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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1935
Page
3
Week end of rain curtails society events with a quiet, gloomy mood. Local social life slows as plans for Immunity Players production and bridge luncheons at the Country Club are affected. About many members attend Sunday meals, while dinners and reservations shift to later dates.
Mrs C C Loomis of Roosevelt era is a guest at the Dodge House in Washington D C during a formal visit with acquaintances and officials engaging in social duties and receptions.
Marcene King and Arthur Wetter, University of Iowa students, left Iowa City Sunday night after visiting Mr and Mrs Donald Laird at 2009 Glenway SE. The Lairds and guests attended the Indiana game Saturday, and the group returned Saturday evening.
Dorothy Hobel and Erwin H. Hobel were united in marriage at the parsonage of Trinity Lutheran church, with Rev. P. L. Menoeft officiating. The couple’s attendants and attire described, a dinner hosted by the bride’s parents followed, and the newlyweds planned a two week trip through Nebraska and Missouri before settling at 307 First Avenue West after December 1.
Chirs, John Pyle and Mrs. J E Fore hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering at Mrs Fore's Seventh Avenue SE residence. A picnic supper followed a gift presentation to Mr Prastka. Guests included numerous local families and relatives from Ely and Moncello.
Mr and Mrs Paul Mader announce the marriage of their daughter Christine Marie to Rudolph Vyhnanek of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony was performed October 28 by Rev Austin J Hollingsworth at Memorial Christian Church Rock Island. The couple resides at 1503 L Street SW Cedar Rapids. Vyhnanek runs a shoe repair shop.
Miss Edna Happel and Miss Erna Schultz hosted Tau Gamma Sigma members at a Friday Halloween party in Trinity Lutheran church hall. Miss Georgia Car son took the top bridge prize with Miss Jennie Lindquist earning the consolation.
Mrs. Joe Staskal hosted a Saturday afternoon party at her residence for her daughter Erma turning six. Mrs. Albert Jiroutek helped with the hosting. A number of guests attended including Gayle Burke Barbara Burke Goldie Mary Broxy Helen Broxy Geryl Brown Rosie Kofron Georgeann Kofron Vernita Carlson Kathryn Metzger Reta Williamson Doris Christensen Vernon Jiroutek Marian Vorpahl Bernard Christensen Le Roy Burke Ruth Eleanor Staskal Dorothy Staskal and Vernon Staskal.
James Brady of Cedar Rapids has completed initiation into the Abbey social club at Catholic University Washington DC. He is a member of the dramatic and glee clubs and has been elected corresponding secretary of the Abbey club.
A Halloween party was hosted at Charles P. Wieneke's Lincoln highway west residence. Attendees included Clifford, Marvin, Erva, Lyall and Eugene Taylor, Helen Wittum, John O'Keefe, Vernon Brass, Colletta, George and Edward Smith, Berniece Ring, John Walker, Leota Stark, Gladys Wieneke, Hazel and Geraldine Stark, Carol Bond, Emma, Edna, Henrietta and Angela Stark, George and Mayme O’Connell, Rose, Eugene and Roberta Wieneke.
Mrs Edwin Weaver of Gardena California and her son Ellery departed after visiting Mrs Hattie Weaver at 1700 A Avenue NE and other relatives. They will spend several weeks in Springfield Illinois and on the way home visit Mr and Mrs Lewis Weaver in Austin Texas.
Iowanas Kensington invites members to a Thursday gathering at 3018 D Avenue NE hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bys and Mrs. Minnie Larson. Men of the club are invited and each member should bring a chimney as a presentation.
The Harrison F P T A study group will meet Tuesday at 2 at 1037 G avenue NW. Mothers of children under school age are invited to attend.
Mrs Frank Phelps former Miss Modesta Kelley was guest of honor at a luncheon at the Montrose hotel Saturday hosted by Misses Alberta Thompson Helen Jayne and Frances McLaughlin. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Phelps Mrs Wallace Boyson and Miss Irene Dieken. A gift was presented to Mrs Phelps. Guests included Mrs Phelps Mrs Boyson Mrs John Stearns and Misses Inez Deacon Elizabeth Focht Florence Weatherton Doris Garner Frances Halpin Irene Dieken of Grundy Center and Helen Watson of La Porte City.
The Jewish Young People's league in Cedar Rapids holds its first regular meeting at Temple Judah this evening at 8 o'clock. A cultural and social program is arranged, and all Jewish young people over 21 are invited to attend and join.
Mrs. W. A. Cash of 362 Twentieth Street SE will entertain the Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters at a luncheon Tuesday at 1 p.m. An important business session will follow the luncheon.
Mr and Mrs Rollin Frink of 218 Twenty fourth Street Drive SE hosted a birthday gathering Friday night for Nathan Frink. Ten guests attended as they played games danced and presented a gift to the honoree.
Children of the neighborhood who attended a party at Mrs. Albert Wilson's home include Aleda Lundquist, Dickie Pospisil, Raymond Shorr, Neil Gaskill, Francis and Carolyn Wilson, Jo, Janet and Evelyn Mrstik.
