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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1942

Page

6

Asia and global management shape Cedar Rapids talk

Dr. Troyer S. Anderson of the University of Iowa told the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club that increased government management is inevitable and that Asia’s rise will dictate Western policies. He warned mismanagement could end American leadership, urging diplomatic relations with Asia. The program featured introductions and new member announcements.

Troyer S. Anderson University of Owa Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club

Grinnell Faculty Couple Attend Rotary Luncheon

Dean Beatty dean of personnel administration at Grinnell College and his wife Mrs. Beatty visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Hromek at 1715 Second Avenue SE. Dean Beatty was guest speaker at the Rotary club luncheon Monday. both are members of the Grinnell College faculty.

Shelton L. Beatty Grinnell Henry J. Hromek Second Avenue SE Dean Beatty Grinnell College Rotary Club Dean Beatty

Lieut and Mrs Farrell Depart for Camp Wheeler Ga

Lieut and Mrs Robert E Farrell leave after a week at Mrs Farrells parents Mr and Mrs Harold J Rowe 2232 Country Club Parkway SE to Camp Wheeler Ga where Farrell is stationed He will be transferred November 1 to Fort Benning Ga

Robert E. Farrell

Della Taylor to Teach in Japanese Camp

Miss Della Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Taylor, 353 Pleasant Drive SE, leaves Monday for Rivers Ariz to teach commercial subjects in an American born Japanese camp. She has previously taught in Maquoketa schools.

Della Taylor D. M. Taylor Pleasant Drive Rivers, Ariz Miss Taylor Maquoketa School

Crandall Party Leaves For Salt Lake City

Mrs Verne E Crandall and Miss Elaine Crandall depart Tuesday morning from the home of Dr and Mrs C B Meffert at 2010 Country Club Park Way SE for their residence in Salt Lake City Utah after several days visit.

C. B. ‘Meffert Country Club Parkway SE Verne E. Crandall Elaine Crandall Salt Lake City Utah

Brown couple to spend winter in Saint Petersburg Florida

Dr and Mrs E Winslow Brown of 1401 Washington avenue SE will depart Wednesday afternoon for Saint Petersburg Florida to spend the winter. They will reside at 427 Second avenue North Pennflora hotel in Saint Petersburg for the season.

E. Winslow Brown Washington Avenue SE Saint Petersburg Fla Second Avenue North Pennflora Hotel

Surprise party honors Mr and Mrs Gerber at home

Daughters Mrs Maxine Baumgartner and Mrs Charles Madison Jr hosted a Sunday evening surprise for honorees Mr and Mrs Charles Gerber of 123 Thirty third Street Drive SE. Gifts were presented and cards circulated as thirty guests attended the courtesy event.

Charles Gerber Thirty-third Street Drive Maxine Baumgartner Charles Madison, Jr

Local Marion Couple Ties The Knot In Morning Ceremony

Miss Patricia Ann Eckart and William A. Emerson wed in Marion Arkansas on Saturday at 11 am. The bride’s mother gave her away. Best man was Ted Werner of Altoona. The couple plan to reside in Memphis after Emerson finishes at the naval radio school.

Marion Ark Patricia Ann Eckart G. D. Eckhart First Avenue NE William A. Emerson W. H. Emerson Thirty-second Street Ted Werner Altoona

Kessler Hosts P E O Chapter GM Meeting

Mrs L A Kessler hosted Chapter GM of the P E O at her home 2108 Greenwood Dr SE with Mrs Imogen B Emery as assisting hostess. Mrs T F Suchomel led the program on Russia and guest Mrs George S Mills of Chapter HK Des Moines recently moved to Cedar Rapids attended.

P.E.O L. A. Kessler Greenwood Drive Imogen B. Emery T. F Suchomel Russia George S. Mills Des Moines Cedar Rapids

Mr. Clifton and Miss Gillis Married in Mitchell South Carolina

Miss Mary A Gillis and Edward Albert Clifton wed in the home of the bridegroom's parents 1634 Eighth street NW The Rev C L Baker officiated before palms and candles The bride wore a beige military twill suit Best man was Robert Clifton After a wedding trip to Mitchell South Carolina they will reside at 1634 Eighth street NW Mr Clifton is employed by Wilson and Company

Robert L. Clifton Eighth Street NW Mary Althea Gillis Edward J. Gillis Eighth Avenue SW Edward Albert Clifton C. L. Baker London Ben Tylee Robert Clifton Mitchell S. C Clifton Wilson and Company

Mr and Mrs Joe W Little Visit From Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs Joe W Little of Los Angeles formerly of Cedar Rapids have stayed with Mrs Annis E Little and Mrs Charles F Stocker at 315 Fourteenth Street NE for a week. They plan to attend their son Joe Little’s aviation school graduation at Scott Field Illinois on October 31 when he will be commissioned as a second lieutenant.

