Garden Show Luncheon Hosts Judges From Iowa Cities
Garden club hosts luncheon for show judges Wednesday and Thursday at Brucemore. Amy Sinclair guild of First Presbyterian serves both days. Attending judges include Mrs Carl Seashore Mrs Roscoe H Voiland Mrs J Whitney Mrs Louis Pelzer Mrs W Mercer Mrs L H Wallace of Iowa City, Mrs Ralph Orwig Miss Izanne Chamberlain of Des Moines, and Prof W H Norton of Mount Vernon. Mrs William H Dunshee chairs the judges committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Ralph Orwig
Izanne Chamberlain
Des Moines
W. H. Norton
Mount Vernon
William H. Dunshee
Dinner Honors Dr. Bohumil Shimek at Fiftieth Year
Mr and Mrs Milo Hanzlik and children JoAnn and Harrison will attend a Monday commencement dinner at the University of Iowa Memorial Union honoring Dr Bohumil Shimek in celebration of his fiftieth year with the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Hanzlik
JoAnn
Harrison
Recital by Muriel MacIntosh at First Christian Church
Mrs Edna Barrett Jackson presents Muriel MacIntosh mezzo contralto in a recital with Ruth Esther King contralto as assisting artist and Mrs Helen Little Hickman as accompanist. Program includes selections from Handel Mozart Saint-Saens Pombhielli and poetry and songs such as My True Love Lies Asleep She Walks in Beauty and The Year's at the Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Barrett Jackson
Muriel MacIntosh
First Christian Church
Ruth Esther King
Helen Little Hickman
Carden
Daxon
Beautiful Tree Contest Seeks Local Entries
Garden clubs invite residents to submit photos of the most beautiful oak elm or hard maple in town for the county and state Beautiful Tree contest. Call Mrs. E. W. Spence Mrs. J. C. Petrovitsky or Mrs. S V. Shonka for details. County entries due June 15 state entries due July 1. County winner advances to state contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Garden Clubs
Iowa Federation of Garden Clubs
E. W. Spence
J. C. Petrovitsky
S V. Shonka
Mr and Mrs Naibert Celebrate Thirtieth Anniversary
Mr Frank Naibert Jr and Mrs Naibert observed their thirtieth wedding anniversary at 819 Second Avenue SW with a Saturday dinner on the lawn for about forty relatives and friends. Dark red gladiolus adorned the tables and their nephew Dr F J Naibert sang after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Naibert
Second Avenue
F. J. Naibert
Wendl Andrie
A. C. Naibert
Mrs Dora Nunnally Plans Iowa City Meeting With Brother
Mrs Dora Nunnally and her daughter Elaine Joy plan a meeting in Iowa City with Dora’s brother Commander Chester Keppler of the U S Navy. Keppler has commanded the S S Ellis off the coast and has orders to Washington to head another sun eclipse expedition. He will fly from San Diego to Washington and will spend a day in Iowa City with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Nunnally
Elaine Joy
Iowa City
Mrs. Nunnally
Chester Keppler
U. S. Navy
Keppler
S. S. Ellis
Observatory
Washington, D. C
San Diego
Calif
Ince
Hayes P T A Picnic at Bever Park Pavilion
Hayes P T A hosts a Thursday picnic at Bever Park pavilion. Mothers and children meet before noon with luncheon served at 12. Each mother should bring a covered dish sandwiches and dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bever Park
Hayes P. T. A
Westwood Community Club Meeting at Mrs Heaton’s Home
The Westwood Community club will gather at Mrs. Robert Heaton’s residence 1331 C avenue NE on Tuesday at 2 30 p m for a regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westwood Community Club
Robert Heaton
C Avenue NE
Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Plans Wednesday Meeting
Mercy hospital auxiliary will gather Wednesday at 1 39 PM at the hospital. A board meeting is also on the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
