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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1946

Page

2

Armistice Day Observed In Marion Park Services

Armistice Day services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Civil War monument in Marion city park. The flag will be raised to full staff by the ion post with Commander Earl Hel big in charge. Taps and a rifle salute will follow. Marion banks and the post office close all day. city and rural deliveries stop. Stores close at 11 a.m. for one hour.

Marion City Ion Post Earl Helbig Marion

Marion Township Farm Bureau Training School

North and South Marion township Farm Bureau women will hold the season’s first training school from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. Tuesday in the Light Company recreation rooms. All officers and leaders are expected to attend.

South Marion

Marion OES Dinner Honors Past Matrons and Patrons

All members of Marion chapter OES may attend the dinner honoring the chapter's past matrons and past patrons Thursday evening. Those attending are to make reservations with Mrs. T. A. Newman by Monday.

Marion O.E.S T. A. Newman

Public Library Hosts Children’s Book Week Display

Marion public library marks national Children’s Book Week with a display of new children's books. The public, especially parents teachers and students, are urged to visit the library to view the collection. Books are not for circulation until next week.

Marion Public Library

Chapter CS PEO Meeting Slated With Initiation

Chapter CS P. E. O. will hold Tuesday evening gathering with Mrs. Floyd Emmons hosting and Mrs. V. Murdoch supervising the program. A candidate will be initiated.

Floyd Emmons V. Murdoch

Four-C Club to Meet Tuesday Afternoon

The Four-C club will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Elizabeth Bigger.

Elizabeth Bigger

Methodist Bazaar Offers Chicken Supper November 21

A Methodist bazaar serves a chicken supper on November 21 starting at 6 p.m. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach. Local parishioners invited for a light meal and social gathering.

Methodist Bazaar

Weekend visitors and local club notices in Beloit area

Mr and Mrs Edward Hogan of Beloit and Mrs Hogan's parents Mr and Mrs Lee Voorhies host weekend guests including the Conleys of Mechanicsville and Mrs F M Grafft of Anamosa. The Lakeside Literary club meets Thursday with white elephant sale under Mrs Dewey Carlson and Mrs Harvey Trimble in charge. Seaman Joe Derflinger has been assigned to the submarine Seadog after Pearl Harbor duty. The Pleasant Grove Community club meets Tuesday with Mrs Eugene Isham. Verlet Howe visits Rochester with his father John M Howe recovering from eye operation. W R C picnic planned for Memorial hall with infection officers at 2 30 PM.

Edward Hogan Beloit Wis Lakeside Literary Club Dewey Carlson Harvey Trimble Joe Derflinger Gladys Derflinger Pearl Harbor Seadog Verlet Howe Rochester, Minn John M. Howe

Mrs. Ethel Hart Hosts Dinner With Notable Guests

Mrs. Ethel Hart will entertain at dinner in Angeles. Guests include Mrs. Hall's son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Edward Spence Jr of Panama Central America and their children Michael and Sue Ann. Also present are Mr. and Mrs. James Breckenridge Nancy of St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. J H Leaf and Fred Leaf of Morley, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Patton of Springville, and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hart with Hollis Rae and Steven.

Local Masonic Lodges Schedule Meetings This Week

Marion chapter No 10 A A M will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday Marion lodge No 6 A F and A M will meet at 7 p m Wednesday for third degree Trojan lodge No 548 A and A will meet at 7 p m Friday for first degree work

Marion Chapter Marion Lodge Trojan Lodge

Marion Chamber to Attend National Affairs Conference

W. C. Sheets, Reuben F. Smith, A. Biogeege and F. Nicke son will represent the Marion Chamber of Commerce at the National Affairs conference in Waterloo Tuesday.

W. C. Sheets Reuben F. Smith A. Biogeege F. . Nickeson, Sr Marion Chamber of Commerce Waterloo

Marion Nature and Garden Club Meets With Plant Roll Call

The Marion group will gather Wednesday with Mrs J W Bowdish Jr leading roll call on biblical plants trees or flowers. Mrs Clementine Schminke will present a program on the garden at Mt Vernon and other noted U S gardens.

Marion Nature and Garden Club J. W. Bowdish Mt. Vernon U. S Clementine Schminke

Musical Literary Club Meet Features Iowa Music Program

The Musical Literary club will meet Monday evening with Miss Metta Whitcomb. The first division will present the program Iowa music development and Iowa composers.

