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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1932

Page

18

Luncheon Held For Miss Lyndall Ives Guests Arrive

Miss Lyndall Ives was honored at a luncheon hosted by her hostesses who presented a gift. Out of town guests included Miss Catherine Calder of Billings Montana and Miss Opal Leonard of Sioux Falls South Dakota with more guests from Minneapolis Des Moines Marshalltown and Iowa City expected for the wedding weekend.

Ives Catherine Calder Bilan Mont Blanche Thomp Opal Leonard Sioux Falls S. D Katherine Gardner Minneapolis Harry Phillips Billings Glenn Jones Marshalltown John Kimball Violetta Lindeman McDermott Des Moines Perry Oaks Iowa City

Tea in Honor of Mrs Marvin Gillham at Miss Law’s Home

Miss Gladys Law hosted a Thursday tea for Mrs. Marvin Gillham nee Eloise Lord at 1639 C avenue NE. Thirty guests attended including Miss Esther Johnson of Center Point and Maxine Meythaler and Delpha Meythaler of Earlville. Mrs. Howard Benninghoff and Miss Tacy Mott served at the tea table with a yellow and lavender garden bouquet centerpiece.

Gladys Law C Avenue NE Marvin Gillham Eloise Lord Esther Johnson Center Point Maxine Delpha Meythaler Earlville Howard Benninghoff Tacy Mott

DeYarmans and Maud Brownell Vacation in Minnesota

Dr and Mrs Lester DeYarman and their son Jimmie of Nineteenth Street Nine spend a week at lakes in northern Minnesota with Miss Maud Brownell.

Lester DeYarman Jimmie Twentieth Street Nine Maud Brownell Minnesota

Garden club luncheon postponed to June 24

The Cedar Rapids Garden club luncheon scheduled for Friday noon at Cedar Rapids Country Club has been postponed for a week to June 24.

Cedar Rapids Garden Club Cedar Rapids Country Club

Community dinner attracts largest crowd at county club

About 100 persons were expected to attend the family dinner at the Country club, more than any recent event, underscoring strong local turnout and community interest for the Thursday evening gathering.

Country Club

Miss Doris Cook Returns From Vassar College

Miss Doris Cook returns to her parents Mr and Mrs Robert S Cook at 222 Crescent Street SE after attending Vassar College in Poughkeepsie New York.

Doris Cook Poughkeepsie N. Y Vassar College Robert S. Cook Crescent Street

Mrs Hall and Mrs Coquillette Attend Moline Luncheon

Mrs Howard Hall and Mrs S E Coquillette traveled to Moline Illinois on Thursday to be guests at a luncheon hosted by a friend.

Carey couple on motor trip in northern Minnesota

Mr and Mrs E J Carey of 2317 Grande avenue SE are traveling by car through northern Minnesota this week enjoying sightseeing and leisure.

E. J. Carey Grande Avenue Minnesota

Mrs Sheehy to spend summer in Long Beach with relatives

Mrs. Edward Sheehy and her children Phyllis Ned Dick and Sonny will leave Friday for Long Beach Indiana to join Mr Sheehy s parents and spend the summer at their summer home Mr Sheehy will join them later.

Edward Sheehy Phyllis Ned Sonny Long Beach Ind Mr. Sheehy

Miss Cloane King Bride-Elect Honored at Shower

Miss Cloane King, a bride-elect, was honored at a miscellaneous shower Monday evening hosted by Mrs. Velvin Cronbaugh of 1621 Ninth Street SW. Attending guests included Christina, Mrs. K. S. Peal, Mrs. Basil Peal, Mrs. William King, Mrs. Robert Hensch, Mrs. John Hensch, Mrs. R. A. Houser, Mrs. William Baumgartner, Mrs. Ray Yardley, Mrs. George Parker, Mrs. Guy Wallace, Mrs. John Brague, Mrs. B. F. Austin, and Mrs. G. A. Hepler.

