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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1939

Page

6

Honor Miss Hagey At Public Library Reception

About 150 to 200 people gathered Friday evening at the public library to bid farewell to Miss E. Joanna Hagey the retiring head librarian who will move to California. The event was hosted by the library board and staff with a floral decorated art room serving area and a musical program by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vyskocil.

Public Library E. Joanna Hagey California Miss Hagey Library Board of Trustees Harry E. Boyd Mary Burkhalter Fred J. Kluss Brien Evans Henry Vyskocil Hagey

Kappa Kappa Gamma Luncheon Hosts Prospective Students

Local alumnae and active members of Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted a luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club for prospective university and college students. Guests from Des Moines Monticello Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Waterloo were seated at six-person tables. Mrs Glenn C Wheeler led the event with assistance from Mrs Horace G Hedges.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Des Moines Monticello Iowa City Cedar Rapids Waterloo Glenn C. Wheeler Horace G. Hedges

Pantry shower honors Miss Frances MacGregor before wedding

Miss Frances MacGregor was honored at a pantry shower hosted by Miss Dorothy Walland at 1403 Washington Avenue SE on Thursday. Umbrella decorations in yellow and green graced the event as bridge prizes went to Miss Marthella Schmidt and Miss Frances Buchan. other guests included Frances Powers, Lois Stewart, Helen Sheetz, Marian Kimball, Vinetta Tiffany, Jane Anderson, Mary Eleanor Ryan, Mary Frances Arduser, and Mrs. Lindsley, Earl Koehn, and John Stamy.

Frances MacGregor William Avedovich Dorothy Walland Washington Avenue Marthella Schmidt Frances Buchan Frances Powers Lois Stewart Helen Sheetz Marian Kimball Vinetta Tiffany Jane Anderson Mary Eleanor Ryan Mary Frances Arduser Mesdames Lindsley Earl Koehn John Stamy

Miss Marian Hunting Returns to Lake Forest Teaching Post

Miss Marian Hunting daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Hunting leaves for Lake Forest Illinois to resume teaching in the primary department of the public schools.

Miss Marian Lake Forest Marian Hunting R. D. Hunting First Avenue E Lake Forest, I The Public Schools

Des Moines Guest Dorothy Bell Leaves After Visit

Miss Dorothy Bell of Des Moines departed Friday after spending several days as a guest of Miss Ann Winslow at 2171 Linden Drive SE.

Dorothy Bell Ann Winslow Des Moines Linden Drive

Miss Novak Accepts Head Dietitian Post in Jacksonville

Miss Emily Novak, daughter of Mrs. Mary J. M. Novak of 1025 Second Street SE, left Friday for Jacksonville Illinois where she has accepted a position as head dietitian at Passanant Memorial hospital.

Emily Novak Mary J. M. Novak Second Street Jacksonville Ill Passanant Memorial Hospi

Kadocio Camp Fire Picnic and Treasures at Bever Park

Kadocio Camp Fire group met for a picnic dinner at Bever Park on Wednesday followed by a short business meeting. Members planned a treasure hunt and the Wood Gatherers roasted wieners while the Fire Makers worked on ranks. New member Doris McPherson joined. guardians and mothers attended, including Margaret Clark and Mr. Norman.

Kadocio Bever Park Guardian Margaret Clark Marjorie Lowry Geraldine Allen Claudine Kent Arlene Allen Carol Weigner Joyce Lane Blanche McPherson Betty Umsted Jean Eldred Mary Crane Rosemary Fuller Inez Kruse Elaine Norman Corrine Groves Doris McPherson James Everett Lowry Ewald Weigner Enoch Groves W. M. McPherson The Mr. Norman

Mrs Cosgrove Hosts Honorees At Social Evening

Mrs Gertrude Cosgrove of 221 Eleventh Street NE entertained Thursday night in honor of her sister Mrs Oliver Huseth of Great Falls Montana and her daughter Deann. Also present were Mesdames Paul Byrne Marvin Nedrow John Hadish W L Boyer and Joe Klima.

