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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1939

Page

4

Pre-Nuptial Affairs Honor Miss Johnson

Howard E. Lee plans social courtesies in Miss Johnson ' s honor with a Monday evening shower hosted by Mrs. L. L. Dolson at 2247 Meadowbrook Drive SE. The couple will marry Oct. 6 at St. Paul ' s Methodist Church and a gifts shower will follow the reception.

Howard E. Lee L. L. Dolson Marie Dolson Meadowbrook Drive Miss Johnson Mr. Lee St. Paul’s Methodist Church Mary Jo Johnson Zoe Burge Pauline Frederikson Phoebe Jane Nemecek Billie Naomi Hauser Primrose Selden Mardella Parrott Jeanne Bonnie Curry Betty Knox Cora Hampton Phyllis Rogers Rachel Austin Jeanette Focht Peggie Bode Kathryn Show Dorothy Carr Betty Minshall George A. Johnson

Welch Couple to Attend National Bankers Convention

Mr and Mrs Frank C Welch of 9300 First Avenue West will depart Wednesday for Seattle Washington to attend the National Convention of the American Bankers Association.

Frank C. Welch First Avenue Seattle Wash The American Bankers’ Association

Kathryne McLees Engaged to William G Walsh

Mrs G F McLees of 1631 Ellis boulevard NW announces the engagement of Kathryne McLees to William G Walsh son of Mrs H I Walsh of Minneapolis. The wedding is set for October 3 at 9 am at St Patrick s Church.

G. F. McLees Ellis Boulevard Kathryne William G. Walsh H. I. Walsh Minneapolis St. Patrick's Church

Picnic Hosts Honor Katherine Gallagher in Bever Park

Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Mason hosted a Sunday family picnic in Bever park. They honored Mrs. Katherine Gallagher of Brentwood New York, visiting Waterloo relatives for two weeks. Guests included multiple Waterloo pairs, the Blydenburghs of Virginia and Burlington, and the Dysart Blydenburghs with Nathan Jr.

A. I. Mason Bever Park Waterloo M. &E. Blydenburgh Virginia Betty Burlington N. C. Blydenburgh Nathan, Jr Dysart

Surprise Party Honors Ruth Jeys Before Lincoln College Departure

Miss Ruth Jeys was feted at a home surprise party and handkerchief shower ahead of her move to Union College in Lincoln Nebraska. Guests included Theo Armstrong Helen Bliss Millicent Mathis Virginia McClintock Merlin Jo Cadwallader Ila Michalec Mrs Muriel Nelson Mrs Elena Conrad Leslie Bliss Martin Luke Dale Mathis Paul Mathis Clair Evens Earl Whited Robert Michalec Stanley Cadwallader Mrs Myrtle Pappas and Mrs Lola McClintock.

Ruth Jeys Union College Lincoln Neb Theo Armstrong Helen Bliss Millicent Mathis Virginia McClintock Merlin Jo Cadwallader Ila Michalec Muriel Nelson Elena Conrad Leslie Bliss Martin Luke Dale Mathis Paul Mathis Clair Evens Earl Whited Robert Michalec Stanley Cadwallader Myrtle Pappas Lola McClintock

Oda Wakish t Camp Fire Opens Fall Program

Members of the Oda Wakishi Camp Fire group met at Janet Bokorney's home on Johnson Avenue Northwest to open the fall program. Officers were elected with Harriet Ruby as president Janet Bokorney as vice president and scribe Helen Stoner as secretary and treasurer and Dorothy Canfield as field secretary. The Cedar Rapids activities for the coming year were discussed and attendees included Elaine Miller Lilian Hanzlik Janice Swab Harriet Ruby Helen Stoner Janet Bokorney Hildred Miller and Mrs Fred Bokorney.

Oda Wakishi Camp Fire Janet Bokorney Johnson Avenue Harriet Ruby Helen Stoner Dorothy Canfield Camp Fire Cedar Rapids Elaine Miller Lilian Hanzlik Janice Swab Hildred Miller Fred Bokorney

Mrs Kohl Hosts Charity Bunco Shower

Mrs John Kohl entertained at a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs Charles Maresh. Bunco prizes went to Mrs Stanley Kreutzer Miss Barbara Funcke and Mrs Louis Michalek. Guests included Mesdames Charles Kvach Anne Porter Louis Kvach Sinnegar William Kreutzer and Anna Farrell.

