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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1940

Page

20

Thompson photo Four Pairs Of Sisters And Brothers In Graduating Class

Four pairs of Marion high school seniors are featured in a group photo. Twins Alice and Alberta Hammond, Mary and Anna Mullaley, and Joan and Mary Balster join brothers Melvyn and Dick Arp in the graduating class. Edits note ages and school history accompany the caption.

Thompson Marion High School Alice Alberta Hammond Harry B Hammond Marion Mary Anna Mullaley Edward Mullaley Joan Balster Verne H Balster Joan Melvyn Dick Arp Henry Arp Hammond Twins Alberta Excelsior Rural Alice Hammond Melvyn Arp Joan and Mary Balster Anna and Mary Mullaley

Prairie Union A. and L. club hosts at Prairie Chapel

Mr. and Mrs George Goodyear hosted the Prairie Union A. and L. club at the Prairie Chapel church Friday evening. The program included a piano solo by Helen Clyde, a discussion on American Democracy is in Danger with affirmative Rev J B Clyde and Ray Starry and negative Clyde Scott, a one act comedy Rosalie by Mildred Gillmore, Mrs Stephen Crouse and Albert Hindman, and refreshments for 75 members and guests served by the hosts.

George Goodyear Prairie Union A. and L. Club Prairie Chapel Church Helen Clyde J. B. Clyde Ray Starry Clyde Scott

Women of Dry Creek Club Trip to Amana

Members of the Women's Progressive Club of Dry Creek will travel to Amana on Wednesday. They will meet at the west edge of Cedar Rapids at 10 am, have luncheon at the Amana Hotel at noon, and visit the woolen mills afterward.

Women's Progressive Club Dry Creek Amana Highway Cedar Rapids

Marion Linn chapter DAR to hold May breakfast in Cedar Rapids

Marion Linn chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 9 30 a m Wednesday for a May breakfast at the Commonwealth tea room Cedar Rapids Reservations by Monday evening with Mrs J L Roberts Mrs C D Burns or Mrs Willis Jordan 2 furnished housekeeping rooms all bills paid 868 Sth avenue Advertisement Chester Cornelius safety inspector for the Interstate Commerce Commission visited his mother en route to Waterloo Born May 4 at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids to Mr and Mrs Walter Bensch a son Mrs Willard Powell to entertain Octo club Tuesday at luncheon at the Wurster tea room Bridge to be played in the afternoon Mr and Mrs Hillis Gill hosting a picnic supper and party at 1086 Seventh street guests listed Tennyson club lunch at Miss Emma Klein 1000 Ninth street Mrs Norman J Waffle to review the Bell of At r and Lady Wentworth OOP club May breakfast at 8 30 am at Mrs Frank S Skinner home Adeliza Daniels circle Priscilla Guild picnic luncheon at Mrs Frank S S Skinner home Mrs Louis E Peckosh went to Omaha for weekend with daughter Catherine Peckosh student nurse at St Joseph's hospital

Marion Nature and Garden Club Jack Reimers Sixth Avenue Myrtle Snyder Reimers Marion Linn Daughters of the American Revolution Commonwealth Tea Room Cedar Rapids J. L. Roberts C. D. Burns Willis Jordan Tennyson Club Emma Klein 1000 Ninth Street Norman J. Waffle Atr Wentworth Louis E. Peckosh Omaha Catherine Peckosh St. Joseph’s Hospital

For Sale and Community Notices From Marion Item Mix

A mixed Marion column lists real estate ad For Sale a modern six room house inquire George L Wood plus notices on bereavement travel club meetings and church guild events The Emma Kendall division of the Priscilla guild meets at H W Wiggins home with 22 members and hosts a luncheon Card club hosted by Mr and Mrs Chester A Bailey includes a Dutch treat dinner and bridge Patmos Commandery No 27 Knights Templar to meet at Masonic temple with uniformed knights advised Towns end club No 1 meets at city hall and Marion Chapter 183 C E S holds a session with a special program and refreshments Also noted are a recovering child Anna Jean Marchant city council and local student Donovan Goodyear visiting relatives with Ruby Layton travel notes and Sonja Henie film at the Garden Mon evening

