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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1932

Page

10

Miss Mary Sargent Weds George F. Karch in Church Ceremony

A fashionable 5 PM Tuesday wedding at First Presbyterian Church joined Miss Mary Sargent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amor Hartley Sargent, to George Frederick Karch of Cleveland. The ceremony featured organ music by Miss Eleanor Taylor and a reception with white floral details and a bridal cake.

Mary Sargent George F. Karch Cleveland First Presbyterian Church Amor Hartley Sargent George Frederick Karch Charles M. Karch Ohio Robert Little Eleanor ,Taylor Harriet Sargent David J. Luick Chicago Virginia Cherry Grace Vernon Newton Lucy Waitt New York City L. A. Luttenton Andrew George Welts West New York N. J Karch A. William Brown Hunter Sunkle John B. Turner II Orville Tousey Sargent Judith Sunkle Walter L. Cherry David James Luick Isabelle Cherry Hugh Willoughby Edward King Clifford Allison Anna Crouse Grundy Center Deane L. Adams Waterloo Kenyon Road Ward Belmont

Four Misses Vacation at Lake Okoboji Then Montevideo Visit

The Misses Frances Bartlett Elva Becker Lillian Ehrenberger and Sadie Kacer are spending ten days at Lake Okoboji. They will also visit Miss Bartletts brother in Montevideo Minn.

Frances Bartlett Elva Becker Lillian Ehrenberger Sadie Kacer Lake Okoboji Miss Bartlett Montevideo Minn

Miss Luella Gibson's Chicago Visit Planned for Month

Miss Luella Gibson of 1435 A Avenue NE travels to Chicago on Tuesday for a month long visit with relatives.

Luella Gibson A Avenue Chicago

Dramatic art trip to the Palisades postponed

The drama department trip to the Palisades, scheduled for Friday, has been postponed due to undisclosed reasons. Students are advised to await a new date and instructors will issue updates.

Dramatic Art the Palisades

Ladies Host Luncheon and Bridge at Palisades Cottage

Mrs. Howard Hall and Mrs. Kenneth Lindsay entertained a small group at Mrs. Hall's Palisades cottage with lunch and bridge. The gathering honored Mrs. Charles E. Farnsworth of Winchester Massachusetts visiting her sister Mrs. Sutherland Dows.

Howard Hall Kenneth Lindsay Hall the Palisades Charles E. Farnsworth Winchester Mass Sutherland Dows

Mrs Roe Leaves Indianapolis for Chicago Visit Then Columbus

After a month with her parents in Indianapolis assisted by Mrs Chester Bell and her son, Mrs E J Roe travels to Chicago for a short visit before returning to Indianapolis for the weekend. The Bells then plan a trip to Columbus Ohio for the month of August.

E. J. Roe Indianapolis Chester Bell Chicago

Holsinger Family Holds Fourth Reunion Near Robins

The Holsinger family held its fourth reunion at the Charles Van Fossen farm near Robins. Officers elected were President Carl Holsinger, Vice President Donald Holsinger, and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Carl Holsinger. Thirty-six attended, oldest I D Holsinger and youngest six months old Jack Douglas Holsinger.

Holsinger Charles van Fossen Robins Carl Holsinger Donald Holsinger Bert Lund Lester Scott I. D. Holsinger Jack Douglas Holsinger Jacob Snyder Amanda Holsinger Anna Snyder D. W. Holsinger George A. Holsinger Charles Holsinger Anna Mabel Charles Bleedner Earl Holsinger Florence John Holsinger Dorothy Charles

Carter Couple Announce Marriage Of Daughter In Leavenworth

Mr and Mrs Henry Carter announce the marriage of their daughter Mrs Hildred Putnam to Ray C Brague on July 23 in Leavenworth Kansas. Reverend Wittig officiated with Miss Bertha Svoboda and James Haryna as attendants. The couple reside in Cedar Rapids.

