert Voorke Librars Ervers J Muiler Federation of Womer Clubs Lula Toms Old Kentucks Home la Verna Ole Bull Miller Griez Miss Toms Sanes Gre Ragnhild C G Ellinger Liesd Stark

Wightman Family Death Ties Marion Burial Plans

Mrs W W Scntt reports the death of nephew WoW Wichtman of New York City. Mrs Wightman died seven weeks earlier. Wightmans former Marion residents. cremation planned. Wightman ashes to be brought to Marion for committal in Oak Shade cemetery. J A Bersons visited Savanna Iowa Quoketa Sunday. Prairie Chapel Garden club to meet Thursday at 2 PM at A E Miller home in first meeting. C W Emerson to undergo hospital observation at St Luke Cedar Rapids. Methodist choir rehearsal canceled this week.

Furecar Paul £ Whitsere Tuesdas Miami Mondas Yocom Chapel Frida C G Ebinger Congregational Church Mount Clars Central City Marton Mr Whatitacre Perry Edmond S. and Josephine Haas Whitacre University of Washington J J, Whitacre Marion Tun Charles Jo Haas Marion Frank Haas Fort Dodge W. W. Scntt Wow Wichtman New York Ciy Wisghtmans Wightmans Wightman Oak Snade Cemetery Prairie Chapel Garden Club A. E Miller

New Club Elects Officers and Meets Weekly

Kathleen Mower was elected president of the newly formed Hike-a-lot club at a Tuesday meeting of eight girls at Marilyn and Jean Nickeson’s home. Officers include Jean Nickeson as ice president Beverly Lutz secretary Marilyn Nickeson scribe and Kathleen Waltne treasurer. The club will meet each Thursday evening with members Betts Bilek Jeanne Clapp and Helen Lagerquist.

Kathleen Mower Marilyn Jean Nickeson Madeice Beverly Lutz Marilyn Nickeson Scribe Kathleen Waltne Betts Bilek Jeanne Clapp Helen Lagerquist

Norman Baker Bond Denied in White Case Appeal

In Kansas City authorities report Norman Baker founder of Valentine and Eureka Springs hospitals had bond denied on a mail fraud conviction appeal. Court clerk notes Baker associates were granted bond. Dr J I Statler and R A Bellows bonds set at 3000 and 3900 respectively amid the case linked to cancer cure advertisements and a prison sentence.

Kassas City Federal Credit Cours Ans Norman Basen Vlusentine Eureka Springs Ars E Wheeh Ordec Tun Associates of Barner Statlers Little Roe Jamuars Co Laier

Women win most offices in Morley election

Morley voters chose a female mayor for the first time and women captured a majority of offices. Ada Smith defeated opponents for mayor with 39 votes to 17. three write-in women tied for treasurer. Other elected officials included Ruth Smith as assessor and several women on the council, amid a low-turnout town election.

Giselie Morley Morles Mondas Ada Smith Vife H P South Dora Shanklane Katie Sunday Dwight Pulver Pearl Hunter Lor Pulver J Klinefelter Major H P Smith Lora Switzer Merwin Switzer Ro H_ Bickerstaff J_R_ Bickerstaff Ruth Smith Eleader W. W Davidson A J. Johnson Edward H Ehrhardt John Bahr E. W. Carlsen J B Donlon Mike Eischeid J. Hyde Davidson Johnson Ehrhardt Bahr. Carlsen Hyde Donlon Eischeid

Shirley Hoag and Thomas Eden Wed

In Monticello Monticello Arsenum court records report a marriage between Shirley Hoag and Thomas Eden. The ceremony location appears at the Monten le ta church with details of witnesses and officiants listed in the public notice.

Shirley Hoag Thomas Eden Vmonticfelio Monten Thomas Ecepson Hiden

Local Historical Notes Outline Des Moines and Iowa News Fragments

A mashed OCR fragment outlines Des Moines area notes and Iowa references. It mentions officials, safety enforcement, and education matters, with scattered names and places like La Porte City and Black Hawk county. The passage touches on a card party, spelling contests, and a rearrest in Ossian with a larceny charge and county jail sentence.

Pion Arlene Geraldine T HK Goheeran District Court

Audit dispute shocks Atlantic political scene

The report quotes Kraschel accusing a state audit of deception while critiquing party realignments. The fragmented text notes distrust in the banking and farming sectors, with references to figures like Go Nelson and Greer amid broader regional political tension.

Senior Play Leads Ait Shueyville Senior Play

Fragmentary OCR text notes a senior play at Ait Shueyville with names such as Rose and Elves and mentions events or performances. The readable content is incomplete and lacks clear dates or structured details.

Ait Shueyville

Mississippi Valley Art Exhibit Heads to Davenport

A Mississippi Valley Art Exhibit will be held in Davenport with works from regional artists. The event features noted artists including Jon Corbine Joann Stewart Curtie Nichet Doris Lee and Atkinson Hull among others, with gallery spaces and a program of preteen and youth-oriented activities. The exhibit will travel through Minneapolis St Paul and nearby cities, showcasing regional talent in paintings and drawings.

Davenport Davenpor BN & Oyte Ark St Paul S Fy Viek-Bure New Cease East Moalire Jon Corbine Joann Stewart Curtie Nichet Doris Lee and Atkinson Hul

Eloping Couple Held By Patrolmen Until Parents Give Consent

A couple attempting to wed without parental approval were detained by patrolmen until their parents granted consent. The incident occurred during the day as officials sought to enforce local marriage regulations and avert an underage union.

Signel Installed At Amana Crossing Scene Of Fatalities

Signel installation at Amana Crossing linked to multiple fatalities reported by authorities. Investigation continues as officials examine the site and related traffic incidents.

Signel Amana Crossing

Mr Schuerer Hails Natex Relief In Grand Compound

Local man declares Natex brought him wonderful relief and says he is glad to recommend Grand Compound to others. The statement appears amid an odd OCR filled page with scattered product names and lines. The readable claim centers on relief attributed to Natex and endorsement of the Grand Compound.

Natex

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