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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1937

Page

32

Rescue birds with grain and shelter spread in Linn county

Relief efforts for wild birds expand across Linn county with free grain from federal and local sources. CCC crews and 4 H and Boy Scouts build shelters and feeding stations on farms in Indian Creek and surrounding areas to aid quail and pheasants during winter.

Linn County Federal W. Shire The Highway Commission Leo Logan Center Point Road Kosek Electric Company Sixteenth Avenue Cedar Rapids Roselectric Company Indian Creek Country Club Mount Mercy Bowling Hill Ellis Park Benton County McGregor Farmersburg Soil Conservation CCC Soil Conservation Service Marion Ralph R. Harvey A. G. Beckman County Board of Supervisors Quaker Oats Company Consumers Coal Wilder Feed Company Vinton J. Potter Boy Scouts Elmer W. Spicher Vinton Merchants State Game Department Federal Grain Office Don A. Sheetz McGregor-Farmersburg Project U. S. Soil Conservation Service

Golden anniversary in West Union for Ward and Mattie Tupper

Mr and Mrs Ward Tupper of West Union celebrate fifty years of marriage after a wedding on January 20, 1887. They have three daughters, four grandchildren, and one granddaughter in Cedar Rapids. They share stories of first pictures together and enjoy family gatherings, basketball games, and quilting activities.

West Union Ward Tupper Tupper Abe Tupper Fayette Mattie Gress Adam Gresses Dover Township Ida Huntzinger Joseph Gress Tuppers Auburn Fred Johnson Johnson Arthur Mechelson Clermont Henry Hjelmeng Waucoma Charles Packwood Cedar Rapids Berean Methodist Church

How to Be a Friend to Birds

Instructions propose winter feeding for game and song birds with shelters and dense-cover feeding spots. It advises against highway feeding, urges weather monitoring for storm periods, and notes 4-H youth involvement and local agent directions.

Iowa’s Only Woman In Legislature Feels Lonesome

DES MOINES UP The Forty-seventh Iowa general assembly has one woman, Mrs. Frank A. Elliott of Bronson. The Woodbury county representative says more women should run for office and politics need broader female participation. She notes the 54 to 54 deadlock stalls work and wishes for quicker organization.

Des Moines Woodbury County Forty Iowa General Assembly Frank A. Elliott Bronson House of Representatives Elliott Woodbury

Thirty Three To Be Recognized For Keeping Farm Logs

Ames Iowa farmers will receive farm management achievement certificates from Iowa State College on Feb 9 for keeping agricultural logs over the past decade. Dean H H Kildee says more names may join the list. The awards, signed by Dean Kildee and R K Bliss, will be presented during Farm and Home week. Names include Herman Franzenburg Chester Hagen H W Miller John F Reiss Harry Reiss Earl Wallace Robert Kelly Lester Kelly Harry L Olesen L A Scharnweber Philip H Wolfe Guy Ernst W S Rothlisberger Ed C Treptow Albert Jacobson W W Clement C J Wille Louis Schroeder Alvin Schroeder Guy Hutchins R P Ink C C Chamberlain William Blahauvietz E E Autenrieth W E Bumann Joe Knotek William Spenner S F Putzke Verne Smith Harold Grovert Charles Will Joseph Hermann A R Pearson

Ames INL Iowa Iowa State College H. H. Kildee Dean Kildee Herman Franzenburg Keystone Chester Hagen Atkins H. W. Miller Vinton John F. Reiss Harry Reiss Garrison Earl Wallace Robert Kelly Lester Kelly Clarence Harry L. Olesen West Union L. A. Scharnweber Sumner Philip H. Wolfe Guy Ernst Elgin W. S. Rothlisberger Ed C. Treptow Oelwein Albert Jacobson William Spenner Riverside S. F. Putzke Dayton Verne Smith Otho Harold Grovert Newhall Charles Will Joseph Hermann Manchester A. R. Pearson Springville

