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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1936

Page

15

American Legion Plans Jam Boree at Marion Golf Club

The American Legion organized a jam boree to be held May 7 at Marion Golf Club grounds leased for the day. The program includes golf matches wrestling and entertainment all day. Delegation plans for the Second district Auxiliary and Legion meeting in Davenport April 29 with a special Cedar Rapids train at 12 30 p.m. Marion members listed include A R McElwain W H Balster Al Schueler Frank Williams Emil Levien H R Livingston and P J Fiedler. Delegates named for the Davenport convention include Mrs Celan Rollins Mrs William Bleakly Mrs Harold Phillips Mrs Della Senninger Mrs W H Balster Mrs Frank Williams with alternates and delegates at large listed. D R McCreery spoke on Patriotic Citizenship after a Legion picnic. About eighty people attended the supper served by a committee.

American Legion Marion Golf Club Auxiliary and Legion Davenport Cedar Rapids Marion A. R. McElwain W. H. Balster al Schueler Frank Williams Emil Levien H. R. Livingston P. J. Fiedler Cleveland Ely John H. Pazour Des Moines Shadowland Richard M. Clark Red Cross William Bleakly Hugh Hutton Celan Rollins Harold Phillips Della Senninger H. N. Strader R. H. Biddick Ted Bosacker Ed Bayanovsky William Conrad Lawrence Hall R. E. Leidigh W. R. Powell Hazel Oss

Honored on 83rd Birthday for Mrs. Alice Dixon

Mrs. Alice Dixon celebrated her eighty third birthday with a surprise party at her daughter’s Cedar Rapids home. Attendees included the Pierces Wertzs Gaskills Duncans Pulda Fern Storms and others with connections to Waubeek Olin and Central City. The Camp Fire Guardians met to plan a homecoming in early June with a grand ceremonial on June 5.

Alice Dixon John Hess Darrell Pierce Herman Wertz Joe Gaskill Gordon Duncan William Pulda Fern Storms Harley Berry Robert Daigle Cedar Rapids Jim Cunningham Waubeek Frank Fall Olin John Dixon Central City

Misses Klein Return From Visit To Moline

The Misses Catherine and Emma Klein have returned home after visiting friends in Moline. Ameigo club will meet Wednesday at 1 o clock lunch at Mrs. John Thompson's home in Cedar Rapids. For sale a pair French doors $7 phone 470. L. D. Smith was brought home from Dubuque with pleurisy and pneumonia. he had been improving Tuesday. Miss Ethel McQuown has been brought home from St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids where she recently had an appendectomy.

Catherine Emma Klein Moline Ameigo Club John Thompson Cedar Rapids L. D. Smith Dubuque Ethel McQuown St. Luke’s Hospital

S J Hines Shows Improvement After Auto Crash

The condition of S. J. Hines, injured two months ago in an automobile accident, shows improvement while still receiving treatment at Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids.

S. J. Hines Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids

Nakihopa Camp Fire Meeting At Public Library

Nakihopa Camp Fire group will meet Thursday after school in the auditorium of the public library. Mrs. Philip Shoup has returned home after a few days visit with relatives in Chicago.

Nakihopa Mrs. Philip Shoup Chicago

Baptist Sunday School Officers Meet After Prayer Meeting

The teachers and officers of the Baptist Sunday school will hold a meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. following the prayer meeting services.

The Baptist Sunday School

Roof Fire at Welden S Campbell Home

A small roof fire caused slight damage Tuesday morning at the Welden S Campbell residence located at 939 North Fourteenth Street. Local fire crews responded quickly to contain the blaze and prevent further damage.

Welden S. Campbell North Fourteenth Street

Mrs Wallace to Speak on Adult Education at Athenian Tea

Mrs James J Wallace will speak at the Athenian club tea hosted by Miss Emma Klein at 1000 Ninth Street Friday afternoon. The event will host mothers of club members as guests and the speech topic is Adult Education.

