Calvary Baptist Church Names Officers and Plans 50th Anniversary
Calvary Baptist reports $9000 for a new church and current year expenses around $5000 with missions gifts of $5560.31. Rodney C. Gould serves as pastor since February. A long list of officers, deacons, deaconesses, trustees, and committee members is given, along with names for the fiftieth anniversary program to be held in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
Rodney C. Gould
Descen
Hepler
J. S. Wentworth
Charles Fikers
George Craauman
Lester Elam
William Dokhuizen
Ro A
Houser
Alfhed Mefford
Ife
Mary Cully
Do E Whotstine
Dee Campbell
JS. Wentworth
Byron Heneks
Harlan Shaw
Hansves Goodenough
Dack Carter
Martin Hansen
Lester Boam
Carl Whittemore
Lois Forby
Maxine Cronbaugh
Jennie Batchelder
Margery Flarley Lowelty
Lore Mie Peal
Charles Mercden
Charles German
Mary Tremain
Virginiu Miner
Dorothy Miller
H C Montgomer
William Dykhuizen
Adelaide Mortier
Walter Schulz
Paul Aie- Dowell
Helen Mae Miller
Earl Linkenback
Harold Adams
Grant Hepler
Census Office Open Saturday Until 6 Sunday, 10 To Noon
The census bureau office in the basement of the federal building will be open until 6 pm Saturday and from 10 am to noon Sunday for those who cannot reach it at other hours. A telephone call to 7758 will summon an enumerator to a resident, or visit the office during those hours. Area manager Ilo J Sedlacek estimates an additional 700 persons have been enumerated since the drive began, with more than 200 phone appointments made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Federal Building
Ilo J Sedlacek
Buck Creek School Takes Educational Tour in Cedar Rapids
Buck Creek consolidated school of Hopkinton brings 25 juniors and seniors on a Friday educational tour to inspect plants and facilities in Cedar Rapids. Harry H Gaulke and Vera Bacon accompany the group. Sites include Wilson and Company Pemeck and Ford Hutchinson Ice Cream Cedar Rapids Gazette Northwestern Bell Petersen Baking and the sewage disposal plant. After dinner the class planned a movie outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Creek Consolidated School
Hopkinton
Harry H Gaulke
Vera Bacon
Wilson and Company
Pemeck and Ford
Hutchinson Ice Cream Plant
Cedar Rapids
Bird Authorities Gather In Dubuque
Delegates to the Iowa Ornithologists union met in Dubuque for a two day gathering starting Friday. Judge O S Thomas of Rock Rapids will preside over the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
INS
Iowa Ornithologists Union
Wll
O. S. Thomas
Rock Rapids
Christianity Facing Supreme Test at Iowa Conference
Dr J A Heck of Cleveland told the Iowa conference at Measery First Evangelical church the church faces a supreme test amid world crisis. He warned against humanism economic security nationalism and government centralism urging the church to unite with movements toward spiritual renewal and gospel proclamation. The conference discussed conscientious objectors, elections, priestly orders, and college trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A Heck
Cleveland
Evangelical Church
Board of Christian Education
First Evangelical Church
Heck
Hue Man
Seal Central
Derek
Stauffacher
Evangelical
Death of Dr Truman A Griffin Former Cedar Rapids Resident
Dr Truman Alvah Griffin longtime Cedar Rapids dentist died in a local hospital Thursday at 4:05 pm after a long illness. Born May 24 1874 near Macomb he moved to Cedar Rapids in 1914 and later to Chicago in 1934. He married Bertha B Auld in 1901 and Edith Cabeen in 1905. Survived by two daughters, two sons, four grandchildren, a sister and a brother, with funeral services set for Saturday in Macomb after calling hours Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Alvah Griffin Denlist
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Macomb
Bertha B Auld
Edith Cabeen
Aledo
Warrier
Daniel J. McSwiggan Dead Funeral Saturday
Daniel J. McSwiggan died suddenly at his home 925 Nineteenth Street SE and will be buried after services. A lifelong Cedar Rapids resident born May 10, 1882, he was a brick mason for 34 years and a member of BM PTU No. 1 of Iowa. He was married to Mars Ellen Norris since February 18, 1919, and is survived by his widow and two brothers James J and Leo F McSwiggan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. McSwiggan
Nineteenth Street
Pam
Cedar Rapids
Patrick
Sarah McSwiggan
Mars Ellen Norris
Heo
PTU No. 1
Iowa
James J
Leo F
Funeral Rites For Swiggan and Sister Mary Carter
Cedar Rapids relatives announce funeral services for Swiggan and sister Mary J Carter. Services held at Immaculate Conception Church by Msgr John Molloy Saturday at 9 am. Burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Rosary at Brady Mortuary Friday 8 pm by Msgr Molloy. Friends may call at the mortuary.