Aged Milwaukee railroad engineman Edward A Taylor retires

Edward A Taylor of 385 Twentieth Street Marion retires from the Milwaukee road after a long career beginning in the Marion store room in 1900. He became a fireman in 1900 and engineer in 1907, spending decades in Cedar Rapids yards and operating Diesel No 1603. Born in Springville he lived in Marion 44 years and plans gardening hunting and fishing in retirement.

Ednard A. Taylor Twentieth Street Marion Milwaukee Railroad Ate Cedar Rapids Mr. Taylor Springville

P T A To Close Season Meeting Highlights At Lincoln

Closing meeting of the Parent-Teacher association planned for Thursday at 7 45 pm in Lincoln auditorium. The fifth and sixth grade choir directed by Miss Rose Wilcox, rhythm demonstration by Irving school pupils, and an Irving orchestra under Miss Gwen Newlin will perform. Home economics style show led by Miss Harriet Beyer. Incoming officers to be installed including Miss Beyer and others from Marion high school faculty.

P.T. A Parent-Teacher Association Lincoln Auditorium Rose Wilcox Irving School Gwen Newlin Harriet Beyer

Democrats Hold Quiet Sessions On Farm Aid Measures

President Roosevelt is commended for courageous leadership and endorsement of steps to place farming on equality with industry. Secretary Wallace praised for efforts on the Jones-Wheeler bill. Local names include Mrs Roy Ping Morning Sun Jennie Joy Wapello B H Shea rer Columbus Junction Dean Parsons.

Tion Roy Ping Morning Sun Jennie Joy Wapello H. Shearer Columbus Junction Dean Parsons Roosevelt Wallace

Eicher to Head Uninstructed Washington Delegation

Special to The Gazette from Washington describes the Washington county democratic convention naming Edward C. Eicher a SEC member to lead the uninstructed 15 delegates to the state convention. Delegates include Mrs. Eicher, Mrs. Leslie M. Gates, Dr. O F Boller, Edward Sullivan, and others from Washington Brighton Wellman Keota Riverside Kalona, with Ruth Bull and George Elgin among signees.

Washington Washington County Edward C. Eicher Security and Exchange Commission Eicher Washington, D. C National Democratic Club Leslie M. Gates O. F. Boller Edward Sullivan Harry Dye J. M. Kelly Emma Richardson N. E. West Amos Stout Brighton Charles Schrader Ruth Bull Wellman Matt Wehr Keota John Walsh Riverside Ernestine Grady George Elgin Kalona

Independence Democrats Elect 34 Delegates for State Convention

The Buchanan county Democratic convention formed a double delegation of 34 to cast one-half vote each at the state gathering. They were instructed to support Henry Wallace for President if Roosevelt is not a candidate, with numerous named delegates from Independence and surrounding towns.

Bprdal Gazette Independence Buchanan County Henry Wallace Roosevelt Allice Burr Collin Shillinglaw E. W. Hageman Leo Burr W. F. Miller J. L. McDonald D. E. Sullivan Leo Betcher Thomas Burke Mary McKain E. E. Everett Earl Corcoran Howard Capped B. W. Phillips Clara Miller G. N. Thompson L. S. Hovey Jesup Albert Reed Clayton Welch Richard Collins Winthrop Everett Halstead E. E. Chesmore Quasqueton P. M. Watson H. H. Nicholson Hazleton A. H. Neman Fairbank

Manchester delegates named at county democratic convention

Delegates were not instructed and no resolutions were passed at the Delaware county democratic convention here Saturday. Delegates named include Dr. Donald J. Goen Hubert Carr Mrs H J Swift Warren Bissell T M Ryan Dr. James K. Stepp Francis Fleming Mrs Harriet Baum Mrs Evelyn J Goen Francis V Ellis all of Manchester Roy Smith Delhi A L Cramer Hopkinton James Weiler and Walter Wilkemeyen.