Henry Carter Eighth Avenue SE Hildred Putnam Ray C. Brague Leavenworth Kan Wittig Bertha Svoboda Ingleside James Haryna Brague Cedar Rapids

Miller and Usher Party Returns From Minnesota Trip

Mrs A H Miller and Hazel Breneman with son Charles return from a two week stay at Rainbow Lake cottage in northern Minnesota. Also traveling were Cecil and C D Miller with son Tommy, B M Usher, Herbert Miller, J W Miller with son David of Alburnett, and A Postal and Gail Postal from Marion.

A. H. Miller Hazel Breneman Charles Harold White Minnesota Rainbow Lake Cecil Miller C. D. Miller Tommy B. M. Usher Herbert Miller J. W. Miller David Alburnett A. Postal Gail Postal Marion

Local Family Returns From Minnesota Wilderness Camp Vacation

Mr and Mrs C J Herbeck and nieces Hazel and Evelyn Brown return from Rudbergs Wilderness camp in northern Minnesota after a vacation.

C. J. Herbeck Hazel Evelyn Brown Rudberg Minnesota

Dr J A Edwards Guest At Oakdale Hospital Dinner

Dr J A Edwards superintendent of the state hospital at Oakdale attended a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs I F McMinds at 1614 Second Avenue SE on Tuesday.

J. A. Edwards State Hospital Oakdale I. F. McMinds Second Avenue SE

Visit in Nichols

Jackie and Patsy Reid daughters of Mr and Mrs Oval Reid reside at 927 Fourteenth Avenue SW have gone to Nichols to spend a few days at the George Metheny home

Jackie Patsy Mrs Oval Reid Fourteenth Avenue SW Nichols George Metheny

Fraternal Aid Union No 172 to Meet at Moose Hall

Fraternal Aid Union No 172 will hold its Thursday evening meeting in Moose hall. A card party will follow the business session featuring pinochle and five hundred.

Fraternal Aid Union Moose Hall

Sokol Ladies' Auxiliary Postpones August Meeting

The Sokol Ladies' Auxiliary society will not hold its August meeting. The next gathering is scheduled for September.

Sokol Sokol Ladies’ Auxiliary Society

Sorority Rush Parties Continue At Coe College And Marion Club

Coe college sororities held summer rushing events with Beta Phi Alpha at Vista by the Sea and Ellis park, featuring barsge dancing and a buffet aboard a ship’s bar. Out-of-town members and alumnae attended, with Eva Eaton leading. Chi Omega hosted a midsummer hay seed party at the Marion Country club with farm decor, costumes, and an evening of dancing and games.

Coe College Beta Phi Alpha Vista By the Sea South Side Commercial Club Robert Clark Leland Nelson Robert Rennekamp Evalyn Porter Ellis Park Eileen Wilder Green Virginia Whistler Morrison, Ill Belva Butters Central City Catherine Wolf Iowa City Alma Huscher Cedar Bluff Neb Mary Ellen Kay Lincoln Lloyd Lathrop Jeannette Stryker Irene Mikulecky Bernice Hach Edith Jirsa Irma Tehel Elinor Meyer Elizabeth Watson Genevieve Baker Louis Sila Adella Kriz Hilda Stentz Springville Dorothy Goodyear Marion Vivian Eaton Rushing Irene Langer Bella Scheer Elizabeth Burianek Bernus Pirks Ruth Geiger Cora Farr Ruth Esther King Marian Clark Chi Omega Marion Country Club Wilda Burge Dorothy Ray Isabel Bassett Betty Jones Irene M@hannah Aileen Schoeppe Cecelia Kohl Virginia Miller Dorothy Wright Marguerite Herr Lorna Karsten Newton Lucille Lindstedt Marshalltown Edith Benson Vera Strohbehn Dorothy Mulineaux Davenport Margaret Ganson Helen Burt Wilma Jackson Elizabeth Focht

Brookhart Bides His Time Refuses To Make Statement

Sen. Smith W. Brookhart, seeking renomination, avoids comment on re election plans while attending the state convention of the American Legion. He did not confirm or deny reports he may run as an independent this fall after losing the primary to Henry Field of Shenandoah.

