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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1940

Page

10

Three Hostesses Host Wiener Roast and Hayrack Ride

Three hostesses Miss Marilyn Anderle Miss Geraldine Harrington and Miss Barbara Riley entertained school friends Friday night with a Wiener roast in the Anderles yard followed by a Hayrack ride through Bever park district. Guests included Mary Ann Paula Margaret Ann Stepanek Mary Leigh Larson Ruth Stucker Barbara Butterfield and others.

Marilyn Anderle F.C. Anderle Linn Boulevard Geraldine Harrington Russell W. Harrington Twenty-ninth Street Barbara Riley W. E. Riley Thirty-first Street Anderles

Mrs Flint Honored At Friday Baby Shower

Miss Emilia Cuhel hosted a miscellaneous baby shower at 1742 Mountennon avenue SE for Mrs. V. L. Flint. Pink and blue decor framed the evening as guests including Selma Burg Erma Hradecky Bea Johnson Leona Novak Margie Petrasek and Mesdames W L Cuhel and William Cuhel joined in the celebration.

Emilia Cuhel Mountennon Avenue V. L. Flint Mrs. Flint Selma Burg Erma Hradecky Bea Johnson Leona Novak Margie Petrasek W. L. Cuhel William Cuhel

District No 7 Meets at Mrs Harringtons Home

Forty members of District No 7 of St Pauls Methodist church met Friday afternoon at 364 Forest Drive SE. Mrs A E Chase presided with reports by Mesdames Livingston Nelson Eckert Rossiter and Harrington. Devotions led by Mrs Wardle. selections by reader Beulah Harrison include Creation When Melinda Sings and In the Morning Elias. Honorary guests from Colorado Springs and Cedar Rapids attended. Hostesses were Mrs Harrington Brokaw White Puckett and Stoehr.

Winter Temple 78 Pythians Honor Ella Willmers

Winter Temple No. 78 Pythian Sitters held a memorial service for Mrs. Ella Willmers temple mother who died Oct. 5. Grace Wiles gave the eulogy and Isabelle Gallagher delivered the prayer. Effie Parsons urged Red Cross serving and knitting for war refugees. Edna Cook reported on the Martelle district convention and the penny carnival followed. Ruth Reid Dorothy Anne Johnson Edith Robertson led the event.

Pythian Ella Willmers Grace Wiles Isabelle Gallagher Mary Kirkpatrick Effie Ellenberger Ruth Kent Effie Parsons Red Cross Edna Cook Martelle Marie Douglass Ruth Reid Dorothy Anne Johnson Edith Robertson

Jane Boyd Birthday Party Honored 3L Class at First Christian

The 3L class of First Christian church marked its sixth Jane Boyd birthday with 75 attendees in the church social room. Mrs. Leo B. Mull led devotions and Miss Boyd’s long teaching service was remembered by Rev. Marion Williams who called her life a service to others. Capt. Gordon Hughes spoke on city traffic safety urging careful crossings.

First Christian Church Jane Boyd Leo B. Mull James Myron Gordon Hughes Marion Williams

Mrs Fottral Hosts Club Dessert Luncheon

Mrs Jerry Fottral of 1927 Ninth Street SW hosted her club at a dessert luncheon on Thursday. Bridge prizes were won by Mrs Alan Bristow Mrs Leo Trachta Mrs Frank Sysel and Mrs Charles Vorel. Other attendees included Mrs Ernest Woodford Mrs Jerry Racer and Mrs Joe Janeba. Mrs Fottral was sped by her sister Mrs Darrell Ynds.

Jerry Fottral Ninth Street Alan Bristow Leo Trachta Frank Sysel Charles Vorel Ernest Woodford Jerry Racer Joe Janeba Fottral Darrellynds

King's Daughters Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon

The I A N CIRCLE H N circle met for a dessert luncheon Thursday with Mrs JL Jefferis and Mrs W DeNio. Mrs E W sees Mrs C F Peremsky. Bertram Puckett presided and Mey C Baker led devoções.

