Pre-Nuptial Events Honor Miss Courtney And Mr. Hallenbeck
Miss Beth Courtney and George Hallenbeck, who will be married Sunday afternoon, are honored with two pre nuptial parties this weekend. Hosts Mr and Mrs William Sanford will entertain at a Sunday noon dinner with the bridal party and families, table décor in pink and white. Out of town guests include Mrs Quentin J Podendorf and Mr Podendorf of Waterloo. Friday evening Miss Sarah Palmer hosted a dinner at Knollwood Drive SE with several guests including Mrs S G Courtney and Mrs Forest S Rittgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Courtney
George Hallenbeck
William Sanford
Seventeenth Street SE
Sanford
Mr. Hallenbeck
Quentin J. Podendorf
Mr. Podendorf
Waterloo
Sarah Palmer
Knollwood Drive
Miss Courtney
Robert Palmer
S. G. Courtney
Forest S. Rittgers
Entertain Veterans In U S Hospital November Birthday Party
The second district American Legion auxiliary hosted a birthday party at the Knoxville Veterans Hospital for seventy two November birthdays. Mrs. C C Heysinger led the event with entertainment from Mrs F C Parrish and the Cedar Rapids unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second District
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
C. C. Heysinger
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
F. C. Parrish
F. W. Kopp
Edward Kopp
Ray Harbit
The
American Legion
Kopp
A. R. Menary
Elmer Young
Verne Josifek
Mary Meakins
Joan Fahrney
Mr. Young
Menary
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Richard Lindahl
Robert and
Ernest Singer
Lester Kotaska
R. W. Decker
Gilbert Martin
Harry Franderson
John Kadlee, Jr
J. P. Winn
L. P. Lyman
C. R. Fahrney
Arthur Wal‘rand
Ralph Podzimek
D Barth of
Greene
Ellen Swan circle organized at Bethany church home
The Ellen Swan circle named in honor of the late Ellen Swan charter member of Bethany Congregational church was organized Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Irene Furman 1925 Avenue NE. Officers are Mrs. Furman president Miss Leola Zavodsky vice president and Mrs. Margaret Vaery secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Swan
Bethany Congregational Church
Irene Furman
Avenue NE
Furman
Leola Zavodsky
Margaret Vaery
Shower Honoring Blanche McFarlen Before December Wedding
Mrs. John E. McFarlen hosted a miscellaneous shower at 118 Second Street NW in Blanche McFarlen s honor. Guests included Mesdames E C Black R H Hopkins G F Hardman and many others with five hundred played and plans for her December 9 marriage to Joseph Flick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. McFarlen
Second Street NW
Blanche McFarlen
Joseph Flick
E. C. Black
G. F. Hardman
W. H. Hopins
J. Vaugh
F. 2Stey
R. H. Hopkins
Ralph Day
Howard Reid
Frank Young
Wade Mason
Ralph Johnson
Joseph Carroll
Carl Johnson
L. E. McFarlen
P. V. McFarlen
L. H. Usher
Lausch
Davis
Jivian Hollingsworth
Lois Young
Marian Ellingson
Helen Conklin
Jorothy Davis
Grace Coffman
Kathleen Carell
Phyllis Ann
Nancy Lea Usher
Krystlend
Julia McFarren
Mizpah circle plans Christmas party after Thanksgiving gathering
Mizpah circle of the King's laughter met Friday at Mrs. L. D. Krieg's home. Led by Mrs. A J Anderson, they read Ed gar A Guest and Louise Leisert works, planned a Thanksgiving basket, completed two baby blankets, and packed a hospital box for Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah Circle
King’s Laughters
L. D. Krieg
B Avenue NW
A. J. Anderson
Edgar A. Guest
Louise Leisert
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
L A to B of R T Elects New Officers at I O O F Hall
The L A to the B of R T met at I O O F hall 838 First Avenue East for election of officers. New officers include Ethyl Schuyler Nell Evans Irene Minetart Elizabeth Edwards Blanche Cannon Mary Jensen Minnie Myron Anna Mack and Julia Steffan. A joint installation is planned for December 19 at K P hall preceded by a picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
B. of R. T
I. O. O. F. Hall
First Avenue E
Ethyl ‘Schuyler
Nell Evans
Irene Minetart
Elizabeth Edwards
Blanche Concannon
Mary Jensen
Minnie Myron
Anna Mack
Julia Steffan
K. P. Hall
Mrs Bert Kiekar Hosts Shower for Estelle Krejci
