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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1939

Page

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Miss Eloise Heath to Leave for Blandford Farewell

Intervening period keeps younger group busy with farewells as Miss Eloise Heath daughter of Mr and Mrs Merritt R Heath prepares to spend summer with sister Mrs Francis Buresh in Blandford Mass She will enroll at Westfield College in the fall and accompany the Bureshes for a motor east Open house yesterday afternoon hosted by Heath with 25 to 30 guests Wallflowers club plans a buffet supper tonight at Miss Dorothy Boisen home with numerous attendees from the local social circle

Eloise Heath Merritt R. Heath Washington Avenue Blandford Mass Francis Buresh Mr. Buresh Miss Heath Westfield College Westfield Gladys Linge Jeanne Puckett Ruth Ann Hasek Kathryn Fitzpatrick Elkader

Breakfast Parties for Mrs Henry Files in City Visit

Morning entertaining was in vogue Tuesday and Wednesday for social courtesies to Mrs. Henry M. Files of Syracuse visiting the city. Tuesday Mrs J Max Widmer hosted a garden breakfast for ten guests at 2336 Blake boulevard SE. Wednesday morning Mrs Neil Montgomery hosted breakfast at 2336 Linden drive SE.

Henry M. Files Syracuse J. Max Widmer Blake Boulevard Files Neil Montgomery Linden Drive

Pi Beta Phi Luncheon Guests From Iowa City

Motoring to Iowa City to be guests at a Pi Beta Phi sorority luncheon Wednesday afternoon were the Misses Jeanne Marshall Barbara Marshall Jessie Benson Margaret Ann Foster and Phyllis Hatton.

Iowa City Pi Beta Phi Sorority Jeanne Marshall Barbara Marshall Jessie Benson Margaret Ann Foster Phyllis Hatton

Markland Couple Host Salem Visitor From Illinois

A house guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Markland Jr at 1229 Memorial Drive SE is Mrs. Robert Hawkins of Salem Illinois. She will be there until Sunday.

T. J. Markland, Jr Memorial Drive Robert Hawkins Salem, Ill

M. M. Club Tours Amana Colonies After Dutch Lunch

Twelve members of the M. M. club motored to the Amana colonies on Tuesday for a Dutch treat luncheon, followed by a tour of the colonies.

M. M. Club Amana

Brush Chapel Offers Air Conditioned Services in Cedar Rapids

Modern patrons demand comfort even in public spaces and funeral homes. In Cedar Rapids, the Brush Chapel provides air conditioned services at all rites, underscoring a trend toward comfort. Brush Chapel Telephone is 28837.

Cedar Rapids Brush Brush Chapel

Dinner for Dorothy Stritesky and John Threlkeld

Miss Dorothy Stritesky and John H Threlkeld will wed Thursday. A bridal dinner for sixteen will be hosted Wednesday by Mr and Mrs R M Threlkeld at 317 Seventeenth Street NE. Guests include Miss Frances Ring Miss Pauline OConnor and Robert Hastings.

Dorothy Stritesky John H. Threlkeld Mr. Threlkeld R. M. Threlkeld Seventeenth Street Frances Ring Pauline O’connor Robert Hastings

Yesslers Return Home From Western Trip

Mr and Mrs J U Yessler and their daughter Joan returned home from a vacation in Colorado and Nebraska. They traveled by car and train visiting Cheley Camp Estes Park Colo Omaha Elliott Ia and stayed with friends Jane Young and a Yessler sister before resuming their journey home.

J. U. Yessler Fourth Avenue SE Joan Yessler Colorado

Mrs Buchanan Leaves After Extended Visit

Mrs R E Buchanan of New York City formerly of Cedar Rapids has left for Chicago after a five week stay with her sister Mrs H E Pfeiffer and Dr Pfeiffer at 1846 Third Avenue SE. In Chicago she will visit her son Ralph Buchanan and then return to New York.

