Cedar Rapids club hosts Waterloo luncheon for Mrs Storrs
Mrs Frank O Storrs of Water loo formerly of Cedar Rapids entertained Cedar Rapids contract club at Black's tea room in Waterloo Thursday. Yellow buttercups decorated the table. Prizes in an ensuing cards session went to Mrs Charles R Ingram and Mrs Leo M Stalker. Mrs Ingram departs June 1 for Brunswick Ga with Mr Ingram. Other guests included Mesdames Stalker Schmidt Hatfield Hubbard Wilson and Lee of Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Storrs
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Black’s
Alta Vista Avenue
Charles R. Ingram
Leo M. Stalker
Ingram
Brunswick
Mesdames Stalker
Karl J. Schmidt
C. M. Hatfield
R. W. Hubbard
Oliver S. Wilson
Charles E. Lee
Doris Starks Weds Paul Robertson in Kirksville Missouri
Central City announces the marriage of Doris Starks to Paul Robertson of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony occurred at the First Baptist parsonage in Kirksville with Rev. Ralph Smith officiating. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where Robertson works for John Blaul's Sons and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Starks
Central City
Doris
Paul Robertson
Cedar Rapids
John Robertson
First Baptist Church
Kirksville
Ralph Smith
Ernest Buclow
William Mason
la Plat
Robertson
Central City High School
John Blaul
Marriage of Dorothy R. Baker and Edward H. Scott in Nevada Iowa
Announcement states Miss Dorothy R. Baker and Edward H. Scott wed May 10 at the bride’s grandparents home in Nevada Iowa. Rev Ray M. Baker of Monroe Nebraska officiated. The bride, employed by the Nevada Evening Journal, and Mr. Scott of Collins Radio Cedar Rapids will reside at 119 Seventeenth Street NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy R. Baker
Edward H. Scott
Nevada
J.G. Whitaker
Ray M. Baker
Monroe
Neb
Nevada Evening Journal
Mr. Scott
Collins Radio Company
Cedar Rapids
Seventeenth Street
Advanced homemaking girls host mothers at McKinley high
Advanced homemaking students at McKinley high school held a dinner for their mothers in the home economics department. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paxson Miss Helen McCleery supervisor and Mrs Hickok board of education member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley High School
W. L. Paxson
Helen McCleery
Charles T. Hickok
Board of Education
Mildred Deischer
Dorothy Smith
Marcella Spooner
Faythe Sindahl
Lois Wilkin
Mildred Quimby
Pauline Halverson
Marilyn Gardner
Dolores Haddad
Charlotte Ryan
Alice Blackwell
Patricia Hammond
Lillian Carr
Bette Burrier
Ora Sparks
Memorial service honors Ella Cross at Winter Temple 78
A memorial service for Ella Cross was held at the K P hall with draping of the charter of Pythian Sisters Winter Temple 78. Eulogist Mrs Charlotte Fair and prayer by Mrs Ian Torrance followed by charter draping by Beatrice Redies Ruth Kent and Ruth Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Cross
Winter Temple
K. P. Hall
Charlotte Fair
Ian Torrance
Beatrice Redies
Ruth Kent
Ruth Reid
Mary Kirkpatrick
Dorothy Ann Johnson
Grace Wiles
Mrs Matejka's Daughter Party Noted at Pernicka Home
Mrs Pernicka and Mrs Jake Pernicka hosted at 1231 Fourth Street SE and Mrs Henry Matejka of Konigsmark to honor Mrs Frank Pernicka, daughter of Mrs Matejka. Bride Mildred Matejka wed April 2 at Vinton. The ceremony preceded the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Pernicka
Fourth Street
Henry Matejka
Konigsmark
Pernicka
Matejka
Frank Pernicka
Vinton
Mildred Matejka
Cere
Rev E C Gillan Performs Wedding as Guests Gather
Music by the Rev E C Gillan accompanied the ceremony. Gifts were given to the bride and guests included Grace Matejka Dorothy Matejka Evelyn Shramek Frances Lanning Bernice Pernicka Mesdames Frank Harapot John Harapot Shirley Ann Ed Kanobel Gary Roy Fields Jean John Jess Phelps Leroy Albert Rogers Frank Shramek Joseph Shramek Robert Conway Matilda Svec Eugene Wiencke Mary Horak Jones Leepers Edna Ackerman George Fields Shirley George Joseph Kotek Patsy Louis L Holets Davenport’s last resident noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Gillan
Grace
Dorothy Matejka
Evelyn Shramek
Frances Lanning
Bernice Pernicka
Frank Harapot
John Harapot
Shirley Ann
