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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1935

Page

2

Frances Owen Is Honored At Dinner And Luncheon

Miss Frances Owen receives honors with a noon luncheon and a dinner hosted by Mrs Howard McConkie in Des Moines. The upcoming wedding to Lee B Winterberg of Dubuque is slated for Monday. Numerous Cedar Rapids guests and relatives attend the informal events at the Montgomery home on Hillcrest Drive SE and at the John W Patterson residence.

Frances Owen Miss Owen Lee B. Winterberg Dubuque Howard McConkie Des Moines John W. Paterson Washington Avenue SE Francis Towner Elgin Rex Porter Williamsburg Channing Hall Tipton

Harris Family Return from Washington Trip

Mr and Mrs S N Harris and Bobby Chadima were expected to return today from Washington DC where they visited Mrs Harris daughter Mrs Paul McCrea and Mr McCrea They also motor ed in Virginia

S. N. Harris A Avenue NE Bobby Chadima L. C. Chadima Washington Avenue SE Washington, D. C

Brookmans Return From Tucson After Five Months Abroad

Mr and Mrs J H Brookman of Cedar Rapids return from Tucson Arizona where they spent five months. Their daughter Mrs W H Sibbert of Chicago visited eleven weeks and joined them for the trip home leaving Thursday evening for Cedar Rapids.

J. H. Brookman Fifth Avenue SE Tucson Ariz W. HH. Sibbert Chicago Cedar Rapids

Davenport Visitors With Billau Family

Mrs. Charles W. Seymour and her children Charles and Jane, of Davenport, are visiting here with Mrs. Seymour's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Billau, at 2730 Second Avenue SE.

Charles W. Seymour Charles Jane Davenport

New Orleans Guest Visits Marshall Home on Knollwood Drive

Mrs. L. E. Robichaux of New Orleans stays with her daughter Mrs. Verne Marshall at 532 Knollwood Drive SE. Mr. Robichaux will join her later at the Marshall home in Marshall.

L. E. Robichaux New Orleans Verne Marshall Knollwood Drive Marshall

Mrs Rohwer Leaves After Denver Visit

Mrs J T Rohwer of Denver Colorado left Thursday to return home after visiting for several weeks with her parents Dr and Mrs C N Booth at 2337 Fifth Avenue SE.

J. T. Rohwer Denver, Colo C. N. Booth Fifth Avenue SE

Moon Hosts Dinner Party For Ten At Fifth Avenue

Dr and Mrs. B J Moon of 2058 Fifth avenue SE entertained at a dinner Thursday evening. Covers were laid for ten.

B J Moon Fifth Avenue SE

Mrs Bell Returns From Kansas City Visit

Mrs J Hamilton Bell of 545 Knobwood Drive SE returned Thursday after a four week stay in Kansas City.

J. Hamilton Bell Knobwood Drive Kansas City

Waterloo Women’s Labor Bureau meeting notes and reports

Members of the Women’s Labor Bureau of Waterloo hosted Women’s Labor Bureau No 17 from Cedar Rapids at the labor temple Thursday evening. After the business, Mrs L C Schuknecht and Mrs F C Jiruska reported on the Women’s Labor Bureau convention and the Iowa State Federation of Labor convention held recently in Davenport.

Women's Labor Bureau of Waterloo Womens Labor Bureau No 17 Cedar Rapids Labor Temple L. C Schuknecht F C Jiruska Women’s Labor Bureau Iowa State Federation of Labor Davenport

Friendly Strollers Plan Sunday Plaza Hike to Ellis Park

The Friendly Strollers meet at 230 Sunday at the Plaza and depart at 3 for a hike to Ellis Park. They will picnic there with covered dishes and standard picnic requirements. Ruilla Peidlau and Evelyn Benjamin lead. All interested are welcome.

Ellis Park Ruilla Peidlau Evelyn Benjamin

Mrs Davidson Hosts Tea for Mrs Grefsrud

Mrs Howard S Davidson of 302 Thirty-second Street NE hosted a Thursday afternoon tea in honor of Mrs Orgin Grefsrud of Elgin.

Howard S Davidson Thirty-second Street Orgin Grefsrud Elgin, Jl

Garden Tea Hosted by Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

About 100 women attended Thursday’s garden tea at Mrs. Wesley Klinger's home 541 Knollwood Dr SE. Mrs. S. R. Hawkins spoke on nature and gardening while Verlin Cray played accordion and Margaret Dingman violin. Volunteers assisted with serving and event planning.

