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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1936
Page
3
A fictitious parliamentary farce shows the King confronting ministers over a civil marriage plan. The archbishop and prime minister debate royal match prospects with mock seriousness, ending in a luncheon standoff and mock threats about Daisy and a royal photograph.
The Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor bazaar at the C S P S hall wraps up this evening after a week of large crowds. Over 4 000 season tickets were sold, with attendance not dipping below 1 200 on any night through Friday. Harry Haller chairs the entertainment committee as volunteers populate hall, publicity, poultry, finance and tickets duties.
Detroit courtroom sentenced five Black Legion members to life in prison for the 1935 murder of Silas Coleman a Negro war veteran. Charles Rouse James R Lorance Ervin D Lee John Pannerman and Harvey Davis received the maximum penalty after a seven hour jury deliberation.
Monticello Boy Scout court of honor conducted by Troop 44 at the Monticello school building Thursday evening conferred Tenderfoot ranks on Dick Landis James Howie George Hines and Jack Beeks first class on Charles Ross Ralph Bader and Eugene Burrichter Star Scout on Harold Yeoman and Life Scout on Charles Field Five merit badges were awarded to three Scouts. Awards were presented by Merle Hutton J J Locher C A Coxsee W E Heiserman and R C Hoag. Field Executive Robert L Dill spoke and Field announced a patrol leaders training course and a specialization course for Scouters to open December 16 at Anamosa.
Local attorney Paul F. Jones is en route to Cedar Rapids in custody of Earl Stanley and Carl Hendrickson to face three charges. Extradition debate arose after a possible interview with officials in Los Angeles. Jones faces child desertion embezzlement and cheating by false pretenses with bonds totaling $3,000.
President Juan Trippe of Pan-American Airways announced that experimental flights for a North Atlantic air service will begin next spring after his world tour by air.
The Rev. I. E. Linkletter of Second Christian Church will deliver a December morning sermon series titled Portraits of Jesus. Topics include The Portrait of Popular Expectation and A Prophet's Portrait on December 6 and 13 respectively, plus The Christmas Portrait and Our Portraits of Jesus on December 20 and 27. Evening themes cover When Jesus Is Left Behind and His Gifts to Men on December 6 and 13, Christmas in Song and Story on December 20, and The Passing of the Old on December 27.
The piece lauds Roosevelt as a strong goodwill ambassador rivaling the Prince in promoting peace and trade. It argues the United States pursues a neighborly policy in the Western Hemisphere, noting rivals like Germany England and Japan seek South American monopoly while Japan gears for war. It cites Hitler saber rattling and ends with a cheeky remark on possibly renaming to North Americans.
The Brooklyn troop gains a charter from the national Boy Scout organization. Dr. L H Carleton presents tenderfoot badges to Junior Lawson Lewis Gould Jack Hicks Robert Finley Leonard De Mentenaere Melvin Holland John Walker and Robert Mitchell. Harold Keller Robert Baird and Eldon Ormiston receive second class badges and Wayne Talbott earns a merit badge. Leaders are Lloyd Wells scoutmaster Wayne Talbott assistant scoutmaster and Howard Talbott senior patrol leader.
Sixty years ago Wallis Warfield Spencer sued Lieut Earl Winfield Spencer for divorce after five years apart. The suit cited desertion in 1922 and was finalized in December 1927 in Warrenton Virginia. The article traces Wallis social rise and the tangle of her marriage and separations.
Herbert O. Fitzpatrick vice-president and general counsel of Chesapeake and Ohio Railway was named head of the Van Sweringen empire. He becomes president of Mid-America and director to fill the vacancy from the death of O. P. Van Sweringen, with Mid-America controlled by George A. Ball and George A. Tomlinson.
John Steuart Curry began his term as artist in residence at the University of Wisconsin Madison. He will continue painting as usual and mentor interested students, but there will be no classes or formal lectures or exams as part of his assignment.
Prof. Grant Wood of the University of Iowa graphic and plastic arts department applauds Wisconsin adding informal art instruction to its curriculum. He calls it an encouraging midwestern art development and says John Curry, a close friend, will benefit the university and Curry from the new association.
Guy Chellis, 47, assistant manager at Metropolitan Life Insurance Davenport Iowa, was killed in a train auto collision in East Clinton Illinois. Burdette Johnson, 30, a company salesman, was critically injured when his car struck the caboose of a Burlington freight train at a grade crossing Friday night.
The sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper will be administered at Sundays 11 a.m. worship service at First Reformed church. Communion will be the last of 1936. New members will be received. Young people's Bible study will be at 7 p.m. A song and instrumental music service will be held at 7 30 and at 8 p.m. the Rev. Samuel Ramaker will speak on Sacred Sorrow.
Notice is given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate. All persons indebted to the estate must make immediate settlement and those having claims must file them in the office of the attorneys Barnes Chamberlain and Hos at Linn County Iowa.
