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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1936

Page

3

Leonard Cherry Weds Winifred Robyn in Chicago

Leonard Henderson Cherry and Miss Winifred Robyn united in marriage at the Blackstone hotel Chicago with Rev R J Campbell officiating. About fifty guests attended the ceremony and breakfast. The couple will reside in Tama after February 17 and honeymooned in Miami Beach Florida.

Blackstone Chicago Winifred Robyn Arthur Paul Robyn Leonard Henderson Cherry Herbert Tilden Cherry Tama R. J. Campbell Grace Episcopal Church Cedar Rapids Jace Mary Louise Robyn Harry Francis McRoberts, Jr Cherry Ethel Lyons American Conservatory of Music Central Fibre Products Company Culver Military Academy University of Iowa Phi Delta Theta

Luncheon Honors Mrs Heminger Before Move to St Louis

Mrs C E Heminger of 209 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE was saluted at a Commonwealth Tea Room luncheon hosted by Mrs George Miley. Attendees included Mrs Chambers Peregrine White Cornwell Miller Powell Taylor Owen Graver Rutherford Berry Kuenzel Teeter and others as the Hemingers plan February departure for St Louis.

George Miley Commonwealth Apartments Commonwealth Tea ‘Room C. E. Heminger Twenty-fifth Street Heminger St. Louis F. C. Chambers R. Peregrine White G. H. Cornwell Leland Miller Mary Louise Powell

Brothers Reunite After Thirty Years in Chicago Meeting

Ray I. MacLaughlin of Salem Oregon spent Tuesday with his brother Dr L E MacLaughlin and Mrs MacLaughlin at 1611 Park Avenue SE. The brothers, who had not seen each other for thirty years, last met in Chicago where MacLaughlin attended a convention.

Ray I. MacLaughlin Salem Ore L. E. MacLaughlin

Barrys Return From Mapleton Visit

Mr and Mrs John W Barry and their daughter have returned to their home at 210 Twenty third Street Drive SE after spending a week in Mapleton visiting Mrs Barry s parents Mr and Mrs C N M Perrin.

John W. Barry Twenty-third Street Drive Mapleton

Legion Auxiliary Chorus Meetings and Radio Broadcast

The American Legion auxiliary chorus meets Friday at 2 p.m. in the Memorial building with a 12 45 picnic lunch preceding rehearsal. Members are urged to bring picnic items and attend the 4 to 4 30 p m auxiliary news travelogue broadcast from the Memorial building or listen via WOI Ames on their radios.

Second Anniversary Of Reading Group Observed At Meeting

Members held their second anniversary gathering at 1801 Second Avenue SE with about thirty five attendees. Mrs C Harve Geiger read Riptide a poetry novel by William Rose Benet as the program. Mrs Marvin Selden presided at tea. jonquils and yellow tapers adorned the table.

W. Craven Shuttleworth Second Avenue SE C. Harve Geiger William Rose Benet Marvin R. Selden

Beethoven Club Hosts Guest Night at Montrose Terrace Room

Patrons and members may bring guests to the annual guest night program in the Terrace room of the Montrose hotel on Wednesday evening. Members presenting two piano numbers include Eleanor Houts Bernice Hach Baldwin Anna Denkman Lorraine Mitchell Eleanor Taylor Marshall Hickman Eleanor Hilborn Genevieve Peiffer Lucy Ambroz and Ruth Miskimen with R D Taylor in charge of arrangements.

Beethoven Club Montrose Hotel Eleanor Houts Bernice Hach Baldwin Anna Denkman Lorraine Mitchell Eleanor Taylor Marshall Hickman Eleanor Hilborn Genevieve Peiffer Lucy Ambroz Ruth Miskimen R. D. Taylor

Classroom Teachers Group Party At St Pauls Church

Cedar Rapids classroom teachers association held a party at St Pauls Methodist church on Tuesday evening. Prizes for costumes went to Leone Sutherland first and Eleanor Montgomery second. Coe college students performed Chrysanthemum by Kent Andrews and A Major Blows with Katharine Munkhoff announcing. Edith Benson impressions and a piano solo accompanied the entertainment.

Cedar Rapids St. Paul’s Methodist Church Leone Sutherland Eleanor Montgomery Coe College Dramatic Art Department Kent Andrews Dee Little Theater Katherine Munkhoff Beulah Perrin Ruth Webster Edith Benson Lida Tallman Bernice Pratt Maurine Hamblin Ruth Zika Lucille Powell Emily Post Miss Benson

Malta Chapter No 415 OES Meeting Notice

Malta chapter No 415 OES holds a stated meeting Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic hall A social hour with refreshments follows All members are invited to attend

Malta Masonic Hall Order

Police Auxiliary Benefit Card Party Set at Roosevelt Hotel

The Police auxiliary sponsors a benefit card party at the Roosevelt hotel on February 5 at 2 p.m. Tables will be arranged for bridge 500 and pinochle. A Gazette story misdated the party for January 29 in Tuesday's issue.

