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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1942
Page
1
Dr. Mary MacFadyen warns colds should not be ignored and outlines prevention and care. Avoid drafts and overheating, boost resistance with a balanced diet, fresh air, and outdoor exercise. When ill, rest, drink fluids, and seek a doctor if fever appears. Use tissues, avoid overhandling, and protect lips from cracking.
The Navajo Indians of western New Mexico own more than one fiftieth of all the sheep in the United States, highlighting the substantial livestock holdings of the tribe.
George Schrimper, 58, longtime Milwaukee Road engineer from Marion, collapsed and died in the engine at Monticello stockyards on a Wednesday afternoon. Physician cites heart attack as cause. Coroner F L Harrington says no inquest will be held. Schrimper had 37 years with the Milwaukee Road.
Funeral services for Mr. Schrimper of 810 Tenth Street Marion are set for Saturday at 2 pm in the Yocom chapel with the Rev A W Henke officiating. Burial will be in Oak Shade cemetery. He was born near Marion Aug 20 1884 and was married twice to Hannah Johnson and Bertha Roberts. He was a member of the Marion Methodist church and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Survived by his wife a son Richard 15 and four sisters.
A Cedar Rapids item records Mrs Rose Rohrbacher and three other Cedar Rapids women along with four brothers Charlies Laurence Clinton and Howard of Cedar Rapids. Will, a brother, preceded him in death in 1936.
The public is invited to a Republican rally tonight in Memorial hall. A picnic supper will be served at 6 30. Charles Penningroth Cedar Rapids attorney and David Elderkin county Republican chairman along with county candidates will appear on the program.
Mrs. Merle Knight travels to Monticello on Thursday to visit her brother Maurice Maire, who is sick in a local hospital.
Benesh Shoe Store shuts until 10 00 a m Friday with doors opening for a sale of hundreds of bargains in men s women s and children s quality footwear The store is being closed out to the bare walls in the shortest possible time Mrs Benesh generated advertisement
E. M. Nelson of Ames a former employe of the soil conservation service is in Marion on business.
Mrs Kenneth Gibson travels to Waterloo on Friday to visit her brother George McDonald who is leaving soon to enter military service.
A local community event honors Mr Roy Bollinger and Mrs Bollinger with a picnic dinner hosted by neighbors. Attendees express appreciation for their years of service and friendship. The gathering features shared dishes and casual tributes from friends and colleagues.
Harry Snell, Mr and Mrs Harry Hall and Mr and Mrs Bert Dean of Marion and Miss Mabel Swan, daughter of Cedar Rapids, are named in a local social column noting family ties.
A Democratic meeting will be held tonight at 7 30 at the home of Mrs W G Koppenhaver 960 Fourteenth street in the local area.
The Marion Nature and Garden club held a Halloween event at Amy Dean's residence. Mrs. Jack Bow Dish Jr and Mrs. Fred J. Lang led the party committee. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments during the evening.
Mrs. and Mr. B. Lake hosted a dinner in Harlingen Texas on a Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Foile and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Milder.
Eastbound Midwest Hiawatha reached Marion at about 6 20 p m Wednesday about an hour and a half late. Engine trouble in the train made up at Des Moines which meets the Hiawatha at Madrid caused the delay rail road officials said.
Bill Gibson returned to his Clinton home after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Gibson in Marion earlier this week. Mrs Gibson will stay in Marion for the rest of the week.
Edward Conrad will complete the Red Cross course for first aid instructors at the courthouse in Anamosa on Thursday evening.
Ralph Pencil, longtime employee at the John Deere plant in Waterloo, has been transferred to Sausalito California. Mrs Pencil and their daughters will stay with her parents the Archie Berryhills in Waterloo for now.
Mrs Henry Arp Jr was moved to the home of her husband's parents Mr and Mrs Henry Arp after being released from a Cedar Rapids hospital.
Mr and Mrs B E Beiber returned Wednesday from Terre Haute Indiana where they spent two weeks with Mrs Beiber s sisters Mrs Howard McCoy and Mrs Glenn McCoy and their families
The Gleaners division of the W. Ss. C. S. will meet Friday at 10 a.m. for a picnic luncheon at the home of Mrs. Clifford Beall. Members are to take the usual requirements.
Judge and Mrs. L. J. Kirkland of Vinton were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Biggs. Mr. and Mrs. John Howe announced the birth of a son, John Byron, on October 28 to Byron and Donalee Stewart of Redwood City California. Mrs. Stewart is the former Donalee Howe of Marion. Mrs. W. J. Goodyear of 910 Seventeenth Street is recovering after illness. Mrs. William Cunningham and her sister Adelaide Jordan of 530 Sixth Street hosted visitors.
