Camp Fire training course draws many signups across states
A national Camp Fire training course will open at Camp Huaga, Camp Fire Girls camp, Thursday for a four day session. Reservations received include local and regional names from Cedar Rapids Ames Des Moines Minneapolis Omaha and Kansas City with councillors from Albert Lea Iowa City Wakefield Wichita Anamosa and Wakefield Michigan also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Huaga
Warner Danforth
Jane Ellen Grissell
Bernice Hammond
H. L. Henkle
R. R. Kouba
C. A. Love
Muriel MacIntosh
G. D. Macklem
James McCune
Madge Miller
Ray Multan
Ralph Paeth
Noel Newell
Wells Peck
Isabelle Smith
Cedar Rapids
Albert Mighell
Ames
Almira Turner
Corning
Eunice Dowse
Floyd Schermerhorn
Des Moines
Azalia Knight
Fayette
Grace Chisham
Henrietta Conrad
Vera Croskey
Grace Glanville
M. B. Godman
Walter Halsey
Kansas City
Kan
Signe Huser
Minneapolis
Glessie Harshbarger
Dorothy Roland
New London
Mae Rothrock
Ardell Wells
Newton
Kathryn Aten
Phyllis Knudson
Katherine Munkhof
Margaret Waterman
Omaha
Evelyn Hamiel
Raymond Spencer
Tipton
Bertha Bennett
Vinton
Hitaga
Mary Elizabeth Calhoun
Albert Lea
Minn
Cornelia Cameron
Iowa City
Lucille Neznanski
Wakefield, Mich
Marian Niehaus
Wichita, Kan
Jane Niles
Anamosa
Nadia Thorpe
Anamosa Woman Weds E A Chamberlin in Des Moines
Announcement of the June 8 marriage of Florence Althen of Anamosa and E A Chamberlin of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony took place at 10:30 a.m. in Des Moines with Miss Hazel Althen and Lawrence Byers in attendance. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Althen of Anamosa. The couple resides at 2228 B avenue NE. Chamberlin works as an engineer with Chandler Pump Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Alithen
Anamosa
E. A. Chamberlin
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Hazel Althen
Lawrence Byers
John Althen
Chamberlin
B Avenue NE
Chamberlain
Chandler Pump Company
Joint Garden Meeting Draws Gardeners From Cedar Rapids and Vinton
Ninety-nine attendees from Cedar Rapids and thirty three from Vinton joined an all day joint meeting of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club nature and garden department and the Vinton Garden Club in Center Point. Participants toured a Center Point nursery, had a noon picnic, and continued with garden tours and a bird hike in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Vinton
Nature and Garden Department
Zoe Varney Presents Students in Recital at YWCA
Miss Zoe Varney will present a students piano recital in the YWCA auditorium Thursday at 8 p.m. The public is invited. The program features students including Mary Thomas Priscilla Donna Jean Foglesang Nadine Thompson Virginia Vanous Le Von Chermak Jan Tiesser Jr Mary Frances Berger Rose Mary Jennings Lorraine Barron Mary Eileen Stener Margaret Jesser Ann Hill Ruth Hayward and others performing pieces by Williams, Crank, Roselt, and Dvorak.
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Zoe Varney
Mary Thomas
Priscilla
Donna Jean Foglesang
Nadine Thompson
Williams Virginia ‘Vanous
Twinkle and Winkle
Zoo
Ee Williams LE von
Chermak
Gwynn Jan Tiesser, JR
Preston MARY_FRANCES BERGER
Williams Rabbit
Willams Rose Mary Jennings
Ochmler Jay. JR
Margaret
Kathryn Hesor
Grant Schaefer
Lorraine “Barron
Keats Mary Eileen Stenner
Merry Robinson
Margaret Jiesser
Evans Ann Hill
Seeee Gane
William Jennings
Cene de Balice
Krintzlin
Ruth Hayward
Rolfe
Mary Jane Bingiam
Weene Moorman
Rose Danes
William Jennings Eather
Ereavote
Hee Sumera
Ottan Barcarollc
Ieales
Imering Sre
Dvorak
Kile Louis
Gobbearts
Misses Hardy Host Dinner for Robert Berry Heading West Point
The Misses June and Jean Hardy of 115 Thirty second street NE entertained ten out-of-town guests Tuesday evening in a dinner honoring Robert Berry of Marengo who will depart soon for the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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June
Jean Hardy
Thirty-second Street
Robert Berry
Marengo
United States Military Academy
West Point
Mrs Edward Trossen Visits Relatives in Nearby City
Mrs Edward Trossen of Hollywood California and her son Richard are visiting relatives here during a family trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Trossen
Hollywood
Calif
Richard
Guests in the Home of Mr and Mrs George J Hardy
They are guests in the home of Mrs Trossen s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs George J Hardy 115 Thirty second street NE
Benefit Play At Paramount Thursday At 10 30
Robert Ray presents Campus Quarantine a college life comedy staged Thursday at 10 30 am at the Paramount theater Proceeds go to the nutrition center at the Community House Judges Miss Ina Hibbard Fred Henson cup awarded at curtain close The cast includes Sol Rosenbaum Bill Grafton Dorothy Beals Agnes Knapp and others under Frank Waldron direction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ray
Paramount Theater
Ina Hibbard
Fred Henson
Frank Waldron
Southern
California
Elliot Maxim
Sol Rosenbaum
Finlay Carruthers
Bill Grafton
Edythe Rhodes
Dorothy Beals
Beryl Shepherd
Agnes Knapp
Rosann Shomler
Dick Casey
Deborah Mercer
Howard Ross
Edith Winn
Dale Barnhart
Mrs. Smith
Dr. Atwell
Maxine Kopel
Ethiopia protests again to Italians over aggression
Addis Ababa filed a strongly worded note to the Italian minister accusing colonial troops of characteristic aggression against Ethiopian territory. The protest highlights ongoing tensions between Ethiopia and Italy amid imperial-era actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Italy
Vacation school run by nuns at St Mark's church
Edgewood sisters Mary Claudia and Mary Gorgonia of St Rose Convent La Crosse Wis lead a parish vacation school at St Mark s church for this parish and St Joseph s parish in Greeley. Rev Father J P Hamill assists.
