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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1936

Page

18

Special Luncheon Bridge Party Hosted by Cedar Rapids Country Club

Mrs. Franklin E. Katterjohr and Mrs. Robert P. Bell won first prizes at a Cedar Rapids Country Club luncheon and bridge event on Monday. Second prizes went to Mrs. A W Doubrasky and Mrs. R K Keech. A J Diebold claimed the yarborough award. R J Vorkoper earned the slam award. low prizes were awarded to Mrs. James W Bell and Mrs. Eugene C Hoyt. Mrs. W J Neuzil and Mrs. George E Beattie organized the event.

Franklin E. Katterjohr Robert P. Bell Cedar Rapids Country Club A. W. Doubrasky R. K. Keech A. J. Diebold R. J. Vorkoper James W. Bell Eugene C. Hoyt W. J. Neuzil George E. Beattie

P. E. O. Chapters DK HJ Hold Inspections and Health Program

Chapter DK met at the home of Mrs. L. D. Weld to hear Rosalind Nelson present Spending the Health Dollar. The meeting drew thirty eight members and two guests Mrs D N Smith and Mrs W A P Graham. Chapter H1 hosted an inspection by state organizer Mrs Moray L Eby at Mrs F W Orr home with thirty six members present. A luncheon hosted by past presidents Mrs Arthur L Bye Mrs Carl D Thomas and Mrs Jay W Hess er preceded the gathering at Mrs Thomas residence.

Rosalind Nelson L. D. Weld Blake Boulevard SE. Thiry D. N. Smith W. A. P. Graham Waterloo Moray L. Eby F. W. Orr Fifth Avenue SE Arthur L. Bye Carl D. Thomas Jay W. Hesser Eby Thomas Washington Avenue SE

S L Rudolph Honored at Local Dinner Parties

S L Rudolph of San Diego Calif guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Taylor Carpenter 508 A avenue NE was honored at a dinner Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs S P Cameron 1915 E avenue NW. Saturday evening Mr Rudolph was guest of honor at a dinner at the home of Mrs Lou Dunn and Miss Helen Dunn 1514 First avenue E.

S. L. Rudolph San Diego Calif Taylor Carpenter A Avenue NE S. P. Cameron E Avenue NW Rudolph Lou Dunn Helen Dunn First Avenue E

Mrs John A Reed Returns From Michigan

Mrs John A Reed of 616 Sixth Street SW returned Monday from a visit to Michigan and Chicago. While in Michigan she was a guest at Fairview of former Senator James A Reed and Mrs Reed during the deer hunting season.

John A. Reed Sixth Street Michigan Chicago

Return of De Yarmans and Brownells After Ten-Day Stay

Dr. and Mrs. Lester De Yarman of 216 Twentieth Street NE and Mrs. H. H. Brownell of 1403 Second Avenue SE, with their son Jim, returned Monday from a ten day visit in New Orleans Louisiana.

Lester de Yarman Twentieth Street Jim H. H. Brownell Second Avenue New Orleans

Mrs Hoyt Hosts Bridge Club Lunch at Park Terrace

Mrs Eugene C Hoyt of 370 Park Terrace SE will entertain members of her bridge club with lunch and bridge at her home on Wednesday.

Eugene C. Hoyt Park Terrace SE

Byrnes Family Visited Chicago kin Since Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs Charles E Byrnes of 1300 Third avenue SE returned Monday evening from Chicago where they had stayed with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs R M Covert since before Thanksgiving.

Charles E. Byrnes Third Avenue SE Chicago R. M. Covert

Modern Reading Club Hosts Luncheon Wednesday

Mrs Wilbur Kennedy of 2206 Upland Drive SE will host the Modern Reading club luncheon at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Mrs W E Peschau will review Drums Along the Mohawk by Walter D. Edmunds.

Wilbur Kennedy Upland Drive Modern Reading Club W. E. Peschau Walter D. Edmunds

Waterloo Defeats Cedar Rapids Bridge Team at Home

The Cedar Rapids bridge team led by Mesdames Oliver Longueville R S Hardendorf T E Taylor and H J Robertson lost Saturday evening at Mrs Longueville’s home 2035 Blake Blvd SE to the Waterloo team comprising Mrs Max Wilson Max Fisher and Mr and Mrs J Lindsley.

