Local Auxiliary To Legion Elects Convention Group
The American Legion Auxiliary to Hanford post No. 5 elected delegates for the twelfth annual Iowa auxiliary convention to be in Cedar Rapids August 9 to 11. Delegates named were Mrs. L. P. Lyman, Mrs. Leo Mrs. F. W. Kopp, Mrs. Sam Christiansen and Mrs. Merle Harris with alternates listed. The relief chairwoman reported seven families aided this month with groceries for four families and shoes for six persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary of
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
American Legion Auxiliary
Hanford Post No
Memorial Building
L. P. Lyman
Leo
F. W. Kopp
Sam Christensen
Merle Harris
Mary
S. P. Klinge
Walter R. Payne
H. H. Wage
George, Korpus
H. W. Huff
Oscar Lundquist
H. G. Forbes
O’connell
Nicklos Family Reunion Informs Perkins Home
Mrs E J Nicklos and her son Gordon visit Ponca City Oklahoma staying with Prof and Mrs C W Perkins at 2256 Bever Avenue SE for a family reunion. Mrs Nicklos is Mrs Perkins sister and their mother Mrs J J Perkins and brother Herbert Perkins of Krosno Poland have joined them recently. Mrs Perkins plans to stay as the family returns to Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Nicklos
Gordon
Ponca City
Okla
C. W. Perkins
Bever Avenue SE
Luncheon Hosts Honor Two Brides Elect in Cedar Rapids
Miss Mary Stubbs and Miss Elizabeth Epler entertained guests at Cedar Rapids Country Club on Thursday. The luncheon honored brides elect Miss Virginia Cherry and Miss Mary Sargent, who are preparing for two of the largest weddings in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stubbs
Woodland Drive
Elizabeth Epler
Linden Drive
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Virginia Cherry
Mary Sargent
Miss Josselyn Arrives for Summer Visit with Josselyns
Miss Marjorie Josselyn arrives from New York to spend the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H.8S. Josselyn at 841 Fourth avenue SE. She traveled by motor with a stop in Pittsburgh and Chicago. Oak Park guest Miss Genevieve Bergstresser accompanies her for a short visit and stays at the Commonwealth location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Josselyn
New York
Josselyn
Fourth Avenue SE
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Oak Park, Ill
Genevieve Bergstresser
Miss Bergstresser
the Commonwealth
Freya Kensington Women Plan Picnic Supper
Women of Freya Kensington and their families schedule a picnic supper on Thursday at 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring usual picnic requirements. Mrs. Will Larson and Mrs. J. H. Martin will be hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freya Kensington
Will Larson
J. H. Martin
Praha Rebekah Lodge to Install Officers Friday
Praha Rebekah Lodge No 5 will hold a regular meeting Friday at 7 45 p m in the Sokol hall. There will be installation of officers followed by refreshments after the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praha Rebekah Lodge
Praha Rebekah Lodge No. 5
Sokol Hall
Fraternal Aid Union to Meet at Mrs. Leonard’s Home
Fraternal Aid Union No. 1410 will hold its meeting Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dave Leonard, 848 Tenth street SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Union
Dave Leonard
Tenth Street
F A U Social Club Plans Friday Ellis Park Meeting
The F A U Social club will meet Friday afternoon at the duck pond in Ellis Park to hold their gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duck Pond
Ellis Park
Degree of Honor meeting and membership drive details
Degree of Honor Star No 4 will meet Friday at 8 p m in Moose hall. Membership campaign begins July 8 and runs through November 1. Captains are Mrs Elizabeth Meyn and Emma Burmeister. Lieutenants are Mrs Adeline Churchill and Mabel Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Hall
Elizabeth Meyn
Emma Burmeister
Adeline Churchill
Mabel Woods
Royal Homesteaders Meeting This Friday Evening
The Royal Homesteaders will meet Friday evening with cards and refreshments provided.