Manchester Delaware County Donald J. Goen Hubert Carr H. J. Swift Warren Bissell T. M. Ryan James K. Stepp Francis Fleming Harriet Baum Evelyn J. Goen Francis V. Ellis Roy Smith Delhi A. L. Cramer Hopkinton James Weiler Walter Wilkemeyer

Jackson County Democratic Convention Delegates Named

Jackson County Democratic convention endorsed the administration’s agricultural policy and elected 32 delegates with each holding half a vote at the state convention. Delegates include Frank Ellis Frank Schwirtz Edward Ernst G J Bittner Paul Kempter and others with numerous names listed.

Maquoketa Jackson County Frank Ellis Frank Schwirtz Edward Ernst G. J. Bittner Paul Kempter Martin Driscoll Frank Doyle Pearl Wells Martin Harrison Elmer Smith H. J. Keuter Ella Zentner A. A

Allamakee district selects 28 delegates to state convention

WAUKON The Allamakee district confined its work to choosing delegates. A motion passed to double the quota to 14 with half votes each. Delegates include T W Mullaney Ove Roe Margaret Pigott Mrs P J Laffan Miles Connor Nicholas Colsch J K Griebel Harry Pluemer B O Swebakken James Brennan Robert Collins F H Lee Anna G Heffern P J McCauley Herbert Jenkins Ed McClintock Walter Howe Waukon Ray Douglass Joseph Steele Erwin Klingbeil Hattie Weipe Postville Gabriel Peterson Waverly Leonard Moore Agnes Higgins New Albin Bernard Howlman Harpers Ferry Mrs F J Nachtwey Charles Whalen Mrs James O'Malley Lansing.

Waukon Allamakee County T. W. Mullaney Ove Roe Margaret Pigott P. J. Laffan Miles Connor Nicholas Colsch J. K. Griebel Harry Pluemer B. O. Swebakken James Brennan Robert Collins F. H. Lee Anna G. Heffern P. J. McCauley Herbert Jenkins Ed McClintock Walter Howe Ray Douglass Joseph Steele Erwin Klingbeil Hattie Weipe Postville Gabriel Peterson Waterville Leonard Moore Agnes Higgins New Albin Bernard Howlman Harpers Ferry F J. Nachtwey Charles Whalen James O'Malley Lansing

Delegates Named by Johnson County Democrats for State Convention

The Johnson County Democrats named 58 delegates on Saturday to the state convention to nominate W. R. Hart for national convention delegate. Delegates include M J Jackson, Dr. W. L. Bywater, Frank Krall, Mayor Henry F. Willenbreck, Prof. Ross Livingston, Mary Donovan, Dr. Pauline Moore, and many others listed, with each delegate holding one half vote.

F. J. Berger Margaret Flannery S. D. Whiting A. J. Derksen R P. White Ross Livingston Mary Donovan W. F. Murphy J. Jk. Ostdiek Clair Hamilton Pauline Moore A. Bittner E. W. Lucas J A. Parden P. A. Korab Katherine Ka John W. Carey W. H. Younkin C. A. Byington Stephen Fiala Charles Pudil Bessie Probst Joseph Mellecker George Miller James Mehaffey Charles Bartlett

West Union delegates chosen at Fayette county convention

In Fayette county, no reference was made to a third term or presidential candidate at the Democratic convention. Forty eight delegates with half votes each were elected, including E. R. O'Brien, Ed O'Brien, Gus Zunker, Delmont Duncan, L. D. Hart, L. B. Nordman, Mrs. Peter Kraft, Jaabelle Johnson and many others representing Oclwein Hawkeye St. Lucas Sumner Randalia Westgate Arlington Wadena and surrounding communities.

