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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1941

Page

2

Water city ladies host Cedar Rapids club luncheon at Black's

Mrs. Frank O. Storrs of Water, formerly of Cedar Rapids, led her Rapids contract club to a Thursday luncheon at Black's tea room in Waterloo. Yellow blossoms in blue china decorated the table. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Charles R. Ingram and Mrs. Leo M. Stalker after cards at the hostess' Alta Vista Avenue home as Mrs. Storrs prepares to move to Brunswick, Georgia with Mr. Ingram on June 1. Other attendees included Mesdames Stalker and J. Schmidt, C. M. Hatfield, R. W. Hubbard, Oliver S. Wilson, and Mrs. Charles E. Lee of Waterloo.

Frank O. Storrs Water Cedar Rapids Med Rapids Contract Club Black’s Waterloo Alta Vista Avenue Charles R. Ingram Leo M. Stalker Ingram Brunswick

Doris Starks Bride of Paul Robertson

Mr and Mrs Dell Starks of Central City announce the marriage of their daughter Doris to Paul Robertson of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs John Robertson of Central City The ceremony was at the First Baptist church parsonage in Kirksville Missouri officiated by Rev Ralph Smith Attending were Mr and Mrs Ernest Buelow of Cedar Rapids and the bridegroom s brother in law and sister Members of the wedding party were hosted at dinner by Mr and Mrs William Mason of La Platte Missouri Both newlyweds are Central City High School graduates and 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 Buelow William Mason la Plate Robertson Central City High School John Blaul

Marriage of Dorothy R. Baker and Edward H. Scott

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Dorothy R. Baker to Edward H. Scott on May 10 in Nevada Iowa at the bride’s grandparents home. Rev Ray M. Baker officiated. The bride has worked at the Nevada Evening Journal. Mr Scott works for Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids. They 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 Scott Collins Radio Company Cedar Rapids Seventeenth Street

McKinley High Homemaking Girls Host Mothers Dinner

Advanced homemaking students at McKinley High School hosted a mothers dinner in the home economics department. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Paxson, Miss Helen McCleery, and Mrs. Charles T. Hickok. Miss Mildred Deischer led the teaching staff.

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 Barrier Ora Sparks

Memorial Service Honors Late Ella Cross at Winter Temple 78

A memorial service for Ella Cross was held at the E. P. hall with the charter of Pythian Sisters Winter Temple 78 draped. Eulogies and prayers were led by Mrs. Charlotte Fair and Mrs. Ion nee. Charter draping performed by Beatrice Redies Ruth Kent and Ruth Reid. Mary Kirkpatrick presided. Dorothy Ann Johnson received a membership pin. Grace Wiles and committee served refreshments.

Ella Cross Winter Temple E. P. Hall Charlotte Fair Ionnee Beatrice Redies Ruth Kent Ruth Reid Mary Kirkpatrick Dorothy Ann Johnson Grace Wiles

Mrs Matejka's daughter wed at Vinton

Mrs Jake Pernicka and Mrs Henry Matejka hosted a gathering at the Pernicka home to honor Mrs Matejka's daughter, Miss Mildred Matejka, who will marry on April 2 in Vinton. The event previews the upcoming wedding and names the families involved.

Jake Pernicka Fourth Street Henry Matejka Konigsmark Pernicka Matejka Frank Pernicka Vinton Mildred Matejka Cere

Yokum Swing At Y W C A To Aid Senior Club

City briefs note a Yokum Swing fundraiser at the Y M C A Saturday from 8 p m for the Senior Negro Girl Reserve club with Marian Ampey as president and Mrs Suerette Crank as adviser. The funeral of Kremenak Jr was held in Barta chapel with pallbearer Henry Krob replacing Stanley Machacek. The survivor list omitted brother William from home.

Marian Ampey Suerette Crank Henry Krob A Kremenak, Jr Barta Chapel Stanley Machacek William

Bees Seek Night Games for Negro Softball Team

The Bees, Negro softball team managed by Baldy Wilson, seek night and Sunday games with out of town clubs. Contact Wilson at telephone number 8346 to schedule.

Bees Baldy Wilson Wilson

Renewal of Class B beer permit granted by city council

The city council on Thursday renewed Ed G. Smiths class B beer permit. In the same meeting the council issued a new class C permit to N. Alexander located at 129 Seventh Avenue SW.

Ed G. Smith N. Alexander Seventh Avenue

Mrs Sherman Recovers At Home After Heart Attack

Mrs. W. A. Sherman of 418 Ninth Street NW is recovering at home after a heart attack on May 5 and cannot receive visitors. Helpers include Mrs. C. E. Brown of Nebish Minnesota and Mrs. H. P. Rock of Chicago, both former Cedar Rapids residents.

