David Koch and Mary Best Engage in Twin Cities
Announcement reports the engagement of Miss Mary Eleanor Best of Minneapolis to David Humbird Koch of St. Paul. No wedding date is given. Koch works with his brother in a building and loan group in St. Paul. Mrs. Koch has lived in St. Paul for years and is visiting in Beverly Hills.
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Twin Cities
Mary Eleanor Best
Elmer 8
Best
Minneapolis
David Humbird Koch
Edward H. Koch
St. Paul
Koch
Cedar Rapids
John Koch
Mrs
Chase Wickersham
Beverly Hills
Calif
Rus family to spend spring break visiting relatives in Peru and Ann Arbor
Dr and Mrs Nelson Vance Rus sell 1935 Blake boulevard SE and their sons Brice Morley and Richard are spending spring vacation week visiting relatives in Peru Illinois and Ann Arbor Michigan They plan to return next Saturday Miss Viola Pottinger of Peru Illinois sister of Mrs Russell who visited here during the last week left with them on Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Vance Russell
Blake Boulevard
Brice
Morley
Richard
Peru
Ill
Ann Arbor
Mich
Viola Pottinger
Russell
Thompson Couple Plan Move to Des Moines Home
Mr and Mrs George W Thompson of 2214 Mount Vernon avenue SE will depart Tuesday or Wednesday for Des Moines to establish a new home there. Friends have given them small farewell courtesies before their departure.
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F. H. French
Grande Avenue SE
Shannon Botts
Des Moines
John D. Randalk
Meadowbrook Terrace SE
Botts
George W. Thompson
Mount Vernon Avenue
Primrose announces marriage of Irene Primrose Rimrodt
Mr and Mrs James Primrose announce the marriage of their daughter Irene to Ernest Rimrodt of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs Fred Rimrodt of Elma. The ceremony was March 22 at Central Park Presbyterian Church with Rev W A Montgomery officiating. Mrs Rimrodt graduates from Norway high school and will reside in Cedar Rapids after a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Primrose
Irene
Ernest Rimrodt
Cedar Rapids
Fred Rimrodt
Elma
W. A. Montgomery
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Bessie Sramek
Rimrodt
Norway High
Chicago Family Plans Weekend Visit With Prochaskas
Mr and Mrs Charles Sramek and daughters Joan Mary and Anne of Chicago will leave Tuesday after spending the weekend with Mrs Sramek's parents Mr and Mrs L Prochaska at 1700 Hamilton Street SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sramek
Joan
Mary
Anne
Chicago
Mrs Jessie Harvey Visits Cedar Rapids Before Lancaster Return
Mrs. Jessie Harvey traveled to Marshalltown for a short visit before returning to her home in Lancaster Missouri. She spent time with friends and relatives in Cedar Rapids and Lafayette and stayed with her niece Mrs Charles W Taylor at 1216 Third Street NW.
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Jessie Harvey
Marshalltown
Lancaster
Cedar Rapids
Lafayette
Charles W. Taylor
Third Street
King's Daughters Sponsor Easter Party For Children
The Silver Cross circle of King's Daughters will sponsor the annual Easter party for children at the Community House on Thursday afternoon. The event's committee includes Mrs. O. S. Wilson Mrs. L. L. Owen and Mrs. W. E. Porter with additional circle members assisting. Plans will be finalized at a luncheon meeting Wednesday at 1 at the home of Mrs. V. E. Porter 402 Twenty-fifth Street SE with Mrs. H. W. Espeset as assistant hostess.
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Silver Cross Circle of
King’s Daughters
Community House
O. S. Wilson
L. L. Owen
W. E. Porter
Silver Cross Circle
V. E. Porter
Twenty-fifth Street
H. W. Espeset
Mr and Mrs Henry Files Host Dinner at Home
Mr and Mrs Henry M Files of 2165 Blake Boulevard SE entertained a small group of friends at dinner on Saturday evening in their residence.
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Henry M. Files
Blake Boulevard
Birthday Party Honors Marcia Lou Frentress at 1st Year
Mr and Mrs Edward White hosted relatives and friends Sunday at 839 Rockford Road SW for Marcia Lou Frentresss first birthday. Attendees included Mrs R T Burns and son Kenneth of Boone Mr and Mrs Harold Diehl and son Earl Mrs A L Diehl Mr and Mrs A B Frontress and son Harold of Robins Mr and Mrs William Chadima Mrs David White and George Eberle.