John Kohl Thirtyfirst Street Charles Maresh Stanley Kreutzer Barbara Funcke Louis Michalek Charles Kvach Anne Porter Louis Kvach Sinnegar William Kreutzer Anna Farrell

Beta Sigma Phi meeting at Montrose hotel

Lambda chapter members met Monday at the Montrose hotel to assign topics of current interest for discussion under Mrs. Pierre Tracy educational director. Plans were laid for fall rushing with Catherine Brenneman captain assisted by Clarice Torgerson and Mildred Pazdernik. guest Ardyce Hanson from Spencer recently moved to Cedar Rapids attended.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Montrose Hotel Pierre Tracy Catherine Brenneman Clarice Torgerson Mildred Pazdernik Ardyce Hanson Spencer Cedar Rapids

S. D. C. Club Holds Bever Park Breakfast Meet

Members of the S. D. C. club gathered at Bever Park Saturday morning for breakfast. Attendees included Mildred Johnson Betty Fitzgerald Mary Strathmann Bernice Svoboda and Eunice Boyle with guest Barbara Ryan joining the group.

Bever Park Mildred Johnson Betty Fitzgerald Mary Strathmann Bernice Svoboda Eunice Boyle Barbara Ryan

Talbot Pledges Sigma Chi Fraternity at Town U

Jack Talbot son of Mr and Mrs A H Talbot 1216 Second Avenue SE has been pledged to Sigma Chi at the University of Town where he is enrolled as a freshman.

Jack Talbot A H Talbot Second Avenue SE Sigma Chi Fraternity University of Town

Mrs Sherman Yates To Visit California

Mrs. Sherman Yates will leave Wednesday for California where she will spend time visiting friends in San Francisco.

Sherman Yates West California San Francisco

Mrs Jensen Returns After Month in Los Angeles

Mrs H C Jensen of 224 Twenty second street NE returned Tuesday morning after spending a month in Los Angeles.

H. C. Jensen Los Angeles

Annual Picnic Hosted by Dr and Mrs Schor for Ceska Beseda

Dr and Mrs Henry Schor hosted Ceska Beseda members and friends at their 127 Thirty-third Street NE home for a Sunday picnic. Dinner was served at noon in the garden with a cake from Mrs Joseph Felter. Afternoon softened with visiting and card games among a long table of guests.

Henry Schor Thirty-third Street Ceska Beseda Joseph Felter Anna Heyberger Mary Sosel George Buresh Robert Findley V. Kopecky Georganne Edward Milton Rudolph Felter Lavonne Richard Joseph Shulista Bobby Ann Cypra L. A. Thomas Angeline Joseph Mekota Scott Frank Nesper Velma Borda V. Mary Schor Margaret Anne

Mrs MacLaughlin and daughter return from Oil City trip

Mrs L E MacLaughlin and her daughter Mary Irene returned Monday night from Oil City Pennsylvania where they were summoned by the illness of Mrs MacLaughlin’s brother Dr Claude A Frank. His condition has since improved. They visited Warren Frank in Pittsburgh and stayed with Dr Maxwell Lick in Erie. Before leaving they spent a month in Colorado. Miss MacLaughlin received a short leave from her post as music supervisor in New Virginia Iowa schools.

L. E. MacLaughlin Park Avenue Mary Irene MacLaughlin Oil City Colorado

Heaton Hosts Rebecca Veterans Luncheon At Country Home

Mr and Mrs John Heaton entertained past presidents of Rebecca Alexander tent No 14 Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War and spouses Sunday at their country home near Central City. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Culbreth Mr and Mrs Hugh Hillerege Mr and Mrs Ira Moore and others from Cedar Rapids Iowa City Tucson and Washington D C among them Arlene Heaton and Stella Zimmermann.

