Helen Pratt and Steven Pattee Married Friday
Miss Helen Irene Pratt and Steven M. Pattee wed at the Second Christian church Friday evening in a ceremony attended by seventy five guests. The couple will reside at 1402 Woodside drive NW after July 1. Mrs. Pattee, nurse graduate of St. Luke's class of 1926, has been active in church work. Pattee, Iowa State Teachers College graduate with an MA from Iowa, has taught biology at Grant and Roosevelt high schools for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Irene Pratt
F. W. Pratt
Winton Road
Steven M. Pattee
Jessie Pattee
Cedar Rapids
I. E. Linkletter
Second Christian Church
Ruth Pratt
Mary Jane Flaherty
Mary Pratt
Helen Heyer
Lawrence Olson
Charles Bush
Ralph Preckell
Johanna Hill
Donald Pratt
Burton Emmons
Robins
Clifford Mason
George Prime
Lawrence Layer
Mark Brodie
Mass Virginia Pratt
Cedar Falls
University of Iowa
Grant and
Roosevelt High
Engagement and Upcoming Marriage of Irene Zimmerman and Howard Bockhaus
Mr and Mrs Chark Zimmerman of 1632 Eighth Avenue SE announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Irene to Howard Bockhaus, son of Mr and Mrs H W Bockhaus of 1537 Sixth Avenue SE. June 30 is the wedding date. Irene is a Washington High School graduate and has worked for Northwestern Bell. Howard is a Washington High School graduate and attended Coe College where he was in Chi Beta Phi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chark Zimmerman
Eighth Avenue SE
Irene
Howard Bockhaus
Bockhaus
H. W. Bockhaus
Sixth Avenue SE
Miss Zimmerman
Washington High School
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Coe College
Chi Beta Phi
Miss Lou Jane Davis Weds Robert Threlkeld Jr at St John’s
Miss Lou Jane Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester A Davis and Robert Merl Threlkeld Jr of Waterloo married at St John’s Episcopal Church. Rev Charles F Edwards officiated with few guests. After a breakfast they left for Waterloo to reside in Hillcrest apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Lou Jane Davis
Chester A. Davis
Park Avenue SE
Robert Merl Threlkeld, Jr
Waterloo
R M. Threlkeld
Avenue NE
Charles F. Edwards
St. John's
Marjory Davis
George M King
Cedar Rapids
Conley
Threlkeld
Monroe Calculating Machine Company
R. M Threlkeld
Holbrook Morrison
Janette Howell
Second Avenue SE
Koehler Deichman Wedding in Wo The Reed
Miss Helen Koehler and Marvin F Deichman wed at the home of Mr and Mrs Val Barta in Third avenue Wo The Rev A A Brooks of St Pauls Methodist church officiated before about fifty relatives and friends The bride wore white chiffon with a matching picture hat and carried an orchid and talisman rose bouquet Miss Josephine Zila attended in pink mousseline de soie with a pink rose bouquet Best man was William Haesemeyer of London The Deichmans plan a motor trip to Los Angeles where Mr Deichman will work for the Los Angeles Examiner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Koehler
Marvin F Deichman
Sophia Deichman
London
Val Barta
Third Avenue
A A Brooks
St Pauls Methodist Church
Josephine Zila
William Haesemeyer
Deichman
Washington High School
Credit Guide and Adjustment
Coe College
Chi Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Deichmans
Motor
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Examiner
Health Education Group Elects Officers After Meeting
Fourteen members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club health education department gathered at Mrs. E. W. Foley's home after hiking from the club house. Marie Watkins was elected teacher, Robert Monroe chairman, and Edward Drew secretary treasurer. Next meeting is June 20 at 9 30 a.m. with transportation to Thomas Park and a potluck luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Education Department
Cedar Rapids
D A R Observes Flag Day With Luncheon Meeting
Thirty seven members of the D A R organizing chapter closed the year with a Flag Day luncheon at Mrs Amnie Franken’s home 2302 Hillcrest Drive. The program included a Flag Day poem by Mildred Fowler Field and a greeting from the new regent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amnie Franken
Hillcrest Drive
Arthur L. Bye
Mildred Fowler Field
Cedar Rapids
Robert O. Bickel
Honore Willsie
Local Women Judge Vinton Garden Club Flower Show
Mrs. Henry J. Hromek and Mrs. J. L. Rhea served as judges at the Vinton Garden Club flower show held Friday and Saturday in Vinton. They praised an excellent display of flowers and an exceptional showing of peonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Hromek
J. L. Rhea
Vinton Garden Club
Vinton
Miss Hutchinson Presents Pupils Dance Recital