Quasqueton Wapsie 416 OES Installs Officers

Quasqueton Wapsie chapter No 416 OES held an installation of officers with Hazel Miller installing matron Grace Adams installing marshal Arlene Buchanan installing chaplain and Gladys Hebel organist. Officers installed included Maude Kimball as worthy matron Ralph Kimball as worthy patron Mabel Slemmons associate matron Otto Sorensen associate patron Gladys Hebel secretary Leora Turner treasurer Mae Sorensen conductress Ethel Halstead associate conductress Arlene Buchanan chaplain Artie Halstead marshal Grace Adams organist Carrie Tims on Adah Stella Miller Ruth Hazel Miller Esther Matilda Franck Martha Fannie Dege Electa Louise Freeborn warder J H Buchanan sentinel. Out of town guests were Mr and Mrs Schaller of Walker.

Wapsie O.E.S Hazel Miller Grace Adams Arlene Buchanan Gladys Hebel Maude Kimball Ralph L. Kimball Mabel Slemmons Otto Sorensen J. H. Buchanan Sentinel Mrs. Schaller Walker

Automobile drivers' forum at local Methodist church

The Rev J Bruce Eyestone led a drivers forum at the Methodist church Friday evening under the Brotherhood program. Refreshments were served during a social hour after the program.

Bertram J. Bruce Eyestone Methodist Brotherhood of the Church

Marion High Declamatory Contest Participants Named

Eleven students from Marion High School were selected for the home declamatory contest to be held February 4 after elimination rounds. The list includes Oratorical Kent Finger Maur ice Flack Richard Schaefer. Dramatic Helen Biddick John Ferriter Mary Helen Sloss Betty Wallace. Humorous Wayne Carpenter Dorothy Ford Mary Ellen Granger Susan Hawkins. Judges were Mrs Ina Bragg Mrs Katherine Bogart and Miss Dorothy Faris. Harry VanWormer to lead lesson on Pharaohs Daughter. Ladies Aid of the Methodist church hosts Wednesday at 2:30 at president Mrs A C Sloss with Rainbow division as hostess.

Marion High School Kent Finger Maurice Flack Richard Schaefer Helen Biddick John Ferriter Mary Helen Sloss Betty Wallace Wayne Carpenter Dorothy Ford Mary Ellen Granger Susan Hawkins Ina Bragg Katherine Bogart Dorothy Faris Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church A. C. Sloss Rainbow Division

Presbyterian societies to meet for joint session

The Missionary society and the Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church will hold a joint session Thursday at 2 30 led by Mrs J T Gallivan. Mrs G E Kinser will lead devotional on The Great Comforter and Mrs Parks will discuss China with Mrs Earl Welsher outlining the international missionary situation. Mrs Gallivan chairs the refreshments committee.

the Missionary Society Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church J. T. Gallivan G. E. Kinser Parks China Earl Welsher Gallivan

Hallwood Ice Cream and Sherbets Ad

Hallwood offers assorted flavors ice cream and sherbets at 29 cents per quart in this advertisement.

Hallwood Home

Theristrial Club Meeting Set With Mrs Fisher

The Theristrial club meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs W E Fisher guiding the session Mrs H O Allen will lead the nature study program.

Theristrial Club W. E. Fisher H. O. Allen

Marion lodge meeting and club notices

Marion lodge No. 6 A F and A M will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic temple with Mrs Sid Cary as hostess and Mrs Fred Bohlken assisting. Lutheran church Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 30 p.m. Mrs Willis Jordan will entertain the Diana Fret club Thursday at 7 30 p.m with Mrs W C Sheets as program leader.

Marion Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Temple Sid Cary Fred Bohlken Lutheran Church Ladies Aid ‘Society Willis Jordan Diana Fret Club W. C. Sheets

Electa circle to meet Friday for Faith and Hope devotional

The Electa circle of King's Daughters will meet Friday at 2 30 PM with Mrs. G E Kinser. Roll call will be answered with Scripture verses on Faith and Hope. Mrs. Earl Welsher leads the devotional hour and Mrs. continues the program.

