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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1942
Page
11
Des Moines AP Dubuque County tops early Iowa scrap salvage drive with 100 tons harvested on day one of a three week campaign. Johnson 22 tons Harrison 20, total 223 tons by day two. officials urge daily wire reports by 9 am to keep results updated.
In Des Moines the Iowa chapter of the American Red Cross issued an urgent call for qualified graduate nurses to join the first reserve of the army and navy nurse corps. Nurses who have passed state boards are eligible and Iowa must enroll several hundred immediately, said Miss Lena Brandt, chairwoman of the nursing committee.
Phil Henderson art instructor spoke at the Cornell art department’s first exhibit of the year in Armstrong hall. The display features works from the Cornell collection arranged chronologically to showcase art history. The exhibit is open to the public and runs until Oct. 17 when the alumni show will be hung.
Albert M. Lane of Manchester marked his 91st birthday on a farm west of Manchester now presented by son Edward. About 40 relatives attended a four generation gathering including his children and grandchildren. Lane arrived in Iowa in 1872 and lived on a Masonville area farm until 15 years ago. He remains active in farm chores daily and once posed on his head for a photo two years ago.
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bourke B. Hickenlooper will visit Iowa City on Friday. A 7 o'clock dinner will honor him at the Jefferson hotel followed by a public meeting at 8 p.m. in the community building.
Sargt. Ward Vincent returns home to Anamosa for a 10 day furlough from service with the American army in Northern Ireland. He is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs William Vincent.
Des Moines officials received an offer of air-conditioning equipment from Younker Brothers department store after a request from Donald Nelson, chairman of the.
Eva Jordan a 73 year old McGregor driver with 1.4 million miles without an accident recounts driving 69 000 miles on a single tire set with only three slow leaks fixed. She began driving at 52 delivering patients to University hospital Iowa. The tires and dealer record are cited as proof of the feat.
Iowa pheasant census underway will guide the hunting season length starting November 12. Commission members expect to set a 30 day limit after reviewing early survey reports, with final decision due October 6. Last year the season lasted seven days across 54 counties amid crop damage concerns.
Iowa City University of Iowa Dad's Day weekend October 16 to 18 features seven events chaired by Dr. E E Harper. Opening mass meeting on Friday night proclaims Beat Illinois followed by a dance at the Iowa Union. Saturday includes moving pictures a military demonstration and athletics and acrobatics at the field house culminating in the Illinois game at 2 pm and a parents dinner at 6 30 pm.
Marion residents were roused Tuesday by a fire siren sounded by Fireman Edward to promote scrap collection. A seven piece high school band rode in a city truck urging residents to gather scrap as city and local business trucks assist. Cannons from World War I and a Civil War cannon were dismantled or left in place, with funds from scrap sale to benefit American relief, the U S O and China relief.
The women of the Christian church plan a 9 a.m. cleaning session on Wednesday. The notice lists fresh dressed chilled frying and roasting chick ens and provides the contact Dixon Hatchery at phone 134.
Deputy Sheriff Earl H. Wescott of Riverside California visited his parents in town. Weekend guests in the Slater home included the Wapslers Rohwers and Elaine Wapsler from Davenport. The Christian church and Methodist church choirs plan midweek rehearsals. Mrs Myron Messerschmitt has begun air corps technical training at an advanced school. Mr and Mrs W G Neill have received word of a birth.
Mr and Mrs Charles Schaefer have received word their son Richard C Schaefer A M M third class is now stationed with an operating unit. The brief notice confirms his military assignment and current posting.
The Lutheran Family club of St Pauls Lutheran church plans a wiener roast Friday at 6 p.m. in Thomas park. All members and friends are invited. Attendees should bring their own buns and wieners. In case of inclement weather the meeting will be held in the church basement.
Sergt. Billy K. Murray of Marion directs division radio programs from Camp Barkeley Texas. A musician first class, he was inducted as a private last April and serves as director of his division drum and bugle corps.
Dr West offers a non soggy long lasting nylon toothbrush for 25 cents at Owens Cut Rate Drug advertise in the local ad.
Darlene Keenan departed Saturday for Omaha to begin training for airline communications, marking a step in her professional path with plans to develop qualifications in the aviation field.
Mrs. E V Carey entertained the Cary club on Monday. Mrs. Gerald Thomas reviewed The Pied Piper by Nevil Shute for the group.
The Rachel Booth guild of the Baptist church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Howard McKee at 1060 Eighteenth Street. Mrs. B H Shaw will conduct the Burma lesson.
The second and third divisions of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society will meet Thursday at 12 30 for a picnic luncheon with Mrs Otto Kieckhaefer at 1160 Lincoln Drive.
Guests this week at the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Voorhies will leave Wednesday. They are Mr and Mrs Harve Allen from Cherokee and Mr and Mrs Robert Lenz from Holstein.
Stewart Hawk Alfred Bensch Lee Voorhies and Floyd Robson attended the Blazing Star Circle Masonic lodge meeting on Monday in Wyoming.
Tom Gallagher a signal corps school student in Des Moines spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs R J Gal.
Members of Cub Scout den No. 5 will meet Tuesday after school at the home of their den mother Mrs. W. H. Balster with Mrs. Howard Hutchinson assisting Balster.
The St. Mary's circle of St. Joseph's Catholic church held a meeting on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. George W. Dippel in attendance.
