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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1936

Page

2

Out-Of-Town Folk Leave For Homes After Visits Here

Cedar Rapids residents note many visitors departing after stays with locals. Notables include Clyde Savery and family from Scarsdale who spent weeks at Lake Okoboji and the Fisher home on Blake Boulevard SE. Others such as Nancy Kruidenier, Virginia Shaw, Diana Phipps, Marian and Stevan Smith, and Max Widmer returned home after visits.

Cedar Rapids Clyde Savery Scarsdale N. Y Billy Wagon Wheel Gap Creede Colo Miss Smith Stevan Smith Max Widmer Blake Boulevard Ingham Hutchinson Cone Washington, D. C Smith Champaign

Birthday party honors Diane Waples at 11th birthday

Mrs. F. C. Waples hosted Thursday afternoon at 331 Forest Drive SE a party for her daughter Diane turning eleven. Guests included Janice Bailey Carol Jean Curran Corrine Hendrickson Kathleen Hanson Maribel Pratt Marion Toms Duncan Ross and Dorothy Ridgeway. A pink theme and charm bracelets were given after games and dinner.

F. C. Waples Forest Drive Diane Janice Bailey Carol Jean Curran Corrine Hendrickson Kathleen Hanson Maribel Pratt Marion Toms Duncan Ross Dorothy Ridgeway

Robert Toms Returns From Estes Park

Mr and Mrs Robert C Toms and daughter Marion returned Thursday from Estes Park Colorado where they spent three weeks at the Hewes Kirkwood inn Mr Toms drove to bring his family home after their stay in the mountain resort community

Robert C. Toms Grande Avenue Marion Estes Park Colo Toms Park Hewes-Kirkwood Inn

Wisconsin guests arrive at Tapper home for weekend visit

Mrs. Hilda Sagen of La Crosse and Miss Charlotte Burkenes of Caledonia, both Wisconsin, arrived Thursday to visit over the weekend at the B. O. Tapper home, 348 Forest Drive SE.

Hilda Sagen la Crosse Wis Charlotte Burkenes Caledonia B. O. Tapper Forest Drive

Henry M Files to Entertain at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Henry M Files of 2165 Blake Boulevard SE invite guests to a Friday dinner at 7 o clock at their home with bridge to follow after the meal.

Henry M. Files Blake Boulevard

Reading couple to visit Cedar Rapids hosts Friday evening

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Russell D. Cole and daughters Betty and Nancy of Reading Massachusetts will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. F C Waples at 331 Forest Drive SE Friday evening. The Rev. Mr. Cole is a former Cedar Rapids resident visiting his father Dr. Frank Cole of Mount Vernon and other relatives in the area.

Russell D. Cole Betty Nancy Reading Mass F. C. Waples Forest Drive Mr. Cole Cedar Rapids Frank Cole Mount Vernon

Petersons Return From 7000 Mile Western Tour

Mr and Mrs A W Peterson and family returned Wednesday from a seven thousand mile tour of the west visiting Yellowstone Park Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles the Grand Canyon and other points of interest.

A. W. Peterson Grande Avenue SE Yellowstone Park Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles Grand Canyon

Women Venture Detroit For Two Week Visit

Miss Mae Sedlak and Mrs. Rose Guyer have left for Detroit Michigan for a two weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. A H Smith Mrs Smith formerly was Miss Lillian Havlik Mrs Guyer's daughter.

Mae Sedlak Camburn Court SE Rose Guyer Detroit, Mich A. H. Smith

Betty Runkle Honored at Shower and Dinner

Mrs. Fred H. Killen hosted a dinner and shower at Colonial Food Shop for Betty Runkle of Manchester fiancee to Wendell Stone who will wed August 14. Bridge honors went to Dawn Barger and Virginia Knox with consolation to Mary Carmel Halpin. pink and white decorations complemented the event.