F A U Riders Meet at Mrs Sorenson Home
The F A U Riders will gather with Mrs. Annie Sorenson at 1420 Third Street NW on Tuesday at 7 30 p m for a club meeting in the neighborhood lodging group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Sorenson
Third Street NW
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs. Coxs Home
The Ladies auxiliary to the I A of M will gather at 416 First Street SW at 8 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Mrs Arthur Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. of M
Arthur Cox
First Street
Stanolind Bright Light Club Meeting Notice
The Stanolind Bright Light club meets Tuesday evening at 7 30 p m at Mrs Frank Jennings 2017 Grande avenue SE. Members unable to attend should notify the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanolind Bright Light Club
Frank Jennings
Grande Avenue SE
Cedar Rebekah Lodge Plans Picnic Supper and Elections
The Cedar Rebekah lodge meets Wednesday evening at Ben Hur hall with a picnic supper for members and families. Members should bring picnic provisions. Election of officers and balloting on Iowa Rebekah Assembly officers occur at the late business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rebekah
Ben Hur Hall
Iowa
Daughter Visits Father Campbell in Cedar Rapids
Miss Mary Campbell of New York City sought out Rev. R. J. Campbell minister of the Church of Our Lady of Grace for their first meeting since infancy. The reunion occurred during a brief Cedar Rapids visit of Miss Campbell accompanied by Miss Ann Erskine. They planned to return to New York where Miss Campbell will organize Camp Whip-poor-will at Lake Champlain and resume studies at Columbia University in the autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Campbell
New York City
R. J. Campbell
Church of Our Lady of Grace
Cedar Rapids
Miss Campbell
Ann Erskine
John Erskine
George B. Douglas
Brucemore
Miss Erskine
Camp Whip-poor-will
Lake Champlain
Columbia University
Honor Teachers Dinner at Big Springs School
A dinner was given at Big Springs school in honor of Miss Marjorie Donohue principal and teachers Miss Joy Anderson and Miss Adora Sykes. Hostesses included Mrs. Otto Anderson Mrs. Chris Larson Mrs. Aaron McNabb Mrs. F. J. Check Mrs. N. T. Canarr Mrs. Earl Thomas Mrs. Harry Lutz Mrs. Daniels and Mrs. R. E. Magnusson, officers of the Big Springs P. T. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Springs
Marjorie Donohue
Joy Anderson
Adora Sykes
Otto Anderson
Chris Larson
Aaron McNabb
F. J. Check
N. T. Canarr
Earl Thomas
Harry. Lutz
Daniels
R. E. Magnusson
The
P. T
Pattern 2358 Daisy Frock Described in The Cedar Rapids Gazette
The Cedar Rapids Gazette presents pattern 2358 with step by step instruction diagrams for a blue and white daisy print frock. Sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 42. fabric and ribbon requirements listed. send 15 cents per pattern and include name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Anne Adams
Washington High Senior Class Dinner Emphasizes Shakespeare
About 180 Washington High seniors attend the annual dinner at 6 30 pm Monday at the Hotel Roosevelt. Merlyn Morris will be toastmaster with toasts drawn from Shakespearean plays. Elizabeth Melberg delivers the welcome on The Taming of the Shrew. Rev J R McCullough speaks on As You Like It. Howard Tellier closes with Alls Well That Ends Well. Tables reflect the seasons and diplomas decorate programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Hotel Roosevelt
Merlyn Morris
Elizabeth Melberg
J. R. McCullough
Howard Tellier
Sadie Combs
Ella Grissel
Hilda Horn
Gracie DeNoon
Eva Byerly
Otto Schluter
Fourteenth Birthday Party for Helen Pleshek
