Highway Patrol Aims For Courtesy And Education In Safety
Mrs. Alex Miller of Des Moines told Cedar Rapids Woman's club members the state highway patrol operates by courtesy and education, not force. She cited patrol bias toward equal treatment, cited a day when officers reprimanded a governor, a congressman, a supreme court judge, and a senator, and urged safety minded communities along with driver responsibility laws and school traffic education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Alex Miller
Des Moines
Health Education Department
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court
Iowa
Mrs. Miller
A. G. Brown
Helen Mokress
Verne Henton
W. R. Foor
Brown
Lester Freze
O. J. Elsenbast
P. D. Merveaux
J. He
Jane Boyd circle meets for luncheon at Easton home
Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters held a Thursday luncheon at Mrs. E. R. Easton's 501 Thirtieth Street SE. Twenty members attended with guests Mrs. Elsie Leech of Sloan and Mrs. E. R. Ingles. Mrs. Hugh Hillerege led devotions from Meditations. Planning delegates includes Mrs. F. E. Young to Davenport. next meeting set for Oct 15 at Mrs. R. W. Maxson, 2114 Bever Ave SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Boyd
The
King's Daughters
E. R. Easton
Thirtieth Street
Elsie Leech
Sloan
E. R. Ingles
Hugh Hillerege
F. E. Young
Davenport
O. A. Anderson
R. W. Maxson
Bever Avenue
Service Circle Meeting Plans Charitable Work
The King’s Daughters Service Circle held a picnic luncheon and meeting at Mrs. F. M. Wells’s home 116 Eighteenth St NE. Mrs. C. R. Hicks led the session and Mrs. Kiersey reported Linn County union matters. Members reported food and clothing donations and planned future charitable projects. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Myron Mason’s home 701 E Avenue NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
F. M. Wells
Eighteenth Street
C. R. Hicks
Linn County Union
Charles Kiersey
Myron Mason
E Avenue NW
Hausers Visit Chicago Guests Before Returning Home
Mr and Mrs Eugene W Hauser of 1807 Grande avenue SE are weekend guests of Dellman Lynn and Miss Mary Ryan in Chicago. Mrs Hauser is Miss Ryan's sister. They will visit relatives in Evanston and Oak Park Illinois and attend the Iowa Northwestern game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene W. Hauser
Grande Avenue SE
Dellman Lynn
Mary Ryan
Chicago
Hauser
Miss Ryan
Hausers
Evanston
Oak Park
Ill
Farewell Party for Findleys Before Move to Kirkwood
Mr and Mrs R J Findley were honored at a farewell party Tuesday evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Claire Werling before they depart for Kirkwood Illinois. Attending were Mr and Mrs Earl McBain of Waterloo and Mr and Mrs R J Smith of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Findley
Kirkwood
Ill
Claire Werling
Earl McBain
Waterloo
R. J. Smith
New York City
Loretta Chapman wed Richard Usher in September ceremony
Loretta Chapman and Richard Usher exchanged vows on September 26 at St. Patrick's church rectory with Rev. D G Peters officiating. Attendant was Marland Usher, the bridegroom's brother, and Dorothy Sullivan. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Chapman
Sixth Avenue
Loretta
Richard Usher
B. M. Usher
M Street
St. Patrick’s Church
D. G. Peters
Dorothy Sullivan
Marland _ Usher
Mothers Honored at P T A Tea for New Pupils
Mrs W P Elder spoke on Immunization for Diphtheria and Mrs T Smith urged mothers in the study group. A tea honoring the mothers was served by social chairman Mrs Reece and Mesdames Raddatz Art Norman and Jahnke with Mrs Murphy and Miss E Wallace pouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Elder
P. T. A. Council Health
T. Smith
Reece
Mesdames Raddatz
Art Norman
Jahnke
Murphy
E. Wallace
S. C. S. Club Dinner Then Theater Party
Helen Taber entertained the S. C. S. club Friday evening with dinner at her Cedar Rapids area home. Afterward the group attended a theater party and planned to meet again next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Taber
