Consistory Class Begins Degree Work in Scottish Rite Reunion
The spring reunion of four Scottish Rite bodies opens with a class of nine candidates and two more to join Wednesday. Degrees range from the fourth to the fourteenth today, with the fifteenth tonight after dinner, and the thirty-second degree to be conferred Thursday after another dinner. A Waterloo Scottish Rite club degree and a North English club degree follow on Wednesday, with reunions for the April 1926 and 1935 classes later that night. William Koch of Iowa is expected to attend. Participants include Cedar Rapids’ Wayne Boland, Marshall Brown, Ray Coutts, Claire Miller, Charles Novotny, George Russell, Cecil Van Fleet, Roy Warner, Roscoe Simpson of Nodaway, Nathan Mercer of Marengo, and Frank Menor of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection
Bruce
Rose Croix
St. Andrew’s
William Vesely
Waterloo
Scottish Rite Club
William Koch
Supreme Council
Iowa
Wayne C. Boland
Marshall L. Brown
Ray C. Coutts
Claire R. Miller
Charles A. Novotny
George A. Russell
Cecil van Fleet
Roy E. Warner
Cedar Rapids
Roscoe D. Simpson
Nodaway
Nathan Mercer
Marengo
Frank E. Menor
Local Federal Alcohol Tax Unit Seizes 350 Gallons In March
Federal agents based in Cedar Rapids aided Iowa authorities enforcing liquor statutes. In March they handled twelve cases, arrested thirteen defendants, seized two automobiles and over 350 gallons of untaxed alcohol and whisky, with raids conducted in Muscatine and Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Alcohol Tax Unit
State of
Towa
Rube Eyler
Ed Miller
Muscatine
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Col. Parsons
Churchill Seeks Republican Nomination for Justice of Peace
Howard R. Churchill of 1527 Second Avenue SE announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination as one of Rapids township's two justices of the peace at the June 1 primaries. A Linn County native and 30 year attorney, Churchill is a former county auditor and former first district county supervisor. He holds a BA from Cornell College and a law degree from the University of Iowa, and he belongs to several fraternal organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard R. Churchill
Second Avenue SE
Rapids Township
Mr. Churchill
Linn County
Cornell College
University of Iowa
Fined For Wrong Use Of Used Dealer Plates In Iowa
Lester Cole was fined $10 and costs by Justice A. S. Reed for using 1935 used dealer license plates on a car and then towing another, violating state law. Highway Patrolman Rhoades made the arrest. Also arraigned were George Berger of Vinton Charles Husted of Cedar Rapids and E. T. Richart of Vinton on overloading charges. Berger and Richart fined $25 and costs. Husted’s case continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Cole
A. S. Reed
Cole
Rhoades
George Berger
Vinton
Charles Husted
Cedar Rapids
E. T. Richart
Justice Reed
Husted
Retired Fire Captain Killed in Accident Near Hot Springs
J B Stastny aged 60 of 1506 C Street SW died Monday in an automobile crash eighteen miles north of Hot Springs Arkansas. His wife Mrs Stastny survived with consciousness then unfavorable due to shock. Their son Lester Stastny flew to Springfield Missouri with his wife to join funeral plans pending arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Stastny
C Street
Hot Springs
Ark
Stastny
Cedar Rapids
Lester Stastny
Deaths Carl C. Lanstrum Cedar Rapids grocer dies in Norway
Carl C. Lanstrum born September 27, 1862 a Cedar Rapids resident for most of his life died at his Norway home at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday after a Florida visit. He leaves wife Ethel adopted sons Adrian George Eldon two infant daughters died in infancy brothers George and Claude sister Mrs. Evelyn Watterman and several nieces and nephews. He attended Knox college and graduated from the Galesburg Illinois academy. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl C. Lanstrum
