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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1938

Page

5

Miss Al Magnusson Hosts Luncheon for Miss Marguerite Robbie

Miss Marguerite Robbie will wed Aug 8 to Dr E A Kuehn of Vandalia Illinois. Miss Elsie Magnusson hosted a Saturday luncheon at Clara Robinsons tea room, presenting the bride-elect a gift. Guests included Mrs Russell F Knapp, Miss Marjorie Emerson, Miss Mary Kehoe and Miss Margaret Pratt.

Marguerite Robbie E. A Kuehn Vandalia Lll Elsie Magnusson First Avenue W Clara Robinson Magnusson Russell F Knapp Marjorie Emerson Mary Kehoe Margaret Pratt

Mrs Graves Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon at Elks Club

Mrs Harold N Graves of 2142 Blake boulevard SE entertained Frida bridge club members at a luncheon held at the Elks club. Out-of-town guest Mrs Charles M Daniel of Davenport visited at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs EW LaPlante.

Harold N Graves Blake Boulevard Frida Elks Club Charles M Daniel Davenport EW. LaPlante

Robertson Family Returns From Ozarks Trip

Mr and Mrs W A Robertson and their daughters Agnes and Jennie Robertson of 1646 First Avenue East have returned from a trip through Missouri and Arkansas. They visited Bagnall Dam on Lake of the Ozarks Lake Taneycomo and Eureka Springs during the journey.

W. A. Robertson Agnes and Jennie Robertson First Avenue E Ozarks Missouri Arkansas Bagnall Dam Lake of the Ozarks Lake Taneycomo Eureka Springs

Lawn Party for Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary

Miss Esther Schultz hosted a lawn party at her Louisa home for the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary and their husbands. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Concannon, Mr and Mrs Florian Francis, Mr and Mrs John Sutts, Mr and Mrs Glenn Thomas, Mr and Mrs Frank Melsth and Bobbie, Mr and Mrs Waitham White and Bernadean and Doris, Mrs Charles Klersey, Mrs Emil Vohaska, Mrs Roy Nolan, Miss Zelina Wiese, and Miss Mary Jane LeMaster.

Esther Schultz Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxilary Louisa Harry Concannon Florian Francis John Sutts Glenn Thomas Frank Melsth Bobbie Emil Vohaska Roy Nolan Zelina Wiese Mary Jane LeMaster

Evelyn Brown Honored Before August Wedding

Evelyn Brown was honored at a bathroom accessory shower given by Mrs. Ray Buck and Mrs. Charles Stickney on Wednesday evening. Guests included Lucille Winey Edna Drake Esther Torrance Ellen Roberts Mildred Hartzell Agnes May Hazel Lanning Ellen Basley Bee Backhus Irene Jass Helen Kucera Irma Savage Delpha Shaeffer Mary Esther Scott Mildred Case Donna Pitcher Nadine Houseman and Mrs. Forrest Johnson, all named among the attendees.

Evelyn Brown Milton Kucera Ray Buck Charles Stickney Lucille Winey Edna Drake Esther Torrance Ellen Roberts Mildred Hartzell Agnes May Hazel Lanning Ellen Basley Bee Backhus Irene Jass Helen Kucera Irma Savage Delpha Shaeffer Mary Esther Scott Mildred Case Donna Pitcher Nadine Houseman Forrest Johnson

Estherville Guests Visit Local Residents

Mr and Mrs H O Sillge and Mrs S Clark with daughter Margaret of Estherville are visiting in the city. Mrs Sillge is sister of W C Carpenter of 421 Seventeenth street SE.

H. O. Sillge S. Clark Margaret Estherville City Mrs. Sillge W. C. Carpenter Seventeenth Street

Four Menus for Day and Filbert Bread and Drinks

A recipe page lists ingredients and steps for bread, fruit punch, and a light custard bar. It details Graham flour, dates, molasses, buttermilk, and butter for bread. mint tea punch with multiple juices and sugar. and a cinnamon-sugar coated bar baked in a shallow pan.

Miss Ruth Barber to Wed Donald McCormac on Aug 6

Miss Ruth Barber was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. LeRoy Berstler and Miss Jane Bachman at the former’s Bridge Avenue NE home. Twelve guests attended as bridge was played and refreshments were served in Bridge during the event.