Gertrude Cosgrove Eleventh Street Oliver Huseth Great Falls Mont Deann Paul Byrne Marvin Nedrow John Hadish W. L. Boyer Joe Klima

Girl Scout Investiture Ceremony Honors Local Troop

Girl Scout troop No. 1 held its first investiture ceremony at the home of captain Mrs. George A. Hawkins on Fifteenth Street SE. Members Marcelle Harvey Shirley Harvey Ruth Kucera Patricia Kopecky Anna Gianedakis Irene Gianedakis Irene Paula Mary Anne Paula Francis Siamis Helen Costas Phoebe Jane Vavra Helen Thomas and Dolores Polansky were invested with their Girl Scout pins. Assistants included Mrs. A J Kopecky and Dorothy and Margaret Hawkins. The troop organized earlier this summer and received its New York charter on August 14. Officers elected Dorothy Hawkins senior patrol leader Ruth Kucera scribe Irene Gianedakis treasurer and Margaret Hawkins Patricia Kopecky patrol leaders. The troop committee is chaired by Mrs. L T Paula with members Mrs. William Vavra Mrs. A C Barta and Mrs. R A Harvey. Mothers attended quietly and refreshments followed.

Girl Scout Troop No. 1 George A. Hawkins Fifteenth Street SE Marcelle Harvey Shirley Harvey Ruth Kucera Patricia Kopecky Anna Gianedakis Irene Gianedakis Irene Paula Mary Anne Paula Francis Siamis Helen Costas Phoebe Jane Vavra Helen Thomas Dolores Polansky Hawkins A. J. Kopecky Dorothy Margaret Hawkins New York Dorothy Hawkins L. T. Paula William Vavra A. C. Barta R. A. Harvey

Bridal Dinner Honors Sara Wilson and Gray Alan Wilson

Mr and Mrs C F Wilson of Nevada hosted a bridal dinner Friday for their daughter Sara M Wilson and Gray Alan Wilson who wed Saturday in Nevada. Attendants received gifts and guests from Tyron Cedar Rapids Marion Evanston Ames attended. A prior stag party honored Gray Alan Wilson with William A Chapman hosting a dinner.

C. F. Wilson Nevada Sara Margaret Wilson Gray Alan Wilson Miss Wilson Linda Coleman Tyron Kennedy J. C. Hathaw

Doris Anne Crowley Celebrates Her Tenth Birthday

Doris Anne Crowley daughter of Mr and Mrs A V Crowley 2016 Avenue NE celebrated her tenth birthday Friday afternoon by entertaining fifteen friends at a party. Guests included Billy Robison Kathleen Robison Jack Burns Barbara Teeters Patricia Davin Janice Johnson Margaret Beals George Beals Kendall Eninbach Shirley Prohaska David Fagle Aliene Vondracek Isabel Van Cleve Mary Kay Harger and Marlene Harger.

Doris Anne Crowley A. V. Crowley Avenue NE Billy Kathleen Robison Jack Burns Barbara Teeters Patricia Davin Janice Johnson Margaret George Beals Kendall Eninbach Shirley Prohaska David Fagle Aliene Vondracek Isabel van Cleve Mary Kay Marlene Harger

Wap-O-can-dee Camp Fire Group Scavenger Hunt Event

The Wap-O-can-dee Camp Fire group met Wednesday for a scavenger hunt and cook-out. Elaine Anderson led the hunt as a requirement for torch bearers in social leadership and awarded prizes to Mildred Krogh and Audrey Nilsson. Guests included Audrey Anderson and Mrs A J Anderson, guardian of the Eluta Tami group. Members present were Mildred Krogh, Audrey Nilsson, Elvanne Kriz, Betty Meyers, Elaine Anderson and Mrs Anton Nilsson.

Elaine Anderson Mildred Krogh Audrey Nilsson Audrey Anderson A. J. Anderson Eluta Tami Elvanne Kriz Betty Meyers Anton Nilsson Guardian

Women Employees Honor Miss Witousek at Roosevelt Shower

Women workers from Penick and Ford honored Miss Julia Witousek at the Roosevelt hotel. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Fred Kloubec of North Liberty on September 6. Salmon colored gladiolias decorated the Florentine room and gifts were presented to the bride. Hazel Moore led the arrangements.

Penick Ford Roosevelt Hotel Julia Witousek Fred Kloubec North Liberty Florentine

Visit R. L. Gillicks Weekend Guests From Joliet

Mr and Mrs R L Gillick of 339 Twenty seventh Street Drive SE host as weekend guests Mrs Lee Ferguson and Mrs Minnie Kaiser of Joliet Til

R. L. Gillick Twenty-seventh Street Drive Lee Ferguson Minnie Kaiser Joliet, Til

Mary Stenner Home Return After Midwest Trip

Mary Stenner of 1739 D avenue NE has returned from a trip to Minneapolis Duluth and Reedsburg Wisconsin and is home again.

