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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1939

Page

4

Southern Vacationers Returning To City

Travelers end Florida sojourns as Easter vacation period prompts return to Cedar Rapids area homes. The Hamiltons return with daughter from Miami Beach after a four week stay. others include Mrs Edwy J Clapp and daughter from Miami Beach and Tucson. families from St Peters burg and Milwaukee also back from extended trips.

Florida Miami Beach James E. Hamilton Linden Drive Richard E. Killian Blake Boulevard Edwy J. Clapp Twenty-sixth Street Susan Tucson Ariz J. Rayner Harper Twenty-first Street Jeanne Chicago Morgan J. Foster Washington Avenue SE Howard R. Green Bever Avenue SE Lincoln

Chapter F PEO to Meet for Tea With Mrs Dinwiddie

Chapter F PEO schedules a tea at 2 30 p m Tuesday with Mrs M Dinwiddie at 2520 Country Club Parkway SE assisted by Mrs John E Stansbury.

P.E.O 2. M. Dinwiddie Country Parkway SE John E. Stansbury

Society Hosts Honor Miss Evelyn Cone Ahead of April Wedding

Miss Ruth Trunkey and Miss Shirley Brown will host Monday evening to honor Miss Evelyn Cone whose marriage to Mark Lilly is planned for April. The event features a bridge game and a gift presentation to Miss Cone. Also attending are Misses Betty Rice Isabel Kehrer Helen Kunz Peggy Brown Mary Katherine Supple and Mesdames Glenn Cackley John Ferguson Barbara Coffman Theodore Vernimont and James Pirie.

Ruth Trunkey Shirley Brown Evelyn Cone Mark Lilly Miss Cone Betty Rice Isabel Kehrer Helen Kunz Peggy Brown Mary Katherine Supple Glenn Cackley John Ferguson Barbara Coffman Theodore Vernimont James Pirie

Jessie Johnson and Thomas Newman Wed in Cedar Rapids

Jessie Johnson and Thomas Newman were married Friday at 5 p.m. by Rev. Frank Ward. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Gott. Mr. and Mrs. Newman left for Chicago and will reside in Cedar Rapids where Mr. Newman is employed by the Rock Island railroad.

Jessie Johnson Thomas Newman Frank Ward Rolland Gott Twelfth Street

Teenette Social Held At Betty Klimes Home

The Teenettes met Thursday evening at Betty Klimes's residence 529 First Avenues. Guests included Jane Borman Rita Spaight Marilyn Cusack Mary Jane Klassen Rita Powers Bernice Pfiffner and Irene Phelps. Games were played and refreshments served.

Betty Klimes First Avenues Jane Borman Rita Spaight Marilyn Cusack Mary Jane Klassen Rita Powers Bernice Pfiffner Irene Phelps

Melvins Leave Cedar Rapids After Visit

Mr and Mrs Ralph Melvin of Gladwin Michigan arrived in Cedar Rapids March 23 and have returned home after visiting relatives. They stayed with Mr and Mrs G A Sanders at 609 First Street Southwest Cedar Rapids a brother and sister in law of Mrs Melvin.

Ralph Melvin Gladwin, Mich Cedar Rapids G. A. Sanders First Street Melvin

Four Cedar Rapids Boys Head On Camp Fishing Trip

Four Cedar Rapids youths left Friday evening for a camping and fishing trip near Manchester to open the trout season. Participants are Eugene Pinney, Junior Nemec, Bob Schrimper, and Bob Laufer, with plans to return to Cedar Rapids Tuesday evening.

Manchester Cedar Rapids Eugene Pinney Eugene M. Pinney Ridgeway Drive Junior Nemec George H. Nemec Twentieth Street Bob Schrimper Charles Schrimper Glenway Drive Bob Laufer Bert Laufer Eighth Avenue

Omaha Guests Spend Weekend with Davises

R. F. O'Brien Jr and Miss Mae Fisher of Omaha left Monday after spending the weekend with Mr and Mrs Robert B Davis at 330 Twenty-ninth street SE.