R. E. Buchanan New York City Cedar Rapids Chicago H. E. Pfeiffer Dr. Pfeiffer Third Avenue SE Ralph Buchanan New York

Miss Lida Tallman Arrives for Tulsa Visit

Miss Lida Tallman of Tulsa Oklahoma will arrive Thursday to spend two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs J M Tallman at 2608 Bever Avenue SE. Tallman serves as program secretary of the Tulsa YWCA.

Lida Tallman Tulsa Okla J. M. Tallman Bever Avenue Miss Tallman The Tulsa Y

Mrs. T. T. Lynch Hosts Luncheon At Country Club

Mrs. T. T. Lynch of 2416 Fourth Avenue SE hosted the second luncheon in a series at the Country club on Wednesday noon. Twenty-two guests were seated, garden flowers decorated the tables, and bridge was played at four tables after the meal.

T. T. Lynch Fourth Avenue SE Country Club

Eileen Kennedys Birthday Party Noted In Early Celebration

Eileen Kennedy daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Kennedy celebrated her tenth birthday Sunday at 2916 Favenue NE. Friends enjoyed games with prizes awarded to Joanne Veley Helen Marie Nolan Norma Jean Hanus and Wayne Burger. Refreshments followed. guests included Jean Ironside Shirlene Wright Mary Jane Delbridge Jimmie and Tommie Nolan Robert Veley and Eugene Kennedy.

Eileen Kennedy Owen Kennedy Joanne Veley Helen Marie Nolan Norma Jean Hanus Wayne Burger Jean Ironside Shirlene Wright Mary Jane Delbridge Jimmie and Tommie Nolan Robert Veley Eugene Kennedy

Birthday honors for Elmer A Beach at Holmes home

A family reunion at Mr and Mrs Ernest Holmes home celebrated Elmer A Beach marking his seventy seventh birthday on July 26. Guests traveled from Cedar Rapids Dysart and Davenport to join the observance.

Ernest Holmes

Credit Women's Breakfast Honors Bride Elect Dorothy Dawson

Twenty eight members met Wednesday morning in the Montrose hotel Corn room to honor Dorothy Dawson, bride elect of Charles Barnett. Miss Vivian Shakespeare sang two numbers with accompanist Miss Ethel McFarlane. A gift was presented to Miss Dawson.

Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Montrose Hotel Dorothy Dawson Charles Barnett Vivian Shakespeare Ethel McFarlane Dawson

Lightharts Visit Liants and Cedar Rapids Ties

Mr and Mrs George Lightharts visit their Cedar Rapids connections joining Mr and Mrs J B Lighthart at 1525 First Avenue East and B F Hill at 321 Seventeenth Street NE with their daughter Joan, formerly of Cedar Rapids, now in Los Angeles.

George Lighthart Los Angeles Joan Cedar Rapids J. B. Lighthart First Avenue E B. F. Hill Seventeenth Street

Miss Zalesky Arrives to Spend Month with LA Relative

Miss Mary Louise Zalesky of Los Angeles arrived to spend a month with her mother Mrs. Margaret Zalesky at 912 Seventh Street SE and with her brother and sisters, according to local notice.

Mary Louise Zalesky Los Angeles Margaret Zalesky Seventh Street

Bailey visit ends as Oklahoma couple returns home

Mr. and Mrs. Letcher Bailey of Oklahoma City return to their home after a visit with Mrs. Bailey’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Heal, at 1654 First Avenue East. The brief item notes the travel completion and addresses one household.

Letcher Bailey Oklahoma City Okla

Mr Dunlop on Visit with Grandson to Long Island

T O Dunlop of 1414 Fourth Avenue SE and his grandson Donald plan a month long visit with Andrew Dunlop in Long Island New York. The trip aims to spend time with family and explore regional sites.

