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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1936

Page

10

Mrs Mohrbacher Honored At Bridge Party In Long Beach

Mrs. Robert Mohrbacher of Long Beach California is hosted by sister Mrs. Robert Ford at a bridge party in her honor. Guests include Mrs. Ford and several local ladies. A luncheon for eight with red and yellow colors is planned at 314 Fifth Avenue NW.

Robert Mohrbacher Long Beach Calif Robert P. Ford Wildwood Drive Leonard Broulik C Avenue Mohrbacher Robert Ford L. J. Reysa Don Roddan Dean Thomas H. H. Flow Stanley Lackey Fred Diers E. L. Luglan C. E. Richmann Stanley Mohrbacher George Swab Fifth Avenue NW Ellis Park Bobby John McMeel Wallace Harry Chadima Tommy Richard Bruch George Newland Willard Chadima Alice Mary John Campbell John Jimmy Dean Hilborn Shirley Anne Billy Elizabeth H. D. Teeters M. O. Waterman

Drought Aid Barely Begun Says Tugwell

President Roosevelt reviews a drought relief report by Rexford Tugwell who says aid is only starting. The resettlement admin focuses $18.50 monthly grants in the Dakotas Montana and Wyoming while drought counties shift into action elsewhere. A possible inspection tour depends on Secretary Dernill and party prospects in Illinois.

Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt Rexford G. Tugwell Dakotas Montana Wyoming Agriculture Department Washington Dernill Dieterich Illinois Midwest New York James A. Farley Democratic National Committee Charles Taussig National Youth Administration Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board

Break In Weather Boosts Cedar Rapids Social Season

As milder temperatures arrive Cedar Rapids hosts plan entertaining events for visiting guests and locals. John T. Hamilton II hosts a dinner at Cedar Rapids Country Club for Miss Diana Phipps and Ingham Hutchinson Cone among others.

Cedar Rapids Bridge John T. Hamilton Linden Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club Diana Phipps Denver Colo Ingham Hutchinson Cone Washington, D. C Marian Stevan Smith Country Club Nancy Kruidenier Des Moines Virginia Shaw Oberlin Betsy Quarton Sumner D. Quarton Clyde Savery Scarsdale N. Y E. H. Wadsworth Country Club Parkway Addison J. Ramsey Crescent Street Rosemary Cornish Fort Worth Tex Mary Frances Lee Cornish Miss Lee Miss Cornish Martha Beardsley Virginia Collins Mary Winslow Esther Yothers Audrey Jones Betty Neuzil Jane O'Meara Katharine Stark Grace Ann Reiff Elizabeth Clark Lydia Ann Courtright Elaine Pailthorpe

Mr and Mrs Chase Return with House Guest

Mr and Mrs A E Chase of 2225 Grearde avenue SE return Monday after weeks at a cottage on the Wapsie river. Miss Arlene Finch of Burlington will stay a week. Mrs Mary Morton of Hazleton plans to arrive Wednesday for a week at the Chase home.

Mrs. Chase A. E. Chase Grearde Avenue Arlene Finch Burlington Wapsie River Miss Finch Mary Morton Hazleton

Skinner Family Visiting Tapper Household

Mr and Mrs James M Skinner of Joliet UL and their son David Bernt are visiting Mrs Skinner s parents Mr and Mrs B O Tapper at 348 Forest Drive SE and with her sisters the Misses Inga and Olga Tapper

James M. Skinner Joliet, UL David Bernt

Miss Rosamond Kearney Leaves for Des Moines Visit

Miss Rosamond Kearney of 2043 Grande avenue SE travels to Des Moines for an extended visit with school friends there and at Newton. She attends the University of Iowa.

Rosamond Kearney Grande Avenue Des Moines Newton Miss Kearney University of Iowa

Ristines to Leave for Grand Marais Minn

Mr and Mrs Henry Ristine and their daughter Mary Sue of 1974 Second Avenue SE will depart Thursday morning for the Superior National Forest near Grand Marais Minnesota to spend time there.

Henry Ristine Second Avenue SE Mary Sue Superior National Forest Grand Marais Minn

Peoria Woman Visits Relatives in Emmetsburg

Mrs. Robert Strehlow of Peoria Illinois arrived to visit her mother Mrs. Lester T. Jackson at 2336 Linden Drive SE. The pair traveled to Emmetsburg Tuesday to spend several days together.