R. F. O'Brien, Jr Mae Fisher Omaha Robert B. Davis Twenty-ninth Street

Tri Delta Alliance Buffet Meeting Notice

Tri Delta Alliance holds a buffet supper meeting Tuesday at 6 30 p m in chapter rooms at 1263 First Avenue East. Members and guests are urged to attend this community gathering.

TRI Delta Alliance First Avenue E

Kramer Family Visit To Blanche Krebs Home

Mrs. LeRoy Kramer of Chicago and her son Henry Kramer from Yale University arrived Monday to stay through Wednesday at Miss Blanche Krebs, 351 Pleasant Drive SE, New Haven.

LeRoy Kramer Chicago Henry Kramer Yale University New Haven, Conn Blanche Krebs Pleasant Drive

Birthday Club Honors Miss Capron and Mr Pettit

The Birthday club hosted a miscellaneous shower and picnic supper at Mr. and Mrs. Mershall B. Nelson home in Cedar Rapids honoring Miss Hazel Capron and Howard C. Pettit who plan marriage in June. Umbrella pink and yellow decorations themed the event.

Birthday Club Mershall B. Nelson Avenue NE Hazel Capron Howard C. Pettit Cedar Rapids Harold White Tripoli Miss Capron Pettit W. L. Capron Bill E O. Samuelson Elma Fern Delbert White Harold Charles FE. Nelson Frank Biba Fred Larson Mary Gullidge William Winkenwerder Marshall B. Nelson Louis and Marshall Orville Todd Lincoln, Neb

Waterloo Couple Wed At Donald Cover Home

At the home of Mr and Mrs Donald Cover 929 H avenue NW a double ring ceremony united Miss Evangeline Shenafelt and Raymond Cover. Reverend Elton D Wells officiated as both families attended the Friday evening event in Waterloo.

Waterloo Donald Cover H Avenue Evangeline Shenafelt Harley Shenafelt Mr. Cover Raymond Cover Fred Cover Elton D. Wells

Legion Auxiliary to Elect Delegates at Davenport Referenced Conference

At a meeting of the American Legion auxiliary to Hanford post No 5 delegates to the district conference to be held April 26 in Davenport will be elected during Tuesday night sessions at the Memorial building.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post No. 5 Memorial Building Davenport

Volunteer Circle Meeting Notice at Mrs Karlan Home

The Volunteer Circle of the King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. R C Karlan at 508 Twenty sixth Street SE on Tuesday at 1 30 p m for a dessert luncheon.

the King’s Daughters R. C. Karlan Twenty-sixth Street

Melody Camp Meeting Canceled Friday

There will be no meeting Friday of Melody camp, Royal Neighbors of America, as announced.

Melody Camp Royal Neighbors of America

Avery Gage Takes Ten Day Ski Vacation Abroad

Avery Gage son of Dr and Mrs Harry M Gage of 1945 Second Avenue SE and three Fletcher school of law and diplomacy classmates are spending ten days at the Laurentian winter resort north of Montreal Canada where skiing is the favored winter sport.

Avery Garge Harry M. Gage Second Avenue SE Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Medford Mass Laurentian Montreal Canada

Walter S Cole Honored On Birthday

Walter S Cole of 210 Thirty Fourth Street Drive SE was surprised with a birthday party at home on Saturday. Guests included Mr and Mrs H Coonfare and Geraldine, Bertram residents Mr and Mrs S B Kephart, many family members, and friends. games Chinese checkers and 500 were played before refreshments.

Walter S. Cole Thirty Fourth Street Drive H. Coonfare Geraldine S. B. Kephart Bertram Joseph Carberry Patricia Joseph Sedlak Sidney Griswold T. P. Dowd Thomas Mary Dowd S. E. Temple W. S. Cole Roy Phillip Mildred Phillip Mary Morey Hazel Morey A. F. Greene Elizabeth Greene Lucille Greene Mildred Ramey Donna Jean Temple Martin Cole John Cole Barbara Elliott Dick Taft Sidney Temple

Rosann Shomler Honored At Marion Tea Event

Mrs Lawrence Bigger of Marion hosted a Sunday afternoon tea complimenting her sister Miss Rosann Shomler whose engagement was announced. Mrs Fred Niemeier led the tea service while guests included Jeanne Krebs Sara Lee Hesbacher Dorothy Carr Mary Penningroth Mrs John W Shomler C J Pope Oliver Johnson Dorothy Peterson Charles Penningroth Mrs Niemeier Rachel Hatch Mrs Pauline Naso and Mrs Jenny Mesi.