Wesley Klinger Knollwood Drive Cedar Rapids Woman's Club S. R. Hawkins Verlin Cray Margaret Dingman H. J Hromek Hawkins J . Chadima C. L. Douglass JT .F. Hersch T. K. Hefner A. J. Baumhoefener D. P. Schwarzentruber

Mrs. Chauncey Howe Visits Davenport Relatives

Mrs. Chauncey Howe of Kansas City is spending weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ball at 1820 Fourth Avenue SE and returned Thursday from Davenport after a week with Mrs. Harry Lamb, daughter of Mrs. F. D. Matson of 1400 Second Avenue SE.

Chauncey Howe Kansas City W. A. Ball Fourth Avenue SE Davenport Harry Lamb Lamb F. D. Matson Second Avenue SE

De Kalb Guest Attends Krebs Sobrins Wedding

Mrs. L. W. Browne of De Kalb Illinois and her daughter Miriam visit Miss Maude Krebs at 408 Fourth Street SW. The Brownes are sisters to Miss Krebs. They came to attend the wedding Saturday of Miss Dorothy Krebs and Charles Sovern.

L. W. Browne de Kalo, Ill Miriam Maude Krebs Fourth Street Browne Miss Krebs Dorothy Krebs Charles Sovern

Visit Returns From Clear Lake

Lieut and Mrs Staten Rall visiting Lieut Rall's parents at 109 Seventeenth Street NE returned today from Clear Lake where they had been visiting.

Staten Rall Lieut Rall J. F Rall Seventeenth Street Clear Lake

McKay Move To New Cape Cod Cottage

Mr and Mrs Bruce McKay of 1723 Bever avenue SE will relocate Saturday to their new Cape Cod cottage at 400 Thirty-sixth street drive NE.

Bruce McKay Bever Avenue Cape Cod Thirty-sixth Street Drive

Surprise shower honors Miss Adeline Balik before July wedding

Miss Tilhe Balik hosted a surprise shower at her mother’s home 1124 Sixth Street SE in honor of her sister Miss Adeline Balik. Attendees included numerous local women and relatives. Adeline Balik is set to wed Lewis J Prymek of Ainsworth on July 15 at St Wenceslaus church.

Tilhe Balik Sixth Street Adeline Balik Lewis J Prymek Ainsworth St. Wenceslaus Church Miss Balik Joseph Ryman Victor Zobl Joseph Zachar Richard Jasa Malo Grubhoffer Leo Krejci Lou Proskovaec Mary Kiimesh Anna Janda Jerry Srp Matt Macek Lester Trunecek George Simitz William Kreja Leonard Simanek Charles Basker Adolf Barta Felix Barta Joe Gearhart Frank Blazek Joe Balik Lucille Charles Jarosh Hattie Agnes Gelseki

Hartke Meyer and Van Fleet wed at Galena

Miss Helen Hartkemeyer daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Hartkemeyer 423 Eighth avenue SW and D M Van Fleet of Jewell Kansas married June 20 at Galena New Jersey by Rev Mr Briggs pastor of the Galena Methodist church. Mr Fleet formerly pitched for the Cedar Rapids Raiders and now plays for the Wisconsin Rapids team. They reside in Wisconsin Rapids for the time being.

Helen Hartkemeyer C F Hartkemeyer Eighth Avenue SW D M van Fleet Jewell Kan Galena Briggs Galena Methodist Church Fleet Cedar Rapids Raiders Wisconsin Rapids

Bridge Players to Compete in Dubuque Tourney

Cedar Rapids players plan to enter the third annual contract bridge tournament at the Dubuque Golf Club on June 29 and 30. Invitations go to Cedar Rapids area players. Play starts Saturday 1 30 p m and 7 30 p m with finals Sunday at 9 30 a m. Sponsored by Mr and Mrs A J Kleinschmidt of Dubuque.

Cedar Rapids Dubuque Golf Club A. J. Kleinschmidt Dubuque

Rebecca Alexander Daughters honor Mount Vernon luncheon

Twenty five members of Rebecca Alexander tent No. 14 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War were entertained at Mrs Ida Kettlesen s Mount Vernon home with a luncheon Roses and flags graced tables and informal singing followed bouquets from the hostess s garden Guests included S S Haun Henry Zimmerman Eugene Allen and many named attendees.