Veteran Samuel Hensley Dies in Des Moines Hospital
World War I veteran Samuel Leonard Hensley aged 58 died at the veteran's hospital in Des Moines at 7:36 p.m. Thursday after a long illness. Born February 2, 1887 in Bertram, he lived in Linn County all his life. He married Clara Hinman on June 22, 1925. he leaves a son Clyde Hensley and a step-son Rex Hinman of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, plus brothers George, John, and Preston Hensley and sister Mrs. Mary Grauerhols of Cedar Rapids. He was a member of Hanford Post American Legion. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday in Turner Chapel, with Rev. FL HW Ward officiating. burial in Campbell Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Leonard Hensley
A Avenue NW
Veteran’s Hospital
Des Moines
Bertram
Linn County
Clara Hinman
Clyde Hensley
Rex Hinman
Peal Harbor
Hawaii
George
John
Preston Hensley
Mary Grauerhols
Cedar Rapids
Hanford Post
American Legion
Turner Chapel
FL HW. Ward
Campbell Cemetery
Mrs Elizabeth Loese 61 Dies at Cedar Rapids Home
Mrs Elizabeth Loese wife of Frank Loese 833 Oakland NE Cedar Rapids died suddenly at home at 6 30 am Friday Born Benton County June 5 1878 she lived in Cedar Rapids 46 years Survived by husband two brothers John and Arthur Sallach three sisters Mrs Minnie Winters Mrs Thomas Newcomb and Mrs George Carson all of Cedar Rapids Funeral in Beatty chapel with burial in Oak Hill family lot Friends may call after 3 pm Saturday
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Elizabeth Loese
Frank Loese
Oakland Avenue
Benton County
Cedar Rapids
John
Arthur Sallach
Minnie Winters
Thomas Newcomb
George Carson
Beatty Chapel
Oak Hill Cemetery
Death of Herman Bohl Omahan former Cedar Rapids resident
Herman Bohl of Omaha died suddenly of a heart attack in Osullala Nebraska late Wednesday. He formerly lived in Cedar Rapids about six years ago where he worked as a salesman for the Rock Island Service company. He came to Cedar Rapids from Waterloo where his parents Mr and Mrs William Kohl reside. He is survived by his wife and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Bohl
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Osullala
Neb
Rock Island Service Company
Waterloo
William Kohl
William of Omaha funeral services set for Saturday
William of Omaha will have funeral services and burial in Omaha on Saturday afternoon.