Fred H. Killen Grande Avenue SE Colonial Food Shop Betty Runkle Manchester Wendell Stone Dawn Barger Virginia Knox Mary Carmel Halpin Miss Runkle Mary Elizabeth Yakish Margaret Rubins

Charles Lyons Visit With Relatives

Mr and Mrs Charles Lyon of Los Angeles Calif are guests of Mr and Mrs A G Kampmeier 1315 Elmhurst drive SE and Mr and Mrs Frank Byers 314 Nineteenth street SE Mrs Lyon is a sister of Mr Kampmeier and Mr Lyon is a brother of Mrs Byers Also guest in the Kampmeier home is Mrs Mary Kampmeier of Davenport The Lyons and Mrs Kampmeier plan to leave Saturday for Davenport for a week long visit returning to Cedar Rapids before they start home.

Charles Lyon Los Angeles Calif A. G. Kampmeier Elmhurst Drive Frank Byers Nineteenth Street Lyon Mr. Kampmeier Mr. Lyon Byers Kampmeier Mrs. Lyon Mary Kampmeier Davenport

Skinner couple honored at Joliet dinner party

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Skinner of Joliet Illinois visiting at the home of Mrs. Skinner’s parents Mr. and Mrs. B O Tapper 348 Forest drive SE will be complimented at a dinner Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Max Daehler at 409 Thirty third street NE.

James M. Skinner Joliet, Ill

Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Esther Smith Bride-to-be

Esther Smith of 312 Sixteenth Street NE was feted Thursday at Mrs. C G Hover 1648 B Avenue NE. Division No 5 Ladies Aid of St. Pauls Methodist church hosted with 18 guests who shared recipes for a keepsake file for the bride elect and presented a gift.

Esther Smith Sixteenth Street C. G. Hover B Avenue Ladies Aid St. Paul’s Methodist Church Leonard Smith Miss Smith

Clifford Hankins and wife depart for Omaha visit

Mr and Mrs Clifford W Hankins who have been visiting Mr and Mrs Clyde W Hankins at 1025 Eleventh street NE left Friday for Omaha to spend the weekend with relatives before returning to their home in Minden Nebraska

Clifford W. Hankins Mr. Hankins Clyde W. Hankins Eleventh Street Omaha Minden

Guests in L. J. Smith Home Visit Des Moines Relative

Mrs. Edward J. Hartman of Des Moines and her son Richard arrived Friday to visit at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J Smith at 312 Sixteenth Street NE.

L. J. Smith Edward J. Hartman Des Moines Richard Leonard J.smith Sixteenth Street

Junior American Czechs Host Chicago Lodge Visitors

Junior American Czechs No 388 will host twenty two members of Edison Lodge No 375 of Chicago. The visit features a Sunday softball game between Edison and the Czech group at CSA Miller's Park as part of the annual picnic events.

Lodge Lodge Thomas Alva Edison Chicago Edison Baseball Club Csa-Miller’s Park George Svec Milo J. Sedlacek River Pavilion Ellis Park Leo B. Sedlacek James Hamouz William Lana M. J. Sedlacek Joseph Mach Robert S. Smith Edward V. Zvacek Hugo Sindelar Elsie Tefer Esther F. Nezerka Dorothy Dvorak Frank Sysel Montrose Hotel Czechoslovak Society of America

Birthday Surprise Honored Elayne Bauer On Sixth Birthday

Mrs Edwin J Bauer hosted a surprise party at 602 Third Street SW for her daughter Elayne as she turned six The pink white color scheme pink tapers garden flowers and pompon whistles set a festive tone Guests included Norma Standard Darlene Spake Carol Jean Wiegner Patricia Hughes Phyllis Templeman Donald Templeman Mary Jane Goodyear Mae Farley and Patsy Ann Paul

Edwin J. Bauer Third Street Elayne Norma Standard Darlene Spake Carol Jean Wiegner Patricia Hughes Phyllis Donald Templeman Mary Jane Goodyear Ae Farley Patsy Annaul

Farewell Dinner for Roddans at Kenmore Golf Club

Dr and Mrs E L Laglan hosted a farewell dinner at the Kenmore golf club Thursday night in honor of Mr and Mrs Don Roddan who will move to California. The table featured garden flowers and white tapers and after dinner guests played cards at the Laglan home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Roddan along with several pairs including Mr and Mrs Stanley Mohrbacher and Mr and Mrs Leonard Broulik plus others.

