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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1936

Page

4

Memory Program Honors Elizabeth Johnston at Camp Good Health

Elizabeth Johnston is remembered with a memorial program at Camp Good Health Cedar Rapids. Elizabeth McIntosh new director of nursing for the Public Health Nursing Association will be introduced. The event features Cedar Rapids boys band music community singing a drum solo by state champion Bob Smythe and performances by Billy Boston and the Little German band. Mrs J W Ballard will preside.

Elizabeth McIntosh Public Health Nursing Association Camp Good Health Elizabeth Johnston Johnston Cedar Rapids Bob Smythe Billy Boston Little German J. W. Ballard The

Farm Accident Burns 14 Year Old on Tractor Radiator

Raymond Happel aged 14 suffered severe burns yesterday when hot water sprayed from a tractor radiator being used to power a thrashing machine near Chain Lakes. He was removing the radiator cap to add water at the moment of the accident. Nearby, George Laird and Donald Laird headed to Spirit Lake for an outing. Glenn Schodde and others planned a motor trip to Washington, D C and eastern states. Henry L Gladfelter and daughter Alice returned from visiting son Harry in Seattle.

Raymond Happel Chain Lakes George Laird Donald Laird Spiritlake Glenn Schodde Edward Prentiss Herbert Hampton Duane Stookey Washington, D. C Henry L. Gladfelter Alice Mr. Gladfelter Harry Seattle Wash

Drowning Tragedy in Cedar River Rescue Efforts Highlighted

This morning in the Cedar River near the Yellow banks Edna Whitney Beatrice Whitney and Ralph Olney drowned. Ralph Olney died trying to rescue others while Eddie Whitney saved his sister Hilda diving to the river bottom. Leo Currier also plunged in to aid the search and rescue efforts.

Edna Beatrice Whitney Ralph Olney Cedar River Yellow Banks Olney Eddie Witney Hilda Leo Currier

Crossword Puzzle Clue Set Mixed by The Times

A list of across and down clues spans political terms herbs emblems and everyday objects with various definitions and word plays aimed at solving a connected crossword puzzle. The blocks include references to Congress women ancient types of birds and common nouns plus multiple cryptic style hints.

Linn County drowning toll rises to twelve this season

Freida Weismiller is noted among the tragedies as Linn County reports twelve deaths by drowning this season. Harry Crow and wife depart on an extended western trip to visit three national parks. J. W. Rhodes and daughter Helen leave Baldwin to reside elsewhere.

Ing Freida Weismiller Linn County Harry Crow J. W. Rhodes Helen Baldwin

Manager Will Collier to Direct Iowa City Opera House Season

Will S Collier, manager of Greene's opera house, will direct the Coldren opera house at Iowa City this coming season and will book attractions for Greene's as well. Mrs George Poyneer has gone.

Will S. Collier Greene’s Opera House Coldren Iowa City Greene’s George Poyneer

Clinton to visit her mother amid travel plans

Mrs. Clinton plans a trip to visit her mother Mrs. L. S. Putnam while Mrs. Edward Edinger prepares to leave for Fort Worth Texas to visit friends.

Clinton Edward Edinger Fort Worth, Tex

Executors Named for W. E. Lamey Estate in Linn County

Notice states on August 5 1936 Anna Lamey and Howard Hall were appointed executors of W E Lamey deceased Linn County Iowa. All debts should be paid immediately and all claims presented to the Linn County District Court through attorney B T Perrine.

Anna Lamey Howard Hall

Poisoned Dog Reported in East Side Neighborhood

Another dog poisoning was reported Thursday morning in the same east side neighborhood where several similar cases occurred recently. Cinders the cocker spaniel owned by Mr and Mrs Joseph Stenner 357 Garden drive SE was found poisoned Wednesday evening but rushed to a veterinarian and is believed to recover. Poisoned meat was found in the yard of the Stenner home.

East Side Joseph Stenner Garden Drive Stenner

Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Bain Estate Iowa

On August 5 1936 Alice Gertrude Bain was appointed and qualified as Executrix of Joseph S Bain deceased Linn County Iowa All debtors must pay promptly and creditors file duly authenticated claims with Linn County District Court Clerk W W Crissman attorney for the executrix

State of Iowa Linn County W. E. Lamey State of Iowa Joseph S. Bain ALICE GERTRUDE_ BAIN

Elmer Johnson to Address High Twelve Club Friday

Elmer A. Johnson will discuss The supreme court as an independent factor in government at noon Friday at the High Twelve club meeting in Hotel Roosevelt. A handicap golf tournament is set for 3 30 p m Friday Aug 14 at Kenmore with dinner to follow at the Kenmore club house.

Elmer A. Johnson Supreme Court High Twelve Hotel Roosevelt Kenmore Kenmore Club

Funeral services for Mrs Alice Bidwell Menefee

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Alice Bidwell Menefee 73 at her daughter's home with Dr. J R Fraser officiating. Mrs. B L Christie and her daughter Patricia sang. Pallbearers included her son E V Menefee and sons-in-law R O Bailie French Malcom James Demorest A J Foor and grandson Phillip Downs.

Wapello Alice Bidwell Menefee A. J. Foot J. R. Fraser The Presbyterian Church B. L. Christie Patricia E. V. Menefee Rising Sun Ind R. O. Bailie Des Moines French Malcom Oakville James Demorest Morning Sun A. J. Foor Phillip Downs

West doubles defense seals spade lead in 1936 bridge hand

In a hearts driven deal South opens 3NT with West defending boldly. West doubles then leads king of hearts forcing declarer to manage a tricky endgame. West’s accurate defense strips dummy of entry, blocks trumps, and yields four tricks for the defense. Free booklet offered: Bridge Rules and Etiquette by Josephine Culbertson.

South West North Declarer Josephine Culbertson

Kodak snapshots for tomorrow start today

Millions realize this. Kodaks are busier than ever as people collect trips parties and vacations. This weekend begin your personal history by taking and keeping snapshots to relive later. Kodaks from five dollars and Brownies from one dollar at your dealer.

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