O O F P Club Christmas Dinner and News
The annual O O F P Club Christmas dinner was held at Mrs J J Keith’s home with greens from Montrose and gifts from Mrs Emma Voris. Guests included Mrs Walter Vaughn and Miss Alice Papes, with two inactive members present. readers shared period pieces and recipes from 1863 and 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. P Club
J J Keith
Emma Voris
Montrose
Ala
Ida G Hall
Badery
Keith
Alice Papes
South America
E E Cornell
George E. Busby
O M_ Carson
Walter Vaughn
Kansas City
Marion
Margaret Ecklin
Cedar Rapids
Irving Finger
Lions Club Christmas Dinner Shares Joy With 66 Boys
Forty seven Lions and sixty six boys gathered Tuesday evening for the annual Christmas dinner at the Presbyterian church dining room. Menu included ninety pounds of turkey forty quarts of milk and twenty bricks of ice cream. Melvyn Arp played piano as Santa Claus delivered gifts and candy bags to each boy with C A Garrison as general chairman and Louis Ross G A Storck R D Palmer J L Papes on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Presbyterian Church
Melvyn Arp
Santa Claus
C. A. Garrison
Louis Ross
G A. Storck
R. D. Palmer
J. L. Papes
Funeral services for Mrs Cora Finney in Yocom chapel
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Finney will be held Thursday at 3 30 p.m in the Yocom chapel with Rev Vernon H. Carter, pastor of the Christian church, presiding. Burial will be in Oak Shade cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Finney
Yocom Chapel
Vernon H. Carter
The
Christian Church
Oak Shade Cemetery
Women in Social Service Program at Amelio Club Meeting
The Ameigo club met at Mrs. H. F. Lockwood’s home with Rev Vernon H Carter leading devotion. Candy was distributed by Santa Claus after the program. Luncheon for 15 members preceded the meeting, and the club donated 1 to the Christmas seal fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon H Carter
Santa Claus
Ameigo Club
H. F Lockwood
E M. Adams
Central City
Lockwood
City Briefs and Community Notes Spread Across Town
Mrs Novak continues barber service as usual. Townsend club No 6 meets at city hall Thursday at 7 30 p m. Miss Caroline Prunskunas improving after appendectomy at Mercy Hospital. Visitors allowed. Mrs C J Rundel reports $10 stolen from her purse at Lyman's cafe. Waltonian luncheon club meets Thursday noon at Lafayette cafe for Christmas program. Fireman Martin J Dvorak visiting wife and parents during 17 day leave from USS West Virginia. Red Cross knitters asked to donate sweaters by Jan 1 for Polish refugees. John M McWhorter naturalization examiner from Chicago conducted preliminary citizenship exams in federal building. Bessie G Engle filed petitions. McWhorter to continue exams Thursday. Friday in superior court as L F Storey files petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J Dvorak
West Virginia
San Pedro
Calif
First Street
Mrs. W. Dvorak
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
John M McWhorter
Chicago
Federal Building
Bessie G. Engle
Federal Court
McWhorter
Superior Court
City Hall
L. F. Storey
State patrol holds district inspection at Cedar Rapids
Maj A. Conley of the state highway patrol presided at a Wednesday morning district inspection in Cedar Rapids. Ten patrolmen participated along with Sergt. Clarence B. Day in the review of personnel and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
A. Conley
Marshalltown
State Highway Patrol
Cedar Rapids
Clarence B. Day
Peoples Bank Annual Christmas Party At Roosevelt Hotel
Thirty four people attended the Peoples Savings bank annual Christmas party and dinner Tuesday night at the Roosevelt hotel. The group included officers and directors and employees. Frank C Welch, president, spoke brief words of thanks for the cooperation during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Bank
Peoples Savings Bank
Roosevelt Hotel
Frank C Welch
Local CSA Juvenile Christmas Party Set Thursday
Several hundred children up to 16 years old from four CSA lodges will attend a Christmas party at the CSA SPS hall Thursday at 7 pm. The event, sponsored by the CSA central committee, features motion picture comedies, amusements, a Christmas scene with a large tree and Santa. Gifts will be distributed with no admission. members may bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.S.A__ fraternal order
C.sps
CSA Central Committee
Edleman Leaves Hospital After Car Overturns Near Cedar Rapids
Gerald Edleman of 631 A avenue NW was released from St Luke s hospital after driving the car that overturned on highway No 30 west of Cedar Rapids injuring six. Passenger Jimmy Wycoff of 705 Fifth avenue SE had a fractured skull and was in fair condition. Jean Borst of 1230 Nineteenth avenue SW had a head gash and fractured wrist, in fairly good condition. No visitors allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edleman
Gerald Edleman
A Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids
St. Luke’s Hospital
Jimmy Wycoff
Fifth Avenue SE
Jean Borst
Nineteenth Avenue
Laughing Through Christmas Says Dr Magee To Kiwanis
Dr John B Magee Cornell University president urged Kiwanis members to adopt laughter as a remedy for sorrow and profit focus. He cited The Laughing Man by Victor Hugo and warned that eternal Christmas spirit can lift spirits when gloom sets in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Magee
Council College
Dr. Magee
Victor Hugo
Return of Joyful Philosophy Aids Peace and Happiness
The idea that sorrow grows when people forget to laugh and that embracing a joyous philosophy can quickly restore peace and happiness is noted as a remedy to widespread gloom.