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Edward White
Rockford Road
Marcia Lou Frentress
R. T Burns
Kenneth
Boone
Harold Diehl
Earl
A. L. Diehl
A. B. Frontress
Harold
Robins
William Chadima
David White
George Eberle
Morse Woman Elizabeth Akers Dead at 43 in Morse
Elizabeth Bridget Akers 43 of Morse wife of Benjamin Akers died at Mercy hospital Iowa City after a lingering illness. Born October 17 1890 in Black Hawk county she leaves twelve children Catherine Delbert Charles George Patrick Lester Joseph Thomas Paul and Robert at home, her parents Patrick and Mrs Roe six brothers and a sister. Funeral at St Marys church Tuesday at 9 30 a.m. Rev J J Hopkins in charge burial in St Brigids cemetery Nolan's settlement.
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Gazette
Morse
Elizabeth Bridget Akers
Benjamin Akers
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Black Hawk County
Catherine
Port Riley
Kan
Delbert
Charles
George
Patrick
Lester
Joseph
Thomas
Paul
Robert
Patrick Roe
St. Mary’s Church
J. J. Hopkins
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
Nolan's Settlement
Maquoketa
Baptist
Emily Edwards
Jackson County
Buckhorn
St. Thomas
Ontario
John Littell
Nashville
Jacob Edwards
Kansas
Neliie
West Union
A. L. Northrop
Auburn
Fayette County
George Northrop
Wallace Lovell
Cedar Rapids
Donald Northrop
Waterloo
Richard Hills
Waverly
Harold Curtis
Hawkeye
Golda Ryan
Rapid City
D. Ernest
E. A
Cecil Northrop
Mechanicsville
Evangeline
Stella Sandrock
Masonic Hall
Dollie Moon
Sandrock
Paul Clark
Clark
E. D Monilaw
North Carolina
Monilaw
Frank Robinson
Cedar Chapter
Robinson
Edith Godden
Fred Diserens
Edna Rohwedder
Olin
Twelfth
Rodwedder
Eleanor Sawyer
Clarence
Edna
Winifred Freeman
Lois Brink
Verva Bixler
Gordon Smith
Dora Fischer
H. A. Caldwell
C. E. Morehead
Grace Bittle
Mildred McClellan
Nellie Plattenberger
Daisy Burd
O P. Dill
Lisbon
Anna Wilkins
Minnie Burgess
Stanwood
Robert Howson
Elwood Bagley
Low Moor
A. G. Platt
Edgewood Undertaker
Platt
Elsbury
Pioneer Manchester Woman Is Dead At 85
Bpecial to The Gazette. Mrs S A Steadman a longtime Manchester resident died Sunday at her home from injuries after a fall last Wednesday fracturing a hip. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the family home led by Rev J Frank Moore. Born Rebecca Burrington in Lewiston Il April 18 1848 she came to Manchester at age 3. She married Sam A Steadman on December 7 1869. he died in 1925. Survived by one daughter Mrs H H Lawrence of Des Moines.
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the Gazette
Manchester
S. A. Steadmen
J. Frank Moore
Rebecca Burrington
Lewiston, Il
Burrington
Slashes Throat But Recovery Expected
Sam H. Kallenback of 837 Fifth Avenue SE was recovering in St. Luke's hospital from neck wounds deemed personal safety related. The doctor asked police to detain him at 2:50 a.m. Sunday to prevent another incident, but he was moved to the hospital within an hour after suffering several choking attacks in jail.
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Sam H. Kallenback
Fifth Avenue SE
St. Luke's Hospital
Kallenback
City Adopts 31 189 892 Dollar Budget With Beatty Bennett Law In Mind
City council fixed the fiscal year appropriation at 1 185 892 10 with water works self liquidating at 255 575 36 leaving 930 316 74 for city expenditures compared with last year. The Beatty Bennett tax cut shifts the tax levy to 692 443 97 maximum while last year taxed 730 632. Revenues and balances total about 175 840 13 with bond proceeds of 15 600 excluded from the gap.