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Royal Homesteaders
Ruth Mary Buresh to perform in piano recital
Nine year old Ruth Mary Buresh will give a piano recital at 2036 Park avenue SE, hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs John B Buresh. Assisted by Margaret Fortsch she will present Bach and Beethoven, modern works, and her own pieces in three groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Mary Buresh
John B. Buresh
Park Avenue SE
Margaret Fortsch
Ruth Mary
Coe School of Music
Eleanor Houts
Iowa Federation of Music Clubs
Mason City
Elys Return From Yale Reunion and Visit Cousin
Henry 8 Ely and his son Sturges Ely of 509 Knollwood Drive SE returned early this week from New Haven Conn where Mr Ely attended the thirtieth reunion of his Yale class They also visited Mrs William Toal in Binghamton NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Mrs Lester Burmeister Honors Miss Swartzell
Mrs Lester Burmeister of Chicago visiting her parents at 1733 Second Avenue SE will entertain friends of Miss Marion Swartzell at a shower honoring her. Miss Swartzell and Harvey Coats plan to marry on August 4, with bridge as the evening’s diversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Burmeister
Chicago
J. H. Ramsey
Second Avenue SE
Marion Swartzell
Miss Swartzell
Harvey Coats
Hess Family Vacation Visitors from Buffalo Arrive in City
Mr and Mrs David H Hess and their daughter Patricia of Buffalo New York are in the city for a two weeks vacation and staying with Mr and Mrs V Speracek at 240 Eleventh Street NW They will visit Mrs Hesss sisters Mrs H J Ohmann and Miss Lola Hess at 945 Daniels Street NE and traveled here by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Hess
Patricia
Buffalo
N. Y
City
V. Speracek
Eleventh Street
Mr. Hess
H. J. Ohmann
Lola Hess
Daniels Street
Phrase about Susan and her daughter in college
A reader comments that Susan's daughter gained little in college beyond ironing a handkerchief on a window pane, expressing a sharp, clipped critique of higher education outcomes.
Invitations Issued For Miss Sargent's Wedding
Mr and Mrs Amor Hartley Sargent issued invitations for their daughter Mary to wed George Frederick Karch of Cleveland Ohio. The ceremony is set for Tuesday August 2 at 5 o clock at the First Presbyterian church with a reception afterward in the rear of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amor Hartley Sargent
Mary
George Frederick Karch
Cleveland
Ohio
First Presbyterian Church
Duster Heads to National Elks Convention in Birmingham
Leo J. Duster of Thirty-second Street and Oakland Avenue NE will travel to Birmingham Alabama Friday to attend the national Elks convention which opens Monday and runs four days. Mr and Mrs Craven Shuttleworth will also be in Birmingham for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Duster
Thirty-second
Oakland Avenue
Birmingham
Ala
Craven Shuttleworth
Bertha Rubek Weds Wilbur Watt At Omaha Pearl Memorial
Miss Bertha Rubek daughter of Charles Rubek married Wilbur Watt son of Mr and Mrs Henry Watt of Ralston on June 30 at Pearl Memorial Methodist Church in Omaha with Rev Weis officiating. Bridal attendants were Miss Leola Miskimmen of Fairbury and John Watt of Ralston. They reside at 1066 F avenue NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Rubek
Charles Rubek
Wilbur Watt
Henry Watt
Ralston
Pearl Memorial Methodist Church
Omaha
Weis
Leola Miskimmen
Fairbury
Neb
John Watt
Visitors Leave After Weekend at Carpenter Home
Mr and Mrs George L McClelland of Portland Oregon Mr and Mrs N A Kahn and daughter Suzanne of Amityville Long Island NY and Miss Mary Lou Carpenter of Green Bay Wisconsin left after visiting in the W C Carpenter home at 421 Seventeenth street SE over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. McClelland
Portland, Ore
N. A. Kahn
Suzanne
Amityville
Long Island
N. Y
Mary Lou Carpenter
Green Bay
Wis
W. C. Carpenter
Seventeenth Street SE
Mrs L E MacLaughlin Plans Colorado Visit With Daughter
Mrs L E MacLaughlin and her daughter Mary Irene of 1611 Park Avenue SE depart Thursday for Loveland Colorado to spend about a month. They will visit Denver Colorado Springs and Estes Park before returning in roughly two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. MacLaughlin
Mary Irene
Park Avenue SE
Loveland
Colo
Denver
Colorado Springs
Estes Park
Dinner honors Bruna family in Mason City visit
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Shirk hosted a dinner in honor of Mrs. Shirk's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Bruna and her brother Elmer Bruna of Mason City. They spent the weekend there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Shirk
Trinity W F M S Picnic Luncheon At Bever Park
