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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1941

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Barkley vows US readiness to fight Hitler if needed

Sen. Alben W. Barkley told the Iowa Association in Des Moines the United States faces possible war to stop Hitler and must impose heavier sacrifices, expand debt, and mobilize banks and the public. He warned of encirclement, loss of liberties, and the need for vigilance and preparedness.

Des Moines INS United States Alben W. Barkley Adolf Hitler Senate Iowa Association Hitler Europe America

Economic headaches to follow defense building in Iowa

Iowa Republican spokesman Lou Gardner warned that munition plant construction will bring economic headaches in the state. Des Moines county and Burlington area face land tax issues as federal ownership removed land from tax rolls, with local districts soon grappling with burdens as war work expands. Gardner urged federal funds to address the resulting troubles and noted that the spree is up, but the headaches will surely follow.

Des Moines Iowa Lou Gardner Iowa Ordnance Plant Burlington

Earlville Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Officers Named

Mrs Mary Robinson is elected president of the Earlville W C T U with Mrs Nellie Baskerville as vice president and Mrs Ruth Stonecipher to oversee care for the poor. Miss Anna Ede serves as treasurer in the organization’s new leadership slate.

Multiple Iowa death notices outline local funeral services

Funeral services were held across several Iowa towns for Oran M. DeWald 41 Wendling 74 Mrs Jay Lerch Perry Goodman Lewis Ray Smith and others. Details include burial sites Fairbank Fairview Millersburg Anamosa Decorah Tama and hospital or church affiliations with family survivors and birthplaces noted.

Belle Plaine man sentenced to 90 days for OUI

Robert Jacoby of Belle Plaine pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and received 90 days in the county jail. Judge L. J. Sepron presided at the sentencing in Vinton.

Vinton Robert Jacoby Belle Plaine L. J. Se

Miller Reported Set To Run For Governor

Secretary of State Earl G. Miller plans to seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 1942. He has raised campaign funds and begun advertising, signaling a potentially fiery primary race alongside Bourke B. Hickenlooper. Governor Wilson backs Hickenlooper, while Miller could seek a tie with Mark Thornburg, and Miller has built a broad Iowa organization across most counties.

Des Moines Earl G. Miller Capitol Miller Bourke B. Hickenlooper Cedar Rapids Old Settlers George A. Wilson State Central Committee Lone Wolf Mark G. Thornburg Wilson Iowa

Iowan Claims Nazi Agents Spread Draft Extension Cards

Rep Paul Cunningham charged Nazi agents circulated cards opposing the lease lend bill in Washington and later supported the draft extension to dampen Army morale. He said the signers denied writing the notes and that foreign agents used names found in local books.

Des Moines Paul Cunningham Washington

Autos Sideswipe. Man Hurt Fatally

G J Zwisler a 48 year old Minneapolis furniture auctioneer died Tuesday in Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo from injuries after his auto and another car side swiped on Highway 63 a mile north of Waterloo He was driving alone with his arm out the window Henry Doepke of Waterloo and two girl passengers escaped with minor injuries

Waterloo G. J. Zwisler Minneapolis Allen Memorial Hospital Highway 63 Zwisler Henry Doepke

Trial Jurors Named for Delaware Court October Term

Special to The Gerette reports forty five jurors drawn for the Delaware district court October term opening Monday October 6 in Manchester. The list includes Harry Arnold Hopkinton Melvin Arnold Manchester George Arduser Delhi John Barrack Hopkinton Harry Stutsman Delhi Elsie Berens Edgewood Dale Blaker Earlville Ada Barnd Manchester John Cuthbertson Dundee Charles Dettbarn Earlville A E Cocking Dundee Marian Duffey Manchester Ernest Dunkel Dundee Duane Dighton Coggon Glen Dodge Earlville Otto Eppens Colesburg Glen H Eilers Hopkinton Harold File Delhi Hubert Geistkemper Earlville Lee Glen Manchester Frank Goranson Greeley William Goerdt Dyersville O L Hamlett Edgewood Mrs Mary Hamblin Manchester Clarence Kramer Hopkinton Frank Heiserman Manchester Peter Kelchen Hopkinton John Lansing New Vienna Edward Lane Manchester Fred Meyen Jr Dundee Ben Marcif Hopkinton Guilford H Pitcher Earlville Bessie Patton Ryan John Remsing Manchester Iola Ryan Masonville Alice Ryan Manchester John Sutton Jne Floyd Smith Strawberry Point Charles Wendt Delhi Melvin Willard Hopkinton Joe Wegmann Alvah Wilson Hopkinton Irah Wilson Ryan Guy Wellman Earlville Albert Zumbach Ryan.

