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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1935

Page

22

Luncheon Honoring Miss Bernice Hach by Mrs Diserens

Mrs. F L Diserens hosted a Saturday luncheon at 2202 Upland Dr SE in honor of Miss Bernice Hach ahead of her August 17 marriage to Lester Baldwin. Cedar chapter Order of Eastern Star officers attended. Green and white decor and gladiolas framed the event.

F. L. Diserens, Jr Upland Drive Ed Montlaw Nora McKinnon Walter Jackson Charles Bode Louis Cullman Will Snouffer Cloyce Dusenberry Joe Nemec Ed Cohrs O. A. Trinka H. I. Chambers Harry Watson J. L. Kenecny W. C. Hach Lucille Beman Frances Butcher Evelyn Mcllrath

Tea honors Mrs Olsen and mother prior to quick trip

Mrs Durward Carl hosted a tea at 1633 Second Avenue SE on Thursday in honor of her sister Mrs Claude K Olsen of Wenatchee Washington and her mother Mrs Louisa C Robinson who plan to visit Weretotine with Mrs Olsen in a few weeks. Guests included numerous local names.

Durward Carl Second Avenue SE Claude K. Olsen Wenatchee Wash Louisa C. Robinson Olsen Weretotine C. B. Iosty James Barnett Harry Smith M.leo Schoonover Mesdames Cameron Harry Jacobs Charles Loomis Anna Heames R. Bryan Cronbaugh C. E. Ferris Anna Trevarthen B. J. Turner Stella Johnson Edna I. Turfitt Marshall Clark J. W. Harper Edward P. Childs Forest Ralston Francis X. Foran Robert Mateer Viola Elligon

Frances Schwarz Marries Wilmer Bowen in Saturday Afternoon Ceremony

Miss Juanita Montgomery hosted a miscellaneous shower Wednesday for Frances Schwarz ahead of her marriage to Wilmer Bowen. Prizes for buned were won by Rose Ma cek and Evelyn Longstreth. Attendees included Mrs. Pearl Montgomery and many Montgomery and Schwarz family members along with Emma Bowen and Bernadine Bowen. Refreshments were served and gifts presented.

Juanita Montgomery Frances Schwarz Wilmer Bowen Rose Macek Evelyn Longstreth Pearl J Montgomery Mildred Montgomery Frances’ Schwarz Rita Sandberg Rosé Macek Bernadine Ahrens Pauline Blessing Margaréthe la Mont Annabelle Reindl Lillian Schindler Margaret Sewell Blanche Sewell Kathryn Rack Emma Bowen Bernadine Bowen Miss Schwarz

Surprise Birthday Honored Miss Elaine Barger at Home

Miss Elaine Barger of 1630 First Avenue East was honored at a surprise birthday party Friday night hosted by Miss Anna Mae Dean. Guests included Douglas Kohl, Flouise Sawyer, Jack Grace, Grace Mumma, Irene Skersick, Mary Trehe MacLaughlin, Allen Nichol, Don Wescott, Earl Hollenbeck, Raymond Glessner, Mary Jane Watts, Homer Stares, and Jane Glen.

Elaine Barger First Avenue E Anna Mae Dean Douglas Kohl Flouise Sawyer Jack Grace Grace Mumma Irene Skersick Mary Trehe MacLaughlin Allen Nicholson Don Wescott Earl Hollenbeck Raymond Glessner Mary Jane Watts Homer Stares Jane Glen

Mrs Natcher and daughters visit Tulsa guests

Mrs. Anna Natcher of 1607 Maple drive NW and her daughters Grace Helen and Mildred have returned from Tulsa Oklahoma where they were guests of Mrs. and Mrs. Donald Showman and family.

Anna Natcher Maple Drive Grace Helen Mildred Tulsa Okla Donald Showman

Ambar Grotto Members Head to Dubuque Picnic

A group of Ambar Grotto members will travel Sunday morning to join Oxus Grotto in Dubuque for the annual family picnic at Eagle Point Park.

Ambar Grotto Oxus Grotto Dubuque Eagle Point Park

Miss Balik Returns From Weeklong Vacation

Miss Tillie Balik of 1124 Sixth street SE returns from a weeklong vacation visiting relatives in the northern part of Towa.

Tillie Balik Sixth Street Towa

Hartwick Lake anglers return from Harney cottage trip

From Hartwick Lake a group including Mrs. J. J. Hajney Mrs. Agnes Dobrovsky Mrs. J. Alfred Witoui sek and Mrs. Joe Buresh returned after spending several days fishing at the Harney cottage at Hartwick lake.