Rosann Shomler Lawrence Bigger Marion Fred Niemeier Jeanne Krebs Sara Lee Hesbacher Dorothy Carr Mary Penningroth John W. Shomler C. J. Pope Oliver Johnson Dorothy Peterson Charles Penningroth Niemeier Cedar Rapids Rachel Hatch Pauline Naso Jenny Mesi Minneapolis

Miss Fitzgerald Hostess Sunday Gathering

Miss Wilma Fitzgerald hosted a Sunday evening gathering at her home on 1712 Fifteenth Avenue SE. Guests included Bernard Briles Martha Trustof Slavie Zabach Elsie Tauber Orville Fitzgerald Winifred Cornthwaite Marion Fitzgerald Marguerite Musel and Elroy Spracklin.

Wilma Fitzgerald Fteenth Avenue SE Bernard Briles Martha Trustof Slavie Zabach Elsie Tauber Orville Fitzgerald Winifred Cornthwaite Marion Fitzgerald Marguerite Musel Elroy Spracklin

Miss Gwendolyn Rowden to Wed Kadlee Easter Sunday

A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Gwendolyn Rowden, bride elect, at the home of Mrs. William Rowden, 1018 Fifth Street SE. Attending were Mrs. Arthur Sigmunds, Mrs. John Wiederkehr, Mrs. Paul Waddington, Mrs. Jesse Lord, Mrs. William McKay, Mrs. Arthur Irvin, Jacqueline Sigmundi, Mrs. Frank Garner, Miss Katherine Zacek, and Monna Lee Sigmundi.

Gwendolyn Rowden Richard Kadlee Arthur Sigmunds William Rowden Fifth Street John Wiederkehr Paul Waddington Jesse Lord William McKay Arthur Irvin Jacqueline Frank Garner Katherine Zacek Monna Lee Sigmundi

Birthday party honors Hazel and Helen Rupperle

Lorraine Mathews hosted a spring themed birthday party on 1047 F avenue NW Saturday. Guests included Nadine Florang Betty Lange Ruth Henry Mary Adams Mary Ellen Reece Darlene Mathews Helen Myer Bob Crumb Jack Curley Raymond Mizner Bernard Rupperle Alvin Hurtt Clarence Brockman Wallace Kuehn and Paul and Keith McDowell.

Hazel Helen Rupperle Lorraine Mathews F Avenue NW Nadine Florang Betty Lange Ruth Henry Mary Adams Mary Ellen Reece Darlene Mathews Helen Myer Bob Crumb Jack Curley Raymond Mizner Bernard Rupperle Alvin Hurtt Clarence Brockman Wallace Kuehn Paul Keith McDowell

Birthday Party Honors Lorraine Blazek at Home

Mrs. W. L. Blazek hosted a birthday party at 1421 First Street SW on Wednesday for her daughter Lorraine. Attendants included Mrs. Alma Vokoek and Mrs. Alvin Vogel, with guests Miss Mildred Harrelson Eleanor Kacer Deloris Polister Ellen Samek and Mrs. Mary Deitrich and Mrs. Joseph Blazek.

W. L. Blazek First Street Lorraine Blazek Alma Vokoek Alvin Vogel Mildred Harrelson Eleanor Kacer Deloris Polister Ellen Samek Mary Deitrich Joseph Blazek

Mozart club tournament division C results

In division C of the Mozart club tournament at the YWCA on Saturday afternoon, Charles Loufek, Frances Kubovec, Dean Ring, Marjorie Van Winkle and Olga Sindelar ranked superior. Doris Marie Petro, Wilma Skien and Colleen Bedell ranked excellent. Mary Jeanne Palmer was judged excel a in the junior high voice division.