Ed Kanobel
Gary
Roy Fields
Jean
John
Jess Phelps
Leroy
Albert Rogers
Frank Shramek
Joseph Shramek
Robert Conway
Matilda Svec
Malta Chapter O. E. S. to Meet for Initiatory Work
Malta chapter No. 415 O. E. S. will convene Saturday at 7 45 p m in the Masonic hall Jasmine chapter of Town City will perform initiatory work All members are invited to attend with cards and dancing planned as later diversions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Masonic Hall
Jasmine
Town City
Roosevelt High Club Plans Picnic Supper and Baseball Game
The Modernettes club of Roose velt high school met Wednesday with Vivian Wilson to plan a picnic supper and baseball game. Members present were Kathleen Cusack Alice Krupicka Delano Edson Betty Stepanek Pat Ruby Doris Sears and Kathleen Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modernettes
Roosevelt High School
Vivian Wilson
Kathleen Cusack
Alice Krupicka
Delano Edson
Betty Stepanek
Pat Ruby
Doris Sears
Kathleen Miller
P T A Meeting Highlights Harrison Annual Teachers’ Party
Harrison P T A held its final meeting of the year on Wednesday afternoon featuring a health program by 2B and 5B students, an illustrated talk by Dr A N Humiston on teeth care, and a brief business session with officer installations. Sixty teachers attended the annual party that night at Commonwealth tea room with social committee members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison P. T. A
Marguerite Kuempel
Jane Lilja
A. N. Humiston
Arthur P. T. A
Commonwealth Tea Room
Dillon Gilmore
Delma Bass
J. L. Hicks
Dale Fry
Oliver Stucker
Wales Erwin
Sheldon Fillenworth
Population of U S Nearly 132 Million
The census bureau estimated the continental United States population at 131,948,727 as of July 1, 1940, a 0.21 percent gain since the April 1940 census counted 131,669,275.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Bureau of Census
United States
Plan United Service Campaign In Iowa
Gov. George A. Wilson urged Iowans to support a United Service Organizations drive set to begin the week of June 2. He invited hundreds to a Savery hotel meeting in Des Moines and highlighted six national groups joining to support service members with recreation, education, and religious programs. Eskil C. Carlson was named active state chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
George A. Wilson
Y.M.C.A
Y.W.C.A
Salvation Army
Jewish Welfare Board
National Catholic Community Service
National Travelers Aid Association
United Service Organizations
Secretary of the Army
Navy
Iowa
Eskil C. Carlson
Arm strong will bequests noted in court records
The will of F. W. Armstrong who died April 28 leaves $1000 bequests to St. Luke's hospital and the Home for Aged Women. Nephew Robert C. Armstrong is named executor with no bond and receives all household furnishings. Other beneficiaries include Mrs. Cora Albright Martha Heald Margaret De Mange Isabel Galusha Donald L. Wood Samuel G. Armstrong Margaret L. Armstrong Race and Guy Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Home For
F. W. Armstrong
Armstrong
Robert C. Armstrong
Cora Albright
Martha Heald
Margaret de Mange
Isabel Galusha
Donald L. Wood
Samuel G. Armstrong
Margaret L. Armstrong Race
Guy Wood
Speake Schedules May Speaks and Estate Hearings
A local notices list shows May 29 Speake versus Speake, June 83 Johnson Gas Appliances versus Reliable Gas Company, and June 4 an application to establish heirship of Allen versus Pratt estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddigan
Johnson Gas Appliances
Reliable Gas Company
Allen Vs
Pratt Estate
Divorce suits dismissed and judgments in local cases
Judge H C Ring Friday dismissed a divorce suit filed by Marjorie Scott and a cross petition by Earl L Scott for lack of cruel and inhuman treatment. The marriage to Dubuque on Sept 6 1938 is noted. Separate cases awarded default judgments: Illinois Casket Co for 195 90 against A C Holmes, and 100 against Harry A Groth for services to F A Heald. Hazel Morrison default judgment 536 04 to J K Monson for a note signed Feb 27 1931. Thelma Smith filed for divorce from Floyd L Smith asserting cruel treatment and seeking 20 weekly alimony. marriage date Sept 17 1921 at Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H C. Ring
