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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1942
Page
1
William C. Moffatt of 1277 Sixth Avenue reports his son Fred W. Moffatt of Mo line Illinois, with the coast artillery at Cor , is not injured. The Red Cross message confirms his condition.
The Marion Chamber of Commerce announces bulletin No. 1 issued April 28 by the U S government outlining general maximum price regulation for Marion merchants. The chamber office will display the bulletin each afternoon except Saturday from 1 30 to 5. A regulation on consumers credit effective May 6 will be received soon and made available at the chamber.
Hugh Gordon of Marshalltown was elected district governor at the state Lions clubs convention Monday. Marion attendees included W. C. Sheets Guy W. Miller L. C. Ross K. E. Cornell Clyo F. Castle Dr. H. O. Young J. B. Howell J. L. Papes Del Adkins J. L. Ford Vernon Brockman and H. R. Livingston.
Tickets for the annual Marion high school alumni banquet will be served Thursday at 6 30 p m in the high school gymnasium and may be purchased at Owen and Edison drug stores and Kendall hardware store. Class of 1932 members are holding a reunion in connection with the banquet.
Hazel May Hutton is among 86 seniors awarded diplomas Friday night marking the third generation of the Hutton family to graduate from Marion school. Her grandmother Mrs. Sarah Hutton earned a diploma in 1889 and her father Hugh Hutton, a Marion merchant, in 1918.
Mr and Mrs Fred C Rasmussen senior of Detroit are spending a vacation with Rasmussen's parents, Mr and Mrs F C Rasmussen.
Officers of the Presbyterian church and their wives will gather at the church on Wednesday at 7 30 p m for a meeting and fellowship.
Mrs. C. M. Cunningham of Burlington and her daughter Mrs. Everett Wright of Hopkinton visit Mrs. Cunningham’s sister Mrs. Arthur T. Hanson and family. Melvin Hanson of Burlington spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Hanson.
Mr A Arthur E Lee accompanied by his son from Boston Massachusetts attended the commencement Monday at Cornell college. The Marion Business Girls club plans a 6 30 picnic tonight at Thomas park. Frank J Cleveland returned from Des Moines after a weekend with his son Walter Cleve Miss Sara Nott hosts the OOP club at Mrs Reginald Adams home instead of Mrs Frank J Cleveland's.
Mrs. Guy Berlin recovering from throat infection. Mrs. Roy Tamblingson and her son of Franklin Park Illinois called to Marion by death of her relative. Secrist returned. Miss Mildred Carpenter of Chicago mentioned in report.
The Mines. James E. Clapp Earl Helbig T A Barkwill Glenn Larkin De Lancey Butler R M Clark Herbert Price and Je Evans were elected delegates to the district convention in Cedar Rapids Thursday. The unit bought a 25 savings bond and appointed chairmen for Viola and Springville. A picnic supper fed 100.
Lieut Milroy Benish a Marion merchant and reserve officer is ordered to report for duty May 28 at Lowry Field Colorado. Mrs Benish will operate her husband's shoe store during his absence.
Residents with old iron and metals to donate for Wednesday's salvage pickup should notify city hall by phone at 47. A city truck will collect the heavy items that are too heavy to move to parking areas.
The Prairie Chapel W.S.C.S. will meet Thursday afternoon at the church with Mmes. Roxie Whissler Myrtle Hoffman and Carol Michel as joint hostesses.
Mr and Mrs George L Erwin announce the birth of a daughter on May 17 to their son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Don Kirkham of Jersey City New Jersey.
H. C. Munson, formerly division superintendent of the Milwaukee railroad at LaCrosse, Wisconsin, promoted to general superintendent in Milwaukee. A former Marion resident, he is married to Ruth Domer, daughter of Mrs. Eva Domer.
Miss Elaine Kohl was a weekend guest of Mrs Mary Jane Roberts in Cedar Rapids according to local social notes.
Hand and skin lotion advertised at Owens Cut Rate Drugstore with two sizes 2lc and 42c. Local shoppers urged to save on personal care products.
The Methodist church choir will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church for rehearsal.
