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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1948

Page

4

Marion Band Booster to Present Concert at Lincoln Auditorium

The Marion Community Band Booster club will host the Marion school band in a 7 30 p m concert on October 25 at Lincoln auditorium. E A Lagerquist will show a colored film 1948 Parade of Events with scenes from Linn County Old Settlers day parade Marion Corn festival and Hoover day at West Branch. No admission but a free will offering will go to the band.

Marion Community Band Marion Lincoln Auditorium Linn County West Branch E. A. Lagerquist

After-the-game dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Gerrans

Mr and Mrs Jerry Gerrans of 1425 Eighth Avenue entertained Saturday evening at their home after a game. Guests included Dr Bob Vernon of Chicago Dr and Mrs Robert Myers of Monticello Miss Lois Bigger of Iowa City and Mr and Mrs Dale Biddick and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Martin of Marion.

Jerry Gerrans Eighth Avenue Bob Vernon Chicago Robert Myers Monticello Lois Bigger Iowa City Dale Biddick Lawrence Martin Marion

St Josephs Sacred Heart Circle Meeting Set Thursday

St Josephs Sacred Heart circle schedules a meeting in the church parlors at 2 p.m. on Thursday.

St. Joseph’s Sacred Heart Circle

Mothers Club Meeting This Thursday Evening

Mothers club will meet with Mrs. George Bradley at 1630 Park Avenue at 7 45 p m Thursday. Men's laundry wanted. Phone 853 W Adv.

Mothers Club George Bradley 1630 Park Avenue

Birth of Deery Donald prompts family return from Wyoming

Mrs Earl Dukek returned to her home north of Marion from Wyoming Iowa after the birth of a son Deery Donald on October 5 to her daughter Mr and Mrs Brett Brunscheen Patmos Commandery K T will confer the order of the temple at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Masonic temple Knights are urged to attend rehearsal at 7 p m Monday at the temple. Franklin s Rug Cleaning Service Phone 599 J Adv.

Earl Dukek Marion Wyoming Deery Donald Brett Brunscheen Patmos Commandery K. T Order of the Temple Masonic Temple Franklin’s Rug Cleaning Service J.—Adv

Lutheran Pastor to Attend Two Day Conference

The Rev. Carl T. Wuerffel will travel to Winton on Tuesday for a two day gathering of Lutheran pastors.

Carl T. Wuerffel Winton

St Pauls Lutheran Men Hold Wiener Roast at W A Krog Farm

The St Pauls Lutheran Men's Club will meet at the W A Krog farm at 7 30 Wednesday for a wiener roast.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Men’s Club W. A. Krog Farm

Christian churches banquet at Marion church Thursday

Linn county Christian churches plan a banquet at the Marion Christian church at 7 p.m. Thursday. Dr. L. N. D. Wells of Dallas Texas will speak and Loren Lair state secretary of Christian churches will attend as a guest.

Linn County

Methodist service guild to meet with Rose Wilcox

The Methodist Wesleyan service guild will meet with Miss Rose Wilcox at 1020 Fourth Avenue at 7 30 Monday.

Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild Rose Wilcox Fourth Avenue

Dinner Invite And Club Meetings In Cedar Rapids Area

Men from the Methodist church invited to a 6 30 dinner at St Pauls church Cedar Rapids with Bishop Charles Brashares of Des Moines as speaker. Davenport district Methodist Woman's Society annual meeting set for Anamosa Tuesday. Industrial club meets with Mrs Homer F Perry at 730 Tuesday. Mrs R J Williams to give a book review. Reading circle at Mrs Willis Jordan 230 Friday. Shakespeare club hosted by Mrs C B Vernon Thursday evening. United Nations topic for program. Marion lodge 6 AF and AM meets 730 Tuesday. Trojan lodge 548 AF and AM meets 7 pm Friday for second degree work. Cornelian club hosts a hard times party Tuesday at Mrs Grenners. OOP club meets with Mrs R J Kendall 730 Tuesday. Miss Sara Nott presents program. Cary club at Mrs Mary McKean Monday afternoon. Diana Fret club at Mrs H B Phillips 8 Thursday. program led by Mrs D B Storck. Fox lodge 319 BRt meets 730 Wednesday in Memorial hall. Weekend guests at Lee Voorhies home include families from Holstein Cherokee Anamosa for weekend. Birthday notices for Kathleen Etzel and Earl Helbig celebrations. Dinner today for Earl Helbig with guests including McCalleys, Etzels, Speake, and others. Lodge officers attending Oelwein institution of Ladies Encampment auxiliary No 33. Mrs Fleisher serves as grand senior warden of Iowa.

