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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1936

Page

2

Miss Poyneer Shower Hostess Honoring Bride Elect

Miss Margaret Wilcox at 1719 Washington Ave SE hosts a handkerchief shower for Miss Sue Poyneer bride elect and compliments Mrs. Harwood Warriner of Hubbard Woods Ill. Poyneer to wed O H Tousey on June 23. Guests include Mrs Warriner and numerous local residents. Mrs Arnold Koons of Minneapolis will attend.

Margaret Wilcox Washington Avenue Sue Poyneer Harwood Warriner Hubbard Woods Ill Miss Poyneer O. H. Tousey Warriner Frances Chamberlain Cedar Rapids T. R. Warriner Forest Drive Poyneer Edwyn J. Clapp Louise Porter Harold E. Reid Inez Deacon Edith Knox Virginia Knox Margaret Larimer Ruth Eleanor Matson Florence Weatherton Donald Laird Arnold Koons Minneapolis P. Myers Fifth Avenue

Stephens Graduates Two Local Girls at Stephens College

Miss Grace Ann Reiff graduates from Stephens college high school division in Columbia Missouri as Miss Nadgie Rohrbach completes the junior college program at the annual commencement. President Harry M. Gage of Coe College delivered the address. Reiff and Rohrbach are among Cedar Rapids attendees with families joining baccalaureate, horse show events, and related celebrations.

Grace Ann Reiff Stephens College Columbia Nadgie Rohrbach Harry M. Gage Coe College Miss Reiff M. O. Reiff Third Avenue SE Marion Reiff Grace Luberger Rohrbach W. P. Rohrbach Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Atherton B. Clark Linden Drive Elizabeth Clark Stephens A. H. Hallgren Nineteenth Street Margaret Anne Hallgren

Currays Guests Return to Their Homes

Mrs. E. L. Stebbins of Rochester New York left Tuesday to return home after visiting with her sister Mrs. Roy E. Curray and Mr. Curray at 2200 Linden Drive SE. Mrs. R. L. MacKinnon of Long Beach California, who had also been visiting, returned last weekend.

E. L. Stebbins Rochester WN. Y Roy E. Curray Linden Drive Mr. Curray R. L. MacKinnon Long Beach Calif Curray

Mrs Bell Hosts Luncheon in Honor of Mrs Rohwer

Mrs Robert P Bell hosted twelve guests at luncheon Tuesday at 523 Knollwood Drive SE in honor of Mrs J T Rohwer of Denver Colorado. Rohwer is visiting with her parents Dr and Mrs C N Booth at 2337 Fifth Avenue SE.

Robert P. Bell Knollwood Drive J. T. Rohwer Denver Colo

Frileys Guests of W R Boyds in Ames

Dr and Mrs Charles E Friley of Ames are guests of Mr and Mrs W R Boyd at 9 Blake Terrace SE. Dr Friley is president of Iowa State College and will speak Wednesday evening at the high school graduation exercises at the Memorial Coliseum.

Charles E. Friley Ames W. R. Boyd Blake Terrace Friley Iowa State College Memorial Coliseum

Eugene Laurers Guests Return to Illinois

Mr and Mrs L W Boardman of Deerfield Illinois and their sons Happy and Jimmy have returned to their home after visiting Mr and Mrs Eugene B Lauer 2214 Meadowbrook drive SE.

Eugene Laurers Illinois L. W. Boardman Deerfield, Ill Happy Jimmy Eugene B. Laurer Meadowbrook Drive

Von Lackums Return From Wisconsin and Chicago

Dr and Mrs J K Von Lackum of 326 Twenty third street drive SE returned Tuesday evening from Madison Wisconsin where they visited friends and from Chicago They had been gone over Memorial day weekend

J. K. von Lackum Twenty-third Street Drive Madison Wis Chicago

Mrs Keehn Hosts Luncheon With Burlington Guests

Mrs. Percy F. Keehn of 1907 Grenway drive SE entertained six Burlington friends at a Tuesday noon luncheon at the Country club. Her guests were Mrs. Walter Metz Mrs. Lloyd Shreves Mrs. Eggleston Mrs. Walker Mrs. Burgus and Mrs. Harold White.

