Alice L. Stoner Honored at Dessert Luncheon Shower
Miss Alice L. Stoner, soon to wed Royal G. Parks of Chicago on December 18 in Mount Vernon, receives a dessert luncheon and personal shower hosted by Miss Thora Herr. Attendees and decor noted in pink and white theme with bath crystal centerpieces and a pink cellophane shower curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice L. Stoner
Royal G. Parks
Chicago
Mount Vernon
Thora Herr
Firt Avenue E
Eree
Malvina McKenna
Mle Quaas
Mucge
Gouls
Phil McKum
Christmas Luncheon At Peoples Church Circle Event
Circle at Peoples Church hosted a Christmas luncheon with about forty members. The event featured miniature trees, decorated tables, carols, gift exchange, and readings by Mrs. R Trkemsas and Mrs. ER Steul. Special guests included Mrs. A S Steevie and Mrs. Termechien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle At Peoples Church
Willim
Jandri
Fakem
Betty Low
R. Trkemsas
ER Steul
Lehmann
Wo EL Andre
A. S Steevie
Th van Weertengmi
Steul
Termechien
Coe Fraternities Announce Pledges and Events
Coe fraternities reveal pledges as chapters welcome new members. George Siske slated for initiation Sunday with Tau Psi Epsilon adding two pledges Carl Hass and Roy Ricklets. Formal services held Sunday in Geerse Rochard by Chi Beta Pri S aier iwhy. New pledges include Howert Jennes Russell Leichion Mancels Glen Dougherty Robert Garuced in Cedar R Ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Siske
Imnta Teu Rapse Epatog
Tau Hapm Epsilon
Rew Plecze
Carl Hass
Chisago
Roy Ricklets
Mentuesiio
Simday
Geerse Rochardson
Chi Beta Pri S
Aieriwhy
Co. Sete Ftere Howert Jennes
Russell
Leichion Mancels
Palatime
Glen Dougherty
Gladdern
Robert Garuced
Josephite Guild Hosts January Card Party
St Josephs guild entertained by Mrs William Gubney Thursday afternoon at Merth. A business meeting preceded card prizes to Mrs Raymond Rimei Mrs George Sutcliffe Mrs Francis Stark Mrs George Young and Miss Ance Stark. Hostess aided by Mrs John Mulhern serving refreshments. Guests included Mrs Mulherin Mrs Sutcliffe Miss Hazel Stark and Mrs Risteeét. The January gathering was at Mrs Henry Stark's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Josephs
William Gubney
Raymond Rimei
George Sutcliffe
Francis Stark
George Young
Ance Stark
John Mulhern
Mulherin
Sutcliffe
Hazel Stark
Risteeét
Henry Stark
Linn Lodge 249 elects officers in Monday meeting
Linn lodge No. 249 auxiliary to the I A of M R 1 Machinists held Monday evening and elected officers including Mrs Gen eva Moore president Maude Vaughn vice president Leuc e Martin financial secretary Ivah Holloway recording secretary Doris Johanes treasurer Cera Frey conductor Naomi Wheeler warden Olive Froman and Ada Garber marshal Anna M. Cucts press correspondent Ese Dyer N tre Heke and C use the war france committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyer
Tre Heke
France
Mrs Arnold Honored at Thursday Event
A local gathering honored Mrs Arnold with attendees including Pri Scere, Berger, Jacquere, Moette, and others. The ceremony featured remarks by community figures and homages to Mrs Arnold's service and contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyes
Jeac
Mildred Crewe
Doris Ticker Honored in Local Event
Fragmented text reports a local honoree Doris Ticker tied to a social event. Names and details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but references to a ceremony, likeness to Mrs Elmar Kreu and a ranch, and mentions of dates or places suggest a small community acknowledgment.
