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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1935

Page

6

Vacationers Return From Cool Spots Amid Warm Weather Despair

Mr and Mrs Charles Shackell return from Bermuda after about two weeks as temperatures stay under 80 degrees. The Rudes and their son David come back from Isle Royale Mich where nights require blankets. J A Yessler and family head to Colorado with plans for Denver and Estes Park. Balsam Lake travelers report cool nights after a ten day stay with a Minneapolis layover.

Charles Shackell Linden Drive Bermuda Perry Rude Vernon Drive David Isle Royale Mich J. A. Yessler Fourth Avenue SE Colorado Denver Colorado Springs Estes Park Balsam Lake Wis Charles Bode Mount Vernon Avenue Peggy Minneapolis

Women Winners in Blind Bogey at Country Club

Mrs. L. H. Jacobson Mrs. D. M. Taylor Mrs. G. H. Cornwell and Miss Laura Harper won the regular women's blind bogey golf play at the Country club on Monday.

L. H. Jacobson D. M. Taylor G. H. Cornwell Laura Harper

Miss Bloomhall Heads to Moline for Weekend Visit

Miss Barbara Bloomhall of 2329 Bever avenue SE leaves Tuesday for Moline Illinois to visit friends and stay through the end of the week.

Barbara Bloomhall Bever Avenue Moline Ill

Mrs Oliver Longueville Hosts Open Bridge Game

Mrs Oliver Longueville of 2035 Blake Boulevard SE will sponsor an open duplicate contract bridge session at her home on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard

Kuratas Visit Niece in Cedar Rapids Area

Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Kurata of Toronto and their son Lucian are visiting in the home of their niece Mrs. Paul V. Smith at 718 Eighth Street SW. Mr. Kurata, a biology faculty member at the University of Toronto and a former Cedar Rapids resident, is a Coe College graduate. Mrs. Kurata once taught at Madison school.

T. B. Kurata Toronto Canada Lucian Paul V. Smith Eighth Street

Waddle Family Heads North for Estherville and Lake Okoboji Visit

Mrs C E Waddle of 1322 Hinkley avenue NW and her daughters Mildred and Madelyn, with Mrs J W Hines of Brandon, left early Tuesday by car to visit relatives and friends in Estherville and at Lake Okoboji.

C. E. Waddle Hinkley Avenue Mildred Madelyn J W. Hines Brandon Estherville Lake Okoboj

Troy Fellowship Club Picnic At Ellis Park

The Troy Fellowship Club held its annual picnic at the duck pond in Ellis Park Sunday with about 100 attendees. Mrs. Mabel Wards led the committee assisted by Florence Gibney Sadie Coyle Evelyn Orr and Maude Archibald. Entertainment was organized by Miss Ida Schuknecht and Bernice Dougherty.

Troy Fellowship Club Duck Pond Ellis Park Mabel Wards Florence Gibney Sadie Coyle Evelyn Orr Maude Archibald Ida Schuknecht Bernice Dougherty

Stag Sup Honoring Robert Gunn Tonight

A Tau Kappa Epsilon alumni stag supper will be held in the Montrose hotel's French room this evening in honor of Robert Gunn of Denver Colorado who is to wed Lucille Holsinger of Marion Wednesday. Attendees include Cedar Rapids men Reimer Rohde Kenneth Ottsen Freeman Dotson Leo Severn Edward Luglan Milford Delzell Robert Clark Marvin Holst Lynn Ward and Dr. Robert Wray of Iowa City.

Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Montrose Robert Gunn Denver Cole Lucille Holsinger Marion Gunn Coe College Mr. Gunn Reimer Rohde Kenneth Ottsen Freeman Dotson Leo Severn Edward Luglan Milford Delzell Robert Clark Cedar Rapids Marvin Holst Wyoming Lynn Ward Oelwein Robert Wray Iowa City

Miss Louise James Hosts Bridge Party for Helen James

Miss Louise James entertained at a bridge party and shower in honor of her sister Miss Helen James who will wed K. E. Robertson. Guests included Helen Ferguson Isabelle Kehrer Jean Brittin Frances Brittin Nettie Erickson Louise Erickson Mar jorie Erickson Hazel Hann Eliza beth Hamblin Agnes Kriz Evelyn Waln Betty Morgan Mary Venke Harriet Shadle Ruth Smith Lois Taylor Genevieve Baldwin Marion Dickson Edith Robertson Sate Snyder and Eunice Caldwell.

