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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1939

Page

9

Woman's Club Hears Talk On Youth Today

Rev. C Vin White of Dubuque Seminary spoke to 176 Cedar Rapids Woman's Club members on "A Youngster and a Tree" praising outdoor youth programs and faith. He warned of lost traditions and overemphasis on secular change while noting youth learn to believe in belief under nature. Lucia Mae Smith received a plaque for bravery saving a swimmer. Ralph and Raymond Wilson honored for returning a purse. New members listed. guest night planned for Nov 6 with Bald McGibeny speaker.

C. Vin White Dubuque University Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Germany France Middle West White Mr. White W. E. Mickel Nature and Garden Department Oscar Anderson W. White E. M. Sobeda Lucia Mae Smith Leland Smith Clearlake Ralph and Raymond Wilson

Chapter GM meeting of P. E. O. at Mrs Knight’s home

Chapter GM of P. E. O. met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. B. L. Knight. Twenty six members and three guests attended. Guests included Mrs. Ode gard from Sheldon DV, Miss Clare Rundle from Indianapolis, and Mrs. William McConnell from Los Angeles. Miss Ruth Knight gave a violin solo. Mrs Kensinger led a discussion on the educational fund and Cottey college.

B. L. Knight Grande Avenue SE A. J. Odegard Sheldon Clare Rundle Indianapolis William McConnell Los Angeles Faith McMurray Ruth Knight Ethel Kensinger Educational Fund Cottey College

Mrs Malcolm Bolton Returns From Visit

Mrs. Malcolm V. Bolton of 1922 First Avenue E returns home Sunday after a two weeks stay with the William B. Millers in Madison Wisconsin.

Malcolm Bolton Wisconsin Malcolm V. Bolton First Avenue E William B. Millers Madison Wis

Community Players Board Meets At Cornwell Home

The board of directors of the Community Players will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Cornwell, 356 Garden Drive SE.

The Community Players G. H. Cornwell Garden Drive

Mrs James Y Canfield Returns From New York Visit

Mrs James Y Canfield of 1544 Second Avenue SE returned Monday after a two week stay in New York City. She visited Mrs George Hennelly during her trip.

James Y. Canfield Second Avenue SE New York City George Hennelly

Alcorn Youngs Wed At Cedar Rapids Bethany Church

Miss Burnita D Alcorn and Alfred G Young wed Sunday at 1 30 p m in Cedar Rapids Bethany Lutheran Church. Rev Mark J Steege officiated with immediate family present. The couple will reside at Monticello. bride employed at Wapsie Valley Creamery office.

Burnita D. Alcorn Cedar Rapids H. R. Alcorn Edgewood Alfred G. Young Emil Young Conroy Bethany Lutheran Church Mark J. Steege Robert Barnett Amanas

Chi Omega Mothers Club Luncheon Hostesses Named

Mrs. W. E. Hampton of 300 Twenty fifth street SE will entertain Chi Omega Mothers Club for a Thursday luncheon at 1 p.m. Assisting hostessesses are Mrs. R. G. Austin and Mrs. George A. Johnson.

W. E. Hampton Twenty-fifth Street Chi Omega Mothers’ Club R. G. Austin George A. Johnson

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. E. Morgan by Sewing Circle

A Sunday night surprise party for Mrs. E Morgan marked her birthday, hosted at 1338 Ellis Boulevard NW by Mrs. James Morgan. Prizes in card games went to Mrs. Gene Phillips, Mrs. Frank O'Neill, Gene Phillips and A H Morgan. The guest list included Mr. and Mrs. E L Morgan and several local residents.

Takiniki Camp Fire Group Hosts After School Outing

The Takiniki Camp Fire group met after school at Sec. Paul’s church and went to Bever Park for a wiener roast and treasure hunt. Attendees included Mary Catherine Locke, Carol Stookey, Dolores Paulson, Eleanor Owens, Audrey Dommer, Faye Booze, assistant guardian Pauline Halverson, and guardian Mrs. J. C. Liek.

