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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1936
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Van Vechten Shaffer host a dinner at 304 Nassau st SE Cedar Rapids for Senator and Mrs L J Dickinson of Algona. Twenty four guests attend as the Dickinsons stay several days in Cedar Rapids before returning to Algona Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Owen Rall of Evanston and their daughter Kathryn left Monday morning after spending the week end with Mr and Mrs F F Ral at 109 Seventeenth street EJ Their hosts were Mr and Mrs 4 . F. Ral Retirement notes unavailable.
Mr and Mrs Leonard E Stark host Mrs Stark father Robert J Brenk and her sisters Misses Alice and Lorraine Brenk of Milwaukee Wisconsin as they visit at 2141 Linden drive SE until mid week.
Mr and Mrs R M Covert of Chicago are guests of Mrs Byrnes parents Mr and Mrs Charles E Byrnes at 1300 Third avenue SE. They will stay until Wednesday.
Ideal spring weather and green fairways made the Country club a popular place Sunday as 120 club members enjoyed Easter dinner on the grounds.
Sixteen members met for a Saturday noon luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs. Barron Mrs. Turner Mrs. Butterfield and Miss Cranny. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Nesper high and Mrs. Miller consolation.
A bridge benefit sponsored by Clarke College alumni at Dubuque will be held in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel on the evening of Monday April 20.
Mr and Mrs J E Gabriel hosted the Sunday Nighters at 1546 Seventh Avenue S. Mrs Thomas Svoboda and Gordon B Shores won high prizes with consolation awards going to Mrs Shores and Thomas Svoboda.
Mrs Albert Thompson and Mrs Belden Thompson with Albert and Drs Thompson return Monday after visiting in Detroit with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Kenneth Duncan and with Mrs Belden Thompson's father J C Duncan.
El Kahir unit of the women’s auxiliary to the Shriner hospital for crippled children will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. for a picnic luncheon at the home of Mrs. H. L. Nehls. Mrs. Lillian Bell chairs aided by several members. The annual report of the general auxiliary will be read. Members should bring a covered dish and sandwiches.
Mr and Mrs W M Daggett of La Crosse Wis and their sons Robert and William have returned home after visiting Mrs Daggetts mother Mrs A Sherman and her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J M Ferguson 1215 First Avenue E
Mrs. Sara Pearson of Denver Colorado visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Lutz at 516 Cobban Court SE and her sister Mrs. J. L. Jakubec at 1623 K Street SW.
The Beethoven club will hold an audition for new members Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Chamber of Commerce. Interested parties should call Miss Virginia Paul at 7343. Board members convene at 8:55 a.m.
Clare Hendrix of Cedar Rapids and Leonard Snowden of Macomb KL were married Easter Sunday at the Presbyterian manse in Rock Island. The couple will reside in Macomb II after a brief honeymoon trip to Denver with Snowden’s relatives. Mrs. Snowden leads the Maccabees women’s lodge. A miscellaneous shower honored her with host Clara Avis at the Lincoln hotel, and The Macabees surprised her after a meeting.
The Jewish Young People's League will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at Temple Judah, inviting members and readers to attend.
Mrs. Harry W. Dahlstrand hosted a Saturday afternoon party at 901 Eighth Avenue SE for her daughter La Von Vivian on her seventh birthday. Easter yellow and orchid decorations set the festive scene with guests including Richard Rabik Evelyn Modracek Marie Miller and others.
Mr and Mrs C M Percy of 317 Eighteenth street SE entertained at a Sunday picnic supper for Mr and Mrs L T Connolly who will soon move to Dubuque. Bridge at four tables awarded prizes to Mr Connolly and Mrs R L Maize.
Mrs S P Moore of 1630 First Avenue East will sponsor her regular weekly contract bridge session Wednesday at 1 30 p m at her home with neighbors and friends invited to play for stakes and social time
The Buchanan P. T. A. meets Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the school to elect officers. Dr C H Stark will speak. Pupils of Mrs Ilda Boyer will present a program.
Jackson P T A will meet at the school on Tuesday at 2 30 PM. Officers will be elected and a special program planned.
Mr. and Mrs. O B Kraemer from Ida Grove spent the week end with Mrs Kraemer’s parents Mr and Mrs John W Shomler at 1812 C avenue NE.
Miss Juanita Winslow of Cedar Rapids daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Winslow of Marion married Frank Seeks of Marion at Trinity Methodist church. Rev Elton D Wells officiated with Marie Higgins and James D Leeks as attendants. The couple will reside in Newton where Seeks works for Maytag. the bride formerly attended Marion High School and worked at Craemer’s.
Miss Dorothy A. Barton and Clarence W. Long, both of Cedar Rapids, were married Sunday at 7:30 am at Trinity Methodist Church by Rev. Elton D. Wells. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Caryl W. Smith. After a trip to Ayrshire they will live in Cedar Rapids.
Miss Mildred L. Jayne daughter of Mrs Anna Thompson and Albert Harford son of Mr and Mrs M F Harford were wed Saturday at Trinity Methodist church parsonage by Rev Elton D Wells. The Harfords will reside at 1706 Fifteenth Avenue SE with Cedar Rapids guests Mr and Mrs James Wilkinson in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Adolf Speas 310 I avenue NW hosted a Sunday party for their daughter Annabell’s eleventh birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Nye Mrs Frank Wharton and her daughters Catherine Louise and Clara Marie Mrs Jerome Welsh and her children Dorothy Jane Lois Evelyn and Charles Phyllis Kotlinek Mrs Roy Harrelson and her children Lilly Mae Tate Bertha Reed Mrs Mildred Tate and her son William and Mrs Viola Black.
