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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1938

Page

5

Nomination of Officers in Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club nominates L L Owen and Charles E Roberts for president 1938 39 and names other officers including Mrs Bode Basler Hromek Cunningham Frezek and Walpole Griffin Wilson McKinlay. Informal ballot results announced during April meeting ahead of formal balloting.

Charles Bode Wayne Basler Henry J. Hromek C. C. Cunningham Lester Frezek Tom Walpole Aulden Griffin Oliver S. Wilson Donald McKinlay W. S. Rupe Ames Daily Tribune Chautauqua F. W. Damour H. G. Heiserman

Petersen Home Return After Winter Trip

Mrs. Delia Petersen has returned to 1518 Bever Avenue SE after spending the winter in Miami Florida. On the way home she visited her brother Colonel H H Zoring and his family at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland.

Delia Petersen Bever Avenue Miami Fla Col. H. H. Zoring Aberdeen Proving Ground

LaPlante Family Hosts Visitors Then Heads West

Mrs. Charles M. Daniel of Fairfield and her son Edward La Plante Daniel visit the La Plante family at 2118 Blake Boulevard SE before moving to Davenport where Daniel works for International Harvester. Also visiting are Mrs. Kenneth Adair and daughter Nancy Lea and Mrs. Kenneth Swanson from Indianapolis who left after a ten day stay.

Charles M. Daniel Fairfield Edward LaPlante Daniel

Crawford Family Back From Mission Texas Trip

Mr and Mrs Norval M Crawford of 1816 Fifth Avenue SE return from winter in Mission Texas. Their daughter Mrs John H Wallace of 1800 Ridgewood Terrace SE joined them for the trip. The trio also visited Monterrey Mexico during their stay.

Norval M. Crawford Fifth Avenue SE Mission Tex John H. Wallace Ridgewood Terrace SE Monterrey Mex

Modern Reading Club Plans Wednesday Meeting

The Modern Reading club will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. at 1925 Second Avenue SE. Mrs. Marshall J. Hickman hosts, with Mrs. Robert C. Armstrong assisting and Mrs. W. E. Peschau delivering the book review.

Modern Reading Club Marshall J. Hickman Second Avenue SE Robert C. Armstrong W. E. Peschau

Tourist Club Meeting at Burkhalters on Wednesday

The Tourist club will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Mrs L D Burkhalter 312 Crescent street SE. Mrs Arthur Huntington will review The Lees of Virginia by Hendricks.

L. D. Burkhalter Crescent Street SE Arthur Huntington Lees of Virginia Hendricks

Rockey Nortons Host Bridge Club Dinner

Mr and Mrs Rockey T New ton will host bridge club members at their home on Ridgewood Terrace SE for dinner and a bridge session Tuesday evening.

Rockey T. Newton Ridgewood Terrace

Mrs Kay Hosts Club Luncheon at Commonwealth Tea Room

Mrs. 5. L. Kay of Commonwealth apartments entertained club members at luncheon in the Commonwealth teae room Tuesday. Covers were laid for twelve.

5. L. Kay Commonwealth Apartments Commonwealth Tea Room

Miss Bornhoeft Is Honored At Dinner

Miss Burga Bornhoeft whose wedding to W T Wichman of New York City on April 17 was celebrated at a dinner party hosted by Miss Marjorie Bruner at 1830 Fourth Avenue SE Monday evening. Pink and green decor featured tulips jonquils and sweet peas as she received a gift from the group. Attending were Misses Maude Carr Louise Sampson Bernice Mieras Frances Haas and Phyllis Wenger.

