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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1939

Page

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Bennett’s Arline Vaughan to wed Howard Miller in late August

Engagement announced by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Vaughan of Bennett for their daughter Arline to Howard S. Miller son of Mrs. Emelie Miller of Bennett. The ceremony is set for August 31 at the bride’s home with Rev Otis Moore officiating. Attendants include Jeannette Vaughan and Clarence Miller. Both graduates of Bennett public schools and the University of Iowa.

Jeannette Vaughan Clarence Miller Miss Vaughan Dr. Miller Bennett Public Schools University of Iowa

Two Car Collisions Injure Eleven in North Liberty Area

Special to The Gazette reports two late night crashes injuring eleven. In North Liberty the Cedar Rapids Iowa City car passengers suffered cuts and bruises while the Iowa City car occupants including two 23 year olds were treated for head injuries and a fractured shoulder. Hospitals treated all, with Sutton and others listed among the injured. A second crash at Burlington and Dodge left all in the Beck car with cuts and bruises and a child treated for bruises and shock.

the Gazette Iowa City North Liberty Cedar Rapids Don Olson al Sutton Edna Landrum Patricia Makinson Robert McCloud Joseph Stark Lois Culver First Avenue Marion Anna Fay Ellison Fifteenth Avenue Sixth Street Allen McKean Twelfth Street Janet Derfinger Sutton Mercy Hospital University Hospital Burlington Dodge Streets Arthur J Beck Michigan James Miller Omaha Beck

Tama Indians' Powwow Opens Twenty-Sixth Year

A crowd of about 50 watches the Mesquakie Indian powwow on the Tama reservation as six tribes perform dances including swan bear warrior and Shawnee rites under John Bear Jr. The pageant Hiawatha is planned for Saturday and Sunday nights.

Tama John Bear, Jr

Weekend Of Fair Weather Promised Iowa By Observers

Des Moines reports a weekend of fair, moderate summer weather with little rain. Skies are clear in most areas, temperatures ranged from 54 to 90 degrees, with Keokuk noting the heaviest rainfall at .08 inches and many cities recording lesser amounts.

DES Moines Iowa Weather Bureau Carroll Keokuk Davenport Iowa City Cedar Rapids Burlington Albia Lamoni

Tragic Reunion Trip Claims Life Of Sheriff Evens

CENTRAL CITY AP The Evans family of Taylor Nebraska suffers tragedy on a reunion return trip. George Evans 76 former Loup county sheriff dies in a highway crash east of Central City while returning from an Iowa gathering. Mrs Evans and Laura Rainier are injured.

Central City Iowa George Evans Taylor Ons Here Evans Loup County Laura Rainier

Woman Saves Aged Man From Flames In Fire Rescue

Mrs. H. A. McKinney, while gathering cucumbers, heard flames from the back of A. L. Heath's home in Fayette and entered to rescue the 89 year old man asleep on a couch who was unaware of the fire. The blaze gutted the back room and was likely sparked by an oil stove explosion.

The Gazette Fayette H. A. McKinney A. L. Heath

129 Aliens Draw Pensions In Iowa

Des Moines AP reports 129 aliens were among 9 771 people approved for Iowa old age pensions in 1938 39. Aliens need 25 years in the United States to qualify, and 30 others on the rolls were in the first papers stage toward citizenship. Non citizens totaled 159 or about 1.8 percent of approvals. Legislation last session removed the belief citizenship requirement.

DES Moines Iowa State Social Welfare Board United States

Iowa Priest Burned in Fire During Killarney Visit

Father William A. Hegarty, parish priest of Dunlap Iowa, was badly burned on his first trip to native Killarney in 17 years. Rescued from a second story bedroom window at the College of St Killarney, he survived with belongings destroyed and smiled as he spoke of being lucky to be alive.

Dublin William A. Hegarty Dunlap Killarney College of St. Killarney

Local Solon wedding to unite Velma Fiala and Albert Graeff

Announcement reports the Solon impending marriage of Velma Fiala daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fiala to Albert Graeff of Iowa City. The ceremony will be at St Marys Church with Rev J E Micha lek officiating.

Solon Velma Fiala John Fiala Albert Graeff Iowa City St. Mary's Church J. E. Michalek Laporte City D. J. Hummel Mabel Wager Hummel Leona Bedard Josephine Bedard Arnold Miller Waterloo Dayton N. J Mr. Isenberger Decorah Ossian Methodist Church Kathryn Gunderson Jeanette Egeland Norma Nicholson John Washko

Muscatine Strikers Accept Arbitration Plan

George A. Wilson announced that Muscatine Hawkeye Pearl Button strikers have unanimously accepted arbitration. The union will return to work during proceedings and abide by the governor's board decision if the company also agrees. The governor's stance requires mutual binding in arbitration. The union hopes for settlement of the present differences.