Louise James Parkcourt SE Helen James K. E. Robertson Helen Ferguson Isabelle Kehrer Jean Brittin Frances Brittin Nettie Erickson Louise Erickson Marjorie Erickson Hazel Hann Elizabeth Hamblin Agnes Kriz Evelyn Waln Betty Morgan Mary Venke Harriet Shadle Ruth Smith Lois Taylor Genevieve Baldwin Marion Dickson Edith Robertson Sate Snyder Eunice Caldwell

Cedar Falls Couple Wed At Waterloo Minister Home

Miss Margaret Anna Dahl of Cedar Falls and Loren Edward Thomas of Waterloo wed Monday noon at Reverend William M. Evans 1328 Avenue NE. Attendants were Mr and Mrs C F Kaufmann of Waterloo. The couple will reside in Waterloo.

Margaret Anna Dahl Cedar Falls Loren Edward Thomas Waterloo William M Evans Avenue NE C. F. Kaufmann Thomas

Visitation of Miss Denlinger By Mrs Hickenlooper

Mrs Helen Hickenlooper of Schenectady New York arrived Monday evening for a week long visit with Miss Gertrude Denlinger at 1245 First Avenue East.

Helen Hickenlooper Schenectady N. Y Gertrude Denlinger First Avenue E

Camp Fire Girls Visit Camp Hantessa Leaders

Miss Ariana Burr executive of Camp Fire girls along with Miss Cornelia Cameron of Town City and Miss Jane Niles of Anamosa spent the weekend at Camp Hantessa near Boone for a camp gathering and activities.

Ariana Burr Camp Fire Girls Cornelia Cameron Town City Jane Niles Anamosa Camp Hantessa Boone

Mrs Blanche Kimball Ends Cedar Rapids Visit

Mrs Blanche Kimball and her children Beverly and Roger returned Monday to Chicago after a three weeks visit with Mrs C O Kimball her mother and with friends in Cedar Rapids.

Blanche Kimball Beverly Roger Chicago Mrs. Kimball C. O. Kimball Cedar Rapids

Minor Family Reunion Elects Officers at Cedar Rapids Park

Mrs. Lester Elam was elected president of the Minor family at a Sunday reunion in Daniels park. Other officers named were George Minor, vice president, Alberta Laker, secretary, and Bernice Minor, treasurer. Attendees included Rhoda Minor of Los Angeles and Effie Calder of Orleans California among many Cedar Rapids Marion Waterloo and Iowa City residents.

Lester Elam Daniels Park George Minor Alberta Laker Bernice Minor Rhoda Minor Los Angeles Effie Calder Orleans Calif Margaret Minor Nora Ola J. A. Minor Effie D. Minor Jennie Minor G. A. Walsh Harry Minor A. J. Minor Paul Minor Euegene Robert C. Smith Virginia Elvin Elam Florence Elam Robert J. Minor R. Dwayne Elmer Laker Robert Nellie Cress Bernita Ward Carl Cress Cedar Rapids Ian Dye Minor L. H. Wilkinson Marion Edward Sohner de Maris George Hawver Waterloo Harry Helns Center Point Palo C. E. Thomas Iowa City

Youngs Headed West for Two Week Vacation

Mr and Mrs Walter Young of 117 Tenth Street SW depart for a two week vacation to Longmont Colorado where they will stay with Mrs Youngs aunt and visit other points of interest in the west.

Walter Young Tenth Street Longmont Colo

Des Moines Friends Visit Hurleman Home En Route to Chicago

Mrs Emma Hurleman and Mrs Harriet Cluclow of Des Moines visited Sunday at the home of Mrs Hurlemans parents Mr and Mrs H Young en route to Chicago.

