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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1941

Page

11

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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-

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

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.

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.

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.

Sidney Myers LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company Cedar Rapids Country Club

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Mrs. Storrs Doris Starks Pythian Sisters Mrs. Pernicka P. E. O. Sisterhood IDPA P.E.O. Sisterhood Mason City Loretta H. Jones Clinton Norma Stafford Chariton Laura Storms Knapp Ames Supreme Chapter En Page Ottumwa Ellen White Elizabeth Young Sara Smythe Fort Dodge Beatrice Thomas Jane Stinson Katherine Hughes P.T.A. Meetings Harrison Arthur U. S BORGE Fourth Ave Big Grocery Bis Fourth Avenue Norge Dial Plan United Service Campaign Court House News Armstrong Estate City Briefs Shueyville Services L. E. Klemish Twentieth Street NW John J. Kadlec Ask Street Oiling Roosevelt Peoples Everett Rail Segnera PNG Scholl Tno Pads Agnes Fitzpatrick PIE Shop Twoje Ave Neisner's Ist Ave. E Shoe Repair Dept Reddy Kilowatt Exra Dunne Grant Amery Sey Iowa Theater Sect Licht and Power Company
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