Mrs Bert Kiekar at 2759 Dale Wood Avenue SE entertained thirty five guests Thursday evening in compliment to Miss Estelle Krejci awaiting marriage to George Baxa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Kiekar
Dalewood Avenue
Estelle Krejci
George Baxa
Cur ran Cassidy Wedding at 612 Seventh Avenue SE
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs Hattie Curran to Jesse Cassidy on Sunday at the bride’s home 612 Seventh Avenue SE with Rev Frank H Ward officiating. The notice records the union and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Curran
Jesse Cassidy
Seventh Avenue SE
Frank H. Ward
Jane Boyd Circle Marks Its Tenth Anniversary
Jane Boyd circle of the King’s Daughters celebrates ten years with a tea at Mrs. Tom Walpole’s home. About 45 members and guests attend as Linn county president Mrs. E W De Nio commends the group and reads letters from early leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Boyd
King’s Daughters
Tom Walpole
Grande Avenue SE
L. A. Eckert
E. W. de Nio
Linn County
Milburn Whaley
Carl Goodwin
Lida Nicol
Goodwin
Fred Niemier
David Pugh
A. F. Sander
George Stevenson
E. K. Steal
Service circle of the King's Daughters meets at Reid home
The Service circle met at Mrs. Raymond A. Reid’s home, 512 Knollwood Drive SE, led by Mrs. C. R. Hicks. Reid opened with devotions. The group plans to meet at St. Luke's Hospital on Dec. 10 to sew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Raymond A. Reid
Knollwood Drive
C. R. Hicks
Reid
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cultus Club Hosts Poetry Talk At Mrs Rugh Home
Twenty Cultus members gathered Thursday at Mrs George S Rugh's home 411 Eighth street SE. Mrs Earl Hardwick presided and Mrs George Baumgartner introduced Miss Anna Marie DeCastello who spoke on Poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cultus Club
George S. Rugh
Eighth Street
Earl Hardwick
George Baumgartner
Anna Marie DeCastello
Lubben Child Celebrates Sixth Birthday With Theater Party
David Lubben celebrated his sixth birthday Saturday afternoon with a theater party by six kindergarten friends. They later returned to the Lubben home at 222 Eleventh Street SW for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lubben
H. R. Lubben
Eleventh Street
Lubben
Waymans Visit Chicago Family Plans Return
Mr and Mrs Clifford Wayman of 219 Second Avenue SW are visiting in Chicago with Mr and Mrs Charles Martin and Mr and Mrs Ray Gettermann and plan to return Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Wayman
Second Avenue
Charles Martin
Ray Gettermann
Chicago
Novak Family Visits Sioux Falls Milling Interests
Mr and Mrs A J Novak of 1412 N street SW and Milo F Novak of Benson Arizona traveled from Sioux Falls South Dakota where they visited the I W Loh millers formerly of Cedar Rapids Milo Novak will depart this weekend for Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Novak
N Street
Milo F. Novak
Benson, Ariz
Sioux Falls
S. C
I. W. Lohmillers
Cedar Rapids
Milo Novak
Arizona
Mayflower D.A.R. Chapter Holds Meeting at Mrs Stansbury Home
Mayflower Chapter of the D A R meets with hostess Mrs John E Stansbury at 514 Forest Drive SE. Thirty members and four guests attend a luncheon and business session led by Miss Katherine Franken regent. Mrs Carlin Bucknam dresses Pilgrim costume for a spinning demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayflower
John E. Stansbury
Forest Drive
Katherine Franken
Carlin Bucknam
John Hultquist
Park Newbold
B. J. Posegate
Coe Groups Honor Pledges At Dances
Tau Kappa Epsilon and Beta Phi Alpha hold pledge dances in the recreation room with intermission pledges presented. Beta Phi Alpha hosts a Hades Hop and features a sweetheart waltz and a pirate dance with black red decorations. Guests include multiple faculty and local couples as noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Beta Phi Alpha
L. R. Wilson
Alfred Meyer
Frederick Schwartz
Dean Mary Bell
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Robert Herrald
L. D. Weld
L. E. Garwood
Myron L. Koenig
Laura Pearle Stewart
Kent Andrews
Surprise Birthday Honor For Miss Mae Van Ness
Miss Mae Van Ness was honored at a surprise party by friends at 219 B Avenue NE. Guests included Mrs. Hazel Broussard Ida Wilson Effie Schaner Lillian Moseburgh Etta Turnbull Amelia Hodge Jessie Rodgers Mildred Jacoby Mary Kephart and Mary Christenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae van Ness