Emma Hurleman Harriet Cluclow Des Moines Hurlemans Mra H. Young Chicago

Miss Hach Honored At Two Parties Before Aug Wedding

Miss Bernice Hach the future bride of Lester Baldwin is feted at two events. Phyllis and Lillian Baldwin host a bridge gathering for twenty friends at 1017 Favenue NW with a gift to the bride. Tuesday afternoon Mrs Frank Naibert and Mrs A C Naibert host a miscellaneous shower at 513 Eighteenth street SE with twenty guests sewing on gifts.

Bernice Hach Lester Baldwin Phyllis Lillian Baldwin Bridge Miss Hach Frank Naibert A. C. Naibert Eighteenth Street

Diserens Host to Bridal Party Dinner

Mr and Mrs F L Diserens entertained at dinner at their home 2202 Upland Drive SE in compliment to Miss Lucille Holsinger of Marion and Robert Gunn of Denver Colorado whose marriage will take place Wednesday evening in Marion. Guests were members of the bridal party.

F. L. Diserens Upland Drive Lucille Holsinger Marion Robert Gunn Denver Colo

Shaffer and Hodge Wed in Rock Island Ceremony

Miss Helen Shaffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Ervin Shaffer Manchester married Lester Hodge Cedar Rapids in a single ring ceremony at the Christian Memorial church Rock Island officiated by Rev Austin Hollingsworth Attendants were Alma Dvorak and Emil Kriz both of Cedar Rapids The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where Mr Hodge works for Service Press.

Helen Shaffer Ervin Shaffer Manchester Lester Hodge Cedar Rapids Austin Hollingsworth Christian Memorial Church Rock Island Alma Dvorak Emil Kriz Hodge Service Press

Birthday Party Honors Lucille Balik With Many Guests

Mrs. Joe Balik hosted a Monday afternoon party at 1123 Seventh Street SE for her daughter Lucille celebrating her fifth birthday. Guests included Mrs. Leo Sedlacek with Marvin and Leola Ann, Mrs. Louis Babik with Richard and Arlene, Mrs. Harry Dahlstrand with La Venne, Mrs. Ralph Sedilacek with David and Maurice, plus Agnes Navratil Hattie Jarosh Racine Hinson Kathryn Phillip Hattie Capek Leg Novak and Donald Lepsch. Mrs. Leonard Simanek helped host.

Joe Balik Seventh Street Lucille Leo C. Sedlacek Marvin Leola Ann Louis Babik Richard Arlene Harry Dahlstrand la Venne Ralph Sedilacek David Maurice Agnes Navratil Hattie Jarosh Racine Hinson Kathryn

Miss Marjorie Montgomery Guests in Ottumwa

Miss Marjorie Montgomery of Ottumwa spends a week as guest of Miss Josephine Leahy at 1900 Bever Avenue SE.

Marjorie Montgomery Ottumwa Josephine Leahy Bever Avenue SE

Tripps from St Petersburg Visit Edna Shops then Arno

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Tripp of St. Petersburg Florida stay with Mrs. Edna Shops at 307 Fourth street NW. They plan to visit the C. A. Wescott home at Arno during their visit.

C. B. Tripp St. Petersburg Fla Edna Fourth Street

Sioux City Visit Returns From Week With Relatives

Mr and Mrs J H Steffens of 2432 B avenue NE and their daughter Fern Cherry along with Mrs Steffens niece Mrs Max Lamey of 1639 B avenue NE have returned after a week spent with relatives and friends in Sioux City.

J. H. Steffens B Avenue Fern Cherry Steffens Max Lamey Sioux City

Barrymore Irked By Curious Crowd

New York AP reports movie star John Barrymore grew irked by a crowd during a boudoir shopping trip with Elaine Barrie and her mother. Police were called but did not pursue spectators. Barrymore, Barrie and her mother bought a directoire set and departed under police protection amid the Fifth Avenue crowd.