Roosevelt Hotel the Gazette

Dinner and bridge party honors Miss Edna Mackinson

Miss Edna Mackinson was feted on her birthday with a Monday dinner and bridge party at 620 First Avenue E. Prizes at bridge went to Mrs. Robert Baird and Mrs. Oliver C. Wamser.

Marlys Reisinger First Avenue E Edna Mackinson Robert Baird Oliver C. Wamser

Modern Sculpture topic set for Delta Delphian meeting

The Delta Delphian club will study Modern Sculpture at its Thursday 9 30 a m meeting held at the Y W C A Mrs Guy E Hillier will lead the session and guide discussion of the subject

Delta Delphian Guy E. Hillier

Tyler P. T. A. Meeting Scheduled at School

The Tyler Parent Teacher Association will meet at the school on Thursday at 2 15 pm. A special invitation is extended to mothers of all new pupils.

Tyler P. T. A

Mozart Club Presents Varied Program at Beethoven Club

Members of the Mozart club present a program at the Beethoven club meeting Thursday at 10 am at the Chamber of Commerce. Miss Elizabeth Bohac is in charge with performances by Zalesky, Paderewski, Dett, Wallenhaupt, Lack, Messenger, Hasek, Kadavy, and others featuring violinist Joan Kadavy and Mrs Gort Heinen at the piano.

Mozart Club Beethoven Club Chamber of Commerce Elizabeth Bohac Ann Zalesky Beethoven Lorraine J Jean ‘Kricher Julle Esse Virginia’ ‘Richte Wallenhaupt Florence Atteson Eevee Sarah May Messenger Mozart Prisellla Patterson Levitsk Ruth Ann Hasek Rucser Joan Kadavy Gort Heinen Chopin Marjorie Davis

Belle Plaine and Millersburg pair wed at Trinity Lutheran

Miss Luella Huron daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Huron Belle Plaine and Milo Pope son of Mr and Mrs Martin Pope Millersburg were married Tuesday evening at Trinity Lutheran church by Rev P L Bornhoeft. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Jack Hessenius Cedar Rapids now reside in Cedar Rapids.

Luella Huron Joe Huron Belle Plaine Milo Pope Martin Pope Millersburg Trinity Lutheran Church P. L. Bornhoeft Jack Hessenius Cedar Rapids

Hasley and Cox Wed at St Patrick's Fairfax

Miss Viola Hasley daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Hasley of Fairfax and Paul Cox son of John Cox of Cedar Rapids were married at St Patrick's church Fairfax Tuesday at 9 am. Rev J J Buznyski officiated in the presence of families and friends with Emil Cloughy on music and Mrs Foley and Lila Stallman singing.

Viola Hasley A. J. Hasley Fairfax Paul Cox John Cox Cedar Rapids St. Patrick’s Church J. J. Buznyski Emil Cloughy Foley Lila Stallman

Divorce Notice in Linn County Iowa Court

In the District Court of Iowa Linn County March Term 1936 Montrose F Johnson plaintiff vs Ruth Johnson defendant You are notified of a petition for divorce filed in the Clerk of Court office Desertion without just cause for over two years Default may be entered and judgment decreed if you do not appear before noon on the second day of the next March term at Cedar Rapids Court House F A Heald attorney for plaintiff

District Court of the State of Iowa Linn County A. D Montrose F. Johnson Ruth Johnson District Court of the State of Iowa Linn Counge Sala District Court Cedar Rapids Towa F. A. Heald

Mary Wormhoudt to Wed Clark Van Meter in Council Bluffs

Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Mary Wormhoudt of Council Bluffs and Clark Van Meter of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony will be February 15 at the bride's parents home in Council Bluffs.

Mary Wormhoudt Clark van Meter Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Henry E. Wormhoudt van Meter W. L. van Meter Adel Decatur Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Kappa Delta Pi Iowa State College Ames Sigma Nu Fraternity Gas Machine Service Company Third Avenue

Ten Years Of Camp Fire Growth In Cedar Rapids Dinner

Camp Fire council of 100 in Cedar Rapids marks a decade of growth from 30 members in 1924 to 764 today at the annual dinner at First Congregational church. Officers were re-elected and awards given for ten years of service. A national exhibit, crafts displays, and a decade themed program highlighted the event.

