Mrs. W. R. Foor Elected President of Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
Mrs. W R Foor 1420 A avenue NE was chosen president at the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club annual meeting held Monday afternoon in the Montrose Crystal room. About 150 members attended as new officers were named including Warren Hansen first vice president Nellie Fuhrmeister second vice president Wayne Basler recording secretary and W L Harrison corresponding secretary L I Owen financial secretary and Charles Bode treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Foor
Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Wives of Linn County Medical Society Meet Friday
Wives of Linn County Medical Society are scheduled for an important meeting Friday at 2 30 p.m. in the Corn room of the?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Medical Society
Montrose Hotel
Howell movement city bridge winners named at Roosevelt
Mrs. S. A. Sanders and Mrs. R S. Hardendorf won the Howell movement city bridge tournament held Monday evening at the Roosevelt hotel. The next tourney in the series is scheduled for May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Sanders
R S. Hardendorf
Roosevelt Hotel
Delta Delta Delta Bridge Club Meet at Mrs Wolff’s
The Delta Delta Delta bridge club will meet with Mrs. Leroy D Wolff at 1823 Fifth Avenue SE on Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a dessert luncheon and bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Delta Delta Bridge Club
Leroy D Wolff
Fifth Avenue SE
Mrs Fillmore to Host Touist Club Meeting
Mrs F D Fillmore of 216 Fifteenth Street SE will entertain the Touist club on Wednesday at 2 30 pm Mrs A A Taylor will read a paper titled In the Shadow of Liberty by Edward Corsi at the gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Fillmore
Fifteenth Street SE
Touist Club
A. A Taylor
Edward Corsi
Union division honors four-decade members in ceremony
The B. of L. E. division No. 159 met at K Phall to honor AL Mason Homer Denney and J Ingerson as forty-year members. H Smith and Edith Fullerton welcomed attendees. Badges were presented, speeches given, and 100 plus guests attended with several grand trustees and officers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. of L. E. Division
K. Phall
AL. Mason
Homer Denney
J Ingerson
H Smith
Edith Fullerton
L Raymond Sang
Ronald Rawson
OEF
Cress
Cedar Rapids
Grand Insurance
J. J McElrath
Birthday surprise honors H. R. Maricle in Fort Des Moines
H R Maricle of 649 Sixteenth Avenue SW was feted at a Saturday birthday surprise party. Attendees included Laura Maricle Agnes and Emily Barta Mary Andrick Frank Dvorak George Barta Edward Viasek and local couple Mr and Mrs Jerry Nelson Mr and Mrs H R Mancle and Mrs W J Sasek of Fort Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Maricle
Sixteenth Avenue
Laura Maricle
Agnes
Emily Barta
Mary Andrick
Frank Dvorak
George Barta
Edward Viasek
Jerry Nelson
H R. Mancle
W J Sasek
Fort Des Moines
Mr and Mrs Robert L Jones Celebrate 22nd Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Robert L Jones of 1325 M avenue NE were honored Monday evening at their home on their twenty second wedding anniversary. A picnic supper followed a gift presentation with guests Mer and Mrs E J Dailey Mr and Mrs Arthur Craft Mr and Mrs Penrod and Dorothy and Charles Jones in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L Jones
M Avenue NE
Weir Home
Mer
E J Dailey
Arthur Craft
Penrod
Dorothy
Charles Jones
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club elects new leader at Montrose hotel
The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club chose a new head for the coming year after a Monday afternoon election at the Montrose hotel. Mrs. Foor completed a term as recording secretary of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Foor
Avenue
Cedar Rapids Womans Club
Montrose Hotel
Foor
Mrs Petrus Celebrates Seventy Second Birthday