Burga Bornhoeft W. T. Wichman New York City Marjorie Bruner Fourth Avenue SE Miss Bornhoeft Maude Carr Louise Sampson Bernice Mieras Frances Haas Phyllis Wenger

Camp Fire Guardians Meet At Montrose Hotel

Thirty Camp Fire guardians gatheredMonday afternoon at the Montrose hotel with Mrs A J Anderson presiding. Mrs C C Flodin spoke on Mi gratory Birds and Mrs J A Yessler outlined aims. A committee to revise the constitution and by laws was named: Mrs John English Mrs Henry Houseman Mrs Milo Lavel and Miss Nadia Thorpe. Guests included Miss Grace Narber Mrs Ed Miller and Mrs W C Forsberg. The next meeting will be a dinner May 2.

Montrose A. J. Anderson C. C. Flodin J. A. Yessler Grace Narber Ed Miller W. C Forsberg

Edgewood P T A Plans Picnic and Rug Making Talk

The Mothers' club of Edgewood No. 1 will meet for a picnic lunch on Thursday at Mrs. Earl McManes home. Helen McManes will discuss a new rug making method. The final P T A meeting of the year goes to the school at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with pupil talks and a skit followed by refreshments.

Mothers’ Club of Edgewood No. 1 Earl McManes Helen McManes

PTA mental hygiene group meets at Montrose hotel

The P T A council mental hygiene unit will meet Thursday at 2 pm in the Montrose hotel to discuss the topic What Is Desire. All interested persons are invited.

P.T.A. Council Montrose Hotel

Polk P.T.A. Education Meeting on Spiritual Values

The Polk P.T.A. parent education study group will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. led by Miss Osterlund. Mrs. H. F. Spratt hosts at 1637 A avenue NE. All interested persons are invited.

Polk P.T.A H. F. Spratt Osterlund

Beethoven Club Program And Meetings At The Library

The Beethoven club schedules a Thursday 10 am meeting in the public library art room with Eleanor Taylor presenting current events and Marion Gardner program notes. A chorus rehearsal is at 9 am and a board meeting follows the general session. The program, directed by Lucy Ambroz, includes Mountain Pictures and other piano works by Burleteh Burieish Clokey and LaFarge among others.

Beethoven Club Eleanor Taylor Marion Gardner Lucy Bushnell Ambroz Cecil Burleteh Eleanor Hilborn Lulu Engleman Welty New England Cecil Burieish Elizabeth Bohac Pierrot Roberts the Rose Clokey Sunbeam Cora Capes Fisher Mason Josephine Batchelder Enevieve Peiller Manson Ruth Miskimen Grey Wolf H Burleigh Ruth Ebling Massey Sonr Spen Frank LaFarge Onabelle Ebett Sues Alma Turechek Dial

Mose Privett Honored At Surprise Party

A Sunday evening surprise picnic dinner celebrated Mose Privett at 1550 E Avenue NE. Guests included Mr and Mrs Mike Griffin, Glenn Steffey, Frank Beam, Robert McNabney, Sam Christenson, Charles Griffith, Albert Shireman, A B Barker, Grace Wiles, Olive Helm, and Stella McNaughton as an amusing shower and games filled the event.

Mose Privett E Avenue NE Mr Privett Privett Mike Griffin Glenn Steffey Frank Beam Robert McNabney Sam Christenson Charles Griffith Albert Shireman A. B. Barker Grace Wiles Olive Helm Stella McNaughton

Sigma chapter Beta Sigma Phi to hold Stella Dallas party

The Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi plans a rushing party on Wednesday at 8 pm in the state suite of the Montrose hotel. Members and guests are asked to wear costumes appropriate to the Stella Dallas theme.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Montrose Hotel Stella Dallas

Honor George Banas First Wedding Anniversary Party

A surprise party was held Saturday evening at Western home for Mr. and Mrs George Baxa on their first anniversary. Dancing with music by Frankie Sunka, guests included Cedar Rapids attendees such as Anton Krejci Edwin Myron Glenn Bloom Marie Elias George Jilek Elmer Netolicky Louis Jansa Leona Adeline Leonard Jansa Roy Sword Lillian Charles Josifek Joseph Prachar Martha John Zalesky Lois George Zalesky James Bydzovsky Bert Kleckar Edward Arlene Klekar Henry Urban and Henry jr Martha Vlasta Kleckar Glen Capek Frank Alva Pavlis.