H. N. Circle of the King's Daughters JL. C. ‘Jefferis D Avenue W. DeNio E. W C. F. Peremsky Bertram Puckett C. Baker Devo

PTA Meetings Reported At Local School

P T A met Thursday with Mrs. George Souchak as president and Mrs. George Hol as charge. Mrs. Ly W. Standard and party planned for Gas company event. Harrington referenced a film as part of mothers’ classes. Morning in the school featured a Tree giving a brief.

George Souchak Comn George Hol Ly W. Standard A. F. Harrington

Legion Auxiliary Delegates Return From District Conference

Delegates from Maquoketa attended the second district fall conference of the American Legion auxiliary. Hanford post No. 5 reps included Mrs. Walter A. Kansky and Mrs. Harold E. Travis with a list of additional members. Kansky reported Hanford unit membership at 367, 52 short of the quota.

American Legion Auxiliary Maquoketa Auxiliary Hanford Post No. 5 Walter A. Kansky Harold E. Travis F. C. Parrish Harry Gunderson J P. Winn Louis Schirm Frank Nalley Fred Frederick A. D. Holbrook A. E. Schoendelen J. Howard

Joan Johnsons seventh birthday party hosted at home

Joan Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris Johnson 1001 Eleventh Street NE celebrated her seventh birthday on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Robert Richard Johnny Reid Emily Butters Bobby Darby Audrey Gene Doris Ticoni Rebecca Cameron Beverly Onalie Allen Billy Ostrander Nadine Harmon Helene Molesbarger Polly Wolf Ronald Mary Jackie Joan Cupp Georgia Geraldine Leonard Judy Mary Johnson. Mrs Albert Molesbarger and Mrs Relph Reid helped serve. Games were played.

Joan Johnson Morris Johnson Eleventh Street Robert Richard Johnny Reid Emily Butters Bobby Darby Audrey Gene Doris Ticoni Rebecca Cameron Beverly Onalie Allen Billy Ostrander Nadine Harmon Helene Molesbarger Polly Wolf Ronald Mary Jackie Joan Cupp Georgia Geraldine Leonard Judy Mary Johnson Albert Molesbarger Relph Reid Johnson

Health Education Group Hikes Rides and Social at Cedar Rapids

Forty members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club health education department hiked and rode Saturday. Afterward they gathered at the club house for refreshments and card games with prizes awarded to Mesdames C. P. Kreuzer M. Craft and W. P Rohr bach. Hostesses were Mrs. R. Tremel and Mesdames K McElroy J Colburn A. J. Danner and S. E. Preterre.

Health Education Department Cedar Rapids

Picnic Near Bertram Hosts Several Local Families

A recent picnic dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Snenicka near Bertram. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Serbousek and Ernest Clarence and Benne Serbousek of Swisher, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Elias of Toddville, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Malstek of Iowa City, and Mr. and Mrs. George W. Pospishil.

Edward Snenicka Near Bertram Ben Serbousek Ernest, Clarence Benne Serbousek Swisher Lester Elias Toddville Frank Malstek Iowa City George W. Pospishil

Pattern 4594 dresses in children's sizes and fabric yardages

Pattern 4594 is available for children in sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10. The size 6 long sleeve dress requires 244 yards of 35 inch fabric and the short sleeve dress 13% yards plus 5 yards contrast. Send 15 cents to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 17th Street New York NY. Additional 10 cents brings latest Pattern Book.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Local residents listed in community notice

Bill and Joe Pospiski of Ely, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Becicka of North Liberty, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jelinek, Wilma Lnenicka and Tommy and Bernice Stark of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Joseph Svoboda, Edwin, Robert, Leonard, Rudy and Angeline Lnenicka of Bertram.

Bill Joe Pospiski Ely Louis Becicka North Liberty Leonard Jelinek Wilma Lnenicka Tommy Bernice Stark Cedar Rapids Joseph Svoboda Edwin Robert Leonard Rudy Angeline Lnenicka Bertram

Surprise Birthday for Frances Evenson at Barn Party

Mrs Frances Evenson of 1020 Third Street SE was honored Thursday evening at a surprise birthday party given by Mr Evenson. Bingo was played during the evening. Attendees included Mrs Mabel Gordon Mrs Helen Hunter Mr and Mrs Joe Brown Erma Shultz June and Edna Cooper Tillie Mae Evenson Albie Ann Navratil Delores Brown and George Evenson.

