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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1937

Page

7

Fifty-First Anniversary of Mr and Mrs R W Chambers

Mr and Mrs R W Chambers mark their fifty first wedding anniversary at 1955 Bever Avenue SE after fifty years in Linn County. They wed August 25 1886 in Miles at the Methodist church. he later worked on railways then in cement sales and is now retired in Cedar Rapids. Their daughter Jessie M Chambers teaches Latin at Roosevelt High School.

R. W. Chambers Bever Avenue Linn County Cedar Rapids Chambers Methodist Church Masonic Order Jessie M. Chambers Roosevelt Senior High School

Younger Set Honors Jeanne Aubineau in Cedar Rapids Visit

Former Cedar Rapids resident Miss Jeanne Aubineau, visiting Wilmette family in town, attends tea hosted by Miss Joan Yessler with social set guests including Miss Margaret Barngrover and Miss Joanne Crawford. Luncheon host Miss Merri Frances Bucknell entertained with Miss Aubineau and Miss Yessler.

Cedar Rapids Jeanne Aubineau Myron J. Aubineau Wilmette, Ill Aubineau Camp Ojiketa Minnesota Joan Yessler Fourth Avenue SE Miss Yessler Margaret Barngrover Joanne Crawford Barbara Ringer Barbara Barry Marion Reiff Doris Cone Virginia Hendrickson Norma Bauer Janet Dennis Betty Larson Virginia Clapp Dorothy Meskness Jeanne Cash Gladys Linge Barbara Rogers Ann Lensen Merri Frances Bucknell Katheryn Green Dorothy June Guneau Janis Owens Mary Lou Protzman Lucille Harris Miss Aubineau D Avenue

Tuesday Study Club Tea Honors Mrs Ward Before California Move

The Tuesday Study club entertained at Mrs. Guy E. Hillier’s home on Meadowbrook Drive SE honoring Mrs. H. W Ward who will move to California with Prof. Ward. Mrs. H. H. Brownell and Mrs. S. N. Harris led the tea festivities with a colorfully decorated table and gifts for the guest of honor. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Malcolm Watson of Muskogee Oklahoma and Miss DeEtte Keith visiting Dr. and Mrs. John E. Stansbury.

Guy E. Hillier Meadowbrook Drive H. W Ward Prof. Ward California H H. Brownell S. N. Harris Ward Malcolm Watson Muskogee Okla E. N. Helm DeEtte Keith John E. Stansbury

Bell Family Returns from Wisconsin Summer Trip

Mrs. James W. Bell and her son Jack spent eight weeks in Minocqua Wisconsin. They were joined by Aer Bell who accompanied them home after a summer at Camp Minocqua.

James W. Bell Country Club Parkway SE Jack Wisconsin

Arthur Barlow Home After Eastern Trip

Mr and Mrs Arthur A Barlow 2520 Bever avenue SE returned after a two week eastern trip They attended the Sigma Nu national convention in New York City En route they visited Boston Montreal and the Thousand Islands traveling by train.

Arthur A Barlow Bever Avenue New York City Barlow Sigma Nu Fraternity Boston Montreal Thousand Islands

Holmes Family Returns From Idlewild Wisconsin Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Holmes and her son Jim of 369 Forest Drive SE have returned from a ten day stay at Idlewild resort in Martell Wisconsin.

Stewart Holmes Forest Drive Jim Martell Wis Idlewild Resort

Greene family returns from Pine River after stay

Mrs. R. W. Greene of 2009 Bever avenue SE and her daughters Katheryn and Joanne returned Monday from Pine River Minnesota where they spent the last two months.

R. W. Greene Bever Avenue SE Katheryn Joanne Pine River Minn

Misses Agatha and Nelle Cherry Return from Yellowstone Trip

The Misses Agatha and Nelle Cherry of 1232 Third Avenue SE have returned after two weeks visiting Yellowstone and Estes parks.

Agatha Nelle Cherry Third Avenue SE Yellowstone Estes Parks

Margaret Melsh Returns From Three Months Vacation

Margaret Mary Melsh, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Melsh of 887 Shaver Road NE, has returned home after a three months vacation with her aunt Mrs Wilbur Fuegen in Charlotte.

Margaret Mary Melsh Frank Melsh Shaver Road Wilbur Fuegen Charlotte

Mrs Everett Fox Complimented At Dessert Luncheon

Dallas visitor Mrs Everett R Fox was hosted by her sister Mrs Gordon Walker at 14321 Third Avenue SE in a dessert luncheon. Guests included Mrs C Cunningham and several local women. A later dessert bridge for Mrs Fox was hosted by Mrs Edward C Nelson at 2117 Washington Avenue SE with two bridge tables.