B Avenue
Hazel Broussard
Ida Wilson
Effie Schaner
Lillian Moseburgh
Etta Turnbull
Amelia Hodge
Jessie Rodgers
Mildred Jacoby
Mary Kephart
Mary Christenson
Volunteer Workers Lead Linn County Red Cross Program
Miss Helen Hubbard heads the Linn County Red Cross committee with assistants Mrs. George H. Walker Miss Mary Campbell and Miss Laura Turner. The group serves all in need regardless of race creed or color producing surgical dressings flayettes Braille transcription and health aid support in hospitals and recreation centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Linn County
Helen Hubbard
George H. Walker
Mary Campbell
Laura Turner
Motor Carrier Hearings Set for Dec 7 8 in Cedar Rapids
The interstate commerce commission will hold hearings December 7 and 8 in Cedar Rapids on applications to operate motor carrier lines. Leland J. Magerkurth seeks a Geneseo to Waterloo route via Davenport DeWitt and Cedar Rapids. R O Seaton seeks Osage to Waterloo Osage to Mason City Osage to La Crosse Wisconsin routes via Decorah Prosser and Hokan Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Cedar Rapids
Leland J. Magerkurth
Geneseo
Ill
Waterloo
Davenport
DeWitt
R. O. Seaton
Seaton Truck Lines
Osage
Waterloon
Mason City
la Crosse
Wis
Riceville
Decorah
Prosper
Hokan
Minn
Socialists May Seek Nonpresidential Role By 1940
Norman Thomas, three time presidential candidate, told the Socialist Party executive council that the party may not nomi nate a presidential candidate again. He suggested events by 1940 could allow a farmer labor national ticket and that the socialists would not need to run. He urged discussion of direct presidential election and abolition of the electoral college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Socialist Party
Norman Thomas
Thomas
Farmer-Labor
Executive Council
Tyler P. T A meeting showcases pupil recitations and clubs
The Tyler P T A met at the school on Thursday afternoon. First grade pupils under Miss Irma Dovey presented recitations and songs. Keith Towe spoke on boys clubs at the Community House while Miss Elizabeth Berder outlined girls clubs and Camp Conservation. Mildred Jackson and Sarah Ann Williams sang two songs. Mrs Jean Weichart presided, and refreshments were served by Mrs J Kacerovsky and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler P. T. A
Irma Dovey
Keith Towe
Elizabeth Berder
Camp Conservation
Mildred Jackson
Sarah Ann Williams
Auction Highlights Early American Coins at Morgenthau Galleries
A half-cent minted in 1796 sold for 165 dollars while a 1794 cent brought 48 dollars and a rare 1793 specimen sold for 60 dollars at the auction of domestic and foreign coins in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morgenthau
Reading tastes urged by state schools chief at Linn county meeting
Miss Agnes Samuelson urged rural teachers to cultivate a taste for literature and to provide easy reading and rewarding materials. She said every child deserves success and rural schools can foster citizenship despite hardships. Speakers included Mabel Snedaker and H C Moeller on reading and disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Samuelson
State Superintendent of Schools
Linn County Rural Teachers Meeting
McKinley High School
Rural Teachers Meeting
Mabel Snedaker
University of Iowa
H. C. Moeller
Iowa State Teachers College
Trade Between U S And Canada Shows Gain For 9 Months
The agriculture department reports nine month gains in U S Canada trade. Farm product imports from Canada total 66 320 000 up 22 183 000 from 1935. Exports to Canada total 36 074 000 with 13 689 000 as reduced duty items. Non agricultural trade also rises with total exports at 265 669 000 and imports 262 393 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Canada
Agriculture Department
Just Folks and Neighbors in a Veiled Peace
The poem argues that harboring ancient neighborly hatred leads to endless conflict. It envisions a grim gate guarded by cannons and shared childrearing taught to despise the other side. It concludes that nations fail to achieve peace by repeating this cycle of hostility.