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William
Omaha
Funeral services for Mrs Ella Hefner in Turner chapel
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday in Turner chapel for Mrs Ella M Hefner widow of Thomas H Hefner who died after a long illness in a local hospital. The Rev Grant F Anderson will officiate Cedar chapter O ELS will conduct burial at Delaware, Indiana. Friends may call at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella M Hefner
Thomas H Hefner
Turner Chapel
Grant F. Anderson
Cedar Chapter O Els
Delaware, In
Townsend club hosts National Triple-T reps in Odd Fellows hall
City briefs note 7 30 p m Friday meeting at Odd Fellows hall for Townsend club. Saturday 6¢ heel lifts at Eli Shoe Store 507 E Ave NW. Roast beef dinner noon at St Josephs Marion Sunday May 12. Erik Gustavson 43 not living at 611 A Ave NE per residents.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Townsend Club
Eli Shoe Store
E Ave
St Joseph's
Marion
Eric Gustavson
A Avenue
Gift suggestions for mother appear in Want Ads
A newspaper page highlights gift ideas for mothers within the Want Ads section featuring assorted gift suggestions and holiday offers from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Farm Officials Inspect Tenant Lands in Jones County
Harry L. Young of Ames and J Keith Noll local farm security supervisor visited tenant purchase lands in Jones county on Friday. Dr David Berger of Coe College will headline the First Presbyterian church spring rally in Waterloo with talks at 3 20 pm and 7 30 pm on biblical themes including The Bible for Times of Crisis and Christ The Dynamic for Christian Living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Young
Farm Security Administration
Ames
J. Keith Noll
Jones County
David Berger
Coe College
Young Peoples League
First Presbyterian Church
Waterloo
Berger
Speakers Outline Youth Work Jobs At Marion
Lloyd Grover of the Cedar Rapids employment service and John W Donnelly of the local social security office explained to Marion high school seniors how work opportunities for youth are supported by the Iowa state employment service and the old age provisions of the security act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Employment Service
Marion High School
Lloyd Grover
The
Employment Service
Cedar Rapids
John W Donnelly
Camp fire warning and stamp release details
Picnickers and hikers are warned to fully extinguish camp fires and avoid tossing cigarettes or matches in timber areas. A fire on the river and Fly road was likely started by a cigarette. it was beaten out by Mrs. Ronnenberg and helpers. Post office stamps in the new series feature Stephen Foster and John Philip Sousa. upcoming issues display Victor Herbert Edouard McDowell and Ethelbert Nevin with release dates in May and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fly Road
William Mronnenberg
Ronnenberg
Cedar Rapids
Stephen Foster
John Philip Sousa
Victor Herbert
Edouard McDowell
Ethelbert Nevin
Marion Records Population and Local Notices
Marion 1940 population listed at 4 714 an increase of 266 persons or 48 percent since 1930 census supervisor David J Murphy announced. Local ads highlight Mother's Day flowers, ice cream specials and sales from Marion Dairy Store Dickey L C Low and others. Community events include Methodist family night supper and Marion PTA program at Lincoln auditorium with songs and dresses show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
David J. Murphy
Iowa
Robert Hess
Marion Parent-Teacher Association
Lincoln Auditorium
Theodore L. Bosacker
Dwight Hastings
Jeanne Russell
Lincoln
Carl J. Kassler
Lyle No Warren
PTA
Hastings
Gilbert Voorhies
Emerson
Irving
Rose Wilcox
Gwen Newlin
Newlin
Lillian Thada
Harriet Beyer
Earl Helbig
William Lary
Mother's Day events and local notices in Marion area
Last Wednesday morning at Mrs. Jack Reimers home a sea shell gift from St Peters burg was given to members by Mrs. Clementine Schminke. The Baptist church choir hosted a picnic supper and shower for Miss Mildred Teter and Eldo Hilmer. The Ivanhoe club set for a May breakfast at E V cafe. Marion township teachers held a mystery picnic and wiener roast with a Cedar Rapids theater party. flowers and cakes promoted by local bakers and greenhouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Fret Club
