Mary Winslow Named Head of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Iowa
Miss Mary Winslow of Cedar Rapids was elected president of Beta Zeta chapter at the University of Iowa. She is a junior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Winslow, and succeeds Ruth McFadden of Sioux City. Frances Eby was named to the sorority house committee. As president elect, Winslow will attend the thirty second biennial convention in Montebello Canada from June 23 to 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Winslow
Cedar Rapids
Kappa Kappa Gamma
University of Iowa
Miss Winslow
Edward F. Winslow
Linden Drive
Ruth McFadden
Sioux City
Frances Eby
Moray L. Eby
First Avenue E
Seignory Club
Montebello
Canada
Quartons Return Betsy at Eastern Lodge
Mr and Mrs Sumner D Quarton of 2232 Linden drive SE returned Tuesday from Des Moines where they had been guests of Mrs Quartons sister Mrs David Kruidenier and Mr Kruidenier Betsy Quarton a student at Miss Madeiras school near Washington DC recently spent time with classmates at Skytop lodge Skytop Pa in a winter sports program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner D. Quarton
Linden Drive
Des Moines
Swaney Family Returns From Southern Stay
Mr and Mrs Lynn G Swaney and their son Bobby have returned home to 420 Longwood drive NE after a three week trip to New Orleans and Miami with Mrs Swaney’s mother Mrs N W Johnson of Quasqueton accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn G. Swaney
Longwood Drive
Bobby
Swaney
N. W. Johnson
Quasqueton
New Orleans
Miami
Fla
Fifty Attend B and P W Party in Roosevelt Hotel
About fifty members of the Cedar Rapids Business and Professional Women’s club gathered at the Roosevelt hotel Tuesday for a program organized by the publicity committee headed by Mrs. Edna L. Wilson. The club quartet sang, dance numbers were by Edna Dieman school students, and a Major Bowes style act featured Mrs. Petras as the major and Miss Denkman as accompanist. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Imogen Emery, dressed as policemen, outlined the club’s traffic safety campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Marie Petras
Anna Denkman
Bessie Graves
Wilson
Hope Kurtz
Edith Scott
Viola Hanry
Lena’ Nelson
Imogen Emery
Club
Camp Fire Training Session Set For Thursday
Camp Fire guardians and assistants will meet for the second session of a training course Thursday afternoon in the Camp Fire girls room at the First Presbyterian chapel. Mrs L D Dennis will lead a nature lore program at 1 30 p m with tips for earning camp craft honors. Handcraft at 2 30 p m will cover headbands color wheels and tiles under Miss Allana Burr and Miss Ardyce Woodside. New guardians may attend at 1 p m for extra guidance. Sessions continue Feb 27 and March 5 with program building gown decoration and ceremonial handcraft. A awards committee will meet Feb 25 and March 24 at the public library to prep for the grand council fire March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Girls
First Presbyterian Chapel
L. D. Dennis
Allana Burr
Ardyce Woodside
Grand Council
Memorial
Birds at Feeding Time at the Boarding House
A poem describing a narrator who runs a boarding house for birds with starlings arriving at seven followed by pheasants and quail at eleven. The birds chatter like humans and reveal little, yet the speaker notes the daily three visits and wonders why the starling arrival is at seven and why the quail wait until eleven past seven.
Mrs Wulfers Guest in McIntyre Home
Mrs H E Wulfers of Duluth Minnesota is a guest in the home of her sister Mrs Scott McIntyre and Mr McIntyre at 359 Park Ter SE. She arrived Tuesday and plans to stay until Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Wulfers
Duluth
Minn
Scott McIntyre
McIntyre
Park Terrace SE
Prosperity Card Party Draws Record Cedar Rapids Crowd
Seven hundred attendees filled the Memorial Coliseum auditorium for the American Legion auxiliary Prosperity card party. Prizes were awarded at 175 tables with about seventy door prizes. Mrs. Gilbert Martin led the event with Mrs. F. C. Parrish and Mrs. Walter Kansky in charge and sub committee chairs listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Coliseum
Gilbert Martin
F. C. Parrish
Walter Kansky
Harry Gunderson
Roy Decker
Joseph Kroupka
del Stanton
American Home Group program at Killian's Tea Room
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club members met for a Dutch treat luncheon at Killian tea room. Mrs. Jessie Cox spoke on American china and showed pieces. Max Janowsky demonstrated linens and newer patterns. Miss Marguerite Herr led a style show with sportswear and dresses. Miss Sadie Vlach spoke on foundation garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Wheeler Divorces Wife While In Hawaii
Bert Wheeler of Wheeler and Woolsey fame was granted an interlocutory divorce from wife Bernice S. Wheeler in Los Angeles. She received custody of their seven year old daughter Patricia Dolores Wheeler after stating he deserted her in 1931 amid marital discord and a separate property settlement was reported as out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
