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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1939

Page

18

Jan Hus and Praha Rebekah staffs lauded at Kansas City rally

Fifteen Jan Hus degree staff members and nineteen Praha Rebekah staff joined seventy Midwest drill teams totaling 1800 performers at the Heart of America Odd Fellows regional rally in Kansas City Missouri. Over 15000 spectators praised the Jan Hus flag drill as teams from Iowa Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Kansas and Arkansas competed. A special train ferried Cedar Rapids units to the event with escorts from Williamsburg North English Ottumwa and Ely. Lynn J Erwin of Des Moines led the program as general chairman with other Iowa officials in attendance.

Praha Rebekah Heart of America Odd Fellows Municipal Auditorium Kansas City Iowa Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Arkansas United States Jan Hus Praha Rebekah Lodge Cedar Rapids Rebekahs Williamsburg North English Ottumwa Ely Lynn J Erwin Des Moines Jan Huslodge Marie Novak Iowa Assembly George S. Starrett Harry Hardy Hampton John O'Brine Council Bluffs Esther Miller Keokuk Rebekah Assembly of Iowa May Welch

Amana community letter counters Schunck Nazi tirade

Paul E. Kellenberger of West Amana defends Amana Society and American citizenship against Karl Schunck. He argues Schunck lacks Amana standing and attacks Hitler as ruthless, urging readers not to equate Schunck’s views with Amana. The editor notes other responses defending Nazi acts have followed.

the Gazette Karl, Schunck Schunck Germany America Amana Society Amana Church Amana Amana Community Club South Amana Hitler England Mr. Schunck Paul E. Kellenberger West Amanala Karl Schunck Witler Kellenberser T. Bo'sletters

Local Folk Return From Holiday Trips

Thanksgiving and weekend jaunts to Chicago were culminated for many local folk as they returned to their homes Sunday and Saturday. The Lenders family and others traveled from SE areas after visiting New York City and Wheater US while attending Iowa Northwestern and Iowa Chicago games with relatives and friends.

Chicago New York City A Wel Grande Avenue SE Mia Northwestern George Lund Vernon Drive Donald Laird Laird St Joseph Harry O Cutler Ridgeway Drive Dik Jack Richard Lerd Blake Terrace Wheater US Lords Jo W Leedy Cleveland Robert A. Wilson Fourth Avenue SE James E Blake Crescent Street Udell Leibsohn First Avenue E Leibsohn Jack Sherman Sherman Herbert L Mintz Mintz H E Pfeiffer Thad Avenue JL. McIntyre Glencoe Iowa

Monday Booklob Luncheon Recalls Dr Hudson's Secret Journal

Twelve members met for luncheon at Mrs Robert M Chapman’s home in SE. Mrs G Kay reviewed Dr Hudson's Secret Journal by Lloyd C Douglas. Next meeting set for December 11 at Mrs R W McClaughry’s home.

Robert M Chapman Twenty-third Street Drive G . Kay

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Include Augustine and Lytle

Entertaining Sunday were Mr and Mrs Leo M Stalker at 1434 Third Avenue SE. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur L Augustine Mr and Mrs H J Lytle of Davenport Mr and Mrs C E H Mather of Tipton A J Augustine and Miss Marjorie Augustine.

Leo M Stalker Third Avenue SE Arthur L. Augustine H J. Lytle Davenport C EH Mather Tipton A J Augustine Marjorie Augustine

Mrs Herbert G McWilliams Visits A J Barth Home

Mrs Herbert G McWilliams of Grand Rapids Michigan on her way home from Denver visits her brother A J Barth at 365 Forest Drive with Mrs Barth.

Herbert G McWilliams Grand Rapids Michk Denver A J Barth Barth Forest Drive

First Lutheran Choir Hosts Silver Tea in Parlor

The First Lutheran church choir held a silver tea Sunday afternoon in the church parlors. Miss Mariam L. Dieman directed the musical program with Mrs David Mitchell as accompanist. Mrs Henry Scherer and Miss Ida McQuin served at brass samovars, while bronze chrysanthemums and candelabra adorned the centerpiece. Choir members included Marie Schamberger Corinne Scannell Jean Engelman Mrs Leland Reynolds Bernice Westenhaver Ruth Esther Morgan Eileen Koehler Helen Johnson Mary Magdalene Carns Leland Reynolds Eugene Kehne and Ben Carns.

First Lutheran Church Mariam L. Dieman David Mitchell Henry Scherer Ida McQuin Marie Schamberger Corinne Scannell Jean Engelman Leland Reynolds

Pull the Trigger on Lazy Bowels and Pepsin-ize Stomach

An old advertisement promotes Dr. Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin as a dual remedy for constipation and stomach discomfort. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested food lumps in the stomach and senna laxative wakes sluggish bowels, encouraging readers to buy at their druggist.

