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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1942

Page

10

Schaefer Will Speak at Marion Alumni Banquet

Kurt Schaefer a German refugee and member of the University will speak at the Marion high school alumni banquet on May 21 in the high school gym. The banquet will be served by the American Legion auxiliary and a dance will follow. Ben Nolisch leads ticket sales for the 1940 41 classes with tickets at Owen and Edison drug stores Cira fruit store and Phillips smoke shop. Alumni officers include Melvin McBride president Anna Mullaley vice president Marjorie Hess secretary and Galen McDougall treasurer.

Kurt Schaefer Univer Marion High School American Legion Auxiliary Ben Nolisch Owen and Edison Drug Cira Fruit Store Phillips Smoke Shop Alumni Association Melvin McBride Anna Mullaley Marjorie Hess Galen McDougall

Pyle Family Heads to Iowa City for.UI Commencement

Mr and Mrs Glenn O Pyle travel to Iowa City to attend the University of Iowa commencement. Their elder daughter Helen will graduate with high distinction from the college of commerce. Also attending are Mrs Robert S Oxley, Mrs B W Schenken and daughter Loyce, and Mrs Dale Luwe.

Glenn O. Pyle Iowa City University of Iowa Helen College of Commerce Roberts. Oxley B. W. Schenken Loyce Dale Luwe

Boston student to complete physics master this spring

John Granger of Boston arrives for a 10 day vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur E Granger. He has been pursuing work at Harvard University and will receive his master's degree in physics this spring. He has no position as instructor and will continue work on his doctorate.

John Granger Boston Arthur E. Granger Granger Harva University

Marion Nature and Garden Club May Breakfast Meeting

The Marion Nature and Garden club will meet Wednesday at 8 am with Mrs. C. A. Dykes for its annual May breakfast. An exchange of bulbs and plants will occur. Members should bring table service and attendees should notify Mrs. L. A. Levasseur or the hostess if unable to attend.

Marion Nature and Garden Club C. A. Dykes L. A. Levasseur

Miss Lula Toms Hosts W S C S Picnic Luncheon

Miss Lula Toms at 452 Seventh Avenue will host the Kathryn B. Blinks division of the Methodist W S C S for a one o'clock picnic luncheon on Thursday. Attendees should bring their own table service sandwiches and a food item. Mrs. C. C. Carpenter will lead the lesson.

Lula Toms Seventh Avenue Kathryn B. Blinks Methodist C. C. Carpenter

Mrs Phelps and Starbucks Visit Davenport Hosts

Mrs L M Phelps with her parents Mr and Mrs W S Starbuck will travel to Davenport today to be guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Beintema.

Iowa City Graduation Guests Share Commencement Day

Mrs. John M. Burmingham and her daughter Charlese attend the University of Iowa commencement in Iowa City joined by Mr and Mrs Em ery J Miller. Charles Burming ham John S Miller and Bruce Phillips of Marion are University band members and will perform at the ceremony.

Iowa City University of Iowa John M. Burmingham Charlese Emery J. Miller Charlies Burmingham John S. Miller Bruce Phillips Marion

Kassner Family Attend Wedding in Elysian Minn

Mrs G and Mrs Don Kassner travel to Elysian Minnesota for the wedding of Kermit Kassner, son of Mrs G Kassner. They will return on Tuesday.

G. Kassner Don Kassner Elysian, Minn Kermit Kassner

Miss Alice McGuire Visits L Hayden Family at Oxford Junction

Miss Alice McGuire spent Saturday with the L Hayden family at Oxford Junction, sharing time and company in a local social visit.

Alice McGuire L. Hayden Oxford Junction

Ameigo Club Luncheon Meets Tuesday with Mrs Sebern

The Ameigo club will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon with Mrs. W. B. Sebern north of Marion.

Ameigo Club W. B. Sebern Marion

Mary Lowe Dickinson Circle Meets Monday Evening

The King’s Daughters group led by Mrs Amber Travis will gather at 1254 Fifth Avenue on Monday at 7 30 pm for devotional by Mrs Fred J Lang and a program by Mrs Harlan F Knight.

Mary Lowe Dickinson The King’s Daughters Amber Travis Fifth Avenue Fred J. Lang Harlan F. Knight

Methodist K E B Class Picnic Meeting Tonight

The Methodist K E B class will meet Tuesday at 6 30 pm for a picnic supper in the home demonstration room of the Gas company. Miss Elizabeth Brown and Mrs John Taylor will be joint hostesses.

