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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1936

Page

9

World Authority On Daffodils To Give Talk Here Wednesday

Mrs. Florence Edna Foote of Grand Rapids Michigan renowned daffodil expert will present an illustrated lecture Wednesday at 11 am at the Roosevelt hotel under Cedar Rapids Garden club auspices. A 10 am business meeting precedes the talk with open public admission for non members.

Florence Edna Foote Hickory Hill Gardens Grand Rapids Mich Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids Royal Horticultural Society of England England Ireland Malloy’s of London Vernon Thompson Foote

Moon Hosts Buffet Supper At Fifth Avenue Home

Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Moon of 2058 Fifth Avenue SE entertained eighteen guests at a Sunday evening buffet. An out-of-town guest was C. A. Moon of Seattle, a cousin visiting in the Moon home.

B. J. Moon Fifth Avenue SE C. A. Moon Seattle, Wash Dr. Moon Moon

Mrs Innes and Son Return to Decatur Residence

Mrs Donald Innes and her son Jimmy have returned to their home in Decatur Illinois after visiting her parents Dr and Mrs W J Morrison at 513 Vernon drive SE Mr Innes had returned earlier to Decatur after a short stay locally

Donald Innes Jimmy Decatur Ill W. J. Morrison Vernon Drive Innes

Miss Vivien Buser and Mrs Holmes Hostesses Luncheon

Miss Vivien Buser and Mrs Stewart Holmes will entertain Kappa Kappa Gamma alumni at a luncheon Wednesday at the home of Miss Buser 1830 B avenue NE.

Vivien Buser Stewart Holmes Kappa Kappa Gamma 6S

Second Christian Church Sacrificial Luncheon Notice

Women of the Second Christian church will hold a sacrificial luncheon in the church parlors on Tuesday at 1 p.m. All women are invited. The program includes preludes, hymns, and a series of messages and solos by Mrs. John Wooden Mrs. Schulte Mrs. Eva Bush Mrs. C. R. Campbell Mrs. Edith Kibler Mrs. I. E. Linkletter and Mrs. F. Davis with prayers and musical selections.

Second Christian Church Jesus John Wooden Schulte Eva Bush C. R. Campbell Edith Kibler I. E. Linkletter F. Davis Solo Mrs. Poncin

Connollys Honored Before Departure to Dubuque

Mr and Mrs L T Connolly were feted by Mr and Mrs E J Stark at 356 Twenty first street SE with fifty two guests. A gift was given to the couple and bridge games followed. Mrs Chester Reesink helped host. A separate party at Mrs Orville Hofford and Mrs Joe Stephan hosted twelve guests.

Connollys L. T. Connolly Dubuque E. J. Stark Twentyfirst Bridge Connolly Chester Reesink Stark Orville Hofford Joe Stephan

Miss Dreva Hawks to Wed B W Griffith of Ames

Miss Dreva Hawks, engaged to B W Griffith of Ames, was honored at a miscellaneous shower Saturday night at her mother Mrs Alta Hawks home 612% Third avenue SE. The yellow and pink color scheme and twenty four guests framed the party hosted by Ruth and Bernadine Webster, Mrs E J Sedlacek of Marion and Thadia Stefanski of Chicago.

Dreva Hawks B. W. Griffith Ames Alta Hawks Third Avenue SE Ruth and Bernadine Webster E. J. Sedlacek Marion Thadia Stefanski Chicago

Iowanas Club Picnic At Miller Home Highlights

Mr and Mrs George C Miller hosted forty Iowanas club members at 229 Eleventh Street NW for a picnic supper Sunday. Plans were set for a picnic dinner and program at Sokol hall Wednesday evening. Bridge prizes went to Hannah Wall Eric Gustafson Ruth Rydberg and Charles W Wall. Refreshments were served.

George C. Miller Iowanas Club Eleventh Street NW Sokol Hall Hannah Wall Eric Gustafson Ruth Rydberg Charles W. Wall

Cedar Rapids club chorus to sponsor card party change

The Cedar Rapids Woman's club chorus will sponsor a card party on April 14 at 8 pm at the club house, instead of April 7 as published in Sunday's Gazette. Attendees should call Mrs. R J Allen at 2 8364 for reservations.

