Local Social Guests Attend Bridge And Dinner
The city hosted a series of social events this week with bridge games and a small dinner. Guests included Mrs. Y and Mrs. Robert Sam from California, who visited Mrs. Donald Poe on Garden Drive SE. Mr Wadsworth of S was a visitor at Jay Card Club Monday at 1956 First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
Jay
Lundidge
First Avenue
Ab Parkway
Robert Samgeles
Calif
Donald Poe
James Dows
Linden Drive
Card Party Planned by Legion Auxiliary in Montrose
The American Legion Auxiliary Post 5 schedules a card party February 18 in the Me liseum auditorium with four card hands prizes and door prizes. Committees including Mrs Walter Kansky and C Parrish organize the event and extra details list Mrs Ray Tap and Dan Kruidenier as co chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can Legion
Meliseum
Walter Kansky
C. Parrish
Ray Tap
Dan Kruidenier
Ler
A. E. Wilson
R. Moen
Coe Music Department to Host Reception and Musicales
Invitations have been issued for a reception and musicale by Coe College music faculty to be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in Voorhees quadrangle. Guests will be parents and friends of younger pupils. Mrs. James E. Patterson and Mrs. J. H. Anderson will pour at the tea. Musical selections will be performed by pupils of faculty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College Department of Music
James E. Patterson
J. H. Anderson
Voorhees
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Luncheon Hearst World Travel Talk
Twenty nine members of the American home department met at the Cedar Rapids club home for luncheon. Dr. George W. Dunlap, missionary in the Philippine Islands for twenty eight years, spoke on world travel with points of interest in Japan China and Palestine. Miss Louise Powell performed two readings Midshipman Easy and Minnie's Beau Comes to Call. Mrs George Dunlap attended as a special guest. Hostesses were Mrs J P Mills Mrs ws C Benesh and Mrs W R oor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Department
Cedar Rapids
J. P. Mills
Ws C. Benesh
W. R ‘Oor
YMCA Monthly Open House To Feature Sports Exhibition
A monthly YMCA event hosted by the junior board invites all members and guests to an open house on Saturday evening. Bowling, ping pong, and badminton start at 7, a boxing and wrestling exhibition by Negro men and boys at 8:30, and the pool stays open from 9 to 10.
St Matthew's card party raises prizes for attendees
About 140 attended the St. Matthew's school event hosted by the P. T. A. on Monday evening. Prizes were given at each table and door prizes went to Mrs. Lester Schillig Mrs. G. C. Macklem Mrs. W. F. Dunlap and Mrs. Fred Cook. Mrs. A. Hiegel of Davenport won a quilt donated by Mrs. Walter Weldon. Committee: Mrs. Norbert Engler chairwoman Mrs. Schillig Mrs. Raymond Rink Mrs. J. R. De Moor and Mrs. Weldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's School
St. Matthew's P. T. A
Lester Schillig
G. C. Macklem
W. F. Dunlap
Fred Cook
A. Hiegel
Davenport
Walter Weldon
Norbert Engler
Schillig
Raymond Rink
J. R. de Moor
Weldon
Sanctuary Card Party Postponed Indefinitely
The Sanctuary society of the Immaculate Conception church postponed its planned benefit card party scheduled for Thursday evening indefinitely due to unspecified reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanctuary Society of the Immaculate Conception
B and P W Club Dinner-Dance Honors Imogen Emery
Forty-five members of the Cedar Rapids Business and Professional Women's club attended the dinner-dance at the Roosevelt hotel. Mrs. Imogen Emery, president, presented a document titled Peoples Mandate to Governments outlining steps to curb armaments and pursue world disarmament through international agreements and peaceful conflict resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Imogen Emery
National Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Winners Named in Two Longueville Bridge Games
In the beginners' duplicate contract bridge tournament played Tuesday at Mrs. Oliver Longueville's home, Mrs. W. J. Hollum and Mrs. W. H. Jump won first, with Mrs. J. H. Vosmek and Mrs. Floyd Knight second. In the open duplicate game Monday at Mrs. Longueville's home, winners were Mrs. A. Sanders and Mrs. R. F. Gorman, north and south, and Mrs. Vosmek and Mrs. Longueville, east and west. Second awards went to Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, north and south, and Mrs. C. W. Irwin and Mrs. L. L. Hodgin, east and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hollum
