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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1935

Page

19

Elkader High Wins Two Debate Titles at Iowa Event

At the University of Iowa forensic tournament Elkader High School claimed two titles with class B affirmative and negative victories. Burlington captured the class A affirmative crown while Roosevelt of Des Moines took the class A negative. Roosevelt won all its debates, though Elkader’s affirmative squad lost only once.

Iowa City University of Iowa Elkader High School Burlington Roosevelt Des Moines Elkader

Measure To Remedy Pension Law Drawn for Consideration

Des Moines AP tentative pension bill seeks clarifications in old age law. It allows some to sign over life insurance to the pension board, which would pay a pension and later the policy’s beneficiary after death minus premiums and pension amounts. Officials note many applicants asked for policy takings.

Des Moines Senate House Old Age Pension Board Byron G Allen State Old Age Assistance Commission William Schultes State Treasurer's Office Rock Island Railroad Company Schultes Towa

Geigers Of Vinton Sue For $40,000 As Result Fatal Crash

Mrs W A Geiger and the estate of W A A Geiger filed damage suits totaling 40000 in district court against George Kelso and Ray Kelso owners and driver of the truck involved in the fatal crash March 16 near Vinton. The widow seeks 10000 for personal injuries and Harlan Geiger administrator seeks 80000 for the death. The action alleges the truck driver failed to use reasonable care and that the truck lacked warning signals and adequate consideration of traffic conditions.

Geigers Vinton W A Geiger W A A Geiger George Kelso Ray Kelso Geiger Whch Geeer Dera A Geiger Harlan Geiger Rio Kelso Mieten

Clermont Women’s club holds birthday celebration at member home

The Clermont Business and Professional Women’s club met at Mrs Legise’s home with Kathryn Gruver as a guest. Lenore White won high bridge score as members enjoyed fellowship and a birthday program directed by Miss Lyarth Leas Brandt balanced by brief speeches and attendance of several members and guests.

Mre Legise Kathryn Gruver Lenore White Bithdas Perere Way Cliften Prange Giuver Marios Oor Secard Maida Sperry Lyarth Leas Brandt Ertry RV Brandt Clare Dan Chryvstol Miller Helen Vppe Clara More Pfrter Frere Anna Stee Ard Ders

Victor Womans Club Hosts Marengo Friday Program

The Victor Woman's Club presented a program at Marengo Friday with VW in charge. Speakers included Mrs Roy Evans, Mrs Kate Wall, and a book review by Mrs Belle Walters. North English federation chair Mrs Evans spoke on federated clubs.

Victor Womans Club Marengo Margaret Talley Mabel Refeldt Jennie Mather Elsie Bonn Kate Wall Belle Walters Roy Fvans North English

Marriage of Alton C Smith and Beatrice Allen

Announcement from Manchester notes the March 9 marriage at Trenton Baptist Church between Alton C Smith son of Mr and Mrs Truman P Smith Manchester and Beatrice Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Allen of Des Moines They will reside in Des Moines where Smith works as relief administrator Beatrice Allen attended Drake University and was longtime assistant manager at the Iowa Bullying and Loan Association Des Moines The bridegroom grew up near Manchester and attended the University of Iowa

Alton C Smith Truman P Smith Beatrice Allen A A Allen Des Moines Baptist Church Trenton Doris English Ehlers English Drake University Iowa Bullying and Loan Association of Smith Manchester University of Iowa Thomas R. Holbert Greeley Elma D Holbert Holbert Beta Delphian Arthur May Mesdames Roy Welterlen Frances Wolcott Floyd H Arnold Will C Blake Clarence A’ Brown Charles E. Cawles William Jones PFO Charles B Baumgartner Vrs W A. Hall E I Bridge Club

Socials and gatherings at Wheatland and area noted

Miss Ruth Seasholtz and Miss Nite Flood hosted a bridge novelty party with several guests listed. A quilting party followed with Mrs Edward Hamdorf and others in attendance. Honors in five hundred went to Mrs Norman Guenther and Mrs A E Mellvain. Numerous hosts and committees noted for party entertainment and refreshments.