Des Moines George A. Wilson Muscatine Hawkeye Pearl Button Company E. P. Schultheis National Union Iowa Mason City Schultheis Board of Arbitration

Plan Dedication Of Memorial Marker To Inventor Of Tractor

Preparations are under way at Froelich for a Sunday dedication of a memorial marker honoring John Froelich inventor of the first farm tractor. A replica of the original tractor will be displayed as Col C H Froelich son of the inventor and a Bethlehem Steel research engineer will speak. William Mann who helped build the tractor is expected to attend as an honored guest.

Froelich John Froelich A. C. Burlingame Nal Tractor In 1892. Col C. H. Froelich Bethlehem Col Bethlehem Steel Company Ordnance Division U. S. War Department William Mann Wao Langford S. D

Jubilee planned by Wellman Knights of Pythias and Sisters

The Wellman lodge groups announce a Tuesday Jubilee on August 22 with readings by John Vanerus of Brighton and ventriloquist Bill Baker of Fairfield. Acts include an amateur contest, Katherine Lewis and her orchestra, and Wellman High School band. Local officials and guests from Cedar Rapids and Marengo will speak. Junior Drum and Bugle Corps Iowa City and D O K K drill team Cedar Rapids attend. An Oakwood pavilion dance, Don Sievert and his Texans, and a Maplecrest plant tour are listed. Local officers lead the jubilee. The piece also notes a separate Washington auto collision suit against James Leroy McGraw for 15,500.

Wellman Knights of Phythias and Phythian Sisters John Vanerus Brighton Bill Baker Fairfield Oscar Katherine Lewis Wellman High School Pythian Sisters Grand Lodge Phil A. Dietz Walcott R. R. Hibbs Marengo Frank Hite W. B. Webster Frank Shepherd Pythian Extension Board J. A. du Bois Cedar Rapids Knights of Pythias Oakwood Pavilion Don Sievert Texans Maplecrest Lyle Wade R. E. Bringman Roy Patterson Ray Kempf J. R. James C. T. Johnson Joe Haller H. B. Gardner Walter Jackson Washington James Leroy McGraw District Frances, Marvin Arland Chapman Mason

Memorial service for Marion pioneer Benjamin Mentzer

The Marion community gathered at the Congregational church for the funeral of Benjamin F. Mentzer, noted pioneer merchant. The Rev. C G Ellinger praised his faith and charity, songs were provided by Doreen Cobb and the choir, and burial followed at Oak Shade cemetery. Pallbearers included Karl Kendall and Norman Waffle. Relatives attended from Chicago Denver Cedar Rapids and Des Moines.

C. G. Ellinger Congregational Church Benjamin F. Mentzer Marion S. C. Bretnall Doreen Cobb Cedar Rapids Fern Waffle Thomas Mr. Mentzer Norman Waffle W. K. Lothian Ed Sigfred Ed Mullaby Charles R. Biddick Arthur E. Granger John P. Mentzer J. G. Blesch Chicago Mary C. Gunnison Denver George E. Beattie Preston Daniels Byron Merkel Des Moines Arthur Daniels Dorothy Daniels Lowell Daniels Minneapolis Mary L. Parkhurst Long Beach Calif Horton Bailey Mae Wilcox Myrtle Jones Frank .Baldwin Marley Clark Mount Vernon Glen Bowdish Springville

Police Chief Wins Foot Race Over Escapee in Cedar Rapids

Police Chief Gene Miller won a foot race Thursday night against Ernest Wood who escaped near the city jail from Patrolman W J Goodyear. Wood was captured on south Ninth Street near Fourth Avenue after neighbors alerted a squad car. He was fined $25 and costs in mayor John H Pazour's court the following morning.