Rebecca Alexander Ida Kettlesen Mount Vernon S. S. Haun Kettlesen Henry Zimmerman Eugene Allen T. Z. Cook Mes Stella Klemme Eva Bow Ker Underhill Sarah Slocum Myra K. Neubauer Minnie B Mabon Maude Mulson Eva Burroughs Nellie E. Krebs Mary A. Bruch Minne A. Moore Dora V. Jeffrey Maud Searles Nettie Heaton Gladys Chord Retha L. Underhill Lois Follin Francis JF. Porter Alma E. Owens Mrs. Carlson Bradley Carlson

Cecel Adams Engaged to Bruce Pryor in California Wedding

Mr and Mrs Lester Adams announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Cecel Lorene Adams to Bruce A Pryor of Fresno California son of Mr and Mrs Fred Pryor of Woodland Drive. Miss Adams will travel to California for the ceremony.

Lester Adams Zika Avenue Cecel Lorene Bruce A. Pryor Fresno Calif Fred Pryor Woodland Drive Miss Adams California

Emanuel-Skvor Wedding At Walford Holy Trinity Church

Miss Lillian Emanuel and Lumir Skvor were married Tuesday morning at Holy Trinity church Walford by Rev Julius Olinger. Attendants included Adeline Emanuel maid of honor and Richard Louvar best man. The couple reside in Cedar Rapids where Mr Skvor works for Farmers Exchange Grocery.

Lillian Emanuel Charles Emanuel Walford Lumir Skvor George L. Skvor Ely Avenue Holy Trinity Church Julius Olinger Adeline Emanuel Richard Louvar Elsie Hasley Leonard Kelly Miss Emanuel Miss Hasley Mary Baker Fairfax Mrs Skvor Cedar Rapids Mr. Skvor Farmers Exchange Grocery Company

Dorothy Mae Robinson Weds Charles W. Rodman in Lisbon Ceremony

In a Wednesday ceremony at the Federated church in Lisbon Miss Dorothy Mae Robinson became the bride of Charles W. Rodman of Mount Vernon. Attendants included Miss L Daisy Burd and Miss Haze Runkle with Irene and Roy Rodman as siblings. The Rev Phillip Brunn officiated as the couple hosted a reception for about forty relatives at their country home three miles north of Mount Vernon. Mrs Robinson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Robinson of 2323 Mount Vernon Avenue SE and a Lisbon High School graduate. Mr Rodman is the son of Mr and Mrs W R Rodman of near Mount Vernon.

Federated Church Lisbon Dorothy Mae Robinson Charles W. Rodman Mount Vernon L. Daisy Burd

Surprise Birthday Party Honoring Mr Lowe At Home

Mrs Jack Lowe hosted a surprise birthday party at her 508 Fifth Avenue SE home Thursday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Briles and daughter Beverly Jean Miss Maxine Briles Mrs Agnes Novak Miss Jacqueline Jean Lowe Miss Alice Jasper Miss Theresa Lamb and Glenn Little.

Jack Lowe Fifth Avenue SE Lowe Ralph Briles Beverly Jean Maxine Briles Agnes Novak Jacqueline Jean Lowe Alice Jasper Theresa Lamb Glenn Little

Mixed shower honors Velma Holmes at 826 Seventh Street SW

Mrs Ernest Holmes and Mrs Lloyd Holmes hosted a miscellaneous shower for Velma Holmes Wednesday at 826 Seventh Street SW. Stanley Schreiber of Dysart will wed Velma on June 29. Naomi Miller and Velma Holmes won bridge prizes. Others attending included H. L. Beach Curtis Boek Joe Dutrt Lloyd Holmes and several Misses Naomi Jane Doris Glennys Hazel Betty and Carol Holmes.

Ernest Holmes Lloyd Holmes Seventh Street Velma Holmes Stanley Schreiber Dysart Naomi Miller H. L. Beach Curtis Boek Joe Dutrt Jane Miller Doris Woolwine Glennys McHardy Hazel Scriven Betty Holmes Carol Holmes

Dorothy Krebs and Charles Sovern to Wed This Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Sovern host a dinner tonight at 520 Twenty second Street SE for Miss Dorothy Krebs and Charles Sovern en route to their wedding Saturday after noon. Guests include relatives from Omaha De Kalb Iowa City Seattle Rock Island Keokuk Burlington Mobile and others.