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Beatty-Bennett
L. D. Burgus
Iowa in Brief: Emily Edwards Rites and Local Notices
Funeral services were held in Maquoketa for Emily Edwards 86 pioneer resident born 1847 in Ontario. Remainder notes Northrop death West Union school event Evangeline chapter meeting and assorted court, education, and local government items across Manchester Lisbon Alburnett and surrounding areas.
Former Local Man Sought for Waukegan Murder
Cedar Rapids officials seek Roy Anderson a 45 year old Black man who left for Waukegan Illinois last year and is wanted there in a murder case. The victim John Scotty was allegedly killed in Andersons home Sunday by beating with an iron pipe. Anderson had a Jan 23 1933 county jail sentence for keeping a disorderly house and was previously picked up on a Tulsa Oklahoma murder investigation in April 1916.
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Cedar Rapids
Roy Anderson
Waukegan
Ill
John Scotty
Anderson
Joseph A. Petrus
Tulsa
Okla
Deaths Gerald Ireland 21 in local hospital
Gerald Ireland son of Mr and Mrs Newton E Ireland of 420% Twelfth street SE died at 1 p m Sunday after a monthlong illness with spine trouble. He worked since Jan 8 at Allen Motor Co and was a Washington high graduate active at the YMCA, known for swimming and Cedar River swim. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park after Beatty chapel service Wednesday at 2 p m.
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Gerald
Jerry" Ireland
Newton E. Ireland
Twelfth Street
Ireland
Allen Motor Company
Washington High School
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Beatty Chapel
Blaine Hyten
Cedar Memorial Park
John Emil Swanson dies after two months visit in Chicago
John Emil Swanson 70 retired tailor dies Saturday at 1 p.m. at his daughter Thelma Ripka’s home in Chicago where he was visiting for two months. Born in Sweden he later lived in Chicago Belle Plaine Cedar Rapids and Anamosa. Survived by wife, a brother Q A Swanson of Marshalltown, a sister Anna Anderson of Mason City, and nine grandchildren. Driscoll chapel Belle Plaine service Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial Oak Hill cemetery Belle Plaine.
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John Emil Swanson
Third Avenue SE
Thelma Ripka
Chicago
Mr. Swanson
Sweden
United States
Belle Plaine
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Cedar Asre
Duliee
Q. A. Swanson
Marshalltown
Anna Anderson
Mason City
Driscoll Chapel
Oak Hill Cemetery
Infant daughter of local couple dies at hospital
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Leonard of 660 Twentieth Avenue SW died at 1:50 a.m. Sunday. Survived by the parents and grandparents S A Leonard B M Usher and others. Funeral services were at Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Monday with Rev LS Orth officiating. Burial in Linwood Cemetery.
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Earl Leonard
Twentieth Avenue SW
S. A. Leonard
B. M. Usher
Turner Chapel
Ls, Orth
Linwood Cemetery
Revision of AAA Commodity Bill Adopted by House
The House adopted the conference report on the Jones Connally bill adding seven agricultural products to the AAA basic commodity list. The measure must clear the Senate and go to the White House. It designates dairy and beef cattle peanuts flax rye barley and grain sorghum as basic commodities eligible for an adjustment program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
White House
AAA
RFC Capital Note Interest Set at Four Percent
Washington UP The Reconstruction Finance Corporation said the interest on stock and capital notes issued to strengthen bank capital will stay at four percent for five years. The plan originally set four percent for three years then five percent thereafter to encourage repayment and reduce the loan burden.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
What's In Fashion Dresses For Easter Dinner
Spring Easter dresses favor softness over formality with dainty drapery and feminine necklines. Black chiffon remains chic with tucked chiffon accents, while pastels in crepes and heavy silks offer festive tones. Narrow high necks, cape collars, and square or V necklines lead the trend, with sleeves ranging from two thirds length to short, and belts or girdles at the waist. Floral touches and pleated details finish outfits fit for Sunday use and daytime wear.
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Amos Parrish
Persian student Jahangiri dies after auto collision
Henry Nathan of Chicago appointed Judge Ellison administrator of Aziz F. Jahangiri estate. Jahangiri a 23 year old Coe College student from Rizaieh Persia was fatally injured when struck by a car on First Avenue near Twelfth Street E last Monday night. Estate valued at $10,000. Relatives listed are father Firroz Khan Jahangiri and sister Jamal Baglarbagi of Rizaieh. Administrator bond set at $1,000.
