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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1937

Page

9

Honors Mrs Miley At Luncheon And Bridge

Mrs G H Cornwell hosted a luncheon and bridge at Cedar Rapids Country Club in honor of Mrs George Miley. The Miley couple plan to move to Philadelphia and the guest list included Mrs Siebke Mrs Chadima Mrs Gossard and other local society members.

Mrs. Miley Bridge G. H. Cornwell Garden Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club George Miley Ridgeway Drive Miley Philadelphia G. J. Siebke Harry J. Chadima A. C. Gossard Ray S. Horton

Buffalo Dinner Hosts Mark Family Gathering

Judge and Mrs. H. C. Ring of 2508 Bever avenue SE entertained at a buffalo dinner on Sunday for the family group plus guest Miss Eleanor Long of Dubuque. The meat came from Lindsey H. Barr of Lamont. A prior buffalo dinner was hosted last week with guests Arthur L. Bye and Mrs. Frank Miller of Chicago who have since left.

H. C. Ring Bever Avenue SE Eleanor Long Dubuque

A A U W Cinema Meeting Postponed to Jan 19

The A A U W afternoon cinema group meeting, planned for Tuesday, is postponed to Jan 19 at 2 30 p m at Mrs Dwight Krumholtz 2231 Fifth Avenue SE. Prof Ethel R Outland of Coe College will read from Romeo and Juliet and discuss screen adaptation. Members will vote on abolishing compulsory block booking and blind selling in film leasing.

Dwight Krumholtz Fifth Avenue SE Ethel R. Outland Coe College National Legislation Committee

Thirty-Six Attend Cedar Rapids Country Club Bridge

Thirty six women attended the weekly luncheon and bridge at Cedar Rapids Country Club. Mrs. W J Neuzil directed arrangements for the event.

Country Club Cedar Rapids Country Club W. J. Neuzil

Tourist Club Hostess Plans Wednesday Meeting

Miss Esther Olmsted of 1258 Second Avenue SE will host the Tourist club gathering Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. Mrs E Fiske will supervise a program of current events for members.

Esther Olmsted Second Avenue SE E. ©. Fiske

Camp Fire First Aid Course Postponed to Tuesday

The Camp Fire girls first aid course, planned for Monday, has been postponed to Tuesday evening at Coe college. Announcement of the exact meeting place will appear in Tuesday's Gazette.

Camp Fire Coe College

Mercy Division 51 Installs Doran as President

Carrie B. Doran was installed as president of Mercy division No. 51 G I A to the B of L E at the regular January meeting. Other officers include Edith Fullerton past president Julia Rupe vice president Clara Grothe secretary Marietta Turkle treasurer Susie Smith insurance secretary Ina Meeker chaplain Claudia Jackson guide Neal May sentinel Maude Jensen crescent marshal Edna Turfitt star marshal Cora Mae Hawkins sobriety Irene Phelps truth Nina Kershaw justice Laura Rutan morality Lulu Losty musician Frances Sankot flag bearer.

Carrie B. Doran Mercy Division No. 51 B. of L. E Edith Fullerton Julia Rupe Clara Grothe Marietta Turkle Susie Smith Ina Meeker Claudia Jackson Guide Neal May Sentinel Maude Jensen Crescent Edna Turfitt Star Cora Mae Hawkins Irene Phelps Nina Kershaw Laura Rutan Lulu Losty Frances Sankot

Families Leave for New Orleans for Contractors Show

Mr and Mrs R B Burch and Mr and Mrs C E Fleury depart Sunday for New Orleans La. to spend a week and attend the Associated General Contractors road show. They will meet K C Burch and Mrs Burch of Davenport who have been vacationing in Miami.

R. B. Burch Fifteenth Street C. E. Fleury New Orleans Associated General Contractors

King's Daughters State President to Arrive Tuesday

Mrs. F. J. Mansfield of Burlington, state president of the Iowa King's Daughters, will arrive Tuesday for a three day visit. She will attend a silver tea at the First Presbyterian church Wednesday to mark her birthday and the Founders' day of the order and address juniors in the afternoon. A luncheon at Clara Robinson's Food shop will honor her Thursday at 1 pm before her departure that evening.

