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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1937

Page

3

Miss Beverly Hale Hosts Kathleen Lehman Luncheon

Miss Beverly Jean Hale entertained at her 1835 Fifth avenue SE home on a luncheon Tuesday in honor of Kathleen Lehman who will move to Springfield. Pink and white decor featured tall tapers and white hydrangeas. Guests included Blanche Mohn Ellen Johnson Jeanette Merveaux Maria Prather and Jane Ann Coler after the luncheon they attended a downtown theater.

Beverly Jean Hale Fifth Avenue SE Kathleen Lehman Springfield Blanche Mohn Ellen Johnson Jeanette Merveaux Marcia Prather Jane Ann Coler

Engagement Announcement for Mochelle Leibsohn

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Leibsohn of 1955 Fifth Avenue SE announce the engagement of their daughter Mochelle Annette to Herbert L. Mintz son of Mrs. Louis L. Mintz of Chicago. Mochelle attended Lake Forest Ferry Hall and Coe College. Mintz is a Northwestern University Law School graduate. No wedding date has been set.

Philip Leibsohn Fifth Avenue SE Mochelle Annette Herbert L. Mintz Louis L. Mintz Chicago Ferry Hall Lake Forest Ill Coe College Mintz Northwestern University Evanston, Ill

Wichita Family Plans Chicago Visit Then Return

Mrs. Don Peppers of Wichita Kansas and her son Jack with Mrs Peppers daughter Charlotte have been visiting Mrs Peppers mother Mrs J D Stickley at 129 Twenty fifth street drive SE They will leave Wednesday morning to stay with Mrs Peppers sister Mrs Frederick Shaffer and Mr Shaffer in Chicago They plan to return this weekend with Mr Peppers and Wichita guests joining for the first of the week trip home

Don Peppers Wichita Kan Jack

Mrs Josselyn and daughter leave for Ridgewood home

Mrs H S Josselyn of 841 Fourth Avenue SE and her daughter Miss Marjorie Josselyn of Ridgewood New Jersey departed Friday to live with Miss Josselyn in Ridgewood. Miss Josselyn had been visiting here as guest of her mother and attended several social affairs before leaving.

H. S. Josselyn Fourth Avenue SE Marjorie Josselyn Ridgewood N. J

Walker Leaves Hilltop Farm After Two Week Visit

Robert Walker of Los Angeles departed Tuesday morning following a fourteen day stay with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Witwer, at Hilltop Farm.

Robert Walker Los Angeles Mrs. Weaver Witwer Hilltop Farm

Miss Gene Lowther Visits Indianapolis Couple

Miss Gene Lowther of Indian apolis Ind spends the week in the home of Mr and Mrs A L Taylor at 2241 Grande avenue SE.

Gene Lowther Indianapolis Ind Mrs A. L. Taylor Grande Avenue SE

Mrs Stansbury Hosts Miss Keith in Davenport

Miss DeEtte Keith of Davenport spends a week in the home of Dr. and Mrs. John E. Stansbury at 514 Forest Drive SE as a guest.

Keith Stansbury DeEtte Keith Davenport John E. Stansbury Forest Drive

Picnic at Vernon White cottage for Tuesday Art club

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon White hosted a picnic dinner and supper party at Lake Macbride with members of the Tuesday Art club and their families. Guests enjoyed boating and swimming as the afternoon passed.

Lake Macbride Vernon White T. E. Swan Fred Larson Art Club Fred Small William Cain William Clark Mahannah George Knaus Kenneth Orville Hepner C. L. Houser Irvin Hartrum Newell Andrew Peterson Thomas Radloff E. O. Samuelson Elma Fern Cc. E. Nelson Gulledge Wayne Jack Paul Swan Dorothy Meskness Jean White

Couple Weds at Trinity Methodist Church

Miss Grace Rohloff and Charles Clark united in marriage at Trinity Methodist church with Rev. Elton D. Wells performing the ceremony. Attendants included the bride’s brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. W. QO. Webb of Huron Michigan. The couple will reside in South English.

Grace Rohloff Charles Harden North English Charles Clark John Clark South English Elton D. Wells Trinity Methodist Church Parsonage W. QO. Webb Huron Mich Clark

Mrs Elizabeth Bird, Urbana Visitor, Staying With Birds

Miss Elizabeth Bird of Urbana Tl is visiting for several days as a guest of her cousin George M. Bird and Mrs. Bird at 1560 Third avenue SE.