Miss Hutchinson presented her students in a Thursday evening dance recital at the community playhouse with Lavonne Scollen as accompanist. The lineup included Verona Chalupnik, June Womochil, Hazel Martens, Phyllis Peacock, Evelyn Kazebier, Lorraine Kohl, Patricia Ann Mally, Betty Gallagher and many more pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelen Hutchison
Community Playhouse
Lavonne Scollen
Verona Chalupmk
June Womochil
Hazel Martens
Phyllis Peacock
Evelyn Kazebier
Lorraine Kohl
Patricia Ann Mally
Betty Gallagher
Betty Heins
Thelma Risk
Phyllis Kohl
Dorothy Leake
Jackie Wichman
Earlmond
Thomas Mason
Betty Robertson
Helen Beem
Ellen Spaight
Betty Dorlan
Birthday Surprise at Ivan Johnson Home Near Van Horne
About forty friends and relatives gathered seven miles northwest of Van Horne to celebrate Mr Johnsons birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ivan Johnson and extended family members with numerous spouses and children present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Johnson
van Horne
Harry Koopman
Julius Streilner
Louis Brehm
Otto Streilner
Knute Wallen
August Benson
Ole Johnson
Glen Temyer
Misses Honor Mrs Douglass Sweet With Pink Shower
Mrs Hazel Quang and Miss Emaline Ratehiff hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Douglass Sweet at her home. Bunco at four tables awarded high score to Dorothy Brenneman and sow to Marietta Sweet. Attendees included Mildred Elkin, Helen Freeman, Edith Schminke, Hazel Olinger, Betty Lou Sietsema, Faye Miles, Iona Miles, Fern Ralston, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Quang
Emaline Ratehiff
Douglass Sweet
Dorothy Brenneman
Marietta Sweet
Mildred Elkin
Helen Freeman
Edith Schminke
Hazel Olinger
Betty Lou Sietsema
Faye
Iona Miles
Dorothy
Marie Brenneman
Marietta
Yvonne Sweet
Fern Ralston
Waverly Girl Marries Dr Hasek Jr in Tuesday Ceremony
Waverly couple announces the marriage of their daughter Martha to Dr V O Hasek Jr son of Mr and Mrs VO Hasek. The bride wore a gown of white satin with friends from Grinnell and Cedar Rapids attending. Dr Hasek a University of Iowa chemistry graduate with a master’s in orthodontics is a member of Phi Omega and Xi Upsilon. They will live in Cedar Rapids after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WF McDowell
Waverke
Martsret
Vo O Hasek, Jr
Tyr
Ard
Sanaschte
Charies
Cerwrsl
Meek Peewee
Grinnell
Lakeland
Hasek
College of Chemtistry
University of Iowa
Ps. Omega Fraternity
Onucren Nappa Upsilon
Hasex
Cedar Rapids
Guardians Learn Camp Fire Lore
Guardians from Iowa and surrounding states join Camp Fire activities at Camp Huaga. Miss Ruth Kemp leads crafts and symbolism lessons while Miss Nadia Thorpe assists and Miss Ruby Lattimore explains Camp Fire meaning. Nature talks, walks, and a boulder geology talk follow with records and nature honors planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Huaga
Iowa
Ruth Kemp
National Exhibit and Honor Department
Kemp
Nadia Thorpe
Ruby Lattimore
John Collier
Luther Gulick
Cornelia Cameron
Miss Cameron
Cameron
Miss Lattimore
Kings Daughters circle reports year progress and aid
Mrs E P Walters hosted the I H N circle of the Kings Daughters at her home. The circle president led devotions and noted the nineteenth meeting of the year with twenty five members. The sewing committee reported nine layettes and 336 articles for St Luke's hospital, plus clothes for the Children's hospital Iowa City and mended garments. Community service logged aid to eleven families, meals for one, furnishings, Christmas trees, and 406 garments distributed, along with 120 house items and 40 glasses of jelly and fruit to shut ins. The Dr Jennie McCowan rep noted many cards bouquets calls and a ton of coal and groceries sent to the needy, and assistance for a graduate students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E P Walters
Wild Wood Drive
Kings Daughters
A. W. Plock
Silver Cross
St. Luke's Hospital
Childrens Hospital
Iowa City
Ways and Means Committee
Community Service Committee
Jennie McCowan
High School Reports and Camp Donations
Interesting committee reports led to a vote to send 5 to the Kings Daughters camp at Montrose and to send two girls to a local camp this summer. Officers elected include Mrs H C Kimball president and Mrs A W Plock first vice president with Nuss Grace Drew secretary and other posts. New officers to be installed at a Bever park breakfast on June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Montrose
H. C. Kimball
A. W. Plock
A. W. Peterson
Nuss Grace Drew
E. W. DeNio
A. F. Cox
C. S. Cooley
Jennie McCowan
Bertram Puckett
Bever Park
Service Circle of the King's Daughters Met for Luncheon
The Service circle met at Mrs. Raymond Reid home for a Thursday luncheon. New officers installed include Mrs. D. Fullerton as president and Mrs. C. H. Kiersey as vice president. The group reported sending 11 clothing boxes and 35 fruit baskets to the needy, making 192 calls, and producing 518 new hospital garments.