Frances Evenson Third Street SE Evenson Mabel Gordon Helen Hunter Joe Brown Erma Shultz June Edna Cooper Tillie Mae Evenson Albie Ann Navratil Delores Brown George Evenson

Immaculata Circle Hosts Bridge Night Prizes Awarded

Misses Mary Adrienne Brady and Marguerite Brognharm mer hosted a Wednesday Immaculata circle meeting. Bridge was played with prizes won by Miss Marian Rahe and Miss Ruth Scott.

Mary Adrienne Brady Marguerite Brognharmmer Immaculata Circle Marian Rahe Ruth Scott

Y W C A Grad Club Hosts Hayrack Party

Twenty members of the Y W C A Grad club attended a hayrack party on Wednesday night with popcorn and apples as refreshments. The group will meet again next Wednesday at the Y W C A.

Y. W. C. A. Grad Club

New Typographical Auxiliary Adds Two Members

Mrs Forrest Johnson and Mrs A F Prucha joined the Typographical Auxiliary at a Wednesday meeting held in Maine Lodge Hall, 838 First Avenue East.

Forrest Johnson A F. Prucha Maine Lodge Hall First Avenue E

Miss Dvorak Returns From Nevada Visit

Vivian Dvorak of 303 Highland Drive NW returned Friday from Nevada Iowa where she visited Mr and Mrs Tom Blakely and their daughters Betty Bonnie and Barbara.

Vivian Dvorak Highland Drive Nevada Tom Blakely Betty Bonnie Barbara

Third Term Backed as Greater Crisis by Johnson

Johnson argues a third term is a greater crisis than war and claims electoral college is fixed by politics. He declares nine million government beneficiaries and over one million power workers support his campaign while Willkie and McNary persist. He admits policy disagreements with them but calls the third term the decisive issue.

Johnson Willkie McNary Messrs

Downey Backs Roosevelt in 1940 Third Term Debate

Sen Sheridan Downey of California endorsed Roosevelt for a third term over Willkie. He argued a liberal Roosevelt administration is preferable to a Willkie led conservative rule and said Willkie represents big business. Downey contrasted Roosevelt’s approach with Willkie’s as likely to prevent national chaos.

Los Angeles Hiram Johnson Sheridan Downey Calif Downey Willkie Roosevelt America Chicago

Spook Stunt Night Draws 44 Cubs 42 Parents

Cub Pack No. 25, sponsored by Arthur PTA, held a spook stunt night at Arthur School Friday. Walker F. Smith reported a jack o lantern contest with Kenneth Druery best carved lantern and Bob Dvorak funniest. Awards went to Wolf and Bear badges, gold and silver arrows, service stars, and more. A Cub-Dad Halloween party is planned for October 31 at the Arthur School playground.

Arthur P. T. A Arthur School Walker F. Smith Kenneth Druery Bob Dvorak Jack Krebs Duane Johnson Dick Morrison Bruce Travis Donald Vejda Gordon Greenberg Jimmie Pauba Bear Badge Cordell Rudin Gold Arrows Jack Howe Donald Verda Bob Considine Roger MacDonald Silver Arrows Jimmie Utter Royal Lee Hunt Milo B. Loomis Robert Swaney Arthur School Playground

Prospective Japanese War Warned By Shanghai Paper

The Japanese army newspaper Sin shun-pao editorially warned that a future U S war with Japan could occur and stated the United States should be warned against continued Pacific policies pointing to rising tensions in Shanghai.

Shanghai Japan Hero Sinshun-pao United States Pacific

New Minister to Be Installed Sunday at Peoples Church

The Rev Rudolph W Gilbert will be installed as minister of the Peoples church this Sunday at 4 pm with Dr Herbert Martin of the University of Iowa preaching the ordination sermon. An informal reception will follow in the church rooms with church organizations represented.