Elizabeth Bird Urbana, Tl George M. Bird Bird Third Avenue SE

George Story Honored At Lake Macbride Picnic

A Sunday picnic at Lake Macbride state park honored George Story of the U S Saratoga on a thirty day furlough with his mother Mrs George W Story of Fairfax. Attendees included Martin Vanous John Metzger Robert Tow Richard Tow Gertrude Sears Dorothy Hayes Mary L Story Louie Metzger Kathryn Metzger.

Lake Macbride State Park George Story U. S. Saratoga George W. Story Fairfax Martin Vanous John Metzger Robert Richard Tow Gertrude Sears Dorothy Hayes Mary L. Story Louie Kathryn Metzger

The A J Barth Family Marks 44th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs A J Barth hosted relatives for their forty fourth wedding anniversary at their Forest Drive home. The luncheon included Chester A Barth from Chicago and Barbara Lou Barth with family from Binghamton NY plus Dr William L Barth from Los Angeles who officiated the 44 year ago Chicago ceremony. Beverly Virginia Ray observes her eighth birthday. Dr William Barth returns to Los Angeles.

A. J. Barth Forest Drive Binghamton N. Y Herbert Dorothy Beverly Mr. Barth William L. Barth Los Angeles Chicago

Mrs E W LaPlant Home Daughter Visit

Mrs E W LaPlant of 2118 Blake boulevard SE returned Monday after a week in Indianapolis as guest of daughter Mrs Kenneth Adair and husband Adair He accompanied her on a business trip through the south During the weekend she visited another daughter Mrs Charles M Daniel of Fairfield and will stay several days here in Cedar Rapids.

E. W. LaPlant Blake Boulevard Indianapolis Kenneth Adair Adair LaPlant South

School friends host theater party and park picnic

Miss Mary Ellen Stamy of 1700 Park Avenue SE entertained a group of school friends Saturday afternoon at a theater party and served a picnic supper at Ellis Park. In the evening a slumber party was held at her home with Betsy Jean Anderson Joanne Kadlee Rose Marie Doty Margie Estill and Mary Asenath Poole.

Mary Ellen Stamy Park Avenue SE Ellis Park Miss Stamy Betsy Jean Anderson Joanne Kadlee Rose Marie Doty Margie Estill Mary Asenath Poole

Misses Winslow O’Meara Home From Iowa Tour

Miss Mary Winslow and Miss Jane O’Meara returned Monday after a week visiting towns in Iowa on a sorority rushing tour. They were joined by Miss Mary Stuart Bagley of Audubon, who will spend a few days as guest of Miss Winslow.

Mary Winslow Linden Drive Jane O’meara Bever Avenue Iowa Mary Stuart Bagley Audubon Winsow

Doris Mae Campbell Party Honors Thirteenth Birthday

Mrs. Babe Campbell hosted a Sunday party at 2026 Linn Boulevard SE for Doris Mae’s 13th birthday. Guests enjoyed swimming at Thomas Park and a picnic supper with Betty Anderson John J Abbott Marcia Kensing er Stanley Mohrbacher Dorothy Batchelder Donald Bennett Donna Heinen Bud Lyman and Marjorie Ficbig.

Babe Campbell Linn Boulevard Doris Mae Thomas Park Betty Anderson John J. Abbott Marcia Kensinger Stanley Mohrbacher Dorothy Batchelder Donald Bennett Donna Heinen Bud Lyman Marjorie Ficbig

Rolland Hoke Honored At Springville Dinner

Mr and Mrs C W Hoke of Springville entertained at a dinner Sunday in honor of their son Rolland Hoke home on leave from the U S naval training station at San Diego Calif Guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Hoke of Anamosa and their daughter Anita Mr and Mrs Cecil Ellison and Wilbur Pavine of Waterloo and Richard and Robert Hoke of Springville

C. W. Hoke Springville Rolland Hoke United States Naval Training Station San Diego Calif Russell Hoke Anamosa Anita Cecil Ellison Wilbur Pavine Waterloo Richard Robert Hoke

Elwood Schulpke Visits Cedar Rapids Relatives

Elwood Schulpke of Manhattan Beach California is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs William F Schulpke and sister Mrs Lester Lodge at 314 Sixth Street SW. He is a former Cedar Rapids resident.

