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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1937

Page

2

Birthday dinner honors three young cousins at Streliner home

In Van Horne and Cedar Rapids communities, families gathered for birthday celebrations. Barbara Lou Streliner turned five, Pauline Jaeger marked two, and Glenn Streliner three with a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Streliner.

van Horne Otto Streliner Streliners Barbara Lou Pauline Jaeger George Jaeger Cedar Rapids Glenn Streliner Jack Strelsner John F. Strellner M. Kraft Ernest Knaack Jack Streliner Fred Andrew Ralph Andrew Henry Immersall Marietta Streliner Maxine Spilman Glenn Teymeier Pleasant View Jane Moore Luana

Charity Ball Dec 22 Committees Named By White Cross Society

The White Cross society announces the December 22 charity ball at Montrose hotel to fund a hospital room for working girls. At a Monday meeting at Mrs. Harrison E Spangler's home, Mrs Sumner D Quarton named general chairwoman and several committees for music invitations refreshments ballroom dining room hostessing and publicity. Elizabeth Carey was elected a new member of White Cross society. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Warriner Beardsley and Mrs Stickney.

White Cross Society Montrose Hotel Harrison E. Spangler Cottage Grove Avenue St. Luke's Hospital Sumner D Quarton David Turner H. Gordon DeLay Amor H. Sargent Ben H Witwer M .M. Thompson Lumir Severn Howard Hall E. J Carey R.og Brown Eugene M Pinney van Vechten Shaffer Frank_ C. Byers T R. Warriner E. J. Larimer Elizabeth Carey Warriner Beardsley Stickney

Sylvia Moubry Weds Russell R Railsback in Nashua

Announcement: Miss Sylvia Moubry daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Moubry of Palo married Russell R. Railsback son of Mrs. Mary Fenstermaker of Center Point on October 20 at Lilue Brown church in Nashua with Rev William Kent officiating. The bride, formerly of Cedar Rapids, is sister to Glenn S. Mobry and resided with him. They will reside with the bride's mother on a farm.

Sylvia Moubry Mary E. Moubry Palo Russell R. Railsback Mary Fenstermaker Center Point Lilue Brown Church Nashua William Kent Cedar Rapids Glenn S. Mobry Avenue Mrs. Railsback

Mrs Maresh Hosts Dinner For Local Visitors At Montrose

Mrs Antonette Maresh of Helena Montana visiting her aunt Mrs Francis Challed hosted a four family dinner Sunday at the Montrose hotel Corn room. Guests included Mrs Challed Charles Challed Mianda Mire Milo Kopecky Tir and Mos Don Challed Miss Etta Levaw Vero Melshe Mioo and Ms Trank Chelled and others with Mr and Mrs Wile am Koa be Mio and Mrs Fmd Kouta and their son June of fasher Vi and Mrs G Tuastroof Cr tres Mio and Mrs Carl Kenta and Marcels vend Wale Kouba of Mount Vernon.

Antonette Maresh Helena, Mont Francis Challed Summer Street NW Montrose Hotel Mrs Maresh Mrs Challed Charles Challed Mi Anda Mire Milo Kopecky Tir Mos Don Challed Etta Levaw Vero Ms Trank Che Hue Fmd Kouta Ter Son June Fasher Vi G Tuatroof Carl Kenta

Orpha Ralston Wed Orville Thomas In Cedar Rapids

Orpha Lucille Ralston of Springville wed Orville E. Thomas of Cedar Rapids at St. Paul's church in Cedar Rapids Saturday afternoon. Rev Arthur A Brooks officiated. The bride wore cadet blue challis, with a red talisman rose corsage. Attendants were Mr and Mrs. F R Townsley of Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Thomas is a Springville graduate and formerly with Red Mill Ice Cream. Mr. Thomas is with Beck Construction in Cedar Rapids. They plan to reside in Lincoln Heights, Cedar Rapids, after November 8.

E. A Ralston Springville Orpha Lucille Orville E. Thomas Cedar Rapids St. Paul's Church Arthur A Brooks F R. Townsley Thomas Red Mill Ice Cream Company US Way Beck Construction Company Lincoln Heights

Gazettes Employes Dine In Manchester Halloween Party

Cedar Keppids Gazette staff spent a Sunday in Manchester attending a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Lyman Bart. The basement game room featured a Halloween theme with contests awarding prizes to Floyd Gephart Edward Jedlicka Phil McKim and winners of bridge prizes. Attendees included Ced ar Rapids residents Floyd Gephart Melvin Dochterman Phil McKim Elmer Wickham and Barbara Jo, Monona residents Edward Jedlicka, Earlville relatives Lucille and Zella Dittbam, and hosts’ nieces assisted in serving.