Marjorie Scott
Earl LeRoy Scott
Ring
Dubuque
A. C. Holmes
C J. Haas
Illinois Casket Company
Rohn Funeral Home
H. C. Ring
Harry A. Groth
F. A. Heald
Heald
Groth
Hazel L. Morrison
H. C
Ring Friday
J. K. Monson
Charles L. Benesh
Thelma Smith Friday
Floyd L. Smith
Marion
Y.M.C.A. Event Highlights City Briefs
Senior Negro Girl Reserve club plans a Yokum Swing at the Y W C A this Saturday from 8 to 11 p m. Marion Ampey serves as club president and Mrs Lucrette Crank as adviser. Henry Krob served as pallbearer at the Joe Kremenak Jr funeral in Barta chapel. the Gazette had incorrectly named Stanley Machacek. A brother William was omitted from survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro Girl Reserve Club
Y. W.C
Marian Ampey
Lucrette Crank
Henry Krob
Joe Kremenak, Jr
Barta Chapel
Stanley Machacck
William
Bees Seek Night Games For Negro Softball Team
The Bees managed by Baldy Wilson seek out-of-town night and Sunday games. Interested clubs should contact Wilson at 8346. Renewal of Ed G. Smiths class B beer permit granted to city council. New class C permit to J N Alexander of 129 Seventh Avenue SW. Mrs W A Sherman recovering from a heart attack at home with visitors not yet allowed. Caregivers include Mrs C E Brown Nebish Minn and Mrs H P Rock Chicago, former Cedar Rapids residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bees
Baldy Wilson
Wilson
Ed G. Smith
J. N. Alexander
Seventh Avenue
W. A Sherman
Ninth Street
C. E. Brown
Nebish, Minn
H. P. Rock
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
City releases Carl Prabel Jr after settlement on May 7 crash
Carl Prabel Jr pays Patrolman Murphy Davis $33 for medical expense and $33 indemnity plus $56.98 to the city for vehicle repair and is released of further liability by the city following a May 7 collision with a three wheel motorcycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Prabel, Jr
Murphy Davis
Davis
Shueyville United Brethren Service and Graduation Schedule
The Sunday worship at Shueyville United Brethren will be at 9 30. Sunday school at 10 30. High school baccalaureate service at 8 p.m. Alumni banquet Wednesday May 21 at the high school. Commencement at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shueyville United Brethren Church
Sulfa Drugs Warn Patients Not To Drive Or Decide
The Journal of the American Medical Association warns that sulfanilamide and derivatives can impair coordination and judgment, advising that anyone taking these medicines should avoid driving and making important decisions due to potentially dangerous toxic effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Journal of the American Medical Association
Ohio reporters gain immunity bill protection
Ohio journalists won immunity from revealing sources after Governor Bricker signed a law clearing reporters from the obligation to disclose sources in court. The measure grants press protection at the state level and was approved by the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Ohio
General Assembly
John W. Bricker
Deaths in Cedar Rapids area list Kadlec and Murphy
Mrs. John J Kadlec of 1812 J street SW Cedar Rapids died at a local hospital after a fall injuries. She was born in Johnson county on June 28, 1864 and married June 28 1886. Survived by husband two daughters three sons ten grandchildren three great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 8:30 a m then 9 at St Wenceslaus church. Burial St Johns cemetery. Also Mrs Catherine Murphy Cedar Rapids resident for 50 years died at 1155 p m after short illness. Born in Waverly February 1866 she and husband John H Murphy lived in San Antonio before Cedar Rapids. Survived by three daughters three sons two sisters and two brothers plus several extended relatives. Funeral arrangements pending. Friends may call Brady mortuary Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J Kadlec
J Street
Johnson County
Frank
Katherine Stoch
John J Kadlee
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Vrachta
Joseph Potska
W J
Joseph
John
St. Wenceslaus’ Church
Kuba
Joseph Surovy
St. John’s Cemetery
Catherine Murphy
Waverly
Ohn H. Murphy
San Antonio
Tex
Edward Johns
Otto Klassen
Arthur Schenk
Des Moines
L. A Murphy
Miami
Fla
W. A. Murphy
J. R. Murphy
