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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1940

Page

2

Miscel laneous and bridal shower notices with local guests

Miss Alice Ceska hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Lillian Kacer ahead of her Sept 19 wedding to Joseph Hruska of Swisher. Bridge prizes went to Miss Dorothy Morris and Miss Josephine Zila as many friends attended.

Alice Ceska Longwood Drive Lillian Kacer Joseph Hruska Swisher Dorothy Morris Josephine Zila Ruth Kubik Helen Dvorak Louise Wiggins Frances Hoyt Florence Janda Irma Clina Hiavaty Betty Landa Dorothy Gray Leena Simeon Olga Nayt Leela Zavodsky Agnes Kuba Sadie Kaver

After game dance planned at YMCA ballroom夜

Plans are completed for an after game chance for high school students to be held at the YMCA ballroom Friday from 9 30 to 1130 pm. An orchestra will provide music for dancing. Attorney B D Silliman was guest speaker Wednesday morning at the Credit Women's Breakfast club.

B. D Silliman Credit Women's Breakfast Club Silliman Java Montrose Hotel

Youth Charged With Reckless Driving After Corner Crash

Police arrested Roger Brown 19 of 305 Eighteenth street SE and charged him with reckless driving after a collision at the intersection of First avenue and First street. Witness Wilson Stodola measured 25 feet of skid marks before impact with Joseph Holec 70 of 1107 Seventh street SE. Holec said the light turned to caution then yellow as he entered. Brown claimed a green light. Brown, uninjured, will be arraigned in police court Saturday morning.

Roger Brown Eighteenth Street First Avenue First Street John Stodola Brown Joeseph Holec Seventh Street Holec Holee

Conference Honors Indian Chiefs and Education Efforts

Mrs. WG McMartin of Tama chairs a subcommittee on Indian affairs at the conference. The goals include expanding knowledge of and interest in the American Indian, aiding educational opportunities, and marking graves of chiefs such as Black Hawk of Eldon and Pushe to nek qua, last Sac and Fox recognized by the government. Afternoon reports featured Mrs. John Tomasey and Mrs. Il D. Miskimen performing three songs.

WG. McMartin Tama Black Hawk Eldon Pushe-to-nek-qua John To Massey Il D. Miskimen

Paul Revere Reimagined as Italian Hero in Rome Report

An Italian Rome newspaper cites UPI in saying Paul Revere was born in Italy in 1738 and that he fought against Britain during the American Revolution, portraying him as Paolo Revere and a key driver of the colonial exit from the United States.

Rome UPI I Messargero Paul Revere United States Paolo Revere Italy

Three Point National Defense Program Outlined by Mrs Emery

Daughters of the American Revolution hear a Cedar Rapids talk on national defense. Mrs Imogen B Emery, national chair of the DA Rose committee, outlines a three point program—physical, moral, and educational defense—advocating enlightenment for citizens and stronger America.

Emery D.A.R Warrtett Sivain Mie Daughters of the American Revolution Cedar Rapids Country Club Imogen B Emery Cedar Rapids DA Rose Committee Ogamiateons Wei Mr- Emery Verne Marshall

House Condemned Over Sanitation and Overcrowding

Tony Tlusty investigated a dwelling found insanitary overcrowded with a leaking roof and no city water. Acting on his recommendation the board of health condemned the house and ordered the family to move within ten days.

Tony Tlusty Trusty Board of Health

Trinity Methodist Votes to Bring Back Rev Rowley

Trinity Methodist church held its fourth quarterly conference with Dr Elton Wells presiding and unanimously voted to return pastor Rev Glenn Rowley with a substantial salary increase. Emil Surry was elected lay delegate for four years and will join Dr Rowley for the Upper Iowa conference in Hampton next Tuesday.

Trinity Methodist Church Elton D. Wells Glenn Rowles Trinity Church Emil Surry Surry Rowley Hampton Upper Iowa St Paul’s

Pastor Receives Two Year Return Invitation

The Rev. Dr C. J. Bready was invited to return for a two-year term, signaling renewed ties with the church community.

C. J. Bready

Woman Passenger Injured in Intersection Car Crash

A Raymond Washington woman Nannie Church 57 riding with C W Church 31 was bumped on the forehead when their car collided with Lumir Mach’s at Third street and Eighth avenue SE around 7 30 pm Wednesday. All drivers claimed they had halted before the intersection.

Raymond, Wash Nannie Church Lumir Mach Second Avenue SE C W Church Raymond Eighth Avenue SE Mach Third Street

City's Ordinances To Be Recodified By George Farmer

After two years of budget planning the city council authorized George Farmer to recodify the city ordinances. Farmer last compiled the code in 1929 and a $4 500 fund is set for six months to a year of work. Printing costs are included, and both municipal and building codes are covered. Farmer's final fee will depend on time required.

George Farmer Farmer

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