Mrs. V Pleshek hosted fourteen guests for Helen Pleshek s fourteenth birthday at 1818 Mount Vernon Avenue SE. Bridge was played with first prize to Jean Douglas and consolation to Sara Lee Hesbacher. Refreshments and decorations featured a yellow orchid and green theme with many gifts for the guest of honor. Attendees included Betty Ann Lehman Dorothy Leefers Dorothy McLeod Dorothy Carr Jean Douglas Joan Miller Primrose Selden Sara Lee Hesbacher Lydia Ann Courtright Mary Ellen McLeod oo Greenblatt Mary Catherine Farquhar Emma Cuhel and Helen Peshek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Pleshek
Mount Vernon Avenue
Helen
Jean Douglas
Sara Lee Hesbacher
Miss Pleshek
Honor Mrs Hedlund at Fruitland birthday party
A Saturday evening gathering at 106 Fruitland boulevard SE celebrated Mrs Hedlund's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Young, Mr and Mrs Roy Young, Mr and Mrs H McEvers, Mr and Mrs Earl Bennett, and Richard Hedlund. Banjo and dancing were highlights of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Hedlund
Fruitland Boulevard SE
Hedlund
Clarence Young
Roy Young
H. McEvers
Earl Bennett
Richard Hedlund
Banco
Atlas announces betrothal of Martha Atlas to Hyman Neuman
Mr. and Mrs. David Atlas of Philadelphia announce the engagement of their daughter Martha Atlas to Hyman Neuman of Philadelphia. Miss Atlas, sister of Mrs. A. L. Smulekoff, has visited Cedar Rapids many times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Atlas
Philadelphia
Martha
Hyman Neuman
Beta Sigma Phi Lambda meets Monday at Hotel Montrose
Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the Hotel Montrose for its regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambda Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Montrose
Social gathering honors Kadoka visitors in wartime era tone
Mr and Mrs Obed Bean hosted at 1004 First Street SW in honor of Mr and Mrs Frank White and their son from Kadoka South Dakota. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sam Allard Mr and Mrs John Pieper Mrs Mable Fraser and Nick Neade. Five hundred was played with prizes going to Mr and Mrs White Mrs Frasee and Sam Allard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obed Bean
First Street
Frank White
Kadoka, S. D
Sam Allard
John Pieper
Mable Fraser
Nick Neade
White
Frasee
Mrs Novak Hosts Farewell Party For Anna Novak
A farewell party given by Mrs. Joe Novak honored Mrs. Anna Novak who departs Monday night for Czecho bieh courtesy. Music and dancing provided entertainment. Novak plans to stay in Europe for a year or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Novak
Anna Novak
Czechobeigh
Novak
Europe
Grant Wood Featured in Creative Art Magazine
A June Creative Art issue presents a two and a half page article on Cedar Rapids artist Grant Wood. Photographs accompany the piece, including Birth of Herbert Hoover, Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, American Gothic, Victorian Survival, The Young Corn, Stone City, and Arnold Comes of Age, a portrait of Arnold Pyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Wood
Cedar Rapids
Creative Art
Herbert Hoover
Paul Revere
Stone City
Arnold
Arnold Pyle
Runkles Host Lisbon Wedding Rehearsal Party
Mr and Mrs Milo H Runkle hosted a Sunday evening gathering at 17406 Seventh avenue SE for Miss Harriett Reiger and Lawrence Kynett of Lisbon ahead of their Wednesday marriage in that town. The guest list included relatives and friends from Lisbon Pasadena Calif Iowa City Solon Cedar Rapids Mechanicsville and Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo H. Runkle
Seventh Avenue SE
Harriett Reiger
Lawrence Kynett
Lisbon
Kynett
Runkies
Audie Bennett
Charles R. Runkle
Gene Carbee
Pasadena
Calif
Guy Hoover
Iowa City
Harry Achey
Solon
Earl Hoover
Mechanicsville
Harriet Hoover
Cedar Rapids
Agnes Higgins
Ames
Lydians of Olivet Presbyterians Hold Summer Picnic