Mary
Ceil Selbig
St. Patrick's Church
Brady Mortuary
Two CCC youths from Solon join navy training at Great Lakes
Two youths from Camp No. 782 Solon Iowa have been accepted for naval enlistment and left Thursday for the Great Lakes training station. They are Maynard Ihns 19 son of Mr and Mrs William Jons Massillon and James Harger 18 son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Harger of Solon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Solon
Iowa
Navy
Great Lakes
Maynard Ihns
William Jons
Massilton
James Harger
Lewis Harger
City Council Files Oiling Petitions For Seven Days
Oiling petitions were received by the city council Thursday and filed for seven days. The petitions cover L street SW from the railroad to Tenth avenue, Twenty second avenue SW from A to C streets, M street SW from Twelfth to Fourteenth avenues, Sixteenth avenue SE from Tenth street to the North Western railroad, and Thirty fifth street drive SE from First avenue to the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Street
Tenth Avenue
Twenty-second Avenue
M Street
Twelfth
Fourteenth Avenues
Sixteenth Avenue
Tenth Street
North Western Railroad
Thirty Fifth Street
First Avenue
Strang Promoted at John Han cock Life Insurance
Kenneth R. Strang has been named supervisor of field training for John Han cock Life Insurance. A dinner will honor him at the Montrose hotel tonight as a farewell since he will work outside Cedar Rapids, though his headquarters remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth R. Strang
John Hancock Life Insurance Company
Montrose Hotel
Mr. Strang
Cedar Rapids
Free Learn to Swim School At YMCA Opens Saturday
About 100 girls have registered for the free Learn to Swim school at the YMCA. Gurney Day says girls should report ten minutes early in the boys lobby. Classes run 2, 2:45, 3:30 and 4:15 p.m. for four Saturdays with regular girls’ class at 1:15 p.m. Betty Carruthers leads the course assisted by Beulah Detwiler and Jane Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Carruthers
Beulah Detwiler
Jane Alexander
May term assignments posted for court hearings
First law equity and probate assignments of the May term of court were posted in the County Clerk’s office. Twenty two cases are scheduled for hearing before June 4 with dates ranging May 17 to May 28. The list includes Jones vs Jones, Nelson vs Boxwell, Koury vs Koury, Brumm vs Reid, Pictorial Paper Package Co. vs Red Head Products Co., estate of Calvin Waterbury, estate matters and various filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Ring
Edwin W. Lundquist
Jones
Nielson
Boxwell
Koury
Brumm
Reid
Pictorial Paper Package Company
Red Head Products Company
Calvin D
Anna Nesetril
Motion
Listebarger
Richardson
Goyer
Dipple
Valenta
Cedar Rapids Fuel Company
Brookman
Hac
Steele
Joseph, Guardian
Witwer Grocery Company
Wilson
Zelda
Myers
Blinks
Allen Motor Company
Linn County Bar chairmen report on state convention
David G. Bleakley presided at the luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel where Linn County Bar association chairmen and committees reported on activities for the state bar association convention to be held in Cedar Rapids in June. Linn County hosts the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Bleakley
Roosevelt Hotel
Linn County Bar Association
State Bar Association
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Franklin School Vocal Concert Set For May 23
The seventh to ninth graders from Franklin School will present a vocal concert on Friday May 23 at 7 45 p m in the school auditorium. The instrumental department assists. Directors listed are Miss Phoebe Bound ham Roland Moeclmann Miss Lorna Schuppert and Miss Helen Keith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School
Gazette
Phoebe Bingham
Roland Moeclmann
Lorna Schuppert
Helen Keith
Purse Snatching Reported by Mrs McGuire on First Street
Mrs Virginia McGuire reports a street snatching on First Street NE as she walked near A avenue. A Negro couple approached asking for change, seized her purse containing 26 dollars, then fled after tossing the purse onto the sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia McGuire
Eighth Avenue SE
First Street
Danish King Fires Emissaries In U. S.