F. J. Mansfield Burlington Iowa King’s Daughters Mansfield International Order First Presbyterian Church Linn County George Stone Carl Goodwin Clara Robinson Union

Edith Dozler Weds Burdette Conklin in Templeton

Edith Dozler daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Dozler of Templeton and Burdette Conklin son of Mr and Mrs John Conklin of Lisbon were united in marriage at 830 Monday morning at Sacred Heart church Templeton. Rt Rev Msgr F H Heusmann officiated. Reception at bride’s parents home. The bride wore blue crepe with gardenia corsages. The couple will reside in Lisbon after he graduates. The bride is a University of Iowa graduate and Theta Phi Alpha member. the groom is a Lisbon High School graduate and University of Iowa alum.

Edith Dozler Charles Dozler Templeton Burdette Conklin John Conklin Lisbon Sacred Heart Church F. H. Heusmann George Dozier, Jr Gray Conklin Templeton High School Duquesne College Creighton University Omaha University of Iowa University Theta Phi Alpha Sorority Cedar Rapids Lisbon High School

King's Daughters Chorus Meets Tuesday Evening

The King's Daughters chorus will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. A F Sander at 2020 Washington Avenue SE.

King's Daughters Chorus King’s Daughters Chorus A. F. Sander Washington Avenue SE

Hard of Hearing League to Meet Tuesday in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids League for the Hard of Hearing invites all hard of hearing persons to a lip-reading class Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the classroom 203 O R C building with no charge. New officers will be elected at the January 19 meeting following a brief class session.

Cedar Rapids League For the League William Davis George Powers Florence Lane

Ladies Honor Mrs. Koon With Bridge Party Honors

Mrs. Florence Usher and Mrs. Bruce Clauson entertained Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Cecil Koon formerly Miss Erma Sisam. Winners at bridge were Mrs. Lynn Staufer Mrs. Cecil Koon and Miss Florence Robins. Other guests included Misses Nette Sisam Genevieve Jarboe and Mesdames LeRoy Smith Raymond Weart and Earl Rutan.

Florence Usher Bruce Clauson Cecil Koon Erma Sisam Bridge Lynn Staufer Florence Robins Nettie Sisam Genevieve Jarboe LeRoy Smith Raymond Weart Earl Rutan

Dickman-Evans wedding lights local interest in Iowa City

Miss Wilma E. Dickman of Iowa City daughter of Mr and Mrs L H Dickman of Sumner wed Dr Howard F. Evans of Iowa City son of Mr and Mrs M J Evans of Adel Saturday at the Methodist church in Iowa City officiated by Rev Edwin E Voigt. The bride a nurse graduate who works in the orthopedic operating room at Children’s hospital. the groom a Simpson College and University of Iowa medical school alumnus on the otolaryngology staff. They will reside at 312 North Linn street in Iowa City after Feb 1.

Wilma E. Dickman Iowa City L. H. Dickman Sumner Howard F. Evans M. J. Evans Adel Methodist Church Edwin E. Voigt Evans H. G. Heiserman Hillcrest Drive Cedar Rapids Robert M. Wray Margaret Sundberg Dr. Wray Westminster Presbyterian Church Simpson College Indianola University of Iowa College of Medicine North Linn Street

Girls Will Have Bobsled Party

A group of high school girls will meet Monday evening for a Dutch treat bobsled party at Miss Jean Severn's home at 2300 Blake boulevard SE. After the ride they will return for refreshments with chaperone Miss Ann Lindemann and attendees listed.