Camp Fire Council Cedar Rapids First Congregational Church M. R. Warren Delbert Ashby J. A. Yessler Charles Penningroth J. H. Woodside James Knox Floyd Knapp John R. Battin Warren James Killian J. M. Dinwiddie Camp Fire H. M. Gage Ira T. Carruthers Wells Peck Mary Gent Elaine Graham Mary Nelson Isabelle Smith Betty Warren Jean Bailey Edith Boardman Barbara Ringer Miriam Zambrakos Dorothy J. Duncan Bessie Gallagher Doris Preston Dorothy Mesknes Jean Thompson Marilyn Miller Joan Yessler Jean White Mary Frances Bucknell Ruth Jane Hubbard Bernice Hammond

Ida Mansfield Circle of King’s Daughters Meets

Ida Mansfield circle met Tuesday with Mrs. Philip Shive. Mrs. Owen T. Barry led devotions and Mrs. Ben Peterson reported 280 quarts of milk distributed to the needy in the last month. Seventeen members and three guests attended. Next meeting at Mrs. Merton Morris’s home.

Ida Mansfield The King’s Daughters Philip Shive Owen T. Barry Ben Peterson E. E. Schenefelt Lee O. Nielson George Walton Merton Morris

Kensington Meeting Canceled Until February

The Malta Kensington meeting planned for Thursday afternoon has been canceled. There will be no Kensington meeting until February.

Malta Kensington The

H F Lewis To Be West Liberty Postmaster

Rep. Edward C. Eicher announced Wednesday that Harry F. Lewis will be appointed post master at West Liberty Ja. The statement comes from Washington and was reported by AP.

H. F. Lewis West Liberty Washington (Ap Edward C. Eicher Washington Harry F. Lewis

Dream interpretation and a high school basketball recap

The article discusses dream meaning referencing Jacob and a modern view of wish fulfillment. It then reports Vinton defeating Belle Plaine 36 to 19 in a season debut on the local floor, noting a fourth quarter rally and a seventh straight win.

Jacob the Angels Esau Palestine Hills Ladder Angels God The Gazette Vinton Belle Plaine McCune Edm Stewart Thompson W Payton Plaine Shi

City Briefs and Personal Notices Headlines

Local notices list meetings at the superior court room and Y M C A and announce open house for Roosevelt High, Hi Y council planning, and Chamber of Commerce welfare committee. Attacks and injuries reported include Hadsell and Shaughnessy hospitalizations. police court fines for overtime parking.

Pastor to speak on cooperation with Baptists in the Philippines

Rev. George Dunlap of Kenwood Presbyterian church will discuss joint efforts with Baptist groups in the Philippines. He will present the topic entitled Cooperation with the Baptists in the Philippines.

George Dunlap Kenwood Presbyterian Church Baptists Philippines

Local Men Fined For Intoxication and Disturbing the Peace

George Church and Glenn Church were fined 25 dollars and costs each in police court for intoxication and disturbing the peace by fighting. payment of 10 dollars and costs each settled the balance. John Demolli and Arthur Safely each received 10 dollar fines and costs for intoxication.

George Church Twentieth Avenue Glenn Church Hull Avenue John Demolli First Street Arthur Safely L Street

Hollan Named Iowa Rep for National Clerks Union

LeRoy Hollan registry clerk at the Cedar Rapids post office received notice Monday of his appointment as Iowa representative for the National Federation of Post Office Clerks by Leo E. George national president. Hollan is currently president of the Iowa Federation of Post Office Clerks.

LeRoy Hollan Cedar Rapids Iowa National Federation of Post Office Clerks Leo E. George Washington, D. C Hollan Iowa Federation of Post Office Clerks

Chamber dinner marks Golden Gloves planning session

A special dinner meeting of the Young Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce is set for 6 p.m. Thursday. Members will plan participation in staging the Golden Gloves tournament on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. A short entertainment program is planned and full attendance is urged with reservations at 5135.

Young Men’s Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce

Sixth World Friendship session at First Baptist tonight

The final session of the School of World Friendship is at the First Baptist church tonight with a supper at 6 30. Mrs Milo Wenger will complete her review of Agar s Stewardship of Life and the

School of World Friendship First Baptist Church Milo Wenger Agar Stewardship of Life

Boy Suffers Ear Injury After Basement Fall

Three year old Bobby Keister of 727 Havenne NW was treated at St Luke's after a basement fall caused internal bleeding in the left ear. He was dismissed with officials noting no hearing impairment.