James J. Wallace Athenian Club Emma Klein Ninth Street

Shakespeare Club Meets Friday Evening At Mrs Vernon’s

Mrs C B Vernon will host the Marion Shakespeare club Friday at 7 30 replacing the usual Thursday meeting. Members will respond to roll call with favorite quotes from Shakespeare. Mrs J L Papes will discuss Shakespeare’s life.

C. B. Vernon Marion Shakespeare Club Shakespeare J. L. Papes

Foile Bakery Ad Offers Chocolate Fried Butter Rolls

Advertising blurb for Foile Bakery lists Wednesday specials with chocolate fried butter rolls at 20 cents each, regular. 16 cents per dozen for the specials and assorted cupcakes at 20 cents per dozen.

Foile Bakery

Oxford club hosts picnic supper with Miss Virginia Murray

The Oxford club cabinet of the Methodist church held a Monday evening picnic with hostess Miss Virginia Murray who teaches at Atkins. A cabinet meeting followed. The Linn County Federation of Women's Clubs plans its spring meeting for May 14 at the Presbyterian church in Springville.

Oxford Club Methodist Church Virginia Murray Atkins Linn County Federation of Women’s Clubs Presbyterian Church Springville

Luncheon Honors Mrs. J. T. Grayston's Move to Cedar Rapids

Miss Adeliza Daniels hosted a Tuesday luncheon at 1308 Thirteenth Street in honor of Mrs. J. T. Grayston who is relocating to Cedar Rapids. Guests included Mrs. J. G. Thomas of Monticello and Mrs. Effie B. Miller and Mrs. Elmer Hollingsworth of Marion.

Adeliza Daniels Thirteenth Street J. T. Grayston Cedar Rapids J. G. Thomas Monticello Effie B. Miller Elmer Hollingsworth Marion

Birthday party for Jeanette Hagerman at Marion home

Jeanette Hagerman celebrated her tenth birthday Saturday with a party at her Marion area home. A group of girls enjoyed games and refreshments after which a large pink and white birthday cake was served. Guests included Neva Anderson Ila Mae Burr Vera Jean Burr Evelyn Adams Marguerite Etzal Florence Stewart Ruth Bayanovsky Mildred Sloan Virginia Sloan and Edith Hagerman.

Jeanette Hagerman Marion Neva Anderson Ila Mae Burr Vera Jean Burr Evelyn Adams Marguerite Etzal Florence Stewart Ruth Bayanovsky Mildred Sloan Virginia Sloan Edith Hagerman

Re-Caning Chairs Lesson At South Marion Farm Bureau

The Home Project Division leaders and assistants met at Mrs. D. B. Storck home Monday for a lesson on The Re Caning of Chairs led by Lucille Gove the home demonstration agent. Members presented a gift to Mrs. Storck and a picnic luncheon was served. Attendees included Mrs. C. B. F. Michel Mrs. Ida Michel Mrs. Byron Ambdenstock Mrs. Louis White Mrs. Will Kassler Mrs. Dewey Lint Mrs. Jesse Scott Mrs. James Woodworth Mrs. Carl White Mrs. Harry Milligan Miss Henrietta Robinson Miss Gove and Mrs. Storck.

Home Project Division South

Surprise party honors Britt-born couple west of Marion

A group of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Loebig west of Marion for a surprise party honoring their recent marriage. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zeman and Teresa, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Miller and Howard, Mr. and Mrs. John Zeman, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ralston, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stamy and children, S. O. Stamy, and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Schluntz and Marjorie.

Mike Loebig Marion John Zeman Thomas Ralston Elmer Stamy Jean Richard Donald S. O. Stamy C. H. Schluntz Marjorie

Young People Rally At Methodist Church

Rev Frank Mathis evangelist will deliver a message of interest to youth at the Methodist church tonight. The children’s choir performs Saturday at 7 30 PM with daily rehearsals at 410 PM. All city children are invited.