Robert Strehlow Peoria Ill Lester T. Jackson Linden Drive Jackson Mrs. Strehlow Emmetsburg

Mrs Berry Heads to St Paul for Week with Relatives

Mrs S N Berry, staying at John K Jones home 211 Fifteenth Street SE, went Wednesday to St Paul to visit relatives for a week. Berry, formerly Cedar Rapids, has recently established a home in California.

S. N. Berry John K. Jones Fifteenth Street St. Paul Berry Cedar Rapids California

Mrs Atherton B Clark Hosts Ridgewood Bridge Club

Mrs Atherton B Clark 2051 Linden Drive SE hosted Ridgewood bridge club members at her home Tuesday afternoon.

Atherton B. Clark Linden Drive Ridgewood Bridge Club

Miss Kearns Presents Pupils In Recital

Miss Mabel Kearns presented piano pupils in a summer recital at Mrs. A. R. Menary’s home 1721 Blake boulevard SE. Participants included Josephine Scolaro Helen Nichols Thomas Menary Mary Alice Matthews Richard Rozek Mary Scolaro Helen Mulroy. Duets by Beulah Ann and Albert Kearns Ellen and Ruby Kearns and Charlotte Groth. Evelyn Heins Lorraine Keenan duets with Miss Kearns. Ellen Evelyn and Ruby Kearns formed a trio. Doris McCann assisted with a song and tap dance.

Mabel Kearns A. R. Menary Blake Boulevard Josephine Scolaro Helen Nichols Thomas Menary Mary Alice Matthews Richard Rozek Mary Scolaro Helen Mulroy Beulah Ann Albert Kearns Ellen Ruby Kearns Charlotte Groth Evelyn Heins Lorraine Keenan Miss Kearns Evelyn

Guests From St. Louis Visit Gillicks In Northwest

Mrs. Charles Anderson of St. Louis Missouri and her son Robert arrived recently to spend several weeks visiting with her brothers R L Gillick of 117 Seventeenth Street NW and E M Gillick of 1656 Sixth Street NW.

Charles Anderson St. Louis Robert R. L. Gillick Seventeenth Street NW E. M. Gillick Sixth Street NW

Engagement of Virginia Lynott to David Wallace

Mr and Mrs John Henry Lynott announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia Eleanor to David Andrew Wallace of Chicago son of the late Mr and Mrs James Jonathan Wallace The ceremony is planned for the latter part of August Miss Lynott an alumna of Drake University taught for several years in Downers Grove Ill Wallace earned a BA and JD from Northwestern University where he belonged to Gamma Eta Gamma and Theta Xi He is an attorney in Chicago.

John Henry Northwestern University Gamma Eta Gamma Theta Xi Wallace Chicago

Wright, Wright, Jr. visitors in Chandler home

Mrs. W. W. Wright Jr of Toulon Illinois arrived recently to visit for a short time with Mr and Mrs C Ray Chandler at 624 Nineteenth Street SE.

W. W. Wright, JR Chandler Home Toulon, Ill C. Ray Chandler Nineteenth Street

Delta Sigma reunion supper at Ellis Park rose garden

Members of the former Delta Sigma society at Coe College held a reunion supper in the Ellis Park rose garden Monday evening. Guest of honor was Mrs. Lewis H. Mounts of Macon Georgia. Attendees included Emily Matousek Nora Minor Ada Patterson Inez Patterson Grace Low Betty Low Ruby Taylor Ida Dayton and Mary Mounts. Dr Mounts acting president of Ballard Normal School in Macon.

Delta Sigma Society Coe College Rose Garden Ellis Park Lewis H. Mounts Macon Emily Matousek Nora Minor Ada Inez Patterson Grace Betty Low Ruby Taylor Ida Dayton Mounts Mary D Avenue Ballard Normal School

Janet Villers Celebrates Second Birthday at Home Party

Janet Eileen Villers daughter of Mr and Mrs George Villers was honored on her second birthday Monday at a party in their home at 259 Thirteenth street NW. Guests included Mrs Cordelia Trimb le Mrs Paul Kohl Mrs Max Deal and her children Peggy and Jimmy Mrs Quentin Snider and her son Terry Mrs Adolph Herrbach and her daughter Janet Margaret Swope Shirley Snider Beverly Ritz Barbara Steele Jo Ann Griffin and Donald and Vaughn Witherell.