The Lydians of Olivet Presbyterian Church held their final meeting before summer recess with a picnic supper at Ellis Park. After a brief business session, they visited Mrs. B. L. Lindsay's home. The next gathering is set for the first Wednesday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivet Presbyterian Church
Ellis Park
B. L. Lindsay
West Side auxiliary to Home for the Friendless meeting
The West Side auxiliary will gather Monday at 2 30 p m at 1419 C avenue NE the home of Mrs Walter L Neal. Hostesses include Mrs Fred Larson Mrs A M Fenske Mrs Harry Holloway Mrs H J Scott and Mrs John Avis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Walter L. Neal
C Avenue NE
Fred Larson
A. M. Fenske
Harry Holloway
H. J. Scott
John Avis
Local Couple Returns After Coe College Commencement
Dr and Mrs Lee Jones return to Gilmore City after attending Coe College commencement. Their son Charles Jones is among the graduating class and will stay for graduate work during the summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Jones
Gilmore City
Coe College
Charles Jones
Board of Managers to Meet at Home for Aged Women
The board of managers of the Home for Aged Women will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Home For Aged Women
Friendless Home Board Schedules Tuesday Meeting
The board of the Home for the Friendless will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Home For the Friendless
Church Social Circle Plans Meeting in Social Rooms
The church social circle will gather in the social rooms of the arch after events. Hostesses include Mrs. Adolph and other members to oversee arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch
Adolph
Elizabeth Gordon Circle to Meet at Miss Mon tillon Home
The Elizabeth Gordon circle of Grande Avenue United Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday evening at Miss Catherine Mon tillon's home at 1720 A avenue NE. Mrs. Arban Chehan and Miss Gretchen Roy will assist as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Gordon
Grande Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Catherine Montillon
Arban Chehan
Gretchen Roy
All Night Downtown Parking Ban Approved
City council approved a measure proposed by Public Safety Commissioner Dan Kruidenier banning overnight parking on most downtown streets from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. Areas affected include First Street E from A Avenue to Fifth Avenue, Second Street E from A Avenue to Third Street E, Second Street E from A Avenue to First Avenue E, and river to Fourth Street E, plus Third Avenue E from river to Fourth Avenue E and from river to Fourth Street E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Kruidenier
Public Safety
First Street
Fifth Avenue
Second Street
Third Street
First Avenue
Fourth Street
Third Avenue
Fourth Avenue
City Council Approves Seventh Street SW Paving Project
The council passed a resolution of necessity authorizing paving Seventh Street SW from Fifth Avenue to Eighth Avenue SW as there were no objections. A Roosevelt garage petition for a 550 gallon gasoline tank under a sidewalk at 113-117 Second Street NE was referred to streets. Permission was granted to F J Jennings to install three curb pumps near gy oe in Seventh Avenue at First Street. A petition by thirteen property owners to oil Tenth Street NW from E to I Avenue was referred to streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
Fifth Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Roosevelt Garage
Second Street
Department of Streets
F. J. Jennings
Gy Oe
Seventh Avenue
First Street
Tenth Street NW
I Avenue
Aunt Het Expresses Regret Over Funeral Attendance
In a candid remark, Aunt Het admits she missed the funeral due to a lack of time but confesses she longed for a proper cry for a week and could not begin.