Percy F. Keehn Grenway Drive Burlington Country Club Walter Metz Lloyd Shreves Eggleston Walker Burgus Harold White

Margarett Bottome Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon

Mrs. A. E. Tappen entertained the Bergeret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters at a dessert luncheon Tuesday at her home. Mrs. Larry Condon, president, opened the meeting, and Mrs. W. Kahler gave the devotions. Members voted $5 each to Camp Conservation and Camp Good Health. The afternoon was spent in sewing.

A. E. Tappen Bergeret Bottome King’s Daughters Larry Condon W. Kahler Embers

Entertains Guests At Home Musicale

Mrs Edna Barrett Jackson hosted a musicale for thirty five guests at her Grande Avenue SE home on Tuesday evening. Red peonies and white tapers decorated the refreshment table while Mrs Georgia Barrett and Mrs Walter Fry led the dining room with help from Mrs Hazel Hofer and Miss Artis Pope of Iowa City. Hazel Walters Fisher sang a program with accompaniment by Mrs Lucy Bushnell Ambroz featuring selections from Mozart Gounod Gretchaninoff, Reger and modern American songs including I See Him Everywhere.

Edna Barrett Jackson Grande Avenue Georgia Barrett Walter Fry Hazel Hofer Artis Pope Iowa City Hazel Walters Fisher Lucy Bushnell Ambroz Che Sapete Verancini Farrar Mousourgsky Nightingales France Gretchaninoff Reger Harding Goodhart

To Sponsor State Bridge Tournament

Mrs. Oliver Longueville will sponsor a semi annual state bridge tournament at Cedar Rapids Country club. All players in the state are eligible to compete. Play starts at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Prizes awarded for the highest two cumulative scores in both sessions.

Oliver Longueville Cedar Rapids Country Club

Mrs Leo Peiffer Presents Pupils In Piano Recital

Mrs Leo Peiffer hosts a piano recital at 2305 Upland Drive SE on Thursday at 2 30 PM featuring pupils and Florence Conley as vocalist. The program includes pieces by Williams Walsh Waish and Waishoneesa with titles such as The Dik 236 and The Linnet's Song.

Leo Peiffer Upland Drive Florence Conley Richard Williams Maryann Walsh Eevee Williams the Linnet Patricia Waish

Minerva Delphian Honors Mrs. Vincent H. Ogburn

Minerva Delphian entertained at a YMCA breakfast honoring charter member Mrs. Vincent Ogburn who will soon move to Palo Alto California. Retiring president Mrs. H. G. Heiserman invited the group to a luncheon at her home 2300 Hillcrest Drive SE at 1 p.m. June 10.

Minerva Delphian Vincent Ogburn Palo Alto Calif H. G. Heiserman Hillcrest Drive

Mrs. B. Tait Hosts Jane Boyd Circle at Blake Boulevard Home

Mrs. B Tait will entertain the Jane Boyd circle of the Kings Daughters at her residence 1722 Blake Boulevard SE Thursday at 1 p.m. George Matteson and Mrs. D Doty will assist.

B. Tait Jane Boyd The King’s Daughters Blake Boulevard George Matteson D. Doty

Health Education Group Plans Cedar Rapids Hike

The health education department of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club will meet Friday at 10 a.m. at the club house. They will hike to the Kenmore club house. A breakfast will be served at noon to the hikers and golfers.

Health Education Department The Cedar Rapids

Queen Esther Circle Luncheon Meeting Planned

Queen Esther circle of the King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. T C Bassett at 1631 Park Avenue SE for a luncheon and business session on Thursday.

Esther King’s Daughters T. C. Bassett Park Avenue SE

Mrs Coie and Mother Leave for California Visit

Mrs R T Coie and her mother Mrs M E Tuttle depart to California for three months visiting San Francisco and Sacramento as guests of Haley Tuttle. They will also visit Mrs Coie's son Howard Rawson Coie in South Bend.

R. T. Coie M. E. Tuttle Fourth Avenue SE California San Francisco Sacramento Halley Tuttle Coie

Golden Rule Club to Meet at Riverside Park

The west side Golden Rule mother and daughter club will meet at Riverside Park Thursday at 1 p.m. Mrs. Petersen will be hostess.