S. C. S. Club
Cedar Rapids
Miss Frances Brittin Weekend Guest At Brandon
Miss Frances Brittin teaches home economics at Brandon consolidated school and is spending the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs C H Brittin at 1837 B Avenue NE in Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances’ Brittin
Brandon Consolidated School
C. H. Brittin
B Avenue NE
Smith Brothers Return to Detroit for Jobs
Clarence and Robert Smith have returned to Detroit after spending the last month with their parents Mr and Mrs Clayton P Smith at 125 Thirty third Street NE. Both brothers are now employed in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Robert Smith
Clayton P. Smith
Thirty-third Street
Detroit
Kappa Delta Pledges Host Tea at Coe College
Alpha Gamma chapter pledges of Kappa Delta hosted a tea for pledges from other Coe sororities at Audrey Campbell’s home. Mrs. Delbert Ashby and Mrs. Nevin Nichols poured. Violinist Helen Masha and Martha Leksa provided music. Dean Mary Bell attended. Joyce Dollman led planning with Mary Jane McPartland and Audrey Campbell. A reception for actives and rushees followed at the Campbell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Gamma Chapter
Kappa Delta Sorority
Coe College
Coe
Audrey Campbell
Country Club Parkway SE
Delbert Ashby
Nevin Nichols
Helen Masha
Martha Leksa
Dean Mary Bell
Joyce Dollman
Mary Jane McPartland
Piedges
Campbell
Guests from Ohio Visit Mrs Beals in City
Mrs. Eugene Brinks Mrs. Cath erine Hoop and Mrs. Jessie Smith of Hamilton Ohio are guests in the home of Mrs. George Beals at 503 Seventeenth Street NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Brinks
Catherine Hoop
Jessie Smith
Hamilton, O
George Beals
Seventeenth Street
Karl Prefers To Devote Time To Work And Home
A reader essay notes Karl chooses family life over many civic activities, finding contentment with wife and children. The piece suggests balance over public status and hints at social scrutiny for overcommitment to community matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Virginia and Fredrica Frame Host King's Daughters Circle
Virginia and Fredrica Frame entertained Beacon Junior circle of the King's Daughters at a Friday afternoon meeting. The group opened with prayer and Scripture, devotions were led by Margaret Kellogg, and Patricia Rice led the quiz. Guests included Mrs. J. S. Bolenbaugh, Mrs. E. L. Schuyler and Bernadine Frame. The next meeting is set for November 6 at Patricia Rice's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Fredrica Frame
Bever Avenue
Beacon
King’s Daughters
Margaret Kellogg
Patricia Rice
J. S. Bolenbaugh
E. L. Schuyler
Bernadine Frame
Farewell party for Louise Crumb at St James church home
The Tawakii Camp Fire group of St James church held a farewell party for Louise Crumb who will move to Tama soon at Betty Ann Blecher's home. Attendees included Erma Lee Young Jean Cunningham Dorothy Kepler Ruth Klepach Helen Reed Evelyn Larimer Helen Bell and Maxine Kepler guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawakii
St. James Church
Betty Ann Blecher
Louise Crumb
Tama
Erma Lee Young
Jean Cunningham
Dorothy Kepler
Ruth Klepach
Helen Reed
Evelyn Larimer
Helen Bell
Maxine Kepler
Guardian
Miscellanea Shower Honors Mrs Ozburn at Tucker Home
Mrs John Tucker and her mother Mrs E N Ralston hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs C C Ozburn formerly Miss Helen Ralston at 1394 G Avenue NE. Refreshments were served and banco was played with prizes to Mrs Fannie Davis and Mrs Ethel Haars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tucker
G Avenue
E. N. Ralston
Springville
Miller Guests Leave After Short Visit
Mr and Mrs Henry Sterler and their children Merrill and Dorothy depart today for their home near Ashton. They had been guests for a week of Mrs. Sterler's mother Mrs G B Miller at 1822 Ninth Street SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sterler
