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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1936

Page

7

Mrs. B. R. Abbey Named St. Pauls Aid Society Head

Mrs. B. R. Abbey was elected president of St. Pauls Methodist Ladies aid society at a closing meeting Friday afternoon after a luncheon. She succeeds Mrs. W. E. Warren. New officers include Mrs. James Barnett first vice president and Mrs. L. M. Downing second vice president plus secretary Mrs. Guy C. Rich and treasurer Mrs. F. W. Mulson. Bertha Pownall installed the officers. reports praised relief work, 300 bouquets from pulpit flowers and over 2,000 calls made during the year.

Jirs. B. R. Abbey St. Paul’s Methodist Ladies Aid Society W. E. Warren James Barnett L. M. Downing Guy C. Rich F. W. Mulson Bertha Pownall Abbey H. N. Boyson Warren Ray Ingham

Mrs D M Torrence Honored In City Visit

Mrs. D M Torrence of Paw paw Michigan visiting friends here with her children Lucille and Edward. She is a house guest of Dr and Mrs J S Skien at 2007 Fourth Avenue SE. Mrs Lee O Nielson hosted a lunch at Bever Park on Saturday honoring Torrence.

D. M. Torrence Pawpaw, Mich Lucille Edward J. S. Skien Fourth Avenue SE Lee O. Nielson Park Avenue SE Bever Park Torrence Skien Clay Phillips R. W. Manatt Nielson J. L. Kikendall

John Skala Honored on Ninety-First Birthday Party

John Skala of 1105 Eighth Street SE was feted at his home on Wednesday evening in a birthday party. Guests included numerous neighbors and family members such as Mrs. Anna Bezdek Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nuem esky Mrs. Feyerabend and many others.

John Skala Eighth Street Anna Bezdek F. Feyerabend Frank Nuemesky Frank Kaspar Jerry Klinsky John Karasek Amos Sulek Edward Stodola

Mrs Ellis Hosts Rebekah Lodge Installing Staff

Mrs Norvella Ellis district deputy president for Home Lodge No 79 of the Rebekahs hosted an installing staff luncheon Friday at the Marion Country Club. Attendees included Mesdames Carrie Willey Maude Alice Hovorka Bertha DeMers Gert rude Jackman Viola Kopecky Ella Scott Ada Stone Rose Stoddard Verbena Gosnell Leota Kraut and Miss Helen Baker Hazel Ramer.

Norvella Ellis Home Lodge No. 79 Rebekahs Marion Country Club Carrie Willey Maude Alice Hovorka Bertha DeMers Gertrude Jackman Viola Kopecky Ella Scott Ada Stone Rose Stoddard Verbena Gosnell Leota Kraut Helen Baker Hazel Ramer

Burkholder Hosts Dinner For Engle And Ellis

Mrs H S Burkholder of 215 First Avenue West will host a Saturday evening dinner honoring Miss Betty Engle and Miss Gretta Ellis who soon depart for Europe to spend time in the British Isles.

H. S. Burkholder First Avenue W Betty Engle Gretta Ellis Europe British Isles

Regina Blake’s Eighth Birthday Party Held at Home

Regina Blake entertained eight year old guests at a Wednesday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Blake at 1745 Avenue NW. Games and refreshments were provided by Mrs. W. O. Blake and Mrs. Paul Blake. attendees included Betty Blake Dolores Milburn Nancy Lee Milburn Bonnie Beem Maxine Charipar Winifred Foulk Sonny Evers Phyllis Smith Mary Milburn of California Mo. Mrs. C. O. Blake and Mrs. Iona Milburn.

Regina Blake Paul Blake Avenue NW W. O. Blake Betty Billy Blake Dolores Nancy Lee Milburn Bonnie Beem Maxine Charipar Winifred Foulk Sonny Evers Phyllis Smith Mary Milburn California C. O. Blake Iona Milburn

San Francisco Guest Visits Mrs Haynes in NE Portland

Mrs W H Smith of San Francisco visits sister Mrs L C Haynes at 2920 C avenue NE. Mr and Mrs J F McLaughlin of 200 Twenty-eighth Street SE plan a Sunday dinner honoring the guest.

W. H. Smith San Francisco L. C. Haynes C Avenue J. F. McLaughlin Twenty-eighth Street

Dinner honors Mrstik sixteenth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Arthur Klahn entertained at a dinner Friday evening honoring Mr and Mrs William Mrstik on their sixteenth wedding anniversary. Covers were laid for seven guests.