T. O. Dunlop Fourth Avenue SE Donald Mr. Dunlop Andrew Dunlop Long Island, N, Y

Mrs Amos Melberg and daughter aboard Cunard North Star

On a late summer cruise to Canada Mrs Amos Melberg of 316 Nineteenth Street SE and her daughter Miss Elizabeth Melberg are pictured aboard the Cunard liner North Star before sailing from New York City last Saturday. They will visit Halifax the Gaspe peninsula and Saguenay river ports.

Canada Amos Melberg Nineteenth Street Elizabeth Melberg Cunard North Star New York City Halifax Gaspe Peninsula Saguenay River

Piano Pupils Recital By Prof Daehler At Home

Professor Daehler presents a recital Thursday at 3 30 p m for pupils at 1800 Second Avenue SE. Program entries include Cherubic melodies and folk tunes by Armstrong Barlow Moon and others with Daehler and Ruth Label performing.

Daehler Max Daehler Second Avenue SE

Mrs Don Christle Showered by Jakubciks and Gambles

Mrs Joseph Jakubcik and Mrs John Gamble hosted about 140 guests Thursday night at the C S P S hall for Mrs Don Christle formerly Miss Lud mila Jakubcik. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Jakubcik of 86 Twentieth Avenue SW. Mr Christie is son of Mrs John Gamble of 65 Twentieth Avenue SW and works for the Electric Machinery company.

Joseph Jakubcik John Gamble C. S. P. S. Hall Don Christle Ludmila Jakubcik Twentieth Avenue Christie The Electric Machinery Company

Glen I Low Leaves for Richmond Calif After Vacation

Glen I. Low departed Tuesday for Richmond California after a monthlong visit with sisters Miss Grace Low and Miss Elizabeth Low at 850 Daniels Street NE. He works with Standard Oil Company of California and plans a trip to Hawaii in the coming weeks.

Glen I. Low Richmond Calif Grace Elizabeth Low Daniels Street

Fairfax W. C. O. F. Court Meeting and Prizes

Fairfax W C O F court No 769 met Monday night in St Patricks auditorium after the business session. Banco was played with prizes awarded to Leota Stark Mrs Behle and Irene Lefebvre. Refreshments were served to thirty members by hostesses Mary Selzer Ella Moynihan and Blanche Womochil.

W. C. QO. F! Court No Fairfax St. Patrick’s Auditorium Banco Leota Stark Mrs. Behle Irene Lefebvre Mary Selzer Ella Moynihan Blanche Womochil

Mrs Moseley Travels From Cedar Rapids to Traer

Mrs. A B Moseley of Daytona Beach Florida formerly of Cedar Rapids left Wednesday for Traer after visiting relatives and friends in Cedar Rapids Her hosts were Mrs C P Stansby and Mr and Mrs F J Kouba In Traer she will visit her mother Mrs A Gravatt.

A. B. Moseley Daytona Beach Fla Cedar Rapids Traer C. P. Stansby Second Avenue F. J. Kouba Traet

Kazebier Family Heads East for World’s Fair Visit

Mr and Mrs R A Kazebier of 2011 Second Street SW and their daughter Mrs James Gibson of Tucson Arizona left Monday for Bellrose Long Island New York to visit relatives and attend the world’s fair Marvin Kazebier who has been east for six weeks will join them en route.

R. A. Kazebier Second Street SW James Gibson Tucson Ariz Bellrose Long Island N. Y Marvin Kazebier East

Mrs Edward Hudson Honored at Picnic Supper

Miss Esther Lundine and others entertained at a picnic supper Tuesday evening at Miss Lundine’s home 3881 First Avenue East Cedar Rapids honoring Mrs Edward Hudson of Long Beach California formerly Ann Bartosh of Cedar Rapids with Miss Nora Lydon and Mrs Joe Matus as hostesses.

Esther Lundine Nora Lydon Joe Matus Lundine First Avenue E Edward Hudson Long Beach Calif Ann Bartosh Cedar Rapids

Gorman couple completes western motor trip

Mr and Mrs Ray Gorman of 605 First Avenue West returned from a motor journey through the Bad Lands Black Hills and Yellowstone National Park. On the return they paused in Salt Lake City and attended the rodeo in Cheyenne.

