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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1938

Page

4

Government breaks up Mexican revolt near Cedillo stronghold

Rebels led by Gen. Saturnino Cedillo appeared dispersed as the government claimed the revolt had been broken. Bands called Cedillistas operated in northern San Luis Potosi and Huasteca with about 300 troops, while rumors of 14,000 fighters were dismissed. Government planes and forces closed in to suppress scattered guerrilla activity.

San Luis Potosi Mexico Saturnino Cedillo Cedillistas Huasteca Cedillo Montebello Ciudad Maiz

Garden Tea on Warriner Terrace At Forest Drive

Outdoor tea party hosted on the terrace of the T. R. Warriner home at 316 Forest Drive SE featured 30 guests including visitors from Mount Prospect Illinois Mrs Mark Cleaver and her children Tommy and Sally. Mrs Frederick N Lutz attended with her husband Mr Lutz and was guest at Mrs Lurton H Stubbs home nearby.

T. R. Warriner Forest Drive Warriner Mark Cleaver Mount Prospect Tommy Sally Frederick N. Lutz Singapore Mr. Lutz Lurton H. Stubbs Woodland Drive

P E O Chapter HJ Holds Final Meeting At SE Home

More than forty members and guests attended the final meeting of chapter HJ of P. E. O. at Mrs. Carl D. Thomas home on Washington avenue SE. The new social committee led luncheon details and featured music by Flora Hromatko Taylor Nellie Richardson and Virginia Paul Moore. Mrs. Thomas reported on the recent state convention in Sioux City.

Carl D. Thomas Washington Avenue Arthur L. Bye Arthur Barlow Robert Bickel H. J. Ferguson E. C. Hoover W. H. Morse E. W. Richards Carrie Thomas

Walther to be married in New Orleans to Alfred Page Jr

Miss Lilian Helen Walther daughter of Dr and Mrs H W E Walther of New Orleans and niece of Mrs A J Coburn Jr 362 Twenty first Street SE will wed Alfred Frellsen Page Jr of New Orleans on Saturday in New Orleans The couple were guests of Mr and Mrs Coburn during a visit about a year ago with several social events held in their honor

Lilian Helen Walther H. W. E. Walther New Orleans A J. Coburn, Jr Twenty-first Street Alfred Frellsen Page, Jr Walther

Mrs Harold Reid Leaves After Visit Here

Mrs. Harold E. Reid of Newark New Jersey will depart Wednesday morning to join Mr. Reid in Pittsfield Massachusetts after several weeks staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter K Roth at 349 Park Terrace SE Here she served as matron of honor at the wedding of her sister Miss Elizabeth Roth to Henry J Adams on May 14.

Harold E. Reid Newark N. J Mr. Reid Pittsfield Mass Walter K. Roth Park Terrace SE Reid Elizabeth Roth Henry J. Adams

P. E. O. Chapter IF Meeting Hosts and Guests

Mrs T J Markland Jr hosted the P E O Chapter IF gathering at 1229 Memorial Drive SE. Mrs E Russell Wolfe led the program with a state convention report. Guests included Mrs L W Walker of Chapter IH and Mrs Bernard R Coddiff of Chapter V Des Moines.

T. J. ‘Markland, Jr Memorial Drive E Russell Wolfe L. W. Walker Bernard R. Condiff Des Moines

Rasmussen Couple Leaves After Visit With Grays

Mr and Mrs Ernest Rasmussen of Des Moines returned home after visiting at the Grays home 646 Ver Non Drive SE They plan to return Friday to spend Memorial day weekend with the Grays

Ernest Rasmussen Des Moines

Mildred Mikulecky and George Mraz Wed at St Wenceslaus

Mildred Mikulecky daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mikulecky wed George Mraz son of Mr and Mrs Wendl Mraz at St Wenceslaus church Monday at 7 in a ceremony led by Rev Father Joseph A Surovy. Attendants included Eunice Buol and best man Ray Baird. After a breakfast at Fleming's, the couple planned to live at 823 Carm burs Court SE after June 5.

