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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1936

Page

30

Union Missionary Meeting Set at Presbyterian Church

The annual Union Missionary society gathering of Baptist Christian Congregational Free Methodist Methodist and Presbyterian churches is Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian church with Rev. H. A. Bassett of Mount Vernon as principal speaker on Mexico in Evolution. The program includes devotions, addresses, reports, organ recital, and a luncheon in the church dining room.

Union Missionary Society of the Baptist, Christian, Congregational Free Methodist Methodist Presbyterian Churches Presbyterian Church H. A. Bassett Mount Vernon Mexico Bassett Blairstown Cornell College Upper Town The Methodist Church Drew Theological Seminary Board of Foreign Missions New Mexico Southwest Spanish Mission Albuquerque W. E. Fisher Iowa City Davenport Resolutions Committee Herbert O. Allen Lula Toms J. T. Gallivan Arthur Hanson W. H. Bridwell Clarence Meggers Norman J. Waffle

Graham couple marks fifty third wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs T J Graham of Marion observed their fifty third wedding anniversary Saturday at their home northeast of Marion. They have two children Oliver Graham and Mrs Frank Plummer, both of Marion.

T. J. Graham Marion Oliver Graham Frank Plummer

Athenian Club to Meet Friday at Public Library

The Athenian club convenes Friday at 7 30 p m in the public library auditorium for a program and business meeting. Mrs E J Esgate will speak about her recent trip to Washington and Virginia.

Athenian Club Public Library E. J. Esgate Washington Virginia

Kahler Couple Return From Marion visit

Mr and Mrs Fred Kahler plan to return tonight to Kansas City after a weekend visit in the Theodore Kahler home located north of Marion.

Fred Kahler Kansas City Theodore Kahler Marion

Funeral services for Beverly Smith at Yocom chapel

Funeral services for 16 month old Beverly Joan Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith will be held today at 2 30 p m at the Yocom chapel The Rev W E Fisher pastor of the Presbyterian church will officiate Burial will be in Oak Shade cemetery

Beverly Joan Smith Ed Smith Yocom Chapel W. E. Fisher Presbyterian Church Oak Shade Cemetery

Service Club Board Sets Monday Planning Meeting

The executive board of directors of the newly organized Service club will hold a meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Service club office to make plans for the season.

Service Club

Mariot Chapter O E S Invites Members to Instruction

The officers past matrons and post patrons of Mariot chapter No 183 O E S are invited to a school of instruction by Cedar chapter O E S Cedar Rapids Tuesday at 9 a.m. Dinner at 6 15 p.m. All members invited to the evening meeting at 7 30.

Mariot Chapter No. 183 Cedar Chapter Cedar Rapids

Tennyson Club Hosts Attic Picnic Luncheon

The Tennyson club is entertained Monday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. H. G. Millen's home 130814 Eighth avenue. Members bring picnic items and table service. Mrs. Harold Phillips will review the drama The Falcon.

Tennyson Club H. G. Millen Eighth Avenue Harold Phillips

Klatter Club to Meet Tuesday Evening for Picnic Supper

The Klatter club will meet on Tuesday evening with Mrs Arthur Newman for a picnic supper.

The Klatter Club Arthur Newman

Mrs Burns Hosts Musical Literary Club Meeting

Mrs Charles Burns will host the Musical Literary club Monday at 7 30 p.m. The program will be given by the First division.

Charles Burns Musical Literary Club

Funeral for Louise Patschke Held at Yocom Chapel

Funeral services for Louise Maureen Patschke infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Patschke were held today at 1 pm at the Yocom chapel. Rev William H Bridwell Baptist church pastor officiated with burial in Oak Shade cemetery.

Louise Maureen Patschke Donald Patschke Yocom Chapel William H. Bridwell The Baptist Church Oak Shade Cemetery

Levasseur Announces Candidacy for Linn County Supervisor

L A Levasseur, a retired Linn county farmer and cattle buyer, announces his Democratic bid for the Second district supervisor seat. A lifelong Marion resident and Farm Bureau participant, he lists three daughters and a son across California and Iowa.

L. A. Levasseur Linn County Levasseur Marion Marion Township Farm Bureau Methodist Church Ralph J. Williams John R. Eidom Long Beach Calif R. K. Malone Los Angeles Dale Levasseur

Refinishing Furniture Lesson At North Marion Farm Bureau

The Seventeenth district Farm Bureau home project division will hold an all day meeting on Thursday at 10 a.m. The lesson focuses on refinishing furniture. Women attending should bring a picnic luncheon cloths for rubbing the furniture paint brushes and sand paper.

