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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1941

Page

15

Elizebeth St. Germain Dies in Marion at 84

Elizebeth St. Germain 84 died Thursday at 4 45 pm in Marion. Born June 16 1857 in Cairo Illinois she married Joseph St Germain in June 1875 at St Paul Minnesota. Survived by son Ernest St Gerard Cedar Rapids daughter Albertine died in Marion 1991 eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 2 30 pm at Yocom chapel with Rev Vernon H Carter Christian church. Burial Oak Shade Cemetery. Call at chapel.

Elizabeth St. Germain Marion Cedar Rapids da Lorrein Herring Castle En Ore Albertine St. Germain Yocom Chapel Vernon H. Carter The Christian Church Oak Shade Cemetery

Sidney Sue Cary Hosts Halloween Party

Sidney Sue Cary entertained Thursday evening in the recreation room of her home with a Halloween party and taffy pull. The room was decorated with pumpkins and colors. Jo Ann Failor won best costume. Games were played and refreshments served by hostess Mrs. Sid Cary. Guests included Donna Bailey Virginia Culbert Patricia Barnes Flien Howell Jean Frederick Mary Ann Ross Agnes Mullaley Shirley Jackson Jo Ann Failor and Jane Barngrover.

Sidney Sue Cary Jo Ann Failor Sid Cary Donna Bailey Virginia Culbert Patricia Barnes Flien Howell Jean Frederick Mary Ann Ross Agnes Mullaley Shirley Jackson Jane Barngrover

Mothers Club Event Awards Prizes at Halloween Meeting

Members of the Mothers club tumes were won by Mrs Elvic Peterson first and Mrs William H Ray second. Bridge ran at four tables with guest Mrs Don Stamford taking first prize and Mrs Creighton Hardenbrook of Cedar Rapids second. Refreshments were served by candlelight at quarter ten Halloween with center tables bearing lighted tapers.

Mothers Club Elvic Peterson William H. Ray Don Stamford Creighton Hardenbrook Cedar Rapids

Funeral services for Sea Mathes at Yocom chapel

Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Yocom chapel for Sea Mathes by Rev. Frank H. Ward of the Sunshine Mission. Burial was in the Lafayette cemetery. Relatives attending included John Mathes and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stearns of Lisbon, Lewis Mathes and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hunter of Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Mathes and their wife, Dorig of Waukebek, and Mr. and Mrs. George Eberie of Buffalo.

Yocom Chapel Sea Mathes Frank H. Ward Sunshine Mission Lafayette Cemetery John Mathes Raymond Stearns Lisbon Lewis Mathes Jesse Hunter Cedar Rapids Wesley Mathes Dorig Waubeek George Eberie Buffalo

Marion Red Cross roll call aims to double last year

In the Marion area workers canvass the territory for the national drive set to begin November 4 5 and people are urged by Marion roll call chair Mrs Elmer Michel to have each adult subscribe to reach a goal twice last year s and residents who live elsewhere will not be asked to subscribe in another city

Marion Red Cross Elmer Michel

Funeral services for Mrs Lottie Hagerman at Yocom chapel

Funeral services were conducted Thursday for Mrs Lottie Hagerman at the Yocom chapel by Rev Arthur W Henke of the Methodist church. Burial followed in Cedar Memorial cemetery with pallbearers Hiram S Masseingale Don Merrill Don Torrence and Frank Burkart. Out of town relatives included Lewis Mathews of Big Patch Wisconsin and Mrs Pearl Worden of Minoa New York. John J Miller freshman at the University of Iowa was an overnight guest as he came to attend a Boy Scouts event with Mrs Emery J Miller.

Lottie Hagerman Yocom Chapel Arthur W. Henke Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Hiram S. Massingale Don Merrill Don Torrence Frank Burkart Lewis Mathews Big Patch Wis Pearl Worden Minoa N. Y John 8. Miller University of Iowa Ita Emery J. Miller

Death Notice of Mrs. Deal in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Ida Violet Briggaman Deal Dies at 53 in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. Born February 1892 in Leon, she married Troy M. Deal in 1919. Survived by her husband, three sons, three daughters, and two daughters in law. Funeral planned for Saturday.