Mr and Mrs L E Williams of North English hosted an Easter dinner Sunday for Mrs Williams birthday. Attendees included families from Cedar Rapids Iowa City Blairstown and Tiffin among others.
Hollywood report details a second so called one punch battle in a week. Writer Robert Riskin and Harry Ruskin allegedly fought in a nightclub. The incident followed Helen Twelve Trees accusing her husband Frank Woody of striking Ed Forest. Riskin entertained Barbara Stanwyck Zeppo Marx and others. Witnesses say Ruskin declined to fight then was struck.
Mrs Anthony Griffin dies at her home west of here aged 70 born July 22 1865 in Jones County She was married to Anthony Griffin on February 14 1882 Surviving: her husband three children Dr F L Griffin of Baldwin Sister Evangelista of Cherokee Charles at home five grandchildren and sister Mrs Kate Dolly of Clinton
Japanese and Russian troops clashed near Hu ling on the Manchukuo frontier with no casualties reported. Five Mongolian officials tied to Manchukuo governance were arrested as Soviet agents, including Lin Sheng the northern Hsingan governor, allegedly in secret contact with Russia since 1929 to aid Mongolia.
Illinois faces a record primary with more than 2 500 000 ballots expected Tuesday as Col Knox and Senator Borah duel for the Republican presidential preference. Roosevelt unopposed on the Democrat ballot, Horner and Bundesen clash for governor with Cook County margins forecast.
Geane Turk two year old son of Mr and Mrs Clarence A Turk drowned late Saturday two miles north of Tipton in a cistern opening above eighteen inches of water. Mrs Turk found him after missing the child and neighbors helped. A pulmotor was summoned but resuscitation failed. Funeral services were held Sunday by Rev R C Jerrell and burial followed in Osceola.
Otto Florence 35 formerly of Maquoketa was shot Saturday night on a street corner in Wesar Oklahoma. His body to arrive Tuesday for funeral services Wednesday. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Florence a brother Walter in Maquoketa and his widow and two step children in Wesar.
Dr. William F. Bentley founder of the Knox Conservatory of Music at Galesburg and longtime director of the Central Congregational church choir died in a hospital after injuries from an April 5 automobile wreck.
World famous author clue spans the puzzle. Many entries cross with fish boredom entrance and other terms. The grid includes 57 across and 51 down clues with literary and botanical terms.
Fifty thousand followers of the Oxford movement gathered in Copenhagen Denmark for its first large international convention led by founder Dr Frank D Buchman born in Luthern Pennsylvania Dutch stock The host is Niels Bukh Danish gymnast The gathering features house parties cycling demonstrations and religious talks with limited local attention and few notable supporters among clergy business leaders or politicians.
Lincoln AP report notes Norris write-in effort gains spontaneous statewide support with Rex A. Bagley promoting cross party backing for Senator Norris re election in Nebraska. Observers doubt early enough impact.
New York Life president Thomas A. Buckner urged veterans to keep their federal bonus in United States government bonds not cashing them or buying insurance. He noted the bonds pay 3 percent interest and provide liquidity for emergencies, urging agents to avoid persuading veterans to cash out.
In Dublin riots during memorial services for Easter uprising dead left many with bumps and bruises. Communists clashed with nationalist marchers near the cemetery where the rebels are buried. Police dispersed the fights and the ceremonies ended peacefully.
Italian pursuit planes and a large three meter bomber circled Addis Ababa and surrounding areas on Monday. They did not bomb or fire on the city during their pass, but a bomber returned later. A station 40 miles north sighted 12 more planes. Signal guns fired before the raid caused panic as residents sought shelter amid the roar of engines.
Italian troops smashed into northern Ethiopia reaching Lake Tana as reports spread of Dessye’s possible fall. Badoglio announced tricolor raised on the lake’s northern shore and control of a Sudan frontier caravan route. Aosta Lancers suffered a minor setback. Ethiopians welcomed the invaders as a motor road linked Gondar to the lake.
Arrangements were completed for the funeral of former Illinois Governor Richard Yates 75 who died Saturday night His rites will be at 2 p m Tuesday at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Springfield followed by burial at Diamond Grove cemetery in Jacksonville Yates a longtime Republican figure and Jacksonvilles roommate of William Jennings Bryan served in public office until 1932 and had been in failing health for four years
Paris reports secret assurances from France's allies enable the government to reject German remilitarization beyond the current limit. French leaders warn that if Germany builds forts in the forbidden zone, economic, financial, and military penalties could follow, with the possibility of military action if talks fail.
Washington sources report President Roosevelt blocked a plan to force railroad terminal unifications in eleven cities after labor opposition claimed the move would eliminate jobs. Transportation Co-ordinator Joseph Eastman had pushed the merger scheme, but Roosevelt delayed it amid rail union objections.
Daniel Davis a 29 year old sailor confessed to police in Long Beach that he gave an overdose of strychnine to his father Daniel Dennis Davis 63 who was paralyzed by a stroke in Savannah in October 1934 He said he killed him to end his pain and would face any penalty. Davis was jailed pending verification with Savannah officials.
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