Metta Whitcomb Iowa Music Development Iowa Composers

U S Circle to Meet With Mrs Taube Wednesday

U S circle will meet with Mrs. A. J. Taube on Wednesday with Mrs. Clem McGowan and Mrs. Russell Singleton in charge of the program.

U. S. Circle A. J. Taube Clem McGowan Russell Singleton

Handicraft Club No 1 to Meet Friday Evening

Handicraft Club No 1 will meet with Mrs. Hugh T. Hutton Friday evening at her residence. Local members are invited to attend and discuss upcoming projects.

Handicraft Club No. 1 Hugh T. Hutton

Iowa Wisconsin clash seen by Edison Hewitt Oxley in Madison

Marvin Edison L G Hewitt and Marvin Oxley attended the Iowa versus Wisconsin game on Saturday in Madison, noting the event at the stadium.

Marvin Edison L. G. Hewitt Marvin Oxley Madison

Milwaukee Club Luncheon and Community Notices

The Milwaukee Woman's club seats a 1 15 p.m. dessert luncheon at K V cafe on Thursday and collects articles for a white sale. Various local events include weekend visitors, birthday party for Donald LeRoy, and meetings of Ivanhoe club Marion Linn chapter D A R and Linn DeMolay with potluck plans and Crossnore gift drive.

Milwaukee Woman's Club K. V O. W. Lundquist Warren Johnson

Local club meetings set across Marion area

The Marion Federation of Women’s Clubs meets Tuesday in the public library auditorium with Gayle Zedick of the Linn County Tuberculosis association as speaker. Grove City Rebekah lodge gathers Monday at I.C.O.F. hall. Mothers club meets Thursday evening with Mrs. Robert Brodie. Mary Lowe Dickinson circle of King's Daughters meets Tuesday evening with Mrs. Fred C. Newlin, while Hazel Snell leads devotional and Ruth Engstrom directs the lesson.

Marion Federation of Women's Clubs Public Library Gayle Zedick Linn County Tuberculosis Association Mary Lowe Dickinson King’s Daughters Fred C. Newlin Hazel Snell Ruth Engstrom

Methodist official board meeting announced

The Methodist official board will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in a local venue to discuss church matters and upcoming activities.

Methodist

Iowa student Donna Helbig to spend weekend with parents

Donna Helbig a University of Iowa sophomore will spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Helbig.

Donna Helbig University of Iowa Earl Helbigs

Cippera Family Dinner Guests and Anniversary News

Mr and Mrs James Cippera and Miss Louise Cippera will dine with Mrs Cipperas brother Joe Hemphill in Iowa City today. Mr and Mrs Henry Buresh long time Marion farmers visiting Las Cruces New Mexico celebrate their Golden Wedding today. A daughter Mrs Claude Knapp resides in Medford Wisconsin.

James Cippera Louise Cippera Henry Buresh Marion L. W. Buresh Las Cruces N. M Claude Knapp Medford Wis

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Picnic and Bazaar Planned

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Missionary society will host a Christmas picnic December 12 in the church dining room followed by open house and the annual bazaar in the evening. Tuckabachee club meets for luncheon Friday with Mrs. Irvin A. Castle.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Tuckabachee Club Irvin A. Castle

Local clubs schedule meetings and social gatherings

The Marion Lucky Lads 4 H club will meet Monday evening with J C Petrak. Mrs Arthur E Crew will entertain the Ameigo club at luncheon Tuesday. “Hollanders in Iowa” will be the program presented by Mrs I E Sigfred. Mrs Milo Lustick of Ely and Mrs Fred Malley of Cedar Rapids were hostesses Friday at a surprise housewarming for Mrs Estell Lustick and her son at 1585 Tenth Street.

Francis Akerly Sixth Street Donald LeRoy Ivanhoe Club Arthur Shore Marion Lucky Lads Four-H J. C. Petrak Arthur E. Crew Ameigo Club Milo Lustick Ely Fred Malley Cedar Rapids Estell Lustick Tenth Street

Mrs Bierie Visits Son-in-law and Daughter in Delhi

Mrs. William Bierie of Delhi visits her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Kearney.

