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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1941

Page

2

Methodist W S C S divisions meet with hostesses list

Divisions of the Methodist W S C S meet Wednesday with multiple hosts at various addresses. Comforter 2 p.m. Mrs Henry Arp. Endeavor 9:30 a.m. May breakfast at Mrs Emmet Tow. Gleaners 2:30 p.m. Mrs Feldnoss. Loyal 2:30 p.m. Mrs J J Gatewood. Rainbow 2:30 p.m. Mrs S F at 1080 Seventeenth. Sunshine 2:30 p.m. Mrs Lett ier son. True Blue 2:30 p.m. Mrs Max Vans with annual guest day program. New library books listed for Marion Carnegie.

Methodist W.S. C.S Comforter Henry Arp Seventh Street Myrtle Cunningham Willis Jordan Endeavor Emmet Tow Central Avenue Gleaners Fledn Oss Ninth Street J. J. Gatewood Chris Johnson Minnie Schenken Hugh Hutton Charles Granger S. F Seventeenth Street F. W. Bailey C. E. Pearson Gladys Hayes Oscar Byam Sunshine Lettierson Fourteenth Street W. G. Mitchell Ray Domer True Blue Max Vans Seventh Avenue John F. Kinstler Erwin Lanning J. L. Woodworth

Marion Choral Club Plans Cedar Rapids Concert

The Marion Choral Club will sing Sunday evening at the Coliseum in Cedar Rapids for Music Week observance. The club meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the public library.

Marion Choral Club Coliseum Cedar Rapids

Paris Cleaning and Co Marks First Anniversary

The Paris Cleaning and Co celebrates one year in operation with pride at what has been accomplished. Management expresses gratitude and looks forward to continued service.

Paris Cleaning and Co

Mrs Dunn of Denver as guest of Holsingers

Mrs. Robert Dunn of Denver Colorado visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred G Holsinger as a guest in their home.

Robert Dunn Denver, Colo Fred G. Holsinger

Reading Circle Announces Spring Luncheon at Marion Golf Club

The Reading circle schedules its spring luncheon for May 23 at 1 p.m. at Marion Golf Club. Members are invited to attend this community event.

Reading Circle Marion Golf Club

May Breakfast At Congregational Circles In Cedar Rapids

The Emma Kendall and Adeliza Daniels circles of the Congregational church plan a May breakfast on Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Mrs. Karl W. Kendall’s home, 1048 Twelfth street. The Carolyn Tufts circle of the First Congregational church will attend.

Emma Kendall Adeliza Daniels Congregational Church Karl W. Kendall Twelfth Street Carolyn Tufts First Congregational Church Cedar Rapids

Roberts Visit Brings Chicago Guest to Town

Donald Roberts of Chicago arrived Saturday to spend the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Roberts.

Donald Roberts Chicago Mrs J. L. Roberts

Sorosis Club Plans Thursday Meeting at Roberts Home

Sorosis members will hold a 7:30 p.m. gathering Thursday at Miss Edna Roberts’s home located at 865 Ninth Street. Mrs. L. C. Ross will lead the program.

Sorosis Club Edna Roberts L. C. Ross

Fresh Crushed Strawberry Ice Cream Prices at Owen's

An old advertisement notes Hutchinsons Ice Cream offerings with Fresh Crushed Strawberry in Gingham pint at 13c and 25c for quart, plus Wherry Ice Cream Pie at 33c, sold at Owen's Cut Rate Drug.

Hutchinson Owen

Ladies Union Luncheon Meeting at Mrs Breed Home

The Ladies Union of the Christian church will meet Thursday at 12 30 for luncheon at the home of Mrs H F Breed. Mrs J L Roberts and Miss Edna Roberts will assist Mrs Breed as hostesses.

Ladies Union of the Christian Church H. F. Breed J. L. Roberts Edna Roberts Breed

Youth rally in DeWitt features Wesleyan group leaders

In DeWitt this afternoon and evening the Davenport district spring rally will include Louise Cippera Mary Beth Collister Norma Helbig and Russett Hughes. Miss Collister will direct the singing at the event.

DeWitt Wesleyan Youth Fellowship Davenport Louise Cippera Mary Beth Collister Norma Helbig Russett Hughes Miss Collister

Girls Sing at Monroe Township Farm Bureau Meeting

Zelda Gillmore Mildred Gillmore Frances Rees Arline Quaas Ida Patschke and Mrs Harold Fer joined the Junior Farm Bureau girls' sextet to perform Friday evening at the Center school north of Cedar Rapids. Miss Magmie Reinhoimer accompanied.

