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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1936

Page

10

Iowa D A R Names Committees for Coming Year

The Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution announce their committee slate for the year. Appointments span Americanism and schools, conservation, flag use, publications, student loan funds, genealogical records, and youth programs with numerous state and city members named.

Iowa Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution W. H. Snider Davenport A. C. Miller Greenfield J. M. Forbes Jefferson Ada Clemens Carroll John Hull Boone Adeline Corell Waverly D. A. R. Magazine C. L. Douglass Cedar Rapids Caro N. Whitacre Marshalltown Edna Giger Tama Zada M. Cooper Iowa City Ellis Island D. A. R. Manual of the United States For Citizenship H. F. Glattfelder Fairfield Viola Yates Vinton Wilbur Shepard State Frances L. Cherry Washington Henry K. Petersen Council Bluffs W. H. Bickley Waterloo Mary T. Goldthwaite L. C. Hemsworth Katherine Franken Louise Schmidt Ames C. W. Wester Cedar Falls C. G. Saunders J. O. Elder

Mrs Douglas to Leave as Miss Boynton Arrives

Mrs James H Douglas of Lake Forest Illinois will depart Tuesday after a visit with Mr and Mrs E P Boynton at 2335 Blake Boulevard SE Miss Bernice Boynton of Fort Collins Colorado arrived Sunday to visit her grandparents for a month and will return to Fort Collins in the fall

James H. Douglas Lake Forest Ill E. P. Boynton Blake Boulevard Bernice Boynton Fort Collins Colo Boynton

Pinneys to Entertain at Buffet Supper

Mr and Mrs Eugene M Pinney of 1915 Ridgeway Drive SE will entertain at a buffet supper Tuesday evening at 7 o clock at their home.

Eugene M. Pinney Ridgeway Drive

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Seely To Leave Meadville Home

Mr and Mrs Frederick Seely of Meadville Pa and their son Jonathan will return to their home Wednesday after spending several months at the home of Mr Seelys mother Mrs Adah K Seely 1903 Second Avenue SE

Frederick Seely Meadville Jonathan Mr. Seely Adah K. Seely Second Avenue SE

Guests In C W Boegel Home Over The Week End

Mr and Mrs Frank Lyon of Atlanta Georgia and Mrs Carl Gode of Kenilworth Illinois visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs C W Boegel at 1949 First avenue East.

C. W. Boegel Frank Lyon Atlanta, Ga Carl Gode Kenilworth Ill First Avenue E

Reverend Louis W Forrey Visiting Here

The Rev Louis W Forrey of St Louis arrived last weekend to spend several days with his mother Mrs W J Forrey at 1021 Second Avenue SE.

Louis W. Forrey St. Louis W. J. Forrey Second Avenue SE

Lydia Ann Courtright Heads to Omaha for Week

Miss Lydia Ann Courtright of 2440 Fifth Avenue SE departed Monday for Omaha Nebraska to spend a week visiting with Miss Patricia, formerly of Cedar Rapids.

Lydia Ann Courtright Omaha Fifth Avenue SE Neb Patricians Cedar Rapids

McClarys Return From Gull Lake

Mr and Mrs Harvey C Mc Clary returned from Gull Lake Minnesota after spending ten days there. Mr and Mrs Douglas Boynton who were with them will return Thursday or Friday.

Harvey C. McClary Crescent Street Gull Lake Minn Douglas Boynton Forest Drive McClary

Commander and Mrs Thomas return to visit relatives

Commander and Mrs Raymond Thomas and their son Douglas return Sunday to continue a visit with Commander Thomas sister Mrs J T Grayson and Dr Grayston at 413 Eighteenth Street NE. They came from Boston weeks ago and will go to Cass Lake Minnesota for a short time.

Raymond Thomas Douglas Commander Thomas J. T. Grayson Grayston Eighteenth Street Boston Cass Lake Minn

Edward C Clarks from Lake Michigan visit ends

Mr and Mrs Edward C Clarks of 2483 Grande avenue SE and their grandson Billy McN Riordan returned Monday afternoon after two weeks with Mrs Clark s brother Dr W D McNary and Mrs McNary at their summer home on Lake Michigan

Edward C. Clark Grande Avenue Billy McN. Riordan

Higleys to Visit Here From Babson Park Florida

Mr and Mrs W M Higley of Babson Park Florida will arrive Wednesday from Minneapolis where they have been visiting since June They will stay a week or ten days at the Commonwealth apartments.