Ruth Barber Donald McCormac LeRoy Berstler Jane Bachman J Avenue NE

Mr and Mrs King and Henton vacation at Gull Lake

Mr and Mrs G M King of 1830 Seventh Avenue SE and Mr and Mrs W E Henton of 517 Twentieth Street NE left Saturday to spend ten days at Gull Lake Minnesota.

G. M. King Seventh Avenue W. E. Henton Twentieth Street Gull Lake Minn

Ainsworths Return From Vacation

Mr and Mrs HEO Ainsworth and their daughter Beverly Ann of 944 Daniels Street NE have returned after a two weeks vacation in northern Michigan.

Heo. Ainsworth Beverly Ann Daniels Street Michigan

Mrs Ethel Paul Visits Wellman Relatives in City

Miss Ethel Paul of Wellman visits in the home of Mr and Mrs S A Ross at 512 C Avenue NW and is in the city with other relatives.

Ethel Paul of Wellman S. A. Ross C Avenue NW

Robert Senninger Home Return From Milwaukee

Robert Senninger Jr. of 3150 Grovecourt SE has returned after a month visiting relatives in Milwaukee.

Robert Senninger, Jr Grovecourt SE Milwaukee

Young Republicans Plan Rally for Hickenlooper in Cedar Rapids

The Young Republican League of Linn county met at the Montrose hotel to outline a district rally in Cedar Rapids on August 12 in support of B. B. Hickenlooper, the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor. The event, at the Montrose hotel, is sized for 1,000 and aims to acquaint Hickenlooper with district Young Republicans. A precinct committee plan to mobilize voters under 36 and over 36 was discussed, with George Cockburn Jr. as chairman and Dean Stauffacher and Dave Elderkins as vice chairs. they were named delegates to the district caucus at Morehead Caves state park near Maquoketa.

Young Republican League Linn County Montrose Hotel Cedar Rapids B. B. Hickenlooper Hickenlooper Young George Cockburn, Jr Dean Stauffacher Dave Elderkin Morehead Caves State Park Maquoketa

Brookhiser Secures Perfect Cribbage Hand After Years

After two decades of cribbage, Frank Brookhiser at the Elks club with Clifford Keyes drew a five of clubs five of diamonds five of spades and a missing heart then turned up the five of hearts for a perfect 29 point hand.

Frank Brookhiser Forest Drive SE Clifford Keyes First Avenue E Elks Club Brookhiser

Escapes Death From Under Train Near Spokane

Glen Schuermyer of Missoula Montana, 25, described a harrowing Saturday morning escape from beneath a fast freight near Dishman. Cut and bleeding, he said a trap door opened as he rode a car of rocks, pitched him under the wheels, and he grabbed side rods to swing free.

Spokane Wash Glen Schuermyer Missoula Mont Dishman Schuermyer

Hughes Flies From Chicago Toward Houston on World Route

Howard Hughes left Chicago Municipal Airport in the second leg of his round the world flight toward Houston Texas. He expected to reach Houston about 1 p.m. Accompanied by engineers and crew members Edward Lund Richard Stoddart Harry Connor Herbert Lodwick and Lt Thomas Thurlow who left earlier. They were guest of honor at a banquet in Chicago with 1000 attendees including Mayor Edward J. Kelly. The party planned to spend Sunday in Houston before continuing to Los Angeles Monday.

Chicago Howard Hughes Chicago Municipal Houston Tex New York Los Angeles Edward Lund Richard Stoddart Harry Connor Herbert J. Lodwick The World Flight Thomas Thurlow Hughes Edward J. Kelly

Pope denounces fascist teaching flags remarks by Pope

Berlin dispatch notes Pope Pius XII condemning fascist racial doctrine and Catholic action attacks. Goebbels presses Der Angriff blasts the Vatican warning, while Berliner Nachtausgabe and Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung frame the pope’s stance as a challenge to today’s generation and note his age and consistency.

Berlin Pius Paul Joseph Goebbels der Angriff Vatican

New Anne Adams Pattern 4822 for Summer Slips and Panties

Pattern 4822 offers misses to size 42 slips with low cut options, matching panties, and single-strap design. Includes illustrated sewing guide and pricing. order to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department, 243 W 17th Street, New York.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department 17Th Street New York N. Y

Jane Scanlan Wins Little Miss Cedar Rapids Title in Iowa Theater

Jane Scanlan daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence J Scanlan 1216 Fifth avenue SE captured the 1938 title the Gazette silver loving cup and a 15 cash award at the Iowa theater Friday night representing J C Penney company. Other prizewinners included Sandra Studer 522 Vernon drive SE who won 10 cash representing Liebke and Taylor Jewelry. Nancy Jane Monroe 1028 Sixteenth street NE who won 5 cash representing Liggett Drug stores. Contestants dressed in blue white bathing suits and blue satin swimsuits. an electric applause meter selected top three.