Cedar Rapids

Veselys Headed to Maryville for Easter Visit

Mr and Mrs W F Vesely of 122 Second Avenue SE departed Monday for Maryville Missouri to visit Mrs Veselys father P H Dietz for the Easter vacation They plan to return shortly after Easter

W. F. Vesely Second Avenue SE Maryville

Engagement Of Miss Snyder Announced In Cedar Rapids Tea

The engagement of Miss Violet Snyder of Cedar Rapids and E. E. Pillard was announced at a Sunday tea hosted by Mrs. W. A. Wick and Miss Irene Snyder at 1266 Third Avenue SE. About seventy five guests attended including out of town guest Elmer Ulch of Swisher. The couple plans to wed May 5.

Violet Snyder E. E. Pillard Cedar Rapids W. A. Wick Irene Snyder Third Avenue SE Marguerite Herr Charles Andrie Elmer Ulch Swisher Snyder Coe College Beta Phi Alpha Social Sorority Killian Company Pillard Iowa State Teachers College Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Blue Valley Dairy

Ely's Guest Leaves After Two Week Visit

Dr. Arthur S. Chittenden of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania departed Sunday night returning home following a two week stay with Mr and Mrs Henry S Ely at 509 Knollwood drive SE.

Arthur S. Chittenden Pittsburgh Henry S. Ely Knollwood Drive

Everett Chandlers Host Des Moines Guests

Mr and Mrs Everett Chandler of 824 Twenty first street SE welcomed their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Paul Chandler along with Walter Straley and Roger Baxter of Des Moines for a weekend visit.

Everett Chandler Twenty-first Street Paul Chandler Walter Straley Roger Baxter Des Moines

Honor the Rev Mr and Mrs F Carlson at Saron Church

Members of Saron Lutheran church hosted a Friday event at the church to honor the new pastor the Rev Frank J Carlson and Mrs Carlson. Carl Hendrickson led devotion and introduced Rev J Renwick McCullough of Westminster Presbyterian and other speakers followed.

Saron Lutheran Church Frank J. Carlson Willard Betty Morgan Mr. Hendrickson Edwin Lundquist

Irene Douglas Circle Meets for Luncheon at YWCA

Irene Douglas circle of the Kings Daughters will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. for luncheon at the YWCA. Hostesses include Mrs. A. G. Heim Mrs. G. W. Higbee Mrs. J. M. Long Mrs. W. F. Cooper and Mrs. John Janecek. Members should come prepared to sew.

Irene Douglas The King’s Daughters A. G. Heim G. W. Higbee J. M. Long W. F. Cooper John Janecek

Moorman Family Host Housewarming at 1310 C Avenue NE

Mrs Wilma Moorman and daughters Doreen and Mary Lu were honored at a housewarming party held Saturday at 1310 C avenue NE. Banco and card games awarded prizes to Anne Simon and Adele Selba. Gifts were presented to Mrs Moorman.

Wilma Moorman Doreen Mary Lu C Avenue NE Anne Simon Adele Selba Moorman

Visitors Complimented At A. L. Taylor Home Week End

Mrs. Richard Lowther and Miss Gene Lowther of Indianapolis left Monday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Taylor at 2241 Grande Ave SE. They were honored at several events including a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Nevins at Middle Amana and a bridge session back at the Nevins home. Easter breakfast for eight at the home of Mrs. Oscar P. Rusch honored the guests, with bridge to follow.

Richard Lowther Gene Lowther Indianapolis A. L. Taylor Grande Avenue SE R. E. Nevins Lowther Taylor Middle Amana Nevins Third Avenue SE Bridge Oscar P. Rusch Earl Coffing Fifth Avenue SE

Palm Sunday Shrine concert draws capacity crowd

The El Kahir Shrine band led by William E. Vesely performed at the Shrine temple on Palm Sunday 3 p.m. expanding to about eighty players with Cedar Rapids Symphony members. Amber Mae Stanley and G L Irwin received praise for their solos as the program featured Easter Chimes and Don Quixote. Potentate Suchomel welcomed the audience. Rev. Little gave the invocation.