Zelda Mildred Gillmore Frances Rees Arline Quaas Ida Patschke Harold Fernow Junior Farm Bureau Girls Monroe Township

Miss Mary Buzza and Travis Relatives Visit`

Miss Mary Buzza joins Mrs. Amber Travis and Frank Travis with relatives, visiting in a family gathering noted in local social columns.

Mary Buzza Amber Travis Frank Travis

Grace H Starr Missionary Group to Meet Tuesday

The Grace H Starr Missionary group of the Christian church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Keith Vawter 890 Central avenue Mrs Will Grassfield will be joint hostess Mrs Amber Travis will direct the devotionals and Mrs Anna Flickinger will lead the program

Grace H. Starr

Marion OES adjusts meeting time for Tipton district event

Marion chapter 183 OES will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic temple due to the nineteenth district meeting in Tipton on Monday.

Marion Masonic Temple Tipton

Marion Barnes Heads to Harlin Tex for Visit

Marion Barnes of Chicago, guest of his mother Mrs Bertha G Barnes, left Friday for Harlin gen Texas to spend a period with relatives and friends.

Marion Barnes Chicago Bertha G. Barnes Harlingen Tex

Women's Auxiliary May Luncheon Planned at K V Cafe

The Women's auxiliary of the R. M. A. will hold its annual May luncheon Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the K V cafe. Reservations should be made by Sunday with the committee members Mrs. Hutchison Mrs. A A cording and Mrs. John Kinstler.

The K. V Hutchison A. A. Cording John Kinstler

Boston Store Mother’s Day Gift Advertisement

Boston Store highlights gift ideas for Mother’s Day including hosiery lingerie dresses purses and gloves. Features selections for elegant outfits and practical accessories to please mothers with style.

Boston

Vanderlin couple travel to Oak Park for Kling anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Vanderlin den will go to Oak Park Illinois today to attend the twenty fifth wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Martin F. Kling. Mrs. Milo C. Vanderlinden will accompany them.

N. P. Vanderlinden Oak Park Martin F. Kling Milo C. Vanderlinden

Baptist College envoy to speak at local church

The Rev. C. N. Foreman of the Baptist College at Sioux Falls South Dakota will speak at 7 30 tonight at the Baptist church. He will also show slides of the college.

C. N. Foreman The Baptist College Sioux Falls S. D the Baptist Church

Stitzels to Attend Chiropractic Meeting in Des Moines

Dr and Mrs H G Stitzel travel to Des Moines today to participate in a chiropractors meeting. This brief notes their attendance and the visit's purpose.

H. G. Stitzel Des Moines

Mrs Stitzel Hosts Klatter Klub Dutch Treat Dinner

Mrs H G Stitzel entertained the Klatter Klub Thursday evening after a Dutch treat dinner at the Ox Yoke Inn in Amana. Special guests were Mrs Stacia Richert of Alaska, Mrs L R Hermann of Evanston Illinois, and Miss Cecil Ross of Los Angeles California.

H. G. Stitzel Klatter Klub Ox Yoke Inn Amana Stacia Richert Alaska L. R. Hermann Evanston, Ill Cecil Ross Los Angeles Calif

Mrs LeRoy Sayer Brought to Manson Home in Cedar Rapids

Mrs LeRoy Sayer was brought to the home of Mr and Mrs Maynard Manson at 945 Sixth from a Cedar Rapids hospital. The report notes the transfer and location of the patient as the scene shifts from the hospital to a private residence.

LeRoy Sayer Mrs Maynard Manson Cedar Rapids

Marion folks attend state music contest in Oskaloosa

C B Vernon Mr and Mrs E J Miller and Miss Lala Scar borough were among Marion residents to travel to Oskaloosa on Friday for the state music contest.

C. B. Vernon E. J. Miller Lala Scarborough Marion Oskaloosa

Erwin Attends Event at Lent Home

Harley W. Erwin visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lent in Concord during a local gathering.

The Concord Agricultural and Hey Occas Ty Harley W. Erwin Vernon Lent

Presbyterian society plans Wednesday picnic luncheon

A Presbyterian society will hold a 1 o'clock picnic luncheon on Wednesday at the home of W. J. Clark located at 900 Eighth Street.

Evens Presbyterian Dies Society W. J. Clark Eighth Street

Mrs Clara Wilson Returns From Lisbon Visit

Mrs Clara Wilson has come back after visiting Lisbon where she stayed several days in the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Graver.