J. J. Hajney Agnes Dobrovsky J. Alfred Witouisek Joe Buresh Harney Cottage Hartwick Lake

Pleunes Vacationing In Kalamazoo Michigan

Mr and Mrs A T Pleune of 1756 First avenue E are spending two weeks with relatives in Kalamazoo Michigan during a vacation period.

A. T. Pleune First Avenue E Kalamazoo Mich

Mrs Stewart Away On Summer Trip to Allen's Park

Mrs May G Stewart of 228 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE is spending the summer at a cafe in Allen's Park near Denver Colorado.

May G. Stewart Twenty-fifth Street Drive Allen’s Park Denver Olo

Visit with Ladds in Cedar Rapids

Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Ladd from Memphis Tennessee, former Cedar Rapids residents, are guests of Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Ladd at 215 Second Avenue SW during their visit.

O. D. Ladd Memphis, Tenn Cedar Rapids F. G. Ladd Second Avenue SW

Frimmer Family Reunion Set for Sunday at Dietz Home

The twelfth annual Primmer family reunion will be held Sunday at the F. W. Dietz residence 916 Daniels street NE. Family members are gathering for the event as part of a long running tradition.

Frimmer Primmer F. W. Dietz Daniels Street

Har lan Woman Guests With Mrs Baughn

Mrs Anna Carmichael of Harlan is weekend guest of Mrs Séphie M Baughn at 1612 C avenue NE.

Anna Carmichael Harlan Séphie M. Boughn C Avenue NE

Business and Industrial Camp Delegates Return

Delegates to the Business and Industrial Girls conference at Camp Foster on East Okoboji lake returned Friday. Attendees include Miss Marguerite Stein general secretary of the Y W C A and Misses Irene Walker Ann Kovarik Adeline Fieseler Harriette Struve Thel ma Bachman and Lenora Simons.

Business and Industrial Girls Camp Foster East Okoboji Lake Marguerite Stein Y. W.C.A Irene Walker Ann Kovarik Adeline Fieseler Harriette Struve Thelma Bachman Lenora Simons

Miss Ruth Burdick Visits Day Family in Minneapolis Suburb

Miss Ruth Eleanor Burdick of Montevideo Minnesota arrives Friday morning to visit her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Day at 1248 Maplewood Drive NE.

Ruth Eleanor Burdick Montevideo Minn

Silver Transfer Moves $100 Million In U S Coins

The federal government will start transferring about 100 million dollars in silver dollars from the Philadelphia mint to a new Treasury vault in Washington. The ride will take about twenty days with armored cars and trucks for security. The move aims to safeguard silver stocks away from seaports as part of concentrating monetary metals in safer vaults.

Washington Philadelphia Mint United States Treasury United Press Treasury Philadelphia San Francisco Denver Fort Knox New York Boston

Marengo Marksman Wins Sheriff's Competition

Sheriff Albert T. Pederson of Cresco won the submachine gun event at the Iowa Sheriffs midsummer school of instruction finishing with 72 of 75 hits. Deputy Milford Engelbert of Marengo took first in pistol and revolver with 78 of 100, firing both hands.

Mason City Cresco Iowa Towa Sheriffs Association Midsummer School of Instruction Pederson Milford Engelbert Marengo

Picnic To Honor Aged Center Point Woman

A family picnic at Vinton park Sunday will honor Mrs. Iona Smiley a Center Point pioneer on her eighty fourth birthday. She was born at Keokuk the sixth child of Samuel and Rogers and named Iowa. The Rogers moved to Linn county the following year and Center Point has been home since. Her sister Emma V Dunlap will attend and both sisters live within two blocks of each other. Mrs. Smiley has resided sixty five years in the house she shares with her daughter-in-law and son C E Liabo. Her husband Leslie Smiley, a pioneer hardware dealer, died many years ago.

Center Point Vinton Park Iona Smiley Smiley Keokuk Samuel Rogers Iowa Rogers Linn County

Why Leaves Were Named Leaves In Book History

The pages of a book are called leaves because early writing used plant leaves as writing surfaces before paper was invented. This term reflects a historical practice linking botanical materials to early manuscript production.