Manchester Delaware District Court Harry Arnold Hopkinton Melvin Arnold George Arduser Delhi John Barrack Harry Stutsman Elsie M. Berens Edgewood Dale Blaker Earlville Ada Barnd John Cuthbertson Dundee Charles Dettbarn A. E. Cocking Marian Duffey Ernest Dunkel Duane Dighton Coggon Glen Dodge Otto Eppens Colesburg Glen H. Eilers Harold File Hubert Geistkemper Lee Glen Frank Goranson Greeley William Goerdt Dyersville O. L. Hamlett Mary Hamblin Clarence Kramer Frank Heiserman Peter Kelchen John Lansing New Vienna Edward Lane Fred Meyen, Jr Ben Marcif Guilford H. Pitcher Bessie Patton Ryan John Remsing Iola Ryan Masonville Alice Ryan John Sutton Jne Floyd Smith Strawberry Point Charles Wendt Melvin Willard Joe Wegmann Alvah Wilson Irah Wilson Guy Wellman Albert Zumbach

Iowa City Pedestrian, 82, Injured by Auto Hit

Mrs. P. H. Dethiep, 82, of Iowa City, was severely injured Monday night after being struck at an intersection by vehicle driven by 18 year old William S. Strong. Police said she received bruises and lacerations. she was taken to Mercy hospital for treatment.

Iowa City P. H. Dethiep William S. Strong James Ryan Dethiep Mer

Linn County W C T U Conventon Meeting at Marion Methodist

The Linn County W C T U holds its convention Friday at Marion Methodist Church with 9 30 am executive session and county officer reports led by Mrs Cora Butterfield. A noon picnic lunch precedes an afternoon board meeting at 12 45 pm and an address by Rev Vernon H Carter with devotionals by Miss Ruth Otto and readings by Mrs Fred Lang.

Linn County Marion Methodist Church Cora Butterfield West Side Union Cedar Rapids Nettie Sisam Ruth Otto East Side Union Ceder Rapids Gene McDonnels Fred J. Lang Vernon H. Carter Marion Christian Church

Family Dinner Honors Mount Vernon Guests

Mr and Mrs Emmett Albaugh hosted a Sunday noon dinner near Mount Vernon in honor of son in law Dwight Hawk and grandson Donnie of Louisville Kentucky. Other guests included Clarence Flitsch and daughters Donna Marie and Marilyn of Alburnett Clair Booth and Myrie Albaugh of Cedar Rapids Max Albaugh and daughters Janice and Mary Ann of Marion attended.

Emmett Albaugh Mount Vernon Dwight Hawk Donnie Louisville Clarence Flitsch Donna Marie Marilyn Alburnett Clair Booth Myrie Albaugh Cedar Rapids Max Albaugh Janice Mary Ann Marion

Death of Douglas Sinclair In San Diego

Mrs. Mary English learns of Douglas Sinclair's death Sunday afternoon at his home in San Diego California. Born in Sinclair he moved to California about 1928. His father was long time division engineer for the Milwaukee railroad. Survived by wife son John and four sisters Evelyn Irene Jean and Catherine.

Oolwein Oran M. DeWald Brant F. C. Witzigman Grace Methodist Church Fairbank DeWald Chicago Great Western Railroad C. D. Ellis Clarence Cummings L. W. Bennett Oocelgona H. J. Hymer Lamont Amos Staples, Minn John Wadena Archie Mary English Douglas Sinclair San Diego Calif Sinclair California Milwaukee Railroad Evelyn Irene Jean Catherine

James Pope Elected President of Older Boys and Girls Conference

James Pope was elected president of the Older Boys and Girls conference to be held at the Methodist church in Marion Oct. 23, at a meeting of Marion pastors and representative young people held Sunday in the Christian church. Eileen Miller was a committee member along with Mary Alice Reistration. Fate and Virginia Seger chaired banquet and decorations. Clarence Rein led delegation and Fontaine handled publicity.