Home on furlough for Lloyd Lenway of Fort Des Arc cavalry
Boyd Lenway of the 14th cavalry unit returns home to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Ezra Lenway on Fifth Street NW during a six day furlough from Fort Des Arc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Lenway
Tr Pth
Miss Agnes F Dyorak Plans Chicago Visit
Miss Agnes F Dyorak of 1928 Center Point Road NE travels to Chicago to visit her sister Mrs. Matthew Spinka, Dr. Spinka, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes F Dyorak
Center Point Road
Chicago
Matthew Spinka
Dr. Spinka
Irene Furry weds H A Hackathorn at home ceremony
Mrs Nelle Furry announces the marriage of her daughter Irene to H A Hackathorn of Chicago. The Dec 6 ceremony was held at Rev S E Lickletter’s home with Mr and Mrs Jus Haywerd in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Furry
Sixth Avenue
Irene
H A Hackathorn
Chicago
S E Lickletter
Jus Haywerd
Woman's Club Benefit Card Party Draws Big Crowd
A Cedar Rapids event hosted by the Woman's Club Ways and Means Committee drew 36 tables of bridge players at the Mortrose hotel Friday evening. Coffee and cake were served. prizes were awarded to Hershey Keane Turner Sichl Her Poeimnger Iming Harirum Harc d Pick en and AL Hutch. Mrs Charles EL Roberts chaired the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore
Iarec Bridge
Ways and Means
Cedar Rapids
AL Hutch
Couples Class Hosts Christmas Party at SE Chicago Street
Mr and Mrs J W Van Oesds hosted a couples class Christmas gathering at their residence on Twefin Street SE. The event featured members of the CF-2 group and included songs and group activities with attendees such as Teresates and Ms Backesteome present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W van Oesds
Fin Street
Asdee James Backesteome
Wraith Foucanon Apart Fr Te Rog Se A 77s
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and numbers. No clear event or entities. Unable to determine a coherent news item or individuals for a factual summary.
PTA Meetings To Discuss School Activities
Community PTA sessions outline upcoming school events and parent involvement. Members plan activities and coordinate volunteers to support classrooms and student programs.
Marriage Licenses Sold Across Cities Revealed
Elbert region notices list couples Harrison David and Elena California, and Rhinehart of Mays, indicating licenses issued in Chicago and San Diego areas amid county clerk records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert
Chicago
Harrison David P
Diego
Calif
E Rhinehart
Mays
Farm bill stalls as Congress debates cost and quotas
A joint Senate House committee works to resolve differences on the farm bill which may delay sending it to the White House this month. The bill sets the program cost at 500 million dollars and links benefits to acreage reductions with quotas accepted by a two thirds farmer vote and penalties for excess production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
White House
Warren
Congress
Roosevelt
City Briefs and Personals Highlights From Local Scenes
Firemen answered a 2:53 p m call to extinguish a chimney spark fire at 21 First Avenue, Mrs Joseph Douprix of 161 Hayes Street SW was treated for injuries after a fall at home. Marian Templeton, former India teacher, to speak Sunday at Berweed Park Presbyterian. Mrs Jennie Simpson of Mount Vernon hospitalized after a stroke while visiting Lenore Simpson. First Reformed Church plans a 11 am Sunday sermon “The Word of God” with school services and films by Har G Hansen. High society notes include West Highlands Club electing officers and a Christmas party planned in Dakota. Police restrained a man from causing trouble at a local scene with detentions noted for later review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Templeton
India
Berweed Park Presbyterian Church
Jennie Simpson
Mount Vernon
Lenore Simpson
First Avenue
Simpson
St Lukes Hospital
Samuel Ramaker
First Reformed Church
Eighth Avenue
L Street
Word of God
W . Ce
Har~ G Hansen
C. A. Bors
Wisconsin University Bars Coeds For Modeling
A university in Wisconsin reportedly bans female students from nude or semi nude modeling activities on campus. The incident involves student conduct codes, campus photographers, and athletic or social clubs affected by the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Univ
Church notices sought early for next Gazette edition
Ministers and others in charge of church or Sunday school notices must submit Christmas program notices at The Gazette news room by Wednesday 5 p.m. Early submission is urged due to large volume. Christmas items should be separate from regular notices and double spaced on a single sheet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Gazette News Room
Russians Vote in Nationwide Stalinist Election
Moscow dispatch notes Soviet citizens were reminded to vote Sunday in a nationwide election that is essentially a ratification of unopposed nominees. Pravda cites 90 million expected voters and a full turnout as seals of approval for Stalinism in the first secret direct ballot for a federal legislature in two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Supreme Soviet
Pravads
Communist Party
Basy
Soviet Union
Joseph Stalin
Neoman
Causes and effects of carbon monoxide and asphyxia in medical text
The piece explains asphyxia from oxygen deprivation and the role of carbon monoxide in blood oxygen transport. It details how CO binds hemoglobin, the varying severity by exposure and activity, and typical symptoms from headaches to collapse. It also notes recovery depends on oxygen reserves and exposure duration.