W. H. Jump
J. H. Vosmek
Floyd Knight
Oliver Longueville
A. Sanders
R. F. Gorman
Vosmek
Longueville
George Miller
C. W. Irwin
L L. Hodgin
Hepker and Newman Tie The Knot In Toddville Ceremony
Miss Leona Mae Hepker daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hepker and Virgil L Newman son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Newman were married Saturday afternoon by Rev W C Wilson at his Toddville home. Attendants were Arlene Hepker and Max Newman. The couple plan to live at 41 in Toddville and both attended Toddville high school. The bride’s parents also celebrated their silver wedding anniversary that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toddville
Leona Mae Hepker
Charles Hepker
Virgil L. Newman
Lloyd Newman
W. C. Wilson
Arlene Hopker
Max Newman
Toddville High School
Two Women Honored at Kensington Auxiliary Meeting
Mrs. Frank Williams of Grand Rapids Michigan and Mrs. Thomas Todd of Hamilton Ontario were honored guests at the Kensington auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors. Hostess was Mrs. J A Phillips of 1630 First Avenue E. Williams and Todd attend the O R C board semi annual session in Cedar Rapids this week. Phillips is president of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Williams
Grand Rapids
Mich
Thomas Todd
Hamilton
Ont
Kensington
Order of Railway Conductors
J. A. Phillips
First Avenue E
Williams
Todd
Cedar Rapids
Phillips
Order
Birthday Party Honors Pauline Bittle at Ninth
Mrs. Everett Bittle hosted a party at 1604 Fourth Street NW to celebrate her daughter Pauline’s ninth birthday. Attendees included Charlyne Smith Betty Hickman Lila Currier Donna Mae Hiland Doris Rohrer Delma Jean Kibbie Garnet Franks Pearl Franks Kathleen Foster Betty Lou Walton Loretta Bittle Robert Sherman George Shakespeare Marvin Hayward Orlie McCune Barbara Anne Bowser Ena Baker and Donald Kyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Bittle
Fourth Street NW
Pauline
Charlyne Smith
Betty Hickman
Lila Currier
Donna Mae Hiland
Doris Rohrer
Delma Jean Kibbie
Garnet
Pearl Franks
Kathleen Foster
Betty Lou Walton
Loretta Bittle
Robert Sherman
George Shakespeare
Marvin Hayward
Orlie McCune
Barbara Anne Bowser
Ena‘baker
Donald Kyle
Grant Life Program Highlights Tuesday Study Club
Mrs. R. M. DeCastello presented a program on General Grant at the Tuesday Study Club meeting hosted by Mrs. W. E. Warren. Mrs. J. J. Hall gave current events and the group later listened to Stanley Baldwin’s radio address. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. DeCastello
General Grant
W. E. Warren
J. J. Hall
Stanley Baldwin
Mrs Chase Hosts Bridge Club Afternoon
Mrs. Howard Chase entertained the bridge club at her home 1732 A avenue NE Tuesday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs. W. W. Wall Mrs. J. A. Hanus and Mrs. J. H. Gray. Mrs. E. L. Ferguson will host the group February 4 at 2925 C avenue NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Chase
A Avenue
Bridge Club
W. W. Wall
J. A. Hanus
J. H. Gray
E. L. Ferguson
C Avenue NE
Protheon Class Tea Postponed Because of Weather
Mrs W S Newell hostess of the Protheon class at First Congregational church had planned a tea for Friday at 2 30 p m but the event was postponed to next month due to severe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Newell
Fifteenth Street
Protheon
First Congregational Church
Miss Bernita Fee Hosts Bridge Club Event
Miss Bernita Fee entertained her bridge club at 1249 Third Avenue SE. Prizes were won by Mrs. Orville O Brine, Mrs. K P Shimerda, and Miss Bernice Leege. Other attendees included Miss Etta Wicke, Miss Bernadine Boyle, Mrs. Ray Sarver, Miss Jeanie Lindquist and Mrs. Laverne Robertson of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernita Fee
Bridge Club
Third Avenue SE
Orville O’brine
K. P. Shimerda
Bernice Leege
Etta Wicke
Bernadine Boyle
Ray Sarver
Jeanie Lindquist
Laverne Robertson
Marion
P. T. A. Meeting Highlights National Character Talk
William Whipple will speak on National Recovery of Character at the Big Springs P. T. A. Dads Day gathering Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the school. Clinton Schrimper presides. Mr and Mrs Fred Prusha provide music. refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whipple
Big Springs
Clinton Schrimper
Fred Prusha
Coe College Social Calendar Released For Spring