E. L. Laglan Fifth Avenue SE Kenmore Golf Club Don Roddan California Luglan Roddan Stanley Mohrbacher Leonard Broulik

Surprise Party Honors Raftery Daughters Seventeenth

A Wednesday afternoon surprise party celebrated the seventeenth birthdays of Misses Mary Louise and Marguerite Raftery, daughters of Mr and Mrs John T Raftery of 1326 Burch avenue NW Bunco prizes went to Phyllis and Mary Raftery Refreshments and gifts accompanied the event with guests including Ellen Elinor Lockwood Nadine Mott Jane Beker Adelaide Roeder Jeanne Kelly

Mary Louise Marguerite Raftery John T. Raftery Burch Avenue Phyllis Mary Raftery Ellen Elinor Lockwood Nadine Mott Jane Beker Phyllis Raftery Adelaide Roeder Jeanne Kelly

Surprise Birthday for Mrs Keyes at Eleventh Street Home

Mrs S D Keyes was honored at a surprise party Thursday night at 311 Eleventh Street SW by her Excelsis organization. She received many gifts. A three tier cake lit with candles adorned the refreshment table. Musical entertainment was by Miss Esther Hronek. About twenty guests attended.

S. D. Keyes Eleventh Street Excelcis Organization Esther Hronek

Otto Family Returns to Indianapolis After Visit

Mr and Mrs William Otto and their children Sam and Florence return to Indianapolis after visiting William Otto s sisters Mrs Guy Rich and Miss Ruth Otto Miss Grace Rich and Guy Rich accompanied the Ottos on their trip

William Otto Sam Florence Indianapolis Mr. Otto Guy Rich Ruth Otto Grace Rich Ottos

A G Charters Leave for Ottumwa Visit

Mr and Mrs A G Charter of 1020 Ninth Street NW depart Friday by car for Ottumwa to visit Mr Charter's sister Mrs Fred Levings and other relatives and friends.

A. G. Charter Ninth Street Ottumwa Mr. Charter Fred Levings

Spellman and Johnsons Plan Ten Day Minnesota Trip

Dr and Mrs M T Spellman of 1400 Second Ave E and Mr and Mrs Max L Johnson of 1927 Bever Ave SE will depart Saturday for a ten day motor trip in northern Minnesota.

M. T. Spellman Second Avenue E Max L. Johnson Bever Avenue SE Minnesota

Pasadena Guest Visits Cedar Rapids Family Home

Mrs. LeRoy Clark of Pasadena California visits at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Faires at 517 Fourteenth Street SE. She is a former Cedar Rapids resident.

LeRoy Clark Pasadena Calif Owen Faires Fourteenth Street Clark Cedar Rapids

Sidney Myers Return From Fishing Trip to Minnesota

Mr and Mrs Sidney L Myers and their daughters Phyllis and Ellen have returned from a fishing trip to Lake Roosevelt Minnesota.

Sidney L. Myers Thirty-third Street Phyllis Ellen To Minn Lake Roosevelt

Dorothy Williams Honored At Parties

Mrs Edgar Tapper and Mrs Max Mil denstein hosted a luncheon at Clara Robinsons Colonial Food Shop for Miss Dorothy Williams on the eve of her August 15 marriage to G Sharp Lannom III of Grinnell. A kitchen shower was given by Miss Winnie Hoblitzell and Miss Maxine Ulch with guests listed including Mrs. Douglas Wells of Skidmore.

Edgar Tapper Blake Boulevard Max Mildenstein Bever Avenue Clara Robinson Colonial Dorothy Williams G. Sharp Lannom, III Grinnell Miss Williams Winnie Hoblitzell Maxine Ulch Twentieth Street Bridge Dorothy Gray Bernice Knickerbocker Helen Mokress Martha Coffman Margaret Sundberg Shirley Peggy Brown Dorothy Stofler Betty Rice Ruth Ulch Margaret Dale Hoblitzell William Nemecek Adrian Hoblitzell Robert Biba Douglas Wells Skidmore, Mo

Honor Velma Hollenbeck at Miscelaneous Shower

Mrs. P. Gatto hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at 820 Third Avenue SW in honor of Miss Velma Hollenbeck whose marriage is set for August 13. Guests played banco and refreshments were served. prizes went to Aileen Blackwell and Mary Clark.