Electa King’s Daughters G. E. Kinser Earl Welsher

Dry Creek club program hosted by Mr and Mrs Christianson

The Dry Creek Agricultural and Literary club Friday was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Christianson in Memorial hall. Melvin McBride sang a group of songs, Raymond and Dale Beebe played piano and banjo numbers. Refreshments were served to twenty five, including five guests, Mrs. Maude McBride and her son, Melvin, Raymond and Dale Beebe and Mrs. Lydia Gilmore.

Dry Creek

Shower Honors Mrs Har old Woods On Friday

Mrs John O Kelly and Mrs Chauncey O Kelly entertained Friday at a shower for Mrs Har old Woods and noted she was formerly Maxine O Kelly. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Glenn empy Mrs Fred Lutz and Mrs Fred O Kelly. Refreshments were served by the hostesses to twenty.

John O’kelly Chauncey O'Kelly Harold Woods Maxine O’kelly Glennempy Fred Lutz Fred O’kelly

Marion News Addition On Page Three Section

Local page three update covers additional Marion news items with brief notes on community events and civic matters. Readers are guided to the new items appearing under the Marion heading for context and announcements.

Marion News

Taxis Class Picnic with Mrs Gough at Parsonage

The Taxis class of the Methodist Sunday school met with teacher Mrs E T Gough at the parsonage Friday for a picnic supper, with twenty girls present.

Methodist Sunday School E. T. Gough

Prairie Chapel youths host 7 30 meeting at Fer now home

The Prairie Chapel church and community youth group will meet tonight at 7 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Fer now. Refreshments will be served afterward and a coasting party will follow.

Prairie Chapel Carl Fernow

Brockmans Suffer Flu Illness at Home

Earl Brockman is confined to his home for three days due to a flu attack. Mrs. Brockman is also ill.

Earl Brockman Mrs. Brockman

Africa program outlines church work in Congo Crosses

The United Missionary Society of the Christian church met Friday with Mrs. Harley Guzzle. Mrs. Charles Montgomery led the program Africa. Mrs. Clarence Meggers and Mrs. Roy Mack read articles on the Christian church work in Africa. Mrs. C. A. Dykes reviewed Congo Crosses. Refreshments were served to eight members and three guests, Mrs. Gale McBride, Mrs. Bessie Golden, and Miss Hilda Cum.

United Missionary Society of the Christian Church Harley Guzzle Charles Montgomery Africa Clarence Meggers Roy Mack Christian Church C. A. Dykes Congo Gale McBride Bessie Golden Hilda Cum

Concord A. and L. club meeting postponed to February

The Concord A. and L. club gathering in Madison Wisconsin hosted by Mrs. Irving Wade was moved from Friday to February due to bad road conditions.

Concord A. and L C. C. Scott

Guaranteed radio service advertisement

Tubes tested free at Fleisher Radio service. Phone 85 for repair and guarantees.

Fleisher

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Burch McBride

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Burch McBride who died Friday night at her home 343 Seventh Street will be held Monday at 2 p m in the Yocom funeral home with Rev Dr E T Gough of the Methodist church officiating Burial will be in Oak Shade cemetery

Emma Burch McBride Seventh Street Yocom E. T. Gough Methodist Church Oak Shade

PTA Meeting to Elect New President at Lincoln School

Lena A. Vogt Linn County probation officer will speak at the PTA meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Lincoln school auditorium. A new president will be elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. J. V. Mulvany.

Lena A. Vogt Linn County Lincoln School J. V. Mulvany

Time Takes Its Toll in This Damage Suit

Des Moines AP Mrs Minnietta Kollman sued Des Moines druggists Harry and Robert Eaton for 75000 after a false arrest. Juries differed in four trials with the court granting new trials. The fourth trial on Saturday awarded Kollman 500 dollars in damages.

Des Moines Minnietta Kollman

Ada Schoolcraft 74 Dies. Rites Held In Independence

Ada Schoolcraft 74 died of pneumonia at a local hospital Friday. Funeral services were held Saturday at Swan and Leytze chapel with Rev. Floyd H. Weed officiating. Born Ada Meyers Sept 26 1863 in Eureka Springs Illinois she later married George A. Fuller and then Marion Schoolcraft. She moved to Independence in 1924 and belonged to the Rebekah lodge and the Methodist church. Survived by her husband and son George A. Fuller of Faribault Minnesota.