Takiniki Sec. Paul’s Church Bever Park Mary Catherine Locke Carol Stookey Dolores Paulson Eleanor Owens Audrey Dommer Faye Booze Pauline Halverson Gardian J. C. Liek

Birthday gathering for Richard McCosh on his twenty second

A Saturday evening gathering honored Richard McCosh at 1705 Mount Vernon Avenue SE. Attendees included Leo Sova Rudy Michalec Leo Bena Bob Vislisel Eddie Snenicka Lumir Pisney Charles Petrak Stanley Vislisel Louie Drahos Marvin Nemecek and Harold McGowan.

Richard McCosh Mount Vernon Avenue Leo Sova Rudy Michalec Leo Bena Bob Vislisel Eddie Snenicka Lumir Pisney Charles Petrak Stanley Vislisel Louie Drahos Marvin Nemecek Harold McGowan

Additional Hostesses Named for A A W Meeting in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids branch of the A A W announces new hostess volunteers for the guest night program at 8 p m Wednesday at the Cedar Rapids Country club. New helpers include Mrs C S Foster Mrs John Heidel Mrs H P Howells and Miss Florence Gritzier assisting chairwoman Miss Nelle Erwin. Those previously listed will not serve as hostesses: Mrs O J Elsenbast Mrs John Emery Mrs C L Fenner and Mrs J T Grayston.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Country Club C. S. Foster John Heidel H. P. Howells Florence Gritzier Nelle Erwin O. J. Elsenbast John Emery C. L. Fenner J. T. Grayston

Miss Hazeltine to Return to Santa Barbara

Miss Hazel­tine plans to leave in a few days for her home in Santa Barbara after visiting her sister Mrs James E Hamilton at 2345 Linden Drive SE. She stayed several days in their home before returning west.

Miss Hazeltine Santa Barbara James E. Hamilton Hamilton Linden Drive Josephine Hazeltine

Richards, Kiburz Host Halloween Dinner at Elks Club

Mr and Mrs W W Richards of 2117 Washington Ave SE and Mrs Kate Kiburz of 1557 Park Ave SE entertain at the Elks club Tuesday evening. Guests will be seated at Halloween themed tables and spend the night playing cards.

The Elks Club W. W. Richards Washington Avenue SE Kate Kiburz Park Avenue SE

Mt Mercy Students Hear Mrs B L Sheldon Talk

Mt Mercy junior college and academy students viewed travel motion pictures and heard a lecture by Mrs B L Sheldon in the Mt Mercy auditorium Monday evening. Her talk covered Ireland England Italy France Germany and Holland introduced by Marie Hoffmann of the sophomore class.

Mt. Mercy Junior College and Academy B. L. Sheldon Mt. Mercy

Veldhouses and Jones Return From Chicago Weekend

Dr and Mrs R H Veldhouse and Mr and Mrs Howard L Jones have returned home after spending the weekend in Chicago. They reside at 1969 Second Avenue SE and 117 First Avenue W respectively.

R. H. Veldhouse Second Avenue SE Howard L. Jones First Avenue W Chicago

Burgers Return From East Visit

Mr and Mrs William V Burger of 2069 Forest Drive SE have returned home after visiting the east They toured Mt Vernon attended the house of representatives and Mr Burger visited college campuses throughout the east.

William V. Burger Forest Drive Mt. Vernon House of Representatives Mr. Burger

Bell Family Reunion At W A Bell Home Draws 23 Years

The Thomas Bell family held a reunion at 1600 Ellis Boulevard NW with dinner and a musicale. Participants included the Gilbert Bell family orchestra, W A Bell family, Wilbur and Alva Bell on piano and harmonica, E Ray Bell of Washington, George E Bell of Wellman, and Alta Hayes of Boise. Readings featured W A Bell with Bernadette Bell. It was the first time all brothers and sisters met in 23 years.

Thomas Bell W. A. Bell Ellis Boulevard Gilbert Bell Wilbur Alva Bell E. Ray Bell Washington George E. Bell Wellman Alta Hayes Boise Idaho Bernadette Bell

Birthday Luncheon Club Parties Hosted by Miss Mildred Phillips

Miss Mildred Phillips entertained the Birthday luncheon club Thursday at her home. Prizes for 500 were worn by Mesdames George Birch, Nick Schleder, Sivert Larson, Harry Steckman and M t Shelton. Others present included Mesdames John Weiderkehr, Frank Bellow, Eugene Phillips, Jack Hoffman, Arthur Mayne, L. O. Stone, Harry Preston and Dorothy Miller. Guests were Mesdames Frank O Neill, Billy Phillips and Ollie Guilford. The next party will be at Mrs. Preston's home honoring Mrs. Lelas Omar.