Joe W. Little Los Angeles Calif Cedar Rapids Little Annis E. Little Charles F. Stocker Fourteenth Street Scottfield Joe Aviation

Visitor Englehart Arrives at Vorkoper Home

R R Englehart of Davenport Iowa arrived Tuesday to visit for several days at the home of Mr and Mrs R J Vorkoper 4001 Adams Road SE.

R. J. Vorkoper Adams Road R. R. Englehart Davenport

Miss Clara Shireman Visits In Chicago Home

Miss Clara Shireman of Chicago Illinois visits the home of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs A C Shireman at 501 Twenty sixth street SE for a stay with family relationships noted in the social item.

Clara Shireman Chicago,Ill A. C. Shireman Twenty-sixth Street

Honoring Gary Brandt on First Birthday Party

Mrs. W. G. Brandt of 1531 Fifth avenue SE hosted a party Saturday afternoon honoring her son Gary Wayne on his first birthday. Mothers and children in attendance included Mrs. Hank Choposky with Margo, Mrs. Frank Smith with Linda Sue, Mrs. Travis Barnes with Jackie Lee, Mrs. Robert Wilde with Linda Lee, Mrs. Albert Koberly with Terry Jo, Mrs. Bud Berscheid with Donna, Mrs. Joe Emmons with Joan, Nadine and Bonnie Sue Boom with Mary, Diane and Susie Long.

W. G. Brandt Fifth Avenue SE Gary Wayne Hank Choposky Margo Frank Smith Linda Sue Travis Barnes Jackie Lee Robert Wilde Linda Lee Albert Koberly Terry Jo Bud Berscheid Donna Joe Emmons Joan Nadine Bonnie Sue Boom Mary Diane Susie Long

Modern Reading Club to Meet for Luncheon Review

The Modern Reading club will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. for luncheon at Mrs. W. E Peschau's home at 360 Park Terrace SE. Mrs. M S Hallman will review Islandia by Austin Wright and lead discussion.

Modern Reading Club W. E Peschau Park Terrace SE M S Hallman Islandia Austin Wright

Practical Nurses Club To Meet Wednesday

Members of the Practical Nurses club will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the home of Mrs Minnie Sedlacek at 718 Fourth Avenue SE.

Practical Nurses Club Minnie Sedlacek Fourth Avenue SE

Perpetual Help Circle to Host Halloween Party

Members of the Perpetual Help circle Daughters of Isabella will hold a Halloween party Wednesday at 8 p.m. in K of C hall. Reservations must be made Wednesday morning with committee members Mrs. Thomas Walsh chairman Mrs. Ray Freeman Mrs. Arlo Goodyear Miss Helen Dvorak Miss Marcella Roushar and Miss Lulu Cacek.

Perpetual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella K of C Hall Thomas Walsh Ray Freeman Arlo Goodyear Helen Dvorak Marcella Roushar Lulu Cacek

Miss Virginia Pratt Honored At Shower

Miss Virginia Pratt bride elect to Bernard H. Aupperle was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Misses Helen and Hazel Aupperle at 708 E Avenue NW. Twenty four guests attended the Friday evening event.

Virginia Pratt Bernard H. Aupperle Helen and Hazel Aupperle E Avenue NW

Correction: Mrs Dick E Baldwin Daughter of Tice Family

The Gazette corrects a prior report naming Mrs Dick E Baldwin as the daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Martin. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F L Tice, previously identified in error.

Dick E. Baldwin Lillian Tice F. L. Tice E. L. Martin

Friendship circle meeting notes from King's Daughters group

Members met at Mrs James V Prouty 2003 Blake Blvd SE for a Halloween luncheon. President Mrs Carl G Helming led the business meeting, Mrs P E Conard gave devotions. Next gathering set for Mrs Philip K Gaines 417 Seventeenth St SE.

