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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1940

Page

3

Six New Faces on Cornell's Teaching Staff

Special to The Gazette reports Cornell college in Mount Vernon begins its eighty eighth year and second term under Dr. John B Magee with six new faculty including Dr Glenn Cunningham as health program director and Ed win Rozwene and Robert Warner in history and political science. Warner takes over for Russell Cooper on leave and Rozwene is Columbia PhD and Amherst alum. New assistants include Miss Helen Flickinger dietitian and Ruth McCardell resident director of Pfeiffer hall. Four faculty return from leaves.

Mount Vernon Upper Palisades Cornell College John B Magee Cornell Glenn Cunningham Edwin Rozwene Robert Warner Warner Russell Cooper North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Helen Flickinger Ruth McCardell Pfeiffer Hall Jay B. MacGregor Rozwene Columbia University Amherst Harvard Yale Miss Flickinger Iowa State College Harold Baltz Conservatory Coolumbia University Mark Hutchinson Las Cruces New Mexico State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Philip Henderson New York Henderson New York University

Maquoketa Baptist Church Hosts District Association

Maquoketa Baptist Church will host the Mideastern Iowa Baptist Association on Thursday and Friday to mark its ninety eighth birthday. Rev W H Hoge of Clinton opens as moderator with Rev Grant F Anderson of Cedar Rapids assisting. speakers include Dr Frank Anderson and B H Ward among others. The church, organized Sept 1 1842 by a New York missionary, has modernized its building and continues evening services and Wednesday prayer meetings. Rev Harry N Throckmorton leads as pastor.

Maquoketa Harry N Throckmorton Arthur Klauser

Iowa City Bank Depositors Get Final Dividend Update

State banking chief asks Johnson County Court to distribute 92678.08 dollars as final dividend to Iowa State Bank and Trust depositors, 7.6937 percent of claims, with 35 percent already paid. Funeral set for Milton Shannon, 82, in Riley chapel. survived by three children, 16 grandchildren, two great grandchildren. City schools reopen to large crowds, enrollments exceed last year.

Gazette Iowa City Ian D. W. Bates Johnson County Iowa State Bank and Trust Company Riley Milton Shannon Shannon Edgington Ill Harry Crain Henry Grandjean West Liberty Frank Shannon Muscatine

Vinton Couple Feted On Golden Wedding Date

Mr and Mrs E E Albert of Vinton celebrated 50 years of marriage with a dinner hosted by their daughter Mrs William Daughhette. They wed Sept 10 1890 in Vinton Methodist church and lived on a Brandon area farm before moving to Vinton in 1902. The pair ages 73 and 69 have four children including Mrs Daughhette Guy and Eldo Albert and Mrs Carl Dorian of Cedar Rapids.

Vinton E. E. Albert William Daughhette Vinton Methodist Church Brandon Albert Luella Deardoff Guy and Eldo Albert Carl Dorian Cedar Rapids

Mechanicsville Girl Weds John H. Eggert

Miss Ella May Kiehl of Mechanicsville and John H. Eggert of Peoria were married in Iowa City on Sunday. Attended by Mr and Mrs William Hass, she is a Mechanicsville High and Iowa State Teachers College graduate who taught in New Hartford and Dysart. He is a Mechanicsville High graduate employed by Reliable Transit in Cedar Rapids. They will honeymoon in the Black Hills and Minnesota before settling in Cedar Rapids.

Mechanicsville Ella May Kiehl H H. Kiehl John H. Eggert Henry Eggert Peoria Iowa City William C. Hass Eggert Mechanicsville High School Iowa State Teachers College New Hartford Dysart Reliable Transit Company of Cedar Rapids Black Hills Points Minnesota

Jurors Named for Winneshiek Court

Special to The Gazette Decorah Judge T H Goheen of Calmar will preside at the October term of district court for Winneshiek county convening Oct 7 Forty trial jurors summoned to report Oct 14 They include William Koenig Burr Oak Alvin Blumhagen Martin Harris Bloomfield Victor Berge and others Names listed for Decorah Calmar Frankville Lincoln Madison and other towns Also the grand jury to report Oct 7 includes Grace Nash Burr Oak J D Mc Cauley Bluffton A J Kuhn Calmar H C Benson Decorah and more.

