Four Out-Of-Town Visitors Honored Guests At Luncheon
Four visiting women were honored at a Cedar Rapids Country Club luncheon hosted by Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer. The out of town group included Mrs. W. K. Jordan of Cambridge Massachusetts and three Scarsdale New York visitors, guests at local host homes. Additional guests attended and bridge followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Vechten Shaffer
Nassau Street
Cedar Rapids Country Club
W. K. Jordan
Cambridge
Mass
Wentzle Ruml
Robert Strehlow
Peoria, Sr
Lester T. Jackson
Will J. Price
Scarsdale
H. C. McClary
Walter E. Dunshee
Bridge
Audrey Ivins heads to Omaha for visit with Miss Groves
Miss Audrey Lea Ivins daughter of Dr and Mrs H M Ivins of 1832 Fifth Avenue SE leaves for Omaha Nebraska to spend several weeks visiting Miss Mary Agnes Groves formerly of Cedar Rapids
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Lea Ivins
H. M. Ivins
Fifth Avenue SE
Omaha
Neb
Mary Agnes Groves
Cedar Rapids
Andersons Leave After Visit at Mrs Davis’s Home
Mr and Mrs Carlyle Anderson of Chicago returned to their home after visiting Mrs Andersons mother Mrs George Davis at 1943 First Avenue East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlylé Anderson
Chicago
George C. Merkel
Bethany
Merkel
Andy
Figge Hosts Guests From Ossian And Philadelphia
Miss Gene Figge of Ossian and Miss Gilberte de Save of Philadelphia arrive Monday afternoon to stay several days with Mr and Mrs Reginald Figge at 2007 Grande avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Figge
Grande Avenue SE
Gene Figge
Ossian
Gilberte de Save
Philadelphia
Travel talk by J. K. Miller at Tourist Club meeting
J K Miller will discuss his world trip at the Tourist Club gathering scheduled for Thursday at 2 30 p m. The talk will be held at Mrs J M Ristine 1026 Second Avenue SE with the meeting day moved from Wednesday to Thursday due to New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Miller
J. M. Ristine
Second Avenue SE
Cedar Chapter Confers Degrees at Special Meeting
Degrees were conferred on Mrs. Rachael Bishop Effie Neill and Nettie Sisam and Rhoda Wilson was received by affiliation at a Cedar chapter No 184 O E S gathering. A Christmas carol duet and a variety of songs entertained as decorations and refreshments followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachael Bishop
Effie Neill
Nettie Sisam
Rhoda Wilson
Eae Ee
AUNT HET Medical Confusion Says Rheumatism
Two doctors offered opposing opinions on a patient’s ailment with one diagnosing rheumatism and the other admitting uncertainty about the exact cause. The clash highlights diagnostic ambiguity in local medical practice.
Will Entertain At Family Dinner In Ramsey Home
Mrs. Will M. Lee hosts a family dinner at the Commonwealth tea room Monday honoring three out of town guests and complimenting Mrs. Addison J. Ramsey on her birthday. Guests include Miss Margot Francis and Miss Onderek from Chicago, Miss Luella Lee of Decorah, and local hosts Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey and related guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will M. Lee
Washington Avenue
Commonwealth Tea Room
Addison J. Ramsey
Margot Francis
Onderek
Chicago
Ramsey
Crescent Drive
Luella Lee
Decorah
Lee
C. L. Sherwood
Mary Frances Lee
Church Hosts College Students Party at St Pauls
About fifty students home for vacations from Coe College Cornell University Iowa State Teachers College Baker University Grinnell University of Iowa Nebraska State Teachers College and Iowa State College attended a social hour at St Pauls Methodist Church. Nevin Nichols led the program with community singing as delegates from each school gave brief addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Coe
Cornell
Iowa State Teachers College
Baker University
Grinnell
University of Iowa
Nebraska State Teachers College
Iowa State College
Nevin Nichols
Willard Kirkpatrick
Eliot Waples
Bob Lamson
Evangeline Dennis
Dick Tallman
Wel Lea
Teners College
Grahards
Howard Johnson
Mentzer
Mary Johnson
Margret Watt
Athur Birney
Wade Patterson Leaves City for Holidays in Chicago and Elgin
Wade Patterson of 122 Twentieth Street NE departed Sunday to spend the holidays in Chicago and Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Patterson
Twentieth Street
Chicago
Elgin
Lodge honors Eva Waters and Lucille Spicher with charter drape
At Star of Maine Rebekah lodge No. 921 last regular meeting, charter draping in memory of Eva Waters and Lucille Spicher was held. Staff participants included Alta Woodside Grace Berlin Alma Farley and Clara Hemminger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge
Eva Waters
Lucille Spicher
New Year’s Eve Party Set At Cedar View Club
The Cedar View Country club plans its last social of the year a New Year’s Eve party with an orchestra for dancing and special entertainment on Tuesday evening. Club house drives are being finished to be in good shape by then. Mrs John Fiender hosted a party Saturday for her daughter Virginia Mae’s seventh birthday with guests including Joyce Smith Marie Unzeitig Joan Zachar Ernest Lorene Dick Kohl Leona Sprynel Barbara Powers Ellen Trestnar Joyce Libal Mrs Clarence Powers and Mrs Lester Havlicek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar View Country Club
John Fiender
Twentysixth Street
Virginia Mae
Joyce Smith
Marie Unzeitig
Joan Zachar
Ernest Lorene
Dick Kohl
Leona Sprynel
Barbara Powers
Ellen Trestnar
Joyce Libal
Clarence Powers
Lester Havlicek
Home Institute
Elmore Home Hosts Church Group for Christmas Social
Mr and Mrs Burl Elmore entertained young people from the Church of God Friday evening at their home. Twenty five attended with games a gift exchange and refreshments. Earlier fifteen visited homes of the aged and sick to sing Christmas carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl Elmore
Church of God
Ralph N
Coolidge
Thirteenth Birthday Party Honoring Alice Jasper
Miss Mary Stanek hosted a party at 508 Fifth Avenue SE for Alice Jasper as she turned thirteen. Six guests attended the birthday event organized by Mrs. R. L. Jasper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stanek
R. L. Jasper
Fifth Avenue SE
Alice Jasper
A G Hoelzen To Be Honored At Dinner
Dr and Mrs E H Beaven and Miss Gladys Groth host a Roosevelt hotel dinner in Lincoln and Jefferson rooms honoring Alfred G Hoelzen. Hoelzen, of 205 Twelfth Street SE, will depart New Year’s day to relocate to Peoria Illinois. Covers set for twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Beaven
Sixth Avenue SE
Gladys Groth
Twenty-fourth Street Drive
Lincoln and
Jefferson
Roosevelt Hotel
Alfred G Hoelzen
Hoelzen
Twelfth Street
Peoria
Ill
Choir Hosts 100 at Tea at Mrs Jackson’s Home
The First Christian church choir entertained about 100 persons Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edna Barrett Jackson at 2342 Grande avenue SE. Christmas decorations set the festive mood as Mrs. W. H. Frick and others poured. Guests were received by Miss Dora Cargin and Miss Mary Rose Jacobie. A musical program featuring Mrs. Hazel Fisher, Mrs. Kvapil, and Lynn Fix with pianist Mrs. Lucy Bushnell Ambroz complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Edna Barrett Jackson
Grande Avenue
W. H. Frick
Margaret Neal
G. E. King
Bernice Hammond
Muriel MacIntosh
Marguerite Hyten
Dora Cargin
Mary Rose Jacobie
Harold Spurrier
David Kvapil
Hazel Fisher
Open House for Rev and Mrs Montgomery on New Year’s Day
The Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Montgomery invite friends to an open house at 2325 Hillcrest Drive SE. Guests may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and again from 7 to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Montgomery
Hillcrest Drive
Pardubsky Turns Three At Home Birthday
Donald Lee Pardubsky celebrated his third birthday Saturday afternoon at 2041 D Street SW. Hosts and guests gathered for a red and green themed party with Mrs M L Johnson and Mrs Peter Hach assisting. Attendees included Catherine Ann, Edward Drahozal, Bernard Drahozal, Milton Louis Holets, Eleanor Marie Holets, Marvin Dean Zitek, Joseph Jr Zitek, Trene Zitek, Rita Vesely, Louis Stefanek, Anna Mae Terr, Robert Joseph Jelinek, Norma Jean Johnson, Lois Jean Anderson, Jim Pauba, Jim Sandercock, and Duane Necetril. Mothers of several guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lee Pardubsky
R. L. Pardubsky
D Street
M. L. Johnson
Peter Hach
Catherine Ann
Edward
Bernard Drahozal
Milton Louis
Eleanor Marie Holets
Marvin Dean
Joseph, Jr
Trene Zitek
Rita Vesely
Louis Stepanek
Anna Mae Terr
Robert Joseph Jelinek
Norma Jean Johnson
Lois Jean Anderson
Jim Pauba
Jim Sandercock
Duane Necetril
Death Threatened Sale Of Old Montana Mine Claim
Boston AP reports a poor 75 year old bachelor James Gadwood faced offers up to 50 000 for two valueless Montana mining claims bought in 1919. Failing health and a 50 000 demand pushed him to refuse. He was found dead in his Boston rooming house as officials planned to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
James Gadwood
Montana
Ida Dupree
South End
Iowa City Power Plant Dispute Sets Trial Date