Friendship Circle of King’s Daughters James V. Prouty Blake Boulevard Carl G Helming P E. Conard Philip K. Gaines Seventeenth Street SE

Mrs. Young Visits Son-in-law in Belle Fourche

Mrs F E Young of 2014 Grande avenue SE traveled Tuesday to Belle Fourche South Dakota to visit her daughter in law Mrs V R VanDervoort and their children Linda Ann and Phillip in their home.

F. E. Young Grande Avenue SE Belle Fourche S. D V. R. VanDervoort Linda Ann Phillip

Luncheon Honors Sister of Phoenix Woman at Cedar Rapids Club

Miss Agatha and Miss Nell Cherry hosted a Tuesday luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club to honor their sister, Mrs. George Lutgerding of Phoenix Arizona.

Agatha Nell Cherry Grande Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Country Club George Lutgerding Phoenix, Ariz

Mrs Kilborn Hosts Episcopal Guild Luncheon

Mrs Paul Kilborn will be host ess at luncheon Wednesday to members of St Elizabeth's guild of St John's Episcopal church in her home Mt Vernon road SE.

Paul Kilborn St. Elizabeth's Guild St. John’s Episcopal Church Mt. Vernon Road

ICBJ drill team hosts miscellaneous shower for Libbie Fields

Mrs. Jerry Drahovzal and Mrs. Wendl Lippert entertained sixteen ICBJ Pivoteers members at the Lippert home 1608 N street SW on Saturday evening in honor of Libbie Holeck Fields with a miscellaneous shower.

Jerry Drahovzal Wendl Lippert ICBJ Pivoteers Lippert N Street Libbie Holecck Fields

PTA Meeting At Arthur School Wednesday At Two

The Arthur school PTA study group will meet Wednesday at 2 pm in the school. All members and executive members are urged to attend and bring the September issue of Parent Teacher magazine. Mrs. Harland Hickey will lead.

Arthur School Parent Harland Hickey

Ottsen Couple Celebrate Thirty Seventh Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. George J. Ottsen of 1122 Maplewood Drive NE marked their thirty seventh wedding anniversary with a family reunion and dinner at Fleming's tearoom. Attending were the Ottsens' three sons and their families, G Maurice Ottsen and son Ronald of Davenport, Kenneth B Ottsen and daughters Susan Gayle and Karen Louise, Keith F Ottsen, plus C F Meier of Postville and Marion Toms.

George J. Ottsen Maplewood Drive Fleming the Ottsens G. Maurice Ottsen Ronald Davenport Kenneth B. Ottsen Susan Gayle Karen Louise Keith F. Ottsen C. F. Meier Postville Miss Marion Toms

Two Mrs Small and Mrs Pichner Attend Iowa Unitarian Conference

Mrs F A Small of 1821 Bever avenue SE and Mrs J W Pichner of 1516 Fifth avenue SE traveled to Des Moines on Monday to attend the sixty fifth annual Iowa Unitarian association conference to be held at the First Unitarian church.

F. A. Small Bever Avenue J. W. Pichner Fifth Avenue Des Moines Iowa Unitarian Association First Unitarian Church

Kagha Camp Fire Party At Guardian’s Home

The Kagha Camp Fire group gathered Monday afternoon at guardian Mrs John Day's home at 1967 C Avenue NE for a Halloween party.

Kagha John Day C Avenue NE

Birthday Shower for Pastor's Wife at Trinity Lutheran

The Ladies aid of Trinity Lutheran church surprised Mrs. Paul L Bornhoeft on her birthday Monday afternoon. Twenty six guests shared the courtesy as gifts of canned fruits vegetables and preserves were presented.

Ladies Aid Trinity Lutheran Church Paul L. Bornhoeft

Dressing children for cold weather advice by Dr Mary MacFadyven

Dr Mary MacFadyven urges warm underwear and outer garments for children with light weight wind resistant layers and snow shedding outerwear. Indoors maintain 65 degree minimum, adjust clothing with temperature, sleep in warm bed garments, ventilate rooms, avoid drafts, and consider room air quality to prevent headaches.