George Baxa Western Frankie Sunka Cedar Rapids Anton Krejci Edwin Myron Glenn Bloom Marie Elias George Jilek Elmer Netolicky Louis Jansa Leona

Mrs. Davidson Honored at Stork Shower

The Fairview women entertained at a stork shower Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Walter Davidson. Those present included Mesdames J. Tuemann, John Grant, Claire Hall, Edward Joslin, Bert Cummings, Morris Raymond, Roy Walker, Florence Worden, Herman Peiper, Earl Kohli of Mount Vernon, C. W. Hoke of Springville, Stella Cusher, Russell Hoke, C. C. Ellison of Waterloo, Griffith of Anamosa, Dick Cummings and Margaret Worden.

Fairview Walter Davidson J. Tuemann John Grant Claire Hall Edward Joslin Bert Cummings Morris Raymond Roy Walker Florence Worden Herman Peiper Earl Kohli Mount Vernon C. W. Hoke Springville Stella Cusher Russell Hoke C. C. Ellison Waterloo Griffith Anamosa Dick Cummings Margaret Worden

Local ladies complete six thousand mile Mexican motor trip

Mrs. T. J. Callan and Mrs. E. M. Horak with Phyllis and Miss Blanche Swatosh traveled six thousand miles through old Mexico returning Tuesday. They spent a week in Mexico City and visited Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico among other sites.

T. J. Callan First Avenue E E. M. Horak Eighth Avenue SE Phyllis Blanche Swatosh Fourth Avenue SE Old Mexico Mexico City Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico

I. H. N. Circle To Meet At Mrs. Hamer Home

I. H. N. circle of the King's Daughters will meet at Mrs. Harry Hamer’s home 228 Twenty fourth street drive SE Thursday at 1 30 p.m. for a dessert luncheon.

I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters Harry Hamer Twenty-fourth Street Drive

Tea for Mrs Schroeder hosted by Gertsen Horton pair

Mrs Gertsen and Mrs Horton entertained Tuesday afternoon at the Gertsen home 359 Pleasant drive SE honoring Mrs Theda Myers Schroeder before her marriage. Guests attended from 3 to 5 o'clock with Mrs Stover presiding and pink and white sweet peas adorning the table. a long list of attendees included Mrs Gertrude Myers Mrs BE Harold Skinner Mrs Ronald Booth Mrs A C Gossard Mrs H C Jensen Mrs R F McGinnis Mrs William B Quarton Mrs H F Stahlut Miss Margery Williams Mrs William J Barron Mrs John H Fortune and many others.

Schroeder Gertrude Myers BE. Harold Skinner Ronald Booth A. C. Gossard H. C. Jensen R. F. McGinnis William B. Quarton H. F. Stahlut Margery Williams William J Barron John H Fortune H. Cornwell Harry J Chadima

Moline Couple Wed in Nashua Little Brown Church Ceremony

Mrs. Ruby Jennisch of Moline wed Harold A Johnson son of Moline residents in a single ring rite at the Little Brown church in Nashua. Rev. William Kent officiated with organ music prior. The couple will reside at 2534 Eighteenth Avenue in Moline.

Ruby Jennisch Moline S. P. Marsh Cleveland, O Anna Bills Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Harold A Johnson Phillip Johnson Little Brown Church Nashua William Kent Mr. Kent Johnson Eighteenth Avenue Douglas Marsh Gary Burkholder Lulu Boquist Fay Marsh Marion

Wilson twins celebrate tenth birthday party

Carolyn and Francis Wilson, children of Mr and Mrs Albert A Wilson of 1011 Third Street SW, hosted a Saturday afternoon party for friends to mark their tenth birthday. Easter lilies graced the table, twin birthday cakes stood at each side, and games kept guests entertained with assistance from Mrs Fred Shorr and Miss Myrtle Dodge.