Mozart Club Charles Loufek Frances Kubovec Dean Ring Marjorie van Winkle Olga Sindelar Doris Marie Petro Wilma Skien Colleen Bedell Mary Jeanne Palmer

Grandchildren Of The C. W. Binghams Honored

Opening the spring holiday week, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bingham host an informal buffet supper at Cedar Rapids Country club. They honor grandchildren Betty and Jean Fisher of Shaker Heights and Jack Sherman of Upper Montclair, with their mothers Mrs. Jerome C. Fisher and Mrs. Erwin Sherman visiting from Ohio and New Jersey.

C. W. Bingham First Avenue E Cedar Rapids Country Club Binghams Betty and Jean Fisher Shaker Heights Cleveland Ohio Jack Shermen Upper Montclair N. J Jerome C. Fisher Erwin Sherman Bingham Home Country Club

First Theta Rho state convention held in Iowa City

Iowa City hosted the first state convention of the Theta Rho Girls club with Old Gold No. 1 as host. Betsy Ross club No. 2 Cedar Rapids initiated Dorothy Mae Shramek and will lead an annual rally to be held first in Cedar Rapids.

Theta Rho Iowa City Old Gold No Dorothy Mae Shramek Betsy Ross Club Cedar Rapids Old Gold Club Betsy Ross Club No C. Novak Rebekah Assembly K. L. Jadrnicek June Starman Doris Schamberger Doris Seabrooke Evelyn Hillmer Virginia Hillmer Jean Owen Irene Stowiac Jean Thompson Doris Dose Dorothea Kibbee Ruth Klepac Marilyn Sindelar

Montanaros Honor Son's House Guest Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Charles Montanaro hosted a dinner at 3224 Carlisle Ave NE for Louis Rodriguez of Porto Rico on his eighteenth birthday. Louis and Montanaro are Western Military academy students home for spring vacation. cake came from Porto Rico. Guests included Lillian Repstien Ralph Repstien Jean Severson and Meredith Yerkes. the boys return to Alton NL Tuesday.

Charles Montanaro Carlisle Avenue Louis Rodriguez Porto Rico Montanaros Charles Louis Western Military Academy Alton Air Express Lillian Ralph Repstien Jean Severson Meredith Yerkes

City Mission Women Honor Mrs. Smith At Picnic Luncheon

Members of the Sunshine Mission women's board hosted a luncheon in the mission parlors to honor Mrs. F. M. Smith for her years as city missionary. Mrs. J. M. Dinwiddie praised her work and presented a gift. Mrs. Smith previously served as a missionary in China. Afterward, president Mrs. A. J. Barth led a business meeting.

F. M. Smith Sunshine Mission the Mission J. M. Dinwiddie

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Meet At Miss Hill Bruner Home

The sorority alumnae will gather tonight at 6 30 at the home of Miss Lucille Hill Bruner 1627 Park Avenue SE. Miss Frances Halpin and Miss Helen Jeyne will assist. Members not contacted who wish to attend should dial 2 5473.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Lucille Hillbruner Park Avenue SE Frances Halpin Helen Jeyne

Frank Bibas Home After Western Stay

Mr and Mrs Frank Bibas of 1910 Washington Avenue SE have returned after four months in California visiting Los Angeles San Francisco and other places They attended the Golden Gate exposition and other sights during the trip

Frank Biba Washington Avenue California Los Angeles San Francisco

Barker Couple Reaches Home After Western Trip

Mr and Mrs J D Barker of 356 Seventeenth Street SE have returned home after a winter trip to Los Angeles and Pasadena California, completing their western journey.

J. D. Barker Seventeenth Street Angeles Pasadena

Shower Honors Miss Lu McCullough Before Marriage

Mrs. E G Hopkins and Mrs. L L Valliere hosted a Thursday afternoon shower at 320 Thirtieth Street Drive SE for Miss Lu McCullough who will marry Robert Hopkins. She recently moved from Tennessee and has lived here since October. Guests included Miss Jackie Anderson Velma Smart and Mesdames Hensley Helen Black Ed Parks James Cowden B N Coates and Frank Thompson.

E. G. Hopkins L. L. Valliere

Birthday party hosted by Mrs Colón at Cedar Rapids home

Celebrating her birthday on Friday, Mrs John Colon of 607 Third Street SW hosted a Saturday party at her home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Byron Jones and children Barbara Lou Jackie Betty Morrow Iris Rammelsberg Charles Rammelsberg and Colon's sons Charles Billy Howard Earl Moeller. Games were played and refreshments served.