Willis Sheets
Jack Reimers
Clementine Schminke
St Petersburg
Fla
the Baptist Church
Mildred Teter
Eldo Hilmer
Leatha Fowler
Marion Township
Marion
Howard Knapp
Stephen Crouse
Cedar Rapids
Mother's Day Ad for Flowers at Hutton's Greenhouses
Eighty five Marion Chamber of Commerce members attended a Thursday dinner in Memorial hall. John Mullin introduced as new executive secretary and set May 25 as a special events day at 1 30 p m in the city park with a varied program including ventriloquism cornet solos and a film. The Marion Milwaukee Women's club held its annual May breakfast at the Presbyterian church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Harold Ballard
Charlotte Smith
Mrs. Ballard
Milwaukee Women’s Club
Presbyterian Church
Elvie Peterson
Mothers Club
Paul Kruger
Raymond Stanton
Kruger
Claire Beach
Thomas Park
John Hyde
Alfred Pantry
Lawrence Peterson
Cedar Rapids
Local club program and plans include convention travel
Themada club held a busy program with vocal and piano solos by Mrs Fox and Melvyn Arp, readings by Virginia Jackson and Melvyn Arp, and tap dancing by Joyce Bintz. Plans were made for the president to attend a Milwaukee clubs convention in Chicago May 17 18 at Hotel Stevens. Guests included Mrs Oliver Fahey Mrs W Carter Melvyn Arp Virginia Jackson Richard Bristol Billy Lundquist Joyce Bintz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Fahey
Chicago
W. Carter
Olin
Melvyn Arp
Virginia Jackson
Richard Bristol
Billy Lundquist
Joyce Bintz
Veishea Parade At Iowa State To Feature 80 Floats
The nineteenth Veishea parade at Iowa State College will feature 80 floats with four bands in attendance. Doris Detjen of Kansas City Missouri will be enthroned as Veishea queen on the steps of Beardshear Hall after the armory march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State
Ames
Iowa State College
Armory
Beardshear Hall
Doris Detjen
Kansas City Mo
Detectives Sentenced to Three Years in Conspiracy Case
Sioux City district court sentenced former detectives Perry Davis and Claude Bledsoe to three years each in Fort Madison penitentiary for conspiracy to protect prostitution and drug dealing. Judge A. O. Wakefield overruled defense request for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Perry Davis
Claude Bledsoe
A. O. Wakefield
Fort Madison
Koenig to Deliver Commencement Address at Coe College
Dr Myron L Koenig dean of men at Coe College will give the commencement address Friday evening May 17 in the school auditorium he will speak on 1917 1940 parallel or contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alburnett
Myron L. Koenig
Men of
Coe College
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Calvary Baptists
Buck Creek School
Banque
Typewriter Exchange
Second Avenue SE
Meservey
Manly
H C Brunemeier
P. H. Beekman
Winterset
R S Hindayan
Lafayette
G. L. Alderman
L E Deaver
Edith Reed
T. A. Griffin
Aulden Griffin
S. L. Hensley
Herman B. Kohl
First Trust
Savings Bank
Third ST
Twelfth Ave
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Mrs. Hefner
City Briefs
Car E Winkler
Elkader
349Th Infantry
Marion News
Marion Dairy Store
Methodist Church
True Blue Division
Ladies Aid Society
Arthur W Henke
Kemble’s
Mother’s Day Girls
M. L. Braska Co
Sorosis Club
George Busby
W. J. Lothian
Arthur BE. Granger
A A. Hardin
Dickey’s
L, C Low
Mercy Hospital
John J. Booth
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Gordon Grocery
Mildred Carpenter
Louisville Ky
W. B Carpenter
Carpenter
Mildred
Weishea
Syls
6Th Avenue
James A. Pringle
W. W. Yocom
Marion Sausage Company
Suh Avenue
20Th Street
Louise E Peckosh
Portage, Wis
Margaret O'Leary
Wilona
Hutchinson’s
C. Carpenter
York, Neb
Glenn E Kinser
Owen's
W .J. Greer
New Orleans
James
Houston
Tex
Shejton
Twelfth Street
Cooper's
Ed Sigfred
Carroll Roberts
Jeannette
Clara Louise
Atkins High School
Ed Sigied
Charles Reinheimer, Jr
WTT
Marion Nature and Garden Club
Mother's Day
Morthwestern Bell Telephone
Benish Shoe Store
Foile Bakery
Ivanhoe Club
Mother's Day Bezdek
Hutton
Richard Dix
Garden
Matchi, Rats
SKY Electric
MY Dear
Watson
Cyrus Q
Vitalaire
ICE and Fuel. CO
First Street
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