Ray Gorman First Avenue W Black Hills Yellowstone National Park Salt Lake City Cheyenne

Returned from Two Week Fishing Vacation

Mr and Mrs Alfred Krejca and son Billy along with Mr and Mrs LeRoy Henecke and Mrs J W Krejca have returned from a two weeks fishing trip at White Fish bay and Lake of the Woods in Canada.

Alfred Krejca Billy LeRoy Henecke J. W. Krejca White Fish Bay Lake of the Woods Canada

Foursome Takes House Party Route to Clear Lake

A group of four women camping and touring through the south spend a week at Clear Lake. They depart Wednesday morning from their Minneapolis area homes and plan to stay at a summer house owned by Mrs. Ward Baker. They will be joined there by Messrs Diebold Byrnes and Hanson for the weekend.

Clear Lake A. J. Diebold Grande Avenue Oliver Longueville Nineteenth Street Charles E. Byrnes Third Avenue H. E. Hanson Bever Avenue Clearlake Mr. Diebold Byrnes Hanson

Irene Besta Weds Harry Brown At St. Wenceslaus Church

Irene J. Besta daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Besta 1830 Sixth Avenue SE became the bride of Harry Brown son of Mr and Mrs H B Brown 412 Fifteenth Street SE Thursday morning at the 7 oclock mass in St Wenceslaus church The Rev Joseph Surovy performed the single ring ceremony by candlelight The bride wore a white marquisette and lace gown over satin with a long train Her attendants wore peach and orchid gowns and lace caps The bridal party and immediate families were entertained at breakfast and at noon dinner was served at the Commonwealth tea room The couple left for a Wisconsin trip and will be at 1919 Second Street SW

Irene J. Besta Louis Besta Sixth Avenue SE Harry Brown H. B. Brown Fifteenth Street SE St. Wenceslaus Church Joseph Surovy Everette Bowen Mary Laurencia Panis Angelicus Clarice Konzen Dorothy Jandik Lucile Besta Commonwealth Tea Room Besta Brown Wisconsin Roosevelt Hom Second Street

Kirkpatrick Leaves for West on Family Visit

Milton B. Kirkpatrick a Cedar Rapids native now a high school teacher in Cazenovia New York left Tuesday for Los Angeles after visits in Cedar Rapids and Marion He plans to stop and visit his brother Dean E Kirkpatrick aboard the U S S Utah at Bremerton Washington and in Los Angeles will see another brother E W Kirkpatrick While in Cedar Rapids he visited his mother Mrs D M Kirkpatrick 511 Sixth street SE and his sister Ethel

Milton B. Kirkpatrick Cedar Rapids Cazenovia N. Y Los Angeles Marion Dean E. Kirkpatrick Utah Bremerton, Wash E. W. Kirkpatrick D. M. Kirkpatrick Sixth Street Ethel

Betsy Ross Theta Rho Girls Club Plans Meeting at YWCA

The Betsy Ross Theta Rho Girls club will hold a special meeting at the Y W C A Thursday at 5 p m to discuss traveling to Clear Lake.

Betsy Ross Theta Rho Clear Lake

Willie Willis Refuses Castor Oil Joke Tale

Willie Willis quips about doctors changing his oil as if he were a car, joking that he does not need castor oil. The remark reflects a humorous, folksy tone characteristic of the era's casual medical banter.