Cedar Rapids Oliver Longueville R. S. Hardendorf T. E. Taylor H. J. Robertson

Coe Pianist Helen Mokrejs to Open Faculty Recital

Miss Helen Mokrejs Coe College piano instructor to perform at 8 15 pm in T M Sinclair Memorial chapel tonight. A 1932 Coe graduate she rejoined the faculty after study and teaching in New York City. Her program includes movements from Beethoven sonatas and works by Bach and Brahms.

Helen Mokrejs Coe College T. M. Sinclair Mokrejs Coe New York City Bach Brahms

Mrs. Chester Salter Hosts Tea for Twenty

Mrs. Chester D. Salter of 503 Knollwood Drive SE entertained at her home Monday afternoon. Twenty guests attended the tea with Mrs. Lael Ray Abbott and Mrs. E. F. Moorman presiding at the tea table, centered by a bouquet of white and yellow button chrysanthemums.

Chester D. Salter Knollwood Drive Lael Ray Abbott E. F. Moorman

Beta Sigma Phi District Meeting Held at Montrose Hotel

Sixty five Beta Sigma Phi members attended the district meeting hosted by Lambda chapter in Cedar Rapids Sunday afternoon at the Montrose hotel. Ada Vedder Lambda chapter president presided with guests Mary Smith Davenport Ruby Beck Davenport George Newland Cedar Rapids Alice Charlesworth Clarinda present. Darlene Gordon Clinton led the business session. Margaret Gould social chair introduced numbers. Mary Healy presented novelty taps. Margaret Mackin sang. Margaret Giblin played as Thanksgiving themed decorations featured cornucopias.

Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Lambda Chapter of Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel Ada Vedder Lambda Chapter Mary Smith Davenport Chi Ruby Beck Rho George Newland Sigma Chapter Alice Charlesworth Clarinda Darlene Gordon Clinton Margaret Gould Mary Healy Margaret Mackin Margaret Giblin

J LeRoy Farmers Return From Mexico

Mr and Mrs J LeRoy Farmer of 2179 Blake boulevard SE returned Monday after spending three weeks in Mexico and southern points with their itinerary noted in the travel diary.

J. LeRoy Farmer Blake Boulevard Mexico Points

Evelyn Paseka and Lester Riley Wed at St Pauls Church

Miss Evelyn Paseka and Lester Riley were united in marriage at St. Pauls Methodist Church with Rev Arthur A Brooks officiating. The ceremony featured Helen Little Hickman on the wedding march and Alice Spevacek singing. The couple will live in Cedar Rapids after a Chicago trip, and the bride's family hosted a reception at 1837 Hamilton Street SW.

Evelyn Paseka Frank Paseka First Street Lester Riley George Riley Eighth Street St. Paul’s Methodist Church Arthur A. Brooks Helen Little Hickman Alice Spevacek Mary Benda Georgiana Hach Margaret McCune Joan Riley Stanley Cejka, Jr Clyde Dunlap Frank Brejcha Charles Kepler Frank Dvorak Hamilton Street Riley Chicago Cedar Rapids

King's Daughters Dessert Luncheon Thursday at Mrs Morgan

I H N circle of the King's Daughters plans a 1 30 p m dessert luncheon at 2414 First Avenue East hosted by Mrs D D Morgan with Mrs Murrel Mueller assisting. Members are asked to bring contributions for Perkins Hospital.

I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters D. D. Morgan First Avenue Murre] Mueller Perkins Hospital

Silver Chain Circle Meets to Sew for Needy Family

Silver Chain senior circle of the Kings Daughters will meet with Mrs Keith De Bolt at 847 Fourth Avenue SE on Wednesday at 2 p.m. to sew for a needy family.

Silver Chain the King’s Daughters Keith de Bolt Fourth Avenue SE

Ladies Honor Miss Ryan and Miss Cash at Weingarth Home

Miss Mary Virginia Ryan and Miss Mildred Cash of Des Moines were weekend guests at Miss Frances Weingarth’s home on 918 Avenue NW. In honor of the visitors, Miss Nadine Menary hosted a Sunday dinner at 816 Ninth Street NW with twelve guests.

Mary Virginia Ryan Mildred Cash Des Moines Frances Weingarth Avenue NW Miss Ryan Miss Cash Nadine Menary Ninth Street

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Discusses The School of Femininity

Mrs. D E Rummell reviewed Margaret Lawrence's The School of Femininity at a Cedar Rapids Woman's Club History and Literature meeting. Mrs. Ethel Towne Holmes of Des Moines spoke on education for the blind and urged purchase of towels made by blind women sold by a club committee led by Mrs. Stella Bach elder.

