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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1939

Page

5

Warns Children Under 16 Not to Operate Motor Scooters

Sergt Clarence Day of the state highway patrol told authorities that children under 16 may not legally operate motor driven scooters tricycles or miniature cars on streets or sidewalks. Vehicles must be registered have lights brakes and be driven by someone with a valid license. Ownership may be on private property without violation.

Sergt Clarence Day State Highway Patrol Day Bob Vlach

Home Garden Club Nature Study Hike and Picnic

Members of the Home Garden club XY joined a nature study field trip starting at 10 AM from Mrs. W. E. Brown’s home to explore wild plant life in a ravine off Mount Vernon highway. The group picnicked atop Van Cleve hill at noon before resuming the outdoor hike.

Home Garden Club Mount Vernon Highway W. E. Brown Fourth Avenue SE van Cleve Hill A. L. Augustine W. H. Bailey Frank B. Benesh John H Brookman Arthur L. Bye A. C. Fisher A. L. Killian John L. Miller D. M. Taylor G. King Thompson

Mrs Culbertson to Visit Fort Thomas Hosts in Cincinnati Area

Mrs Benjamin Culbertson of Fort Thomas Kentucky will arrive Thursday to stay with Mr and Mrs Clare R Marshall at 305 Crescent street SE. The guest, formerly Helen Beaver of Des Moines, has been visiting friends in Des Moines.

Benjamin Culbertson Fort Thomas Clare R Marshall Crescent Street Culbertson Helen Beaver Des Moines

House guests dine with Mrs Pickett in Waterloo

Mrs Lumir Severn along with Mrs M M Ogden of Tacoma and Mrs John Fletcher of Chicago visit Waterloo for a luncheon hosted by Mrs Charles E Pickett. Also present are Miss Lelia Johnson and her guest Mrs James W Good of Evanston and Mrs William M Deacon of 529 Knollwood Drive SE.

Lumir Severn Blake Boulevard M. M. Ogden Tacoma, Wash John Fletcher Chicago Lelia Johnson First Avenue James W Good Evanston William M. Deacon Knollwood Drive Waterloo Charles E. Pickett

Mount Prospect family to visit Warriners two weeks

Mrs. Mark Cleaver of Mount Prospect and her children Tommy and Sally will arrive Wednesday evening to spend two weeks as guests of Mrs. Cleaver's parents Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Warriner at 316 Forest Drive SE.

Mark Cleaver Mount Prospect Tommy Sally

Miss Sue Dwyer Visits Elder Kin in Omaha

Miss Sue Dwyer of Omaha spends Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David M. Elder kin located at 2120 E avenue NE.

Sue Dwyer Elderkins Omaha Mrs David M. Elderkin E Avenue

Officers Elected At Tuesday Study Club Luncheon

At the annual business session held after a luncheon at Mrs. James Killian home 358 Pleasant drive SE Mrs. Fred C Meyers was reelected president and Mrs M E Carter reelected vice president. New officers named are Mrs J Henry recording secretary and Mrs W L Paxson treasurer. Social committee members were Mrs W J Barngrover Mrs Harold J Ross Mrs R D Gray and Mrs J J Hall. Guest Mrs C Beech of Tacoma Wash a former member attended.

James Killian Pleasant Drive Fred C Meyers M. E. Carter J . Henry W. L. Paxson W. J. Barngrover Harold J. Ross

Officers Reelected At Home For Aged Women Board

At the annual meeting Tuesday morning at the Home for Aged Women the board reelected officers including Mrs Metta Burd as president and Miss Laura Turner as treasurer of the special fund. Members re elected to the board include Mrs I E Jackson Mrs George S Josselyn Mrs Finney Miss Turner and Mrs C N Booth.