INS
Bert Wheeler
Bernice S. Wheeler
Wheeler
Hawaii
Patricia Dolores Wheeler
Wheeler and Woolsey
Clarence I. Kincaid
Belle Plaine Scouts Hear West Talk to Close Training Course
Belle Plaine district closes its Scouters training course at Belle Plaine High School with West of Cedar Rapids delivering the talk before about 85 boys and men. Troops 39 and 41 demonstrated scouting activities, led by their senior patrol leaders Jack Clegg and George Chambers. Morgan Morris presided, and an oyster supper followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
N. Harold West
Cedar Rapids
Robert L. Dill
Cedar Rapids Area
Congregational Church
Vinton Lee
Methodist Church
E. J. Selden
Jack Clegg
George Chambers
Sterling Vilquai
William Vaughn
William Clemmer
William Snyder
Morgan Morris
War Correspondent Gibbons Returns From Italo-Ethiopian War
Floyd Gibbons, famed war correspondent, arrived aboard the Majestic after covering the Italo-Ethiopian conflict. He predicted the clash could last four or five years without European intervention and said Italy can press into Ethiopia as it wishes, though ultimate conquest is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Floyd Gibbons
Majestic
Mussolini
Haile Selassie
Ship
Italy
Abyssinia
Ethiopia
Democratic convention set for April 3 in Des Moines
The Democratic state central committee in Des Moines fixed the state convention date for April 3 and named Congressman Fred Biermann as temporary chairman and keynote speaker. They outlined officers, district assistants, caucus timelines, and delegate apportionment by counties for the 22 national convention delegates. The group endorsed Roosevelt and Garner and stressed loyalty to their program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Democratic State Central Committee
Fred Biermann
Guy M. Gillette
Dan McEntry
Otha D. Wearin
Hastings
George Tones
Ray Baxter
Burlington
Reading
Ed Birmingham
Clyde L. Herring
Philadelphia
Central Committee
Roosevelt
Garner
Thomas Jefferson
Cedar
Des. Moines
Henry
Iowa
Jefferson
Johnson
Lee
Louisa
Muscatine
van Buren
Washington
Clinton
Dubuque
Jackson
Jones Ae Linn
Er- Grundy
Hardin
Marshall
Tama
Wright
Allamakee
Buchanan
Cerro Gordo
Chickasaw
Clayton
Delaware
Fayette
Floyd
Quaware
Mitchell
Winneshiek
Orth
Appanoose
Clark & Davis
Decatur
Jasper
Keokuk
Lucas
Mahaska
Monroe
Poweshiek
Ringgold
Union ii
Warello
Wayne
Highway Commission Names Low Bidders for Ames Projects
Ames AP reports Iowa highway commission named low bidders for road projects including bridges culverts and grading on routes near Lansing Waterloo and Jewell. Bids require Omaha bureau approval before contracts let with firms Brennan Brothers McKenzie Holm Christensen Brothers G. H. Lowe and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMES
Iowa Highway Commission
Omaha Bureau of Public Roads
Allamakee
Lansing
Brennan
Brothers
Inne Black Hawk
McKenzie and Holm
Waterloo
Payette
C. M Bt
Hawkeye
A. Sion
Construction Company
Hamilton-Hardin
Jewell
Christensen Brothers
Sioux City
Hardin
Keokuk
Ollie
Richland
Srigger Construction Company
Baxter
Black Hawk
McKenzie and Holm, Inc
Fayette
Hawkeyes
G. H. Lowe
Cedar Rap
Hamiltons Hardin
G. H Lowe
L. H. Holscher
Marengo
Clinton
Automatic Gravel Products Company
Muscatine
Baker and Patton
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ladora
Millersburg
Kelley Construcction Company
Des Moines
Commission
Gibbs- Cook Tractor Company
Herman M. Brown
Waterloo Construction Company
John W. Witte
Burlington
Wheeler Lumber Bridge and Supply Company
Linde Air Products
Frigid Wave Delays Eviction For Boys Dying Of Disease
In Muncie Indiana two boys Charles Wagner seventeen and William ten once healthy now wasting from a mysterious disease sit in wheelchairs by a stove as a cold wave halts eviction. Their father Murray is ill in Ball Memorial Hospital and mother Gertrude refuses aid. The landlady Stella Martin says rent is three months overdue and a court eviction was halted by freezing weather until temperatures rise. Charles contracted the illness after a broken leg seven years ago and William after a similar leg injury four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Charles Wagner
William
Murray
Ball Memorial Hospital
Gertrude
Wagners
Stella Martin
Justice of the Peace
William D. Chamber
Charles
Etiquette of Compliments and Social Grace Tips
The article discusses how women often feel flustered accepting compliments and emphasizes the importance of good breeding and social niceties. It outlines skills like graceful introductions, proper note writing, and ending calls adeptly, urging readers to brush up with the Home Institute booklet Etiquette For Every Day and order via coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Edna
Home Institute
Former Chief of Air Corps Dies After Illustrious Career