West Union Fayette County E. R. O'Brien Ed O'Brien Gus Zunker Delmont Duncan L. D. Hart L. B. Nordman Peter Kraft Jaabelle Johnson Ralph Brandt Georgene Brandt James A. Kelley A. C. Smith Forest Borland John Mihm St. Lucas Will Bullard W. C. Follett Sam Mosby Tuco Schori Elgin Ben Gruver Ben Pringle Clermont George Nieuwehner Alpha Jason Noon Sumner Myron Talcott Randalia Vera Coleman Westgate E. R. Todhunter Arlington Chet Paul J. R. Woods Maynard Fremont Clark Wadena Frank Youngblut Oran F. F. Miller Fayette George Holmes Donnan

Clayton county Democratic convention endorses Roosevelt administration

At the Saturday gathering in Elkader Clayton county Democrats elected delegates C F Murphy J Ehrhardt L A Elisart Otto Fuelling Mrs Alvin Walters William Bodenschatz Clark Hyde Cletus Sactugling A H Borman H H Liddy William Doerring Elmer Bush Mrs R Savere Mr and Mrs A M O Niel Dr J A Cahill Mrs Zeta Humbert George Kriebs L A Zearley William Furhman to support the Roosevelt administration reflecting party unity across towns including Garnaville Guttenberg McGregor and Volga City.

Elkader Clayton County Roosevelt C. F. Murphy J. Ehrhardt L. A. Elisart Strawberry Point Otto Fuelling Alvin Walters Farmersburg William Bodenschatz Clark Hyde Garnaville Cletus Sactugling A. H. Borman Guttenberg H. H. Liddy Littleport William Doerring Luana Elmer Bush Garber R. Savere Marquette A. M. O'’Niel McGregor J. A. Cahill Zeta Humbert Volga City George Kriebs Elkport L. A. Zearley William Furhman St. Olaf

Benton County Democrats Choose 38 Delegates at Convention

In Vinton Saturday the Benton County Democratic gathering selected 38 delegates to the state convention with equal half votes. No resolutions were offered. Harold Kruse of Vinton praised the Roosevelt administration for humanitarian welfare efforts. P. V. Neuzil presided with Mrs. Walter Vaughn as secretary, listing delegates including Chris Kinsel Harry White Harold Kruse Charles B Barron Mrs W E Gilchrist W G Alcorn Mrs Logan Urice Charles Demmel August Hertle Velma Vaughn Lyle Woods R L Hancock Pearl McCune C D Moore Magnus Albertsen Louis Kruckenbiurg Herman Fleck and others.

Vinton Benton County Harold Kruse Roosevelt P. V. Neuzil Blairstown Walter Vaughn Belle Plaine Chris Kinsel Harry White Charles B. Barron

Local Names Listed In Public Notice Fragment

A damaged OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and places including William Baum Garrison E C Bratton Shellsburg John Gardeman Oscar Hagan Atkins William Grovert Harvey Hartz Newhall J C Glenn Lawrence Becker Norway W C Neibuhr PT V Neuzil Marion Kimm GH Kimm Blairstown Louise Wiese Herman Franzenburg Keystone Marcus Scheel Dysart HC Brehm Oscar Reinhardt Van Horne and Mrs A C Kluss Luzerne as part of a notices segment.

William Baum Garrison E. C Bratton Shellsburg John Gardeman Oscar Hagan Atkins William Grovert Harvey Hartz Newhall J. C Glenn Lawrence Becker Norway W. C. Neibuhr V. Neuzil Marion Kimm Kimm Blairstown Louise Wiese Herman Franzenburg Keystone Marcus Scheel Dysart HC. Brehm Oscar Reinhardt van Horne A. C. Kluss Luzerne

Democratic Delegates Named At Tama County Event

At the Tama county democratic convention in Toledo delegates were chosen. List includes George Lorenz Lincoln Henry Dahms Fred Bruene Harry Goettsch Don Crest Gladbrook Earl Lyon Toledo Emil Varner Chelsea J E Arends Toledo Paul Mathern Buckingham Charles Benesh Toledo William Mitchell Reinbeck Claudine Fouss Dysart John Roubinck Charter Charles Thorne Tamar E R Cronk Montour Bruce Town send Garwin Nellie Smith Glad brook Ed Kilcoin Tama William Lorenz Lincoln William Black Tama Hugh Turner Traer Harry Lichty Toledo.