Ruth Seasholtz Nite Flood Doran Beitz Gladys Jeppe Alfred Ronald Albert Buchanan Lumir Voita Alice Dewarere Burton Hansen Elizabeth Hommeghausen T. Riedesel Edward Hamdorf Norman Guenther A E Mellivain Anna _ Rothbart A. E McIlvain Walter Thiele Urban Schaffer Sundas

Tama Mre HW oT and Chapter活动 notes

Tama Mre HW oT. Platt entertained Chater FW of P F OL Tuesday Mrs Esther Austin assisted hostess Mrs F L Flans reviewed oan article Mrs Platt paved a piano solo Guests of the chapter were Mrs Harry Brooks and Mrs F A Soleman Toledo Chapter DF Dr. Narginie Smith was hostess to her bridge elite Tuesday High scores were won by Miss Margaret McCartnes and Miss Jene Seahert Those present included Miss Faith Bohacek Darleen Kurtz Margret V McCartney Vert McAkinnes Jene Seahert and Jenes Seahert Myrtle Yorrgler entertained many patrons of the rural seven which she teaches at a home party there Friday Fale towing the show Carl Bo Hart on Tuesday business man entertained the children at a candy kitchen.

Platt Chater Esther Austin F L. Flans Harry Brooks F A Soleman Toledo Narginie Smith Margaret MiCartnes Jene Seahert Faith Bohacek Darleen Kurtz Margret Darleen Kurtz Margret V McCaitres Tochelle Dee Vert McAkinnes Jenes Seahert Mies “Myrtle Yorrgler Maohteen Papi Carl Bo Hart Ture

What Cheer Thayer day at the Parats event

An event under Mrs Ratt Ptteman's direction featured several attendees and a program led by Mis Ratt Ptteman. The gathering included performances and a segment titled by participants, with subsequent notes of local figures and groups.

Thayer Dave Helen Sepel Gt Td Bree Kant Robert Shaw Mars Kama Heat Mollie Hateher

West Union Social Notes Highlight Local Guests

West Union reports guest Minore Nondis occasion with Mrs John Statfer and Ned Ash at stations. Mrs Will StiPelow and Mrs Fordyce Watteyg won prizes. Mrs Hetain Retfs hosted East Patera and Seewail Cun near Clermont. E H Wendland and others led community gatherings. officers of the Presbytary and Missionary secrets were installed Friday.

Conkey Jackson Riwomfield Mos Gearee Waldron AP. Brauses John Statfer Ned Ash Will StiPelow Fordyce Watteyg Hetain Retfs Patera Seewail Clermont E H Wendland Fred Crowe P M Grimes Tre Rex George Def. Fisher CC Grimes Wes Wo Whitney

Methodist Busy Bees Program and Readings Held

Mrs Alcorn spoke while Mrs Lionel Weston and Mrs Ralph Pixler sang. Mrs Harry Wenger hosted the Busy Bees Thursday. A musical program featured Mrs E H Estey, Mrs H E Duke, Mrs R W Humphry, Mrs T M Nielsen, Mrs A A Spies and a boys quartet. Marjorie Windhurst gave a reading.

Alcorn Lionel Weston Ralph Pixler Harry Wenger Busy Bees E. H. Estey H E. Duke R W. Humphry T M Nielsen A A. Spies Marjorie Windhurst

Elgin Ladies Study Club hosts program at Augusta Schort home

Clara Baumfartner and Adela Torkelson presented the program for the Elgin Ladies Study Club meeting at Mrs Augusta Schort’s home. Mrs Berniee Falb and Mrs Myrtle Falb were chosen as delegates to the county convention in West Union on April 17. Other items include a Miss Harriett MacKellar hostess dinner bridge at the Elgin hotel with a long list of attendees and prize awards, plus Legion and Baptist Tabitha activities in the community.

Augusta Schort Clara Baumfartner Adela Torkelson Berniee Falb Myrtle Falb West Union KGCA Decorah R. C Jorgensen Elgin High School Marion Lehman Helen Muehlenthaler Signy Hanson Kenneth Evans Carter Baptist Tabitha Society Frances Pinney Opal Miller Esther Kreuger

Waukon Club Groups Honor E M Stewart and Friends

Multiple social gatherings in Waukon and area mark farewells and birthdays. Mrs E M Stewart received a farewell from her card club at the Grand hotel while Mr and Mrs Stewart were guests at The Loft with Yellow Hammers club. Several local clubs held meetings and birthday celebrations, including the Browning club with Miss Ethel Gilchrist and a Better Homes and Gardens club organized at Bert Kinklel’s home with new officers. Local attendees included Mrs Henry Bechtel, Mrs Joe Bulman, Mrs Simon Brandt, and others at Decorah and Fort Kelly events.

