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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1936
Page
12
General John J. Pershing called Americans to renewed dedication to liberty and justice amid war threats and dictator fears during Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. He warned that freedom requires constant vigilance and urged living citizens to uphold national ideals rather than glorify war.
In Washington a Civil Spanish American and World War veterans parade along Pennsylvania and Constitution avenues with leaders in review stands. Arlington National Cemetery held mid day ceremonies with General Pershing and Secretary Roper addressing crowds as President Roosevelt attended. Belgium’s king Leopold sent a message decorating American graves, to which President Roosevelt replied, honoring continued remembrance.
The St. Matthew's School eighth grade graduation featured the play Raspberry Red with pupils Dick Vogl Mary Elizabeth Hiegel Francis Nunemaker Dorothy Jane Nesper Lois Nesper Robert Wright Donald Finn Eunice Boyle Betty Fitzgerald William Robinson Mary Margaret Strathman Mary Margaret Meis Richard Whitters. Other entertainments included kindergarten, glee clubs, a drill group, and Jean McGinnis with a military tap dance. Medals for perfect attendance went to Dick Vogl Mary Margaret Meis Patricia Schnoebelen. Diplomas were presented by Rev. J. D. Kearn to Eunice Boyle Donald Finn Betty Fitzgerald Mary Elizabeth Hiegel Joseph Knowles Francis Nunemaker Mary Margaret Strathman William Robinson Dick Vogl and Richard Whitters.
E R Moore is named receiver for the Cedar Rapids land and quarry firm Larimer and Shaffer Inc in amended intervention petitions. The action seeks establishment of administration and operation costs of the receivership as a prior and superior lien. Cases involve C Paulson Electrical Construction Company mechanic's lien and mortgage actions of the American Trust and Savings Bank receiver.
Minnie N. Case of Cedar Rapids died May 15. Her Sept 1933 will left $100 each to Piney Woods school of Braxton Mississippi and Berea College Kentucky. Probate in district court Thursday. executrix Mary M. Owens Tufts appointed. Beneficiaries include Harriet Case Samuel G. Tufts Ruth Caroline Morris Helen Victoria Schenefelt John Franklin Tufts and Mary M. Owens Tufts.
Petersen Baking company seeks 88.75 as judgment for Petersen truck damages in a district court counterclaim against F. M. Johnson over a December 24 crash at First avenue and First street W. The Petersen truck was driven by Clyde Howard and the Johnson car by Mason Smith.
Judge H C Ring in district court Friday awarded Dorothy G Kelley a divorce from John E Kelley age 25 on cruel and inhumane treatment. The couple married in 1934 and the plaintiff was awarded custody of a minor daughter and child support.
Matie E. Watkins files in district court seeking a 2000 dollar judgment against Mound Farm Real Estate Company over a promissory note.
A district court suit brought by the Hawkeye Shop against E. M. Hannan on January 20 1934 was dismissed before Judge H. C. Ring.
Hector Thomson, 22, Scottish amateur champion, defeated Australian James Ferrier two up to win the British amateur golf championship at St. Andrews. Thomson led early, shot 35 on the first nine in rain, and maintained the lead through the match, finishing strong on the last hole.
Michael Tobiasson a Monticello farmer escaped with a scratch after his car was struck by a switch engine Friday morning near the Franklin factory in Monticello. The vehicle was destroyed in the crash and no serious injuries were reported.
World War veteran Harold E. Davidson of Clarinda spoke at Memorial Day exercises in Marion urging defense of the Constitution. He cited Magna Charta and the Bill of Rights and warned of government overreach while praising minimal government and states’ rights. The program included Legion, band, and Gettysburg address segments as wreaths were laid at the soldiers’ monument.
Mr and Mrs L A Levasseur Mr and Mrs Ralph J Williams and son Robert and Mr and Mrs Dale Levasseur and daughter Nancy Lee of Los Angeles enjoyed a picnic dinner at the Palisades today.
Mrs. W. A. Fallgatter and Mrs. Enid Smith with her daughters Clara and Laura Smith relocate to Dinsdale this day, marking a family move to the midwest town.
Miss Marian Martin of Gladbrook and Carroll Fallgatter of this city wed Friday at the Congregational parsonage with Rev. Herbert O. Allen officiating. Attendant was Mrs. Enid Smith. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.
Mr and Mrs DeWitt Smith and their sons Richard and Leslie traveled to Clinton to stay with Mr and Mrs C W Shannon through Sunday night in the Shannon home.
Mrs A J Elder and her mother Mrs William Dahl spent Friday in Savanna with Mr and Mrs Grant Dahl.