Enlistment of 27 Join Cedar Rapids Ground Crew Corps

Army air corps ground forces enlistment reported in Cedar Rapids as a mobile recruiting unit visited the area on Tuesday. Names include Willard J. Yates Milton E. Lausch William W. Bronson Jr John A. Sundberg Omer L. Young Norman V. Young Stephen J Semerad Victor C. Montgomery Robert R. Noble John E. Hobel Edward E. Lingo Earl W. McMickle Clarence J. Scanlon Edward D. Uchytil William H. Sproston Laurer E. Towne William H Allman Dale B. Goodyear James S. Wilson Walter W. Sessler Oscar F Schonberg Walker Edwin H. Blount Anton J. Formanek John B. Theilen Leland L. Schoon Merle L. Meyers Allen G. Barry

Army Air Corps Cedar Rapids Army Willard J. Yates Seventh Avenue Milton E. Lausch M.C.A William W. Bronson, Jr Sixteenth Street John A. Sundberg Twenty-first Street Omer L. Young Norman V. Young D Avenue Stephen J Semerad Sixteenth Avenue Victor C. Montgomery Fifth Avenue Robert R. Noble Tenth Street John E. Hobel Wilson Avenue Edward E. Lingo Earl W. McMickle Twelfth Street Clarence J. Scanlon Edward D. Uchytil Belle Plaine William H. Sproston

Take Part in Walther Meeting in Cedar Rapids

About 200 attendees joined the Cedar Valley zone meeting of the eastern Iowa Walther League at Trinity Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids Sun. Rev N C Ellermann reported on the Lutheran Youth building dedication in Chicago and $9,000 given to the Lutheran Army and Navy Commission for service literature. Irene Kulhavy leads the Cedar Rapids senior league with Lyman Euken heading the junior group.

Cedar Valley Iowa Walther League Trinity Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids N. C. Ellermann Chicago Lutheran Army and Navy Commission Irene Kulhavy Lyman Euken Trinity Church Eldred Gerhold Ruth Brammer Hildegard Kabeelitz Amalia Melcher Kenneth Euken Mothers of Darlene Haerther Ciildred Haerther Ruth Paulson Fern Bryant St. Paul’s Church Luzerne

Cream of the Country Preflight Students Cited

Navy base chaplain Lieut A J McKelway told St John’s Episcopal men’s club at Guild Hall that preflight school cadets are the cream of the country. He praised their religious life and church involvement and noted many do swim, contrasting with generations who did not learn to swim. Dr Edwin E Hruska presided at the dinner.

A J. McKelway Iowa City St. John’s Episcopal Church Guildhall Edwin E. Hruska

Navy Day Talk Declares U S Losses Historic

Lieut Comdr Paul Worstell at Coe College Navy day chapel says U S losses in the present conflict exceed all prior history while noting the army and navy fight on every continent and sea. He praises Pearl Harbor casualties as Navy Mothers club members attend.

Coe College Paul Worstell Iowa City Pearl Harbor Navy Mothers Club

Labor for Freedom Queen's Ball Theme Set for 1942

The Allied Industrial League board of control announced the 1942 Queen's Ball theme as We Labor for Freedom. The sixth annual event is sponsored by the League with YMCA backing and targets employees and families in Cedar Rapids. Committee chairs include Ed Shramek master of ceremonies and Albert Shank for orchestra and tickets. Others manage costumes, banners, court festival, ushers, pages, and dressing rooms with names: Harley Bowser, Reuben Smith, Lester Wright, Harlan King, Harry Hoyt, Mathilde Schirm, Mrs. Ray Hamilton, Joe Stenner, August Brehm, Ray Hamilton, Everett Phillips, Rockwell Bingham, Irene Kilberger, and Betty O’Rourke.

Allied Industrial League Board of Control The League Y.M.C.A Cedar Rapids Ralph Macnamara Ed Shramek Albert Shank Harley Bowser Reuben Smith Lester Wright Harlan King Harry Hoyt Mathilde Schirm Ray Hamilton Joe Stenner August Brehm Everett Phillips Rockwell Bingham Irene Kilberger Betty O’rourke

Council Adopts Resolution On Airport Options

The Cedar Rapids city council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to exercise options from property owners on the Koenigsmark airport site southwest of Cedar Rapids. All but two owners, Erwin and Edwin Trach ta, signed options to sell land at an average price of $246.59 per acre after negotiations between City Attorney Don Hines and the owners.

Koenigsmark Cedar Rapids Erwin Edwin Trachta Don Hines

Linn Fertile Territory for Navy Recruits

Navy day on Oct 27 1942 capped Iowa s largest naval enlistment drive with Linn county tallying 162 recruits boosting the six county Cedar Rapids area to 100 over its 165 quota. The Cedar Rapids station aims to exceed prior monthly records by month end as Polk Black Hawk Wapello and Woodbury counties also reported high enlistments.

