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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1936

Page

2

Miriam Silseth Weds Alvin T Nelson in Grove City Minn

Miss Miriam Lenore Silseth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Silseth of Grove City Minnesota married Alvin T Nelson son of Mr. and Mrs C O Nelson 645 Fifteenth Avenue SW Thursday at 4 at the bride’s parents home in Grove City A. O Enquist of Des Moines officiated. The couple will reside at 615 Third Avenue SW Cedar Rapids guests included Mrs Nelson and Mrs John Lundquist of Cedar Rapids. Mrs Silseth is a Cedar Rapids teacher. Mr Nelson works for Rock Island Railroad.

Cedar Rapids Miriam Lenore Silseth Louis Silseth Grove City Minn Alvin T. Nelson C. O. Nelson Fifteenth Avenue Frances Silseth O. T. Enquist Des Moines Miss Silseth Silseth Green Lake John Lundquist Walter Nelson College Club Business and Professional Women’s Club Rock Island Railroad Company Third Avenue

Betty Lehman and guest visit Freeport Illinois

Miss Betty Lehman of 2030 Fifth Avenue SE accompanied by her cousin Miss Marjorie Kline of Hoopeston Illinois spent Saturday in Freeport Illinois. Robert McCowen, visiting at the Lehman home, returned Friday to Waterloo.

Betty Lehman Fifth Avenue SE Marjorie Kline Hoopeston Freeport, Ill Robert McCowen Lehman Waterloo

Collins Return to California After Visiting Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs L J Collins and their daughter Peggy and Mr and Mrs L A Collins all of Los Angeles left for California Thursday via Montana after spending the last week visiting Cedar Rapids and vicinity. A picnic supper was held at Daniels park in honor of Mr and Mrs S J Collins and Mrs L A Collins and Mr and Mrs C L Van Dorn with about thirty from the First Baptist church men’s class and families in attendance.

L. J. Collins Peggy L. A. Collins Los Angeles Calif California Montana Cedar Rapids Daniels Park S. J. Collins Mr. Collins C. L. van Dorn Third Street Collins First Baptist Church

Beatrice Kimball Honored At Shower

Miss Marion Kimball entertained at a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening in honor of her sister Miss Beatrice Kimball at Beatrice Kimball's home 1261 First Avenue E. Beatrice Kimball will be married to Don Roth on Sunday. Guests included Mrs. Eunice Voight Mrs. Louise Kolarik and Misses Mary Merten Eutena Blaynay Betty Lowe Mary Nosek Marjorie Voigt and Marjorie Vesely.

Marion Kimball Beatrice Kimball First Avenue Don Roth Eunice Voight Louise Kolarik Mary Merten Eutena Blaynay Betty Lowe Mary Nosek Marjorie Voigt Marjorie Vesely

Genevieve Ribble and Raymond Moore Wed in Iowa City

Miss Genevieve O. Ribble and Raymond L. Moore of Iowa City were married Saturday morning in a single ring ceremony at Olivet Presbyterian Church performed by Rev. E. J. Wykle. Mr and Mrs Wilford Reed attended. They will reside in Iowa City.

Genevieve O. Ribble Iowa City Raymond L. Moore E. J. Wykle Olivet Presbyterian Church Wilford Reed

Kenmore Ladies Day Ends With Close Scores

Mrs. Charles E. Martin won the blind bogey prize at Kenmore Ladies day on Friday. Mrs. R. J. Vorkoper captured the low score prize with 92. Out-of-town guest Mrs. Emory James of Wausau Wisconsin participated among fifteen players.

Charles E. Martin Kenmore R. J. Vorkoper Emory James Wausau Wis

Dinner Honors Guests At Gabel's Lodge

Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Taylor hosted a Friday dinner at Gabel's Lodge for out-of-town guests Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Patterson of Joplin Missouri and former Cedar Rapids residents visiting until Sunday, along with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Suffern Jr of Waterloo. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Otho Doolittle.

