Two- families unite in Des Moines Cedar Rapids wedding
Miss Genevieve Tow daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Firkins of Fairfax and James A Dunlop of Cedar Rapids son of Mrs J N Dunlop of Des Moines wed at a noon ceremony in Des Moines with the Rev J T Mordy officiating. The couple to reside at Windermere apartments after Feb 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Tow
Edgar Firkins
Fairfax
James A. Dunlop
Cedar Rapids
J. N. Dunlop
Des Moines
J. T. Mordy
First Presbyterian Church
David O. Milligan
Albert T. Engdahl
David Milligan
Windermere
Dunlop
Capital City College of Commerce and Finance
Iowa
Western Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Subscription Dance Final Holiday Event This Evening
The annual subscription dance, a holiday tradition, occurs Saturday from 10 to 2 in the Terrace room at the Montrose hotel. Proceeds benefit local charities. Committee members include Miss Elizabeth Carey, Miss Elizabeth Clark, Miss Esther Yothers, Miss Betty Neuzil, Miss Helen Larimer and Mrs. J. W. Albright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose
Elizabeth Carey
Elizabeth Clark
Esther Yothers
Betty Neuzil
Helen Larimer
J. W. Albright
Honor Miss Alma Owens At D U V C W Party
The 1936 Rebecca Alexander tent officers honored retiring president Alma Elizabeth Owens at a party at 506 Seventh avenue SW. A corsage was presented. Bunco was played. Arrangements were by Mrs. Norman Sutliff and Mrs. Frank Kouba Jr assisted by Mrs. Jake Searles and Miss Dorothy Gearkee. Guests included Miss Owens and Mesdames Hugh Hillerage Glenn H. Thomas W L Sleight John Bruch C E Briggs John Boner Norman Scott Calvin Williams and George Hollom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Alexander
Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War
Alma_ Elizabeth Owens
Bert W. Rickard
Seventh Avenue
Owens
Norman Sutliff
Frank Kouba, Jr
Jake Searles
Dorothy Gearkee
Miss Owens
Hugh Hillerege
Glenn H. Thomas
W. L. Sleight
John Bruch
C. E. Briggs
John Boner
Norman Scott
Calvin Williams
George Hollom
Pivoteers Club Elects Officers At Kincher Home
Mrs. Fred Kincher and Maxine Bendorf hosted the Pivoteers club gathering. Ann Bohne was elected president with Mildred Libal as vice president, Ben Fieseler secretary, Georgiann Hach treasurer, and Mary Klumpar correspondent. Prizes went to Zula Cacek and Elsie Volak. other attendees included Leona Jancovsky Elsie Shimek Vlasta Volak Lillian Samek Geraldine Hass and Mrs Edward Kuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kincher
Maxine Bendorf
Ann Bohne
Mildred Libal
Ben Fieseler
Georgiann Hach
Mary Klumpar
Zula Cacek
Elsie Volak
Leona Jancovsky
Elsie Shimek
Vlasta Volak
Lillian Samek
Geraldine Hass
Edward Kuba
Bartletts Entertain At New Year’s Eve Party
Mr and Mrs Vernon Bartlett of 3743 First avenue E hosted a New Year’s Eve gathering at their home. Supper was served at midnight with guests including Mr and Mrs Ben Bolnow Mr and Mrs Clifford White Mr and Mrs Robert Goodman Mr and Mrs Norman Emerson Mr and Mrs Fred Doetzel Mr and Mrs Orville Rose Joe Hots and Mrs Kathryn Gleason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Bartlett
First Avenue E
Ben Bolnow
Clifford White
Robert Goodman
Norman Emerson
Fred Doetzel
Orville Rose
Joe Hots
Kathryn Gleason
Miss Maddigan Sails for New Year Visit in Chicago
Miss Margaret Maddigan leaves Thursday to spend the New Year with the Nash family in Chicago. She will also be a guest of Charlotte Greenwood and Jessie E. Pringle who are appearing in Leaning on Lettie at the Selwyn theater in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Maddigan
P. A. Nash
Chicago
Maddigan
Charlotte Greenwood
Jessie E. Pringle
Lettie
Selwyn Theater
Miss Taylor Hosts Guest Party at Seventeenth Street Home
Miss Sarah Anne Taylor entertained house guest Miss Mary Katherine Goudie of Minneapolis at a Friday afternoon party. Prizes were won by Goudie Howell and Terrall with other guests including Jones, Taylor, Van Meter and Pepmeyer in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Anne Taylor
Seventeenth Street SE
Mary Katherine Goudie