Notice of Probate of Will in Toray Linh Gaunty

A probate notice informs that a will for Toray Linh Gaunty has been filed for probate in a district court. The court clerk records indicate the date and place of the probate action and direct interested parties to appear for admission of sanity and will validation.

Toray Linh Gaunty Bon Striet Court Sane

Senate Delays Gold Clause Ban Action in 1933 Session

Senate leaders decide to postpone final action on the gold clause ban requested by President Roosevelt. The measure, already passed by the House, sits in the Senate Finance Committee and is unlikely to reach the floor this session.

Washington INS Senate Congress Roosevelt House Senate Finance Committee the Treasury Glass Virginia McAdoo California Finance Committee Barkley Kentucky Borah Idaho

Mrs Margaret Sutherland Funeral In Scotch Grove

In Scotch Grove and Monticello obituaries note Mrs Margaret Adella Sutherland 76 former Scotch Grove resident died July 25 at Monticello home, born October 20 1858, survived by siblings and grandchildren, funeral presided by Rev William Grossheim with burial in Scotch Grove cemetery. Also local notes on Mrs Ralph Orth elected Lutheran Ladies Aid president and new members. Elizabeth Stivers James funeral in Anamosa. L G Mc Lucas dies Central City. Plymouth area picnic for Chicago Associated Charities children at Thrail's park Manchester Delaware County.

Scotch Grove Margaret Adella Sutherland Monticello David Mina Sutherland John Sutherland Canada James Olmstead Margaret May Grace William Grossheim Presbyterian Church Wyoming Ralph Orth Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Memorial Hall Fred Lazare Elmer Buckingham Fred Westphal Henry Wolfe Carl Tjaden Paul Jones Harry, Ingwersen Herbert Westphal Wilma Hansen Carl Hutton Henry Moehk Herman Seehusen Martin Petersen Carl Wurst Fred von Sprecken Anamosa Elizabeth Stivers James David M. Beggs James Elizabeth Clark Stivers Jackson Township Jones County Olin Daniel James Harvey James Harris, Jr Central City L. G. McLucas T. A. Bushnell Hatch Clark’s Cemetery Manchester Thrill’s Park Associated Charities of Chicago Delaware Corn R. L. Amsberry Oneida Amsberry W. A. Dutton Castle Theater

Charley Lindbergh Visits His Hometown in Minnesota

In Little Falls Minnesota Charley Lindbergh and his wife visited the old Lindbergh homestead and greeting friends. The visit followed his Paris flight of 1927 and the couple planned more familiar-site stops around town.

LITTLE_FALLS Minn Charley” Lindbergh Mrs. Lindbergh Col Charley Engstrom Lindbergh Missus Little Falls Chamber of Commerce

Pusateri License Revocation Case Heated In Court

Bleakley argued the bever age possession clause applies only to the licensee's place of business and not to living quarters, seeking to block revocation and a future permit. The case notes a $300 fine for Pusateri with half suspended over the license implications.

Pusateri Bleakley Puinterl

Miller Returns From 11 Month Mission Tour Abroad

J K Miller secretary of the Martin Dry Goods company returned Saturday from an eleven months tour of United Brethren missions in Africa China and India He arrived in Cedar Rapids at 3 30 a m just shy of eleven months away Accompanying him were Charles D Bousack Elgin general secretary of the mission board and Le land Brubaker Covena Cal board member.

J. K. Miller Grande Avenue Martin Dry Goods. Company United Brethren Africa China India Cedar Rapids Mr. Miller Charles D. Bousack Elgin Mission Board of The Church of the Brethren Léland Brubaker Covena Calif

West Side Union Service At Trinity Methodist Church

The west side union church service will be held Sunday evening at 7 30 at Trinity Methodist church. The message will be given by Rev Samuel Ramaker of First Reformed church. Music will be furnished by Mrs J E Ensign vocal soloist and Donald Pratt trumpet soloist.

West Side Union Trinity Methodist Church Samuel Ramaker First Reformed Church J. E.ensign Donald Pratt

False Karpis alarm ends chase near Cleveland

A reported sighting of Alvin Karpis driving east through downtown Cleveland late Friday night triggered a brief chase. Citizens who followed the suspected car said it bore New York plates and linked to a gang member known to hideouts near Avon Lake. Police then widened checks along routes east of Cleveland but found no trace of the fugitive.