Notice of Administrators for Mary K. Zbanek Estate
George E. Zbanek and Mary Louise Ziemer appointed as administrators of Mary K. Zbanek estate Linn County Iowa on November 6 1936. Creditors must file claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk and debtors must promptly pay what is due. Frank Healy is the attorney for the administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
Mary K. Zbanek
Iowa
George E. Zbanek
Mary Louise Ziemer
Rattlesnake Killer Granted Temporary Stay of Execution
Robert James, described as the Alabama barber who killed his wife by rattlesnake bite and drowning, was granted a brief stay of execution in Los Angeles. He will not be moved to San Quentin until December 5 as his attorney seeks time for potential civil testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
San Quentin
Robert James
Alabama
James
Mary James
Joseph M. Vickers
William J. Clark
Employment rises 220000 in September to October
Secretary Perkins announced 220000 workers returned to employment across manufacturing and nonmanufacturing sectors from mid September to mid October. Aggregate weekly payrolls in October were $16.3 million higher than in the prior month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington (Ap
Perkins
New Truant Officer Seaplane Rescue
John Barnett, 10, wandered into New York Bay after leaving school to play hockey. A police seaplane located him when his dory ran out of oars and brought him safely to shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Barnett
Hold Military Services For Beloved Diva
Mme Ernestine Schumann Heink dies at 75 after a lingering illness. The American Legion granted full military honors at a Hollywood post service with taps and an invocation by Hjalmar Carlson. Rabbi Magnin eulogized her for war time service and universal love for soldiers of all nations. Her son Henry received a condolence telegram from Mrs. Roosevelt. Cremation will occur in San Diego. Giant South American snails lay oversized eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Mme
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
American Legion
Hollywood Post Auditorium
Legionaires
Hjalmar Carlson
Edgar F. Magnin
Rabbi Magnin
Henry
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mme. Schumann-Heink
World of
San Diego
Schumann-Heink
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights From NBC CBS and WJZ
A dense list of radio programs across networks NBC CBS and WJZ with time slots from 6:00 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. featuring sports music and variety shows. Notable entries include Red Grange football scores Edward D Annaband and Ed Wynn performances Swing with the strings Victor Young and Xavier Cugat orchestras and Shandor violinist with the San Francisco Opera company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Grange
Nbc
Weaf Chain
Message of
Israel
WJZ
Bee Institute Singers
WEAF
Carl Schreiber
Ray Noble
WJZ Chain
Port Aoe Junior Symphony
CBS
WABC
Shandor
San Francisco Opera Company
Phil Harris Orch
WCCO
WBBM
Jerry Johnson Orch
Weaf Ain
Jack Denny Orch
Point Lookout Light
Helen Traubel
Widow's Sons
Senator Fishface
Professor Figgsbottle
Marion Talley
We. the People
KMOX
Ed McConnell
Col. Stoopnagle
Budd
Guy Lombardo Orch
Catholic Hour
Joe Penner
WGST
Golden Gate Park
Rubinoff
Orch
WOC
Jack Benny
Mobilization
Robert L. Ripley
Ozzie Nelson
Phil Baker
Hal Kemparch
Sunset Dreams
Lina Will Court
Irving Szathmary
Symphonique Moderne
Neilson Eddy
Wgcc
WwCcco
Waz
Ie Canior
EMOX
Walter Winchell
Hsmn
Richard Crooks
Paul Whiteman
Chain
Gladys Swarthout
Edwin C. Hill
Harry Sosnick Orch
Kaltenborn
Wwoc
Harvey A
WEAP
Judy and the Bunch
Jay Freeman Orch
Red_ Nichols orch
Radio Schedule Highlights NBC CBSCBS and CBS Regional Concerts
A dense listing of radio program slots across NBC CBS WABC WJZ WEAF WEAF WEAF and other stations. Provides show names such as Organ Reveille Sunday Morning at Aunt Susan's and World Is Yours with performers, choirs, ensembles, and orchestras with times from 7:00 to 2:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meeder
NBC
Weaf Chain
WJZ Chain
CBS
WABC
Aoeldren
Weaf and
Tone Pictures
Harold Nagel
WJZ
Aunt Susan
WCCO
WEAF
Radio Pulpit
Wear Chain
Southernaires
Church of Pet Air
Hazen Werner
WBBM
Walberg Brown String Ensemble
