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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1941

Page

3

Wanted to Buy Rags Phone Papers Ad 827 Ka t iz Salvage

Classified ad notes a buyer seeks rags and phone papers. Ad 827 Ka t iz Salvage placed for salvage services.

Katiz Salvage

Marion Linn DAR Meeting Plans Funeral Service

The Marion Linn chapter of the D A R will meet Friday at 2 p.m. at the Yocom chapel to conduct a funeral service for Mrs. George Munier as a group.

Marion Linn Yocom Chapel George Munier

Mrs Floyd Slauson Hosts U Bid Em Club

Mrs. Floyd Slauson served as hostess Thursday for the U Bid Em club, welcoming members and coordinating activities for the gathering.

Floyd Slauson

Mentholatum Offers Daily Comfort at Owen's Cut Rate Drug

An advertisement promotes Mentholatum products with prices 27c and 53c at Owen's Cut Rate Drug, highlighting daily relief and accessibility for shoppers.

Owen

Mrs Frank Olinger Undergoes Operation at St Luke's

Mrs Frank Olinger underwent an operation at St Luke's hospital on Wednesday. The report notes the procedure was performed without complications and her condition is described as satisfactory.

Frank Olinger St. Luke’s Hospital

Plans for Tuesday evening party at Memorial hall

At a Rob ert Mitchell Woman's Relief Corps No. 126 meeting held Wednesday plans were laid for a party to be given Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Memorial hall. Laura Fulton was mentioned. A picnic luncheon was served to 25. Iowa City inspector Bradley observed the business meeting. Guests included Josie Moon and Laura Matthes, both of Iowa City. Mrs. Bradley received a gift from the corps presented by Mrs. Slauson.

Memiérial Hall Robert Mitchell

Mrs Florence Vaupel Returns Home From Visit

Mrs. Florence Vaupel, a Sunday guest at the home of her sister Mrs. A. J. Kellogg, has gone back to her residence in Vinton.

Florence Vaupel A. J. Kellogg Vinton

Mrs George Munier Dies. Funeral Friday in Marion

Mrs George Munier wife of Theo Munier of Marion died at home after a long illness. She leaves three brothers George Starks Ralph Starks and Dell Munier and three sisters Mrs Emma Hoover Mrs Charles and Mrs Sadie Strait. Funeral services are Friday at 2 30 p m in the Yocom chapel with Rev C V R De Jong officiating. Burial is in Oak Shade cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening at Yocom chapel.

Munier Firs Marion Ton D.A.R C’s Club Creek Theo Marion George Starks Ralph Starks Cedar Rapids Dell Waubeek Emma Hoover Beverly Hills Cal

Western Auto ad notes prices at Marion store

See Western Auto Supply company ad elsewhere in this issue. Some prices prevail at Western Auto Associate Marion advertisement.

Western Auto Supply Company Western Auto Associate Marion

Care of Gloximins and Bulbs Program at Marion Club

Mrs. E. C. Hamm presented on horticulture at the Marion Nature and Garden club meeting held at Mrs. H. B. Leasure's home on Blairs Ferry road. The club voted to support a Community House in Marion as twelve members answered roll call.

E. C. Hamm Marion Nature and Garden Club H. B. Leasure Blairs Ferry Road Marion

Marion Barnes Visits Chicago Home for Weekend with Family

Marion Barnes of Chicago arrived home Wednesday to spend the weekend with his wife and daughter.

Marion Barnes Chicago

Mrs John L Gritzner Undergoes Operation Wednesday

Mrs John L Gritzner underwent an operation on Wednesday, with details not provided in the fragment. The report notes the medical procedure occurred but offers no further context or outcome.

Gritzner Home Hosts Welcome Guest

A guest will visit the Gritzner household, continuing a social engagement noted in local society events. The arrangement highlights hospitality and ongoing community ties within the household.

Gritzner

Former neighbors gather for a day of visiting and refreshments

A group of former neighbors spent the day visiting and sharing refreshments with Mr and Mrs Ral Beckner and many others including L R Wilkinson and family, H W Wiggins and daughter Josephine, James Wiggins, L R Thompson, Joe Kacena, Louis Weis, Walter Slaterback, Earl Daubmnier and their son Robert.