Miss Dorothy Ann Baxter Weds Boyd Owens of Palo

Mr and Mrs W J Baxter announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy Ann to Boyd Owens son of Mr and Mrs J E Owens of Palo The wedding occurred at Manchester on July 22 They plan to reside on a farm near Palo

Miss Baxter Boyd Owens Palo

Hearing Society Picnic Supper Held at Hoff Home

Mr and Mrs Warren Hoff inviting Cedar Rapids Society for the Hard of Hearing members to a picnic dinner at their Marion residence on Saturday at 4 p m Attendees should bring a covered dish and picnic supplies including sandwiches and other needs

Warren Hoff Eighth Street Marion The Cedar Rapids Society For the Hard of

Kriekards Return From Michigan Trip

Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Kriekard of 140 Twenty third street drive SE returned from a visit to Grand Rapids Michigan. They traveled via the northern peninsula of Michigan and Wisconsin to reach home after seeing Mr Kriekard's brother and sisters.

E. W. Kriekard Twenty-third Street Drive Grand Rapids Mich Mr. Kriekard Michigan Wisconsin

Miss Irene Placar Betrothal Celebrated in Jan Hus Church

In honor of Miss Irene Placar and her marriage to Edmund Beatty on Wednesday afternoon at the Jan Hus Memorial church, Miss Martha Lorence hosted a miscellaneous shower and midnight luncheon Friday with Emma Cuhel Leona Novak Marcella Stepanek and Esther Plucar among the guests. Saturday evening Miss Ruth Marek hosted a second miscellaneous shower for the bride with 23 guests and a late lunch.

Irene Placar Edmund Beatty Jan Hus Memorial Church Martha Lorence Emma Cuhel Leona Novak Marcella Stepanek Esther Plucar Ruth Marek

Return the loot before sympathy bid, says railway chief

J A Phillips, president of the Order of Railway Conductors, urged at a Kiwanis luncheon that England and France should return the loot of the Versailles treaty before seeking U S sympathy. He warned against Americans going to war in Europe and advocated Swiss restraint, recalling World War I lessons. He spoke after detailing his Geneva hours of service conference experiences and pressed noninvolvement unless U S soil is invaded.

Roosevelt Hitler Mussolini England France United States J. A. Phillips Order of Railway Conductors Kiwanis Montrose Hotel Mr. Phillips Geneva Switzerland Europe

Consequences of Versailles Treaty Echo in Europe

The speaker argues that without the Versailles treaty there would be no rise of Hitler and Mussolini. He contends current European turmoil stems from the treaty’s terms and warns against its lasting fruits. The remark underscores ongoing debate over postwar arrangements and accountability.

Hitler Mussolini Europe

Congress Wise In Defeating Lending Bill Says Hoover

SALT LAKE CITY AP Former President Herbert Hoover said reporters that Congress’ defeat of the lending bill shows a wise Congress in killing the measure. He compared Roosevelt’s situation to his own fights with a rebellious Congress and cautioned the action did not end the New Deal, though it was a severe blow.

Salt Lake City Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Congress Hoover White House House

Two Women Hurt In Car Overturn On Palisades Road

A gravel skid on the Bertram Palisades road sent a car overturning injuring Mrs. Rose Bartlett of Pasadena California and Mrs. R. H. Edgar of 612 Sixteenth Street SE. Driver Mrs. L W Larson and passenger Mrs. Albert Fisher were uninjured. Both women were taken to Mercy hospital where Bartlett suffered shoulder injuries and lacerations and Edgar a back injury and a forehead gash. This marked the first emergency call by the new world’s fair ambulance with Red Cross attendants Don Condon and Arthur Zimmerman giving first aid.

Rose Bartlett Pasadena Calif R. H. Edgar Sixteenth Street SE Bertram-Palisades Road L. W. Larson Eighth Avenue SE Albert Fisher Nineteenth Street SE Mercy Hospital Bartlett Edgar Red Cross Don Condon Arthur Zimmerman

Linn County Registers 215 New Cars and 42 Trucks in July

The Linn County treasurer’s office reports 215 new car registrations for July, up from last July’s 157 but below the 278 in July 1937. Truck registrations totaled 42 for July, higher than 1938 and 1937 figures but below 1935’s 59 and 1936’s 49, with June at 43 and earlier months showing varied totals.