E M Stewart Grand Hotel Stewart Yellow Hammers Club Leonard Hanson Browning Club Ethel Gilchrist G. B. Richter Yellow Hammer Club Fort Kelly Mart Winger Frankville Better Homes and Gardens Club Bert Kinkle Henry Bechtel Joe Bulman Simon Brandt Bert Klinkel L. L. Shurtleff Earl Markley J H. Johnson Peter Hendrickson Glesnes Decorah Glesne Jacob Fjelde Waukon

Oelwein Independence Men Injured In Crash

Independence and Oelwein residents were injured when a car driven by Wayne Roberts failed to make a turn at Holgate corners on Highway 20. Roberts suffered a broken jaw and other injuries while Wills Hullerman sustained broken ribs cuts and bruises. The vehicle overturned after the driver lost control. the car had no insurance.

Independence Wayne Roberts Oelwein Pros Ples Hospital Purties Holgate Corners Tuelhemies Wills Hullerman Rabets

Hazleton Doctor Sued For 30000 Damages

Independence court records show Mrs Mildred Livingston of Missouri filed a $30,000 damages suit Saturday against Dr J W Donnell of Hazleton. The automobile collision occurred September 1923 on a Caldwell County road. The petition alleges injuries and seeks compensation.

Independence Mildred Livingston Missouri J W Donnell Hazleton Caldwell

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Policies

The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists rates for classified Want Ads including pricing for consecutive days and single insertions. It notes out of town readers and mail submissions, with a disclaimer limiting liability to one incorrect insertion for multi day orders and inviting telephone or mail submissions.

Anewer Gazette The Gazette Ad Department

Fern Rebekah Lodge Holds Special Initiation Meeting

Maynard A special meeting of Fern Rebekah Lodge No 170 was held at IOOF hall Tuesday for initiation of Glen Greenough and Walter Briggs. Readings were given by Mrs L D Rowley and Mrs Roy M Smith, with a vocal duet by Mrs George Carley and Mrs Mildred Weaver. Visitors included Mrs J N Watt of Fayette.

Fern Rebekah Lodge O. F. Hall Glen Greenough Walter Briggs L. D. Rowley Roy M. Smith George Carley Mildred Weaver J. N. Watt Fayette Methodist Ladies Aid Society C C. Hall C D. Hileman Watacama Hawkeye West Union Fayette Arlington Maynard Opera House

Roosevelt School Friday Bicycle Reward Notice

Announcements from Roosevelt school indicate a Liberal reward offering for information leading to the return of a bicycle. Dial 26844 for details and location at 6th St NW. A brown leather purse lost downtown on Friday contains money and keys, with a $5 reward via Dial 8835.

Roosevelt School Diana I Town Harmony Cafe

Nationally known firm seeks experienced salesman in Cedar Rapids

Employment advertised by a major office equipment manufacturer seeking an experienced salesman for Cedar Rapids and surrounding counties. Requires knowledge of accounting and office routines. other qualifications flexible. Offers protected territory, reorders from established customers, and modern sales aids. Interview address: E V Wooster, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Des Moines Iowa. Immediate opening in Eastern Iowa for home appliance or related field. must own cargo agent or canvassing proposition. permanent job with a national company. Include age, experience, and present income in letter to Box L-261, Gazette.

PPR Des Moines Iowa Ee Teachies Cedar Rapids E V Wooster Fort Des Moines Tn Choice Gazette Ed Jones Madison Paint Company Cleveland Ohio Automotive Equipment Corp Jollet Il Outfit Free National Wentworth Chicara Mfg W. E. Hettrick & Son Toledo Sensation Union Free Outfit National Press N. Jefferson Chicago K&s Ravenswood CREO Glen Park West 20Th New York Capper's Weekly EB. P. Nettieton Lafayette St Waterloo

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