Fort Dodge INS Smith W. Brookhart The American Legion Senate Brookhart Henry Field Shenandoah

Brookhart to Enter Iowa Senate Race as Independent

Des Moines reports Sen W Brookhart plans to run for the United States Senate from Iowa as an independent possibly after defeat in the nomination race. He has not issued a formal statement but informed friends of his plans in private remarks.

Des Moines W. Brookhart United States Iowa Ublican Brookhart

Allen Morton Wed Viola Morton in Peoria

Barton F. Allen of Peoria and Miss Viola Morton married Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Anna Kalonosky’s home in the Fourth ward. Rev. A. H. Zellinger of Immanuel Lutheran officiated. The couple were attended by Bud Stevens and Mrs. Leonard Stevens and planned a southern wedding trip before settling at home.

Independence Barton F. Allen Peoria Viola Morton Anna Kalonosky Fourth Ward A. H. Zellinger Immanuel Lutheran Church Bud Stevens Leonard Stevens

Death of Bert Nichols at Great Falls

Independence benedicts report the death of Bert Nichols age 53 in Great Falls Montana He was born October 13 1879 in Independence the son of Charles and his wife He married Minnie Jones in 1903 in Independence and left three children.

Independence Bert Nichols Great Falls Mont Mr. Nichols Charles Nichols Minnie Jones

Thief Steals Pontiac From Owner's Garage at Night

Police were alerted at 12:25 a.m. Wednesday by W. F. Hupp of 1737 C avenue NE after a maroon 1931 Pontiac sedan with license 57-11826 was driven past his bedroom window. Police notified surrounding stations at Hupp's request. Arthur Kress of Garrison reported a break in Tuesday night near the circus grounds with a briefcase and clothes taken.

W. F. Hupp C Avenue Hupp Arthur Kress Garrison

City Briefs and Personals

Linn Encampment No 49 I O O F will meet in regular session. Charles Van Epps of Iowa City paid $10 in costs in police court Wednesday when he pled guilty to a speeding offense. Collins was charged $2 for parking his car without a rear light.

Charles van Epps Iowa City Collins

Birney Sees Speeding Fine Suspended After Costs

Arthur Birney was found guilty of speeding in police court and fined 15 dollars plus costs. Judge Thomas B. Powell suspended the fine after Birney paid the action costs on Wednesday.

Arthur Birney Thomas B. Powell

Local Aviator Heads to Fortze on Business Trip

Jack L. Woerderhoff Jr. and co pilot Clifford J. Wurtelle depart by air for a business trip. After a stop in Sioux City they expect to return Wednesday night.

Jack L. Woerderhoff, Jr Fortze Clifford J. Wurtelle Sioux City

Fire destroys Draport Inn near Cedar Rapids

A July 19 fire six miles south of Cedar Rapids heavily damaged the Draport Inn. The blaze was caused by an explosion of a pressure gasoline stove, though a contemporary report had wrongly blamed a pressure gas stove.

Draport Inn Cedar Rapids

Diamond Brothers Store Gets New Black Glass Front

Workmen begin construction of a black glass and nickel front at 211 Second Avenue SE for Diamond Brothers clothing store. The new front extends 23 feet, built by O. F. Paulson Construction Co. designer H. E. Hunter prepared the plans.

Diamond Brothers Clothing Second Avenue SE O. F. Paulson Construction Company H. E. Hunter

Whittam Park to Host Adult Checker Tourney Later

The regular Wednesday program at Whittam park is canceled due to preparations for an adult checker tournament on Thursday and Friday. Play begins at 6 30 each evening and entrants should submit their names to any playground director immediately.

Whittam Park

Marion man fined for intoxication after Robins lake arrest

FP C Haines and three others were arrested near Robins lake at 7 15 am Tuesday. Haines was fined 10 dollars plus costs in police court for intoxication. Harry O Nea l faced a later charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The two women Mrs O Nea l and Mrs Billings of Dubuque chose jail sentences over fines.

FP. C. Haines Marion Robins Lake Harry O'Neal O’neal Billings Dubuque

Three local boys honored at Camp Wapsier

Washington Iowa report notes Archer Speidel named one of three honor campers at Camp Wapsier. A second trio of honor campers includes Junior McCaleb of Ainsworth and Clarence Lee of Washington, selected last week.

