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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1941
Page
2
Madison aewa Setes notes prisoners keep current on world affairs through a prison library circulation of 12 000 books and magazines monthly. Warden Glenn Haynes modernized the library to include 5 629 non fiction and 4 213 fiction books plus 1 380 magazines, with careful records and a cap on overdue items.
London reports RAF weekend raids on Naples Palermo Benghazi Derna Gazala Licata and Kiel with heavy bombers targeting factories ports railways and ships. The American Eagle squadron asked to join the Russian front but was denied as RAF notes record over 40 targets across Italy Greece Sicily Sardinia Crete and North Africa killing or damaging numerous Axis ships and convoys.
Louis Kelsey at Decorah fairgrounds suffered a fractured left leg and two broken ribs when the midget racer he drove crashed into a fence. He was taken to Decorah Hospital where attendants reported his condition as satisfactory Monday morning.
An ad offers $100 to $300 loans with options on personal, car, or furniture security. It outlines 12 monthly payments of 9.77 for a 100 loan or 18 months at 6.99, plus rates and terms, emphasizing quick, simple approval without endorsers and with payments including specific monthly interest.
The Rev. R. N. Coolidge who has led the Church of God since July 1934 resigns to accept a call to the Church of God in Owatonna Minnesota. The resignation becomes effective November 16 with a farewell reception for the Rev and Mrs Coolidge and children Robert David and Barbara Ann at the church Tuesday at 7 30 p.m.
Linn county grand jury opened its November session likely for at least two days with foreman Roy Chilmore and jurors J Cogan J E Haehlen M M Mills J F Newland Willis Sheets R F Smith and J E Secrist from Central City Springville Marion Cedar Rapids Rural Route 1.
Marion branch kicks off annual Red Cross membership drive on November 4 with doubled quota as no emergency relief funds. Chairmen are Mrs. Elmer Michel and Mrs. Mary Levasseur. Also notes local social updates including visits and hospital releases.
Mr and Mrs George C Oxley spent the weekend in Grinnell for homecoming activities and to visit their daughter Kathleen, detailing a family outing in the town.
Mr and Mrs Elwyn Miller and their son John of Maquoketa were weekend guests in the home of Mrs George Reichard.
J Lawrence and his sister Miss Ethel Bigger came back Saturday from a two weeks California trip. Mrs Bigger and her children John and Rosann stayed longer for a extended visit. An advertisement notes Carol Syrup for coughs with a large bottle priced at 69 cents at Owens Cut Rate Drug.
The Marion public library announces new adult non fiction titles including Read s Ive Liked No Other Road to Freedom and No Life for a Lady along with several others. Mystery titles Death Stops the Bells Mare s Above Suspicion and more are listed. A waitress is wanted at Hall wood Cafe. Knights Templar No 27 will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Local residents attended a Packers Bears game in Chicago. Various social notices and gatherings are noted including birthday celebrations and charitable drives.
During a five week business trip in the southwest Mr Kemp travels south with Lin attending Emerson School in Marion. Mrs Oscar Byam at 405 Ninth Avenue hosts the Cornellian club Tuesday at 1 30 p m. Mrs George P Whitney hosts the Theristrial club Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Whitney and Mrs Adeliza Daniels leading the program.
Mrs Leta C Marchant announces the marriage of her daughter Betty Mae to Mr Tvrdik on October 4 at Canton Missouri. The ceremony at 7 pm will be conducted by Reverend H Farmer in First Methodist Church. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Myron J Scott of Cedar Rapids. Betty Mae is a Marion high school graduate and works in advertising at LaPlant Choate. Mr Tvrdik, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Tvrdik of Cedar Rapids, has worked for Peterson Baking Co. They plan to reside in Cedar Rapids.
A Center Point man was jailed after a head on collision Saturday on the Urbana road two miles west of Center Point. Charles Waterhouse, 21, of Center Point, and Elmer Frank, 18, also of Center Point, sustained injuries with Frank treated for cuts to the head. the suspect was held by the county attorney on Monday morning.
Members of Electa Circle of the Kings Daughters have received an invitation to join the tenth anniversary celebration of the IHN Circle in Cedar Rapids at 2624 Grande Avenue SE. The event, hosted by Mrs. K E Haig, runs November 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. Reservations should be made with Mrs. Andrew P. Munsen.
