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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1936

Page

3

Pickwick Ball Caps Christmas Week With Charity Gala

The Pickwick club hosts a Saturday Roosevelt hotel Roose velt room dance from 10 p m to 2 a m as the climax of Christmas week. Proceeds go to charities, supporting Community House funds this year, with past gifts to Community Chest Red Cross and Community House. Edwin H Wadsworth presides and Neil Montgomery chairs the ball, the club’s sole fundraising event.

Pickwick Ball Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel Pickwick Club Community House Community Chest Red Cross Edwin H. Wadsworth Neil Montgomery

Christmas Dinner at Reid Home

Mr and Mrs Raymond A Reid of 512 Knollwood Drive SE hosted a family Christmas Day dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harold E Reid and Mr and Mrs Kenneth W Reid with their children Richard Alice and Shirley Ann.

Raymond A. Reid Knollwood Drive Harold E. Reid Kenneth W. Reid Richard Alice Shirley Ann

Mrs Florence Sylvester Visits In La Junta Family Home

Mrs Florence Sylvester of La Junta Colorado arrived Friday to spend a week in the home of her brother Jess A Kitterman and Mrs Kitterman at 1627 First Avenue West.

Florence Sylvester la Junta Colo Jess A. Kitterman Kitterman First Avenue

Frank Lalas Have Christmas Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lala of 222 Third Avenue SW hosted a Christmas dinner for relatives and friends including William Logan of Vinton J D Johnson and Vera Ferguson of Urbana John Lala of Walker E Lala of Chelsea Carl Mahoney of Stanley Elmer Baker and family R D Osborne and Maude Johnson of Cedar Rapids.

Frank Lala Third Avenue William Logan Vinton J. D. Johnson William Johnson Vera Ferguson Urbana John Lala Walker E. Lala Chelsea Carl Mahoney Stanley Elmer’ Baker North Liberty R. D. Osborne Maude Johnson Cedar Rapids

Mrs Lyndall Davis Honored At Christmas Eve Party

Mrs C G Davis hosted a Christmas Eve gathering at 1707 Maple Drive NW in honor of her daughter Lyndall Joyce. Guests included Barbara Ann Teeters Jackie Teeters Gloria Ann Gard Doris McNall Patty Jo Hermann Lois Thompson Mrs Marvin Gard and Miss Selma Rose.

C. G. Davis Maple Drive Lyndall Joyce Barbara Ann Teeters Jackie Teeters Gloria Ann Gard Doris McNall Patty Jo Hermann Lois Thompson Marvin Gard Selma Rose

Family reunion marks Christmas at Vallieres home

Mrs. Margaret McCoy and Mrs. Mary Rader of Boone joined sister Mrs. J. H. Valliere at 942 Eighteenth Avenue SE for a Christmas day family reunion.

Margaret McCoy Mary Rader Boone J. H. Valliere Eighteenth Avenue SE

Waterloo student Jane Stoltz visiting hometown

Miss Jane Stoltz a Waterloo high school student spends the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs C A Stoltz at 310 First Avenue West former residents of Waterloo.

Jane Stoltz Waterloo High School C. A. Stoltz First Avenue W Waterloo

Guests in Niles Home for Christmas Dinner

Mr and Mrs J B Niles of 368 Seventeenth street SE hosted Christmas dinner guests including S R Niles and their son Robert F C Niles and John Erickson Dorothea Niles of Chicago J K Niles of Dubuque A F Loomis and Everett Northrup of Anamosa.

J. B. Niles Seventeenth Street SE S. R. Niles Robert F. C. Niles John Erickson Dorothea Niles Chicago J. K. Niles Dubuque A. F. Loomis Everett Northrup Anamosa

Novotnys Leave for Mexico City for Three Weeks

Mr and Mrs Charles Novotny of 23110 Avenue NE depart for Mexico City for a three week stay.

Christmas Dinner Guests At Chase Home

Christmas dinner guests of Mr and Mrs A E Chase at 2225 Grande avenue SE included Misses Lena and Erna Hagenstein of Ackley Mr and Mrs Charles Munson of Marshalltown Mr and Mrs Emil Pardera the Misses Amanda and Emma Hagenstein and Mrs Lilian Bell Lena and Erna Hagenstein will be weekend guests. Munsons have returned home.