Independence Ada Schoolcraft Swan and Leytze Floyd H. Weed Methodist Church Ada Meyers Eureka Springs Ill George A. Fuller Marion Schoolcraft Rebekah Lodge Faribault Minn

Radio Programs Roundup Schedules Across NBC CBS Networks

A detailed listing of daily radio programs across NBC CBS networks including WEAF WJZ WABC WJZ KMOX and WCCO. Entries cover morning to late evening slots with ensembles orchestras Broadway shows talk and musical performances noting station chains and featured artists.

Goldthwaite Ensemble NBC WEAF WJZ Chain CBS WABC Weaf Chain Tone Pictures Harold Nagel Aunt Susan's WGST KMOX Ovcett Ensemble Radio Pulpit WJZ Church of the Air WBBM WCCO Ward Muzzy EAF Chain Lowon Weaf Chain Cape Southern Aires University of Pillage WEA Radio Salt Lake City Tabernacle Choir Kmox Woo Finis Ideiman Wabco Kmox Our Neighbors CBS8 French News Exchange the Newey RCA Anne Seymour Fraternal Order of Eagles Ain Josef Cherniavsky Senator Fishface Proteseet Figgsbottle Teller Ed McConnell Weaf Col Chain Exce Golden Ga Rubinoff Orch WOC Helen Traubel Phil Baker Nelson Eddy WwGst Eis Eane Eddie Cantor Cps Seanatinn Walter Winchell John Charles Thomas Amerione WABCO Nocturhel Z Chain Kaltenborn Hartéy Hays Weap Ain Sud Wee An Me i Bunch Roer Fryer A Travers Orch Nbey el Chico Revuews Vincensio Ez Oe Joe Venuti Weaf Ain Die’ Fitzpatrick Orch Leanders Landt WEOF Chain Adee Rosers Johns Bett David Harum Wibci Eeries Sears WIZ Magazine the Air Ope WABO Wacoco Hermen and Banta Eas Aula — Dafoe Kmox Co Joe White Spain Onus Vaughne Leath Make Believe Hopey Jack America Educational Forum Anema Ord Merican School of Air KMO Wwococ Jane Courtland Myrt_ and Marge Pepper Young Rochester Civic Orchestra WABG Wabc Cage Grendee Ananae Tom Thomas Jon Charles Jack Armstrong Weap Chain WJZ Pain Wilderness Road ABC Wcoco U. S. Army Band Amos 'N Andy Popeye Cennie Gates Ain Hazel Glenn Wjz von Boatherson Éotar Gg Brageiotti Pibber McGee Molly Eaf Chai Ain Elen Hayes Prace Eidt Ween Richard Crooks Seehare Himber Arch Eet Radio Forum Dick Fidler Orch WEAP Harold Tern Orch Roger Pryor Orch Gien Gray Weaf Ca McGrew WJZ Ain George Olsen Pe - Hines Szhain Ham Jones Woo Elemare Craig Orch Jimmy Garrett

Legislature Targeted Fireworks Ban Across Iowa

Phil Sproul of the Iowa State Safety council says a bill will be sent to the legislature to outlaw fireworks statewide. The plan would end sales and use except at fairs and supervised venues and curb bootlegging from towns with local bans. State Fire Marshal Vincent Pyle backs the measure and invites group support to reduce fire and physical hazards. Iona Teachers' Council is among backers.

Des Moines INS Phil Sproul Iowa State Safety Council Sproul Iowa Vincent Pyle Pyle Iona ent-Teachers’ Council

Three Men Face Fines In Local Court For Hunting Offenses

State Conservation Officer R W Barsalou says Gerald Vinton Roscoe Kepler and Philip Ryan were stopped with dead pheasants on the Francis Haening farm near Maesonville by Officers Barsalou and Leo Logan. They may be charged with resisting an officer hunting out of season and hunting without a license.

Manchester Masonville Gerald Vinton Roscoe Kepler Philip Ryan R. W. Barsalou Barsalou Leo Logan Francis Haening Maesonville

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