Doris McNall Hosts Eighth Birthday Tea
Doris McNall daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar McNall celebrated her eighth birthday at Killians tea room on a Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 oclock. Guests included Jean Dunlop Dorothy Deal Lyndall Davis Barbara Ann Teeters Jane Montgomery Carroll Bernstorff Harriette Ohlman Norvine Fenner Jane Blake Sandra Torstenson Audrey Ruth Katzoff Ann Laurer Sally Siniko Mary Anna Herriott Eva Liddle June Allen Donna Lamb Patty Lamb and Dorothy Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris McNall
Edgar McNall
Washington Avenue
Killian
Jean Dunlop
Dorothy Deal
Lyndall Davis
Barbara Ann Teeters
Jane Montgomery
Carroll Bernstorf
Harriette Ohlman
Norvine Fenner
Jane Blake
Sandra Torstenson
Mary Turecek and Charles Witousek Jr wed at Nashua church
Miss Mary Turecek daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Turecek Swisher and Charles Witousek Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles Witousek Cedar Rapids were married Sunday at the Little Brown church in Nashua by Rev F L Hanscom Attendants included Alma Turecek and Ignatius Lana A wedding dinner for immediate family followed at the bride’s parents home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Turecek
Edward Turecek
Swisher
Charles Witousek, Jr
Charles Witousek
Cedar Rapids
Little Brown
Nashua
F. L. Hanscom
Alma Turecek
Ignatius Lana
Cedar Rebekah staff party honors Pearl Holcomb
Cedar Rebekah staff club hosted a chicken dinner at Fleming's tea room in honor of Mrs Pearl Holcomb who resigned as drill captain. Sophia Filicer presented a gift. Helen Kunzman Ann Mrstik led the committee. The group later bingoed at Louise Morehouse 248 Johnson Ave NW. Gladys Cox won the prize. At a staff meeting officers and committees were elected: President Louise Morehouse Vice President Viana Dahn Secretary Thelma Dahn Treasurer Gladys Cox Ways and Means Helen Schamberger Adelia Middaugh Ethel Hejda Velma Wolfe Reporter Dahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rebekah
Fleming's
Pearl Holcomb
Sophia Filicer
Noble Grand
Cedar Lodge
Helen Kunzman
Ann Mrstik
Louise Morehouse
Johnson Avenue
Gladys Cox
Viana Dahn
Thelma Dahn
Helen Schamberger
Adelia Middaugh
Ethel Hejda
Velma Wolfe
Miss Dahn
Linen shower honors Mrs. Harry Hermsen at Vesely home
Mrs. Harry Hermsen, a recent bride, was entertained at a linen shower hosted by Miss Marge Vesely at 1269 Fourth Avenue SE. Attending were Mesdames Leslie Nigh Ed Sedlacek Ben Harmsen Rose Vesely and Misses Isabel Selden Betty Rita Hermsen and Elner Kolsto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W G. Hermsen
Marge Vesely
Miss Vesely
Fourth Avenue SE
Harry Hermsen
Leslie Nigh
Ed Sedlacek
Ben Harmsen
Rose Vesely
Isabel Selden
Betty
Rita Hermsen
Elner Kolsto
I H Circle of King's Daughters Meets at Mrs Hamer Home
The I H Circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday at 228 Twenty-fourth Street Drive SE. Nineteen members and three guests attended including Mrs Donald Altang Mrs A Miller and Mrs J Wilson. Mrs Muriel Muller presided and Mrs T C Baker led devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H WN
Circle of the King's Daughters
H. C. Hamer
Twenty-fourth Street Drive
Donald Altang
A. Miller
J. Wilson
Muriel Muller
T. C. Baker
Birthday honors for Betty Bousek at 826 Fifteenth SE
Betty Bousek was honored with a birthday party Sunday hosted by her father John Bousek at 826 Fifteenth street SE. Attendees included Kathleen Koob Mary Barton Patricia Kopecky Dolores Polansky Helen Durck Donald Dohnalek Charles Zobl Richard Petska Milo Rehak Mary Ann Bousek Johnny Bousek and Mr and Mrs Joe Stodola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Bousek
John Bousek
Fifteenth Street SE
Kathleen Koob
Mary Barton
Patricia Kopecky
Dolores Polansky
Helen Durck
Donald Dohnalek
Charles Zobl
Richard Petska
Milo Rehak
Mary Ann Bousek
Johnny Bousek
Joe Stodola
Missionary Society Luncheon At First Christian Church