Cloane King Velvin Cronbaugh Ninth Street Christina K. S. Peal Basil Peal William King Robert Hensch John Hensch R. A. Houser William Baumgartner Ray Yardley George Parker Guy Wallace John Brague

Graduate Nurses Club Picnic at Camp Good Health

The Graduate Nurses club plans its annual picnic at Camp Good Health on Saturday. Members should meet at St. Luke's Hospital by 2 p.m. Transportation will be provided. Reservations can be made with Miss Olga Smith at 8451 or Miss Lola Hess at the listed phone number.

Graduate Nurses Club Camp Good Health St. Luke's Hospital Olga Smith Lola Hess

Junior Arts Club to Host Friday Wiener Roast at Shaver Park

The Junior Arts association plans a wiener roast Friday at 7 p m in Shaver park. Members should bring a cup and call officers Walter Staves Norene Arrington Gray Wilson or Edward Lee for details.

Shaver Park Walter Staves Norene Arrington Gray Wilson Edward Lee

Return of Edith Haynes to spend summer at parents

Miss Edith Haynes has arrived to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs C A Haynes at 1120 Ellis boulevard SE Sioux City where she has been attending Morningside College during the past year

Edith Haynes Morningside College Sioux City Mrs C. A. Haynes Ellis Boulevard

Juvenile Picnic by Carrie Morcombe No 2 Degree of Honor

The Bever Park small pavilion hosts a noon picnic by Carrie Morcombe No 2 Degree of Honor Juveniles this Saturday. Members should bring mothers, sandwiches, a covered dish, and their own dishes. games with prizes will be available.

Carrie Morcombe Bever Park

Fidelity Circle Meeting Set for Friday Evening

Fidelity circle will meet Friday at 7 20 p m at the home of Mrs C E Wandell 810 Third avenue SW exact start time noted and host residence listed for attendees.

Fidelity Circle C. E. Wandell Third Avenue SW

T. F. A. Meeting At Ellis Park Picnic Dinner

The regular meeting of Post C, T. P. A. of A. will be held at the duck area in Ellis Park Friday. A picnic dinner by the auxiliary to Post C will precede the meeting, promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Post C Duck Ae Ellis Park Diés

Valley Camp Plans Friday Meeting and Social Night

Valley Camp No. 2136 Royal Neighbors of America will gather Friday at 8 p.m. The session includes business, followed by a party for members and guests. Cards and banco games will be played with prizes awarded.

Royal N of America

Coe graduates Marjorie Stockley and Daniel Kerr wed

Miss Marjorie Stockley and Rev. Daniel Kerr both Coe College graduates were married Tuesday at St. Mark's Episcopal Fort Dodge. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. W. Ernest Stockley, with bridesmaids Mrs. William Olmstead and Naomi Knaupp and best man Rev. Russell Hunter. The couple plans a Ozarks motor trip and residence in Mediapolis after Kerr serves as pastor there.

Marjorie Stockley Coe College Daniel Kerr Mediapolis Coe St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Fort Dodge Ernest Stockley William Olmstead Naomi Knaupp Garner Russell Hunter Donaldson Warden Kerr Ozarks First Presbyterian Church Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Lohrville Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity Princeton

Flower Mission Day Held by W C T U at Anamosa

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will stage its annual flower mission day at the Anamosa Reformatory on Sunday. Local unions produced a quota of 300 bouquets to be arranged at the First Christian church Saturday forenoon. Members and friends who donate flowers should deliver at the church or call Mrs. Belle Delzell at 8254 before Saturday morning.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Anamosa Reformatory First Christian Church Belle Delzell

Chi Omega Alumnae Dinner Featured Guests

Chi Omega sorority alumnae attended a dinner hosted at 1816 Fifth Avenue SE by Mrs. Edward Kane Mrs. Franklin Battin and Mrs. Don Patterson. Twenty five were present including out of town guests Miss Mildred Bettis Center Point Miss Josephine Peddie New York City Miss Mildred Houx Grand Mound Mrs Raymond Smith Monticello Mrs John Lovejoy Springville Mrs Raymond Powell Iowa City Mrs Harold Northey Keosauqua and Mrs F P Jackson South Bend Ind.