Elwood Schulpke Manhattan Beach Calif William F. Schulpke Lester Lodge Sixth Street Mr. Schulpke Cedar Rapids

Merner Family Visits Lenzen in Chicago Suburbs

Mrs. Cathleen Merner of New Canaan Conn and daughter Barbara Merner spent Sunday with sister Mrs. Verdi Lenzen and husband at 1713 Blake Boulevard SE. Merner had been traveling in the orient and rode the last train out of Peiping before traffic halted.

Cathleen Merner New Canaan

Nelle Sexton to Attend Annual Meeting

Mrs. Nelle A. Sexton of 1521 Fifth Avenue SE a district deputy of Royal Neighbors of America will attend the Town Field Workers association annual meeting in Mapleton on September 24 and 25. Hostess is Mrs. Florence Bridges. guests include Mrs. Grace McCurdy and Mrs. Blanche Schmidt.

Nelle A. Sexton Fifth Avenue Royal Neighbors of America

Young People Host Wiener Roast at Parker's Grove

A Cedar Rapids group of young people gathered Sunday evening for a Wiener roast at Parker's grove. Attendees included Betty Meeks Leona Cane Osta Anderson Marcella Bum Joy Johnson Elaine Johnson Aretha Johnson Orel Johnson Gladys Olson. Wayne Clarence Bump Gaylord Johnson Myron Johnson Bill Mickey Henry Mickey Atkins Maynard Olson Newhall Wayne Bump and Maynard Olson performed guitar and singing with Wayne Bump entertaining the crowd.

Parker's Grove Betty Meeks Leona Cane Osta Anderson Marcella Bum Joy Johnson Cedarapids Elaine Johnson Aretha Johnson Atkins Orel Johnson van Horne Gladys Olson Jewell Wayne Clarence Bump Gaylord Johnson Myron Johnson Bill Henry Mickey Maynard Olson Newhall Wayne Bump

Dr and Mrs Wells Welcome House Guests

Dr and Mrs F M Wells of 116 Eighteenth street NE host their son Wendell Wells and Mrs Wells during their wedding trip. Wendell Wells married Marjorie Copponex of Baton Rouge. They are en route to Minneapolis. Both are Louisiana University graduates employed by the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

F. M. Wells Eighteenth Street Wendell Wells Wells Marjorie Copponex Baton Rouge Minneapolis University of Louisiana Department of Revenue State of Louisiana

Chittick Family Reunion Held Near Cedar Rapids

The Chittick family reunion gathered Sunday at Roy Chittick’s home nine miles west of Cedar Rapids with thirty four attendees. Ella Smith elected president and Golda Chittick secretary treasurer. Next year’s reunion planned at George and Mrs Smith’s home near Newhall.

Chittick Roy Chittick Cedar Rapids Ella Smith Golda Chittick George Smith Newhall Gordon Myers Frank Chittick Woodrow Lester Russell Kenneth Betty North English Lucille Laurel and Lyle Near Cedar Rapids Gerald Strausser Lloyd Buster Foubert Lorna Loretta Claire Moody Donald Shellsburg Everett Chittick Clarence Bell Edward Foubert Lucille Dennis Emil Steiger Opal Robbins

Return After Trip By Mr and Mrs George Walters

Mr and Mrs George Walters of 1708 Second Avenue SE and their daughter Mrs Arthur K Fisher returned Sunday from a week long motor trip through Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota. They visited Rockford Beloit Monroe Portage and Devil's Lake and enjoyed a Wisconsin Dells boat trip. They spent two days in Minneapolis at the homes of Mr and Mrs A S Roggensack and Mr and Mrs L R Davis. Mrs Filber joined them in Minneapolis after Lieut Filber returned from the Fourth Army maneuvers at Camp Ripley Minnesota August 18 to 21.

George Walters Second Avenue SE Arthur K. Fisher Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Rockford L. R. Davis Cedar Rapids

Mrs Kriz Visits Here From Wisconsin

Mrs Stanley X Kriz of New Lisbon Wisconsin is spending a week in the home of her mother Mrs Joseph Dvorak at 1544 Fifth Avenue SE. Mr Kriz will join Friday for the weekend visit.