Dr. Caldwell

Rita Spaight Honored At Teenettes Club Dinner

Members of the Teenettes and guests hosted a birthday dinner for Rita Spaight at Miss Trene Phelps’s home 2126 Wilson avenue SW. Spaight received a club gift then the group attended Fun night at St Patrick's school with present members listed.

Teenettes Trene Phelps Wilson Avenue Rita Spaight Miss Spaight St Patrick's School Bernice Pfifiner Jane Dormin Marilyn Cusack Betty Ann Klimes Mary Jane Klassen Rita Marie Power Bob Franklin Dick Shea Joe

Eleven Hoboes Dine With Jean Fahrney in Dessert Luncheon

Eleven hoboes were entertained Saturday afternoon by Miss Jean Fahrney at 609 Thirty-second Street NE. The group heard the broadcast of the Iowa Northwestern football game during the luncheon. Present were Dorothy Bachelder Betty Ann Ericksen Bonnie McGregor Catharine Miller Ruth Hardiman Jean Thompson Ruth Knight Carolyn Engel and Marcia Kensinger.

Jean Fahrney C R. Fahrney Thirty-second Street Iowa Northwestern Dorothy Bachelder Betty Ann Ericksen Bonnie McGregor Catharine Miller Ruth Hardiman Jean Thompson Ruth Knight Carolyn Engel Marcia Kensinger

Wagners Leave After Weekend Visit to Johnsons

Mr and Mrs Henry E Wagner of Des Moines spent the weekend with their daughter Mrs Harry S Johnson and Mr Johnson at 1735 Washington avenue SE. On Sunday evening the Wagners were treated to a supper party hosted by Mr and Mrs Glenn Jeffrey and Mr and Mrs Stanley Meck.

Henry E Wagner Des Moines Harry S Johnson Mr Johnson Washington Avenue SE Wagner Glenn Jeffrey Stanley Meck

Marcia Irvine Honored at Farewell Luncheon

A farewell luncheon for Marcia Irvine was held at the home of Mrs W E Henton to celebrate her departure with the Irvine family moving to Kansas City. Attendees included Nancy Hogan Martha Lou Craft Happy Snow man Mickey McIntyre Betty Nelson Bobby Sweitzer and Terry Meltzer.

W. E. Henton C Avenue Marcia Irvine Robert Irvine A Avenue Irvines Kansas City Nancy Hogan Martha Lou Craft Happy Snowman Mickey McIntyre Betty Nelson Bobby Sweitzer Terry Meltzer

Miss Genevieve Wenger Honored At YWCA Shower

Miss Genevieve Wenger was feted at a Wednesday evening miscellaneous shower at the YWCA club rooms hosted by Miss Bessie Turek and Miss Connie Beltram. A luncheon for 30 featured entertainment and a mock wedding, with prizes won by several guests.

Bessie Turek Connie Beltram Ywca Club Genevieve Wenger Josephine Rhodeely Edna Lentz Grace Hess Lorraine Dorothy Abodeely Geraldine Haddy James Margaret Rhea Caryl Procek Josephine Abodeely Marian Miller Vivian Haravd Josephine Vandra Freda Grimm Dorothy McLaughlin Thelma Karr Caryl Kurtz Procek Roberta Soukup Mary Bilsland Florence Fayman Myrtle Fatka Rowena Clark Mary Trimble Esther Shanklin Mrs. R. Hass Emogene Udet Lucille Fitjenworth Betty Skoog Betty Bishop Evelyn Miller Lyon

Cultus Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon With Speaker

The Cultus club met Thursday at Mrs J H Wood side's home for a dessert luncheon. Guest speaker Mrs Imogen B Emery spoke on women's part in today’s news. Mrs P Flanders led the business meeting. The next meeting, a Christmas party, is set for December 14 at Mrs Flanders' home, 2500 Mount Vernon Avenue SE, with Mrs T B Yunll coordinating the program.

Cultus Club J. H. Woodside Imogen B. Emery P Flanders Flanders Mount Vernon Avenue T B. Yunll

Rebecca Alexander Tent No 14 Annual Turkey Dinner

Past presidents of Rebecca Alexander Tent No 14 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War and their husbands met Sunday at Fleming's tea room for their annual turkey dinner. The afternoon included a Alaska travelogue by Mrs Culbreth and guests from Central City and Town City.