Ida Violet Briggaman Deal Avenue Troy M. 1 Link- Belt Corporation Eyny Leon Town Cedar Rapids Troy M. Deal Fairfield Troy Keith M da Dee Cedar Rapides Mabel F. Briggamen Jy Iva V. Smish

Storm's facial tissues ad offer box price

Advertisement notes Storm's facial tissues 500 count box offered for 15 cents.

Storm’s

Poppenhagens Move to Marion Address Change

Mr and Mrs L C Poppenhagen of Anamosa have moved to Marion and are living at 380th avenue.

L. C. Poppenhagen Anamosa Marion 380Th Avenue

Local Market Prices for Meats Advertised

Bieber's Market lists beef pot roasts at 19 cents, beef boil 15 cents, pork butts 25 cents, spare ribs and side pork 20 cents, and home made sausage 159 cents in a colorful advertise message from a neighborhood market.

Bieber Golden Valley

Marion to Observe Safety Week Cooperation With Linn County

Marion city officials announce collaboration with the Linn County Safety Commission for Safety Week from November 2 to 8. Mayor John C. Mullin confirmed the plan Friday and urged public participation.

John C. Mullin City of Marion Linn County Safety Commission

Cedar Rapids Furniture Ad Promotes Toll-Free Number

Balster Furniture Co of Marion advertises a Cedar Rapids phone line Dial 30511 to eliminate toll charges for local customers. The notice promotes phone access for Cedar Rapids shoppers and mentions the Marion business name.

Cedar Rapids Balster Furniture Co Marion

Local Grocery Ad Promises Fruit and Meat Deals

Advertisement from S Grocery lists chops and hamburger at bargain prices, bananas, three grapefruit for 106 cents, promising customers value.

Halloween masquerade party at Marion Business Girls club

Twenty one members of the Marion Business Girls club met in the recreation room of the Iowa Electric Light and Power office Thursday evening for a masquerade party. The highlight was banco with Miss Evelyn How winning first prize and Alice Hyde taking consolation. Refreshments were provided by Catherine Kehoe Anna Mullaley and Ruth Marie Hense.

Marion Business Girls Club Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Banco Miss Evelyn How Alice Hyde Catherine Kehoe Anna Mullaley Ruth Marie Hense

Mrs Ernest C Hamm Hosts Dinner Friday Evening

Mrs Ernest C Hamm will entertain at dinner Friday evening at St Luke's training school. Guests will include Lois Lei, Arlene Guzzie, and Phyllis F.

Ernest C. Hamm St. Luke's Training School Lois Leion Oe Arlene Guzzie Phyllis F

Local Couples Host Seasonal Hall Party

Mr and Mrs Frank Beach Mr and Mrs K V Murdoch Mr and Mrs Paul Rose and Mr and Mrs Lumer Lorence entertained at a party in the hall. Refreshments in keeping with the season were served.

Frank Beach K. V. Murdoch Paul Rose Lumer Lorence

Mrs Beeson Hosts Club Evening With The Winter's Tale

Mrs J A Beeson entertained the club at her home. P Whitney reviewed act II of The Winter's Tale. Mrs Beeson served refreshments in keeping with the season.

J. A. Beeson P. Whitney

Prize highlights and refreshments at club meeting

The report notes third prizes and Mrs. Frank Clark’s consolation prize. Refreshments were served to nine members.

Frank Clark

Connell Couple Relocate From Muscatine to Marion

Mr and Mrs Bud Connell of Muscatine who ran the Gan Gell one Ganee club for six years and recently bought the Marion Golf club have moved here.

Bud Connell Muscatine Marion

Halloween Masquerade Party for Church Pupils Tonight

The pupils from the primary to intermediate departments of the Christian church will meet for a masquerade Halloween party this evening from 7 to 9 in the church recreation room.