Buffalo N.Y INS Alvin Karpis America Norman C. Klinck Lorain Karpis Ohio Cleveland Pennsylvania Auburn New York Edward G. Bremer St.Paul West Side Avon Lake Village Public Square Ohio State Highway Patrol

City Briefs And Personals End Of Season Sermon Set

City briefs report multiple fines for intoxication and peace disturbances including Janda and Seimmeöer, Krémandy fined for intoxication, plus parking fines for Johnson Heath and Barry. Lee Mitchell treated for shoulder injuries after a hay loader accident but discharged. Rev Mayo to deliver final sermon until September, topic Things that Abide, with Paul Gard as soloist singing How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings.

Harold FE. Mayo Trinity Methodist Church Paul Gard Liddle

Paul Jamés Hurt by Skylight Window at Hall Manufacturing

Paul Jamés, 28, an employee at Hall Manufacturing, was treated Saturday morning at St. Luke's hospital for a forehead cut after a skylight window fell as he closed it. The incident occurred at the factory and his condition was reported as not serious.

Lee Mitchell Marion St. Luke's Hospital Paul Jamés Hall Manufacturing Company St. Luke’s Hospital Yalen

Boy on Bike Hit Injures Teen Near Home

Charles Xuma aged 16 of 1645 A Avenue NE suffered bruises on his right arm Friday afternoon after being struck by an automobile backing from a driveway at 1613 A Avenue NE. H R Hickey took him home and referred the incident to police stating the boy would be examined by a doctor.

Charles Xuma Avenue NE H.R. Hickey Hickey Klima

Coal Peace Extends Six Weeks Under Wartime Accord

Washington reports a new six week peace for the soft coal industry as union contracts extend to Sept 16. John L. Lewis backs Roosevelt’s plan urging federal regulation if Guffey bill passes. Southern operators seek continuation of current deals until next April. a government study on wage differentials is proposed.

Washington Roosevelt Congress John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Lewis White House Frances Perkins

Linn Service Station Lessees Seek State Group Membership

Linn county service station owners and lessees met at the Montrose hotel led by A V Millburn to form a Linn unit of the Service Station Owners and Lessees association Inc a state wide body. Clifford M Everett of Sioux City outlined the organization and its functions as council members were elected and plans made for a future meeting.

Linn County Montrose Clifford M. Everett Sioux City Service Station Owners and Lessees Association, Inc A.V. Millburn Marion M.J. Dobbs A. V. Millburn G. Edwards H. G. Poland William Quinby C. E. Porter Everett Iowa Harry Lewis

Lang Funeral Held in Monticello for Harry J Lang

Funeral services for Harry J Lang will be Sunday at 2 p m at the Methodist Episcopal church in Monticello with Rev R V Porter of Hopkinton in charge Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery Lang was born April 21 1877 in Monticello son of Horatio J Lang He attended Monticello public schools About thirty years ago he became manager of Monticello Electric company Nine years ago the company sold to Iowa Electric and Lang remained as manager

Monticello Harry J. Lang Methodist Episcopal Monticello Electric Company Iowa Electric Company Lang

Grinnell-Lambert Elected Fifth District Legion Commander

Grinnell resident C J Lambert of Sigourney was chosen Fifth district commander of the American Legion at the annual meeting. He succeeds C J Weepie of Mystic. Other officers include M C Martin of Prairie City Ernest Clayton Corydon Paul Bohn Creston vice command ers Dr Gordon Cox Ottumwa chaplain Orrie Haag Grinnell sergeant at arms.

Grinnell C. J.lambert Sigourney American Legion Lambert C. J. Weepie Mystic M. C. Martin Prairie City Ernest Clayton Corydon Paul Bohn Creston Gordon Cox Ottumwa Orrie Haag

The Debunker By John Hersey Farbay

Children warned about sweets find tooth decay worsens when candy is avoided. Studies at the Sheffield Scientific school in England identify faulty diets lacking minerals and vitamins as the main cause, with calcium needed for strong teeth and milk and greens as primary sources.

Sheffield Scientific School England Pubile Ledger, Inc

Farm Administration Buys 3,510,000 Lbs Butter for Relief

The Farm Administration awarded contracts to seven firms to supply 3,310,000 pounds of fresh butter for the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation. Deliveries start August 1 at 702,000 pounds weekly. Awards went to National Butter Co Town Dubuque IA Land O Lakes Creameries Minneapolis C H Weaver and Co H C Christians Chicago Gold Medal Dairies Missoula MT.