Mary Stenner D Avenue NE Minneapolis Duluth Reedsburg Wis

Miss Jane Walters Weds Kenneth Schoner in Home Ceremony

Miss Jane Louise Walters becomes bride of Kenneth William Schoner in a moss crepe gown at the Walters home officiated by Rev. H. Hook. The couple, given in marriage by John Baily Walters, plan to reside at 1408 B avenue NE after Sept. 15. Out-of-town guests from Louisville, Miles City, Phoenix, Waterloo, and Eagle Grove attended.

Jane Louise Walters Marjorie Walters Sixteenth Street Kenneth William Schoner Effie Schoner A Avenue NW H. Hook Central Park Presbyterian Church John Baily Walters Carrie Kendall D. C. McCormac Delft D. C B Avenue Schoner Washington High School Cedar Rapids Business College Monticello School Oscar Frisbie Louisville E. B. Walters Cecil W. Tarbox Miles City Mont Charles N. Walters Phoenix, Ariz Co. Co. Chesterman Margaret Waterloo H. H. Green Eagle Grove

Daughters of Union Veterans Meet at Mrs McMasters Home

Mrs Gene McMasters hosted past presidents of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War at 1836 Park Avenue SE with Mrs John A Taylor assisting. Mrs John Culbreth shared a Canada Alaska trip. Mrs Ira Moore recounted a eastern states and New York world’s fair visit.

Gene McMasters John A. Taylor Daughters of Union Veterans of Heaton Central City Mesdames Culbreth Moore Mulson Ada Emery Alma Owens

Mrs Edinger and sons visit Downings in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Edward F. Edinger of Bedford Indiana and her sons Edward and Bobby arrived Friday to visit Mr and Mrs E Glenn Downing at 819 D Avenue NW Cedar Rapids. The Edingers are former Cedar Rapids residents.

Edward F. Edinger Bedford Ind Edward Bobby E. Glenn Downing D Avenue NW Edingers Cedar Rapids

Lees Visit Lemleys Arrive In Britt

Mr and Mrs A W Lee of Britt arrive Saturday to stay a week with their daughter Mrs A W Lemley and her husband at 2535 Vernoncourt SE in Britt.

A. W. Lees Lemleys A. W. Lee Britt A. W. Lemley Mr. Lemley Vernoncourt SE

Patricia Ann Hines Birthday Party Observed

Mrs. H L Hines hosted a Thursday gathering at 1120 Twenty second avenue SW for her daughter Patricia Ann who turned three. Mardene Long supervised party games while friends and relatives including Joyce McFarlen Joan Johnson Judy Johnson Donna Mae Tootsie Thorr Vivian Aletha Mae Marilyn Schrimper Frances Edsel Mikesell Willard Mentzer Geraldine Low Fetter Janet Low Fetter Jackie Deane and others attended.

H. L. Hines Patricia Ann Mardene Long Joyce McFarlen Joan Johnson Judy Johnson Donna Mae Tootsie Thorr Vivian Aletha Mae Marilyn Schrimper Frances Edsel Mikesell Willard Eugene Mentzer Geraldine Marie Janet Low Fetter Jackie Deane John Hines M. E. Koppenhaver William Fetter Floyd Fetter Maurice Johnson Bessie Smollen

Friedels Leave After Week With Sister in Iowa

Mrs. George Friedel and her son Dwayne concluded a weeklong visit with Mrs. Friedel’s sister Mrs. Mable York. Mrs. Friedel, formerly Ila Weaver of Cedar Rapids, left Thursday to join her husband in Oklahoma City where he works for the Twentieth Century Fox film corporation.

George Friedel Dwayne Friedel Mable York Ila Weaver Cedar Rapids Mr. Friedel Oklahoma City Twentieth Century- Fox Film Corporation

Easy Aces Club Hostess Hosts Dutch Treat Luncheon

Mrs. D. R. Potter of 412 Twelfth Street NE presided over a Thursday luncheon at Fleming tea room for the Easy Aces club. Prizes were awarded to Mesdames W. Willenborg, W. Kurtz, Leo J. Smith and J. Frey.