The Christian Church

Mrs Norma Remes Visits Iowa Cities Before Return

Mrs Norma Remes of Chicago is hosted by her niece Mrs J B Howell and plans to visit relatives in Iowa City and Keokuk before returning home.

Norma Remes Chicago J. B. Howell Iowa City Keokuk

Marion Plainsmen 4-H Hosts Marionette 4-H For Halloween

The Marion Plainsmen 4-H club entertained the Marionette 4-H club Tuesday evening in the basement of the home of C. Mac and Marion Towers. The basement was decorated with lighted pumpkins corn stalks and black and yellow streamers. Halloween games and dancing formed the entertainment. Doughnuts were served to the guests.

Marion Plainsmen Marionette 4-H C. Mac and Marion Towers

Bohumil Youn Funeral Roster Noted At Brosh Chapel

Pallbearers for Bohumil Youn of Fourteenth Avenue SE include Tauber Milo Diouhy Eweeee Earl Mc Mickel Lumir Zobac and Oldrich Zobac. Funeral set for 2 30 PM at Brosh chapel. A brother Roman Vacek in Bohemia also survives.

Bohumil Youn Fourteenth Avenue SE Brosh Chapel Tauber Milo Diouhy Eweeee Earl McMickel Lumir Zobac Oldrich Zobac Roman Vacek Bohemia

Court Grants Injunction in Easterday Divorce Case

Judge G K Thompson issued an injunction restraining Glenn Easterday from Cleo Easterday and their two children. Mrs Easterday seeks divorce for cruel and inhuman treatment, alimony and support of four dollars weekly. The couple married May 7, 1933 in Iowa City. Alice McCauley petitions dissolution of marriage in Clinton in 1936 with no children.

Shlesbanier Glenn Easterday Cleo Easterday G. K. Thompson

Plaintiffs Barred from Trust and Accounting Actions

Defense argues the plaintiffs joined a trust action, an accounting action, and a partition action, all contrary to law. The petition fails to show written contracts and thus the plaintiffs have no right to pursue any action based on an alleged interest in the property.

Defendan

Car Truck Mishap on Cedar Rapids Bridge

Late Thursday another accident occurred on Highway 30 east of Cedar Rapids when a car driven by Marvin K. Weigman of Mason City could not pass a truck on the Indian Creek bridge. Weigman did not see in time that there was no room for both vehicles. his car sustained damage but no injuries were reported.

Highway 30 Cedar Rapids Marvin K. Weigman Mason City Indian Creek

Meeting Date Change for Iberville and St. Martin Land Co.

Annual corporation meeting date altered to the second Wednesday in 1942. Announcement filed with the county recorder.

Iberville Land Company St. Martin Land Company Comaeteneute

Will of Mary J Vey of Humboldt Admitted to Probate

The will of Mary J Vey of Humboldt who died earlier was admitted to probate on Thursday. Her daughter and sole heir was confirmed executrix without bond.

Mary J Vey Humboldt

Hunter Pleads After Cow Shot At Pasture

A farmer reports hearing the cry Hunter spare that cow as one of his cattle was shot in the pasture. He said two wounds appeared on a single animal and another cow may have been struck.

Hunter

Anna E Boyd 90 Robins resident dies at home

Anna Elizabeth Boyd 90 longtime Robins resident died Thursday morning at her home after living in Robins for 75 years She was born May 24 1851 in Jefferson County Iowa and married Peter Boyd in 1877 Survivors include sons Earl N Boyd and Clem Boyd and daughters Alta Matheny Elva Lanning and Irma Matheny with ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral service was held Sunday at the Dunkard church with burial in the Dunkard cemetery Friends may call at Yocom chapel Marion No flowers requested

Robins Anna Elizabeth Boyd Jefferson County Iowa Levi S Sarah Albaugh Hoover Pennsylvania Center Point Peter Boyd Earl N. Boyd Marion Alta Matheny Elva Lanning Clem Boyd Toddville Irma Matheny Harley Boyd Coe J. A. Hoover Dunkard Church Highway 150 Lester Kinzie Cerro Gordo, Ill Dunkard Cemetery Yocom Chapel

Gus Schrader's Widow Inherits Bulk Of Estate

The will of Gus Schrader who died October 22 after a racing crash at the state fair in Shreveport Louisiana was admitted to probate Friday. Fred L. was named executor with bond and authority to administer the estate.