E. E. Sovern Twenty-second Street Dorothy Krebs Charles Sovern T. Jay Krebs Omaha Margaret L. W. Browne de Kalb Miriam Dale West Iowa City Mabeth Phelps Seattle, Wash William Barr Rock Island Charles Eppers Keokuk M. J. Thompson Burlington Joycene D. A. Leonard Mobile Ala Dolly

Zeta Phi Eta Theta Chapter Attends National Convention

Theta chapter of Zeta Phi Eta at Coe College conducts a Friday program as the national convention meets in Des Moines. The four day meeting will close with a dinner tonight.

Theta Chapter Zeta Phi Eta Coe College Des Moines

Garden club presents benches to Ellis Park

Cedar Rapids Garden club donated two benches to Ellis park at the final meeting of the year a Wednesday picnic. Upkeep of the rose garden is the club project and fourteen members attended. The next meeting will be a July 10 family picnic at Mrs. Guy Millers Marion home.

Cedar Rapids

Bridal party announced for Miss Blanche Young and William Fieseler

The wedding at St Matthew's church is set for Saturday at 9 am. Miss Mary Louise Fieseler will be maid of honor. Leota Stark and other bridesmaids and flower girls are named. Best man is Francis Young with ushers George Vernon Young Bud Fieseler and Norman Young. Mrs George A Stark hosted forty guests.

Blanche Young William Fieseler St. Matthew's Church Mary Louise Fieseler Leota Stark Joan Starman Lorraine Lorreene Young Betty Stark Frances Starman Francis Young Fieseler George Vernon Young Bud Fieseler Norman Young George A. Stark Vinton Road NW Miss Young John O'Connell Dora Gibney

Shopmen Affiliate With Brotherhood

W. P. Sebern division president of the Association of Rock Island Mechanical and Power Plant Employees and Amos L. Smith division chairman of the Carmen returned from a Cedar Rapids Dakota division tour reporting shopmen voted almost unanimously to affiliate with the Brotherhood of Railroad Shop Crafts of America. The Rock Island employes association is the third independent union to join the brotherhood, claiming 3160 members of about 4000 total. Shopmen on railroads with independent unions are eligible for membership.

W. P. Sebern Association of Rock Island Mechanical and Power Plant Amos L. Smith Carmen Cedar Rapids-Dakota Rock Island Railroad Brotherhood of Railroad Shop Crafts of America Association of Rock Island Employes Brotherhood

Immaculate Conception Cub Pack Hosts Annual Picnic

Cub Pack No 3 of Immaculate Conception church held its annual picnic at Ellis Park with over eighty attendees including cubs parents and siblings. The event featured a monthly achievement council and service stars for Donald Schwinn John Condon Joe Dolan John Shea Vincent Smith and Charles Barta with Fred Condon receiving the den chiefs badge. John Shea aged twelve graduated and plans to join Scout Troop 10 at St Patrick's church.

Immaculate Conception Church Ellis Park Donald Schwinn John Condon Joe Dolan John Shea Vincent Smith Charles Barta den One Fred Condon Den St. Patrick's Church Patrick Ford Charles Schwinn Leonard Spaight Don Maresh Troop One Fred Friedline, Jr Achievement Council

Urge Parents To Keep Children Off Tracks

Railroads report rising child fatalities on railroad property with 1610 deaths in 1933 and expect more in 1934. As school vacations begin, railroads appeal to parents to keep children away from tracks and property.

Waukon Woman Sentenced on Larceny Charge

Mrs Edna Clancy Krieger was given a 15 year sentence in Rockwell City reformatory for larceny, suspended on good behavior. Paroled to her brother in law Father Harold Krieger of Cherry Mound. Others implicated include Donald Clancy released, Martha Knopf and Fred May out on bonds of 2000 each.

Waukon Edna Clancy Krieger Rockwell City Reformatory Inlaw Harold Krieger Cherry Mound Joseph Welpert Lansing Donald Clancy Martha Knopf Fred May Decorah

What's In Fashion Abbreviated Swim Suits This Summer

A fashion note on beach trunks this summer describes knitted short trunks with high thighs and various patterns. Styles include plain knits, ribbed effects, checks, stripes and plaid, in navy blue and white with bold colors. New fabrics like gabardine, flannel, and celanese offer quick drying, lightweight options. A two piece style with straps allows one piece or two separate trunks as desired.

Color Removed From Gov Her ring in Iowa Official Register

Des Moines reports the 1935-36 Iowa Official Register will print Gov Clyde L Her rings photo in black and white while state flag, flower and bird images appear in color. The edition will list only principal officers and state employers to lower costs and blunt Republican jibes.