Tracing Sauerkraut Origins From China to Germany
The article notes sauerkraut is commonly linked to Germans but credits early use to the Chinese as far back as 500 B C. It highlights a historical origin debate across cultures and time.
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Public Ledger, Inc
One Dead Six Hurt In Elkton Fireworks Blast
An explosion and fire at a fireworks plant on the second floor of a garage building in Elkton Maryland killed Thelma Dunlap 27 of North East and injured six others. Catherine Daniels 27 Elkton was burned badly and not expected to survive. The blast occurred as workers arrived for a rush season and trapped one victim inside. Deputy Sheriff J E Racine said a sole investigation would follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkton
Thelma Dunlap
North East
Catherine Daniels
Dany
J. E. Racine
City Briefs And Personsals Fresh Flowers Ad Offered
A brief city notices fragment notes a large selection of fresh cut flowers and garden plants offered under classification 34 in the Want Ad section with an advertisement for a chicken supper at Kenwood Presbyterian on Wednesday.
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Kenwood
Boat stolen from mooring near Ellis Park
James Woodruff reports his eighteen foot green boat was stolen from a mooring near Ellis Park. The notice mentions a Towns end Plan truth claim and an address at 412 Nineteenth Street SE. A speaker from a nation ally is expected at Memorial Coliseum tonight at 8 with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Woodruff
Nineteenth Street
Ellis Park
Evangelist E W Bugg Leads Midweek Sermon Series
The Free Methodist church on 6 Avenue at Eighth Street NW hosts Evangelist E W Bugg Wednesday night for a sermon on The Nature and Necessity of Repentance. Services run nightly through June 23, with ongoing gatherings each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Bugg
Free Methodist Church
Avenue
Eighth Street NW
Townsend Plan Explained Tonight at Memorial Coliseum
A public explanation of the Townsend Plan is set for this evening at Memorial Coliseum at eight o'clock. Admission is free.
West Highlands Club Plans Friday Meeting at Cleveland School
The West Highlands Community club holds its monthly business meeting Friday at 7 30 pm in the Cleveland school. William Vesely, head of west side school orchestras, will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Highlands Community Club
Cleveland
William Vesely
West Side
Memorial Coliseum Talk Promises Free Admission
A noted speaker explains an event at Memorial Coliseum tonight at 8 o clock with free admission.
No Fire After Sprinkler Alarm at Williams and Hunting
Firemen rushed to Williams and Hunting company at 7:53 a.m. Wednesday after a defective sprinkler triggered an alarm. No fire was found. This marks the third such incident in two weeks.
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Williams and Hunting Company
Werkman Family Notes From Cedar Rapids Visit
Edward Werkman head of United Press in Atlanta is visiting his parents at 1936 Washington Avenue SE. Mrs Werkman left for Ottumwa to stay with relatives and plans to return to Cedar Rapids soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Werkman
United Press
Atlanta, Ga
D. J. Werkman
Washington Avenue
Trustees Form Committees At First Presbyterian Church
Standing committees on finance and building were appointed at the June meeting by G. Stewart Holmes. The finance committee includes Byron A. Barlow Clare Marshall Douglas Boynton and Arthur Barlow. The building committee consists of Carl G. Thomas L. C. Chadima and H. C. McClary. The board voted to furnish a dressing room for the chorus choir.
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The
First Presbyterian Church
G. Stewart Holmes
Byron A. Barlow
Clare Marshall
Douglas Boynton
Arthur Barlow
Carl G. Thomas
L. C. Chadima
H. C. McClary
Claims Of Air Firms Against Government Total 14 000 000
Demands for more than 14 million dollars filed by 12 aviation companies challenging the legality of Postmaster General Farley’s cancellation of air mail contracts rested with the court of claims. The Northwest Airways claim for 531 000 was the last filed. attorney Cummings said he would assign many lawyers to defend the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farley
Court of Claims
Northwest Airways, Inc
St. Paul
Cummings
Prosperity Special exhibits bold steam progress at Cedar Rapids
A three-railroad collaboration titled the Prosperity Special was staged in front of Union Station from 10 am to 5 pm during railroad week. The display featured a North Western class H locomotive capable of handling 100 cars or 18 to 20 passenger cars, started by a booster engine and reaching speeds up to 90 mph. Clinton engineers piloted the engine joined by Illinois Central baggage car Milwaukee air conditioned coach, a 14 section air conditioned drawing room car and Rock Island lines observation cafe sleeping car.
