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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1939
Page
10
Wholesale activity by 4,000 firms reported to rise 25 percent in the first 20 days of November from the same period last year. Percy Wilson of the Merchandise Mart noted October sales surpassed 1938 levels by 28 percent, led by building materials with a 32 percent rise.
Miss Alice B. Story of Cedar Rapids library presented at a social services meeting in the YMCA cafeteria tracing reading trends from 1900 to the present. She cited 3,685 non fiction titles among about 12,000 total reads, noting biography leads with 635 books and popular biography among 365.
London reports German aircraft once again over the Shetland Islands causing a 90 minute air raid warning Friday. The alert underscores ongoing aerial tensions in the battlefront area and Britain’s vigilance during the air war.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern notice promotes Anne Adams Pattern 4254 a shirtwaist dress with optional features. It lists sizes 16 through 46, fabric needs and pricing and urges sending 15 cents for pattern and book, with ordering details to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department New York.
The American Legion in Indianapolis announced tolerance would be the theme of its 1940 Americanism program. The national executive committee approved the proposal from Jeremiah F. Cross to wage a crusade against class hatreds, aligning with a Chicago convention resolution. Cross framed bigotry and intolerance as enemies of democracy and individual security.
British ambassador Lord Lothian said the navicert system would not guarantee free passage for American ships but would facilitate it. He noted the system is being reintroduced to ease neutral commerce and exercise Allied belligerent rights.
Local briefs note Dr James Kerr chiropractor listings and Elkader visitor Agnes Foran staying with brother F X Foran in Cedar Rapids area. Weekend church services include Shueyville United Brethren at 9 30 and Trinity Methodist travel photos by Mrs B L Sheldon. Crusader rally announced for Church of the Foursquare Gospel with Rev Billy Opie and local pastors set for 2 30 and 7 30 p.m.
The Salvation Army at 1030 Seventh Street SE seeks old toys and dolls to brighten Christmas for needy children. Donors should send items to Army headquarters or call the local relay line dial B072 for guidance.
Roosevelt high school presents The Growth of the American Newspaper in the assembly room at 4 45 p m Saturday The script was prepared by journalism pupils under Donald E Brown The school programs air every Wednesday at 5 30 and each Saturday at 4 45
Headquarters of the first battalion of the 133rd infantry under First Lieutenant Walter Kansky will assemble at 6 30 a.m. Sunday at the armory for field training ordered by the War Department. Training continues all day Sunday at Hawkeye Downs. C Company under Captain Vincent R. Dvorak starts at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday in Van Vechten park.
The Westminister Presbyterian congregation holds a 6 PM family supper at the church. Guests are Rev. and Mrs. A Garland Rotenberry of Woodburn Kentucky, Sunday school missionaries. Rotenberry speaks after the meal and at youth meetings and the Sunday evening service. Evangelist O G Lewis observes Sunday school night at Sunshine Mission and will paint The End of a Perfect Day. No Saturday service. testimonial service proceeds. Mrs. Ethel P Robertson of Ladora wrote the words and music for the song performed.
The labor department ruled that the fair labor standards act covers employees who forge dies and tools used in making goods for interstate commerce even though the dies themselves do not move in interstate commerce. The ruling clarifies coverage for workers in tool and die production under the FLSA.
An extensive health survey links three quarters of illnesses to respiratory infections. The author argues many colds are due to pneumococcus, describing progression from throat to meninges and outlining spread via speech and cough. He warns against unproven remedies and teases a recommended preventive in tomorrow's piece.
A reader questions raw apple puree as a treatment for infants with acute diarrhea, while another asks about pork digestibility. A health education booklet offer and a goitre diet query follow, with concise medical cautions and dietary guidance.
The Rev. Peter Wagner 93 a longtime Cedar Rapids church worker and former Western college professor died at his daughter’s home in Cedar Rapids after a short illness. Born in 1846 in Baltimore Ohio he taught at Western college and Harlan college and helped found the Daniels Park Presbyterian church. He survived by three children and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Circleville Ohio with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Committal services for Mrs Minnie Cole Conaway, former Cedar Rapids resident, who died visiting her son Richard Conaway in Vancouver, Washington on February 21, were held at Oak Hill cemetery. Dr W M Evans presided. Moon service noted. She was widow of Freeman Conaway, longtime Cedar Rapids chamber official.
A group from Kappa Kappa Gamma joins members of Westminster Presbyterian Church in a shared event. The gathering centers on fellowship and service activities within the church community.
Charles E. Shomler longtime Cedar Rapids hotel owner and pharmacist died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday after a lingering illness. He had just sold his Grand hotel interest a day before his death and was born December 23, 1870 in Cedar Rapids. He leaves Flora Railsback his wife and son Charles Donald Shomler plus three sisters two brothers a half brother and a nephew. Funeral services set for 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Turner chapel with Rev. I E Linkletter officiating and Linwood cemetery burial.
Mrs Lettie Irene Talbott died at 1346 I avenue NE Cedar Rapids after a brief illness at 5 45 p m Thursday Born November 29 1876 in Wadena Iowa she lived in the city 50 years Her marriages were to John MacIntosh in 1898 who died in 1907 and Frank Talbott in 1910 He survives with a daughter Mrs John English a son Robert Macintosh a step daughter Mrs Walter Gouldin and two stepsons Rodney and Lawrence Talbott Also surviving are four brothers and two sisters The funeral will be held at Turner chapel at 2 p m Saturday conducted by Rev George Stauffacher burial Linwood cemetery She was a member of First Evangelical church Star of Maine Rebekah lodge Eastern Star White Shrine and the Degree of Honor.
Mrs Lucy A Crouch aged 69 died suddenly at the home of her daughter Mrs Midge Hunter 119 Eighth street NE Cedar Rapids at 2 am Friday of a heart attack She was born July 20 1870 in Staunton Virginia and lived in Kentucky Kansas and North Dakota before moving to Cedar Rapids 29 years ago Surviving: four daughters Mrs Midge Hunter Mrs W D Elder Mrs R O Evans New York City Mrs W O Yoder Virginia Minnesota three sons James C Armstrong Rudolph M Armstrong Joseph F Armstrong six grandchildren Funeral arrangements to be announced later Friends may call at the Moen chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Antonie Slavik, who died at her home on 2007 J Street SW Thursday morning, will be held in the local church. The obituary notes her long residence in the area and services are to be announced.
Janeba funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev Milo Filipi officiating. Burial follows at the Bohemian National Cemetery. The deceased was a member of Pomnenka Viasti lodge. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Funeral services for O E Fay who died Wednesday night will be held Saturday. A brief service at 1 p.m. will be held at the home 122 Twelfth street NW followed by a conduct service at the Coggon Methodist church conducted by Rev C S Weigle of Waterloo.
A distant church service is scheduled at 2 30 p m followed by burial in the family lot at Cog gon cemetery.
The Lincoln edition of the University of Nebraska student paper released Friday reportedly smelled due to a perfume rosewater and rum spray applied by editorial staff to each copy.
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