Herbert Martin University of Iowa Rudolph W. Gilbert Peoples Church Charles E. Snyder Davenport William A. Jacobs First Congregational Church Cedar Rapids Worthley James B. Hodgson Department of Bible Coe College Gilbert Lulu Engleman Welty Esther Morgan Krabbenhoff van de Water Borowski Marcia Maestoso Foster Martin Melvin L Welke Welke Unitarian Congregational Church Cincinnati Ohio Iowa Grinnell College Meadville Theological School Chicago University Unitarian Church Bloomington John

Stassen Slams New Deal As Tragic Failure In Speech

Minnesota Governor Harold E. Stassen charged the New Deal failed tragically in boosting defense output keeping the US from European entanglements creating jobs and restoring confidence while campaigning for Wendell Willkie in St Joseph Missouri.

ST. Joseph Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Wendell L. Willkie America

Apollo Commandery To Observe Sixty Fifth Anniversary

Apollo commandery No. 26 Knights Templar marks its sixty fifth anniversary with an 8 30 am breakfast at Masonic hall followed by a procession in uniform to St Johns Episcopal church where Rev Dominic Loferski will deliver an anniversary address. The group will participate in dedicating the United States flag in the church yard after the service.

Apollo Commandery Knights Templar Masonic Hall Knights St. John's Epicopal Church Dominic Loferski United States

Japs Redouble Burma Attacks Across Key Road

Japanese planes intensified raids on the Burma road and Kunming in Yun nan province, blasting bridges and highways to cut supply routes to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's forces. The renewed push followed trucks delivering aid entering Kunming, with officials signaling further intensified attacks.

Hong Kong INS Burma Road China Kunming Yunnan Chiang Kai-shek Britain

Japan Warns Of Possible Bombardment Of British Burma Road Section

Japanese papers on Saturday warned Britain that Japans war planes may soon bomb the British stretch of the Burma road. So far, the attacks have targeted the Chinese end of the route.

TOKIO INS Great Britain Burma

Wallace Targets Financiers in Midwest Campaign Swing

CHICAGO UP Henry A Wallace pressed into Illinois after an Ohio stop arguing the men of finance who caused 1929’s collapse are trying to turn Americans against the government. He said financiers control the Republican Party and seek to retake federal power.

Chicago Henry A Wallace Sinois Ohio Finance United States Kenton Willkie Wabash Abraham Lincoln Springfield Washington Missouri Illnois New Deal America Jefferson City Washington, Mo Webster Groves St Louis County Claxton Washington University St. Louis University Hannibal Jacksonville Clayton

Mother of Robert Douglas Killed in Newton Crash

Mrs. Henry Douglas age 59 of Wichita Kansas was killed in a Newton auto crash at about 3 30 pm Friday. Her husband sustained facial injuries when their car struck a laundry truck driven by C Wayne Douglas. Funeral services will be held in Wichita.

Henry Douglas Wichita Kan Robert Douglas Tenth Street Newton International News Service Robert Douglases Cedar Rapids Rock Island Railroad Wayne Douglas Kansas Douglases Internal Revenue Department

Italy vows total war against England in Balkans

Relazioni Internazionali, the Italian foreign office mouthpiece, claims Europe is ruled by force and Italy will wage limitless total war without quarter against Britain. It asserts Italy will outstrip England and clear up Balkans ambiguities decisively and firmly as war necessities.

Rome INS Italy England Relazioni Internazionali Italian Foreign Office Europe Balkans

British Cruiser Hit in Italian Air Attack

The 10,000 ton British cruiser was struck by a bomb during an air raid on a convoy in the eastern Mediterranean. Rome reports that British forces also bombed Italian airfields on Rhodes.

Rome Mediterranean High Command Rhodes

Willkie Attacks Roosevelt Over State Socialism Charge

Willkie warned the New Deal pushes toward state socialization of economic instruments if re elected. He warned debt would soar and call for free courts and stronger national economy while touring Missouri Illinois and Wisconsin. A tomato and rock were thrown at Willkie supporters during the stop.