Clara Wilson Lisbon George Graver

Waterloo Weekend Home Visit Note

A junior principal, a firm detail, spends the weekend at her home in Waterloo.

Yose Princi Waterloo

Mrs Don Kirkham Arrives in Shashay to Visit Erwin Family

Mrs Don Kirkham of S City New Jersey arrived Saturday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs George L Erwin.

Don Kirkham S City N. J George L. Erwin

For Sale City Lot Desirable for Residence

For sale a city lot suitable for a residence. Contact via phone number 391 for details and arranging a viewing.

Maquoketa Man Will Return Home This Evening

Will Garretson of Maquoketa will be here since Friday and is expected to return home with him this evening.

Will Garretson Maquoketa

Rural Garden Club Meeting With Guest Speaker

The Rural Garden club will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Byron Ambden Stock West Eighth Avenue. Mrs. George E. Beattie of Cedar Rapids will be the guest speaker.

Rural Garden Club Byron Ambdenstock West Eighth Avenue George E. Beattie Cedar Rapids

Mrs Lang to Speak at Alburnett Mother and Daughter Party

Mrs. Fred J. Lang will travel to Alburnett on Tuesday to address the mother and daughter party hosted by the Tuesday club at the Christian church.

Fred J. Lang Alburnett Christian Church

Centennial Encampment to Nominate Officers

The I O O F group Centennial Encampment No 91 will meet Monday at 8 p m in the hall. Officers will be nominated.

Milwaukee Woman's Club Delays Meeting to May 22

The Milwaukee Woman's Club announces its next meeting is postponed and will be held on May 22. Members are advised to note the new date and upcoming agenda items.

Milwaukee Woman's Club

Modlin Family to Visit Chris­tiansons in Hampton

Mr and Mrs Robert Modlin and their son Bobbie of Hampton will spend today in the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Christianson.

Robert Modlin Bobbie Hampton Howard Christianson

Child Study Club to Hold May Breakfast in Cedar Rapids

The Child Study club will host its annual May breakfast Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Wurster tea room in Cedar Rapids. Reservations are required by Lutz by 6 p.m. Monday and non will be arranged.

Wurster Cedar Rapids

Dinner guests honor Mount Vernon birthday patriarch

C. E. Gordon and Miss Edyth Gordon will dine with Mr. and Mrs. George Minneck near Mount Vernon. The dinner marks the birthday of H. F. Gordon, father of C. E. Gordon and brother of C. E. Gordon.

C. E. Gordon Edyth Gordon George Minnecke Mount Vernon

Tennyson Club Hosts Annual May Breakfast

The Tennyson club meets Tuesday at 9 a.m. for its annual May breakfast at Thomas Park. Members should bring their own table service. If it rains, the event moves to Mrs. Hugh Gordon’s home. Mrs. Charles Engel and Mrs. Dell Adkins join Mrs. Gordon on the committee.

Tennyson Club Thomas Park Hugh Gordon Charles Engel Dell Adkins Gordon

Des Moines social guest visit at Irene Schultz home

Miss Betty Hibbs of Des Moines attends a social visit hosted by Mrs. Merton Caseee at the home of Mrs. Irene Schultz. The gathering centers on friendship and domestic hospitality with Hibbs as guest.

Betty Hibbs Des Moines Merton Caseee Mother Irene Schultz

Engagement Announced at May Breakfast near Alburnett

Miss Dorothy Knapp entertained guests at a Saturday morning May Breakfast at her home near Alburnett. Sealed in the muffin fins were capsules announcing the engagement of Miss Knapp and Mrs Howard Knapp.

Dorothy Knapp Alburnett Howard Knapp

Guild of the boulevard and Mrs Henry Arp Jr assist hosts

Mrs Henry Arp Jr and the Guild of the boulevard will assist hostesses at the upcoming event. The arrangement highlights community participation with local volunteers contributing to guest hospitality duties.

Engagement of Anne Za

Mrs. Joseph Nagy of Cudahy Wisconsin announces the engagement of her sister Miss Anne Za to a chosen suitor. The notice notes the families’ forthcoming wedding plans and celebrates the union in a concise social item.

Joseph Nagy Cudahy, Wis Anne Za

Cornell Symphony Plans Wednesday Concert in King Hall

The Cornell Symphony will perform on Wednesday at 7 30 p m in King Hall, marking its thirty eighth concert. The event features a varied program and invites faculty students and community members to attend.