Linn County

Crosley Auto Prize in Swell Contest Details

A swell contest offers a Crosley automobile as first prize. Readers are directed to pages 6 and 7 for full details and entry information.

Crosley

City Briefs and Personals Highlight Local Movements

Dorothy Crowell of 601 avenue NW left Wednesday for haircuts at Hanna Barbers on Second avenue. Dr. Richard L. Naibert returned from two weeks of active military duty at Fort Des Moines. Milton Kirkpatrick of 511 Sixth street SE left Wednesday for Seattle, Vancouver and other Pacific coast points.

Dorothy Crowell Avenue NW Richard L. Naibert Fort Des Moines Milton Kirkpatrick Sixth Street Seattle Vancouver Pacific Coast

Hedges Company Sells Cedar Rapids Properties Yesterday

The Hedges Company realtors reported several Cedar Rapids property sales completed yesterday as part of their local market activity.

Hedges Company Cedar Rapids

Couple Married in Cedar Rapids and Ely by Justice Churchill

Gerald Lewis Parkins of Ely and Delores R. Brecht of Cedar Rapids wed on Tuesday in a civil ceremony officiated by Justice H. R. Churchill.

Gerald Lewis Parkins Ely Delores R. Brecht Cedar Rapids Justice H. R. Churchill

Purse stolen from Eva Henderson at First Avenue home

Eva M Henderson reported to police that a purse containing 33 in cash and valuables papers, keys and a driver’s license was stolen from her home on a Wednesday around a.m. The incident occurred at 1700 First Avenue East.

Eva M. Henderson First Avenue E A.m

Five planes visit Ottumwa aviation breakfast guests

Five planes from the Aviation Country club joined visitors at the Ottumwa aviation breakfast on Sunday morning. The party included Mr and Mrs Roy O Keefe Mr and Mrs W T Saxon Mr and Mrs Roy Olson Paul Scheible Owen Howard Jack Adesen William Hatfield and Merle Bills.

Aviation Country Club Ottumwa Roy O'Keefe W. T. Saxon Roy Olson Paul Scheible Owen Howard Jack Adesen William Hatfield Merle Bills

Linn County Tax Collects $1.83 Million in First Half

County Treasurer Frank Bates reported that tax collections for the first six months of 1939 totaled 1,826,553.49, down from 1,831,370.03 in the same period of 1938. Delinquent receipts rose to 83,841.03, over 10,000 higher than last year’s first half, as delinquent taxes are allowed to run two years before sale.

Frank Bates Linn County Bates

Lunch stand owner wins trunk find at railroad auction

W H Wilson, owner of a lunch stand in Atlanta, bought an unclaimed baggage trunk for four dollars at a railroad auction while on a lunch break. He claimed the trunk contains bonds and securities valued at over 1000 dollars. Railroad officials say the sale is valid and efforts to locate the trunk’s owner have failed.

Atlanta W. H. Wilson Wilson

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Henry Files PI PH T. J. Markland, Jrs Gett Tet Beauty Mary Morris Will Miss Stritesky J. U. Yesslers Mrs. Buchanan Honor E. A. Beach George Lightharts Miss Zalesky Ella Barnett Arranged Bo-Peep Cose Rioroee Gadicivkeewaciseie Eccoee Susan Moon Esther Armstrong Aston Mary Helen Armstrong Merry Farmer Schumann Donald Gunn John Barlow Garden of Flowers Someltzer Jin Barlow Nsbeocsuee Rockweil Daehler Blake Esther Armstrong Rockwell Daehler Mrs Glen Mrs. Moseley Kazebiers Ray Gormans Foursome Irene Besta MR. Kirkpatrick Canton Cafe Croquignole Zour London Beauty Shop 2Nd Ave 2Nd St Renier Shoe Store Willie Willis Hearing Society E. W. Kriekards Shalimar Steubenville Drastka China Paramount Theater Palisades Road Hanna Barbers Ottumwa Aviation Party S. Arrid American Institute of Laundering First Ave Bishop’s
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