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Henry Nathan
West
Monroe Street
Chicago
Moncey
F. O. Ellison
Aziz F. Jahangiri
Coe College
Rizaieh
Persia
First Avenue
Twelfth Street
Jahangiri
Firroz Khan Jahangiri
Jamal Baglarbagi
Pificer Receivership Hearing Set For Next Friday
Hearing on Cooper Keller Oil company request to appoint a receiver for Picer Petroleum of Cedar Rapids slated for Friday at 9 am in district court before Judge John T. Moffit. The amended petition cites transfer of stock and fixtures to Cedar Oil Co. and argues seven day notice to Pilicer creditors was not given. Also noted is a separate state suit seeking 1942.60 in motor fuel fees. The Cedar Rapids probate named Lillian Klinetob died March 13 with will dated August 9, 1920. Beneficiaries include Lewis Rogers Della Marquand Laura McElhaney and Leo Gushart. Roy Marquand named administrator. The Red Cross emblem adoption noted from 1864.
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Cooper-Keller Oil Company
Picer Petroleum~company
Cedar Rapids
John T. Moffit
Pillcer Firm
Pillcer
First Avenue E
Cedar Old Company of
Cooper- Keller
Cedar Oil Company
Pilicer
State of
Iowa
Lillian Klinetob
Lewis Rogers
Della Marquand
Laura McElhaney
Clarksville
Leo Gushart
Roy Marquand
Harvard students ready to serve in Dutch East Indies
Collegiate domestics in Cambridge report 1,161 Harvard students listed by the university employment office as ready to serve. Nursemaids and cooks with a Harvard accent are available for service, with some prepared to work on the island of Celebes in the Dutch East Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, Mass
Harvard
Ora
Rae
Celebes
Dutch East Indies
Mason City Man Is New Labor Secretary
Willam H Griebling of Mason City, president of the Iowa Council of Carpenters, becomes secretary treasurer of the Iowa State Federation of Labor, succeeding the curator Scholes of Bluffs. He was appointed to the federation's executive board.
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Mason City
New Labor
Des Moines
Willam H. Griebling
Iowa Council of Carpenters
Iowa State Federation of
Griebling
State Federation
Scholes
Bluffs
Execu ‘Tive
Congress Finishes Action On Air Mail Bill
The House approved the administration's temporary air mail measure without dissent, sending it to the White House for Roosevelt's signature. The bill authorizes army planes for mail carrying, requires safe day and night flying, and funds involved personnel. Senator McCarran plans a new bill to return air mail to private carriers under ICC regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
White House
Capitol Hil
Roosevelt
Senate
Postmaster General
Congress
Army
McCarran
Nev
Interstate Air Commerce Commission
City Briefs and Personals Highlights and Advertisements
George Van Deusen was treated at St Luke's hospital for deep lacerations on his right hand after a tire exploded while he was repairing it. O N Ford, shown on the edition page, is a former Central City resident who participated in a Cedar Rapids trapshoot and became the first to break 100 Straight targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George van Deusen
C Avenue
St. Luke’s Hospital
O. N. Ford
Central City
Cedar Rapids
Ford
Rheumatic Pain Relief Card Promises Quick Results
An advertisement-like note claims a remedy named Rheumatic Hap 7 offers swift relief from rheumatic pain, neuralgia and related disorders. It mentions widespread use and a peerage endorsement, asserting immediate effect and long-lasting comfort.
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David Koch
Mary Best
Nelson Vance Russells
Thompsons
Primrose
Vicks Voratone
Smulekoff
Third Avenue
Iowa News
Ione Smith
Monticello
Alburnett
Walter White
Elmer Moore
Carl R. McCalley
Kenneth Wilson
Clyde Wilson
Orlena Powers
Dorothy Hense
Hilda Stirm
Jerry
John E. Swanson
Leonard Babe
RFC
Directed By
York
Court House News
Asia
Batate
Will
International Red Cross
Red Cross
First Lutheran
Mitralsky Fur Factory
Trapshoot Champ
Allan’s
Pin
Allan
Second Street SE
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