North Marion Township Farm Bureau Home Project Division

Illustrated lecture on burial customs by Carl Linge

The Mary Low Dickinson chapter of the Kings Daughters sponsors a Friday 7:30 lecture by Carl Linge of Cedar Rapids on Ancient and Modern Burial Customs of This and Other Countries. Public invited. no admission fee.

Mary Low Dickinson The King’s Daughters Carl Linge Cedar Rapids American Legion Hall

Marion Shakespeare Club Meets Thursday Evening

The Marion Shakespeare club will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m at Miss Hattie Frager s residence. Mrs A E Miller leads the program reviewing act five of Antony and Cleopatra.

Marion Shakespeare Club Hattie Frager A. E. Miller

Farewell Service Honors Christian Church Pastor C J Biddle

Tonight at 7 30 at the Christian church a union service will honor Rev C J Biddle with Presiding Rev H O Allen. Rev Biddle will sing a solo and Rev W E Fisher will preach on Not By Bread Alone. Laura Bailey Auxiliary meets Monday at 7 30 at Mrs Harry Hall's home with assisting hostesses and a white elephant sale planned.

Christian Congregational Methodist Presbyterian Christian Church C. J. Biddle H. O. Allen Ralph Hall Collis W. E. Fisher Laura Bailey The Methodist Church Harry Hall John Johnson Lula Toms W. A. Fee C. E. Reiter

Garden club meetings this week across three groups

The Rural Garden club plans a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. A. J. Taube’s home with Mrs. Taube and Mrs. James Woodworth leading the program. The West Marion Garden club meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Louis White’s home. Cornerstones society of the Presbyterian church hosts a Kensington gathering at 2 30 p.m. Friday hosted by Mrs. D. B. Storck of 1235 Fourteenth Street.

Rural Garden Club A. J. Taube Taube James Woodworth D. B. Storck Fourteenth Street Cornerstones Society of the Presbyterian Church Kensington

Kensington of Marion Chapter Meeting At Masonic Temple

The Kensington of Marion Chapter No. 183 O E S meets in the Masonic Temple Monday at 2 30. Tables for cards will be set and supper served at 5 30 by committee co chaired by Mrs Irvin Ford and Mrs Clyde Derflinger.

Kensington of Marion Masonic Temple Irvin Ford Clyde Derflinger

Grove City Rebekah Lodge March Meeting Program

Grove City Rebekah lodge No. 35 I O O F will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the Odd Fellows hall. Members having birthdays in March will be special guests. A program and refreshments follow.

Grove City Rebekah Lodge Tos .O.of Osceola Lodge

Allen Family Visit Promises Week in Marion

Edward Allen of Minneapolis arrives Monday for a week with his parents the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert O. Allen at Marion. The Jolly Dozen club meets Saturday afternoon at Mary Starry’s home.

Edward Allen Minneapolis Marion Herbert O. Allen Jolly Dozen Mary Starry

Troop 35 Boy Scouts Set Tuesday Scout Meeting

Troop No 35 of the Boy Scouts will meet Tuesday evening in the Scout room.

Boy Scouts

Two heated apartments for rent May 1

Rental ad notices two heated apartments available from May 1, credited to J. T. Grayston.

J. T. Grayston

Book Club Host Named for March 31 Review

Mrs. A. A. Hardin will host the book club on March 31, where Mrs. Josephine Whitacre will present a book review.

A. A. Hardin Josephine Whitacre

Chitaya Camp Fire Meeting Set After School

The Chitaya Camp Fire group will meet Thursday after school in the auditorium of the public library.

Chitaya

Wallpaper Dry Cleaning Service Ad

A local ad offers wallpaper dry cleaning at $1.00 per room with satisfaction guaranteed. Phone number listed as 86 for contact.

Membership Meeting at First Methodist Church Palm Sunday

The membership committee and interested folk are asked to meet at the church Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Young folk and adults who wish to affiliate with the church on Palm Sunday are asked to attend. The baptism sacrament will be administered to adults and children at the Palm Sunday service.