Cedar Rapids Jane Scanlan Clarence J. Scanlan Fifth Avenue SE Gazette Iowa Theater J. C. Penney Company Jane Atlantic City Sandra Studer J. Studer Vernon Drive Liebke and Taylor Sandra Nancy Jane Monroe RJ. Monroe Sixteenth Street Nancy Jane Liggett Drug Stores Liggett Diane McVey Twelfth Street Harper's Auto Diane Sue Carithers Third Avenue Russell's Ice Cream Company Janice Ruth Katz Fifth Avenue Butternut Bread Carole Jean Gilbert A Avenue Economy Lumber Company Patty Kay French Thirty -Fifth Street Boyson's Jewelry Company Gwenevere Nietert Fourteenth Street Thompson Studio Norma Jean Gregory Wilson Avenue May Drug Company Andy Talbot Town Theater Sears Roebuck Wnagle-Eaton Lumber Company Clover Farm _ stores Sojka Meatmarket New Process Laundry Sam Lee Jeweler Sherwin-Williams J. C. Landenberger

Playground Champs Crowned In City Finals

East and west side champions clashed at Daniels Park to determine city winners in horseshoe and paddle tennis. Notable titles: junior boys horseshoe single Bob Pieper defeated Gordon Mollman. senior horseshoe Charles Gillen beat Hope Hibben. paddle tennis junior singles Jack Sebern beat Billy Folkers. senior singles Louis Valliere won by default. girls singles Dorothy Nickelsen triumphed over Gertrude Stieger. boys doubles Valliere with Merkland edged Onstatt and Kelly by default. mixed doubles Merkland and Krumholtz beat Berry and Nickelsen.

Daniels Park Bob Pieper Tenth Street Lincoln Gordon Mollman Jackson Charles Gillen Daniels Hope Hibben Harrison Don Birkecht Fourth Street Jack Onstatt Dorothy Nickelsen Fourteenth Street NE Gertrude Stieger Henry Merkland Eighteenth Avenue Louis Valliere Leonard Kelly Helen Merkland Kenneth Krumholtz Dennis Berry

Willy Doesn't Live There Any More

In Carteret New Jersey 25 year old Mrs Johanna Duff waits for her husband William a 70 year old who sent her on a vacation and then disappeared The couple had a nine month marriage and a bare ten room house was found on her return to the home

Carteret N. J INS Johanna K. Duff William

Chinese In Savage Counter Offensive Near Kiukiang

Chinese forces mounted a swift counter offensive along the Yangtze near Kiukiang recapturing five strategic points and menacing Japanese communications. Japanese reinforcements were rushed to Hukow to stem a potential defeat while guerilla activity behind lines aided the Chinese push. Air bombardments by Japan sought to clear a path toward Hankow.

Shanghai Yangtze River Kiukiang Hukow Yangtze Hankow

Hale quits reelection bid in Maine 1940 primaries

Maine's senior U S senator Frederick Hale announced Friday night he would not seek the Republican nomination in 1940. His term ends in 1941.

Portland Maine Frederick Hale

Launch Search In Texas For Trio Of Escaped Convicts

Texas manhunt for three armed escapees from Ferguson state prison farm with stolen car. Bruce Helms 26 of Big Spring shot near Mexia as bloodhounds join search within a 100 mile radius. Fugitives Will McIntyre 59 of Hico Joe Mason 23 and Alton Bower 19 of Dallas at large.

Mexia Tex INS Ferguson Weldon Bruce Helms Big Spring A. C. Lacewell Strat Richards Lacewell Liberty Will McIntyre Hico Joe Mason Alton Bower Dallas

Spanish Civil War Catalonia Front Stalemate Reported

In Hendaye France AP dispatches say the Spanish government's attack on the Catalonian front stalled as insurgent troops were withdrawn from the Valencia drive. Front lines along the Ebro show little change while Gandesa remains disputed. government gains are limited to scattered hill tops and crossroads.