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Cedar Rapids
Union Station
North Western Lines
Clinton
C. B. Speer
William Kehoe
F. G. Claseman
A. R. Erickson
Illinois Central
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Miss Frances McDermott dies after long illness
Frances McDermott 25 of Wilton Junction died in a Davenport hospital after a lengthy illness. Born July 23 1909 to M F and Marie McDermott she was a Mercy hospital graduate nurse of Davenport. Survived by her father a brother Creston and sister Mildred. Funeral at Zion Lutheran Thursday at 2 pm burial Oakdale.
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Wilton Junction
Paulena Hahn
Philip Hahn
Settlement Evangelical Church
Paulent
Theresa Huebsch
Andrew and
Augusta Huebsch
Stanton
Hahn
C. N. Hahn
Irene Deedrick
Carroll
Grace Hahn
Cedar Falls
Elanore Wiebel
Lois Ann Hahn
Pomona
Calif
Presbyterian Church
J. A. Haehlan
Des Moines
J. W. Gruber
J. M. Newgard
le Mars
Frances McDermott
Davenport
M. F
Marie McDermott
Mercy Hospital
Creston
Mildred
Zion Lutheran Church
Oakdale
Nab Two Local Men On Liquor Charges
Floyd Primrose 29 of 1315 Sixth street NW and Harold Crain 24 of 1007 H avenue NW were arrested in front of Primrose's address Tuesday at 8 15 p m and held in the county jail on illegal possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor. Sheriff Jim Smith and Deputy Dick Payn recovered three gallons in the car and five gallons in the house. Primrose said he was storing alcohol for Crain. They face arraignment in district court Thursday morning.
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Floyd Primrose
Sixth Street NW
Harold Crain
H Avenue NW
Jim Smith
Dick Payn
Primrose
Crain
Public bandstand wedding in Hopkinton
Miss Alice Hyde of Earlville and Wayne Jackson of Delhi wed by Rev. A B Soule on Wednesday evening at the Hopkinton bandstand. Attendants Miss Luella South of Delwein and Clair Jackson of Delhi accompany the couple.
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Hopkinton
Alice Hyde
Earlville
Wayne Jackson
Delhi
A. B. Soule
Luella South
Delwein
Clair Jackson
1925 item roundup notes local injuries and council elections
On June 12 1925 Charles Pierce suffered two fractured ribs and bruises after a collision at Eighth avenue and Ninth street SW. Capt J O Stewart of Cedar Rapids was elected a delegate to the national G A R encampment at Grand Rapids Michigan. Dr A L Murray Linn county Red Cross chair opens the Iowa state Red Cross council program in Des Moines. Genevieve Runkle returns from studying music in the East. Laura Bell Walker Cedar Rapids W R C past president is elected a delegate to the national encampment at the Sioux City state encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pierce
Eighth Avenue
Ninth Street
J. O. Stewart
Cedar Rapids
Grand Rapids
Mich
A. L. Murray
Linn County Red Cross
Iowa State Council of the American Red Cross
Des Moines
Local Students Return for Summer Visits
June 12 1915 notes Arnold Rabus who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia will spend the summer with his parents in this city Viktor H Hasek a student at the Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons returns to Cedar Rapids for vacation Mac J Randall of Cedar Rapids grand master of Iowa Odd Fel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Rabus
Academy of Fine Arts
Philadelphia
Victor H. Hasek
Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons
Cedar Rapids
Mac J. Randall
Iowa
Odd Fel
Local Notes D D Stookey Heads to Oklahoma Ranch
June 12 1905 D D Stookey departed for Oklahoma to spend the summer on his father’s ranch in Custer county. Mrs Fannie Koch Johnson returns from Chicago after eight months of voice study. Rev Leonard A Swisher has been invited to lead Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. he previously led Hopkinton church. A farewell at J E Townsend home honored Harlow E Rich ardson who will soon depart for California to become junior principal at Central High School Minneapolis next fall.
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D. D. Stookey
Oklahoma
Custer County
Fannie Koch Johnson
Chicago
Leonard A. Swisher
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Hopkinton
J. E. Townsend
Harlow E. Richardson
California
Central High School
Minneapolis
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Nmionor
MR. Berry
Haldy
Gazette
Truart
B. C. Carpenter
Third Avenue
Cedar River
Carpenter
Paramount
John Harvey Furbay
Ph.d
Memorial Coliseum
Organized Labor
West Highlands Club
Ed Werkman
Presbyterian
Lane
Paace
America
Electrolux
CAN Gas Industr
Low
Third Street
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