James Pope Methodist Church Marion Christian Church Eileen Miller Mary Alice Fowler Virginia Seger Clarence Rein Theten Fontaine

Covington Rotert Tie The Knot At Springville Church

Earl Covington and Hazel Rotert of Springville wed Monday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church altar, officiated by Rev. A W Henke. Mr and Mrs Robert H Covington, brother and sister in law of the groom, attended. Monday marked the couple's birth anniversaries.

Earl Covington Hazel Rotert Springville Methodist Church A. W. Henke Robert H. Covington

Gordon to Host Dinner for Daughter Off to Cornell

Mrs. Gil bert Gordon will entertain guests Tuesday night at the Gordon home complimenting her daughter Theola Gordon who departs Thursday to begin her freshman year at Cornell college. Naomi Nickeson J Sheets and Bill Nickeson will attend.

Theola Gordon Cornell College Gilbert Gordon Gordon Home Naomi Nickeson J. ©. Sheets Bill Nickeson

Nagagson-Mr Ce sare L M Creglow Leaves for Mexico

Nagagson and Mr Ce sare L M Creglow have departed for Mexico in a move noted by local observers. Travel plans include entry into Mexico with destinations not specified.

Harley Reynolds Time With Family at Edgewood Home

Harley Reynolds spent Sunday with his wife and son at their Edgewood home in a quiet family moment documented by local sources.

Harley Reynolds Edgewood

Wellman Couple Spends Weekend in Charles Area

Mr and Mrs Searcey of Wellman visited the Charles area for a weekend stay. The trip highlighted local hospitality and leisure activities for guests traveling from Wellman.

Mrs. Et Searcey of Wellman the Charles

A C Young Family Reunion Picnic at Thomas Park

The A C Young family met Sunday at Thomas Park for a reunion and picnic dinner. Attendees included Clifford and G Young and their family with members from Anamosa Fairfax Cedar Rapids Marengo Marion Burlington and other relatives.

A. C. Young Thomas Park Clifford G. Young Russell Meade Anamosa Rudolph Karal Fairfax Donald Decker W. E. Young Cedar Rapids Pete Moore Bill Turner Marengo Kenneth Burns David Price Sharon Kay Harold Young Frank Phillip Tom Burns Marion Donald Deaton Burlington

Patmos Commandery to Confer Knight of Malta Degree

Patmos Commandery No 27 plans a special meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the Masonic temple. Apollo Commandery No 26 will confer the Knight of Malta degree in full form on a class of five members.

Patmos Commandery No K. T Masonic Temple Knight of Malta Apollo

Reverend Henke attends Upper Iowa annual conference

The Rev. Arthur W. Henke pastor of the Methodist church left Tuesday for Iowa Falls to attend the eighty sixth session of the Upper Iowa annual conference of Methodist churches. He will return early next week.

Arthur W. Henke Methodist Church Iowa Falls Upper Iowa Methodist Churches

Wanted rags magazines papers Katz Salvage ad

Advertisement seeks used rags magazines and papers for Katz Salvage listing a phone contact 827 for inquiries.

Katz Salvage

Mrs Charlies Fulton Welcomes Twin Granddaughters

Mrs. Charlies Fulton returns home from Covington after caring for her twin granddaughters Shirley Mae and Sharon Kay Bemer born Saturday to her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Louis Bemer.

Charlies Fulton Covington Shirley Mae Sharon Kay Bemer Louis Bemer

Kearns Family Guests Return Visit to Omaha

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Car E. Kearns of Omaha were guests Monday in the home of Mr. Kearn's brother, witless Kearns. Miss Mabel Kearns, recently visiting Omaha, returned home with them.

Car E. Kearns Omaha Mr. Kearn Witless Kearns Mabel Kearns

Red Cross Seeks Marion Garments Return

Mrs. A. A. Hardin, chairman of volunteers for the Marion branch, asks that all finished garments be returned to the sewing room on Wednesday afternoon for packing and shipment.

A. A. Hardin Marion The American Red Cross

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting Notices Change

The first division of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs Merrill Brundage 64 Seventh avenue Members are asked to note the change in date.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Merrill Brundage Seventh Avenue

Van Note visits Snyder as she improves

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Van Note of Vinton visited Mrs. Myrtle Snyder on Monday. Snyder, who has been ill for some time, is slowly improving.