New York John Barrymore Elaine Barrie Barrymore Miss Barrie Fifth Avenue

Son of Bank President Al McGregor Dies in Prairie Du Chien

Rex Richards, 26, youngest son of Fred S Richards, president of First State Savings Bank here, died after a brief illness at a Prairie Du Chien hospital. He is survived by his wife, his parents, two brothers and three sisters.

McGregor Rex Richards Fred S. Richards First State Savings Bank Prairie du Chien Tama Edmond Francis Olson Helen Olson Troy Grove Ill Iowa City Edmond Olson Chicago H. L. Foster

Mahan Succeeds Higbee As S U Alumni Secy

Iowa City AP Professor Bruce E Mahan director of the extension division will succeed Professor F G Higbee as University of Iowa alumni secretary effective immediately Higbee will remain extension head but resigns as alumni secretary to devote full time to teaching in the college of engineering

Iowa City Bruce E. Mahan F. G. Higbee University of Iown Mahan Higbee College of Engineering

Three Building Contracts Let at Stephens College

Stephens College in Columbia Missouri announced contracts for three new buildings to be added this summer. A modern residence hall for seventy eight students a four story classroom building for the practical and fine arts departments and a large stable and show ring for the riding academy are planned. The campus now covers 184 acres and enrollment last year was over 800 students.

Stephens College For Women Columbia Riding Academy

Banana Cream Cake from Home Institute almanac

Four star banana cream cake with two light layers and a quick banana filling. Recipe lists sugar milk butter flour eggs and lemon, with whipping cream and lemon juice. Offers cake booklet and coupon for ordering more recipes and fillings.

W F Spooner estate sales in Tama Iowa courthouse

In Toledo, Iowa, several Spooner estate properties sold at auction including Thorne Hardware to A. M. Lipka for 7975 dollars, Pink Elephant tavern to B. C. Spooner for 2500, state liquor store to Arthur Mason for 3850, Hegardt building for 1675, Earl Spooner grocery for 4900 and a McClellan street bakery for 335 dollars.

TAMA W. F. Spooner Toledo Thorne A. M. Lipka B. C. Spooner Pink Elephant Arthur Mason State Liquor Store Hegardt Earl Spooner McClellan Street

Family items and small town notices across Iowa towns

The column reports a home ransack in Hills with only a purse taken. Funeral notices appear for Robert Thomas, 78, in Vinton. E P Harris, 77, in South English. Edmond Francis Olson, 9, in Tama. James Taylor killed in Parnell. and legal matters in Tama and Tipton.

Eight Year Old Awarded $500 in Personal Injury Suit

Judge H C Ring in district court awarded eight year old Frederick Thorburn and his next friend $500 after a fall festival mishap in Sigourney. The action named Colonial Baking Co of Cedar Rapids and Fred Welch as defendants. A sample thrown from a Colonial truck reportedly caused the injury when the boy crawled under the vehicle to retrieve it and a rear wheel rolled over his left foot.

H. C. Ring Frederick Thorburn Sigourney Fred Thorburn Colonial Baking Company Cedar Rapids Fred Welch Thorburn Colonial Baking Welch

Nab Two Motorists For Drunk Driving

Police nabbed two drivers for operating motor vehicles while intoxicated Monday night. Earl Eberhart, 45, of 1715 Sixth avenue SE, failed to stop for a red light on Third street SE. John Novotny, 45, of 2208 Hamilton street SW, drove into the river at the Stumptown end of the Rock Island bridge requiring a wrecker rescue. County Attorney G. K. Thompson filed informations Tuesday morning. each pled not guilty before Judge puts. Bonds set at $500 each.

Earl Eberhart Sixth Avenue Third Street First Avenue John Novotny Hamilton Street Stumptown Rock Island Bridge G. K. Thompson Novotny Eberhart H. Co. Puts

Reports On Ely Trust And Iowa Savings Banks Approved

Court approval granted for the receivership reports of the Ely Trust and Savings Bank and the Ilona State Savings Bank Cedar Rapids. June 30 cash on hand totaled 12534.44 and 20446.58 respectively, with dividends paid to depositors and Bates listed as receiver.