Board of Managers of the Home For Aged Women Metta Burd John B. Finney E E. Wilcox J. P Mantillon Elmer A. Johnson Laura Turner Special Fund I E. Jackson George S Josselyn Finney

Miss Denkman Guests of T. M. Ingersolls

Miss Verona Denkman of Durant is spending the week with her sister Mrs. T Ingersoll and Mr Ingersoll at 371 Fifteenth Street SE.

Verona Denkman Durant T . Ingersoll Ingersoll Fifteenth Street

Cameron Couple Returns From Derby Trip to Louisville and Chicago

Mr and Mrs E B Cameron of 1900 Second Avenue SE returned Monday after attending the Kentucky Derby in Louisville and spending a few days in Chicago with friends and relatives.

E. B. Cameron Second Avenue SE Louisville Chicago

Women Bowlers Host First Cedar Rapids Dinner

The Cedar Rapids Women's Bowling Association held its inaugural dinner at the Roosevelt hotel with 73 guests. President Leta Nezerka led the business meeting and introduced officers while reports on standings and records were presented by league secretaries.

Cedar Rapids Edna Eggers Nellie Sheffie Jennie M. Lindquist Lorraine Nelson Alyce Phillips Willard Heath Miss Phillips Jane Curry Bette Burke Genevieve Marsh Miss Lindquist Nezerka Hefner Lillian Drew W. H. Hasek Kenmore

Durins Attend Griffin Wedding Promptly in Grand Rapids

Mr and Mrs Jack E Durin of Carlton apartments left Wednesday for Chicago to join Robert Griffin a former Cedar Rapids resident en route to Grand Rapids Michigan. On Friday Griffin and Ruth Atwood of Grand Rapids will marry with Mr Durin serving as usher.

Jack E. Durin Carlton Apartments Motor Chicago Robert Griffin Cedar Rapids Grand Rapids Mich Griffin Ruth Atwood Durin

Birth for Arthur Eichelkraut’s daughter in Macomb Illinois

Mrs. Arthur Eichelkraut of Macomb Illinois announces the birth of a daughter on May 10. The mother is formerly Miss Alice Leefers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Leefers of 861 Seventeenth Street SE. Dr. and Mrs. Harry M. Ivins of 1032 Fifth Avenue SE will entertain their bridge club at Cedar Rapids Country Club Wednesday evening.

Arthur Eichelkraut Macomb, II Eichelkraut Alice Leefers O. L. Leefers Seventeenth Street Harry M. Ivins Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Country Club

Camp Fire Groups Enjoy Weekend at Camp Hitaga

The senior Pazeta Camp Fire group and the Tataloli Camp Fire group with guardians Mrs. R H Work and Mrs. Herbert Beals spent last weekend at Camp Hitaga. They hiked, studied flowers, and cooked meals together.

Pazeta Hitaga Tataloli R H Work Herbert Beals Camp Hitaga

Cultus Club Plans Annual Picnic at Mrs Yuill's Home

Members of the Cultus club will hold their annual picnic Thursday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs T B Yuill on Johnson avenue NW. Attendees are asked to bring the usual picnic provisions.

Cultus Club T. B. Yuill Johnson Avenue NW

Kappa Delta Mothers Club Luncheon Set at Sorority Rooms

The Kappa Delta Mothers' club will meet for luncheon Thursday at 1 p.m. in the sorority rooms. Mrs Lamar W. Striesky and Mrs C. R. Fahrney will be hostesses.

Kappa Delta Mothers’ Club Lamar W. Striesky C. R. Fahrney

Quaker Spaghetti Adds Richness and Quick Cooking

A vintage ad extols Quaker Spaghetti enriched with milk for richer flavor. It promises economical, quick cooking results with plump firm strands and describes family appeal. Look for the blue and yellow box and buy several packages today.

Two Celebrate Sixth Birthdays At Parties Today

In Cedar Rapids Wednesday two children marked their sixth birthdays. Sandra Studer daughter of Mrs J J Studer hosted after school games for friends at 522 Vernon Drive SE. Scotty McIntyre son of Mr and Mrs Scott McIntyre planned a yard party with a picnic supper after school at 627 Cottage Grove Avenue SE.