Picnic Planned by Marion Legion Auxiliary

The Marion American Legion post auxiliary and their families picnic at 6 30 Monday in Legion hall with Gold Star mothers as honored guests. Mrs Jack Ellis and Mrs Herbert Price will co chair the supper committee assisted by the Mines Jack Gibney E A Horner R H Biddick and Amber Travis.

Marion American Legion Post Auxiliary Legion Hall Gold Star Jack Ellis Herbert Price Jack Gibney E. A. Horner R. H. Biddick Amber Travis

Osceola I O O F Lodge 18 Marks 100th Anniversary

Anniversary celebration for Osceola lodge 18 I O O F with a picnic supper at 6 30 in the hall followed by a program. The lodge holds its regular meeting Thursday evening.

Osceola Lodge 18

Luncheon for Ameigo Club at E V Cafe

Members of the Ameigo club will join Mrs. Arthur E. Crew for a luncheon at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the E. V. cafe. The program titled Daughters of the American Revolution will be presented by Mrs. I. E. Sigfred.

Ameigo Club Arthur E. Crew E. V. Cafe Daughters of the American Revolution I. E. Sigfred

Prairie Chapel W S C S Meeting Plans

Prairie Chapel Woman’s Society of Christian Service will meet with Mrs Albert Martin at 2 on Thursday. Mrs Russell Singleton and Mrs Vernon Nelson will assist as hostesses.

Prairie Chapel Albert Martin Russell Singleton Vernon Nelson

Sorg Drug Ad Promotes Hand Lotion for Chapped Hands

Sorg Drug advertises Sorg's lotion designed to relieve and protect chapped hands with a simple daily routine and accessible pricing. The bolded product claim emphasizes skin relief and moisture restoration for irritated hands.

Sorg

Tuck-a-stitch Club Meeting With Mrs Dunn

The Tuck-a-stitch club will meet with Mrs. Leonard A Dunn at 1101 Seventeenth Street on Tuesday afternoon.

Leonard A. Dunn Seventeenth Street

Colfax Grove City Club Schedule and Housewares Ad

The Colfax circle of Grove City Rebekah will meet at 2 Thursday in I O O F hall. Several good used washing machines advertised by A and H Appliance. The Lat a Lot club to dine with Mrs Michael Cira and Miss Nettie Cira on Tuesday evening.

Colfax Circle Grove City Rebekaheg I. O. O. F. Hall Lat-a-Lot Club Michael Cira

Lakeside Li Club Meets Mrs Adlai Stephens Thursday

The Lakeside Li club will meet with Mrs Adlai Stephens on Thursday afternoon. A white elephant sale is planned during the gathering.

Lakeside Li Club Adlai Stephens

Thanking friends for cards flowers and gifts

Sue Benesh expresses gratitude to friends, sending thanks for cards, flowers, and gifts received during hospital stay.

Sue Benesh Adv

Martin's Creek Club Meeting Hosted by Barnhart Family

Martin's Creek Community club schedules a gathering at the home of Mrs. Elmer Barnhart with Mrs. William Barnhart serving as hostess for the event.

Martin’s Creek

Cheerful Companions Plan Hard Times Party at Church

The Cheerful Companions class of the Christian church will meet at the church at 7 30 Tuesday for a hard times party.

The Christian Church

Mrs Woodford And Son Set To Return From Perry Visit

Mrs A D Woodford and her son Richard will return home Monday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W A Callahan in Perry.