Hendaye France Valencia Ebro Gandesa Francisco Franco Viver

Wife In Court For Thrashing Husband

In Frederick Maryland Justice Emmett R Bowlus suspended a six month jail term for Mrs Harry Perkins on condition she stop beating her husband The 59 year old husband testified I am getting tired of being beaten and I am asking you for protection The last trimming she gave me was with a tire lever and a pair of pliers

Hudson River as Key Atlantic Coast Trade Waterway

The Hudson river stands as the most important commercial waterway along the Atlantic coast, driving trade and transportation. Its strategic location supports traffic, ports, and economic activity between upstream communities and coastal markets.

Hudson River Atlantic Coast

Hope Wanes In Hunt For Missing Plane

Army and navy units pressed the search for the Philippine Clipper reported missing after leaving Honolulu. Three naval destroyers formed a fan line toward the last radio sighting 565 miles east of Guam as Canopus, Penguin, Bittern and six submarines moved to assist. Captain Terletzky and nine crew members were aboard with six passengers including Maj. Howard C. French and Edward E. Wyman.

San Bernardino Straits Guam San Francisco Manila America Orient Canopus Penguin Bittern A. C. Bennett Harry E. Yarnell China Terletzky Samar Island Eastermost Honolulu United States Hawaii Maj Howard C. French Portland Ore Edward E. Wyman Pan American Curtiss Wright Bronxville N. Y A. Kennedy Piedmont Calif Earl B. McKinley Washington D. C Fred C. Meier Washington, C Watson Choy Jersey City Palo Alto M. A. Walker Berkeley G. M. Davis Oakland J. M.sauceda JW. Jewett H. L. Cox Alameda T. B. Tatum T. H. W. McCarty Ivan Parker

Claim Tennessee Candidates Denied Access To Radio

Senate campaigns investigating committee plans to ask the FCC to examine charges that radio facilities barred Tennessee senatorial primary candidates from airtime. Democratic candidate John R. Neal filed the accusation. the panel, led by Chairman Morris Sheppard, will reconvene Tuesday as it also reviews irregularities in Kentucky ahead of its August 6 vote.

Washington INS Tennessee Federal Communications Commission Senate John R. Neal Morris Sheppard Texas Kentucky Sheppard A. B. Happy Chandler Alben W. Barkley

Eighteen Men Reach Shore After Schooner Founders

Halifax report says eighteen sailors in a lifeboat from the 250 ton French schooner Notre Dame de St. John reached Trepassey Bay after a perilous voyage through heavy seas and fog. The vessel sank after an explosion and fire. earlier the captain and fifteen crew were rescued by the Norwegian steamer Polarland. Gary Cooper is the most popular movie star in Japan.

Halifax N. S INS

Poor Pa by Claude Callan

Dora marries Tom again after divorce as popularity wanes. Her male friends fled when she was free to wed, reflecting social pressure and personal reputational strain.

Poor PA Claude Callan Dora Tom

City Briefs and Personals highlights local travels and updates

Mr and Mrs Sheldon Fillen worth and family head to Mille Lacs Minnesota for two weeks. George Driscoll Jr and Ernest Miller drive to Colorado for ten days. Edna Barrett Jackson returns home after a week ill at Mercy hospital. Pearl Gapen undergoes an appendectomy and is reported fair. Dr and Mrs Frank Check with family spend two weeks in northern Wisconsin. R D Minor, son of Mr and Mrs R J Minor, injured by car, listed as satisfactory. A G Charter and C H Pinckney return from a visit to Conrad with Mrs Margaret Wheeler.

George Driscoll, Jr Sixth Street NW Ernest Miller F Avenue NW Colorado Edna Barrett Jackson Grande Avenue SE Mercy Hospital Frank Check Glass Road Wisconsin R D. Minor R. J. Minor Fifteenth Street

Chickens Stolen From Lang Farm Near Cedar Park

Sheriff James H. Smith reports sixty six White Leghorn chickens stolen from the Charles Lang place near Cedar park on Friday night. Sixteen hens and fifty young roosters were taken, prompting a local investigation.

James H. Smith Charles Lang Place Cedar Park

Central Park Presbyterian Church Services Announced

Central Park Church will hold services at the Central Park Presbyterian church with Rev. C. H. Hook as pastor. Church school at 9.15 am elders' prayer meeting at 10.15 am morning worship at 10.30 am on the topic Christ and The Bible. Prayer and praise service Wednesday at 7.30 pm led by the pastor.

