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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1939

Page

34

Harvest spread and officer election at St. Pauls youth choir

At St. Pauls Church the Church of Youth Choir held its annual harvest spread and elected new officers. Delores Paulsen is president Barbara Risk vice president Joan Gray secretary Martha Jennison scribe Mary Ann McWilliams social chairman and Joyce Gearhart membership chairman.

St. Paul's Church Church of Youth Choir Delores Paulsen Barbara Risk Joan Gray Martha Jennison Mary Ann McWilliams Joyce Gearhart Betty Lou Lynn Jean Hartman Joanne Green Phyllis Potter Carol Stookey Joan Williams Joan van Slyck Betty Daley Janet Haig Delores Anderson Shirley Williams Esther Wolfe Shirley Ann Sanders Margaret Nosel Charlotte Helming Arlene Reed Norma June Allen Patricia Ruebel Esther Armstrong Janelle Ballard Marilyn Ward Carol Jean McLeod Helen Wolfe Jean Batchelder Mary Ann Alexander Theone Foreman Lorarine Foreman Jean Ann Ward Patty Kaulman

Health group hears dietitian at picnic luncheon

Sixty members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club health education department and guests gathered for a picnic luncheon at the club house to hear Miss Juanita Kenesici, dietitian at Children's Hospital in Iowa City, speak on Safe and Sane Eating. Introduced by Mrs. George King, program chair, the luncheon committee included Mrs. Edgar McNall, A. M. Dunlop, Allison Hines, W. R. Foot and R. B. Burch. Tables were arranged in an L shape and decorated with yellow and white flowers.

Health Education Department Ce+dar Rapids Woman’s club Juanita Kenesici Children’s Hospital Iowa City George King Edgar McNall A. M. Dunlop Allison Hines W. R. Foot R. B

Miss Petersmith Honored at Shower Before Nov First

Mrs. Marc Lahey and Mrs. Arn old Layer hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Marie Petersmith as she prepares to wed Joseph W. Kremenak on November 29. Guests included Renata Kremenak Mary Griffin Bernice Biederman Marguerite McDonell Lucille Mann Virginia Ann Yoder Alice Hartley Grace Mumma and Mesdames Scott Buchan Fred Feller Milo Prezek. Games awarded prizes to Mrs. Prezek Mrs. Buchan and Miss McDonell. Refreshments followed.

Marc Lahey Arnold Layer Marie Petersmith Joseph W. Kremenak Renata Kremenak Mary Griffin Bernice Biederman Marguerite McDonell Lucille Mann Virginia Ann Yoder Alice Hartley Grace Mumma Scott Buchan Fred Feller Milo Prezek

Mrs Comstock Hosts Wyoming Visitor at Dessert Bridge

Mrs J W Comstock of 400 Memorial Drive SE entertained at a Friday afternoon dessert bridge honoring Mrs Selden Linderman of Greybull Wyoming. Guests included Jessie Hayward James Hruska Louis Bredle W P Comstock Louis Trunecek Frank Sedlak Lumir Kleri E W Krickard Charles Hruska and Edward Bruna. Prizes went to Mrs W P Comstock Mrs Krickard and Mrs Bruna.

J. W. Comstock Memorial Drive Selden Linderman Greybull Wyo Meadaumes Jessie Hayward James Hruska Louis Bredle W. P. Comstock Louis Trunecek Frank Sedlak Lumir Kleri E. W. Krickard Charles Hruska Edward Bruna Krickard Bruna

Housewarming party honors Dahn sisters at new Vine Ave home

Mrs Viana Dahn and Thelma Dahn were honored at a housewarming on their new residence at 3242 Vine avenue SE. Bingo entertained and a gift was given. Attendees included Mesdames F A Ingram Alice Hut ton M D Owen Larry Jacquet Carrie Young Leona Wood Jane Honzik Rosamond McGowan Mildred Coach Dorothy Scott.