Iowa Linn County Lowa Cedar Rapids Robert C. Anderson

Nelson Declares Newspapers Must Limit Operations

Washington WPB chief Donald M Nelson told the first meeting of the WPB newspaper industry advisory committee that curtailment of newspaper operations is absolutely necessary. He urged reductions in newsprint, transport, manpower, copper, zinc, ink, steel stitching wire and scarce chemicals to aid the war effort, while stressing the printed word remains essential in democracy during war.

Washington Donald M Nelson WPB Nelson

City Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Hospital Notes

Mrs L L Lovan 1343 B avenue NE underwent a major operation at St Luke's hospital Monday with no visitors allowed. Townsend auxiliaries meet 2 pm Wednesday at Mrs Emma Reece 22812 First avenue NE apartment 27. Mrs Robert A Nelson and daughter from McGill Nevada arrived in Cedar Rapids to visit Mr and Mrs Arthur Jayne 816 Second street NW. Cub Pack No 24 meets Wednesday 7 30 pm at Garfield school all Cubs and families urged to attend. Mrs Gladys Miner 1640 Second avenue SE choir director and Ruth Buresh 1605 B avenue NE organist both had major operations Saturday. Miner at University of Iowa hospital Buresh at St Luke's. H G Dennison 419 Avenue NW reports a spare tire stolen from his car Saturday night.

L. L. Lovan B Avenue NE St. Luke’s Hospital Townsend Clubs Emma Reece First Avenue NE Robert A. Nelson McGill, Nev Cedar Rapids Garfield School Gladys Miner Second Avenue SE St John’s Episcopal Church Ruth Buresh Miner University of Iowa Hospital Buresh St Luke's H. G. Dennison Avenue NW

Cedar Rapids Navy Club Plans Statewide Dogwatch Meeting

Cedar Rapids Navy club members meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Montrose hotel to outline plans for the statewide Dogwatch event to be held in Des Moines on November 1.

Cedar Rapids Navy Club Montrose Hotel Des Moines

Executive committee meets to discuss campaign policy

The Community War Chest executive committee will convene at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss campaign policy. Separately, Mercy hospital reported Charles Mohme, 67, of 1039 Third Avenue SE, in fair condition after a 14 foot fall from a ladder at his home Monday, suffering a severe head injury.

Community War Chest Campaign Chamber of Commerce Charles Mohme Third Avenue SE Mercy Hospital Mohme

Release Won for Adolph Wilson by Judge Johnson

At the request of his employer John M Grimm 85 Fourth avenue SE Adolph Wilson 31 of 150 Fourteenth Avenue SE was released from the city jail Tuesday by Judge Harry S Johnson. Wilson had been fined 50 for drink and disturbing the peace on Monday after being arrested Saturday following a complaint from Mrs Grimm.

John M Grimm Fourth Avenue SE Adolph Wilson Fourteenth Avenue SE Harry’s Johnson Wilson

Czech Day Declared in Iowa on Wednesday

Gov George A. Wilson proclaimed Wednesday as Czechoslovakia Day in Iowa, marking a state observance. The move highlights Czech and Slovak heritage, with officials noting cultural ties and community events planned around the designation.

Iowa Des Moines INS George A. Wilson Czechoslovakia Owa

Registration Nears 800 for Iowa Eastern Star Session

Almost 800 delegates and visitors had registered by noon Tuesday for the sixty-fifth annual session of the Order of Eastern Star of Iowa meeting in Cedar Rapids Tuesday through Thursday. Registration headquarters were at the Montrose hotel. Delegates and visitors were still arriving by noon with several hundred more expected. The opening program includes the informal Grand chapter at 7 30 p.m. at the Memorial building led by Mrs Myrtle Cook Carl Bachman and Mrs Edna Duncan. Grand pages and ushers from various towns will participate in the opening events and a reception and grand ball were held Monday at the Consistory building. Wednesday morning will focus on business, with a memorial service and work exemplification in the evening. Luncheons and a dinner are planned for officers and past matrons/patrons. All members may attend meetings on receipts for 1942 dues.

