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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1936

Page

10

Luncheon Honors Sundberg and Omaha Guest at Cedar Rapids Club

Miss Margaret Sundberg and Mrs. C. E. Auracher of Omaha were guests at a luncheon and bridge at Cedar Rapids Country Club hosted by Mrs. George F. Miller and Mrs. Fred Collard. Sundberg is to wed Dr. Robert M. Wray of Iowa City this Saturday. The party included L. A. L. club members and out-of-town guest Mrs. Henry Smith of Omaha.

George F. Miller Washington Avenue SE Fred Collard Park Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Country Club Margaret Sundberg C. E. Auracher Omaha Miller Miss Sundberg Auracher Guy E. Hillier H. N. Boyson J. A. Yessler George Otis Myrtle Fisher Richard Miller Frank Beals C. O. Gray H. F. Sundberg Roland Wilson S. E. Co

Officials Association Meeting at Cedar Rapids Country Club

Thirty Cedar Rapids Officials association members will meet Monday evening at the Cedar Rapids Country Club for dinner and to elect officers. Retiring officers include Horace G. Hedges president Fred A. Winter vice president and Albert P. Jenkins secretary and treasurer. A round table discussion on basketball rule changes will be held. Thomas L. Crabbe handles arrangements.

Cedar Rapids Officials Association Cedar Rapids Country Club Horace G. Hedges Fred A. Winter Albert P. Jenkins Thomas L. Crabbe

Forty Women Attend Cedar Rapids Bridge Luncheon

About forty women attended the weekly bridge luncheon Monday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Mrs. George E. Beattie and Mrs. W. J. Neuzil were in charge of the affair.

Cedar Rapids Country Club George E. Beattie W. J. Neuzil

Omaha Woman and Daughter Stay with Bates Family

Mrs. Henry Smith of Omaha and her daughter Pamela are spending a week in the home of Mrs. Smith's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Bates, at 1736 Sixth Avenue SE.

Henry Smith Frank Bates Omaha Pamela Mrs. Smith Frank F. Bates Sixth Avenue SE

Needlework Guild Meeting Postponed to Thursday

The Cedar Rapids branch of the Needlework Guild of America postpones its annual meeting to Thursday at 2 30 p m at Mrs C W Bingham 3300 First Avenue East. Section presidents executive board members and committee chairmen will attend the meeting and tea.

Cedar Rapids The Needlework Guild of America C. W. Bingham First Avenue E

Crandic Display Club Sets Tuesday Social at Cedar View

The Crandic display club plans a social meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Cedar View Country club. A buffet supper precedes dancing cards and a vaudeville program. Fred Long and Hans Luber will speak.

Crandic Display Club Cedar View Country Club Fred Long Hans Luber

Abrams Abramovichs wed in St Paul ceremony

Mrs Sara Abrams and Elias Abramovich were married Sunday in St Paul Minnesota by Rabbi Krosberg. The couple will live at 813 Fifteenth Street SE after the ceremony.

Sara Abrams Elias Abramovich St. Paul, Minn Krosberg Abramovich Fifteenth Street

Mrs Oliver Longueville Hosts Monday Bridge Game

Mrs Oliver Longueville at 2035 Blake Boulevard SE invites players to her home for a regular Monday bridge game starting at 8 o'clock this evening.

Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard

Louise Padley Named Malta Chapter Matron

Mrs Louise Padley was elected worthy matron of Malta Chapter No 415 O E S at a Saturday meeting in the Masonic hall George Cockburn was elected worthy patron Daisy Johnson moves from matron and A J Diserens is retiring patron Other new officers include Helen Lundin William Groepper Helen Dunker Betty Suchomel Emily Walbrand Jean Vondracek in officer roles with re elections noted

Louise Padley Malta Masonic Hall George Cockburn Daisy Johnson A. J. Diserens Helen Lundin William E. Groepper Helen Dunker Betty Suchomel Emily Walbrand Jean Vondracek

B P W Clubs Hold Sixth District Meeting

Cedar Rapids B P W members from Town City and Maquoketa joined for a district dinner at the Roosevelt hotel. State president Mrs Jessie Young spoke, with district president Miss Lillian Smith presiding.