Central Park Church Central Park Presbyterian Church C. H. Hook

Landrus Held Over Traffic Charge in Cedar Rapids

Norman Landrus, 28, of Cedar Rapids, was jailed at 12:30 p.m. Saturday by Highway Patrolman Clapp on a warrant issued by Justice L. E. Hill of Corning. Hill reported Landrus failed to pay a $5 fine from May 29 for operating a motor vehicle without a driver's license or to take a driving exam by June 2 as directed.

Weld Norman Landrus Cedar Rapids Clapp L. E. Hill Corning Hill Landrus

Install Officers at Cedar Rapids Post No. 1

Captain Sophus W. Klinge installed as commander of Cedar Rapids post No. 1 Iowa Volunteers at the Montrose hotel. He succeeds Walter Morris. officers installed include W. J. Scherrebeck adjutant Frank Vlasek vice commander H. H. Schloss chaplain Verne Hall sergeant at arms Nelson Hersham guard. Delegates named for the Iowa Volunteers state convention at Fort Dodge October 9 and 10 are Schloss Dew Myers Nelson Lybarger Dvorak Fisher and McGee.

Sophus W. Klinge Cedar Rapids Iowa Volunteers Montrose Hotel Kilinge Walter Morris W. J. Scherrebeck Frank Vlasek H. H. Schloss Verne Hall Nelson Hersham Fort Dodge Ralph Dew George Myers Fulton A. Nelson Neal Lybarger Vincent R. Dvorak Harris Fisher George McGee

Arthur Community Night at the playground draws 350 attendees

Arthur community night at the playground drew 350 attendees Friday. The program featured a piano duet by Robert and Richard Duncan, an accordion solo by Carol Jean Bruns, a pantomime The Mellerdrummer with roles including Reader Bob Miller villain Leo Engler heroine Hans Nickels and hero Robert Kennon. Stage crew included Mary Vermeersch and Joyce Rogers. playground directors were Ellsworth Miller and Mary Condon.

Arthur Arthur Playground Robert Richard Duncan Carol Jean Bruns Reader Bob Miller Leo Engler Hans Nickels Robert Kennon Phyllis Schnoebelen Tom Vogel Danny Wilson Horizon Mary Lou Stolba Sun Ann Ke

Cedar Rapids couples apply for marriage licenses

Frederic T. Resch and Emily Fieselman both of Cedar Rapids. Mervin James Douglas and Ruby Marie Franks both of Cedar Rapids. Alfred Akers of Central City and Jeanette Holub of Prairieburg.

Frederic T. Resch Emily Fieselman Cedar Rapids Mervin James Douglas Ruby Marie Franks Alfred Akers Central City Jeanette Holub Prairiesburg

Lewis To Seek New CIO Test In Ohio Vote

Washington reports John L. Lewis plans a renewed challenge to Governor Martin L. Davey in the Ohio Democratic primary on August 9. The CIO leader cites the steel strike defeat, condemns the militia deployment, and mobilizes union pressure through the American Mine Workers Journal urging labor unity to defeat Davey.

Lewis Ohio Washington John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization Martin L. Davey CIO American Mine Workers Journal Davey Organized Labor National Guard

Woman Found On River Bank After Drowning Report

A 27 year old woman Gladys McMullin of 217 Sixth street SE was found on the Cedar river bank near the Sixteenth avenue bridge after an apparent wading incident. Police and bystanders rushed to help but only minor injuries and stomach pain were noted. She was taken to Mercy hospital for observation.

Gladys McMullin Sixth Street Joseph N. McMullin Cedar River Sixteenth Avenue Bridge Frank Hasek Twenty-first Avenue Hasek Rapaport Auto Wreck Mr. McMullin Simon and Stusak Novak Heating Company First Street Novak's McMullin S. L. Stolba

Unusual City Purchase Delays Record Time

City Auditor William H. McNichols reported it took eighteen city employees about six weeks to negotiate and complete the purchase of a five cent door lock spring for a city auto. The city paid a nickel to the repair shop and the total cost, including thirty-one bookkeeping steps, was 47 cents.

Denver INL William H. Mce-Nichols McNichols

Hitler Awards Ford Nazi Grand Cross in Berlin Dispatch

Chancellor Adolf Hitler has conferred on Henry Ford the grand cross of the Order of the German Eagle, Germanys highest decoration. German Consul Kapp in Detroit will present the cross to Ford on his birthday to honor his achievements in the automotive industry.

New York INS Adolf Hitler Henry Ford Germany Berlin Staats-Zeitung Kapp Detroit Ford

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