H. M. Taylor Third Avenue SE Gabel’s Lodge A. J. Patterson Joplin Cedar Rapids Frank Suffern, Jr Waterloo Otho Doolittle Sixth Avenue SE

Miss Schnoebelen Honored at Pre-Nuptial Shower

Mrs. A Hahn and Mrs N J Dautremont hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday at Fleming's tea room Cedar Rapids for Miss Nelda Schnoebelen whose marriage to Anton L Naso on July 14 was announced Bridge prizes went to Miss Ella Dautremont and Mrs William Cunningham Attendees included several Schnoebelens and Mottets from Cedar Rapids and Riverside with other local guests.

A. Hahn N. J. Dautremont Fleming’s Third Avenue SE Nelda Schnoebelen Anton L. Naso Ella Dautremont William Cunningham John Barnett Joseph Barnett Nettie Hahn Richard Spacek Elmer Dautrem

Mrs Bateman Hosts Shower For Penningtons In City

Mrs Glenn Bateman hosted a wedding shower for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Keith Pennington at the Bowen home 1623 C avenue NE. The event was assisted by Corliss Vetter and Wayne Pennington with guests including A J Bowen Corliss Vetter Charles Yetter Karl Thompson Wayne Pennington A F Dotson Paul Helming George Streeter Bill Delp Darrell Sawyer W L Fahey Glenn Bateman Scott Andersen Will Meyers and Hazel Andersen.

Keith Pennington Glenn Bateman A. J. Bowen C Avenue Corliss Vetter Wayne Pennington Charles Yetter Karl Thompson A. F. Dotson Paul Helming George Streeter Bill Delp Darrell Sawyer W. L. Fahey Scott Andersen Will Meyers Hazel Andersen

Arlene Zager Weds Winson Carpenter

Miss Arlene Zager of Peoria and Winson Carpenter of Cedar Rapids married Friday at 2 p.m. in the First United Presbyterian church parsonage. The Rev. W. Greer McCrory officiated. Attendants were Miss Patricia Brown and Wian Zaseck. The couple resides at the Milner hotel apartment.

Arlene Zager Peoria Winson Carpenter Cedar Rapids First United Presbyterian Church W. Greer McCrory Patricia Brown Wian Zaseck South Haven Mich Miss Brown Mrs. Carpenter Milner Hotel

Bernice Wiskocil Plans Four Week California Trip

Miss Bernice Wiskocil of 612 Eighth Avenue SE will depart Sunday evening with friends for a four week motor trip to California.

Bernice Wiskocil Eighth Avenue SE California

Cedar Rapids Woman Receives Northwestern Music Degree

Mrs. John Roddy formerly of Cedar Rapids earned a bachelor of music degree from the College of Music at Northwestern University. She began her studies in Cedar Rapids at Mount Mercy Junior College.

John Roddy Cedar Rapids College of Music Northwestern University

Installation of Jan Hus Lodge Officers Conducted

Alois Kadlec was installed noble grand and Joseph Janeba vice grand of Jan Hus lodge No. 51 at a regular meeting last Wednesday. Special District Deputy Grand Master John W. Sedenka led the installation with assistants Emil Trachta Milvoy Horsky Jerry Hanus and Frank Dvorak. Appointive officers named include Martin Uridil Milo Pecina Wesley Blazek Joseph Topinka Harry Haller Frank J. Dvorak Thomas McAllen Milvoy Horsky Emil Trachta Jerry Kroulik and Mervin Shope. Refreshments followed, chaired by Henry Jensen of the entertainment committee.

Alois Kadlec Joseph Janeba Jan Hus Lodge No. 51 John W. Sedenka Emil Trachta Milvoy Horsky Jerry Hanus Frank Dvorak Martin Uridil Milo Pecina Wesley Blazek Joseph Topinka Rs.s Harry Haller

Geneva Labor Report Tracks U.S. Jobless Drop

The International Labour Organization reports U S unemployment fell 873 000 for the year ending May 1936. World unemployment trended downward in the second quarter of 1936 with six nations as exceptions France the Netherlands Switzerland Yugoslavia Romania and Bulgaria Great Britain shows a 339 000 decline for the year ending June 1936.

Geneva United States International Labor Organization France Netherlands Switzerland Jugoslavia Roumania Bulgaria Great Britain

AAA plans 1937 soil program at Des Moines

Secretary Wallace said the AAA is mapping a new soil conservation program for 1937 even before the November elections. He noted changes to the current plan to address drought, seed survival, and potential adjustments to corn loans and land use shifts from oats to grass.