Ral Beckner L. R. Wilkinson H. W. Wiggins Josephine Wiggins James Wiggins L. R. Thompson Joe Kacena Louis Weis Walter Slaterback

Doctor Peck to Speak at Linn County Seals Luncheon

Dr. John H. Peck superintendent of Oakdale sanatorium will address the Linn County Christmas Seals luncheon outside Cedar Rapids Friday at the KV cafe.

John H. Peck Oakdale Sanatorium Linn County Christmas Seals Organization Cedar Rapids KV Cafe

Child Study Club welcomes new member and program notes

Mrs Bernard Schenken hosted the Child Study club on Wednesday. Mrs Darrell Marchant was welcomed as a new member. Mrs James Fairley and Mrs Ever Ett Gibson led a program from Living Together as a Family by Alma Hammond Jones of Ames, formerly of Marion. A letter from the author was read.

Bernard Schenken Child Study Club Darrell Marchant James Fairley Everett Gibson Alma Hammond Jones Ames Marion

Local Red Cross sewing session held by club officers

Mrs John Milligan presided with officers including Mrs Iva Scott president Mrs Bertha Beach vice president Mrs Eleanor Trimble secretary and Miss Esther Beach treasurer. Fifteen members attended the afternoon sewing for the Red Cross.

John Milligan Iva Scott Bertha Beach Eleanor Trimble Esther Beach Miss Beach Ruth Petrak Mary Rauch The Red Cross

Mullaly and Peckas Families In Portage Call After Death

Mr and Mrs Ed Mullaly Mr and Mrs Harold Mullaly and Mrs Louis Peckas returned Thursday from Portage Wisconsin where they were summoned Monday by the death of Miss Margaret O Leary.

Ed Mullaly Harold Mullaly Louis Peckas Portage Wis Margaret O'Leary

Methodist church night supper led by Loyal division

About 80 attended the Wednesday evening supper in charge of the Loyal division of the W.S.C.S. A devotional period followed the meal.

Loyal Division W.S.C.S

Junior Auxiliary Picnic Meeting and Sewing Event

The Junior American Legion auxiliary meets Saturday at 6 p.m. for a picnic supper at Jean Clapp’s home. Unit No. 3 of the Red Cross holds an all day sewing event Friday at Mrs. John Grote’s home 436 Fifth Avenue with a noon picnic luncheon.

American Legion Auxiliary Jean Clapp The Red Cross John Grote Fifth Avenue

Local Fair Ribbons Awarded in Household Contest

Mrs W A Jackson with Barkwill won first prize and Mrs Oscar F second. Guests included Mrs Barkwill and Mrs Arthur Fairhurst.

W. A. Jackson Barkwill Oscar F Arthur Fairhurst

Two speeders arraigned. Mullin and Davis fined

Seeardene Mullin had costs of 2.85 and a suspended fine while W Davis faced the same charges. Decious paid a $5 fine plus costs.

Seeardene Mullin W. Davis Dc. Decious

Evening Meeting With Mrs Burns at 7 30 P M

A meeting is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 P M with Mrs. Charles D Burns of 809 Central Avenue. Hostesses will assist with election duties and serving.

Charles D. Burns Central Avenue

Local Names in Will Notice Mention Adeliza Daniels

The notice lists Miss Adeliza Daniels and Mrs. W S Winter along with Howell and Mrs. Ellis Jordan in the will context.

Adeliza Daniels W. S. Winter Howell Ellis Jordan

Martin Creek School Homecoming and Box Social

The Martin Creek school hosts a homecoming and box social at the schoolhouse Friday evening inviting all former teachers and pupils.

Martin Creek

Mr and Mrs Dan Hickey Have B Ford of Laurens

Mrs Ford formerly Cecilia Hickey of Mar. The note identifies a union linking Cecilia Hickey from Mar to Dan Hickey and B Ford of Laurens. The brief mentions family ties and location.

