Mayflower D A R Delegates Named for State Conference
Mayflower D A R delegates to the Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution state conference are listed including Mrs C W Perkins and Mr COW Perkins. The event will be at Des Moines with plans discussed for a reception and lodging at a local hotel. Eimer Jitsam spoke on the United States Constitution and local hostesses included Mrs Pekns Philips Mahon and Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clets Beems
Franken
C W Perkins
Iowa
Myre
Eimer
Strorner
United Brethren Pastor's Reception Postponed Indefinitely
The reception planned for Sunday evening honoring Rev. James T. Stewart and Mrs Stewart, new pastor and spouse of the First United Brethren Church, has been postponed indefinitely due to cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suonday
James T. Stewart
First United Brethren Church
Stewart
Beattie Bridge Winners Named in Friday Duplicate Game
Mrs Franklin Katterjonn won first place and Mrs E E Nafziger took second in the duplicate contract bridge event held Friday at Mrs George E Beattie home 315 Nineteenth Street NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Katterjonn
E. E. Nafziger
George E. Beattie
Nineteenth Street
Hayes P T A Presents Plays at Lodge Meeting
One hundred members attended Praha Rebekah lodge at Sokol hall Friday evening. Assembly officers received honors. After the meeting the Hayes school mothers performed two plays, Wieners on Wednesday and Stuffed Owls, with refreshments served by the social committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praha Rebekah Lodge
Sokol Hall
Hayes School
Mercy division marks 46th anniversary with luncheon in K P hall
The Ladies of the B of L. E. Mercy division No. 51 in G LA celebrated its forty sixth anniversary with a pot luck luncheon at K P hall. Special guest Mrs. Johanna McMullen, first candidate, was honored along with her birthday. Past presidents spoke and charter member Mrs. S P Cameron recalled the division’s 1890 January origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Division
Wednesday Social Club Delivers Paper on American Humorists
Mrs M F Cox spoke on American Humorists at the Wednesday Loval club meeting held at Mrs J S Arendts residence 1721 A avenue NE. She highlighted Mark Twain and Will Rogers while members contributed humorous anecdotes and Myre Delia Newland and Mrs E Nelson assisted with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M F Cox
Loval Club
J S Arendts
Avenue
Mark Twain
Will Rogers
Myre Delia Newland
E Nelson
Farewell Party Details for Don Gordon Aboard California Farewell
Miss Iria Overmeyer attended a goodbye gathering Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Den Garder rohoenor of Der Gserden. The event honored Don Gordon who will leave California for new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iria Overmeyer
Ard
Fruitful City Nuptials Adorn Evening Garden Woods
A decipherable fragment from a society page notes a couple’s nuptials in a city setting, with mentions of a ceremony day and family observers. The scrambled text references a bride named Sophia and a groom, with indicators of a staged reception and floral bouquets.