Merrill
Dorothy
Ashton
Sterler
G. B. Miller
Ninth Street
Wakadiyu Camp Fire Holds Wiener Roast
The Wakadiyu Camp Fire group held a social wiener roast Thursday evening in a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakadiyu
Fun With Grandpa in a Summer Vacation Letter
Elsie notes a reader praising a peppy grandfather after a 3000 mile trip. The writer recalls grandpa never tiring and enjoying stops for coke and rest. The column urges other readers to share similar experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
Elsie
Father and Son Banquet Held at Dairy Dale Hall
Fifty six men and boys attended the father and son banquet Friday night in the Dairy Dale community hall sponsored by the Dairy Dale school teachers. Rev Frank Ward served as toastmaster with speakers Walter A Shupp county superintendent S R Hawkins YMCA secretary and Rev Nelson C Dreier pastor. A boys quartet led group songs and sang several selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Dale
Frank Ward
Walter A. Shupp
S. R. Hawkins
Y.M.C.A
Nelson C. Dreier
First Congregational Church
Bob Eckert
Joe Konigsmark
Bob Hahn
Dick Bush
Praha Rebekah Lodge presents Ely Stunt Night program
Members of Praha Rebekah lodge No. 5 near Ely and Swisher staged Ely Stunt Night at the last meeting. Performers included Mary Lee Thelma Chansky Irma Irene Rigel Inez Witousek Irene Marak Frank Sladek and Mrs Paul Walshire in a musical program. a play Madame Mazooke's Matrimonial Bureau featured several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praha
Taylor P. T. A. Holds Meeting Chooses Delegates
Sixty five mothers attended the Taylor P. T. A. meeting with Mrs. William Murphy named president and Mrs. Louis Jonas chosen as delegates to the district convention at Waterloo on October 9. Sponsors for Camp Fire girls and numerous committee chairs were selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor P. T. A
William Murphy
Louis Jonas
Waterloo
Arthur Schmidt
Roy O’keefe
William Reeder
J. W. Taylor
Orville Schaefer
Victor Sundberg
Gilbert Borschel
Calmar Lawyer Named State Chair of Women Lawyers
Nora E. Goheen of Calmar has been appointed state chairman of the Women Lawyers association to support Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar
Nora E. Goheen
Women Lawyers Association
Roosevelt
Notice to Bidders for Linn County Bridge Lumber 1936
Sealed bids due by 2:00 PM October 15 1936 in Cedar Rapids for 70 080 board feet bridge lumber under Iowa specs. Bid deposits 5 percent or $200, awarded bidders must sign contract within ten days. Specify references to Iowa labor. materials from Iowa preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Statutes of
State of
Iowa State Highway Commission
T. . Robt. M. Vesely
Rally Day at First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran on Third Avenue and Tenth Street SE holds Rally Day with church school at 9 45 a m and 11 a m divine service featuring fall communion an infants baptismal service and reception of adult members. Henry Scherer leads Luther league at 5 p m on Prayer. Rev Henry Scherer presents 7 8 p m lecture What It Means to be A Christian The Church of Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Third Avenue
Tenth Street
Henry Scherer
Church of Jesus Christ
Saron Lutheran To Have Sunday Evening Forums
Saron Lutheran church will institute a series of Sunday evening forum services tomorrow at 7 30 p m The meetings will assume the form of study hours rather than preaching services and are open to the public The first course will A Study in Christian Growth The first subject will Ourselves
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saron
Marriage of Garrison Pair Found at Methodist Parsonage
Miss Josephine Gross of Garrison and Van Elbert Hisrodt of Livermore wed Tuesday at the Methodist parsonage, officiated by Rev. H. W. Artman. The couple left that evening for a honeymoon and will reside in Livermore.