Robert M LaFollette Theodore Roosevelt America Roosevelt Washington Willkie Wisconsin Minnesota Minneapolis Hannibal Mark Twain Frank Hague Mark Tigain Jacksonville Charles L. McNary Charles McNary

Wy Day by Eleanor Roosevelt in Washington

Wy Day recounts a day in Battle Washington with Eleanor Roosevelt and family. She notes time constraints, family activities on terrace and boat outings, and children’s milestones including Johnnie’s first attempts at walking. The piece discusses community women forming home defense groups and radio concerts by NYA orchestras aiding young artists.

Anna John Curtis Res Johnnie Johnnies West Tacoma Wash

Tomato strikes eye road incident injures driver

The tomato hit the foot of the press association automobile following Willkie's car from the rail yard station. It struck Carter Keel, 40, breaking his eyeglasses and injuring his eye. Keel was treated for lacerations of the eyelid and eyeball.

Nazis Offer Mediation in Sino Japanese War Rumor

Hong Kong sources claim Berlin and Moscow would mediate an armistice between China and Japan, proposing a peace treaty after the European war ends. Chungking officials reportedly reacted with skepticism to the reported proposal.

Hong Kong INS Berlin Moscow Germany Chungking

War Defini tions From Bugs Back In Thirty Seven

Artula Bugs Baer renders war era definitions with a satirical bend noting Mercy as not robbing the dead and Propaganda as news at double ad rates. The piece recalls a tough Sierra winter and reflects on European hardship and the meaning of terms during conflict.

City Briefs: Lodge Meetings Set for Sunday

Star of the West lodge No 1 Knights of Pythias schedules a special meeting Sunday at 2 pm and urges all officers and members to attend. Lodge 56 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen holds a Sunday meeting at 30 am with Moosehall O G Jones, general chairman for the Brotherhood, attending on the North Western railroad line.

Star of the West Lodge Kmehts of Pythias Lodge 56 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Moosehall O G Jones Hood North Western Raile Road

Chiropractors to Attend Towa Convention in Des Moines

Linn County Chiropractic Study club lists members traveling to the Towa Chiropractors association convention in Des Moines on October 20 21 and 22. Attendees include Dr Hoxt Thomas Dr W A Mason Dr B T McCready Dr L L Dolson from Cedar Rapids Dr Bertha Swim from Mt Vernon Dr Daugherty from Williamsburg and Dr H G Stitzel from Marion.

Linn County Chiropractic Study Club Towa Chiropractors Association Des Moines Hoxt Thomas W. A Mason B. T McCready L. L Dolson Cedar Rapids Bertha Swim Mt Vernon Daugherty Willamsburg H. G Stitzel Marion

Missing Paint Stolen From 16 Homesites, Painter Reports

J W L Gearhart of 2519 Meadows Brock Drive SE told police on Friday that 32 gallons of white paint valued at 72 dollars were stolen from 16 work sites since August 26. Gearhart, a painting contractor, said the paint was in one gallon cans.

Gearhart Meadows Brock Drive

Contest Winner Named in City Fire Equipment Exhibit

Mre G B McAillan of 253 John Con Avenue NW won a Saturday carvine show on fire prevention. More than 40 participants submitted estimates of water a nature pumper truck could deliver per minute. Mrs Mr3iaisn achieved the correct answer.

McAillan John Con Avenue NW Mr3iaisn Enix Trira Gia Ns

Local Theft Reports Across Rapids Residents Struck

Police reported multiple wallet and cash losses in Rapids area incidents. One victim said a purse with $1350 and glasses was taken on Friday night, another noted $4 in cash plus a check. A third loss included $24 and a container of glasses last Wednesday evening.

Ceedar Rapids Ree Serner Trentne Sixth Street Dvie Davenport Seiree Archeck

Charges Confront Blum And Reynaud In Riom Trials

In Vichy France formal charges were filed in Riom against former Premier Lenn Blum former Premier Paul Reynaud and former Minister Georges Mandel. Blum faces charges of betraying duties as prime minister while Reynaud is charged with embezzlement of public funds and Mandel with attacking state security and currency speculation.

Vichy France Tap Lenn Blum Paul Reynaud Georges Mandel Supreme Courts Riom Blum Reynaud Mandel

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