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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1936

Page

8

Convention of Iowa Music Clubs Draws 200 Attendees

About 200 women members of the Iowa Federation of Music Clubs are expected at the eleventh biennial convention in Cedar Rapids from Wednesday to Friday. Local clubs and Cedar Rapids Woman's Club members are invited, with events including a massed chorus, Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra, soloist Elias Blum, and junior contests in piano violin and voice at the Montrose hotel.

Iowa Federation of Music Clubs Federation Federated Music Clubs Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Cedar Rapids

Mrs Bingham Hosts Leave After Weekend Visit

Mrs F L Allen and Gordon Allen of Chicago visited Mrs E H Bingham at 1800 Second Avenue SE and returned home. Mrs Bingham traveled from Chicago after three weeks with her son Harold Bingham and daughter in law in Beloit Wisconsin.

F. L. Allen Gordon Allen Chicago E. H. Bingham Second Avenue SE Bingham Harold Bingham Beloit Wis

Kadgihns Entertain Cedar Rapids Residents

Mr. and Mrs. J. Leo Kadgihn of Iowa City hosted seven Cedar Rapids residents at a Sunday supper at their home. Guests included Mrs. Hazle Ringer and couples the Mungers, Packers, and Bates.

J. Leo Kadgihn Iowa City Cedar Rapids Hazle Ringer Grant Munger James Munger Frank Bates

Durins Host Guests After Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Alfred E Durin welcome their sons George Durin of Iowa City and Jack Durin of Chicago along with Miss Rhoda Minkler of Evanston Ill over the weekend. Also guests were Mr and Mrs Leonard Cherry of Tama who attended the Bach elors ball Saturday evening.

Alfred E. Durin Linden Drive George Durin Iowa City Jack Durin Chicago Rhoda Minkler Evanston Ill Leonard Cherry Tama Durins

Noel Family Visited Sobodas Before Returning Home

Mr and Mrs Leon Noel of Hinsdale Illinois and their two children spent the weekend with Mrs Noel s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Edward M Soboda Jr at 2020 Park avenue SE before returning to their home.

Leon Noel Hinsdale, Ill Noel Edward M. Soboda, Jr Park Avenue SE

John Cherry Returns From Visit With Parents in Chicago

John Cherry of Chicago spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Cherry at 305 Nassau street SE.

John Cherry Chicago Mrs Howard Cherry Nassau Street

First Christian Couples Class Meets at Rice Home

The Couples class of the First Christian church gathered Friday evening at 1811 C avenue NE the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Rice. Esther Martinek led the business session followed by contests and refreshments served by multiple couples.

First Christian Church S. C. Rice C Avenue NE Esther Martinek Contests H. D. Wingert Rice Fred Collard Frank Oxley

Lambda chapter Beta Sigma Phi to meet at Montrose Hotel

The Lambda chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi business girls sorority will meet at the Montrose hotel Monday at 7 30 p m New members will be initiated into the ritual of jewels and Pauline Quinn and Hazel Ahrens will present the program.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Montrose Hotel Pauline Quinn Hazel Ahrens

Garrison Roadenizer Tie The Knot In Cedar Rapids

Miss Jane Garrison and Paul Roadenizer of Cedar Rapids wed Saturday afternoon at Olivet Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. E J Wykle officiating. Attendants included Mrs William Garrison Mrs Florence Jungjohann and Walter Garrison. They will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Jane Garrison Paul Roadenizer Cedar Rapids Olivet Presbyterian Parsonage E. J. Wykle William Garrison Florence Jungjohann Walter Garrison Roadenizer

Larsons Entertain Waterloo Guests At Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Leo W Larson of 1820 Higley avenue SE hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs John Acuff Mr and Mrs John De Berg Mr and Mrs Clarence Geis and Mr and Mrs Chester Boyd all from Waterloo.

St Matthew's P. T. A. Study Group Meets Tuesday

The elementary study group of St. Matthew's P. T. A. will meet Tuesday at 2 15 with Mrs. G C Macklem at 2325 First Avenue East.

St. Matthew’s St. Matthew's P. T. A G. C. Macklem First Avenue E

Dairy Dale PTA Elects Officers at Friday Meeting

Mrs. John E. Sundberg was elected president of Dairy Dale im TP at a Friday meeting. Mrs. Bert Klekar became vice president, Mrs. Charles A. Stephens secretary, and Mrs. Joseph Navratil treasurer. Miss Elizabeth Bender spoke. Mary Ann Kubasa and Louise Sundberg played piano solos.