Decorah T H Goheen Calmar Winneshiek William Koenig Burr Oak Alvin Blumhagen Martin Harris Bloomfield Victor Berge E M_ Jervis Canoe Clara Becker John Hosper Richard Junko Frank Wenthold Ralph Holmberg J 7 Hogan John Lannon Alfred Wigesland F Lennon Henry Running William Kruger Frankville Carl Smorstad Alex Dahlen Glenwood Lucy Johnson Hesper Helen Jirak Casper Wichman Ernest Frey Jackson Melvin Funer Frank Wagner Lincoln Homer Dahle Madison Wilfred Lansing Gustav Rogness Elmer Linderbaum Carlton Gager Orleans Clem Headington Jerome Ruffridge Everett Gayle Pleasant Frank Kuhn George C. Huber George Richie Sumner Margie Tollefson Clarence Eimers Springfield Barney Buchell Raymond Hageman Nick Rilling Washington Grand Jury Grace Nash J D. McCauley Bluffton A. J. Kuhn

Native Of Germany Dies In Strawberry Point At 93

Berlin born Bill Heeren 93 died Sunday in Strawberry Point Iowa at his daughter’s home Heeren and Adelaide Oaken married in Germany came to the United States 49 years ago They farmed in Minnesota before moving to Iowa where he lived with his daughter for 13 years Surviving are two daughters a son a brother 18 grandchildren 43 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild Funeral at Emanuel Lutheran church with Rev Max O Jahr and burial in Union cemetery

Gazett Strawberry Point Bill Heeren Hame Mike Heeren John Henry Heeren Lillenstede Germany Adelaide Oaken United States Minnesota Iowa Heeren T H. Garrels Lamont Henry Heeren Westgate Diedrich Heeren Wausau Wis Emanuel’s Lutheran Church Max O. Jahr Union Cemetery

Motorist Held After Intoxication Test In Collision

Independence scene as William Anderson 54 of Freeport is bound over to the grand jury on $500 bond after a chemical test indicated intoxication. He was arrested Sunday by Deputy H L Buckingham following a crash on highway No 20 near Winthrop that injured Mrs Hurst with facial cuts an ankle injury and shock.

Independence William Anderson Freeport R. C. Turner Anderson Charles Hurst Middletown Winthrop H. L. Buckingham

Banking Department Moves To New Site In Des Moines

The Iowa Banking Department prepared to relocate from the capitol to the Valley Bank building in downtown Des Moines after lease approval. The permit calls for 3,300 square feet of office space at a yearly rent of 3795 dollars.

Des Moines INS State Banking Department Capitol Valley Bank

Toledo E A Benson Re elected Supt of United Brethren Sunday School

TOLEDO E A Benson was reelected superintendent of the United Brethren Sunday school. William Gary was elected assistant superintendent. Officers include Eva Cooper treasurer Burton Whalin assistant Richard DuPre secretary Dale Smith assistant Margaret Holmes librarian Twyla Applegate assistant Mrs Harold Boles chorister Marion Hutchison assistant Mrs Leon Emerson superintendent primary department Mrs William Gary assistant Mrs J Dickinson superintendent home department Mrs Winn Ebersole assistant Mrs Melvin Dolash superintendent intermediate department Marian Mohler assistant Mrs F C Scott superintendent junior department Mrs George Ebersole assistant Mrs Gerald Carson superintendent cradle roll and Mrs Carl Ebersole assistant.

Toledo E. A. Benson United Brethren William Gary Eva Cooper Burton Whalin Richard DuPre Dale Smith Margaret Holmes Twyla Applegate Harold Boles Marion Hutchison Leon Emerson J. Dickinson Winn Ebersole Melvin Dolash Marian Mohler F. C. Scott George Ebersole Gerald Carson Carl Ebersole

Toledo Garden Club Flower Show and Kiddie Parade

The Toledo Garden club hosts its annual flower show and Kiddie parade Saturday starting at 3 p.m. from the courthouse northwest corner to Community Hall. Open to Tama and surrounding areas, exhibits are free and judging begins at 10 a.m. An out-of-town Federated Garden clubs member will judge. cash prizes go to the zinnia class and other merchandise prizes are awarded.