P. Gatto Third Avenue Velma Hollenbeck Banco Aileen Blackwell Mary Clark Ruth Rydberg Alice Colgan Irma Hendrickson Jean Williams Anna Marie Heindahl Alice Spevacek Ann Hurst Genevive Long Bertha Whit

Shower Honors Bride-Elect Anna Mae Lambertsen

A bridal shower for Miss Anna Mae Lambertsen was hosted Thursday at the homes of her mother Mrs. L Faulkner and Mrs. N Manwiller at 619 Sixth Avenue SE. Guests included Mrs. George Helmendahl Mrs. Lena Fritz Mrs. Noah McArtor Mrs. Frank Dvorak Mrs. Alfred Neivas Mrs. John McArtor Mrs. Henry Meyn Mrs. Frank Dulin Mrs. Carl Butterfield Mrs. Carl Welsh Mrs. Roy Ealers Mrs. Ray Wheldon Mrs. Jim McArtor Mrs. Dudley Wood Mrs. Eliza Manwiller Mrs. Clementine Hess Mrs. Dan Ford Mrs. Elmer Hunter Mrs. Everette Prior Mrs. Leonard Ferris Mrs. Roy Ferris Mrs. Paul Spencer Miss Bonnie Neivas Miss Hazel Neivas Miss Milly Fitzgarrald and Miss Anna Mae Lambertsen.

Anna Mae Lambertsen L. Faulkner N. Manwiller Sixth Avenue SE George Helmendahl Lena Fritz Noah McArtor Frank Dvorak Alfred Neivas John McArtor Henry Meyn Frank Dulin Carl Butterfield Carl Welsh

Dinner Honoring Sister Mary Vitalis at Shea Home

Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Shea of 423 Eighth Avenue SW and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Ebright of Holbrook hosted a dinner at the Shea home in Des Moines to honor Sister Mary Vitalis en route to Mt. Carmel in Dubuque. Guests included Mrs. Jennie Monahan, Mrs. Letta Nost, Mrs. Irene Johnston, Mrs. Michael Shea and her children Maureen Kathleen Anna Mae Alice John Fran cis, and the Shea children John Leonard Rosemary Jerry Teresa Ann M V C Michael. Sister Mary Vitalis traveled with Sister Mary Remi, Sister Mary Lorette and their companion Mrs. Dilly. she is aunt to Mrs. Shea and Mrs. Ebright.

T. J. Shea Eighth Avenue Irvin Ebright Holbrook Shea Mary Vitalis Des Moines Mt. Carmel Dubuque Jennie Monahan Letta Nost Irene Johnston Michael Shea Maureen Kathleen Anna Mae Alice John Francis John Leonard Rosemary Jerry Teresa Ann Michael Ebright Mary Remi Mary Lorette Dilly

Return from West Coast Trip by Mrs Grennan and Daughter

Mrs. Hugh Grennan and her daughter Carmen of 300 Twenty fourth street NE returned this week from a month on the west coast. They visited Mrs Grennan's brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Emil Watson in Los Angeles and attended the San Diego fair.

Hugh Grennan Carmen Twentyfourth Street West Coast

Return from Estes Park trip by Hoover family

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hoover and their son John of 1700 Eighth Avenue SE have returned from Estes Park Colorado where they spent several days at Stapps Lake lodge near Ward.

Everett Hoover Eighth Avenue SE John Estes Park Colo Stapps Lake Lodge Ward

Mrs T B Yuill Visits Nashville YMCA Leader

Mrs T B Yuill of Johnson Avenue NW visits Ina Scherrebec K, general secretary at the Nashville YWCA who formerly held the Cedar Rapids post, during a social call.

T. B. Yuill Johnson Avenue NW Ina Scherrebeck Nashville, Tenn Cedar Rapids

Decorah Guest Visits Mount Vernon Relative

Charlotte Lewis of Decorah is visiting her cousin Mrs. Lottie Young on Mount Vernon road SE.

Charlotte Lewis Decorah Lottie Young Mount Vernon Road

O'Brien Reappointed to Third Term as Church Extension Head

The Most Rev. William D. O'Brien auxiliary bishop of Chicago has been reappointed by Pope Pius XI to succeed himself in a third five year term as president of the Catholic church extension society.