Methodist Church Frank Mathis

O. O. P. club reviews North to the Orient

Mrs. H. B. Leinbaugh reviewed Anne Lindbergh's North to the Orient at a Monday meeting held at Mrs. Earl Welsher's home. Mrs. James J. Wallace led current events as twelve members attended. Discussion covered plans for a May breakfast.

Anne Lindbergh H. B. Leinbaugh O. O. P. Club Earl Welsher James J. Wallace

Kline Family Weekend Guests in Hudson

Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Kline and their Hudson family were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kline, the couple’s parents.

Elbert Kline Hudson Mr. Kline Mrs H. P. Kline

Reed couple from Staples move to Oregon guests

Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Reed who are relocating from Staples Minnesota to Oregon were dinner guests Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kline.

S. L. Reed Staples, Minn Oregon H. P. Kline

Paul Holst Returns From Mitchell Visit

Paul Holst has returned here after a two week stay in the home of his daughter in Mitchell South Dakota.

Paul Holst Mitchell, S. D

Norman J. Waffle Purchases Prior Residence on North Thirteenth

Norman J. Waffle has bought the Prior residence at 956 North Thirteenth street and will move there in early May from his current home at 1155 Twelfth street.

Norman J. Waffle North Thirteenth Street Twelfth Street

Handcraft club meets at home of Mrs. Roy King

Handcraft Club No 2 gathers Friday at 1 30 p m at Mrs Roy King s home. The Cary club meets at Mrs Gerald Thomas s home near Marion to discuss The First to Go Back about Russia under Soviet rule with fifteen members replying to roll call and Mrs Ora Crowner as guest. The next meeting will be at Mrs J A s home.

Handcraft Club No Roy King

W P C Club Hosts Social and Bridge Games

Mrs Gerald Beeson leads program on music. Mrs Wade Stookey hosted Robins W P C club Thursday. Bridge was played at three tables with high score by Mrs William Leake and low by Mrs S O Stamy. Guests included Mrs Josephine Bartlett and Mrs Ed Bayanovsky. Refreshments served.

Wade Stookey Robins William Leake S. O. Stamy Josephine Bartlett Ed Bayanovsky

Woman's Relief Corps Meets at Memorial Hall

Robert Mitchell Woman's Relief Corps No. 126 will meet Wednesday at 2 30 in Memorial hall. Mr and Mrs Fred Lang and their son Jimmy spent Sunday with friends in Martello. The Kenyanorang Camp Fire group met Monday at the home of the group guardian Mrs Fred Lang. Eleven members were present. Plans were made for the group to attend the jubilee camp aree at the First Presbyterian church in Cedar Rapids Friday evening. Plans were also made for a picnic supper to be given Monday evening at the home of Mrs John Troy.

Camp Fire Guardians’ Association Robert Mitchell Woman’s Relief Corps Memorial Hall Fred Lang Jimmy Martello First Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids John Troy

Wunicket Camp Fire group meeting at Theo Waline’s home

The Wunicket Camp Fire group meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Theo Waline’s home. Volunteers of America tag day in Marion raised 50 15 dollars. Jean Hart won 150 dollars for the largest sale with 781 dollars turned in. Virginia Jackson won second prize, Betty Pickerill third, Roberta Vore fourth. Proceeds fund welfare work for destitute families of prisoners in Iowa.

Volunteers of America Marion Jean Hart Virginia Jackson Betty Pickerill Roberta Vore Iowa

Local Masons Attend Fort Dodge Grand Chapter Sessions

Ralph Seager C E McCannon and Fred McShane attend the sessions of grand chapter R A M at Fort Dodge detailing their participation in the event.