Everett R. Fox Dallas Tex Gordon Walker Third Avenue SE Fox C. C. Cunningham Twenty-sixth Street Drive Walker A. R. Glasier Thomas F. Lange

Katherine Bryan Returns From Northwestern Summer Study

Miss Katherine Bryan daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton G Bryan arrives home after summer graduate work at Northwestern University Evanston Indiana Accompanied by Mrs E R Cogswell of Winnetka Illinois a cousin of the Bryans She will host guests including Mrs Cogswell and her son George Cogswell who will stay over the weekend The pair spent time visiting friends near Duluth Minnesota after Northwestern term ended.

Katherine Bryan Milton G. Bryan Sixth Street Northwestern University Evanston Cedar Rapids E. R. Cogswell Winnetka, III Bryan

Perry Rudes Home After Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Perry C Rude and son David returned Tuesday afternoon from a month long Western trip. They traveled through the Canadian Rockies and down the Pacific coast from Washington state.

Perry C. Rude Vernon Drive David West Canadian Rockies Washington State Pacific Coast

Mrs Helmer Visits Tennessee Friends Then Heads to Chicago

Mrs Elizabeth Helmer and Mrs William McEwen visited relatives in Tennessee at the home of Mr and Mrs John Gortner. Mrs McEwen will reside in Chicago.

Elizabeth Helmer Second Avenue SE Tennessee William R. McEwen

Mrs Adah Seely to Return After Medford Visit

Mrs Adah K Seely 1903 Second Avenue SE will return Wednesday evening after spending three weeks in Medford Pa

Adah K. Seely Second Avenue SE Medford

Bentley Dinner Honors Daughter Leaving for Flora Stone Mather

Mr and Mrs Charles Bentley hosted a Tuesday dinner at 320 Ninth Street NW to honor daughter Elizabeth Marguerite who will soon depart for Cleveland Ohio to enter Flora Stone Mather College for Girls. Guests included Misses Jeanne Howell Dorothy Jones Margaret Terrall Marguerite McDonnell and Martha Jane Van Meter.

Charles Bentley Ninth Street NW Elizabeth Marguerite Cleveland Flora Stone Mather College Jeanne Howell Dorothy Jones Margaret Terrall Marguerite McDonnell Martha Jane van Meter

Grimm Family Reunion At Bever Park Pavilion

Descendants of Abraham Grimm plan their annual reunion this Sunday in Bever Park Pavilion. Families gather to reconnect and share memories in a community event.

Abraham Grimm Bever Park

Blanche Irene Sewell to marry Robert Konigsmark

Mr and Mrs C H Sewell announce the engagement of their daughter Blanche Irene to Robert F Konigsmark son of Mrs Tillie Konigsmark The couple will wed September 19 at 4 30 pm at the First Evangelical Church with Rev George Stauffacher officiating.

C. H. Sewell Fourth Street NW Blanche Irene Robert F. Konigsmark Tillie Konigsmark Eighth Avenue First Evangelical Church George Stauffacher

Helen Ogburn To Be Honor Guest At A Supper Party

Miss Helen Ogburn will be honored at a dessert supper at 364 Park Terrace SE hosted by Miss Miriam Rogers Wednesday evening. Ogburn, who is to marry Saturday afternoon Dr Richard F Blomquist, will receive a gift. Guests include Misses Cora Farr Leonore Ellsworth Beryl Brookman Lois Richardson Carla Segarlata Rae Frost and Mesdames Ross Wilson Wayne Bain Donald Lawrence Warren Buchan Lester Baldwin Charles Cuyler.

Helen ,Ogburn Richard F. Blomquist Miriam Rogers Park Terrace SE Miss Ogburn Cora Farr Leonore Ellsworth Beryl Brookman Lois Richardson Carla Segarlata Rae Frost Ross Wilson Wayne Bain Donald Lawrence Warren Buchan Lester Baldwin Charles Cuyler

Sargent Home Hosts Karches Guests From Midwest

Mr. and Mrs. Amor H. Sargent and daughter Harriet returned Tuesday from Laurelland Michigan. En route they visited Cleveland and were joined by Mrs. George F. Karch and family. The Karches will stay at the Sargent home at 2237 Washington Ave SE until Sept 12.