Charles A. Dieman Dies Former Cedar Rapids Architect
Charles A. Dieman a former Cedar Rapids architect dies after moving to Milwaukee to live with a brother A P Dieman A plaster relief map of New Mexico created in Santa Fe was placed in the state museum among historic maps He is survived by a Milwaukee sister Ella a California daughter Dorothy and nieces Edna and Miriam Dieman plus Lorraine Mitchell Funeral arrangements call for a Masonic funeral conducted by a Milwaukee lodge for Mount Hermon lodge Cedar Rapids members E L Dieman and Edna Dieman plan to travel to Milwaukee via Chicago Returning relatives depart for Milwaukee Sunday noon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieman
Milwaukee
A. P. Dieman
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Historical Society
State Museum
E. L
Ella
Dorothy
California
Edna Dieman
Mariam Dieman
B Avenue NW
Lorraine Mitchell
Apollo Commandery No
Knights Templar
Mount Herman Kdge
A. F
A. Mu
el Kahir Shrine Patrol
Cedar Rapids Lodge
B.P.O. Ellis
Mount Hermon Lodge
Independent Mortuary
E. L. Dieman
Chicago
Paramount theater deed transferred to General TheaterCo
Sheriff James H. Smith's office issued a deed on Friday to the General Theater Corporation of Cedar Rapids for the Paramount theater and adjacent offices at Third Avenue and Second Street SE. A H Blank of Des Moines as trustee assigned his rights from a 75 253 72 redemption, with Myron Blank signing for the General Theater Corp. The Paramount building had been bought at sheriff's sale last December, with Blank as holder of subordinated bonds confirming title to 72 600 of the 75 000 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount Theater
Third Avenue
Second Street
James H. Smith
General Theater Corporation of
Cedar Rapids
A. H. Blank
Des Moines
Blank
Myron Blank
General Theater Corporation
Paramount
Power Holub case settled and dismissed in district court
Frank Power and Leo Holub settled a $5,000 personal injury suit in district court with the defendant paying $150 and costs. Power filed the case on February 16 alleging Holub struck him at Prairieburg on November 3, 1936, and the matter was dismissed with prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Power
Leo Holub
Power
Holub
Prairieburg
Mak will probate in Cedar Rapids district court
Simon J. Mak of Cedar Rapids died November 25 1937 and his will probated Friday before Judge C J Haas. The estate largely goes to his wife Katherine A Mak who is named executrix with a $1000 bequest to daughter Ethel Fountain niece Frances Perrott and sister Mary Mr Zwang. The will bears date September 21 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon J. Mak
Cedar Rapids
C J. Haas
Ethel Fountain
Frances Perrott
Mary Mr. Zwang
Katherine A. Mak
Winganon Watkins Jr Charged With False Uttering of Check