West Side Golden Rule Mother and Daughter Club Riverside Park Petersen

Kansas City Guests Visit Local Homes

Week end visitors to Mr and Mrs Mark Anderson and Mr and Mrs James Keevers include their daughters Miss Margaret Anderson and Miss Gertrude Keevers of Kansas City.

Mark Anderson Bever Avenue James F. Keevers Twentieth Street Margaret Anderson Gertrude Keevers Kansas City

King's Daughters Luncheon Honors Linn Co Union Leader

Mrs. D. M. Hall hosted Ida Mansfield circle at her Meadow Brook Drive SE home Tuesday. Mrs. Rufus Culver and Mrs. Milo Wenger assisted. New president Mrs. W. Paul Engel presided. Culver received a silver chain and cross for service as Linn County union president. Mrs. S. E. Coquillette and Dr. Jennie McCow an reported 130 calls, 132 bouquets, 97 notes to the sick, 66 needy clothing recipients, 96 food families aided, and a Perkins hospital layette.

D. M. Hall Meadowbrook Drive Ida Mansfield King’s Daughters Rufus Culver Milo Wenger W. Paul Engel

Gager and White Wed in Decorah Iowa Church Ceremony

Miss Marian Hazel Gager daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Gager of near Kendallville wed Floyd Howard White son of Mr and Mrs James White of Cresco at Iowa's radio church in Decorah. Rev O Sandbach officiated. Sister Ione R Gager and brother Charles Harold White attended. The couple will reside on a farm five miles north of Cresco.

Marian Hazel Gager Richard Gager Kendallville Floyd Howard White James White Cresco Iowa Radio Decorah O. Sandbach Ione R. Gager Charles Harold White

Honor Miss Flynn at Iowa Electric linen shower

Miss Genevieve Flynn was guest of honor at a linen shower held Monday evening at the bungalow of the Iowa Electric Light and Power company. Lavender and yellow decorations framed the event. Bertha Ainsworth and Velva Fox won bridge prizes with hostesses listed among the organizers.

Genevieve Flynn Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Bertha Ainsworth Velva Fox Louise van Pelt Freda Hoveke Velma Danner Gladys Steffy Mary Vail Lois Worden Gwen Storey Jack Turner

Coe Seniors Hold Annual Class Dinner at Montrose Hotel

Fifty eight Coe college seniors attended the annual senior dinner Tuesday evening in the Ter race room of the Montrose hotel. Leo Hubner class president served as toastmaster with Miss Mary Catherine Jennings and Philip Yothers giving toasts. Conger Metcalf composed the class song music and led group singing as peonies carnations and ivory tapers decorated the U shaped table. Committee members were Miss Mary Gage chairman Fred Edwards and Gordon Kage.

Coe College Terrace Montrose Hotel Leo Hubner Mary Catherine Jennings Philip Yothers Conger Metcalf Mary Gage Fred Edwards Gordon Kage

Mrs Ringer Hosts Luncheon for Mrs Aubineau Leaving

Mrs Hazle Ringer of 1840 Washington Avenue SE hosted a small luncheon at Clara Robinson's Colonial Food shop on Wednesday noon honoring Mrs M J Aubineau who will soon move to Chicago to make her home there.

Hazle Ringer Washington Avenue Clara Robinson M. J. Aubineau Chicago

St Patrick Students Honor Rita Klassen at Picnic

A group of St Patrick’s junior students hosted a picnic dinner at Rita Klassen’s home on Tuesday to celebrate her seventeenth birthday. Guests included Jean De Poy Adelaide Roeder Leota Stark Hazel Stark Dorothy McLaughlin Libbie Kofron Anna Astransky Madge Fegelsong Jerry LaVelle Margaret Grady Charlotte Kinney Mary Leone Dahlem Mary Jane Klassen Bill Driscoll Ronald Carnes John Ryan Don Ament Charles Stillman Albert Smith Joe Marsh Marvin Simmons and Dick Lattner.