A. D. Woodford Richard Perry W. A. Callahans

St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid Meet at Springville Area

The St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid plans a wall meet with Mrs Paul Rahn near Springville at 2 PM Thursday. Mrs Emil Petrusch will be co hostess. Members who wish to transport should meet at the church at 1 30 PM.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid Wall Paul Rahn Springville Emil Petrusch

Electa circle to meet with Milo Petrak’s wife

Electa circle will meet with Mrs. Milo Petrak at 2 on Tuesday. Mrs. L. S. Dove will lead the devotional period and Mrs. L. M. Phelps will present a lesson study titled Mary Magdalene.

Electa King’s Douies Milo Petrak L. S. Dove L. M. Phelps Mary Magdaene

Reverend Rex Odermann Plans Midwest Temperance Rallies

The Rev. Rex Odermann will attend temperance rallies this week in Des Moines Sioux City Sac City and Riceville. He will return home Saturday.

Rex Odermann Des Moines Sioux City Sac City Riceville

Celebration marks Clarks 35th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frank Clark hosted a dinner Saturday at Krebs Restaurant Cedar Rapids in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Sweet Mr and Mrs Vernon Clark and Roger and Mr and Mrs Orville OKelley and Patricia Ann.

Frank Clark Krebs Cedar Rapids Charles Sweet Vernon Clark Roger Orville O’kelley Patricia Ann

Marion Chest Drive Goes into High Gear

Marion's Community Chest campaign heads into residential districts on Monday with aim of reaching 7500 dollars. General director P A Osbor ne said a fair contribution is one day’s wages about 20 percent of a weekly wage. Chest workers met Friday night for instructions and supplies as chairman Osborne presided and Hugh Gordon spoke.

Marion P. A. Osborne Chest Osborne Hugh Gordon

Ww 8 Circles Methodist Ww S C S Meet This Week

Circles of the Women’s Community Society meet Wednesday with Mary circle meeting Thursday at Mrs Charles Bready’s Cedar Rapids. Dev luncheon desserts at various hosts and times. several circle gatherings listed with host addresses and start times.

P.T.A. Meeting Discusses Problems in Family Life

Dr Irvis C Irwin from the University of Iowa spoke at the Marion P T A meeting on Problems in Family Life. Mrs George Bright reported 44 new members. Refreshments were served by the Mines. Attendees included Marvin Edison Jack Bevauns F E Stimson C R Koppenhaver and Miss Charlene Wolverton.

P.T.A Irvis C. Irwin University of Iowa Marion P.T.A George Bright Marvin Edison Jack Bevauns F. E. Stimson C. R. Koppenhaver Charlene Wolverton

Course on Latin Greek influence on English offered at Iowa

At the University of Iowa a practical course explains how Latin and Greek shaped English words. Prof. Dorrance S. White leads 42 students in two sections, studying terms like athlete anatomy arrive astonish and their origins and meanings.

Iowa City University of Iowa Dorrance S. White Cedar Rapids James Bowman C Avenue NE Jack Droz Nineteenth Street Prof. White Iowa

Cedar Rapids Rated Strong for Farmers Shopping Center

A 300 farmer survey from Linn, Johnson, Cedar, Benton and Delaware counties shows Cedar Rapids as a solid shopping and entertainment hub. Farmers urge better parking, accessible roads, and more outlying retail, with praise for friendly sales staff and local services while offering concrete improvements for roads, parking facilities, and public nurseries.

Art Heusinkveld Cedar Rapids Iowa Chamber of Commerce Young Men’s Bureau Linn, Johnson, Cedar, Benton Delaware YMB Agriculture and Industry Committee Greene Square Cendar Rapids

Iowa notes on political races and candidate events

Frank Nye recalls mispronunciations of Sen. Hickenlooper and covers political fundraisers in Chattanooga and Iowa City. The piece notes Maytag urging business leaders toward politics, contrasts Progressive stance and Wallace ticket predictions, lists Republican and Democratic campaign stops, and highlights missing itineraries for Wilson and Beardsley.

Glen H. Taylor Idaho Wallace Iowa

Linn County Poor Fund Faces Heavy Strain Amid Inflation

At the nine month point Linn County confronts a depleted Poor Fund with only three months remaining. Officials warn inflation raises the risk of overdraft and possible bond issuance, noting hospital discounts and tight budgets bite into provisions, fuel, and grain while the county home relies on farm revenue to offset deficits.