Viana Dahn Thelma Dahn Vine Avenue SE Bingo F. A. Ingram Alice Hutton M. D. Owen Larry Jacquet Carrie Young Leona Wood Jane Honzik Rosamond McGowan Mildred Coach Dorothy Scott

Faith Circle Plans Thanksgiving Basket Meeting

Faith circle of the King's Daughters met Wednesday evening at Rosemary Cooper’s home on 435 Tenth Street NE. Betty Van Dewalker led devotions on Kindness and plans were made to prepare a Thanksgiving basket. The group spent the evening sewing. the next meeting is December 13 at Murrel Clapp’s home.

Faith Circle of the King's Daughters Rosemary Cooper Tenth Street Betty van Dewalker Murrel Clapp

Notice of Partition Suit in Linn County Iowa

In Linn County district court Charles E Raiber files a partition suit against numerous defendants including Drackett Marsh and Gabel seeking sale of two parcels in Cedar Rapids as undivided owners. Some defendants are minors. If no defense by January 2 1940 a default will be entered and sale proceedings will proceed with a referee. Attorney G K Thompson represents the plaintiff.

District Court of Iowa Linn County Charles E. Raiber Arthur Grether Clarence Grether Lottie Gelb Lewis Grether Joan Grether George Sizer Louis Sizer Elmer Koy Sizer Lawrence Sizer Alfred Sizer Stella Vermilye Harvey Sizer Winier Oula Pearl Gould Wesley Korver Nellie Jones Flora Hasselback Charles [Taler William = Sharp Howard Sharp Charles Sharp Tle District Court Laws Oriainal Town Cedar Rapids L. Bl. Greene Ayed G. K. Thompson

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club nature and garden meeting

Twenty members attended a luncheon of the nature and garden department at the club house and toured the Coe college museum. Hostesses were Miss Anna Calderwood and Mesdames T K Hefner H M Holte and Fay Schwarzentruber.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Coe College Anna Calderwood T K. Hefner H. M. Holte Fay Schwarzentruber

Honor Jerry Kacer on eighteenth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Jerry Kacer were surprised honored Friday evening for their eighteenth wedding anniversary. Guests included numerous local couples from Walford Traer Fairfax and surrounding areas. Entertainment featured a mock wedding singing and dancing.

Jerry Kacer Joe Blaylock Zena Svoboda Thomas Coligan Walford Petra Traer Louis Sedlaeek Bill Sedlacek Fairfax Joe Womacka E. I. Sibert Gerald McArtor Maryel Jensen

Baby Shower Honors Rose Ann Dochterm An at Dochterman Home

Betty Jones and Iota Grier hosted Friday evening at 1532 B avenue NE. Buneco prize went to Betty ones. Guests included Bernice Cook Ma ble First Elen Kokemiller Selah Mock Lydia Norma Lohman Esther Grier and Aden Sheriff jr.

Rose Ann Dochterman Bill Dochterman Avenue NE Betty Jones Iota Grier Dochterman Betty Ones Bernice Cook Mable Elen Kokemiller Selah Mock Lydia Norma Lohman Esther Grier Aden Sheriff, Jr

Mrs Schwirtz Hosts Card Club Evening

Mrs Joe Schwirtz hosted her card club Friday at her home. Prizes went to Mrs Al Prucha and Mrs Gordon Hughes. Other attendees included Mesdames C Peeples Gus Winter Mike Wachal Bob Burlanck Leonard Kohl and Mrs O Wichman of Tipton, the hostess’s mother.

Schwirtz Joe Schwirtz al Prucha Gordon Hughes C. Peeples Gus Winter Mike Wachal Bob Burlanck Leonard Kohl O. Wichman Tipton

Thanksgiving Service Unites Two Lutheran Churches

First and Saron Lutheran churches join for a public Thanksgiving service at 10 am on November 30 in First Lutheran church at Third avenue and Tenth street SE. The Rev. F J Carlson of Saron will deliver the message "Constant Thanksgiving" as choirs perform Maunder and Zingarelli anthems.

First Saron Lutheran First Lutheran Church Third Avenue Tenth Street SE F. J. Carlson Saron Lutheran Church First Church Maunder Zingarelli

Missionary Day Service at Second Christian Church

The annual Women s Missionary day service will be observed Sunday at 7 30 by Second Christian Church. Miss Mabel Epp of Des Moines state secretary of Women s Missionary work of the Christian churches will be guest speaker.

