Local Society Sees Guests Depart For Warm Weather Trips
After winter holidays, Mrs. George B. Douglas hosts Mrs. Bureck and Mrs. Jaeger with daughter Margaret returning home. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Douglass plan a three month southern journey stopping in Missouri and the Deep South before Florida. Carleton Stevens leaves Will, Dr. and Mrs. Fred Rugh also depart, taking brief returns to Milwaukee and Chicago respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Jaeger
Margaret
Lake Forest
Gail Burck
Pasadena
George B. Douglas
Brucemore
Bureck
Douglas
Mount Vernon Couple Wed New Year's Day
Miss Marjorie Clark and Paul Smith wed at noon Tuesday in Mount Vernon at the Clark home on Center Point road NE. The Rev. Lloyd Morris officiated with family present the couple will reside near Mount Vernon where Smith and his father farm together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Clark
Will Clark
Mount Vernon
Paul Smith
Harry Smith
Lloyd Morris
Center Point Road
Leslie Peet
Ely
Burches Host New Year Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs George G Burch of 631 Tenth Street SE entertained at a New Year s Day dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ray Price Center Junction Miss Josephine Smith Sioux City and Mr and Mrs H F Breed with Verle and William Breed of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Burch
Tenth Street
Ray Price
Center Junction
Josephine Smith
Sioux City
H. F. Breed
Verle
William
Marion
Meehan Erickson Nuptials Tie Boothill Couple
Miss Geneva Meehan daughter of Mrs Edith Meehan Boone became the bride of Elmer E Erickson son of Mrs Mabel I Erickson 527 Second Street SW Tuesday evening at eight oclock The ceremony was performed by Rev Samuel Ramaker First Reformed church A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Merrifield Cedar Rapids Attendants wore brown outfits with mink trim and lilies of the valley corsages The bride a brown swagger suit and the groom attended Boone high school graduate 1932 and working for Penick and Ford company will reside at 527 Second Street with Edith Meehan among out of town guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Meehan
Edith Meehan
Boone
Elmer E. Erickson
Mabel I. Erickson
Samuel Ramaker
First Reformed Church
Russell O Merrifield
Cedar Rapids
Carrie Mote
Roy Mentzer
John Franklin
Evelyn
Velma Marjorie
Hugo
Herman
Dorothy Donald
Jida
Dena
Leora
Francis
Harold
Carl
Jennie Mae Candler
Leonard Burroughs
Harrison Price
Sarah Annis
Vera
Helen
Harlan Price
Cris
Blanche
Walter
Clark
Evers
Cecil Price
Fern
Wilma
Edith
Doris Price
Marion
Lela Franklin
Larry Burroughs
Keith
Maralyne
Jay Price
Joan Annis Price
Bert Candler
Bandalia—Lhoyd Stroschein
R. B. Stroschein
Estella Hummel
L. D. Hummel
Maynard
Hawkeye
Braun
Raymond Stroschein
Lucile Hummel
Rozella Hall
Randalia Consolidated School
Maynard School
B. A. Hall
West Branch
Rural Letter Carriers Association of the First Congressional District
Cedar County Group
Methodist Church
J. T. Vincent
J. C. Carran
Ira Melson
Fred Newhouse
Victor
E. C., Gillespy
Argyle
Riverside
Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s Church
Joseph Knebel
Frank Libenguth
Joseph Paillieter
the Rosary Society
John .W. Shradel
R. H. Heitzman
Edward Bushek
A. H. Pogge
Joseph Sueppel
E. F. Wheelan
C. L. Worley
Arthur Lorack
Edward Rottenburger
Charles Rose
Paul Rotenburger
Omer Strabala
John Swenka
Frank Florang
The
Rosary Society
Wheatland
Hugo A. Ballhorn
Eldridge
Hans Ballhorn
Anna Wagner
Wheatland Volunteer Fire Company
Harry
Dick Spencer
St. Paul's Reformed Church
A. C. Fischer
Conrad Bicknese
Carl Bicknese
William Endorf
Chris Doehrman
Frank Smith
Fred Horstman
Dairy Dale New Year Party at Community Hall
Dairy Dale residents held a New Year’s party Monday evening at the Community Hall. About forty people attended the affair and spent the evening dancing playing cards and playing other games. At midnight refreshments were served.