Amor H. Sargent Washington Avenue Harriet Sargent Leland Mich Sargents Cleveland George F. Karch Karch George, Jr Sargent Sargent Home

Miss Johnson Hosts party for departing Lehmans

Miss Ellen Johnson of 1208 Sixth avenue SE entertained Monday evening honoring Kathe leen and Dean Lehman of 1219 Fifth avenue SE who are moving soon to Springfield Illinois. Guests included Marcia Louise Birdie Lee Jean Prather Blanche Mohn Beverly Hall Janet Meyers Jo Ann Berger and Florence Madison.

Ellen Johnson Sixth Avenue Katheleen Dean Lehman Fifth Avenue Springfield Marcia Louise Birdie Lee Jean Prather Blanche Mohn Beverly Hall Janet Meyers Jo Ann Berger Florence Madison

Dinner Guests at J. R. Sebern Home

Miss Stella Sebern of Washington D C and her sisters Mrs H H St Clair and Mr St Clair of Vinton and Mrs Frank Smart of Dysart were dinner guests Tuesday evening in the J R Sebern home 127 A avenue NW.

Stella Sebern Washington, D. C H. H. St. Clair Mr. St. Clair Vinton Frank Smart Dysart J. R. Sebern A Avenue NW

Final Courtesy For Mrs Novak Ends West Point Visit

Mrs Leo Novak of West Point New York and family conclude a three week stay with Mr Novak s mother Mrs Mary Novak at 820 First Avenue East after a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs Dean S Hilborn at Wurster s Tea Room. Guests included many Westwood New Jersey visitors.

Leo Novak West Point N. Y Mr. Novak Mary Jean Don Gerald Jack Mary Novak First Avenue E Dean S. Hilborn C Avenue NW Wurster Mrs. Novak

Greenawalts Return From Colorado Trip

Dr and Mrs R A Greenawalt of 1912 Blake boulevard SE have returned after a month in Colorado. They stayed two weeks with Dr Greenawalt’s brother Dr C A Greenawalt and wife at Estes Park. The couple also spent two weeks at Atmore resort in Glenary or Glen Devey Colorado.

R. A Greenawalt Blake Boulevard Colorado

Mosses Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary at Home

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moss of 1107 Second Street SE entertained Sunday for their thirtieth wedding anniversary. Eight children and five grandchildren attended along with the couple’s sister Mrs Jennie Wagner and Miss Vivian Hollingsworth. A gift was presented by their children.

Charles Moss Second Street Robert Comreid Comreid Charles D. Moss Moss Russell Moss Earl Wood Wood Robert Moss Betty Donavon Darlene Moss Evelyn Betty Lou Comreid Joyce Bobbie Moss Richard Earl Wood Mr. Moss Jennie Wagner Vivian Hollingsworth

Daughters of Penelope Alethea Meet At Moose Hall

The Daughters of Penelope Alethea chapter will gather Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Moose Hall to conduct important business and discuss chapter affairs.

Daughters of Penelope Alethea Moose Hall

Contract Bridge Strategy And A Boston Star's Tough Hand

In a Branford era column, Charlies C Harvey of Boston plays a tough contract using both hands and the opening lead to defeat a trumped declaration. He tests West for diamond strength, counters false signals from the lead, and finishes with high trumps and established diamonds amid careful ruffing and discards.

Declarer Charlies C Harvey Boston New Engand Harvey West East

Jane Niles Named Camp Fire Girls Office Secretary

Miss Jane Niles daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford L Niles of Anamosa accepts the temporary post of office secretary and field worker for the Camp Fire Girls in the Cedar Rapids district She will arrive Sept 1 to begin duties filling the vacancy created by Miss Ardyce Woodside's leave. Niles recent University of Iowa journalism graduate has long served as a Camp Fire guardian in Anamosa Cedar Rapids district covers thirty mile radius.

Jane Niles Clifford L. Niles Anamosa Camp Fire Cedar Rapids M. R. Warren Camp Fire Board Miss Niles Warren Ardyce Woodside Elgin, Il Niles University of Iowa School of Journalism

Kriz Family Home After Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Louis R Kriz and their daughter Elyanne of 229 Fifteenth Street NW have returned from a three week western itinerary with the Kriz mothers Mrs Anna Kriz and Mrs Mary L Hurtt. The party visited Wake Tahoe Yosemite National Park Boulder Dam the Grand Canyon and San Francisco hosted by Mr and Mrs Hal E Rawley of Pasadena and met former Cedar Rapids residents in California including Mr and Mrs R Arno Peet Glendale Mr and Mrs Joseph Hershiser Santa Ana Mr and Mrs William Eggleston Whittier Mrs Fred Collar Pasadena Miss Anna Langer Los Angeles Miss Ernestine Mineck Glendale and Mr and Mrs George Cathcart Upland. They also attended the Iowa picn pb Bixby Park in Long Beach California.