Mildred Kathryn Mikulecky John Mikulecky First Street George Mraz Wendl Mraz Camburncourt SE St. Wenceslaus Church Joseph A. Surovy Gordon Myers Cornell College Ava Marie Jesus Mary Laurentia Robert Houser Norbert Sedlak Juliet Miss Eunice Buol Johanna Hill Ray Baird Mikulecky Mrs. Mraz Fleming's Tea Room George Buol Monticello Mraz Wilson High School Witwer Grocer Company Mr Mraz St. Wenceslaus High School Wilson and Company

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Dolezal Hosts and Guests

Mrs. Fred Dolezal surprised by friends at 195 Thirteenth Avenue SW on her birthday. Cards at two tables, music by John Yakobiechek and J Vrba, luncheon served by Mrs. Frank Crofter and Mrs. Dolezal. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Frank Crofter, Mr and Mrs John Savel, Mr and Mrs Gail Wood, Mr and Mrs Gerald Day, Mr and Mrs John Hunter, Mrs Henry Vieiek, Mr Vrba, Mr Yukobiechek, and Mr and Mrs Emil Uchytil.

Fred Dolezal Thirteenth Avenue John Yakobiechek J. Vrba Frank Crofter Dolezal John Savel Gail Wood Gerald Day John Hunter Henry Vieiek Vrba Yukobiechek Emil Uchytil

Vera Bucy Hosts D H No 2 Senior Group Party

Vera Bucy president of the senior group entertained at her home 3340 Oakland road NE Friday evening. Games were played and Miss Bucy was assisted by her mother Mrs C Bucy Mrs Louise Morningstar and Mrs Bessie Putnam junior director. Guests included John McDowell Joe Knowles George Garden Naome Wheeler Leora Armstrong Harry Sutherland Lenore Pesek Ella Belle Ferry Doris Stone Gertrude Schomberg Phyllis Morningstar Don Straits Robert Bucy Eldon Rasach.

Vera Bucy D. of H. No. 2 Oakland Road Miss Bucy C. Bucy Louise Morningstar Bessie Putnam John McDowell Joe Knowles George Garden Naome Wheeler Leora Armstrong Harry Sutherland Lenore Pesek Ella Belle Ferry Doris Stone Gertrude Schomberg Phyllis Morningstar Don Straits Robert Bucy Eldon Rasach

Doe Party Dinner Postponed by D C L Club

The dinner and doe party sponsored by the D C L club in the coli seum armory was postponed to a later date.

D. C. L. Club Coliseum Armory

Mrs Mackie Visits George Bird Home in Milwaukee Trip

Mrs J O Mackie of Milwaukee visits her brother George M Bird and wife at 1560 Third avenue SE.

Mrs. Mackie George Bird J. O. Mackie Milwaukee George M. Bird Mrs. Bird Third Avenue SE

Mrs Brejcha Hosts Tea for Mrs Keith Dennis

Mrs Frank J Brejcha of 2021 D Street SW entertained at a tea and personal shower Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 o clock honoring Mrs Keith Dennis of Center Point who was Miss Irma Palda of Cedar Rapids before her recent marriage. A bouquet of snapdragons and sweet peas formed the centerpiece for the tea table with Mrs Bruce Lindsay presiding. Other Cedar Rapids guests included Misses Frances Buchan Helen Kroulik and Helen McManes and Mesdames Frank Mary Harold Meyn and Robert Wilson. Center Point attendees were Mrs L J Dennis and Miss Annadean Dennis.

Frank J. Brejcha D Street Keith Dennis Center Point Irma Palda Cedar Rapids Bruce Lindsay Frances Buchan Helen Kroulik Helen McManes Frank Mary Harold Meyn Robert Wilson L. J. Dennis Annadean Dennis

Eleven Hoboes Dessert Luncheon At Miss McGregor Home

Saturday afternoon members of the Eleven Hoboes club met at the home of Miss Bonnie Mc Gregor 1910 B avenue NE for a dessert luncheon and later went to the theater. Members include Jean Fahrney Ruth Hardiman Jean Thompson Dorothy Batchelder Marcia Kensinger Catharine Miller Carolyn Engel Ruth Knight Betty Ann Ericksen Jean Elder and McGregor.