D. E. Rummell School of Femininity Margaret Lawrence Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Ethel Towne Holmes Des Moines Iowa Commission For the Blind Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs’ Committee On Education of the Deaf and Blind Holmes Stella Bachelder

Farewell Surprise for Willis Jonas Family Ahead of Move

A Saturday farewell party honored Mr. and Mrs. Willis Jonas who will relocate to St. Paul. Hostesses included Mrs. James Mc Clurg Mrs. Stanley Jonas Mrs. Le Roy Seaton and Mrs. C. G. Scott. Prizes were won by Mrs. Frank Daily Mrs. George Stewart John Matthews and Le Vern McClurg with Mrs. George Krabbenhoff taking the door prize. Guests ranged from Marion and Central City to Atkins and local families.

Willis Jonas Forest Drive St. Paul James McClurg N Street Stanley Jonas le Roy Seaton D Avenue NE C. G. Scott Fifteenth Street Bance Frank Daily George Stewart John Matthews le Vern McClurg George Krabbenhoff Glenn Myers Marion Henry Scott Central City Leslie Lensch Atkins Jesse A. Kitterman Betty Kitterman

Nell Ross and Dr Leonard Arduser Wed at Westminster Church

Mrs Nell Ross of 602 Second Avenue SW and Dr Leonard T Arduser of 331 Fourteenth Street SE were united in marriage Saturday evening at the home of Rev J Renwick McCullough, Westminster Presbyterian pastor, in presence of immediate families. The couple will live at 602 Second Avenue SW.

Nell Ross Second Avenue Leonard T. Arduser Fourteenth Street J. Renwick McCullough Westminster Presbyterian Church Arduser Chambers Inskeep Company

Tyler P. T. A. Executive Meeting Noted

The Tyler P. T. A. executive meeting will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the school.

Tyler Tyler P. T. A

Fillmore Study Group Set for Wednesday Meeting

The Fillmore P.T.A. study group will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the school with Mrs. H. Hrdlicka as leader.

Fillmore P.T H. Hrdlicka

Garfield preschool study group meets Wednesday at 7 30 p.m

Garfield school hosts a study group meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m led by Mrs Fin ley Stone. All mothers of Garfield pupils are invited to attend.

Garfield Finley Stone

Hayes study group meets Thursday at 2 p.m.

The Hayes study group will convene Thursday in the Hayes school auditorium at 2 p.m. Mrs. George L. Van Deusen will discuss "Truthfulness And Imagination." All district mothers are invited.

Hayes Hayes School George L. van Deusen

Johnson P T A Study Session Wednesday Meeting

Johnson P T A schedules a 2 30 p m meeting on Wednesday with Mrs F G Murray speaking on From the Childs Viewpoint followed by an open forum. Tea will be served after the program.

Tyler PTA Study Group Schedules Lesson at School

The Tyler P T A study group meets Wednesday at 2 p m in the school. The third lesson from Parents Children and Schools will be conducted by Jean Wiechert and Mrs Jenny See.

Tyler Tyler P. T. A Parent-Teachers Magazine Parents, Children and Schools Jean Wiechert Jenny See

Edgewood Mothers Club holds all day doll dressings

The Edgewood School No. 1 Mothers Club will meet all day Thursday at Mrs. Charles Madison’s home on Belmont Parkway NW. Members will dress dolls for city firemen to distribution to needy children at Christmas and bring picnic lunches and doll dressing materials.

Edgewood Mothers’ Club Edgewood School No. 1 Charles Madison Belmont Parkway

Business Girls Duplicate at Mrs Longueville's

Mrs Oliver Longueville hosts the business girls' duplicate bridge class at 7 30 p m on Wednesday at 2035 Blake Boulevard SE.

Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard

Silver Anniversary Celebration at Corbett Home

Mr. and Mrs. David Corbett of 3432 F avenue NE were surprised on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a neighbors and friends gathering. A mock wedding entertained the group and gifts were presented to the couple. Several families attended including the Corbetts, Smiths, McAndrews, Stanleys with daughter Kathleen, Schrecks with daughter Norma, Edwards, Hersoms with son Robert, Ricks with son Robert, Davises with daughter Patty, Rosses with daughters Patsy and Grace, and Keisters with daughter Beverly Ann.