Gazette Toledo Toledo Garden Club Court House Community Hall 1.0.C.F Toledo High School Chamber of Commerce Toledo Business Men Garden Club Tama Federated Garden Clubs

Night Driving Speeds Suggested 10-15 MPH Under Daytime

Des Moines reports 498 Iowa crashes after sunset in July. The Iowa safety council urged motorists to cut night speeds 10 to 15 mph below daytime limits due to reduced visibility. Dr. McNulty cited glare and fatigue as contributing factors and advised resting on the shoulder or taking breaks when sleepy.

Des Moines INS Iowa Iowa State Safety Council Dr. McNulty The Safety Council

John W Winston Former Fayette Merchant Dies

John W Winston aged 85 died Saturday at his daughter Mrs George McGarvey in Bethesda Maryland after years in West Union Fayette and near Washington He served ten years as Fayette district court clerk and was a deputy sheriff His widow died about eight years ago The funeral will be at 1030 am Thursday in the Fayette Methodist church with his sole immediate survivor Mrs McGarvey.

West Union John Winston George Wo McGarvey Bethesda Auburn Fayette County Fayette Eizh Washington, D. C Methodist Church Methodist

West Branch Couple Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary

West Branch Mr and Mrs William C Phelps observed their golden wedding anniversary with a dinner party hosted by their son-in-law and daughter in West Branch. Married in Muscatine on Sept 10, 1890 they moved to a Cedar County farm and have five children present: Edith Anderson Lela Stoecker Mabel Rummells Charles Phelps and Vernon Phelps.

West Branch William C Phelps A F Anderson Eva Fitzsimmons William C. Phelps Muscatine Cedar County Edith Anderson Lela Stoecker Mount Vernon Mabel Rummells Charles Phelps Sigourney Vernon Phelps Oasis

Washington funeral for Arthur Mace at Jones chapel

Arthur Mace 72 retired grocery clerk died Sunday after a three month illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Jones chapel with Dr. R C Keagy officiating. Surviving are his wife Mary C Smith son Glenn daughter Gladys three grandchildren and three sisters. Mace was born in Henderson county Indiana and moved with family to Washington county as a child. He belonged to the Methodist church and Modern Woodmen of America. Also listed are Strawberry Point church officers and teachers elected for various departments led by General superintendent Huse Dow and secretary Kenneth Homewood.

Washington Jones Chapel R. C. Keagy Methodist Church Arthur Mace Mr. Mace Henderson County James Margaret Mace Washington County Mary C. Smith Modern Woodmen of America Glenn Republican County Central Committee Board of Education Gladys Alice Meeks William Wallace Ainsworth John E. Smith Bushnell Strawberry Point W. S. Kingsland Norma Smith W. H. Magdefrau Carl] Bull G. S. Hartong F. S. Runyon Kenneth Allen R. W. Dutton

Iowa sees 12 new infantile paralysis cases

Twelve new infantile paralysis cases were reported in Iowa bringing the year total to 341. Black Hawk county leads with 36 cases. health officials urge caution near Cedar Falls parkway event while noting transmission methods remain uncertain.

Des Moines Iowa State Health Department Black Hawk County Josh Higgins Walter L Bierring Bierring Benton, Buena Vista Henry Howard, Johnson, Linn van Buren Wanpello

Marion News Reports Parish Paralysis Cases and Local Updates

Infantile paralysis cases appear in Marion with Betty Foley of 2589 Third Avenue taken to St Luke’s hospital Cedar Rapids and Shirley Seeks also treated there. The report notes kindergarten staffing changes due to rising enrollment and a busy schedule of local club and church activities along with multiple births deaths and visits.

Betty Foley Mary Foley Third Avenue St Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Lincoln Building Foley Shirley Seeks Howard Seeks St Luke's Hospital

Iowa Sets Draft Figures as Senate and House Difference Emerges

Iowa officials estimate 250 000 to 600 000 men could register under draft. Iowa share of first 400 000 would be about 8 000, with totals varying by senate 21 30 or house 21 44 age ranges. Brig Gen Charles Grahl says readiness exists to set up registration once the final measure passes.