St. Patrick’s School Rita Klassen Jean de Poy Adelaide Roeder Leota Stark Hazel Stark Dorothy McLaughlin Libbie Kofron Anna Astransky Madge Fegelsong Jerry LaVelle Margaret Grady Charlotte Kinney Mary Leone Dahlem Mary Jane Klassen Bill Driscoll Ronald Carnes John Ryan Don Ament Charles Stillman Albert Smith Joe Marsh Marvin Simmons Dick Lattner

Miss Evelyne McIlraith and Harold Tyerman Honored

Miss Evelyne McIlraith and Harold Tyerman, whose marriage will be solemnized June 8, were honored at a picnic and treasure hunt at Ellis park Tuesday evening. Miss McIlraith received a shower of kitchen gifts, with guests including Miss Lucile Beman and Miss Helen Cook among others.

Evelyne McIlraith Harold Tyerman Ellis Park Miss McIlraith Tyerman Otto Trinka Edward Rudin Edward Cohrs Joseph Rust Henry Nemec Lester Baldwin Lucile Beman Helen Cook Robert Kelly Edward Kadlec

Maltese Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters Meets

The Maltese Cross circle met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Carl F. Goodwin at 1738 Third Avenue SE. New members are Mrs. T. H. Underwood Mrs. G. A. Lieber Mrs. Joe Schwartz and Miss Jessie Allen. The bulletin notes Iowa circle gains of 35 since October 1935 and 776 new members. An honorary pearl will be given to Mrs. Goodwin at the state convention. Miss Allen to host a picnic on June 25.

Maltese Cross Circle King’s Daughters Carl F. Goodwin Third Avenue SE R. D. Chord Ira Moore T. H. Underwood G. A. Lieber Joe Schwartz Jessie Allen Iowa Goodwin Charles D. Fuller August Johnson W. E. Dragoo Rock Springs Wyo Allen

Junior Hadassah Plans Cabaret Dance at Montrose Hotel

The Junior Hadassah group meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Montrose Hotel to discuss a cabaret dance set for June 7 and related arrangements.

Junior Hadassah Montrose Hotel

Fidelity booster club organized by lodge members

The Fidelity Booster club was formed by Fidelity Life association lodge No. 106 members at Miss Kate Christensen’s home at 415 A venue NW. Mrs. O Fahey chaired the meeting. officers elected were Mrs. M M Keith president J A Hayward vice president Mrs J C Yuza secretary and Miss Christensen treasurer. By laws were drafted by Mrs Minnie Dodds Mrs F A Schindler and Mr Hayward. The group will meet the second Friday of each month and all lodge members are invited.

Fidelity Booster Club Fidelity Life Association Lodge No Kate Christensen Avenue NW O. Fahey M. M. Keith J. A. Hayward J. C. Yuza Miss Christensen Minnie Dodds F. A. Schindler Hayward

First Presbyterian Church and School Picnic Planned

The annual church and Bible school picnic of the First Presbyterian church will be held Friday at Bever Park large pavilion. A 5 PM program of games and contests precedes supper at 6 PM. Merit awards will be given for Pioneer and Friendly Indian organizations work by Ralph Bachman. Katherine Franken leads arrangements and George Stone organizes games.

First Presbyterian Church Bever Park Ralph Bachman Katherine Franken Chapel Society George Stone

Miss Cecelia Kohl Presents Student Pianists Recital

Miss Cecelia Kohl will present pupils in a spring recital Thursday at 7 30 pm at the Kenwood Park Methodist church. The public is invited. The program lists pieces by many students including Gloria Taylor Kathleen Stanley Marilyn Batten Joyce Crabbs Ruth Anne Stucker Ceci Margery Young Arlene Robinson Robyn Delp Martha Kohl Barbara Chepers Ellen Myers Louise Fernow Jane Ko Good Humour Rondo by Baumfelder and works by Mendelssohn Brahms Chopin Rimsky Korsakov and Grieg among others.