Notice of Warehouse Sale by Calder's Van and Storage Co
Notice is given that Calder's Van and Storage Co Inc Cedar Rapids will sell at public auction on January 18 1035 at 9 am at 407 to 411 South Second Street Cedar Raunds Town to satisfy storage charges for assorted household goods and furniture listed for storage with C E Anderson Mrs FJ Cain Fred Capousck W J Dawson and others. Proceeds cover storage care and selling costs. George H Harmer Mer announces the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calder’s van and Storage Co. Inc
Cedar Rapids
Town
South Second Street
Cedar Raunds
E Anderson
FJ Cain
Fred Capousck
Calder’s van and Storage CO Inc
George H Harmer
Mer
Padgett Ward wedding in Pekin and Bloomington couple wed
Geraldine Padgett of Pekin Illinois and Richard Ward of Bloomington Illinois were married at noon on New Year's Day at 1045 G avenue NW home of the groom's relatives. Rev Blaine Hyten officiated. A wedding dinner followed at the Roosevelt hotel Florentine room. They plan to live in Bloomington after January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Padgett
Pekin
Ill
Richard Ward
Bloomington
F. P. Siebert
G Avenue NW
Blaine Hyten
First Christian Church
Florentine
Roosevelt Hotel
How I Keep My Figure by Ana Loy
Ana Loy explains she has never dieted and maintains her figure through balanced eating, regular exercise, long walks, dancing, horseback riding, and ample sleep. She emphasizes enjoying activities rather than dieting and favors fruits and vegetables with limited meat.
ND defeated Stanford in Rose Bowl 27 to 10
California beat Penn 14 to 0 in a post season game. It marked California’s fifth straight undefeated season. Cedar Rapids 1924 building permits total 2 986 857. New Year’s baby Mary Van Vechten Shaffer born at 12 45 p m. Here no arrests New Year’s Eve. Des Moines saloons to close Feb 15 per commissioners. 1914 arrests show 104 speeders paying 1300 in fines. City Attorney Dawley cites need for state law to change parking rules to angled parking. Port Arthur surrender to Japanese forces on Jan 2 1905 after 240 day siege. Belden Hill left for Peoria for Three Eye league meeting. Herbert C Ring begins as district court clerk today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Stanford
California
Penn
Cedar Rapids
Mary van Vechten Shaffer
van Vechten Shaffer
Des Moines
Dawley
Port Arthur
Belden Hill
Peoria
Herbert C. Ring
Brazil Merchant Marine Strike Shuts Down South American Ports
In Rio de Janeiro AP reports Brazil's merchant marine units anchored, with union leaders claiming the walkout is South America's largest strike. Some say 400,000 workers are on strike while the government disputes the figure. Mariners demand higher wages and ongoing protests continued Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
South America
Baby ostriches follow parents afield within twenty four hours
The young ostriches quickly join their parents after hatching, able to follow them afield within a day. This rapid parental guidance helps the chicks locate food and learn survival routines in their environment.
Richberg Opposes Trade Board Powers
Washington AP report details intra administration disagreement over NRA monopoly fears. FTC proposals seek broader powers, while Richberg backs channeling authority to NRA or a related body. Senators Borah and Dickinson express mixed support, with state interference concerns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NRA
Federal Trade Commission
Donald R. Richberg
Ace
Recovery Administration
FTC
Commission
Richberg
Gas Explosions Destroy Two Story Block in Medicine Hat
Ten people were hospitalized after a gas explosion destroyed a two story brick apartment block in Medicine Hat Alberta. Four are in serious condition as walls collapsed and flames spread from gas leaking from mains below the building. The blast is believed caused by gas escaping from a high pressure main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
Alta
Services For Christ Frey Held At Amana
Amana funeral services were held for Christ Frey 64 who died at his Amana home December 29. He was born in Amana and lived most of his life there aside from years in Cedar Rapids. Surviving are his wife seven children two sisters sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Amana
Christ Frey
Amana Colony
Frey
Cedar Rapids
Minnie Jamzan
van Horne
Frank Rohrbacher
Jack Bretschneider