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of Trinity Methodist church meets for a 1 PM Friday picnic at Bever Park. Mrs. C L Hampton leads devotions, with Mrs. N H Johnson as program leader. Committee chairs plan the luncheon and urge members to bring their mite boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity W. F. M. S
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Trinity Methodist Church
Bever Park
C. L. Hampton
N. H. Johnson
E. R. Owen
E. S. McManes
Keane School Workers Plan Friday Meeting
The Fifth division of the Keane School Workers will gather in Keane hall on Friday at 2 p.m. Hostesses include Mrs. Anna Meigel Mrs. Joseph Stark and Mrs. Joe Voss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keane School
Keane Hall
Anna Meigel
Joseph Stark
Joe Voss
Postponed Protheon Breakfast at St Pauls Church
The breakfast scheduled by the Protheon class of St Pauls church for Friday morning has been postponed indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protheon
St. Paul's Church
Philathea Society Meeting at Mrs. 416 Thirty- Sana Street NE
The Philathea society of Kenwood Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs. 416 Thirty-Sanaa Street NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea Society
Kenwood Methodist Church
Sanaa ‘Street
Missionary Society Picnic at Central Park Church
Central Park Presbyterian women meet with Mrs. H B Lutes at 1617 B Ave NE for a Friday picnic luncheon at 1. Alice Korteling guild hosts. Mrs. George Korteling leads devotionals. Rev E B McDaniel, a Siam returnee, speaks. Bring a covered dish. dessert provided. All women of the church invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park Society
Missionary Society of the
Central Park Presbyterian Church
H. B. Lutes
Avenue
Alice Korteling
George Korteling
E. B. McDaniel
Siam
Celebration at Camp Huaga Features Tents and Tricks
A morning program at Camp Huaga included bugle, games, crafts, and a noon swim. Evening Pajama party led to fireworks from the lodge, with tents competing in stunts. Winners: Bernice Reynolds Indian wrestler. Betty Murray whittling. Helen Jane Ellis fire building. Doris Young leaf finding. Geraldine Robinson string chewing. Phyllis Pooley King of Morocco. Phyllis Schluntz tip up. Wabun tent won the song contest. Aya tent members Ina Voelker Phyllis Pooley Norma Glass Betty Whipple Mary Jo Johnson Minnie Lingreen Cornelia Cameron posted high evening scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Reynolds
Betty Murray
Helen Jane Ellis
Doris Young
Geraldine Robinson
King of Morocco
Phyllis Pooley
Phyllis Schluntz
Tent Wabun
Tent Aya
Ina Voelker
Norma Glass
Betty Whipple
Mary Jo Johnson
Minnie Lingreen
Cornelia Cameron
Cedar Rapids youths attend Northeastern Iowa Presbyterian conference
Cedar Rapids delegates from First Presbyterian Ralph Bachman Miriam Ogburn and Elmer Prohaska returned Thursday morning after attending the Northeastern Iowa conference of Presbyterian young people held July 5 to 10 in Cedar Falls. Central Park church sent Miss Helen Colby Miss Ida May Dunlap and Miss Eleanor Day. Reverend J Renwick McCullough of Westminster church serves on the conference faculty with Malcolm Lady of Westminster also in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Presbyterian
Cedar Falls
First Presbyterian Church
Ralph Bachman
Miriam Ogburn
Elmer Prohaska
Central Park Church
Helen Colby
Ida May Dunlap
Eleanor Day
J. Renwick McCullough
Westminster Church
Malcolm Lady of
Westminster
Chicago couple leaves after visit with Mikulas family
Dr and Mrs L Myron Mikulas of Chicago departed Thursday following a several day stay at the home of Dr Mikulas mother and brother Mrs Marie M Mikulas and Dr George W Mikulas of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Myron Mikulas
Chicago
Mikulas
Marie M. Mikulas
George W. Mikulas
Prefers Jail To Paying Fine On Traffic Charge
Lloyd Raftis chose jail over a $2 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to failing to stop before entering an arterial highway. In other traffic cases C B Peal paid $2 and costs for no rear light. Francis Miller of Yellow Cab faced $10 fine, suspended, with costs. T R Stevens and J W McLaughlin were each fined $10 for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Raftis
Tenth Street NW
C. B. Peal
Nineteenth Avenue
Francis Miller
B Avenue NW
Yellow Cab Company
Miller
T. R. Stevens
Etre Gene Street
J. W. McLaughlin
Twenty-eighth Street
Post Office Rushes to Meet New Three-Cent Stamp Demand
The first day of the new three-cent stamp law saw heavy sales with more than 50,000 three-cent stamps and 40,000 one-cent stamps sold, plus many letters still using red two-cent stamps. Delinquents included private residents as business mail flowed normally. Airmail and postcard rules caused few issues, while some books of three-cent stamps were unavailable. Regulators sorted new Co D, registered mail and insurance rates amid complex rules.