Cedar Rapids Persis Sheldon Iowa City Esther Hunter Laura Hanna Maquoketa Lorna Schuppert Vera Finley

Chicago Homecoming For Two Local Travelers

Miss Leona Simon of 615 Eighth avenue SE and Miss Louise Indra of 903 Oakland avenue NE returned home after a week long stay in Chicago.

Leona Simon Eighth Avenue SE Louise Indra Oakland Avenue NE Chicago

National Treasurer of Chi Omega Visits Coe College

Miss Mary Clay Williams of Tulsa Oklahoma national treasurer of Chi Omega sorority visits Omicron Alpha chapter at Coe College. Local alumnae in Cedar Rapids host a dinner at Mrs E J North home and Williams plans Iowa City trip to Psi Beta chapter at the University of Iowa. Williams, Randolph Macon alumna with a Columbia masters, has served as official chapter visitor and now enters a third term as national treasurer.

Mary Clay Williams Tulsa Okla Chi Omega Sorority Omicron Alpha Coe College Cedar Rapids Miss Williams E. J. North Forest Drive L. D. Dennis Kenneth Ottson Edith Benson Katherine Baxter Iowa City Psi Beta University of Iowa Coe Randolph-Macon College Virginia Columbia College New York City

Re-Election At Jewish Teachers Conference Cedar Rapids

At the annual Jewish religious school teachers conference held at the Temple in Des Moines thirty five teachers from Iowa cities attended. Rabbi Polish and Mrs Klass of Cedar Rapids were unanimously re elected. Rabbi Lewis of Sioux City was chosen as vice chairman and Sioux City will host the November 1937 meeting.

Temple Des Moines Kurt Lewin University of Iowa Mason City Davenport Sioux City Iowa City Cedar Rapids Lewin Theodore N. Lewis Jacob Rothschild Eugene Mannheimer David

Linn County Science Teachers Meet December 14

The Linn county science teachers gather December 14 at 6 30 p m at the Y M C A for an illustrated talk by Dr L R Wilson of Coe College on a geological field trip Those attending should report by December 11 to Miss Lavina Dragon at McKinley Junior High School

Linn County L. R. Wilson Coe College Lavina Dragon McKinley Junior High

Andrles Host Birthday Dinner for Father and Granddaughter

Dr. and Mrs. P. M. Andrle of 1110 First Street SW entertained twelve guests Sunday at their home in honor of J. W. Andrle of North Liberty who marked his eightieth birthday. The occasion also honored Jacqueline Lee Alton granddaughter of the Andrles who turned two that day. Jacqueline Lee is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Alton of the same address.

P. M. Andrle First Street Andrle J. W. Andrle North Liberty Jacqueline Lee Alton Andries Jacqueline Lee J. T. Alton

Anniversary Dinner Speaks Surprising Cedar Rapids Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Adams of 71 Thirteenth Street NW hosted a Sunday dinner for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. George Heaton Central City. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Mollenhauer and daughter Shirley Jean Alburnett. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Tylee. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Waterbury and daughters Leila and LeEtta. Don Evalon Toddville. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Boner. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jedlicka and daughter Nadine. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Pryor. Olive Tylee and Verl and Ruby Adams Cedar Rapids.

Lester Adams Thirteenth Street George Heaton Central City Forrest Mollenhauer Shirley Jean Alburnett Ward Tylee Melvin Waterbury Leila le Etta Don Evalon Toddville Jack Boner Henry Jedlicka Nadine Bruce Pryor Olive Tylee Verl Ruby Adams Cedar Rapids

West Side W C T U Hosts Picnic Meeting

Mrs. George Brown entertained the West Side W C T U at a recent picnic luncheon meeting. Rev. Elton D. Wells spoke on Peace. A memorial service was held for Mrs Betsy Bridge, a charter member, who died Monday at Vinton. Plans include a Christmas box for Benedict home and for Fort Ringo soldiers. Christmas baskets to Nell Arduser. A centenary program and play are set for December 11 at H P Usher home. Public invited.

West Side George Brown B Avenue NW West Elton D. Wells Betsy Bridge Vinton Nell Arduser Second Avenue H. P. Usher First Avenue

Polk P T A to Host Des Moines Safety Official

PT A meeting in Polk School Tuesday at 2 p.m. will feature Sproul of Des Moines, ex executive secretary of the Iowa State safety council. Social committee co chairs are Mrs. Roupe, Mrs. Sword, Mrs. Prather and Mrs. Osterlund. A short children's program is planned and the executive board meets at 1 30 p.m.

