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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1936

Page

7

No Blue Monday For Younger Set In Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids youths start the week with a social schedule honoring out of town guest Miss Jane Chandler of Dowagiac Michigan visiting Miss Esther Yothers. A Monday buffet at Robert Daniels home features guests Chandler Yothers Beechler Burkhart O Meara and others with luncheon and bridge at Cedar Rapids Country club followed by card games.

Cedar Rapids Jane Chandler Dowagiac Mich Esther Yothers Fourth Avenue SE Robert Daniel Grande Avenue SE Miss Chandler Yothers Ruth Beechler Betty Burkhart Phoenix Ariz Daniel Jane O’meara Philip Yothers Bob Moody Jack Hoffman le Mars John Shoenhair Eagle Grove E. W. LaPlant Blake Boulevard Elizabeth Clark Virginia Collins Jane O'Meara

Tri Delta Alliance Luncheon at Miss Deacon’s Cedar Rapids Home

Members of the Tri Delta sorority alliance will hold a pot-luck luncheon Tuesday at 1 PM at Miss Inez Deacon’s home, 529 Knollwood Drive SE. Miss Deacon, Cedar Rapids alliance president, will lead a short business meeting after the meal.

Alliance of Delta Delta Delta Sorority Inez Deacon Knollwood Drive Miss Deacon Cedar Rapids Alliance

Mrs Good and Son to Visit Deacons in Evans ton

Mrs. James W. Good of Evanston Illinois and her son Robert E are expected to arrive Tuesday to visit for a short time with Mr and Mrs W M Deacon at 529 Knowlwood Drive SE.

James W. Good Evanston, Ill Robert E W. M. Deacon Knollwood Drive

Pickfords Return From Mercer Wisconsin Visit

Mr and Mrs R H Pickford and their three sons Roswell Jr Tommy and David returned Sunday from Mercer Wisconsin. Mr Pickford and Roswell and Tommy spent three weeks there and they were joined ten days ago by Mrs Pickford and David.

R. H. Pickford Forest Drive Roswell, Jr Tommy David Mercer Wis

Mrs. Howard Hall Returns From Charlevoix Michigan

Mrs. Howard Hall of 224 Crescent Drive SE has completed a month long stay in Charlevoix Michigan and has returned home.

Mrs. Howard Hall Michigan Howard Hall Crescent Drive Charlevoix Mich

Turner couple returns home from Chicago weekend

Mr and Mrs John Turner II return to their home at 240 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE after spending the weekend in Chicago. They were with Mrs Lafayette Young of Des Moines, Mrs Turner's mother.

John Turner, II Twenty-fifth Street Drive Chicago

Manchester Couple Return From Mercer Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Manchester of 2605 Bever Avenue SE returned from a week in Mercer Wisconsin where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl May of Shenandoah.

Harry Manchester Bever Avenue Mercer, Wis Earl May Shenandoah

Miss Jeanice Eddy Heads to Berkeley for Sophomore Year

Miss Jeanice Eddy daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Pope of 1212 Fourth Avenue SE will depart Monday evening for Berkeley California to begin her sophomore year at the University on August 24.

Jeanice Eddy John H. Pope Fourth Avenue SE Berkeley Calif Berkeley University

Dolson Family Returns From Elkhart Lake Trip

Dr and Mrs L L Dolson and their daughters Dorothea and Marie with Mr and Mrs E B Hauser and their daughters Billie Naomi and Marilyn returned Sunday from Elkhart Lake Wisconsin where they spent ten days.

L. L. Dolson Meadowbrook Drive Dorothea Marie E. B. Hauser Nineteenth Street Billie Naomi Marilyn Elkhart Lake Wis

Thiel Family Hosts Pfeiffer Relatives Guests

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Thiel entertain Emma Thiel of Charles City mother of Mr. Thiel A B Pfeiffer of St. Joseph Missouri Robert Pfeiffer of Detroit and Helen Pfeiffer as guests at their home on Thirty third Street NE.