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Co. O. D
Public Asked to Help with Odd Jobs for Unemployed
Cedar Rapids residents are urged to cooperate with the Free Employment Bureau to provide daily work for jobless neighbors. Citizens may call 9164 to request workers or offer tasks such as mowing, cleaning, ironing, and caregiving. In June the bureau placed 126 men and 60 women, and organizers stress further community help to meet rising applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Free Employment Bureau
Oral L. Moore
Walter J. Barron
Bureau
Second Avenue
First Street
Citizens Free Employment Bureau
Buresa
Purse Snatchers Steal From Police Sergeant's Mother
Mrs. Jesse Clift aged resident of 2117 Bever Avenue SE reported two young men accosted her at 11 30 p m on Wednesday at Twenty first street stepped off a street car with her the pair snatched her purse and fled purse held 175 in cash and a 35 ring police seek suspects in this daytime crime report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Clift
Bever Avenue SE
Twenty-first Street
Bids Open For Sewer and Paving Projects
City council met Thursday as bids for sanitary sewer on E avenue NE and paving Seventh street SW from Fifth to Eighth were reviewed. Sanitary Construction and Supply bid $1,552.90, Haegg Construction $1,619.26 for sewer. Haegg led paving at $3,834 with Dedic $4,266, Boyd and McGuire $3,851, and Cedar Rapids Construction among bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Construction and Supply Company
Haegg Construction Company
Sanitary Company
E Avenue NE
Seventh Street
Fifth Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Dedic Construction Company
Boyd and McGuire
Cedar Rapids Construction Company
City Briefs and Personals
Mrs. George Starr of 1727 A avenue NE fractured her right ankle after tripping on a rug at home. The accident occurred Wednesday around 5 p m on a polished floor. Advertisement notes thousands of new Fords being delivered daily with an invitation to test drive the Ford eights by Rude Auto Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Starr
Avenue NE
Rude Auto Co
Frock design highlights slenderizing lines and patterns
The description praises a long line frock with slim bodice and skirt seaming suitable for morning or afternoon wear. Pattern 2373 is offered in sizes 36 to 48, requiring fabric amounts and a contrasting piece, with purchase details included. Fashion catalog advertises Annese styles for adults and children.
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Ceee Eee
Andrie Family Plans Denver Visit by Auto
To Colorado Dr and Mrs P M Andrie and their children John and Catherine with Dr Andries parents Mr and Mrs John Andrie of North Liberty will leave Friday by car for Denver to visit Dr Andrie's brother James Andrie for two weeks. Now Ford eights and fours immediate delivery. Come in and drive these marvelous cars. Rude Auto Co Advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
P. M. Andrie
John
Catherine
Andrile
John Andrie
North Liberty
Denver
Colo
Dr. Andrie
James Andrie
Rude Auto Co
City Market Ordinance Allows Home Made Produce Sales
The city council on Thursday approved an ordinance permitting sale of produce and foodstuffs produced at home or in a plant at the city market, alongside farm and garden grown goods.
Combine Mechanic Jobs
An ordinance presented last week by Dan Kruidenier in public safety proposes combining mechanic job duties. The measure aims to streamline roles and address staffing needs in city departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Kruidenier
Public Safety
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CCU
Stas
Legion
Miss Cherry
Miss Sargent
Miss Josselyn
Ladges
Goetz Brew ST Joseph
Mrs
Rubek-Watt
Carpenter Home
Maclaughlins
Marion
Huaga
Presbyterian Conference
Post Office
Fire Department
Linn
Jones Counties
Greene County
State Board of Railway Commissioners
Des Moines
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Blake Boulevard
BY Claude Callan
Evinay
Made
Kneip
First Avenue E
Lincoln Park
Cedar Rapids Gazette Daily
Anne Adams
FT Lect Z
Allison Hotel
Guernsey
F.k.converse
Elmhurst
Guernsey Dairy
Golden Guernsey
Cedar Heights
Linn County
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Cedar Heights Farm
Everett L. Gensicke
Mgr
Ely Avenue
C. Chambers Inskeep Optical Co
Second St. S. E
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