Jean Severn Blake Boulevard Misses Severn Phyllis Haynes Audrey Bleakley Catherine Bleakley Dorothy Cline Doris Wage Dorothy Helmendahl Elaine Janssen Helen Kinney Rosemary Smythe Jean White Kathleen McGladrey Kathleen Victorine Belle Demory Barbara Hird Ann Lindemann

Pilgrim Fellowship Holds Sunday Meeting at Church

About thirty young people attended the Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship gathering of the First Congregational church Sunday evening. They voted to reserve a table at the annual church meeting, sponsor a candy sale after the session, and will present a report. Mrs. Robert Armstrong spoke on Religion. Miss Doris Hill introduced the speaker and led devotions.

Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship First Congregational Church Robert Armstrong Doris Hill

Will Mnashes Celebrate Silver Anniversary at Home

Mr. and Mrs. Will Unash marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a dinner Sunday at their home on Thirteenth Avenue SW. Guests included C E Tanberg and David Stohl from Iowa City, Eugene Heinsiens and daughter Nancy Jane of Martelle, Cyril Stochl and son Tommy Dean with John and George Stochl of Solon, Arthur Long family, Verne and Patty, George and Lester Unash, John Unash, Dorothy Unash, and W Sam Stochl of Cedar Rapids.

Will Unash Thirteenth Avenue C. E. Tanberg David Stohl Iowa City Eugene Heinsiens Martelle Nancy Jane Cyril Stochl Tommy Dean John George Stochl Solon Arthur Long

Lottie Mae Naibert Set To Return To Portland

Lottie Mae Naibert will return to Portland Oregon Sunday after spending the holidays with her mother Mrs Mary Jelinek at 403 Sixth Street SW and sister Mrs E D Holvenstor at 1915 B Avenue NE She will visit sisters Mrs C Herbert Johnson of Chicago and Mrs Earl Warner of Lisbon during her stay in the middle west Several parties are planned for her in the coming week.

Lottie Mae Naibert Portland Ore Mary Jelinek Sixth Street E. D. Holvenstor B Avenue C. Herbert Johnson Chicago Earl Warner Lisbon Middle-West

Sorority Meeting Postponed Indefinitely

Gamma chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority postpones its Tuesday noon meeting at the Y W C A indefinitely.

Gamma Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority

Mizpah Circle Hosts Christmas Report and Blue Bird Launch

Mrs. E L Miller of 279 Eighteenth Street NW hosted Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters on Thursday. Guests included Mrs. B O Eighmy and Mrs. Dale Reece. A Christmas activity report was given and the Blue Bird junior group announced. Miller led devotions using The New Year’s Resolutions as the theme and the afternoon was spent sewing for the Public Health Nursing association.

E. L. Miller Eighteenth Street Mizpah Circle King’s Daughters B. O. Eighmy Dale Reece Blue Bird Miller The Public Health Nursing Association

Mrs Stodola Hosts Immaculate Conception Circle

Mrs Mary Stodola of 1435 Second Avenue SE will entertain St Marys Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church on Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Mary Stodola Second Avenue SE St. Mary’s Circle of the Immaculate Conception

Harrison P. T. A Meeting Set For Wednesday

Harrison P. T. A. will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium for a business session and a social hour.

Harrison P. T. A

Lincoln P T A Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday

The Lincoln P T A will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. Mrs. Miles of the Cedar Rapids Gas company will be the speaker.

Lincoln P. T. A Miles The Cedar Rapids Gas Company

Annual Dinner Of Camp Fire Council To Be Held

The Cedar Rapids Council of Camp Fire girls will hold its annual dinner January 19 at the First Presbyterian church chapel. Members, the executive board, guardians, and friends will attend. Annual reports will be presented and officers elected. A program featuring Camp Fire Girls will be planned. The meeting marks the Silver Jubilee, twenty five years since the founding of Camp Fire.

Cedar Rapids

Gazette Employes Club Holds Indoor Party Event

One hundred fifty Gazette employes their wives and friends attended the first indoor affair of The Gazette Type-High club a dance and card party at C. S. P. S. hall. The Kentucky Briar Hoppers provided a thirty minute entertainment. Elmer Young's orchestra played for dancing. Door prizes were awarded to several attendees.