A. E. Chase Grande Avenue SE Lena Erna Hagenstein Ackley Charles Munson Marshalltown Emil Pardera Amanda Emma Hagenstein Lillian Bell Chase Mrs. Munson

Rainbow Girls Dinner and Dance Event Planned

Malta chapter of the Eastern Star will host a dinner Saturday at 6 p.m. in the consistory for members of the Rainbow for Girls. A business meeting follows, then a Christmas party and dance for the girls and their escorts.

Malta the Eastern Star Order of the Rainbow

Hense Family Spends Holidays in Ohio and Flint

Mr and Mrs Vernon E Hense of Flint Michigan and their son Richard Edward are visiting Mr and Mrs Charles E Hense on Old Marion road NE for the holidays.

Vernon E. Hense Flint, Mich Richard Edward Mr. Hense Charles E. Hense Old Marion Road

Holidays With Brittin Family In Brandon

Miss Ruby Hill of Chicago and Miss Frances Brittin of Brandon spend holidays with Mr and Mrs C H Brittin at 1837 B avenue NE. Miss Hill is sister of Mrs Brittin.

Ruby Hill Chicago Frances Brittin Brandon Miss Brittin C. H. Brittin B Avenue NE Miss Hill

Holidays in Sterling with Reitz Family

W L Reitz of Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE and his children Miss Bette Reitz Walter Jr and John visit Mr and Mrs John Reitz in Sterling Illinois for the holidays staying with the parents during the season.

W. L. Reitz Twenty-fifth Street Drive Bette Reitz Walter, Jr John Mr. Reitz John Reitz Sterling, Il

Illinois Christmas Visit With Relatives

Mrs Louise B Sehl Zana Timm and Mr and Mrs Finley Del are spending the Christmas holidays in Chicago and Elgin Illinois with relatives.

Louise B. Sehl Zana Timm Finley Delbridge Chicago Elgin Ill

De Molays to Run Washington City for a Day

Washington readers learn that the De Molays plan to run Washington next Wednesday with George Means elected mayor for the day and installation by Mayor Lloyd Lytle. Fines go to the city milk fund. officers include Lloyd Scott and Lawrence Whisler as ward councilmen, Gifford Morrison and others as city officers, and Dave Munro as solicitor.

Washington de Molays City of Washington George Means Lloyd Lytle Lloyd Scott Lawrence Whisler Gene Tucker Gifford Morrison Carl Jungbluth, Jr Tom Gray

Clarence Couple Weds at Evangelical Parsonage

Dorothy Schnabel daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Schnabel and Lawrence Conrad son of Mr and Mrs William Conrad of Clarence were married Wednesday at the Evangelical parsonage. Rev Karl Fauth conducted the ceremony with Adela Conrad as attendant. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home. The bride is a Clarence High School graduate class of 1933. The groom works with his father in farming and recently operated an oil truck from Tipton, where they will make their home after January 1.

Clarence Dorothy Schnabel Carl Schnabel Lawrence Conrad William Conrad Evangelical Parsonage Karl Fauth Adela Conrad Conrad Clarence High School Tipton Washington Velda Parcell S. P. Parcell Lowell Dodds J. A. Dodds Wellman Methodist Church Arthur Atack Irene Schlanbusch Charles Long Carolyn Hamilton W. D. Dwyer Mr. Dodds Wellman High School Graham Store TRAER Dixon, Ill Elmer Miller Ted Weaver Weaver Irma Jeanette Snyder Waterloo Miller Valentine Roberts Irving C. H. Buxton

Marengo Couples Wed in Brooklyn and North English

Mare ngo Pierson Hall 21 and Lottie Izek 18 both of Brooklyn wed at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage with Rev. E S Menoher officiating. Attendants were Clarence Rinehart and Grace Byerly. Antone Imhoff 21 of Marengo married Dorothy Beard 16 of North English by Justice A M Stover.