John Heaton Rebecca Alexander Central City John Culbreth Hugh Hillerege Ira Moore Ralph Chord Joe Rust Jerry Frederick Mulson John Taylor Adi Emery Alma Owens Cedar Rapids Dora Jeffrey Iowa City Leo Heaton Arlene Mary Moreland J. Shreeves Tucson Ariz William Guthrie Stella Zimmerman Cue Rohde Washington, D.C

Horsman Couple Return to Florida from Lake Worth

Mr and Mrs William E Horsman of Lake Worth Florida left Sunday after visiting Mr and Mrs George W Smith at 409 Twenty third Street NE. Mrs Horsman is a cousin of Mr Smith.

William E. Horsman Lake Worth Fla George W. Smith Twenty-third Street

Return after trip corrected names in Gazette

The Gazette corrects the spellings of Charles Pitzen berg and Mr. and Mrs. Harold White in the report of their return from Crow Wing Lake Park Rapids Minnesota.

Charles Pitzenberg Harold White Crow Wing Lake Park Rapids Minn

P T A Meetings Planned in Tyler and Wilson

The Tyler P T A will meet Thursday at 2 pm at the school with a short musical program and all district mothers are invited. The Wilson P T A will hold its first meeting of the year Wednesday at 2 30 pm at the school with Fred A Carstens police juvenile officer as speaker.

Tyler Tyler P. T. A

YWCA Business Girls League Opens Fall Meeting

The Business Girls League of the YWCA held its first fall meeting in the association building. Hawaiian music accompanied dinner by local guitarists. Officers and committees were introduced as plans included a citizenship program, jail visit, taxes and voting talks, a rifle course at Coe College, badminton at the YWCA, and a skit outlining year plans. The next meeting is set for October 2.

Business Girls’ League Association Ray Whiting Pete Baker Rodney Newland Chuck Bartunek School of Hawaiian Guitar Armina Davis Nettie Sisam Miss Davis Hawaii Donna Kelly Billie Kutchera Maxine Maxson Dorothy Simon Jeanne Hamblin Beverly Hayes Doris Woolwine Martha Smith Clara Moore Mary Kay House Miss Kutchera Miss Maxson Coe College Sergt. Francis D. Pugh

Jane Ann Herdlicka Leaves for Ames College

Miss Jane Ann Herdlicka daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis W Herdlicka 239 Highland drive NW has left for Ames to enroll in her first year at Iowa State College.

Jane Ann Herdlicka Louis W Herdlicka Highland Drive Ames Iowa State College

Hayrack Party Hosts Mention Local Guests

Evelyn Tewart hosted a hayrack party Sunday evening. Attendees included Lida Lee Mul vany Rebecca Stone Betty Dob son Beverly Smith Dorothy Linet Margaret Hunter Ruth Wing John Mulvany Bob Cornish Raymond Tufts Dick Kemp Kenneth Shovell Jimmy Barrett Leroy Fortner and Nick Tomas. Chaperones were Tom Stewart and Katherine Pohorsky.

Evelyn Tewart Lida Lee Mulvany Rebecca Stone Betty Dobson Beverly Smith Dorothy Linet Margaret Hunter Ruth Wing John Mulvany Bob Cornish Raymond Tufts Dick Kemp Kenneth Shovell Jimmy Barrett Leroy Fortner Nick Tomas Tom Stewart Katherine Pohorsky

Ella Swan circle meets at Rose home with bingo and picnic

The Ella Swan circle of Bethany Congregational church met Friday evening at Mrs. Charles L. Rose’s home at 420 Eighteenth Street NW. After the business session, bingo was played and a picnic luncheon was served in the garden.

Ella Swan Bethany Congregational Church Charles L. Rose Eighteenth Street NW

Visit to W. S. Coles Highlights Chicago Guests

Mrs Popp and the Misses Magdalen Rosa and Ida Popp of Chicago spent the weekend with Mrs W S Cole and Mr Cole. Aloysius Cole returned with them to begin his second year at the University of Loyola.

Daughters of Isabella Chorus Meets Tonight at Glow Room

The Daughters of Isabella choir will assemble at 8 15 this evening in the Glow room of the Gas company. Prospective singers are invited to join the chorus.

Daughters of Isabella

Return from California Guest Visit at Lake Big Bear

Mrs. Hugh Grennan of 1427 Beverley Avenue SE returned after two weeks as a guest of Mr and Mrs E W Watson at their summer cottage on Lake Big Bear California.