The Woman's Missionary Society met Friday afternoon with 70 members present for luncheon and business. Hostesses were Mrs Myra Safely and Mrs Frank Oxley. Mrs G E King led the program and Mrs Joseph Onofrio conducted devotions. Dr Marion Williams spoke on What Does a Living Link Mean to the Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
Myra Safely
Frank Oxley
G. E. King
Joseph Onofrio
Marion H. Williams
Surprise party for Georgian Wagner on thirteenth birthday
A surprise party was held Thursday evening for Georgian Wagner daughter of Mrs Pauline Wagner at 111 Park court SE. Guests included Olga Naxera Wilaura Skien and Mary Ellen Stamy. The event featured bingo and bunco games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgian Wagner
Pauline Wagner
Parkcourt SE
Olga Naxera
Wilaura Skien
Mary Ellen Stamy
Bingo
Bunco
Two Entertain Club Dessert Luncheon at Carlson Home
Members of the Midboro club were entertained Thursday at a dessert luncheon by Mrs. R. E. Atherton and Mrs. J Carlson at the Carlson home. Bridge was played at four tables with prizes going to Mrs. Henry Houseman Jr. Mrs. T. N. Johnson and Mrs. W. E. Mohr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midboro Club
R. E. Atherton
J . Carlson
Carlson
E Avenue NE
Henry Houseman, Jr
T. N. Johnson
W. E. Mohr
Leasure Guests Depart for Kansas Visit
Mrs. Roy B. Leasure and her daughter Miss Ruth Leasure left Wednesday from the home of J. W Leasure at 531 Wilson avenue SW for a visit in Kansas before returning to Santa Monica California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy B. Leasure
Ruth Leasure
Mr. Leasure
J. W Leasure
Wilson Avenue
Kansas
Santa Monica
Calif
P T A Met Under Mrs Kaplan Leadership
Mrs. Hubert Kaplan president of the Cleveland P T A hosted the executive board and room mothers at her home at 408 Eighteenth Street NW. Plans for the year were set with 30 members present and Mrs. Glen Turner presiding at tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Kaplan
Eighteenth Street
Cleveland P.T.A
Glen Turner
Vesely Relatives Host Shower for Niece Marguerite
Mrs Stanley J Vesely and Mrs Robert M Vesely hosted a miscellaneous shower at 1810 Park Avenue SE honoring their niece Miss Marguerite L Vesely who will wed James W Hermsen on Oct 5 Bridges earned prizes for Mrs Rose Vesely and Mrs Dempsy Jones and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley J. Vesely
Robert M Vesely
Park Avenue SE
Marguerite L. Vesely
James W Hermsen
Rose Vesely
Dempsy Jones
Grinnell College Classmates Host Visiting Mothers and Daughters
Mrs L E Gabrielson of Los Angeles and daughter Jo Ann join Mrs O F Arnold of Stock ton Illinois and daughter Sharon for a few days as guests of Mrs Milo E Wenger and daughter Elizabeth at Linn boulevard SE. Mrs Wenger hosts dinner, breakfast groups include Mrs Everett Wood and daughter Barbara and Miss Gretchen Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Gabrielson
Los Angeles
Jo Ann
O. F Arnold
Stockton, Ill
Sharon
Milo E. Wenger
Linn Boulevard SE
Elizabeth
Wenger
Everett Wood
Barbara
Gretchen Mullins
Wood
Nineteenth Street
Grinnell College
Shower Honors Mrs Lester Dostal Before Marriage
Mrs Milo Rubek of Anamosa and Mrs Mary Sejba hosted a shower Thursday evening at the Sejba home honoring Adele Sejba who will marry Mr Lester Dostal on Aug 17. Forty guests attended the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Rubek
Anamosa
Mary Sejba
C Street
Sejba
Lester Dostal
Adele Sejba
Circle No 2 of First Baptist luncheon meeting
Circle No 2 of First Baptist church met Friday for a luncheon with hostess Mrs Hazel Edmondson of 1201 Third Avenue SE. Assisting hostesses were Mesdames N D Watson and P A McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 2
First Baptist Church
Hazel Edmondson
Third Avenue SE
N. D. Watson
P A. McKay
Felkers Leave for Pullman for University Admission
Mr and Mrs Clair Felker depart their home at 316 Third Street SW to Pullman Washington where Mr Felker will attend Pullman University. They have been living with Mr Felker’s mother Mrs Henrietta Boquist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Felker
Mr. Felker
Henrietta Boquist
Third Street
Pullman, Wash
Felker
Pullman University
Teenettes Hold Picnic Luncheon in Ellis Park