W. M. Higley Babson Park, Fla Minneapolis Commonwealth Apartments

Mrs. Douglas Wells Visits Lisbon From Skidmore

Mrs. Douglas Wells of Skidmore Missouri arrived Sunday to spend several weeks at Lisbon visiting her father W. H. Hoblitzell and her brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hoblitzell at 1922 First Avenue E.

Douglas Wells Skidmore Lisbon W. H. Hoblitzell A. C. Hoblitzell

Mrs. Tschirgi Hosts Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs. Arthur Tschirgi of 517 Nineteenth Street SE entertained fourteen friends from Tipton at a luncheon Tuesday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Arthur Tschirgi Nineteenth Street Cedar Rapids Country Club

Guests in Lehman Home Host Family Visit

Mrs. Ida Lehman of La Porte City visited Dr. and Mrs. C. V. Lehman at 2035 Fifth Avenue SE while they were in Wyoming. Her weekend guests included Mrs. William Harman and daughter Mary, Mrs. Tom Allen and daughter Martha and son Joe from New Martinsville West Virginia. Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Al Schori and son Gerald, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schori and children Kenneth Gene and Leo Jr, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schori and children Betty Alice and Ben of Elgin, and Mr. and Mrs. John Neuenswander and son Donald of Fayette.

Ida Lehman la Porte City C. V. Lehman Fifth Avenue SE Leo Schori Kenneth Gene Leo Clarence Schori Betty Alice Ben Elgin John Neuenswander Donald Fayette

Ladies Day At Cedar Rapids Country Club

Interest in golf among women rose after last week's tournament finals. Mrs. Frank C. Byers defeated Mrs. A. H. Boileau on Monday morning to win. The club announced a Ladies Day next Wednesday with play starting around 9 o’clock and handicaps to be figured.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Frank C. Byers A. H. Boileau

Bailey Brother Returns to Cedar Falls

Prof. Charles H. Bailey of Cedar Falls has returned after spending the weekend with his brother Dr. Fred W. Bailey at 1832 Second Avenue SE. Prof. Bailey is a professor of fine arts at the Iowa State Teachers College.

Charles H. Bailey Cedar Falls Fred W. Bailey Second Avenue SE Bailey Iowa State Teachers College

Mrs H R Trewin and daughter return from Spirit Lake

Mrs H R Trewin and her daughter Charlotte arrived back Monday evening from a two week stay at Templar park on Spirit Lake, returning to 1950 Fourth Avenue SE.

H. R. Trewin Fourth Avenue SE Charlotte Templar Park Spiritlake

Coburn Family Returns From New Orleans Trip

Mr and Mrs A J Coburn Jr and their two sons Arthur John and Henry returned recently from a three weeks visit to New Orleans La They reside at 362 Twenty first Street SE and shared highlights of their travels in the article.

A. J. Coburn, Jr Twenty-first Street Arthur John and Henry New Orleans

Spears Celebrate First Wedding Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs R D Spears of 231 Twenty fifth Street Drive SE hosted a dinner party Monday evening at the Cedar Rapids Country Club for their first wedding anniversary. Covers were laid for thirty two. After dinner bridge was played.

R. D. Spears Twenty-fifth Street Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club

Barnhizers Return From Templar Park

Mr and Mrs W D Barnhizer and their sons Dean and David of 1835 Third Avenue Southeast returned from a two week stay at Templar Park Spirit Lake in the cottage of Dr and Mrs B J Moon 2340 Linden Drive Southeast

W. D. Barnhizer Third Avenue Dean David Templar Park Spirit Lake B. J. Moon Linden Drive

Novak Couple Entertained at Dinner in Seattle

Mr and Mrs Leo Novak of West Point New York will be guests Tuesday evening at a dinner given by Mr and Mrs J H Lindeman at 1815 Fourth Avenue SE. The gathering marks a social engagement noted in local society circles.

Leo Novak West Point N. Y J. H. Lindeman Fourth Avenue SE

Kappa Delta Sorority House Party At Cedar Rapids

Kappa Delta sorority from Coe College hosted its annual house party in Cedar Rapids last weekend. Activities included meetings, a Duck Pond Ellis Park picnic, canoeing, a hotel luncheon, and visits by guests Mara belle Thompson of Iowa State Ames and Ruth Lewis of Denver. The weekend concluded with a final meeting at Dorothy Struesky’s home.