Palm Sunday Miss Stanley Irwin Stoddard el Kahir Temple of the Shrine Shrine Temple el Kahir Shrine Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra William E. Vesely el Kahir Amber Mae Stanley G. L. Irwin Israel J. W. Stoddard Safranek Walter Reitz Thomas F. Suchomel Robert Little

Mrs Keeler Hosts Tourist Club Meeting at Home

Mrs. E C Keeler of 320 Nineteenth street SE will entertain the Tourist club on Wednesday at 2 30 p m at her home Mrs W F Broeksmit will lead the program reviewing Ships and How They Sailed the Seven Seas by Van Loon

E. C. Keeler Nineteenth Street W. F. Broeksmit Seven Seas van Loon

Halvorsons Visit F G Ladds in Cedar Falls

Dr and Mrs N O Halvorson of Cedar Falls spent Sunday with the Ladds at 215 Second Avenue SE. They plan to depart June first for a trip abroad and will stay in Cambridge England to pursue further study.

N. O. Halvorson Cedar Falls

Sybil Sheets Weds W M Sherman In Westminster Church

Miss Sybil Sheets daughter of Mr and Mrs L N Sheets Ollie and W M Sherman son of Mr and Mrs E F Sherman Ames were married at Westminster Presbyterian Church by Rev J Renwick McCullough. Attendants were Carolyn Blackmer and Charles Lorenc. The bride teaches English at Viola High School while the groom serves as Viola superintendent. The couple will reside in Viola to finish the school year.

Sybil Sheets L.N. Sheets Ollie W. M. Sherman E. F. Sherman Ames Westminster Presbyterian Church J. Renwick McCullough Carolyn Blackmer Charles Lorenc Cedar Rapids Sherman Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Viola High School Iowa State College Viola

March quarantinable diseases in Cedar Rapids

James Vanda assistant city health officer reported to the city council that March saw seventeen scarlet fever cases and one smallpox case among quarantinable diseases. Eight chicken pox two mumps one measles ten whooping cough and one Vincent infection were also recorded with seventy total deaths and board of health expenditures of 2375.38 dollars.

Cedar Rapids James Vanda Vincent Board of Health

U S Marks 19th Anniversary of World War I Entry

Today marks the 19th anniversary of the United States entry into World War I on April 6 1917. Army Day activities are noted with Lieut Jack Donnell of the 49th Infantry arriving for an Army Day dinner in Davenport while Cedar Rapids holds no exercises.

United States United States Army Cedar Rapids Jack Donnell 49Th Infantry Davenport

Pre Easter Revival Opens At Calvary Baptist Church

A pre Easter revival began Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church on Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street SW. Pastor Rev Richard V Clearwaters delivered the sermons and a large crowd attended evening services. Miss Everetta Whetstine accompanied on the piano and Cyrus Metcalf will lead congregational singing Monday evening with Mrs Dorothy Millers choir performing a special number.

Calvary Baptist Church Fifth Avenue Sixth Street Richard V. Clearwaters Mr. Clearwaters Everetta Whetstine Cyrus Metcalf Dorothy Miller Jesus

Appomattox Day Program To Be Broadcast Tuesday

In observance of Appomattox day Jane Kirkwood tent No 16 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Waterloo will sponsor a radio program from 3 to 3 30 p m Tuesday. Comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic will present the program.

Appomattox Jane Kirkwood Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Waterloo Comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic

Lacys Entertain Pi Nockle Club at Oakland Home

Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Lacy hosted eighteen members of their pinochle club at their residence on Oakland avenue NE Sunday evening.

C. R. Lacy Oakland Avenue

V F W Auxiliary Plans Americanization Day Celebration

The V F W auxiliary set plans for April 19 a picnic supper and program inviting members friends and other patriotic groups. A district meeting is scheduled for Cedar Rapids April 26 and an essay contest on The Statue of Liberty will award a bronze medal and prizes with winners entered in state and national contests. The auxiliary also voted five dollars to the Salvation Army.