Mrs L T Cummins Hosts Mrs Stolar at Home Party
Mrs L T Cummins of 1424 Wildwood Drive NE entertained at her home Friday evening in compliment to Mrs J A Stolar Jr. Twelve guests attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Cummins
Wildwood Drive
J .A. Stolar, Jr
Ruth Baker Hosts Bobsled Party
Ruth Baker entertained friends Friday evening at the Baker home 2343 Dsverne NE with refreshments and games after a bobsled ride. Guests included Margaret Jane Kikendall Lilla Rossiter Lucile Hamlin Margaret Fortsch Eloise Helfenstine Sher wood Craft Harlan Rice Joe Crawford Don Ross James Hodgson and Edwin Timm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Baker
Sverne
Baker Home
Margaret Jane Kikendall
Lilla Rossiter
Lucile Hamlin
Margaret Fortsch
Eloise Helfenstine
Sherwood Craft Harlan Rice
Joe Crawford
Don Ross
James Hodgson
Edwin Timm
Marian Stelpflug Weds Gordan Donnan in Double Ring Ceremony
Miss Marian Stelpflug daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Stelpflug 204 Fifth Street SW Cedar Rapids area and Gordan Donnan son of Mr and Mrs H G Donnan Cedar Rapids were married Thursday at 7 pm at St Patrick's rectory by Rev D G Peters in a small ceremony attended by immediate family and a few friends The bride wore ice berg satin with fingertip veil and a gold bracelet The groom presented a red roses and white sweetpeas bouquet for the bride and the couple planned a home at 204 Fifth Street SW after January 30 A wedding dance followed at Leipman's ballroom in Norway with Miss Alberta Schuknecht and Miss Dorothy Carlson in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Stelpflug
J. H. Stelpflug
Fifth Street
Gordan Donnan
H. G. Donnan
Cedar Rapids
St. Patrick's Rectory
D. G. Peters
Alberta Schuknecht
Dorothy Carlson
Clark
Daughters of Penelope Alethea Chapter Meets at Moose Hall
Daughters of Penelope Alethea Chapter met Thursday at Moose Hall. Newly elected president received a chain and gavel pin from the organization. corsages were given by Mrs Yara Sames to the new president and the past president. Refreshments served by Mrs Eleanor Bellas and Mrs Yara Sames after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alethea Chapter
The
Daughters of Penelope
Moose Hall
Blanche Caukas
Yara Sames
Eleanor Bellas
Wide honored on his seventh birthday with a party
Bo Wide son of Mr and Mrs Creu Wide 1719 B Street Sous held a birthday party Thursday evening. Guests included Verona Chalupnik Miry Boba Mav Klumpar Voigna Roses Karlik Veer tase Beob Bavierek George from Stenley Langer and Steere Pluses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Wide
Creu
Sere Verona Chalupnik
Miry Boba
Mav Klumpar
Voigna Owers
Rose Karlik
Veer
Tase
Beob Bavierek
George Fom
Tery Stenley Langer
Steere
Pluses
Unknown poem credits and club members listed in fragmented note
Fragmentary OCR lists names and roles from a MoV Cab Fo poet work page with repeated initials and unclear associations. The text references Red Earl Shusk, Po Mike, VM and Vis FON, Nine Join tha z, Mr J N, Tate Ma, Wy wd Mis HOT Brera, and Mails ood Mi, but the context and exact events remain unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Shusk
Winthrop Fire Destroys Home In Night Blaze
A house fire near Winthrop destroyed the tower section and cut off the stairs, trapping occupants on the second floor. Firefighters battled intense heat and smoke for hours, aided by cold conditions and a possible short circuit as the blaze raged around 9 pm. Local residents reported a swift response but the structure suffered extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Tye
Aenee
Hotel Men Discuss Liquor By Drink At Iowa Convention
Iowa hotel operators argued liquor by the drink would benefit hotels but require future legislation. Boss of Des Moines noted rising hotel room drinking as raids on public venues continue. The group discussed tax refunds, payroll tips legality, and promotions of room service while planning association meetings and a banquet at the Hotel Montrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
FE. A. Boss
Des Moines
Boss