Cedar Keepids Gazette Manchester Lyman Bart Floyd Gephart Edward Jedlicka Phil McKim Melvin Dochterman Elmer Wickham

Card club visits former member Mrs Butterfield for luncheon and bridge

Members of a card club spent Tuesday in Iowa City with former member Mrs Carl R Butterfield. The group included Mrs J Nedved, Mrs R Barron, Mrs R W Whelan, Mrs Lyman Marshall, Mrs L Lyman, and Mrs R B Cronbaugh, who joined for luncheon and an afternoon of bridge.

Iowa City Carl R. Butterfield J . Nedved R Barron R W Whelan Lyman Marshall L. Lyman R. B Cronbaugh

Mount Mercy alumnae luncheon at Clara Robsons Colonial Tea

All Mount Mercy junior college and academy alumnae will meet for a luncheon at Clara Robsons Colonial Tea Loran on Saturday at 12 30 pm. Attendees should make reservations with Mrs Richerd Leng dial 6367.

Mount Mercy Junior College Academy Clara Robsons Colonial Richerd Leng

Bennetts Carnival Program and Wedding Notice

A fragment from a social column notes Bennett as promoter of a school carnival program and lists individuals such as Bria Foone Boenke and Larry Wuest. It mentions a wedding and possible divorce matters, with unclear dates and local connections. The text is partially legible and references community events and people.

Bennett Benne't Rock School Sponsereadia Carnival Rowe Heanbriat F Fuers Torior Bria Foone Boenke Larry Wuestenbere

Halloween Party Brings Bertram 4-H Clubs Together

The Indian Creek Bluebirds and the 4-H Square Shooters held their annual Halloween masquerade at Rosedale school east of Cedar Rapids. Prizes went to Lillian Pelisek Vera Mae Lippert and Ernest Soukup. Guests included Miss Lu Calle Gave and Mr and Mrs P C Letson. Club leaders were Mrs Nelson Haembhin Mrs Frank Bena and George Pelisek. Dozens of members listed attended.

Indian Creek George Pelisek Lillian Pelise Juha Bena Evelyn Lnenicka Florence Bena Helen Soukup Marjorie McGowan Vera Mae Lippert Mary Ann Bena Margaret Sanders Dorothy Rudd Dorothy Allison Joan Lnenicka Martha Lippert Darlene Haemblin Alice Lnenicka Ruth Harnson Vernita Lnenicka Emily Bena

Wheatland couple visits Mount Vernon neighbors

Mr and Mrs Elwood Blake of Wheatland spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs George D King on Mount Vernon road SE continuing a weekend of social visiting with local friends.

Elwood Blake Wheatland George D. King Mount Vernon Road

Case Against Tars Accused Of Mutiny Is Under Advisement

In Baltimore the government case against fourteen seamen of the S S Algie for conspiracy to depose the master ended when the defense rested. Commissioner James K Cullen took the matter under advisement and will likely rule in about two days. Bail was reduced from 1000 to 500 each as he weighs whether a prima facie mutiny case exists.

Baltimore INS S.S. Algie United States James K Cullen Cullen

Warn Against Delay In Dispatching Of Yule Gifts Abroad

The post office department warns against delaying Christmas shipments to ten countries including Siam, England, France, Germany, Ireland, and Russia. Shipments should reach New York by November 17, with potential delays possible to November 20 for Pacific coast ports and December dates for other regions.

Siam

Britain seeks U S trade treaty argued in Congress

Britain aims for a trade treaty with the United States, urging the passage of an accord while defending imperial preference and arguing against abandoning the current system. The report notes congressional debate and American stance on formalizing commercial ties.

Defendant Sustained In County Tax Action

The county treasurer filed Aug 24 1985 against Howard Hall seeking taxes on allegedly unlisted assessments from 1990 to 1934. The substituted petition sought 4515.55 dollars. The demurrer invoked the statute of limitations and the suit was not started within the legally prescribed time.

Anyendert Mtia Mitch Sedlacekes Lawn County Howards Hall Oamonty Haasan Mistiet Othe

Marriage Licenses Granted to Cedar Rapids Pairs and Partners

Cedar Rapids entries show Louis Rabbk and Tudmila Bising of Cedar Rayads, alongside Orvald Carter of Cedar Raya ds and Walma Piobaska of Belle Plaine, listed for license issuance.

Louis Rabbk Sind Tudmila Bisingqi Cedar Rayads Orvald Carter Walma Piobaska Belle Plaine

Ragged Tramp Holds $25,000 Hoard In Bank Books

A 66-year-old wanderer dressed in rags is held in North Plainfield police custody after being found with bankbooks showing balances totaling $25,193. He claims the name Sam Miller, but a bank ledger links to William F. Beck from Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The man, who received meals from a witness, says the money is his. He remains detained on an open charge pending investigation.

