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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1936

Page

38

Marion News Camp Fire Girls Mark Anniversary

Ten years after the first Camp Fire group formed in Marion the city marks Camp Fire week. The We tomachick formed with Mrs. Morrison organizing the first group, later renamed Zhanta Wetomachick. Five active groups now, 60 members, led by Mrs. Kendall and a council of local leaders. Activities include a board of awards meeting and woodgatherer rank examinations at 2 p.m.

Marion Leslie Morrison Congregational Church Karl Kendall Edith Knight Elinor Kendall Eleanor Hanna Lewaniya Vivien Duede Wakisicket Harriet Clark Abohahanta Netoppen Konyanozang Wunicket Nakihopa Chitaya Konaya Fred Lang Janet Elder Arlene Tow Kathleen Newman Virginia Smith Emma Wallace Dorothy Mae Ford Mary Balster Joan Balster Kathleen Oxley Mary Eleanor Kurt Barbara Clay Margaret Oldfather Winicket Dorothy Adee Theo Waline Harriett Swift Janet Derflinger Grace Donovan Susan Hawkins Glatha Port Elinor Kesting Lois Leidigh June Milner Norma Helbig Board of Awards Keith Vawter R. E. Leidigh Sid Cary W. G. Koppenhaver L. R. Blinks Athenian Club Frank Allen Stanley Kellams Fay Bailey D. B. Christie Isabelle Miller

Marriage Revealed for Teresa Naso to Peter Meci in 1935 New York Ceremony

Mrs Pauline Naso of 907 Eleventh street north announces the marriage of her daughter Teresa Pauline to Peter Meci son of Frank Meci of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony occurred August 5 1935 in New York City with relatives from Bronx N Y attending. The bride a Marion high and Coe College graduate pursued music and taught vocal music in Postville. The groom a Cedar Rapids high and University of Iowa graduate belongs to Kappa Sigma and studied law at Iowa and Brooklyn College. He visits Linn county relief office. couple planned two week fishing trip in Minnesota and will reside at Pauline Naso apartments Marion.

Pauline Naso Eleventh Street Teresa Pauline Peter Meci Frank Meci Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids New York City Peter Cardinale Bronx N. Y Meci Marion High School Coe College Mu Phi Epsilon National Honorary Chi Delta Postville University of Iowa Brooklyn College Brooklyn Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Camp Fire Plans Week of Activities at Thomas Park

About 24 girls are expected to take the firemaker and wood gatherer ranks in an event at 3 p.m. A 6 p.m. all Camp Fire rally includes a picnic supper for members guardians and officials. The week culminates Friday with a grand ceremonial at the park featuring rank conferrals a Wohelo call songs drills and music led by Camp Fire leaders and council members.

Thomas Park Camp Fire Board of Awards Camp Fire Council Grand Council Wohelo Call Margaret Olstather Janet Elder Martha Ann Young Janet Derflinger Lois Igidien Chitaya Fontaine Guardian Fred Lang Guardians Association W. G. Koppenhaver Karl Kendal Son “Wohelp Dean

Huttons Attend Iowa State Teachers College Commencement

Mr and Mrs George Hutton travel to Cedar Falls on Monday for the Iowa State Teachers College exercises. Their son Elliott is to graduate from the manual arts department.

George Hutton Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College Elliott Manual Arts

Fidelis Circle to Meet at Mrs Costello's Home

Fidelis Circle of the King's Daughters will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thomas Costello. Officers will be elected.

Fidelis

Theristrial Club to Close Year With Tea Event

The Theristrial club will end its year with a tea at Mrs. W. G. Koppen haver 960 Fourteenth Street on Tuesday. A music and readings program is planned with Mrs. George Oxley and Mrs. J. T. Christie assisting. Members who cannot attend should notify the committee by Monday.

Theristrial Club W. G. Koppenhaver Fourtenth Street George Oxley J. T. Christie

Children’s Day Observed at Methodist Church

Children’s day will be observed at the Methodist church on June 14 with a baptismal service and reception for members.