King Christian dismissed the Danish consul generals in New York Chicago and San Francisco on grounds they cooperated with Danish Minister de Kauffman in Washington and refused to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Berlin
INS
Christian Friday
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
de Kauffman
Washington
Roosevelt Tumblers Entertain High Twelves
The Roosevelt high school tumbling team directed by G. H. Darling entertained members of the High Twelve club at a Roosevelt hotel luncheon. Thirteen tumblers performed rolls springs dives and lifts with group stunts like threading a needle and spire. The program opened with remarks noting the team offers athletics for students not fit for major sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt High School
G. H. Darling
High Twelve Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Solons Find Way to Read Long Bills in Shifts
Nebraska lawmakers said they solved the problem of word by word readings under the law by listening in shifts. The 92 page bill, about 35 000 words, was up for consideration as lawmakers devised a plan to satisfy the requirement while continuing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Ins
Nebraska
Death of Mount Vernon farmer Dee Dee Camp aged 87
Dee Dee Camp of Mount Vernon died in a local nursing home at 10 p.m. Thursday after a yearlong illness. Born March 8 1858 in Solon, he lived in Mount Vernon 20 years and left a large family including daughter Amy Clark of Cedar Rapids and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Neff chapel with burial in Mount Vernon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Dee Camp
Mount Vernon
Solon
Amy Clark
Cedar Rapids
Homer
Pueblo
Colo
John
Rollo
Earl
Eldon
Cephes
Lincoln
Rufus
Maupin
Ore
Joseph Windsor
Bever Crossing
Wis
IC. O F
Neff
Mount Vernon Cemetery
Mrs Myrtle M. Garner Dies in Cedar Rapids Home
Mrs Myrtle M Garner aged 74 died at her Cedar Rapids home 21714 B avenue NW at 11 15 a m Friday after a lingering illness Born in Valparaiso Ind July 9 1876 she moved to Cedar Rapids a decade ago Her husband George Garner died in 1922 Surviving are two daughters Mrs Roger Boyd of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Ward Loftus of Marshalltown four sons Fred T Garner Dr K M Garner Donald George Garner Manila P I and Ralph Garner Long Beach Calif Also a sister Mrs Lillian Carney Tip-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle M. Garner
B Avenue NW
Valparaiso
Ind
Cedar Rapids
George Garner
Roger Boyd
Ward Loftus
Marshalltown
Fred T. Garner
K. M. Garner
la Porte City
Donald George Garner
Manila, P. I
Ralph Garner
Long Beach
Calif
Lillian Carney
Tip
Funeral services for Mrs Catherine MacDonald Coon
Funeral services for Mrs Catherine MacDonald Coon widow of W A Coon who died in a local hospital Thursday will be held in Turner chapel at 2 p m Saturday. Rev Vernon L S Jones pastor of Grace Episcopal church of which she was a member will officiate friends may call at the chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine MacDonald Coon
W. A. Coon
Turner Chapel
Vernon L. S. Jones
Grace Episcopal Church
Coon
Lindemann Named City Lines Superintendent at Cedar Rapids
Otto B. Lindemann of Elgin has been announced as the new superintendent of Cedar Rapids City Lines Inc succeeding E. S. Ackerman who died weeks ago. Lindemann previously served as dispatcher and assistant superintendent for Ackerman in Elgin from 1925 to 1932 and has long experience as a streetcar conductor and bus driver. He is married with a son Roy and presented his introduction letter to Mayor Frank Hahn. Acting superintendent C Phipps will return to Portland, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto B. Lindemann
Elgin
Cedar Rapids City Lines, Inc
E. S. Ackerman
Lindemann
Ackerman
Aurora
Roy
Frank Hahn
Phipps
Portsmouth
WPA Plans Expansion of Ellis Park Golf Course
WPA engineers visited City Hall to propose extending Ellis Park Golf Course to 18 holes with WPA labor funding. A site drawing must be prepared by a Chicago architect invited by Park Commissioner Ed Stefan before submission to the council and WPA. Project may delay opening beyond 1943 with visiting engineers R D Briggs H B Armour and G T Steger present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Park
WPA
Ed Stefan
Chicago
R. D. Briggs
Waterloo
H. B Armour
Des Moines
G. T. Steger
Sidney Myers Heads Traffic Men's Outing
Sidney Myers of LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing was elected general chairman of the traffic men's annual outing set for September 24 at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The election occurred during the weekly traffic news luncheon at the YMCA, and past outings have drawn more than 500 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Myers
LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company
Cedar Rapids Country Club
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Agnes Fitzpatrick
PIE Shop
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Exra
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Amery Sey
Iowa Theater
Sect Licht and Power Company