Gene Miller Ernest Wood Cedar Rapids W. J. Goodyear Miller Wood South Ninth Street Fourth Avenue John H. Pazour

Funeral services for Rev Herbert O Allen held Thursday

Funeral services for the Rev. Herbert O. Allen were conducted Thursday evening at the Balster and Hall Home for Funerals. The service was led by Rev. Royal J. Montgomery and assisted by Rev. C. G. Ellinger. The Traer Congregational male quartet sang with organ accompaniment. Pallbearers were Karl W. Kendall Ed Sigfred Gerald Thomas C J Haas James Wiggins and Norman Waffle. Out of town relatives included Mary Allen Woodward Dickinson North Dakota and W Jaqua Ruth and Joanne of Ponca City Oklahoma Mr and Mrs William Biedermann Rudd Mr and Mrs Donald Hill Allen Davenport and Mr and Mrs Edward Allen Ames. A Traer Congregational group attended. The body was taken Friday to Rosedale Wisconsin for burial.

Herbert O. Allen Balster and Hall Royal J. Montgomery Grinnell C. G. Ellinger Marion Congregational Church Traer Fern Waffle Thomas Karl W. Kendall Ed Sigfred Gerald Thomas C. J. Haas James Wiggins Norman Waffle Mary Allen Woodward Dickinson N. D W. Jaqua Ruth Joanne Ponca City Okla William Biedermann Rudd Donald Hill Allen Davenport Edward Allen Ames

Farewell Event for Keith Erwin Returns to Milford

Don ald Lee Taylor hosted a gathering at his grandmother Mrs Florence Easterdays home to bid Keith Erwin goodbye before his Saturday return to Milford New Jersey after a summer visit. Attendees included Bob Lines Diane Rosalie Hess Mary Reed James Benedict Barbara and Sandra Meyers and Evelyn and Dorothy Jean Easterday. A Hopalong Cassidy and Charlie Ruggles double feature was shown at the Garden. The Rev C G Ellinger who joined a party touring the east returned to Marion to conduct funerals for B F Mentzer and the Rev H O Allen and then rejoined the Indiana-bound group.

Keith Erwin Milford N. J Donald Lee Taylor Florence Easterday Bob Lines Diane Rosalie Hess Mary Reed James Benedict Barbara Sandra Meyers Evelyn Dorothy Jean Easterday C. G. Ellinger East Marion B. F. Mentzer H. O. Allen Indiana

Wedding Guests Attend Carey nuptials at Ames

Overnight guests at the Carey home for Agnes Carey and Clifford Johnson’s wedding included Peter Munson Mrs Kenneth Koppen and Janet Ann Franklin Munson Alvin Wise P G Johnson Ruth and Stanley Johnson Catherine and Helen Wise Mina Sorenson Ames Cecil Milliken Fort Dodge A L Dickinson Virginia Charlene Gilbert C A Steward Rockford Ill They departed Thursday morning.

E. V. Carey Agnes Carey Clifford O. Johnson Peter Munson Kenneth Koppen Janet Ann Franklin Munson Alvin Wise P. G. Johnson Ruth Stanley Johnson Catherine Helen Wise Lehigh F. N. Kingsbury Donald Finch Donna E. G. Carey Alice Jane Maxine Mina Sorenson Ames Cecil Milliken Fort Dodge A. L. Dickinson Virginia Charlene Gilbert C. A. Steward Rockford, Ill

Beiber's Saturday Bargains Ad Page Highlights Prices

Local advertisement lists Beiber's Saturday bargains with dressed springs at 22c, pork roasts 1244c, fresh ham 15c, steak 21c, bacon squares 9c, and picnics 17c highlighting weekly grocery deals.

Beiber’s

Lifesaving Tests Held at American Legion Pool

Friday tests for junior and senior lifesavers were conducted at the American Legion pool by Dr. Daw son Grimm of Cedar Rapids.

American Legion Dawson Grimm Cedar Rapids

Miss Miller Guest of Chicago Cousins Glover

Miss Martha Jane Miller of Chicago has been a guest of her cousins Mr. and Mrs. Albert Glover, staying with them during her visit.

Martha Jane Miller Chicago Albert Glover

Eastman Kodaks and supplies. Mail us your photo finishing.

Advertise Owens Drug Store promotes photo finishing services and Kodak supplies. The short notice highlights mail order and in-store offerings for photography enthusiasts.

Eastman Kodaks and Supplies Owen's Drug Store

Mrs Lula Secrist and Niece Marty Travel West Nine Weeks

Miss Lula B Secrist and her niece Mrs Marian Carlberg of Chicago returned from a nine weeks motor trip through the west They visited 17 states and were in Mexico and Canada covering 10000 miles.

Lula B. Secrist Marian Carlberg Chicago West Mexico Canada

Mrs. Helbig Visits Chicago Relatives in Family Trip

Mrs. Inez Helbig and her granddaughter Kathryn McElwain traveled to Chicago on Friday to visit Mrs. Helbig's sister Mrs. Mabel Good and her niece Miss Marie Good.