Dairy Dale P. T. A John E. Sundberg Dairy Dale Im Bert Klekar Charles A. Stephens Joseph Navratil Elizabeth Bender Community House Mary Ann Kubasa Louise Sundberg

Mary Doupnik and Clyde Markham Wed in Family Home

Miss Mary Doupnik daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Doupnik and Clyde Markham son of Mrs. Della Markham were married Sunday at the bride’s parents home. Rev Frank Helmich officiated in the Bohemian Reformed church setting with about twenty guests. The couple will reside at 728 F avenue NW and both work for The Gazette.

Mary Doupnik Joseph Doupnik Hayes Street Clyde Markham Della Markham E Avenue NW Frank Helmich Bohemian Reformed Church Melvin Dochterman

Mildred Miller Engaged to H J Smith in Rock Island

Mrs A W Miller of 1719 Fourth Avenue SE announces the engagement of her daughter Mildred to H J Smith of Rock Island. Miss Miller, a Mount Morris college graduate, is a domestic art teacher at Wilson High School. Smith attended Iowa State Teachers College and the University of Iowa. He is connected with Fort Armstrong hotel in Rock Island.

A. W. Miller Fourth Avenue SE Mildred H. J. Smith Rock Island Miss Miller Mount Morris College Mount Morris, Ill Wilson High School Smith Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls University of Iowa Fort Armstrong

Margaret Korf and Slater Brockman wed at St Pauls Parsonage

Miss Margaret Korf daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Korf of Sigourney wed Slater Brockman son of Mrs Anna Brockman of Odebolt at St Pauls Methodist church parsonage. Rev A A Brooks officiated. They will live in Sigourney where Brockman is high school principal.

Margaret Korf Albert Korf Sigourney Slater Brockman Anna Brockman Odebolt St. Paul’s Methodist Church A. A. Brooks Frank O’brien Cedar Rapids Brockman

Scheurs Entertain Guests at Picnic Supper

Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Scheurs hosted a Sunday evening picnic supper at 1512 E avenue NE with guests including M. L. Kasner T. N. Kasner Buster Kasner Leo Gray Emma Wilkinson Harold Travis Thomas Johnson Ernest Henecke Harry Wharton J. C. Rains Byron Rains Charlotte Minehart William Powers and out of town visitors Julis Hurtel from Shellsburg and Julia A. McKean from Marion.

Walter H. Scheurs E Avenue NE M. L. Kasner T. N. Kasner Buster Kasner Leo Gray Emma Wilkinson Harold Travis Thomas Johnson Ernest Henecke Harry Wharton J. C. Rains Byron Rains Charlotte Minehart William Powers Julis Hurtel Shellsburg Julia A. McKean Marion

Birthday party honors Richard Stallman of Fairfax

Richard Stallman of Fairfax hosted a Saturday party at his home in his honor. Guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Stallman and their sons, Mr and Mrs William Behle and daughter, Mr and Mrs John Krall, Mr and Mrs Joe C Schulte and son, Mr and Mrs Arley Schulte and daughter, Miss LaVerne Miskimen, Miss Evelyn Boddicker, and Miss Velda Stallman.

Richard Stallman Fairfax William Behle John Krall Joe C. Schulte Arley Schulte LaVerne Miskimen Evelyn Boddicker Velda Stallman

Jordan Henderson nuptials at Davenport church

Miss Helen Jordan and Norman Henderson were married Saturday afternoon in Davenport at the Mc Clellan Heights United Presbyterian church by Rev. D R Brush. Attendants were Miss Evelyn Merveaux and John L Stone. The couple will reside on a farm near Central City.

Helen Jordan Harold V. Jordan Fourteenth Street Norman Henderson Earl Henderson Central City McClellan Heights United Presbyterian Church Davenport D. R. Brush Evelyn Merveaux Cedar Rapids John L. Stone

Mrs Sweet Hosts Club Picnic Luncheon

Mrs. Carroll Sweet of 1301 L Avenue NE hosted a club picnic luncheon on Friday. Prizes in cards went to Mrs. Sweet and Mrs. J Taggart. The next luncheon is planned at Mrs. Taggart’s home, 2504 A Avenue NE.

Friendship Circle Dessert Luncheon Slated Friday

The Friendship Circle of the King's Daughters will hold a dessert luncheon Friday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Philip K. Gaines located at 1339 Eighth Street NW.