Kappa Delta Sorority Coe College Cedar Rapids Duck Pond Ellis Park Marabelle Thompson Kappa Delta Iowa State College Ames Montrose Ruth Lewis University of Denver J. G. Pauba Bever Avenue Dorothy Struesky Mount Vernon Avenue SE

Gates Return After Weeks at Eagle Lake Park Rapids

From Park Rapids Minnesota Mr and Mrs Marvin Gates and their daughter Delores and Mrs Lucile Gates 857 Daniels Street NE and Mr and Mrs Chester Sebrecht 1228 First Street SW returned Sunday after spending several weeks at Eagle Lake Park Rapids Minnesota.

Park Rapids Minn Marvin Gates Delores Lucile Gates Daniels Street Chester Sebrecht First Street Eagle Lake

Return from the West Dr Victorine Family Trip

Dr. E. M. Victorine and his family have returned from a several week journey through Salt Lake City Yellowstone Park Saskatchewan and Manitoba Canada residential address 2410 Grande avenue SE confirmed.

E. M. Victorine Grande Avenue Salt Lake City Utah Yellowstone Park Saskatchewan Manitoba Canada

Honored on Birthday for Darwin Van Skike Jr

Darwin Van Skike Jr son of Mr and Mrs D W Van Skike 1245 Fifth avenue SE was honored at a first birthday party Saturday at the home of his aunt Mrs Charles Herbeck 857 Eighteenth street SE Guests included Miss Patricia Brown Mrs C Growth and her daughter Karla Ann Mrs M H Strang and her son Tommy Mrs Joe Mohkel and her son Joey Mrs Claire Nietert and her daughter Gwenevere and Miss Hazel Brown Miss Brown helped serve

Darwin van Skike, Jr D. W. van Skike Fifth Avenue Charles Herbeck Eighteenth Street Patricia Brown C. Growth Karla Ann M. H. Strang Tommy Joe Mohkel Joey Claire Nietert Gwenevere Hazel Brown Miss Brown Herbeck

Local Candlelight Supper For Mrs Pfaff At Ne Residence

Mrs Clelia Seidel and her son Bob hosted a candlelight supper Sunday at 1815 D Avenue NE in honor of Mrs Harold Pfaff of San Diego a house guest of Mr and Mrs E E Pfaff. Guests included Mrs Pfaff Mr and Mrs Pfaff Mr and Mrs O Mason and their children Jane and Tommy George Griner and daughter Edith and R J Allen.

Clelia Seidel D Avenue Bob Harold Pfaff San Diego Calif E. E. Pfaff

Runkle Family Visits Madison For Paul Runkle Return

Mr and Mrs Milo H Runkle and Miss Carrie Morton traveled from Madison Wisconsin to bring back Paul Runkle son of the Runkles after a week visiting his uncle and aunt Dr and Mrs W M Nesbit in the city

Milo H. Runkle Seventh Avenue SE Carrie ‘Morton Fourth Avenue SE Madison, Wis Paul Runkle Runkle W. M. Nesbit

Birthday Picnic Honors C A Weichman Family

A Sunday picnic at Bever Park honors C A Weichman of 1407 First Avenue W on his birthday. About 180 relatives and friends attend under leadership of Fred Popenhagen as president withCharles Gardeman as vice-president and Mrs Merle Olsen as secretary treasurer. The event features Atkins band music and readings by Mrs George Buchan and Miss Audrey Swanson plus performances by Beverly Ann Gardeman and Geraldine Motley. Many relatives from Marion Shellsburg Atkins and Newhall partake along with Cedar Rapids and Chicago guests.

A. Weichman First Avenue W Bever Park Fred Popenhagen Charles Gardeman Merle Olsen Atkins Band George Buchan Cedar Rapids Audrey Swanson Newhall Beverly Ann Gardeman Atkins John Schlotterback Vinton William Brecht Ruth Arlene Rolland H. Schlotterback Esther Frank Whipple Verna Dickson Roy Earl Jane Joan Shellsburg Fred Weichman Gladys Lester Weichman V. D. Weichman Don Edward Burdine Louis Weichman Marjorie J. C. Gardemann Charles Gardemann Dorothy George Gardemann Beverly Ann Harry Gardemann LaVonne LeRoy and Leon James Beatty John Rinderknecht J. Barker Art Johnson C. G. Freeman Marion Howard Charley Freeman Lou Lensch John Meek Charles Roths August Fritz Mary Fritz A. J. Boddicker Mildred Lois Bernice John Schrader G. J. Freeman Virgil Etta C. Doss E. H. Seber Robert Richard H. E. Weichman Herbert David George A. Doebel Emma McGranahan John Meta Baumgartner Ralph Eleanor Mary Schlotterback Edgar Brecht Virginia Max Broscha Betty Ann Waterloo Mary Schollan Gene Schollan Anderson, Mo Fred Minnie Schultz Victor C. A. Weichman Eddie Guy Curran Kenneth Guy, Jr Vernon Schrader Arthur Axmear Junior Henry Montillon Adeline Montillon Vivian Dickson Marie Boddicker Dyes Roland Jack Ann Alfred Johnson J. Henry Schultz Beatrice Schultz Joe Motley Geraldine Mary C. Boisen Vera Russell Art Grabau