William Bierie Delhi Philip J. Kearney

Concord Club Hosts Poland Trip Photo Talk

At Friday's Concord Agriculture and Literary club gathering held at Otto Lange's home, the Rev. Vernon H. Carter presented photos from his UNRRA funded trip to Poland, sharing insights and experiences.

Concord Agriculture and Literary Club Otto Lange Vernon H. Carter Poland UNRRA

Christian Ladies Missionary Union Luncheon at Church

The Ladies Missionary Union of the Christian church holds a paid luncheon at the church Thursday at noon. Proceeds support church and mission work.

The Christian Church Ladies Missionary Union

Jurors Drawn for Delaware District Court Term

Forty five trial jurors were drawn for the Delaware district court term opening Monday Nov 25 with Judge Shannon B Charton presiding. Names include Manchester residents Hazel Arvidson Mabel Annis M Blair Laverne Becker Warren B Jr George Chrystal Ruby Cox Walter Gienap John Hermann Hugh Hon Harl Hamblin Frank Klein Rachel Milroy Paul Lauser Ike Schneider Arlie T Smith Fred Woellert Agnes Bockenstedt Claude Clute Ray Lammers John Robinson Henry Schechtman E B Sawyer Arlo Blanchard Eva J Dunlap Floyd Dufoe John Downs Clarance Airjart Elmer Manson Gwen Bentz Don Thibodeau Doran Wilson Gladys Grimes Gregor Roling John Dolly Ray Hogan Knipper August Scherbring J C Witte Jesse Hamlett Frank Koehne Ernest Mangold J Schechtman Nora Wilson Pearl Weiler

Manchester Delaware District Court Shannon B. Charton Hazel Arvidson Mabel Annis M Blair Laverne Becker Warren B . Jr George Chrystal Ruby Cox Walter Gienap John Hermann Hugh Hon Harl Hamblin Frank Klein Rachel Milroy Paul Lauser Ike Schneider Arlie T. Smith Fred Wo Ray Hogan le — August Knipper August Scherbring J. C. Witte Edgewood Jesse Hamlett Delaware Frank Koehne Masonville Ernest Mangold Greeley J Schechtman Sand Spring Nora Wilson Ryan Pearl Weiler

Fidelis Circle Plans Dessert Luncheon With Daughters

Fidelis circle of King's Daughters will meet Friday for a dessert luncheon with Mrs. Fred G. Hol singer as joint hostess Mrs. L A Klumph. Mrs D A Stamy will conduct devotions and Mrs Merle Robison will present the lesson. Members are asked to bring articles for the auction sale.

Fidelis Circle King’s Daughters Fred G. Holsinger L. A. Klumph D. A. Stamy Merle Robison

Desirable Contest Draws Ames College Students

Iowa State college engineering students stage dances and seeds in a campus contest drawing attention as judging is expected campuswide.

Ames INS Iowa State College Engineering

Smelly Pup Testifies in Chicago Courtoddity

John Powell a Chicago pet shop owner brought a dog into court to testify for him in a strange incident the puppy allegedly supported Powell in court the dog reportedly smells and sparked a quirky scene with confusing testimony from a canine witness.

Chicago John Powell Toe

British Peeress Dubs American Men Long-Winded on Visit

Lady Rothermere, on her first U S visit, jokes that American men are long-winded at parties while praising American women and Broadway. She says British women are entertaining and notes fashion, manners, and education differences, and wishes to bring back an icebox full of steaks.

New York Britain America Lady Rothermere Viscount Rothermere London Daily Mail Rothermere Annie Broadway

Armistice Day Activities Across Anamosa and Surrounding Towns

Anamosa members of the Arthur McCullough American Legion post and auxiliary will dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Legion and Firemen's halls. West Branch hosts a supper for veterans and families at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall. Cedar Rapids Rabbi Herman Schaalman will speak at a program in the school auditorium at 10 a.m. Atkins hosts a potluck supper for Legion and auxiliary at 6 p.m. in the high school gym, followed by a talk by Cedar Rapids World War II veteran Harold W. Ward. The high school band and glee club will perform. Strawberry Point plans a program with State Sen. F. E. Sharp of Elkader as speaker. Waukon will hear George Strandvold, Decorah Posten editor, at the high school gym, with a half-hour concert by the band. Ville marks a parade of veterans, Boy Scouts, students and teachers at 10:30.