Marengo Pierson Hall Brooklyn Clyde Hall Lottie Izek Charles Izek Methodist Episcopal Parsonage E. S. Menoher Clarence Rinehart Grace Byerly Antone Imhoff Dorothy Beard North English Justice of the Peace A. M. Stover

Keppple and Cobb Wed on Christmas Eve at Congregational Parsonage

Decorah Merril L Kepple son of Mr and Mrs G D Kepple wed Marian Cobb daughter of Mrs Peter Ellickson in a Christmas Eve ceremony at the Congregational parsonage. Rev Ralph B Noyce officiated with Mr and Mrs A L Vick as attendants. The groom works with his father in the local shoe business.

Drop in Mercury May Bring Snow

Des Moines AP reports a spring like rain across Iowa turning to snow in west and north Iowa as temperatures fall below freezing. Forecaster notes a year of extreme weather with record cold winters and hot summers and says snow will be light and brief before clearing.

Des Moines Iowa Weather Bureau Charles City Sioux City Keokuk Mississippi Missouri

Couple Wed 54 Years To Be Buried At Same Time

Special to The Gazette reports a double funeral in Wyoming for Mr. and Mrs. Brunscheen aged 77. He killed himself as she lay dying, saying he would join her. They lived near Clarence before moving to a son’s home four months ago. Surviving children include Herman Henry Mrs. August Keitell and Mrs. Gerhardt Wendt.

Wyoming Lutheran Church Henry Clarence Brunscheen Melvin Herman August Keitell Gerhardt Wendt

Clarence Christmas party draws nearly a thousand attendees

The Clarence Commercial club held its annual Christmas party with about 1000 guests, featuring Santa's arrival and a children’s treat event. A treasure hunt followed with numerous prizewinners including Wayne Robinson Otto Kramer Keith Bixler Otto Helmold Peter Oelrich Patty Long and many others.

CLARENCE — The _ Clarence Commercial club Santa Wayne Robinson Otto Kramer Keith Bixler Otto Helmold Peter Oelrich Patty Long George Harness Mildred Chamberlin Helen Sonnemaker William Sanders Dorothy Winey Carl Krafok Ida Wood Donald Feddersen Carry Stanlake I. Christophersen Till

Christmas Eve Community Program At Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon hosts a packed high school auditorium for the annual Rotary Lions and Chamber of Commerce community program. The event features a municipal band concert under Dillon Holcomb, songs by the girls glee club, tap dances, recitations from multiple local schools, and direction by Fred Young and a team of teachers.

Mount Vernon Rotary and Lions Clubs Chamber of Commerce Dillon Holcomb S. L. Chandler D. A. VanMetre Roberta Hartung Garrett Meeks Russell Meeks Kenneth Coder Seminary No Ruth Athoff Rex Casstevens Ruth Minish Katherine Sproston Billie Litts Betty Pospisel Junior Lorenc Geraldine Lorence Joan Morrow Mount Vernon High School Charles Berdenny Leigh School Mrs. Thompson Martyn Coppock Bonnie Lang Elaine Reiger Marian Mildred Fisher Fred Young Lucile Russell Gertrude Gerdes Florence Brace Wilma Smeltzer Avilda Athoff Lois Abel Grace Beebe Edna Moynihan Inez Litts Genevieve Snyder Mr. Bezdenny Blairstown Legion Hall M. J. Kirby Post American Legion Blairstown High School Ruth Ganfield Ray Goss George Edwards Ival Hill Cedar Rapids Olin Royal Oracle Nora Schnepp Alma _ Cartwright Dora Ahrendsen Nettie Glick Stella Hart Margaret Brickley Alvina Jurgensen Inner Sentinel Minnie Cruise Outer Sentinel Ella K Riverside Eastern Star C. E. Fitzsimmons Claude Flynn Ellen Krebs Nick Jardon Helen Tener Eunice Craig Clermont—The Waukon M. E. Kallman

Notice of Will Probate for Eugene L and Mary E Fry

In Linn County Iowa the District Court will hear at 9:00 AM on December 31 1936 the instrument claimed as the Last Will and Testament of Eugene L Fry and Mary E Fry deceased for proof and admission to probate. Edwin W Pondquist Clerk James Franken Attorney.