Minneapolis
Minn
Miss Goudie
Jeanne Howell
Margaret Terrall
Dorothy Jones
Jean Taylor
Martha Jane van Meter
Gladys Pepmeyer
Lois Elizabeth Stingley Weds Orren Lonning in Des Moines
Lois Elizabeth Stingley of Olin married Orren Lonning of Des Moines on December 31 at St John Evangelical Lutheran Church Des Moines. The couple's reception and dinner followed at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Lois, a Olin High School and Iowa State Teachers College alumna, has worked in the state treasurer's office. Orren Lonning manages the Jerome store men's furnishings department in Des Moines. They will reside at 1720 Arlington Avenue Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Stingley
Olin
Lois Elizabeth
Orren Lonning
Des Moines
St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Madeline Samous
Marian Bobzine
Fort Des Moines
Lanning
Olin High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Seven Couples Attend Progressive New Year Party
A group of seven couples began with a buffet at Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Bailey's home 404 Twenty fifth Street SE then moved to Mr. and Mrs. Lumir Vishek 182 Twenty first Avenue SW for dancing and a watch party. Breakfast followed at Mr. and Mrs. Milo Simanek 1756 Mallory Street SW with guests Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Filipy Mr. and Mrs. William Klepach Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Rejsa and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Janko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Bailey
Kinsleys Honored by Westminster Church Class
Dr and Mrs J D Kinsley of 1556 A avenue NE were surprised at a Tuesday dinner hosted by the Huach class of Westminster Presbyterian church In appreciation John Arnold the class president presented a cash gift to Mr Kinsley for twelve years of service as their teacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kinsley
Avenue
Huach
Westminster Presbyterian Church
John Arnold
Mr. Kinsley
New Year Day Dinner Hosts Mrs Ling And Mr Doubenmier
Mr and Mrs Louis Ling of 1340 Eighth Street NW entertained Mr and Mrs A C Doubenmier at a New Year Day dinner and an after party on Friday and at a New Year Eve watch party on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ling
Eighth Street
A. C. Doubenmier
Mikulas Guests Depart After Holiday Visit
Col and Mrs L Myron Mikulas of Chicago left Saturday after visiting Col Mikulas brother Dr George W Mikulas and Miss Emily Mikulas of 520 Fifth Street SE. Miss Ilda Dorothy Mikulas of Clermont also stayed as a guest and will depart Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Myron Mikulas
Chicago
Col. Mikulas
George W. Mikulas
Emily Mikulas
Fifth Street
Ilda Dorothy Mikulas
Clermont
Mikulas
Spurgeons Return From Nogales Visit
Mr and Mrs A A Spurgeon of Nogales Arizona returned home Saturday morning after a three week visit to Mr Spurgeons mother Mrs A J Harris and sister and brother in law Mrs J Reid Watson and H C Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Spurgeon
Nogales, Ariz
Mr. Spurgeon
A. J. Harris
Miss Florence Usher Hosts Lady Luck Club Evening
Miss Florence Usher of 1226 First Avenue W entertained the Lady Luck club. Prizes at bridge went to Miss Ellen Whitehead Mrs Earl Rutan and Mrs LeRoy Smith. Mrs Emery Lane and Miss Whitehead attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Usher
First Avenue W
Lady Luck Club
Bridge
Ellen Whitehead
Earl Rutan
LeRoy Smith
Emery Lane
Whitehead
Mills Open House Guests on New Year's Eve
Mr and Mrs C H Mills of 1933 Higley avenue SE held an open house on New Year's Eve. Attending were Mr and Mrs Verne Reichling Mr and Mrs Floyd Stephen Mr and Mrs J Manes and Mr and Mrs W Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Mills
Higley Avenue SE
Verne Reichling
Floyd Stephen
J. Manes
W. Palmer
Ames Man Heads Journalism Teachers
Blair Con verse, head of the department of technical journalism at Iowa State College in Ames, was elected Friday president of the American Association of Teachers of Journalism. He succeeds Gayle C. Walker of the University of Nebraska.