Chi Omega Sorority Edward Kane Franklin Battin Don Patterson Fifth Avenue SE Mildred Bettis Center Point Josephine Peddie New York City Mildred Houx Grand Mound Raymond Smith Monticello John Lovejoy Springville Raymond Powell Iowa City Harold Northey Keosau

Beta Phi Alpha Alumnae Picnic Set at Kriz Home

The Beta Phi Alpha alumnae gather at Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Kriz 625 Sixth Avenue Marion on Monday. Members may reserve by calling Lois Kriz and are asked to bring their own dishes.

Beta Phi Alpha E. R. Kriz Sixth Avenue Marion Lois Kriz

St Pauls Class to Host Family Picnic at Ellis Park

The Young Business Men's Class of St Pauls church invites families to a Friday 6 p.m. picnic at Ellis Park near the duck pond. Members should bring a covered dish and picnic necessities. the committee will provide ice cream and tea.

St. Paul’s Church Ellis Park Duck Pond Comae

Cahill Visit From Phoenix Brothers and Sister-in-Law

Miss Adeline Cahill of Phoenix Arizona visited Tuesday with her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Maurice Cahill at 1745 Bever avenue SE.

Adeline Cahill Phoenix, Ariz Maurice Cahill Bever Avenue SE

Dairy Dale P T A Picnic at Joseph Bena Farm

The Dairy Dale P T A picnic will be held at noon Sunday on the Joseph Bena farm. All district parents and children are invited. Those without transportation may call 2-9620 or 2-1725.

Aunt Het Says Jennie Stays In Marital Vow

The speaker notes Jennie chose not to divorce, remarking it’s easier to tolerate a husband when there is little chance of finding work if she leaves. The quote reflects social pressures and economic considerations in marriage.

Jennie

Camp Fire course to be held at Camp Huaga in June

Guardians from Des Moines Ottumwa Newton Fort Dodge Mount Carroll St Louis Mo Grant City Mo and other cities plan to attend the Camp Fire course at Camp Huaga June 17 to 20. Miss Gladys Shamp a former national headquarters staff member will assist Miss Eldora De Mots in registration which opens Friday at 4 pm. The program covers training in Camp Fire activities.

Ing Camp Huaga Des Moines Ottumwa Newton Fort Dodge Mount Carroll St. Louis Grant City Gladys Shamp National Eldora de Mots

Miss Barbara Douglas and Betsy Sutherland Return From Chicago

Miss Barbara Douglas and Miss Betsy Sutherland of Pasadena attended the first wedding anniversary dinner party of Miss Douglas brother in law Mr and Mrs George J Jaeger Jr in Chicago. They plan to drive to Minneapolis to visit Mrs Walter D Douglas for the weekend.

Barbara Douglas Betsy Sutherland Pasadena Calif Chicago Miss Douglas George J. Jaeger, Jr Douglas Miss Sutherland Minneapolis Walter D. Douglas

Violin Pupils of Flora Hromatko Taylor to Perform

Flora Hromatko Taylor presents a violin recital at the YWCA auditorium Friday at 8 p.m. Miss Virginia Paul accompanies. Mrs. Carl Heinen assists. The program features Jeanne Krebs, Jack Sopousek, Edward Kopecky, Darwin Jack, Phyllis Johnson, Ruth Subotnik, Velma Love, Carl Lander gott, Carl Heinen, Katherine Pesek, Patricia Barry, Phyllisann Scheneberger, Verne Elam, Frank Hembera, Ralph Krska, Blanche Stolba, Virginia Ohmann, and Kenneth Skersick with Helen Frantz as accompanist.

Flora Hromatko Taylor Virginia Paul Carl Heinen Serpani Jeanne Krebs Jack Sopousek Edward Kopecky Darwin Jack Darold Jack Phyllis Johnson Ruth Subotnik Velma Love Carl Landergott Carl

Fourteenth Birthday Party for Carmen Grennan

Mrs Hugh Grennan hosted a Monday evening party at 310 Twenty fourth Street NE in Carmen Grennan's honor. Guests played bridge and banco with prize winners Geraldine Robinson Mary Condon and Joyce Dollman among those present. honorees included Mrs Kathryn Landy Miss Stellan Rebeck and Mrs J W Podhasky.

