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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1937

Page

12

Tea Will Observe First Anniversary of Ethel Evans Circle

Grace Walpole circle of King's Daughters hosts a 2:30 p.m. tea at the Cedar Rapids Country Club to mark the first anniversary of the Ethel Evans circle. County president Mrs. E W DeNio presides with hostesses and officers assisting in reception and tea service.

Ethel Evans King’s Daughters Grace Walpole King's Daughters Cedar Rapids Country Club E. W. DeNio Tom Walpole Harold N. Graves A. J. Baumhoesener G. H. Cornwell John H. Fortune Harold J. Ross Grace Walpole Circle E. Harold Skinner Baumhoefener R. I. Norton

Graystons Spend Week at Biloxi Mississippi

Dr and Mrs J T Grayston of 413 Eighteenth street NE left Sunday for Biloxi Mississippi where they will spend the next week in the ocean side resort town

Graystons Biloxi J. T. Grayston Eighteenth Street Miss

Miss Strahan Hosts Tyler Teachers Luncheon

Miss Jenna Strahan entertained the Tyler school teachers at a Saturday luncheon hosted by cousin Mrs Edna Barrett Jackson at 2342 Grande Avenue SE. Fourteen guests joined the afternoon with bridge and sewing as diversions and sweet peas centerpieces graced the table.

Jenna Strahan Tyler School Edna _ Barrett Jackson Grande Avenue SE

Miss Adele Herschberg Visits Chester Guests

Miss Adele Herschberg of Chester New York is the guest of J and Mrs Jack M Levin at Commonwealth apartments for a few days.

Mrs. Levin New York Adele Herschberg Chester N. Y Jack M. Levin Commonwealth Apartments

Mrs. Gertsen Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Arthur C Gertsen resumes residence at 359 Pleasant Ave SE after ten days visiting Mr and Mrs A Kennedy in the city.

Arthur C. Gertsen Pleasant Ve SE T Fee A. Kennedy

Dr and Mrs McQuison return from Rochester visit

Dr and Mrs J Stuart McQuiston returned Sunday from Rochester Minnesota where they were guests of Mrs McQuiston's parents Dr and Mrs H M Conner.

J. Stuart McQuispion Bever Avenue Rochester, Minn

Coe sorority hosts tea for patrons and panhellenic reps

The Gazette notes Delta Delta Delta at Coe College announced a tea for patronesses and panhellenic representatives at the chapter rooms 1261 First Avenue East. The tea was held this afternoon in the chapter rooms.

Gazette The Delta Delta ‘Delta Sorority Coe College i Coe First Avenue E

Daughters of Union Veterans Meet in Montrose Hotel

About seventy members and friends gathered Friday evening in the Ter race room to view the film One Thousand Miles of Eastern Iowa's Rivers by Canoe presented by Robert O. Bickel. All proceeds supported the Daughters of Union Veterans.

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Montrose Hotel Iowa Robert O. Bickel Daughters of Union Veterans

Mrs Imogen B Emery Named To Iowa Advisory Board

Mrs Imogen B Emery president of the Cedar Rapids Business and Professional Women's club is appointed to the advisory board of the Greater Iowa commission representing the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs another step for women in business leadership.

Imogen B. Emery Cedar Rapids Busines and Professional Women's Club Greater Iowa Commission Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs

Cochran Named Tau Beta Pi Member at Iowa State

Word from Ames confirms Keith Cochran son of Mr and Mrs William H Cochran 909 Tenth avenue SW has been selected for membership in Tau Beta Pi the national honorary engineering fraternity.

Keith Cochran William H. Cochran Tenth Avenue SW Iowa State College At Ames Tau Beta Pi

Charles T Hickok to speak on today’s economic problems

Prof Charles T Hickok will address Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Current Events Department on Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the club home. Luncheon at 1 p m precedes the program. Music will be offered and all members are invited. Committee in charge includes Mrs R M Merriam Mrs R W Williams Mrs Ben Ogden and Miss Anna Williams.

Charles T. Hickok Cedar Rapids Woman's Club R. M. Merriam R. W. Williams Ben Ogden Anna Williams Andy Wolfe Vernon Kirk Glenn Wagner Wilton Junction Durant Chapel Christian Sohsen H. C. Lange Blue Grass Malinda Kruse John Sunbury Frank Davenport Martin Anna Baurer Holstein Lena Thoeme Louis Pahl Masonville J. M. Newgard Durant Blairstown G. L. Lyman Cedar Rapids Betty Schoen Eugene Goss Shirley Jackson Jack Goss LaVon Maameister Laura Sinclair Lost Nation Rost Irven Pithan Anna Johnson Lumir Wasoba Glatha Lewis Johnson Harold Ward Ole .T. Juve Ridgeway Decorah Juve Gilbert Juve Minneapolis Henry Juve Capitol Mont O. H. Melans Chicago Carston Alstad Cokato Minn Alex, Harvedt Henry Jensen Tillie Larsen Levyna Clarence Juve Maybelle Irene Miller Joseph Miller Lester Eugene Sunday Emil Sunday Oswald Sandbach Methodist Sunday Board of Supervisors Township Trustees Winneshiek County Hoyme Calmar Ossian Eldorado Turkey River Festina Haleton Arthur Silka Albin L. Holmstrom H. R. Keifer Anton Greiger A. F. Hillman F. G. Kerns W. P. Millhouse I. A. Morey