Gazette C. S. P. S. Hall Dempsy Jones Dale Bill Donald George Ruffin Louis Nilles James Supple Marshall F. Harmon Tait Cummins J. C. Blodgett Joe McCormick, Jr

Mrs. John Randa Heads Ambar Grotto Auxiliary

Mrs. John Randa was installed as president of Ambar Grotto auxiliary at the last regular meeting at K P hall with Mrs. Louis W. Herdlicka as installing officer. Officers include Mrs. Scott Hammond vice president Mrs. Stanley Davis secretary and Mrs. Herdlicka treasurer. Committees were named with chairs such as Mrs. J J Hervert ways and means and Mrs. Chris Miller Charon's ferry. Annual committee reports were presented and a gift from the auxiliary was given to retiring president Mrs. Hervert. Members attended the Arch Grotto monarchs dinner preceding the meeting.

John Randa Ambar Grotto K. P. Hall Louis W. Herdlicka Scott Hammond Stanley Davis Herdlicka Randa J. J. Hervert George Heider Rollin Frink Chris Miller Christine Hahn L. W. Minehart W. W. Crissman Frank Danberg R. C. Henderson Danberg Hervert

Praha Rebekah Lodge installs officers at Sokol hall

Mrs Martha Dvorak is installed as noble grand of Praha Rebekah Lodge No 5 with district deputy Emma Jadrnicek and staff, all past noble grands. Officers include Olga Chramosta vice grand Agnes Doubravsky and many others. apron dance and card party planned for Feb 4 at C S P S hall.

Martha Dvorak Praha Rebekah Lodge No. 5 Sokol Hall Emma Jadrnicek Dvorak Olga Chramosta Agnes Doubrasky Bess Hanus Guardian Frances Haller Beulah Gaskill Lucille Filipy Marie Novak Henrietta Seabrooke Julia Stefan Emily Kremanek Alice Blahnik Noble Grand Alice Spevacek

Three Ice Skating Rinks Open This Winter

Recreation Superintendent Nevin Nichols announced three ice skating rinks are open on Arthur Memorial Drive and street with excellent ice. Supervisors will be on duty across the week with extended weekend hours and lighting for night sessions.

Nevin Nichols Arthur Memorial Drive

Mary M Merritt Pioneer of Norway Dies

Mrs. Mary McLaren Merritt widow of Charles W. Merritt died at her home in Norway Iowa at 11 15 a m Sunday after a brief illness Born February 13 1861 at Callender Scotland she came to the United States as a child and lived near Norway She is survived by a daughter Laura Nerhus Milford Ia a son Scott Merritt Nor way two grandchildren Merle and Corrinne Merritt two sisters Belle McLaren Lake Park Ia and Mrs Frank Coward Rockwell City Ia and a brother Alexander McLaren Viking Alberta Canada Funeral services in Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Wednesday with Rev J R McCullough and burial in Linwood cemetery near Norway Friends may call at the chapel

Mary McLaren Merritt Charles W. Merritt Norway Callender Scotland Laura Nerhus Milford Scott Merritt Merle Corrinne Merritt Belle McLaren Lake Park Frank Coward Rockwell City Alexander McLaren Viking Alberta Canada Turner Chapel J. R. McCullough Linwood Cemetery

City Council Acquires Used Ford for Fire Inspector

By resolution Monday the city council purchased a used Ford V-8 coupe for Fire Inspector Felix O Donnell. Sheriff James H. Smith and Mrs. Smith left for Charles City after being called by Mrs. Smiths mother's death. James Vanda said garbage trucks would collect garbage again starting Tuesday and continue until all collections are made.

Felix O'Donnell James H. Smith Mrs. Smith Charles City James Vanda

Local Court Fines For Parking Violations

R McGinnis of 421 Nineteenth street NE received a $10 suspended fine in police court on a speeding charge. Joe Faltis of 925 Twentieth street SE was fined $1 and costs for double parking. Jack Tormey of Craemer's store was fined $1 suspended on payment of costs for overtime parking.