Legionaires Build Dam For Health Camp Pool
American Legion men of Hanford Post No 5 built a 100 foot dam on Big Creek at Camp Good Health to create a swimming pool three feet deep for disabled children attending the camp. The project involved timber pilings and cement to form a safe wading area, with labor shared by many post members and local civic figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hanford Post No. 5
Big Creek
Legionaires
R. W. Greene
Republican County Central Committee
A. R. Menary
Beck
Henry Haegg
James P. Winn
Ben Franks
Murray Robertson
B. D. Silliman
Carroll Thomas
Fred Huff
Ee Pranken
Charles Marousek
Berry
Charles Kosek
W. E. Jacenie H. H
City Briefs and Personals Highlights
St James church supper Tuesday 25c. Dr F S Peshek has returned from a trip to northern Minnesota. Old fashioned dance Lincoln park tonight. Lodge 1411 O O F meets Tuesday 8 pm with officer election and smoker. Chicken supper Second Christian Tuesday 25c. Pioneer Council 163 National Union Assurance society meets Tuesday 8 pm in Sokol hall with refreshments. Fur vaults protection for your furs Schoen Exclusive Furrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. F. S. Peshek
Minnesota
Pioneer Council
National Union Assurance Society
Sokol Hall
Schoen
Musical Miniatures Presented by Local Singers at Wyoming Church
Edna Barrett Jackson Gladys Calder Brooks and Wendl Andrie will present Musical Miniatures in a Methodist church in Wyoming on a noted date. The program features small ensemble pieces and solo numbers aimed at community enjoyment at the Wyoming church venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Barrett Jackson
Gladys Calder Brooks
Wendl Andrie
Wyoming
Mrs. Clare Nichols Illness Confines Playground Director
Mrs. Clare Nichols of 1634 Grande avenue SE, associate playground director, is recovering in St. Luke's hospital after being confined by illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Nichols
Grande Avenue SE
St. Luke's Hospital
Gazette Want Ad Classifieds For Market Place
Advertisement promotes the Gazette Want Ad section for buying and selling strawberries vegetables flowers plants and more with contact number 2-1121 for placing ads to reach thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Tire stolen from car near Milwaukee roundhouse
W Goff of 1720 Blake Boulevard SE reported to police at midnight Sunday that a tire was stolen from his automobile while it was parked near the Milwaukee roundhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Goff
Blake Boulevard
Milwaukee Roundhouse
Vickers Petroleum Granted Judgment
A judgment has been entered in favor of Vickers Petroleum in a case heard in the local court. Details of the ruling, including the amount and parties involved, were reported by the court clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickers Petroleum Company
Killalea Arrested at Union Station on Intoxication Charges
M. J. Killalea, 40, of Kewanee Illinois, was arrested at 2 30 p m Monday at Union Station by Patrolman Rittenburg. He was jailed on charges of intoxication and disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Killalea
Kewanee, Til
Union Station
Rittenburg
Firemen Battle Alley Fire in City’s Fourth Street Block
Firemen were active at 2 05 p m Monday for the first time since last Wednesday. They extinguished a rubbish fire in the alley between Second and Third avenues off Fourteenth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Second
Third Avenues
Fourteenth Street
Two Men Fined in Local Court for Intoxication and Vandalism
Ray Sheffie, 36, of 1322 Sixth Street NW, was fined $10 and costs in police court for intoxication. A man identifying as Nick Ulrich, 32, of 103 Fourteenth Street SE, was fined $10 and costs for breaking glass in the street. he was arrested by police early Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sheffie
Sixth Street
Nick Ulrich
Fourteenth Street
Motorist Fined In City Court
Co G White of 508 Thirty fifth street NE paid ten dollars plus costs in police court Monday for speeding. R M Phillips was fined two dollars and costs for failing to stop on an arterial highway while parking without a rear light cost two dollars and costs for John Stine of 319 Tenth avenue SE W Tomec of 1827 Hamilton street SW and Howard Buck of 3434 C avenue all charged two dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. G. White
Thirty-fifth Street
R. M. Phillips
John Stine
Tenth Avenue
W. Tomec
Hamilton Street
Howard Buck
C Avenue
Mission Needs Furniture for Sunshine Mission
Cedar Rapids Gazette readers are asked to help Sunshine Mission supply beds and other furniture to meet a surge of requests. The appeal emphasizes urgent need for beds to serve families and individuals seeking shelter and support.