Methodist Church Memers

Grove City Rebekah Lodge to elect officers June 8

Officers will be nominated and elected at a meeting of Grove City Rebekah lodge No. 35 in 1.0.0.F. hall June 8. Initiation and election of assembly officers will also take place.

Grove City Rebekah Lodge F. Hall Assembly

Ameigo Club to Elect Officers at Year’s Last Luncheon

Mrs. W. B. Sebern will host the Ameigo club for the final meeting of the year with a 1 o'clock luncheon on Tuesday. Officers will be elected.

W. B. Sebern Ameigo Club

Marion Shakespeare Club Picnic Supper Guest Night

Mrs. Harry Snell will host the Marion Shakespeare Club for a picnic supper and guest night program Thursday evening. A musical program is planned. Supper will be served on the lawn at 5 30.

Harry Snell Marion Shakespeare Club

Marion Service Club Meeting Set for Monday Evening

The Marion service club will meet Monday evening in the Service club office and discuss upcoming community projects. Members are reminded to bring reports and project updates.

Marion Service Club Service Club

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Homecoming at Mrs Erwin’s Near Marion

The Fourth division of the Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church will hold a home coming for former members at the home of Mrs. Harley Erwin near Marion on Thursday.

Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Harley Erwin Marion

Cedar Rapids man to speak at Oxford club meeting

Raymond Coward of Cedar Rapids will be the guest speaker at the Oxford club meeting tonight at 6 30 in the Methodist church.

Raymond Coward Cedar Rapids Oxford Club Methodist

Linn County Achievement Day To Be Held Tuesday

Linn county sets a Tuesday event at the Methodist church in Marion township showcasing home project work directed by Miss Lucille Gove. A 10 a.m. exhibit opens with an afternoon program after luncheon, featuring music demonstrations and original plays. Mrs. Mary Gregg will judge exhibits as committees organize publicity, hostessing, and displays across numerous townships and families.

Linn County Marion Township Lucille Gove Methodist Ladies Aid Society Mary Gregg Arlo Stinger Gail Storck Fred Leclerc Boulder Elmer Barnhart South Marion F. L. Fuhrmeister Putnam Sharon Smith Buffalo Charles Ford Bertram Ralph Minehart Walter Ellsworth, Jr Jackson A. J. Nelson Spring Grove David Shepherd Grant C. H. Paul Washington Leslie Bardoner Otter Creek John Miller Maine M. J. McEnany North Marion James McNamara Clinton Morion Kepler Franklin Hazel Kennedy Brown Burt Neal Linn W. R. Kortson Monroe

Italian tenor Cappelli to sing at union service

Mario Cappelli, Italian tenor, will sing and speak at the union service in the Presbyterian church this evening at 8. He will discuss the question Should Italy Keep Ethiopia and describe The Singing Village program aiding young people to study fine music. A silver offering will be taken. He will also sing at the Methodist church in Springville at 11 this morning.

Mario Cappelli Italy Ethiopia Signor Cappelli Cappelli Methodist Springville

Reading Circle Announces Annual Picnic at Thomas Park

The Reading circle plans its annual family picnic at Thomas Park on June 12. Members invite families and the community to attend the daytime gathering with games and refreshments.

Reading Circle Thomas Park

Ladies Aid Picnic Set By Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church plans its annual picnic at Thomas Park on June 17.

Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church Thomas Park

Osceola Lodge No 18 I O O F Meeting This Thursday

Osceola lodge No 18 of the I O O F will convene Thursday at 8 p m in the I O O F hall. Members are urged to attend the regular session and discuss upcoming activities.

Osceola Lodge No I. O. O. F. Hall

Miss Dorothy Haffa Plans Summer Trip to Europe

Miss Dorothy Haffa, a junior high school teacher, intends to spend part of the summer abroad with a European itinerary in mind.