Carolyn Francis Wilson Albert A Wilson Third Street Fred Shorr Myrtle Dodge Mrs. Wilson Raymond Shorr Dickie Pospishil Jocie Jeanette Mae Rose Mrsti

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Install Officers in Dinner Meeting

Miss Mildred Hoadley was installed as president of the Alpha Xi Delta alumnae club at a Monday dinner at Mrs Rin derknecht's home. New officers include Mrs Ray Phelan as vice president, Miss Helen Jayne as secretary, Miss Doris Garner as corresponding secretary, and Miss Burdine Lattner re-elected treasurer. Retiring officers are Mrs John Stearns and Miss Hoadley. Attendants included Mrs Harry Tecter and Miss Frances McLaughlin.

Mildred Hoadley Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Club R. W. Rinderknecht Seventeenth Street Ray Phelan Helen Jayne Doris Garner Burdine Lattner John Stearns Hoadley Harry Tecter Frances McLaughlin

Miss Van Vleck Honored On Birthday

Mrs. A. W. Van Vieck of 704 Thirty-second Street NE hosted a surprise party Monday afternoon for her daughter Helen Marie’s twelfth birthday. Guests included Shirley Nichols, Phyllis Howard, Marion Weaver, Joanne Nost, Dorothy Metzner, Dorothy Jean Van Vieck, Virginia Rice, Marjorie Young, Arlene Rose, Loretta Luxinger, Betty Jean Luxinger, Lettie Stewart, and Martha Kohl, with assistance from Mrs. May Turner of Marion and Mrs. Elsie Luxinger.

A. W. van Vieck Thirty-second Street Helen Marie May Turner Marion Elsie Luxinger Shirley Nichols Phyllis Howard Marion Weaver Joanne Nost Dorothy Weittersburg Dorothy Fernow Dorothy Jean van Vieck Virginia Rice Marjorie Young Arlene Rose Loretta Betty Jean Luxinger Lettie Jane Stewart Martha Kohl

Amateur program by Han ford post drum corps Wednesday

Wives of Hanford post drum and bugle corps members sponsor an amateur program Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the armory Memorial building. Ten groups including piano voice trumpet cornet flute accordion saxophone clarinet readings and dance numbers will perform. Tickets at the door. Contest entrants may call Mrs Roy Decker 7894 or Mrs W D Cunningpier 28623 for details. Prizes will be awarded to winners in each group.

Hanford Post Drum and Bugle Corps Memorial Building Roy Decker Dial W. D. Cunningpier

Lucille Wilson and Dale Dripps Wed in Candlelight Service

Lucille Marcella Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl B Wilson and Dale E Dripps son of Mr and Mrs David E Dripps were married in a candlelight ceremony Friday at 8 at Trinity Methodist Church in the presence of about 200 guests. The Rev Elton D Wells officiated the single ring rite with Mrs O D Stucker as organist. The couple will reside at 329 Fifth Avenue SW after a reception at the bride’s home and plan to begin married life together following the ceremony.

Lucille Marcella Wilson Earl B. Wilson Thirty-first Street Dale E. Dripps David E. Dripps Seventeenth Street Trinity Methodist Church Elton D. Wells O. D. Stucker Dripps Washington High School John Hancock Insurance Company Mr Dripps Grant High School Superior Press Fifth Avenue Douglas Wilson Richard Wilson Gertrude Apple St. Paul Phyllis Marcum Minneapolis Hiram Stump Ida Hayes Marshalltown Verne Schall Perry E. A. Weiss Arthur Brace Waterloo Emmet Cripps The

Sacred Heart Court Installs New Officers

Mary Erlacher was installed as chief ranger of Sacred Heart court No 727 of St Patrick's church WCOF at Keane hall. New officers include Elizabeth McNamara vice-chief ranger Elizabeth Burke recording secretary Helen Convey financial secretary Margaret Kell treasurer Lucy Simkavitz Rose Coover Katherine Shea trustees Mary McGown Marie Connell conductors Katherine Shea Mary E McDonnell auditing committee. A social hour followed with Helen Convey and Lucy Simkavitz in charge.