Frederick B. Thiel Thirty-third Street Emma Thiel Charles City Thiel A. B. Pfeiffer St. Joseph Robert Pfeiffer Detroit Helen Pfeiffer

Engagement announced for Mildred Neal and Adolph Biderman

Mrs. E D Neal of Mount Vernon announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Mildred to Adolph Biderman, son of Mr and Mrs Emil Biderman of Mount Vernon. The ceremony is set for August 29 at the Presbyterian church in Mount Vernon. Miss Neal is a Mount Vernon High School and Cedar Rapids Business College alumna. Mr Biderman is a Mount Vernon High School alumnus.

E. D. Neal Mount Vernon Mildred Adolph Biderman Emil Biderman Presbyterian Church Miss Neal Mount Vernon High School Cedar Rapids

Betty Ann Willenborg Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Betty Ann Willenborg daughter of Mr and Mrs William Willenborg 904 Sixth Avenue SE was honored Saturday at a party for her sixth birthday Those present included Elsie Ray LeMont Sally Ann Carringer Betty Heverlo Maxine Wandell Kay Harbert Genevieve Heverlo Agnes Heverlo Peggy Feddern Patricia Ann Smith Patty Sullivan Jerry Harbert Edward Melsh Vernon Heverlo Junior Feddern Jerry Padzensky Clarence Bailey and Teddy Smith Assistants were Mrs Melvin Harbert Mrs W V Carringer Jr and Mrs H Kendall The cake and green white decorations centered the birthday table Each child received a balloon

Betty Ann Willenborg William Willenborg Sixth Avenue SE Elsie Ray LeMont Sally Ann Carringer Betty Heverlo Maxine Wandell Kay Harbert Genevieve Heverlo Agnes Heverlo Peggy Feddern Patricia Ann Smith Patty Sullivan Jerry Harbert Edward Melsh Vernon Heverlo Junior Feddern Jerry Padzensky Clarence Bailey Teddy Smith Melvin Harbert W. V. Carringer, Jr H. Kendall Willenberg

Treichlers Host Arnett Family Visit From South Dakota

Mr and Mrs John Arnett Ree Heights South Dakota and their daughter Virginia arrived Saturday to visit A H Treichler at 110 Crescent Drive SE. They will be honored at a family picnic Monday evening at Ellis Park. Mrs Arnett is Mrs Treichlers sister.

John Arnett Ree Heights S. D Virginia A. H. Treichler Crescent Drive

Quarton hosts visit ends as Nugents return home

Dr and Mrs L C Nugent of Algona return to their home Sunday after a short visit at the home of Mr and Mrs William B Quarton 1254 Third avenue SE. Mrs Nugent is a sister of William B and Sumner D Quarton.

L. C. Nugent Algona William B. Quarton Third Avenue SE

Carey and DeLay Return From Minnesota Trip

John Carey and Gordon DeLay returned Sunday after two weeks in Alexandria Minnesota. Mrs E J Carey and her daughters Kathleen Elizabeth and Mrs DeLay who are vacationing there will return later.

John Carey Gordon DeLay Grande Avenue SE Alexandria Minn E. J. Carey Kathleen Elizabeth DeLay

Moriarity Weds Albert Benda at First Congregational

Miss Lucille Moriarity daughter of Mrs. Robert Burke 824 Eighth Street SE wed Albert Benda Saturday at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational church. Attendants were Miss Rowena Terry George Benda and Mr and Mrs Ray Hamilton Cedar Rapids. The gown was blue chiffon organdy with pink sweetheart roses. The couple will live with the bride's mother.

Lucille Moriarity Robert Burke Eighth Street Albert Benda First Congregational Church Nelson C. Dreier Rowena Terry George Benda Ray Hamilton Cedar Rapids Miss Terry Mrs. Hamilton Mrs. Benda

Eight Return From Clear Lake Outing

Mr and Mrs J Lindley Coon and daughters Ruth and Wilma of 1722 Bever Ave SE Mr and Mrs Julian A Smith of 1836 Seventh Ave SE Dr D R Steninger of Keota and Vern Noble Jr of 2031 Park Ave SE returned Sunday from a weeklong outing at Clear Lake.

Dinner Party Honors Imminent Marriage Guests

Miss Alma Dvorak hosted a Sunday dinner at 1126 Third Street SW in pink and green decor for Miss Neva Hester and Dick Patek, whose wedding is planned. Attendees included Mrs. May Dvorak, Mr. Patek, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burton, and Ben Rotter of Creston.