Arthur Klahn B Avenue NW William Mrstik

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Cramer at Daniels Street NE

Relatives of Mrs. Paul Cramer 861 Daniels Street NE entertained with a surprise birthday party Friday evening in her honor. A buffet was served and twenty five guests attended.

Paul Cramer Daniels Street Cramer

Mrs Day and Son Leave for Los Angeles Visit

Mrs Burton Day of 1711 Grande avenue SE and her son James departed Friday for Los Angeles to spend the next month with relatives.

Areme Circle Luncheon Honors Mrs. Nora McKinnon

Areme circle of the Order of Eastern Star hosted a Friday luncheon at 2123 Greenwood Dr SE honoring Mrs. Nora McKinnon as worthy matron. The program featured Peggy Bode, Marion Armstrong with violin, and readings while yellow and white decor framed table service. next meeting set for July 31 at Bever Park pavilion.

Areme Circle Order of Eastern Star H. C. Watson Greenwood Drive Nora McKinnon Peggy Bode Lester Baldwin Mable Cooper Hatch Marion Armstrong Lulu Iosty O. L. Gerdle Bernice Diserens McKinnon George Palmer Emma Benish Lota Barnett Lulu Halpin Hazel Hromek Bever Park

Bridal Dinner for Miss Lamp and Mr Laubly

Mr and Mrs Charles Hess will entertain at a dinner at 1515 Ellis boulevard NW Saturday honoring Miss Henrietta Lamp and William L Laubly who will be married that evening. Guests include relatives and friends from Blue Island South Amana Chicago and surrounding areas.

Charles Hess Ellis Boulevard Henrietta Lamp William L. Laubly Miss Lamp Laubly Harold Graves Chicago Andrew Johnson Willis Blue Island, Ill Elizabeth Siegel Theodore Berger Ferdinand Ruff Henry Theodore Setzer South Amana Louisa Chesley Homer A. Crumb Theodore Nielsen Ma Ann E. J. Carson

Brittins Guests Leave for Sioux City

Misses Sybil and Patricia Harmon of Chicago depart Saturday for Sioux City after visiting Mr and Mrs C H Brittin at 1837 B Avenue NE.

C. H. Brittins Sioux City Sybil Patricia Harmon Chicago C. H. Brittin B Avenue NE

Joint meeting of Cedar Rapids and Des Moines railway auxiliaries

A joint Railway Mail association auxiliary meeting was held at the Hotel Tallcorn in Marshalltown on Wednesday. Speakers included Mrs. J. W. Waddell and others from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. local members listed for the event with Mrs. Reames in charge.

Cedar Rapids Des Moines Railway Mail Association Tallcorn Marshalltown J. W. Waddell S. T. Hootman Paul Kear William Fowler Katherine Davis Newton Owen W. P. Comstock E. K. Easton C. H. Foster B. A. Gillham A. H. Hinton L. H. Long E. J. Long George Hodge A. L. Hinton A. B. Nicholas C. W. Reames Robert Rejsa N. P. Vanderlinden R. E. Wilhelm I. T. Wilson Mrs. Reames

Eluta Tami Camp Fire elects officers at Ellis Park gathering

The Eluta Tami Camp Fire group met at the river pavilion in Ellis Park on Wednesday morning for breakfast and a brief business session. Officers elected were Margaret Clark president Audrey Anderson vice president Beverly Wright secretary Verna Krogh treasurer Mary Ann Mateju scribe and Ruth Bokerney musical director. Mrs A J Anderson guardian and Jane Ellen Grissel assistant attended. Guests included Betty Shifflet Muscatine Ida Jerring Lincoln Neb Shirley and Beverly Brooks Marshalltown and Elaine Anderson.

Eluta Tami River Pavilion Ellis Park Margaret Clark Audrey Anderson Beverly Wright Verna Krogh Mary Ann Mateju Ruth Bokerney A. J. Anderson Guardian Jane Ellen Grissel Betty Shifflet Muscatine Ida Jerring Lincoln, Neb Shirley and Beverly Brooks Marshalltown Elaine Anderson

Entertain Club Hosts Winners at Piva Teers Gathering

Martha Kralik and Mildred Libal presided over a Piva Teers club evening at Mildred Libal’s home. After a brief meeting, games awarded first prize to Ann Bohac and consolation to Ben Fieseler. Attendees included Maxine Bendorf, Mary Klumpar, Geraldine Hass, Elsie Bolak, VlastA Volak, Georgian Hach, Esther Nezerka, Lillian Samek, Irma Hradecky, Zula Cacek, Mrs. Edward Kuba and Mrs. Fred Kinchner.