Friendship Circle of the King’s Daughters Philip K. Gaines Eighth Street NW

Elinor Powers and Harry Leahy Wed in Simple Ceremony

Elinor Powers daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Powers and Harry J Leahy son of John J Leahy of Chicago were joined in marriage at St Patrick's church after a nuptial mass. Rev D J Lenihan officiated. The bride wore a white organdic gown with Honiton lace. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple planned to reside in Niles Center Illinois after June 1. Out of town guests included John J Leahy Ray Sheridan and family Thomas Leahy Kenneth Laird and George Myers all of Chicago.

St. Patrick’s Church Elinor Powers John F. Powers Ellis Boulevard Harry J. Leahy John J. Leahy Chicago D. J. Lenihan Maureen Powers Helen Kacena Stark Panis Angelicus Niles Center Ill Leahy St. Patrick’s High School Coe College University of Iowa McGill, Weinsheimer Advertising Company Ray Sheridan Joan Thomas Leahy Kenneth Laird George Myers

Eleanor Taylor Resumes Noon Recitals at First Presbyterian

Miss Eleanor Taylor will resume weekly noonday organ recitals at First Presbyterian Church from 12 15 to 1 15 p m each Tuesday. The public is invited to attend with listeners free to come and go. Program includes Bach works and Widor symphone no 8 and Harvey Gaul Toccata symphonie no 5.

Eleanor Taylor First Presbyterian Church Miss Taylor Anna Magdalena Widor Harvey Gaul Harvey Wa

Tri Delta Alliance to Meet at Deacons

Members of the Tri Delta Alliance will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. for dinner at the home of Miss Inez Deacon 529 Knollwood drive SE. Miss Deacon is chairman of the committee.

TRI Delta Alliance Deacons Inez Deacon Knollwood Drive Miss Deacon

Cub Pack No 2 Welcomes New Members at Meeting

Cub Pack No 2 sponsored by Van Buren PTA met Wednesday at the school. Three new members Darrell McCreedy Charles Lingo and Robbie Petrick joined. Awards went to Arthur Koehler and Charles Elias. Den No 2 won the last three months point contest. Pack 2 also became Pack No 19. Fifty-two guests and twenty-four cubs attended along with den chiefs and den mothers.

van Buren P. T. A Darrell McCreedy Charles Lingo Robbie Petrick V. C. Grant John Husschurch Louis Mrstik den No. 2 Loyd McKee Burton Watkins Den Robert Watkins George Aldous Harold Stanek Donald Brink James McKee Arthur Koehler Charles Elias John Sage Gordon Shimek Bob Croy Dan Montague D. Huff

VIEBAREK- KREJCI WEDDING IN LITTLE FALLS

Miss Dorothy Viebarek daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Viebarek Little Falls Minnesota and Joseph Krejci son of Mr and Mrs Charles Krejci 1524 Fifteenth Avenue SE were married Thursday at 8 pm at St Adelbert church Little Falls by Rev Stephen Buyiska. Miss Ruth Viebarek and Isabel Viebarek attended. A wedding dinner was served at the bride's parents home.

Dorothy Viebarek Martin Viebarek Little Falls Minn Joseph Krejci Charles Krejci Fifteenth Avenue SE Stephen Buyiska Ruth Viebarek Isabel Viebarek

Social bridge party honors Mrs George Bell in Marion

Mrs Eugene Phillips hosted at 320 Twelfth Street SE with twenty guests. Prizes went to Mrs George Bell, Mrs John Wiederker of Marion, and Mrs Bert Phillips at 500. Mrs Everett Bauman won first prize at bridge. Gifts were presented to Mrs Bell. Mrs Frank O’Neill assisted the hostess.

Eugene Phillips Twelfth Street George Bell John Wiederker Marion Bell Bert Phillips Everett Bauman Bridge Frank O’neill

Cleon Dolezal Celebrates Eighth Birthday at Home

Mrs. Fred Dolezal hosted Cleon Dolezal eight birthday party at 1201 N street SW with guests Myrtle Tillapaugh Arlene Hollister Joyce Harrelson Emma Zaspar Robert Anderson Jack Wink Vernon Havlick Donnie Wink Jim My and Leroy Blackledge.