Inez Helbig Kathryn McElwain Chicago Mrs. Helbig Mrs Mabel Good Miss Marie Good

Laf-a-lot Club hosts picnic supper at Castle home

Mrs. E. B. Castle and Miss Ella Harding entertained the Laf-a-lot club Thursday evening at a picnic supper at Mrs. Castle's home. Fifteen members and three guests were present including Guy B. Berlin, Mr. Castle and Clyo Castle.

E. B. Castle Ella Harding Laf-a-lot Club

Clinton Bride Hosts Dinner for Niece and Guests

Mrs. Richard M. Clark will entertain Friday evening in Clinton honoring her niece, a recent bride, with a bride and groom cake centerpiece. Out of town guests include Mr. Simons and Mrs. Agnes McDaniel.

Glen Simons Clinton Richard M. Clark Mr. Simons Agnes McDaniel

Chevrolet 1936 Town Sedan For Sale In Good Condition

Car listing notes a 1936 Chevrolet town sedan in good condition with a reasonable price. Contact phone number provided as 12 F 12 for inquiries.

Chevrolet

Mrs Olive McConaughy Visits W T Jackson Home

Mrs Olive McConaughy of Xenia Ohio is a guest in the home of W T Jackson.

Olive McConaughy of Xenia, O W. T. Jackson

Miss Hess Begins Two Week West Vacation

Miss Marjorie Hess of the county recorder's office leaves Friday evening for a two week vacation in the west. She will visit Miss Virginia Purcell of Marion at Delta Colorado and together they will travel to Denver and Salt Lake City.

Marjorie Hess County Recorder West Virginia Purcell Marion Delta Colo Purcell Denver Sat Lake City

Mrs Alice Goldsberry Visits Relatives in South Dakota

Mrs. Alice Goldsberry returned Wednesday from Mitchell South Dakota where she visited her step-daughter Mrs. Ralph Dunn and another daughter Mrs. Bess Milner in Kimball South Dakota. Mr and Mrs Howard Campbell and their children Harold Glen and Geraldine returned from a ten day trip to the west visiting the Black Hills. Modern 6 room house for sale Geo L Wood advertisement.

Alice Goldsberry Mitchell, S. D Ralph Dunn Bess Milner Kimball S. D Geo. L. Wood Howard Campbell Harold, Glen Geraldine Black Hills

Robb Couple Returns From Canada Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Marion Robb have come back from a ten day driving trip to Canada visiting Toronto and seeing the Dionne quintuplets in Callander. The companions Missionary guild met at Mrs Walter Erwin’s Cedar Rapids home with twelve members and a guest. The fourth annual McConaughy reunion is set for Sunday at Anamosa state park with a 1 p.m picnic. Mrs W B Mitchell and Mrs Rosa Youill of Sioux Falls will visit Marion to attend the Oliphant reunion Sunday.

Rose Garden Ellis Park Cedar Rapids Marion Robb Canada Toronto Callander Companions Missionary Guild of the Christian Church Walter Erwin Josephine Kindig McConaughy Anamosa State Park W. B. Mitchell Rosa Youill Sioux Falls S. D Marion Richard M. Clark Oliphant

Carey Johnson Wedding Attendee Heads to Oskaloosa

Mrs. Emmet Zollers staying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Rundquist for the Carey Johnson wedding leaves Thursday for Oskaloosa to visit relatives. For sale Sept 1 modern six room home on paving with garden and garage. Phone 506. Dr J J Booth 308 South Eleventh street advertisement.

Emmet Zollers A. H. Rundquist Carey-Johnson Oskaloosa J. J. Booth South Eleventh Street

Coggon and Central City Bands Plan 2:30 Concert

The Coggon and Central City bands led by Roy Sawyer will present a 2:30 concert at the American Legion pool. This event features local musicians in a community music program.

Coggon Central City Roy Sawyer American Legion

Legion Auxiliary Members Visit Veterans at Oakdale

Miss Mary Buzza and Mrs. H N Strader of the American Legion auxiliary visited former service men and auxiliary members Friday at Oakdale, continuing community support activities and fellowship.

Mary Buzza H. N. Strader American Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary Oakdale

Funeral services held for Elizabeth Graul 87

Funeral services for Elizabeth Graul 87 were conducted in Maquoketa with Rev. C. Ed ward Holyoke officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Hope cemetery. She was born April 8 1852 in Reading Pennsylvania and lived in Maquoketa most of her life. She is survived by a brother and several nieces and nephews.