Sparrow Returns to J Avenue Neighborhood for Second Season
J G Holmes of 1132 J Avenue NW reports a white headed sparrow has returned to his neighborhood for a second season. The sighting notes the distinctive head pattern and ongoing presence in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Holmes
J Avenue NW
Sparrow with pure white shoulders feeds with Holmes' chickens
A sparrow stands out with pure white shoulders while its body resembles other English sparrows and it receives daily sustenance from Mr. Holmes alongside his chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Holmes
Mrs Eleanor Gordon Dies Pioneer Cedar Rapids Missionary
Mrs Eleanor Gordon, longtime Cedar Rapids church missionary to India, died May 20 in Pattersonville New York. Her son-in-law D B Davis, daughter and son Thomas Gordon and the Gordon family of 339 Twelfth Street SW returned after the death. Mr Gordon was the son of J M Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Gordon
J. M. Gordon
D. B. Davis
Thomas
Twelfth Street
Pattersonville
N. Y
Gordon
Eleanor J. Gordon
Cedar Rapids
India
United Presbyterian Church
Grant High Class Day Exercises Highlight Washington Bicentennial
Grant high school will hold class day exercises Monday at 7 30 p m in the auditorium. The program features senior class participants with junior class representatives presenting the senior gift. The event honors the George Washington bicentennial and celebrates the class achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant High
George Washington
Rotarians Tour Sinclair Plant Cafeteria
Rotary club members attended a Monday luncheon at the T. M. Sinclair and Company packing plant cafeteria. General manager Harry Palmer and superintendent L F Prior led a tour through the departments as about seventy five members participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclairs
Rotary Club
T. M. Sinclair and Company
Harry Palmer
Palmer
L. F. Prior
Iowa City Driver Hurt In Hwy 161 Crash
M. J. Murphy of Iowa City suffered cuts on his forehead and bruises on his right arm when his car went through a guard rail and overturned on highway 161 near Wilson avenue SW at 5 30 p m Sunday. He told police he lost control. Injuries not serious. An unidentified young woman with Murphy was not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
M. J. Murphy
Highway No. 161
Wilson Avenue
Murphy
California quake kills woman in Eureka and injures others
A northern California quake near Humbolt and Del Norte counties caused four shocks over 250 miles, killing 35 year old Mrs. Wallace McCutcheon in Eureka and injuring her husband with a broken leg and crushed ribs. Another man suffered broken ribs in a bakery incident. No major building collapses were confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Calif
California Coast Line
Far West
Coast Line
Humbolt
del Norte
Roseburg
Ore
Wallace McCutcheon
Ralph Young
Crescent City
Arcata
Heilmann Released by Reds After Comeback Bid
Cincinnati AP report: Harry Heilmann, once a top player, was released unconditionally by the Cincinnati Reds after failing in his comeback attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heilmann
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati
Harry Heilmann
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll This Year
Cedar Rapids records indicate a toll or traffic measure this year with data on accidents and casualties. The fragment notes counts of incidents and fatalities though specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Exaggerated theft and graft cited as Chicago’s decline
The article harshly condemns extravagance graft and theft by corrupt office holders and incompetence in high places as the causes of Chicago’s financial decline, arguing the city's low estate is due to these factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Public funds and city reform debate on taxpayer burden
The piece questions whether taxpayers should rescue cities like Chicago from political mismanagement and voter apathy. It notes that loaning Reconstruction Finance Corporation capital to private firms may justify public aid, but regards any such reason as obscure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Dr Speer urges graduates to raise the average in society
Dr Robert E Speer tells University of Iowa graduates most will be average, but the future rests with average men and women who pool effort to build a physically and morally clean, just, kind, and righteous world. He asserts change is possible only if the average is raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Speer