The clip mentions Cedar Rapids and the couple Mr and Mrs Gerald Thomas of Marion in a local notice or social item. No further context is provided to define a clear event or outcome.
Mr and Mrs Fred Lutz and daughter Beverly travel to Marengo this evening to join Mrs Wallace Radeke for a family dinner at the Schulz home, with the gathering centering on relatives in the area.
At noon 296 youths registered for the seventeenth annual Older Boys and Older Girls conference of Linn county held at Marion Methodist church. The event closes with a banquet this evening served by the W S C S, per superintendent Mrs. Fred Liddle.
Robert Mitchell W R C No 126 held a picnic luncheon for 30 in Memorial hall with inspection by Mrs. Tracy Bradley of Iowa City. Mrs Anna Peckman from the Iowa City department executive board attended. A Halloween party is planned for Friday evening in the hall and members are asked to bring a sack lunch. Mrs Bradley received a gift from Mrs F G Slauson on behalf of the corps.
Members and guardian Mrs. Dwight D. Hastings joined Rosalie and Diane Hess for a Halloween gathering at the Hess home. Seventeen attendees played games and enjoyed refreshments around an outdoor fireplace. A cake marked Diane Hess’s eleventh birthday, served by her mother Mrs. Robert Ess.
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Moore hosted a Wednesday dinner at their home 648 Ninth avenue. Guests included Mrs. Eugene Wood and Mr. Wood’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wood, as Eugene Wood departed Wednesday for Camp Dodge to enter the air force.
Joe W. Barnoske of Atkins yard foreman for the Milwaukee railroad at Cedar Rapids purchased the residence at 915 18th Street from Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bollinger and will move to Marion about November 10. The Bollings will move to Cedar Rapids No. 7. Townsend club No. 2 meets Saturday at 7 30 p m in Memorial hall with entertainment to follow. The degree staff of Grove City Rebekah lodge No. 35 meets Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs. Howard Mack 988 14th Street. Kenneth Gibson, a mechanic in the Marine Air Corps at Navy.
Pier was a recent guest of Mrs. Gibson in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gibson, in Chicago.
Mrs. Robert Newlin entertained at a linen shower for her sister Fern McNiel Newlin formerly Miss Fern McNiel prior to her Oct 10 Denver wedding. Bunco was played and 16 guests attended at 860 Thirteenth Street with attendees including Miss Ruth Marie Hense Alburnett and Mrs. Anthony Andrie among others.
The Unity Study group gathered Thursday at the residence of Mrs. W. E. Doan to discuss community topics and study materials.
Mrs. Vincent Hart Nettie Cira Mary Eleanor Kurt and Michael Cira Jr traveled to Chicago on Thursday to spend the weekend.
The North Marion Garden club met on Wednesday for a picnic lunch at the home of Mrs. Fred Landoff. Mrs. Walter Morrison led a quiz and Mrs. John Howe a guessing contest. Morrison led the home project lesson. the group will meet Nov. 18 with Mrs. Ray Starry. Guests included Mrs. Douglas Ross and Mrs. Lydia Ross.
An Owen's Cut Rate Drug advertisement offers Burkeley double edge blades at 18 for 25 cents.
Robert Newlin a dental technician in the medical corps is promoted to corporal and transferred from Denver Colorado to White Sulphur Springs West Virginia for duty.
Paulson Construction of Cedar Rapids was named the successful bidder for a 700000 dollar contract to add a turbine at the Iowa Electric Light and Power plant in Cedar Rapids. The project will boost generating capacity by 15000 kilowatts and is set to be completed by August or September next year with work starting soon.
The text outlines a memorial service at Grace Methodist Church in Oelwein with taps at half mast. It records readings and tributes by several grand officers including Mrs. Ray, Miss Anna Stilwell, Mrs. Maude Keyser, Adah Gatheras, and Mrs. Lola Hintz. It notes poems, necrology, garden songs, and chrysanthemums presented by grand officers.
In Marshfield Oregon AP report Chum a three year old Boston terrier refuses coffee unless served straight. Owner C. Tripp says he will explain rationing to Chum who believes his coffee must come plain and unaltered each morning.
Western Turkey including Istanbul and Smyrna trembled in an earthquake early Thursday. Reuters reported no damage was immediately reported.
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