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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1936

Page

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Commencement Exercises at St Berchmans Seminary Friday Evening

St Berchmans Seminary holds commencement on Friday at 8 p m with processional songs by the junior glee club and orchestra directed by A A Rockwell. Honors and grammar school diplomas will be awarded by Rev E F Becker and Rev Sylvester D Luby.

St. Berchman’s Seminary Lehman Strauss Borus Coburn Wellesley St. Berchman’s Junior Glee Club Edward Mullally de Lamater P. Tschaikowsky Campus Pride de la Mater St. Berchman’s Orchestra A. A. Rockwell H. Tovar J. Refrigier E. Woods R. Walsh W. Byrne J. O’brien C. Alig R. Penquite B. Whalen G. Bray T. Lynn L. Powers William Collins L. Morrissey J. Hockery C. Bray R. Mackie C. Ruth R. Zedick William Walsh E. Mullally Ghost of Half Penny Lane J. Wiegand G. Clark C. Kurt

Theodore Klappholz Rites Held At Yocom Chapel

Funeral services for Theodore Klappholz formerly of Keystone were conducted Wednesday at the Yocom chapel with Rev. Ralph Hell Collis presiding. Mrs. Albert Bragg and Mrs. Fay Beach Murdock sang. Keystone lodge members served as pallbearers. Burial followed in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Numerous out of town relatives and Keystone residents attended from Cedar Rapids Sioux Falls Beaumont and Iowa City.

Theodore Klappholz Keystone Yocom Chapel Ralph Hell Collis Albert Bragg Fay Beach Murdock Keystone Lodge No. 135 Hugo Thiessen Peter Kock Fred Kuehl John Feuerbach John A. Selk Louis A. Wiese C. D. Schenken Dallas Feuerbach Clarence O’brien Lill Bechthold Jeanne and Bernadine O’brien Charles Balhorn Alvena Hamann Gus Harde Jacob Ottsen E. Winkelmann George Ottsen Dora Severin Alma Harper H. Wolfe Ed Boisen John Eggers Cedar Rapids Charles Akers Grand Junction H. F. Boysen W. J. Harding Donald Boysen Iowa City William Harder Remsen George Gulk Sioux Falls S. D Frank Helmke Lois Beaumont Tex

Evening services at the Prescott school tabernacle

The Free Methodist church hosts daily 7:45 pm services at the Prescott school grounds on Seventh Street and Fourth Avenue. Evangelist Rev. H. O. Hubbert leads the gatherings as the public is invited to attend.

Prescott School Seventh Street Fourth Avenue Free Methodist Church H. O. Hubbert

Dawes Speech Attended by Murray Family in Iowa City

Mr and Mrs Roy W Murray and daughter Ruth traveled to Iowa City Wednesday evening to hear Charles G Dawes speak. George J Schaller president of the Federal Reserve Bank Chicago accompanied General Dawes and had been friends with Mr Murray at Storm Lake.

Roy W. Murray Ruth Iowa City Charles G. Dawes George J. Schaller Federal Reserve Bank Chicago General Dawes Mr. Schaller Mr. Murray Storm Lake

Legion award presented to Charles E Ruth at St Berchmans

The annual American Legion award was presented Wednesday at St Berchmans Seminary to Charles E Ruth of Des Moines. A R McElwain made the presentation and delivered a talk.

American Legion St. Berchman’s Seminary Charles E. Ruth Des Moines A. R. McElwain

City grants beer and cigaret permits in council action

The city council approved a beer permit for Sylvester Mostek during Tuesday evening session. Mike Cira received a class C beer license and a cigaret permit in the same meeting.

Sylvester Mostek Mike Cira

Police Vacancy Fill Leads Cedar Rapids Shift Change

Jerry Mann of the local police force takes a summer leave and will join Perry Jayne a Cedar Rapids contractor. Jack Norris is appointed to fill the vacancy starting June 2 and will be on duty from 9 p m to 7 a m.

Jerry Mann Perry Jayne Cedar Rapids Jack Norris

Home treatment claims for varicose veins and ulcers

An advertisement touts Emerald Oil as a home remedy for swollen and bursting varicose veins and related ulcers. It advises buying a full strength bottle at May's Drug Store or other pharmacies, using it twice daily with a soft brush until swelling decreases, claiming rapid, long lasting results.

May

Bank Receiver Authorized Dividend For Marion Bank

Judge A B Clark in district court Thursday authorized D W Bates receiver of the Commercial Savings Bank of Marion to pay a ten percent dividend on depositors claims Previous dividends have totaled forty percent or approximately $118 000 O A Cranwell is examiner in charge.