Rebecca Alexander Daughters of Union Fleming's Tea Room H F Klemme Third Avenue John Culbreth Alaska Klemme Culbreth Ira Moore Joe Rust Jerry R.D. Chord Hugh Hillerege W. Mulson John Heaton Central City Norman Sutliff Sue Ellen Ada Emery Alma Owens John Taylor Gene McMasters Dora Jeffrey Stella Zimmerman Town City William Guthrie F J. Kouba Kouba

Areme Circle Meets at Anna Lameys Home

Areme circle Cedar chapter O E S met Friday at 353 Park ter race SE with 50 present. Lois Cronbaugh, president, opened with Giving Thanks and paid tribute to the late Lettie Talbott, former circle president. Miriam Dieman sang God Bless America with sister-in-law Mrs. David Mitchell accompanying. Annabelle Coover read The Laughter Is Coming and a Thanksgiving quiz followed. Next meeting will be December 22 at the Home for Aged Women for a picnic luncheon and election of officers.

Areme Circle Cedar Chapter E. S Anna Lamey Park Terrace SE Lois Cronbaugh Lettie Talbott The Circle Miriam Dieman Irving Berlin David Mitchell Annabelle Coover

Mrs. Blask and daughter return to West Allis

Mrs. Blask and her daughter Martha Ann have returned to their West Allis home in Wisconsin after a two week visit with Mrs. Blask's parents, Mr and Mrs James Keevers, at 368 Twentieth Street SE.

Blask Martha Ann West Allis Wis

Birthday Honoree Ernest Dochterman Feted At Saturday Party

Mrs. Robert Dochterman hosted a Saturday afternoon celebration at 641 Sixteenth Avenue SW honoring her son Ernest on his birthday. Guests included Roberta Steyne Shirley Ann Mefferd Mary Louise Kolar Virginia Ieeyard Larry Miner and others.

Robert Dochterman Sixteenth Avenue SW Ernest Roberta’ Steyne Shirley Ann Mefferd Mary Louise Kolar Virginia Ieeyard Larry Miner Dolores Lazelle Bobby Christie Joyce Gaines Mary Joyce Dochterman Barbara Kruse Carol Gaines Shirley Ann Barker Roger Dochterman Frankie Francis Forsythe Dolores Junior Patsy Dorman Cecil McFatridgee Howard Saylor Seymour Sage Paul Saylor Mabel McFatridge Ida Dorman

Chester Wetzel Honored At Birthday Theater Party

Chester Wetzel celebrated his twelfth birthday with a theater party and home refreshments on Saturday. Guests included Werenda Armstrong Wayne Harger Patty Shores Marilyn Moats John Mohn Robert Worcester Paul Swan Janet Sullivan Floyd Edaburn John Hoover Joan Woodford Joan Bettle Robbie Sneckenberger Alan Bickel Carl Jesina Eldon Pugh Peter Salter and Jane Bettle.

Chester Wetzel B. O Wetzel Seventh Avenue SE James Bettle Werenda Armstrong Wayne Harger Patty Shores Marilyn Moats John Mohn Robert Worcester Paul Swan Janet Sullivan Floyd Edaburn John Hoover Joan Woodford Joan Bettle Robbie Sneckenberger Alan Bickel Carl Jesina Eldon Pugh Peter Salter Jane Bettle

Busy Ten Club Meeting Brings Prizes to Members

Mrs Martha Heumes hosted the Busy Ten club Friday at her home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Hazel McNabb Mrs Kathryn Kuhn and Mrs Babe Williams with special guest Mrs Rose Davis in attendance.

Martha Heumes Ten Club Hazel McNabb Kathryn Kuhn Babe Williams Rose Davis

Magnuson Family Returns From Chicago Visit

Mr and Mrs RW Magnuson and their sons Robert and Kenneth of 417 Seventeenth Street NE returned Sunday evening from Chicago where they attended the Iowa Northwestern game and visited relatives.

RW. Magnuson Robert Kenneth Seventeenth Street Chicago

Polk Mothers Chorus to Meet at School Tuesday

The Polk Mothers' chorus invites all mothers in the community to a meeting Tuesday at 9 30 am at the school.

Polk Mothers

Will Honor Lin Yutang At Dinner

Dr Lin Yutang will speak at the Town Hall at 8 o clock then attend parties hosted by Mr and Mrs Van Vechten Shaffer at 200 Linden drive SE. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs A C Torgeson of Kimball Nebraska visiting in the Bever home.

Lin Yutang Lin van Vechten Shaffer Linden Drive A C Torgeson Kimball Neb James L. Bever Torgeson Balcom Luberger Second Avenue SE

J T Taylors and Burrells Celebrate Anniversaries

Mr and Mrs J T Taylor of 1921 Fourth Avenue SE hosted weekend guests Mrs L Burrell and Mr Burrell from Madison Wisconsin with their children James and Barbara. The couples celebrated their wedding anniversaries on Saturday marking family milestones.

J. T Taylor Fourth Avenue SE L. Burrell Burrell Madison, Wis James Barbara Taylor

Surprise Dance Honors Mr and Mrs Wencil Bena at IC B J Hall

Miss Julian Bena and Leo Bena hosted a Friday evening surprise dance at the IC B J Hall honoring their parents Mr and Mrs Wencil Bena on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Richard McCosh assisted A gift was presented to the honored couple.