The Teenettes met Thursday in Ellis park for a picnic luncheon and supper. Members include Rita Marie Power Jane Dorman Betty Ann Klimes Marilyn Cusack Mary Jayne Klassen and Rita Spaight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Park
Rita Marie Power
Jane Dorman
Betty Ann Klimes
Marilyn Cusack
Mary Jayne Klassen
Rita Spaight
Wallace accuses business men of fanning New Deal hate
Democratic vice presidential hopeful Henry A Wallace charged that business leaders train traveling men to attack the New Deal and warned sinister forces are at work in the Republican party. He said Republicans obstruct efforts to defend the Western Hemisphere and cited a Chicago Tribune dispatch on impeachment talk against Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Ill
Henry A Wallace
Wallace
Chicago Tribune
Washington Dispatch
House
Roosevelt
U. S
Memorial Services for Robert Crane in Bohemian Cemetery
Memorial service for 15 year old Robert Crane son of Mrs Adelka Crane 704 Second St SW will be held Sunday at 930 am in Bohemian national cemetery He died in an auto accident near St George Utah Aug 24 He was en route to Los Angeles with the Musketeers drum and bugle corps for a Veterans of Foreign Wars contest The Musketeers will participate in the program Rev I E Linkletter will conduct the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohemian National Cemetery
Robert Crane
Adelka Crane
Second Street
St. George
Utah
Young Crane
Los Angeles
Musketeers
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rev. I. E. Linkletter
Epines Disappear in Tenrec as It Reaches Maturity
Rows of spines found on the immature tenrec of Madagascar vanish once the animal matures. Researchers note the change occurs during growth, leaving a smooth fur state in adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madagascar
73 Court Actions Filed Friday in Linn County Court
The Linn county district court filed 73 new civil actions for the September term on the last filing day. Cases include Donna D. Grover executrix vs John Milbach for 40000 relating to a fatal collision, and a wage assignment dispute involving Cedar Rapids city employee LeRoy Douglas. Numerous car damage and note actions against various defendants populate the docket with amounts ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lundquist
Linn County
District Court
Donna D. Grover
Maurice A Grover
John Milbach
W T. Shipe
Cedar Rapids
Shipe
LeRoy Douglas
Grocers and Butchers Protective Association
Don Hines
Hinesr
Agnes Tuite
Richard Tuite
Robert Carnes
Tuite
Carnes
Ellis Boulevard
Martin-Roasa Tractor and Equipment Company
H. G. Roasa
F. L Martin
Forest C. Nash
Harry L. Miner
Harry Beeson
Kutchera Sodding and Fuel Company
Edward Smith
First Street
Beeson
Kutchera
Robert J Kutchera
John W. Kutchera
Smith
Thomas Kelley
Elmer W. Reed
Jessie L. Reed
Jessie L Reed
First Avenue E
Nineteenth Street
Robert S. Cook
Cedar Rapids National Bank
Frank J. Dvorak
L. W. Striesky
Kenneth R. Ferguson
John Combs
A. Roy Combs
Mary Combs
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Eleanor Combs
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Edith Bodie
Gilbert E. Mains
George Gilbert
F. W. Steiner
Emma Steiner
F W
Ernest Glieck
Rex Adair
Gilbert E Mains
Dr. O . Opheim
Sioux Falls
Milton Wright
Make This Model At Home Pattern 4570 Ad
Pattern 4570 is available in misses and women sizes 12 through 40. Size 16 uses 2% yards of 54 inch fabric for the full ensemble. Send fifteen cents for this pattern to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 11th Street New York NY. Additional ten cents buys the latest Pattern Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
West 11Th Street
New York
Courage And Loyalty Are Stressed At First Lutheran Anniversary
Dr J O Simon pastor of Memorial Lutheran church in Nevada Iowa stressed courage and loyalty as cardinal Christian virtues during the seventy second anniversary dinner of First Lutheran church. The event featured a well filled dining room and music by the choir and soloists with a focus on long time members and loyalty to Christ and to the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J O Simon
Memorial Lutheran Church
Nevada
Iowa