Stanley X, Kriz New Lisbon Wis Joseph Dvorak Fifth Avenue SE Kriz

Baker family heads to California and Portland

Mrs. B. O. Baker and her children DuWayne and Darlene depart for California visiting Los Angeles and San Francisco before continuing to Portland Oregon.

Local Guests Included In Tipton Social Events

Cedar Rapids women join Tipton hostesses Mrs. Forrest W. Spear and Mrs. Edward Penningroth for two afternoons in Tipton. Sixty guests attended Tuesday’s Lantern room reception at Hotel Tipton and another bridge tea is planned for Wednesday. Attendees include Mrs. A. J. Barth and daughter from Binghamton New York and several others from Mount Vernon Iowa City Clinton and Chicago.

Cedar Rapids Forrest W. Spear Edward Penningroth Tipton A. J. Barth Herbert H. Ray Binghamton, N. Y E. J. Lattner J. W. Wright Arthur Tschirgi Arthur L. Augustine Allen I. Dunn Horace H. Sutcliffe R. P. Ink Mount Vernon P. D. Ketelsen Karl Ketelsen Charles Bowman Iowa City F. H. van Allen Jane van Allen Brady Pratt Clinton Chester A. Barth Chicago

Joan Dulin Heads to Chicago for Dancing Masters

Joan Vernus Dulin six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs L T Dulin of 620 Third Avenue SW travels with her grandmother to Chicago to join her dancing instructor Miss Helen AL Linde kin. She will perform Wednesday at the Sherman Hotel as part of the Chicago Dancing Masters convention events.

Joan Vernus Dulin L. T. Dulin Third Avenue J. W. Kaufman Chicago Helen AL. Lindekin Joan Sherman Hotel Chicago Dancing Masters Association

Weekend Guests at J. W. Sweikert Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Willard of Golden Il and their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Glenn Willard with children Donald and Gerald spent the weekend as guests of Mrs Charles Willard's brother J W Sweikert and Mrs Sweikert 827 Daniels street NE Mrs J B Harness 604 Vernal street NW is a sister of Mrs Charles Willard

Charles Willard Golden, Il Glenn Willard Donald Gerald J. W. Sweikert Sweikert Daniels Street J. B. Harness Vernal Street

Ahlgrens Host Daughters and Guests From Detroit

Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Ahlgren of 806 Tenth Street SW welcome their daughters Mrs. Reg E. Webb and Mrs. John Appleton and Mr. Appleton from Detroit. They were joined by Mrs. Arnold Ahlgren and her daughter Louise Ann, plus John Anderson of Chicago, who accompanied the Appletons and Mrs. Webb as far as Clinton.

Carl M. Ahlgren Tenth Street Reg E. Webb John Appleton Mr. Appleton Detroit Appletons

Barta Buresh Reunion Elects Officers at Curtis Park

At the Barta Buresh reunion held Sunday near the Iowa River Curtis park elected officers: Mrs William Kopecky as president and Mrs George Kopecky as secretary and treasurer. Guests included Dorothy Ross Mary Shiroky and Charles Fieler.

Curtis Park Iowa River William Kopecky George Kopecky St. Louis S. D Whiting Sam Iowa City Joe Holets Gladys Lester Barta Ely Joe Buresh Lester Ernest Mary Buresh Georgia Shueyville Louis Buresh Mary Ann Western Clarence Kinies Frederick Arnold Barta Carol Tommy Joe Barta Cedar Rapids Dorothy Ross Mary Shiroky Charles Fieler

Holsinger Reunion Holds Annual Meeting Near Cedar Rapids

The Holsinger family reunion met at Carl Holsinger's home near Cedar Rapids with 39 attendees. Officers elected include Carl Holsinger president Charles G Bachman vice president and Mrs C E Bleedner secretary and treasurer. The gathering featured ages from 83 to an 18 month old, Prof C V Holsinger of Ames gave a brief address with attendees from Ames Mount Vernon Center Point Marion and Cedar Rapids.

Holsinger Carl Holsinger Cedar Rapids Charles G. Bachman C. E. Bleedner Anna E. Snyder William George Holsinger George Holsinger C. V. Holsinger Ames Mount Vernon Center Point Marion

Dinner at Knake Home Draws Local Guests

Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Knake hosted a Sunday dinner at 950 M Street SW. Attendees included Rev. H. C. Gold and family of Lytton, Hank Seibels and daughters of Amber, Everett Polk and son of Randalia, Mrs. John Knake and children of Monmouth, and William Knake with Earl Petersen of Cedar Rapids.