Cedar Rapids will gifts aid Charles Home and relatives
Under the will of Miss Jessie M. Averill the Cedar Rapids Children’s Home is bequeathed 500 dollars. She died November 27 and probate included a codicil. Gifts go to her chauffeur Carl J. Ahlgren and longtime staff Irene Mills and Minnie Sammet. Life income goes to Averill relatives and friends, with residue to trusts for future descendants. The home at 1120 Second Avenue SE is left for life use to Lulu B. Averill. executors are Worth S. Averill Arthur T. Averill and Edwin C. Evans. The will dates August 18, 1938 and codicil October 26, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie M. Averill
Cedar Rapids
Lulu B. Averill
Harriet Averill Hass
Gertrude Averill Hallenbeck
Worth S. Averill
Arthur T Averill
Alta Furber Morse
Arthur T. Averill
Lulu B Averill
Second Avenue SE
Edwin C. Evans
Divorces Sought Over Cruelty and Military Conviction
Catherine Rogers sues Harold Rogers for divorce on felony conviction grounds claiming he serves a five year term in a military prison after they wed in Iowa City on November 4, 1938. Barbara Seaton seeks divorce from Delos Seaton for cruel and inhuman treatment after their Clarion marriage on July 15. William York’s divorce suit from York was filed after a Dallas Texas marriage on October 20 1928 with cruelty and inhuman treatment alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Marie Rogers
Harold Rogers
H.C. King
Linn County Supervisors Leave Weaver Tax Bill On File
On Tuesday Linn County supervisors took no action on a $7990 sales tax bill from Des Moines firm M. D. Weaver Inc for a road improvement contract awarded October 3, 1935. They recently ruled they have no responsibility for the tax and ordered the bill placed on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
M. D. Weaver, Inc
Des Moines Contracting Firm
State Tax Commission
Linn County Fair Receives 1939 Report Approval
Linn county's supervisors on Tuesday approved the 1939 Linn county fair report. The document, submitted by H. H. Henderson as president and F O. Satter as secretary, accounts for a $3,500 state grant. Labor on grandstand and buildings costs $1,253.12 and materials $2,255.88, totaling $3,509.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
H. H. Henderson
F O. Satter
Weaver boy injury settlement approved over Fisher truck accident
Judge C J Haas authorized C H Weaver father and guardian of James C Weaver to settle at 200 dollars any damage claims against E O Fisher and Son of Springville arising from an accident on November 29 when James C Weaver was injured riding a bicycle struck by a Fisher truck on First avenue near Cedar Memorial park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C H Weaver
James C. Weaver
C. J Haas
E. O. Fisher and Son
Springville
First Avenue
Cedar Memorial Park
Partition Case and Support Action in Cedar Rapids
Partition case of Elsie B Steinke will stand submitted to Judge H C Ring on written briefs after a hearing. The plaintiff and Arthur R Steinke seek equal one half shares. Steinke defends claiming no partition. Harriet Dochterman seeks citation of L J Dochterman over more than 1500 in child support per a divorce decree dated July 23 1935. A hearing is set for December 23 at 9 30 a m. David Eyerly sues C I T Corporation for 500 damages over a Plymouth sedan deal. John Coons request to discharge a 534 22 auto accident award is heard. co defendant Skalicky was discharged earlier. George Svo boda sues S S Howard for 2000 car damage and personal injury. case dismissed with prejudice. Annette Burris sues Richard Burris for divorce on desertion and cruel treatment. couple married at Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie B Steinke
Cedar Rapids Real Estate
H C. Ring
Arthur R. Steinke
Steinke
Harriet Dochterman
L. J. Dochterman