Martha Kralik Mildred Libal Pivateers Club Ann Bohac Ben Fieseler Maxine Bendorf Mary Klumpar Geraldine Hass Elsie Bolak Vlasta Volak Georgian Hach Esther Nezerka Lillian Samek Irma Hradecky Zula Cacek Edward Kuba Fred Kinchner

Mrs. Wickham Hosts Kill-Kare Klub Meeting

Mrs. Elmer Wickham hosted members of the Kill-Kare Klub at her home on Friday afternoon at 373 Twentieth Street SE with a social gathering.

Elmer Wickham Twentieth Street The Kill-Kare Klub

Club Prize Winners and Guests Named

Mrs. C. L. Morningstar, Mrs. Wickham and Mrs. W. O. Blake won prizes. Guests of the club were Mrs. Morningstar, Mrs. W. L. Mott and Mrs. Harry Bailey.

C. L. Morningstar Wickham W. O. Blake Morningstar W. L. Mott Harry Bailey

Mrs Rebecca Geiger Visits Sister in La Verne

Mrs Rebecca Geiger of La Verne California visits her sister Mrs E J Glessner at 1746 B avenue NE. She is noted as a former Iowa resident.

Rebecca Geiger la Verne Calif E. J. Glessner Iowa

Lemke Coughlin Urge Wiping Out 20 Billion Bonds

In Detroit AP report Rep William Lemke and Father Charles E Coughlin proposed a new money plank to wipe out 20 billion dollars of bonds held by bankers as government security. They announced the plan after a Royal Oak Michigan conference with Thomas Charles O'Brien of Boston.

Detroit William Lemke North Dakota Union Charles E. Coughlin Lemke Coughlin Thomas Charles O’brien Boston Royal Oak Mich

Marriage Vows for Emma Fuller and Maurice Raymond

Miss Emma Pearl Fuller of Oelwein and Maurice W. Raymond of Manchester were married Thursday at the Methodist parsonage. Rev. Thomas P. Shaffer officiated. Attendants were Roger B. Miller and Neva J. Miller. They will reside on a farm near Thorpe. The bride is to her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Fuller. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Raymond of near Manchester.

Manchester Emma Pearl Fuller Oelwein Maurice W. Raymond Thomas P. Shaffer Roger B. Miller Neva J. Miller Thorpe John Henry Fuller Charles J. Raymond

Monona Legion Auxiliary Names Officers

At the Monona American Legion auxiliary meeting on Thursday the group elected officers for the term. President is Mrs Nelda Meilke. vice presidents are Mrs Alenta Kulsvig and Mrs Florence Klinkel. secretary treasurer is Mrs Adeline Fox. chaplain is Mrs Hazel Orr. historian is Mrs Anne English. sergeant at arms is Mrs Marie Baade. executive committee members are Mrs Arlene Thomas, Mrs Anna Tapper, and Mrs Orelle Klotzbach.

Monona American Legion Auxiliary Nelda Meilke Alenta Kulsvig Florence Klinkel Adeline Fox Hazel Orr Anne English Marie Baade Arlene Thomas Anna Tapper Orelle Klotzbach

Anne Adams Pattern 2655 Jacket Ensemble Two Timer

Anne Adams pattern 2655 offers a slimming frock with a matching jacket in contrasting fabric. Features include cape gokie sleeves on the frock and raglan sleeves on the jacket with sizes 16 to 46 and yardage for size 36. Illustrations and step by step instructions included.

Anne Adams

Iowans Predict Democratic Victory Ahead of Convention

Iowa leaders voiced strong confidence in Roosevelt’s renomination and a Democratic win in November. Hubert Utterback and others praised the convention, predicting a national Roosevelt sweep and an Iowa victory backed by farm policy support.

Philadelphia Hubert Utterback Iowa Larson Minnesota McArthur East West Middle West Roosevelt White House Nels G. Kraschel Harlan Kraschel

Indictment In Gift Of God Blackmail Case

Federal grand jury charges Mrs. Nelle Tipton Muench and co defendants with using the mails to defraud in an alleged 250000 blackmail scheme involving a baby claimed to be the physician’s. The case names Dr Ludwig O Muench Helen Berroyer and attorney Wilfred Jones as defendants. The hoax sought money from Dr Marsh Pittman by claiming he fathered a baby boy found in the Muench home last August.