Chicago William D. O’brien Pius XI Catholic Church Extension Society

Dogs Face Longer Duty Hours In Chicago

Freedom loving dogs must stay under cover sixteen hours daily in Chicago. City adds fifteen dog catchers to the force who will work two eight hour shifts to enforce the new schedule.

Chicago

Groundhog and woodchuck are same animal in eastern states

The groundhog and the woodchuck refer to the same animal with the former name used in eastern states. This naming distinction reflects regional terminology for Marmota monax across the United States.

Notice of Will Admission in District Court Iowa

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of August 1936 at 9 o clock A M an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Justus rere ing late of said county deceased comes on for bearing before the District Court for proof and admission. Cedar Rapids Iowa August 6 Edwin W Lundquist Clerk District Court Tobin Tobin and Tobin Attorneys

State of Iowa District Court Justus Rere Cedar Rapids Iowa

Learn to Dance at Home with Grace and Ease

A Cedar Rapids Gazette sketch highlights learning dance at home using step by step diagrams and a phonograph. Grace demonstrates waltz and tango with confidence while Stella and Walter struggle, and readers are invited to send 15 cents for the booklet Social Dancing Self-Taught from The Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute in New York.

Don Grace Stella Walter Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West Nineteenth Street New York N. Y

City Briefs and Personals Highlights

M F Mitralsky returned Friday from Fort Snelling. Anthony's lumber sale Saturday at 1:00. John Sweeney, 34, charged with intoxication, fined $10 and costs in police court. Fred Niemeirer, 1936 Higley Avenue SE, is at St Luke's Hospital after emergency operation Thursday. Mrs Ida Warner left Thursday night for a Pacific coast trip. Miss Della Rebeck, 412 Eighth Avenue SE, returning from visits in Chicago Silvis Ill Clinton. Goods column invites buyers and sellers for apples corn vegetables and spring fries. dial 2-1121 to place an ad.

Fred Niemeirer Higley Avenue SE St. Luke’s Hospital Ida Warner Pacific Coast Della Rebeck Eighth Avenue SE Chicago Silvis, Ill Clinton the Gazette

Rock Island Officials Visit Cedar Rapids on Friday

James W. Hill of Chicago general freight agent and J J Cumberland? correction: J J Cunningham Davenport division freight agent both with Rock Island railroad visited Cedar Rapids Friday as business visitors.

James W. Hill Chicago J. J. Cunningham Davenport Rock Island Railroad Cedar Rapids

Guard Instructor Heads to Iowa Camp Dodge Training

Captain H. C. Dorien, an instructor for the Iowa national guard in the Cedar Rapids area, will leave Saturday to attend the national guard field training camp at Camp Dodge from August 8 to 24.

H. C. Dorien Iowa National Guard Cedar Rapids Camp Dodge

Speeding Fines Set for Brush Mineck in Police Court

Leonard Brush and Margaret Mineck were fined 10 dollars plus costs for speeding in police court. Shad George paid 1 dollar and costs for double parking. Park Commissioner Ed Stefan, wife and Assistant Fire Chief George Stefan plan a ten day automobile trip to Denver to visit Mrs. Stefan's mother Mrs. Rose Prescott.

Leonard Brush Fruitland Boulevard Margaret Mineck Third Avenue Shad George Fourteenth Avenue Park Ed Stefan George Stefan Denver

Tree in full bloom signals seasonal shift

A tree has recently burst into full bloom this time of year, marking the onset of springlike growth and vibrant floral display.

Moore Promoted To Superintendent In Des Moines Office

Promotion of Oral L. Moore former manager of the Citizen's Free Employment bureau here to superintendent of the men's division at the Des Moines Iowa State employment service is announced. Moore lived here eight years then moved to Des Moines about two years ago.

Oral L. Moore Citizen’s Free Employment Bureau Des Moines Iowa State Employment Service Moore

Carpenter Union Leader to Represent Local at National Convention

Walter F. Shadle business agent for the carpenters union will represent the local at the national convention in Lakeland Florida during the week of December 6. He is also vice-president of the Iowa Federation of Labor and will attend the annual state labor convention in Des Moines the week of August 12.