Cedar Rapids Salvation Army

Chester Myers Named To Civil Service Board

Chester B. Myers 656 Fifteenth Avenue SW was appointed a member of the civil service commission succeeding Otto Hanzlik who did not wish to be reappointed. Hanzlik’s term expired Monday and Myers will serve six years as chosen by the new council.

Chester B. Myers Fifteenth Avenue SW Civil Service Commission Otto Hanzlik Hanzlik Myers

Special Passion Week Services at Trinity Methodist

Special Passion week services run each evening this week at Trinity Methodist Church from 7 30 to 8 15 except Saturday The Rev Dr Elton D Wells is pastor The schedule features sermons by Wells and various vocal soloists and duets with holy communion observed Thursday and an Easter Sunday finale

Trinity Methodist Church Elton D. Wells Wells John Leonard Paradise Vivian Shakespare Donald Rogers Ed Krueger Dr. Wells Lester Johnson Carl Lindsay Ronald Rawson

Births Record Notices From Local Families

Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Scholl of 422 Twelfth street SE a son Don Bradley April 3. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Duttweiler of 1123 First avenue W a son April 6 at St. Luke's hospital. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Hyde of Marion a son April 5 at St. Luke's hospital. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Everhart Route No. 2 Cedar Rapids a son April 5 at St. Luke's. Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Valentine of 3201 First avenue E a son April 5 at St. Luke's hospital. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dwight J. Krumholtz of 2231 Fifth avenue SE a son April 5 at St. Luke's. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Daniels of Marengo a daughter Judeen Barbara March 28 at St. Luke's hospital. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Huston 121 Thirty-fourth street drive SE a daughter on April 5 at Mercy hospital.

C. R. Scholl Twelfth Street Don Bradley Henry Duttweiler First Avenue W St. Luke's Hospital Robert R. Hyde Marion St. Luke’s Hospital Raymond Everhart Cedar Rapids Shirley Huston Thirty-fourth Street Drive Mercy Hospital

City Briefs and Personal Notes Highlight Local Happenings

Mrs J L Parker left for Independence Missouri Monday morning. Pioneer Council 163 of the National Union Assurance society will meet Tuesday at 8 p m in Sokol hall. Rabbit ads appear in Easter Pets classified 36. Eastern Iowa worker party hosted by Loose Wiles Biscuit at Ben Hur hall with about thirty five attendees. Fire at John Arenas home 629 C avenue NE started by a defective chimney Sunday night, minor damage. Story hour set at Sixteenth avenue public library Tuesday 4 p.m with Miss Marcella Klein narrating.

Pioneer Council National Union Assurance Society Sokol Hall Iowa Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company Ben Hur Hall John Arenas C Avenue NE Sixteenth Avenue Public Library Marcella Klein Children’s Department The Public Library

Stolen 1932 Ford V-8 Coupe Reported In Minneapolis

Charles Fish of 854 First Avenue E told police the black 1932 Ford V-8 coupe with Minnesota plates B-384-789 was stolen from his address. The vehicle has yellow wheels.

Charles Fish First Avenue E Minnesota

Cedar Rapids Couple Return From Florida Winter Trip

Mr and Mrs Joseph Hagan and W C Beatty of 1270 Fourth Avenue SE return from a winter in Florida. On the way home they spent one week in Washington DC and another in Ohio.

Joseph Hagan W. C. Beatty Fourth Avenue SE Florida Cedar Rapids Washington, D. C Ohio

Optometrists to Meet in Montrose Hotel Dinner

The Southeast Central district of the Iowa Association of Optometrists will meet Wednesday evening in Dr. J. C. Landenberger's offices. A dinner at the Montrose hotel begins at 6 p.m. Dr. E. I. Copeland will lead the program.