H. C. Ring Ely Trust and Savings Bank D. W. Bates Ben S. Summerwill Ilona State Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids Judge Ring J. R. Drake

Local Divorces Sought by Hepker and Jameson

Bernice Hepker petitions divorce from Ocie Hepker on felony conviction grounds and seeks custody of a five year old daughter following their June 20 1929 marriage. Helen Jameson sues C Russell Jameson for cruelty and custody of two minors. the couple had a 1926 marriage and a 1928 divorce followed by remarriage.

Bernice Hepker Ocie Hepker

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Receivership

D. W. Bates as Receiver for American Trust and Savings Bank seeks court authority to sell to Levi W Olson the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ and the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ in Sec 3, T 88, R 23 Wst, for 4200 dollars cash. Hearing set August 12, 1935 at 9:00 A M in Cedar Rapids Court House to show cause.

American Trust and Savings Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa District Court Linn County D. W. Bates Levi W Olson Hamilton County Township Eighty-eight Levi W. Olson

Bragg Pleads Not Guilty in Alcohol Possession Case

Louis M Bragg 45 pled not guilty in district court after a Monday raid at 84 Eighth Avenue SW yielding alleged liquor. Bond set at 500. Cordelia Nesbitt 34 released as no charges filed. Tuesday court awarded Home Oil and Gas a 156 39 judgment against Elmer F Wightman in an account action.

Louis M. Bragg Sheriff's Office Eighth Avenue SW H. C. Ring Cordelia Nesbitt The Home Oil and Gas Company Elmer F. Wightman

Will of Fred Nederhiser probate gains district court approval

The will of Fred Nederhiser who died June 5 was admitted to probate in district court on Tuesday.

Fred Nederhiser

Will leaves life estate to wife and residuary to children

The testa tor Anna Nederhiser receives a life estate with executors Anna Nederhiser and Peoples Savings Bank. Residuary legatees are son Fred L. Nederhiser and daughter Verda Dolezal, both of Ely. The will dated December 22, 1934.

Anna Nederhiser Fred L. Nederhiser Verda Dolezal Ely Peoples Savings Bank

Watson Sentenced to Indeterminate Term at Anamosa

Tom Watson 26 of Carmen Oklahoma was ordered to a ten year indeterminate term for motor theft by Judge H C Ring and sent to Anamosa state reformatory Monday with deputies Condon and Henderson. Fay Lauterback 34 of 412 Sixth Street SE received a one year sentence on a soliciting charge and was sent to Rockwell City women’s reformatory Tuesday. The court ordered time served at the reformatory for the latter.

Tom Watson Carmen Okla Anamosa State Reformatory H. C. Ring Reformatory Larry Condon Jack Henderson Fay Lauderback Sixth Street Rockwell City

Real estate transfers in Linn and surrounding counties

Lists numerous property conveyances and deeds in Linn and nearby counties dated 1935 193? including Annie E Heins to Gertrude I See qc dn and U S of Amer to William Lin man Bolles cert copy of patent and various city blocks and plots in Cedar Rapids Central City and Marion with nominal amounts and conditions of record. sheriff and grantor details show fourteen plus transactions with parcels in Orig Marion Mound Farm Cedar Rapids and Carroll subdivisions.

Annie E. Heins Gertrude I Valcon U. S Amer William Lincoln Edward A. Smith Freeman Bollescert Freeman Bolles Central City Grace B. Turner Ruth A. Currie Orig Marion H. L. Nehls H. L. Nehls Invest. Co Grande Ave Land Co M L Harriette Ridgeway Mound Farm Real Estate Co Frank J Lynott Mound Farm Cedar Rapids P H Albers J F Miller A L Smulekoff Linn County Perp Oakland Grove Florence Beyer Henry Beyer Carroll Irma M Willis George D Midway Park H S Flodin Lucile P Flodin Wly Wall

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