The Coe College social committee led by Robert Daniel unveils the spring calendar with dates for dances, formals, plays, and a week long spring recess. Highlights include the Delta Delta Delta and Alpha Delta Alpha formals, March 7 and April 25, plus a May 15 interfraternity council dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Robert Daniel
Fepe Tghl
Delta Delta Delta
Alpha Xt
Alpha
Kappa Delta
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Publications
Coenses
Playhouse
Playing With Fire
Clan_ of C
Chi ‘Omens
Voorhees House Council
Delta Phi Epsilon
Ee Alpha
Kathryn J Meisle
Alpha Delta Alpha
Opera
Alda
Chi Beta Phi
Interfraternity Council
Alpha Xi Delta
Alpha Gamma Delta
Chi Omens
Delta Delta Mega Forma Elta Delta Delta
Star of Maine Circle Installs New Officers
Star of Maine Circle met in Maine lodge hall Tuesday to install newly elected officers Jennie Shannon president Hazel Neal vice president Gertrude Artis secretary and Minnie Castle treasurer The outgoing president Minnie Moravec was praised by deputy Margaret Noblett The new officers were escorted to their places by Mattie Hromik with Bessie Dachman as pianist and Nettie Chiverton as chaplain A luncheon preceded the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of Maine Circle
Maine Lodge
Jennie Shannon
Hazel Neal
Gertrude Artis
Minnie Castle
Minnie Moravec
Margaret Noblett
Mattie Hromik
Bessie Dachman
Nettie Chiverton
Cultus Club Guest Tea At Mrs Montillon’s Home
Mrs Henry Montillon of 1402 Third avenue SW will entertain the Cultus club Thursday at 2 30 p m at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Montillon
Third Avenue
Cultus Club
Van Horne Couple To Observe Their 50th Anniversary
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Keily, prominent pioneer couple of Van Horne, will be celebrated with a dinner and open house for relatives and friends from 2 to 5 pm. They have eight children and eight grandchildren, with several family members living in New York City Chicago Blairstown Cedar Rapids and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Horne
John Keily
Mr. Kelly
Hilire
Elizabeth Crelly
Luzerne
Ray
Cedar Rapids
G. A. Wagner
Harold
New York City
Tess
Blanche Kelly
Chicago
Leo Kelly
Blairstown
Oren Kelly
Here
Grant Cantwell
Governor Merriam to Wed Former Tipton Woman
California Governor Frank Merriam plans to marry Jessie Stewart Lipsey a 66 year old widow formerly of Tipton Iowa. The couple childhood friends from Iowa filed notices in Long Beach and plan a Saturday ceremony making Lipsey California’s first lady. Lipsey’s husband died six years ago about the time Merriam’s wife passed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Calif
Ins
Iowa
California
Frank Merriam
Merriam
Hopkinton
Jessie Stewart Lipsey
Tipton
Long Beach
Lipsey
Delegates Named to National Wildlife Conference
Gov Clyde Herring announced sixty Iowans chosen as delegates to the Roosevelt national wildlife conference in Washington. Attendees must cover their own expenses. Eastern Iowa appointees include Howard Hall Cedar Rapids Earl North Cedar Rapids Prof B Shimek Iowa City Frank Ellis Maquoketa Joe Young Bellevue Dr J A Stepp MSKepen David Evans Cresco A Thompson Cresco M Xose McGregor Judge W D Eichendorf McGregor Mrs Grace King West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Clyde Herring
Mskepen
David Evans
Cresco
A. Thompson
M. Xose
McGregor
W. D. Eichendorf
Grace King
West Union
Beth’s Amusing Chatter and Social Speak Guide
A look at Beth’s easy chat about pets gossip town sights and engagements shows friendly talk as social glue. The piece invites readers to improve conversation with a Home Institute booklet on vocabulary English voice and tact and offers a coupon to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Marian
Harry
Home Institute
Severe cold halts activity across Northeast Iowa in 1936
Frigid weather froze the region with a 32 degree below zero reading at 10:30 am. Rural mail service halted, school attendance dropped by half, and court schedules were postponed. A funeral was delayed. Telephone wires broke and train service slowed as Judge W Eichendorf retraced toward McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
West Union
W . Eichendorf
Printing Names and Addresses Plainly
The request asks to print a name and address in a straightforward format with street, city, and state. Ensure clarity by listing each element on its own line and using standard postal abbreviations where applicable.