Marvin van Note of Vinton Myrtle Snyder Snyder

Anti-freeze advertised beside a campsite notice

Mr and Mrs J C Miller and guest Frances White of Iowa City camp at the Upper Palisades. Sunday fish fry guests include Lewis Kohl Eugene Kohl Amos Kohli Elaine Harriet Filloon Dale Kost Edith Miller and others from Marion. I O O F Osceola Lodge No 18 meets Thursday at 8 pm with initiatory work. Rental listing for a modern 3 room apartment. Heavy Sunday rains washed away the east foun nes under construction on Eighteenth Street by Stanley Kellams.

J. C. Miller Frances White Iowa City Upper Palisades Miller Lewis Kohl Eugene Kohl Mechanicsville Amos Kohli Elaine Harriet Filloon Dale Lucy Kost Edith Miller Marion Stanley Kellams

Mrs Rose Hosted Luncheon At Ogden Home

Mrs M T Rose of Ogden visited son Paul Rose who entertained Tuesday noon at a luncheon in their home. Guests included Mrs S O Stamy and Elmer Poe of Robins. The Theris tria delinquents honored the winners with dinner at the K V cafe with twenty one members at one table.

M. T. Rose Ogden Paul Rose S. O. Stamy Elmer Poe Robins Theristria K. V

Benefit musical comedy "Bubbling Over" in Lincoln auditorium

Vases of garden flowers decorated the table as the Marion Parent Teacher association presents the benefit musical comedy Bubbling Over. Special numbers between acts include violin solo by Mrs Mary Chalmers Cory and accordion solo by Arleen mn, with vocal solos by Richard Little and Miss Bonnie Carey. Tickets are on sale at Edison pharmacy.

Lincoln Auditorium Marion Parent-Teacher Association Mary Chalmers Cory Arleen Mn Richard Little Bonnie Carey Edison Pharmacy

Mrs Massingale Honored At Cedar Rapids Dinner

Mrs L J Schaefer hosted a Sunday dinner east of Cedar Rapids for Mrs Hiram Massingale of Marion in observance of her aunt's birthday. Attendees included Hiram Massingale, Iva Barkwill, Elia Barkwill, Darline Barkwill, Harold Duffield and daughter Nadine, Clarissa Griffith, Minnie Griffith, George Sutcliffe and Marie Sutcliffe, George Duffield, Roy Williamson, Pearl Lyman and son Woodrow, Glenn Sanborn and daughters Bernice Vernita and Martina.

Massingale Hiram Massingale Marion L. J. Schaefer Cedar Rapids Iva Barkwill Elia Darline Barkwill Harold Duffield Nadine Clarissa Griffith Fort Wayne Ind Minnie Griffith St. Cloud, Fla George Sutcliffe Marie Sutcliffe George Duffield Roy Williamson Central City Pearl Lyman Woodrow Glenn Sanborn Bernice Vernita Mardina Center Point

Women invited to organize bowling team at Marion alleys

All women interested in forming a bowling team are asked to meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Marion alleys for initial planning and registration.

Marion

Miss Florence Kruger Heads to Moorhead for Teaching Post

Florence Kruger departs Tuesday evening for Moorhead Minnesota to resume teaching duties at Concordia College. The Ivanhoe club held its first fall meeting Monday at Mrs. Earl Weisher’s home. A memorial for Mrs. Muriel Cone was conducted by Mrs. J. B. Storck led the program.

Florence Kruger Moorhead, Minn Concordia College Ivanhoe Club Earl Weisher Muriel Cone J. B D. B. Storck

Winsors Visit Davenport After Relative's Death

Mr and Mrs Bert Winsor of Jeffersonville Indiana traveled to Davenport after being summoned to a relative's death They spent Monday with Mr Winsor's sister Mrs Harley W Erwin while there.

Bert Winsor Jeffersonville Ind Davenport Winsor Harley W. Erwin

Mrs Wilt Grassfield and Cornelia Brown Visit Drapers

Mrs. Wilt Grassfield and her mother Mrs Cornelia Brown plan a brief visit to Austin Minnesota to stay with Mr and Mrs Frank Draper.