Fred Dolezal N Street Cleon Myrtle Alice Tillapaugh Arlene Hollister Joyce Harrelson Emma Zaspar Robert Anderson Jack Wink Vernon Havlick Donnie Wink Jimmy Leroy Blackledge

Mrs. Long Hosts Bride Luncheon at Commonwealth

Mrs. H. M. Long of 1700 Third Avenue SE entertained at a bride luncheon Monday at the Commonwealth tea room. A special guest was Mrs. C. C. Cunningham who, with Mr. Cunningham, recently moved here from Kansas City.

H. M. Long Third Avenue SE Commonwealth Tea Room C. C. Cunningham

Pre Nuptials Honor Miss Leona Keppel

Miss Leona Keppel and fiancé Paul Harrington receive numerous honors ahead of their April 27 wedding. Soo n after Sunday evening Loucene Crowley hosted a small Pla Mor gathering, and Phi business girls breakfast at Commonwealth tea room featured twenty four members. Felanthea club dinner at the Harrington home honored the couple with gifts and several attendees listed.

Leona Keppel Paul Harrington Loucene Crowley Tenth Street SE Pla-Mor Miss Keppel Harrington Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Commonwealth Tea Room Felanthea Club D. D. Harrington Higley Avenue Mr. Harrington Frances Doherty Ada Vedder Keppel Robert MacNeil Harry Hamer Robert Davis Waterloo Stephen Doorley Michael Rocco

Song Festival to Be Held at Westminster Church

Westminster Presbyterian hosts a 7 30 pm song festival closing Peter MacFarlane Union Gospel Mission St Paul and Chicago gospel singer A W McKee on a west tour of missions Also church choirs from several denominations participate MacFarlane spoke at a ministers meeting and at a Sunshine Mission luncheon before the event Sunshine Mission week with C A Montanus begins Tuesday night

Westminster Presbyterian Church Peter MacFarlane Union Gospel Mission St. Paul A. W. McKee Chicago MacFarlane Ministerial Association Sunshine Mission Board of Mr. McKee C. A. Montanus St. Paul Mission

Police Seek Gang Of Boys In Park Shooting Incident

Police hunted for a group of youths after a shot fragments hit Coe College hikers in Shaver Park. Miss Caryl Frances Austin a Coe College junior from Austinville was struck by an air rifle shot as she hiked with other students. the youths were not located.

Shaver Park Coe College Caryl Frances Austin Austinville

Sea Scouts To Conduct Course At Belle Plaine

Sea Scouts of the SSS Kiwanian sponsored by the Kiwanis club will hold a short Sea Scouting course Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Belle Plaine high school for Scouts and leaders in the Belle Plaine district. Skipper H M Wies Dean C H Geiger area training chairman and N Harold West scout executive will accompany the unit. Scouters will be assigned to training crews led by Sea Scout leaders and Scouts will join crews led by trained Sea Scouts.

Sea Scouts SSS Kiwanian Kiwanis Club Belle Plaine High School Belle Plaine H. M. Wies Dean C. H. Geiger N. Harold West

City Briefs and Personals Selections

Want Ads advertise eight days for price of five this week. Townsend club No 3 meets in superior court room at 7 30 tonight. Rev Blaine Hyten leaves Sunday night for Los Angeles to visit his mother and relatives. Cedar Rapids Saengerbund members urged to attend Tuesday 7 30 p m meeting at Ben Hur hall. Dial 2 1121 for ad-taker advertisement.

Townsend Club No. 3 Superior Court Room Blaine Hyten Los Angeles Calif C. D. Hyten Cedar Rapids Saengerbund Ben Hur Hall Dial

Cedar Rapids Homecrafters Meet to Discuss Guild Affiliation

The Cedar Rapids Homecrafters will gather Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Memorial building basement to discuss their newly formed affiliation with the national Homecrafters Guild.

Cedar Rapids Homecrafters Memorial Building National Homecrafters Guild

Mrs. Robinson Receives First Aid After Car Door Injury

Mrs Henry Robinson of 1101 Second Avenue SE was treated at St Luke's hospital at 6 p m Sunday for a laceration on the right hand ring finger after her hand was caught in a car door. She did not remain for observation.

Henry Robinson Second Avenue SE St. Luke’s Hospital Robinson

Boys Drum Corps and Band Meet at 5 15 P M

The Boys Drum Corps and the YMCA band will meet at 5 15 P M Tuesday at the YMCA. All boys are asked to appear in full uniform. There will be no practice afterward.