Federal Judge Charles A. Dewey scheduled February 10 for trial over the Iowa City Light and Power Company's bid to halt a municipal plant project funded by the PWA. A temporary restraining order remains in effect, blocking further city talks with the PWA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Des Moines
INS
Charles A. Dewey
Iowa City Light and Power Company
PWA
Public Works Administration
Power Company
Dewey
Jowa Girl Weds Red Cross War Worker in Addis Ababa
Harriet Skemp of Dubuque Iowa marries Sigurd Nystrom in a ceremony at Akakai near Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Nystrom born in Asmara to Swedish missionaries served as medical adviser to Ras Kassa on the northern front. They plan to open a Red Cross base at Muja south of the Ma kale front and then move north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Harriet Skemp
Dubuque
Iowa
Sigurd
Jan Ennebay Taneiden
Akakai
Nystrom
Asmara
Eritrea
Ras Kassa
Red Cross
Muja
Makale
Moravec Daughter Leaves for East
Miss Grace Moravec daughter of Mr and Mrs Vv Moravec departs for the East in what appears to be a personal or family travel note referencing the Moravec family and their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Grace Moravec
Vv. M. Moravec
Peterman sisters depart for east visits and work
Miss Jane Peterman leaves Old Marion road with parents Mr and Mrs William Peterman for an eastbound motor trip. Miss Moravet to stay with Mr and Mrs Herbert Banks in Orange New Jersey. Miss Peterman to resume supervisor of surgery duties at a Long Island hospital. Mrs Banks is former Lucille Bishop daughter of H J Bishop of 1506 E Avenue NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Peterman
Fun Night at Y W C A for High Schoolers
A fun night for high school boys and girls will be held at the Y W C A on Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets colored grey and pink admit both genders to the party.
Miss Park Spends Holidays Visiting Family in Northeast
Miss Dorothy Park travels from home to visit her brother Dr. Paul Park and family in Bristol Connecticut. She will tour New York City and Washington D C before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Park
Paul Park
Bristol
Edwin C Novak heads for Chicago after holidays visit
Edwin C Novak left Monday for Chicago after spending the holidays with his mother Mrs Mary F M Novak of 1035 Second Street SE. He was formerly of Milwaukee and has been transferred to Chicago by the Cutler Hammer company where he works in the engineering department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Novak
Chicago
Mary F. M. Novak
Second Street
Mr. Novak
Milwaukee
Cutler Hammer Company
Mrs Strickland Visits Then Heads to California
Mrs J A Strickland of Manchester has been visiting her son Glenn Strickland at 1513 D Avenue NE since November. She left Saturday for Whittier California to spend several months with another son P H Strickland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Strickland
Manchester
Glenn Strickland
D Avenue
Whittier
Calif
P. H. Strickland
Get-Together 500 Club Holds Marion Meeting
The Get-Together 500 club met with Mr. and Mrs. S. Martin of Marion Sunday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. Henry Noble, Mrs. Claude Port, Louis Klever and Neil Blok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Martin
Marion
Henry Noble
Claude Port
Louis Klever
Neil Blok
Party Honors Lud Vomacka With Family Gathering
Mrs. Anna Vomacka of 1427 Third Street SE hosted a Saturday evening event honoring her daughter Lud Vomacka. Attendees included Rudy Stary Mary Landergott Carl Landergott Mildred Landergott Don Craft Leonard Yelinek Hartzell Oliphant Kenneth Price Mack Augustin Bertha Warner Bob Procek Elmer Rompot Geraldine Hunt Mary Santas Ernest Horak Edward Horak Mary Cabalka Ann Wayatt Helen Masha Joe Kadlec and Bessie Santas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Vomacka
Third Street
Lud Vomacka
Rudy Stary
Mary
Carl
Mildred Landergott
Don Craft
Leonard Yelinek
Hartzell Oliphant
Kenneth Price
Mack Augustin
Bertha Warner
Bob Procek
Elmer Rompot
Geraldine Hunt
Mary Santas
Ernest Horak
Edward A. Horak
Mary Cabalka
Ann Wayatt
Helen Masha
Joe Kadlec
Bessie Santas
Funeral services for Postville resident Thomas E. LaVelle
Funeral services were held Monday at St. Bridget's for Thomas E. LaVelle lifelong Postville resident. Born April 6, 1881 he died after a brief heart illness. Survived by his wife one sister Mrs Nellie Moriarity and several nieces and nephews. Rev. Patrick Hogan conducted the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
St. Bridget’s Catholic Church
Thomas E. LaVelle
LaVelle