The article portrays growing support for the king amid the crisis over his intended marriage to Mrs. Wallis Simpson. Cabinet ministers discuss abdication as a possible solution while public protests erupt in London. The king plans continue, with Mrs. Simpson in France awaiting events.
Indianola Iowa IP Miss Made line Couch of Simpson college won the extempore contest at the Iowa intercollegiate peace meet. Frank Miller Decorah representing Luther college was second Leon Strain Dunkerton Iowa State Teachers college was third. Next year’s contest will be at Luther college. Lawrence Touchne Marshalltown a student at Iowa State Teachers college won first prize of 50 dollars for At Whose Risk Pauline Shepherd Pleasantville of Simpson college was second and Ernest Schippers Pella Central college was third.
Cedar Rapids Woman's club house transformed into the Golden Slipper Cabaret for a luncheon and program by the dramatic art department. One hundred twenty five members attended with performances by a singer dancer reader and readers in a Mammy and Pappy Yokum act. Mrs Krickard led the program with Mrs LeFebvre guiding a business meeting and Mrs Kreikard welcomed guests.
Following the Coe versus Central game, Coenses men’s organization at Coe college will sponsor a Basketball dance in the recreation room. Chaperons include Prof and Mrs John M Henry, Dean and Mrs C Harve Geiger, and Mr and Mrs Vernon E Lichtenstein. Guests listed are Dean Mary Bell, Mr and Mrs Moray L Eby, Dean L M Boozer, and Mr and Mrs Forest Rittgers.
Miss Leona Borschel entertained at 1534 Washington Ave SE a miscellaneous shower for Miss Mary Gail Forman of Ames former Cedar Rapids. Miss Forman daughter of Prof. and Mrs. Forman will wed Robert Kimball Davis of Cedar Rapids on Christmas Day. Bridge prize went to Miss Charlotte Kanealy and Mrs. Leslie W. Rose. Attendants include Misses Leona Borschel Mary Jane McBaith and Frances Keefer.
The Cedar Rapids Woman's club Philanthropic department met at the club house on Thursday afternoon. Chairman Mrs. A J Prucha presided as the towel quota for the blind women of Iowa was completed. A Christmas luncheon is set for December 17. A box for Perkins Hospital children will be packed. Mrs John Jancek led and directed the sewing.
Eleanor O'Farrell was honored at a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening by Mrs. H. L. Hines and Mrs. William Fetter at 410 First Street SW. Bingo and banco prizes went to Mrs. Ralph Johnson and Mrs. Ernest Henecke. Guests included Mesdames Gene Davidson, G. A. Metheny, Oval Reid, C. L. Walker, Tom Johnson, M. Strang, Charles Anthony, Mary Campbell, Jackie and Patricia Hines, and others.
Miss Bette Kibler hosted a linen shower at 451 Ninth Avenue SW in honor of Miss Blanche Stelcik who will soon marry Charles Panek. Guests included Dorothy Donnan Kathleen Dolley Alice Kulhavy Helen Carney Mildred Pazdernik Lucille Steyne Helen Stourne Evelyne or Lucile Mann and Rose Kosina.
Members of the Playmore 500 club met at 1116 avenue W. Prizes were won by Mrs. Earl Caraway Mrs. Harry Hammons and Mrs. Elvice Milburn. Mrs Earl Caraway of 1625 Third avenue Marion will host January 8.
Dr. Harry M. Gage president of Coe College was guest speaker at a Life Underwriters association dinner at the Roosevelt hotel Cedar Rapids. He discussed what makes a successful life underwriter from a policy holder’s view, citing his own life and his father’s policies. W. Mull president of the association presided and oversaw arrangements.
About 135 people attended the High Twelve club ladies' night dinner Friday at the Montrose hotel. Christmas decorations brightened the Crystal room as Bob Leefers led a skit and musical program. Dr. E E Hruska presided with Earl B Delzell Emil Pazdera and Harry Fraser on the hosting committee.
Mrs. Ira A. Moore led a Cultus club program on the Mexico Of To day topic at Mrs. J. D. Kennedy’s home. She spoke on how the new highway may shape the Mexico of the future and displayed Mexican pottery glass and basketry. Sixteen members and two visitors attended. Mrs. Earl Hardwick read a Christmas article. Hostess assist by Mrs. George Baumgartner.
Mrs Edward J Zamastil hosted a Friday afternoon party at 6300 Avenue NW honoring her daughter Mary Lou on her sixth birthday. Guests included Elisabeth Froman La Venne Long Shirley Mae Long Patsy Ann Carney Virginia Hoy Betty Jane White Jo Ann Parsons Joyce Ann Hrdlicka Emma Jane Zamastil and Betty Leona Field. Miss Marie Hansen and Miss Evelyn Zamastil assisted the hostess.
Members of the Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters met for a luncheon at Mrs. William Hughes's home 620 Seventeenth Street SE. Twenty two members and guest Mrs. G L Clem attended. Mrs Sam Lee reported on a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family. Mrs Lee will entertain December 17 at 30 Blake Terrace SE.
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