Winganon Watkins Jr 58 of Cedar Rapids was granted until December 13 to enter a plea in district court Friday Judge C J Haas set bond at 2500 Watkins was returned from St Paul Minnesota by sheriff’s men The true information lists a 3750 check passed in Marion for five cases of eggs on November 12 and other items
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winganon Watkins, Jr
Cedar Rapids
C. J Haas
Watkins
St. Paul
Minn
James Hi Smith
Marion
Truck Case Dismissed After Settlement in District Court
Action filed Oct. 6 by John G. Nelson for possession of a delivery truck and $1000 exemplary damages was dismissed by the plaintiff before Judge C. J. Haas. Nelson claimed the truck was attached without reason among C. R. Nelson’s property in a contract action by Anna Estella Rhoads and David Rhoads Jr. The case was settled with a stipulation disposing of the action against C. R. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Nelson
C. J. Haas
Nelson
C. R. Nelson
Anna Estella Rhoads
David Rhoads, Jr
Cedar Rapids Man Is Granted Early Release After Pays
Samuel Simmons 45 of Cedar Rapids released after sixty days in county jail and paying 100 dollars and costs on a state motion. Judge C J Haas ordered the release. Simmons earlier pled guilty Sept 21 to selling beer without a permit, receiving a 300 dollar fine plus costs and began a ninety day sentence on non payment Oct 11. Marguerite Gilmore filed for divorce from Eugene Gilmore on desertion grounds in district court. They wed in Kansas Oct 24 1929 and lived apart since March 30 1930. Landlord’s attachment action by Grace W Sargent against A O Shepardson and Mrs A O Shepardson settled and dismissed. Center Point Lumber Co v Harry G Meredith and Floy E Meredith mechanic’s lien of 950.25 filed Aug 31 settled and dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Simmons
Cedar Rapids
Simmons
C. J. Haas
Marguerite Gilmore
Eugene Gilmore
Kansas
Grace W. Sargent
A. OQ. Shepardson
A. O Shepardson
Center Point Lumber Company
Harry G. Meredith
Floy E. Meredith
Lindy Seeks Ocean Air Lines Ties With Officials
Col Charles A Lindbergh met with C A Lindbergh and Rear Admiral Emory Land in Washington to discuss transoceanic air routes and maritime commission jurisdiction. Pan American Airways eyes 100 passenger airliners with 200 mph speed and 5000 mile range for transatlantic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Federal Maritime Commission
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Emory Scott Land
Land
Joseph P. Kennedy
Great Britain
Lindbergh
Congress
Pan American Airways
Maritime Commission
Pan American
United States
England
Englewood
N. J
Pan-American
Indict Persing On First Degree Count In Heider Slaying
Carroll county grand jury indicted Richard Persing 30 for first degree murder in the February dice holdup slaying of Earl Heider 30. Five others still face charges as the panel adjourned with no new true bills. Persing was arrested in Kansas City Missouri November 16 after a nine month search and denied involvement in the robbery.