Cedar Rapids Sandra Studer J. J. Studer Vernon Drive Scotty McIntyre Scott McIntyre Cottage Grove Avenue Sandra Studer Marybel Jane Killian Erlinda Whitehill Jackie Cutler John Cooper David Hickenlooper Marie Louise Marshall

Adams Visit Cedared Rapids Guests From Boise Idaho

Mr and Mrs C F Adams of Boise Idaho en route home from Florida spent a brief stay in Cedar Rapids this week. Courtesy hosts Mr and Mrs R Pink of Mount Vernon hosted luncheon at the Elks club on Tuesday. Evening hosts Mr and Mrs E J Lattner gave a picnic supper for the Adams and Mr and Mrs Charles Penningroth at Cottage Grove avenue SE. The Adamses left Wednesday for Boise.

C. F. Adams Boise Ida Florida Cedar Rapids R. Pink Mount Vernon Elks Club E. J. Lattner Cottage Grove Avenue Adams Charles Penningroth

Three B and PF W members attend convention meeting

Miss Gertrude Stenner retiring president of the Business and Professional Women's club, Miss Ida Caryl new president, and Mrs Lena Nelson state finance chairman will travel to Waterloo Thursday for the pre convention board meeting of the State Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs.

Gertrude Stenner Business and Professional Women's Club Ida Caryl Lena Nelson Waterloo State Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs

Catholic Current Events Club Meeting

The Catholic Current Events club will meet at the home of Mrs H. E. Rahe at 866 Fourth Avenue SE on Thursday at 2 p.m.

Catholic Current Events Club H. E. Rahe Fourth Avenue SE

Rock Island Woman's Club Meeting Planned at YWCA

The Rock Island Woman's club will meet Friday at 1 30 p m at the Y W C A for a short business session and entertainment.

Rock Island Woman's Club

How Family of 5 Can Eat Well On $12 a Week

A family of five can eat well on twelve dollars weekly with daily menus for two adults and three children. The plans aim for a balanced diet supplying calories energy protein minerals and vitamins to sustain health and growth.

Thursday Breakfast Menus with Daily Milk and Butter Allowances

The snippet lists breakfast items for Thursday including tomato juice, creamed eggs on toast, coffee for adults, milk for children, soups, sandwiches, stews, baked macaroni and cheese, vegetables, fruit cups, and tea. It notes daily milk and butter allowances and a total cost around 1.55 dollars, with contact guidance for the Community Nutrition Service.

How About a Bicycle

Santa Fe AP reports Poundmaster Martin Pacheco begins roundup duties after his license is suspended 90 days for reckless driving, pursuing stray dogs on horseback.

Santa FE N. M Martin Pacheco

County to Advertise Bids for Oil and Road Surfacing Projects

Linn county supervisors set 10 am May 25 bid openings for motor fuel lubricants and grease including 40000 gallons of diesel 1000 gallons of diesel lubricant 2100 gallons of lubricating oil 100000 gallons of gasoline and 5000 pounds of grease. Also at 2 pm May 25 bids will be opened for crushed stone resurfacing of 15.12 miles in Fairfax township and surfacing in district 128. The board outlined surfacing districts 131 and 132 detailing 3 miles and 2.9 miles of roads in Buffalo Otter Creek and Spring Grove townships and approved seven district assessments listing county and property owner shares.

Linn County Fairfax Township Fairfax College Townships Buffalo Township Buffalo Creek Alice Otter Creek Spring Grove Board of Apportionment J H. Schaum Coggan P. M. Davis Cedar Rapids William P. Secrist Marion Marion Township Fayette Clinton Townships Clinton Township Washington Township Franklin Township College Putnam Townships

Supervisors Define Courthouse Janitor Authority

The Cedar Rapids county supervisors clarify janitor department oversight. All janitor questions are to go to the county auditor as courthouse custodian. First District Supervisor Clarence Beeson is the board's liaison for urgent issues and $25 purchase authority, with the full board consulted for major buying decisions.