A. B. Clark D. W. Bates Commercial Savings Bank of Marion O. A. Cranwell

Camp Fire Ceremony Planned at Thomas Park Friday Night

Five Marion Camp Fire groups schedule a ceremony at Thomas Park Friday at 8 p m with a backup indoors at the American Legion hall if rain or cold. Girls gather at 7 30 p m and the program features Wohelo call, processional, lighting ceremony, flag ceremony, songs, confer rence of ranks, special honors, violin solo, and taps. The public is invited with no admission fee.

Marion Thomas Park American Legion Hall Wohelo Call Margaret Oldfather Janet Elder Martha Ann Young Janet Derflinger Credo Lois Fred Lang Patricia Homan

New Pastor Irving Wade Welcomed at Church Supper

Members and friends of the Christian church held a fellowship supper in the church dining room to greet the new pastor Rev. Irving E. Wade and his family arriving from Oelwein. About fifty attended as E. Hamm welcomed the Wade family and plans for the year were discussed.

The Christian Church Irving E. Wade Oelwein E. Hamm

Guests at Mrs Senninger Home Report Visits

Guests this week included Mrs Mary Swangler and her daughter Gladys of Cedar Rapids along with Mrs Harriet Evans of Iowa City visiting the home of Mrs Della Senninger.

Della Senninger Mary Swangler Gladys Cedar Rapids Harriet Evans Iowa City

Kline Family Returns Home From Visit

Mr and Mrs Elbert Kline and family return to Hudson while Alvin Kline and his daughter go to Leon after visiting Mr and Mrs H P Kline.

Elbert Kline Hudson Alvin Kline Leon H. P. Kline

Speake Family Visits Earl Helbig Home

Mrs. Hattie Speake Miss Gertrude Speake and Jay Speake of Walker visited Wednesday in the Earl Helbig home.

Hattie Speake Gertrude Speake Jay Speake Walker Earl Helbig

Garden Club Breakfast Attended by Seventeen Members

Seventeen members and one guest Mrs J J Albaugh attended a breakfast hosted by the Rural Garden club at Thomas Park on Wednesday.

J. J. Albaugh Rural Garden Club Thomas Park

Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grands Meet Set Friday

Mrs. Helen Chislett will host the Past Noble Grands association of the Rebekah lodge Friday at 2 30 in the afternoon.

Helen Chislett Noble Grands Association Rebekah Lodge

Prairie Union Agriculture and Literary Club Friday Event

Mr and Mrs Orlan Hann host the Prairie Union Agriculture and Literary Club gathering Friday evening at their residence. The event invites members to attend a social and discussion session.

Orlan Hann Prairie Union Agriculture and Literary Club

Ladies Day Prizes Awarded at Marion Golf Club

At the Marion Golf Club ladies day on Wednesday prizes were awarded for low scores in all the foursomes to Betty Mae Marchant Edythe Gordon and Mrs Lewis Papes Draw prizes went to Mrs Esby and Mrs Swaney.

Marion Golf Club Betty Mae Marchant Edythe Gordon Lewis Papes Esby Swaney

Marchant Family Plans Move to Iowa City

The Darrell Marchant family intends to relocate to Iowa City soon, planning new residence arrangements and settling into the community.

Darrell Marchant Iowa City

Mrs Albaugh and son arrive for summer stay

Mrs J R Albaugh and her son Jimmy of Highway Highlands California arrived in Marion Saturday to spend the summer with Mr and Mrs Floyd C Ozburn.

J. R. Albaugh Jimmy Highway Highlands Calif Marion Floyd C. Ozburn

Linn chapter DeMolay to picnic at Palisades Park

The Linn chapter of DeMolay will meet Friday at 6 p.m. in front of the Masonic temple to ride to Palisades Park for a weather permitting picnic. Attendees are asked to bring the usual picnic supplies.

Linn Order of DeMolay Masonic Temple Palisades Park

Family Night at Marion Golf Club Attracts Large Crowd

A large crowd attended the Marion Golf Club family night on Wednesday evening. The program featured a clarinet solo by Dorothy Schultz with Willma Jackson, reading by Helen Biddick, pantomime by Norma Biddick, a piano solo by Bonnie Carey, and a vocal solo by Jeanette Titus with Miss Jackson accompanying.

Marion Golf Club Dorothy Schultz Willma Jackson Helen Biddick Norma Biddick Bonnie Carey Jeanette Titus Miss Jackson

Pantry Shower For Miss Secrist Ahead Of Chicago Wedding

Mrs. Frank Strother hosted a pantry shower Tuesday evening at Michel tea room for Miss Marion Secrist. The event honored her upcoming marriage to Arnold Carlberg with games and prizes.