C. J. Haas
David Eyerly
C. I. T. Corporation
Eyerly
John Coons
H. C. Ring
Coons
John C. Skalicky
Peter C. Bremer
Annette Burris
Richard Burris
Rock Island
Local Legal and Civil Actions Highlight 1934 Case Notes
Summary of cases includes a judgment for 517513 by Judge Haas in an account action with Leo J Smith and Frances Smith named as defendants. A $2000 personal injury suit is filed by Grace Zeigler against Joe Long for a Nov 24 collision on First Avenue at Sixth Street. Cedar Rapids real estate sale authorized to Jesse E Dulin and Belle Dulin for 700. Franklin Township death leads to estate administrator Frank E Graver. A Wisconsin Lumber related suit filed by G Ressa, as assignee, against Clifford L Walker and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H S. Heege
C. J. Haas
Leo J Smith
Frances Smith
Grace Zeigler
Joe Long
Long
First Avenue
Sixth Street
D. W. Bates
Town State Savings Bank
C. Jd. Haas
Dean
Cedar Rapids
Jesse E. Dulin
Belle Dulin
Frank E. Graver
Sabina Graver
Franklin Township
G Ressa
Wisconsin Lumber Company
Clifford L. Walker
Morgan Firm Reports 12 Million Profit Since 1935
Morgan Stanley and Company shows a gross profit of 12.69 million dollars on 589.5 million dollars of underwriting business since its September 1935 founding. The figures cover the firm through June 30, 1939 and were released by the federal monopoly committee investigating investment banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Morgan Stanley and Company, Inc
Federal Monopoly Committee
Morgan
Obituaries for Lenora Moses and Shirley Neal in Iowa notices
Lenora Anna Moses 35 wife of Henry W Moses of near Ely died in a local hospital after a brief illness born November 23 1904 in Putman township near Ely survived by husband daughter Martha son Henry Jr parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Binko four sisters and two brothers funeral 2 pm Saturday at Rogers Grove church near Ely burial Bohemian National cemetery Cedar Rapids. Friends may call Brush chapel. Shirley Margaret Neal 4 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W Neal died at home near Mt. Vernon route 1 born February 11 1935 in Walker resided near Mt. Vernon since August 1 survived by parents sister Rose Ann brother William John grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Callan Millersburg and Mr. and Mrs. William Neal Walker funeral Thursday 9 30 am at Catholic church near Walker burial church cemetery body moved from Brush chapel to grandparents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick M Horn
Allie Beach
Mount Vernon
Bedford County
Pennsylvania
John
Margaret Bider Horn
Cedar County
Linn County
Marion
Shellsburg
Sarah Dilling
Marion Methodist Church
Beach
Harry Horn
Yocom Chapel
Oak Shade
Lenora Anna Moses
Henry W Moses
Ely
Putman Township
Martha
Henry, Jr
Joseph Binko
John Hartl
Leo Cole
Cedar Rapids
Emily
Bessie Binko
Louis Binko
Rogers Grove
Ludvik Burian
Bohemian National Cemetery
Brush Chapel
Shirley Neal
Shirley Margaret Neal
John W Neal
Mt. Vernon
Walker
Rose Ann
William John
William Callan
Millersburg
William Neal
Hubert Holsters
Funeral services for Mrs Frances Ella Kershaw
Funeral services for Mrs Frances Ella Kershaw who died at her home 314 Fifth Avenue SW will be held in the Rohn chapel at 2 30 p.m. Thursday conducted by Rev W G Rowley and Cedar Rebekah lodge. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ella Kershaw
Fifth Avenue SW
Rohn Chapel
W. G. Rowley
Cedar Rebekah Lodge
Linwood Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Blaine scheduled in Turner chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Fionia R Blaine widow of John D Blaine who died at her home Monday will be held in Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday The Rev James T Stewart will officiate and burial will follow at Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Fionia R. Blaine