Nellie Moriarity
Patrick Hogan
Farley Reports Post Office Surplus and Large Subsidies
Postmaster General James A. Farley says the post office posted a net surplus of 4.96 million for the last fiscal year, while total revenues reached 630.8 million and expenditures 696.6 million. He notes a 70.77 million subsidy item for non postal and adjusted items incl ship contracts and free mail, with breakdowns showing 29.54 million for ocean contracts and 9.59 million for domestic air mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Washington
Post Office Department
James A. Farley
Etiquette Tips for Introductions and Graceful Behavior
A guide explains lifting etiquette during introductions and social scenes. It advises rising for elders or guests, offering the younger to the older, and presenting men to women, with emphasis on poised, relaxed manners. It promotes a Home Institute booklet for full guidance.
Hopkinton Girl Injured When Hit by Car Here
Miss Helen Wheeler twenty of Hopkinton sustained back injuries and a possible left wrist fracture after being struck by an automobile on Second avenue at Second street SE at about 11 30 am Monday. The driver Ira Davis of Lisbon said the pedestrian stepped into the path of his westbound car. Wheeler was taken to St Luke's hospital for care. A second incident occurred at 6 45 am Sunday when Myron Scott twenty five of Marion suffered facial and right leg lacerations in a taxi cab collision with a coal truck at First avenue and Nineteenth street E. H. Price of Marion drove the taxi and William Semerroth of 420 Eighth avenue SE drove the coal truck. Neither driver was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wheeler
Hopkinton
Second Avenue
Second Street SE
Ira Davis
Lisbon
Wheeler
St. Luke's Hospital
Myron Scott
Marion
First Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Injured man hurt when stove tank explodes at station
John McFarlen, 49, of 210 First avenues, was taken to St Luke's hospital at 11:15 a.m. Monday after a gasoline stove pressure tank exploded while he used a compressed air hose at a filling station on First avenue and Third street. He suffered deep facial cuts and a fractured rib from flying tank parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McFarlen
First Avenues
St. Luke's Hospital
First Avenue
Third Street
McFarlen
Name and address request for Plainsy city
The notice asks to print a name and address for Plainsy city and state. It seeks location details and full identifiers for proper mailing. No other facts are provided.
Progressive drive may seek Norris to lead Roosevelt effort
A Nebraska progressive asked for Senator Norris to head a Roosevelt aligned campaign, noting some Democratic groups lack full support for the President. The proposal signals an intra party push aimed at strengthening the new Roosevelt reform momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Norris
Roosevelt
Washington
Nebraska
Norris Waign
Townsend club to meet in Memorial building Monday
City notes report Townsend Club No 3 will meet in the superior court room at the Memorial building Monday at 7 30 pm. The meeting is open to the public.
Roosevelt re election push eyed across six midwest states
George W. Kline Nebraska progressive league chairman announced a plan for a Ja committee to operate in six midwest states Nebraska Kansas Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota to support the re election of Mr Roosevelt. No comment was immediately forthcoming from the Nebraska senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kline
Nebraska Progressive League
Midwest
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Minpeas
North
South Dakota
Two Places Conform To Beer Permit Requirement
Otis Leefers city building inspector told the city council that the Delavan hotel and the College Inn have corrected improper wiring, bringing them into conformity with city building regulations required for their class B beer licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Leefers
Delavan Hotel
College Inn
Pat Nae
Merkel Named Agricultural Engineer at Soil Conservation Service
Mr. Merkel, of 44305 Tama Street SE, is an agricultural engineer in the engineering department of the federal soil conservation service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Merkel
Tama Street
Mr. Merkel
The
Federal Soil Conservation Service
New Year Opening Hours at Public Library
The public library will be open on New Year’s Day from 2 to 6 p.m. at the central location. This calendar special hour provides access for patrons to borrow materials and use study spaces during the holiday.