Zero blast headed for Iowa Sunday
A deep cold wave grips Iowa as a high low pressure clash over South Dakota promises below zero temps in most regions. Northwest Iowa may see ten below, with Sioux City reporting up to 12 inches of snow and citywide travel hazards from mixed precipitation and fog in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Sioux City
Hawarden
Spirit Lake
Dubuque
Charles City
Davenport
Keokuk
South Dakota
Blizzard Engulfs Nebraska As Snow Drifts Halt Traffic
A classic blizzard sweeps Nebraska from the Dakotas with up to ten inches of snow in northern counties. Winds of forty to forty five miles per hour drift the snow and shut down highways. York reports ice coating and a five above reading at 7 30 am. Sioux Falls notes eighteen inches and traffic suspended by drifting snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Dakotas
Nebraska
York
Sioux Falls
S. D
Calamus Civil War Veteran John L. Martin Dies at 94
John L. Martin 94 a Civil War veteran of Calamus died at his home Friday Born March 11 1842 in Baltimore Md he moved to Dubuque as a child and joined the First Iowa volunteers at 19 He later searched for gold on the Pacific coast before returning to Calamus where he ran a wagon and carriage business He is survived by his daughter Mrs Fred Leese two grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral services will be held at the family home Sunday at 2 30 with burial in Rose Hill cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Buck
Vinton — Arden Reisser
Gardner Motor Company
Columbus Junction
Edward Rees
Here
Methodist
Ainsworth
Cambrian Cemetery
Columbus City
Rees
Mary Elizabeth Roberts
L. G. Roberts
Dorothy
William
Everett Roberts
William A. Highsmith
Council Bluffs
Tipton
Union Pacific Railroad
Elks and Masonic Lodges
Methodist Church
Harry Highsmith
W. A. Knott
Elgin
Ray DeSart
Sheldon Boyle
Carl Hackman
Charles Oelfke
Presbyterian Church
Vinton
Leonard Baker
Frank L. Tharp
Shellsburg
Stickel
Guy Fee
J. A. Ruhl
Vin
Marshall Construction Company
R. W. Hasner
Thorpe
Elnora Dunnuck
Clyde E. Dunnuck
Central City
Lydia Alma Riches
Methodist Episcopal Church
E. C. Allen
Mount Clark Cemetery
Harvey
Abigail Woodward
Johnstown
Wis
May Phelps
Dewitt
Dorothy Cousins
Will Cousins
George Hogg
Clinton
Charles Clement
First Congregational Church
Harry E. Harned
Mabel
Ida Cousins
Fred M. Clark
Mount Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Clark
F. P. Bush
Los Angeles
Robert H. Clark
C. S. Carley
Waukon
Omaha
Delta
George C. Greenlee
Elsie
LeRoy Utterback
Utterback
Greenlee
Iowa
Pittsburgh
Ladies Aid
E. J. Osgood
Clarence Bohlander
Blazing Star Masonic
C. E. Hedges
Funeral of Mrs Ellen Strothers Held Saturday
Mount Vernon obituary notes funeral services for 86 year old Mrs Ellen Strothers at Linn Grove Presbyterian Church with Dr Lloyd Morris in charge. She died Tuesday at her son J B Strothers home after long residence in Los Angeles. She was widow of Amos Strothers former Linn County supervisor and long time church member. Survived by daughter Blanche Johnston Roswell South Dakota twelve grandchildren sixteen great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Blanche Johnston
Roswell, S. D
Cedar Rapids Saengerbund to join Dubuque party for John Bergmeier
Members of the Cedar Rapids Saengerbund accepted an invitation to join the Dubuque Saengerbund in a birthday party honoring John Bergmeier in Dubuque Sunday. The Cedar Rapids group departs 127 Eighth Street NE at noon and invites all members. The Cedar Rapids Saengerbund hosted a New Year’s party at Martin Rinderknecht home 1316 First Avenue W with cards songs and refreshments. The next rehearsal is Monday at 7 30 p.m. in Ben Hur hall 21315 First Street SW and new members are being enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Ben Hur Hall
First Street
Vinton Woman Hurt in Car Crash
In Vinton Mrs Alfred Fontinel sustained a broken leg and other injuries when a car driven by Horace Edgington failed to turn and crashed into a tree. Mr Fontinel and Mrs Edgington escaped with minor hurts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Alfred Fontinel
Horace Edgington
Notice of Appointment of Executrix
Laura E. Fry named executrix of the estates of Eugene L. Fry and Mary E. Fry both deceased in Linn County Iowa on December 31 1936. Creditors asked to pay debts and file claims with Linn County District Clerk through attorney James E. Franken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Eugene L. Fry
Mary E. Fry
Laura E. Fry
Belle Plaine couple marks forty fifth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Henry Severin celebrated their 45th anniversary with a Belle Plaine gathering. Attendees included relatives from Chicago Keystone and nearby towns. Born Mary Keep 1871 and Henry Severin 1868 migrated from Germany in 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Henry Severin
Nick Severin
Chicago