Iowa Association of Optometrists J. C. Landenberger Montrose Hotel E. I. Copeland

Cedar Rapids Official Attends Iowa Freight Bureau Meeting

Charles R. Smith of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce traffic bureau traveled to Des Moines for a Saturday Iowa Motor Freight bureau session. The group discussed class levels and tariffs that will take effect April 1 for interstate motor carriers.

Charles R. Smith Cedar Rapids

Sundberg Seeks Transit Charge Suspension for Cedar Rapids Seeds

H F Sundberg head of the Cedar Rapids Chamber traffic bureau travels to Minneapolis for an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing. He urges the ICC to suspend a transit charge on seeds shipped into Cedar Rapids.

H. F. Sundberg Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Minneapolis Interstate Commerce Commission Cedar Rapids

Fines Set in Police Court for In toxication and Disturbing the Peace

Frank Parks aged 47 of 907 E avenue NW and Velma Starry aged 38 of 922 Seventh street SE were fined 25 dollars plus costs in police court Monday for intoxication and disturbing the peace after they were arrested early Sunday in a parked car.

Frank Parks E Avenue NW Velma Starry Seventh Street SE

Creighton Names Assistant Prefect for Arts College Sociality

Robert W. Cizek of Cedar Rapids, a Creighton University sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, is appointed assistant prefect of the arts college sociality. The announcement comes from Rev. Francis G. Deglman S J, moderator.

Robert W. Cizek Cedar Rapids Creighton University College of Arts and Sciences Arts Francis G. Deglman S. J

Cedar Rapids Saengerbund Meets Ahead of Festival

The Cedar Rapids Saengerbund will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Ben Hur hall with the Dubuque Saengerbund in attendance. The committee urges all singers to be present for rehearsal for the Saenger Fest in Moline on June 6 and 7.

Cedar Rapids

Legion leaders to discuss world affairs in Des Moines

Col. Otto W. Mull commander of the 338th field artillery reserves will speak Monday evening before Argonne post of the American Legion in Des Moines. He is joined by Leo J. Custer former state commander and now national committeeman for Iowa who traveled with Mull.

Otto W. Mull Grande Avenue 338Th Field Artillery Argonne American Legion Des Moines Leo J. Custer Department of Iowa Col Mull

K C's To Meet Tuesday On Five Point Program

The Knights of Columbus hold a Tuesday evening meeting featuring an address on the five point program of progress now active in councils nationwide. A special representative of the supreme knight will speak. Local delegates to the Clinton state convention on May 25 and 26 will be elected.

K. C’s Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Clinton

Negro Institute to Discuss Langston Hughes Works

The Cedar Rapids Negro Institute will host a Tuesday 7 pm session at McKinley high School Room 200 to discuss Langston Hughes life works and beliefs. A paper on Hughes major works will be presented. Hughes born in Joplin Missouri studied at Columbia and Lincoln universities and has traveled widely including a recent return from Russia.

Langston Hughes Cedar Rapids Negro Institute McKinley High School Hughes Joplin Columbia Lincoln Russia

Local court fines listed for traffic and parking

Holland Grimm of Mount Vernon road SE was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Kenneth Bush of 1214 B avenue NW paid 5 dollars and costs for driving through a funeral procession. R. S. Hardendorf of Memorial drive SE was fined 1 dollar and costs for parking in an alley, with the same overtime parking fines assessed against A. W. Curtin First avenue road W Tony Stout 1615 Fiftieth street NE and R. E. Wilson 1512 A avenue NE.

Holland Grimm Mount Vernon Road Kenneth Bush B Avenue R. S. Hardendorf Memorial Drive A. W. Curtin First Avenue Road Tony Stout Fiftieth Street R. E. Wilson A Avenue

Local Marriage Licenses Reported in Cedar Rapids and Marion

Cullen Peal and Irma Rozek of Cedar Rapids received licenses. Thomas Lawrence Ozburn and Margaret Elizabeth McEvoy of Marion were granted licenses. G. D. Schultz and Harriette Hale of Cedar Rapids also obtained licenses.