M. E. Knake H. C. Gold Victor Jean Joan Maurice Lytton Hank Seibels Elnora Pauline Amber Everett Polk Garland Randalia John Knake Edward Alma Jeanette Monmouth Wiliam Knake Earl Petersen Cedar Rapids

Yesslers Return From Northwest Trip

Mr and Mrs W E Yessler of 603 Third Avenue SW returned last week after a two week trip to Glacier National Park Seattle and Portland prospects and city life in their home survey.

W. E. Yessler Third Avenue SW Glacier National Park Seattle Portland

Longueville Tournament Sponsored by Mrs Oliver Longueville

Mrs Oliver Longueville of 2035 Blake Boulevard SE will sponsor a regular contract bridge tournament on Wednesday at 1 15 p m at her home.

Longueville Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard

Frances Nelson and Darrell Huff Wed in Church Ceremony

Frances Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson and Darrell Huff of Davenport wed at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids with immediate family present. The couple, both University of Iowa students, will live at 212 Twelfth Street SE. The bride wore wine velvet and her sister Kathryn Nelson attended. The ceremony featured organ music and a vocal by Miriam Dieman.

Frances Nelson Chris Nelson Darrell 3. Huff Cedar Rapids William E. Huff Davenport Henry Scherer Kathryn Nelson Chicago Huff Ted Wurster Twelfth Street SE University of Iowa Gazette News Theta Sigma Phi Kappa Tau Alpha Sigma Delta Chi Jessie Fell Clinton Fred McNeil Geraldine Huff

Miss Farr Hosts Helen Ogburn Kitchen Shower

Miss Cora Farr entertained Monday evening at a kitchen shower honoring Helen Ogburn whose marriage to Dr. Richard Blomquist will take place Saturday. Guests included Beryl Brookman Elizabeth Watson Miriam Rogers Lois Richardson Carla Sgar lata and several matrons.

Cora Farr C Avenue NE Helen Ogburn Richard Blomquist Beryl Brookman Elizabeth Watson Miriam Rogers Lois Richardson Carla Sgarlata Wayne Bain Charles Andrie Ross Wilson Lester Baldwin

Miss Reid and Eri Light Wed at West Point Chapel

Miss Mildred Reid daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee W Reid and Eri M Light son of Mrs Ross Light of Lisbon united in marriage at 10 30 am Saturday in the West Point New York chapel The bride wore a blue silk dress and lilies and roses The groom is a cadet at the U S Military Academy Best man Cadet Everett D Light and matron of honor Mrs Harold S Reid attended The couple planned an eastward tour visiting Five Finger Lakes Niagara Falls and Cleveland Then they will reside at 1603 East Height Davenport Iowa with Light working as a building contractor

Mildred Reid Lee W. Reid Sixteenth Street Eri M. Light Davenport Ross Light Lisbon West Point N. Y Mather Harold S. Reid Johanna Hill Everett D. Light Lamont Carey L. O'Bryan, Jr George Hans Mueller Theodore W. Davis Wendell B. Sell John R. McLean Light

Youtzy Lutz Reunion Held at Bever Park

Members of the Youtzy and Lutz families gathered at Bever Park on Sunday for a reunion with a noon picnic. Fifty-five attended, including thirty-one from Wadham's Grove Lena Win slow and Freeport Illinois and Cedar Rapids. Attending Illinois and Cedar Rapids families included Roy Youtzy George Youtzy Fred Bosse Ellis Tuell Ralph Wagner Garver Masters Roy Ferringer Clara Isen hice and guests included Mrs Eldon Wells Jean Wells Lucille Steyne and Leo White.

Youtzy Lutz Bever Park Wadham’s Grove Lena Winslow Freeport Ill Roy Youtzy George Youtzy Fred Bosse Ellis Tuell Ralph Wagner Garver Masters Roy Ferringer Clara Isenhice Illinois Ray Youtzy Earl Winslow Ed Hunter Charles Davis Cedar Rapids Mrs. Eldon Wells Jean Wells Lucille Steyne Leo White

Grahams Celebrate First Wedding Anniversary Party

Friends gathered at 2020 Third Street SW to honor George and Mrs. Graham on their first anniversary. A buffet supper was served to Harold Vesper, Ross Morrison, Ione Larson, and James Stroleny.