Caorate State of Iowa Linn County District Court Eugene L. Fry Mary E. Fry Said County Y Rapids

Christmas Carols at West Branch Train Depot

Carol singers at the West Branch depot distributed cedar boutonnieres to morning train passengers on the Rock Island route to Cedar Rapids at 8 20 a m. The volunteers led by Mrs Howard Crew have long hosted carol walks and a milk-route sing along series, ending with breakfast at the Crew home.

the Gazette West Branch Rock Island Cedar Rapids Howard Crew Shutins Gladys Brown Betty Kemp Phyllis Pearson Dorothy Peterson Marguerite Barnes Callie Mae Bumgardner Evelyn Brown Clara Mae Larson Earl Heald Dick Brown Clyde Brown

Herring Seeks Federal OK for Iowa Job Insurance Law

Gov. Clyde L. Herring left Des Moines for Washington to win approval of Iowa unemployment compensation legislation by the federal social security board. If approved, Iowa would share in 1936 federal payroll tax funds. He plans to return to finish his term and then resume national service as a U.S. senator.

Des Moines LLP Clyde L. Herring Washington, D. C Iowa Federal Social Security Board Herring National Capital United States

Wm. Tucker Estate Faces Two Lawsuits in Tipton

In Tipton two district court actions involve the estate of William Tucker who died near West Branch on December 12 at age 84. Arthur Tucker as administrator sues Henry Tucker and Frank L. Pearson over a deed and interest assignment executed about March 21 1936 alleging the decedent was of unsound mind. Heirs challenge deeds to 250 acres in Cedar County and to real estate in North and South Dakota and seek reconveyance and an accounting from John B. J. Tucker and Henry Tucker.

Tipton District Court William Tucker West Branch Arthur Tucker Henry Tucker Frank L. Pearson Bridget Tucker Cedar County North Dakota South Dakota John B. J. Tucker Frank Tucker Thomas Tucker Alice Peters Susanna Kenny Anna Gatens Fred Fisher Frank Fisher

Two Local Operettas Highlight Christmas Eve Programs

Intermediate and primary pupils presented two operettas under Lorena Maxwell and Daisy Kemp with Patty Stafford and Jessie Vera Walker in lead roles. Betty Whitlock and Shirley Edgar performed tap between shows as local church Sunday schools offered Christmas Eve entertainments featuring a tableau, a playlet, and instrumental numbers.

Conesville Lorena Maxwell Daisy Kemp Patty Stafford Jessie Vera Walker Betty Whitlock Shirley Edgar Reformed Methodist Baby Jesus Winifred Jones Betty Hawkins Darlene Maxwell Reformed Sunday School

Funeral services for H D Thiering 86 pioneer farmer

Funeral services were held Friday for H D Thiering 86 a Cedar county farmer who died after a five weeks illness Born in Germany he came to the locality in 1869 He married Margaret Carl who died in 1889 and Emilie Oldenburg in 1893 He is survived by his widow two sons Charles of Los Angeles and Lawrence at home a daughter Clara and a brother Bernhardt in Germany Burial was in Durant cemetery conducted by Rev F J Rolfe. OLIN Tom Holmes dies at nephew Owen McDonald’s home funeral held at Stuart home burial in Olin cemetery conducted by Rev Lloyd Dutro of United Brethren church.

Wilton Junction H. D. Thiering Cedar County Germany Margaret Carl Emilie Oldenburg Lutheran Church K. P. Lodge Sunbury Charles Los Angeles Lawrence Clara Thiering Bernhardt F. J. Rolfe Rock Island Durant Olin Stuart Tom Holmes Owen McDonald Lloyd Dutro United Brethren Church Dewitt Joseph P. Shockey Clinton County Malone Betsy Pearson Lindus Clinton Frances Fatchett Walter Scott Lincoln Shockey Jefferson Nancy Christian Charles Stanley Coal Creek Leo Morton Wilma Clem Molyneaux Doris Russell Stanley Dale Kitzman Independence Pauline Wiediger Immanuel Lutheran Church Gerhard Bunge Pauline Schmidt Julius Wiediger Westburg Township Wiediger Andrew Nordell Day Minn Joe Wilson Allie Stone Park Rapids Lloyd Johnson Jesup Charles Diggins William Edward Herman August Hugo

Ames Professor Named Treasurer of Omaha Land Bank

Ames Professor George M Fuller, head of engineering and industrial economics at Iowa State College, will take a year off as treasurer of the Omaha Federal Land Bank starting January 1. Dr Charles E Finley announced the plan awaiting state board approval.