Y. Boys Y Band

Scout Court on April 28 Cedar Rapids area council

The April Boy Scout court of honor for Cedar Rapids area council is set for April 28 at 7 30 p m in the Benjamin Franklin high school auditorium Troop No 5 sponsored by the Benjamin Franklin P T A will host the event and Cub Pack No 6 sponsored by First Congregational church will present a Cub play District No 3 scouters led by Field Commissioner A W Schlumbohm will supervise District and honor boards of review are scheduled for Saturday at 7 30 p m

Cedar Rapids

Marion Hosts Birthday Party and Silver Anniversary

A dinner party at Claire Davis home celebrated Dorothy Davis tenth birthday and cousin Myron Neilson eighteenth. It also marked the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Wilmer and Mrs Neilson. Guests included the Davises and Neilsons, Nelle Davis, the McShanes, Jack and Donald Willisy, Earl Jones, and others. The Marion fire department logged two runs for roof fires causing about 130 dollars in damage. B W Griffith and his wife visited en route to Ames after a Ozark mountains honeymoon. Mrs Griffith was formerly Dreva Hawks of Cedar Rapids.

Claire Davis Eighth Avenue Dorothy Davis Myron Neilson Wilmer Neilson Near Marion Harley Davis Nelle Davis Springville Howard McShane Paralta Jack Willisy Donald Willisy Central City Earl Jones Beverly Marion Marion Fire Department Bert Graves East Seventh Avenue Marshall Swayne North Tenth Street Charles Sweet B. W. Griffith Ozark Mountains

Birthday Picnic Honors Mrs Kemp at Ninety

Guests Saturday in Central City and Marion joined Mrs X N Kemp and her daughter Elda Kemp for a luncheon honoring Mrs Kemp on her ninetieth birthday. Attendees included Ellen Doolittle and D L Castle families, Mrs Clifford Shannon and daughters Carol Hope Donna Jean, Mrs Frank Wills from Cedar Rapids, Hiel Henderson and Shirley, Henry Henderson, Dan Little, Herman Koch, Mary Hanna Ida Kemp W J Kemp and son Emmett Edna Mae, Irvin Kemp and daughters Martha Betty Lou, and W W Yocom. Many Marion friends visited during the afternoon. Mrs Jane Knight of 1032 Fourth Street is ill.

X. N. Kemp Elda Kemp Kemp Ellen Doolittle D. L. Castle Clifford Shannon Carol Hope Donna Jean Frank Wills Cedar Rapids Hiel Henderson Shirley Henry Henderson Dan Little Herman Koch Central City Mary Hanna Ida Kemp W. J. Kemp Emmett Edna Mae Irvin Kemp Martha Betty Lou W. W. Yocom Marion

Local Social Notes and Meetings in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Keith Vawter hosts PEO chapter FO luncheon at 890 Central Avenue in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday. Edward McLaud shows daily improvement after pneumonia. Centennial Encampment No 91 I O O F meets tonight at 8 in I O O F hall. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Caruthers and infant Dianne Sue of Cedar Rapids join Mr and Mrs Edward Sedlacek for weekend visit.

Keith Vawter Central Avenue Cedar Rapids Edward McLaud Lawrence Carruthers Dianne Sue Edward J. Sedlacek

Robb Family Visit Spends Sunday at Bellevue

Mr and Mrs Marion Robb and Mrs Emma Robb visited relatives in Bellevue on Sunday with Emma Robb staying longer for continued visit.

Marion Robb Emma Robb Bellevue

Cedar Rapids Woman Visits Parental Home This Sunday

Mrs. K P Shimerda of Cedar Rapids spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs John Rohrer.

K. P. Shimerda Cedar Rapids John Rohrer

Freeman Family Guests at Palo Home

Mr and Mrs Freeman and their son Virgil and daughter Jeanene of Palo were guests Saturday in the home of Mr and Mrs E C Freeman.

Mrs. Freeman Virgil Jeanene Palo E. C. Freeman

Pearson Couple Spends Weekend in Rochester Minnesota

Mr and Mrs C E Pearson visited relatives in Rochester Minnesota over the weekend balancing travel time with family engagements in the cityspecific locale and duration.

Cheerful Companions to Meet for Picnic Supper

The Cheerful Companions class of the Christian church will meet Tuesday at 6 30 in the church parlors for a picnic supper. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements including sandwiches a covered dish and table service.