Anamosa Arthur McCullough Legion Post Legion and Firemen West Branch Legion Auxiliary Herman Schaalman Cedar Rapids Legion and Auxiliary Harold W. Ward Strawberry Point F. E. Sharp Elkader Waukon George Strandvold Decorah Posten Ville

U S Must Lead Private Capital for Bank of Nations

Secretary Snyder told the Foreign Policy Association that the United States must be the major source of private capital for the International Bank of Nations to succeed. He said most creditor nations are war devastated, making U S the chief hope to fund the global institution.

Philadelphia John Ww the Treasury United States International Bank Foreign Policy Association Snyder U.S Eee

Free Schools Urged To Teach Facts At Iowa Meeting

Miss Parker of Town Superintendent of Public Instruction urged universal free education in a Democratic society. She warned some districts block teaching facts and science while advocating academic freedom with responsibility. IS EA officials noted an education crisis and growing atomic-age challenges. Attendance totaled 8787 with housing concerns cutting turnout.

Des Moines Jessie M. Parker Miss Parker Oe Iowa State Education Association

Political Notes Continued From Page One Election Sparks and Forecasts

County voices predicted slim Democratic margins in its votes with Republican gains in ten counties. Richard Bernhart narrowly beat H O Talle in Dubuque by 42 votes, Miles over Blue by 163, Jackson County went Republican by 1 059, and overall turnout reached 626 500. Party chiefs faced a rough night and a prankish cocktail invitation followed a late vote. Clinton township misreport delays left Cedar Rapids man unsure when results would start.

Jane Ou Lange Ofwaheans Richard V. Bernhart Oelwein H. O. Talle Decorah Dubuque County Miles Gov. Blue Jackson County Mr. Lange

Deer killed with bow and arrow by Mrs Kula in Wisconsin hunt

Mr and Mrs Antone Kula returned from a hunting trip near Findley Wisconsin with a year old deer carcass killed by Mrs Kula using a bow and arrow. The Kulas are archery enthusiasts.

Oxford Junction Antone Kula Findley Wis

Republicans Seize Control of Congress

Mr. Foster criticizes proposed salary hike for Iowa governor noting a 7500 annual cost. He argues the state could abolish the post and save taxpayers 7500 each year based on four years of precedent.

Congress Foster Iowa

Political pendulum shifts from parties for a comeback

The piece notes that after claims the Republican party was dead, similar doubts arise about the Democratic party. It emphasizes that political momentum can swing both ways and is not unidirectional.

Henry Wallace

Army Clarifies G Bill of Rights Education Benefits in Iowa

Recruiting offices in Cedar Rapids released statements clarifying GI Bill education benefits. Any service member who serves at least one day before the war’s end earns at least 12 months of education benefits if total service reaches 90 days and discharge is not dishonorable. For each month served before the end, an additional month of education is added up to 48 months.

Cedar Rapids

Three Die After Truck Collides With Freight Train

In Spencer Wisconsin a light truck carrying three women from Loyal and a man from Athens collided with a Soo Line freight train. Victims are Martha Wehe Mildred Domino and Harold A Dar kow. Driver Bruno Chekitis of Greenwood survived with minor injuries.

Wausau Wis Soo Line Spencer Martha Wehe Mildred Domino Loyal Harold A. Darkow Athens Bruno Chekitis Greenwood Chekitis Marathon County

Iowa legislature to have three women in 1933 session

The Iowa House and Senate will include three women for the first time in the 100 year history, all Republicans. Kathryn M. Kirketeg, Edna C. Lawrence, and Amy M. Bloom will serve in the next session, while the lone prior female senator was Carolyn C. Pendray. Other former women legislators are Ada Garner, Mae Lynch, and Carolyn Pendray.

Iowa Senate Kathryn M. Kirketeg Bedford O. J. Kirketeg Edna C. Lawrence Ottumwa Amy M. Bloom Dayton House Carolyn C. Pendray Maquoketa Ada Garner Shell Rock Frank A. Elliott Bronson Mae A. Lynch Pocahontas

Iowa Bear Gets New Home in Omaha Park

In Omaha on Saturday the bear Bamby joined River View Park's collection as a new resident from Des Moines. Park commissioner Roy Towl expressed un readiness for large bears, fearing they would eat too much, while Kenneth Sonderleiter who ran a Des Moines penny arcade had proposed removing the bears for consuming items people should keep.