John Colon Third Street Byron Jones Barbara Lou Jackie Betty Morrow Mount Vernon Iris Rammelsberg Atkins Charles Rammelsberg

League of Women Voters Group Meeting Notice

The department of government and its rations of the League of Women Voters will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. to continue the study of Know Your Town and legislative bills.

Department of Government League of Women Voters

High School Girls Guests In Iowa City

Cedar Rapids youths visit Iowa City during spring recess with planned breakfasts and sisterly visits. A group of nine soon to graduate high school girls attended a breakfast at Kappa Alpha Theta on the University of Iowa campus. Others will travel Monday night and Tuesday morning to visit older sisters at the university and return Wednesday noon.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority University of Iowa Jean Ashby Dorothy Miller Ruth Ann Hasek Virginia Dodds Betty Jo Belknap Phyllis Hatton Joan Chehak Jeanne Puckett Jean Owen Mary Betty Lee Hruska Edwin E. Hruska Bever Avenue SE Jean

George Brights and Jack McVays Honored at Dinner Shower

Mr. and Mrs. George Bright and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McVay were honored at a Sunday dinner and shower at the A. L. Bright home. Brights married December 10, 1937. McVays married February 25. Guests included several family and friends such as John Olinger and Lucille, Frank, George Wiley, Neta Faith Shetton, T. J. Olinger and others.

George Bright Jack McVay A. L Ralph Jones Center Point Clifford Bright A. L. Bright

Mercy Nurses Alumnae Benefit Dance Planned

The Mercy Nurses alumnae finalize arrangements for their annual benefit dance to be held Wednesday April 19 at Dance land. Miss Ellanor Earl serves as chairman and will convene the committee for dinner Wednesday at Bishop's cafeteria to discuss final plans.

Mercy Danceland Ellanor Earl Bishop's Cafeteria

Surprise 5th Birthday Party for Louis Dickey Jr

Mrs. Louis Dickey hosted a surprise Sunday afternoon party at Center Point road NE in honor of her son Louis Dickey Jr.’s fifth birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Louis Bishop and Buddy, Mrs. Les Edmonds and Jackie, Katherine and Leslie, Mrs. Herman Schloss and Roger, Skippy and Jean, Mrs. Gerald Clark and Betty, Joan and Sonny, Mrs. Donald Duncan, Rosalynd and Vivian Auman, Dorothy and Edward Hart, Bobby and Betty Lou Auman, Patricia Schloss, Corinne Dickey, Nadine Swain, and Mrs. Elston Dickey of Oelwein.

Louis Dickey Center Point Road NE Louis, Jr Louis Bishop Buddy Les Edmonds Jackie Katherine Leslie Herman Schloss Roger Skippy Jean Gerald Clark Betty Joan Sonny Donald Duncan Rosalynd Vivian Auman Dorothy Edward Hart Bobby Betty Lou Auman Patricia Schloss Corinne Dickey Nadine Swain Mrs. Elston Dickey Oelwein

Evelyn Heefner Hostes Birthday Wiener Roast

Evelyn Heefner celebrated her birthday with a wiener roast Saturday evening. Camp Fire group members and their guardian joined in games and festivities with guests including Patty Long Patricia Maloney Virginia Lou Reeder Kathleen Stanley Dar lene Cornthwaite Beverly Keister Joyce Crabbs Beverly Lawrence Mrs. G V Wood Alice Mikas Dorothy Van Vieck Gilatha Robert White and Dorothy Heefner.

Evelyn Heefner Guardian Patty Long Patricia Maloney Virginia Lou Reeder Kathleen Stanley Darlene Cornthwaite Beverly Keister Joyce Crabbs Beverly Lawrence Mrs. G. V. Wood Alice Mikas Dorothy van Vieck Gilatha Robert White Dorothy Heefner

Cedar OES past matrons plan luncheon meeting

The past matrons of Cedar chapter No. 184 OES will meet with Mrs. Eric Childs at 1537 Second Ave SE Thursday at 1 p.m. for luncheon and a business session. Committee members include Mesdames Elizabeth Griffith Jessie Canfield Evelyn Heins and Louise Yuill.