Cecelia Kohl Kenwood Park Methodist Church Mae Saree Cwe Eees Williams Goosey Goosey Gander Williams Gloria Taylor Three Little Kittens Williams Williams Kathleen Stanley Marilyn Batten Waine Goodrich Joyce Crabbs Kenneth Kohl, Jr Forrest Ae Veida Bixby Ruth Anne Stucker Ceci Margery Young Dawn Hanson Johnson Elen Arlene Robinson Robyn Kenneth Delp Kerr Mary Henkle Joy Crawford Rothy Fernow Zhoe Watts Song Martha Kohl Grieg Panne Jane Stewart Iaks Handel Geraldine Kohl Garman Marilyn Mills Barnes Louise Fernow Hudson Ellen Myers Eras Stulwitt Lou Ludlow Woolenhaunt Jane Ko Baumfelder Barbara Chepers Pierrette Mendelssohn Marie i Hoffner ME Ak Pels We Rees Ee Brahms Hyllis Myers Chopin Jean Bice

Miss Ann Lenzen Attends Detroit Wedding as Sole Attendant

Miss Dor othy Idella Bryant wed Richard Laury Widlund in Detroit. Attendant was Miss Ann Lenzen, cousin of the bride. The bridgegroom is son of Mr. and Mrs. William Eric Widlund of Quincy, Mass. Best man was Donald Widlund. Newlyweds to reside at Dearborn Inn after a June 15 wedding trip.

Ann Lenzen V. F. Lenzen Nineteenth Street Dorothy Idella Bryant Detroit Richard Laury Widlund William Eric Widlund Quincy Mass George H. S. Bryant Alden Park Manor Donald Widlund Mrs. Widlund Dearborn Inn

Iowa student Elmer Rosenbaum spends summer with parents

Elmer M. Rosenbaum a University of Iowa student is spending the summer vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Rosenbaum at 1721 Grande avenue SE.

Elmer M. Rosenbaum University of Iowa Mrs Louis Rosenbaum Grande Avenue SE

Birthday Party Hosted by Mary Zell at Home

Mary Zell entertained attendees at a birthday party Tuesday at 500 B avenue NE. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Margaret Erland, Miss Jessie Johnson, Chancey Ryan and Bob Jacek.

Mary Zell B Avenue NE Mrs. John Smith Margaret Erland Jessie Johnson Chancey Ryan Bob Jacek

Learn to Read Dreams and Its Modern Insight

A reader frets over a recurring dream about taking her son Jimmie to the zoo and the wild行为 it reflects. The ad promotes a 40 page booklet Interpreting Your Dreams from The Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute for 15 cents, offering guidance on dream meanings and psychology.

Mary Jimmie Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West Nineteenth Street New York N. Y

Coe College Music Dept Recital Presents Advanced Students

The Coe College department of music presents a recital by advanced students on Wednesday at 8 15 p m in Sinclair Memorial chapel. Performers are pupil of Grace Swab Max Daehler and Paul Ray with Eleanor Taylor on organ. Program includes works by Prokofieff Rachmaninoff Massenet Saint-Saens Handel and more.

Coe College Department of Music Sinclair Memorial Chapel Grace Swab Max Daehler Paul Ray Eleanor Taylor Gavotte Prokofieff Dorothy Grant Dorothy Grant. Prelude In Bmino Rachmaninoff Margaret McCall Duparc Dansons la Gigue Polodowski Alice ‘Gill Hahn

W R C Officers Club Met For Luncheon Talk

Mrs. Ella Frear hosted the W R C Officers Club at 416 Thirteenth Street SE on Tuesday. Members present included Mesdames Effie Storey Eva Kisinger Myra Neubauer Jeanne Lindsey Celia Burda Abe Pilkcer Alma Farley and Lois Follen. Short sketches of U S Presidents were shared and Celia Burda spoke on John Adams. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Alma Farley 626 Third Street SW.

Ella Frear Thirteenth Street SE Officers’ Club T. Z. Cook Corps Effie Storey Eva Kisinger Myra Neubauer Jeanne Lindsey Celia Burda Abe Pilkcer Alma Farley Lois Follen United States John Adams Third Street

Circle luncheon closes plans for year in city

Mrs. A. N. Humiston hosted Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters at a picnic luncheon Tuesday at 400 Nineteenth Street SE. Hostesses were Mrs. Arthur Biddinger Mrs. Harry Dunker Mrs. Max Burrell Mrs. Humiston and Mrs. E R Moen. Plans for the year's work were completed.

A. N. Humiston Nineteenth Street Louise Leibert The King’s Daughters Arthur Biddinger Harry Dunker Max Burrell Humiston E. R. Moen

Trinity Lutheran Graduation Held After Evening Service

The Rev P L Bornhoeft will deliver the address at Trinity Lutheran school graduation at the church on First Avenue and Fourteenth Street W Thursday at 7 45 p m. The program includes songs dances drills and the introduction of diplomas with salutatory essay valedictory and class prophecy.