Cornell Symphony King

Memorial chapel concert features 55 member orchestra

The Memorial chapel hosts a concert by a 55 member orchestra conducted by a son of Prof. Lloyd Oak. Jacques Jolas will be a soloist. The program includes compositions with orchestrations by Prof. Eugene De.

Lloyd Oak- Jacques Jolas Eugene de

Drive Planned To Increase Farm Share Of Defense Dollars

Delegates to a two day meeting by the National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation urged a Washington policy to raise agriculture s share of the defense budget. The 10 point program called for end of strikes in defense industries and federal policy to equalize economics among agriculture industry and labor while protecting farm deferments and removing anti farm officials from the agriculture department.

National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Washington Agriculture and Agriculture Selective Service Administration Agriculture Department of

Dysart Mothers and Daughters Banquet Planned Friday

Special to The Gazette. A mother and daughter banquet will be held Friday evening in the Dysart community honoring Donlan McAleer and Beatrice Doyle. West Branch resident William H. Erb 83 died in Iowa City. He came to Downey in 1877 and later lived near Centerdale before moving to West Branch four years ago. He was active in the Congregational church at Centerdale and is survived by wife Rachel and three children. Funeral services for Emil Ranson 74 were held in Grand Mound with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include five sons a daughter and a brother.

Dysart Donlan, McAleer Beatrice Doyle West Branch William H. Erb Mercy H Iowa Indiana Downey Rachel Ivey Centerdale Congregational Church George Volz Peter Leonard Ely Joseph Clement Chicago George Long Grove Dora Diercks McCausland Edward Grand Mound

Cornell German Professor to Focus on Archaeology Work

Cornell German professor Dr. Keyes will devote his time to archaeology after this school year. Born in Mount Vernon he studied at Cornell College Harvard and Iowa and has 125 000 specimens notes and photographs from decades of field work. He presented papers to the Iowa Academy of Science and the state historical society and plans to write one or two technical books. He has taught at Cornell since 1903 and served on the athletic and Phi Beta Kappa activities with his wife and two daughters.

Cornell Keyes Mount Vernon Cornell College Bilairstown Yee Harvard University Germany University of California Munich Berlin Europe United State Biological Survey Iowa Iowa Academy of Science Iowa Academy State Historical Society Iowa Journal of History and Politics Marshalltown Ellison Orr Waukon Dr. Keyes Midwest Phi Beta Kappa Catharine Margaret Indian Mounds Law Iowa City

Head Tax Still Fuels Iowa Pension Funds Spurring Delinquent Payments

Iowa still collects delinquent head taxes dating back to 1932 to fund old age assistance. In April the state welfare department took in 19217 from overdue head taxes and 61040 in the first four months of this year. Officials say federal matching keeps the revenue close to 120000 this year and 30,000 to 50,000 delinquency notices go out monthly as the state aims to close the books by next year.

Des Moines Iowa State Social Welfare Department

Decorah Girl Attacked While Walking Home

A Decorah girl was waylaid and injured en route to her home by an unknown assailant. Police report few details and no suspect information available at this time.

Decorah

DYSART Obituary Notes Names in Local Memorial

The notice lists the late Christo Wieben Lois Dougan Marjorie Wacha Roman Riemers Harold Wilson Robert Degner Caroline Nass Norman Klinzing and Ralph Alphers with Lolita Blake named as director in the local memorial.

Dysart Christo Wieben Lois Dougan Marjorie Wacha Roman Riemers Harold Wilson Robert Degner Caroline Nass Norman Klinzing Ralph Alphers Lolita Blake

Dynamite Slaying Confession A Hoax

District Attorney M. J. Eagen of Scranton said Dwight Thorne admitted fabricating a confession to dynamite slaying of William and Lois Reb horn in Scranton last November. Eagen said he was nearly certain the confession was a hoax before arriving in Louisa and Thorne would not explain his motive.

Louisa, Ky M. J. Eagen Scranton Dwight Thorne William and Lois Rebhorn Louisa Eagen Thorne

Bethlehem Steel Signs First Labor Pact in New York

Bethlehem Steel signed its first labor contract covering 1,800 members of Local 15, Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America CIO, at the Hoboken shipyard.

New York INS Bethlehem Steel Corporation Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America CIO Hoboken

Kentucky Ranks Second in Sn Ss Game of States

Kentucky secures second place in the Sn SS game of states, reflecting a strong regional standing in the latest rankings. The report highlights Kentucky's competitive performance and position among neighboring states.

Kentucky

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