Hugh Grennan Twentyfourth Street Carmen Bridge and Banco Geraldine Robinson Mary Condon Joyce Dollman Phyllis Wyckoff Mary Wootten Mae Alice Horak Dorothy Jane Erickson Jane Louise Foote Corinne Fahrney Kathryn Erwin Eileen Nunemaker Dorothy Johnston Marion Dvorak Selma Berg Georgann Buresh

Shower Honoring Bride Elect At Lewis Tea Room

Miss Blanche Fisher hosted a mixed shower at the Lewis tea room on Wednesday evening for bride elect Miss Maxine Garrett. Prizes were won by Miss Dorothy Krebs and Miss Maxine Garrett as games such as banco were played. tables held pink roses and yellow daisies with corsages as favors. Guests included Ruth Garrett Maxine Plummer Dorothea Krebs Hazel Deitrich Martha Fiender and Christine Peterson.

Blanche Fisher Lewis Tea Room Maxine Garrett Dorothy Krebs Ruth Garrett Maxine Plummer Dorothea Krebs Hazel Deitrich Martha Fiender Christine Peterson

Ladies of the G. A. R. meet in Memorial Building

General Dodge circle met Tuesday in the Memorial building with reports from Mrs. Alice Roberdee on the state convention at Council Bluffs and Mrs. Nora Hollom as circle president. Flag day observances included readings and songs.

General Dodge Alice Roberdee Council Bluffs Nora Hollom

Reform group hosts Young People's Institute in McGregor

Miss Rosemary Filip of 220 Fifteenth Street NW and Clytie Svoboda of 2135 Greenwood Drive SE travel to McGregor for the Young People's Institute of Liberal Religion under the Iowa Unitarian association. They plan to stay until next Monday.

Rosemary Filip Fifteenth Street Clytie Svoboda Greenwood Drive McGregor Young People’s Institute of Liberal Religion Iowa Unitarian Association

Harding and Dickman families visit Heiserman home

Dr. and Mrs. Floyd Harding of Los Angeles spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. H. G. at 2300 Hillcrest Drive SE. Dr. Harding is a nephew of Mrs. Heiserman. Mrs. Lloyd Dickman and the Misses Thema and Wilma Dickman of Sumner have been guests in the Heiserman home for the last week.

Floyd Harding Los Angeles H. G Hillcrest Drive Dr. Harding Heiserman Lloyd Dickman Thema Wilma Dickman Sumner

Ford couple attends Centerville wedding of Maurice Ford and Elizabeth Bentzinger

Mr and Mrs Fred J Ford Jr return from Centerville after attending the wedding of Maurice Ford and Miss Elizabeth Bentzinger on Wednesday.

Fred J. Ford, Jr Centerville Maurice Ford Elizabeth Bentzinger

Miss Wise Leaves for San Diego Visit

Miss Bonnie Jeanne Wise of 135 Thirty-fourth street drive SE departed Tuesday night for San Diego California for an extended visit with relatives.

Bonnie Jeanne Wise Thirty-fourth Street Drive San Diego Califf

Surprise Party Held For Joseph Dohnalek At Home

Relatives and friends gathered at his Pairfax area home for a surprise party with a picnic dinner. Attendees included numerous Rohlenas, Dohnaleks, Cervenys, Stepaneks, Rohlena family members, and other locals such as Aldrich Rohiena Frank Rohiena Emil Novak and Emil Rohlena.

Joseph Dohnalek Pairfax Flor

Mrs. Peiffer Presents Six Piano Students Recital

Mrs. Leo Peiffer of 2305 Upland Drive SE presents six piano students in a home recital Thursday at 8 p.m. The performers are Betty Holloway Juvata Taylor Nora Berger Rodney Berger Ruth Zuck and Burdine Latimer. Mrs. Frank V. Orr assists with readings.

Leo Peiffer Upland Drive Betty Holloway Juvata Taylor Nora Berger Rodney Berger Ruth Zuck Burdine Latimer Frank V. Orr

Miss Alice Marjorie Seigneur Weds Owen Notzinger in Fort Wayne

Miss Alice Marjorie Seigneur formerly of Cedar Rapids married Owen Edwin Notzinger on June 11 in Fort Wayne Indiana. The couple’s parents Mr and Mrs James Magner report the engagement from the 630 announcements received. She attended Washington high school and the University of Michigan and has taught in Munson and Morenci.