Ephesians Class Hostess Train Sunday School
Mrs. James J. Gregory entertained the Ephesians Sunday school class at her home 2307 Meadowbrook drive SE on Thursday. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. H. Little Mrs. C. E. Westcott and Mrs. J. A. Gossett. Guests included Mrs. Louis Yachik and Mrs. T. R. Rick. Ruth Rick read aloud and Conger Metcalf played sacred music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Gregory
Ephesians
Meadowbrook Drive
H. Little
C. E. Westcott
J. A. Gossett
Louis Yachik
California
T. R. Rick
D. M. Auten
Cyrus Metcalf
Ruth Rick
Conger Metcalf
47 Bodies Found In Blast Wreckage
In Wittenberg Germany the Reinsdorf explosive works wreckage yielded 47 bodies from a 52 missing count after two days of rescue. Seventy three were seriously injured and about 100 with minor injuries were released. area remained locked by secret police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittenberg
Germany
Reinsdorf
Menus of the Day Salmon Salad at Georgia Shortcake Cream
The menu lists Salmon Salad with Pickles Buttered Green Beans Biscuits Cherry Conserve Small Green Onions Radishes. Georgia Shortcake Cream Coffee appears as part of the day’s offerings.
Recipes for Salmon Salad Conserve and Peach Shortcake
The passage lists methods for a salmon salad with diced vegetables and a cherry rhubarb conserve, plus a Georgia Shortcake with peaches. It includes mixing, chilling, simmering, sealing jars, and baking dough with peaches, then assembling servings and storing leftovers for beverages.
Make This Model At Home Pattern 2240 Ad
Simple raglan sleeve dress pattern from Anne Adams offers a wrap front and adjustable waist for size 14 through 44. Linen or cotton options with seersucker gingham work, price 15 cents for pattern, book and pattern together 25 cents. Orders to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Trousseau
Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Five Generations Include Five Grandmothers In Family Reunion
Ralph La Vern Colbert, three months old, joined five generations at Mrs. Harry Preston's home. Attendees included his great great grandmother Mary Grillgrass of Center Ville, great grandmothers Henrietta Millard and Ralph Shelton, grandmothers Mrs. Preston and Dollie Whapeles, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Colbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph LaVern Colbert
Harry Preston
Wenng Road
Ralph
Ralph Colbert
Fourth Avenue
Mary Grillgrass
Centerville
Henrietta Millard
Fifteenth Street
Ralph Shelton
Seventh Street
Preston
Dollie
Hedges Elected To Dartmouth Alumni Council
Horace Hedges a 1911 Dartmouth graduate of 825 Seventeenth Street SE has been elected to the alumni council for a three year term representing the middle western district. The council meets in New York City and Hanover and assists trustees with college affairs and alumni relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Hedges
Seventeenth Street
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth
Middle West
Hedges
Middle Western
New York City
Hanover
N. H
Bees Swarm Matt's Gas Station In Pittsburgh
About a thousand bees swarmed Matt Albert's filling station causing a temporary shutdown. Walter Brehm from the Carnegie Museum coaxed the queen into a box and led the buzzing colony away to the museum for safekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Matt Albert
Matt
Walter Brehm
Carnegie Museum
Brehm
Shanghai’s 1,000,000 sick received free care at Catholic dispensaries
Catholic Missions reports that more than one million sick poor in Shanghai were given free medical attention at Catholic dispensaries last year, highlighting the church’s aid program in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Catholic Missions
Kiwanis Showboat Draws 2000 at Ellis Park Encore
Two thousand attended the second Kiwanis Showboat program at Ellis Park along the Cedar River, though seating for 1500 forced 500 into aisles and riverbanks. The event featured Ellen Afflerbaugh Mariam Zabrakos Dick Moore Edna Mae Hardy Lorraine Hinton and acts including blackface loungers and a donkey dance. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis club funds for underprivileged children. final show is at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Ellis Park
Cedar River
Ellen Afflerbaugh
Mariam Zambrakos
Dick Moore
Edna Mae Hardy
Lorraine Hinton
Bill Barnett
Werner Heck
Gerald Cady
Cliff Mason
Jimmy Ralston
Don Maloney
Kiwanis Club
McGregor Girl Dies in Waterloo Car Crash
Lily Belle Davies, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Davies, was fatally injured in a Friday night auto accident at Waterloo. Her mother, secretary of the Clayton County American Legion auxiliary, was seriously hurt. The father, a local dairyman and former American Legion commander, was away fishing and learned of the crash Saturday morning. The family also includes a 12 year old sister staying with relatives in McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Lily Belle Davies