Jake Zimpleman
Susan Moeller
Henrietta Vokt
Christ, Jr
Henry Gratchen
Kiwanis Club Installs 1035 Officers at Montrose Hotel
Kiwanis club officers for 1035 were installed at a Wednesday noon ceremony at the Montrose hotel. Earl Nichols, past club president, presided. Willis M. Mohn becomes president with Joe Stenner as vice president Clyde Sanborn as secretary and H. W. Van Slyck as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Montrose Hotel
Earl Nichols
Willis M. Mohn
Joe Stenner
Clyde Sanborn
HW. R. van Slyck
First Trust and Savings Gets Deposit Insurance
The First Trust and Savings bank at 1201 Third Street SE, successor to the Iowa State Savings Bank, received its FDIC certificate insuring deposits up to $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Trust and Savings Bank
Third Street
Iowa State Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
First Trust
Stephens Observe Fifty Ninth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Roswell Stephens of North Wapello celebrated their fifty ninth anniversary Sunday. He is 85 and she is 74. He was born in Prescott county Canada and she, born Alice Joy, comes from Port Louisa township. They have two daughters Eva Walthall Hemet California and Cecil McCoy Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Roswell Stephens
North Wapello
Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Prescott County
Canada
Port Louisa
Alice Joy
Eva Walthall
Hemet
Calif
Cecil McCoy
Lincoln
Neb
Decorative towels set fashion tone for bath elegance
The piecedriven by Amos Parrish surveys decorative bath towels from emerald greens to stark blacks and whites. It notes damask Irish linen towels with monograms, colored borders, and two tone stripe trends to match bathroom decor, promising white or white with color accents as timeless, with tomorrow's topic hinted as neckwear for dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Parrish
Marianne Vicko Wins Cedar Rapids Baby Derby
Marianne Vicko born at 1 a.m. January 1, 1935 at Mercy hospital is named Cedar Rapids 1935 Baby Derby winner. She will receive thirteen gifts from local firms including a diamond ring, coal, bassinet, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianne Vicko
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Stephen H. Vicko
Eighth Street
Marianne
Vicko
Bernice M. Mitralsky
Grunewald Delays Claim To Office Amid Court Contempt
Rapids township justice of the peace contest moves to district court after Henry A. Stearns posts an $1800 supersedeas bond to keep office. W J Grunewald, a Democrat, says he will wait for the court decision before acting on his claim. Stearns had a dual ballot appearance contested on November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapids
Henry A. Stearns
W. J. Grunewald
Grunewald
Stearns
G .S. Lightner
Cedar Rapids public schools to stay closed until Monday
Cedar Rapids public schools will not reopen this week and will remain closed until Monday to curb a suspected influenza pneumonia risk. Dr. W. H. Hasek says there is no epidemic, yet authorities urge reporting new cases, avoiding crowds, and resting at home as doctors survey the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
W. H. Hasek
Board of Health
Arthur Deamer
Physicians and Surgeons Exchange
Hasek
Gee to Take Iowa Rhodes Scholarship Examinations
Herbert Caran Gee, United States Military Academy cadet and West Point first captain, is on leave visiting Cedar Rapids and Anamosa parents. He will take the Iowa Rhodes Scholarship examinations in Iowa City next Saturday, with top finishers advancing to Des Moines for further testing and eventual selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Caran Gee
United States Military Academy
West Point
Cedar Rapids
Herbert Gee
Anamosa
Iowa
Oxford
Iowa City
Des Moines
Community Helpers Donate Jelly for Cedar Rapids Home
American Legion auxiliary members of Atkins contributed a large jelly haul for the Home for the Friendless in Cedar Rapids for holiday use. Lauren R. Moriarty of Wilton Junction, a Creighton University medical student, wed Gretchen Frances Schäfer of West Liberty at Justice A. S. Reed’s home. Elmer Kust of Marion, 41, arrested on a desertion warrant. waived to the grand jury. $500 bond not posted and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Atkins
Home For
Cedar Rapids
Lauren R. Moriarty
Wilton Junction
Creighton University
Omaha
Neb