Janet Eileen Villers George Villers Thirteenth Street Cordelia Trimble Paul Kohl Max Deal Peggy Jimmy Quentin Snider Terry Adolph Herrbach Janet Margaret Swope Shirley Snider Beverly Ritz Barbara Steele Jo Ann Griffin Donald Vaughn Witherell

Smyth Family Holds Twenty Third Annual Reunion

Members of the Smyth family gathered at Ellis Park for their twenty third reunion. Dinner was served at noon followed by a brief program and business meeting. Mary Johnston named president with Florence Johnston as secretary and treasurer. Grounds committee includes Edwin Kruegar, George Smyth and John Smyth. Sixty members attended from Hazleton Mechanicsville Solon Ely Swisher Marion and Cedar Rapids.

Smyth Ellis Park Mary Johnston Florence Johnston Edwin Kruegar George Smyth John Smyth Hazleton Mechanicsville Solon Ely Swisher Marion Cedar Rapids

Surprise party honors Bob Ryan on seventeenth birthday

Mr and Mrs J B Ryan at 1352 Burch Ave NW hosted a surprise party for their son Bob turning seventeen. Bunco and dancing followed with guests Jerry Lavelle Betty Curry Dorothy McLaughlin Celeste Dolan Madge Fogelsong Margaret Grady Joe Marsh Don Ament Lewis Millburn Marvin Simmons and Albert Smith present.

J. B. Ryan Burch Avenue Bob Bunco Jerry Lavelle Betty Curry Dorothy McLaughlin Celeste Dolan Madge Fogelsong Margaret Grady Joe Marsh Don Ament Lewis Millburn Marvin Simmons Albert Smith

Mrs. Elizabeth Tregilgus Visiting Cedar Rapids Roots

Mrs. Elizabeth Tregilgus of Santa Anna California is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver J. Swab at 507 C avenue NW. She is a former Cedar Rapids resident and is in town to reconnect with old ties.

Elizabeth Tregilgus Santa Anna Calif Oliver J. Swab C Avenue NW Tregilgus Cedar Rapids

Rock Island Woman's Club Meeting Postponed

The Rock Island Woman's club meeting set for Friday August 7 has been postponed to Friday September 4.

Rock Island Woman’s Club

Pool Party Set At Cedar Rapids Country Club

The Cedar Rapids Country club will host an annual pool party on Thursday evening August 13. The pool party committee announced the event featuring a vaudeville water act seen at Chicago’s Century of Progress and fancy diving stunts. Guests will be seated at poolside tables as in prior years.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Chicago

Tipton Visitor Returns Home After Short Stay

Miss Billy Jenks of Tipton leaves after a brief visit with Miss Estelle Martha Bacherder and the Bachelder family at 1323 B avenue NE. Dr. and Mrs. Will Jenks with daughters Janet and Beverly and Dr. Jenks's mother joined for dinner Tuesday.

Billy Jenks Tipton Estelle Martha Bachelder George L. Bachelder Avenue Will Jenks Janet Beverly Dr. Jenks Bachelder

Auxiliary selects Parrish to lead Davenport convention delegates

Mrs. F. C. Parrish, president of the American Legion auxiliary to Hanford post No. 5, was elected chairman of the delegates for the state convention in Davenport on August 12 to 14. The Tuesday meeting in the Memorial building included a board session, reports from rehabilitation chairwoman Mrs. F. W. Kopp, and notices of a junior member picnic.

F. C. Parrish American Legion Hanford Post No. 5 Davenport Memorial Building F. W. Kopp Oakdale Earl Heinze Clare Nichols Grace Benham Harley Steele

Mrs Collinge Plans Voyage to Hawaii from Pasadena

Mrs A V Collinge and her son C Verne will depart this week from Washington to Los Angeles to sail August 15 aboard the S S Liviline for Honolulu. Mr Collinge, already in Honolulu, is a pathologist and grain specialist for Creameries of America and general manager of Taylor Milling Hawaii. Before sailing they visit Mr and Mrs G E Long in Pasadena.

A. V. Collinge C. Verne

Hemsky Family Reunion Held at Hrdlicka Home

A Hemsky family reunion at 1028 Nineteenth Street NW hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Hrdlicka featured a picnic supper. Attendees included numerous Hrdlicka Hemsky and related families from Cedar Rapids and out-of-town guests from Fairfax Vail and Dennison.