Toledo Tama County Charles Benesh Hugo Joens George Lorenz Lincoln Henry Dahms Fred Bruene Harry Goettsch Don Crest Gladbrook Earl Lyon Emil Varner Chelsea J. E. Arends Paul Mathern Buckingham William Mitchell Reinbeck Claudine Fouss Dys

Marengo Democrats choose delegate slate for Roosevelt and Wallace

In Marengo Iowa county Democratic delegates meeting Saturday were instructed to back Roosevelt first and Wallace second. Delegates chosen with roughly one third support each to vote as a bloc include George H. Smith of North English J Paul Naughton of Marengo August Wiebold of Homemstead Alfred McSwiggan of Williamsburg and Mrs Frank Owen final names incomplete in readable text.

Marengo Iowa County Roosevelt Henry Wallace George H. Smith North English J. Paul Naughton August Wiebold Homestead Alfred McSwiggan Williamsburg Frank Owen

Local Names List From North English Area

A compiled roster of residents and relatives from North English Amana Marengo and Williamsburg areas including Fred Del Amana Mrs J P Gaffney Christine Feller Victor John Whitmore Mrs R M Simmons Betty Dickel Henry Burgy Jo J McGillicuddy J A Ballard Francis Binley Frank Butler William Crew Laverne Butler J P Gallagher Mrs Albert Kuch Mrs R A Childress J V Sheridan Parnell Bert Hanson John E E Stapleton Charles G Esbacher Kenneth McCune Elmer Miller Mrs Gus Soner Mrs Lens Schnerer Everett Lortz William Zuber Bruce Smith Albert Hanson Werner Uhlman Jan Wiese James P Gaffney Robert Riley Betty Ochh Mrs Pearl Driscoll Idella Dower.

Fred del Amana J P. Gaffney Marengo Christine Feller Victor John Whitmore North English R M. Simmons Betty Dickel Middle Henry Burgy Jo J McGillicuddy Williamsburg J. A. Ballard Francis Binley Frank Butler William Crew Laverne Butler J. P Gallagher

Sigourney Keokuk county selects state convention delegates

The Keokuk county democratic convention met in Sigourney on Saturday and chose delegates to the state convention. Named: John M. Grove and John Burkenbine of South English. Bessie Bender of Keswick. Catherine Fottral of Thornburg. Samson Kappte and William Lash of What Cheer. Charles Mackey, Frank Moore, Milton Noller, John Williams and Mrs. John Batty of Sigourney. A. C. Striegel of Harper. C. Lb. Rice of Delta. Frank Burrough of Ollie. and E J. White of Richland.

Sigourney Keokuk County John M. Grove John Burkenbine South English Bessie Bender Keswick Catherine Fottral Thornburg Samson Kappte William Lash What Cheer Charles Mackey Frank Moore Milton Noller John Williams John Batty A. C. Striegel Harper C. Lb. Rice Delta Frank Burrough Ollie E J. White Richland

Noted Playwright Returns To Iowa U For Premiere

IOWA CITY An Iowa City student who wrote The Tree in 1930 rose to prominence as a Broadway playwright before returning to the Iowa campus to direct Middletown Mural, his world premiere at University theater on May 6. He praises Prof Mabie and aims for a tragic comic finish that entertains while provoking thought.

