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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1937

Page

19

Marian Clark and Ross Wilson Wed In Home Ceremony

Marian Clark daughter of Mr. and Mrs Marshall Clark and Ross L Wilson of Cedar Rapids were married Monday at 8 pm in a candlelit home ceremony. Rev W M Evans officiated. reception followed with pink roses and white narcissus. The couple will reside at 1569 First Avenue. Mrs Wilson is a Washington high school and Coe college graduate. he is a radio engineer at WMT.

Marian Clark Marshall Edgar Clark Avenue NE Ross L. Wilson Cedar Rapids Lincoln Wilson Milwaukee W. M. Evans Clark D. Pirie Beyea Clark Home Cora Farr Carla Sgarlata Kathryn Wolfe Edgar Clark Wilson First Avenue Washington High School Coe College Beta Phi Alpha Phi Sigma Iota Crescent Dodge Radio College Valparaiso Ind WMT

Bridge Club Luncheon and Games at Two Homes

Mrs Charles Knox will host her bridge club for lunch and bridge at 1 p.m. Wednesday at 350 Pleasant Drive SE. Mrs Jessie Y. Canfield entertained members of the Tuesday luncheon club at the Commonwealth Tearoom on Tuesday afternoon.

Knox Charles Knox Pleasant Drive Jessie Y. Canfield First Avenue E Commonwealth Tearoom

Miller and rivals lead in bridge series at Blake Boulevard

Mr and Mrs George F Miller won high scores while Mrs A H Iiall gren and Mrs F A Hazelton were runners up in the third duplicate contract bridge game held Monday evening at Mrs Oliver Longueville home 2035 Blake Boulevard SE.

George F Miller A. H Iiallgren F. A. Hazelton Oliver Longueville

Jane Boyd circle meets for luncheon at Mrs Sander’s home

The Jane Boyd circle of the King s Daughters will gather Thursday at 1 p m for a luncheon hosted at Mrs A Sander s residence 2020 Washington avenue SE Assistants include Mrs David Pugh and Mrs W P Enright.

Jane Boyd The King's Daughters A . Sander Washington Avenue SE David Pugh W. P. Enright

Daughters of Isabella to Host Dutch Treat Dinner

The Daughters of Isabella will hold their annual Dutch treat dinner at the Home cafeteria on Wednesday at 6 30 pm. The event was postponed from January 27.

Isabella

Miss Grace Narber Returns from Tulsa Visit

Miss Grace Narber of 1607 Maple Street NW returned Monday from Tulsa Oklahoma after six weeks with her brother in law and his wife around Mrs Donald Showman and their family.

Grace Narber Maple Stire NW Tulsa Okbi Donald Showman

Backache Kidney and Bladder Trouble Remedy Ad Pasted

Fragmented ad copy promotes a 34 cent box for kidney and bladder relief. The readable text mentions a medical product with dubious claims and era slang, offering a suggests a treatment for urinary discomfort and weak kidneys.

Dorothy Meeker Named President of Iota Epsilon Sorority

Miss Dorothy Meeker was appointed president of Iota Epsilon chapter of Fi Omicron national sorority at the chapter install in the Terrace room of the Montrose hotel Sunday. Other officers include Helen Bailey vice president Ella Hansen recording secretary Louise Gillis corresponding secretary Esther Smith treasurer Marthella Schmidt social and entertainment Frieda Brammer membership Esther Schollman publicity and Gladys Bernstorf welfare.

Dorothy Meeker Iota Epsilon Fi Omicron National Sorority Montrose Hotel Helen Bailey Ella Hansen Louise Gillis Esther Smith Marthella Schmidt Frieda Brammer Esther Schollman Gladys Bernstorf

McKin Jey High Orchestra Members Honor Florence Van Winkle

Twelve members of the McKin Jey senior high school orchestra gathered at Miss Florence Van Winkle's home on Vernon drive SE to surprise her for her seventeenth birthday. A family dinner at Miss Van Winkle's grandmother Mrs Frances Ray's home on Bever avenue SE preceded the celebration.

McKin Jey Senior High School Florence van Winkle H. L. van Winkle Vernon Drive

Grace Wal pole circle meets for flood relief donation

Fifteen members of Grace Wal pole circle of the King’s Daughters met at Mrs Edwin C Nelson’s home at 2117 Washington Avenue SE for a dessert luncheon. Mrs R A Holmgren led devotionals and the group voted to give five dollars to the Red Cross flood relief fund. Mrs McWilliams was a guest.

Grace Walpole The King’s Daughters Edwin C Nelson Washington Avenue R. A Holmgren Red Cross Mr. McWilliams

Margaret Bottome circle hosts dessert luncheon

Margaret Bottome circle of King’s Daughters met at Mrs. H. E. Haegg’s home on First Avenue E for a dessert luncheon and business session presided by vice president Mrs. L. V. Koch. The group voted $3 to flood relief and discussed a rummage sale. A quilt for the King’s Daughters home at Fort Madison was sewn. Guests included Mrs. Geo MecKeely and Mrs. M V Fisher. The next meeting will be at Mrs Walter Kahler’s home.