D. R. Potter Twelfth Street Easy Aces Club Fleming Tea Room W. Willenborg W. Kurtz Leo J. Smith J. Frey

Cedar Rapids Women Return From Extended Western Trip

After visits to San Francisco and other western cities Mrs. George Kurth and Mrs. L. M. Kucera of Cedar Rapids toured New York City Brooklyn Washington D C Atlantic City and Valparaiso Indiana with friends and relatives. They returned Saturday after their extended trip.

San Francisco George Kurth L. M. Kucera Cedar Rapids New York City Brooklyn Washington, D. C Atlantic City Valparaso Ind

Melsh Children Return From Summer with Fuegens in Charlotte

Margaret and Robert Melsh children of Mr and Mrs Frank Melsh of 887 Shaver Road NE returned after spending the summer with their uncle and aunt Wilburt Fuegen in Charlotte North Carolina and Mrs Fuegen.

Margaret Robert Melsh Frank Melsh Shaver Road Wilburt Fuegen Charlotte

Mrs. J L Conley Leaves for Duluth With Granddaughter

Mrs J L Conley of 1203 Elmhurst Drive NE departs Friday for Duluth with granddaughter Patricia Ann Wilkins who will enter Stanbrook Hall. The pair plan a stopover in St Paul en route.

J. L. Conley Elmhurst Drive Duluth Patricia Ann Wilkins Stanbrook Hall St. Paul

French-silhouette pattern for Anne Adams 4263 frock

The ad promotes Anne Adams Pattern 4263 a full-skirted day or evening dress for a gay young girl in sizes 10 to 18 with bust 28 to 36. Size 14 requires 4 4 yards of 39 inch fabric plus a small contrast piece. Eight cents price and ordering details direct readers to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Depart 243 W 17th St New York.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Pattern 17Th St New York

Hoover Urges U S to Stay Out of War

Former President Herbert Hoover pleads for America to remain out of Europe’s looming conflict in a nationwide NBC address. He warns of a long, brutal war with Mass casualties and widespread hardship while urging support for the President and Congress to keep the United States free and strong for future peace.

San Francisco Sns America Herbert Hoover NBC Hoover Poland France England Europe Congress Humanity United States

Germans Restrict Radio Listening Decree imposes death penalty

Berlin reports a decree fixes the death penalty for spreading false reports broadcast by foreign radio stations. Listening to any foreign station is forbidden, but the death penalty applies to aggravated cases of disseminating statements from foreign outlets.

Berlin Germany

Northwestern Club Views 1938 Football Movies in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Northwestern University club hosted a dinner at the Roosevelt hotel featuring motion pictures of Northwestern touchdown plays from the 1938 season. Carl Jordan announced the retirement of President Walter Dill Scott after 18 years, urged support for new head Dr. Franklyn Bliss Snyder. Hal Sheridan of Paramount treated members to a free movie show after the meeting. Dr. Lawrence Kessler chaired.

Northwestern Cedar Rapids Northwestern University Club Roosevelt Hotel Carl Jordan Walter Dill Scott Franklyn Bliss Snyder Hal Sheridan Paramount Theater Lawrence Kessler

Maps for Health at Odd House

A health column argues for using large dated maps on walls at Odd House to aid patients in long-term confinement. Colorful maps provide engaging, tangible focus for youth and adults alike, offering context and conversation while preserving light, air, and pleasant views through skylight or floor inlets.

Odd House

Orange juice diet and health for overweight adults

Reader asks if a three day orange juice diet is safe for overweight adults. Answer states over eighteen and overweight can be acceptable, noting orange juice has limited nutritive value compared to milk. Also includes guidance on water in ears, ear protection, and spinal curvature health questions tied to a youth health booklet.

Miss L. W

Final TowA fair winners selected

Iowa's 85th state fair closed with a music show and a Paul Whiteman concert as livestock and exhibits were cleared. Officials expect a profit around four ten thousand dollars after reduced attendance and a smaller receipts total, while Four-H and county teams earned top honors in demonstrations and crop judging.

Des Moines Iowa Paul Whiteman A. R. Corey Willia Arendt Glen Bakehouse Hedrick Keokuk County National Club Congress Chicago Mitchell County Polk County Boone Clark Delaware Emmet Calhoun Johnson Winnebago Buena Vista West Pottawattamie van Buren Merlin Musfeldt Carroll County Carroll Musfeldt Alvin Musfeldt George Opperman Charles Cottrell Benton County Dorance Allen Monona Russell Bucks Scott Herbert Olson Benton Lyle Olson Richard Eyestone Black Hawk Robert Rogers Woodbury Humboldt Fayette Marshall Poweshiek Mahaska Sac Wright Clinton Lucas Fayette County

Commentator Cut Off Air In St Louis Broadcast

Dorothy Thompson, columnist and radio commentator, was cut off the air on KWK while criticizing Adolf Hitler after his reichstag address. Station president Robert Convey said the interruption reflected personal opinion, not censorship, and cited public interest and FCC/NAB code considerations.