W. A. Sherman Ninth Street C. E. Brown Nebish, Minn H. P. Rock Chicago Cedar Rapids

United Service Drive Planned in Iowa Campaign

DES MOINES AP Gov George A Wilson sent hundreds of invitations to Iowans for a Savery hotel meeting Monday to back a United Service Organizations drive starting June 2. The campaign supports training camp leisure, education and religious programs for service members with six national groups coordinating nationwide. Eskil C Carlson named state chair. events list Speake vs Speake June 29, Johnson Gas vs Reliable Gas June 3, and Allen vs Pratt estate heirship June 4.

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 Maddigan Johnson Gas Appliances Reliable Gas Company Allen Vs Pratt Estate

Malta Chapter O E S gathers for initiatory work

Malta chapter No. 415 O E S will meet Saturday at 7 45 p m in Masonic hall Jasmine chapter of Town City will perform initiatory rites All members are invited to attend with cards and dancing to follow as diversions

Malta Masonic Hall Jasmine Town City Order

Modernettes Plan Picnic Supper and Baseball Game

The Modernettes club of Roosevelt High School met Wednesday with Vivian Wilson to plan a picnic supper and baseball game. Members present included 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

Harrison P T A Closes Year With Health Program

The Harrison PTA held its final meeting of the year on Wednesday afternoon. 2B pupils taught by Miss Marguerite Kuempel and 5B by Miss Jane Lilja presented a health broadcast. Dr A N Humiston spoke on The Growth and Care of the Teeth. Officers were installed and a social hour followed with 60 teachers at the annual party hosted by Arthur PTA.

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 Oe Erwin Sheldon Fillenwor

Armstrong Will Grants Bequests To Hospitals And Relatives

The will of F. W. Armstrong who died April 28 leaves $1000 bequests to St. Luke’s hospital and the Home for Aged Women. Robert C. Armstrong is named executor without 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

Judge Dismisses Dec 24 Divorce Suit in Scott Case

Judge H C Ring Friday dismissed Marjorie Scott's divorce suit filed December 24 and Earl LeRoy Scott's cross petition filed three months later. He found both parties failed to prove cruel and inhuman treatment. The marriage occurred September 6 1938 in Dubuque.

H. C. Ring Marjorie Scott Earl LeRoy Scott Ring Dubuque

Judgment Awarded to Illinois Casket Company in Holmes Case

On default of defendant A C Holmes Judge C Joe Thursday awarded a 195.90 judgment to the Illinois Casket company assignee of the Rohn funeral home. The suit was based on an account dating from June.

A C. Holmes C. Joe Thursday Illinois Casket Company Rohn Funeral Home

Judge H C Ring Enters Default Judgment for Groth

Judge H C Ring entered a default judgment for $100 against Harry A Groth in favor of attorney F A Heald. Heald claimed legal services were rendered to Groth last December.

H. C. Ring Harry A. Groth F. A. Heald Heald Groth

Judgment Entered Against Morrison In Note Suit

Judge H C Ring entered a 536.04 judgment for J K Mon son, trustee for Charles L Benesh, on a default of Hazel L Morrison. The suit rests on a promissory note signed February 27 1931.

Hazel L. Morrison H. C. Ring Friday J. K. Monson Charles L. Benesh

Divorce suit filed over cruel treatment for Floyd Smith

Thelma Smith filed for divorce from Floyd L. Smith alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She notes their marriage on September 17, 1921, in Marion and seeks twenty dollars weekly alimony.

Thelma Smith Friday Floyd L. Smith Marion

City clears car owner in incident with motorcycle officer

Carl Prabel Jr settles with Patrolman Murphy Davis after a May 7 collision. He pays Davis $33 for medical expense and $33 for indemnity plus $56.98 to the city for vehicle repair, releasing him from further liability.

Carl Prabel, Jr Murphy Davis Davis

Shueyville United Brethren Church Announces May Events

The Sunday worship will be at 9 30. Sunday school at 10 30. High school baccalaureate on Wednesday May 21 at 8 pm. Alumni banquet at the high school. Commencement graduation at the church Thursday at 8 pm.

Shueyville United Brethren Church

Youths from Solon join navy training at Great Lakes

Two CCC youths from camp No. 782 in Solon Iowa have been accepted for navy enlistment and left Thursday for the training station at Great Lakes Illinois. They are Maynard Ihns 19 son of Mr and Mrs William Ihns Massillon and James Harger 18 son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Harger Solon.