Mitchell rose from volunteer in the First Wisconsin to command the American Expeditionary Forces air service. He was the first American officer to fly over the front lines in World War I and led the largest aerial concentration in history. He earned the Distinguished Service Cross and Medal, French Croix de Guerre with five palms, and honors from Britain and Italy. He later served as assistant to the chief of the air service, then held a desk post in Washington before duty in the Eighth Corps area. He also served in Cuba, the Philippines, built the Alaska telegraph system, and observed in Europe with the French air forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Wisconsin Infantry
St., Mihiel
Regular Army
Air Service
America
Washington
Eighth Corps
San Antonio
Tex
Fitzhugh Lee
Cuba
Philippine
United States
Europe
Tipton Juniors Fall to Muscatine 59 42 in Local Game
In Muscatine junior college action here Tuesday night Muscatine defeated Tipton 59 to 42. The margin marked the largest points total on the local floor as Muscatine led throughout except for a brief opening flare by Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton Juniors
Muscatine
Tipton
Muscatine Junior College Cagers
Muscatine Jed
Daughter Rosena Olive born to Kohl family
A daughter, Rosena Olive, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kohl of Lisbon on February 18 at Mercy Hospital. A son was born February 19 at Mercy Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beatty of 841 Fifteenth Street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Kohl
Lisbon
Rosena Olive
Mercy Hospital
Charles Beatty
Fifteenth Street
Dempseys Expect Baby This Summer
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and his wife Hannah Williams expect another child next summer, he said in a message to the Salt Lake Telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Jack Dempsey
Hannah Williams
Stage
Slt Lake Telegram
Name and Address for Printing
Please print the full name and address plainly. Include street, city, and state as provided. Ensure accuracy and legibility for delivery purposes.
Cedar Rapids Banks Close Saturday for Washington Birthday
Cedar Rapids banks announce Saturday closure in observance of George Washington's birthday. A 23 year old man, Rex White of 1607 Third Street SW, treated for a bruised left thumb after it was caught in an electric motor belt. The state liquor store reduced hours to 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will also close Saturday per fuel conservation order. Ted Nesper, manager, commented. Mrs F Soukup of 521 Eighteenth Street NE reported her brother Earl Petersen of Winthrop, previously listed as missing, has been found. he had been on a farm and sending letters delayed by blocked roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex White
Third Street
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Liquor Commission
Washington
Ted Nes‘per
F. Soukup
Eighteenth Street
Earl Petersen
Winthrop
the Gazette
Reopen Search for Slayer of Walter Liggett
The piece criticizes Governor Floyd Olson for blocking a $50 000 state inquiry into Liggett’s murder. It accuses Olson of maligning the dead and urges accountability for who financed and ordered the machine gun attack. The author fears for personal safety and leaves Minnesota.
Hauptmann Clings to Original Story in Interrogation
The report details Julius Hauptmann’s continued adherence to his initial account during a lengthy interrogation. He acknowledged ladder use as the best method to access the nursery and discussed how he might have handled the baby and ransom, including potential actions if discovered or pursued by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauptmann
Leibowitz
Fisch
Germany
Hauptmann Re sentenced to die for Lindbergh Jr murder
Hauptmann is re sentenced to death to be executed the week of March 30 in New Jersey. The timing places the execution at around 8 p.m. on March 31, following the state’s traditional Tuesday-death-warrant schedule. Justice Thomas W. Trenchard signed the warrant at his home amid a throat ailment. The case draws national attention with potential impact on the upcoming presidential election. Gov. Hoffman hints at recalling Dr. John F. Condon to address statements relevant to the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Hauptmann
New Jersey
Thomas W. Trenchard
Flemington
Harold G. Hoffman
John F. “Jassie’ Condon
Panama
Iowa Freshmen Start Indoors As Snow Covers Stadium
Iowa City report says 24 freshman candidates began spring drills in the field house under Coach Ossie Solem. Indoor workouts will continue daily until warmer weather, then scrimmage with varsity for seven weeks outside. A Brandon notice follows: Agnes Hartl and Robert L. Pardun wed at St. John's Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Ossie Solem
Salem
Expect Neutrality Bill To Get Quick Roosevelt Approval
Washington AP reports swift White House approval expected to enact the compromise neutrality resolution. The Senate overrode amendments and sent the bill to President Roosevelt. The measure extends the arms embargo and adds loan and credit restrictions through May 1, 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Senate