Ralph Seager C. E. McCannon Fred McShane Grand Chapter Fort Dodge

Harold Hill Undergoes Operation At St Luke's

Harold Hill the son of Mr and Mrs George Hill had surgery Friday at St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Harold Hill George Hill St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids

Morrison Family and Clergyman Visit Voorhies

Mr and Mrs Howard Brickley and daughter Dorothy of Morrison Illinois and the Rev R A Badger of Springville were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Lee Voorhies.

Howard Brickley Dorothy Morrison, Ill R. A. Badger Springville Lee Voorhies

Mrs. Voorhies Leaves for Anamosa to Aid Ill Mother

Mrs. Lee Voorhies travels to Anamosa to care for her mother Mrs. F. M. Grafft who is seriously ill.

Lee Voorhies Anamosa F. M. Grafft

Funeral services for Mrs. Felix Michel held in Linn county

Funeral services for Mrs. Felix Michel, longtime Linn county resident, were conducted Monday at the Yocom chapel. The Rev. W. J. Trimble of Centerville officiated. Pallbearers were Ralph Michel, George Michel, Leo Voss, Marvin Fernow, Walter Morrison and Earl Miller. Burial followed at Oak Shade cemetery.

Felix Michel Linn County Yocom Chapel W. J. Trimble Centerville Ralph Michel George Michel Leo Voss Marvin Fernow Walter Morrison Earl Miller Oak Shade Cemetery

Masonic Lodge Meets Tonight at 7 30

Marion lodge No 6 A F and A M will convene at 7 30 in the Masonic temple. Townsend club holds its regular meeting at 7 30 in Memorial hall with refreshments. Mrs Gerald Scott hosts Martin's Creek Community club all day meeting Wednesday.

Marion Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Temple Townsend Club Memorial Hall Gerald Scott Martin’s Creek

Marion club to meet for plant exchange at member homes

The Marion Nature and Garden club plans a Wednesday 2:30 meeting at Mrs. Clyde Derflinger's home. Members will exchange plants and report what they will donate to the CCC camp. Mrs. Pat Hogan announces the marriage of her daughter Deborah Mundy to Fred Nesetril.

Marion Nature and Garden Club Clyde Derflinger CCC Pat Hogan Deborah Mundy Fred Nesetril William H. Bridwell Harry Oakley Robert Hogan Hogan George Harford Arthur Lunt Margaret Mundy

Bridwell Couple Plans Move to Marion Home

Mr and Mrs Nesetril expect to make their home in Marion following a change of residence.

William H. Bridwell Mrs. Nesetril Marion

Flogging Victim Testifies At Trial Of Tampa Policemen

Sam Rogers, a 57 year old socialist labor organizer, testified about abduction and flogging by a tar and feather group as seven former Tampa policemen go on trial. He identified C. W. Carlisle as among the attackers and described being taken from Tampa to a wooded site for the beating after questioning at a raid on a Modern Democrats meeting. Shoemaker died from the attack and Poulnot faces kidnapping charges along with others.

Bartow Fla Tampa Sam Rogers C. W. Carlisle Rogers Joseph Shoemaker E. F. Poulnot Shoemaker Poulnot R. G. Tittsworth Modern Democrats Carlisle

Mercer County Sures Murder Charge After Youth Slaying

Stanton H Prentiss Mercer county states attorney said he will file murder charges against John Collins 39 carpenter superintendent on the Mississippi river lock project No 17 at New Boston for the 3 am shotgun slaying of Roger Johnson 19 of Keithsburg after Collins confessed following surrender Authorities said the killing followed his wife leaving for the west coast and hiring Johnson to drive her to Los Angeles.

Aledo Ill Stanton H. Prentiss Mercer County John Collins New Boston Roger Johnson Keithsburg Prentiss Collins West Coast Young Johnson Los Angeles Johnson

Linville Opens Auxiliary Headquarters in Des Moines

Des Moines hosts a new auxiliary campaign office for Guy Linville, Republican U.S. Senate candidate. The Des Moines headquarters in room 410 of the Iowa National Bank building is led by A. C. Gustafson, while the Cedar Rapids main office remains unchanged.