ST. Louis Dorothy Thompson KWK Adolf Hitler Reichstag Miss Thompson NBC Robert Convey Federal Communications Commission Convey

New Zealand and Australia Pledge Aid to Great Britain

Canberra broadcasts a government declaration of danger of war and steps to place Australia on a war footing. Prime Minister Menzies said Britons go to war with a clear conscience if Germany attacked Poland and that justice and honest dealing cannot be overthrown.

New Zealand Australia Great Britain Canberra Australian Commonwealth R. G. Menzies Poland

New Zealand Signals Full Support for Britain

Acting Prime Minister P. Fraser announced that New Zealand will fully support Great Britain and has advised the British government of its complete approval of Britain's course.

Auckland New Zealand Great Britain P. Fraser

Dr Judd to Speak At Two Union Services In Cedar Rapids

Dr Walter H Judd former China medical missionary and noted Far East expert will address two union services in Cedar Rapids on Sunday on Americas Relation to the Far Eastern Situation He will draw on his Orient knowledge and wartime observations from China and Japan He spoke across the nation after leaving China in 1938 The 10 30 a m service will be at St Pauls Methodist Church and the 8 p m service at First Evangelical Church Both services are open to the public

Walter H. Judd China Cedar Rapids America St. Paul’s Methodist Church Third Avenue Fourteenth Street West Side First Evangelical Church First Avenue Third Street

Netherlands declares martial law as government takes control

The Netherlands government declared martial law on Saturday allowing military authorities to take all measures deemed necessary. A group of Americans who fled from Germany will board the Statendam, sailing for America on the night of September 4.

Amsterdam London Netherlands Germany America

Next War Would Use Television Huge Microscopes And Cameras

A 1947 article describes television and radio devices shaping future warfare. It cites Dr. V. K. Zworykin on the iconoscope for aerial observation, and predicts TV links between planes and headquarters. It notes advanced electron microscopes, plotting machines, and chemical and psychological methods aiding victory.

New York V. K. Zworykin Radio Corporation of America Zworykin

Borah Opposes Repeal of U S Arms Embargo

Senator William E. Borah warning that repeal of the arms embargo in the neutrality act would drag the United States into Europe’s war. He urged staying fully neutral and avoiding partial involvement to prevent American casualties and entanglement.

Borah U.S Poland Springs William E. Borah Idaho Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Roosevelt Senate Europe America

Australia Declares Danger Of Warfare In Proclamation

The commonwealth executive council issued a danger of war proclamation on Saturday. Premier Robert Gordon Menzies warned that war would come if Germany wanted it. Censorship of cables wireless and mails for overseas was announced as a precaution. G Casey said munition factories were ready for instant production.

Melbourne Australia London Commonwealth Executive Council Robert Gordon Menzies Germany G. Casey Supply and Development

Believe U. S. Now Experienced Enough To Keep Neutrality

Washington officials say the United States is in a far stronger position to preserve neutrality in the undeclared European war than in 1914. They cite World War I experience, noting better anticipation and preparation, less opinion confusion, and more unified action across government if America remains out of the conflict.

Washington INS United States America

Canada Enforces Full Censorship Across Media

Ottawa orders censorship on all publications and radio broadcasts under wartime measures invoked amid imminent war. Prime Minister Mackenzie King says Canada stands with Britain and parliament is not in session, with the proclamation urging citizens to govern themselves accordingly.

Ottawa Canada W. L. MacKenzie King Britain Canada Gazette

Swiss Soldiers In U.S. Ordered Home

Chicago AP report says a Swiss consulate notice to Swiss citizens in the United States orders all officers NCOs and privates of the Auszug Landwehr and Landsrurm to return at once to prevent and join their army.

Chicago United States Auszug Landwehr Landstrum

Protect Treasures in Berlin Bomb Shelter Preparations

Berlin prepared to defend art treasures on Saturday as sandbag barricades surrounded museums and many paintings and artifacts were moved to bomb vaults for safety.

Berlin

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