Mrs Charles Petrus of 1322 J Street SW observed her seventy second birthday with a surprise party at her home. Pinochle at three tables awarded prizes to Mrs Thomas Suchomel, Mrs Frank Lousek, Mrs Frank Marousek, Miss Elizabeth Suchomel, and Mrs Edwin Pestel, with many guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Petrus
J Street
Thomas Suchomel
Frank Lousek
Frank Marousek
Elizabeth Suchomel
Edwin Pestel
Joseph Petrus
Lodge Vavra
Joe Sykora
Joe Wrba
Wes Svoboda
Paul Petrick
Rose Petrus
Anne Adams Summer Pattern 4093 for Lightweight Frock
Anne Adams presents pattern 4093 for a four piece summer dress with a fitted skirt and belt. Sizes 12 through 40 available with options in seersucker pique percale or muslin. Includes illustrated sewing instructions and a pattern price of 15 cents, or 25 cents with book, order from Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haren
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
Block Booking Of Movies Is Held As Hazard To Children
Prof. Christian A. Ruckmick of the University of Iowa told the Ladies Literary club that block booking by theater managers risks children who have not viewed the films. He described electrode tests measuring emotional reactions in youths from 8 to college age, noting strongest responses in adolescence and heightened effects from color films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian A. Ruckmick
Department of
Psychology
University of Iowa
Ladies Literary Club
Max Daehler
Junior Art Club
L. T. Jackson
Linden Drive
Ruckmick
Psychology Department
Prof
Delphian Members Travel to Davenport for Living Pictures
Four Delphian chapter members left Tuesday for Davenport to attend Alpha Delphian chapter's Living Pictures presentation. The travelers include Mrs. James W Barnett, Mrs. A E Chase, Mrs. F L Bokorny, and Mrs. S C Stookey. Barnett is past state president and both she and Chase serve on local advisory boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphian
Davenport
Alpha Delphian
James W Barnett
A E. Chase
F. L. Bokorny
S. C. Stookey
Mrrs. Barnett
McConkies Visit Relatives Across States
Dr and Mrs J P McConkie of Birmingham Michigan visit Dr McConkie’s mother Mrs W A McConkie and brother Dr E B McConkie in Des Moines. A family reunion is planned at the home of Dr and Mrs H S McConkie in Fort Des Moines with other guests including Dr and Mrs W L McConkie of Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J P. McConkie
Birmingham
Mich
Dr McConkie
W A. McConkie
E B McConkie
First Avenue
McConkies
H S McConkie
Fort Des Moines
W L. McConkie
Carroll
Windett Family Weekend Guest Visit
Mass Lucille Windett of Chi CuRO was weekend guest of her parents Mr and Mrs W C Windett at 1634 C avenue NE. The visit highlights family hospitality and local social ties in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Lucille Windett
Chi- Curo
W. C Windett
C Avenue NE
Gloria Batten Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party
Gloria Barbara Batten daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Batten celebrated her fourth birthday with a party at home Saturday. Many of the young guests and their mothers attended the celebration in Sinlar Lane SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Barbara Batten
A.C Batten
Sinlar Aenue SE
E.ant Girls
Steggall Family Reunion At Waterloo Cedar Rapids area
The Steggall family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Steggall in Cedar Rapids. A buffet dinner was served with attendees including Anna Steggall Florine Rice Jane Adella Harold Wilkie Shelmardne Joyard Bud Zay George Hannaman Gene Lois Frances Furle Ree Gerald Steggall Arthur Steggall Love Tuella and others from Waterloo Oelwein Hazleton Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steggall
Arthur Steggall
Fourth Avenue SE
Anna Steggall
Florine Rice
Jane Adella
Harold Wilkie
Shelmardne Joyard Bud Zay
All of
Millburn Family Fete Honors S G Millburn on Birthday
At 1640 Maplewood Drive NE guests included Mr and Mrs Wilbur Watt Mr and Mrs A V Millburn and Mr and Mrs J R Anderson. S G Millburn won high bridge prices and Wilbur Watt took the consolation award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Millburn