wWcco
WOC
Ward
Muzzy
Taterbetanet
London
Icjz Chain
Joe Rines
Chai Maior Bowes
Moscow
Eetells
University of Os
N Radio
Waze Mane Hall
Ann’ Lake Age Tabernacle Choir
Aaa
Lucille Manners
Church of the Air
Smith
Our Neighbors
Landt
WEAP
Key
RCA
Pittsburgh Amphony Orch
Woos
KMOX
WGST
Colt Mysteries
WE. Hai
Eddie Dunstedter
Metropolitan
French debt talks and wary market mood mix in wartime vigilance
The piece notes a wary mood after stock spikes as France hints at reopening debt talks while the United States warns against extensive foreign purchases of American securities. It ties the issue to heightened U S vigilance sparked by the Statue of Liberty rededication and concerns over global investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
United States
France
Woman footballer seeks balance in Vienna divorce case
Marie Lutz, a stocky footballer, faces divorce proceedings as her husband alleges she stays out late and takes household money to buy gear. Marie argues equal rights and health benefits justify training time. A crowded courtroom heard about her Tempo team and a brother praising her play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Marie Lutz
Lutz
Austria
Marie
Tempo
Radio Listeners Strike Proposed by Former Broadcaster
Hollywood dispatch says Jack Parker reformist broadcaster announced the formation of Broadcast Listeners of America to pressure stations. He vows to charge nonconforming broadcasters as unfair to organized listeners. Organizers cite poor manners dirty jokes crime glorification and ads as issues. Judge Alfred Paonessa presides with Oliver M. Hickey predicting 13 million members soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Jack Parker
Parker
America
Oliver M. Hickey
Alfred Paonessa
Chicago
Economic Impact of 1936 Democratic Convention on Philadelphia
The 1936 Democratic National Convention is estimated to have brought Philadelphia about 10 million dollars in business, boosting local commerce and hospitality sectors during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Agreement Deepens Austro German Anti Soviet Front
Germany and Austria sealed a joint pact to bury past feuds and align against Soviet Russia. Hitler and Austrian Foreign Minister Guido Schmidt pledged cooperation, with Austria likely to break relations with Franco’s regime and recognize the nationalist government. Mussolini’s approval noted as Hungary joins the bloc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shirer
Berlin
Germany
Austria
Francisco Franco
Soviet
Russia
Hitler
Dr. Schmidt
Kurt Schuschnigg
Schuschnigg
Mussolini
Hungary
Thanksgiving Service By Saron And First Lutheran
A union service sponsored by First Lutheran and Saron Lutheran churches will be held Thanksgiving morning at 10 o clock at Saron Lutheran church. Rev. Henry Scherer will preach Gratitude For Mercies based on Psalms 48:9. Combined choirs will sing Praise the Lord O Jerusalem. A food shower and thank offering will be received and distributed by the two churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran
Saron Lutheran
Saron Lutheran Church
Second Avenue
Third Street
Henry Scherer
Jerusalem
Maunder
Even Baking Pies Is Dangerous
Arthur Smith reports a hunter fired a bullet through a window as his wife and mother baked pies at his mother in law’s home. The bullet lodged in a kitchen cupboard. the two women saw hunters in a nearby cornfield and searched but found nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Arthur Smith
Twentieth Street NW
R. A. Kunzman
Smith
Record wool clip sets world production mark in 1932
The 1932 global wool harvest topped 3.44 billion pounds, the largest clip on record. Key producers and markets reflect a booming wool era with high output and strong demand across major wool regions.
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U. S. Hospital
Ellen Swan Crcle
Bethany
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Krejci
Curran-Cassidy
Waymans
Novaks
City
P. T. A. Meetings
Miss Samuelson
Teachers’ Institute
U. S
Neighbors and Nations
Frank Healy
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Dolly
South America
Mate
ED Wynn
Kitty Carlisle
Graham McNamee
Don Voorhees
Spud Cigarettes
WMT
Saron and
Sonnel
Sarnata Home
Fifth Ave
Eighth ST
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