Cullen Peal Irma Rozek Cedar Rapids Thomas Lawrence Ozburn Margaret Elizabeth McEvoy Marion G. D. Schultz Harriette Hale

Fire Dept Sets Low Loss Record in Fiscal Year

Fire Chief Emil P. Kohout reported the department achieved the lowest fire loss in seventeen years and the smallest average contents loss per fire in the year ending March 31. He credited salvage efforts and overhauled engines, urged a new ladder truck, six more firefighters, and transferring traffic signal maintenance away from the fire department.

Emil P. Kohout Kohout National Board of Fire Underwriters Fire Department

Wills Admitted to Probate In Cedar Rapids District Court

Court records show Adam Brown of Cedar Rapids died March 27 leaving bequests to siblings and Miller family members with Ethel McFarlane named executrix. Emma Gerber’s will, dated March 7, 1930, named three sons, two daughters, grandchildren and named Peoples Savings Bank as executor. Roscoe Palmer’s 1912 will, admitted Monday, designates Viola E. Palmer as beneficiary and executrix.

Adam Brown Cedar Rapids Margaret Aitken Andrew Brown Nellie Hayes Kent Hayes Earl Miller Edward Miller Kathleen Miller Allen Miller Marilyn Miller Patricia Miller Ellen Miller Ethel McFarlane Emma Gerber

Kilberger Fined for Second Drunk Driving Conviction

John Kilberger a 48 year old resident of 1708 C street SW was found guilty by a district court jury March 11 of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined 600 dollars plus costs by Judge F O Ellison and forbidden to drive for six months with a six month jail term if the fine remains unpaid. Kilberger had a prior drunk driving conviction on October 27, 1931, and the recent charge followed a January 24 collision with a parked car on Third avenue SW.

John Kilberger C Street F. O. Ellison Kilberger Third Avenue SW

Judge grants Ellen Waterbury divorce on cruelty grounds

Judge F. O. Ellison in district court grants Ellen Waterbury a divorce from Lewis Waterbury on cruelty and inhuman treatment grounds. The couple married April 6, 1928. The plaintiff is awarded custody of two children.

F. O. Ellison Ellen Waterbury Lewis Waterbury

Deaths Mrs Lottie Pirnie Passes After Brief Illness

Mrs Lottie W Pirnie wife of Thomas Pirnie 521 Twelfth street SE died at a local hospital at 2 30 am Monday after a brief illness She was born April 21 1875 in Warren Illinois and lived in Cedar Rapids thirty two years Survived by husband two sons Thomas H and Lowell Pirnie a brother Joseph Hileman two sisters Mrs Mary Rainer Seattle and Mrs Nettie Johnston Cushing Also a member of First Congregational church Daughters of Veterans Ladies auxiliary of the Letter Carriers association She favored Boy Scouts and studied literature history and drama Funeral services will be at Turner chapel at 4 pm Wednesday

Lottie W. Pirnie Thomas Pirnie Twelfth Street Warren Ill Cedar Rapids Thomas H Lowell Pirnie Joseph Hileman Waterloo Mary Rainer Seattle Wash Nettie Johnston Cushing Oklo Pirnie First Congregational Church Daughters of Veterans Letter Carriers’ Association Boy Scouts Gannvalley S. D Central School Trenton Andersonville Pike's Peak Turner Chapel

McCreary Moves to Set Aside $346 Default Judgment

Luther McCreary filed a district court motion to set aside a $346 default judgment granted to J. K. Monson as assignee in an account suit dated March 27. He asserts a good and sufficient defense to the action.

Luther McCreary J. K. Monson McCreary

Water Service Frozen, City Asked to Pay Bill

W. H. Scheurs of 1512 E avenue NW asked the city council to pay a $53.18 bill plus paving costs for replacing a frozen water service. He said a tap was left open but the service froze between the stop box and main, with frost six feet deep under paving and a storm sewer. the complaint was referred to Finance Commissioner L. D. Burgus.

W. H. Scheurs E Avenue NW Scheurs L. D. Burgus

Cleaning of St. Pauls Cathedral Occupies Eight Men

Interior cleaning of St Pauls Cathedral in London has consumed eight men over two and a half years.