Mary Erlacher Sacred Heart Court No St. Patrick's Church Helen Convey Lucy Simkavitz

Mrs Burleson Hosts P E O Chapter II Dessert Luncheon

Members of Chapter II of P E O gathered at Mrs H C Burleson home 402 Twenty first Street SE for a dessert luncheon Monday afternoon. Assisting hostess Mrs Ingram Bixler led a travel forum with trips to California Florida Washington Panama South America Mexico and Key West plus movie showings.

H C. Burleson Twenty-first Street Ingram Bixler Panama Robert C. Toms South America Jd. Harold Horan Mexico O. W. Lawrence Key West

Mrs. Paul Honors Daughter on Birthday Party

Mrs Elwood Paul hosted a Tuesday after school birthday party for her daughter Elizabeth turning ten at 3033 J street SW After games guests Edna Mae Kulhavy Patricia Zurka Betty Jean Seimer Delores Seimer Betty Mae Hesse Merlyn Cadwallader Mary Ann Paul and Norma Jean Paul attended refreshments followed.

Elwood Paul J Street Elizabeth Edna Mae Kulhavy Patricia Zurka Betty Jean Seimer Delores Seimer Betty Mae Hesse Merlyn Cadwallader Mary Ann Paul Norma Jean Paul

Tankiya Camp Fire elects new officers at weekend meeting

Betty Gardner was elected president of the Tankiya Camp Fire group Friday afternoon at Mrs. Leslie Crawford’s home. New officers include Betty Lentz as vice president Patricia Leeds as secretary and scribe and Ruth Lentz as treasurer. Other members named are Jeanette Crawford Ellen Bell and assistant guardian Helen Bell.

Betty Gardner Tankiya Leslie Crawford Sixth Street NW Betty Lentz Patricia Leeds Ruth Lentz Jeanette Crawford Ellen Bell Helen Bell

Mrs Hodge Honored At Birthday Surprise Party

Mrs W H Herr hosted a Monday birthday surprise for her daughter Mrs Max ine Hodge at the home of another daughter Mrs W C Kep ler. Banco and games entertained guests Verna Krogh Darlene Miner Lila Geiger Mary Newman Evelyn Kroupa Bernice Hollan Thelma Norland at 1333 Eighth Street NW.

W. H. Herr Tenth Street Maxine Hodge W. C. Kepler Eighth Street Banco Verna Krogh Darlene Miner Lila Geiger Mary Newman Evelyn Kroupa Bernice Hollan Thelma Norland

Service circle to meet at Mrs Wilsons home

Mrs W A Wilson at 1723 Fourth Avenue SE will host the Service circle of the King's Daughters Thursday at 2 pm. Members are asked to take the Bever bus to the meeting location.

W. A. Wilson Fourth Avenue SE The King’s Daughters Bever

Longueville Tourney Announces Bridge Event

Mrs. Oliver Longueville at 2035 Blake Boulevard SE will host a regular duplicate contract bridge tournament on Wednesday starting at 1 15 pm.

Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard

Cedar Rapids Schools Name Home Economics Supervisor

Miss Helen E. McCleery of Waterloo, instructor at William Woods College, Fulton, Mo., is named supervisor of home economics for 1938 39. The appointment ends a ten year gap and follows a year long search. McCleery holds a Cornell College degree and a master from Iowa State, with prior high school and college teaching and hospital cafeteria management experience. Also named for 1938 39 is Miss Alice Mae Ottilie to teach music and physical education, with previous posts in Rock Prairie and Earlville and a forthcoming degree from Coe College.