Wilt Grassfield Cornelia Brown Austin, Minn Frank Draper

Mrs Margaret Leming Spends Weekend With Friends

Mrs Leming enjoyed a weekend in Waukee visiting friends and relaxing. She was seen at local gatherings and shared time with neighbors, returning home refreshed.

Margaret Leming Waukee

Portage Family Guests of Wisconsin Cousins

Mr and Mrs Russell Koch and their son Dannie of Portage Wisconsin are guests of their cousin Mrs Louis E Peckosh and other relatives here.

Russell Koch Dannie Portage, Wis Louis E. Peckosh

Huntoon Family Visit Spends Sunday in Chester and Marion

Joe Huntoon spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Mary F Huntoon in Chester. His brother in law Hubert Gue of Chester accompanied him to Marion for a visit here.

Joe Huntoon Mary F. Huntoon Chester Hubert Gue Marion

Truck force-off highway leads to collision avoidance

TIPTON Dee Knapp of Cedar Rapids, driver for Denver-Chicago Truck Lines, reported to Cedar county Sheriff Christian that his truck was forced off the highway west of Clare Sunday night by another car that failed to stop. To avoid a crash Knapp steered into the ditch. AMANA A birthday party and family reunion honoring Henry Schmieder, aged 90 on Sept 11, was held at Ellis park in Cedar Rapids Sunday afternoon.

Tipton Dee Knapp Cedar Rapids Cedar County W. W. Christian Clarere Knapp Amana Henry Schmieder Ellis Park

Flush Poisons From Kidneys and Stop Getting Up Nights

An advertisement touts Haarlem Capsules as a cheap diuretic and stimulant costing 35 cents. It claims to flush waste and acids from kidneys, reduce nighttime urinary interruptions, and improve sleep with a money back guarantee if it fails.

Haarlem

Grinnell Woman Leads Iowa Librarians Association

Evelyn [name truncated in OCR] Hough ton Jr. of Red Oak passed the presidency to a Grinnell woman at the Iowa librarians annual meeting. Frances Warner of Iowa State College became first vice president, with Lucile Davis of Spencer as second vice president and Frances Butler of Sioux City reelected secretary. Officers include Ruby from Cedar Rapids treasurer and Irene Slevken of Dubuque as registrar. The junior association named Rose Lyons of Sioux City chair and Marjorie Moser of Maquoketa treasurer. Dr. John Frederick of Northwestern urged libraries to defend free literature against Hitler and emphasized education for defense and peace. Two resolutions urged libraries to provide unbiased materials on defense and social readjustment and to form adult education councils in cities.

Hitler Association

Camp Dodge May Become A Drafftee Induction Center

Adj Gen Charlies H. Grahl and Col Harry H Polk headed to Washington to seek war department approval to turn Camp Dodge into an induction center for Seventh corps area selectees. Recruits would lodge there for 90 days before transfer to training camps as outlined by the Des Moines defense industrial committee.

Des Moines Adj Charlies H. Grahl Harry H. Polk Washington, D. C War Department Camp Dodge Seventh Corps

Tax-Free Principle For Schools Rapped

Des Moines Iowa Taxpayers Association criticizes a tax exemption law that allows property to be deeded to colleges, forcing other taxpayers to cover higher taxes and eroding base value. The editorial warns of serious citywide problems and falling property values as the system narrows the tax base.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Taxpayer

Planned To Enter Iowa U Injured In Crash

Marjorie Nesneth age 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs G E Nesneth of Des Moines sustained a fractured collarbone when the car carrying the family crashed about 17 miles west of Iowa City Monday evening The vehicle rolled over three times They admitted to an Iowa City hospital at 9 30 p m Monday The Nesneths were bringing their daughter to complete arrangements for her entering the University of Iowa this fall

the Gazette Iowa City Marjorie Yg 19 G. E. Nesneth Des Moines

Youth With A Foreign Accent Robs Des Moines Hotel

A 21 year old man with a foreign accent held up a Des Moines hotel clerk at about 4 30 am Tuesday. He fled with a small amount of cash. He is described as 5 6 and 135 pounds, armed with a .32 revolver, wearing striped overalls and a black hat. Police think he may be riding freight trains.

Des Moines Atlantic Iowa Bureau of Investigation

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