Walter F. Shadle Carpenters Union Lakeland Fla Mr. Shadle Iowa Federation of Labor Des Moines

Woman to become first female passenger agent for C N W

Joan Virginia Brown of Oak Park Illinois will become the railroad's first woman passenger agent on August 10 with Chicago headquarters. A North Western employee since 1918 she specializes in arranging travel for women and promoting group trips.

Chicago and North Western Railroad Joan Virginia Brown Oak Park Chicago Brown North Western Railroad

Rock Island Shop Federation No 10 Holds Regular Meeting

The Rock Island shop federation No 10 meets tonight at 8 in Labor Temple for an open session for all crafts. Electrical workers are urged to attend as international representative W F Hartshein speaks, arriving from Silvis Illinois, where an electricians local was organized Thursday night. International machinists rep W B Jordan will also attend.

Rock Island Shop Federation Labor Temple W. F. Hartshein Cedar Rapids Silvis Ill W. B. Jordan Machinists

Fire crews battled stove flare up at Lake Avenue home

Firemen responded at 6 05 pm Thursday to Harold Schneider 1234 Lake avenue NE where an oil stove flare up started a small fire. Damage was slight. Company No 6 was called at 3 05 pm Thursday for a grass fire near Mount Vernon avenue and 21st street SE.

Harold Schneider Lake Avenue NE Company No. 6 Mount Vernon Avenue Twenty-first Street

Sunday Services at Shueyville United Brethren Church

Morning worship at 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 30 with the sermon titled O foolish man what is thine end who denieth the teaching of our Lord.

Shueyville

Apple Tree At Anton Armon Home Draws Attention

In the yard of Anton Armon at 1518 Seventeenth Avenue SE a yellow Dutchess apple tree attracts curiosity as apples ripen. The scene blends seasonal colors with a local-interest moment in a neighborhood setting.

Anton Armon Seventeenth Avenue SE

A L Murray Injured Stepping From Hoisted Car

A L Murray of 3145 Oakland avenue Minneapolis a former Gazette editorial writer suffered a fractured vertebrae and bruised back after stepping from the running board of his car on a hoist during preparation for a trip He forgot the car was on a hoist and fell several feet His injuries will keep him in bed about two months.

A. L. Murray Oakland Avenue Minneapolis Gazette

Joint recital by Clermont and Postville Junior McDowell clubs

A Wednesday afternoon recital at Mrs. Harvey H. Douglass home featured juvenile, junior, and senior music groups. Edgar Nelson won first in the juvenile category with Augusta Miller of Clermont second. Paul Schutte led the junior group with Marian Casten second. Lloyd Luhman took first in the senior group and Louise Baumgarten of Clermont was second.

Postville Clermont Harvey H. Douglass Nora Jorgenson Edgar Nelson Augusta Miller Paul Schutte Marian Casten Lloyd Luhman Louise Baumgarten

Des Moines Man Named Iowa’s Safest Driver

James Middleton, 49, of Des Moines, named Iowa’s Safest Driver after a statewide motor clubs contest. He has driven 775000 miles in 19 years without an accident or traffic violation, never speeds above 55 mph, and abstains from liquor. His work carries him through 14 states from Texas to Michigan.

Des Moines James Middleton Iowa Middleton Motor Clubs of Texas Wyoming Michigan

Independence Man Jailed Sixty Days For Drunk Driving

Neal McGuire of Independence began a sixty day jail term in Manchester after conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was arrested by Highway Patrolman Herbert W. Jennings on a highway near Masonville and waived a preliminary hearing before Justice Brayton. Roy Miller of Delhi paid a $10 fine and costs for transferring license plates at the same session.

Manchester Neal McGuire Independence McGuire Herbert W. Jennings Masonville John M. Brayton Ralph W. Hasner Roy Miller Delhi Brayton Jennings

Finest Guernsey Cows Selected for Linn Dairy Show Herd

Twenty of the top Guernsey cows in Linn county were chosen Friday by Charles Mountain of Des Moines, president of the Guernsey Breeders Association of Iowa, for the 140 head Guernsey herd to be shown at the All Iowa Dairy Show and Junior Livestock Exhibition in Cedar Rapids September 16 to 19. Floyd Arnold of the Iowa State College extension service accompanied Mountain to assist in selecting cattle from across Iowa.