ST. Louis Nelle Tipton Muench Ludwig O. Muench Helen Berroyer Wilfred Jones Muench Marsh Pittman

Knox Opens Campaign Stop At Hampshire Home Rally

Col Frank Knox Republican vice presidential nominee prepared for a campaign in his Hampshire summer home era stating the gravest issues since Civil War days. Thousands of New Hampshire citizens greeted him at a city rally crowding the municipal stadium where Knox spoke for about 20 minutes and shook hands with hundreds. He framed the choice as a defense of freedom in the age old battle of men to safeguard their liberty.

Manchester N. H Frank Knox Chicago Knox New Hampshire

Andrew J Gushee 71 Dies Of Heart Attack In Independence

Andrew J Gushee aged 71 died in Independence Thursday night from a heart attack. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at Swan and Leytze chapel with burial at Hazleton. Born Keithsbury Illinois January 25 1865 to Moxie R and Pathenia Gushee. Married to Dott Emerson January 25 1893. Survived by daughter Edna Burns Oelwein and son Ernest Winthrop.

Independence Andrew Jackson Gushee Swan and

Divorce Granted in Independence Desertion Case

Stacy F Hasner obtained a divorce from Ralph W Hasner by Judge George Wood on grounds of desertion. Re-marriage privileges granted to both. He must pay $15,000 and give her an incumbered title to 960 acres of Texas land now in her name.

Stacy F. Hasner Nce Ralph W. Hasner George Wood Texas

Edith Reed Named Delta Postmistress

Mrs Edith Reed has been appointed Delta postmistress and will assume duties on July 1. Joe Jacobs retires from the post after years of service.

DELTA Edith Reed Joe Jacobs

Willie Willis Reflects on a Nickel Candy and a Teacher

The quote recalls Willie Willis recalling a mischief from youth when he offered a teacher a nickel’s worth of candy and was nonetheless given a poor grade in arithmetic. The remark frames a memory of school days and a humorous grievance about fairness.

Cedar Rapids Class B Beer Permit Holders Form Group

Articles filed for a nonprofit association of about seventy Cedar Rapids Class B beer vendors. Officers include Reid Parks president and A O Zanhardnik treasurer. meetings on the first Tuesday at 2 pm. The board may not regulate prices and seeks to promote lawful operation and cooperation with officials on licensing and enforcement.

Cedar Rapids Dempsy Jones Reid Parks Charles Nelson Greet Hruska A. O. Zan Hradnik

Snake venom evidence aired in James murder trial

In Los Angeles prosecutors showed tiny black crystals of snake venom to a jury in the case of Robert S. James alias James the barber. They argue the venom could kill painlessly and support a torturous murder motive aimed at his seventh wife. Witnesses will describe an alleged plan to use a rattlesnake bite and later insurance motives.

Los Angeles Robert S. James Romeo James Roland Kirby Charles S. Hope Hope Kirby

Court ruling defeats theory that out of state liquor is illegal in Iowa

An Appanoose county case upheld the Iowa liquor control act. John Arluno of Centerville was convicted of maintaining a liquor nuisance after bringing Missouri liquor home. The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed, rejecting arguments that interstate liquor violates state or federal provisions and holding the Webb Kenyon act supports state control.

Iowa Supreme Court Appanoose County G. K. Thompson Epee County John Arluno Centerville Arluno Missouri Unionville Thompson J. W. Kintzinger

Chinese Rebel Troops Move Toward Chiang Kai-shek

Two divisions from Kwangsi province advanced to Tuyun east of Kweiyang as they campaign to topple Chiang Kai-shek. Kweichow province, semi independent, has been invaded by Chiang troops. Li Tsung Jen and Pai Tsung Hsi allegedly sent forces to aid Kwangsi and defend their province.

Changsha Hunan China Kwangsi Province Chiang Kai-shek Japan Tuyun Kweiyang Kweichow Nanking Southwest Council Canton Chiang Kai- Shek Li Tsung-Jen Kwangtung

Roosevelt Clears Desk Before Trip to Philadelphia

President Roosevelt moves to finish legislative work and prepare his acceptance speech as Democratic N at Philadelphia. White House reports indicate fewer than forty bills left on his desk after approving fifty five and vetoing seven as he readies for the convention and speech.

Washington Roosevelt White House Philadelphia Franklin Field New York Albany Chicago

Servant Defends Dill in Divorce Case with Filthy House Claim

A Spokane servant testified that former Senator C C Dill’s wife Rosalie Gardner Jones Dill was a filthy housekeeper and that the Dill home was dirty when she arrived. The witness said she never saw Dill drink and noted a guest had to buy food for dinner.