Alice Marjorie Seigneur Cedar Rapids Owen Edwin Notzinger Fort Wayne Ind James Magner Washington High School University of Michigan Munson and Morenci

Mrs Rogers Hosts Cedar Rapids Club Event

Mrs R R Rogers entertained at Cedar Rapids uceaes club on Wednesday for her sister in law Mrs David Rogers and niece Mrs Merritt Spencer of Dunlap. Bridge followed luncheon. Other guests included Wellington Richards Mrs C W Whipple Mrs W F Cooper Mrs Carl Kesler and Mrs Edwin Nelson.

R. R. Rogers Mount A Avenue Cedar Rapids Uceaes Club David Rogers Merritt Spencer Dunlap Bridge Wellington Richards C. W. Whipple W. F. Cooper Carl Kesler Edwin Nelson

Anniversary picnic for Houx and DeVault families

Miss Mildred Houx and Miss Grace DeVault host an annual anniversary party for their parents Mr and Mrs C G Houx and Mr and Mrs C J DeVault. The event, a picnic supper, is planned for Ellis Park on Thursday evening to honor the June 16 anniversaries.

Mildred Houx Grace DeVault C.G. Houx C. J. DeVault Ellis Park

Barlow Guests Depart For Kansas City Home

Adaline Dunlap and Mrs. Byron A. Barlow left Wednesday night from 2421 Fourth Avenue SE to return to their home in Kansas City Missouri after visiting the Barlow residence.

Adaline Dunlap Byron A. Barlow Fourth Avenue SE Kansas City

Westfall and Long to Marry in Mason City Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Howard M Benninghoff of 2201 Ridgeway Drive SE will attend the wedding of Dorothy Elizabeth Westfall and Draper Lyon Long on Saturday at the Congregational church in Mason City. Afterward they will visit Algona for a day with Mr and Mrs Casey Loss former Miss Ethel English and a Coe College graduate.

Howard M. Benninghoff Ridgeway Drive Dorothy Elizabeth Westfall Draper Lyon Long Congregational Church Mason City Algona Casey Loss

Cedar Rapids Bride Weds Waterloo Groom in Waterloo Church

Miss Catherine Madera daughter of Mrs Jennie Madera Cedar Rapids and Edward J Ehrke son of Mr and Mrs Carl Ehrke Waterloo were married Wednesday at 9 am in Trinity Lutheran church Waterloo. Rev G E Melchart officiated. Attendants Ardell Smith and Mrs Carike Jr of Waterloo. The couple left for a two week motor trip and will reside at 916 Thirteenth Street NE.

Catherine Madera Jennie Madera Cedar Rapids Edward J. Ehrke Carl Ehrke Waterloo Trinity Lutheran Church G. E. Melchart Ardell Smith Carike, Jr Mrs. Ehrke Thirteenth Street

Mrs Rich Visits Cedar Rapids Relative in Iowa

Mrs Earl A Rich and her daughter Ruth of Indianapolis have motored to Cedar Rapids to spend two weeks visiting Mrs C K Richey her sister and other friends former Cedar Rapids residents now living in Indiana

Earl A. Rich Ruth Indianapolis Cedar Rapids C. K. Richey

Church District 7 to Picnic at Ellis Park Duck Pond

District No 7 of St Pauls church plans a Friday 1 PM picnic luncheon at Ellis park duck pond. Miss Florence Narber and Mrs W E Warren chair the luncheon. Members should bring sandwiches a covered dish dishes and silver. Coffee and dessert provided. Last meeting of season with officer elections. If rain the luncheon moves to Miss Narbers home 1949 Grande avenue SE.

St. Paul’s Church Ellis Park Duck Pond Florence Narber W. E. Warren Narber Grande Avenue SE

Three L Class Meets at First Christian Friday Afternoon

The Three L class of the First Christian Church will gather in the church parlors Friday at 2 30 p m Mrs Leon Allen will be assisted by members of her group during the meeting.