Fire destroys Cashman district school in Albert Lea
Fire sweeps through the Cashman district school during classes in Albert Lea Minnesota with all pupils and the teacher escaping unharmed. The building is completely destroyed as flames spread rapidly and students flee without coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lea
Minn
Cashman
McCarty Acquitted Of Slaying Wife
Paul McCarty Jr a Mystic truck driver was found not guilty of murdering his 17 year old wife in Centerville after a trial that followed a party in Unionville Missouri on Sept 4. The jury heard six prosecution witnesses and eleven for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Paul McCarty
Mystic
McCarty
Unionville
Dan McCarty
Dorothy Lamour Plans Year Off To Have Her Own Baby
Hollywood star Dorothy Lamour says she will retire for a year within a year to have a baby, turning down adoption and insisting on bearing her own child before turning 25. She disclosed the plan after serving legal notice on Paramount and despite studio executives urging career continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
INS
Dorothy Lamour
Paramount Studios
Herbie Kaye
Republicans Count Landon Hoover Out For 1940
Washington AP reports Republican leaders dismiss Alf Landon and Herbert Hoover as candidates for the 1940 race. Landon met with President Roosevelt, who noted Landon “had the best of it” in not pursuing the presidency, while Hoover remains unlikely to seek public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon Hoover
Washington
Alf
M. Landon
Herbert Hoover
Landon
Hoover
White House
Roosevelt
Kansan
Roosevelt Approves Profits Tax Change
President Roosevelt and Treasury Secretary Morgenthau, with tax leaders, approved a revision of the undistributed profits and capital gains taxes. He also joined lawmakers in opposing outright repeal of the profits tax amid heavy criticism in and out of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Treasury
Morgenthau
Congress
Births Luick Daughter Isabelle in Minneapolis
Born to Mr and Mrs David J Luick of Minneapolis Minnesota a 7 pound daughter Isabelle Mrs Luick is the former Miss Virgina Cherry daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Cherry of Indian a NL formerly of Cedar Rapids
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Ee
David J. Luick
Minneapolis
Weidmann Partners Deny Murder Roles
A scar-faced gigolo Roger Million and his mistress Mile Rene Marcelle Victoire confessed they were blackmail partners of Eugene Weidmann who lured Jean DeKoven of Brooklyn to her death but said they fled when he threatened to kill them. Police believed other women may have dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Eugene Weidmann
Jean DeKoven
Brooklyn
Roger Million
Mile
Rene Marcelle Victoire
Europe
Jean Blanc
Weidmann
Million
Collette Tri’ Cot
Saint Cloud
Auto Union Reports Shots Fired Into Kansas City Hall
In Kansas City a United Automobile Workers hall was shot at while members met to plan a Ford plant strike. Two shots from speeding cars were reported. The strike, approved by Detroit, begins Monday with 300 expected to quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
United Automobile Workers Union
Ford Motor Company
Walter Williams
Detroit
H. C. Doss
Baron de Louis
Ford
Ppteace
Tragedy in Muncie as Rozen Rozelle Drives to Train
In Muncie Indiana Roose velt Joe Rozelle 35 died when he drove his car into a fast approaching train after failing to compel his sweetheart Betty Green Garver to join him in death. Garver leaped from the car as the locomotive bore down after a visit to a local tavern where Rozelle drank about a half pint of whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Ins
Roosevelt Joe Rozelle
Betty Green Garver
Rozelle
Menus by Mrs Alexander George
Recipe fragment lists baked dish ideas and desserts with ingredients like nuts figs sweet potatoes sugar molasses and spices. Instructions describe mixing, beating, steaming in molds, and serving with foamy sauce or sherry optional.
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Joe
Coe
T. Joseph's Guild
Lenn Lodge
Arnold
Doris Ticker
Bob Cr
Joly
Kathryn Bubn
Flrlough
FURRY
Woman's Club
Phil Athes
P.T.A. Meetings
Tineott
F H Mainshall
S21
Joseph Douprix
Hayes Street
Mercy Hospital
OFË
L2el
Caluvens Jurtan
Tl Po Smsteee
West Highlands Club
Rg Citre Vast
Soremere Ce
Aere
Denner
Joler m
Bas
Welland
Agrorev
Daces
Vege
Tea
Moreel
el Fe
Personal Health Service
Willian Brady
N. D
State OF
Anonxta
S.c.mmas
Em Lemett
Selder
Crise
Tae
Fred
Statter
Enieise
Charles A. Dieman
Court House News
General Theater Corp
Paramount Building
Power-Holub
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Julia
G. K. Thompson
Lindy
Ocean Air Lines
Persing
H. J. Cousins
Max T
Olive M. Brammell
C. D
Willie Willis
Cedar Ranlds
Boston
Falls
Washington AG
Mount Asr
Slony City
New Orleans
Galveston
Charles City
Los Angeles
Francisco
la Crosse
Dubuquets
Havre
Davenport
Wismarck
Eokuk
New York
Auto Union
Kansas City Hall
Mrs
Alexander George
Hunter's
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