Washington Camp Wapsier Archer Speidel Junior McCaleb Ainsworth Clarence Lee

Free Adult Health Clinic At State Fair Planned

A state wide adult health clinic by the Iowa Osteopathic association will run during the 1932 state fair from August 26 to September 2. About 35 osteopaths from across the state will staff the clinic offering free physical exams with laboratory tests x rays and nervous and mental assessments. Dr S A Helebrant of Cedar Rapids will lead the abdominal division and focus on heart disease prevention in men and cancer prevention in women. Dr D B Caldwell of Des Moines chairs the clinic committee.

Iowa Iowa Osteopathic Association S. A. Helebrant Cedar Rapids Helebrant D. B. Caldwell Des Moines

Dixon Players Welcome In City For New Melodrama

Don and Mazie Dixon and their company opened Sunday at The Majestic for a limited engagement. The show Men Need Love runs Wednesday through the last half of the week with vaudeville musical numbers between acts. Amateur night Friday and a Saturday matinee are planned with weekly program changes on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Don Mazie Dixon Majestic Theater Mazie Suny

Hamiston Heads Triple Tau Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons

Dr A N Hamiston of Cedar Rapids elected president of a new Triple Tau club formed by Royal Arch Masonic chapters in the region at Masonic hall. Ford of Marion named vice president and Carl S Kringel of Iowa City elected secretary treasurer. Members include Cedar Rapids Marion Belle Plaine West Liberty Mount Vernon and Vinton with the aim to foster fellowship and aid candidate initiation. Nearly 100 Royal Arch Masons attended a dinner after a regular Trowel chapter session.

A. N. Hamiston Cedar Rapids Royal Arch Masons Royal Arch Masonic Masonic Hall Eeee Ford Marion Royal Arch Carl S. Kringel Iowa City Belle Plaine West Liberty Mount Vernon Vinton Cedar Chapter Eastern Star

County Board Ends Pocket Gopher and Rattlesnake Bounties

The Fayette county board of supervisors will discontinue all bounties on pocket gophers and rattlesnakes effective October 1. Previously gophers earned ten cents and rattlers fifty cents. Also notes a obituary fragment: references to the Marsh family with surviving relatives in Montana and Nebraska.

West Union Fayette County Board of Supervisors

Republicans To Open State Headquarters By August T

DES MOINES AP Homer Stephens chairman of the Republican state committee said that state headquarters for the party would likely be opened around August 10. A conference of leaders announced a full organization to carry the fight along the battle line. Attending the conference were Martha McClure Mount Pleasant national committeewoman Virginia Bedell Spirit Lake state vice chairman L J Dickinson Senator Henry Field and Governor Turner.

Des Moines Homer Stephens Republican State Committee Hedge Nega H. E. Spangler Cedar Rapids Martha McClure Mount Pleasant Virginia Bedell Spirit Lake L. J. Dickinson Henry Field United States Turner

Dirks Family Dinner Honors 75th Birthday in Amber

Mr and Mrs Will Dirks hosted fifteen guests Sunday for the 75th birthday of Mrs Dirks father Deitrich Dirks. Attendees included numerous Dirks families from Langworthy Olin Cass Center Junction and Amber along with Irene Bodiker Clara Bodiker and Louie Heyen among others.

Amber Will Dirks Olin Grace Wrobleski Anamosa Louie Aferts Cass John Dirks Center Junction Rhinehart Wessels H. Harns Henry Dirks Seibert Seibertson Louie Dirks George Dirks Irene Bodiker Clara Bodiker Louie Heyen

Mrs Marsh Born at Lake Geneva, Marries in First Presbyterian

The obituary notes Mrs Marsh daughter of Michael and Loretta Mansfield was born May 21, 1874 at Lake Geneva New York. She moved to Iowa as a child with her parents and settled in Cas- door region. The ceremony Sunday at the First Presbyterian church was conducted by Rev R V Porter.

Cache William Marsh Mapleton First Presbyterian Church R. V. Porter Marsh Michael and Loretta Mansfield Lake Geneva N. Y Iowa Cas

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