Des Moines AFP Iowa Clyde L. Herring

Appointive Officers Named for Iowa Knights Templar

SPIRIT LAKE AP Appointive officers of the Grand Commandery Iowa Knights Templar were announced here Friday They are First guard Clinton J Neillus Burlington and second guard Ed

Spirit Lake Iowa Knights Templar First Guard Clinton J. Neillus Burlington

Local Government and Committee Officers Named for Sac City Chapter

Long lists officers and committee chairmen for the Sac City chartered commanderies including third guard Charles A Winter and instruction board chairman Harry Blomgren. Other posts span Des Moines Cresco Ottumwa and Burlington with chairs on finance credentials and necrology among unnamed members.

Kenneth Newbern Named Elkader Liquor Store Manager

Kenneth Newbern has been named manager of the Elkader liquor store by the state liquor commission. He previously managed the Bayless hotel for four years in Elkader.

Elkader Kenneth Newbern State Liquor Commission Newbern

Superintendent Resigns in North English

North English school superintendent E C West has resigned. Melvin McCurdy will assume the post as his successor.

E. C. Westphall Melvin McCurdy

Public Invited To Stunt Program At Camp Tonight

Community camp in Cedar Rapids hosts a public stunt night at 6 30 pm with each cabin preparing a secret act. Visitors will see a gala lodge, flowers from Mrs. Arthur Poe, and a growing Camp Good Health Fund to aid physically handicapped children.

Camp Tonight Arthur Poe Mechanicsville Vacation Bible School Camp Good Health Camp Good Health Fund Camp Good Health List Public Health Nursing Association The Gazette the Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa

Leibsohn Motors Incorporated Incorporation Notice

Notice of incorporation for Leibsohn Motors Incorporated with principal office in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Articles outline objects including automobile sales repair storage and related merchandise, stock authorized 310000, board of 3-5 directors, officers listed, election date and meeting rules, veto and liability clauses, and amendments procedures dated March 1935. Bidney Leibsohn E D Maloy Philip Leibsohn noted as initial officers and directors.

Leibsohn Motors Incorporated Cedar Rapids Executive Council of Iowa Secretary of State Bidney Leibsohn E. D. Maloy Philip Leibsohn Jaws Sidney Leibsohn Board of Directors Aye Arch D. Maloy Barnet Chamberlain and Hantlik Attornesa

Piquett Out On Bond Pending His Appeal

Chicago attorney Louis Piquett remains free on bond after a federal judge sentenced him for harboring crime figure Homer Van Meter. If the appeal fails, he faces up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Piquett, a former city prosecutor, was found guilty by a jury of aiding Van Meter, a follower of John Dillinger.

Chicago INS Louis Piquett Liberty Sullivan Piquett Homer van Meter John Dillinger

R G Stewart Estate Pays Inheritance Tax

The estate of R G Stewart of Cedar Rapids paid an inheritance tax of 486 on a taxable value of 25958 Friday. Stewart was publisher of the Cedar Rapids Tribune, a labor paper.

DES Moines R. G. Stewart Cedar Rapids Stewart Cedar Rapids Tribune

West Branch Obituary for Mrs John E Marolf

Mrs. John E Marolf 62 died at home after a short illness. Born in Davenport she married Feb 22 1899 and lived on a farm near Wilton before moving to West Branch. Survived by husband son John W Marolf Wilton two daughters Mrs D E Edwards and Mrs Floyd Christee West Branch a sister Miss Annie Berg Maysville step mother two half brothers and five grandchildren. Funeral at Wilton Presbyterian church 2 36 p m Saturday conducted by Rev C W Pfieffer.

West Branch John E. Marolf William Anna Berg Davenport Wilton Marolf John W. Marolf D. E. Edwards Floyd Christee Annie Berg Maysville Presbyterian Church C. W. Pfieffer

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Washington Brookmans Return Charles Billaus Marshall Home Women's Labor Bureau Mrs. Davidson Garden Department Ralls Hartkemeyer-Van Fleet PLAC Dr. Doherty Optometrist Cecel L. Adams Bruce Pryor Emanuel Skvor Honor Velma Holmes Sovern COE Zeta Phi Etas Garden Club I.C. Church Amos Parrish New York Big Values Bartlett Millinery Mart St. Paul’s Church E. B.D Emily Weed R. G. Stewart Estate Norah A. Gott Iowa Theater DIAL Lelehan A. G. Nassif Company Third Avenue SE Montrose Hotel
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