DES Moines Iowa House Army Cal Lancaster Senate Charles Grahl Iowa National Guard

Father and son crash on way to Buckingham wedding

At Buckingham church Monday a father Foley and his son Art were in a wreck on the way to Ambrose Foley's wedding to la Mask. They were treated at a physician’s office while the ceremony proceeded. Attending the couple were Florence Foley and Linder Mass. The bride is the daughter of Claude and Mrs Mask of Buckingham. The groom attended Clutier high school. after a Minnesota trip they will live on the Jasper Wilson farm south of Traer.

Garrite Buckingham Wike Foley Traer Art Foley Dlas Ambrose Foley la Mask of Buckingham Foley Dubuque Florence Folex Linder Mass Claude Mask Traer High School Clutier High School Minnesota Jasper Wilson

Descendants Gather for Cedar Township Picnic and Unions

Sixty descendants of Henry and Maria Struve met at Riverside park in Vinton for a picnic dinner and voted to hold annual reunions on the first Sunday in September each year. Rena Struve of Vinton was named president and Elsie Hill of Mount Auburn secretary. Attendees traveled from Albion Nebraska Cedar Rapids Vinton Garrison LaPorte City and Mount Auburn.

Mount Auburn Henry Maria Strive Cedar Township Riverside Park Vinton Rena Struve Elsie Hill Albion Nebraska Cedar Rapids Garrison LaPorte City Lone Tree Lewis Huff Ohio Iowa Mary O'Leary Iowa City Lone Tres John Clarence Roy Raymond Joseph Lone Trees William Shebanek John O'Connor James Buline James Bell Peter Benson Henry Schomberg Hiram Laura Davis Legion Hall Isabelle Blount Floyda Jean Merritt Alberta Merritt Myron Farnsworth Town City Ruth Morton W. A. Stone B. H. Butters

Maxine Ohlen and Clyde Williams Wed in Newhall

Miss Maxine Ohlen daughter of Mr and Mrs August Ohlen Luzerne and Clyde Williams son of Mr and Mrs H D Williams Vinton were married Saturday at St John s parsonage with Rev Nesting officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs Marshall Williams Mrs Williams a Newhall High School 1938 graduate who has cared for her grandparents The couple will reside near Newhall and Williams works on a local farm.

Newhall Maxine Ohlen August Ohlen Luzerne Clyde Williams H D Williams Vinton St. John’s Parsonage Marshall Williams Willaams Newhall High School Henry Ohlen Wllams

Policemen Pledge Aid In Rounding Up Fifth Columnists

Town law enforcement officers at the Iowa State Parliam ent association convention pledged cooperation in apprehending and convicting un American individuals. The Tuesday program featured speakers including John Kintzinger and John Duff with Dubuque officials and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Guard officials scheduled to speak.

Mnbuque Iowa State Parliament Association WP Sandrock Dubuque John Kintzinger Dubuque Ety John Duff Jo. Dalton Federal Bureau of Investigation

Clinton GOP Names Bulow Successor for State Rep

Clinton area Republicans nominated Harvey J Long for state representative on the GOP ticket. He would succeed incumbent Harry Bulow, who withdrew his candidacy, leaving Bulow’s seat open in Clinton.

Clinton Harry Bulow

Mother at Hawkeye Takes Life and Tries to Kill Daughter

AP report from Hawkeye states coroner Dr. T R Wood of Fayette counts that Mrs Art Werdeman died by a poison dose Monday and attempted to poison her two daughters Marilyn four and Kathryn. Marilyn recovered Tuesday while Kathryn was under a bed. the mother died before aid arrived. No inquest planned.

Hawkeye T R Wood Fayette Art Werdeman Kathryn

Luther College Opens Thursday in Eightieth Year

Luther College begins its eightieth year on Thursday with four departments and classes. Freshmen expected to be the largest ever, around 180. New faculty include Dr Rudolph Keiler heading economics and administration and assisting in German, with Prof WW Anderson and others.

Decoran Wuther College Rudolph Keiler Economics andr + ness Geman Oo Anderson W.'L Keith Crown Gary Ind Leach Art John Dennis Monneepoli Sion Lorene Gortier Winnebago Minn Journalem Sarah Hanson Minneapolis Fein Paul Kuhl Mannona Ners Harald Orwall Givite Filing Struare Belsrade

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