Mildred Phillips George Birch Nick Schleder Sivert Larson Harry Steckman M+t Shelton John Weiderkehr Frank Bellow Eugene Phillips Jack Hoffman Arthur Mayne L. O. Stone Harry Preston Dorothy Miller Frank O’neill Billy Phillips Ollie Guilford Preston Lelas Omar

P.T.A. Meetings Wilson

The Wilson P. T. A. study group will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the school. Miss Sara Brown will lead the discussion on Social and Personal Living.

Wilson P. T. A Sara Brown

Ensign Jadrnicek Weds in Honolulu

Miss Helen Marie Fase daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Fase Honolulu married Ensign James Richard Jadrnicek son of Mr and Mrs K L Jadrnicek at the Church of the Cross Roads in Honolulu T H The bride wore a white silk gown with a pikake and orchid lei Her only attendant was Miss Lillian Jamieson A reception followed at the Oahu Country Club The couple will reside in Pacific Heights Honolulu where Ensign Jadrnicek serves in the navy air corps

Helen Marie Fase A. G. Fase Honolulu James Richard Jadrnicek K. L. Jadrnicek Seventeenth Street Church of the Crossroads T. H Lillian Jamieson Jadrnicek Philippines Punahou Academy Hawaii Armstrong College Berkeley Ensign Jadrnicek Engineering University of Iowa

Twenty Nine Attend Chapter DK Meeting

Twenty nine members attend the meeting of chapter DK of F E O Monday evening at the home of Mrs Belle Butterfield and Miss Ruby Byers 345 Park terrace SE Miss Helen Hibnes reported on the supreme convention of P E O held in Houston Tex two weeks ago.

F.E.O Belle Butterfield Ruby Byers Park Terrace SE Helen Hibnes Supreme Convention P.E.O Houston Tex

Mrs Leibsohn Returns From Chicago Visit

Mrs Phillip Leibsohn of 1955 Fifth Avenue SE has returned home after spending a week in Chicago with her daughter Mrs Jack Sherman and Mr Sherman.

Phillip Leibsohn Fifth Avenue SE Chicago Jack Sherman Mr. Sherman

Health Education Group Meeting on Venereal Diseases

After the Cedar Rapids Woman's club picnic luncheon, the health education department will meet Friday at 1 p.m. at the club home. Dr E G Kieck will discuss Venereal Diseases and members should bring Needlework Guild contributions.

Health Education Department Cedar Rapids Woman's Club E. G. Kieck Needlework Guild

Rundquist Family Returns From Chicago Visit

Mr and Mrs H A Rundquist of 309 Sinclair Avenue SE returned Monday after a weekend in Chicago with Mr and Mrs Douglas Rundquist. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Morris Sparks of Davenport.

H. A. Rundquist Sinclair Avenue Chicago Douglas Rundquist Morris Sparks Davenport

Rainbow Girls Skating Party Planned at Shrine Temple

A private skating party for members of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will be held Friday from 10 30 p m to 12 midnight at the rink in the Shrine temple.

Order of Rainbow Shrine Temple

Women Return Trip Plans to Fla From Peoria

Mrs. William Stirsky of Ingleside, Mrs. Harry Lutz of Louisa, and Mrs. A. J. Stirsky of Cedar Rapids left Tuesday for Peoria. Accompanied by Mrs. M. M. Shebek of Peoria, the group plans a two week stay in St. Petersburg, Florida with Mrs. Stirsky remaining in Peoria.

William Stirsky Ingleside Harry Lutz Louisa A. J. Stirsky Cedar Rapids Peoria M. M. Shebek Lutz St. Petersburg Fla

Maddigan School Names New Leaders After First Symphony Rehearsal

The Maddigan school of music held its first symphony rehearsal in the school auditorium with 25 attendees. Betty Harris was elected chairman during the business session and will be assisted by Gloria Oberer.