Harry Davies
Waterloo
Clayton County American Legion Auxiliary
Davies
McGregor and Marquette American Legion
Cresco
George Harrington
Marquette
Harringon
Mexican Chief Defies Calles Fires Cabinet
President Lazaro Cardenas dismissed the cabinet in a bold challenge to General Plutarco Elias Calles. The move split the government and the ruling party, with Calles criticizing Cardenas and liberal labor policies. A new cabinet was expected to be announced to steer Mexico toward a six year economic development plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Lazaro Cardenas
Plutarco Elias Calles
National Revolutionary Party
Calles
Cardenas
Alvaro Obregon
Matias Ramos
Revolutionary Party
Mexico
Cat Goes Mad in Malden Rampage Killed by Police
A stray cat in Malden Massachusetts attacked three people before a policeman shot and killed it. The victims required medical treatment afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mass
Ins
Quicksand Danger Stopped by Uncle Wiggily and Rabbit
Uncle Wiggily and Mr Twinstytail warn animal children about quicksand near a brook. Jackie Bow Wow sinks into the wet sand but is rescued with a grapevine rope. A warning sign is posted to keep others away as the tale ends with a tease for the next story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Wiggily
Mr. Twistytail
Wiggy
Twist
Uncle
Pig
Mr. Longears
Jackie Bow Wow
Jackies
Jackie
Pussy Cat
Chinese envoy denies making nine power treaty appeal
The Chinese embassy flatly denied that Quo Tai-Chi the Chinese ambassador to Britain made any appeal regarding the nine power treaty after meetings with Foreign Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare. Officials would not confirm or deny the report and no substantiation was found. Britain maintains contact with other signatories as the issue looms in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INS
China
Japan
North China
Quo Tai-Cha
Britain
Samuel Hoare
Samuel
Foreign Office
U. S
Nanking
United States
House of Commons
Japan strengthens forces in Tientsin and Peiping amid China's protests
Japanese troops move into Tientsin and Peiping and mass near Shanhaikwan as China appeals to Western powers for help. Officials in Nanking and London discuss the incident, with Hashimoto denying plans to restore Manchukuo's emperor and Japan demanding an end to anti Japanese activity and accountability for the Changpei detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tientsin
China
Japan
Peiping
Shanhaikwan
Chahar Province
Changpei
London
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Toranosuke Hashimoto
Tokio
North China
Far East
Nanking
Hi Ying-Chin
Kang Tech
Manchukuo
Hashimoto
Manchukuo Empire
Great Wall
Luzier's Managers Meet at Y M C A Breakfast
Luzier's Inc managers and representatives gathered for a Saturday morning breakfast at the Y M C A. A sales meeting and an open forum followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzier’s, Inc
Batchelor Aids Cedar Rapids Play Day Effort
J R Batchelor field secretary for the National Recreation Association spent the weekend in Cedar Rapids helping the local playground staff with the city wide play day for Children's week. He brought new hand craft articles whose patterns will be used on summer playgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batchelor
J. R. Batchelor
National Recreation Association
Cedar Rapids
Income Tax Office Opens Phone Line for Late Returns
The state income tax department in city hall now has a telephone line on the third floor. Checkers Max Cadwallader and G J Bondurant said March filers who did not submit a return may file at the local office starting immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Income Tax Department
Max Cadwallader
G. J. Bondurant
Breniman Out On Bond After Narcotics Charge
Dr. E M Breniman of Ackley released on a 2000 dollar bond after arrest by U S Deputy Marshal on a narcotic charge. Indicted by a federal grand jury in Sioux City on June 1 he is accused of selling a derivative of opium and failing to keep required records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breniman
E. M. Breniman
Ackley
United States
Joseph Petrus
Edward J. McPartland
Brenfman
Sioux City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Helen Pratt
Miss Davis
Bride of
Mr. Threlkeld
Health Department
Miss Hutchinson
Mrs. Sweet
I, Wi
N. Circle
King's Daughters
Raymond Reid
Knollwood Drive
E. L. Schuyler
Myron Mason
Carrie Shanks
Rufus B. Culver
Linn County
Clark
D. Fullerton
C. H. Kiersey
Paul Siebert
Service Circle
King's Daughters Camp
Mrs. Alexander Georum
Georgia
Mgregor
Defios Calles
Cat
Bedtime
Pieping
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