Des Moines Guy Linville Linville Cedar Rapids A. C. Gustafson Iowa National Bank

Heart Sewed Up After Stabbing At Charity Hospital

In New Orleans a stabbing victim named Eugene Branch, 30, received local anesthesia and had a heart wound closed with three stitches and the pericardium sewn with twelve more. After a blood transfusion, he said he felt fine and chatted during recovery.

New Orleans Charity Hospital Eugene Branch Branch

Ahepa lodge and Sokol groups schedule meetings

Catholic Sokols and Sokolky set a 7 30 p m gathering in the lodge room. Cedar Rapids chapter No 194 Order of Ahepa meets tonight at Moose hall at 8 00. The Sons of Pericles also convene at 7 30 all members urged to attend.

Sokols and Sokolky Cedar Rapids Order of Ahepa Moose Hall Sons of Pericles

Stanley Vesely Jr Returns Home After Surgery

Stanley Vesely Jr of 1810 Park Avenue SE has returned home after spending four weeks in St Luke's hospital where he underwent a major operation.

Stanley Vesely, Jr Park Avenue SE St. Luke’s Hospital

Linn County man collapses from heart attack in Greene's Square

Frank Drummy, 60, a Linn County resident, collapsed Monday afternoon in Greene's Square and was taken by ambulance to St. Luke's hospital. His condition Tuesday was reported fair.

Frank Drummy Linn County Greene’s Square St. Luke’s Hospital

Farmer Joe Sinaiko Fined for Improper Feed Tags

Joe Sinaiko was fined $10 and costs by Justice A. S. Reed on Monday for putting improper tags on bags of feed. Milton Hand, agent of the Iowa department of agriculture, made the arrest.

Joe Sinaiko Justice A. S. Reed Milton Hand Iowa Department of Agriculture

Thompson and Darling Return From National Life Underwriters Meet

M. M. Thompson and F. W. Darling returned from Kansas City where they attended the mid year committee meeting of the National Council of the National Association of Life Underwriters.

M. M. Thompson F. W. Darling Kansas City National Council of the National Association of Life Underwriters

Frank Driscoll Fined in Police Court for Intoxication

Frank Driscoll was fined $10 plus costs in police court Monday on an intoxication charge. He is not Frank E. Driscoll a salesman residing at 209 K avenue NW.

Frank Driscoll Frank E. Driscoll K Avenue NW

Newtons of Hart Visit California Cousin

Mr and Mrs H S Newton of Hart Michigan who wintered in California are visiting their cousin Mrs Metta Burd at 1617 Park Avenue SE.

H. S. Newton Hart, Mich California Metta Burd Park Avenue SE

Playground camera club to hold second meeting

The playground camera club hosts its second meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the playground office on the fifth floor of city hall. Young people interested in amateur photography are invited to attend.

Playground Camera Club

Local men fined for intoxication in police court

Nick Heinen aged 58 of 1314 Eighteenth avenue SW was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Leo Griswold 34 of Marion paid 25 dollars and costs. Albert Schneider 36 of Monticello faced 10 dollars and costs on the same charge.

Nick Heinen Eighteenth Avenue Leo Griswold Marion Albert Schneider Monticello

Roof Fire Destroys Section of Johnson Home

Firemen extinguished a roof blaze at 1 p.m. Tuesday damaging a large section of the roof of J. E. Johnson’s residence at 1526 C avenue NW. Local firefighters contained the fire before spreading to other parts of the home.

J. E. Johnson C Avenue NW

Calf Stolen in Riverside Feed Mill Break-In

Police were notified Tuesday morning of the theft of a red calf during a break in at Riverside Feed Mill located at 119 Fourteenth Avenue SE. Entry was gained through the rear of the building.

Riverside Fourteenth Avenue SE

Dogs kill six goats on Manhattan Beach farm

Tom Kelly of 1655 Ellis Boulevard NW reported to police that six goats were killed on his farm north of Manhattan Beach. He identified one dog as a chow and the other as a white cur. total value $60.