Iowa Omaha Park Omaha (Ap Des Moines

Stella Barker Named Kenny Fund Chairman

Des Moines Mrs Stella E Barker was named state women's chairman for the 1946 fund appeal of the Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. John W Gunn state chairman of the newly organized Iowa chapter announced Saturday. Barker serves on the Iowa Society for Crippled Children board and leads the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs.

Des Moines Stella E. Barker Sister Elizabeth

Iowa Marriages and Engagements

Wellman Gladys Gascho daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Gascho and Walter Ott son of Mr and Mrs William Ott were married Wednesday in the Little Bro church at Nashua. Vinton Mary Jeanne Parmater daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Parmater and Donald H Cantowine son of Mr and Mrs Leland Cantowine were married Nov 2 at Leesville La.

Wellman Gladys Gascho Dan Gascho Walter Ott William Ott Little Bro Nashua Vinton Mary Jeanne Parmater Earl Parmater Donald H. Cantowine Leland Cantowine Leesville

Church at Ely to Install Its Pastor Tonight

Ely Iowa Rev Hamilton Dawson of Des Moines will be installed as pastor of St John’s Lutheran church at 8 pm. He has served Unity Lutheran Maine 14 years and Advent Lutheran New York City three years. He added church supply roles in Cedar Rapids Webster City Iowa City and other cities and has led Ely’s pulpit for two years. He and wife have two children Jean and John.

Ely Hamilton Dawson Des Moines St. John’s Lutheran Church E. A. Piper Fairfield eSee Lucharge Scotland New York City United Lutheran Churches Cedar Rapids Webster City Iowa City Dawson Jean University of Iowa John Northwestern University Medical College

Urbana Church to Note Its 100th Anniversary

Urbana The Church of Christ will mark its centennial with special services music and a noon basket dinner. Lois Sharmer is pastor of the congregation founded in 1846 by Nathan Clark. The first church was erected 1858 rebuilt 1891 destroyed by fire 1913 and the present brick church built in 1914 at a cost of 7000 dollars. Descendants of the pioneers remain active in church life.

Urbana Church of Christ Lois Sharmer Nathan Clark

Steven Goldthwaite Dies Boone Publisher Founder of News Republican

Steven G. Goldthwaite, 77, publisher and founder of the Boone News Republican, died in a Des Moines convalescent home from bronchial pneumonia. Born in Boone and Brown University graduate, he led the paper since its founding and is survived by daughter Mrs. Harold Garvey, acting publisher. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Monday.

Boone Steven G. Goldthwaite Boone News Republican Des Moines Goldthwaite Brown University The Newsee Harold Garvey Pet

Golden Weddings Celebrate Curnutt and Goken Couples

Golden wedding anniversaries noted in two towns. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curnutt of MT VERNON celebrate with Burt and Guy Curnutt, Gail Pickey, and F C Dowd as descendants. In DYSART, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Goken observe a family dinner and open house with Rosa Hupfeldt Elma Knipp Vernon Goken and nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

MT. Vernon Charles Curnutt Burt Guy Curnutt Cedar Rapids Gail Pickey Des Moines F. C. Dowd Dover Del Dysart Chris Goken Rosa Hupfeldt Elma Knipp Vernon Goken

Death Notices from Anamosa and Oelwein

Anamosa resident Mrs Louisa Leap er 84 died Friday funeral Monday at 2 p m Loder funeral home widow of lifel. survivors include daughters Mrs Lottie Miller Morley and Mrs Lula Dunlap Anamosa two sons Robert Cedar Rapids Harry Long Beach Calif eight grandchildren burial Riverside cemetery In Oelwein Roger McNamara 66 funeral Saturday born Independence Aug 19 1880 moved to Oelwein in 1900 railroad switchman retired 1940 survivors three sisters Lucy Alice McNamara and Mrs Vera Farrington all of Oelwein burial St John s cemetery Independence

Anamosa Louisa Leaper Loder Lottie Miller Morley Lula Dunlap Robert Cedar Rapids Harry Long Beach Calif Riverside Cemetery Oelwein Roger McNamara

In 1945 Foods Frozen by Industry Ties to War Effort

In 1945 industrial freezing preserved 789 million pounds of foods for military use and civilian rations, highlighting wartime efforts to stabilize supply chains.

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