Eleven Hoboes Club Bonnie McGregor B Avenue NE Jean Fahrney Ruth Hardiman Jean Thompson Dorothy Batchelder Marcia Kensinger Catharine Miller Carolyn Engel Ruth Knight Betty Ann Ericksen Jean Elder McGregor

Navy Mothers to Honor Mrs Evans at Cedar Rapids Luncheon

The Navy Mothers club Cedar Rapids chapter No 32 will host a 1 30 p m luncheon in honor of Mrs Nelle Evans of Portland Oregon national commander of the organization. The event will be at Mrs Mollie Yuza 1512 A avenue NE.

Nelle Evans Portland Ore Navy Mothers’ Club of Cedar Rapids Mollie Yuza A Avenue NE Handicraft Club No. 2 Roy King Sixth Avenue Neal Bunting

Mizpah Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon Meeting

Mizpah circle of King's Daughters met Friday afternoon with Mrs. A J Anderson hosting a dessert luncheon at 1609 Maple Drive NW. Devotions were led by Mrs. Stewart Shank, and Mrs. Anderson presided over the business session as annual reports were read. Officers were installed: President Mrs J M Wiley, vice president Mrs L R Buffington, secretary Mrs Roy Ritz, treasurer Mrs E L Miller, and Dr Jennie McCowen representative Mrs Roy Swope.

A. J. Anderson Mizpah Circle of King's Daughters Maple Drive Stewart Shank Anderson E. W. DeNio J. M. Wiley L. R. Buffington Roy Ritz

Dairy Dale P T A Holds Final Meeting at Community Hall

Sixty members and past members gathered for the last P T A session this week in the community hall. Mrs. John E Sundberg led a brief business meeting and reports covered secretaryship membership magazine and records. The group voted to send funds to Wapsie Y camp and Camp Good Health and heard program and graduation plans and a school picnic.

Dairy Dale P. T. A John E. Sundberg Fred Jones Bert Klekar Ralph Heath H. M. Sorensen C. F. Ballard Joseph Trestnar Wapsie Y Camp Camp Good Health Minnie Crew Bever Park Joseph Navratil Betty Jane Frederikson Carol Carns John Vaughn Bernice Varrock Doris Decious Norma Sorensen Frank Ward Jessie Hahn Dairy Dale Edina Donahue Elmer Ingels Trestnar Mary Neckville Hahn Joseph Nechville W. Nemecek L. Vavrock

L A L Club to Meet at Hillier Farm

AEABOWBROOK farm of Mr and Mrs Guy E Hillier 2301 Meadowbrook drive SE will host the final meeting of the L A L club on Wednesday afternoon Guests will be treated to luncheon and an informal afternoon Honorary hosts include Mrs SE Coquillette Mrs C O Gray Mrs F A Beals Mrs H N Boyson Mrs H F Sundberg Mrs Roland C Wilson Mrs Fred E Collard Mrs George F Miller and Mrs J A Yessler

Aeabowbrook Guy E. Hillier Meadowbrook Drive L.A.L. Club SE. Coquillette C. O. Gray F. A Beals H. N. Boyson H. F. Sundberg

Maxine Smith to Wed Gaylord Schmatt

Mr and Mrs T E Smith announce the marriage of their daughter Maxine to Gaylord William Schmatt son of Mr and Mrs W A Schmatt The wedding is set for June 4 at Cedar Rapids addresses and school backgrounds are given He is employed by the Cedar Rapids Maytag company and she is a Franklin high school graduate

Maxine Smith Gaylord Schmatt T. E. Smith Fifth Street Maxine Gaylord William Schmatt W. A. Schmatt Maplewood Drive Miss Smith Franklin High School Schmatt Washington High School Cedar Rapids Maytag Company

Frank St Webbs Host Sunday Guests

Dr and Mrs F D Webb of Kahoka Missouri and Mr and Mrs R L Martin of Canton Missouri were Sunday guests in the home of their son Frank H Webb and his wife at 1821 E Avenue NE.