Cedar Rapids Gas Franchise Proposal Voted In 1936
Cedar Rapids voters will decide a 25 year gas franchise for Cedar Rapids Gas Company at the November 3 1936 general election. The ordinance grants rights to lay mains and furnish gas with conditions to avoid street disruption and ensure repairs, with acceptance due within 60 days and submission to qualified voters by city resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
A. D
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn County
Towa
One Rapids
The
Or of
Ramen Linn Geal
Mind and Morals in Love and Work
A 1936 author’s note surveys science’s view on moral questions and social rights. It cites Marguerite Marshall on love surpassing argument, Rex B. Hersey on differing judgments of success, and Henry Link on vocational guidance for high schoolers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Moores Marshall
Fanny Kilbourne
Pituitary Gland Research Promises New Cures Studied
Johns Hopkins pathologist Dr William George MacCallum told Linn County Medical Society in Cedar Rapids that pituitary research using magnified slides shows the gland may govern growth and influence body functions. He cited possible links to carbohydrate metabolism reproductive secretions and sex characteristics. Local doctors Dr H P Smith Dr James W Kernohan and Dr Fred W Mulson discussed the paper as Dr W E Owen presented a brief note on pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William George MacCallum
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
America
Linn County Medical Society
Roosevelt Hotel
Pituitary
MacCallum
H. P. Smith
Iowa City
James W. Kernohan
Rochester
Minn
Fred W. Mulson
Cedar Rapids
W. E. Owen
Husband Of Dolly Gann Dies Friday
Edward E. Gann died at his Washington home on a Friday from a sudden heart attack. 56. He had been in good health and was alone when he passed. His wife Dolly Gann was known for her social role during the Curtis era and the famous feud with Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward E. Gann
Dolly
Gann
Richard E. Debotts
Charles Curtis
Curtis
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Administratrix Appointment for Madison Lee Kirkman
Notice announces Charlotte M as Administratrix of Madison Lee Kirkman estate Linn County Iowa on October 2 1936. Debtors urged to pay and creditors to file claims with attorney Imogen B Emery in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Madison Lee Kirkman
Ay Authentia
Stricourt
Charlotte M
Imogen B. Emery
Shaw Labels Scenario Writers as Bellboys
Hollywood letter from George Bernard Shaw to Samuel Goldwyn mocks scenario writers as bellboys. Shaw says film writers patch his dialogue with racists Californian slang and lacks storytelling talent. Goldwyn responds that some authors critique screen treatments, while many are generally satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
George Bernard Shaw
Ireland
Movie Literati
Samuel Goldwyn
Goldwyn
Shaw
Bellboys
Mr. Shaw
Injuries Report After Car Collision at City Intersection
Mrs. C. M. Regnet sustained a back injury when her car was struck at Third Avenue and Second Street. C. E. Streets departed for Philadelphia. E. J. Dahms was elected president of the Daniels Park Community Club today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Regnet
Third Avenue
Second Street
C. E. Streets
Philadelphia
E. J. Dahms
Daniels Park
First Baptist Church Contract Awarded to Stark Company
The contract for the new First Baptist church at Second avenue and Twelfth street was let to the Theodore Stark company. It will cost about $45,000. Mrs. F. C. Letts of Cedar Rapids won in the first round in the national women's golf meet at Boston. H. F. Jones of Cedar Rapids was awarded the contract for the erection of a new $250,000 high school at Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Second Avenue
Twelfth Street
Theodore Stark Company
F. C. Letts
Cedar Rapids
Boston
H. F. Jones
Mason City
Walker Whiteside Opens Two Day Engagement at Greene’s
The Magic Melody star Walker Whiteside opened a two day engagement at Greene's opera house today. Mrs Joseph Chadima was accidentally shot in the arm with a target rifle at the carnival grounds. S W Herr of Chicago suffered a broken leg when he fell alighting from a train. Miss Lou Chambers a leading Cedar Rapids school teacher died at her home late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Whiteside
Greene’s
Opera House
Joseph Chadima
S. W. Herr
Chicago
Lou Chambers
Cedar Rapids
Just Folks and the Tyrant's Downfall Song
A simple folk singer challenges tyranny through a single song. The verses argue that force cannot defeat a moral voice, and that justice endures beyond a tyrant's bullet. The poem links speech, art, and collective memory as lasting power against oppression.