Gas Company Elizabeth Brown John Taylor

Grove City Lodges Meet and Ivanhoe Club Breakfast

Grove City Rebekah lodge No. 35 meets Monday at 8 p.m. in I O F hall with games and a social hour after the work. Ivanhoe club holds its annual May breakfast Monday at 9 a.m. at the E V cafe. Members unable to attend should notify Mrs. Andrew P Munsen or Mrs. Glenn Kinser. Christian church board meets Monday at 7 45 p.m. at the church. Leadership training classes begin Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the church.

Grove City Rebekah Lodge No I. O F. Hall Ivanhoe Club E. V Andrew P. Munsen Glenn Kinser Christian Church Board

Hardin Hosts Bridge Club Dinner Picnic

Mr and Mrs A A Hardin entertained their bridge club at a Friday picnic dinner with cards at three tables. An advertisement mentions Dr Drummond Dentist at 835 7th Ave.

Mrs A. A. Hardin Bridge Club Cards Meenage

Visit Notes From Fielding Area Families

Mrs George Engstrom of Deerfield Illinois arrives to visit sisters in law Miss Ruth Engstrom of Marion and Mrs Harry Emerson of Cedar Rapids. Neal Bunting and son stay with Ing’s parents in Cedar Rapids as Tom clinics today with Harold Bruss family.

George Engstrom Deerfield, Il Ruth Engstrom Marion Harry Emerson Cedar Rapids Neal Bunting Ing M. Olinter Clintom Harold Bruss

Starbuck arrives after niece’s death in PaisoF

Frank Starbuck arrived Saturday evening in PaisoF called by the death of his niece Mrs. Eaure Starbuck. He is a guest in PaisoF and Senate Klink.

Frank Starbuck Eaure Starbuck Paisof Senate Klink

Marion Marine Receives Purple Heart for Valor in Philippines

Private Robert Eugene Taylor of the Fourth Marines, son of Paul R. Taylor of 1060 Fifth Avenue, was awarded the Purple Heart for valor in the Battle of the Philippines. He graduated from Winfield High School in 1940 and enlisted that same year. The Fourth Marines, led by Col. Samuel L. Howard, fought at Cavite, Olongapo, Mariveles, and on Bataan after arriving in the Philippines.

Robert Eugene Taylor Fourth Marines Paul R. Taylor Fifth Avenue The Philippines Navy Department Taylor Winfield High School Winfield Anna Taylor Col Samuel L. Howard Washington Ieee Far East Cavite Navy Yard Olongapo Mariveles Bataan George Washington

De Molay Honor Class Dinner at Masonic Temple

The De Molay Mothers circle hosts a 6 30 p m Monday family picnic supper in the Masonic temple to honor Linn chapter No 900 members graduating this spring. Honorees include Albert Van Fossen Mac Towers Keith Stark Bob Wilber James Marsh Billy Wahl Wayne Stephenson Bob Wainwright Lyle McConaughy Kenneth Beadle Billie Harlan and Clarence Reinhard. Meat potatoes and dessert served. Reservations by Monday noon call 830.

de Molay Mothers Circle Masonic Temple Linn Order of de Molay Albert van Fossen Mac Towers Keith Stark Bob Wilber James Marsh Billy Wahl Wayne Stephenson Bob Wainwright Lyle McConaughy Kenneth Beadle Billie Harlan Clarence Reinhard

William P Secrist Ill at Home on Eleventh Street

William P Secrist is reported to be ill at his home located at 1096 Eleventh street with condition details not provided.

William P. Secrist Eleventh Street

Concord Club Hosts Tanner Home Evening Speakers

Concord Agricultural and Literary club members were entertained Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tanner. Rev. Arthur W. Henke spoke on Self Movement Through 15 Minutes. Dave Tanner sang and led singing. Patriotic songs followed.

R. E. Tanner Concord Agricultural and Literary Club Arthur W. Henke Dave Tanner

Guests of Chan A. Birmingham at Iowa City

Ben Nollsch Wava Adamas and Vera Reichert attended the University of Iowa commencement in Iowa City on Sunday as honored guests of Chan A. Birmingham.

Chan A. Birmingham Iowa City University of Iowa Ben Nollsch Wava Adamas Vera Reichert

Marion Township Teachers Gather for Annual Picnic

Marion township educators meet Monday at 5 30 p m at Lakeside school for their annual picnic and community gathering.