Cedar Rapids
Norway
Florida
Des Moines
Ethel
Adrian
George
Cleveland
Ohio
Eldon
New London
Lanstrum
Grace Episcopal Church
Crescent Lodge
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Order of United Workmen
Knox College
Academy
Galesburg, Ll
Turner Chapel
Paul P Kohout Father of Fire Chief Dies
Paul P. Kohout 74 of 416 Gavenne NW died at 10 30 a m Tuesday at his Cedar Rapids home. Born in Bohemia he came to America sixty years ago settling near Solon then lived in Cedar Rapids fifty years. Survived by wife, son Emil fire chief, grandson Leo Kohout and great grandson Alvin Kohout. daughter Libbie predeceased. Body at Janeba and Brosh chapel. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul P. Kohout
Avenne
Emil P. Kohout
Bohemia
America
Solon
Cedar Rapids
Kohout
The
Woodmen of the World
Emil
Leo Kohout
Alvin Kohout
Libbie
Janeba and Brosh Chapel
Mrs Margaret Williams 73 Williamsburg dies after long illness
Mrs Margaret Williams aged 73 of Williamsburg died at 6 45 pm Sunday in Williamsburg hospital after a long heart disease illness. She lived in Williamsburg 45 years with husband W Frank Williams in the harness business until his death in 1933. Survived by daughters Lydia Rab enhold Decatur Ill Minta at home Bernice G Batten Cedar Rapids, four grandchildren and niece Minnie Bowman Cedar Rapids. Funeral at home in Williamsburg 2 pm Wednesday conducted by Rev Grossheim Presbyterian. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Williams
Williamsburg
W. Frank Williams
Lydia Rabenhold
Decatur
Ill
Minta
Bernice G. Batten
Cedar Rapids
Minnie Bowman
Funnela
Grossheim
The
Presbyterian Church
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Mrs Jennie Hoffman Dies After Illness
Mrs Jennie Hoffman widow of John J Hoffman died at a local hospital at 10 20 p m Monday after several weeks illness She was born December 1 1871 in Oskaloosa and lived in the city 33 years Surviving are son W Muchanan Ottumwa mother Mrs Lucy Brown sister Mrs Earl Myers Moscow Idaho nieces nephews and cousin Mrs C H Brayton Cedar Rapids She belonged to St James Methodist church and was active in the Rebekah society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Hoffman
John J. Hoffman
Eighth Street
Oskaloosa
W. Muchanan
Ottumwa
Lucy Brown
Earl Myers
Moscow
Idaho
C. H. Brayton
Cedar Rapids
Hoffman
St. James Methodist Church
Rebekah
Obituary Highlight for Rev H. A. Crumb Rite
A service at Turner Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday will be conducted by the Rev H A Crumb for the lodge and junior past oracle of the Royal Neighbors, with burial at Ottumwa following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Oracle of the Royal Neighbors
Turner Chapel
H. A. Crumb
Ottumwa
Trunec Rites Planned After Linn County Death
Mrs Josephine Trunec died at the Linn county home at 6 am Tuesday after a lingering illness. She lived at 1502 C Street SW until September 1930 and is survived by two sons Frank Bukacek of Ely and Joseph Bukacek of Vail plus several grandchildren. The body is at Polansky funeral chapel pending arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Trunec
Linn County
C Street
Frank Bukacek
Ely
Joseph Bukacek
Vail
Polansky Funeral Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Kath ryn Butterfield
Funeral services for Mrs Kath ryn Butterfield are planned in the Rohn chapel on Wednesday at 2 p m with Rev R F Judson officiating. The family has requested cremation of the body and friends may call at the chapel Tuesday evening.