Second Christian Church Mabel Epp Des Moines Women’s Missionary Work of the Christian Churches

Sunshine Mission to Host Evangelist O G Lewis Talk and Artwork

At Sunshine Mission on Sunday evening Evangelist O G Lewis speaks on Great Things of the Cross. An oil painting The Old Rugged Cross will be shown. Special music by the Hinkin family directed by Rev T J Hinkin. Gifts given during Sunday school for bringing a new pupil and an extra prize for the top pupil contributor.

Sunshine Mission O. G. Lewis Rugged Cross Hinkin T. J. Hinkin

Thankoffering Service At First United Presbyterian Church

The annual Thankoffering service led by the Women's Missionary Society will occur tomorrow at 10 am with Mrs George C Keyes presiding. The choir provides special music and Miss Lubbock reads, while Mrs W Greer McCrory Mrs Ira A Moore and Mrs Harry C Whisler give short talks on worldwide missionary work.

First United Presbyterian Church Women's Missionary Society George C. Keyes Lubbock W. Greer McCrory Ira A. Moore Harry C. Whisler

Youth Choir To Sing At First Baptist Church

The newly organized Youth choir directed by Miss Margaret Hindee will debut at the 11 o clock Sunday service. The robed choir of twenty five voices will perform Now Thank We All Our God by Cruger and the church quartet will sing He Sendeth the Springs Into the Valleys by Wareing. Miss Grace Gordon, organist, will play Thanksgiving at Harvest Time from Ruth by Downe and London Derry Air by Coleman.

First Baptist Church Margaret Hindee Cruger Wareing Grace Gordon Ruth Downe Londonderry Aire Coleman

Grand Chorus in B Flat by Du Bois to feature Rev. Anderson

The Rev. Grant F. Anderson will speak on So Should We following a performance of Grand Chorus in B Flat by Du Bois. The event highlights a discussion on civic duty and community engagement presented by local church and music groups.

Dubois Grant F. Anderson

Endeavor Meeting and Bazaar At First Christian Church

The senior and young peoples Christian Endeavors of the First Christian church will hold an Endeavor meeting at the Anamosa Reformatory Sunday at 2 pm, with attendees meeting at 12 30 at the church. Kenneth Gee leads the discussion "Using Our Privileges" as Herbert Westrom plays piano selections and Mrs Hall directs. The church will also host its annual all church bazaar and turkey dinner on Thursday in December.

First Christian Church Anamosa Kenneth Gee Herbert Westrom Eleanor Hall Endeavor

Britain halts wartime imports from United States

Washington AP reports that Britain's war time import restrictions halt purchases of about 20 American goods under the trade treaty, totaling roughly 21 million dollars in 1936. France likewise requires permits for imports and blocks apples and tobacco to colonies. Officials caution war order effects are unclear, while some producers lacking war goods complain.

Washington United Kingdom Kingdom France United States Britain

Warsaw mayor Stefan Starzynski sent to Dachau camp

London reports Polish authorities say Stefan Starzynski, mayor of Warsaw during the German siege and later occupant, was sent to Dachau concentration camp. Disturbances in Warsaw led to executions and arrests as punishment to deter further disorder. Starzynski was famed for radio broadcasts declaring continued resistance and was nicknamed Stefan the Stubborn.

London Stefan Starzynski Warsaw Dachau Starzynski Stefan the

How Five People Could Eat Well on a $12 Week Menu

A 12 dollar weekly plan shows menus for a family of five two adults and three children. It covers meals and recipes including turkey carcass soup cranberry dessert and French fried bread crusts. The guide focuses on balanced nutrition with calories protein minerals and vitamins.

Youth Leader In Note Debate With First Lady

In a mail debate a youth movement leader charged the American Youth Congress with communist influence. Mrs. Roosevelt replied denying the charge and affirming the group’s democracy. Alfred M. Lilienthal released the exchange and urged Mrs. Roosevelt to testify before Dies Committee.