David Corbett F Avenue NE Harlan Corbett H. Smith J. McAndrews A. Stanley Kathleen B. Schreck Norma

Honor Mrs Wilson at Surprise Birthday Party

Ida Wilson was honored by friends at a surprise party for her birthday hosted at her sister Hazel Broussard's home 1222 Ninth Street NW. Guests included Hattie Gaster Ruth Karr Ruth Hodge Amelia Hodge Etta Turnbull Effie Shaner Florence Foster Emma Thompson Mae Van Ness Mary Kephart Abbie Hatfield Mildred Jacoby Lutie Dykhuizen Mary Christenson and Deloris Broussard.

Ida Wilson Hazel Broussard Ninth Street Mesdames Hattie Gaster Ruth Karr Ruth Hodge Amelia Hodge Etta Turnbull Effie Shaner Florence Foster Emma Thompson Mae van Ness Mary Kephart Abbie Hatfield Mildred Jacoby Lutie Dykhuizen Mary Christenson Deloris Broussard

Guests of Walters Celebrate Thanksgiving Day

Mr and Mrs Marion Walters and their niece Miss Marian Hall of Rock River Wyoming visited Cedar Rapids relatives for Thanksgiving at the homes of Mr and Mrs George Walters and Mr and Mrs Arthur K Fisher. Miss Hall attends Cedar Rapids Business College during her stay.

Marion Walter Avenue NW Miss Marian Hall Rock River Wyo George Walters Arthur K. Fisher Second Avenue Miss Hall Cedar Rapids Business College

Jane Boyd Circle to Meet for Thursday Lunch Hour

Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. at 620 Seventeenth street SE. Mrs. E K Easton and Mrs. Fred Niemeier will assist the hostess Mrs. William Hughes.

Jane Boyd The King’s Daughters William Hughes Seventeenth Street E. K. Easton Fred Niemeier

Dairy Dale Community Postponed Meeting Set Thursday

The Dairy Dale community will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. for a business meeting that was postponed from last week.

Dairy Dale

Krieg entertains relatives and friends at Ben Hur hall

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Krieg of 1632 B avenue NW hosted a gathering at Ben Hur hall on Friday night. Guests of honor were Mr and Mrs Fred Gifford of Hudson Wisconsin and their family who spent the weekend visiting Strawberry Edgewood and Cedar Rapids relatives.

Lawrence Krieg B Avenue NW Ben Hur Hall Fred Gifford Hudson Wis Iowa Strawberry Edgewood Cedar Rapids Donald Krieg Bobby Dorothy Jean Nick Buhr Harold Gifford Dorothy Boody Chicago George Thompson Levi Lehman Septa Gene Lehman Dundee Clair Darrow Manchester Kenneth Shunk Davenport Martin Fishel Vernon Fishel Florence Fishel Vinton M. L. Zurka Patricia David Newell Darrow Eileen Darrow John C. Morey Dewayne Gerald Darrow Cleo Darrow Glenn Darrow Owen Darrow Henry Tietje Ronald

Eleventh Birthday Celebrated for Helen Travnicek

Mrs. Stanley Travnicek hosted a birthday party at 2011 D Street SW in honor of her daughter Helen eleventh birthday. Mrs. Frank Bohac assisted with arranging the event for guests Dorothy Topinka Gladys Topinka Jean Klepach Mildred Simanek Marguerite Tvrdik Betty Jean Jirsa Mary Ann Dvorak Betty Ann Stourac and Stanley Travnicek.

Stanley Travnicek D Street SW Helen Frank Bohac Dorothy Gladys Topinka Jean Klepach Mildred Jean Simanek Marguerite Tvrdik Betty Jean Jirsa Mary Ann Dvorak Betty Ann Stourac

Ex Quakerettes discuss meeting location change

The Ex Quakerettes will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Louis Meyer's home 208 First Avenue W. Members are asked to note the change in meeting place and there will be no luncheon.

Louis Meyer First Avenue W

Davises Visit in Yarmouth Area Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Mr and Mrs L R Davis of Yarmouth spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Arthur K Fisher at 1708 Second Avenue SE After Thanksgiving they visited Mr and Mrs Leonard Davis in Tama with Mr Davis’s family.

Yarmouth Arthur K. Fisher Second Avenue SE Mrs. Davis

Lucases Host Dinner in Honor of Waterloo Guests

Mr and Mrs Joe Lucas of 715 H Avenue NW entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs Cecil Wagoner and Mr and Mrs Gordon Sampson of Waterloo.