Linn County Board of Supervisors

Seven presidential candidates on Iowa ballot for Nov 2 vote

The Iowa ballot lists Truman Dewey Wallace Teichert Dobbs Watson Thomas as presidential contenders. Voters can request a mail ballot by Oct 21 by emailing Frank T. Nye at The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Iowa Frank T. Nye the Gazette Cedar Rapids Owa

Tucker Car Design Focus At Cedar Rapids Engineers Club

Alex Tremulis chief stylist of the Tucker Corporation will discuss engineering design features of the Tucker automobile at a Cedar Rapids Engineers Club dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Memorial Building Armory. Movies illustrating new features will be shown.

Alex Tremulis Tucker Corporation of Chicago Cedar Rapids Engineers Club Seaa Tucker Automoile Aueburn, Cord and Dusenberg Tucker Armory

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Methodist Church St. Paul’s Methodist Church Charles Brashares Davenport Methodist Woman’s Society Anamosa Theiistrial Club Homer F. Perry R. J. Williams Willis Jordan Shakespeare Club C. B. Vernon United Nations Marion Lodge A. F A. M Trojan Lodge Cornelian Club O. O. P. Club R. J. Kendall Sara Nott Cary Club Mary McKean Diana Fret Club H. B. Phillips D. B. Storck F. T. Fox Lodge B. of R. T Memorial Hall Lee Voorhies Robert Lenz Kleui Lenz Forrest Lenz Judy and Jerry Holstein Dorothy Mason Cherokee F. M. Grafft Kathleen Etzel Alburnett Earl Helbig George Andrew Clarence Stahley Verle Etzel David Etzel Helbig Norma Donna Helbig Forrest McCalley Walker Noel June Kathleen George Speake W. J. Fleisher W. H. Booze J. M. Geist Oelwein Institution of Ladies Presbyterian Ladies Aids and Missionary Society Circle 3 W. W. Lary J. F. Zach Ozark Mountains Norma Helbig Marian Roberts Terloo B. F. Brockman Ninth Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Bess Milner Minneapolis Ralph Milner Don J. Daly Ottumwa Keeshin Motor Express Ray C. McCalley Twentieth Street Mrs. McCalley Phoenix Bess Golden H. R. Henry Marilyn Herbert Pratt Ana Maraeth Yeeles A. A. Schenken Schenken Wayne Carpenter Albert Schenken Evansville, IL St. Louis Sorosis Club George Brewer Loretta Zenicek of Solon Doris Ross Amos Wood Tama Amos Wood, Jr Wood Richard Boss Amos Brother Marvin Boss Iowa State College Seventh Avenue Martha Alfred Bensch Sixth Avenue Miriam Naomi Fay Bailey Rachel E. C. Ainley Twelfth Street Ruth James E. Cippera Joan Liffring Lee Schwanz Schwanz Cedar Rape Hawkeye Downs Mospitalse First Avenue Glass Road Circle Drive Weing Road Jones County C.R Cc. R O.R Frank Nye Sen. E. B. Hickenlooper Chattanooga Tenn Hick Frank Caree Carbaugh United States Sen. Lickenslooper Sen. “Lickenslooper Mr. Carbarn National Association of Foremen Philadelphia Fred Maytag II Maytag Company Newton Maytag Congress Taylor Arad Paul Jones Senate Ngressman Thomas &E. Martin Amana Rudolf W. Pitz James D. France Tipton Martin Polk, Linn Johnson Republican State Central Committee George A. Wilson William S. Beardsley Guy M. Gillette Albia Dubuque Sibley Spirit Lake Grinnell Winterset Moon Manson Carroll O. Switzer Fort Dodge Ames Clinton Waterloo Beardsley Idle Knoxville Pella Associated Press East Dubuque Ill Loyal Mercy Hospital County Home Fund Insane Fund Jack Spratt Dimension Lumber Messinger Dial Fourth St. NW CeDar RapiDs, Iowa Truman Dewey Thomas C.R. Engineers Club Tucker Car Tremulis Wrightfield Dayton Ohio Briggs Body Company Egypt
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