Maplewood Drive
Mr Millburn
Wilbur Watt
A V Millburn
J R Anderson
A Vo Millburn
S G Millburn
Clarke College Alumnae Benefit Bridge Party Held
About 150 guests attended the Clarke College alumnae benefit bridge party at the Montrose hotel to support the field secretary fund. Out of town alumni joined local graduates, with Miss Pauline Murray chairing and Mrs. J. H. Bormann and Mrs. Leonard Stark coordinating tea service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose
Clarke College
J. H. Bormann
Leonard Stark
Pauline Murray
Henry Choosky
Harold Davis
Mary Catherine McCormick
Student of Miss Meyn Wins District Declamatory Contest
Miss Eulalia Klingbeil, a Postville high school student of dramatic coach Miss Margaret L. Meyn, won the district contest in declamatory speaking Friday night and will advance to the state finals in Jefferson on May 1. Miss Meyn is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry G Meyn of 1211 Sixth Street NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulalia Klingbeil
Margaret L. Meyn
Postville
Jefferson
Klingbeil
Miss Meyn
Henry G. Meyn
Sixth Street
Dinner Honors Mrs Vernon Heefner and Mrs Walter Rech
Mr and Mrs J Shaffer near Alburnett hosted a Sunday dinner at their home in honor of Mrs Vernon Heefner of Toddville and Mrs Walter Rech of Cedar Rapids. Attending were Walter Rech and daughter Marilyn of Cedar Rapids. Vernon Heefner and family of Toddville. Orval Shaffer. Will Powers and their children Orlena Leo and Howard. Harold Johnson of Alburnett. and afternoon visitors Mrs Frank Dietz and Mrs Newton Zeller with her children Ben and Luella of Troy Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Shaffer
Near
Alburnett
Vernon Heefner
Toddville
Walter Rech
Cedar Rapids
Marilyn
Orval Shaffer
Will Powers
Orlena
Leo
Howard
Harold Johnson
Frank Dietz
Newton Zeller
Ben and
Luella
Troy Mills
Sorority Alumnae Host Kitchen Shower and Demo
Beta Phi Alpha alumnae met with Mrs. Louis Kriz at 929 Fifteenth Street NW Monday evening. Ruth Taylor assisted. Guests included Mrs. W. F. Eggleston of Whittier California and Miss Ila Misbach. Violet Snyder received a kitchen gift shower and will marry E. E. Pillard in May. The group then toured Hubbard Ice and Fuel Co for a refrigerator demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Phi Alpha Sorority
Louis Kriz
Fifteenth Street
Ruth Taylor
W. F. Eggleston
Whittier
Calif
Ila Misbach
Violet Snyder
E. E. Pillard
Hubbard Ice and Fuel Company
Miss Juanita Davis Hosts Bridge Evening
Miss Juanita Davis of 1249 Third Avenue SE entertained her bridge club Monday evening. Mrs Wallace Boyson and Alberta Thompson won prizes while other attendees included Misses Selma Rose Alice Phil lips on Hilda Hendrickson Bernita Fee Norma Detlers Kathryn Pogge Leona Borschel Arlene Ortmann and Mesdames Vernon Spurrier and A C Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Davis
Third Avenue SE
Wallace Boyson
Alberta Thompson
Selma Rose
Alice Phillipson
Hilda Hendrickson
Bernita Fee
Norma Detlers
Kathryn Pogge
Leona Borschel
Arlene Ortmann
Vernon Spurrier
A. C. Ridge
Chi Omega Mothers Club to Meet at Mrs Hampton’s
The Chi Omega Mothers' club of Coe college will meet with Mrs. V. E. Hampton at 2035 Grande Avenue SE Friday at 1 p.m. for luncheon. Hostesses include Mrs. H Ogburn and Mrs. Murray Fawcett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Omega Mothers’ Club
Coe College
V. E. Hampton
Grande Avenue SE
H Ogburn
Murray Fawcett
Vesely Guest Leaves After Week Visit
P H Dietz of Maryville Missouri departs after a week long visit with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Vesely at 1224 Second Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P H Dietz
Maryville, Mo
William Vesely
Second Avenue SE
Birthday Surprise For Mr Zimmerman In Cedar Rapids
Mr Zimmerman of 1060 Thirty second street NE Cedar Rapids was surprised Saturday by friends at his home for his birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs R D Schladitzky Mr and Mrs Wes Beiber Mr and Mrs Joe Matus and daughter Jo Ann Mr and Mrs Wendl Satinsky and daughters Virginia Rose and Mary Ann Mr and Mrs John Matus Mrs Glenn Baker and Mr and Mrs Frank Satinsky all of Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Irvin Ebright of Holbrook and George Schladitzky of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Zimmerman