Maquoketa Elizabeth Graul City Memorial Hospital Harrison Chapel C. Edward Holyoke Mt. Hope Cemetery Graul Reading George M. Graul Sam Bobst Becker Milton Bobst Roy Graul Eugene Graul Edward Graul Boone Edna Graul W. H. Fisher Hartwick F. E. Wilson Tama J. S. McGarry Victor Marengo Cedar Rapids Edward Leib Mark Leib Hattie Marble Marble Studio

Des Moines Trials New Stamp Plan for Public Aid

Des Moines launches a federal surplus food stamp experiment after August 23 giving one dollar orange stamps and free blue stamps worth 50 cents each to public assistance recipients. Eligible groups include those on direct relief, old age assistance, widows pensions, aid to the blind, and WPA workers with eligible certification.

Des Moines Moines Rochester N. Y Seattle Wash Birmingham Ala

Iowa City Briefs Highlight Local Obituary And Permits

Funeral services were held for Joseph C. Watkins 64 former city and county engineer who died of a heart attack. He is survived by his widow Nettie Moss. Watkins served as city engineer 1911 1914 and as county engineer in 1915. City issued residence permits to J Donahue for a three stall garage and to J R Bald Harvey Secor and A Tauber for houses. Dr Paul W Woodruff 33 a 1933 UI College of Medicine graduate died in Miss in an auto accident near Vaiden. A homecoming and carnival at Rapid Creek school 2 miles northeast of Iowa City Aug 27 marks its 90th anniversary.

Iowa City Joseph C. Watkins Nettie Moss Des Moines Elks and Eagles Lodges Harold J. Monk J. Donahue J. R. Bald Harvey Secor A. Tauber Paul W. Woodruff Chicago University of Iowa College of Medicine Woodruff Vaiden Miss Rapid Creek School

Old acquaintance handshake ends in fractured wrist

A Batavia News reporter in Washington Tennessee met an old friend on a downtown street Wednesday. Their reunion was friendly but ended when Joseph Kelly fractured his wrist during a vigorous handshake at a physician's office.

Washngton Joseph Kelly The Batavia News Mr. Kelly

Deputy sheriff vacancy in Allamakee County after resignat ion

Wauk on Allamakee county lacks a deputy with Ernie L. Smith resigning after over two years. The board of supervisors accepted his resignation on Tuesday and a successor has not yet been appointed.

Waukon Allamakee County Ernie L. Smith Board of Supervisors

Brooklyn Judge Talbott Dies in California at 84

Judge John Frank Talbott formerly of Brooklyn dies after months of illness in Santa Ana California at age 84. He served as Poweshiek County attorney for a decade and as judge of the sixth judicial district before moving to California where he led the municipal court. He is survived by his second wife Rae McKean and four children. funeral services were held in Santa Ana.

Brooklyn John Frank Talbott Santa Ana Calif Judge Talbott John Talbott Robert Talbott John F. Talbott Poweshiek County John T. Scott California Nellie Brown George Brown Mississippi Frank Mabel Simeral John Jennie Schmitz Talbott Rae McKean Zeke Smith

Plan Freshman Week At Cornell College

Mount Vernon reports Cornell freshman week schedule beginning Sept 14 with registration and president's reception. Aptitude tests follow, Pal picnic, freshman banquet, frolic, and academic year opens Sept 19. List of upperclass student coordinators and supervising faculty includes Dean J B MacGregor and Dr C C Tull.

Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell J. B. MacGregor George Young Des Moines Mary Dugan Toledo Corrine Anderson Lake Forest Ill Ellen Louise Stewart Hinsdale Ruth Weber Columbus Junction Elizabeth Swaney Libertyville Mary Wurster Clinton Lorene Lindstrom Highland Park Adrienne Roscoe Aurora Edna Mary Smith Carroll Julie Bailey Cedar Falls Phyllis Pearson West Spencer Gene Tornquist Mitchellville Cabot Wohlrabe Minneapolis Minn C. C. Tull Alice Betts Russell Cooper Leila Huebsch Albion King Jay B MacGregor Ruth Messenger

Manchester Garden Club Announces Noncompetitive Flow Show

The Manchester Garden club plans its annual flow show in the John M Brayton Gee building on North Franklin street on August 25. This year entries are noncompetitive and the event will be educational with heirlooms displayed.

Manchester Manchester Garden Club John M. Brayton Gee Franklin Street

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