Cedar O.E.S Eric Childs Second Ave. SE Elizabeth Griffith Jessie Canfield Evelyn Heins Louise Yuill

Ex-Quakerettes Meet at Irma Ford Home

The Ex Quakerettes schedule a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Irma Ford's residence located at 1722 B avenue NW.

Irma Ford B Avenue NW

City Issues 121 Building Permits In March

The city building department issued 121 permits in March with a total valuation of 109,568 dollars. Building Inspector B. W. Griffith reported to the city council. Thirteen dwellings totaled 68,900 dollars, plus 75 remodeled dwellings 24,617, one warehouse 3,500, five remodeled commercial units 8,725, 15 garages 2,236, seven remodeled garages 300, one shed 100, three remodeled service stations 1,150, and one theater repair 40. Electrical permits 145 and plumbing permits 86. receipts totaled 752.50 dollars.

B. W. Griffith

Mrs. Elizabeth Lafferty 83 Dies in Cedar Rapids Hospital

Elizabeth Lafferty 83 died Sunday at 12 10 p m in a Cedar Rapids hospital Born February 26 1856 at Phoenicia New York she moved to the area as a child and lived in Cedar Rapids and Marion She was married 1872 to Daniel Lafferty now deceased Survived by two sons Edward J Lafferty Omaha Frank Lafferty Marion a daughter Mary Ellen Clark Perry a sister Mrs Patrick Kelley Van Horne and five grandchildren Funeral at St Josephs Catholic church Tuesday at 9 a m Rev T J McElliott presiding Body taken to Omaha Wednesday for burial in Holy Sepulcher cemetery Friends may call at the Frank Lafferty home 1925 Eighth Avenue Marion News

Elizabeth Lafferty Cedar Rapids Phoenicia N. Y James Elizabeth Redmond Darcy Marion Keystone Daniel Lafferty T. J. McElliott Omaha Holy Sepulcher Cemetery Frank Lafferty Eighth Avenue

Marion Masonic Lodge to Meet with State Lodges in Davenport

Marion Masonic lodge members will convene at 8 p.m. Tuesday in a statewide session held simultaneously with lodges across the state. Grand Master Realff Otte sen of Davenport will speak from station WHO for 15 minutes starting at 9:30. Ralph Kendall and Ray Stanton report an extensive program and expected capacity attendance. Springville lodge members will join Marion Masons for the program.

Marion Masonic Lodge Realff Ottesen Davenport Ralph Kendall Ray Stanton Springville Lodge Marion Masons

Monroe township leaders host final training school

Mrs Louis White of Center Point read NE on Thursday for the Monroe township home project leaders and officers at their fourth and final training school. Miss Lucile Gove lectured on uses of canned cured and frozen meats. The group studied the opera Hansel and Gretel. Mrs Evan Rielly will host the leaders and officers April 27.

Louis White Center Point Monroe Township Lucile Gove Hansel and Gretel Evan Rielly

Scalp massage brush free with sham poo offer

An Owen's Drug Store advertisement promotes a scalp massage brush given free with a 5c size bottle Fitch's Sham-Poo valued at $1.25 for 59c. The offer highlights the low price and free item to entice customers.

Fitch’s Owen's

Smith entertains guests for wedding anniversaries

Mrs. Mary Smith entertained at dinner Sunday in observance of the wedding anniversaries of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey Hendrickson of Anamosa and her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Strasburg of Monticello. Leonard and Anna Rose Strasburg of Monticello were also guests.

Mary Smith Ramsey Hendrickson Anamosa R. L. Strasburg Monticello Leonard Anna Rose Strasburg

Wrights Move to Marion from Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs John Wright relocate to Marion from Cedar Rapids and settle at 230 Eleventh Street.

John Wright Marion Cedar Rapids 230 Eleventh Street

Dickey's Foods ad lists assorted grocery prices

Egg noodles 12c a pound pack age bacon squares 10c dog nibs 3 pounds 25c advertised by Dickey's Foods in a concise retail notice with period style.