R. D. Schladitzky
Wes Beiber
Joe Matus
Jo Ann
Wendl Satinsky
Virginia Rose
Mary Ann
John Matus
Glenn Baker
Frank Satinsky
Cedar Rapids
Irvin Ebright
Holbrook
George Schladetzky
Omaha
Miss Olive D Mix Hosts Dinner for Miss Leona Keppel
Miss Olive D Mix at Commonwealth tea room hosts a dinner and shower for Miss Leona Keppel set for Tuesday evening. Keppel plans to wed Paul Harrington on April 27 with Welch-Cook-Beals colleagues in attendance including Florence Ernst and Ethel Mills among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive D
Mix
Commonwealth Apartments
Commonwealth Tea Room
Leona Keppel
Paul Harrington
Miss Mix
Welch-Cook-Beals Company
Florence H. Ernst
Ethel Mills
Mabel Blomker
Eleonora Peterson
Ada Vedder
Pauline Byers
Bernice Olson
Madeline Batchelor
Lenore Loufek
Ella Ernst
Harry Hamer
Latimers St Paul Visitors Leave After Week In City
Mrs. John Frediani Miss You lando Frediani and Mrs. August Minuti of St Paul Minn return home after a week with Mr. and Mrs Latimer at 371 Twentieth Street They were hosted at a dinner by Mr and Mrs Arthur Rudin 2413 B Avenue NE and by Mrs O E Kemp and Miss Ruth Kemp 1540 Third Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frediani
Youlando Frediani
August Minuti
St Paul
Minn
QO. Ws Latimer
Twentieth Street
Arthur Rudin
B Avenue NE
O. E. Kemp
Ruth Kemp
Third Avenue SE
Pointer Stars Influence on Nina and Taurus Traits
A playful horoscope feature explains Nina's demure charm and Jerry's rage via Taurus traits born April 20 to May 20. It notes Taurians are steady, practical, and domestic, with romance aided by Virgo or Capricorn partners, and promotes a 40 page illustrated booklet for star readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina
Jerry
Taurus
Taurians
Virgo
Iowa City man held for theft and crash investigation
Simon Gongwer Jr reported a crash at Eighteenth street and Johnson avenue NW involving an Illinois car. The driver, identified as Anderson, fled after Gongwer noted a gin bottle in the car. Police traced the vehicle to near Roosevelt hotel and Rock Island hotel, with Gongwer filing a reckless driving charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Hotel
Simon Gongwer, Jr
Westwood Drive
Frank Hrabetin
Hrabetin
Gongwer
Eighteenth Street
Johnson Avenue NW
Justice
A. S. Reed
Illinois
Youth Leaps From Chicago Y M C A Building
Stanley West 21 son of Dr John Franklin West of Belvidere Illinois leaped from a ninth floor window at the West Side Y M C A Tuesday His brother Franklin 22 heard the window creak and saw him vanish The body struck a second floor roof He had attended the University of Illinois and the Illinois school of pharmacy and was a student at Abel laboratories training as a technician
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Stanley West
John Franklin West
Belvidere
Ill
West Side
Y. M C
Franklin West
University of Illinois
Illinois School of Pharmacy
Abel Laboratories
Numerology and Astrology Advertisement to The Cedar Rapids Gazette
Plainly write your name address and the booklet title Numerology and Astrology for distribution request directed to The Cedar Rapids Gazette at Home Institute 109 West 19th Street New York NY. Include the recipient details and booklet name as instructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Home Institute
West 19Th, St
New York
N. Y
Four Mongol Officials Executed by Japanese Court Martial
Four high Mongol officials long in Manchukuo service were sentenced to die by firing squad for passing secret military information to Russia. Two minor officials received 12 and 15 year prison terms. Lin Sheng governor of Northern Hsingan, Cheng Teh police chief, Gen. Hu Ling staff chief, and Huga Ling-Ching secretary to Gov. Sheng were implicated in a conspiracy dating to 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hsinking