George Graham Third Street Grahams Harold Vesper Ross Morrison Ione Larson James Stroleny

Couple returns from Chicago visit as relatives host

George Usher and Miss Anna Dvorak of Zika avenue NW returned Monday after four days in Chicago visiting Miss Dvorak's brother and his family and her aunt. Vern and Donald Dvorak remain in Chicago as guests of relatives on Labor Day.

George Usher Anna Dvorak Zika Avenue NW Chicago Dvorak Vern Donald Dvorak

Miss Bauer Hosts Luncheon for Miss Morse

Miss Elayne Bauer of 602 Third Street SW entertained at a luncheon Tuesday for Miss Farloine Morse who will return to Dyer Arkansas after visiting the Boyle home at 607 Third Street SW. Old fashioned garden flowers decorated the table and Morse received a gift from the hostess. Also present were Misses Jerolene Svenksen Carol Jean Wiegner Sally Woodford and Claudine Kent.

Elayne Bauer Third Street Farloine Morse Dyer Ark C. P. Boyle Jerolene Svenksen Carol Jean Wiegner Sally Woodford Claudine Kent

Fuhrmeister Reunion Plans Centennial Anniversary

The twenty-fourth Fuhrmeister family meeting was held at Daniels park in Cedar Rapids after a picnic. Plans for the twenty-fifth annual gathering and the hundredth anniversary of the 1838 founding include a visit to Ely and a Henry Fuhrmeister farm picnic on the third Sunday in August 1938. Officers named: Forrest L. Fuhrmeister president, Mrs. Minerva DeVault vice president, Mrs. Marie Watkins secretary, Charles R. Smith treasurer.

Fuhrmeister Daniels Park Cedar Rapids Christopher Fuhrmeister J. C. Fuhrmeister Ely Henry Fuhrmeister Forrest L. Fuhrmeister Minerva DeVault Marie Watkins Charles R. Smith George C. Fuhrmeister Fremont Neb A. P. Fuhrmeister Churdan P. F. Fuhrmeister L. O. Worley Louise John Luther Worley Mary Chamberlain F. L. Fuhrmeister Robert G. Alden Helen Mary Jane Alden Wyoming Charles G. Parks Webster Frank Wilson Martha Floyd Wilson Estella DeVault Ruth Lola Ross Leeper Earlham E. W. Fuhrmeister Edna Fuhrmeister Charles Kroul, Jr Grace Kroul Louis D. Netolicky Solon Lorene Rosemary Paul Fuhrmeister John Neitderhisar Harvey George Neitderhisar North H. P. Garnant Raymond Maurice Garnant Hortense Smith F. G. Brush Frederick Brush W. J. Netolicky Susan Brender Martha Wilkin Matie Watkins Constance Helen Watkins

Carneys Return From Missouri Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs J Z Carney and their sons Billy Jackie and Jerry returned from a motor trip through Missouri They visited the United States Army post and Veterans hospital at Jefferson Barracks and stayed with friends in St Louis

J. Z. Carney F Avenue NW Billy Jackie Jerry Missouri United States Army Post Veterans’ Hospital Jefferson Barracks St.uis

Lampmans Welcome Guests at 617 Eighth Avenue SE

Guests visiting the J. E. Lampman home at 617 Eighth Avenue SE over Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Maloney Edward Stone Thelma Lampman and Betty Mae Sidwell all of Jefferson They accompanied Betty Mae Sidwell home after a two week visit as a house guest.

J. E. Lampman Eighth Avenue SE R. H. Maloney Edward Stone Thelma Lampman Jefferson Betty Mae Sidwell

Return from Lincoln Ends Two-Week Visit

Mrs. Anna B. Plotz and her daughter Mrs. Vern Ilten of 517 Fairview Drive SE returned Saturday from Lincoln Nebraska where they spent two weeks as guests of Mrs. Plotz's sister Mrs. Peter Hac and Mr. Hac.

Anna B. Plotz Vern Ilten Fairview Drive

Miss Lucyle Urich Visiting Chicago Relative

Miss Lucyle Urich of Chicago visits her mother Mrs. Amelia Smid at 938 Seventeenth Street NE. On return, Miss Urich will be accompanied by her mother to Chicago where they will make further plans.