Maddigan School of Music Betty Harris Gloria Oberer

Mount Mercy Students Tour Iowa City and Oakdale

Students from Mount Mercy College teachers training division visited the Iowa City experimental school on Monday and made a stop at Oakdale on the return trip.

Teachers Training Division of Mount Mercy Iowa City Experimental School Oakdale

Friendly Club Meeting Hikes Under Direction Of Semerroth Hoff

The Friendly club sponsored by the playground commission will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Y W C A. Adults are invited to attend the gathering including a short hike led by William Semerroth and Carl Hoff.

Friendly Club The Playground Commission William Semerroth Carl Hoff

Tehels Plan Six Week Southwest Visit

Mr and Mrs William Tehel of 1301 Third Street SE travel to the west coast for the National Battlers association convention in San Francisco They will tour Southern California Texas and Oklahoma on a southern return route and be gone about six weeks.

William Tehel Third Street West Coast Tehel National Battlers Association San Francisco Tehels California Texas Oklahoma

Valenta Visits Los Angeles Kin in Cedar Rapids Roots

Ronald J. Valenta of Los Angeles formerly of Cedar Rapids is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Valenta at 526 Fifth Street SE. He is spending time with family during a trip, with the venue noted as their Cedar Rapids home.

Ronald J. Valenta Los Angeles Cedar Rapids Mrs W. A. Valenta Fifth Street

Coin Club Organized in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Coin club met at the Y M C A parlor with A E Washburn in charge. Acting committees named until charter closure and Dec 3 election include Washburn as chair, L H Alexander secretary, Royal Holbrook by laws, Jenista applications, Borschel and Harman investigating, Gorup Holbrook and Jenista board of directors, Gorup treasurer. Next meeting set for Oct 30.

Cedar Rapids Coin Club A. E. Washburn L. H. Alexander Royal Holbrook A. W. Jenista G. W. Borschel Ray Harman Frank Gorup Holbrook Jenista Gorup

City Briefs Mixed Local Notices and Club Events

Joseph Hruska reports 10 to 12 blossoms on a cherry tree in his back yard while A N Walter says his dog was poisoned on Monday afternoon. Shrine luncheon club to meet Wednesday noon at LaFayette cafe. Temple Judah Sisterhood sam ple bazaar October 25 at Memorial Coliseum with door prizes. Cedar Rapids Scout area council committee proposes revisions to constitution and by laws for the annual meeting chaired by Ray Short with Fred Niesz John Bormann Reginald Figge and Chester S Johnson ex officio.

Joseph Hruska Summit Avenue Cedar Rapids

Boy Burned By Hot Wire At Home

Two year old Bobbie Janda son of Mr and Mrs J F Janda of 1717 Thirteenth Street NW suffered third degree burns on both hands Tuesday morning after grabbing a hot wire near a washing machine in his home He remained in St Luke s hospital after treatment.

Bobbie Janda J. F. Janda Thirteenth Street St. Luke’s Hospital

Parents Meet With World War Veterans Band

A group of parents met with members of the newly organized Sons and Daughters of World War Veterans band at C. S. P. S. hall Monday night to discuss business. John Mclivor will serve as treasurer to collect the weekly fee for the meeting hall. Director Frank Viasek announced the organization will welcome additional bass players to the band.

Sons and Daughters of World War Veterans Band C. S. P. S. Hall John Mclivor Frank Viasek

Cedar Rapids Boy Scouts Court of Honor Wednesday Evening

The October court of honor for Cedar Rapids area Boy Scouts will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Roosevelt high school with Troop 13 sponsored by Roosevelt P T A and led by Scout master Leslie Grigg as host troop.

Cedar Rapids Roosevelt High School Roosevelt P. T. A Leslie Grigg

City considers sale of unused water prospect lots

In 1927 the city bought 10 parcels to prospect for water and they have stayed as city property with no current use. On Monday Commissioner L. D. Burgus proposed selling the lots to recover land.

L. D. Burgus

Student nurse visits parents in Clinton hometown

Miss Jane Downer a student nurse at the Jane Lamb Memorial hospital in Clinton spent the weekend at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Roy R Downer at 1831 Grande avenue SE.