Marion Township Lakeside

Mrs J M Birmingham Attends Mother Son Banquet

Mrs J M Birmingham attended the mother and son banquet Saturday evening at the Iowa Memorial union in Iowa City.

J. M. Birmingham Iowa Memorial Union Iowa City

Bowen couple visiting Ottumwa in-law family

Mr and Mrs W G Bowen stay with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Don Reedquist in Ottumwa. Mr Bowen returns to Marion this evening while Mrs Bowen remains away until Tuesday.

W. G. Bowen Don Reedquist Ottumwa Mr. Bowen Marion Mrs. Bowen

Merry-Mix Pinochle Club Meeting Announced

The Merry Mix Pinochle club will meet Monday at 2 PM with Mrs. Jack Gibney at 1890 Seventh Avenue for an afternoon game session.

Jack Gibney Seventh Avenue

Red Cross Trunk Room Opens Monday in Marion

The Marion Red Cross trunk room in the S and S lockers will be open Monday from 1 to 4 pm with Mrs A A Hardin production chairman in charge.

Marion Red Cross Tron S. Lockers A. A. Hardin

Chicago couple to visit relatives here Sunday

Mr and Mrs Richard A Crew of Chicago will arrive here Sunday for a visit with relatives.

Richard A. Crew Chicago

Rural PTA Meets at Marion High School Gym

The Rural Parent Teacher Association sets a meeting for Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Marion High School gymnasium to discuss upcoming activities and projects.

Rural Parent-Teacher Association Marion High School

Perry social: Miss Ruby Eckman visits Mrs. Mayme Berryhill

Miss Ruby Eckman of Perry is the weekend guest of Mrs. Mayme Berryhill, enjoying a quiet home gathering and social hours with local friends.

Ruby Eckman of Perry Mayme Berryhill

Four C Club Plans Annual Guest Day at Mrs Milligan Home

The Four C club will hold its annual guest day party Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Harry Milligan on highway 390.

Four C Harry Milligan Highway 390

Miss Verle Breed Attends Ames Sorority Initiation

Miss Verle Breed traveled to Ames on Saturday to join the initiation service and dinner of the Delta Zeta sorority. She stayed as an overnight guest of Miss Agnes Haggen, a former Marion schools teacher.

Verle Breed Ames Delta Zeta Sorority Agnes Haggen Marion

Mrs Minnie Schenken Hosts Family Dinner

Mrs Minnie Schenken will entertain at a family dinner today at her home. Guests of honor include Mr and Mrs John Schenken of South Pasadena California visiting Marion and Hugo Schenken who leaves this afternoon to move to Dallas Texas. Also invited are Mr and Mrs A A Schenken Albert and Eileen Mr and Mrs Carroll Roberts family and Bernard Schenken and Rudy.

Minnie Schenken John Schenken South Pasadena Calif Marion Hugo Schenken Dallas Texas A. A. Schenken Albert Eileen Carroll Roberts Bernard Schenken Rudy

Perry Woman Visits Miss McCluire For Weekend

Mrs. Everett Buckley of Perry is spending the weekend with Miss Alice McCluire, visiting in the city.

Mrs. Everett Buckley of Perry Alice McCluire

Marion Fish and Came Club Meeting Notice

The Marion Fish and Came club will meet Tuesday evening at the Dye garage.

Marion Fish and Came Club Dye Garage

Mrs Guy Miller Hosts Monday Contract Club

Mrs Guy Miller will entertain the Monday Contract club at her home, 998 Seventeenth street.

Guy Miller Seventeenth Street

Martins and Reinhard to attend Iowa City graduation

Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Martin and their nephew Clarence Reinhard travel to Iowa City to visit Mrs. Melvin Oldfather and Mr. Oldfather and to attend the University of Iowa commencement where Mr. Oldfather will receive his M S degree in chemical engineering. The Oldfathers plan to depart Monday for San Francisco where Mr. Oldfather will join Shell Oil Company.

G. L. Martin Clarence Reinhard Iowa City Martins Melvin Oldfather Mr. Oldfather University of Iewa Oldfather San Francisco Shell Oil Company

Mrs E E Godwin Visits Omaha Relative Weekend

Mrs. E. E. Godwin traveled to Omaha Saturday to spend the weekend with relatives and attend family gatherings.