House
National bank deposits hit new high end 1935
Deposits in 5,392 active national banks reached a record $24.848 billion on December 31 1935. Demand and time deposits combined with government and other deposits propelled total assets to $28.225 billion, up from November 1 and over the previous 1928 peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
J. F. T. O'Connor
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Virgin Islands
U. S
AESTO
Coop plan to aid farm families in five Midwestern states
Regional Director R C Smith of the Rural Resettlement Administration announced a long time cooperative and community service program for farm families in Indiana Iowa Illinois Ohio and Missouri. Maurice E Hays will direct the program from Champaign Illinois with Loan terms at three percent annually for purchases memberships and new cooperatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
R. C. Smith
the Rural Resettlement Administration
Smith
Maurice E. Hays
Midwest
Indiana
Iowa
Illinois
Ohio
Missouri
Hays
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
Cotton Association
Receivership Hearing Set for Cedar Rapids Bank Agreement
Notice to depositors creditors and all interested parties that D W Bates Receiver of the Iowa bank seeks to approve a settlement with Anne Liar regarding two notes totaling about 516,000 with a first mortgage on Lot 9 Block 2 Anthony Menary and Faris sub division Cedar Rapids Iowa and 1116 70 unsecured plus five DuPont stock shares The hearing is February 26 1936 at 9 00 AM at the Linn County Courthouse Cedar Rapids Iowa The receivers attorneys are Jos Mekota and Walter R Hutchinson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SRS Omtromine
Artelver
Cedar
Rania, Ee
Ant. Fendent
Towa State Baevings Bank
Dar Rapids
Iowa
Ofce
District Court of Owns
Linn County
D.W. Bates
Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Anne Laiar
Anthony
Menary and Fair
May
West
DuPont-DeNemotrs Co
District Court of
Towson
Linn County Court House
D. W. Bates
Towa State Savings Bank of
Jos. Mekota
Walter R. Hutchinson
Snowbound Iowa Areas See Partial Recovery From Cold Wave
Weather forecasts predict more snow as temperatures rise but the cold spell lingers. Northwest Iowa remains difficult with many highways impassable and trains limited. Iowa City Sioux City Fort Dodge and Spirit Lake report rail service slowly resuming while trunk routes gain two way passage. Lowest readings include Marshalltown Webster City Emmetsburg Waterloo Ottumwa Spirit Lake Mason City Fort Dodge Charles City Council Bluffs and Keokuk with subzero marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sioux City
Illinois Central
Omaha
Missouri River
Fort Dodge
S. C
Spirit Lake
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Sioux Falls
S. D
Milwaukee
Highway Commission
Marshalltown
Webster City
Emmetsburg
Waterloo
Ottumwa
Mason City
Charles City
Council Bluffs
Keokuk
Bloom Bets On Dollar Toss Challenge Across Potomac
Washington report notes Rep. Sol Bloom offers 20 to 1 that Walter Johnson could throw a silver dollar across the Rappahannock from Fredericksburg. Benjamin Pitts deposits 5000 to back Bloom, others circle with offers. Dizzy Dean cites Johnson era as benchmark while debate continues on feasibility of the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John J. O'Connor
Charles’ E. Coughlin
Walter Johnson
Sol Bloom
Johnson
George
Rappapannock River
Fredericksburg
New York
Benjamin _ Pitts
Bloom
Texas
Jerome
Dizzy” Dean
St. Louis Cardinal
Hot Springs
Ark
William A. Dyche Dies at 74 Former Northwestern Manager
William Andrew Dyche, 74, longtime business manager at Northwestern University for 31 years, died Tuesday night after a two week illness from heart disease. He helped establish the downtown campus and resigned in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
ULP
William Andrew’ Dyche
Northwestern University
Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that on February 19 1936 in Cedar Rapids Iowa the District Court will hear the instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Alice M Myers late of Linn County deceased for proof and admission to probate. The hearing is set for 9 oclock M on February 20 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie
Linn County
Isa
District Court
Alice M. Myers
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Quartons
Betsy
Eastern Lodge
Lynn Swaneys
Southern
P. W
CMP
Edgar A. Guest
Sidwell
Jennie
Mrs. Wulfers
Legion Auxiliary
Killian’s
Gibbons
Hghway
AIR Corps
Ar Rapids Gazette Home Institute
W. 19Th St
N. Y
George Washington
Liggett
Olson
Minnesota
Grandstand
Floyd Olson
Walter Liggett
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Guilford
Eo Camnaien
Brandon
Agnes Hartl
Robert L. Pardon
St. John's Church
Independence
W. T. Donahue
Clyde Welsh
Albert Hart
W. F. Pardun
Plan Co-Operative
William A. Dyche
N.W. Univ
Fitch
Dandfuf
Maddigan School OF Music
Mid-West
Atlantic City
Paul Morokoff
Maddigan School
City
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