Charles Hrdlicka Nineteenth Street St. Luke's Hospital Bobby Keister Avenne NW

Brief Tuesday Firespike Signals Two Minor Alarms

With temperatures briefly above freezing Tuesday night the fire department saw only two minor alarms in over twelve hours. An auto fire at First Street and Tenth Avenue SW at 5 p.m. involved Henry Satterly’s machine, caused by a backfire through the carburetor. At 6:30 p.m. firefighters answered Mrs. L. J. Hall’s home at 219 Sixth Street NW for a smoke pipe fall. no fire.

First Street Tenth Avenue SW Henry Satterly L. J. Hall Sixth Street NW

Memorial for Lois Waters at Garfield School

A memorial service for Lois Waters former Garfield school principal is set for Friday at 3 30 p m at Garfield School The program will be organized by Mrs B P Puckett Mrs Frank Holets of Fairfax and Miss Miriam Confare all friends and colleagues are invited to attend

Lois Waters Garfield School Miss Waters B. P Puckett Frank Holets Fairfax Miriam Confare

Farm for Rent Want Ad Costs a Few Cents

A brief classified note states a farm is available to rent and emphasizes the low cost of the want ad to reach interested renters.

Birthday Ball At Pla-Mor Informal For Roosevelt Event

Birthday ball at Pla-Mor Thursday night will be informal with dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., the event honoring President Franklin D. Roosevelt to aid infantile paralysis relief. Mayor Hahn leads the grand march. broadcast of the president's birthday address will be heard by attendees. General committee members host Cedar Rapids reception, tickets on sale today and Thursday.

Pla-Mor W. E. Lamey Franklin D. Roosevelt O.K Frank K. Hahn Cedar Rapids Mesdames E. E. Reynolds Frank Baldwin Henry Achter Guy McKibben Ann Malone Pauline Murray Paul Huston B. G. Broghammer John A. Limback Walter R. Hutchinson A. J. Murray Marley Clark Frank Healy

Re-Election of All Officers for Town Mutual and Preferred Class Mutual

Town Mutual Liability Insurance and the Preferred Class Mutual Insurance re elected all officers and directors at annual meetings held at their home office 512 Second Avenue SE. Officers include John Hanson Waterloo president R D Taylor vice president and H L Nehis secretary treasurer directors include Beardsley Chase Davis Hanson Mills Nehis and Taylor.

Town Mutual Liability Insurance Company Preferred Class Mutual Insurance Company Second Avenue SE John Hanson Waterloo R. D. Taylor H. L. Nehis D. E. Beardsley A. E. Chase L. P. Davis R. J. Mills Canada Iowa Ilinois Minnesota Wisconsin Nehls W. D. Ralston

Episcopal Women Of Three Cities To Meet In Cedar Rapids

Mrs. D. D. Tabor of New York City will address a joint meeting of Episcopal women from Grace and St. John s Cedar Rapids St. Mark s Anamosa and Trinity Iowa City at Grace church Cedar Rapids. Holy Communion at 9 30 a.m. followed by a conference on missionary work, picnic lunch at noon, afternoon session at 2 p.m.

D. D. Tabor New York City Woman’s Auxiliary The Episcopal Church Women of Grace St. John’s Cedar Rapids St. Mark's Church of Anamosa Trinity Church Iowa City Grace Church Sixth Street

Manchester approves lower electricity rates amid franchise lapse

The Manchester city council adopted a reduced rate schedule for Iowa Electric customers, effective March 1. Residence charges apply 7c per first 30 KWH, 6c for next 30, 4c for next 30, and 2.9c over 90 KWH. minimum bill $1. Commercial rates start at 10c for first 50 KWH, 6c next 50, 4c next 50, and 3.4c over 150 KWH. minimum $1.

Manchester Iowa Electric Company

Concert Pianist Ralph Dobbs Delights Chicago Audience

Youthful pianist Ralph Dobbs delivered a varied program for the Community Concert association. His touch and tone refinement, with notable Liszt and Chopin pieces, earned cordial reception and multiple encores from an attentive audience.

Ralph Dobbs Chicago Community Concert Association Dobbs Liszt

New Graduation Standards Adopted by Grinnell College

Grinnell College adopts a revised curriculum effective for incoming freshmen. The new system abolishes majors and minors, replacing them with a field of concentration requiring forty to fifty-two hours. Seven divisions structure study, with requirements in freshman English orientation and a foreign language, plus three years of physical education.

Grinnell Grinnell College

Irwin of DeWitt Announces Lieutenant Governor Candidacy

State Senator H. L. Irwin of DeWitt Clinton county announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. Irwin, in Florida, made the announcement through John N. Hughes of Des Moines, a friend and former law partner. He is serving his second Senate term and was president pro tem in the last three sessions.

Clinton H. L. Irwin DeWitt Clinton County Irwin Floreida John N. Hughes Des Mintes Senate

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