Funeral services for Mrs Frank X Oberer set at St Patrick's
Funeral services for Mrs Frank X Oberer will be held in St Patrick's church Wednesday at 9 a.m. Rev Peters conducts. Burial follows at Linwood cemetery. Friends may call Monahan Funeral home where the Rosary will be recited by Father Peters at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank X. Oberer
St. Patrick’s Church
Father Peters
Linwood Cemetery
Monahan Funeral Home
Funeral services for I. F. Mc Minds
Funeral services for I. F. Mc Minds will be held in the Beatty chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. A. A. Brooks. Burial will be in the family lot in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. McMinds
Beatty Chapel
A. A. Brooks
Linwood Cemetery
Funeral rites for Joseph Matecek in Moen chapel
Funeral services for Joseph Matecek will be held in the Moen chapel at 7 p.m. Tuesday conducted by the Rev. Joseph Bren. The body will be cremated in the Moen crematorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Matecek
Moen Chapel
Joseph Bren
Moen Crematorium
Funeral services for Harold Hesner held in Strawberry Point
Harold Hesner's funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church in Strawberry Point with Rev. Gamble officiating. Military services will follow at the Strawberry Point cemetery. Friends may visit at the Moen chapel before then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hesner
Strawberry Point
Gamble
Moen
Missing Omaha Girl Found Here Returns Home
Betty Weaver, 16, formerly of Omaha, was located in Cedar Rapids by a Department of Justice operative after two weeks missing. She had traveled with 20 year old Gerald Tharp, also of Omaha, who left for St Paul after the girl’s return to her Omaha home Monday. The pair spent time in Ute, Iowa, with Tharp’s relatives before Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Weaver
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Department of Justice
Gerald Tharp
Tharp
St. Paul
Minn
Ute
Iowa
Compiles Guide Of Motor Freight Routes In Iowa
Three hundred copies of a Motor Freight Route Guide listing all certificated carriers in Iowa were mailed to Chamber of Commerce members by the traffic bureau. Compiled under H. F. Sundberg, manager of the arena, the guide covers 500 Iowa stations and the lines serving them. Fifteen routes pass through Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce
Traffic Bureau
H. F. Sundberg
Cedar Rapids
Memorial design rejects nude figures for Texas pioneers
Houston story reports the Texas centennial commission rejected a proposed statue showing nude figures of a man, woman, a youth and a child. The commission wants a design that embodies the pioneer spirit and does not resemble Greek goddess imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Texas
Texas Centennial Commission
London Ring Identifies Swallow Caught in South Africa
A swallow captured in South Africa bears a ring marked London confirming its travel from the United Kingdom. Researchers note the bird's journey highlights migratory connections between continents and raises interest in tracking natural routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Early Cutting and Burning of Grass Harms Bird Shelters
Earl J. North urged July 1 roadside grass cutting to aid weed control hay production and preserve ground bird nesting sites at the Canopus club luncheon. He warned Iowa’s 90 percent agricultural land limits wildlife shelter and cited pheasant diets and benefits, urging conservation group involvement to protect streams forests birds and fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl J. North
Canopus Club
Hotel Roosevelt
Iowa
North
Harry Gunderson Heads Cedar Rapids Boat Club
Harry Gunderson was elected commodore of the Cedar Rapids Boat Club at a Monday meeting at Ed Sheffie’s boat house. New officers include Harold Hess as vice-commodore Harold Ammons as secretary and C M Chaplin as treasurer. Discussions covered improving facilities including a boat ramp. A second regatta is planned within sixty days following last year’s success at Conrad’s beach and Paul Lebeda to donate a trophy requiring two consecutive wins to retain it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gunderson
Cedar Rapids
Troop 10 Wins Scout District Rally At Roosevelt Junior High
Troop 10 sponsored by St Patrick's church won the district rally at Roosevelt Junior High School gym with 57 points, narrowly beating Troop 1 Roosevelt P T A with 56.5. Other units included Troop 19 Lincoln P T A, Troop 12 Elks Club, Troop 4 Campus Club, and Troop 3 Church of God, among 250 scouts, Cubs, leaders and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Church
Scout
Roosevelt Junior High
Roosevelt P. T
Mats
Lincoln P. T. A
Elks Club
Canopus Club
Church of God
Trinity Methodist
John Huss
Arthur Axmear
Elmer Grissell
Thomas Feiereisen
John Merrifield
James Maloney
Bert H. Watkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. R. Churchill
Justice of Peace
Hall-Ekfelt
Mrs. Butterfield
Kathryn Butterfield
Rohn Chapel
R. F. Judson
I. F. MecMinds Funeral
Newmans
Newman’s
Ankle
Newman
Men’s Union
Nelda
Crepes
Nelly
Phoenix
Rubbermaid
Aberle
Cannon Towels
Ior
White
Uit
National Wallpaper Week
Ie VY Maris
ABC Pepperel
Oxfords
Reller Sk
Hope
Boston
Ietains
Chatham
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