Iowa City University of Iowa E. C Mabie University Theater Richard Maibaum Iowa WPA Maibaum Middletown Mary Elizabeth Windigher Cora Dutton Clark Dorothea Carlson Battle Creek Betsy Clark Henderson Forsythe Monroe City New York Guthrie McClinnie Katharine Cornell John Gassner Guild Hollywood Theater Alliance Meet the People Mids Dletown University Dramatic Arts

Maibaum’s Mirthful Rise From Stage to Screen Work

Broadway veteran Maibaum, noted for Lawyer and later Hollywood scripts for MGM and Columbia, with The Lady and the Mob and The Amazing Mr Williams. The Middletown Mural, a student-led project, draws power from its author’s investigative Americana and Carnegie-era cast.

Milton Berle Eddie Nugent George Abbott Ezra Stone Maibsaum Warner Brothers Maibaum New York Shakespeare Repertory Company Jago Hollywood Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Brimstone Columbia Studios Coast Guard Mr. Williams Marthaum Alfred Hitchcock Walter Wanger

Taxpayers Forum On Public Cost Cuts In Maquoketa

Regional taxpayers forum at the American Legion hall Maquoketa seeks lower taxes and cheaper government. Speakers include John A. Heinz Lovetts Vrooman and George Claussen with a panel led by E R Stoddard. Open to taxpayers and officials with sessions on education reform and public debt.

Maquoketa American Legion Hall Towa Taxpayers Association Wll Iowa Taxpayers Association John A. Heinz Peosia Dubuque County Charles City Algona Cherokee Jefferson Red Oak Fairfield Newton

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Marion News Prairie Union Club Henry Miller George Munier St. Luke's Hospital Theristrial Club C. V. R. de Jong Twelfth Street Gilbert Voorhies Friendly Guild of the Methodist Church B. W. Schenken Tenth Street Harvey Gipp Melvin Sebrecht Ames The Town State College Evelyn Howe Maxine Brooks Justin Kinkead Neal de Wees Minor Wilkinson Frederick Bateman Eleventh Street Sam Dunn Lebanon Myrtle ©. Snyder Lincoln, Neb Sydney Levy Mr. Levy Stephen Alfred Bensch Mrs. W. C. Givens la Crosse, Wis Mrs. E. Jefferson Paul Wenger John Crawford Mrs. Wenger Mrs Park Forrest Coggan Grace H. Starr Electa King’s Daughters Cary Club Alta Elva Emerson Marion Boulevard Walter S. Winter Fostoria Boston Sth Chester Cornelius Kansas City Interstate Commerce Commission Frank Cornelius Waterloo St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids Walter Bensch Willard Powell Octo Club Wurster Tea Room Hillis Gill Seventh Street Marvin Edison Lewis Papes QL R. Shellenbarger Phil J. Crew Vernon Lent OOP Club Frank S. Skinner Adeliza Daniels Priscilla Guild Congregational Church Frank S&s. Skinner George L. Wood Ella Reel Mary Kerns Perry Margaret Leming Emma Kendall Priscilla Guild of the Convegational Church H. W. Wiggins Josephine Wiggins Elmer Neff Charles A. Engel Chester A Bailey Patmos Knights Templar Masonic Temple Sonja Henie Ray Milland Anna Jean Marchant BD. C. Marchant Townsend Club No 1 City Hall P.m Donovan Goodyear Ruby Layton Consolidated Schools Sonja Henri Cab Leonard Taylor Winifred Schrubbe Jeanne Russell Elmira Russell Dubuque Miss Beyer Walter Hall Don Borchers Tommie and Beverly Mr. Hall J. W. Scott W. W. Latta Bette Jean Oclwein He, Carson Clinton Richard Wager Jeanne Central City O. M. Carson Methodist Church Roscoe F. Stevens Vernon Stevens True Blue Methodist Ladies Aid Society Rural Garden Club Clifton Hawk W. H. Sherman Ryan Gerald Faust Earlville Johnson County Wm. F Nee Nhoto Rock Island Mary E. Wright N. W. Wright Wrights Iowa U Bob Sullivan Mabie Prof. Mabie New Post Office Taxpayers Forum
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