Dorothy Haffa Europe

Mrs E J Esgate Plans Early June Washington Visit

Mrs. E J Esgate expects to depart in June for Washington DC to visit her daughters Edith and Helen Esgate and her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Esgate.

E. J. Esgate Washington, D. C Edith Helen Esgate Arthur Esgate

Cary club to be entertained at Erwin home picnic

The Cary club will be entertained Monday at a family picnic hosted by Mrs. Harley Erwin near Marion.

Cary Club Harley Erwin Marion

Mrs. Louis and son to return home from Marion visit

Mrs. Fred Louis Jr and her son Fred Jr leave the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W B Carpenter near Marion to return this week to their home in Harlan after a recent visit.

Fred Louis, Jr Fred Iti Harlan W B. Carpenter Marion

Legion Auxiliary Dinner and Election Meeting at Marion Golf Club

The Legion auxiliary is entertained by the Legionaires on June 15 at Marion Golf Club. The committee includes Harry Rose John Clay and Ed Bayanovsky. The auxiliary will meet the afternoon of June 15 for the annual election of officers.

Legion Auxiliary Legionaires Marion Golf Club Harry Rose John Clay Ed Bayanovsky

O. O. P. Club Plans Park Picnic Monday

The O. O. P. club will give its park event on Monday with dinner served at 6 p.m. Members are requested to bring the usual picnic requirements and sandwiches for their own family.

O. O. P. Club Thomas Park

Concord Agriculture and Literary Club Hosts McShane Dinner

Mr and Mrs Fred McShane will entertain the Concord Agriculture and Literary club on June 12 at their home. The event spotlights club members and local hospitality in a formal social hour.

Fred McShane Concord Agriculture and Literary Club

Christian Endeavor to Meet at 6 30 Tonight

The Presbyterian church group meets at the church at 6 30 this evening. The devotional topic is A Life to Invest. Officers will be elected during the business session.

Presbyterian Church

Guests Attend High School Commencement at Voorhies Home

Guests arriving Thursday at the Lee Voorhies residence included Mr and Mrs C J Voorhies and Mr and Mrs.

Lee Voorhies C. J. Voorhies

Local residents listed for community notices

Guy Voorhies of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Lawrence Porter of Cherokee, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Zimmerman of Monticello, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Grafft and Mrs. M. D. Grafft and her son Richard of Anamosa are named in the readable fragment.

Guy Voorhies Cedar Rapids Lawrence Porter Cherokee Alva Zimmerman Monticello F. M. Grafft M. D. Grafft Richard Anamosa

Loyal Methodist Ladies Aid divisions plan picnics

Mrs. Glenn Cheadle will host the Loyal division, with a picnic luncheon. Gleaners meet with Misses Emma, Bella and Retta Courtney. Comforter with Mrs. Willis Jordan and several assistants. Rain bow with Mrs. C. R. Biddick and four hostesses. True Blue with Mrs. Irwin Lanning and helpers. Sunshine with Mrs. J. D. Currier and three assistants. Endeavor to have a picnic at Mrs. A. B. Nollsch. Keystone entertainment planned by multiple ladies.

Glenn Cheadle Loyal Methodist Ladies Aid Society Gleaners Emma, Bella Retta Courtney Comforter Willis Jordan D. S. Stewart T. A. Cunningham E. W. Griffith Ernest White Rainbow Division C. R. Biddick Ida McCoy L. S. Dove M. H Biddick James Bromwell Irwin Lanning True Blue Irving Finger Barbara Lake Ladies Aid Society J. D. Currier Sunshine Division W. G. Buck Willis Whiting C. Keenan Endeavor Division A. B. Nollsch Keystone Division Alva Whitney Harold Wahl George Paul Lillian Stewart

Post Office Plan for Marion Outlined in Gazette

Announcement of plans to build a post office in Marion is made today in the Iowa In Washington column on the editorial page of The Gazette.