Ames George M. Fuller Iowa State College Omaha Federal Land Bank Charles E. Finley State Board of Education Fuller Iowa State

Tama County Fights Pinball Machines Ruling Impends

A Tama County temporary injunction against Mayor L L Sawyer and Marshal Harry Otterman, aimed at stopping seizure of M and J Sales pinball machines, is blocked by County Attorney R R Dvorak. Prosecutors announce action against all pinball operation and delays for March 2 hearing in Toledo to decide legality.

TRAER M. & J. Sales Company Waterloo L. L. Sawyer Harry Otterman R. R. R. Dvorak Tama County Sawyer la Porte City Toledo

Franchised Electric Line Hearing Sought by Iowa Light and Power

The Board of Railroad Commissioners receives a petition from Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Cedar Rapids Town seeking a franchise to erect and maintain electrical transmission lines across Linn County Iowa. A hearing is set for January 12 1937 at 10 am in Des Moines with objections due five days prior in triplicate and representation advised by counsel.

Board OF Railroad Commissioners Linn County Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Cedar Rapids State of Iowa P.m. Linn County Des Moines Wewsine Lowa J. J. Lynch

Turner Company Amends Articles of Incorporation in Cedar Rapids

The Turner Company of Cedar Rapids Iowa amends its Articles at a special stockholders meeting held Nov 30 1936. The changes increase common stock from 250 to 500 shares par 100 and authorize 1000 shares of preferred stock with 3.00 per share dividend and redeemable at 50. The article also adds common stock references and changes two thirds to majority vote and designates common stockholders as voting. Authorized officers David Turner W Johnson H Wadsworth and attorney Ch Donald P Barnes signed and published as required.

Turner Company Cedar Rapids Iowa Board of Directors Rotary Cc Ration Ae Horton David Turner W. Johnson H. Wadsworth H. Donald P. Barnes

Iowa Divorce Petition Filed in Linn County Court

In the Iowa District Court Linn County January Term 1937 Margaret Parsons sues Harley Parsons for absolute divorce on grounds of willful desertion for two years or more and seeks general equitable relief. The defendant is ordered to appear before noon on the second day of the next January term beginning January 5 at Cedar Rapids Court House. Attorney DAHMB represents the plaintiff.

District Court of the State of Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa Dahmb

Obituary notices and social briefs from Iowa towns

In DeWitt Joseph P. Shockey 78 former Clinton County resident dies at home after a months long illness. Others include Santa visits at Traer, a 40th wedding anniversary in Thornburg, and listed club officers in Mount Vernon. Many short notices cover baptisms, weddings, funerals, and civic events across Blairstown Olin Belle Plaine and surrounding communities with names, ages and relations.

Rabbit serum offers new pneumonia protection

A Rockefeller Institute team reports a rabbit derived serum as a faster, cheaper and less toxic alternative to horse serum for pneumonia. The approach targets multiple pneumonia germ types with varied serums, noting the first treated patient in 1936 and highlighting broad applicability and reduced serum sickness risk.

New York Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research Frank L. Horsfall, Jr Kenneth Goodner Colin M. MacLeod Rockefeller Institute

Brisbane Memoir Recalls Press Interviews in Des Moines

Omaha editor Ben F. Sylvester recounts how Arthur Brisbane kept leading Des Moines figures waiting while he dictated a 1 000 word editorial to Sylvester and a women’s story to a girl reporter. Brisbane spoke on labor topics and addressed the Greater Des Moines association.

Omaha Neb Arthur Brisbane Des Moines Ben F. Sylvester Sylvester Brisbane Greater Des New York Labor

Aged Man Killed by Train Near Fredonia

Christopher Able, 88, of Ollie, died when struck by a Rock Island passenger train at Fredonia one mile east of Columbus Junction at 4 p.m. Friday. He may have been walking on or crossing the tracks to his daughter Mrs. Earl Bush’s home. Funeral services likely in Sigourney Sunday. He is survived by four sons James Winfield Earl Merle Elmer and several grandchildren.

Columbus Junction Christopher Able Ollie Fredonia Here Rock Island Able Earl Bush Sigourney James Winfield Earl of Daven Merle Elmer Salem

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