Hugh Grennan Bev~er Avenue Mrs. E. W. Watson Lake Big Bear Calif

Queen Esther Circle Meeting Details Report

Queen Esther circle of the King's Daughters meets at 1714 D Avenue NE with Mrs. J Schweitzer on Thursday at 1 PM for lunch. Mrs. H E Barton will assist.

Queen Esther The King's Daughters J. Schweitzer D Avenue NE H. E. Barton

Desert Luncheon and Meeting of I H N Circle

Members of I H N circle of Mrs Dale Morgan at 2414 First Avenue East meet Thursday at 1 30 p m for a desert luncheon and business. Mrs Muriel Mueller will assist the hostess.

I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters Dale Morgan First Avenue E Muriel Mueller

Mrs Sealy Travels to Hartley to Visit Relatives

Mrs Maurice Sealy of 212 Park Court SE left Monday for Hartley to visit her sister Mrs F A Conn and Dr Conn.

Mrs. Sealy Hartley Maurice Sealy Parkcourt SE F. A. Conn Dr. Conn

Honor Miss Lazio Surprise Birthday Party

Miss Ann Lazio and Miss Delores Gillen entertained at a surprise birthday gathering Sunday evening at the Gillen home honoring Miss Marguerite. The hosts are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Lazio and Mr. and Mrs. Gillen, residents of 1209 First Avenue E and 1704 C Avenue NE respectively.

Ann Lazio Joseph Lazio First Avenue E Delores Gillen R. Gillen C Avenue NE Gillen Marguerite

Lazio Roller Skating Evening Highlights Guests

A social evening in Lazio featured roller skating and refreshments. Guests included Ann Lucy Gallo Betty Jane Orr Mary Elizabeth Mercer Grace Baer Johnny Callas Wayne Ross and Vincent Bading.

Lazio Ann Lucy Gallo Betty Jane Orr Mary Elizabeth Mercer Grace Baer Johnny Callas Wayne Ross Vincent Bading

Courageous Loss Confirmed and Submarine Sinking Claims

The Courageous reportedly sunk by enemy submarine off Ireland after two blasts. A South African RAF pilot allegedly attacked and damaged the submarine, with one survivor citing destroyers engaging the sub. Several ships including City of Paris aided survivors amid ongoing naval warfare reports.

Daily Herald Courageous High Command Royal Air Force Ministry of Information Coastal Command E. M. C. Abel Smith King George Canada United States Ireland Collingsworth Ellerman City of Paris Bramden

Rankin Indicted in Gift Cruiser Embezzlement Case

William G. Rankin former Louisiana conservation commissioner indicted by Orleans parish grand jury on charges of embezzling 10710 linked to former Gov Leche gift cruiser.

New Orleans William G. Rankin Louisiana Conservation Commissioner Orleans Parish Grand Jury Richard W. Leche

Coe College Sees Strong Interest in Aviation Course

Interest in the government sponsored aviation course at Coe College rose Monday with over 60 attending an on campus briefing by Dr. Alfred W. Meyer and Dan Hunter. About a dozen nonstudents left after the preliminary screening and 50 application blanks were handed out for next Saturday return.

Coe College Alfred W. Meyer Dan Hunter Science Hall Civil Aeronautics Authority de. Meyer Hunter

Britain Refuses Soviet Justifications Over Poland Attack

Britain defends Poland alliance and rejects Moscow claims that Poland was non existent. With support of the country, His Majesty's government says it will pursue the war with energy until Hitlerism is extinguished, stating the action does not alter their commitments.

Poland Britain Germany Moscow

City Briefs And Personals Highlights Local Notes

Local notices report club meetings at Lafayette cafe rooms and Moose hall. Reports include theft of a blanket, loss of a license plate, county residents visiting Cedar Rapids relatives, and several minor injuries and incidents in area towns. Police logs list residents and dates from Cedar Rapids and environs.

Four Accused of Assault Arrests Following Warrants

Four persons were arrested by police Monday on assault and battery charges after warrants issued by Justice H. R. Churchill on information sworn by G. J. Gordon. Mike Hennessey, 22, of 1007 Thirtieth street NE, was picked up at 1 05 p.m. Further details follow.