Marion Iowa In Washington The Gazette

Local Graduates to Cedar Falls Commencement Services

George Hutton and Mrs. Pauline Charles with Mrs. Mae Turner travel Monday to Cedar Falls for the commencement at the Teachers Normal Training college. Elliott Hutton belongs to the graduating class. Mrs. Hutton will spend the weekend there with her son.

George Hutton Pauline Charles Mae Turner Cedar Falls Teachers Normal Training College Elliott Hutton

Mrs Ed Sutton Visits Ottumwa Sister in City

Mrs Ed Sutton of Ottumwa arrived Friday to spend a few days with her sister Mrs Lizzie Carpenter here.

Ed. Sutton Ottumwa Lizzie Carpenter

Hewitt Family Attends Stowe Reunion in Waterloo

L. G. Hewitt and his mother Mrs. Eva Hewitt attended the Stowe family reunion in Waterloo on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mack and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hutton traveled to Des Moines for a visit with Mrs. Mack's sister this morning.

L. G. Hewitt Eva Hewitt Stowe Waterloo Howard Mack Hugh Hutton Des Moines Mrs. Mack

Miss Virginia Murray Leaves Cedar Rapids for Lake Geneva Trip

Miss Virginia Murray travels with Cedar Rapids friends to Lake Geneva Wisconsin for a week at a recreational camp.

Virginia Murray Cedar Rapids Lake Geneva Wis

Titus to spend summer with Iowa parents

Robert Titus, a University of Iowa student, will return home Monday to spend the summer with his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Titus.

Robert Titus University of Iowa H. M. Titus

Summer travels of local families to Iowa towns

Mr and Mrs Carol Johnson left Friday for Coon Rapids to spend the summer. Mr and Mrs Fred Newlin and daughters Gwendolyn and Jane Helen visited the Harry Newlin family in Viola and enjoyed a picnic at Anamosa State Park.

Carol Johnson Coon Rapids Fred Newlin Gwendolyn Jane Helen Viola Harry Newlin Anamosa

Precinct election board officials named for primaries

The notice lists appointed precinct officials for the primaries. First ward names: Frank Oz burn C D Burns John Larkin Mildred Titus Ethel Courtney. Second ward: G M Oxley Celan Rollins Rosa Reiter Grace Bleak ly Lee Brown. Third ward: Margaret L Taylor William Ryan Bryan Sanborn Margaret Leming E E Parsons. Fourth ward: W P Secrist Carl J Kassler Elmer Michel Minnie Johnson Bernice Williams. Marion township: Co O Secrist L F Levasseur Fred McShane Louis White D F Hindman.

Frank Ozburn C. D. Burns John Larkin Mildred Titus Ethel Courtney G. M. Oxley Celan Rollins Rosa Reiter Grace Bleakly Lee Brown Margaret L. Taylor William Ryan Bryan Sanborn Margaret Leming E. E. Parsons

Auxiliary Railway Mail meeting set in Cedar Rapids

The Auxiliary to the Railway Mail association of Cedar Rapids and Marion will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs W C Fiebig in Cedar Rapids. Assisting hostesses are Mrs B Bottorff Mrs W H Gates Mrs F W Huenger and Mrs A C Maxwell A garden tour is planned for the afternoon.

Railway Mail Association of Cedar Rapids and Marion W. C. Fiebig Cedar Rapids B. Bottorff W. H. Gates F. W. Huenger A. C. Maxwell

Local Pool Names Guards and Manager for Summer

John Stark a Red Cross examiner and University of Iowa swimmer returns as lifeguard at the American Legion pool with Al Miller of Cedar Rapids as second guard. O W Rust of Cedar Rapids is pool manager assisted by Mrs Rust. The pool officially opened Memorial Day.

John Stark Red Cross University of Iowa American Legion Stark al Miller Cedar Rapids Coe College O. W. Rust Rust

Miss Edna Roberts Piano Recital at Christian Church

Miss Edna Roberts presents a piano recital by thirty three pupils at the Christian church on Thursday at 8 p m. The public is invited to attend.