First Christian Church Leon Allen

Kensington Meeting of St. Pauls District No 6

District No. 6 of St. Pauls church will meet with Mrs. James E Patterson at 122 Twentieth Street NE for a Kensington at 2 30 p m Friday. Mrs C L Anangst and Mrs C W Walser will be hostesses.

St. Paul’s District St. Paul's Church James E. Patterson Twentieth Street Kensington C. L. Anangst C. W. Walser

Mary Watts Circle Meeting At First Lutheran Church

The Mary Watts circle of the First Lutheran church will meet Friday at 2 30 p m in the church parlors with hostesses Mesdames A Mikota H Morgan L G Newport and C Scham.

Mary Watts First Lutheran Church Mesdames A. Mikota H. V. Morgan L. G. Newport C. Scham

Near-Beer Fight Ends as Iowa Supreme Court Acts

Des Moines reports the near-beer battle led by city leader John B. Hammond ends after the Iowa Supreme Court quashes two test cases he appealed. Hammond, who raided near-beer distributors and seized stock last year, saw the state court uphold the prior ruling.

Des Moines INS John B. Hammond Iowa Supreme Court Hammond

From Ottumwa Mrs Walt H Pries Grand Chaplain Return

Ottumwa report states Mrs Walt H of 1612 C Avenue NE returned from a grand chaplaincy event. Details are sparse with fragments indicating ceremonial or organizational role.

Walt H. A C Avenue

Knox elected secretary of Fayette County Mutual Insurance

Donnan A D Knox was elected secretary at the Fayette County Mutual Insurance annual meeting held Tuesday in Fayette. Other officers include James Wilson of Illyria James Jamison of Delwein as vice president J F Miller of Clermont as treasurer and A L Evans of Maynard with L R Campbell and J W Wilbur of Hawkeye as directors.

Donnan A. D. Knox Here Fayettee

Bonus bill protests stall Senate vote on $2.4 billion

In Washington the $2.4 billion Patman bonus bill faced a blocked floor vote after Senator Thomas objected to immediate ballots. The finance committee had reported the bill unfavorably, and hundreds of bonus expedititionary forces gathered in the senate gallery to witness the outcome.

Washington Senate Thomas Dem Okla Finance Committee Smoot House Bonus

Iowa Delegation Splits 7-4 on Bonus Legislation

In the house roll call on bonus legislation Iowa’s delegation voted seven for and four against. For votes were Jacobsen Campbell Dowell Gilchrist Haugen Kopp Thurston. Against votes included Cole Robinson Ramseyer Swanson.

Washington Iowa

Veterans press for Senate approval of two billion bonus

Washington reporters note the veteran marchers push for the bill after a 211 to 176 House vote. They rally around Washington encampments despite a fresh downpour and claim new recruits swelling their ranks beyond 20,000.

Washington Army of War House

Downtown Parking Restriction Faces Revocation Plea

Twenty local hotel workers and other protesters urged the city council to revoke the 2 to 5 a m downtown parking ban. They argued the rule harms hotels and workers who must leave cars downtown, and could push visitors to park elsewhere. The ordinance aimed to keep streets clear for flushing and cleaning during those hours.

Petitions For Naturalization Filed In Superior Court

Eight petitions were received Thursday at 2 p.m. in superior court for naturalization papers, with eight more expected by day’s end. Applications were taken by City Clerk L J Storey and A H Bode from Omaha. hearings set for September after a ninety day lead. Most applicants were Czechoslovakian, except Otto Werner Karlsson born in Sweden. Names include Wesley J Miller Marion P J Petrik Fred Kotek Jr Margaret Friedl Agnes Dusak Ludmila Dolezal and Joseph Vosahlo.

Superior Court L. J. Storey A. H. Bode Naturalization Omaha Otto Werner Karlsson Second Avenue Wesley J. Miller Marion P. J. Petrik Second Street Fred Kotek, Jr Fairfax Margaret Friedl Wilson Avenue Agnes Dusek E Avenue Ludmila Dolezal Nineteenth Street Joseph Vosahlo

Wellman Royal Neighbors Host County Convention

The Wellman Royal Neighbors hosted the annual county convention in Wellman. Eardley Bell Jr gave the welcome, Florence Bridges gave the response, and Riverside camp installed officers. Afternoon features included songs, readings, flag presentation, and various drills and ceremonies by multiple camps.