CCC Solon Iowa Navy Great Lakes Ill Maynard Ihns William Ihns Massillon James Harger Lewis Harger

City Council Receives Oiling Petition Bids

Oiling petitions filed Thursday by the city council 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.

Tenth Avenue Twenty-second Avenue M Street Twelfth Fourteenth Avenues Sixteenth Avenue Tenth Street North Western Railroad

Population of U. S. Nears 132 Million in 1940 Census

The U S bureau of the census estimated the continental population at 131,948,727 as of July 1 1940, up 0.21 percent from 131,669,275 listed in April 1940.

Washington United States Bureau of Census United States

May Term Assignments Posted for Court Hearings

The May term assignments of law equity and probate were posted by Presiding Judge H C Ring in the County Clerk’s office. Twenty two cases are set for hearing before June fourth. Listed dates include May seventeen Jones versus Jones and Nelson versus Boxwell.

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 Wilson Zelda Myers Blinks Allen Motor Company

Free Learn to Swim School At Y Opens Saturday

About 100 girls have registered for the free Learn to Swim program at the Y M C A opening Saturday. Gurney Day, physical director, said to report ten minutes before their class. Classes run at 2, 2:45, 3:30 and 4:15 p.m. for four Saturdays with the girls’ swim at 1:15 p.m. Instructors are Betty Carrithers with Detwiler and Janeciee assisting.

Betty Carrithers A Detwiler Jane Ciee

Strang Honored at Cedar Rapids Dinner on Promotion

Kenneth R. Strang has been promoted to supervisor of field training at John Han cock Life Insurance. He will be honored at a Montrose hotel dinner by company agents and staff as a farewell since he will work outside Cedar Rapids, though his headquarters stay.

Kenneth R. Strang John Hancock Life Insurance Company Montrose Hotel Mr. Strang Cedar Rapids

Linn County Bar hosts state convention in Cedar Rapids

David G. Bleakley presided at a Friday luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel with chairmen and committees of the Linn County Bar Association. They reported on activities for the state bar association convention to be held in Cedar Rapids in June, with Linn County as hosts.

David G. Bleakley Roosevelt Hotel Linn County Bar Association State Bar Association Cedar Rapids Linn County

Franklin School Vocal Concert Slated For May 23

The seventh to ninth graders of Franklin School will present a vocal concert on Friday May 23 at 7 45 p m in the school auditorium. The instrumental department will assist and the numbers will be directed by Miss Phoebe Bingham Mr Roland Moehlmann Miss a Schuppert and Miss Helen i

Franklin School Phoebe Bingham Roland Moehlmann A Schuppert Heleni

Danish King Fires Emissaries In U S

King Christian dismissed the Danish consul generals in New York Chicago and San Francisco for cooperating with Danish Minister de Kauffman in Washington and refusing to return home, according to reports from Copenhagen via Berlin.

Copenhagen Berlin INS Christian Friday New York Chicago San Francisco de Kauffman Washington

Purse Snatching Reported in SE Street Crime

Mrs. Virginia McGuire reports a Black couple seized her purse on First Street NE near A Avenue. They asked for change, grabbed the wallet containing $26, then discarded the purse and fled south on First Street.

Virginia McGuire Eighth Avenue SE First Street

Roosevelt Tumblers Entertain High Twelves

Roosevelt High School tumblers directed by G H Darling entertained High Twelve members at a Roosevelt hotel luncheon. Thirteen tumblers performed rolls springs dives and lifts with popular group stunts threading a needle steel structure spire and collapse. The program aimed to provide athletics for students not fitted for major sports.

Roosevelt High School G. H. Darling High Twelve Club Roosevelt Hotel

Solons Adopt Partial Solution To Read Bills

Nebraska lawmakers said they found a fix for the law requiring word for word reading of each bill under consideration. The reading requirement prompted shifts in legislative routines as speech provisions were discussed.

Lincoln, Neb Ins Nebraska

If You Are Taking Sulfa Do Not Drive

The Journal of the American Medical Association warned that sulfa drugs like sulfanilamide can impair coordination and judgment. The advisory urged caution for patients and noted potential dangerous toxic effects beyond therapeutic benefits.

Chicago The Journal of the American Medical Association

Ohio adopts immunity law shielding reporters sources

Columbus AP reports Gov Bricker signed an immunity bill into law granting Ohio newspapermen protection from compelled source disclosure. The act, approved by the general assembly, removes the requirement to reveal sources in court proceedings.