Margaret Bottome Being's Daughters H. E. Haegg First Avenue L. V. Koch Red Cross Flood Relief Fund Ways and Means Fort Madison Geo MecKeely M V Fisher Walter Kahler Nineteenth Street

Wives of O. R. C. Officials Honored in Meeting Events

Wives of board members of the Order of Railway Conductors are hosted during a semi annual gathering. Mrs Frank J Williams of Grand Rapids Michigan hosted a luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel. Mrs J A Phillips wife of the president hosted a tea at her First avenue E home for visiting wives. Out of town guests include Mrs Henry E Zimmerman of Marion QC and Mrs Frank J Williams of Grand Rapids.

Board of Directors The Order of Railway Conductors Frank J. Williams Grand Rapids Mich Roosevelt Hotel J A Phillips First Avenue E Henry E. Zimmerman Marion

Legion Auxiliary Choral Club Benefit Card Party

The American Legion Auxiliary Choral Club hosts a fundraiser at the Memorial building Friday at 2 p.m. Proceeds support club music and expenses. Committee chairs include Mrs. L. V. Koch for tickets, Mrs. Walter Kansky for prizes, Mrs. Richard Adams for cards, and others for refreshments tea tables door prizes and reservations.

The American Legion Auxiliary Choral Club Memorial Building L. V. Koch Walter Kansky Richard Adams Sam Christiansen Mae Walsh Herbert Hoadley Lester Schilug Carl J. Freund J. Howard Walsh Walter Euken John Kadlee, Jr Dan Kruidenier

Roosevelt 7A Girl Reserves elect new officers

Betty Hasek was elected president at a Monday meeting for Roosevelt 7A Girl Reserves. Doris Anderson became vice president, Ella Mae Canar secretary, and Dorothy Freeman reporter. Program committee members are Helen Huff Irene Kroupa Dorothy De Walt and social committee member Ruth Johnson.

Betty Hasek Roosevelt 7A Doris Anderson Ella Mae Canar Dorothy Freeman Helen Huff Irene Kroupa Dorothy de Walt Ruth Johnson

Manion Couple Surprise Anniversary Party at Home

Mr and Mrs James F Manion of 1433 Seventh Avenue SE were surprised with a party on their twentieth wedding anniversary held Sunday evening at their home. Twenty friends attended and presented a gift to the couple.

James F Manion Seventh Avenue SE Manion

Niece Celebrates First Birthday at Henderson Home

Miss Margaret Henderson hosted a Saturday party at 638 C avenue NW in honor of her niece Sharon Marie Biskup daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo E Biskup of 1037 Nineteenth street SE. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harvey Froman their daughter Elisabeth Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson and children Robert Glenys Ann and Wally Mr and Mrs William L Brown Mr and Mrs Leo E Biskup and Mr and Mrs Walter J Henderson. Miss Henderson with her mother served refreshments.

Margaret Henderson C Avenue NW Sharon Marie Biskup Leo E. Biskup Nineteenth Street Harvey Froman Elisabeth Frank Johnson Robert Glenys Ann Wally William L. Brown Leo E. Bishup Walter J Henderson Miss Henderson

Kitchen shower honors Miss Marlyse Kemper and Lewis Rich

Mr and Mrs William Rich hosted a kitchen shower at 604 Hl avenue NW on Saturday for Miss Marlyse Kemper and Lewis Rich who plan to marry that day. Prizes were won by Mrs Hilda Hansen and Harold Kemper amid a gathering including many relatives and friends.

William Rich Hl Avenue NW Marlyse Kemper Lewis Rich Hilda Hansen Harold Kemper Miss Kemper Rich Mike Nunn Jimmie Charles Nunn A J Kemper Ho H Kemper Connie Lou Elinor Popell Charles Fandrey Cecil Kemper Marguerite Gimme

Surprise Birthday Party for Roberta Siepman and Gene Kovarik

A group of friends hosted a Sunday evening surprise party at 352 Seventh Avenue SW in honor of Miss Roberta Siepman and Mr Gene Kovarik turning eighteen. Attendees included Miriam Siepman, Mickey McDermott, Leo Shikesni lean OBnen, Joe Kreheren, Mintie Pttersmath, and others, with refreshments served and music noted in local social columns.

Roberta Siepman Gene Kovarik Mr Kovariks Seventh Avenue SW Miriam Siepman Mickeys McDermott Leo Shikesni Lean Obnen Joe Kreheren Mintie Pttersmath Bull Shomatan Hemsky Rohs Coulines Sorah Wavkle George Could Grace Mumma

Senior Girls Skating Party At Miss Kofron Home

A group of St Patricks School senior girls entertained at a skating party Sunday evening at the home of Miss Libbie Kofron located at 2320 twenty fourth avenue southwest. Attendees included Anna Astro kx, Marty Leone Dahlem, Jeanne De Pox, Celeste Dolan, Vera Franklin, Margaret Grady, Rita Klassen, Geraldine LaVelle, Dorothy McLaughlin, Claire Patik, Adehnde Roeder, Leota Stark and Wourven Sullivan.