Wellman Wellman Royal Eardley Bell, Jr Florence Bridges Ainsworth Effie Huffman Riverside Camp Galen Bull Wellman Camp Washington Camp Hacer Beiter Washington

Smart family reunion evinces event in North English

The annual Smart family reunion was held Sunday at Floyd Cheney grove. Officers elected were John Smart of Omaha as president and Glen Butier as vice president. The next reunion will be the second Sunday in June at the same place. Attendees included Walter Seaton and family of Marengo, Charles Shaw and family, Ray Claypool and family, Constance Geiger and family, Roy Claypool and family, Harry Claypool and family, Leighton Claypool and Minnieoe Dean family, Lottie Bolm, Artie and Charlie Bolm, and Henry Tanke and family.

Smart Floyd Cheney Grove John Smart Omaha Glen Butier Walter Seaton Marengo Charles Shaw Ray Claypool Constance Geiger Roy Claypool Harry Claypool Leighton Claypool Minnie Oe Dean Lottie Bolm Artie Charlie Bolm Henry Tanke

Corn Plant Tale From Iroquois Folklore

A Native American legend explains corn's origin through a transformed bride who becomes the first corn plant. The tale, told by old Iroquois elders, ends with the bride turning into ears of corn and hair threads, illustrating how the earth was blessed with crops. Tomorrow A Salt Lake.

Salt Lake

Uncle Rays Funmaker Leaflet Reissue Request

Uncle Ray announces a second surprise leaflet titled Magic and Fun lore and asks readers to request it. The item should be enclosed with a stamped return envelope for reply. Copyright 1932.

Uncle Ray S.s Funmaker

Reed Protest Against Seventh Street Paving

John A. Reed of 616 Sixth Street SW protested to the city council against paving Seventh Street SW from Fifth Avenue to Eighth Avenue. He claimed notices were not issued and that protest signatures represented a majority of affected property owners. Other residents argued 35.7 percent supported the project. The process timeline included filing of the petition April 28, engineer plans May 2, notice May 17 18, objections deadline June 6, and council approval with bid receipt set for July 7.

John A. Reed Sixth Street Seventh Street Fifth Avenue Eighth Avenue Reed Council Pr Gg Giles Joyce Felix Beauchamp Worty

Waterloo Brothers Make Speed Traps Pay on Highway 11

Maynard and Hazleton on Highway 11 use speed trap signs to boost fines. A H Wilson, first stationed at Maynard, has already tallied arrests and fines. the other Wilson brother at Hazleton has similar results, with motorcycle cops earning 85 cents per arrest.

Waterloo Brothers Maynard Wilson Brothers Waterloo State Highway Commission Hazleton H. Wilson Highway Commission Oelwein

Toledo Man Dies by Suicide in Hay Barn

C W Hufford of Toledo hanged himself in a hay barn at 10 am Thursday. His wife found the body on her return from town. He is survived by his widow, a daughter Mae Morgan of Waukee, two sons Lee of Tama and one other son, a brother Dan, and a sister Mary Foster, all of Toledo.

Toledo

Means Fails To Get Freedom On Bond

Justice Proctor in D C Supreme Court refused bail for Gaston B. Means as he appeals a conviction for stealing 104000 dollars from Evalyn Walsh McLean in an alleged Lindbergh ransom plot. The case centers on an abortive attempt to obtain ransom for the Lindbergh baby.

Means

City Briefs and Personals Highlights

Local notices feature fur storage services with cleaning, a rose display by F. A. Miller at 1114 E Avenue NW, and a popular Lincoln Park dance tonight. Linn County completes two and a half miles of grading as part of a three year program near Paris.