Park Department Closure Notices Mention Local Facility Falls
Notice indicates the boys and girls departments and the Kenwood Park station will be closed. Circulation details are unclear but suggest service reductions in a municipal unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenwood Park
Hahn case dismissed on failure to report auto crash
A charge of failure to report an automobile accident with injuries was dismissed against Ernest Hahn by Justice A. S. Reed. The information by C. D. Pratt related to a December 20 crash involving Hahn and another vehicle driven by Mrs. Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Webber
Justice A. S. Reed
L. M. Bennett
Ernest Hahn
A. S. Reed
C. D. Pratt
Hahn
Pratt
Out of Town Guards Plan New Year Party in Cedar Rapids
A number of Iowa national guard officers from outside the state are expected at the New Year’s Eve party at the memorial building armory. The Cedar Rapids unit officers club hosts the event starting at 9 p.m. Tuesday with 150 couples on the reservations list. The program includes a floor show and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa National Guard
Memorial Building
Cedar Rapids
Monmouth Public Safety Commissioner Ill With Malaria
Dan Kruidenier public safety commissioner is ill in Monmouth with malaria after spending the weekend with family at his mother’s home. Finance commissioner L. D. Burgus was in Monday and worked part of the day at city hall but did not attend the council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Kruidenier
Public Safety
Monmouth
Til
Kruidenier
L. D. Burgus
Craemer Company Wins Permit For Covered Bridgeway Expansion
City council gave final approval to Craemer company for a covered bridgeway from 211 First avenue SE over the rear alley to the south building. The permit expires in 1940 if the bridge is not built. Detailed expansion plans are not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craemer Company
First Avenue SE
Notice of sale of Marion bank property
D W Bates Iowa banking superintendent requests authority to sell Lot 7½ Block 2 Original Town Marion for 2000 dollars with 1935 taxes paid. Hearing set for January 10 1936 at 10 A.M. in Linn County District Court. Objections or higher offers may be made at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Linn County
D. W. Bates
State of Iowa
Permars and Merchants State Bank of
Marion
District Court
D. W. Bates, Piperinterident of Bankine
Farmers and Merchants State Bank of
Towa
Marion Town
Ry Banking
Btate of
Tone
Farmera An Merchants Btate Bank
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Miss Ivins
Andersons
Cedar Chapter
A. C. Naibert
Milo Runkle
Harry Dunker
C. R. Youtzy
R. W. McClaughry
S. T. Bowers
Ed Cohrs
Y Cullman
Bob Cohrs
Erenice Diserens
Cara
Colonial Food Shop
Third &T
Bighof
Church
Star OF Maine
Thomas Freeman
Ray Freeman
Thomas
John Reichling
Maynard Lane
Robert Kobusch
Jackie Freeman
Frederick Patten
Fred Patten
John
Billy Hoffman
Francis Ehrenberger, Jr
Marshall Freeman, Jr
Cedar View
Elmores Entertain
A.G. Hoelzen
W. A. Montgomerys
Jowa
Ethiopia
Y. W
Miss Park
Edwin Novak
Mrs. Strickland
P. O
Happy New
Buehler
Claire
Hugh Owen
Mrs. Carpenter
Ethel
Hugh
Cedar
Eddrees
McKesson and Robbins Company
Cheney Chemical Company
Dairy Dale
Bever and Company
Dom Feiereisen
Feiereisen
Jack Delbridge
Petersen Baking Company
Ida Filling
Toddville
Grand
W. J. Grunewald
John Bowers
al Bezdek
H. D. Sheehy
Kermit Rhoades
Rock Island Railroad
Emil
Essie Bartettie
John Cason
Dietz
Tommy Phillips
Duluth
Minn
Luther Buchanan
First Street
J. H. Eklund
Virginia Cafe
Sear’s
King Oscar Kipper Snacks
Borden's
Sawyer’s
FOX
Onice
Alley Bridgeway
Bai Om
First Ave
KVEIP
W. Dial
A. G. Haddy
C. C
J.B.S
Jonathan
Omar
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