First Methodist Church

Red Cross Flood Relief Donation Drive Needs Immediate Help

Donation lists in Marion stores fall far short of quota for flood relief. Funds are needed at once and residents are urged to contribute immediately to aid flood victims.

Red Cross Flood Relief Fund Marion

Cloughy Family Visit To Ottumwa Described

Mr and Mrs Frank Cloughy spent last week visiting their son Frank Cloughy and his family in Ottumwa.

Frank Cloughy Ottumwa

Knight Templar Easter Service Speaker Named

The Rev. Earle A. Baker of Cedar Falls will speak at the Knights Templar Easter service on April 12 at 3 p.m. in the Methodist church.

Earle A. Baker Cedar Falls Knights Templar

Ivanhoe Club Plans Monday Meeting at Kennedy Home

The Ivanhoe club will meet Monday afternoon at Mrs. Walter Kennedy's home with Mrs. L. M. Phelps leading the session.

Ivanhoe Club Walter Kennedy

P. E. O Chapter CS Plans Tuesday Meeting

Chapter CS of P. E. O. to meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at Miss Mary Fernow’s home. Mrs. O. M. Carson leads program reviewing Personal History with focus on discussion and analysis.

Mary Fernow O. M. Carson

Mothers Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Hess

Mrs Robert Hess will host the Mothers club gathering on Thursday at 2 30 p.m. Members are set to attend the social and discussion session.

Robert Hess Mothers Club

Mrs Arthur Newman Hosts Klatter Club Picnic

Mrs Arthr Newman to host Klatter club Tuesday at 6 30 p m with a picnic supper.

Milwaukee Women's Club benefit card party set for April 13

The Milwaukee Railroad Women's club will host a benefit card party on the evening of April 13. Men and women of the city are invited, with Mrs. J. J. Reardon serving as general chairman of the event.

Milwaukee Railroad Women’s Club J. J. Reardon

Marion Nature and Garden Club Meeting Announced

The Marion Nature and Garden club will meet Wednesday at 2 30 at the home of Mrs Ralph Seager 1807 Fifth avenue New officers will preside Mrs Oliver Tilton is president Mrs Harry Murphey vice president Mrs Harrison Booze secretary Miss Lula Toms treasurer Mrs C A Dykes press reporter The roll call topic is New Vegetables Mrs Harlan Knight will discuss Annuals to Plant for Cutting.

Marion Nature and Garden Club Ralph Seager Fifth Avenue Oliver Tilton Harry Murphey Harrison Booze Lula Toms C. A. Dykes Harlan Knight

Lieut and Mrs Gee Leave for Fort Lawton Home

Lieut and Mrs Herbert C Gee departed Sunday for their residence at Fort Lawton Washington.

Herbert C. Gee Fort Lawton, Wash

Reverend W G Rowley to Speak at Prairie Chapel

Dr W G Rowley superintendent of the Davenport Methodist district will preach at Prairie Chapel on March 29 during the morning service continuing the churchs seasonal program in the Davenport area.

W. G. Rowley Davenport

Reading Circle Meeting Features Venezuela Program

The hostess will lead the Reading Circle gathering Friday at 2 30 with Mrs L R Blinks in charge detailing a Venezuela program and discussion.

Arthur Newman L. R. Blinks Venezuela

Farewell Picnic for Rev. C. J. Biddle Moves to Altoona

Members and friends of the Christian church plan a picnic supper Monday at 6 30 in the church dining room as a farewell to Rev C J Biddle and his family who are moving this week to Altoona. The meat potatoes and dessert will be furnished. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches an article of food and table service.

The Christian Church C. J. Biddle Altoona

Concord district women host tray making and furniture refinishing demo

The Concord district of the South Marion Township Farm Bureau and others plan a followup meeting at Mrs. Leslie Dunn's home Tuesday at 10 a.m. The program includes a lesson on tray making a furniture refinishing demonstration and a picnic dinner for attendees who should bring the usual supplies.

Concord South Marion

Board of Education to Swear In New Member

The board of education will meet Tuesday evening in Supt. C. B. Vernon’s office where Willis Sheets will be sworn in as the new member.