Louis R. Kriz Fifteenth Street Elyanne West Kriz Anna Kriz Mary L. Hurtt Wake ,Tahoe Yosemite National Park Boulder Dam Grand Canyon San Francisco Hal E. Rawley Pasadena

Wyoming Guests Honored At Parties

Mrs. Arthur Hurtt entertained at a family dinner honoring O. C. Hurtt of Casper and his daughters Elizabeth Mary Louise and Aileen who are visiting relatives. Casper guests were later entertained at a small dinner at Ford Hopkins tea room by Mr and Mrs Louis Kriz. Before departing for St Paul Minn next week, O. C. Hurtt will be hosted by his sister Mrs Etta Payn and brother in law Ben Stauffacher.

Arthur Hurtt Second Street O. C. Hurtt Casper, Wyo Elizabeth Mary Louise Aileen Herbert H. Hoadley Owen Louis R. Kriz Elvanne Anna Kriz Ford Hopkins Tea Room Mr. Hurtt St. Paul, Minn Etta Payn Ben Stauffacher

Hrdlicka Family Holds Fourteenth Reunion at Ellis Park

The Hrdlicka clan gathered at the river pavilion in Ellis park for their fourteenth annual reunion with ninety-two attending. New officers were elected Frank Hrdlicka president Emerson Goodman vice president and Dorothy Vesely secretary treasurer. A large list of Cedar Rapids Amana and nearby residents attended with numerous family members named and a next reunion scheduled for August 21 1938 at Ellis Park.

Hrdlicka River Pavilion Ellis Park Frank Hrdlicka Wiliamsburg Emerson Goodman Williamsburg Dorothy Vesely Cedar Rapids John Welch Louis Hrdlicka Allie Goodman John Stodola Charlie Hrdlicka Margaret Hrdlicka Florence Dodt Alma Buresh Lizzie Hrdlicka Henry Hrdlicka Henrietta Della Benish Leon Walker Helen Louis Amana A. E. Hr Elizabeth Hrdlicka Fairfax Floyd Brant Constance Ed Kadera Clara Jean Howard Brown Fred Hrdlicka Town City P. R. Ford Yvonne Lagel Paul Dodt Marie Brant Elias Brant Mary Hrdlick Milo Frank Vikel Oxford Mellisa Saxon Lee Hrdlicka Carl Berstler

Wetzel Family Returns From Central Canada Trip

Mr and Mrs George A Wetzel and sons Grant and Garlan return from a two week visit through Port Arthur and Winnipeg. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Verne Noble in Fargo and Mr and Mrs Oscar Hochie, formerly of Cedar Rapids, in St Paul Munn. Classified ads urge ordering coal now at low summer prices.

George A Wetzel Grant and Garlan Seventh Avenue SE Central Canada Port Arthur Winnipeg Verne Noble Fargo N. D Oscar Hochie St. Paul Munn Cedar Rapids

McMeel Guests Depart After Weeklong Visit

Jerry McMeel returned to Houston after a week with his mother Mrs. Mary McMeel at 320 Rockford road SW. Cousin Mrs. Rose Foster of Muscatine left for Omaha following several days in the McMeel home.

Jerry McMeel Houston Tex Mary McMeel Rockford Road Rose Foster Muscatine McMeel Omaha

Mrs G R Schmidt Hosts Mixed Shower for Nadine Schmidt

Mrs G R Schmidt of 1839 E Avenue NW entertained a mixed shower for her granddaughter Nadine Schmidt bride elect. Guests included Mesdames A F Schmidt W J Simpson F E Nolan A H Garrett W T Hodges S P Cameron S M Duncan J Hrubesh Otto Sikora W Werba Frank Ehrenberger C Kepler E J Barta of Cincinnati and Misses Sophia Meyer Edith Lord Mary Jane Flaherty. Nadine was also recently hosted by Miss Nadine Troyak and Miss Betty Morgan at their homes and received a gift from the group.

G. R. Schmidt E Avenue NW Nadine Schmidt A. F. Schmidt W. J. Simpson F. E. Nolan A. H. Garrett W. T. Hodges S. P. Cameron S. M. Duncan J. Hrubesh Otto Sikora W. Werba Frank Ehrenberger John Troyak Elmer Baird Paul Hayes Alice Brainerd Thelma Brayton Mary Jane Flaherty Mary Alice Forsythe Virginia Morgan Marie Skerik Lenore Vondracek Lois Poland Nadine Subotnik

Gerdl Family Home Visit in Seattle Neighborhood

Mr and Mrs Robert L Gerdl of Los Angeles are visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs O L Gerdl at 365 Second Avenue SW, staying with the senior Gerdls in their local residence.