Frank Strother Michel Tea Room Marion Secrist Arnold Carlberg Chicago

Honor guest list for event includes notable attendees

The guest list featured Hildred Miller, Eleanor Storck, Mildred Elkin, Marjorie Albaugh, Ellyn McGowan, Ethel Bigger, Lulu B Secrist, Alice Carlberg, Mrs. Laura Bigger and Mrs. Estelle Johnson.

Hildred Miller Eleanor Storck Mildred Elkin Marjorie Albaugh Ellyn McGowan Ethel Bigger Lulu B. Secrist Alice Carlberg Laura Bigger Estelle Johnson

Ladies Aid Divisions Hold Picnics At Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid society divisions met on Wednesday with multiple picnics and receptions. Hostesses included Mrs. Glenn Cheadle for Loyal division and Mrs. Irwin Lanning for True Blue division, with new member Mrs. W Messer Schmidt. Officers were elected led by President Mrs. George Reichard and jointly planned summer events across Keystone and Rainbow divisions.

Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Church Glenn Cheadle Loyal Anna Harene Chicago True Blue Irwin Lanning Irving Finger Barbara Lake W. Messerschmidt General Aid Society Keystone Division Alva Whitney Harold Wahl George Paul Lillian Stewart Emma, Retta Belle Courtney Gleaners C. R. Biddick Rainbow Division Ida McCoy L. S. Dove M. H. Biddick James Bramwell George Reichard Fay Bailey Weldon Campbell E. E. Edwards Harry Horn A. B. Nollsch Endeavor Division Willis Jordan Sixth Avenue E. W. Griffith T. A. Cunningham D. S. Stewart Sunshine Division J. D. Currier Keenan W. O. Whiting W. G. Buck Kensington

Pupil Recital Tonight At Christian Church

Marjorie Towers and Charles Birmingham are among pupils who will perform in a piano recital tonight for Miss Edna Roberts at the Christian church. Their names were omitted from the published list.

Marjorie Towers Charles Birmingham Edna Roberts The Christian Church

Electa Circle Daughters Meet for Officer Election

Electa Circle of the King's Daughters will convene Friday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. E. A. Barnes's home to elect officers and conduct routine circle business.

Electa King’s Daughters E. A. Barnes

Emma Kendall division hosts Adeliza Daniels circle luncheon

The Emma Kendall division of the Priscilla guild of the Congregational church entertained the Adeliza Daniels circle with a luncheon at the home of Mrs. J. T. Christie and Mrs. W. G. Koppenhaver. Forty dined as a program of piano solos and duets, vocal duet, and readings proceeded.

Emma Kendall Priscilla Guild The Congregational Church Adeliza Daniels J. T. Christie W. G. Koppenhaver June DeWees Bonnie Carey Louise Gillette Theresa Farley

Fidelis Circle to Elect Officers This Friday

The Fidelis Circle of the King's Daughters will elect officers at a Friday meeting at 2 p.m. The gathering will be held at the home of Mrs. Thomas Costello.

Fidelis Circle of the King’s Daughters Thomas Costello

Recital Tonight by Miss Edna Roberts Pupils

The public is invited to a recital by pupils of Miss Edna Roberts in the Christian church auditorium tonight at 8 o clock.

Edna Roberts Christian Church

Osceola lodge to elect officers at 8 tonight

The Osceola lodge No. 18 I O O F approves a program and elects officers during a meeting tonight at 8 in the I O O F hall.

Osceola Lodge

Marionette 4-H Club Meeting At Reinheimer Home

The Marionette Four-H club will meet Tuesday at 1 30 PM at the home of Miss Catherine Reinheimer. Members are asked to bring their music books.

Catherine Reinheimer

Birth of Thomas Richard Lee May 20

An eight pound son named Thomas Richard Lee was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee on May 20. Mrs. Ben Sears traveled to Vineyard Haven Massachusetts to visit relatives.

Charles Lee Thomas Richard Ben Sears Vineyard Haven, Mass

McDonalds Visit Marion on Memorial Day

Mr and Mrs J A McDonald from Madison Wisconsin visited in Marion for Memorial Day. Mr McDonald is superintendent of the Madison division of the Milwaukee railroad.

J. A. McDonald Madison, Wis Marion McDonald Madison The Milwaukee Railroad

Miss Annie Laura Davidson Joins Zeta Phi Eta at Coe College

Miss Annie Laura Davidson Monday was initiated as a member of the Zeta Phi Eta national honorary speech arts fraternity at Coe College.

Annie Laura Davidson Zeta Phi Eta Coe College

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