University of Iowa
Death of Traveler Leaves Wife and 6 Children Stranded
Alva Dixon 40, of Newark Ohio, itinerant camper near Otis Road SE, died Sunday at 5 15 pm from pulmonary tuberculosis. Coroner Vorpahl said no inquest. Dixon traveled with his wife and six children for health, en route west, halted in Cedar Rapids with no funds. Oldest child 16, youngest five. family cannot leave city as no one can drive. Dixon's body sent to Beattys for funeral plans. Victim of a heart attack. Ambrose Lohman 72 found dead in bed at 526 Fifth Street SE. coroner Vorpahl notified. Lohman taken to Barta’s mortuary for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Dixon
Newark
Ohio
Sinclair
Otis Road SE
R. A. Vorpahl
Dixon
Vorpahl
Cedar Rapids
Beatty
Venemn A
Ambrose Lohman
W. A. Valenta
Fifth Street
Barta
Delay Repaving of Third Ave Bridge Disputed by Cities
Cedar Rapids and Marion railway interests won a council vote to postpone Third Avenue bridge repaving. General manager E C Allen reported 1931 losses exceeding $13,000 and warned current figures showed a larger deficit. He pledged to maintain the track space in good repair. Commissioner Louis Zika supported the deferral motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids and Marion City Railway
Third Avenue
E. C. Allen
Louis Zika
Ames Y M C A honors thirteen Iowa State seniors
The Ames Y M C A names thirteen Iowa State College seniors for outstanding service during their four years. Recipients include Kenneth Bower of Milo Cheney North English Teselle Ar Forres HenNet Amen and others recognized by the local chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Kenneth Bower
Milo Cheney
Gene ‘Teselle
Bea Forres Hennet
Amen
New Revolt Lifts Its Head in Chile
In Santiago and southern Chile a counter revolution against the socialist regime began unfolding Saturday with army and navy support. Reports say garrisons at Concepcion and Talcahuano joined the uprising as the revolutionary junta moved to install a socialist government including wealth redistribution, state food control, heavy taxes, and socialized credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Santiago, Chile
Concepcion
Talcahuano
Santiago
Revolutionary Junta
Russia
Nab Newhall Man As Drunk Driver
E Usher, 54, and Robert DeBont, 46, were arrested at 1 30 p m Sunday by Detective Powers and Patrolman Lee after reports of a car being driven erratically near 6 Avenue and Vernal Street NW. Usher charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. DeBont cited for intoxication. Usher waived to grand jury. bond set at 1000. DeBont fined 10 dollars and costs in police court. Both residents of Newhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Usher
Robert Dea« Bont
Usher
Powers
Lee
6 Avenue
Vernal Street NW
G. S. Lightner
DeBont
New
Engineer Killed as Train derails after washout near Durand
The southwest limited of the Milwaukee railroad derailed when a washed-out track gave way after steady rain near Durand Illinois. Engineer Rowe was killed instantly. Fireman James and two mail clerks were injured. No passengers were seriously hurt though a sleeping car and a coach left the rails. A combination observation car and diner stayed on track on the final car. The train was traveling from Kansas City to Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
Ill
Southwest Limited
Milwaukee Railroad
Rowe
James
Milwaukee
Kansas City
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Erat Paey Arsor
Garden Club
Professor Shimek
Mrs. Jackson
Miss Muriel Macintosh
Laschia
Rinaldo
Pombhielli
Samson Et Delia
Ceenee Saint
Mrs. Naibert
Hospital Auxiliary
Clubs
F. A. U. Riders
Stanolind Club
Rebekah
Campbell
Washington High
Mrs. Hedlund
Mrs. Novak
In Magazine
MR. and
Mrs. Runkle
West Side Auxiliary
Board OF Managers
Lizabeth Gordon
Naomi Dobbel
Charles D. Manson
Chamber of Commerce
Howard Neff
James Stark
Elizabeth Johnston
Public Health Nursing Bureau
Camp Good Health
Art Davison
Davison
Chris Beck
James H. Smith
Robert W. Greene
St. James
Lincoln Park
C. R. Lodge
California
Third Ave
Guard American Holdings
Nab Newhall Man
Robert H. Wood
Los Angeles
Evelyn Seeley
Charles A. Davin
Naomi G. Manatt
Fay Rubendall
Ida Schwarzeing
Linn County
Sara
Sara Park
Salon de Beaute
Merch. Nat. Bank
Maytua Store
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