First Lutheran Church
Third Avenue
Tenth Street
Women's Guild
H. J Lindahl
Harvey
Faythe Sindahl
Christ
Simon
God
Burned worker in Savanna after gasoline ignites on job
Dale Monahan, 25, of West Union, is in critical condition in Savanna hospital after a pail of gasoline ignited while he and fellow Lowe Construction workers cleaned an engine Thursday night. The incident caused most flame to strike Monahan as the nail holder dropped a tool. Monahan is married with one daughter. his sister Bernice Monahan lives at 1207 Fifth avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Monahan
West Union
Savanna
Monahan
Lowe Construction Company
Cedar Rapids
Bernice Monahan
Fifth Avenue SE
Calvary Baptist Church Plans Golden Anniversary Observance
Calvary Baptist marks 60th anniversary with a two day event led by Dr. Charles W. Koller of Northern Baptist Seminary Chicago. Rev Richard V. Clearwaters to give main banquet address at First United Presbyterian Monday at 6 30 pm. The program includes hymnals dedication and a homecoming service with Mrs Dorothy Miller directing the choir. The church founded 1890 on Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street SW has 676 members and a $10 000 building fund for a new church, with history readings and greetings from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Koller
Northern Baptist Seminary
Chicago
Calvary Baptist Church
Fifth Avenue
Sixth Street
First United Presbyterian Church
Richard V. Clearwaters
Fourth Baptist Church
Minneapolis
Calvary Church
Keller
Northern Seminary
Rodney C Gould
Calvary
Gould
Walter Schultz
Dorothy Miller
Evelyn Baumgartner
Harold Adams
Lester Elam
Adams
Wever
Second Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Willkie To Speak In Omaha On September 26
Rushville Ind United Press Wendell L. Willkie the presidential nominee will address an Omaha Nebraska audience on the evening of September 26 as part of a western tour. The exact subject of his talk was not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Ind
Wendell L. Willkie
Omaha
Neb
Wy Day by Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt writes from Hyde Park recalling a U S committee meeting for European children and a chat with YWCA leaders. She notes stairs irritations, plans speaking for a Cincinnati group, and observes autumn colors deer and Norwegian guests enjoyed at the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy Day
Eleanor Roosevelt
Gurney Day Appointed Y M Physical Director in Cedar Rapids
Gurney Day is named director of physical education at the Cedar Rapids Y M C A by the association board. He succeeds Lee B Henrckson who becomes boys’ work secretary and physical director of the Pontiac Michigan association. Day has served 244 years as assistant director at Des Moines YMCA, after starting Y work in Cedar Rapids following graduation from Morningside College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurney Day
Cedar Rapids
Association
The Virgin Breast and Its Natural Changes in Health
A health note discusses female breast development from infancy through adolescence, noting benign infant breast changes, pubertal swelling in boys, and the effects of nutrition and exercise. It warns against rushing to artificial supports and explains that proper balanced nutrition and natural movement help maintain firmness. It also describes male breast variations and benign or malignant conditions with standard treatments matching female care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Calcium Feeding and Potassium Chloride Remedy for Fever Related Issues
The article discusses treating fever related symptoms in a mare using calcium feeding and soluble potassium chloride as a home remedy. It notes prior polyp or health issues and warns recurrence if underlying infection is not properly treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Cracon
Toonave
Fragmented handwritten note on cooking and travel questions
A garbled excerpt discusses recipes and measurements, referencing bran gems and a pinch of salt. It mentions cups and area names, then moves to disjointed notes about roots, loans, fees, and altered words.