Gretchen Frances Schafer
West
Liberty
Justice A. S. Reed
Elmer Kust
Marion
Henry A. Stearns
Kust
Nugent Arrives as New Rock Island Division Engineer
F Nugent appointed division engineer for the Rock Island railroad arrives to assume duties. He previously served as trainmaster with Des Moines headquarters and was assistant division engineer in Cedar Rapids from 1908 to 1911. He succeeds W E Heimerdinger who departs Wednesday for McAlester Oklahoma as roadmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Nugent
Rock Island Railroad
Mr. Nugent
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
W. E. Heimerdinger
McAlester
Okla
Minnehaha OES elects 1935 officers in Colesburg
The Minnehaha chapter O E S elected 1935 officers led by Worthy Matron Mrs Glenn Dodge and Worthy Patron P D Peck. Also chosen were Associate Matron Mrs F E Schenke, Associate Patron A C Honn, Conductress Mrs A C Honn, Associate Conductress Miss Marjorie Eppens, Secretary Mrs J C Bolsinger, and Treasurer Mrs L A Steger. The Colesburg Methodist Sunday school board named Superintendent Mrs Edith Hammond and vice superintendent Mrs Emil Irmscher with primary department heads Mrs E M Moser and Helen Lee. Verda Evers serves as secretary treasurer and Leland Grimes as librarian. cradle roll led by Myrtle Klaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colesburg
Minnehaha
Glenn Dodge
P. D. Peck
F. E. Schenke
A. C. Honn
Marjorie Eppens
J. C. Bolsinger
Noble couple of Wapello celebrate long marriage and large family
Mrs. and Mr. Louis P. Noble quietly passed the sixty three. They lived in Wapello for over fifty years. He is 89 and she 86. Julia E. Arnold was her maiden name. They wed in New Boston Illinois. They had eight children, four living Edith Stone Fred Frank and Arthur Noble all of Wapello. There are forty two grandchildren fifty nine great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Shirley Temple
Marianne
Mary
Mr. Vicko
Anna
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Wapello
Louis P. Noble
Noble
Grant Wood Lauded As Midwestern Painter Of Note
Chicago Herald and Examiner critic Thomas Craven celebrates Grant Wood of Iowa as a true son of the Middle West. He cites Wood’s deep understanding of his people, independent vision, and steady regional impact, including lectures to morticians and murals for Iowa buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Wood
Chicago
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Thomas Craven
Iowa
Wood
Cedar Rapids
David Turner
Mr. Wood
Craven
John B. Turner
Christmas Eve arrest ends in warning and fine
Iowas Gazette brief notes Judge James P. Gaffney sentenced Chris mas Eve offender Ellsworth J Cox for illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor. Cox paid $268.75 of a $1,000 maximum fine and faced a possible year in jail if charged again. The piece also lists multiple obituaries weddings and community notices from Marengo Williamsburg West Liberty Wheatland and other Iowa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Santa Claus
Ellsworth J. Cox
James P. Gaffney
Cox
Gaffney
Williamsburg
James Hodgson
U. S. Butler
Rosanna van Decar
Butler
van Decar
Rosanna Tucker
Decatur
Mich
Henry van Decar
Helena
Mont
Curtis, Mont
Curtis
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LEGAL
Ana Loy
Jeanette MacDonald
Public
Ledeer, Inc
Myrna Loy
Trade Board
New Deal
Dickinson
Borah
Idaho
Old Guard
First Trust and Savings
York
Naom! Doebel
Lubergers Furniture
Wagner Motor Company
Montgomery Ward Company
May Drug Company
Fifth Avenue Market and Grocery
Hardendorf Camera Shop
John E. Lopes
White Eagle Coal Company
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Yellow Cab Company
Second Avenue Virginia Cafe
Rhodes
Sinclair Lewis
Middle West
New York
Towa
Iowa ‘News
Gpncial
the Gazette
West Liberty
Isaac Seaton
Mable Seaton
Thomas Seaton
Downey
D. L. Armstrong
Bellville
Wis
W. H. Clifford
Robert Elliott
Donald
George Clifford
Doris Jean
Lysle Clifford
Alex Wilson
Lois
Near West Liberty
Presbyterian Sunday School
Earl Kitts
E. V Wilmarth
A. E. Mellvain
Ruth Curtis
Laurel Hoffmeister
Joanna Agnew
Mable Agnew
Carl Hoffmeister
M. Agnew
C. J Heckard
Brooklyn
Lena Eggert
Fred Jezek
Chelsea
E. W. Barron
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Margaret Eggert
Emil Behonek
Jezek
M. Eggert
Brooklyn High School
Charles Jezek
Arzeni
Notin
Eatler St
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