Cheerful Companions The Christian Church

Miss Laura Steen Visits Sister in Marion

Miss Laura Steen of Delmar spent the weekend with her sister Miss Irma Steen a Marion teacher. They were guests Sunday of their aunt Mrs. W E Elliott.

Laura Steen Delmar Irma Steen Marion W. E. Elliott

Mrs Lurel Wyckoss to Visit Marion Sister in Country Home

Mrs Lurel Wyckoss of Waterloo plans a Monday arrival in Marion to stay at the home of her sister Mrs Harry North. Miss Mabel Williams a CornellCollege student visited Marion relatives on Sunday. Tuesday specials include assorted soft pies priced at 20 cents at Foitle Bakery.

Lurel Wyckoss Waterloo Marion Harry North Mabel Williams Cornell College Foitle Bakery

Lutz Family Visits Schulz and Radecke in Marengo

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lutz and daughter Beverly spent Saturday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schulz and Mr. and Mrs. W. Radecke in Marengo.

Fred Lutz Beverly Harry Schulz W. Radecke Marengo

Hibner and Mother Return to Chicago Home

Charles Hibner of Chicago spent Saturday with his mother Mrs G M Hibner and they returned to their home Sunday after visiting Mrs Hibner's mother in Charles City.

Charles Hibner Chicago G. M. Hibner Mrs. Hibner Charles City

Central City Guests Attend Weekend Visits

Miss Genevieve Koch and Miss Jeanette Lillie visited their aunt Mrs. Mary Hanna in Central City over the weekend. They stayed Saturday night and spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Black. Mrs. Earl Welsher will host the O. O. P. club at 7:30 this evening with Mrs. H. B. Leinbaugh in charge.

Genevieve Koch Jeanette Lillie Central City Mary Hanna A. B. Black Earl Welsher H. B. Leinbaugh

Memorial staff meeting announced for Grove City Rebekah lodge

Memorial staff of Grove City Rebekah lodge No. 35 are asked to meet for practice Tuesday at 2 30 p m in I O O F hall.

Grove City Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall

Pecan City Woman Visits Friends in Peoria

Mrs John Fox formerly of Cedar Rapids now resides in Peoria is a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Boyer

John Fox Cedar Rapids Peoria Elmer Boyer

Jolly Dozen Club Met at Patricia Benedicts Saturday

The Jolly Dozen club met Saturday at Patricia Benedicts home. Eleven members attended games and refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for May 2 at Margaret Beadle’s home.

Jolly Dozen Patricia Benedict Margaret Beadle

Miss Zaneta Haines Visits In Illness of Father

Miss Zaneta Haines of Water loo spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. L E Fehr after being called here by the illness of their father H J Haines.

Zaneta Haines Waterloo

W. S. A. Club Meets at Van Fossen Home

The W. S. A. club met Friday at Mrs. A. L. Van Fossen's home with fifteen members answering roll call. They spent the afternoon making quilt blocks and were served refreshments by a committee including Mrs. Oliver Tilton Mrs. J. J. Gatewood and Mrs. James Bieseker.

W. S. A. Club A. L. van Fossen Oliver Tilton J. J. Gatewood James Biesecker

Freeman Family Hosts Visitors From Anamosa Marion and Cedar Rapids

Sunday guests at the Freeman home included L. G. Freeman from Anamosa, Mrs. George Price of Marion, C. V. Freeman and son Clifford, and Mrs. M. E. Campbell with Harriett Campbell of Cedar Rapids. The group visited Anamosa in the evening.

E. C. Freeman L. G. Freeman Anamosa Mr. Freeman George Price Marion C. V. Freeman Clifford M. E. Campbell Harriett Campbell Cedar Rapids

Hyde family welcomed home from hospital stay

Mrs. Robert R. Hyde and her son Robert Standish Hyde were brought home from St. Luke's hospital, marking a family milestone after medical care.

Robert R. Hyde Robert Standish Hyde St. Luke’s Hospital

Birth announced for Harold Nelson Hayes in Rensselaer

Marion residents announce the birth of a son weighing nine pounds named Harold Nelson Hayes born to Mr. and Mrs. Newell Hayes on April 13 in Rensselaer Indiana.

Marion Harold Nelson Newell Hayes Rensselaer Ind

Ameigo Club Meeting Postponed To Wednesday

The Ameigo club meeting planned for Tuesday at Mrs. John Thompson's Cedar Rapids home has been postponed to Wednesday.