DES Moines AAA Henry Wallace Secretary of Agriculture Colorado Wallace Roosevelt Iowa

Jewelry Worth 160 Missing From Home

Mrs. Charles Cacek reports $160 in jewelry missing from a dresser drawer in her bedroom. Items include two diamond rings, pearl earrings set, and two necklaces. Police were asked to investigate a separate report of twelve blankets stolen from a camp near Twenty-ninth Street and C Avenue NE, linked to local youths after a fireworks visit to Kenwood.

Charles Cacek Hamilton Street Twenty-ninth Street C Avenue Charles Norberg E Avenue Roy Eells Merritt Johnson James Bowman Kenwood

Marion Cadets Fly Through Cedar Rapids Training Flight

Willard Sherman of Marion and H W Helfert of Sioux Falls, Army Air Corps cadets, landed at Cedar Rapids airport Saturday during a Mitchell Field training flight. Sherman, Iowa State College alumnus, has sixteen months of training in a two year course. They visited Sherman's parents and planned a return flight to New York after a Midwest leg.

Willard Sherman W. A. Sherman Marion H. W. Helfert Sioux Falls S. D Army Air Corps Cedar Rapids Mitchellfield N. Y Mr. Sherman New York Sherman Iowa State College Ames Midwest Chanute Field Rantoul

Rattlesnake Derby Ends With Controversial Win in Carlsbad

In Carlsbad New Mexico Peso the outsider won the second day of the rattlesnake derby after killing three rivals and crossing the finish line amid boos and protests. Jack Chaney of El Paso Texas owns Peso and awaits a stewards decision on the $500 prize amid alleged killings by Peso.

Carlsbad N.M INS Peso Jack Chaney el Paso Texas

Missouri Grandmother Promises 47 Grandchildren

Mendon Missouri 73 year old Mrs Mary Vater Friday provided proof she has 47 grandchildren to compete for the champion grandmother prize She has nine children and eclipses the previous leader Mrs A L Kerry of Flint Michigan who had 44 grandchildren

Bridegroom in court after brief wedding ends in arrest

Vincent Tufano aged 33 wed on Friday in New York. After the ceremony he kissed his bride and was immediately jailed. He faces possible 15 year terms next week for counterfeiting.

New York Vincent Tufano

Labor Drives Steel Union Drive With Rallies Across Nation

Labor leaders push organizing for about 500000 steel workers with rallies planned in Homestead Pennsylvania and Chicago. Key figures include Philip Murray Thomas Kennedy and John L Lewis as open shop firms defend their stance while a labor mediation plan gains mention.

Washington Philip Murray United Mine Workers of America Homestead Pennsylvania Chicago Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers of North America William A. Irvin U. S. Steel T. M. Girdler Republic Steel Company Edward F. McGrady Toledo Ohio City

Clerks Plan Dance in Honor of Gilbert Hyatt

Iowa State Federation of Post Office clerks to hold a two day convention starting with a carnival dance at the Hotel Roosevelt. The event honors Gilbert E. Hyatt of Washington D C national legislative representative of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks and a former national president. Hyatt has thirty years in postal work and is a veteran labor union organizer.

Iowa State Federation of Post Office Clerks Hotel Roosevelt Gilbert E. Hyatt Washington, D. C National Federation of Post Office Clerks Mr. Hyatt

Fourth Celebration In Paris Curtailed

Independence Day events in Paris were limited to a Lafayette tomb ceremony and a patriotic luncheon. The usual Fourth of July reception at the American Embassy was canceled after Ambassador Jesse I. Straus left on a private trip.

Paris Lafayette Jesse I. Straus

Linn County Board Awards Road Surfacing Contract

Linn County Board of Supervisors, in a June 1936 session, awarded a contract for Class A crushed stone surfacing for Secondary Road District No. 85 in Fairfax and College Townships to Concrete Materials Company Cedar Rapids for 2533.00 dollars. The board also approved various tax, fund, and public works actions and adjourned to June 29, 1936.