T G Armstrong Reunion At Parker's Grove Church

The Armstrong family annual meeting at Parker's Grove church elected Mina Meek president N G Armstrong vice president C W Meek chaplain Lillian Gensicke secretary and Samuel Armstrong treasurer. Members listed include numerous Armstron gs and in laws from Atkins Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Shellsburg among others.

T. G. Armstrong Armstrong Parker’s Grove Mina Meek N. G. Armstrong C. W. Meek Lillian Gensicke Samuel Armstrong John C. Armstrong Gail William Armstrong Louis Armstrong Phyliss Derrol Elton Armstrong Virginia Bobby John Ralph Rammelsberg Iris Albert James Kenneth Evelyn Bruce Atkins H. F. Gensicke Edith Joanne Gladyce Dorothy Loyal Cedar Rapids Carl Bills Esther Center Point Arthur Rammelsberg Dean Iowa City Sam Armstrong Toddville al Rammelsberg Loren Shellsburg Lynn Nicodemus Thelma Keith Ivan Rammelsberg Carmen and Floy Vinton

Hallenbeck Party Returns From Western Trip

George and John Hallenbeck and Arthur Hanna return from a three week trip visiting Estes Park Colorado Oregon and Palo Alto California. They spent ten days with Miss Beth Courtney who is spending the summer there.

George John Hallenbeck Arthur Hanna Estes Park Colo Oregon Palo Alto Calif Beth Courtney

Palm Reading Charms Dan in Lighthearted Sketch

In a Cedar Rapids Gazette feature Dan asks to learn life secrets from palmistry. Frances interprets heart, fate, life lines and a sun mount star signaling wealth, while a 40 page Palmistry and Astrology booklet promises guidance for 15 cents plus a 10 cent add on numerology.

Dan Frances Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West 19Th Street New York N. Y

Marriage of Marjorie Celia Stranahan and Frank Moulton in 1935

Mrs Lida Stranahan of Fayette announces the marriage of her daughter Marjorie Celia Stranahan to Frank Moulton son of Mr and Mrs George Moulton of Ledyard. The ceremony occurred August 5 1935 in West Point Nebraska. Mrs Moulton a 1931 Upper Iowa graduate taught English and dramatics in Ledyard schools. Mr Moulton a Ledyard High School graduate studied at Upper Iowa and works in Blue Earth Minnesota where they will reside.

Lida Stranahan Fayette Marjorie Celia Frank Moulton George Moulton Ledyard West Point Neb Moulton Upper Iowa University Phi Beta Phi Society Alpha Psi Omega Ledyard High School Blue Earth Minn

B and P W Club Dinner at Camp Wapsie

The Business and Professional Women's club meets Thursday at 6 15 for dinner at Camp Wapsie Y W C A camp near Central City. This week features employed girls. Reserve with Mrs Imogen B Emery at 2 5234.

Business and Professional Women's Club Camp Wapsie Central City Imogen B. Emery

Bristol Guests Visit S E Coquillette Home

Dr and Mrs Paul Park of Bristol Connecticut arrived Tuesday to visit with Mr and Mrs S E Coquillette at 540 Knollwood Drive SE before moving on to Wyoming Mrs Coquillette and her son Jim had returned Monday from a week in Minnesota where they saw her brother J R Grout of Elbow Lake and spent time at Lake Sylvia

Paul Park Bristol Conn S. E. Coquillette Knollwood Drive Wyoming Coquillette Jim Minnesota

Emma Kriz Marries Milton Sabacky in Omaha Ceremony

Joseph A. Kriz of 1918 J Street SW announces the marriage of his daughter Emma to Milton Sabacky son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sabacky Emerson Neb The ceremony was held Saturday at the groom’s home with Rev Francis Pokorny Ely officiating A dinner for thirty followed and the couple will live at 1918 J Street SW after August 15 Out of town guests include Mrs William Kovar Mrs John Kubik Mrs Roy T White and Mr and Mrs Arnold C Vavra.