Dan Hickey B. Ford Laurens Ford Cecilia Hickey Mar

Rehearsals for minstrel show at church on Sunday

Rehearsals for a minstrel show set for November 20 will be held Sunday at the church. The minstrel group meets at 3 p.m. and the choir and choruses rehearse at 3 30 p.m.

Eye operation at St Luke's Cedar Ra Week News

An item notes a resident who recently underwent an eye operation at St Luke's Cedar Ra. The story mentions Gee home of her sister Miss Mary Buzza and references activities this week.

St. Luke's Pees Cedar Ra Aeane Gee Mary Buzza

Home Builders Class to Meet at Segars' Friday

The Home Builders class of the Congregational church will gather Friday at 7 30 p m at Mr and Mrs Cecil Segar 1076 Thirteenth Street for an informal discussion led by Miss Minnie Whit.

Congregational Church Cecil Segar Thirteenth Street Minnie Whit

Miss Marion Busby Takes North East Trip

Miss Marion Busby travels two weeks visiting Washington and New York. In Washington she plans a shopping trip with Chien aun and in New York she will visit Mrs. Fenton, who is related to Jean.

Marion Busby Thursdavy Washington New York Aes Fenton Jean

Local Families Visit as They Move and Return

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hammond and their son Gerald of Fort Knox Kentucky plan to move to Prior Oklahoma and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Carl E Krog on Wednesday Lyle Lee Jons son of Mr and Mrs Fred Jons injured his hand in a pump jack and has been at Manchester hospital before returning home north of Alburnett

Floyd Hammond Gerald Fort Knox, Ky Prior, Oklo Carl E. Krog Lyle Lee Jons Fred Jons Manchester Alburnett

Community Notes: Beloved Visitors Spend Weeks in Town

Mrs J M Albright returns from a ten week visit in Beloit and Belleville Kansas. Mr and Mrs Ernest Metcalf of Beloit accompanied her for a several week visit in the community.

J. M. Albright Beloit Belleville Kaw Ernest Metcalf

Marion teachers meet with reading topics discussed

Arlene Quass hosted Marion teachers for a Monday meeting. Members answered roll call with Helpful Hints of Reading. Quass spoke on Second Grade Reading and Betty Bear presented Phonics. Christmas patterns were exchanged.

Arlene Quass Marion Betty Bear

Herbert Oer Twin Daughters Anne Lost Nation

Anne and a twin daughter of Herbert Oer will arrive Friday in Milwaukee from Lost Nation. The report notes one daughter named Anne and the event occurs as relatives expect them in the city.

Arn Herbert Oer Anne Lost Nation Milwaukee

es 548 a on Maccareet and ster Mason degree

Fragmentary OCR note references Maccareet and Mason degree with unclear abbreviations. No clear people, organizations, or events emerge to confidently describe a full item.

Maccareet & Ster Mason

Man Sentenced to Over Thirty Years for Assault and Knife Attack

A Fort Madison man received two prison terms totaling more than 30 years for assault with intent to murder and assault with intent to knife after slashing a woman’s throat at a filling station driveway. Deputy Sheriff Larry Lee escorted Shortridge to prison on good behavior. County Attorney W W Crissman filed charges including larceny of a check over $20 from Mrs. William Coon.

Eeee Ashae Fort Madison Penitentiary Shortridge Larry Lee W. W. Crissman

Jordan Barcus Say Not Guilty In Strike Cases

A. C. Jordan and Laurence Bar arraigned before Judge C. J. Haas on Wednesday in riot related cases from the September 15 strike at the Wilson produce plant. Seven persons pled guilty Monday to riot charges and were fined $100 each. Total fines from the Wilson plants amount to 1500 dollars.

A. C. Jordan Laurence

Fined One Dollar and Jail Term for Assault

Carl Francois was fined one dollar and costs and sentenced to one day in the county jail after his 1941 commitment. Six months of the year was during good behavior. A statutory charge previously filed was dismissed by Judge Haas.