H. R. Churchill G. J. Gordon Mike Hennessey Thirtieth Street

Four youths arrested after voluntary police station visit

Grover Nix aged 20 of 1971 B Avenue NE and Joe Callan aged 21 of 421 Seventeenth Street NE came to the police station on their own accord and were arrested. Keith Engle aged 22 of 606 Fourth Avenue SE was picked up at 5 45 p.m. All four were out on bond Tuesday.

Grover Nix B Avenue NE Joe Callan Seventeenth Street NE Keith Engle Fourth Avenue SE

Clothing Drive Plea From Sunshine Mission Leader

The Sunshine Mission requests used clothing and shoes for men and children as demand exceeds supply. Reverend Frank H. Ward, superintendent, asks Cedar Rapids residents to donate. call 28632 to arrange pickup by the Mission truck.

Sunshine Mission Frank H. Ward Cedar Rapids Mission

Seek Return Of Suspect In Dreher Slaying

Police moved to extradite Fred Ostenrieder 21 from Eugene Oregon to Des Moines to face murder charges in the slaying of Harold J. Dreher Mason City salesman whose body was dumped on a Des Moines street. Francis Welsh 28 is also wanted and Oregon officials say they know his whereabouts. Ostenrieder and Welsh face federal charges for crossing state lines to avoid prosecution.

Des Moines INS Fred Ostenrieder Harold J. Dreher Eugene Ore Ostenrieder C. A. Swarts Dreher Mason City Oregon Iowa-Illinois Francis Welsh Welsh Los Angeles Council Bluffs

New Students At Coe Reach 337 With 800 Total Planned

Coe College reports 337 new students enrolled for the start of classes, including 122 from Cedar Rapids. Enrollment is expected to reach about 800 after revisions to returning students. Dormitories Greene Hall Voorhees Hall and Bryant House are at capacity with roughly 180 men and as many women assigned.

Coe College Cedar Rapids Office of Admissions Greene Hall Voorhees Hall Bryant House George W. Bryant

Charles M Schwab Dies Steel Titan at 77 in New York

Charles M Schwab 77 longtime Bethlehem Steel chairman died Monday night at his Park Avenue home after recent illness. His wife died January 12, he closed multiple homes and the Riverside Drive mansion. He is survived by a brother and two sisters. Funeral plans to be announced.

New York Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem-Steel Corporation Park Avenue Schwab Europe Riverside Drive Loretto Bethlehem United States Edward H David Barry Edward Chicago Carnegie J. P. Morgan Morgan United States Steel Corporation Bethlehem Steel

PUPPET STATE IN POLAND FORECAST

German artillery and air raids report a puppet state forecast in Poland. Warsaw officials claim major buildings destroyed and a large crater at the royal palace site. Polish leaders deny peace talks with Germany while detailing a Soviet advance and protests over invasion.

Poland Starzinsky Warsaw Royal Ignace Moscicky Dicker

Engineer Builds Bethlehem Steel Plant Amid 1907 Panic

The subject formed a company and foresaw steel beam use in skyscraper construction. He established a Bethlehem plant despite the 1907 financial panic, signaling a bold industrial expansion during a period of economic stress.

Bethlehem

Soviet Announces Red Surrounds Rumania Front

Soviet general staff reports German troops surrounded Rumania as Reds enter the country. Moscow dispatch says Russians defeated Poles on the northern front and occupied several towns including Schenciany Lida Novo Grodek Orla Slonim Wolkowysk Jaglewiczi. In the south they seize Sarny Luck Stanislau Halicz Krasny Buczace.

Moscow Schenciany Lida Novogrodek Orla Slonim Wolkowysk Jaglewiczi Sarny Luck Stanislau Halicz Krasny Buczace

Pravda Reports Russo German Pact Backing Polish Intervention

Pravda states the Soviet Union and Germany will restore order in Poland under Russo German cooperation. It criticizes the Polish state as weak and bankrupt, notes the Polish army’s failures and coerced conscription, and recalls Soviet reception by Ukrainians and white Russians in Poland.

Moscow INS Red Army Soviet Russia Poland Pravda

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