Edna Roberts Christian Church

Woman's Missionary Society Hostess Plans Given

Mrs. Josephine Whitacre of 761 Central avenue will welcome the Woman's Missionary society of the Congregational church Thursday at 2 30 p m for a special program.

Josephine Whitacre Central Avenue Woman’s Missionary Society of the Congregational Church

Patmos Commandery to Meet Tuesday Evening

Patmos Commandery No 27 Knights Templar will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple This will be the last meeting until fall.

Patmos Commandery Knights Templar Masonic Temple

Marion Chapter No 183 OES Meeting Schedule

Marion Chapter No 183 OES will meet Monday at 8 p m in the Masonic Temple. A program and refreshments will follow. Officers are asked to gather at the Temple at 7 p m for the meeting.

Marion Masonic Temple Temple

Emma Kendall division hosts Adeliza Daniels division luncheon

The Emma Kendall division of the Priscilla guild of the Congregational church will entertain Adeliza Daniels division at the home of Mrs. W. G. Koppenhaver and Mrs. J. T. Christie at 960 Fourteenth Street on Wednesday at 1 p.m. A small luncheon fee is charged and Emma Kendall members are asked to bring articles for the traveling basket.

Emma Kendall Priscilla Guild of The Congregational Church Adeliza Daniels W. G. Koppenhaver J. T. Christie Fourteenth Street

Millwood School Pupils Enjoy Picnic at Thomas Park

Millwood School No 8 pupils and patrons joined a picnic at Thomas Park. Miss Velma Fiala of Viola serves as the teacher.

Millwood School No. 8 Thomas Park Velma Fiala Viola

Excelsior Club to Meet at Dunn Residence

The Excelsior Agriculture and Literary club will hold its meeting on June 19 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dunn.

Excelsior Agriculture and Literary Club Harry Dunn

Miss Mabel Howard Visiting Ames Kin

Miss Mabel Howard of Ames visits her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs A G Beckman.

Mabel Howard Ames A. G. Beckman

Wool prices promoted by M Katz ad

The Friendly Guild of the Methodist church and their husbands are invited to a picnic supper hosted by Mrs. Ivan Gillmore near Marion on June 12. The retiring cabinet will serve as the committee in charge.

Friendly Guild of the Methodist Church Ivan Gillmore Marion

Levasseur Family Reunion and Picnic Dinner

The Levasseur family reunion and picnic dinner is scheduled for today at Thomas Park. Family members are gathering for a meal and shared memories in a casual outdoor setting.

Levasseur Thomas Park

Centennial Encampment Meeting for I O O F No 91

Centennial Encampment No 91 of the I O O F will convene Monday at 8 p.m. in the I O O F hall for officer elections. All past chief patriarchs are urged to attend to vote for grand encampment officers. Refreshments will be served.

I. O. O. F. Hall

Presbyterian church Ladies Aid party set for June

The First division of the Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church will hold a birthday party in the church parlors on June 12. Tables for each month of the year will be decorated.

Ladies Aid Society of The Presbyterian Church

Methodist church board to meet Wednesday evening

The official board will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church. All members are asked to attend as the meeting is important.

The Methodist Church

Chitaya Camp Fire Group to Meet Friday

The Chitaya Camp Fire group will meet Friday afternoon in the auditorium of the public library.

Chitaya

Epworth League Plans Scavenger Party and Loyalty Sunday

The Epworth League of the Methodist church schedules a scavenger party for Thursday evening and notes Loyalty Sunday will be observed at the Methodist church on June 7.

The Epworth League of the Methodist Church Methodist Church

Rev Frank Ward to Speak at Sunshine Mission

The Rev. Frank Ward of the Sunshine Mission Cedar Rapids will be the guest speaker at the Baptist church Sunday morning. Trevelyn White will lead the evening service at 7 30.