Linn County Charles Mountain Des Moines Guernsey Breeders Association of Iowa Cedar Rapids Floyd Arnold Dairy Department Extension Service Iowa State College Ames Mr. Mountain Iowa

Iowa City Reduces Tax Levy by 5.65 Mills for Next Year

City Treasurer E. B. Raymond announced the 5.65 mill levy cut after receiving a $118,625.75 warrant from State Treasurer Leo J. Wegman. The funds, tied up in the Iowa City Savings Bank receivership since 1931, allow retiring about $50,000 in bonds next year. The levy drops from 41.63 to under 36 mills, with final budget approval set for August 14.

Iowa City E. B. Raymond Leo J. Wegman Iowa City Savings Bank Thomas E. Martin

Contracts Let For Road To McGregor

A $50,000 county road project to improve 4.4 miles from West McGregor to Say Magill Creek is underway. J. P. Hurley Construction Co of Bankston Ind won grading at $32,000 and Eugene Eberhardt Co won culvert work at $17,000. Culverts will begin August 15 and grading in early September, replacing bad curves with 29 culverts and a large fill at the hill base.

Mcgregor U. S. 18 West McGregor Magill Creek J. P. Hurley Construction Company Bankston Eugene Eberhardt Company

Officers Installed By Lodge 141 of I. O. O. F.

Milton Tucker was installed as noble grand of Cedar Rapids lodge No. 141 I. O. O. F. Other officers include Clarence Gitt vice grand Willard Gehm junior past grand Harley Smith warden William Gladwin conductor Dave Robertson inside guardian William James outside guardian F E Holcomb R S to N G C E Fisher L S to N G H G Ellis R S to V G F E Fisher L S to V G J F Fisher chaplain A J Alexander R S S S De Nio L S S C E Army musician The installation was conducted by Elmer Ulch D D G M and Ely staff.

Milton Tucker Cedar Rapids Lodge No Clarence Gitt Willard Gehm Harley Smith William Gladwin Dave Robertson Inside Guardian William James Outside Guardian F. E. Holcomb R. S N. G C. E. Fisher L. S H. G. Ellis R.S V. G F. E. Fisher L S J. F. Fisher A. J. Alexander S. de Nio C. E. Army Elmer Ulch Staff of Ely

Seven Bands To Take Part In Tama County Band Picnic

Seven bands plus the countywide massed band will perform Sunday at T. F. Clark State Park near Traer starting 1 p.m. The event, dating to 1930, lasts over four hours with each band presenting a 30 minute concert. Bands include Traer Geneseo Dysart Toledo Montour Gladbrook Tama. bandmasters will conduct in rotation as no guest director leads the massed band.

Tama County Traer T. F. Clark State Park Geneseo Dysart Toledo Montour Gladbrook Tama

Mesquakie Pow Wow Opens With Cultural Programs

The twenty third Mesquakie Indian pow wow at the Mesquakie reservation west of here on the Lincoln highway August 22 and 23 features Indian music, oratory, crafts and dances for white audiences. A lacrosse game between Mesquakie players and players from other states, a village of wigwams, foot races, archery, and dancing contests highlight the weekend with A C Willford addressing Saturday afternoon.

TAMA Mesquakie Reservation Here Lincoln Highway A. C. Willford Congress

Also Mentioned on This Page

Diane Waples Robert Toms Wisconsin Tapper Russell Coles A. W. Petersons Detroit Shower Charles Lyons Mrs. J. M. Skinner Pre-Nuptial Party Clifford Hankins Park Court Grocery EDW A. Kopp Eggers Market Third Ave Otto A. G. Charters Sidney Myers Honor Velma Hollenbeck Estes Dog EDWIN_W. LUNDQUIST Clerk District Court Tobin M. F. Mitralsky Fort Snelling Anthony’s Lumber Sale John Sweeney O. L. Moore Rock Island Federation Hutchinson's Ice Cream Guernsey Linn Lodge 141 of Neumode Star Jewelry Second Street
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