George Eichmeyer
Bobbie
Keystone
Henry Janss
Dorothy
Ruth
Wilbert
Robert
Melvin
Donnie
Raymond Severin
Germany
Severin
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellow Lodge
Two Farmers Die in Auto Fire Near Waukon
James Gallagher 44 and Vincent Ryan 26, both farmers, burned to death when Gallagher's car struck a culvert on Highway 13 six miles north of Waukon. Gallager drove. Ryan rode in rear seat. Bodies found in burned vehicle after ditch crash. No inquest. Gallagher survived by wife and three children. Ryan survived by parents and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
James Gallagher
Hanover Township
Vincent Ryan
Jefferson Township
Gallagher
Here
Highway 13
Dorchester
Mr. Gallagher
Mr. Ryan
Ryan
Frank Ryan
James Drew
John Jones
McGregor
Dr. James Kessler Dies After Stroke at Iowa City
Dr. James Kessler, 56, former professor and head of the University of Iowa hospital dermatology department, died in Iowa City Friday after a stroke suffered early Friday. He resigned last summer to enter private practice. Survived by wife, two children, father, and a sister. Funeral Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
James Kessler
University of Iowa Hospital
Kessler
Methodist Church
Large Home Burns Near Lone Tree on Farmstead
A ten room house on the William Cermey farm near Lone Tree was destroyed by fire Thursday night. The Stone barger homestead is occupied by Floyd Malnix, the son in law of Cermey. Most furniture was saved and the fire is believed to have started from a defective chimney. Loss partly covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
William Cermey
Stonebarger
Cermey
Floyd Malnix
Keota Couple Observe Fiftieth Anniversary
Keota is the scene as Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Ramsey celebrate their golden wedding with family and friends. Despite his illness and bedridden state, Mr. Ramsey shared a quiet pot luck dinner at their home with relatives including Mrs. A. A. Hulse and Dr. R. R. Hulse, Janet, Stella Sloat, Mable Fitzgerald, and Reverend O. B. Rogers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Newton
Stella Sloat
Davenport
Mable Fitzgerald
O. B. Rogers
Boy Hit by Car in Williamsburg
Larry Thornton, 3, remained in serious condition with a brain concussion at a Williamsburg hospital after being struck by a car driven by Wallace Radeke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Larry Thornton
Williamsburg
Wallace Radeke
Motor Massacre Now A National Disgrace
The article argues that motor massacres are a national disgrace caused by excessive speed and carelessness. It cites Official Test No. 3143 by the American Automobile Association showing tire chains improve stopping distance on icy or snowy streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contest Board
American Automobile Association
Mount Vernon Plans Hot Lunches for Rural Pupils
Supt C E Lewers inaugurates a one week trial of hot lunches for Mount Vernon rural public school pupils. Home economics teacher Miss Sue Kepler will supervise. Twenty five pupils have signed up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
C. E. Lewers
Sue Kepler
Chelsea Watch Night Service At Haven Methodist Church
An old fashioned watch night was held Thursday at Haven Methodist Church in Chelsea. Evening included social time with refreshments, then an auditorium program of speeches by church leaders, orchestra music, and devotions led by pastors Mr and Mrs Irving Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
the Haven Methodist Church
Walter Rich
Board of Trustees
Wallace Squires
Frank Stone
Eldeen Club
Clifford Edgington
Irving Arnold
Also Mentioned on This Page
Genevieve Tow and
Alma Owens
Pivoteers Club
Bartletts
Miss Maddigan
Miss Taylor
Amy
Violet
Lois Stingley
Orren A. Lonning
Progressive Party
J. D. Kinsleys
Lings
Miss Usher Hostess
Mills
Ames
John L. Martin
Calamus
Ellen Strothers
Saengerbund
James E. Franken
Iowa News
Manchester
Floyd Evans
W. F. Evans
J. L. Sramek
George Winters
Rose Bishop
Strawberry Point
Arlington
Hazleton
A. J. van Vooren
Keswick
Iowa Water Service Company
Verne C. Schillig
George Katzenmeyer
Katzenmeyer
Conesville
John Baker
Muscatine
Baker
Wilton Junction
Townsend Club
Frank Duffe
F. E. Robertson
Iva Robertson
Lillian Whitmer
William Wiebel
Anamosa
Clay Chapman
Maurice Chapman
Dora Dayhoff
California
Carl Northrup
Ter
Decorah
John S. Tavener
Congregational Church
Ralph B. Noyce
John I. Tavener
Alex McIntosh
Arthur
Herman Tavener
J. C. Gaffney
Castalia
Ben Olson
Eagle Grove
S. U.S. Hospital
Keota
Preferre Class Mutual Insurance Company
Preferred Class Mutual Insurance Company
Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company
Mutual Insurance Company
Ray J. Mills
John E. Lapes
Florist
3Rd Ave. SE
Pavetacae Ncc Accor
Mohan Chais Co
Dowilalon Chain Co., Ltd
Pyrene Mig. Co. of Canada, Ltd
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