Frank St. Webbs F. D. Webb Kahoka R L., Martin Canton, Mo

Lois Little Honored On Eleventh Birthday At Home

Lois Little youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Little of 1617 Avenue NW was honored with a Saturday birthday party at her home. Guests included Theresa Spaight Margaret Blocklinger Lillian Cunningham Darleen Convey Janet Joyce Mary York Nadine Wilson Norene Stodola Betty Stark Barbara Sommers Margaret Curran Rosemary Shea Agnes Lodge Mary Lodge Phyllis Bird Eleanor Kelly Ruth Lastunka Maureen Shea Mary Cambridge and Mary Little.

Lois Little Francis Little Avenue NW Theresa Spaight Margaret Blocklinger Lillian Cunningham Darleen Convey Janet Joyce Mary York Nadine Wilson Norene Stodola Betty Stark Barbara Sommers Margaret Curran Rosemary Shea Agnes Lodge Mary Lodge Phyllis Bird Eleanor Kelly Ruth Lastunka Maureen Shea Mary Cambridge Mary Little

Califonria trip ends for Cedar Rapids group

Mr and Mrs Charles Nunn along with Mrs T A Mackin of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Walter Wren of Davenport returned from a two weeks motor trip to California. They visited friends in San Diego and stayed with Mr and Mrs Will Johnson in Phoenix Arizona. Mrs Johnson is sister of Mrs Wren and aunt of Mr and Mrs Nunn.

Charles Nunn T. A. Mackin Cedar Rapids Walter Wren Davenport California San Diego Will Johnson Phoenix Ariz Johnson Wren Nunn

Honors Tranny Gordley On Sixth Birthday

Mrs. Metz Gordley hosted Tuesday afternoon at 951 Sixteenth Street NE in honor of her son Tranny on his sixth birthday. Guests included Billy Hoyland, Mary Hoyland, Billy Haney, Raymond Haney, Shirley Benike, Dolores Barber, and Ellen Synacek, with games and refreshments led by Mrs. E. E Haney.

Metz Gordley Sixteenth Street E. E Haney Billy Mary Hoyland Raymond Haney Shirley Benike Dolores Barber Ellen Synacek

Big Needle club hosts birthday celebration in Marion

Members of the Big Needle club gathered Friday night at Marguerite and Catherine Keeler’s home in Marion to celebrate birthdays. New members joined the group and attendees from Cedar Rapids included Betty Hinds Leora Armstrong Gertrude Schomberg Lenore Pesek and Ella Belle Ferry.

Big Needle Club Marguerite Catherine Keeler Marion Betty Hinds Leora Armstrong Gertrude Schomberg Lenore Pesek Ella Belle Ferry Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Koch Hosts Margaret Bottome Circle Dessert Lunch

Mrs. L. V. Koch of 616 Fifteenth Street SE entertained the Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters at a dessert lunch Monday afternoon. Devotions led by Mrs. Larry Condon included an article on Brotherhood from Joshua. Members then sewed for Perkins Hospital.

L. V. Koch Fifteenth Street Margaret Bottome The King's Daughters Larry Condon Brotherhood Joshua Perkins Hospital

Delta class meeting postponed at Mrs Hunt home

The Delta class of Trinity Methodist church postponed the gathering scheduled to be held at 718 L Street SW the home of Mrs O L Hunt.

Trinity Methodist Church O. L. Hunt L Street

Hayes Family Hosts Sister from Oakland for Visit

Mr and Mrs George Hayes of 1100 E Avenue NW entertain as their guest for a few weeks Mr Hayes sister Mrs Marjorie Whisler from Oakland California for a courtesy visit and family time.

George Hayes E Avenue NW Mr. Hayes Marjorie Whisler Oakland Calif

Guests from Nevada visit Cedar Rapids Jubilee attendees

Miss Hazel accompanied Floyd Rada to Cedar Rapids to visit the home near Eilers and Clark in Nevada. The trip occurred during the jubilee last week.

Miss Hazel Floyd Rada Cedar Rapids Once Eilers

Ladies of Norden Meeting With Mrs. Kullander Friday

The Ladies of Norden will meet with Mrs. Gus Kullander at 812 Eighth Street SW Friday at 2 30 PM. Friends of members are invited to attend.

