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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1939

Page

16

Vivian Suer Weds George E. Brown in Candlelight Ceremony

Vivian Suer daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Wingert married George E Brown son of Mr and Mrs George Brown in a candlelight service at St Pauls Methodist chapel The Rev Elton D Wells officiated Miss Miriam Suer was maid of honor Isaac McAllister attended as best man A wedding breakfast followed at the Commonwealth tea room The couple will reside in Newton where Brown runs a dairy business The bride a Fort Dodge High School graduate recently worked for J C Penney

St. Paul’s Methodist Church Vivian Suer H. W. Wingert Nineteenth Street George E. Brown George Brown B Avenue NW Elton D. Wells Trinity Methodist Church Miriam Suer Isaac McAllister Cedar Rapids Mr. Brown Mrs. Wingert Mrs. Brown Commonwealth Tea Room Mrs

Barrs Visit Manchester Couple Stay With Ring Family

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Barr of Manchester arrived Wednesday to spend a few days with daughter Mrs. H. C. Ring and Judge Ring at 2508 Bever avenue SE. Fri day guests will be the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kidder of Mount Vernon.

J. C. Barr Manchester H. C. Ring Judge Ring Bever Avenue Ring J. J. Kidder Mount Vernon

Miss Marie Hanna to Visit Miss Jessie Benson

Miss Marie Hanna of Independence Kansas will arrive Wednesday evening as guest of Miss Jessie Benson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Benson of 2435 Grande avenue SE.

Marie Hanna Independence Kan Jessie Benson Harry C. Benson Grande Avenue

Mrs Irene Leist Hosts Mixed Shower for Daughter

Mrs Irene Leist of 1423 Sixth Street NW entertained Tuesday afternoon for her daughter Mrs Fred McNabb. Pink and blue decorations center the table, refreshments served, with guests including Ada Maeder Sipe Fred Bliss Abner Davis Elmer Davis Glenn Stewart Mary Koppenhaver George Kerth Paul Dvorak Ruth Broussard John Waline Norman Thomas Gertrude Chessmore John Murphy Fern Randall Max Maiken Esther Butterfield Katherine Sipe Ann Sipe Adeline Dvorak and Arlene Thomas.

Irene Leist Sixth Street Fred McNabb Ada Maeder Sipe Fred Bliss Abner Davis Elmer Davis Glenn Stewart Mary Koppenhaver George Kerth Paul Dvorak Ruth Broussard John Waline Norman Thomas Gertrude Chessmore John Murphy Fern Randall Max Maiken Esther Butterfield Katherine Sipe Ann Sipe Adeline Dvorak Arlene Thomas

Mrs A A Taylor Returns From Freeport Visit

Mrs A A Taylor of 1720 Second Avenue SE returned Tuesday after a twelve day visit in Freeport Illinois. She was accompanied home by Miss Edith Chrisler who hosted her during the stay.

A. A. Taylor Second Avenue SE Freeport Ill Edith Chrisler

Zopf Family Guests of Cronbaughs and Franeys Visit Davenport

Mr and Mrs George J Zopf of Onalaska Washington and their daughter Miss Phyllis Lea Zopf arrive to visit Mrs Zopfs brother and sister in Davenport and Marengo and Mr Zopfs sister in St. Paul They plan a ten day stay after attending the New York world fair and visiting in Florida En route home they stop to see friends in Davenport and Marengo

George J. Zopf Onalaska Wash Phyllis Lea Zopf Davenport Marengo Florida

Mrs Stanek Hosts Son's Fifth Birthday Party

Mrs Emma Stanek entertained Tuesday afternoon for her son Ernest Allen's fifth birthday at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph Prochaska 1711 B Street SW. Assisting were Mrs Marie Benish and Mrs Frank Prochaska. Guests included Joyce Ann Vanicek Billy Milota Paul Ruth Ledeba Milo Danny Visek Howard Robert Prochaska Raymond Suma Kenneth Mary Katherine Stanek and Mr and Mrs Joseph Prochaska.

Emma Stanek Ernest Allen Joseph Prochaska B_ street Marie Benish Frank Prochaska Joyce Ann Vanicek Billy Milota Paul Ruth Lebeda Milo Danny Visek Howard Robert Prochaska Raymond Suma Kenneth Mary Katherine Stanek

Hesser Family Returns From Lake Kabetogama Vacation

Mr and Mrs Jay Hesser and their family have returned home after spending a vacation at Lake Kabetogoma in northern Minnesota.

Jay Hesser A Avenue Lake Kabetogoma Minnesota

Mrs Cook and Sutherland Cook Return from East

Mrs. Robert S. Cook and her son Sutherland Cook II have returned after a month in Cambridge Massachusetts with Mrs. Cook’s daughter Mrs. William P. Ellwood and Mr. Ellwood. They traveled east for Sutherland’s graduation from Princeton University. Miss Eleanor Cook will stay with the Ellwoods in Cedar Rapids then return later this month.

Robert S. Cook Crescent Street Sutherland Cook II Cambridge Mass Cook William P. Ellwood Ellwood Eleanor Cook Sutherland Princeton University Princeton N. J Ellwoods Cedar Rapids Mr. Cook City

Summers Birthday Night Of Sun Shine Auxiliary

In Maine a lodge hall event honored summer birthday members of the Lady Militants of Sun shine auxiliary L A P M No 22. Guests included Addie Sleight and others with Mrs Henry Roth as toastmaster. Toasts by Charles Bonham J Woodside and Amelia Schultz. Gifts were given to staff mother Libbie Flint. Games followed.