New York Franklin D Roosevelt Youth Movement American Youth Congress Dies Committee Alfred M. Milienthal Provisional Committee For American Youth Roosevelt Congress Lilienthal Hinckley Mrs. Roosevelt Harry H. Nagle Americanism Committee The American Legion Dr. Nagle Indianapolis

Menus for Monday From a Vintage Household Note

A list of daily meals and ingredients for Monday including orange juice, prepared cereals, jelly, spinach chowder with spinach, milk, flour, butter, onions, bacon, doughnuts, tea for adults, cocoa for children, baked potatoes in blankets, buttered parsnips, raspberry gelatin with bananas, milk for children. Estimated total cost about $1.50.

Baked Potatoes In Blankets Recipe Note

Tenderize round steak and wrap pieces around peeled potatoes. Roll in flour with salt, brown in hot fat, bake in greased covered casserole for 1 hour 20 minutes at 325 degrees. Add hot water during baking to prevent drying. Serve with catsup and use leftover liquid for gravy. Malissa J Finson to Lena Pratt. 55-37.

Ungrateful thief returns car in damaged condition

Police sought a man who borrowed E. G Abodeely’s car and returned it Thursday night in worse shape, with no radio wiring, torn spark wires, and a broken left rear spring after Abodeely parked it on Cobbancourt SE for a school play at Mc Kinley.

E. G Abodeely Ninth Street SE Abodeely Cobbancourt SE McKinley School

Lenders return from New York. locals injure in street crash

A. W. H. Lenders came home after a week in New York. Francis E Woolridge of Marion and John C Janu of Irving sustained bruises in a rear end collision at First avenue and Third street west. Mr and Mrs Charles Klinger traveled to Des Moines for the golden wedding of Frank Klinger. The St Wenceslaus parish Young Peoples club staged the play Dead Broke with Charles Andrle in the lead.

A. W. H. Lenders New York Francis E Woolridge Marion John C. Janu Irving First Avenue Third Street Charles Klinger Des Moines Mr. Klinger Frank Young Peoples Club St. Wenceslaus Parish Charles Andrle

Sterling couple wintering in Lakeland Florida

Oscar A. Anderson was reelected president of the Pilgrims Brotherhood at the First Congregational church during the annual banquet and meeting. Robert C. Nice, Cedar Rapids native, served as orderly to the Queen of Belgium during her Pacific fleet visit. He studied at the Chicago Art Institute, enlisted in the Marine Corps, guarded the battleship New York, and was appointed orderly to the queen. The Nine Gem Club hosted a farewell dinner for John and Mrs Moore at the Chadima home before their move to Los Angeles.

J. N. Sterling Lakeland Fla Oscar A. Anderson Pilgrims Brotherhood First Congregational Church Robert C. Nice Cedar Rapids Belgium Pacific Fleet Chicago Art Institute Marine Corps New York Rodman Elub William Chadima John Moore Los Anazoles

Girl From Rectors tops Greene’s Thanksgiving bill

The Girl From Rector s was the Thanksgiving day attraction at Greene s opera house. The school board found a solution to the high school problem and has options on St Paul s Methodist Episcopal church property and most other holdings in the south half of the block between Third and Fourth Avenues and Fifth and Sixth streets. It plans to use the 60 000 voted to erect an addition. A Wicke of Van Horne left for Dallas Texas to drive a Moline car in a big run. Margaret Langham of Cedar Rapids graduated from the teachers college at Cedar Falls.

Greene's Opera House St Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Third Fourth Avenues Fifth Sixth Streets Wicke van Horne Dallas Tex Cedar Rapids Margaret Langham Teachers College At Cedar Falls

Sacred Concert Sunday Night at Second Evangelical Church

The Rev Violet Heerner and party conclude a seven day evangelistic campaign with a sacred concert at 7 p.m. featuring Miss Anna Sudenga on xylorimba and other instruments, plus a male quartet from First United Brethren Church and additional vocal numbers. Heerner to give final talk, reflecting on observed community changes, followed by a Sunday morning missionary service at 10 30.

Violet Heerner Second Evangelical Church Anna Sudenga

Shotgun Accident Hurts Lisbon Man Dale Harris

Dale Harris 19 of Lisbon was injured when his shotgun discharged while climbing over a fence during a hunt around 4 pm Friday. Buckshot struck his left leg, sending him to Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids after initial treatment at a Lisbon doctor’s office. condition reported as serious but hospital later said fairly good.