Manchukuo
Russia
Lin Sheng
Hsingan
Cheng Teh
Hu Ling
Huga Ling-Ching
Gov
Sheng
Mongolia
Hailar
Louisiana Voters Go To Polls Today
Louisiana voters went to the polls in the general election to choose a governor a U S senator and other officers. There was no organized opposition to the Democratic nominees. Alien Ellender is the U S senator nominee Richard Leche the governor and Earl Long brother of the late Huey P L Long is the lieutenant governor nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
INS
Louisiana
U. S
Alien Ellender
House
Richard Leche
Earl Long
Huey FP. Long
Property Transfers and Deeds in Linn County Records
Various deed transfers and legal notices in Linn County include Caroline Palmer to Ida Waddle for lot 18 block 23 Latham and Daniels, 300 dollars. US to Joseph S Cowan patent copy, 55. Mary J Wood to Albert W Irving and Anna C Irving joint tenants 1. Charles E Coleman to W J and Otillie Dvorak, 1. Harriet L Stephenson et al to Ira Stephenson and Stella Stephenson joint tenants 4346.67. will to Spencer Stephenson joint tenancies 906.67. Linn County to James E Franken life estate of J F Berry 400.00 with homestead exception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Palmer
Palmer
Ida Waddle
Latham and
Daniels
Walker
Joseph S Cowan
W. V. Annis
John Elmer
Jennie Pearl Floyd
Mary J Wood
John A Wood
Albert W
Anna C Irving
Hus
Charles E Coleman
W J
Otillie Dvorak
Ingleside
Valcon
Harriet L Stephenson
James Edmond Stephenson
Ira Winfield Stephenson
Stella Stephenson
Wif
Spencer H
Clista M Stephenson
Linn County
James E Franken
J F Berry
Former Cedar Rapids Student Named Colorado State College Editor
Ward Kimball, a former Cedar Rapids area student, is elected editor of The Mirror, the Colorado State College of Education weekly. He has served as associate editor and completed elementary and high school studies in Cedar Rapids, Viola, Marion and Springville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Kimball
Cedar Rapids
Colorado State College of Education
Mirror
Kimball
Viola
Marion
Springville
Budget Message Boosts British Taxes For Defense
Chancellor Neville Chamberlain announced a national defense budget totaling about £3.99 billion, funded by raising the basic income tax from 22 1/4 to 23 percent and increasing duty on goods. He proposed diverting funds from the road program and hinted at loans to cover long term rearmament costs while aiming for a surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
LLP
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Britain
United States
Road Building Fund
Real Estate Transfers and Lot Selections shown
Real estate transfers include Fannie V Dahms and co owners to P T Mitchell and Hattie V Mitchell as joint tenants with right of survivorship for section 15 84 6 valued at $1 and other transfers. Hladek to Hladek and back and Prosser to Lillie with parcels in sections 23 85 6 and 9 84 5 valued at $1. Lincoln National Life Co acquires sheriff lands in sections 8 and 9 84 5 for $6473.91. James Palmer et al sole heirs listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie
J Hladek
Joseph Hladek
E E Prosser
D K Lillie
Sheriff Linn Co
Lincoln Natl Life Ins Co
Shifs
James Palmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.R. Foor
Woman's Club
American Home Department
Oliver Wilson
W. P. Rohrbach
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Crystal Room
W. E. Mickel
W. R Foor
F. T. Gates
C. E. Earhart
L. C. Jefferis
H E. Henderson
L. L. Owen
Robert Clark
P. T. Merveaux
H. Keller
Martin Ultang
Linn County Medical Auxiliary
Tri Delta Bridge
L. E. Meeting
MR. Maricle
Honor R. L. Jones
Coats
Chas. Greenberg
Second Street SE
Iowa
Heads Woman’s Club
Thompson
Mrs. Petrus
Windetts
MR. Millburn
Amy
Ben
MISS
Meyn
Beta Phi Alpha
Miss Davis
CHI Omega Mothers
Vesely
Shrine Temple
Festival Opera Company of Chicago
Coe College Chorus
Ballet
Civic Chorus
Cedar Rapids Symphony
Miss Keppel
Iowa City
Y.M.C.A
Colorado State College
Oriental Rugs
The
Killian Co
Schoen
Messenger
N. Schoen
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