Mrs Paul Ellison and her four children have moved to North Fourteenth street this week from Des Moines. Mr Ellison works as a mechanic at the CCC camp.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibner arrive tonight from Baltimore for a two week vacation with Mrs. Hibner’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Goodyear, and Hibner’s mother, Mrs. George Hibner.
Mr and Mrs P G Harlan spent Saturday in Iowa City with Mrs Harlans sister Mrs Clara Reiter and Mrs Will Markle. Miss Cecil Ross of Los Angeles is expected to arrive in Marion next week for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Will Ross. Miss Virginia Murray a teacher in Atkins high school returned home to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Murray. Mr and Mrs Gus Pusateri of Iowa City were guests Friday of Mrs Pusateris parents Mr and Mrs M Cira to attend the high school alumni banquet.
Mr and Mrs D W Hardenbrook return home to Walkerton Ind after a brief visit at the F J Hardenbrook home.
Members and families of the Diana Fret club gathered for the annual Memorial day picnic at Thomas park continuing a multi year tradition. The event featured a family friendly afternoon with games, food, and community camaraderie.
Mrs Earl Gantz goes home to Sioux City after visiting sister Mrs Fred Lang and brother Harry Snell.
The Free Methodist church will host a two week revival from May 31 to June 14 with evangelist Rev. H. O. Hubard in charge. The pastor of the church is Rev. C. O. Monroe and the public is invited to attend.
Local church notices outline Sunday worship, Sunday school times, and special speakers across numerous faith communities. Baptists, Catholics, Christians, Congregationalists, Pilgrim H roaders, Free Methodist, Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Seventh Day Church of God schedules include sermons, communion, choirs, and union services with names of pastors and visiting speakers where provided.
Ada Fernow Storck was elected president of the Marion High School Alumni Association at the annual banquet held Friday in the I. O. O. F. hall. Galen McDougal was named vice president with Ruth Merrill as secretary and David Klink as treasurer.
Mrs. Leidigh and Mrs. Leidigh were elected president and other officers of the Sorosis club on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. J. T. Grayston in Cedar Rapids. Officers chosen include Mrs. H. E. Lockwood as vice-president and Mrs. K. W. Kendall as secretary. Earl Miller serves as treasurer with LaVerna Crew directing the program on Music.
Roy Cooper, who has completed instruction at the Ames school for firemen, returned home Friday.
Mr and Mrs Frank J Harden brook and their son Creighton of this city with Miss Connie Watkins of Cedar Rapids travel Friday for a week's visit in Lincoln Nebraska and Belleville Kansas.
Burdette Hanna a junior student at Iowa State College arrived home Friday for a weekend visit with his mother Mrs. Mary Hanna.
All young folk of the Methodist church with parents are invited to meet after the morning service to prepare for the Clear Lake Epworth League Institute which starts July 13.
Mr and Mrs Parrot Jackson and their family along with Miss Frances Jackson of South Bend Indiana are expected to arrive in Marion today for a visit with W T Jackson in his home. Mr Jackson and his sister will return to South Bend Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Joe Walker traveled to Missouri Valley for Memorial Day and the weekend with relatives. Mrs W G Koppenhaver and her mother Mrs J T Christie joined them to Perry to visit in the home of Richard A Crew.
Mrs Mary Farrell visiting sister Mrs J F Coakley has traveled to Chicago to visit her daughter Cleo and attend Lake Forest College commencement. Lloyd Coakley also travels to Chicago for the June 2 ceremonies.
Mr and Mrs Ollie Cochran of Traer spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith. Mr and Mrs P P Churchill and children Norma Jean Beth and Billie of St Paul visit Cedar Rapids in the homes of Mr and Mrs C H Comport and Mr and Mrs Harley Bowser and in Marion with Mr and Mrs Robert Hess.
Miss Esther Cunningham of the graduating class has gone to Hopkinton to accept a position at Citizens State Bank.
The Rev Mr and Mrs Carl Cunningham entertained at dinner Thursday complimenting Mrs Everett Wright of Hopkinton whose birth anniversary is today. Guests included Mr Wright and Martin Izer of Cedar Rapids.
Sunday noon meeting after the morning service at the Methodist church for all young people planning to attend institute in July. Parents are required to attend.
Members of the Methodist church instruction class not yet in complete meeting of the Christian Endeavor are asked to meet at the parsonage at 4 45 p.m. Monday.
Officers will be elected at a Christian Endeavor meeting of the Presbyterian church on Sunday at 6 30 p m in the church parlors with the session advising and approving the slate.
Mrs J L Brockway and her brother in law J G Brockway of Estherville drove to Muscatine on business Thursday. On the way home they called on relatives in Conesville and Nichols.
Mr and Mrs Frank Fairley and their children traveled Thursday to Roan to visit relatives for the weekend.