P. H. Sproul Des Moines Iowa State Safety Council Polk School Arnold Roupe I. Sword O. A. Prather J. R. Osterlund

Miss Uhlenhopp Receives Beta Phi Alpha Scholarship

Cedar Rapids senior Mae Fern Uhlenhopp of Coe College was awarded the Beta Phi Alpha annual scholarship at a tea hosted by alumnae at Mrs. Arthur Hurtt’s home. Jean Wells recited poems and Dean Mary Bell spoke on scholarship as alumnae and actives plus pledges attended.

Mae Fern Uhlenhopp Cedar Rapids Coe College Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Arthur Hurtt Second Street Jean Wells Mary Bell Louis Kriz Louis Sila Lester Baldwin Cora Farr

Gaie Coyne Wed George Ward in Rock Island

Mr and Mrs R T Miller announce the marriage of their daughter Gaie Coyne to George Ward of Mechanicsville. The ceremony took place June 24 in Rock Island Illinois, performed by Rev W G Oglevee. The couple reside at 113 Tenth Street SE. Ward works as a steam fitter.

R. T. Miller Tenth Street SE Gaie Coyne George W. Ward Mechanicsville Rock Island, Ill W. G. Oglevee

Craemer Employees Hold Annual Christmas Party

Craemer company workers will host their yearly Christmas party Monday evening. About sixty employees will dine at tables adorned in Christmas decor. Santa Claus will distribute gifts, with readings by Katherine Ameche and a Catherine Collins Mary Van Damme duet with accompanist Margaret Giblin. Committee includes Esther Schulman Evelyn Johnson and Fern Cox.

Craemer Company Cedar Rapids Country Club Santa Claus Katherine Ameche Catherine Collins Mary van Damme Margaret Giblin Esther Schollman Evelyn Johnson Fern Cox

Hard of Hearing League Holds Informal Home Meet

Instead of the Cedar Rapids League class gathering for the Hard of Hearing, members will attend an informal at home meeting hosted by Dr. and Mrs. L. B. Gray at 1930 Park Avenue SE Tuesday evening. Special guests include new league class members. all league members are invited.

Cedar Rapids League League L. B. Gray Park Avenue SE

Mount Mercy Alumnae Ball Chaperons Named

The Mount Mercy Alumnae ball committee names chaperons for the Cedar Rapids Country Club event on December 28. Chaperons include Mr and Mrs J F McLaughlin Mr and Mrs James Keevers Mr and Mrs W H Ryan and Dr and Mrs J H Kelly. General chairman is Miss Charlotte Hubbard. Reservations contact Miss Hubbard or Miss Georgianne Ryan.

Mount Mercy Cedar Rapids Country Club J. F. McLaughlin James Keevers W. H. Ryan J. H. Kelly Charlotte Hubbard Miss Hubbard Dial Georgianne Ryan

Mount Mercy Luncheon Club Holds First Meeting

Thirty former students and alumnae attended Mount Mercy Luncheon Club’s inaugural gathering in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel. Attendees came from Cedar Rapids Independence De Witt Dubuque and Davenport. The next meeting is set for January 2.

Mount Mercy Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids Independence DeWitt Dubuque Davenport

Ottsens and Benson family return from Chicago trip

Mrs. George J. Ottsen and her son Keith, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Ottsen of Maplewood and Second Avenue SE, along with Miss Edith Benson and R. H. Buresh, returned Sunday evening after a weekend in Chicago.

George J. Ottsen Maplewood Drive Keith Kenneth B. Ottsen Second Avenue Edith Benson R. H. Buresh Chicago

Couple Married at Justice of the Peace Home

Alica Grishaber of Alburnecht and Lloyd Duede of Cedar Rapids wed Saturday in Cedar Rapids. Justice Almon S. Reed officiated at his home 438 Fifth Avenue SW. The bride wore a crushed raspberry silk dress. Helen Hupton and Sbell Curl attended. The couple will live in Cedar Rapids where Mr Duede works in upholstery.