Frank Ward Sunshine Mission Cedar Rapids Baptist Church Trevelyn White

Family Visit From Halstead to Barber Household

Mrs. D. V. Conwell and her daughters Jean and Joan of Halstead Kansas are expected Tuesday for a visit with Mrs. Conwell's parents Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Barber.

D. V. Conwell Jean Joan Halstead, Kan

Mrs Parsons to Visit Friends in Marion From California

Mrs S N Parsons of Riverside California visiting her son Melvin Parsons in Springfield Illinois. She is expected to come to Marion soon for a visit with friends.

S. N. Parsons Riverside Calif Melvin Parsons Springfield Ill Marion

Boy Scout Court of Honor Planned by Marion Troop 35

The Marion Boy Scout troops hold a court of honor Monday evening in the public library auditorium. Parents and friends are invited. Three boys of troop 35 will receive second class awards Edward Higgins Robert Powell and Warren Kelly. A feature will be the investiture ceremony for tenderfoot Scouts. Clifford Johnson is Scout master of troop 35.

Marion Edward Higgins Robert Powell Warren Kelly Tenderfoot Clifford Johnson

VU S Circle to Host Annual Guest Day on June 10

The VU S Circle will hold its annual guest day program June 10 at the home of Mrs. Irving Drake. Mrs. S J Jordan chairs the refreshments committee and Mrs. Russell Singleton chairs the program committee.

VU. S. Circle Irving Drake S. J. Jordan Russell Singleton

Prairie Union Club to Meet at Hann Home Friday

The Prairie Union Agriculture and Literary club will meet Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Hann. Marion high school students traveling to Iowa City for University of Iowa academic tests will include Helen Hamm Frank Travis Marjorie Lary Robert Hense LeVernon Backer Billy Thomas John Granger Wayne Wells Blanche Hamm Verlee Trimble Sam Jackson Melvin Clark John Titus Edward Hanna Betty Marchant Lillian Hardin Kathryn Klink and Helen Pyle. Marjorie Lary John Granger Melvin Clark and Sam Jackson each placed in two subjects.

Marion High School Iowa City University of Iowa Helen Hamm Frank Travis Marjorie Lary Robert Hense LeVernon Backer Billy Thomas John Granger Wayne Wells Blanche Hamm Verlee Trimble Sam Jackson Melvin Clark John Titus Edward Hanna Betty Marchant Lillian Hardin Kathryn Klink Helen Pyle

Mrs and Mr Austin Case Return from Minnesota with Nelle Kempshall

Mr and Mrs Austin Case are expected home this week from Buhl Minnesota where they went to bring home Miss Nelle Kempshall who taught there this year.

Austin Case Buhl Minn Nelle Kempshall

City Council Meeting Postponed to Tuesday at 7 30

The city council meeting scheduled for Monday has been postponed to Tuesday at 7 30 p m due to the ongoing primary election.

Townsend Club Meeting Speaker Announced

Mrs. Forsythe of Cedar Rapids will deliver the address at the Townsend club meeting on Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Memorial hall. The public is invited.

Forsythe Cedar Rapids Townsend Club Memorial Hall

Miss Wood Accepts English Post in Austin Minnesota

Miss Margaret Wood, longtime English instructor at Marion High School, has accepted a similar position in Austin Minnesota, marking a relocation and continuation of her teaching career.

Margaret Wood Marion High School Austin Minn

Robert Munson Returns to Ames for ISU Attendance

Robert Munson travels back to Ames to attend Iowa State College, resuming studies and campus involvement.

Family night at Marion Golf Club scheduled Wednesday

Family night will be observed at the Marion Golf Club on Wednesday with a cafeteria supper planned for attendees.

Marion Golf Club

Union Meeting at Presbyterian Church Tonight

The public is invited to attend the Marion churches union meeting at the Presbyterian church tonight at 8 with Signor Mario Cappelli, Italian tenor and performers.