Helen E. McCleery Waterloo William Woods College Fulton Cedar Rapids Board of Education C. T. Hickok H. H. Hoadley Charles Penningroth Miss McCleery Arthur Deamer Miss McCleary Cornell College Mount Vernon Iowa State College Missouri Eleemosyuary Board Farmington Alice Mae Ottilie Ottilie Rock Prairie Earlville Coe College

Immaculate Conception Unit Forms New Group

At a meeting of the Immaculate Conception unit of the National Council of Catholic Women held at 314 Eighteenth Street SE the group organized a current events study club. The first meeting is set for April 29 at 2 p.m. at 1805 Blake Boulevard SE with Caroline Schichtl named reader and M W O Rieley secretary and treasurer. Members of the diocesan board attended the quarterly meeting in Dyersville with J H Bormann, J Wicke, and J J Reardon noted.

Immaculate Conception National Council

Merritts Host Dinner for Waltonian Members Plans

Mr and Mrs J J Merritt entertained at dinner on Monday evening at 1263 First Avenue E for a long list of guests including Mr and Mrs Carl Hendrickson and Dr and Mrs J D Kinsley. The evening ended with social time and plans for a contest to enlist more members for the Waltonian organization.

J. J. Merritt First Avenue Carl Hendrickson A. J. Smith O P. Moody Carlton Smith Dempsy Jones Fred Fitch J. D. Kinsley Frank Powers F R. Carne Ed Manilaw

Mother and Daughter Dinner Planned for April at St Pauls

Announcement for the annual mother and daughter dinner at St Pauls Methodist church on Thursday April 28 at 6 p.m. acting chairwoman Mrs Robert Armstrong leads the girls work committee with decorations tickets and program subcommittees named and district No 4 members to serve.

St. Paul's Methodist Church Robert C. Armstrong Walter E Miller A. L. Killian W. H. Bailey Carl Kessler Bertram P. Puckett George Johnson

P E O Chapter DK meets at Weld home

Twenty three members attend the Chapter DK meeting held at Mrs L D Weld 1838 Blake Boulevard SE Monday evening. Mrs Weld is elected and installed as corresponding secretary to fill the vacancy created by Miss Virginia Weld resigning for a job in Elgin Illinois. The program reviews William Penn a Topical Biography by William Hull presented by Mrs R D Gray of Chapter IH. Guest Mrs Inez Rasmussen from Chapter AH West Liberty also attends.

L. D Weld Blake Boulevard Weld Virginia Weld Elgin Ill William Penn William Hull R D. Gray Inez Rasmussen West Liberty

Surprise party honors Mrs. Blazek on her birthday

A Monday evening event at 728 Third Street SW celebrated Mrs. Joseph Blazek with a surprise party and handkerchief shower. Guests enjoyed pinochle and bridge and refreshments alongside family friends including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Struesky and Mr. Wes Blazek with daughter Lorraine among many others.

Joseph Blazek Third Street Blazek Frank Struesky Anthony Rigel Frank Dobrovsky Milo Vondracek Wes Blazek Lorraine Tillie Konig

Local officers and guests listed in meeting notes

Officers named include Helen Nicholls vice president Marjorie Moen secretary Ruth Shean treasurer and Mary Beth Duncan scribe. Guests Carol Hicks and Anne Treichler attended the meeting.

Helen Nicholls Marjorie Moen Ruth Shean Mary Beth Duncan Carol Hicks Anne Treichler

Pauline Candos Honored At Birthday Party

Ruth Harrison and Mary Ann Trejtnar hosted a birthday surprise for Pauline Candos at the Trejtnar home 3435 Mount Vernon avenue SE. Bunco prizes went to Louise Sundborg, Helen Vaclav and Ellen Trejtnar. refreshments followed. Others present included Betty Thomas, Vera Vaclav, Madge Young, Gusty Dvorak, Pauline Floetchinger and Mrs. Joseph Trejtnar.