Board of Education Supt. C. B. Vernon Willis Sheets

Annual Schoolmen's Conference Set For Saturday At Cornell

Mount Vernon Iowa March 28 University of Wisconsin high school principal Dr H H Ryan and J E Stonecipher Theodore Roosevelt high school Des Moines will speak at Cornell college fourth annual Schoolmen's conference The theme is Reorganization of the Secondary School Curriculum The 10 am address reviews functional organization of the high school curriculum The 11 am talk covers curricular experiments in Des Moines schools under Progressive Educational Association A luncheon follows at Pfeiffer hall A round table on morning addresses is held C B Vernon Marion superintendent presides at 2 pm forum on curriculum revision in small high schools Sessions are in Law Building third floor auditorium on the Cornell campus.

Mount Vernon H. H. Ryan University of Wisconsin High School J. E. Stonecipher Theodore Roosevelt High School Des Moines Cornell College T. R. McConnell Cornell Ryan University of Iowa Law Cornell Campum

Feds Seek Chief Accountant of Credit Bank Missing In Omaha

U S secret service men search for El mer Kelsen chief accountant at the federal intermediate credit bank who vanished February 27 from his desk in Omaha while auditors began work on accounts. Council Bluffs resident. Officials would not confirm a shortage.

OMAHA U. S. Secret Service Elmer Kelsen Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Kelsen Council Bluffs Farm Credit Administration Secret Service

Mrs. John J. Blythe dies after long illness in Williamsburg

Mrs. John J. Blythe of Williamsburg dies at her home after years of declining health. Born Jane Gillmore in Ireland in 1863 she came to America in 1888 and lived near Williamsburg before moving to town in 1897. She is survived by three daughters and two sons, with funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church.

Williamsburg John J. Blythe Ireland Jane Gillmore America Blythe Charles G. Baird Santa Maria Calif Ethel Penningroth Davenport Emma John Fred R Fan Blythe Alex Presbyterian Church Grossheim James Hodgson Cedar Rapids

Anamosa Man Appointed Conservation Officers Chief

Des Moines AP says M. L. Hutton the state conservation director named K. M. Rooker as chief of the enforcement division to fill the vacancy caused by Ross Moses' death. Rooker previously served as deputy state game warden. Dale D. Dorgeloh of Anamosa and Dan Nichols of Corning were named conservation officers.

Des Moines M. L. Hutton K. M. Rooker The Conservation Commission Ross Moses Rooker Iowa Hutton Dale D. Dorgeloh Anamosa Dan Nichols Corning

Grinnell Elks elect Avery Adkins exalted ruler

Grinnell Avery Adkins was elected exalted ruler of the Grinnell Elks lodge at a Thursday business session. He has nine years of membership and succeeds William Gossen. Officers include Jay Parrott Floyd Hatcher William Welsh Howard Edwards and others.

Grinnell Avery Adkins Grinnell Elks Lodge Adkins William Gossen Jay Parrott Floyd Hatcher William Welsh Howard Edwards G. N. Anderson Elmer Burnson A. B. Hamilton Grand Lodge Aurora Dorothy Mae Smith Oelwein Earl Ehler Josephine Ehler Hazleton R. A. Hallett Lamont Progressive T. W. Rogers Herbert Snodgrass Fred Talcott E. Whitney W. D. Wilson Walter Allenstein H. J. Toole Genevieve Durham Guy Brigham People's Ket E. E. Duckett Earl Retz Albert Helms Hubert Reeger Ted Nelson Charles Weston Mary Cowles Mount Auburn Ivan Hill James Hill Lucile Johnson Clark Johnson Little Brown Church Nashua H. V. Riggs Hudson Erma Hill Ivan Gingrich Hill Iowa State College Miss Johnson Vinton High School Zeta Tau Alpha Ely Linn County Legion Auxiliary Joseph Kremena Odd Fellows’ Hall Legion Hall Auxiliary Legionall Bertram Frank Lerner Methodist Church Jean Minish Helen Roselle Ruth Minish J. Bruce Eyestone Paul Knapp A. R. Minish Amos Berry Bessie Jorgenson C. C. Berry Leonzo Berry

Obsolete Words Topic From Coe College Scholar

Dr. Edwin B. Dike of Coe College studies word obsolescence, listing over 52 000 words deemed obsolete or obsolescent in the New English Dictionary. He explains causes include generational shifts, speech mechanics, science, fashion, religion, and slang, noting occasional revival through research.