Joseph A. Kriz J Street Emma Milton Sabacky Frank Sabacky Emerson, Neb Francis Pokorny Ely Arnold C. Vavra Chicago Jerome Sabacky Minnesota Nebraska Sabacky Bezdek William Kovar Comfrey Minn John Kubik Hudson Roy T. White Mount Vernon

My-T-Fine Club Dinner Honors Bernadine Boyle Birthday

Members of the My-T-Fine club dined in Mrs. John T. Wurster’s garden tea room on Monday. The honored guest was Miss Bernadine Boyle who celebrated her birthday and received a gift. Members included Mrs. Flora O Brine, Mrs. Velma Robertson, Mrs. Dolores Shimerda, Mrs. Edith Ross, Mrs. Lucile Sarber, Miss Bernice Leege and Miss Bernita Fee.

John T. Wurster Bernadine Boyle Flora O’brine Velma Robertson Dolores Shimerda Edith Ross Lucile Sarber Bernice Leege Bernita Fee

Carolyn Blackmer and Kenneth Herbsleb Wed in Marion

Carolyn Blackmer daughter of Mrs O E Crane of Marion and Kenneth Herbsleb wed at the First Christian church Sunday at 12 15 in Marion The Rev Blaine Hyten officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Wade Mason of Cedar Rapids After a short wedding trip they will reside at 710 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids or Marion avenue? at home after a trip to start their married life

Carolyn Blackmer O. E. Crane Marion Kenneth Herbsleb First Christian Church Blaine Hyten Wade Mason Cedar Rapids Johanna Hill William Bys William Sherman Dean Mason Crane Hyten Herbsleb Fifth Avenue SE

Miss Holubova Returns From Czechoslovakia

Miss Jaroslava Holubova daughter of Joseph Holub 1610 K street SW Cedar Rapids has returned after three years at Charles University Prague Czechoslovakia She is a Coe College graduate class of 1933 and studied history and philosophy under a government fellowship She arrived in New York City aboard the S S Washington a week ago

Jaroslava Holubova Joseph Holub K Street Cedar Rapids Charles University Prague Czechoslovakia Holubova Coe College New York City S. S Washington

Getz Family Heads to California for Visit

Mrs. Anna Getz of 1828 Tenth Street SW and her daughter Gladyce left Monday for California. They will visit Hollywood Los Angeles and San Francisco, with stops in Denver and Salt Lake City and plan to return via the Grand Canyon.

Anna Getz Tenth Street Gladyce California Hollywood Los Angeles San Francisco Denver Salt Lake City Grand Canyon

Beatrice Carney Weds Irving Narber in Anamosa

Mrs. Annie Carney of 723 Second Street SW Anamosa announces the marriage of her daughter Beatrice to Irving J. Narber of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony was at the Anamosa Methodist parsonage with Rev. Harry D. Green officiating. The couple will reside at 723 Second Street SW Anamosa.

Annie Carney Second Street Beatrice Irving J. Narber Cedar Rapids Anamosa Harry D. Green Clarence Lisenbee

Byrnes Family Hosts Visitors After West Trip

P. F. Byrnes and his mother Mrs. Nellie Byrnes 719 B avenue NE returned home Sunday from a motor trip to the west. Mrs. W. H. Ward of Iowa City visited at their home Sunday on her return from a six week visit in Denver Colorado with her mother.

P. F. Byrnes Nellie Byrnes W. H. Ward Iowa City Denver Colo

Pauline Ralston Named Sioux Falls Physical Education Director

Miss Pauline Ralston of Robins accepts duties as physical education director in Sioux Falls public schools. She will leave Sept 1 to assume the position.

Pauline Ralston Robins Public Schools of Sioux Falls S. D

Family Returns From Clear Lake Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Howard Funk of 129 Seventeenth Street SW and Mr and Mrs Arthur Gossard of 2721 B Avenue NE returned home after spending the weekend at a cottage at Clear Lake.

Howard Funk Seventeenth Street Arthur Gossard Clear Lake

Thorpe Top and Body Shop Annual Picnic Held

The employer and their families gathered Sunday for the Thorpe Top and Body Shop annual picnic. Forty three attendees enjoyed an afternoon of baseball and horseshoes.