Ruth Harrison Mary Ann Trejtnar Pauline Candos Trejtnar Mount Vernon Avenue Louise Sundborg Helen Vaclav Ellen Trejtnar Betty Thomas Vera Vaclav Madge Young Gusty Dvorak Pauline Floetchinger Joseph Trejtnar

Second Arrest in 24 Hours Ends in Auto Theft Charge

M. L. Cheney, 39, of five miles west of Cedar Rapids, held on auto theft charge after two arrests in 24 hours. He was jailed in Linn county at 11 am Tuesday following a warrant by Justice H. R. Churchill. A prior incident Monday saw displaying wrong license plates charged and bond set at $100. The stolen 1936 Ford sedan, traced to Muscatine, was tied to Arnold A. Kolpack. Cheney claimed he traded for the car and expected a new delivery this spring. Bond set at $1,500.

M. L. Cheney Cedar Rapids Linn County Cheney Dick Payn Harlan Snyder Justice H. R. Churchill Muscatine Payn Fred Nesper Arnold A. Kolpack Columbus Junction

Democratic Speech At Iowa Supreme Court Amuses Justices

In Des Moines the Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the 1937 moratorium act with E Marshall Thomas for First Trust JSL Bank of Chicago claiming no emergency exists. Justice Anderson teased Thomas asking about campaigning this fall and Thomas quipped about delivering the best democratic speech since 1932 drawing laughter from the bench and spectators.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court E. Marshall Thomas Dubuque First Trust Joint Stock Land Bank of Chicago State Supreme Court Scott County Thomas John W Anderson Sioux City Attorney General's Office

Linn Above Minimum In New Point Plan For State Relief

Linn county relief officials interpret a 1027 point rating under the new need point system as favorable to Linn remaining on the state aid roster for unemployment relief funds. The county will contribute 70 percent of unemployment aid upkeep with the state providing 30 percent under the revised plan. Ratings for other eastern Iowa counties are listed by the Associated Press.

Linn State Relief Office Iowa Associated Press Alice Ferber Linn County Edness Cedar Benton Grundy Tama Keokuk Jones Jackson Buchanan Johnson

Auxiliary To Packing House Workers Names Convention Delegates

Maggie Klepach and Georgina Womacka were elected delegates to the CIO convention to be held April 24 and 25 at Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines. At a Monday night union meeting plans were made for a paper sale to support the auxiliary fund and a wiener roast social was scheduled for April 18 inviting all female union relatives.

Maggie Klepach Woman's Auxiliary United Packing House Workers Georgina Womacka CIO Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines Third Street SE Esther Scurlock Hall Manufacturing Company Union Mabel Elliott Wayne Elliott Wanda Gregory Lillian Haddy Mildred Voldingh Amelia Keith Mrs. Klepach Celia Robertson Millicent Hedlund

Magazine scam at Western school rumored check swapping

Mary Rose Novotny a Western school teacher reported a misdrawn magazine check. She says a young man in a green sedan with Kentucky plates filled a $1 check for $5 at the Western garage and cashed it via Elmer Netolicky, who was alerted by Novotny before clearance.

Mary Rose Novotny Western J. Bess Miss Novotny Bess Elmer Netolicky Netolicky Miss Novo

Want Ad Promotes Painters and Paperhangers Services

Painters, paperhangers and wall cleaners advertise their services under classification 11 in the Want Ad section with the motto their services at your service.

Junior Falcons Meet To Plan Club Dance

The Junior Falcons hold a business meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Sokol hall to discuss plans for a dance the club sponsors. Refreshments will be provided.

Falcons Sokol Hall

Nina Chinka Camp Fire Chooses New President

Jane Grayston was elected president of the Nina-Chinka Camp Fire group at Polk school on Monday afternoon. The meeting discussed plans for an exhibit and demonstrations to be held next week.

Jane Grayston Nina-Chinka Polk School

Mysterious flash traced to meteorite in Winnetka lawn

Police traced a bright flash and explosion to a suburban Winnetka home where a foot deep hole was drilled in the front yard. A smoking hot two inch meteorite was recovered, verified by Northwestern University experts.

Chicago Winnetka Northwestern University

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