Iowa Hotel Association
Hotel Roosevelt
Towa
Supreme Court
Fred Schmid
Chicago
Montrose
R. E. Pettigrew
Burlington
Gev Nelson
Kraschel
Roosevelt
Italy and Ethiopia clash over claimed victory in Ethiopian battle
Both governments reported a three day battle in northern Ethiopia with heavy casualties. Italy said Ethiopian forces failed to encircle Eritrean troops and fascist units, claiming field victory with minor territorial gain. Ethiopia said Italian units were outflanked and destroyed by Ras Kassa and Ras Seyoum forces, predicting a push to reclaim lost territory as rains aid. Addis Ababa celebrated a victory, with casualty figures far different between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethopia
Tembien
Itas
Ethiops
Aadis Ababa
Jury To Try Cann Still Incomplete
In Minneapolis the jury selection to try Isadore Izzy Blumenfeld for the machine gun murder of crusading editor Walter Liggert will continue next week. Nine jurors were chosen over five court sessions this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muneapolis
Isadore
Izzy Cann
Blumenfeld
Walter Ligget
Tokens Instead Of Money In Alaska Farm Colony Plan
AP report says authorities proposed using tokens in place of money to control settlers finances on Matanuska farm colonies. Palmer Aluka notes the plan was announced Friday by officers as a measure tied to local finances and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Aluka
Matanuskes
Four hotel chiefs attend Iowa association convention
Leaders of a 9,280 room hotel group gather in Cedar Rapids as the Iowa Hotel association meets. Boss runs fifteen Iowa hotels with 1,200 rooms plus an 80 room Beloit property, Carr Northington manages five Iowa and Minnesota properties, W E Antrim heads Eppley Hotels with about 5,000 rooms, and S F McGinn leads eight Tangney McGinn hotels totaling 1,800 rooms across Iowa and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Hotel Association
Cedar Rapids
Tipton
Vinton
Anamosa
Ely
Boss
Iowa
Beloit
Wis
Carr Northington
Blackhawk
St. Paul
Minhh
Davenport
Eppley Hotels Company
W. E. Antrim
Omaha
Neb
S. F. McGinn
Des Moines
Tangney McGinn Hotels Company
Bloomington
Worthington, Minn
Thompson
E. A. Boas
Bose Hotels
Carl Northington
Blackhawk Hotel Company
Royalty Gathers For King's Funeral in London
Kings queens and princes converged on London for King George's funeral as crowds filed past the catafalque in Westminster Hall. Notables including King Haakon of Norway and President Lebrun lead foreign delegations while Windsor awaits for the burial in St. George Chapel. The service ends a royal pageantry and signals the future coronation of King Edward in 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Catafalque
Westminster Hall
Haakon
Maud
Norway
Boris
Bulgaria
Paul
Jugoslavia
Greece
Belgium
Roumania
Denmark
Alfonso
Spain
Albert Lebrun
King George's Catafalque
Windsor
Paddington
Chapel of Kings
St. George's
Windsor Castle
Canterbury
Edward
India
Wellman Truck Driver Overcome by Gas at Station
Special to The Gazette West Liberty Ralph Miller of Wellman a truck driver was overcome by gas in his truck cab early Saturday. He had driven into an oil station, started the motor and collapsed inside. His physician said he would likely have died had he not fallen out, but fresh air revived him enough to crawl to the station office. His dog was found dead in the cab. Miller was taken to Mercy hospital in Iowa City and was expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
West Liberty
Ralph Miller
Wellman
Miller
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Appleby Rites Held for Harrison N Appleby at 74
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Friday for Harrison N Appleby 74 of Sanford Flair who died Monday at his son's home in Sanford. He spent winters in Florida and summers in Delaware county born Feb 3 1861 in Clayton county married Etta Chapman May 15 1889 they had seven children five sons survive Courtland Napkinton Walter Lester Delhi Elmer Oregon Harold Sanford Fla two brothers John Joseph Monticello three sisters Mrs Stary McVay Orthington Mrs Hattie Good Cedar Rapids Mrs Theodore Tecker Cascade. Rev A B d Suule presided burial in Monticello cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcpkinton
Harrison N. Appleby
Harold
Sanford
Flair
Appleby
Florida
Delaware County
Clayton County
Etta Chapman
Farmers' Supply
Courtland
Napkinton
Walter
Lester
Delhi
Elmer
Oregon
Fla
John
Joseph
Monticello
Stary McVay
Orthington
Hattie Good
Cedar Rapids
Theodore Tecker
Cascade
Ryan
Mary McEnany
Parkersburg
Francis
Henry
Peter
Miles McDonald
Pueblo
Colo
Mike
Aberdeen
S. D
St. Patrick’s Church
Farrelly
Iowa News in Brief Volga City Obituaries and Notices
Special to The Gazette reports multiple Iowa items. Henry G Esmay dies at Volga City after weeks of illness. John J Dexter dies after paralytic stroke in Strawberry Point with services in Arlington. Mrs A L Douglass dies aged 76 in West Liberty. funeral at First Methodist. Walford school closes due to severe cold. Mary McEnany dies at Ryan aged 74, survived by five sons and one daughter. funeral at St Patrick Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volga City
Henry G. Esmay
Rachael
John Cotton
Walter Esmay
Freeport
Mr. Esmay
Sabula
Strawberry Point
John J. Dexter
Mertie Dexter
Arlington
Dexter
Henry
Jane Dexter
Cox Creek Township
Clara Morley
West Union
Fayette County
Rh. x. Dexter
Woodmen Lodge
Rose Witherall
Bull’s reputation sparks $10,000 suit in Kansas City
Mrs. Amy Johnson sues a dairy firm for 10000 damages over her husband’s death, allegedly caused by a bull of vicious reputation. Defense mocks the idea as the judge asks for authorities on the notion, prompting a pause in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Kan
Amy Johnson
C A. Miler
Convict 3 More in Bremer Kidnapping Case
St Paul bankers kidnapping case ends with three Barker Karpis gang members convicted of conspiracy in the $200,000 Bremer kidnapping. Harry Sawyer and William Weaver sentenced to life. Casius McDonald awaits sentence. Only two of the twenty six indicted remain at large, Alvin Karpis and Harry Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Edward G. Bremer
Barker-Karpis
Harry Sawyer
William Weaver
Arkansas
Gunnar Nordbye
Casius McDonald
Detroit
Bremer
Alvin Karpis
Harry Campbell
Couple To Die For Poisoning Mrs Applegate
Mary Frances Creighton and Everett C. Applegate were convicted of murder in Mineola New York for poisoning Applegate’s wife Ada Creighton. The jury imposed a death sentence by electric chair, to be carried out after Thursday’s sentencing by County Judge Cortland A. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
N. Y
Mary Frances Creighton
Everett C. Applegate
Applegate
Mrs. Creighton
Ada
Cortland A. Johnson
Believes Now Time To Advertise For Spring
Ed Podhaski of Monticello urged spring sales in a Gazette want ad despite 28 below zero Saturday morning with heavy snow. He listed items for sale including a lawn mower and predicted warmer weather would boost demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Podhaski
Monticello
Gazette
City Briefs and Personals Update
The Y M C A party night at the Y M C A building was postponed. The Sokol technical staff annual dance is set for this evening at the Sokol hall from 8 30. Miss Sarah Robinson of 1830 Avenue NE had an operation at St Luke's hospital Friday afternoon for an infected hand and remains in the hospital. Evangelist J H Hamilton leads Assembly of God church services at 118 A Avenue NW every evening next week at 745 with topics Ecco Homo Sunday Lion of Judah Monday He Liveth Tuesday and Elijah's God Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sokol Technical Staff
Sokol
Sarah Robinson
Avenue NE
St. Luke's Hospital
J. H. Hamilton
Assembly of God Church
A Avenue NW
Elijah
God
Glittering Girl excerpt reveals social climbers on a Texas to New York train trip
In a 1930s style slice, Vernon Tyson travels toward New York with Terry Shannon and her ambitious mother Sadie. Vernon’s cousin Nan Rushington taunts her, while Nan begs for cosmetic items and Vernon covers expenses. The scene pivotally centers on vanity, debut goals, and upscale social maneuvering.