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Kearns of Omaha were overnight guests Monday of William Kearns and Miss Mabel Kearns as they traveled to Milwaukee for the general assembly of Presbyterian churches.
Cen-2 will meet Wednesday at 7 15 p m at an unspecified location. The notice briefly confirms a 7 15 p m start time for the gathering.
Charles Messerschmitt of Martinsburg spent the weekend here with his daughter Mrs J H Stanaway. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Stanaway and Mr Messerschmitt drove to Manchester to spend the day with Myron Messerschmitt.
Mr and Mrs P A Osborne announce their son Chaplain A R Osborne has arrived safely in the United Kingdom confirming his status abroad. The family shared the message as a personal update from Chaplain Osborne.
The Christian church group will gather for breakfast Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Thomas Park, welcoming attendees and members to start the day with a meal and fellowship.
The Gazette notes Navy Department words that Grand Mound seaman Amelia Epping reports her son may be a prisoner of war in Manila Bay. No death report has been received. Epping enlisted in November 1940.
Burglars broke into Soleman and Platt drug store in Tama Monday night and stole jewelry valued at 1440. The loot included watches and other items taken through a basement window from a display case.
Monticello Bank files two district court suits in Jones county seeking a total of 34827.49 from E W McNamara of Cass township and co-defendants. One action seeks 24400.62 on a note dated Nov 18 1940 plus 1400.62 interest. guardian Catherine Foley named for E W McNamara and others. The second action seeks 8575 plus 451.25 interest. bank sues to foreclose on 161 shares of Robert Morrison Inc stock and, if needed, on a farm mortgage.
DES MOINES AP severity of regulation of new car sales highlighted as Iowa state tax commission reports April use tax on motor vehicles and trailers at 15191.43 dollars versus 191767.45 a year earlier. The April total is narrowly above March receipts by 406.46 dollars.
Mrs. L. V. Murphy received word that her husband Private First Class Leroy V. Murphy of the Marine Corps is a Japanese prisoner interned near Shanghai China. He had been listed missing after serving with the garrison at Wake Island. His mother is Mrs. Edith Hals of North English.
In Pella Crown Princess Juliana received a 507 dollar war relief gift from local citizens during a Tulip Tower ceremony. Dr. Alexander Loudon, Netherland ssaint to the United States, delivered the commencement address at Central College as 8 000 spectators watched. Gov. George Wilson and others spoke, with the royal party set to travel to Des Moines for a Rotary convention following the event.
Garrison observes the seventieth anniversary with invitations sent to former pastors members and friends. Rev A D Whitmore of Low Moor will preach at 11 a m. The 2 p m service will recognize outstanding members and include a history of the church. Lunch is planned in the dining room at noon and 6 p.m.
Special to The Gazette reports a Masonville man was injured while attempting to stop a slow moving freight car on an Illinois Central side track. Ryan was thrown beneath the car. his right arm was amputated at Jones Clark hospital. He and Delancey were unloading drain tile when the car was being moved and Ryan tried to lever it with a pole.
IOWA CITY A second wing of the Flying Hawkeye Sueenadl will be formed, announced by Lieut. Larney Barnes of the naval cadet selection board in St. Louis. Barnes and Ensign James Hadgis will visit the University of Iowa to interview interested men for the naval aviation cadet program this Wednesday through Friday.
C E Cox northeastern Iowa highway engineer reports traffic drops in the first four months of the year versus 1941. An automatic eye system three miles west of Lostville records decreases by percent in February and March and by 24 percent in March. He says the speed program reduced driving by trucks and cars by 50 805 miles over five months.
Waterloo city planning commission votes to hire a national planning firm Monday night to guide future development and planning efforts.
Lieutenant Governor B. B. Hickenlooper campaigns across Iowa for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Opponent Earl G. Miller lacks legislative experience while Hickenlooper highlights his Iowa roots, war service, and record as a lawmaker.
A large blaze at a Mapleton station destroyed 28000 gallons of gasoline and threatened nearby tank cars. Cause remains unknown. W. J. Haubrich, station owner, runs a chain of filling stations in the area.
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