Order of Eastern Star of Iowa Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel Grand Chapter Memorial Building Myrtle Cook Carl Bachman Edna Duncan Agnes Hall Oelwein Helen Dunker Agnes Vastine Charles City Jennie Spencer Des Moines Hazel Shaw Pauline Henkle Margaret Evans Emerson Alice Howe Cedar Falls Dorothy Craig Hilda Howe Lucille Holmes West Des Moines Elma Steddom Oskaloosa Hattie Dennis Ruth Eicher Dell Borrall Anna Hallett Independence Lottie Walker Sheldon Lotta Wier Boone Minnie Dodge Colesburg Edna Baughman Fort Madison Geraldine Daut Wilton Junction Jessie Ingraham Council Bluffs Mary Louise Moulton Stuart Florence Pereboom Hawarden Kittie Mahlstadt Mason City Helen Tracy Knoxville Orpha Beaver Cedar Doris Ross Luella Smith Clarion Dortha Spencer Tipton Helen Shaw Grace Miller Ogden Eliza Antwine Maynard Lydia Mahoney Stanley Zelda Hoffman West Branch Juanita Willingham Emmetsburg Myrtle Walker Mamie Lloyd Eagle Grove Clara Smith Fayette Laura Leonard Logan Ethel Holt Redfield Zora Brammer Dubuque Alice Krome Decorah Agnette Kelley Grinnell Lulu McCoy Willams Hazel D. Rees Marcus Fern Squire Shenandoah Mirs Anna Launsberry Colo Jean Vondracek Malta Mable Paxton Cedar Chapter Daisy Ray Harry W. Dunker Dempsy Jones

Senator Clyde L Herring to Visit Cedar Rapids

Senator Clyde L Herring of Iowa schedules a Cedar Rapids stop on Wednesday with an open house at the C S P S hall at 8 p m and no speaking program planned. At 9 45 p m he will be on air from WMT for 15 minutes. Earlier he may visit war industries in Cedar Rapids.

Clyde L. Herring Iowa Cedar Rapids WMT Serj. Herring

Thieves Break Glass In Flidr Garage Door

Glass in the front door of the Flidr Brothers garage at 216 Twelfth avenue SE was shattered about 11 p.m. Monday. Frank Ulch reported seeing two men fleeing the scene and William Flick said a $9 battery on a shelf inside was missing.

Flidr Brothers Twelfth Avenue SE Frank Ulch First Street SE William Flick

Bay Bridge Marks Five Years With 190 Million Crossings

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge celebrates its first five years of service, recording more than 190 million passenger crossings and showcasing its role in regional transportation.

San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

Horse on Hitler Parade Stalls Traffic in Cedar Rapids

A six horse team and other mounts halted downtown traffic in Cedar Rapids Monday as a horse parade marched from Third Avenue to the east side. YMCA drums led the line with Linn County Civil Mounted Patrol and local horse owners. War stamps sold by Moose Cavaliers and a $1,000 bond was announced by Wilson and Company. Sponsors included several Iowa farm and livestock groups and a Linn County war bond committee arranged the event.

Cod Rapids Washington School Wil¢son and Company Cedar Rapids Third Avenue Y.M.C.A. Drums and Bugle Corps Wilson Linn County Civil Mounted Patrol Fred Young Moose Cavaliers Harry A. Palmer Wilson and Company Iowa Iowa State Dairy Association Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders’ Association Iowa Beef Producers’ Association Iowa Swine Producers’ Association Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association Linn County

200 Christmas Seals Allotment In Linn County

The Linn County Tuberculosis association voted at its fall meeting to send 200 Christmas seals this year to those who previously received 100. Mrs. John R. Battin reported mailing lists nearly complete and cooperation with the American Association of University Women. Plans were made to enlist teachers, industrial groups, and service clubs. Publicity committee members Betty Low, Mrs. Bob Roberts, Mrs. John Vavra, and Mrs. Carl Kane were named with Mrs. Harry Boyd as chairman.

Linn County Tuberculosis Association John R. Battin American Association of University Women Tuberculosis Association Betty Low Bob Roberts John Vavra Carl Kane Harry Boyd

Ahepa Chapter Launches $180000 War Bond Drive

The 325 Ahepa chapters begin a $50 million war bond drive on Wednesday with a local quota of $180,000 for Chapter 194. The drive runs through February 22, 1943. An NBC coast-to-coast program airs Wednesday at 8 p.m. to kick off the effort. The local group will meet November 4 to plan bond sales.

C. R. Ahepa Chapter Order of Ahepa William Haritakis NBC Blue

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