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New York
Texas
Vernon Tyson
Terry Shannon
Vernon
Terry
Winslow Rushingtons
Park Avenue
Sadie Tyson
Abe
Nan Glans
Nan
Tysons
Vernon O
Exotic Vernon Transforms in Fifth Avenue Makeover
Nan and Vernon scheme to attract glamorous men while Mrs Tyson frets about Park Avenue suitors. Vernon undergoes a full beauty treatment at Monsieur Bonaire, becoming an exotic, striking figure with red hair and curated features. The scene shifts through a gilded salon, elevator ride, and chatter about romance and social mores in Harlem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsieur Bonaire
Fifth Avenue
Vernon
Han
Monsieur Bonaire Hall
Fale
Harlem
Walther Rally Postponed to Feb 9 at Blairstown
The Walther league rally scheduled for Blairstown tomorrow has been postponed to Sunday February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairstown
Wanted In Jones County Arrest of G P Russell for False Utterance
G P Russell, 38, of 1233 Third Street NW, was arrested Friday night by police after Jones County authorities reported they held a warrant for his arrest on a charge of false utterance of a check. He was turned over to the county sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
G. P. Russell
Third Street
Russell
Left Truck Unlighted Charged Driver John Steinhaus in Sioux City
John Steinhaus of Sioux City faced charges for leaving a truck on the highway without lights for 48 hours and driving without a chauffeur's license. He received a suspended $100 fine plus costs from Justice A. S. Reed on Friday following arrest by highway patrolmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steinhaus
Sioux City
Justice A. S. Reed
Seinhaus
Lost is Found Again in Goldsboro
Forty nine years after her first wedding, Jeanette Minshew of near Eureka, married Bill Coley who died. She remarried J F Day, heard he died, wed Edwards, who died, then Walter Scott, who also died. Last week Day returned and the former Mrs. Coley Day Edwards Scott and Day remarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
N. C
Jeanette Minshew
Eureka
Bill Coley
J. F. Day
Day
Edwards
Walter Scott
Scott
Births Reported at Local Hospitals in January
A son was born to Mr and Mrs H V Millis of 418 A avenue NW on January 23 at home or local facility. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Richard Corporon of 714 Penn avenue NW on January 17 at University Hospital in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Vv. Millis
A Avenue
Richard Corporon
Penn Avenue NW
Foren Lacile
University Hospital
Iowa City
Urges Extreme Caution To Prevent Fires Cedar Rapids
Fire Chief E. P. Kohout urged extreme caution in handling flammable materials and during thawing of water pipes with open fires. He warned that cold weather and slick streets slow response, making prevention crucial for every household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Kohout
Cedar Rapids
Kohout
St John’s Services In Observance Of King George Death
St John’s Episcopal Church on Nineteenth Street at Park Avenue SE will hold an 11 a.m. service in observance of King George V’s death. Rev. Charles F. Edwards will deliver the sermon and prayers will be offered for Queen Mary, the royal family, and the new king Edward VII. The invitation extends to all. The church notes its English origins and ties to the Church of England, with Rev. Edwards born in England and later becoming an American citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Episcopal Church
Nineteenth Street
Park Avenue SE
George V of
Church of England
George
Edward
England
Partition And Roof Of House Damaged By Fire
Fire at Orvilis Arawn residence 613 First Street BW started in a partition at 9:00 PM Friday. Firefighters confined flames to the partition and adjacent area. nearby calls followed for various incidents including a blaze near Washington Ave and Nineteenth Street SE. No further details on outcomes or damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detertyn ‘Himney
Orvilis Arawn
First Street
Burk
Washington Avehua
Nineteenth Street
Pee
Fifth Street
O. L. Bramrear
St Aren
Charles D. Nolandet
Third Avenue
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Hoya City
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Jim
Mrs. Stolar
Penelope
Wow
Los Angeles
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Dise Clodane
Thomas Hve
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Doton Pettey
Italy
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Smith
Albert Douglass
G. C. Walthers
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Kadron Wykle
Garden City, Mo
Methodist Church
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Walford
Bull
Mrs. Applegate
Y. M
May Christie
Paris
Vernon Darling
Mrs. Tyson
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Sing Sing
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