Joe Lucas H. Avenue NW Cecil Wagoner Gordon Sampson Waterloo

Cedar Rapids Women’s Club to Meet at Montrose Hotel

Important business will be transacted at a Cedar Rapids Business and Professional Women’s club meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Montrose hotel French room. Plans for the December 15 Christmas party will be made and a permanent meeting place fixed. Committee reports and finance update will be given. Alta R. Duncan will speak on hair care and styling after the business session.

Cedar Rapids Business and Professional Women’s Club Montrose Hotel Alta R. Duncan

Miscellaneous shower honors Miss Stinson at home

Mrs. Joe Stark and Miss Grace Coffman honor Miss Josephine Stinson at a miscellaneous shower held Monday evening at her home 123 First avenue W. Stinson will wed Peter Pash of Cedar Rapids soon. Guests include numerous Misses and Mesdames, listing a large group of attendees.

Joe Stark Grace Coffman Josephine Stinson First Avenue W Stinson Peter Pash Cedar Rapids Mary Holub Bernice Ring Krystle McFarlen Cecelia Stark Dorothy Johnson Alicin Blaha Leona Novak Lucille Barber Bernadine Lawhorn Ruth Hollan B. O. Jandera Arthur Bezdek Matthew Pash Miller Ditch Tom McGregor Roy Johnson Evelyn Kincaid Floyd Baker George Witlack Eva de Lap Louis White Allie Stickley Charles Pavlie Lydia Lawhorn Eli Emerson Anna Tomec Gerald Mac Elwain Barbara Stinson

Lillian Schlack Honored With Shower And Bingo Night

Mrs. Charles Usher and Mrs. Howard Jones hosted a miscellaneous shower and bingo party at the Barto apartments in honor of Miss Lillian Schlack who will wed Kenneth Morehead in early December. Attending were Mesdames Stonebraker Mary Siebert Brown Main Vorel Konigsmark and Misses Brother Campbell Konigsmark.

Charles Usher Ellis Boulevard Howard Jones Barto Lillian Schlack Kenneth Morehead Ralph Stonebraker Julius Mary William Siebert Robert Brown Merrill Main Charles Vorel Joe Konigsmark Inez Brother Elaine Campbell Grace Konigsmark

Farewell Party for Virginia Rock Before California Move

Miss Virginia Rock left Tuesday to settle in California and was honored at a farewell party hosted by Marian Chyba. Attendees included Virginia Rock, Edna Taszler, Irma Zahradnik, Dorothy Melsa, Mary Jane Melsa, Marian Sowers, Eddie Pospishil, Norman Usher, John Thompson, Ben Pruesek, Bill Urzal, Wes Izer, John Dolezal, Clayton Hanover, Joe Ennis, Sam Dumshot, Charles Heiss, Walter Bucker, Joyce Julis, and Doris and Dorothy Chyba.

Virginia Rock California Marian Chyba Edna Taszler Irma Zahradnik Dorothy Mary Jane Melsa Marian Sowers Eddie Pospishil Norman Usher John Thompson Ben Pruesek Bill Urzal Wes Izer John Dolezal Clayton Hanover Joe Ennis Sam Dumshot Charles Heiss Walter Bucker Joyce Julis Doris Dorothy Chyba

Connells Host Week-end Guests in Des Moines

Dr. and Mrs. John Connell of Des Moines were week-end guests at the home of Dr. Connell's parents Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Connell at 1557 Park Avenue SE.

John Connell Des Moines Dr. Connell W. M. Connell Park Avenue SE

Hattons Return From Toledo and Tiffin Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hatton and their daughter Phyllis, of 1500 Third Avenue SE, have returned after visiting relatives in Toledo and Tiffin, Ohio since Thanksgiving.

Norman Hatton Third Avenue SE Phyllis Toledo Tiffin, O

Homer Maxwell Elected President of Local Sojourners Unit

Lieut Homer C Maxwell manager of the Montrose hotel was chosen president of Cedar Rapids chapter No 104 of the National Sojourners at the November meeting held at the Montrose hotel. Officers include Lieut Carlton K Smith vice president Capt John F Currell secretary treasurer and Maj Charles F Huber sergeant at arms. Installation of both Sojourners and Heroes of 76 will occur December 18 at the annual dinner at the Montrose hotel.

Homer C. Maxwell Montrose Hotel Cedar Rapids National Sojourners Carlton K. Smith John F. Currell Charles F. Huber Uniformed Forces United States

Labor Federation Bazaar Draws Large Opening Crowd

More than 1200 people attended the Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor bazaar opening at the C S P S hall Monday evening and it runs daily this week. Doors open at 7 p m and close at midnight with a local band playing each night. Harry Haller leads the entertainment committee.