North Plainfield N. J Sam Miller Ralph Farmer William F. Beck Wilkes- Barre Ernest Palazzi Miller Beck

Chicago Chinese leader Chin Jack Lam shot dead in Chinatown

Chin Jack Lam, a powerful 61 year old Chicago Chinese figure linked to the 1924 tong wars, was fatally shot three times while walking in Chinatown. Police discounted a tong feud, while his sons Robert and Albert suggested motive tied to his refusal to donate to a local war relief fund after ample giving to the Chinese embassy.

Chicago INS Chin Jack Lam Americas Chin Albert Washington, D.C

Jan Garber Divorce Suit Filed by Wife

Hollywood chorus leader Jan Garber is sued for divorce by his wife Mrs Dorothy C Garber who accuses him of associating with persons not of good repute. She seeks one half of their $75 000 community property and custody of their daughter Janis May Garber eight.

Hollywood Jan Garber Dorothy C Garber Janis May Garber

Feuling Buys Eighty Acre Farm Near New Hampton

Eugene J Feuling former chairman of the democratic state central committee and publisher here has purchased an 80 acre farm 15 miles southeast of New Hampton from an eastern insurance company.

NEW Hampton Eugene J Feuling Democratic State Central Committee Here Eastern Insurance Company

Open mink and muskrat trapping season November tenth

DES MYUINES UP The state conservation commission rescinded its earlier closure of the mink and muskrat trapping season. Director M. L Hutton said legal advice on a technicality concerning same population counts led to reopening the season as scheduled. It will run until June tenth.

Mrs C C Thornton Dies at Farmington Minn

Funeral services for Mrs C C Thornton were held at United Brethren Church Castalia with Rev L E Crippen presiding. Born Ida Ar­sialla Harvey February 11 1868 near Castalia she married C C Thornton August 11 1891. They lived in Castalia until 1918 then moved to Farmington Minnesota. Six children were born, four survive Ella Reeves Lela Nelson Helen Dougherty and Harley. Burial in Pleasant View Cemetery Castalia.

Castalia L E Crippen United Brethren Church C C Thornton Farmington Minn Ida Arsialla Harvey C C C Thornton Ella Reeves Castala Lela Nelson Hastings, Minn Helen Dougherty Minneapolis Harley Pleasant View Cemetery

Thieves Blow Bennet Drug Store Safe with Nitroglycerin

Tipton Joseph J DeRaad and Ross Graham of the State Bureau of Investigation Des Moines investigated the Bennetts drug store safe blow on a Friday night. They found no fingerprints or clues and labeled the break in as the work of experts. Thieves are believed to have worn gloves. The knob was knocked off and nitroglycerin used to blow the door.

Tipton Joseph J DeRaad Ross Graham State Bureau of Investigation Des Moines R J. Wieman Bennett

Funeral Services Set For Mrs. Notbohm In Lafayette

Mrs Notbohm a member of the Evangelical church funeral services will be held at the Christian church in Lafayette at 2 p m Thursday with the Rev H McKinley officiating Delware Mr and Mrs John Saunders entertained forty friends at their home Friday evening Halloween party Prizes were won by Mrs Cecil Carter George Yelden A Shriver Delphine Yelden Mrs Frank Imlay and Clarence Jones in Millersburg Mrs Annie Schultz Mrs Lela Schultz and family and Mrs Frances Gerard and family surprised Mrs Minnie Roggentine Thursday on her ninety first birthday She has three sons and two daughters living Sou of Lime Springs Henry of Red Wing Minn Fred Roggentine of Millersburg Mrs Minnie Smakel and Mrs William Dubischer of Williamsburg West Liberty Agnes Samuelson Des Moines state superintendent of public instruction will be the speaker at the P T A meeting next Monday night at the high school auditorium A brief business meeting will proceed the address and music selections will be presented by a small vocal group under the direction of Miss Lorna Schuppert Miss Betty Leonard will play a trumpet solo Maquoketa Maquoketa and Miles were awarded superior rating Monday in the Jackson county high school one act play contest Bellevue and Andrew were rated excellent Baldwin and Preston good and Sabula and Monmouth average Representatives from each school judged the productions Members of the casts were served a dinner at the school building

Notbohm Evangelical Church Christian Church Lafayette H. McKinley Delaware John Saunders Cecil Carter George Yelden A. Shriver Delphine Yelden Frank Imlay Clarence Jones Millersburg Annie Schultz Lela Schultz Maquoketta Miles Jackson County

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