Hemsky Charles Hrdlicka Nineteenth Street NW Frank Horak Joe Stepanek Lloyd Hrdlicka Joyce Norman Bowers Gordon Delaney Betty Jean Carol Ann Harold Hrdlicka Jack Jean Joe Hemsky William Hemsky Robert Anderle Betty Frank Anderle Arlene le Roy Ludwig Hemsky Robert Horak Richard Hrdlicka Cedar Rapids Leonard Stepanek Marcella and Eldon Fairfax Frank Dozark Vail C. A. Christiansen Dennison

Sinaiko Twins Return From Madison Visit

Arlene and Nadine Sinaiko twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Joe Sinaiko 2160 Blake boulevard SE returned Tuesday from Mendota lake at Madison Wis where they had spent ten days with relatives.

Arlene Nadine Sinaiko Joe Sinaiko Blake Boulevard Mendota Lake Madison Wis

Mrs Dunn visiting Waterloo with son and daughter-in-law

Mrs. John E. Dunn of 2437 Fruitland Boulevard SW is visiting Waterloo this week with her son John M. Dunn and his wife.

John E. Dunn Fruitland Boulevard Waterloo John M. Dunn

Music program at John Anderson home features Bixby

Next Sunday at 8 o clock the Newhall program offers songs by tenor W. E. Bixby with Mildred Anderson on piano. The Luther League of Benton Lutheran church provides lunch after the performance.

Newhall John Anderson W. E. Bixby Cedar Rapids Mildred Anderson Luther League of Benton Lutheran Church

Receivership Sale Hearing for Iowa State Savings Bank

In Linn County Iowa the district court will hear D W Bates the state banker receiver seek authority to sell parcels Lots 73 74 77 78 in Vernondale Linn County on contract to J J Shannon and Alma Shannon for 1600 with 200 down and 15 monthly payments at 6 percent starting August 1 1936 The hearing date is August 6 1936 at nine o clock at Cedar Rapids Court House and interested parties may appear to show cause against the application Attorneys Joseph Mee Walter Rutchinson for the bank

District Court of Iowa Linn County D. Bates State of Iowa Iowa State Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids Iowa Iowa State Savings Bank D. W. Bates State of Vernondale J. J. Shannon Alma Shannon A. D Joseph Mee WALTER _R.UTCHINSON D. W. Apppoares

Houser Couple Plans Motor Trip to Black Hills

Dr. J. D. Houser and Mrs. Houser will join her parents the Hulls in St. Edward Nebraska after a two week visit. They plan a motor journey to the Black Hills and Yellowstone National Park and expect to return to Cedar Rapids around August 16.

J. D. Houser B Avenue St. Edward Neb

Thirteenth Hoover reunion gathers relatives near Mount Vernon

The thirteenth Hoover reunion met at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Weisley north of Mount Vernon with ninety four relatives and one guest present. Officers elected include Burt Neal president Myron Neal vice president Mrs Hazel Gunn secretary and treasurer. Two marriages and three deaths were reported in the past year. The next reunion is set for the first Sunday in August 1937 at Butler park in Springville.

Hoover Hugh Weisley Mount Vernon Burt Neal Myron Neal Hazel Gunn Frank Moody Violet Martha Careen Rock Island George Lickhardt Lizzie Bitzer Pearl Guy Hoover Muscatine Frank Wheeler Tama Lawrence Kynett Clinton Harold Achey Solon Susan High Viola Melsh Cedar Rapids Bernard Schenken Robert Oxley Glen Pyle Marion Lee Kynett Clyde Hoover al Floyd Nita Eva Floyd Emma Morris Wilton Gunn Jimmy Audis Bennett Betty Krabacher Harry Hoffman John Hoover J. C. Wickham Charles Wickham John Yeisley Billie Sue Yeisley Kenneth Yeisley Harry Horn Butler Park Springville

Honors Granddaughters at Birthday Party in SE City

Mrs. M. Pavlovsky hosted a party at 703 Twelfth Avenue SE in honor of her granddaughters Ruth Amelia Woodhouse and Deloris Ann Wosoba of Harlan. Ruth Amelia turned six and Deloris Ann turned one. Attendees included many local residents and relatives, with Ann and Rose Pavlovsky assisting.

Idene Horton Daniel Darrow Raymond Norton Bobby Modracek Bernard Severn Jerry Popelka Thomas McDonald Frank Kvac Mabel McDonald Joseph Modracek Cleo Darrow Fern Norton Emil Wosoba Pavlovsky Ann Rose Pavlovsky

Miss Kemp Speaks to East Side W C T U

Miss Elda Kemp, county president of the W C T U, spoke at St. Paul's church for the East Side unit. She described the million dollar Frances Willard fund and shared highlights from the Tulsa convention. East Side officers will be elected August 18 at a special meeting followed by a noon picnic at First Baptist Church.