Jane Downer Jane Lamb

Des Moines Trip For Eastern Star Iowa Opening

Mr and Mrs Otto A Trinka Mr and Mrs John Schweitzer and Mrs Lena Nelson left Tuesday by motor for Des Moines to attend the formal opening of the grand chapter of the Order of Eastern Star of Iowa.

Otto A. Trinka John Schweitzer Lena Nelson Des Moines Grand The Order of Eastern Star of Iowa

Resolution Names Three Appraisers for Lot Sales

A resolution appoints three appraisers to evaluate the parcels offered for sale. One property lies at Sixteenth Avenue and Eleventh Street SW, another at Kenwood, and the remaining tracts are in the Harrison School District.

Sixteenth Avenue Eleventh Street Kenwood Harrison

Delzell Elected to Pioneer Chorus at Grinnell College

Earl Delzell son of Mr and Mrs Earl B Delzell 1760 Grande avenue SE has been elected as a member of Grinnell College Pioneer chorus.

Earl Delzell Earl B. Delzell Grande Avenue SE Pioneer Grinnell College

Property owner protests taxation on assessed value

Armstrong writes the council disputing taxes tied to a lot valued at $125 while noting he has paid on a $150 assessed valuation and claiming excessive taxation. He lodges the protest with authorities seeking relief or adjustment.

Armstrong

Watch recovered for C. C. McGinnis after theft report

A watch reported stolen from C. C. McGinnis at the Magnus hotel was recovered Tuesday. A man who saw him dress returned the watch as he entered a car near Greene Square.

C. C. McGinnis Magnus Hotel McGinnis Greene Square

Newsboys Thank Theater Manager After Showings

Gazette boys and their manager Alex Fidler thank Ray Vernimont state theater manager for entertaining them Monday evening with screenings of All Quiet on the Western Front starring Lew Ayres and Hero for a Day featuring Dick Foran.

Fourth Scout training session at Coe College in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Scout area hosts the fourth University of Scouting training session at 7 15 p m today on the Coe College campus. Special speakers include J W Walterick on Developing Troop Morale Richard Groat on Tenderfoot Investiture Ceremony for Elements of Scoutmas tership Clark Beems on Lack of Character Training for Elements of Cubmastership and Ralph has additional remarks.

Cedar Rapids University of Scouting Coe College J. W. Walterick Richard Groat Clark Beems Ralph

Council hears protest over weed-cutting assessment

F. W. Armstrong challenged a 60 cent weed-cutting assessment on his Mound Farm property before the city council Monday, arguing that there were no weeds on his lot to justify the charge.

Mound Farm F. W. Armstrong

Dresher on Relationship of and Scout Leaders

Dresher discusses the relationship between scout leaders and youth in the framework of the Principle of Scoutmastership for Cub leadership and mentorship. The piece explores roles, responsibilities, and ethical guidance for effective scouting leadership.

Dresher

City considers naming 39-foot Memorial drive to Van Vechten park

H. J. Monday urged the council to name a 39-foot road along Memorial drive to the east of Van Vechten park for mail handling. Owens, the sole resident on the road, proposed Van Vechten road. The building department was asked to prepare a report.

H. J. Monday van Vechten Park Owens van Vechten Road Building Department

Women from Cedar Rapids face Iowa City in horseshoe tourney

Cedar Rapids team led by Mrs. Cora Carlson and Mrs. Sylvia Heath defeated Zella Evans and Hattie Amelon with Ardyce Ruby and Clarice Baldwin taking third. Winners were Carlson Heath first, Evans Amelon second, Ruby Baldwin third. An elimination game in Davenport set for Nov. 5 with the Lake Macbride finale the next Sunday.

Iowa City Miss Ruby Miss Baldwin Davenport Lake Macbride

Boy Hailed For 27 Stitches After Cable Accident

Kenneth Buresh a 15 year old from Fai sustained a triangular gash above his right eye requiring 27 stitches when a cable snapped at a corn elevator where he worked. He was treated at St Luke's hospital and remained hospitalized.

Kenneth Buresh Fai St. Luke's Hospital

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