Carl Francois Francois Haas

Claude Knapp Plea Leads to Indeterminate Sentence

Claude Knapp pled guilty Thursday to a statutory charge and was sentenced to an indeterminate term not to exceed 10 years. The sentence would be withheld until further order of the court.

Claude Knapp

Webb Pleads Guilty in Larceny Case

The defendant pled guilty to larceny and received a sentence with nine months of the term suspended.

Judge Haas Dismisses Divorce Case and Costs

Judge C Haas dismisses the divorce petition with costs. A damage suit by Sanderson seeks judgment against Harry Bigger in the NT tier level action.

Noce C Haas Sanderson Harry Biggertion

Schmickle claim heard by Judge Haas on due amount

A court session led by Judge C. J. Haas reviewed Schmickle's assertion of a due payment. The record notes the claim and references related remarks indicating the amount was contested or determined.

C. J. Haas Schmickle

Judge restricts Oscar Freed in divorce case

Judge J. E. Heiserman issued an injunction restraining Oscar Freed from molesting his wife Dessa Freed and granted a writ of attachment worth 1000 dollars against their property. Dessa Freed sought a divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, but no decree was granted.

J. E. Heiserman Oscar Dessa Freed Heiserman Freed Daily Record

Dunlap Divorced Request Filed on Cruel Treatment

Mary E Dunlap filed for divorce from Charlie A Dunlap charging cruel and inhuman treatment and asks for the court to grant a divorce and related relief.

Mary E. Dunlap Charlies A. Dunlap

Appointed administrator for Chadima estate

Harry Chadima was named administrator for his mother Katherine Chadima’s estate after her death intestate on November 4. His bond was set at $50,000. Two drunk driving cases from November were continued on Otto Anderson’s application to the next term of court.

Harry Chadima Katherine Chadima Otto Anderson

Italian War Communique Reports Casualties in Britain

Rome reports a wartime communique listing casualties among Britons killed and wounded with figures ranging from 30 to 34 in the latest action.

Rome

Campaign Against Syphilis Shows Results in Iowa

Iowa reports a steady drop in syphilis cases from 2870 in 1938 to 2317 in 1940. The campaign credits newspapers radio stations civic groups schools and churches for educational outreach and public health gains. A doctor warns the effort must continue with about 50 new cases reported weekly.

Not enough readable to identify a full headline

Not enough coherent facts to form a proper summary sentence.

Mass Execution Report Suppresses Odessa Jews

New York dispatch reports 25 000 Jews in Odessa were herded into a military barracks and killed by Romanian machine gunners before the barracks were burned. The claim cites a British announcer and time bombs blamed on Soviet action.

New York INS NBC

Waterloo Doctor Bags Pheasant And Weasel With One Shot

Waterloo physician Dr. Paul O Keefe shot near Dunkerton to bag a pheasant that carried a weasel in its jaws. Both bird and weasel were killed by the same shot.

Waterloo Paul O'Keefe Dunkerton

Power plant supplies city with ample electricity

The plant serving a Texas airplane facility provides enough power to meet the needs of a city of about 5,250 homes, ensuring stable electric service for residents and local industry.

Texas

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Marion News Albert Bragg Marion Red Cross Nature and Garden Club John L. Gritzner Prunes Saniflush G.W.C Briardale Nestle Toll House Bine Dial Dr. Peck C’s OL Lares Clay Cedar Rapids Bottling Works Senting Tau Gamma Sorority Dennis Shortridge Jordan Barcus A. J. Geesaman First Avenue Iowa Crisco P & GS Baker Ige Fritz Third Avenue Southwest Armour Swift Lea & Perrin Léc Maxwell House Coffee Ohio Baker's Heinz Zic Bowlene Climalerne Clicquot Club Peter Pan Bread Reat Libby Sian Lyss Ey Norther Jay and Saturda Nash Rinso Wheaties RITZ Peg Bottie Catia Jonathon Ee Pabst Little Boy Sweal Exton Beer Poate A Avenue A Ave BABA EB Ave Notre Modern Food Shop 1St Ave Roosevelt Sch L G Ave. NW Shadid’s Groc. & ME Ellis Biv 3Rd St Naples Odessa
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