Elda Kemp East Side St. Paul’s Church Frances Willard Tulsa First Baptist Church

Dinner at Gabels lodge honors visiting Walmer couple

Mrs Mary L Cole hostess guest of Mrs Margaret Hutchinson will entertain at Gabels lodge Lower Palisades Wednesday in compliment to Mr and Mrs George E Walmer of Glendale California visiting Mrs Walmer's parents Mr and Mrs Charles Engleking Lisbon. Guests include the Walmer Engleking Hutchinson Doolittle and Hutchison with cards as the evening recreation.

Ward Belmont Helen Larimer Fifth Avenue SE Ruth Nehis Twenty-sixth Street Dorothy Glander Greenville, O Larimer Nehis Glander Northwestern University Gabel Lower Palisades Mary L. Cole Chicago Margaret Hutchinson Fifth Street Rena Doolittle Hannah Hutchison

Leighton Visits Smith Family Home in Illinois Geology Ties

Dr. M. M. Leighton, head of the Illinois Geological Survey and brother of Mrs. Leonard J. Smith, visited Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Smith at 312 Sixteenth Street NE.

M. M. Leighton Leonard J. Smith Sixteenth Street Dr. Leighton

Fire losses in Iowa top 1935 total in first half

Iowa state fire marshal J Vincent Pyle said the 1936 fire loss for the first six months reached 2 225 931 dollars and August estimates suggest July pushed the year total beyond 3 202 393 dollars lost in all of 1935. He warned the tinder box condition of fields and buildings raises fire prevention urgency.

DES Moines J. Vincent Pyle Iowa Pyle

Young artist sends sketch of Landon to governor

Thirteen year old George Norman, an A student at Benjamin Franklin school, drew a 10 by 12 inch portrait of Gov Alf Landon from a newspaper photo. He plans to mail the shellacked sketch as a gift once coat dries. He completed the work while babysitting his younger brother at night at his home 2322 D avenue NE.

George Norman Alf M. Landon George Benjamin Franklin School London Jerry Norman D Avenue NE

Gladiolus Society Cancels Annual Show Over Drought

The Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society voted to cancel its 1936 gladiolus show due to drought and flower scarcity. A society picnic is planned for August 16 at Bever Park with a small flower exhibit.

Cedar Rapids Bever Park

Boys Drum Corps to Play at Sinclair Community Night

The Cedar Rapids boys drum corps will perform tonight at the Sinclair playground community program. Members should meet at 7 15 wearing their summer uniforms. The program includes a handcraft exhibit a musical program and a movie showing. A senior boys ball game is scheduled for 5 30.

Sinclair Cedar Rapids Sinclair Playground

Notice of West Advertising Incorporated Midwest Advertising

Notice declares incorporation of West Advertising Inc under Iowa law with business in Cedar County Linn Iowa. It outlines objects including design printing signage advertising, erecting billboards and related activities, and authorized capital stock of 10000, directors Lyon and Deacon with initial officers, dated July 7 1936.

Midwest Advertising, Inc Idwest Ad Advertising West ‘Advertising, Inc Cedar County Linn State of Iowa United States Remov Wm. M. Deacon W. D. Lyon Dwest Advertising. Inc Lyon Secreta Deacon Sargent and Spangler

Appointment of Administratrix With Will Annexed in Walling Estate

Notice in Linn County Iowa dated August 4 1936 names Helen Mae Lundin as Administratrix with Will Annexed of the William Sayles Walling estate. Creditors urged to present claims to Linn County District Court Clerk and debtors to pay promptly. Attorney Geo E Farmer represents the estate.

Executors Appointed for Rusha Egloff Estate in Linn County Iowa

On August 4 1936 the executors were duly appointed and qualified for the estate of Rusha Egloff late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All debts owing should be paid to the undersigned and claims must be presented to the Clerk of the Linn County District Court. Attorneys Frank C Byers and THE OPLES SAVINGS Bank and Eugenia Egloff Hunt enclosed.

Notice of Executor in Thomas Kelly Estate Linn County

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of August 1936 Chas L Benesh was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Thomas Kelly late of Linn County Iowa Those having claims against the estate are requested to file them duly authenticated in the office of The Merchants National Bank Executor Chas L Benesh Attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County William Sayles Walling Helen Mae Lundin Geo. E. Farmer Thomas Kelly Merchants National Bank

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