Mrs H D Simon of 3000 E Avenue NE will entertain the Pore Club Thursday at 1 p.m. at her home.
Mr and Mrs John A Newman depart from Fifth Street NE for San Antonio Texas to spend a week, returning after their trip.
Sidney J. Comley of Cedar Rapids announces the marriage of his daughter Hollis to Frank Anderson Jr of Mount Vernon. They wed Sept 4 at noon in Eldorado Kansas by Rev. E F Austin. They will reside in Cedar Rapids after Dec 15. Anderson works for Sutherland Dows.
Chicago report quotes Harrison E. Spangler, director of the Republican Middle West campaign, predicting the 1936 Republican convention may name an unrecognized dark horse. He cites Harding as a precedent and says the chosen candidate must believe in America, serve all people, and resist political expediency.
After sessions of the state youth conference at Trinity Methodist church in Cedar Rapids, county meeting re-elected President Doris Snyder Center Point Carlton Townsend Center Point secretary Margaret Oldfather Marion. Center Point won the school picture and banner awards with 32 delegates. Coggan received the banner for largest delegation. Twenty seven churches represented at the conference.
Coe College invites parents to campus for a multi day Parents Day program starting Thursday with a pep meeting in the chapel and a performance of The Importance of Being Earnest in the Playhouse. Friday features lecturer C Douglas Booth and a football game against Knox College at 2 p.m. Sunday offers a vesper service in the chapel with Dr H M Gage speaking.
A busy column notes union meetings in Moose hall Sokol hall and Memorial building plus social events at 2035 Blake boulevard and 78 Sixteenth avenue SW. Police blotter records arrests for disorderly conduct speeding intoxication and labor-relations duties at WPA offices and federal buildings.
Sam Freed of Denver Colorado will address Cedar Rapids Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association at the Montrose terrace at 7 45 p m Wednesday.
Earl Rummell, 47, of 900 Ninth Street SE, said he acted as a special deputized officer at the Plan- project when he was injured attempting to break up a fight.
The Home Institute booklet GOOD PARTIES showcases party games tricks and stunts to liven gatherings. Nancy Baxter hosts lively high school parties with costumed roles menus and party decor ideas while Mrs Baxter draws inspiration from the booklet to plan church and social events. A coupon offers ordering details.
A man injured his left leg while attempting to break up a fight at a location north of the city on Highway 11. He was treated at St. Luke's Hospital at 2:50 a.m. Sunday and left against medical advice.
The Linn county chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its November board meeting on Thursday at 1 p.m. in the federal building. A brief conference of officers led by Kenneth E. Cornell chairman, A. G. Keyes vice-chairman, Everett E. Pratt treasurer, and Mrs. Metta A. Burd secretary will precede the session.
F A Heald outlined short sketches of characters he met while secretary to the warden at the Anamosa reformatory. The talk was given at a Monday noon Rotary Club address in the Roosevelt hotel.
Col. C. B. Robbins of Cedar Rapids chairs the Civilian Military Education Fund committee which appointed Hanford Mac Nider of Mason City and L. J. Dougherty of Davenport. The independent group aims to promote interest in Citizens Military Training Camp work.
Jacob Geiger 78 longtime Amana society elder since 1900 and trustee since 1920 died at his home Sunday night. Funeral set for Tuesday 1 30 PM at High Amana church. Born Ebenezer New York he moved to Town in 1860. Survived by his widow and one daughter Mrs Charles Eichacker of Homestead.
Miss Catherine Bridge aged 23 of 3431 First avenue E suffered bruises on hips and ankles after being struck by a car near Third avenue and Second street SE at 8 30 p m She was taken to Mercy hospital for first aid Driver L C Royden age 93 of Third avenue SW said he was going east on Third avenue when she stepped from between parked cars He drove her to the hospital In a separate incident C P Vernier 65 of 204 Second avenue SW was struck by an automobile while stepping from the curb at First street and Second avenue SE He suffered bruises declined medical aid Lester Trachta 17 of Ely was turning the car Trachta said Vernier refused aid.
A train running between Moscow and Tiflis takes seventy six hours and provides radios telephones a library and a special car for culture and rest attractions.
Addis Ababa dispatch reports 30 women and 15 children killed in a Saturday Italian air raid on wells near Gorrahei in the southern front. The bombardment struck a gathering around the wells during collected water access.
Ali Khan son of the Aga Khan was named as corespondent in a divorce granted to Thomas Loel Guinness against Joan Guinness. The judge granted custody of their child to Guinness and ordered Ali Khan to pay costs.
Herman Kray aged 33 of 1311 Third street NW pled not guilty at arraignment before United States Commissioner Edward McPartland on illegal possession of untaxed alcohol. Bond of 1000 dollars was not furnished after federal and state agents seized six gallons of alcohol near Kray’s car by his home.
Thoxine offers relief for sore throats with a single swallow. It soothes tickle soreness and difficulty swallowing and aids common cold aches. Expectorant action speeds relief from ordinary coughs. Safe for children. Money back if it fails. Podzimek Pharmacy advertisement.