Board OF Supervisors Linn County Iowa Cedar Rapids State of Iowa Fairfax College Robovsky Stirm Arenee F. Clark Paris A&p Grocery Sol Rei Cathers Trust Co M. J. Sedlacek Treas Bokorney Radiator & Battery Co O'seer Car Butters Groc Poor, Garden Bell Groc Big Shoe Sol Rel Butters Store Blue Valley Dairy Boland Ayne C Sol edell-Nissen Co Isabella Briners Cash Groce W Ry Co Poor Gattos Groc Soi Gallagher PH Blee Light & Power Saar Rprs Jayorek Joseph Hallow James Bolton & Co Baird Chas Biddick-Eastman Lbr. Co. Co Bates D W. Rec Baldwin Frank B Cusack Elec Co Cc R. Gas Co Eas Charlies Store Corey Groc City Fuel Co Cline J H C R Pump & Sup Co Co Home R & I C Ry Neynee Dr. R. M Gas Company Onsumers Fuel Co Owden Mathew Ampagna Groc Black Coal Co L. M Ellingson Edna Quar K End Millan Eng Arty Dan F Granger Hedges Co Hach Bros Co Hse Hill F S Hobe! Motor Co Seer Hunter G. Poor Halzell & Co Jail Sup Ceticcenas Es Sol Rel Csny Bas Kacena Co Keps Refrigeration Co King Vernon B Rubias Hdwe Co Konen Kaufman J W Krejci Bros, Poor Kubias Hdwe Co Sorel. Wicks Klinger Wall Paper & Paint Co Atty Fees Cenecie’ ‘Press Co DCS Lilly Printing Co Elec Lefebvre Corp Lisbon Raves Derg Ng Na Dewi Grates Lobenstein I M Harold A Longhurst London Loretta Lucas Clella Larimer Beli Tel Co Parrott and Sons Matt Rec Peoples Store Pioneer Litho Co Peoples Groc Putnam E Cor Pinney Ate Epecuais Co Theo. B Taves Stella Mary Ubwey Pte Jeroes Eas Tacker Beer A M Turner John B Tate Emma Usnitary Specialties Corp Co Univ Lab Iive Sa K Grace Wegman Ltd St. State Pemen YS J State UEC Ee Wadden Langton Roy Morris Legomarcino Grape Co Lobenstein IM Larimer Howe Co Larimer Home Co Clarence Mercy Hosp Moses Joseph Moon Funeral Home Gses Montgomery Ward and ‘Co Midland Chemical Co Mount Vernon Re- Murphy Neuzilane Stark Drs McNabney McAdams Dora Sunesioe Press Tark and Son Jos Ee Brands Inc Wift Western Non Tel Co Wicker Muianello Grocer Co Western ‘Union Tel Co O’seer Watson A Ware T B aGk Rely Otov Ls Wesesmous Weaver Oo Ellow USF Hlome Achar Bros Rd of Tirm Usby Gia Stirm Nsion Ows Amy Amy Giatke Qi Jo Mattaret Ee Supeeee) Pea As Phgersebe A Temedie Lavinia Boner Murrays Bessie White Eace Aeld Peete A. Stirm Nerely Pety Joseph A. Petrus May West General County Fund Iowa State Employment Service Guvervisor Robovsky GH Perr Stirm Auto Patrol Martin-Roasa Tractor and Equipment Company Board of Supergamet i Cee Superyors Pligg Sire Reevsky Robovaky Widows’ Pension Fund Tion Aess Rospar Couillette Graue Ottilie Marsh Emma Thomas B. Zeees Thomas Phillipson Blind Isabeli Sheer Trey Uber Yas Meas William Ae Uta Emma Jeeeerree Areee Deere Boteeeeresedt Ellie Blanche Fiassseves Mae Sara Howard Jordan Murphy Jet Conde Caus Ree Earl Burek M & SO Giaek Clem Maboocg Alan Deverson Maeon Hossam Ee Hills Wade Kate Eas John Pecans Beulka Fred C Fisher Adore Cho Reca van Voorhies Wikia hCu Kenneth Pete Cudhaxkeekss Ces NIN Esac Js Oward Jordan Tlockwo Saba Seaae Iene Eis ‘ 48.60 A Aa, 81.60 R . Clar DE Snax Tawinwe Cps Bedae Fred SM Aehe Oyd Sanna Peterman Everett Bullett Weveny District Court Anna Barton Rockwell City State of District Court of Library C.berdee BB. Oberdee Thiard Kovsky Canada Lana Robt. M Tina

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