Police Probe Of Check At Dress Shop
Police investigated a check for 60 dollars passed Tuesday afternoon at a dress shop at 205 Second Avenue SE. A young woman about 23 and five feet four wore a royal blue silk dress, dark coat and hat. The check, drawn on an Iowa City bank, was signed Robert A Larson. officials found no records of checks to Jerry Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue SE
A. Young
Iowa
City Nes
Robert’ Larson
Iowa City Bank
Robert Larson
Robert A. Larson
Jerry Martin
Twenty Two Foreign Countries Represented At Iowa University
Special to The Gazette Iowa City twenty two foreign countries are represented among more than six thousand students enrolled at the University of Iowa a survey Wednesday showed. Foreign enrollment is the largest in history and includes India Ireland Panama England Siam Czechoslovakia Alaska Turkey Peru Hawaii Germany Korea China Canada Philippines Paraguay Italy Austria Norway Japan Mexico and Persia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Iowa City
University of Iowa
India
Ireland
Panama
England
Siam
Czechoslovakia
Alaska
Turkey
Peru
Hawaii
Germany
Korea
China
Canada
Philippines
Paraguay
Italy
Austria
Norway
Japan
Mexico
Persia
Warning Against Slacks From A Father Figure
A dramatic tirade warns against women wearing slacks in Hollywood fashion. A father voices outrage at his daughter adopting modern attire, insisting she stay in traditional skirts and deter slacks despite Hollywood trends. He threatens a sharp reaction if she shops for trousers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Buddy
First Harbinger of Spring Warns School Mowers
Secretary C. D. Hedberg reads a warning from the board of education with a 28 below zero gale outside. The letter urges checking power lawn mowers and scheduling repairs early for the grass to arrive soon, though few mowers will be needed in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Hedberg
Board of Education
Duffy's CCC robbery claim centered on Orr Minnesota
Lieut Martin W. Duffy of Cedar Rapids seeks $301.96 in a congressional claim after the army deducted stolen camp funds from his pay. The robbery occurred at the CCC camp in Orr Minnesota last May 31, while Duffy, injured in a June Orr crash, contends he did all possible to protect money and cannot be blamed. Rep. Jacobsen introduced the bill to settle the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin W. Duffy
Fifth Avenue SE
M. Jacobsen
Congress
CCC
Orr
Minn
Mount Vernon
Duffy
Jacobsen
Cedar Rapids
War’ Department
Robery
Army Base Hospital
Fort Snelling
Allen to Lead Cedar Rapids Chamber Convention Bureau
Ray H. Allen was elected chairman of the convention bureau of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce at a Tuesday meeting. M. H. Morrison serves as vice chairman, with Homer C. Maxwell Cyril L. Kegler A. L. McKinstry Earle G. Nichols Frank R. Wingert and William S. Catlow on the bureau board. Plans aim to attract more conventions and extend visitor courtesies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray H. Allen
Chamber of Commerce
M. H. Morrison
Bureau
Homer C. Maxwell
Cyril L. Kegler
A. L. McKinstry
Earle G. Nichols
Frank R. Wingert
William S. Catlow
Cedar Rapids
Nebraska Man Hurt In Crash On Highway 30
George W. Achter aged 74 of Pender Nebraska sustained a fractured nose and chest injuries in a crash ten miles west of Cedar Rapids on Highway 30. He was taken to St Luke’s hospital by Ray Chaney of Chicago who stopped at the scene. The other driver was Mr. Meier of Pender. R H Sneckenberger of 1715 Eighth Avenue SE suffered rib bruises and was treated at St Luke’s and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Achter
Pender
Neb
Cedar Rapids-on-highway
Sosachter
St. Luke's Hospital
Ray Chaney
Chicago
Achter
Mr. Meier
R. H
Blind News Dealer Slugged and Robbed in Lincoln Park
Charles Tracy a 50 year old blind news dealer was slugged knocked unconscious and robbed of 3.30 at his Lincoln park stand early Wednesday A stranger forced entry asked how soon he could leave for Independence J B Sibert heard cries called police Tracy was taken to Presbyterian hospital for treatment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Charles Tracy
Tracy
Lincoln Park
Independence
J. B. Sibert
Railroads Face Added Costs From Free Pickup Delivery System