Tom Kelly Ellis Boulevard Manhattan Beach

Cedar Rapids Retail Credit Talk By County Attorney

Carl Hendrickson assistant county attorney spoke on legal questions affecting credit fraud and debt collection at a Cedar Rapids Retail Credit association dinner meeting held at 6 30 p m in the Hotel Roosevelt.

Carl Hendrickson Cedar Rapids Retail Credit Association Hotel Roosevelt

Cedar Rapids Secretary Attends Iowa Chamber Convention

A. L. Taylor secretary of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce traveled from Des Moines after attending a convention of Iowa secretaries of Chambers of Commerce held Sunday and Monday in session.

A. L. Taylor Cedar Rapids

Guild of Organists to Meet at Westminster Church

Cedar Rapids chapter will convene at 7 Tuesday evening in the study at Westminster church. Eleanor Taylor will present a survey of modern hymnology. All members urged to attend.

Cedar Rapids American Guild of Organists Westminster Church Eleanor Taylor

Postmaster Baldwin Returns Home After Major Operation

Postmaster Frank B. Baldwin, hospitalized at University hospital in Iowa City since April 1, returned Friday to his home at 1645 Wildwood drive NE. He underwent a major operation and is recuperating satisfactorily with plans to return to his office next week.

Frank B. Baldwin University Hospital Iowa City Wildwood Drive Baldwin

Pole crashes after driver backs bread truck at station

Police report Milo Womacka of 2402 Second Street SW backed a bread truck into a boulevard light pole in front of police headquarters at 5:45 p.m. The pole snapped off and the light fixture was wrecked but no injuries were reported.

Milo Womacka Second Street Boulevard

Henry A Stearns Hospitalized in Iowa City

Henry A Stearns of 1253 First Avenue East is undergoing treatment at University Hospital in Iowa City. He fell ill last Wednesday and was admitted Saturday. Stearns, a former Rapids Township justice of the peace, has had two major operations there and returned nine weeks ago after a previous stay. He held various state positions for years.

Henry A. Stearns First Avenue E University Hospital Iowa City Stearns Mr. Stearns Rapids Township

Fined for Reckless Driving In Local Court

Chester Williams of 2301 Eighteenth Street NW was fined 100 dollars Tuesday after an early Sunday incident where his car nearly collided with Sheriff James Smith. William Austin Jr of 1927 First Avenue E was fined 25 dollars and costs. his license was suspended for thirty days.

Chester Williams Eighteenth Street NW James Smith William Austin, Jr First Avenue E

Victoria hotel owner fined for overtime parking

L. G. Vogel of the Victoria hotel was fined one dollar plus costs for overtime parking.

L. G. Vogel Victoria Hotel

Evangelist Rev Carl A Montanus to Lead Sunshine Mission Series

The Rev. Carl A. Montanus of Victor will conduct Sunshine Mission services each evening from tonight through next Sunday at 7 30 p m. He will be aided by music from local churches and brings a background with Union Gospel Mission St Paul Minn and Moody Bible Institute. A longtime Cedar Rapids figure dating back thirty years, he was a friend of the late Rev F K Ward founder of Sunshine Mission.

Carl A. Montanus Victor Sunshine Mission Montanus Union Gospel Mission of St. Paul, Minn Moody Bible Institute Cedar Rapids F. K. Ward

Baltimore Police Guard Docks For German Cruiser Emden

Three hundred policemen with drawn night sticks guarded Baltimore's waterfront as the German cruiser Emden docked for a ten day courtesy visit. Police stood by on 12 hour shifts for the cruise visit and prepared for possible anti Nazi demonstrations despite no permit being issued.