St Patricks School Libbie Kofron Twenty-Fourth Avenue Anna Astrokx Marty Leone Dahlem Jeanne de Pox Celeste Dolan Vera Franklin Margaret Grady Rita Klassen Geraldine LaVelle Dorothy McLaughlin Claire Patik Adehnde Roeder Leota Stark Wourven Sullivan

Free Breath tablets promise relief for asthma sufferers

An advertising notice offers Free Breath tablets as quick, non narcotic relief for choking and gasping asthma spells. It promotes a 35 unit size from Podzi Mek Pharmacy in Cedar Rapids Iowa and provides mail order options from Free Breath Products Company for free test sizes.

Cedar Rapids Podzimek Pharmacy First Street Second Avenue Renton Harbor Michigan

Harold Haas dies in Chicago co owner of Reliable Transit

Harold Haas 41 co owner and treasurer of Reliable Transit Co and one of four founders died in Chicago at 2 a.m. Monday after a two day illness. He served in World War I at Chateau Thierry where he was wounded. Survived by wife Harriet, son Russell, daughter Lorraine, and son Walter plus siblings and parents. Funeral services in Chicago and Kellerton with military funeral in Kellerton.

Harold Haas Chicago Reliable Transit Company Mr. Haas Cedar Rapids Mr Haas Kellerton George D Smith Fort Snelling Minn Chateau Thierry Haas H A. Smith Ralph Bucklin Carl Marinello Harriet Hettiger Russell Lorraine Walter Dean Dale Smith Annette Anderson Beaconsfield Jia

Southern farmers face short crop year due to floods

William H. Brown told a Canopus club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel that if high waters persist into late spring southern flood areas will struggle this summer as crops cannot be planted. He described seeing Red Cross relief for refugees while urging a future government state flood control plan.

William H. Brown Canopus Club Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans Brown Jean Elizabeth Stout Red Cross

Indictment of Mrs Trader on Murder Charge

Snow Hill Maryland Mrs Jennett Trader a widowed mother of three was indicted by a Worcester County grand jury on charges of murdering her second husband Clarence J Trader. The jury foreman Charles W Munford reported the action to Judge James M Crockett as Mrs Trader conferred with her attorneys in the courthouse. She had been held in solitary confinement in a jail cell.

Snow Hill, Md Jennett Trader Worcester County Clarence J. Trader Charles W. Munford James M. Crockett Trader

Probate estate sale of Clara M Real properties in Cedar Rapids

In probate the estate of Clara M Real seeks court approval to sell multiple parcels to pay debts and satisfy a guard ianship. The petition by Mabel A McLaughlin administrator lists undivided interests in lots in Dean's First and Westfield additions and Alandale addition plus an oil filling station lease. A hearing is set at 9 00 o'clock A M on February 9 1937 at the county courthouse.

Clara M_ Real Mabel A McLaughlin Clara L. Rev Dean Cedar Rapids Alandale Westfield Deans Flrat Deans First Jenase Court House Said County

Countess Ciano Plans U S Visit Amid Mussolini Ties

The Italian foreign minister Edda Ciano, Mussolini's eldest daughter, plans a U S visit this spring. Her charm and independence contrast with the Duce's tight control, while her ambitions for husband Count Ciano mingle with Italy’s alliance with Germany.

Pre Thet Italy Mussolini Edda Ciano United States Duce Switzerland Il Duce Washington Harlem Hoover Diana Shanghai Leonardo Vitetti Natalie Cop New York Rome Diano Inlaw

Delaware County Sends More Flood Relief Aid

The Gazette reports Delaware County mailed another check to the Red Cross Monday, bringing total relief funds to 1350 dollars. County chairman Fred W. Hermann and secretary Mrs. A. C. Philipp collected donations across towns including Manchester Hopkinton Delhi Earlville Oneida Masonville and Robinson with varied small amounts.

Manchester Red Cross Delaware County Fred W. Hermann A. C. Philipp Hermann Hopkinton Colesbury

McFarland Named Trainmaster for Rock Island Line

L. N. McFarland, a Rock Island passenger conductor from this city, is appointed trainmaster with jurisdiction from Cedar Rapids to Inver Grove. J. L. Hayes remains trainmaster from Inver Grove to Minneapolis.

L. N McFarland Rock Island Cedar Rapids Inver Grove J. L. Hayes Minneapolis

Diversification of Floods Proposal in The Gazette

Editor E Chadima argues for flood diversification as a future control strategy. He suggests back water lakes to aid navigation, side canals to route excess water, levee gates to connect to these channels, and reforestation for regular high waters. He asks readers for opinions.

Chadima

Reorganization Bill Passed By House

The House completed action on the administration bill to appoint a joint congressional committee on governmental reorganization. The bill moves to the White House for signature after accepting Senate amendments to enlarge the proposed committees from seven to nine each.

Washington House Congressional White House Senate

Home Mix Cough Remedy Promises Fast Relief

A long standing home recipe champions mixing Pinex from Norway Pine with a sugar syrup to create a pint of cough remedy. The ad claims rapid relief from severe coughs, soothing inflamed membranes and loosening phlegm with a guaranteed money back offer.

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