Columbus, O Ohio General Assembly John W. Bricker

Deaths Mrs Kadlec 76 Dies After Home Fall in Cedar Rapids

Mrs John J Kadlec 76 died at a local hospital from injuries after a fall in her home two weeks earlier. Born June 28 1864 in Johnson County she married John J Kadlec in 1886. Survived by husband two daughters three sons ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at St Wenceslaus church burial in St Johns cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Saturday.

John J. Kadlec Johnson County Frank Katherine Stohl John J. Kadlee Linn County Cedar Rapids Joseph Trachta Joseph Petska W. J Joseph John St. Wenceslaus’ Church Kuba Joseph Surovy St. John’s Cemetery

Mrs Catherine Murphy of Cedar Rapids Dies at 85

Catherine Murphy a Cedar Rapids resident for 50 years died at her home 1616 N Street SW at 11 55 p m Thursday after a short illness She was born in Waverly Feb 18 1866 married to John H Murphy 55 years ago They lived in San Antonio Texas three years before returning to Cedar Rapids Surviving are three daughters three sons two sisters and several grandchildren Funeral services are pending Friends may call at Brady mortuary Sunday

Catherine Murphy Cedar Rapids N Street Waverly John 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

Mrs Myrtle Garner Dies After Prolonged Illness

Mrs Myrtle M Garner of Cedar Rapids died at her home 217% B avenue NW at 11 15 am Friday after a lingering illness. Born July 9 1876 in Valparaiso Indiana she lived in Cedar Rapids ten years. Husband George Garner died in 1922. Survived by two daughters Mrs Roger Boyd and Mrs Ward Loftus and four sons Fred T Garner Dr H M Garner Donald George Garner and Ralph Garner. A sister Mrs Lillian Carney of Tip-

Myrtle M. Garner Valparaiso Ind Cedar Rapids George Garner Roger Boyd Ward Loftus Marshalltown Fred T. Garner H. M. Garner la Porte City

Cemetery Notice for Ton A Russell and 11 Grandchildren

The obituary notes Ton A Russell and 11 grandchildren, with the body at Brady mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements.

Deported Dee Dee Camp Dies After Yearlong Illness

Deporter Dee Dee Camp retired farmer of Mount Vernon died in a Mount Vernon nursing home at 10 p.m. Thursday after a yearlong illness. Born March 8, 1858 in Solon, he had lived in Mount Vernon area for 20 years. Survived by daughter Amy Clark of Cedar Rapids. four sons Homer of Pueblo Colorado John of Rollo Missouri Earl and Eldon of Mount Vernon. two brothers Cephas of Lincoln Nebraska Rufus of Maupin Oregon. sister Mrs Joseph Windsor of Bever Crossing Wisconsin. seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was a member of the I O O F. Funeral services will be held in the Neff chapel Mount Vernon at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Mount Vernon cemetery.

Dee Dee Camp Mount Vernon Solon Amy Clark Cedar Rapids Homer Pueblo Colo John Rollo Earl Eldon Cephes Lincoln Neb Rufus Maupin Ore Joseph Windsor Bever Crossing Wis Neff

Funeral for Mrs Coon in Turner chapel Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. Catharine MacDonald Coon widow of W A Coon who died in a local hospital Thursday will be held in the Turner chapel at 2 p m Saturday in charge of the Rev Vernon L S Jones pastor of Grace Episcopal Church of which Mrs Coon was a member 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 in Cedar Rapids

Otto B. Lindemann of Elgin was announced as the new Cedar Rapids City Lines Inc. superintendent succeeding E. S. Ackerman who died weeks ago. Lindemann, former Elgin dispatcher and superintendent, has years as a streetcar conductor and bus driver between Elgin and Aurora, and is married with son Roy. He delivered a letter of introduction to Mayor Hahn from Elgin's mayor. Acting superintendent C. J. Phipps will return to Portsmouth, Ohio.

Otto B. Lindemann Elgin Cedar Rapids City Lines, Inc E. S. Ackerman Lindemann Ackerman Aurora Ill Roy Frank Hahn C. J. Phipps Portsemouth

WPA Offers Labor Aid for Ellis Park Golf 18-Hole Plan

WPA engineers visited city hall to outline grant funding for labor to enlarge Ellis Park Golf Course to 18 holes. Park Commissioner Ed Stefan plans to bring in a Chicago architect to draw the expansion, with council approval and WPA submission, aiming for completion by 1943. Visiting engineers included R D Briggs, H B Armour, and G T Steger.

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, manager of LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing, was elected general chairman of the traffic men's annual outing at the Y M C A luncheon. The Cedar Rapids Country Club event falls on September 24 this year and has drawn over 500 attendees in prior years.

Sidney Myers LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company Cedar Rapids Country Club

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