St. Paul’s Cathedral London

Retired farmer John S. Dice dies at Cedar Rapids home

John S. Dice, long time dairyman and Cedar Rapids resident, died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday at his home 204 Sixth avenue SW after a brief illness. He was born January 2, 1870, in Western and leaves a wife, a son A. J. Dice of Marion, a daughter Mrs Alma Menken of Chicago, and three grandsons. Funeral services will be private at Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday with burial in Linwood Cemetery.

John S. Dice Sixth Avenue Western Cedar Rapids North Liberty Sixth Street A. J. Dice Marion Alma Menken Chicago Dice Brown University Valparaiso Ind Turner Chapel First Church of Christ, Scientist Linwood Cemetery

Funeral services for Donald Stark

Funeral services for Donald Stark, killed on his twenty seventh birthday, will be at Beatty chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. James T. Stewart will officiate and burial is in Campbell cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Stark, born April 5 1909 in Bertram, lived in Cedar Rapids eleven years and drove for Yellow Cab. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Stark 622 Fourth Ave SE and sister Mrs Donald Scoville of Marshalltown. He was a member of the Homesteader lodge.

Donald Stark Beatty Chapel James T. Stewart Campbell Cemetery Bertram Cedar Rapids Yellow Cab Company Ralph Stark Fourth Avenue SE Donald Scoville Marshalltown Homesteader Lodge

Infant Whitmer Funeral Set In Turner Chapel

Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Whitmer of 902 Sixteenth Avenue SW will be held at 3 30 p m Tuesday in the Turner chapel. Burial will follow in Linwood cemetery with Rev. Gatrelle officiating. Surviving are the parents two brothers Harold Lee and Ellery James the grandparents Mrs Mary E Baker Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs Patrick Taggart La Salle Ill.

E. J. Whitmer Sixteenth Avenue SW Turner Chapel Linwood Cemetery Gatrelle Harold Lee Ellery James Mary E. Baker Cedar Rapids Patrick Taggart la Salle Ill

Frank J. Newkirk Dies After Stroke in Cedar Rapids

Frank J. Newkirk of 1202 Ninth Street NW Cedar Rapids died about 8 30 a m Monday following a stroke suffered earlier at the Cedar Rapids Fuel Company where he was employed. Survived by his wife Ruth eight daughters Delores Joy Lee Kathleen Nadine Betty 2na Mrs Woodrow Wilson Mrs Sherman McNabb and four sons Richard Eugene William and Lamar all of Cedar Rapids. He also leaves a sister Miss Anna Newkirk of Williamsburg. The body is at the Turner chapel where friends may call Tuesday.

Frank J. Newkirk Ninth Street Cedar Rapids Fuel Company Ruth Delores Joy Lee Kathleen Nadine Betty Woodrow Wilson Sherman McNabb Richard Eugene William Lamar Cedar Rapids Anna Newkirk Williamsburg Turner Chapel

Petit Jury Term Excused for April Federal Court Session

No jury trials will be held in the April term of the federal court opening Tuesday. Petit jurors told to report Wednesday are advised not to come. The grand jury, summoned for Tuesday at 2 p.m., is expected to be in session about a day and a half.

Federal Court Petit Jury Grand Jury

Evidence of God Seen in Universe and Cross, Mead Says

Bishop C L Mead of Kansas City preaches at St Pauls Methodist in a Sunday sermon on The Certainty of Divine Revelation arguing the universe shows intelligent design and the Cross reveals Gods love. He contrasts creation with mountains and emphasizes personal prayer as communion with God.

St. Paul's Methodist Church C. L. Mead Kansas City Bishop Mead St. Paul’s Christ God Calvary Pike’s Peak Jesus Christ David

Tama Man Sues Des Moines Group for 224 Policy Claim

Bert W. Posten of Tama filed suit Saturday against the Inter State Business News Accident Association of Des Moines seeking 224 dollars as due on a policy insuring him against loss by disease.

Toledo Bert W. Posten Tama Inter-State Business Mews Accident Association of Des Moines

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