Ladies of Norden Gus Kullander Eighth Street

Restaurant Equipment Fair Open to Public Thursday

The Iowa Restaurant Owners association convention will run three days at the Montrose hotel with the public exhibit Thursday from 11 am to 5 pm. Exhibits of restaurant equipment and supplies will be on the mezzanine floor and in the ballroom.

Iowa Restaurant Owners Association Montrose Hotel

Railroads Set Meeting on Car Service Rules in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids area railroad representatives will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Rock Island building assembly room to review car service rules and ensure a sufficient supply of cars for varying loading classes. W D Beck of the Association of American Railroads will speak as a record wheat crop forecast boosts grain car demand across Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.

Cedar Rapids Rock Island Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Panhandle Texas W. D. Beck Car Service Division The Association of American Railroads

Acetylene Torch Stolen From Belle Plaine Shop

D. M. Cassidy special agent for the North Western railroad told local police the railroad car shop at Belle Plaine was broken into over the weekend. An acetylene cutting torch two pressure gauges and hundred feet of dual torch hose were stolen.

D. M. Cassidy North Western Railroad Belle Plaine Cassidy

Snoring Causes Divorce Case in Los Angeles

Philip Feinstein, 60, sued for divorce after his wife Elsie, 51, says his snoring caused her breakdown and led to her hospitalization for recovery. He claims to be an invalid while she seeks separate maintenance.

Los Angeles Philip Feinstein Elsie Feinstein

Cardozo Dies at 68 After Illness Rests in Port Chester

Justice Benjamin Nathan Cardozo, absent from the Supreme Court by illness since December 10, is reported to be 68 as his birthday was observed quietly in Port Chester New York where he recuperates from heart disease.

Washington Benjamin Nathan Cardozo Supreme Court Port Chester N. Y

Notice of Probate of Will No 10798 Iowa Linn County

Notice is given that on May 27 1938 at 9 oclock a.m. an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Anna K Hill deceased will come for hearing before the District Court for proof and admission to probate. Cedar Rapids May 24 1938 Edwin W Lundquie Clerk District Court Trewin Simmons and Trewin Attorneys.

State of Iowa Linn County District Court Anna K. Hill Said County Cedar Rapids Edwin W Lundquie

Spence-Inman Wedding At Parents Home

Miss Elva Gayle Spence wed Gordon L. Inman Sunday at her parents home. The ceremony was performed by the bridegroom's father with close relatives present. The newlyweds will live at 1510 Ninth Avenue after a short wedding trip.

Spence-Inman Elva Gayle Spence William F Spence Gordon L. Inman Loren W. Inman Laura Shirley Waterloo Paul Ervin Charles City Inman

Ivanhoe club officers elected at Monday meeting

Mrs. John Cone named president of the Ivanhoe club with Mrs. Ralph Fitzgerald as vice president, Mrs. E. C. Ainley secretary, Mrs. D. B. Storck treasurer, and Mrs. Ralph C. Seager historian. Emma Klein led the poetry program and a delinquent party was planned for June 13.

John Cone Ivanhoe Club Paul Kruger Ralph Fitzgerald E. C. Ainley D. B. Storck Ralph C. Seager Emma Klein

Marion notices and social events fill local page

Knapp agreed to five and a half days street work to cover city fines. Fred D. Ross and The Gazette staff hosted guests Melvin Arp Kent Finger John Nelson and Donald Beadle at a Roosevelt hotel party. John Ross improves after illness Frances Ellenberger visits Morley teachers Edith Whittaker hosts. Verne Balster to chair women's day at Marion Golf Club with driving contest. Marion lodge No 6 to meet for J. L. Ingram funeral. John Lines becomes Cedar Rapids grocery department manager. Cornerstone Kensington at Mrs W L Dye home Thursday.

Fred D. Ross Marion The Gazette Melvin Arp Kent Finger John Nelson Donald Beadle Roosevelt Hotel Circus Lation Department Verne H. Balster Marion Golf Club

Cedar Rapids Zoning Map Change Hearing Set

Notice of a June 6 1938 hearing in Cedar Rapids Iowa on a proposed zoning ordinance changing property blocks and lots from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial. The ordinance includes urgent provisions and takes effect upon publication. Public may be heard at City Hall Council Chamber.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Lown Daniels Park Towa Chengre

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