R. McGinnis Nineteenth Street Joe Faltis Twentieth Street Jack Tormey Craemer’s

Thompson Jr. heads to Philadelphia with Le and Douglass

John M. Thompson Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Thompson will leave Tuesday morning with Le and Douglass from Boone Iowa for Philadelphia. Later Mr. Thompson will go to Brooklyn New York to live with his brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. William G Thompson Cedar Rapids residents.

John M. Thompson, Jr J. M. Thompson Avenue NE Douglass Boone Iowa Philadelphia Thompson Brooklyn N. Y William G. Thompson Npa Cedar Rapids

Sprinkler Break Damages Store Merchandise at Local Shop

At Home Specialty store 304 Second Avenue SE a sprinkler head failure Saturday evening flooded the basement. Firemen found about an inch of water on the floor but store manager C. H. St. Clair says some areas held four inches of water damaging new and used merchandise.

Second Avenue SE C. H. St. Clair St. Clair

Ministerial Association hears committee reports at Cedar Rapids church

The Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association met Monday morning at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. A A Brooks reported on Easter observance services and a temperance Sunday observance for January 28. Rev. L D Stubbs presented a church directory report.

Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association First Presbyterian Church A. A. Brooks L. D. Stubbs

To Be Dental Society Speaker

Dr. R. A. Fenton of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry will discuss X ray treatment of infection at the Cedar Rapids Dental Society dinner meeting. The event begins at 6 30 p m and is held tonight at the Roosevelt hotel.

Dental Society R. A. Fenton University of Iowa College of Dentistry Cedar Rapids Dental Society Roosevelt Hotel

Talks On Rail Development by E M Claypool in Chicago

E M Claypool of the Illinois Central railroad system spoke in Chicago on railroad development in the United States, presenting an illustrated talk to the department of public relations audience.

E. M. Claypool Chicago Department of Public Relations Illinois Central Railroad System United States

Rotary Club Luncheon Highlights Early Rail History

At the Roosevelt hotel luncheon, Rotary members viewed pioneer construction photos and early engines. One locomotive had been defeated in a race with a horse, alongside displays of new locomotives and the streamliner Green Diamond, linking Chicago and St. Louis in about five hours.

Rotary Club Roosevelt Hotel Chicago St. Louis

Driver Threatens Man After Rear-Ending Truck

A man in a coupe rammed into the rear of a truck driven by C. E. Olson at Eighth Avenue SE and Center Point Road NE. Olson said the driver then threatened to beat him after he complained about the careless driving. The truck sustained no damage and the suspect left before police arrived.

C. E. Olson Eighth Avenue Milwaukee Tracks E Avenue Center Point Road Olson

Deaths Richard L Montague 16 Dies From Auto Crash Injuries

Richard L Montague 16 son of Mr and Mrs Floyd W Montague died Sunday at home in Watkins from injuries suffered in an August 13 auto wreck near Fairfax. Born January 17 1920 near Cedar Rapids he lived there all his life. He attended Toddville and Norway high schools and was a member of Central Park Presbyterian Church. He is survived by parents ten siblings and two grandparents. Funeral at Beatty chapel 2 p.m. Wednesday burial in Mound Cemetery Watkins. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Richard L. Montague Floyd W. Montague Watkins Fairfax Cedar Rapids Central Park Leroy Floyd Kenneth Frank Mabel Elaine Doris Marshall Kimm F. O. Merrifield Beatty Chapel Mound Cemetery

Mrs Amelia Helm dies after long illness in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Amelia Emily Helm widow of Ezra A Helm died at home 1817 B avenue NE Sunday night after a lingering illness. Born February 28 1857 in Cedar county Iowa she lived in the city since 1885 except for twelve years at Saugatuck Michigan. Survived by three sons Jesse L Helm Leslie C Helm Wellington N Helm a daughter Eda B Helm a brother Albert F Bate and sister Abbie R Bickett fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Burial Cedar Memorial Park. Turner chapel service at 3 30 p m Wednesday. Funeral home and call hours announced.