Marion Presbyterian Church Mario Cappelli

125 Varieties Of Iris Bloom In Garden Near West Branch

Special to The Gazette. West Branch Iowa Mrs Henry D Robertson’s garden near West Branch displays 125 named iris varieties attracting many visitors. The beds feature a wide range of colors and markings with newer fleur-de-lis types, surrounded by smaller iris varieties. Robertsons home and grounds are noted for their attractive landscape with a 35 year old house and timber setting. The bloom leader is Freda Mohr a tall large rose shaded iris with later varieties opening. The gardens also hold 4000 gladioli mid summer blooms with Oriental poppies and tall lilies to follow iris.

West Branch Henry D. Robertson Iowa City Road Robertson Freda Mohr

Opera Star to Speak on Ethiopia Question at Springville

Opera star will sing and address the group with the subject Should Italy Keep Ethiopia. Signor Cappelli plans a talk on the singing village plan featured at the Clear Lake Epworth League institute. Cappelli speaks at 11 this morning at the Methodist church in Springville.

Opera Italy Ethiopia Signor Cappelli Clear Lake Epworth League Institute Methodist Springville

DeMolay Group Plans Picnic at Palisades Park

Linn chapter No. 900 DeMolay members and friends meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Masonic temple to ride to Palisades park for a picnic. Each couple is asked to bring a covered dish.

Linn Masonic Temple Palisades Park

Hochreiter attends Winfield high school commencement

Mrs Edward Hochreiter returned from Winfield where she attended the high school commencement exercises. Her granddaughter Ruth Marie Grupe was a member of the class.

Edward Hochreiter Winfield Ruth Marie Grupe

Churchill Family Heads Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs P P Churchill and their children return to St Paul Minnesota after visiting relatives and friends in Cedar Rapids and Marion.

P. P. Churchill St. Paul Minn Cedar Rapids Marion

Circle of the King's Daughters to elect officers

The circle will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. A. Barnes for the election of officers.

E. A. Barnes

Commencement List at Iowa Shows Widely Scattered Degrees

The Iowa City ceremony lists graduates across fields with many names. Degrees include Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Mechanical Electrical Civil and Civil Engineering Doctor of Medicine Master of Science and Master of Arts with graduates from Cedar Rapids, Vinton, Solon, Mount Vernon and other cities.

Iowa City Manley A. Roose Alien H. Dunton Amana Lowell C. Neveln Cedar Rapids George H. Anderson Irving M. Ariel Arlan F. Harrington Paul Stephen Margaret Rouse Akin Irving Besserglick John W. Bickley Lawrence G. Carrigg William H. Donovan, Jr John E. Gray Carl E. Jacobs Richard H. Lambert Milton Lilien Kenneth C. McLarand Clyde M. Nadig Emil E. Palik George F. Parker Robert A. Patrick Isabelle J. Patton Frank E. Palmeteer John O. Raffety Milton R. Silon William A. Staggs Glenn W. Stelzner Vernon S. Todd Charles E. van Epps Gerald W. Wagner Lisbon Gaylord R. Andre Monticello Robert C. Locher James J. Redmond Solon Arthur E. Sulek Stanwood Lorance Mount Vernon Bradford K. MacGaw

Iowa Graduates List by City and Degree

A long list of graduates by city in Iowa shows recipients receiving Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Liberal Arts and Medicine. Names include Don W. Paden Francis W. Palmer William G. Ruppert Jr and many others across Cedar Rapids Dewitt Iowa City Maquoketa Marengo Mount Vernon Tipton Dysart Traer.