John D. Blaine
Turner Chapel
James T. Stewart
Oak Hill Cemetery
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Margaret Beadle
Marilyn
Jeanne Nickeson
Beverly Lutz
Betty Blok
Virginia Franklin
Jean Clapp
Reva Ford
Barbara Armstrong
Donna Helbig
Geraldine Caldwell
Dickey's
Prince Albert
Raleigh
Dickeys
Missionary and Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
O. M. Carson
Twelfth Street
Fred M. Blakeslee
Milwaukee
Defiance
Mrs. Blakeslee
Westfield
N. J
Boston Store
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Ed Sigfred
F. J. Warris
Sherwood, N D
Carthage
R. D Harris
Kendall's Hardware
Robert Mitchell
WRC No 126
Memorial Hall
Presbyterian Sunday School
Kate Blum
Central Avenue
Methodist Sunday School
Wahl’s Taxi Service
J. O. Y. Girls of the Christian Church
Mary Elizabeth Starry
I-Try Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Donna Mee- Calley
Seventeenth Street
Robert Munson
Iowa State College
Andrew P. Munson
Carol Hakes
Alhambra
Fern Dodge Miller
E . Hamm
C. F Meggers
Neal Bunting
Russell Rodgers
Walter Erwin
Lions
Murray's
Benish Shoe Store
Jo Anna Dumbolton
Joe Dumbolton
Coast To Coast Hardware
Catharine Monahan
Edward Hines
Hines, Ill
W. H. Balster
Lost Nation
Kendall
Elinore Kesting
Iowa City
University
Lois Leidish
Helen Hamm
Arlene Guzzle
Barbara Price
June Milner
Boston
Alva Whitney
Larchwood
Canton
S. D
Whitney
Maude Church
San Jose
Mr. Whitney
Roy ‘Truesdell
Osceola Indge
C. F
Tursday
Cecil Travis
Ripon
Wis
James Currier
Elmira Russe
Webster City
Owen's Drug Store
Lloyd Slinker
South
Slinker
Jessamine Rundquist
Congregational
Methodist, Presbyterian and Christian Churches
Ray Smith
W. O. Blake
University of Iowa
Sault St. Marie, Mich
Frank Z. Panuska
Fred Blakeslee
Cheerful Companions
City Briefs
Townsend Club No. 6
Caroline Prunskunas
Eighth Street
Mercy Hospital
C. J. Rundel
Grand Hotel
Lyman
First Avenues
Waltonian
Lafayette Cafe
C.S.A
Court House News
Children’s Home
Jessie Averill
George Svoboda
S. S. Howard
Dale Howard
E Avenue
Third Street NW
Annette Webb
Mrs. Kershaw
Gazette
United States
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Iowa
Red
Elsie Owens
6Th St
Eward
Dr Altfillisch
Merchants Bank
Ernest W_Fuhrmeister
Packare
Liberal Reward Gazette
East Side
Tues
Eve
Paris
Podzimek Pharmacy
2Nd Ave
Giléth Ave
the Gazette
May
H. K. Schaeffer
Kresee’s
Hall
Probasco Jewelers
Ind Ave
Allied van Lines, Inc
Lynch Transfer & Storage Co
L. A. Lower Jeweler
2Nd St
Calder's van ¢S Storage Co., Inc
Rapid Specialty Co
Cs.p.s. Bidg Bartunek's
Vincent’s Jewelry
EL A. Kriz & Son
First St
Gordon R Duncan
4Th Ave
1St St
Griffith Feather Mattress Co
8Th Ave
Plamor Tawa
Clyde Byon
Glenn Island Casino Orchestra
Terrace Garden
S Hall
Abrams New Green Lantern
Guy Clark
Nehuy
American Legion Hall
Blairstown
RAY _ ALDERSON
Orchestra
Danceland
Nas
Jackson
F_AVE
Moose Hall
Ed's
E. Henecke
Lovely Lady Oil
Lovely Lady Beauty Shop
1St Ave
Bishop’s
LA Vogue Beauty Shop
Mary Nell Beauty Shop
Paramount Theater
3Rd Ave
Paris Academy
Clara Crowe
Kresges
Hawkeye Tin Shop
Novak Heating CO
P. J Buch
Ave
Dial
Cusack Electric Service
F Ave
oReRson Ave
Os Ah
A. Langmaid
Cortland
Central Employ
ABC
Dickinson School
R. S.B. Elde
Rapid School of Welding
Marian
Dodge
Katz
7Th Ave
Chettalck
LW. B
Stone's Truck Service
Diamond T Tauck
Padzensky
S. Ave
Ist St. NE
Kadlec Bros
16Th Ave
C. R. Aplin
Flapper
By Sylvia
Itmas. Fund
Lasalle
Eadhtine Faust
U. S
Oldsmobile
Allen Motor Co
10Th St
Desoto
FORD
Wagner Motor Co
Std Ave
Chevrolet
International
Unis
Ee International
Serre Ae
International Harvester Co
Mohai
Almontag
First Ave
Chrysler
Ponting
Baxter Motors
Second Ave. SE
Culver
Packard
Starman Specialty CO
Ellis Blvd
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