Amelia Emily Helm Ezra A. Helm Helm Cedar County Iowa Saugatuck Mich Davenport Jesse L. Helm Leslie C. Helm Minneapolis Turner Chapel Cedar Memorial Park

Obituary of John Buresh 87 Fairfax Iowa

John Buresh 87 died at his home three miles east of Fairfax after a brief illness. Born October 13 1849 in Rama Bohemia he immigrated to Iowa at age 16. Survived by wife Katheryn and numerous children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Body at Barta chapel awaiting funeral plans.

John Buresh Fairfax Rama Kraj Chrudim Bohemia Iowa Johnson County Katheryn Womock John J G. A Chicago Steven M Joseph M Eagle Butte S. D Albin B Mildred Henry H Edward Kathryn Gibson Milo Buresh Anna Barta Chapel

Mrs Pauline Willantt Then haus wife of Lynnell E Then haus dies

Mrs Pauline Willantt Then haus 25 wife of Lynnell E Then haus dies in Moline Ill after a lingering illness. A Cedar Rapids resident most of her life she belonged to Daniels Park Presbyterian church. Survived by husband infant son Richard Albert mother Cooie sister Jeanette Almquist both of Moline. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday Moon chapel Rev W A Montgomery. Burial Cedar Memorial Park cemetery.

Pauline Willantt Thenhaus Lynnell E. Thenhaus Avenue NW Moline Ill Cedar Rapids Daniels Park Presbyterian Church Richard Albert Cooie Jeanette Almquist Moon W. A. Montgomer Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery

Mrs Mamie Hamer dies after long illness in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Mamie Hamer aged 65 died at 12 10 a m Monday at her daughter Mrs George Parliament’s home 300 Nineteenth street NW after a long illness She was born March 31 1871 in Brownsburg Ind and lived in Tipton 32 years before moving to Cedar Rapids Surviving: five children Henry Howard Charles Mrs Bertha Parliament Roy and ten grandchildren and one great grandchild Burial in Linwood cemetery after services at Beatty chapel Wednesday at 10 a m She was widow of Peter F Hamer who died in 1920.

Mamie Hamor Cedar Rapids George Parliament Nineteenth Street Brownsburg Ind Tipton Peter F. Hamer Henry Howard Charles Bertha Parliament Roy Oakland Calif Beatty Chapel Linwood Cemetery

St John’s Church Honors Robt Palmer

St John’s Episcopal church at its annual parish meeting elected Robert Palmer senior warden emeritus for twenty years of service as treasurer vestryman and senior warden. Palmer 87, active in Cedar Rapids church work since 1883. new air conditioning and heating system installed.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Robert Palmer Mr. Palmer Cedar Rapids Charles W. Clark John H. Cummings Ralph A. Hromek H. M. Ivins Frank F. Phelps Eugene M

Partitions and Motor Damaged by Fire at Reid-Way Plant

A Sunday evening fire at Reid-Way corporation's plant on First Avenue damaged several beaver board partitions and an air compressor motor after a short circuit in the compressor started a blaze. Firemen arrived at 8:13 p.m. and smoke filled the building though actual fire loss was not large. The burning wiring produced a tar-like residue. the office area suffered only water damage.

Beaver Board Reid- Way Corporation First Avenue E

Linn Assessors Set Annual Session Wednesday

Ben H. Hall of the public utilities division of the state board of assessment and review will meet Linn county's thirty six assessors in their annual session Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the courthouse. Officers will be elected and County Auditor Robert M. Vesely will distribute 1937 assessment rolls supplies and instructions. The assessors will also receive the livestock assessment schedule. Feiereisen Cedar Rapids city assessor is president and George H. Holsinger of Marion township is secretary of the association which includes seventeen municipal assessors and nineteen township assessors.