Dickey’s Foods

Miss Ella Kline Shows Slight Improvement

Miss Ella Kline, critically ill with pneumonia, was slightly improved Monday morning according to a medical bulletin.

Ella Kline

Forty third wedding anniversary family dinner observed

Mr and Mrs Wilfred Stickney hosted a Sunday family dinner at 1395 Fourth Avenue in observance of their forty third wedding anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs William Mitchell and their children Robert Elaine Lois and Billie Mr and Mrs Judson Stickney and their daughters Diane Laura and Judy of Marion and George Collins of Cedar Rapids.

Wilfred Stickney Fourth Avenue William Mitchell Robert Elaine Lois Billie Judson Stickney Diane Laura Judy Marion George Collins Cedar Rapids

Mrs Mary Kerns Taken To Mercy Hospital

Mrs Mary Kerns was transported to Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids on Monday morning for medical care after an unspecified incident requiring immediate attention. The report notes her condition is being monitored by hospital staff.

Mary Kerns Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids

Mrs Flora Lawson Returns Home From Kankakee

Mrs Flora Lawson returns home after spending winter with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs G M Holcomb at Kankakee NL.

Flora Lawson G. M. Holcomb Kankakee, NL

Alfred Christian Visits Cousins In Kansas City

Alfred Christian of Kansas City Missouri stayed with his cousin Charles Burch and Mrs. Burch over the weekend.

Alfred Christian Kansas City, Mo Charles Burch Burch

Mrs. Hachmeister Visits Coon Rapids Relative

Mrs. Marie Hachmeister of Coon Rapids visits her brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Coon. Mrs. Coon has been ill and was taken to St. Luke's hospital Sunday for observation and X rays.

Marie Hachmeister Coon Rapids L. C. Coon

Marion Bowlers Triumph Over Manchester in Sunday Match

Marion defeated Manchester in a bowling match Sunday. Mayor John H. Pazour issued a proclamation asking Marion businesses to close from 12 noon to 3 p.m. for Good Friday services at the Congregational church. Harley Breed, who had influenza ten days, has recovered.

Marion Manchester John H. Pazour Congregational Church Harley Breed

Mrs Lundquist and son visiting relatives in Chicago

Mrs. O. W. Lundquist and her son William Allen are visiting relatives in Chicago. The Sacred Heart Study club will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Margaret McEnany at 761 Seventh Avenue.

O. W. Lundquist William Allen Chicago Sacred Heart Study Club Margaret McEnany Seventh Avenue

Mrs Good and Daughter Arrive to Visit Aunt in Chicago

Mrs Mable Good and her daughter Marie Good of Chicago arrived Monday to spend a week with Mrs Inez Helbig at the A R McElwain home, to visit their sister.

Mable Good Marie Good Chicago Mrs. Good Inez Helbig A. R. McElwain

Mrs Dale Morgan and Daughter Visit Des Moines Detour

Mrs Dale Morgan and her daughter Barbara Dale of Des Moines are guests of Mrs Morgan's mother Mrs J P Oliver and Mr Oliver.

Mrs. Dale Morgan Barbara Dale Des Moines Mrs. Morgan J. P. Oliver Mr. Oliver

Mrs Verle Breed Visits Wyoming Teachers

Miss Verle Breed a Wyoming schoolteacher spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs H F Breed. Mr and Mrs John Kinstler and their three sons from Downers Grove Illinois moved to Marion living at 959 Sixth Street. Mr Kinstler works as a railway mail clerk.

Verle Breed Wyoming Mrs. H. F. Breed John Kinstler Downers Grove, Ill Marion Sixth Street Kinstler

Weekend Guests at Vanderlinden Home

Weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Vanderlinden were Mr. and Mrs. James Mc Clelland of Des Moines.

N. P. Vanderlinden James McClelland Des Moines

Death Notice Guests Gather After Mrs Elizabeth Lafferty

Guests visit the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Lafferty following the death of Mrs Elizabeth Lafferty. Attending are Edward Lafferty of Omaha Mr and Mrs John Clark from Perry and Miss Elaine Jones of Des Moines.