Arrest of Browder Sparks Debate on Free Speech
Alice Longworth argues Mr Browder the Communist candidate for President should not face vagrancy charges for preaching his doctrines. She says Roosevelt rejected alien ism support but that does not justify arrest and warns that martyring him boosts his following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browder
Terre Haute
Ind
Roosevelt
Communist Party
United States
Dysart Man Killed In Nebraska Motorcycle Crash
Robert Caston 25 of Dysart Iowa died after a motorcycle collided with a car near North Platte airport and crashed into a motor truck. Glen Clark about 50 of La Porte City Iowa was seriously injured with a crushed leg and possible internal injuries. Sheriff A J Salisbury said the riders were speeding behind a Concor dia Kansas car driven by H K Poole who slowed for a truck pulling out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte, Neb
Robert Caston
Dysart
Glen Clark
la Porte City
North Platte
A. J. Salisbury
Caston
Clark
Salisbury
H. K. Poole
Concordia
Kan
Poole
Gus Borchardin
Fremont
Neb
Four Drown When Launch Capsizes on Lake Mendota
Four men died when their launch capsized about a half mile from the University of Wisconsin pier in Madison Lake Mendota. The victims were Ray Gannon Phil Galvin Harry Hubbard of Madison and Mike Miller of Buffalo New York. Ted Christie of Madison was rescued. Gannon Hubbard and Christie worked for the state economic land survey and Miller was a state dairy inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
Lake Mendota
University of Wisconsin
Ray Gannon
Phil Galvin
Harry Hubbard
Madison
Mike Miller
Buffalo
N. Y
Ted Christie
Gannon
Hubbard
Christie
State Economic Land Survey
Miller
Cedar Rapids Sealed Bid Sale for City Grading Bonds
City of Cedar Rapids Iowa invites sealed bids by the City Clerk until 10:00 A M October 12 1936 for 6800 in City Grading Bonds. Bonds dated September 15 1936 mature 5000 March 15 1938 1000 March 15 1939 and 800 March 15 1940 with retirement option after March 15 1938. Highest bid cash purchases. Bid terms require execution bonds and opinion from Chapman and Cutler Chicago. Council reserves right to reject any or all bids. Published Gazette September 26 and October 3 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Messrs
Chapman and Cutler
Chicago
Ilinois
Red Council
L. J. Storey
Notice of Probate of Will for Mary Ferrer
In Linn County Iowa a hearing is set for October 9 1936 at 9 o clock a m in the District Court to prove and admit the Last Will and Testament of Mary Ferrer late of the county deceased for probate. Edwin W Lundquist Clerk M W O Riely Attorney Cedar Rapids Iowa October 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Iowa
Linn County
W. Bates
State of Iowa
Iowa State Savings Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
District Court of
Towa
D. W. Bates
Towa State Savings Bank of
B . Bates
State of
Iowa State Savings Bank
Anna Pospisil
Mary Opalka
Charles Opalka
George Rudish
Rosie Rudish
Charles Pospisil
Lucile Pospisil
Linn County Court House
District Court
Mary Ferreter
Said County
Williamsburg Twins Win High Honor at Cattle Congress
Arthur and Albert Wallace of Williamsburg Iowa were named winners of the cattle congress 4 H demonstration contest and Iowa representatives for the national dairy show in Dallas Texas Their project a barrel type milk cooler coach Wilson Ashby Marengo 4 H agent in Iowa county announced at the annual 4 H club banquet Also Martin Warren Iowa City won a Dallas trip in the production heifer contest with a 453 5 pound average butterfat Miss Tieden Elkader and Robert Naber Muscatine placed in the top three others won prizes in non test contests The top judging team came from Allamakee county Harold Kaeser and Carl Simmons of Waukon led with 569 points
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Arthur
Albert Wallace
Williamsburg
Iowa County
Iowa
Dallas
Tex
Wilson Ashby
Marengo
Iowa Dairy Association
Martin Warren
Iowa City
Robert Naber
Muscatine
Georgiana Tieden
Elkader
Naber
Miss Tieden
Don Willitt
Rudd
Orville Smith
Woodbine
Contest Association
Cattle Congress
Allamakee County
Harold Kaeser
Carl Simmons
Waukon
Kaeser
Jersey
Iowa Jersey Cattle Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Highway Patrol
Chapman-Usher
Kappa Delta
Ohio
Mary Manners
Dizzy
Dizzy D
Beacon Junior Circle
Tawakii Camp
Wakadiyu Camp
Grandpa
Dairy Dale Hall
Praha Rebekah Lodge
P. T. A. Meetings
First Lutheran
Saron Lutheran
Constanting
Thedar Rapids Gas
Tomi
Frank K. Hahn
Storey
A.—Rex B. Hersey
Penn University
Henry Link
Occupations Magazine
Dolly Gann
Edgar A Guest
State Bent Ig
Bank of
Nebraska
EDWIN _W. LUNDQUI
M. W. O'Rieley
Ray Anderson
Gazette
Elkader Girl
Alburnett Judge High
Sunday Gazette
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