Alma Dvorak Third Street Neva Hester Dick Patek May Dvorak Miss Dvorak Miss Hester Patek Charles Burton Ben Rotter Creston

Misses Plan Gull Lake Week At Grand View Lodge

The Misses Leola Zavodsky Betty E Landa and Helen and Louise Indra leave by motor Sunday for Gull Lake Minnesota to spend a week at Grand View Lodge.

Leola Zavodsky Oakland Avenue Betty E. Landa Shaver Road Helen and Louise Indra Gull Lake Minn Grand View Lodge

Life-wise quote on women's freedom and reputation

A sharp remark notes that life is simpler for women now as men abandon the idea of women as angels. The speaker doubts the insistence on idealized feminine reputations and the burden it places on women.

August Bride Virginia Lynott Weds Cedar Rapids Native

Mrs. David Wallace formerly Miss Virginia Lynott of Cedar Rapids, crowned August bride, after her Chicago wedding planned for Saturday before the ceremony.

David Wallace Chicago Virginia Lynott Cedar Rapids

Mock wedding follows anniversary dinner at Star of Maine lodge

The Star of Maine Rebekah lodge held a Thursday night mock wedding with costumes of the gay nineties. Emma Burmeister played the bride and Nellie Miller the bridegroom with Harry Moody as minister.

Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge Emma Burmeister Nellie Miller Harry Moody Jack Schultz Ella Moody Emma Hammond J. L. Hansen Cecilia Schultz Scott Hammond Elizabeth Meyn Grace Hansen J. Lou. Hemminger Messrs

Mr and Mrs Imes Plan Spirit Lake Trip

Mr and Mrs O S Imes of 2309 Upland Drive SE will leave Wednesday for Spirit Lake for several weeks. They returned Sunday from Des Moines after a few days away. Their daughter Elwina joined Mr and Mrs Dewey Imes in West Englewood New Jersey.

O. S. Imes Upland Drive Spirit Lake

Two Week Vacation Taken By Condon And Tow

Don Condon and Bob Tow leave Saturday for a two week vacation in Chicago and Wisconsin. Condon is son of Mr and Mrs D L Condon of 211 Fourth Avenue SE while Tow is son of Mr and Mrs Gifford Tow of 1548 Eighth Avenue SE.

Don Condon D. L. Condon Fourth Avenue SE Bob Tow Gifford Tow Eighth Avenue SE Chicago Wisconsin

Guests Depart After Weekend At Bell Residence

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harlow of St. Petersburg Florida visited Mr. and Mrs. J Hamilton Bell at 545 Knollwood drive SE. Harlow, a University of Pennsylvania classmate, serves as tournament manager for the Professional Golf Association of America.

Robert Harlow St. Petersburg Fla J. Hamilton Bell Knollwood Drive Harlow Mr. Bell University of Pennsylvania Professional Golf Association of America

Mrs J J Kehoe Returns Home From Visit

Mrs J J Kehoe of Cando New York has returned home after a seven week visit at the J H Wixstead home located at 1410 Second Avenue South.

J. J. Kehoe Cando, N. Y J. H. Wixstead Second Avenue

Missionaries to Japan Speak Tonight at Community Meeting

Mr and Mrs Carl S Sipple missionaries to Japan speak at 7 30 tonight at Second Evangelical church Eighteenth avenue and Ninth street SW in a combined meeting of Boy Scout Troop 19 Cub Pack 19 and Girl Scout Troop 4 A Scout roll call will be held and the public is welcome with no admission charge Mrs Sipple formerly Miss Edna Martin of 1200 Sixth street SW.

Carl S. Sipple Japan Second Evangelical Church Eighteenth Avenue Ninth Street Sipple Edna Martin Sixth Street

Mrs Milo Trefny visit marked by luncheon and games

Miss Mary Trefny and Mrs B C Hoff ord hosted twelve guests at Mrs Hoff ords home to honor Mrs Milo Trefny of Long Beach California who with her husband is visiting at Mrs Trefnys home. Monopoly prizes went to Mrs Hoff ord and Mrs Milo Trefny. The Trefnys plan to depart Tuesday for Long Beach where Mr Trefny works with Boyson jewelry.