Open revival services begin at the Calvary Baptist Church with 250 attendees for a two week run. The one act Bible drama The Far Country was presented by William Dykhuizen Earl Darling John Brague Virginia Wentworth and Evelyn Baumgartner conducted by Walter Schultz. Cyrus Metcalf sang Pardoning Grace led congregational singing before Rev. R V Clearwaters message on The Call of Abraham. Monday's program features Business Men's quartet singing and Memories solo by Metcalf before the pastor speaks on The Lost Boy.
Miss Faye Laurell Brady aged 25 of Maquoketa died Sunday at 1 p.m. at her sister Mrs A L Thomas home in Cedar Rapids after a lingering illness. Born November 2 1908 she was a 1928 Maquoketa high school graduate and former teacher. Survived by parents J W and Lillie Brady, six brothers Lyle Billy George Dale Allen Albert all of Maquoketa, three sisters Mrs Thomas Cedar Rapids Bernice Maquoketa Verna Mae Maquoketa, an aunt Mrs F W Brewer Cedar Rapids. Funeral Tuesday 2:30 p.m. at the Maquoketa home.
Frank E Hawthorn of Fort Dodge a former Cedar Rapids resident died at a Fort Dodge hospital Sunday after a brief illness He was born in Aurora Illinois and was a Washington high school graduate He is survived by his wife Lida three sons Ben of Wichita Tex Clarence and Paul both of Des Moines a brother Glen Hawthorn Cedar Rapids his step mother Mrs A C Hawthorn De ar Rapids a sister Mrs O L Donaldson Fort Dodge a step brother Lyle Brown DeKalb NL and a step sister Mrs Irma Fawzett Cedar Rapids Funeral services will be held in Fort Dodge Tuesday and burial will be in Des Moines
William A Heidke a well known railroad foreman in Cedar Rapids died at his Estherville home Sunday. He served as water service foreman for the Rock Island for many years retiring Feb 1 1934 due to ill health. He began with the B C R and N in 1887 and moved to Rock Island after its acquisition. He is survived by his widow and three grown children.
Funeral services for Frank Zettick will be held at Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. George Stauffacher presiding. Burial follows in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Turner chapel before the service.
Daniel W. Hemminger, 75, longtime Cedar Rapids resident, died at his home 1004 Eleventh avenue SE at 10 15 a m Sunday of a heart attack. He was born May 25 1860 in Seneca county Ohio. Survived by widow Mary E four children J L Mra Alma Farley Cedar Rapids Everett Los Angeles Mrs Minnie Mitchell Nashville Tenn one brother George Green Springs Ohio two sisters Mrs Charles Stevens Fremont Ohio Mrs Bertha Kneipper Colton Ohio seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Member of Trinity Methodist church and Star.
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Methodist church at 2 p.m. Wednesday for the late Maine lodge I O O F past noble grand. Rev. Elton D. Wells will conduct the rites. Burial follows in Linwood cemetery with Main lodge I O O F grave services. Friends may call at Beatty chapel until noon Wednesday.
Daniel Safely 57 of 610 Tenth Street SE Cedar Rapids died at 1 45 a m today after a lingering illness. Born February 18 1878 in Mount Vernon he had lived in Cedar Rapids twelve years worked as a brick mason. Surviving Myra widow three brothers Charles and Arthur Cedar Rapids Edward Salve naught N D and sister Mrs Lula McKinnon Cedar Rapids. The Beatty chapel holds funeral at 2 p m Wednesday conducted by Blaine Hyten with friends to call at the Beatty chapel.
Katherine Chipokas six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Chipokas of 863 Center Point Road NE died at home after a two week illness. She attended Polk School kindergarten and is survived by her parents a brother Jimmy a sister Susanne and grandmother Mrs Kathrine Chipakas of Greece. Funeral services will be held in the Barta chapel and the St John’s escype at a time to be announced.
Wendl Stusak died at his Cedar Rapids home 1127 Nineteenth street SE at 9 10 a.m. Sunday after a lingering illness. Born in Bohemia March 25 1847 he emigrated with his wife to Cedar Rapids October 26 1877. Survived by wife Katherine who died May 14 1931 and seven children including Mrs Mildenstein Mrs Akers Mrs L McGowan Mrs Frank Smith William Stusak Joseph Stusak Los Angeles Louis Stusak Atlanta 22 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday at Polansky chapel at 9 a.m. and St Wenceslaus church at 9 30 conducted by Rev August Vojacek. Burial in St Johns cemetery. Friends may call at Polansky chapel.
Linn county grand jury began its November term in district court with Judge John T. Moffit presiding. Foreman A T Bene of Cedar Rapids led a panel including K H Koch Cedar City C H Petty Viola Zr Dunn Jackson Jenahin Kilmer Moore Alburnett J A Sutera Robins and J W Frazee Marion. A report is expected by Tuesday and the petit jury will report for trial cases May 12. Other judges will handle law equity and county sessions in surrounding areas.
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