Lucyle Urich Chicago Amelia Smid Seventeenth Street Miss Urich

Husband And Tiny Wife Reconciled In Chicago

In Chicago, Dorothy Goldsworthy, age 24, agreed to dismiss her divorce suit against Edwin Goldsworthy. The couple embraced after the agreement. she stands about four feet four inches tall, he around five feet.

Chicago INS Edwin Goldsworthy Dorothy

Livestock Show Is Of Real Significance To Iowa Farmers

The All-Iowa Livestock Show opens Labor Day in Cedar Rapids and emphasizes Iowa ownership and state residency for cattle entries. Nearly 1,000 Iowa juniors will compete in judging contests, with 4-H and Smith-Hughes participants showing baby beef and purebred cattle, marking a unique Iowa farmers event since 1936.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Smith-Hughes United States

Rives Appears in Senate Gallery for Black Justice Vote

Cedar Rapids editor John R T Rives and his wife attended the Senate confirmation of Hugo L Black as a U S Supreme Court justice in Washington D C They sat in the gallery from 10 a m until the vote and later congratulated Black in his office The two men were allied in Alabama politics in 1916 serving as coroner and prosecuting attorney in Jefferson County Birmingham before Black’s military service

John R. T. Rives Cedar Rapids Order of Railway Conductors Senate Washington, D. C Hugo L. Black Alabama United States Supreme Court Rives Justice Black Jefferson County Birmingham

Parking Violators Fined In Police Court

Justice H. R. Churchill presided over police court Tuesday and fined Eldee Bowers Toddville C J Marchal 1118 A avenue NW and M D Brody 1573 First avenue E one dollar plus costs for overtime parking. Roy Hardendorf 310 Third avenue SE and M E Lombard 131014 First avenue E also paid one dollar for alley parking and Donald Conway 1118 K street SW for parking on the wrong side of the street. George Zingula Marion paid for passing a streetcar on the wrong side. Glen Barr North Liberty had a one dollar fine for double parking suspended on payment of costs. William H. Lowery 417 Fliat Street SW paid 5 dollars and costs for failing to stop at a red light, and S A Bivins Marion paid 2 dollars and costs for parking too near a fire hydrant.

H. R. Churchill Eldee Bowers Toddville C. J. Marchal A Avenue NW M. D. Brody First Avenue E Roy Hardendorf Third Avenue SE M. E. Lombard Donald Conway K Street George Zingula Marion Glen Barr North Liberty William H. Lowery Fliat Street S. A. Bivins

Rain Follows Hopi Indian Snake Dance at Walpi

Joyful Hopi Indians welcomed rain as a gentle shower soaked the Walpi reservation all day Monday. Spectators from across the nation and abroad gathered atop flat roofs to watch the final dance in a rain petition series that began last Thursday.

Ariz

Wendy Barrie Seeks U. S. Citizenship

Hollywood star Wendy Barrie applies for American citizenship following peers like Marlene Dietrich and George Brent. Born in Hong Kong 24 years ago to a British army officer, she plans to make Hollywood her permanent home.

Hollywood Wendy Barrie Marlene Dietrich George Brent Miss Barrie Hongkong

Big Brother boss loses case in court against sitdowners

Ernest Eckes, employer of a New York cigar factory, faced sit-down strikers in a lengthy dispute. A magistrate dismissed charges of unlawful possession after Eckes described his attempt to be benevolent, admitting the strikers remained on site with apparent permission. The case ends with the five workers returning to work.

New York Ernest Eckes Eckes Edgar Bromberger Tne Bromberger

Grants for Hampton Ta Norway Ia and Van Horne Schools

The Public Works Administration notified Rep. John W. Gwynne of Waterloo of grants totaling 120,150 dollars for Iowa projects. The schools in Hampton Ta Norway and Van Horne will receive 90,000 13,500 and 16,650 dollars respectively for new buildings and an auditorium.

Washington Public Works Administration John W. Gwynne Waterloo Hampton Norway van Horne

Farm machinery and goods offered in Farmers Market Place ads

Daily bargains on farm stock equipment and home needs are advertised in the Farmers Market Place want ads section. The notice promotes bargain prices and emphasizes wide selection for farm operations.

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