Mary Trefny Sixteenth Avenue B. C. Hoffered Mount Vernon Avenue Milo Trefny Long Beach Calif B. Trefny E. J. Hofford

Mrs Dora Nunnally and Elaine Plan Duluth Visit

Mrs Dora K Nunnally and her daughter Elaine depart from 1804 Bever Avenue SE for Duluth to spend several weeks away.

Dora K. Nunnally Bever Avenue Elaine Duluth

Handkerchief Shower for Faye Bartholomew

Mrs. E Bartholomew hosted a handkerchief shower at 1626 Tenth Street SE Friday for her daughter Faye Bartholomew as she prepares to start high school in Maquoketa. Prizes in cards went to Faye, Constance Staples and Mattie Phillips. door prizes to Doris Blessing and Mrs Bartholomew.

E. Bartholomew Tenth Street Faye Maquoketa Faye Bartholomew Constance Staples Mattie Phillips Doris Blessing Mrs. Bartholomew Bernice Beiderman Florence Benger Helen Trubich Constance Ruth Staples Ethel Randall Minerva Cole Lena Youngton Jayce Eleanor Henry Neal Jack Clarke Jerry Laura Max Dora

Kiwanis Club Picnic Planned at Ellis Park

Kiwanis club members and their families will attend a picnic supper at Ellis Park Tuesday at 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic items. Mrs. C. G. Krebs oversees arrangements.

Kiwanis Club Ellis Park C. G. Krebs

Local Couple Return From Rocky Mountain Trip

Dr and Mrs L F Vane of 2000 Grande avenue SE returned Sunday from a week at Cope land Lake lodge and Grand Lake lodge in Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado.

L. F. Vane Grande Avenue SE Copeland Lake Lodge Grand Lake Lodge Rocky Mountain National Park Colo

Walton Family Returns From Raehel's Beach Trip

Mr and Mrs George Walton and their children Aileen and Harris of 2340 B avenue NE returned Sunday after spending several weeks at Raehel's Beach West Okoboji

George Walton Avenue NE Aileen and Harris Raehel’s Beach West Okoboji

Rowe Family Returns From Estes Park Vacation

Mr and Mrs Harold Rowe and their daughter Jeanne of 1919 Grande avenue SE returned Saturday after several weeks at Estes Park Colorado

Harold Rowe Grande Avenue SE Jeanne Estes Park Colo

Miss Dorothy Krumblotz Returns to Fairfield

Miss Dorothy Krumblotz of Fairfield returns home Monday after a three week stay with Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Krumboltz at 2231 Fifth Avenue SE. She is noted as a sister of Mr. Krumboltz.

Dorothy Krumblotz Fairfield Dorothy Krumboltz Dwight Krumboltz Fifth Avenue SE Krumboltz Mr. Krumboltz

Liek Family Plans Summer Trip to Trout Haven Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs J C Liek 360 Twentieth Street SE will depart Tuesday with their children James and Barbara for Star Lake Wisconsin. They will stay until September 1 at Trout Haven the summer home of Mr and Mrs Edgar Wilson Mrs Wilson is Mrs Lieks sister.

J. C. Liek Twentieth Street James Barbara Star Lake Wis Trout Haven Edgar Wilson

Widow of man who died in chair on another honeymoon

Norma Brighton Millen wed Harold Heywood Clement in Armonk New York for a second marriage after her first husband Murton Millen died by electrocution during a bank robbery. Millen had killed two policemen and was linked to the crime. her father said he did not know the couple’s whereabouts.

Boston Norma Brighton Millen Harold Heywood Clement Murton Millen Murton Norman Brighton Armonk N. Y WPA Symphony

Civil Service Exam Standings for Police and Fire Promotions

The civil service commission certified 14 police applicants for promotion eligibility after passing grades in sergeant and captain exams. Eight sought fire captain. ten highest grades chosen, with names listed for captain and sergeant eligibles, grades withheld but in descending order.