Alica Grishaber Alburnecht Lloyd Duede Cedar Rapids Almon S. Reed

Bennett Couple Wintering in Ontario Lynwood and L A

Mr and Mrs J Z Bennett of 265 Twelfth Street NW are spending the winter visiting friends and relatives in Ontario Lynwood and Los Angeles California.

J. Z. Bennett Twelfth Street Ontario Lynwood Los Angeles Calif

Lawaka Camp Fire group holds Saturday dinner at Burger home

The First Lutheran church group met Saturday evening at 1407 Sixth Avenue SE for a dinner prepared by Joan Burger and Imogene Luben. Mrs. C. H. Mills as guardian Miss Nola Burger as assistant guardian and fourteen members attended.

Lawaka First Lutheran Church J. L. Burger Sixth Avenue SE Joan Burger Imogene Luben C. H. Mills Nola Burger

Police Auxiliary Meeting At I. O. O. F. Hall

The Police auxiliary will meet at I. O. O. F. hall Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. There will be a twenty five cent gift exchange and election of officers. Hostesses will be Mesdames Hazel Haberle, chairman, Mable Hopwood, Lena Hasley and Ida Kansky.

I. O. O. F. Hall Hazel Haberle Mable Hopwood Lena Hasley Ida Kansky

Birthday surprise honors Mrs. Blazek with gifts and prizes

Mrs. Fred Blazek was surprised by friends Saturday evening for her birthday. High prizes at cards went to Frank Stepanek and Mrs. George Blazek, with consolation awards to Paul Petrik and Mrs. Anton Holecek. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Picek, Mr. and Mrs. Vaclav Kobylak, Mr. and Mrs. James Nosek, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Petrik.

Fred Blazek Frank Stepanek George Blazek Paul Petrik Anton Holecek

Local nuptial notices list several households

Mr and Mrs Antoni Holecek Mr and Mrs Frank Stepanek Mr and Mrs George Blazek Wesley Nosek and Mr and Mrs Fred Blazek appear in a community matrimonial notice listing households and names.

Antoni Holecek Frank Stepanek George Blazek Wesley Nosek Fred Blazek

Cedar Rapids Briefs Include Dinners Courts and Notices

United States deputy marshal Joseph A. Petrus has returned from Dubuque after attending federal court. Roosevelt school advanced art class visited the federal building to view murals in progress. Two men from Cedar Rapids and Joplin were fined in police court for intoxication. The Cedar Rapids Gas company received permission to lay gas mains on Sixteenth avenue SW near Third street. Lost and Found ads invite readers to report lost purses by calling 2-1121. Several Cedar Rapids residents wed at a justice office. Weather slowed a church revival at Assembly of God, with services to resume later in the week. Gas company hosts free cooking schools with Christmas-themed subjects. Mr. and Mrs. Fluegel traveled to Peoria after Mrs. Hooten’s death. funeral plans set for Peoria.

Cedar Rapids Gas Company Sixteenth Avenue Third Street

McCulloughs to Lead Tacoma Bible Conference

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. J Ren wick McCullough depart Sunday night for Tacoma Washington where he will lead a five day Bible conference starting Wednesday. Kathryn Barton of Cedar Rapids was elected secretary of the Iowa Association of Cosmetology Schools at a Des Moines meeting with J B Lewin of Des Moines as president. Earl Hemminger 23 of 3052 Carroll drive SE injured his left knee in a slip while pushing his car and was taken to St Luke’s hospital. Dr J J Hinman Jr a University of Iowa chemist will discuss Chemicals and Poisons in Our Daily Life at a Canopus club luncheon Tuesday at the Roose.

J. Renwick McCullough Tacoma Wash Mr. McCullough Kathryn Barton Cedar Rapids Iowa Association of Cosmetology Schools Des Moines United Press Dispatch J. B. Lewin Earl Hemminger Carroll Drive St. Luke’s Hospital J. J. Hinman, Jr University of Iowa Canopus Roosevelt Hotel

Local Parking Fines Levied in Police Court

Milo Mach of 1635 Second Avenue SE was fined one dollar and costs for overtime parking in a fifteen minute zone. David Barry of 2217 Ridgeway Drive SE paid one dollar and costs for parking with no rear light. Forrest Andrew of 216 Sixth Street SW paid one dollar and costs for double parking. A Mitchell of 615 Fifth Avenue SE fined one dollar and costs for improper parking. Carl Pospishil of 1627 N Street SW assessed one dollar and costs for parking in a prohibited zone.