Frank Lafferty Elizabeth Lafferty Edward Lafferty Omaha John Clark Perry Elaine Jones Des Moines

St Marys Study Club to Meet at Larkin Home

The St Marys Study club will meet Tuesday at 2 30 PM at Mrs John Larkin’s home located at 580 Ninth Street.

St. Mary’s Study Club John Larkin Ninth Street

Tuck-a-stitch Club Meets Tuesday Afternoon

The Tuck-a-stitch club will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Arthur Shore located at 1130 Washington Drive.

Arthur Shore Washington Drive

Methodist Ladies Aid Postpones True Blue Meeting

The True Blue division meeting of the Methodist Ladies Aid, set for Wednesday at Mrs. Erwin Lanning's home, has been indefinitely postponed.

True Blue Division Methodist Ladies Aid Society Erwin Lanning

Cedar Rapids visitors Dolson and Stitzel weekend meet

Miss Dorothea Dolson of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend here with Miss Lois Stitzel.

Dorothea Dolson Cedar Rapids Lois Stitzel

Doctor Stitzel to Visit Des Moines on Tuesday

Dr. H. G. Stitzel will spend Tuesday in Des Moines, visiting the city for engagements and meetings with local colleagues. The schedule is not detailed in the notice.

H. G. Stitzel Des Moines

McLay Family Ties Highlight Transit Visit

Albert McLay traveling to Chicago from El Dorado Springs Missouri stopped as an over Sunday guest with Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Howell. He visited his father Moses McLay, both former Marion residents.

Albert McLay Chicago el Dorado Springs Moses McLay L. E. Howell Mr. McLay Marion

Fiedlers Host Overnight Guests in Cuba City

Mr and Mrs Harold Fiedler of Cuba City Wisconsin were overnight guests Sunday in the home of Paul J Fiedler his brother and his family

Harold Fiedler Cuba City Wis Mr. Fiedler Paul J. Fiedler

Blessing Family Weekends Visit In Dependence

Mr and Mrs Jack Blessing and daughter Betty Jane of In dependence were weekend guests at the home of Mrs Blessings parents Mr and Mrs C W Biggs.

Jack Blessing Betty Jane Independence Mrs. Blessing Mrs. C. W. Biggs

Miss Bess Boyles Spends Easter Vacation in Milwaukee

Miss Bess Boyles, an instructor at a private Milwaukee school, is spending the Easter vacation in the home of her aunt Mrs. Frank S. Skinner.

Bess Boyles Milwaukee Frank S. Skinner

Potter visits Cedar Rapids for YMCA meet

Glenn Potter of Marshalltown attended the YMCA swimming meet in Cedar Rapids on Saturday and is spending Easter vacation with his grandparents Mr and Mrs C W Biggs.

Glenn Potter Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Mrs. C. W. Biggs

Potter Family Visit Ties Marion and Marshalltown Ties

Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Potter will visit Marion later this week and the son will return to Marshalltown with them. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Evans hosted dinner in honor of their twentieth wedding anniversary at their home on Fourteenth Street with guests Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Edward and daughter Dorothy, John Marclf, Miss Anna Berg of West Branch, and Byron Evans of Maquoketa.

E. L. Potter Marion Marshalltown Claude Evans Fourteenth Street D. E. Edward Dorothy John Marclf Anna Berg West Branch Byron Evans Maquoketa

Hopkins Made Trustee of Grinnell College

Grinnell Iowa Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins was named a trustee of his alma mater Grinnell College for a six year term at a special board meeting. He becomes the tenth alumnus on the current board. The trustees granted a one year leave of absence to F Walter Huffman extended for a year for Leigh Douglass and appointed G Lester Duke as director of personnel and track coach.

Grinnell INS Harry L. Hopkins Grinnell College Hopkins F. Walter Huffman Leigh C. Douglass G. Lester Duke

Notice of Will Probate for Carrie C Morton

In Linn County Iowa District Court notice is given that the will of Carrie C Morton deceased will come up for hearing on April 8 1939 for proof and admission to probate in Cedar Rapids Iowa dated April 1 1939.

State of Iowa Linn County District Court A.D Carrie C. Morton Said County Cedar Rapids Iowa

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