P. L. Bornhoeft Trinity Lutheran School First Avenue Fourteenth Street Margaret Schlichting Lyman Euken Mmner Ruth Domschot Christian Day-School Robert Nemecek Eugene Ilten Shirley Kreutner Jack Rinderknecht

Johnson outlines Constitution history in Kiwanis talk

Elmer A. Johnson, attorney and constitutional expert, spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Montrose Hotel. He traced the document’s history, noted founders’ precedents, praised the system, and warned against extreme changes and current administration tendencies that could threaten the basic law.

Elmer A. Johnson Kiwanis Club Montrose Hotel Johnson United States

Natives of Solomon Islands Wear Beetle Leg Necklaces

A Solomon Islands tradition features beetle leg necklaces given as love tokens. The practice highlights local craft and romantic customs among island communities.

Solomon Islands

Short Wave Peril to U S Government Warned

E H Harris publisher of the Richmond Palladium Item told Inland Daily Press association in Chicago that short wave radio threatens government and newspapers must bear the burden of battle to defend democracy. He urged clear distinction between news and propaganda and warned of TV and facsimile printing impacts. The association adopted a resolution accusing the Black Senate committee of harassment against newspapers and urged civil damages for victims and prosecutions under criminal statutes.

Chicago Inland Daily Press Association E. H. Harris Richmond Ind Palladium Item Harris Association Wire Services Radio Committee America Committee Federal Communications Robert R. McCormick The Chicago Tribune

War Plans of Army Include Dictatorship Threat

Washington reveals the army drafts a total war plan granting the President vast powers to control industry, fix prices, issue universal conscription, seize property, insure shipping, regulate trade, and back by a $500 million war financing corporation. Senator Bennett Clark calls the plan dangerous and urges careful study and a public referendum before any action.

Washington INS War Department United States War Trade Administration Sen. Clark Bennett Clark Congress Clark Senate Munitions Committee The Missourian

Hayek Appointed Pediatrician for Iowa Health Dept

Dr J M Hayek a Cedar Rapids pediatrician with eight years’ local practice is named to a newly created post in the Iowa state department of health. The division of child health and health education will be funded by state and federal funds and his appointment takes effect June 15.

Dr. Hayek State Department of Health J. M. Hayek Avenue Cedar Rapids Iowa State Department of Health Hayek Des Moines Camp Good Health Public Health Nursing Association University of Iowa Walter L. Bierring

Hindenburg Lands in Frankfurt on Eastward South America Run

The German dirigible Hindenburg completed its second eastward voyage from South America and landed in Frankfurt am Main Germany on Wednesday.

Frankfort-Au-Main Germany Hindenburg South America

Dublin candidate runs unopposed for Laurens County surveyor

Gay J. Lester Jackson, unopposed in Laurens County surveyor race, promises to do just as little work as possible. He states the decision to run was his own, persuaded by himself and no one else.

Dublin Gay J. Lester Jackson Laurens County Jackson

Mayor Shover Wins City Seats After Tax Evasion Resignations

In Republic Missouri Mayor V W Shover and several aldermen resigned after failing to pay city taxes. A special election was held and Shover was re elected to the mayoral office.

Republic, Mo V. W. Shover Shover

Firefighters Halt Blaze as Spectators Riot at Vago Home

In Aurora Illinois a blaze at the John Vago residence drew about fifty onlookers who fought among themselves while firefighters battled the flames. The crew kept one hose on the fire and another on the crowd extinguishing both. damage to the house listed at 150 dollars.

Aurora Ill John Vago

Cedar Rapids and Central City couples receive licenses

Marriage licenses issued for Donald J. Berger and Florence H. Bock of Cedar Rapids. Henry Joseph Dolan and Jean Adele Hamilton of Central City. Stanley Stevens of Milton Wisconsin and Mary Michel of Marion also received licenses.

Donald J. Berger Florence H. Bock Cedar Rapids Henry Joseph Dolan Jean Adele Hamilton Central City Stanley Stevens Milton Wis Mary Michel Marion

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