Clarence Beeson Cedar Rapids Benson

Beethoven Club and Chorus mark Thursday Music Week events

Cedar Rapids hosts a full Thursday program for Music Week with the Beethoven club at the YWCA at 10 am, Mount Mercy College choristers at 3 pm, and a grand Chorus and Dance program at the coliseum at 8 pm led by Lenore Topinka and Edna Dieman. Performances include Purcell, Bach, Haydn, Schubert, Gershwin, Debussy, and many local artists.

Cedar Rapids John Mokrejs Helen Mokrejs Gen Emily Sanborn Mount Mercy Mount Mercy College Margaret Toedt Alice Bouska Purcell J. S. Bach Margaret Kelly Haydn Schubert Papillon Gries Mary Carmel Tiffany Debussy Dolores Thierweller Persy Bess George Gershwin Marjorie Fleming Dieman Coliseum Lenore Topinka Edna Dieman

Czech Nazi Council Raps Hitler Attack on United States

The executive committee of the Czechoslovak national council denounces Hitler for attacking the United States and Roosevelt. It condemns peace terminations with Britain and Poland and calls for Czechoslovaks abroad to oppose Nazi subjugation and drive invaders from their country.

Hitler United States Roosevelt Czechoslovak National Council T. B. Hlubacek Cedar Rapids Europe Great Britain Poland Nazi Germany

Major David M. N. Ross Assigned to Coe ROTC

Major David M. N. Ross, of the Fifth Infantry at Fort Williams Maine, has been detailed to duty as instructor for the Coe College ROTC. He was born in Louisiana on September 3, 1896, and entered service November 27, 1917. He is a graduate of the Army Tank, Chemical Warfare, and Infantry Schools.

David M. N. Ross Fifth Infantry Fort Williams Coe College Louisiana Army Tank Chemical Warfare

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Culbertson Marshall Home Study Club Nome Miss Denkman T. M. Ingersolls E. B. Camerons Toman Third Ave A. A. Wagner Florist DIAL Empres Onk Lovely Lady Beauty Shop Bishop’s Durins Arthur Eichelkrauts Kappa Delta Mothers Qu Ouaket Spagneetti Mitix PF. W R. I. Woman's Club Cedar Rapids Gazette Community Nutrition Service Manney Daughters of Isabella Chorus Margaret McCall Dear Land of Home O. Sibellus Taylor Linn County Women's’ Chorus Helen K. Stark Mrs. Ambdenstock Irr Ronald Spring Mitchell Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Helen Stark Tyle E. Welty Berner Joyce Elaine Libal Jo Franz Kouba Patricia Schaber Angeline Thomas Jo Anne Peterson Polly Green B. Punchinello Herbert Alyce Mary Chadima Mary Jane Hubbard Logan Rain Curran P. T Elizabeth Sloan Inez Thompson Vel Bettilou Lefebvre Fantasia Argentina Leayn Vand Cedar Rapids Mackercher Wiliam Rinderknecht Carl Helnen Pepper Linn County Women’s Chorus Woman's Club Chorus Helen de Wees Lulu E. Welty Industrial League Circus Immaculate Conception Otto Thoennes Maj David Ross Coe R. O. T. C B . Sanford Optometrist Whitman Bunte Schrafft Hutchinson Fox Johnston Acme Coty Ardley Vantyne Kodak Films VITA Croquignole Second Ave Second St American Institute of Laundering Mary Morris Brush Chapel Brosh Chapel Canton Third Avenue SE Bishop's R. M. Vesely Wea Aumanby First Avenue E Wg Rcc Des'red WPA Great Lakes Optical CO Koo Tea Cit Mia
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