Civil Service Civil Service Commission Police Department Anthony J. Novak N Street Isaac Ray Harbit Ellis Boulevard Frank J. Chadima Twentieth Avenue Melvin C. Thompson Harry Gaskill Sixth Avenue John F. Black Third Avenue Glenn W. Powers Louis Mikulecky Oakland Avenue Frank Hrabetin Seventeenth Street Edgar Lee Stearns Fifth Avenue Joseph Howard Walsh First Avenue Harold J. Prasil Dan Kruidenier John Herman Weiland Eleventh Avenue Stearns, Walsh George E. Connell A Avenue NW Peter Funcke D Avenue NE Weiland

Public thanks and warnings on Soviet influence

CYRENUS COLE of Masonville thanks Rev. J. F. McCaffrey for a letter on Sovietism Reaching Out and warns readers about communist influence in the US. He cites 300 Soviet schools, propagandist cells in colleges, alleged government infiltration, and anti-American actions from Russia and Spain. He urges vigilance to defend the American system.

Washington, D. C J. F. McCaffrey Masonville The Father McCaffrey Russia Italy Germany Spain France United States Washington Jefferson Hugh Johnson NRA Fame Saturday Evening Post Department of Agriculture Iowa Moscow

Fined Under Invalid Law Seeks Refund From City Council

Roy Bisby, the sole barber fined under the city price fixing ordinance based on a now unconstitutional state law, appealed to the city council to refund the $50 fine and $2 license fee after the supreme court voided the law. He was arrested last year for charging below the fixed rate and seeks to clear his record and restore his business.

Roy Bisby Third Street SE Bisby State Supreme Court Supreme Court

Morgan Named Mayor as Coralville Plans Street Lighting

At a recent town council meeting Owen Morgan was appointed mayor succeeding C F Robinson. The council announced the installation of 1200 street lighting fixtures will begin immediately and likely be finished by September 1.

Coralville Owen Morgan C. F. Robinson

Fuhrmeister Family Reunion Draws 100 Attendees

About 100 people gathered Saturday at Bever Park for the Fuhrmeister family reunion. Officers elected included President Mrs. T. P. Smith and Secretary Jane Fuhrmeister. Attendees hailed from Fremont, Ely, Western, Wyoming, Waterloo, North Liberty, and Cedar Rapids with extended kin from Des Moines and Washington D C.

Fuhrmeister Bever Park Luther Fuhrmeister Clarence Reece Harvey Neiderhisar Relief Committee Henry Achter J. C. Fuhrmeister Ralph Fuhrmeister Albert Fuhrmeister T. P. Smith Charles Kroul Jane Fuhrmeister Charles R. Smith George C. Fuhrmeister Fremont Neb Ely L. O. Worley John B Louise Luther Worley John Chamberlen P. F. Fuhrmeister Washington, D. C Charles Parks Webster Albert P. Fuhrmeister Chardan Marcella Kirchoff New Hampton Cedar Rapids Jean Ardis Donald David Smith J. Earl Smith Frank G

Candidates and Issues in nationwide AP roundup

Governor Landon sharpens three speeches for an eastern tour starting Thursday while Roosevelt prepares administration business and drought tour plans. Coughlin criticizes Roosevelt Tugwell and “the communists.” Smith urges constitutional fidelity before Catholic summer school. Lemke touts thirteen states and labels others battleground. Knox plans western speaking tour with platform appearances. New Mexico delegates meet in Albuquerque with Hamilton delivering the keynote.

Estes Park Colo Landon Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt Cleveland Charles E. Coughlin Tugwell Plattsburg Alfred E. Smith William Lemke Union Party White Sulphur Springs W. Va Frank Knox Albuquerque N. M John D. M. Hamilton

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R.y Williams-Lannom Bridal Party Lasswell Dorothy Williams G. Sharp Lannom, III Grinnell Richard Seeland Dorothy Gray John Parish Wynne Hoblitzell Lisbon TRI Delta Alliance MRS. James W. Good and Son R. H. Pickfords and Sons John Turners Miss Eddy A. H. Treichlers South Dakota Clear Lake DeHaven Mrs MR. and Mrs. O. S. Imes J. Hamilton Bells L. F. Vanes George Waltons Jeanne Return Mrs. J. C. Liek People’s Forum Guy M. Tugwell Los Angeles America Cyrenus Cole Associated Press Netrop John B. Garner & Son Morticians Cedar Rapids, Lows
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