Complimenting their son Neil Sills who has enlisted in the navy and went to Fort Des Moines Monday. Mr and Mrs Cliff Sills entertained Sunday at a family dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Richard Sills Mr and Mrs Lowell Byse Mr and Mrs Frank Schwarz and families of Cedar Rapids. Also listed are Mrs Neil Sills Milton Fay Lila Wilma Joyce and Larry Sills.
C L McDonnell is seriously ill at home in Marion. Relatives travel to Marion from Leesville Savanna Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Des Moines as well as Mrs. Burkhart and Mrs. Randall. Frank B Travis moves from Camp Dodge to Will Rogers Field Oklahoma. Harry Rockey ill in Cedar Rapids recovering at Mercy Hospital and to be moved to Earl Jacobs home. Local social notes mention Ladies Progressive club meeting and family visits from Pierre Philip S D Dysart and Marion connections.
First Lieut. Marion L. Wheeler is listed as missing in action. Cited as the best bombardier in the Pacific, Wheeler reportedly sank a heavy cruiser and multiple transports off Java Bali and the Macassar straits while serving under Capt. H. C. Smelser. Wheeler’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Wheeler.
Des Moines reports Dr J O Kinnaman one of two survivors from the 1922 Tut tomb expedition said the other 20 members died from poisonous dust rather than the tomb's curse. He recalled an ailment like pneumonia from the dust and noted he survived after illness in 1939.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Melrose former Presbyterian missionaries to China will speak at the United Church in Walker on Wednesday evening during their visit with relatives.
Waterloo voters will decide November 3 in the general election on issuing 450000 in airport bonds to buy a site for a municipal airport. The council called the referendum and would fund it with a three quarters of a mill annual tax levy. The city currently has two private airports with federal pilot training courses.
Des Moines residents protest an OPA plan as a local group voices opposition to the initiative. The board responds amid ongoing debate over policy changes and community impacts.
Chelsea residents Rachel Landuyt and Theophille Cleppe were married Saturday at St. Joseph's Church by Rev. Father Panek. The bride is described as a member of the local community. no further details provided.
Undersecretary Paul Appleby in an Iowa State College lecture series argues government should grow from social influences not be imposed on people. He cites Agriculture Department outreach to citizens and groups improving programs, flexibility, and administration.
Obituaries list elderly farmer James Tucker of West Branch who died of a heart attack after returning from Tipton. Survivors include son Frank of Washington and four daughters. Funeral at St Joseph’s Cedar Valley. Mary Elizabeth Hansel of Garber dies, age 73, details of survivors and service in Fairview church. Kathryn Cahill, 73, Iowa City widow, funeral at St Patrick’s with burial in Davenport cemetery. rosary set. John McQuiston, 76, longtime Iowa City police veteran, funeral at McGovern chapel with burial in Oakland. six stepchildren listed. Mrs Henry Freese, 72, Monticello resident, service at St Matthew’s Lutheran. born in Germany, survived by husband and three children. Mrs Alexander Blair dies, services in Hopkinton Presbyterian Church. born Sarah Mullen in North Fork township. taught in Delaware county schools. married Alexander Blair in 1884.
New York AP notes Mexican singer Margo says Henry Wallace has a strong corn belt accent when speaking Spanish and once used slang in a San Geronimo name change speech. She defends him as a solid man who respects Latin American neighbors.
The clipping lists funeral notices for several locals including Mrs. Anna Baker Hruby of Solon found dead, Mrs. Ezra Coates of Delaware, and Mrs. Anna Giefle of Waukon. It notes burial plans, church services, residences, and survivors such as spouses, sisters, children, and extended relatives.
A survey by the medical bulletin shows 93 men and women from the University of Iowa hospitals and medical college staff have been called into military service.
Des Moines AP reports Iowa will see much warmer weather after several days of autumn chill. The state recorded a 24 hour precipitation with Monday’s high reaching 57 degrees in Atlantic and a low of 29 at Decorah as overcoats are set aside.
LaVerne Schenk CIO organizer charged with conspiracy faces a Benton county district court session with 11 jurors after juror Claud Sanders fell ill and could not report. Prosecution and defense agreed to proceed with the reduced panel.
War bonds totaling $19,000 were sold Saturday at a rally and dance in Legion hall sponsored by Legion post 447. More than 409 attended, marking the second highest rally total in Clinton county for the war bond drive. Wheatland has a population of 550.
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank J Krob for a Sunday picnic honoring Sergt Norbert F Krob on a 15 day furlough from Camp Funston Kansas and Harold Zvacek of Cedar Rapids route 2 who left for the army Tuesday. Oelwein eight debate pupils named by Wayne Frederick include Francis Weir Merle McFarlane Beverly Brook Wallace Berry Beverly Butters Rex Thiese Shirley Swarts and Bill Jenkins. Oelwein chorus officers elected Ray Wine president Ian Mazziotti vice president Dick Theobald treasurer. 63 chorus members chosen after last week’s tryouts by Mrs Hosch. Manchester fire losses exceed 1000 as roof and gables were destroyed though rest saved. Manchester Mrs Mary Beardslee wed H T Rickert of Chicago Saturday. she will be at home in Chicago after Oct 19. she is a University of Iowa alumna and Alpha Chi Omega. Anamosa Jones county district court opened with Judge Haas. grand jury list includes Elwood Kirkpatrick H C Sievers G H Withan Edward Schemmel Harold Klahn Leo Skahill and William Balsinger. Norman Bickel serves as clerk.
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