Maine Lodge Hall Sunshine Auxiliary L.A.P.M. No. 22 Addie Sleight W. L. Hoffer A. M. Noblett C. L. Russell Albert Howard Ella Scott Lena Borschel Ella Lund Henry Roth

Malloy sisters head to New York world’s fair

The Misses Genevieve and Regina Malloy of 702 L Street SW left Sunday to spend their vacation at the New York World's Fair and will be joined there by their sister Mrs. L Winn and Mr. Winn.

Genevieve Regina Malloy L Street Mrs. L. Winn Mr. Winn

Landis Family Guests of Cedar Rapids Hosts in Delhi

Mr and Mrs R L Landis of 3012 C avenue NE and their son Ronnie visited Delhi on Tuesday as guests of Floyd and Mrs Stevenson of Cedar Rapids.

R. L. Landis C Avenue Ronnie Delhi Floyd Stevensons Cedar Rapids

The Poet of the People by Edgar A Guest

A compact excerpt from Edgar A. Guest stresses old fashioned virtues and hard work. Old Crankmire argues that a few should lead and most must work, urging practical schooling and earning a living through diligence and skill. The passage champions practice over fancy theory and ties happiness to earned success.

Old Crankmire Earth

Nation's Auto Death Rate Drops in 1938 Census

Preliminary census figures show 32,428 motor vehicle deaths in 1938, or 24.9 per 100 000. The 1937 total was 39 643 at 30.7 per 100 000, with Nevada highest at 65.3 and Rhode Island lowest at 12.2.

Washington Nevada Rhode Island South Dakota Utah

Make This Model At Home

Anne Adams pattern 4194 offers a jaunty summer frock with soft bodice lines, a wide frilled white collar, and pointed cuffs. Available in misses and women's sizes, pattern price 15 cents. book 15 cents, pattern and book 25 cents. Order from The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Depart New York.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette 17Th St New York

Ways and Means Backs Postponing Tax Exemption Proposal

The house Ways and Means Committee voted to postpone action on President Roosevelt's plan to eliminate future tax exempt securities at federal state and local levels until the next session of Congress.

Washington INS House Ways and Means Committee Congress Roosevelt

Brush Chapel Delivers Fair Service in Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids the Brush Chapel has earned a reputation for fair treatment and reasonable prices since 1931. The firm emphasizes high quality service at satisfactory costs, with inspectable prices and merchandise in its display rooms.

Firestone Standard Cedar Rapids Brush Chapel

Photographers From Iowa Convene In Cedar Rapids

An open two day convention for photographers from Iowa and visitors from other states opens in Cedar Rapids at the Roosevelt hotel. Edwin Becker leads the North east Iowa Photographers club with talks on Daguerre and merchandising photographs and a large print exhibit for judging.

Iowa Northeast Becker Daguerre Willard C. Martin Terre Haute Ind Indiana Photographers Association D. Peterson Princeton Ira J. Hoffman Minneapolis Eastman Kodak Company Roosevelt Room Hanry Martin

Woman asks police for lie detector test to prove love

In Cincinnati a young woman asked Clerk of Detectives Norman Diehl if the police had a lie detector. When told one was available she said she would take the test to learn if she is in love.

Cincinnati Norman Diehl

Wallace Endorses Tenancy Provisions of New Loan Plan

Secretary Wallace backed farm tenancy provisions of Roosevelt's lending program to curb rising tenant numbers. Testifying before the Senate Banking Committee, he said 42 percent of farmers are tenants and the trend threatens family-sized farms. He cited about 1,700,000 farming families affected.

Washington Wallace Roosevelt Senate Banking Committee America

Incomes Decline and Restoration Hope Highlighted

A historical note describes average incomes under $500 a year and discusses that most of these could be restored. The mention implies attention to economic recovery and policy or aid possibilities affecting affected communities.

Rehabilitation Loans Promise Better Living and Independence

A report notes programs offering rehabilitation loans aim to improve living conditions and promote an independent status for recipients. The effort emphasizes access to funds and guidance to help individuals secure financial stability.

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. C. Barrs Mrs. McNabb Joe Miss Chrisler Zopfs Cronbaughs, Franeys Mrs. Stanek Son Jay Hessers Firestone Voice of Firestone N. B.C Bioteae Brt Re Bae Wea Sta Ae Accessories Tion Second Avenue Rui Gee Cie St Os Mrs. CoOk Misses Malloy Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People Crankmire Ruby Prastka China Third Avenue Shelve Securities Plan Mary Morris Brosh Chapel Northeast Iowa Club Mr. Hoffman Vic Hackett As. Een St.Joseph Beauty Hegins S. Arrid American Institute of Laundering Empress Lovely Lady Beauty Shop First Ave Bishop’s Gorn Sanaitioudn Second Street Comfort Killian Cow San & Conditioned May Paris John B. Turner & Son Penn Rexall Drug Stores Virginia Podzimek Pharmacies 2Nd Ave. SE 16Th Ave. SW Hopkins Drug Store O’meara Clothing Company Third St She Giujette Linn County J. C. Landenberger Optometrist Third Street
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