Cedar Rapids Harry Haller

Dreams That Explain Our Hidden Feelings

A Cedar Rapids Gazette notice promotes a 40 page booklet Interpret ing Your Dreams from the Home Institute in New York. It cites examples of dream meanings such as flying escaping fear falling debt and suggests dreams reveal self insight. Readers are invited to send 15 cents with name and address to receive the booklet.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West Nineteenth Street New York N. Y

City Starts Big Ice Rink Project Near Hill Park

Cedar Rapids begins construction of a two block long ice skating rink on E avenue NW near Belden Hill park with city officials Dave Williams F E Young Walter Markle and Nevin Nichols directing. The ground shows three foot level differences requiring full leveling and rolling before frost crust can seal the surface and prevent water seepage. WPA labor assistance is being sought to accelerate the project.

Hill Park Cedar Rapids E Avenue NW Belden Hill Park Dave Williams F. E. Young Walter Markle Nevin Nichols Williams Young Markle Ed Stefan Nichols Stefan

Man Arrested After Report Of Accident On Highway 30 West

Police were alerted at 6 55 PM Monday to a possible drunk driver after a reported collision on Highway 30 West. C D Dawson of St Louis brought the suspect to the station and said he was at First Avenue and Tenth Street West. George Tehel 40 of 1324 L Avenue NE was arrested for drunkenness and released Tuesday noon on 105 dollar bond.

C. D. Dawson St. Louis First Avenue Tenth Street George Tehel L Avenue NE Earl G. Bryans Williams, In Tehel

Finals in Scout First Aid Contest set for Wednesday night

The Cedar Rapids area council Boy Scout first aid contest finals will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the McKinley high school auditorium. Six teams from districts 1 2 3 and North Linn will compete in four first aid problems for medals and the Stuart trophy. Kenneth Cornell and W H Richardson head the event with Dr B L Knight as referee and H M Wies as recorder.

Cedar Rapids First Congregational Church Kenwood P. T. A Waltonians North Linn Central City Stuart Kenneth Cornell Area Health and Safety Committee W. H. Richardson B. L. Knight H. M. Wies

Tipton Man Pleads Not Guilty to Desertion Charge

Tipton-Howard Kingsbury, recently returned from Colorado, pled not guilty to desertion when arraigned before Judge John T. Moffit in district court. He was bound over to the January term of court.

Tipton Howard Kingsbury Colorado John T. Moffit

Beasley Held After Sister Pleads Gun Seizure

John Beasley 39 of 1208 First Ave was arrested at 4 pm Monday for carrying a concealed weapon after his sister asked police to take the gun. He turned the weapon over to Sgt. Dale Cunningham and remained in custody as investigators pursued details of his stolen car claim involving a Decatur Illinois theft and a Peoria location.

John Beasley First Avenue W Beasley Dale Cunningham Decatur Ill Peoria

Winthrop Couple Wed Quietly in Monti Church Ceremony

Miss Monica M. Ryan and Martin J. Brickley, both of Winthrop, were married at the Catholic church in Monti with Rev. Father Mc Govern presiding. The couple, from families recently bereaved, will reside on the Brickley farm. the bride teaches in Buchanan county rural schools and the groom works with his father John Brickley in farming.

Winthrop Monica M. Ryan William Ryan Martin J. Brickley Monti Father McGovern Buchanan County John Brickley

Air Lines Official And Lieut Canaday To Speak At Young Men's Bureau

Cedar Rapids hosts a Chamber of Commerce Young Men's Bureau meeting with speakers E B Butler United Air Lines district traffic manager and Lieut Harry Canaday on leave from the China Clipper. Robert O Bickel will present eastward air pictures and a completed motion picture reel.

Air Lines Lieut Canaday Young Men’s Bureau Cedar Rapids United States Chamber of Commerce E. B. Butler Des Moines United Air Lines Harry Canaday Edna Canaday Pacific Ocean Pacific Robert O. Bickel Civic Affairs Committee

Police Benefit Ball Sets Record Attendance at 4000

The Policemen's ball drew about 4000 attendees at the Memorial Coliseum on Monday night. Ina Ray Hutton led a 15 piece all girl orchestra while overflow dancing occurred in the armory. Proceeds benefited the widows and orphans fund.

Memorial Coliseum Ina Ray Hutton Coliseum Policemen’s Widows and Orphans Benefit Fund

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