Don W. Paden Francis W. Palmer William G. Ruppert, Jr William T. Swenson Dorothy Ann Whitmore Wilma W. Zeller Cedar Rapids Arlene Cecil Alden Haldeman John A. Holbrook DeWitt Alberta Ann Bloom Dysart John T. Townsend, Jr. Elkader Charles F. Neylan Iowa City William T. Cameron Guy F. Coffie Etalla M. Erbe Lowell P. Halbfass John V. Hildebrand William J. Hildebrand George L. Isensee Marian M. Swert Henry P. Kadgihn Frances E. Kephart Betty Jane Martin William A. McKee Francis A. Nolan Paul A. Oberman Mary F. Parden Flossie K. Schoetke Goldie Sexton Florence M. Whitmore Marengo Jean Patterson Mount Vernon Robert A. Beranek Tipton Dora Dykstra Vinton James E. Gardner Henry G. Krob Maquoketa Martin A. Botkin Ruth Mae Too Edwin L. Kringel B. of S. Liberal Arts and Medicine John F. Kanealy Everett R. Maresh Margaret Akin Joseph K. Doran Emil E. Palik Frank E. Palmeter Charles E. van Epps

Oelwein Class of 78 Graduates in High School Ceremony

Wartburg College president Dr E J Braulick addressed seventy eight Oelwein high school graduates in the auditorium. Jean Hauter won the Rotarian trophy and Krider memorial prize as outstanding boy. Flora Lou Cotham received the American Legion medal for highest three year average and the Women's Club prize for best English scores. Bette Kerwin won the Krider memorial as outstanding girl. John Cotham 11A earned the American Legion auxiliary medal for best grade in American history.

Oelwein E. J. Braulick Wartburg College Jean Hauter Flora Lou Cotham American Legion Bette Kerwin Krider John Cotham American Legion Auxiliary Marjorie Anderson Lillian Barr DeElda Blake Ann Bovis June Bowers Miriam Catlin Rosella Clark Mary Clark Iva Cornish Eileen Crain Alice Mae Dawson Clara Deuhr Marian Engstrom Ruth Gerstenberger Maxine Gillingham Frances Hannaman Mardi Jean Hanson Gwendolyn Hanson Mary Jane Hartley Beverly Hayes Leota Hoth Lillian Hunter Marjorie Jamison Leona Kappmeyer Ora Klebbe Ruth Kunkle Helen Kraft Erna Ladeburg Delpha McLaury Sylvia Mindrum Dorothy Mishler Verla Mooney Vera Moritz Clara Murray Lela Nelson Dorothy North

Roosevelt Nominates Iowa Post Masters

President Roosevelt sent to the Senate on Saturday nominations for Iowa postmasters including Walter H. Eppens of Colesburg and Margaret Davidson of Crawfordsville.

Washington Senate Roosevelt Iowa Walter H. Eppens Colesburg Margaret Davidson Crawfordsville

Bishop Flint Speaks At Cornell College June 8

Charles W. Flint of Syracuse University will speak from the Cornell chapel on Monday morning June 8 to the eighty third graduating class. Alumni day events include reunions, an art exhibit, a conservatory recital, and a 96 year old alumna guest.

Charles W. Flint Syracuse University Cornell Chapel College Board of Trustees Addie Collin Gilruth Evanston, Ill Cornell Burgstahler Conservatory of Music J. B. Ackman First Methodist Church Clinton Law Building Ackman Horace Alden Miller Cornell Advisory Council

Kent’s 50 000 Pictures Aims And Eye Of A Photographer

Kent has produced 50 000 pictures focusing on clinical records of operating and dissection techniques. A color motion picture with explanations was shown at an American Medical Association meeting in Kansas City and placed on the approved films list for use in other colleges. He diversifies with still color photographs of campus flora and bird plumage changes for Emil Witschi and aids graduate students by photographing charts, manuscripts, and old volumes for theses and lectures.

Kent American Medical Association Kansas City Campus Iowa City Emil Witschi University Zoology Department

Funeral for Dean Austin 16 Drowning Victim

Funeral services for Dean Austin age 16 will be held at Randalia Methodist church at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial follows in Randalia cemetery. Austin drowned in the lake at Echo Park near West Union Wednesday afternoon.

Hawkeye Dean Austin D. N. Austin Randalia Methodist Church Randalia Echo Park West Union

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