Baltimore Emden

Jury Tampering Warrant Issued In Baby Plot Case

A jury tampering warrant was issued against Harry Spangler Clark County highway engineer in Kahoka Missouri on a claim he offered a 100 bribe to juror Charles Long to obtain a verdict acquitting the defendants in the St Louis baby conspiracy case The trial is set for August 3 and the maximum penalty for the charge is five years in prison The defendants include Nelle Tipton Muench Ludwig O Muench Wilfred Jones and Helen Berroyer who allegedly arranged to obtain an illegitimate child for Mrs Muench

Kahoka, Mo Harry Spangler Clark County St. Louis Justice of the Peace V. R. Olmsted G. R. Bijeidenstein Spangler Charles Long Kahoka Nelle Tipton Muench Ludwig O. Muench Wilfred Jones Helen Berroyer Muench

Bartholmey Waives Immunity In Hamm Kidnapping Hearing

Edmund C. Bartholmey former Bensenville Illinois postmaster aged 42 is one of three suspects in the $100000 William Hamm kidnapping case. He waived immunity and is prepared to testify before a special federal grand jury convened to hear the matter. Hamm head of Theodore Hamm Brewing company was abducted June 15 1933 and identified Bartholmey's home in Bensenville as the place where he was held for four days.

ST. Paul Edmund C. Bartholmey Bensenville Ill William Hamm Hamm Theodore Hamm

Stephens college women form sock knitting club for veterans

In Columbia Missouri Stephens College students form a club to knit socks for future war veterans. Miss Virginia Crosley of Webster City Iowa is named chief sock knitter as the group begins the project to ensure the veterans will appreciate the socks.

Columbia, Mo Stephens College Virginia Crosley Webster City

Funeral services for Charles Schlitter at Schultz chapel

Funeral services were held at the Schultz funeral chapel Sunday for Charles Schlitter, 58, who died at his farm home after a short illness. Rev. W. L. Zeller of the Evangelical church conducted the services. Schlitter was born in Germany May 28, 1877 and came to America in 1880, settling on a farm in Allamakee county. Surviving are one sister Mrs. Ferdinand Kuester and one brother August Timrick of Charles City.

Schultz Charles Schlitter W. L. Zeller The Evangelical Church Schlitter Germany America Allamakee County Ferdinand Kuester August Timrick Charles City

Milwaukee? Railroad worker injured at coal chute

Nick Schueler, an Milwaukee railroad employee at the round house, suffered injuries to his shoulders and neck after being struck by a weight while working in the coal chute. He is hospitalized at Mercy hospital.

Atkins Nick Schueler Milwaukee Railroad Round House Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids

Roosevelt to Attend Howe Burial in Fall River Mass

President Roosevelt attends Louis Howe funeral events as Howe lies in state in the White House east room. Howe’s body to be transported to Fall River for burial Wednesday at 10 20 am. The president and family plan to attend in New England, then return to Hyde Park and later New York City.

Washington Louis McHenry Howe Naval Hospital White House C. Ernest Smith St. Thomas Church Roosevelt Howe Fall River Mass New England Robert Baker Urbana Ill Hartley Hyde Park N. Y New York City National Democratic Club

Congress Holds Memorial Service For Dead Members

Congress observed its annual memorial service in the house chamber honoring the senators and representatives who died in the past year. The program included a Marine band prelude, a roll call of the deceased, and an address by Rep. John J. O Connor.

Washington House United States Marine Band John J. O’ Connor Congress Huey P. Long Thomas D. Schall

Light Fixture Stolen From Unoccupied Home

A breakin at 1206 Tenth Street SE reported by J F Novak involved thieves entering an unoccupied residence and taking a $20 light fixture with a skeleton key. A Kadlee brothers used car lot on 45 Sixteenth Avenue SW reported missing used truck plates. Curtis Hunt on 718 L Street SW had a front wheel stolen from a parked car at 708 L Street SW.

J. F. Novak Tenth Street Novak Kadlee Brothers Sixteenth Avenue Curtis Hunt L Street

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