Mrs O M Carson will review The Keys of the Kingdom at the O O P club meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Ralph J Kendall.
On Judge C. J. Haas money’s motions, Clarence Godrey Harry Klumph Richard Shileng Jerry Tauber and Harold Anderson Richard Vileta will face separate trials for assault with intent to commit great bodily harm and malicious injury to a motor vehicle. The disputes stem from altercations at the Wilson packing plant during last spring’s strike. bills of particulars were overruled.
Bill Luerkens, 22, of Mount Vernon reported to the sheriff that two horses were running loose on Ivanhoe road nine miles east of Cedar Rapids Saturday morning, causing about 35 dollars damage to his car’s headlights, grill and fenders. Leonard Baker, 25, of Vinton, reported a separate Friday accident where a car sideswiped his machine.
G. K. Thompson issued an order Monday directing Dr. C. H. Braun to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt of court after Braun failed to appear in a case where J. K. Finch, assignee, seeks judgment on a promissory note. Braun was given until Nov. 10 to explain.
Mrs Margaret McCarthy files a petition Monday seeking $3695 on a note and a foreclosure on Marion property owned by Milo Sedlacek and Leo Sedlacek. Lumir Sedlacek is named as a defendant. The case asks the court to declare the debt due and foreclose the property.
On the motion of Alice Cashman Judge G K Thompson dismissed the divorce action from Patrick B Cashman and taxed Mrs Cashman with costs. Ludwig Zinkula and George J Zinkula named administrators of Martin Zinkula estate with a $10000 bond. Jerry Tauber named special administrator of Bohumil Vacek estate with a $2500 bond. A large sign vanished from Wiley fruit farm front on Halloween per sheriff’s report Monday.
United States Army Veterinary Corps arrives in Iceland to fight animal diseases. Led by Frank A. Todd of Iowa and Lieut. Philip A. Close of New York, the unit arrives in Reykjavik to support Icelandic efforts.
The Marion Business Girls club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in an auditorium of the public library to discuss upcoming community projects.
Miss Winifred Schrubbe and Mrs. R. Lee Taylor spent Sunday in Decorah visiting Miss Schrubbe’s relatives.
Mr and Mrs Elwood Hammond hosted a Sunday dinner honoring their son William Elwood s fifth birthday with guests including Mr and Mrs H B Hammond Mrs Jack Oxley and Mr and Mrs Norman.
Hammond, Mrs. Mac Gano of Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Shaeffer of Sprile, and Mr. and Mrs. F J Bachman belong to the Clarence family in a notice listing relatives and connections within the Marion Clarence community.
Mrs. Amber Travis, Marion correspondent for The Gazette, underwent an operation on her right eye at St. Luke's hospital Monday. In her absence Grace C. Koppenhaver will handle Marion news, and her home phone is listed as 289 W.
Mr. and Mrs. B. Frager of Buffalo attended as guests of Mrs. M. W. Courtney and Miss Hattie Frager, joining local hospitality at the event.
Miss Lillian Voorhies will host the Westminster Guild gathering at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Miss Ruth Stanton will conduct the devotional period and Mrs C V R DeJong will oversee the program
Lorraine circle Past Matrons of OES will meet Monday at 5 30 p m in the Masonic temple. A potluck supper will follow the business meeting with Mrs A R McElwain as chairman assisted by Mrs Arthur Newman and Miss Hazel Tabor. The Sunday school teachers meet at the home of Marvin Rathje. Due to Red Cross membership roll call the sewing room is not open Thursday. it will be open as usual on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
The Loyal division of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Minnie Schenken. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs Chris Johnson and Mrs J J Gatewood. Mrs P H
Kline will oversee the program guiding activities. Members are asked to bring candy for the candy sale and come prepared to sew, ensuring coverage of fundraising and craft tasks.
The Keystone division of the Methodist church Ladies Aid will be entertained with a dessert afternoon on Wednesday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs John O’Kelly.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Mathewson and their son Tommy and Mr. and Mrs. John Leick and their son John of Dubuque were guests Sunday in the home of Mr. Mathewson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Mathewson.
The Endeavor division will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the church basement to make mince meat. A picnic lunch will follow at noon.
The army plans to recruit 2160 new pilot candidates every month to achieve a target of 12,000 pilots annually. This requires 240 recruits from each of the nine corps areas.
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