Verle Breed Heads Beta Phi Alpha Sorority

Miss Verle Breed of Marion was named president of Beta Phi Alpha sorority at Coe college during a Friday evening formal dinner at Mrs. Kofron’s tea room. Officers announced include Eileen Wiles vice president and pledge captain, Mae Wells secretary, Ruth Murray social chairman, and Bobby DeVore program chairman. Initiation earlier that day in chapter rooms welcomed six girls with roses and gifts, as Miss Murray won the scholarship award and Miss Jeanne Wells the all round pledge award.

Miss Verle Breed of Marion Beta Phi Alpha Coe College Beta Phi Alpha Sorority First Avenue 5 Dorothy Barlow Dumont Bobbe DeVore Ruth Murray Elaine Graham Jeanne Wells Mae Fern Uhlenhopp Cedar Rapids Miss Breed Elizabeth Watson Oprah Wykle Uhlenhopp Murray Schrodermier Wiles

Hayes P T A Votes To Sponsor Boys Cub Pack For Year

Seventy five parents attend Hayes P T A meeting. They decide to sponsor a boys Cub pack for another year with Mrs. Helen Rebec, Mrs. Celia Spencer and Mrs. Mable Zaruba in charge of the pack. Nomination committee includes Mrs. Clara Kriz, Mrs. Hattie Svee and Mrs. Bernice Bruth. Principal Miss Lois Cowan speaks on Reading and teaching methods. Program features student performances and refreshments.

Hayes P. T. A Helen Rebec Celia Spencer Mable Zaruba Clara Kriz Hattie Svee Bernice Bruth Lois Cowan Charles Bulicek Donald Ceynar Stanley Clark Raymond Kessel Vernon Kriz Oldrich Polehna Donald Vesely Chester Zamastil George Lanka Olga Chytry Patricia Klier Delores Kosina Lillian Kudina Marjore Lowry Evelyn Matus Frances Starman LaVerna Stastny

Edgewood Rug Class Plans Picnic at Mrs Apfel Home

Edgewood School No 1 sponsors a rug making class and will meet Wednesday for a picnic luncheon at Mrs H Apfel’s home on the Palo road three quarters of a mile northwest of the school. All women interested in rug making or social afternoon activity are invited.

Edgewood Edgewood School No H. Apfel Palo Road

Coe College Sinfonia Program To Be Held Tuesday

The Beta Kappa chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at Coe College will present a public program Tuesday at 8 30 p m in the college chapel. Organized since 1898 the Sinfonia chapter boasts a strong national following. The program features the local male chorus and soloists with a mix of instrumental and vocal works by Dett Chadwick and others.

Phi Mu Alpha Coe College Ariel Cross America Iowa Iowa State College Drake University State Teachers Simpson John Aleen Carpenter R. N. Dett Frank Flack Joseph Kitchin Maurice Estes Max Dachier Cloids Wees Earnest Charles Awakened Huntington Harold Reeves Perrin Alvin Hart Alan Richardson Edward Straight Campa R Peter D Keme Seeep Ck Hall Sinfonia Billivan-Sarr Phi Mu Alpha

Dairy Dale Hosts Benefit Box Social at Hall

The Dairy Dale community holds a benefit box social at the hall on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Women are asked to bring boxes and coffee will be furnished.

Dairy Dale

Kerchill Granted Plea Time in Fatal First Street Collision

William Kerchill, 27, is charged with leaving the scene after a Jan 6 collision on First Street SW that killed John G. Toeller and seriously injured his wife. Judge F O Ellison set a plea deadline for Saturday in district court after a $2000 bond was posted following a preliminary hearing waiver.

William Kerchill F. O. Ellison Kerchill John G. Toeller First Street Toeller H. R. Churchill

Open Trial Of Warranty Action On Truck Deal

Drexel E Benedict sues Joseph W Kadlec and John S Kadlec Jr doing business as Kadlec Brothers in district court alleging oral warranty on a 1934 truck trailer. He seeks 150 value of a traded car and 50 cash deposit. claims minority at contract. Defendants deny warranty and say Benedict knew trailer condition. Jury impaneled. testimony began before Judge John T Moffit. trial had been continued.