E. E. Godwin Omaha

Camp Dow No 4 Banquet Honors National President

Mrs. Carolyn Hanscom served as toastmaster at a Cedar Rapids banquet Saturday honoring Mrs. Elsie Newell of Tennessee, national president, hosted by Camp Dow No 4 and the auxiliary at the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce.

Carolyn Hanscom Camp Dow No. 4 Aenea Elsie Newell Tennessee Cedar Raids

Marion chapter to meet Tuesday for board of review

Marion chapter No 10 Masonic will convene Tuesday at 7 30 p m for a board of review and adjourn Friday at 7 p m to hear objections to raises in valuation.

Marion Board of Review

Dinner at Gillmore Home Near Marion

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Gillmore host a family dinner at their Marion area home. Guests include Mrs. Florence Scott Mrs. Lydia Gilmore Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Scott and their children Roxie and Lynn and Mrs. Leonard Holden of Ottosen.

Ivan Gillmore Marion Florence Scott Lydia Gilmore le Roy Scott Roxie Lynn Leonard Holden Ottosen

Mother's Day Ice Cream Ad From Hutchinson De Luxe

Hutchinson's De Luxe offers Fresh Strawberry 3 layer brick ice cream in quarts for 39 cents as a Mother's Day promotional item advertised by Owen's Cut Rate Drug.

Hutchinson Owen

Judge Dewey Rules Labor Disputes Move From Courts

In a continuation of the discussion on Negroes and labor, Judge Dewey criticizes the idea that injunctive law covers prospective employees and warns that government bureaus are stepping in where courts once had authority. He emphasizes that supreme court rulings have moved labor disputes out of court jurisdiction.

Oliver Supreme Court Dewey

Grinnell to Honor Ody Walters Today

Grinnell plans a chapel service honoring Grinnell college men in the armed services and especially dedicated to Edward N. Ody Walters the first Grinnell collegian killed in World War II. Dr J S Everton Dean of Religion says Henry S Conard Dean of Faculty and O Louis Gonias senior from Des Moines representing the Honor G club will speak Walters was an outstanding athlete and graduated last spring.

Grinnell Grinnell College Edward N. “Ody” Walters J. S. Everton Henry S. Conard O. Louis Gonias Des Moines G” Club Walters Gradu

Eastern Iowa graduates list from multiple towns

The section lists graduates by town with degrees and names, including Gordon A. Rumpf, Postville Kathry n Klingbeil, Leo E. McNeil, and many others earning bachelor of arts, bachelor of science in commerce, doctor of medicine, juris doctor, and other degrees from various institutions. The long roster covers Belle Plaine to Arlington, noting fields such as arts, commerce, engineering, and dentistry.

Gordon A. Rumpf Postville Kathryn Klingbeil Leo E. McNeil Belle Plaine Rosemary Chambers Robert C George H. Chambers Shellsburg Alice M. Lewis Vinton Robert W. Scott van Horne Leland C. Coon Atkins Lancelot L. Mayhew Marquette William W. Henthorn Harry F. Schott Guttenberg Harvey L. Kinball Donathion B. Meder Elkader Lorna D. Murphy Toddville Marjorie M. Andrews Robert Young Mary Jane Huber Billy Young Elaine L. Healy George Mahfous Dorothy J. Awes Alfred M. Wooleyhan Richard F. Klinger Frank M. Swift Floyd D . Newberry Don C. T. Cyril Noon Ingro Richard R. Proctor Ted J. Welch Alan W. Richardson Frank M. Flack Paul M. Jones Springville Charlotte M. Carpenter Walker Martin W. Skallerup, Jr Lisbon Helen M. Graves Marion Helen E. Pyle Mt. Vernon Fred L. Travis Columbus City Elizabeth M. Boulton Wapello Richare F. Davison Francis G. Young F. A. Cover Columbus Junction Paul V. Shearer Montezuma Lyle J. Swink

Many graduates listed by Iowa communities and colleges

A long list of names and degrees from various Iowa towns and cities as graduates receive degrees including bachelor of arts bachelor of science doctor of medicine bachelor of science in pharmacy and more from institutions such as Marengo Keota Webster and Decorah. The compilation includes numerous individuals with degrees in arts sciences engineering and professional fields.

Cahoon family builds swinging bridge to school

Eleven year old Delbert Cahoon and his sister Bonnie cross their father Kenneth Cahoon's swinging bridge over Yellow River to reach the little white schoolhouse seven miles northwest of McGregor. The kids once rode pony Buster to the bridge and kept him fed all day, worrying about him in heat and cold.