Mrs. George Hutton traveled Saturday to Cedar Falls to visit her son Elliott and attend the commencement festivities at Iowa State College where Elliott is a member of the graduating class.
Mrs Joe Bulman and her daughter Mildred of Waukon stay with cousins Dr and Mrs H O Young. Mr Bulman underwent an operation Friday at St Luke s hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Miss Joy Fulkerson a Wichita Kansas teacher arrives today to spend two weeks with her father J C Fulkerson and her sister Mrs Harold Peck. She travels with a group of friends for the visit.
Wichita will sail the middle of June for Europe to attend the Olympic games. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Lockwood, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Hardin, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Sloss, Mr. and Mrs. O. M Carson, Mr and Mrs. J. J. Wallace, and Dr. and Mrs. Harry Stitzel enjoyed a Dutch treat dinner Friday at the K. V. cafe. The evening was spent in the Carson
Mrs Grace Fernow and her daughter Mrs L M Silliman of Cedar Rapids drive to Spirit Lake for a weekend visit. En route they call on Mr and Mrs Francis Shadle in Estherville. Mrs Shadle formerly Miss Freda Young of the city.
Mr and Mrs John Mentzer of Chicago arrived Friday for an over Monday visit with B F Mentzer and Mr and Mrs Elmer Hollingsworth. They were accompanied by Mrs Emma Beatty of Chicago who will visit here and in Cedar Rapids.
Severe flooding spreads along the Republican river in southeastern Colorado. Holly and Granada are submerged while Don Gates, 27, drowns near Stratton. Crests extend into Kansas and Nebraska, with rail and highway damage and evacuations reported.
Miss Agnes Carlson Garfield school teacher called to Kasota Minnesota by death of father A F Carlson. Mr and Mrs E K Beane 1239 First avenue E went to Davenport today on business. Keith Stoner 111 First street SW told police Friday someone stole a 45 automible radio from that address. Firemen responded at 145 a m Saturday to false alarm from Sixteenth avenue and Tenth street SE.
Firemen were called at noon Saturday to the home of Mrs Christina Poland at 1021 Ninth Street NW where a small roof fire was reported. Chimney sparks were blamed.
The Aristotelian alumni from Grant Roosevelt and Wilson will hold their annual picnic at the duck pond in Ellis Park on Thursday June 4 at 12 o clock. Alumni are asked to bring sandwiches one covered dish not meat or potatoes and dishes.
Miss Dorothy Little daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Robert Little of 2166 Blake boulevard SE has been ill at St Luke's hospital for three months and was taken to her home Saturday.
Irene Grace Chehak Mokrejs died at 11 45 p.m. Friday after a two day illness. Born February 10 1899 in Cedar Rapids she lived there all her life. Survived by husband Ben Mokrejs father Wesley Chehak and brothers Milo and Arbon. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. in Barta chapel with Rev J Renwick McCullough. burial Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Scorpis of Rockford read SW a daughter Betty Jo on May 28 at Mercy Hospital Anamosa.
Detroit investigation centers on Arthur F. Lupp Jr a Michigan recruiting officer for the Black Legion and his wife Grace linked to the organization as a colonel Their summer home near Algonac is checked as Dayton Dean the confessed trigger man claims Lupp bought the revolver used in Charles A Poole s alleged ritual execution Eighteen Black Legion suspects are in custody as inquiries expand with grand jury sessions in Detroit and Flint and a request for congressional investigation Channeling authorities into planned killings kidnappings and flogging cases across Michigan and beyond
Memorial day rituals mark honors for Civil War, Spanish American and World War veterans. Activities include services on the Civil War and World War II lots, a bridge ceremony by the Woman’s Relief Corps, and a 10 am parade led by Major Paul J. Vevia toward Linwood cemetery with Naval Reserve support and police escort.
Federal Judge David J. Davis will likely wait several weeks before hearing the bill of complaint filed by nineteen major power companies alleging the TVA and its operations violate the Constitution. The suit claims yardstick rates and power transmission are dishonest and confiscatory. A parallel action names TVA and its directors in Knoxville chancery court.
Hollywood gossip notes that radio announcer James Wallington and actress Jean Rogers shared a kiss as he arrived from the east for a three weeks vacation. They declared, We will be married, prompting headlines of romance in the city.
Charles Monroe Hawks resigns as Townsend plan manager and will testify Monday before the Bell investigating committee in Washington in defiance of Dr Francis E Townsend instructions. He is 61 and father of Captain Frank Hawks the speed flyer.
The Rev. Percy Dearmer, 69, a Westminster canon since 1931 and professor of ecclesiastical art at King's College London, died Friday night in Westminster.
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