Ameigo Club John Thompson Cedar Rapids

Miss Lucile Finson Hosts Cousin At Weekend Visit

Miss Lucile Finson entertained her cousin Miss Hildred Finson a Stanwood teacher as an overnight guest in Mrs. Mary Hanna's home. The pair spent Saturday in Central City visiting relatives.

Lucile Finson Hildred Finson Stanwood Mary Hanna Central City

Mary Low Dickinson Circle meets at Mrs Newlin home

The Mary Low Dickinson Circle of the King's Daughters met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Fred Newlin. Mrs. A J Cahn led the devotional period. Fuel and clothing were provided for a needy family. Eight members and one guest, Mrs. Carl J Kassler, attended. Next meeting set for May 11.

Mary Low Dickinson The King’s Daughters Fred Newlin A. J. Cahn Carl J. Kassler

Funeral services for Robert Allen Sturgeon held

Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Yocom chapel for Robert Allen Sturgeon four year old son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sturgeon. The Rev Galen T Lehman of the Church of the Brethren Cedar Rapids officiated assisted by the Rev William H Bridwell of Marion Baptist. Burial followed in Oak Shade cemetery.

Robert Allen Sturgeon Lawrence Sturgeon Yocom Chapel Galen T. Lehman Church of the Brethren of Cedar Rapids William H. Bridwell Marion Baptist Church Oak Shade Cemetery

Future Vets Peace Move Endorsed by American Legion Commander

Ray Murphy of Ida Grove Iowa national commander of the American Legion praises college students behind the Veterans of Future Wars as a good peace movement. He says the Legion will push a universal draft bill to limit war profits and plans a strong lobbying drive. Murphy returns from Havana and will proceed to Washington after a brief vacation.

Miami Fla Ray Murphy Ida Grove American Legion Murphy Congress Havana Washington, D. C

City considers Majestic theater sale for police station

The city council on Monday reviewed a proposal from the Hedges company to sell the Majestic theater property to the city for a new police station. The owners seek a price of $10,000, per the Hedges communication report.

Majestic Theater City Hedges Company Hedges

Directors Elected At Second Dist Meeting Of Social Justice Union

About 250 officers and delegates from six counties attended the Second Iowa district meeting of the National Union for Social Justice in the Montrose hotel. Seven directors were elected to the district executive board including J. W. Curran of Cedar Rapids. J. O Hara of Clinton was elected vice president to fill a vacancy. The state convention will be held in Des Moines in May.

Iowa National Union For Social Justice Charles Coughlin Detroit Montrose Hotel Dubuque Scott Linn Jackson Jones Clinton J. W. Curran Cedar Rapids Linn County John Mathison John Redmond Jackson County Henry Guntherman Scott County Lees George Repsch Cora Breithaupt Archie Carter J. O'Hara National Union of Social Justice Des Moines

Robert Quinn Wins Bever Oratorical Contest At Coe

Robert Quinn a Coe college freshman won the Bever Oratorical prize of 25 dollars Monday morning with a speech on Intellectual Honesty. Bruce Townsend of Garwin took second prize of 15 dollars for Americanism. Dr A Craig Baird of the University of Iowa judged the annual freshman and sophomore contest. Quinn is grandson of Dr Letitia B Runyon of 210 Fourth Ave SW.

Robert Quinn Coe College Bever Bruce Townsend Garwin A. Craig Baird University of Iowa Quinn Letitia B. Runyon Fourth Avenue Anamosa High School Washington, D. C

Monsignor Conry to Meet Columbia College Alumni in Cedar Rapids

Monsignor Thomas Conry president of Columbia College in Dubuque will speak with alumni in Cedar Rapids Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the Hotel Roosevelt. Edward J McPartland says 100 alumni were invited and plans for a Cedar Rapids alumni division will be discussed. Also present are Rev Daniel Coyne Columbia coach and John Niemiec former Notre Dame star now Columbia coach.

Thomas Conry Columbia College Dubuque Cedar Rapids Jones, Linn and Benton County Hotel Roosevelt Edward J. McPartland Conry Daniel Coyne Columbia John Niemec Notre Dame Knute Rockne

Funeral services for William J. McClinnon in DeWitt

Funeral services were held for William J. McClinnon 80 in St. Joseph's Catholic church DeWitt with Rev Edward Taylor celebrant. Burial followed at St Joseph's cemetery. Survived by widow Lizzie Harkins four sons J J McClinnon Welton Harry and Walter Delmar a daughter Mrs J J Sweeney Clintorf two sisters Ellie Dunlavy Ethan S D and Margaret Shannon DeWitt two grandchildren.