Ben H. Hall Public Utilities Division State Board of Assessment and Review Linn County County Assessors’ Association Robert M. Vesely Feiereisen Cedar Rapids George H. Holsinger Marion Township

Bank statement for United State Bank 1936 closes

Iowa bank in Cedar Rapids Linn County publishes its year end statement showing total resources of 1 023 954 85 including loans and discounts 790 915 09 deposits 328 727 80 and trust funds 1 940 903 33. Officers J L Prochaska L J Pochobradsky Jr F G Kanak Charles Kriz affirm accuracy before notary public with directors named.

Iowa Cedar Rapids Linn A. D Ae Sos Federal Deposit Insurance Corp State of Linn County We. J. L. Prochaska L. J. Pochobradsky F. G. Kanak Charles Kriz Poch J. G. Kanak J. L. Prochaska Chaziey Kris Zurka

Seven Coast Injuries From Falls On Ice In Cedar Rapids

Seven people were injured in Cedar Rapids over the weekend due to coasting accidents and falls on ice. Dr. F L Minick fell injuring a fractured left leg. John Bottiiell age 12 from Chicago sustained a skull fracture. Eugene Greb aged 15 fractured three toes. Lydia Benner fractured her right wrist. Mrs Delbert Ashby suffered an left wrist fracture. Bernice Wechler injured her left elbow but x rays were clear. Charles S Knox Jr bruised his leg after a tree collision while coasting near Beve park. All were treated at Mercy or St Luke's hospitals with varying outcomes.

Cedar Rapids F. L. Minick B Avenue NW Mercy Hospital John Bottiiell Chicago St. Berchman’s Seminary Marion Eugene Greb B Avenue NE Lydia Benner C Street Delbert R. Ashby Country Club Parkway Ashby Ha St. Luke’s Hospital Bernice Wechler Secon Avenue Arthur Rink Beve Park Charl S. Knox, Jr Charles S. Knox Pleasant Drive

Judge Gaffney to Help Linn County Court in Cedar Rapids

Judge James P. Gaffney of Iowa county will travel to Cedar Rapids on Wednesday to assist Linn county district court during the January term. Presiding judge H. C. Ring indicated Gaffney will likely aid for two weeks as Judge A. B. Clark is ill at home.

James P. Gaffney Iowa County Cedar Rapids Linn County District Court H. C. Ring Gaffney A. B. Clark

Cedar Rapids man released after serving time for larceny

Oscar Perrigo, 31, of Cedar Rapids was released from the county jail after sixty-five days of a one-year sentence handed down by Judge Judy H. C. Ring. The sentence, made retroactive to Nov. 4, follows a larceny accusation involving gum at the Pullman pool hall. Perrigo earned release during good behavior.

Oscar Perrigo Cedar Rapids Judy H. C. Ring Perrigo Pullman

Burrier Custody Suit Won in Separate Maintenance Decree

Judge F O Ellison in district court grants Gertrude Doke ken Burrier a separate maintenance decree against John Henry Burrier for cruel and inhuman treatment. Plaintiff awarded custody of two children and monthly support. Marriage took place at Northwood on July 31, 1936.

F. O. Ellison District Court Gertrude Doke Ken Burrier John Henry Burrier Northwood

Judge Grants Hampton $118.44 Default Judgment

Judge H. C. Ring in district court Monday granted Herbert T. Hampton a $118.44 default judgment in an action against A. H. Rundquist. Hampton alleged the amount due as agent's commission on the sale of a grocery stock.

H. C. Ring Herbert T. Hampton A. H. Rundquist Hampton

Pastor Sets Fire to Bible in Kent Avenue Pulpit

In New York a pastor, Rev. S. Benson, burned his Bible in a tin bucket beside the pulpit after condemning poor attendance at the Kent Avenue Reformed Presbyterian Church. Seventeen worshipers watched as he lamented declining church turnout.

New York S. Benney Benson Kent Avenue Reformed Presbyterian Church

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