Spokane Wash C. C. Dill Rosalie Gardner Jones Dill Dill

Funeral set for Mrs. William Thill in Winthrop

Independence reports the funeral of Mrs. William Thill formerly of Winthrop who died in Albuquerque. Burial is in St. John’s cemetery Winthrop. Born February 25 1906 she was a Gilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Gilson. She married William Thill May 24 1926. Surviving are six brothers and three sisters and her mother.

Independence William Thill Albuquerque St. Patrick’s Church Winthrop John L. Byrne St. John’s Cemetery Margaret Gilson M. A. Gilson Winthrop High School Iowa State Teachers College Winton Harold Glenn Ronald Francis Richard Robert Archie Newton Waterloo Mary Dorothy

Collision on Main Street Injures Miss Treva Scott

Miss Treva Scott sustained minor injuries after a collision on Main Street involving a car driven by Gilbert Estés and another driven by Charles Brolliar. Both vehicles were damaged in the incident.

Sigourney Miss_ Treva Scott Gilbert Estés Charles Brolliar Main Street

Alice Longworth Observes Franklin Roosevelt Convention

In Philadelphia the mummers parade and platform adoption mark the convention week. Alice Longworth notes radio distortions and the New Deal tone with no boondoggling plank, predicting possible court changes and continued federal spending if re elected.

Philadelphia Supreme Court Brain Trust Newark Roosevelt Alice Longworth

Milwaukee’s French Beer Drinking Champ Defends Title

Floyd Verette, Milwaukee’s beer gulping champion, weighs 321 pounds and aims to defend his 72 inch belt at the second annual foam blowers tournament at Hilgren Spring Park. More than 30 contestants expected to line up Sunday, with a 50-entry cap to deter chiselers, lager free for qualified competitors. Verette proclaims perfect shape and vows a new move to beat rivals, insisting last year’s half gallon in 34 seconds will not stand.

Milwaukee Floyd Verette Wisconsin Evette Hilgren Spring Park Verette

Dessert sauces to crown frozen desserts by Mrs Alexander George

Varying sauces served with frozen desserts will bring a meal to a successful climax. Vary the flavors of sherbets sauces or parfaits by topping with one of the following sauces. During summer months the efficient housewife usually has several kinds of dessert sauces stored in the refrigerator for emergency use.

Frozen dessert sauces guide Caramel and fudge sauces

Step by step instructions for making caramel hot fudge and butterscotch sauces. Includes heating sugar to light brown, adding water and flavorings, stirring until creamy, and serving warm or cold. Provides proportions for caramel fudge and butterscotch with optional pecans.

Boomlet for 1940 Presidential Candidates Grows

Delegates at the Democratic convention hear pushes for numerous hopefuls. Governors Earl of Pennsylvania Curley of Massachusetts and Chandler of Kentucky draw support while Jesse Jones and Senator Byrd from Virginia gain backing from various state blocs.

Earle McNutt Chandler Byrd Curley Jones Philadelphia INS Roosevelt George H. Earle Pennsylvania Keystone Pressey Harry Floodore Virginia Paul McNutt Ana Jesse Jones Texas Reconstruction Finance Corporation James Curley Massachusetts Happy” Chandler Kentucky Matthew H. Meany Lawrence American Federation of Labor George C. Perry Oklahoma Alfred John G. Catlett Tulsa Oklo

Auto Crash Injures Two at Center Point Road NE

Mrs. Marie Walton 28 of 632 Seventh Street SE and Forrest Hunter of Marion were treated at Mercy Hospital for facial bruises and abrasions after the car they rode in, driven by Forrest Hunter, struck a parked car at 854 Center Point Road NE. The parked car belonged to Warren Trimble, 600 Second Street SW, who had been there with Mrs. Trimble.

Marie Walton Seventh Street Forrest Hunter Marion Mercy Hospital Hunter Center Point Road Warren Trimble Second Street

Fractured Leg After Slipping on Home Rug

Mrs. Caroline Maybauer aged 47 of 615 Fourteenth Street SE fractured a leg Friday evening after slipping on a rug in her kitchen. She was treated at St Luke's Hospital where she remains. Myrtle La Grange aged 5 of 616 Twentieth Avenue SW fractured her right wrist when she fell from a bicycle at 8 p.m. Friday and was taken to St Luke's Hospital for treatment.

Caroline Maybauer Fourteenth Street St. Luke’s Hospital Myrtle la Grange Twentieth Avenue

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