Dewitt William J. McClinnon Mercy Hospital Clinton St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Edward Taylor J. P. Dignan H. M. Smith William McDermott William Dunlavy James Mangan William Reed St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mr. McClinnon New York Clinton County Washington Township Lizzie Harkins St. Joseph’s Church Archbishop Hennessey J. J. Sweeney Clintorf Ellie Dunlavy Ethan, S. D Margaret Shannon

Funeral Rites Held for Edward McConohy

Edward McConohy 71 died Saturday in Mercy hospital Clinton after a six day pneumonia illness. Funeral service held Monday at St Patrick s Catholic church Villa Nova with Rev Richard P Maher officiating. Burial in St Patrick s cemetery. Born Red Bank New Jersey March 13 1865 he lived in Clinton county 59 years and was unmarried. Survived by four brothers Thomas DeWitt Andrew Charlotte Frank Clinton William Villa Nova and three sisters Mrs Anna Gaffey Cedar Rapids Sisters Mary Edward Oelwein and Mary Lucilla Kalispell Mont.

Dewitt Edward McConohy Mercy Hospital Clinton St. Patrick's Catholic Church Villa Nova Richard P. Maher St. Patrick’s Cemetery Mr. McConohy Red Bank N. J Clinton County Thomas Andrew Charlotte Frank William Anna Gaffey Cedar Rapids Mary Edward Oelwein Mary Lucilla Kalispell Mont

Local Woman Reunites With Mother After 33 Years

Elizabeth Ealy, 33, of 516 Baves NE, Dallas trip connects with her mother Mrs. Sam McGregor, 58, after being separated since infancy when Ealy was placed in a Omaha Nebraska children's home and adopted. Census efforts in Washington traced McGregor, enabling a spring reunion in Dallas.

Elizabeth Ealy Baves Dallas Tex Sam McGregor Ealy Omaha Neb Census Bureau Washington, D. C

House Burglar Takes Jewelry and Cash in Entry Through Window

George C. Keyes reports a burglary at 1031 Third Avenue SW with entry through a rear porch window. Police say the intruder took 300 pennies, $13 in bills and jewelry valued at $93.

George C. Keyes Third Avenue

Three Injured In Sunday Auto Accidents

Three persons suffered slight injuries in Sunday automobile accidents. Mrs. R J Smith 28 of Muscatine and her 5 year old son Ronald were in a car driven by R J Smith when it collided with William Bull of Palo at E avenue and Third street NW. Smith said sun blindness caused the crash. both drivers were uninjured. A Des Moines rider 19 year old George H Owen suffered wrist bruises in a separate collision at Third avenue and Sixteenth street SE involving Lloyd Mulvany of Fort Des Moines and Jerrey Dedek rural route four during a U turn. Louis McNeal 1607 C street SW escaped injury when his car hit a Grande avenue street car at Nineteenth street and Grande avenue SE. the right side of his auto was damaged.

R. J. Smith Muscatine Ronald E Avenue Third Street NW William Bull Palo Grande Avenue Street Nineteenth Street Grande Avenue SE

District Conference Of A M E Church To Be Held This Week

The twenty-ninth annual Des Moines district conference of the African Methodist church meets at Bethel A M E church near Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street SE. Presiding elder Rev W H Ogleton and host pastor Rev J J Evans lead sessions open to the public. Opening sermon at 10 a.m. Wednesday with holy communion and business meetings. delegates receive a reception Wednesday at 8 p m with welcome addresses by noted speakers.

Des Moines The African Methodist Church Bethel A. M. E Fifth Avenue Sixth Street W. H. Ogleton J. J. Evans

Former Local Men Injured Near Dixon Ill in Crash

Three Cedar Rapids men were injured Saturday night four miles west of Dixon Illinois on Route 30. Roy Babcock and his son LeRoy, both of Dixon, and Charles Roy Feiereisen of Chicago were passengers in a car driven by Henry Puetz of Chicago. Babcock remained unconscious in a Dixon hospital. LeRoy Babcock suffered a fractured nose. Feiereisen’s injuries expected to keep him hospitalized for about a week. Details of the accident were unavailable.

Cedar Rapids Dixon Ill Roy Babcock LeRoy Charles Roy Feiereisen Chicago Feiereisen Henry Puetz

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