Drexel E Benedict H C. Ring

Heirs object to referee report on Elias Doty partition

Heirs of Elias Doty challenge in district court the final report by former referee William N. Doty. They claim the report fails to itemize receipts and expenses since the last approval and seek to withhold approval and cite the referee. Signatories include Marjorie Black Charles E. Black Effie Doty Lorene Hauschild and John H. Hauschild.

Elias Doty William N. Doty Marjorie Black Charles E. Black Effie Doty Lorene Hauschild John H. Hauschild

Dismisses Suit Based On Paying Dip Injury

A $1,200 personal injury suit by Sarah A. Wilcox of Des Moines against the City of Cedar Rapids was dismissed with prejudice in district court Monday before Judge Harold D. Evans. The case alleged injuries from a pavement dip on October 19, 1936 at Washington avenue and Twentieth street during a car ride.

Sarah A. Wilcox Des Moines Cedar Rapids Harold D Evans Iowa City Washington Avenue Twentieth Street Evans A. B. Clark

Bisesi Case Dismissed in District Court

The charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated against F. Xavier Bisesi filed Oct 27 1936 was dismissed by state motion. Judge F O Ellison also returned a consent judgment of 2461 09 in an action of John C Petrovitsky on a note allegedly made by V H Hasek and Ruth M Hasek in 1933.

F. Xavier Bisesi F. O. Ellison John C. Petrovitsky V. H. Hasek Ruth M. Hasek

Marriage Licenses for Guthrie England Zvacek Jelinek

Donald R. Guthrie and Doris Marie England of Murdo South Dakota. Ernest Zvacek of Ely and Rose Jelinek of Cedar Rapids Iowa granted marriage licenses.

Donald R. Guthrie Doris Marie England Murdo Ernest Zvacek Ely Rose Jelinek Cedar Rapids

Maquoketa News notes club officers and local events

Maquoketa Valley Rifle and Pistol Club elects Dr Harry L Sharp president with Harold Taylor as vice president and J C McIntire as secretary treasurer. Other directors named. Also reports silt covered lowlands yield heavy fish catches and city election filing closes with incumbents seeking reelection.

Maquoketa Maquoketa Valley Rifle and Pistol Club Harry L. Sharp Harold Taylor J C. McIntire Dr. Sharp Mr. Taylor Rex Baker Clyde Nams Frederick Joiner S. R. Peake D. A. Joles Dale J. Easton M. W. Joiner Gene J. Jensen Ernest Gibson Pierce Mitchell John Jargo Guy Anderson W. J. Pendray F. J. Becker O. A. Farmer

Iowa Senate Faces Clash Over Farm to Market Bill

Iowa's Republican led senate and Governor Kraschel clash over a $650,000 federal aid match for a farm to market road bill. The senate may adopt house amendments, risking veto and political blame as jockeying continues. A secondary note mentions agency consolidation plans and a nickname dispute over Peaceful Valley.

Iowa Senate Kraschel G. O. P. House

Roelofs Salary Cut Linked to Senate Critique

Former GOP Senator Garritt Roelofs, now director of the Iowa unemployment compensation commission, faced GOP senate criticism over campaign activity. As Senate pressure eased, his pay dropped from 4500 to 3600 dollars yearly.

Garritt Roelofs Iowa Roelfs Iowa Unemployment Compensation Commission Iowa Senate Senate Roelof

Governor Kraschel Names Young Burlington Official to Board

Gov Kraschel after a university dinner named Richard Plock of Burlington to the state board of education. Plock is reported to be under 30 years old and will serve in public education oversight.

Kraschel The State University Des Moines Richard Plock Burlington State Board of Education Plock

Fire at Kelly estate and Lost Nation church ends ministry

A fire at the Kelly estate house damaged the roof attic and furniture after a spark. the Clarence Horton family had recently moved. In Lost Nation, Rev. B. H. Cheney of the Federated church received a call from Doon Congregational to take effect late March, ending his Lost Nation ministry March 28.

Kelly Clarence Horton Lost Nation B. H. Cheney Federated Church of Aoee Nation Congregational Church Doon Beard

Dickinson Freshmen Sit Down After Game Refusal

Dickinson College freshman basketball players staged a sit down after being told they would not receive a postgame free lunch. The Carlisle YMCA quintet defeated them. spectators waited about twenty minutes as Coach Dick Rabley urged his players to return to the court.

Carlisle Dickinson College Carlisle Y. M. C. A Red Devil Frosh Dick Rabley

Des Moines picks site for $1.4 million sewage plant

City officials select a sixty acre tract along the Des Moines river near the southeast city limits as the proposed site for a new sewage treatment plant costing 1 400000. The announcement outlines the location and estimated project cost awaiting final approvals.

Des Moines Des Moines River

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