Not Dlooking for More Bases F C K Washington D
F C K Washington reports officials disclosed plans after Roosevelt press briefing. Costa Rica and Ecuador are discussed as possible sites for Pacific defense while no basing rights deals are underway. Surveys are being conducted along coasts as talks with Canada on defense progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Costa Ricas
Cocas Island
Frances Cupperton Island
South Pacif
Ecuador
Galapagos
Roosevelt
Crbca
United
Pacific
Canada
Tne
Nefense Board
Senate Passes Defense Bill and Massive War Readiness Plan
The Senate and House approved a large defense measure totaling 5.251 billion dollars to fund 18 421 warplanes, begin two ocean navy construction, and mobilize an army of 1.2 million. The plan includes expanded mobilization authority and adjustments to naval command authority. The legislation marks the largest peacetime defense package in U.S. history with broad funding for tanks artillery and related mobilization resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ninfon
Stirg
Eemandeer
Rouse
Senate
Furds
Suns
Artillers
Amir Nan Fae
St Terre
335000 Crop Insurance Contract Update
Washington AP reports federal crop insurance corps centers counts indicate about 335000 crop insurance contracts in 1940. The program shows gains over 325000 the prior year and may exceed that total by August 31 as the system completes its annual wrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal
Carpees
Leres A Smithmanser
Frida
Crap Insurance Corp
Finn
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Cedar Rapids
Receiver Bates for American Trust and Savings Bank Cedar Rapids announces sale of real estate in Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa for 295000 dollars. The sale is to be conducted September 14 at 9:00 AM at the county courthouse. Interested parties may appear to contest the application for sale and submit higher bids prior to authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Savines Bank
Cedataa Rapids Isc
Linn
Ean Trust and
Gaines Bank Pra
Cedar Rapids
Ben Deeg
Cour
Cedar Rapide Linn
Bates
American Trust and
Fats Ings Bank
Towney
Forne Coorman
Ree Vot
Notice of Administrator Appointment in Linn County Iowa
Notice 18 states that on September 1949 the undersigned was appointed and filed as Administrator of the estate of FE M Callender late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors are asked to present debts for payment and authenticate claims in the Linn County Clerk's office. Attorneys listed are Rise Ou Porter and Gumm, Elliott, Shuttleworth and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
M Callender
Laws Rise OU Porter
Gumm
Elliott, Shuttleworth and Viewersoil
Attorheys
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Shower
Church Circle
Sues Theater Corp
Ina H Wilson
Tri- States Theater Corporation
Paramount Theater
Ola H. Myers
Roscoe B. Blinks
Blinks
Myers
Lester Pixler
George Baculis
James McNeill
Elma M. Anderson
Paul R. Wagner
Oliver J. Swab
Wagner Motor Company
John Beving
George Hoffman
Franks and Son of
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George Lake
Mae Lake
James Bizek
Mary S Bizek
Louize H. Bolton
Malcolm V. Bolton
Mary Bizek
Ruth Bartling
W. H. Beshears
G. Rejsa
Wisconsin Lumber Company
Clifford L. Walker
Jesse F Walker
Charles B. Burch
Irving Castle
Marathon Finance Corporation
Mabel J. Holecek
C. E. Mueller
Cook
Otto Hardin and Company
John H. Mueller
C. H Otto
Cedar Rapids National Shareholders
C. H. Otto
Frank Clark
Milwaukee Railroad
Ressa
John Turner and Son
J. D. Stewart
Selman-Reinstein, Inc
W. L. Cone
W. L. Cone Company
Moulton-Bartley, Inc
St. Louis
A. P. Neer
Renter's Bootery
Edward J. Dahms
Lon Watters
Home Oil and Gas Company
John Vosburgh
The
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C. 0. O'Kelly
Marion
O. J Elsénbast
Katherine B Mann
Ira G. Edwards
Elizabeth Edwards
Anne Adams
Doc
Calvary Baptist
Calvary Baptists
Mary Cully
Cecile Campbell
E F Perry
H H Clouse
T MM Rickman
Francis M Archer
H E McGrath
John Hastie
Ottumwa
Tra E Edwards
Jordan's Grove
Baptist Church
Central City
R. Robinson
E F Austin
Mr Clearwraters
Mr. Gould
Hyde Park
United States
Henry A Ingraham
Emma P. Hirth
Young Women's Christian Association
Grace Murphy
Cincinnati
Norman Thomas
Mr. Thomas
George Norris
Mrs. Murphy
New York City
Parkway
Franklin, III
Maine
Diana Hopkins
Illinois
Y. M
Personal Health Service
William Brany
M. PD
Rose Dever
Polvo
Fran Gems
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Daisy
Henry
Oran
Strawberre
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