Paul Scarlet F. A. Miller E Avenue NW Linn County Engineering Department Paris

Man Involved In Lake Backing Incident Corrected

A man with Ray Swezey at 612 Sixth Street SE was Don Wilkes of 528 Sixth Avenue SW when his car backed into Robins Lake near noon Wednesday. He was not W. L. Spencer of 225 A Avenue NW. Neither Wilkes nor Swezey was injured.

Ray Swezey Sixth Street Robins Lake Don Wilkes Sixth Avenue W. L. Spencer A Avenue NW Wilkes Swezey

Cherries Boostads in Gazette Good Things to Eat

Advertisement urges readers to place ads in the Gazette Want Ad section under Good Things to Eat. Call 2-1121 to advertise cherries for sale and earn extra dollars.

The Gazette

Priday official to visit sister in Billings Mont

Frank Buckner of the Linn county engineer's office staff will leave Priday for Billings Mont where he will visit at the home of his sister Mrs. George Van Cleave.

Frank Buckner Linn County Engineer’s Office Priday Billings, Mont George van Cleave

Mrs Mahnke travels to funeral of Dr Bufkin

Mrs Paul Mahnke of 607 Sixth Avenue SE travels to Runnells for the funeral of her uncle Dr C W Bufkin who was accidentally killed while hunting Saturday.

Paul Mahnke Sixth Avenue SE Runnells C. W. Bufkin Bufkin

Ten petitions for naturalization filed in federal court

Ten petitions for naturalization were filed in federal court here Wednesday. A. H. Bode, Omaha naturalization examiner, supervised the filing in the office of the clerk of the United States court to oversee the process.

A. H. Bode Omaha United States Court

Two Cedar Rapids Men Named Masonic Officers

At the Iowa Masonic convention in Sioux City two Cedar Rapids men were appointed to top posts. Floyd Philbrick was named deputy grand master and George E. Farmer deputy grand secretary.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Masonic Order Sioux City Floyd Philbrick George E. Farmer

Theft Report: Purse With Diamond Lavalier Stolen

Mrs. Daisy Jeffords reports a theft from her car at noon near Ellis Park stone quarry. A diamond studded lavalier was taken from the vehicle parked on Third Street SE.

Daisy Jeffords Third Street Ellis Park

Reckless Driver J Rex Powell Fined In Police Court

Powell of 1311 B avenue NE was charged with reckless driving and fined 25 dollars plus costs with 30 day license surrender option on payment of costs by Judge Thomas B Powell. Lunn of 136% F avenue NW was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Chapman of 411 First avenue W and T Dowd of 3101 Mount Vernon avenue SE each paid 2 dollars and costs for entering an arterial highway without stopping. Perkins of 1228 Eighth avenue SW Hagerman of 1136 Eighth street NW and Gundling of 334 Twenty second street NE were fined 2 dollars and costs for parking without a rear light.

J Rex Powell B Avenue NE Thomas B. Powell Albert Lunn F Avenue NW C. M. Chapman First Avenue W T. P. Dowd Mount Vernon Avenue SE C. A. Perkins Eighth Avenue M. ©. Hagerman Eighth Street A. A. Gundling Twenty-second Street

Maher Appointed to Fill One Fire Department Vacancy

The city council filled one of two fire department vacancies by appointing John E. Maher, the first civil service candidate on the list, at 309 G Avenue NW. The council also dropped twenty sidewalk projects from the proposal list led by Louis J. Zika and set July 7 as the bid day for the E Avenue sewer project.

John E. Maher G Avenue Maher Louis J. Zika Dedicah Company E Avenue

Plan for Permanent Registration Adopted by Cedar Rapids Council

Cedar Rapids moves toward permanent voter registration after council readings approve an ordinance. Budgeted cost 1200 to 1806 dollars for equipment with half funded by county and state. Plan saves about 5000 dollars every four years in registrar salaries and uses city clerk for ongoing duties.

Cedar Rapids Louis Burgos Burgus L. J. Storey Commissioner of Registration

Akron Home Again Navy Dirigible Akron Returns From Pacific Maneuvers

The navy airship Akron is back at its Akron base after a cross country journey to participate in Pacific fleet maneuvers and a return trip. The giant ship arrived Thursday night.

Lakehurst N. J Akron

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