Acaneace Delbert Cahoon Bonnie Kenneth Cahoon Yellow River McGregor Cahoon Buster Little Red Riding Hood Grandma's

Flying Kernels train amid Navy base routines at Cedar Rapids

The Flying Kernels undergo ground school and in flight instruction at the Cedar Rapids base. Students endure ten daily classes, 20 hours of flying before advancing to Pen-Fla or Corpus Christi. A strict but informal regime includes life in dress blues, afternoon liberty, and battalion discipline.

Pat McNally Cedar Rapids Center Fred Warner Phil Buschmeyer Pat Glenview Air Base Pen— Fla Corpus Christi Pangga Navy Marine Trai Chicago Glenview Wilmette Winnetka

Mother's Day Gift Son In Marblehead Safe

Mrs. Prescott Driver of Clinton received her greatest Mother's Day gift when her son Raymond 20 was reported safe in a home port aboard the USS port head which limped into a US port after an engagement in Asiatic waters.

Clinton Prescott Raymond Asiatic

John L Sullivan Aches and Appetite Rumors

The note questions if the famed heavyweight John L Sullivan fought through stomach ulcer pains while being a noted voracious eater. The fragment suggests controversy over his health and its impact on his fighting career and death.

John L. Sullivan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Schaefer 9Th Ave Marion Marine Decorated Private Taylor Honor de Molay William Secrist Concord Club Ody Walters Hollywood Victory Caravan O. H. Myers Central City American Legion Mander Harlan Briggs Linn County Iowa Black Hawk LaPorte City William W. Wagner Tipton R. Sanford Cook Wayne F. Miller DeWitt Barbara Wendt Lewis M. Shuh Lost Nation Jeannette Stoner Manchester Don J. Ottilie Norman R. John Hopkinton Mary B. Briney Marion Golf Club West Union Bradford D. Finch Hawkeye John H. Hauth Williamsburg Lorene Harrington Dorothy E. Dane Walford William J. Broz Marengo James W. Downer Kenneth E. Voss Victor — Leonard W. Bicethe Amana David F. Petrzelka Helene B. Conklin Elizabeth A. Eichler Phoebe McLauglin Louise M. Walters Marilyn Blexrud Paul D. Bordwell William A. Buckley Barton H. Campbell John Cane W. Garnant Paul F. Gregg Joan Hady Dorothy W. Haefdl Corrine Hayes Janet Hadenfield Barbara Kent James A. Kent Jane E. Kippenham Mary Carolyn Kuever Margaret R. Langille Fred Aes Herzog Robert J. Knoepfler H W. McLoughlin Forrestra Richard L. Hoskins Sherman B. Watson, Jr Maurice J. Foffel Raymond J. Hanchar Max L. Memier James S. Guthrie Herman G. Cree Donald Gaeta Hinrichs V. Clair Mogan Charles P. S. Hummer Bob G. Jones James E. Kaufman Duane E. Means J. O'Connor Evan Parry Doris L. Florence M Paul Schneberger Donald J. Tenia Robert A. Yet- Lorna A. A Clarence K Mary Frances Spence Ernest R. Haag Elizabeth Walling Donald Harter Charlies A. Man A D. Holstine Oe O Y Oxford H. Vincent Harsha Marshall A. Cook Monticello Car M. Redmond Keota Mabel M. Fagen Webster Gertrude L. Montz Teddy R. Snakenburg Doris Lambert Eller Ad Este Elvin E. Herman Earl R. Meyer Muscatine West Liberty Helen A. Mather Stanley E. Williams Atalissa Fern E. Staley Tama Ruth E. Betz Warren Bogle Lincoln Joanne Gebers Washington Frances L. Stewart Richard H. Johnson Daryl L. Fetters Riverside John C Harold Cummings Wellman Russell M. Ross Paul H. Eimen Ainsworth Beryl J. Butterworth Kalona Earl C. Hershberger Martin Levy Dennis E. Michum Decorah Patricia A. Darling Margaret Germann Mark A. R. Kuhn Philip E. Bernatz Calmar Victor Gehling Bud Connell Muscetine Oscar Koon Connell Cahoons Florence L. Clark Father Delbert First Avenue Ferring Naval Aviation Flying Kernels George Sonny” Franck Davenport Uni Amera Marblehead
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