Julian Bena Leo Bena Ic.b.j. Hall Wencil Bena Richard McCosh

Evangelist Urges Cooperation of Pastor and Laymen

Dr C A Stewart urged church unity at the Church of God in Cedar Rapids, stressing the interdependence of pulpit and pew and the pastor’s role as God’s spokesman. He urged punctual attendance, personal effort, and fair compensation for ministers, with sermons on serving Christ and the responsibilities of church members.

C A. Stewart Church of God Stewart R. N. Coolidge Virginia Adams Hinkin Boys The Sunshine Mission George Hayes Cedar Rapids Christ

Local Truck Driver Harold Lucas Found Dead in Burlington

Harold R. Lucas 31 of 728 First Street SE was found in an alley beside his loaded Witwer Grocer truck in Burlington early Sunday. Coroner R O Giles ruled sudden swelling of the brain as the cause. autopsy performed, no inquest held. Survived by parents, two brothers, a sister, and an uncle. Body to be taken to Toronto for funeral and burial.

R O Giles Burlington Harold R. Lucas First Street Witwer Grocer Company Lucas Cedar Rapids Giles Toronto Kan C D. Lucas Russell James Lucas Wilma Hallingshead Kansas City CE. Lucas Ninth Avenue

Park Limit Sought for Fourth Avenue South Side

A petition signed by local businessmen seeks a 90 minute parking limit on the south side of Fourth Avenue SE between Fifth and Sixth streets. The proposal, declaring the space was occupied by all day parkers, was referred to the traffic department.

Fourth Avenue Fifth Sixth Streets

Japan Eyes Neutral Course and World Trade Push

Dr Lin Yutang predicted Japan will stay neutral and seek a trade boom as China braces for further Japanese moves. He noted China rebuilding, Japan's overextended control, and fear of uprisings while speaking at St Pauls Church during a Town Hall program.

Japan Lin Yutang China

Hitler Threat to Czech Lands and Lives

Attacking the Czechs, Hitler seeks gold and resources while murdering thousands and terrorizing leaders. The text condemns the invasion as a historic crime, detailing plunder of Prague gold, food, livestock, timber, machinery, and property to bolster Germany.

the Gazette Schunck Hitler Gestapo Republic Prague

Moaning on Czech Policy and Tyranny Under Hitler

The writer laments a shift from abundance and freedom in the Czechoslovak republic to poverty and despair under a new regime. They condemn leaders closing schools and denounce liberal minority policies. The piece ends with a harsh wish for Schunck to endure the Hitler regime in Czechoslovakia for a year.

Czech Republic Masaryk Republic Schunck Hitler Czechoslovakia

Wilsons Turkey Roasting Guide

Rinse turkey in cold water and drain. Rub salt inside and out and stuff with dressing. Truss wings and legs and brush with fat or butter. Roast at 475 F for 45 minutes, then reduce to 275 F and baste with water and butter. Cook 20 minutes per pound over 12 pounds, 25 minutes per pound under.

Wilson's

Wilsons Certified Chicken Cooking Instructions

Instruction fragment provides roasting steps for chicken with high temp browning then slow cooking. Mentions times for 4-5 lb and 3-6 lb birds, with temperatures 475 for browning and 325 for finishing. Requires frequent basting and extended cook times.

Wilson's Pure Pork Sausage Dressing

A vintage recipe for sausage dressing using Wilson's certified pork sausage meat, dry bread crumbs, parsley, celery, pepper and salt mixed with giblet stock or water to moisten. Instructions note to cook sausage, drain fat, and use to rub fowl or to stuff a twelve pound turkey. halve or third for smaller chickens.

Sorpoyste Wilson Wilson's Wilson’s Turkey

Giblet Gravy Preparation Instructions

Giblet gravy is made by simmering giblets in water with onion carrot bay leaf celery and parsley until tender. Strain and thicken with flour mixed with water then stir in pan drippings and salt to taste.

Also Mentioned on This Page

People’s Forum Robert Chapman Nostess Leo M. Stalkers IL. G. McWilliams A. J. Barths First Lutheran Choir Wagners Harry Johnsons Miss Wenger L. L. Dolson C.K. Savings Bank AREME P.T.A. Meetings J.T. Taylors, Burrells Honor Wencil Benas Harold Lucas 6Th St Art Snider Linden Drive SE St. Paul’s Church Russia Dr. Lin Sie UP Gabel's Sea Food Cafe Faramount Theater Youn Mosi Silex Company Hartford Connection George Rector Wilson & Co Wilson Wilson's Certified Chicken Wilson's Certified U.S. Pat You MY Dear Alphonse Ee Lson & Co Ier Leena Label Protils Apour Cable
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