Illinois Central figures show Cedar Rapids operations will cost about 500 dollars monthly in 1935. The Minnesota Central railroad is projected to spend about 1.5 million dollars for 1936 systemwide due to the new pickup and delivery service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Miinolls Central Railroad
Mexico Grave Fees Put Bodies Into Catacombs
In Guanajuato Mexico relatives who fail to pay burial grave rents see their loved ones moved into long underground catacombs beneath the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guanajuato
Mexico
Schools End Year With Strong Cash Position Despite Overrun
The board of education reported an $87,476.31 general fund overspend for 1935 but a stronger cash position due to unanticipated revenues. December expenditures were $71,024.47 with a $22,936.32 month start. Income totaled $18,411 plus a $50,000 transfer from the sinking fund, leaving year end funds at $20,322.85, while school house and sinking funds stood at $130,095.02 and $258,024.60 respectively. Tax receipts exceeded projections by $16,037.81 in general fund and $3,508.11 in school house fund. other revenue surpassed forecasts by $93,555.58, including the $50,000 transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
C. D. Hedberg
Board of Directors
School House
Local Woman Receives Queen’s Thanks For King’s Death Message
Mrs. D. Pirie Beyea of Cedar Rapids received a cablegram Tuesday afternoon from Sandringham in acknowledgment of her condolence to the royal family on King George V’s death. The private secretary signed the message expressing the queen’s sincere thanks. As a girl, Beyea was presented to Prince George during a royal visit to the West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Great Britain
D. Pirie Beyea
Cedar Rapids
George V
Firemen Battle Three Alarms in Frigid Morning
In thirty below weather on Wednesday forenoon, firemen responded to three alarms. At 8:57 a hot air register overheated at C. E. Helmick’s home, 399 Twenty-sixth Street SE. At 9:10 a chimney fire erupted at J. F. Powers, 1629 Fourth Avenue SE. At 9:27 a clogged chimney caused a blaze at D. L. Burrell, 522 McKinley Street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Helmick
Twenty-sixth Street
J. F. Powers
Fourth Avenue
D. L. Burrell
McKinley Street
Postville chapter installs officers in Monday ceremony
Postville No. 238 C. E. S. held installation Monday. Installing officers included Worthy Matron Mrs. Mabel Meyer and Marshal Mrs. Josephine Topl loft, with chaplains, secretaries, and conductresses named among the new lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Mabel Meyer
Josephine Toploff
Emma Thoma
Dorothy Douglass
Ella Hangartner
Lloyd Walter
Glesner Webster
Rudy Huebner
Helen Behrens
Bernice Walter
Nina Rise
Calamus Man Elected President Of Local Mutual Telephone
George Raebber of Calamus was elected president of the Farmers and Business Men's Mutual Telephone company at Calamus Tuesday. Other officers are Charles Dickel of Wheatland vice president W E Seigmund of Calamus treasurer Carl Lohmann of Wheatland secretary. Directors are Tom O'Neil of Wheatland and Hans Olson of Calamus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calamus
George Raebber
Farmers and Business Men’s Mutual Telephone Company
Charles Dickel
Wheatland
W. E. Seigmund
Carl Lohmann
Tom O'Neil
Hans Olson
Alma Vilek and Ernest Herink Wed in Toledo Ceremony
Mrs Alma Vilek and Mr Ernest Herink united in a January 18 wedding in Toledo officiated by justice H P Giger. The double ring ceremony was followed by supper at the bride’s mother Emma Kubit’s home. About 20 relatives attended and the couple will live on the Herink farm near here after March 1.
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Are
Ible
J.R. Kemble
Elsie de Wolfe
Ax. Brooks
Boyson
Waples
Enke
Mrs. Meek
Rgis
Anthony Tschirgi
Wdonnell
Ry G O'Donnell
E Bugle Bnefit Party
Musand
Bugle Corps
Montrosety
S. J. O. Doran
Dial
W. A. Hughes
ST. Matthew’s Party
B. and
P. W. Club
Virgil Newman
Mrs. Chase
Miss Fee Hostess
P. T. A. Meetings
Coe
Wild Life
Beth
Iowa’ Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animaldustry
United States Department of Agriculture
State of
Biloux City
Sioux City
Division of Animal Industry
Iowe
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Division
Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Bang
Owa
Ray Murray
Agriculture
State of Laws
Gasetta Home Institute
W. 19Th St
New Kerk
S.U. 1
Edgar A. Guest
Mother
Rom
Jax
Lieut. Duffy
Orr, Minn
Chamber of Commerce Convention Bureau
Nebraska
Ee Haan
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