Dale Harris Lisbon Mercy Hospital Harris Cedar Rapids

Internal Revenue Staff To Get Second Holiday

Internal revenue department employees welcomed the Thanksgiving holiday. A Treasury statement says employees in states celebrating Thanksgiving on November 30 may be excused as public business permits. The interpretation sets November 30 as a holiday for internal revenue offices where feasible.

Internal Revenue Internal Revenue — Department Treasury Department Internal Revenue Office

Third Term Note Struck At Warm Springs Bantering Tone

A third term note tied to Warm Springs dedication events drew discussion of Roosevelt’s future. The president hinted about potential post office needs and a possible third term, while Warm Springs civic club members expressed affection and teased political implications during the ceremony at the new community building named for Sara Delano Roosevelt.

Warm Springs Women's Civic Club Roosevelt Hyde Park N.Y Warm Springs Foundation Wog Harrs Women’s Civic Club Sara Delano Roosevelt Harry Albert Hill Georgia State Federation of Women’s Clubs Warry Abernathy North Carolina

Canadian War Outlay Expected To Reach Billions

Ottawa finance minister J L Ralston said Canada’s first war year may cost about 315 million dollars, about 50 percent above all expenditures up to March 1916 and near 1917-18 levels. He noted for wartime needs purchases of 26 million dollars were contracted, with 10 million for US airplanes, 9 million for special equipment, and 25 million for railroad gear.

Ottawa J Lo Ralston Canada Ralston United States

Vandenberg backs special tax plan for defense costs

Washington AP Senator Vandenberg endorsed Roosevelt idea of pay-as-you-go defense spending with a parallel special tax. He argued extraordinary outlays require targeted taxes to maintain public credit as national defense. Senator King opposed large army navy spending and compartmentalized budgets. Chairman Harrison withheld views, noting a tax for a specific purpose might be struck from law to avoid Supreme Court issues.

Washington Vandenberg Muir Roosevelt Senate Finance Committee King Utah Harrison Supreme Court

Stop Educating for Democracy Warned by College President

Dr Stringfellow Barr of St Johns College Annapolis urged the Middle States Association to stop teaching for democracy arguing teachers focus on broader human liberation. He warned that state teachers associations devoteConventions to training children to value democracy while predicting a drift to fascism if trends continue. Barr urged exposing students to the world’s great books and the minds of their authors for firsthand insight.

Atlantic City Stringfellow Barr St. Johns College Annapolis Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Barr

City Briefs and Local Notices Mix of Dinners Thefts and Accidents

The South Side Civic club plans a Monday meeting at 730 pm at C S S hall to discuss the annual civic dinner and a Thanksgiving Want Ad service. A 10 year old boy suffered a leg gash during a football game near Mount Vernon and was treated at Mercy hospital. A 55 year old woman fractured her right leg after a fall in her home cellar steps and was hospitalized in good condition. A black leather 22 inch ladies suitcase was stolen from Newman's department store on the first floor display between 3 and 4 55 pm. The YWCA inquiry cleared Julia Steggal’s coat of a theft report from the Nov 18 Gazette. Western Auto reported the theft of 11 French chamois skins valued at $24 86 from a display between Thursday night and Friday morning.

Donald Broulik William Broulik Mount Vernon Read SE Mercy Hospital Clark B. Zimmerman Sixth Avenue SE Newman's Carl Ettinger Ywoca Julia Steggal First Street the Gazette M O. Stevens Western Auto Second Avenue SE

Suspect Boys In Car Theft Reported In Iowa Town

Williamsburg and Cedar Rapids police suspected two Cedar Rapids youths, about 15, for stealing a 1936 blue Ford sedan from a Williamsburg street Friday evening. Patrolman O'Donnell said the boys, who asked for a room at a local hotel, had only 50 cents. both wore zipper jackets, one with a red cap, and the car was reported stolen shortly after.

Cedar Rapids Williamsburg Ceedar Rapids O'Donnell

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