Washington Farm Administration Federal Surplus Relief Corporation San Francisco Chicago National Butter Company of Town Dubuque Land O'Lakes Creameries, Inc Minneapolis C. H. Weaver Aid Company H. C. Christians Company Gold Medal Dairies, Inc Misgoula Mont

Russians Monitor Weather For North Pole Flight Run

Seattle reports en route weather for a Moscow to San Francisco to North Pole flight. A. A. Vartanian of Amtorg transmits two weather bulletins daily to Moscow. Reports cover San Francisco to Alaska to Edmonton with $120 daily cable costs while U S Army signals ready telegraph and wireless links for Soviet aviators.

Seattle INS Wweather San Francisco A. A. Vartanian Amtorg Trading Corporation Pacific Moscow Weather Bureau Point Barrow Alaska Edmonton Canada Vartanian U. S. Army Signal Corps

Funeral services for Henry J. Ortscheid in Belle Plaine

Funeral services for Henry J. Ortscheid will be held Sunday at 8:00 p.m. in Driscoll's chapel with Rev. Vinton Lee officiating and Makzonic order assisting. Ortscheid, a Belle Plaine resident born in Cassville Wisconsin, was a sheet metal worker and railway builder. Survived by wife Mary Bardwell, son E. H. Ortscheid, and granddaughter Margaret Mary Ortscheid.

Belle Plaine Henry J. Ortscheid Driscoll's Vinton Lee Mr. Ortscheid Cassville Wis Mary Bardwell Ortscheid North Western Railway Hope Lodge A. M Horeb St Bernard Commandery Morning Star Knights of Pythias Belle Plaine Temple No. 19 E. H. Ortscheid Margaret Mary Ortscheid

Cedar Rapids Budget Hearing Notice 1935

The Cedar Rapids City Council in Linn County Iowa schedules a budget hearing for August 8, 1935, at 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber City Hall. Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditure estimate presented for the coming year.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Towa

Patton Invites Senate Probe Of His Finances

The Senate lobby committee probes Rep. Patton of Texas over his finances after he says he opened his accounts. Testimony links a box described as from John Carpenter to a cigar gift amid utility bill negotiations. Carpenter and Patton deny visits to the hotel. The panel pursues the inquiry as a Roosevelt utility bill stalls in conference.

Patton Senate Washington Senate Lobby Committee Tex Ad Patton United States Committed John W. Car _penter Texas Power Company E. V. Sellers Carpenter Sellers Nat Power Company Philip H. Gadsden Committee of Public Utility Roosevelt Lobby House Ben Cohen

Plane Overshoots Mark In Fog Crash Injures Three

A sleeper American Airlines plane en route from Fort Worth to Cleveland overshot Nashville airport in fog and crashed. Three of twelve passengers were injured, including E. Schitanski of Mexico City, Miss W. McDaniel of St Albans West Virginia, and W. S. Rae of Pittsburgh. The plane landed in a field among trees but did not burn. Pilots were A. R. Perkins and J. T. Connally. hostess Suse Bowe.

Nashville, Tenn American Airlines Fort Worth Cleveland Sky Harbor Here E. Schitanski Mexico City W. McDaniel St. Albans W. Va W. S. Rae Pittsburgh A. R. Perkins J. T. Connally Suse Bowe Memphis

Funeral rites held for John Gardner 89 longtime area farmer

Funeral services for John Gardner 89 were held Saturday afternoon. A former farmer in Ainsworth and Crawfordsville, he was born October 20 1845 in Blount County Tennessee and married Esther Ferguson in 1868. Surviving sons Andrew Crawfordsville William Eldon George Oskaloosa and daughter Mrs Co E Bubb Washington. Mrs Gardner died twenty years ago. Also noted are Iowa counties delegates Frank Brown Marengo Fred Neuhaus Victor Clarence Hall Conroy to the state convention Aug 8 10 and their auxiliary representatives.

Washington, In John Gardner Gardner Ainsworth Crawfordsville Blunt County Tenn Esther Ferguson Washington County Andrew William Eldon George Oskaloosa Co. E. Bubb Washington Marengo Iowa County Iowa City Frank Brown Fred Neuhaus Victor Clarence Hall Conroy Neuhaus Charles Collins Williamsburg

San Francisco Earthquake Death Toll Surges in 1904 Disaster

Reports indicate more than 4350 people were killed as the city faced a devastating earthquake and fire in April 1904. The catastrophe overwhelmed relief efforts and reshaped the urban landscape.

San Francisco

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