Gus Schrader Shreveport Fred L

Two Plead Not Guilty In Strike Riot Case

Leonard Sipe and William Price, both charged with rioting, pleaded not guilty. They bring the number booked in the strike riot to eleven.

Leonard Sipe Fifth Avenue SE William Price

Former Iowa City Mayor Harry D Breene Dies at 78

Davenport AP report: Harry D Breene 78 and former mayor of Iowa City died Friday at the Masonic Sanitarium in Bettendorf. He served as president of the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club and was known as a student of Shakespeare. A retired station agent, he long resided at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house. body to be taken to Iowa City for funeral services.

Davenport Harry D. Breene Iowa City Masonic Sanitarium Bettendorf Masonry Breene Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Shakespeare Delta Tau Delta

Cedar Rapids Couple Wed by Justice of the Peace

Rudolph Simms and Roberta J. Malbrue, Cedar Rapids, wed by Justice H. R. Churchill on Thursday. DeMolay pancake supper set for Friday at 6 p.m. in the Mason temple with initiatory degree at 7 p.m. Relatives of Mrs. Sylvie Hollenbeck, including Dr. A. C. Hollenbeck and Roy Hollenbeck, returned from Letis funeral for William Irvin Idle.

Rudolph Simms Roberta J. Malbrue Cedar Rapids Justice of the Peace H. R. Churchill Cedar Ra DeMolay Masoni Sylvia Hollenbeck Fiihth Street Harvey Hollenbeck Fifth Street A. C. Hollenbeck Fairfield Roy Hollenbeck Rock Island Sylvie Hollenbeck William Irvin Idle Letis

Last day to register for free piano classes

The Play ground commission offers free piano lessons with registration due Saturday Nov 1. Classes start at 9 a.m. for ages over 10, 9 45 a.m. for ages 8 to 10, and 10 45 a.m. for ages 6 to 8, with registration in the City Hall basement.

The Playground Commission

Sixth meeting in anniversary week at Sunshine Mission

The sixth gathering of the anniversary week series occurs tonight at the Sunshine Mission. Sunday school members lead events with Rev. Thomas J. Hinkin delivering the sermon and Rev. Frank H. Ward coordinating the program. Music features Birdell A. Hauskins Norma Jean Howard and Paul and Bobbie Hinkin.

Sunshine Mission Sunday School Thomas J. Hinkin Frank H. Ward Birdell A. Hauskins Norma Jean Howard Paul Bobbie Hinkin

Keystone-A Red Cross Sewing Room Opens in I O O F Hall

A Red Cross sewing room has opened in the I O O F hall and will welcome volunteers on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Mrs. Roy Miller oversees the activity and coordinates the work.

Underground Water Level Drops Off In Cedar Rapids

Dr. Hershey notes the underground water table near Cedar Rapids has fallen 25 to 30 feet in 30 days as usage rises. He warns a future decline could occur. air conditioning and industry increasingly draw from the aquifer. City pumping for drinking water came from a separate source, while industrial and cooling uses totaled about 1.6 billion gallons.

Cedar Rapids Dr. Hershey Hershey

Notice of Probate Hearing in Gre County Court

Legal notice announces a probate hearing in Gre County Court on a date in November 1941 at 6.00. The document names M. W. O'Rielery as the attorney handling the case and directs any interested party to appear or respond.

Gre

Notice of Probate of Will

Notice of probate of a will as printed in the public records. Details unreadable due to damaged text.

Dismissal Motion Sustained in Turk Earl et al suit

Marguerite Turk Earl and Marguerite Eriard won a dismissal in a case brought by Gillen and Merton S. Johnsen seeking relief. The court sustained the motion to dismiss the action, ending the suit.

Marguerite Turk Earl Marguerite Eriard Gillen Merton S. Johnsen

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