Dike of Coe Edwin B. Dike Coe College Dike England Kentucky Ozarks Old Virginia Royal Society Huntington Library San Marino Calif Edinburgh University Scotland Edinburgh

Administration Yields On WPA Relief Probe

Washington reports the administration agreed to a full congressional probe of WPA and FERA relief activities. Sen. J Hamilton Lewis leads the inquiry with a $5,000 expenditure proposal, replacing earlier charges of suppressed records and unavailable salaries. Democratic leaders filled two Lewis committee vacancies with New Dealers Key Pittman and Alben Barkley to assure Democratic control.

Washington WPA FERA Committee J. Hamilton Lewis Ill Lewis James Davis Senate Joe T. Robinson Congress Davis Lewis’ Committee New Key Pittman Alben Barkley

Former Teacher Withdraws School Battle to Return Daughters

Josiah S. Watson, ex Joliet high school science teacher, drops appeal and sends Frances, 9, and Esther, 7, back to public school Monday. He had kept them home since January claiming schools system lowers bright students and labels others morons. The Pull of a court order and financial limits ended his bid for retrial.

Watson

Democratic Women Of Second District Set Meeting in Davenport

The Democratic Women of the Second District will hold a quarterly meeting at the Blackhawk hotel in Davenport on March 24 at 10 30 a m. Mrs Lawrence Smith of Dyersville will preside with a program arranged by Mrs R Postal and her committee. A six county delegation will attend with Linn county sending fifteen.

Davenport Blackhawk Lawrence Smith Dyersville R. Postal Scott County Linn County Jessie Postal Mayer Art Bart Smith Iowa Louise Allfillisch Jackson County

Flexible naval treaty to cap ships amid possible suspensions

The United States Britain and France plan a six year naval limitations pact to run 1937 1942 with four escape clauses and options to suspend during war or non signatory challenges It sets caps on capital ships to 35000 tons and 2000 ton submarines and allows information exchange and phased cruiser building while inviting Japan and others to join and notifying the League of Nations and British dominions.

London United States Britain France Japan Italy Clarence House Washington League of Nations South Africa Irish Free State

Bank Depositor Slays Time in Bank Axe Attack

William Feehan, 55, stormed Mechanics Trust in Bayonne New Jersey with a long axe attacking doors cages and teller cages. Police arrived with guns drawn he surrendered as he collapsed and died of heart failure at the hospital. He reportedly had about $200 on deposit.

Bayonne N. J William Feehan The Mechanics Trust Company Feehan

Report Shows Exports To Italy Rise In February

The commerce department reported a gain of 631295 in U S exports to Italy during February this year. February 1936 total reached 7487939 compared with 6856644 in February 1935.

Italy Washington United States Commerce Department

Iowa play contest schedule lists dozens of schools

The state play contest concludes with a festival approach at Iowa City. Drama professors prepare a second section involving thirty one high schools and ten junior colleges. Competition opens Thursday with multiple class A B and C groupings across cities including Bellevue Lisbon Williamsburg Davenport Muscatine Fort Madison and others.

the Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa Bellevue Lisbon Williamsburg High School Davenport Muscatine Fort Madison Wilson Cedar Rapids Anamosa Sigourney West Union Marengo Audubon Rockwell City Guttenberg North English Oxford Franklin of Webster City Newton Sumner Valley Junction Vinton Waverly Junior College Tipton Graceland Elkader Burlington Britt Missouri Valley Nevada Onawa Ackley Lone Tree Aplington Osceola Waukon Creston

World Without End at Cornell College Easter Play

Cornell College presents World Without End an original choral drama by Albert Franklin Johnson with music by Jacques Jolas and choreography by Bertha French Johnson. The Easter production in the chapel April 10 and 11 features about sixty students in a symphonic piece blending music movement and drama.

Mount Vernon Albert Franklin Johnson Cornell College Jacques Jolas Juilliard Foundation Cornell Conservatory Cornell Juilliard Johnson America Jolas Bertha French Johnson

Traer Hosts Tama County Declamatory Contest Monday

Traer high school will host the Tama county declamatory contest Monday afternoon in the school auditorium. The event is an elimination contest with winners in each class advancing to the state sub-district contest. Traer enters contestants in every class, led by prior subcounty wins. Geneseo, Tama, Dysart, and Toledo also field entries across the three categories.

TRAER tTraer High School Tama County Geneseo Tama Dysart Toledo Billy Cory Ruth Hayes Robert McMurray Velma Boles Ruth Leslie Dorothy Wilkinson John Haggen June Hyland Velma Mce Fate

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