Robert L. Gerdl Los Angeles Mr. Gerdl Mrs O. L. Gerdl Second Avenue SW

Mrs. Amelia Emery Visits Sister in City

Mrs. Amelia Emery of Spokane Washington visits her sister Mrs. K R Ellis at 107 Thirteenth Street SE.

Amelia Emery Spokane, Wash K. R. Ellis Thirteenth Street

Miss Katherine Bailey Visits Clayton P. Smith Home

Miss Katherine Bailey of Town City was a guest Tuesday in the Clayton P. Smith home at 125 Thirty-third Street NE.

Katherine Bailey Town City Clayton P. Smith Thirty-third Street

Montague awaits decision on bail in New York case

Hollywood golfer John Montague, jailed in Elizabethtown, faces Supreme Court Justice O for a bail ruling on seven year old robbery charges. District Attorney Thomas McDonald opposes bail. Montague identified as Laverne Moore held up Kin Hanna’s roadhouse on August 4, 1930, with a masked gunman and blackjack.

Elizabethtown N. Y John Montague Hollywood Percy Egglefield Adirondack Mountain Egglefield West Coast Montague Supreme Court O. Byron Brewster Thomas McDonald Brewster Noonan Laverne Moore McDonald Kin Hanna Jay

Uprising Grips Great Inagua Island Bahamas

A violent uprising on Great Inagua island caused casualties and destruction. At least one person was killed and several buildings including the commissioner's residence and the radio station burned. Fifteen refugees, including five Americans and nine Negro British West Indians, were detained by army authorities after fleeing Cananovas by small launch on August 20. The steamer Priscilla was sent to Mathewtown with police and officials.

Mayari Oriente Province Cuba Great Inagua Island Bahamas Cananovas Great Iniqua Island Priscilla Mathewtown

Vote on union row may quell federation split

Officials for the American Federation of Teachers in Madison say a national referendum on affiliation between the CIO and AFL is the only solution to avert a permanent split after hours of private talks.

Madison, Wis American Federation of Teachers Committee For Industrial Organization American Federation of Labor

Man Electrocuted On Wire Near Keota

Carl C. Cross of Centerville a lineman for Iowa Southern Utilities was electrocuted Wednesday when his body touched 2400 volt lines two miles east of Keota as workers were stringing a new line in Washington Iowa.

Washington, Ia Carl C. Cross Centerville Iowa Southern Utilities Company Keota

Roosevelt Signs Crop Control Pledge Resolution

President Roosevelt signed a joint resolution pledging Congress to consider crop surplus control legislation at the next session. The move accompanies federal loans on the 1937 cotton crop to stabilize price, with subsidies tied to production limits and a 12 cent floor, and debate over loan levels of 9 or 10 cents per pound.

Washington Roosevelt White House Congress Wallace

West Union Child Has Eleven Grandparents

Six month old Edwin Clare Malone of West Union Iowa is described as perhaps the most spoiled child in the area. His extended family includes four grandparents six great grandparents and one great great grandparent. Grandparents are H L Svenksen Waterloo and Clyde A Malone Manchester. Great grandparents include A J Malone Strawberry Point Herman Bruhn Peter Svenksen Clinton and Sadie Fisk Manchester. Great great grandparent is Mrs Louis Hansen Clinton.

the Gazette Manchester Iowa Edwin Clare Malone E. C. Malone West Union H. L. Svenksen Waterloo Clyde A. Malone A. J. Malone Strawberry Point Herman Bruhn Peter Svenksen Clinton Sadie Fisk Louis Hansen

Cedar Rapids Man Again Heads Deaf Association

DES MOINES AP Carl Osterberg of Cedar Rapids was reelected Tuesday night as president of the Iowa Association of the Deaf at its convention. Officers elected include George Parks Des Moines first vice president R J Landry Fort Dodge second vice president Tom L Anderson Council Bluffs secretary Fred Ward Fort Dodge treasurer and John Marty Council Bluffs treasurer of the foundation. Delegates chose Council Bluffs to host the 1940 convention.

Des Moines Carl Osterberg Cedar Rapids Iowa Association of the Deaf George Parks R. J. Landry Fort Dodge Tom L. Anderson Council Bluffs Fred Ward John Marty

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