Milo Mach Second Avenue SE David Barry Ridgeway Drive Forrest Andrew Sixth Street A. Mitchell Fifth Avenue SE Carl Pospishil N Street

Detective chief seeks Rose Gucinski in Detroit case

Chief of Detectives Earl Stanley received a telegram from Receiving hospital Detroit asking for the whereabouts of Rose Gucinski of Cedar Rapids whose brother Mike Robak 46 died there. Stanley could not locate any Rose Gucinski in the area and suspects a name change by marriage. He asked the woman to contact the police if she is in the vicinity.

Earl Stanley Detroit Mich Rose Guchnski Cedar Rapids Mike Robak Robak Stanley Rose Gucinski Police Department

Average U.S. commercial truck haul runs about 110 miles

A typical commercial truck journey in the United States covers roughly 110 miles. This distance captures the common range for many freight runs, reflecting mid length hauls rather than long transcontinental trips.

The United States

Larger Quarters Needed Here To Handle Social Security

Social Security applications are straining current space at the federal building basement. By Monday noon seven typists three checkers and a supervisor will work in the expanded quarters to handle registration numbers for large payroll firms. Orders prioritize firms with big payrolls to ease corporate bookkeeping.

Federal

Interstate truck permit hearing on National Transfer request opposed

Forty lawyers and traffic representatives attended a federal hearing in Cedar Rapids over National Transfer and Storage of Marshalltown seeking interstate permits to operate Iowa routes from Cedar Rapids to Oelwein, Traer and Cedar Rapids via Ill. The case faces opposition from railroads and four truck firms. A second, unrelated application by Seaton Truck Lines and another by Geneseo to Waterloo routes were also scheduled.

Federal Building Interstate Commerce National Transfer and Storage Company Marshalltown Iowa Cedar Rapids Traer Oelwein Strawberry Point Sterling, Ill Tri Cities Chicago M. J. Conway Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners Iowa-Illinois Board White Line Motor Freight Des Moines Hawkeye Express H. and W. Motor Express Dubuque Takin Brothers Waterloo Leland J. Magerkuth Geneseo Ill Davenport DeWitt R. O. Seaton Seaton Truck Lines Osage Mason City la Crosse Wis Riceville Crosse Decorah Prosper and Hokan Miam

Harriet Newcomer Named Deputy City Clerk

City council appoints Harriet Newcomer to succeed Elizabeth Stolba as deputy city clerk. Newcomer, previously on the registration staff as extra help, will take effect after Stolba’s resignation on December 21.

Harriet Newcomer L. J. Storey First Avenue E Elizabeth Stolba Storey Newcomer

Annual Tax Sale Postponed To February First

Linn county public bidder tax sale opened after postponement to Feb 1 at 10 am due to lack of bidders. Treasurer Milo Sedlacek reported 1935 taxes $3.51 million with $3.30 million paid by Dec 5 and delinquency receipts of about $251 thousand. Properties unpaid since 1933 and previously offered remain in the public bidder's sale with one year redemption from that sale.

Linn County Milo Sedlacek Cedar Rapids Sedlacek D. Feiereisen Board of Supervisors

Bill Ragan Named Managing Editor of Sacramento Union

Bill Ragan, son of William and Mrs. Ragan of 1018 Third Avenue SW, and former Cedar Rapids journalist, was appointed managing editor of the Sacramento Union. Born in Williamsburg Iowa, he began in 17 years ago on the Cedar Rapids Republican, later with United Press in Chicago, then Cleveland News where he became night editor and picture editor. He joined the Sacramento Union last February and has since covered the state capitol.

Will F Bill” Ragan William Ragan Third Avenue Cedar Rapids Sacramento Calif Union Ragan Williamsburg Cedar Rapids Republican United Press Chicago Cleveland News Sacramento Union State Capitol

Silent Stalking Cat Uses Whiskers To Navigate

A cat stalks prey by fixing eyes on the victim and using the whiskers to sense obstacles, guiding a silent approach.

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