Thorpe Top and Body Shop

Corey couple to spend week in McGregor

Mr. and Mrs. J. Ernest Corey of Fairfield leave Tuesday for a week at McGregor after visiting since Sunday with Mrs. Corey's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Magnusson at 221 First Avenue W.

J. Ernest Corey Fairfield McGregor

Mrs. McMillan Leaves for California Visit

Mrs. Harriett Shuey McMillan, who visited friends here, has returned to Alhambra California. She was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shepard at 1126 First Avenue East during June, traveled to Minneapolis in July, and came back here last week before leaving for California.

McMillan Harriett Shuey McMillan Alhambra Calif

Bloomington man returns home after weekend visit

S. H. Shepard of Bloomington Illinois returned to his home Tuesday after spending the week end with his parents Mr and Mrs ee Shepard at 1126 First avenue

S. H. Shepard Bloomington Mrs Ee Shepard First Avenue E

Mr Andreas Heads for New York on Business Trip

A M Andreas of 2523 Twenty sixth street drive SE left Monday for New York City by plane. He will spend several days there and return to Cedar Rapids by plane.

A. M. Andreas New York City Cedar Rapids

Fourth Wachal reunion held at Walker Pavilion

The fourth annual Wachal reunion gathered seventy members at the Walker pavilion. The oldest attendee was 77 year old John Wachal and the youngest was Jimmie Tellin. A dinner followed by instrumental and vocal performances featured many Wachal relatives from Center Point Cedar Rapids Winthrop Iowa City and other towns.

Wachal Walker Pavilion Walker John Wachal Jimmie Tellin Albert Annie Charles Wachal Center Point Anna Simanek Fred Simanek Jake Wachal Wiltrude Harold Tellin Jimmie Iowa City George Wachal Norman la Verne Marvin Ervin Bernice Anna Wachal Frank Wachal Irene Marion William E. Duron Raymond Leland Benson Shirley Norma Floyd Urbana Joe Wachal Edna Springville Mary Stauffer George Betty Harold Junior Stauffer Cedar Rapids

Junior T. O. B. Club Meeting Notes

The Junior T. O. B. club gathered at Miss Erma Hill’s home 1523 E avenue NE Monday evening. After a business session, members played bridge and enjoyed refreshments. Next meeting set for August 17 at Miss Olmstead’s 220 Sixth street.

Erma Hill E Avenue NE

Chi Omega Meet at 6 30 P M Tuesday

Undergraduates of Chi Omega at Coe College plan a meeting Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the rushing chairman Miss Jeanne Curry 421 Sixteenth Street SE. Members are urged to be prompt.

Chi Omega Sorority Coe College Jeanne Curry Sixteenth Street SE

Helmstadter Named General Passenger Agent for North Western

George L. Helmstadter, 39, who has served seven years as general agent for the Chicago and North Western in Cincinnati, is named general passenger agent for the road, succeeding Morris R. Leahy who retired ill. He began with the North Western in 1920 as chief clerk in New York City and will base his headquarters in Chicago.

George L. Helmstadter Chicago and North Western Railroad Cincinnati Mr. Helmstadter Morris R. Leahy Helmstadter The North Western New York City Pennsylvania New Jersey Chicago

West Chester Couple Announce Daughter Maurine Marry Joe Smeltzer

West Chester Mr and Mrs Elmer Nevin announce the marriage of their daughter Maurine to Joe Smeltzer of Wellman. The wedding occurred in Aledo Illinois on June 25.

West Chester Elmer Nevin Maurine Joe Smeltzer Wellman Aledo Iil

Heiress Questioned in Husband s Death in California

Pasadena police probe into the death of John Bradford 31 father of Mrs Katr ina Van Rensselaer Bradford heir to Harriman fortune. She says a week of drinking and quarrels preceded his collapse in their shambles home. She suffers bruises and suggests natural causes.

Los Angeles INS Katrina van Rensselaer Bradford E. H. Harriman General Hospital John Bradford Pasadena Bradford Della Bradford Greenville Ill Katrina van Rensselaer New York City Fleming van Rensselaer Anna H. van Rensselaer Atlanta Honolulu Hortense Sechrist van Rensselaer Nina van Rensselaer Anna Harriman van Rensselaer

Parachute Jumper Lands on Night Club Floor

Pittsburgh report describes Capt. R. E. Garrison leaping from a parachute and landing on the dance floor of an open air club. He untangled his chute and asked the startled crowd, How am I doing.

Pittsburgh R. E. Garrison Garrison

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