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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1936

Page

6

Miss Ruth Coon Becomes Bride of Dr Steninger

Miss Ruth Coon daughter of Mr and Mrs J Lindley Coon marries Dr D R Steninger son of Mr and Mrs B R Steninger in a Saturday morning ceremony at the bride’s home Westminster church officiant Rev J Renwick McCullough. The wedding party includes maid of honor Miss Wilma Coon and best man Milo C Steninger with about fifty guests. The couple will reside in Keota after November 1 and the bridegroom is a Still College graduate practicing in Keota.

Ruth Coon J. Lindley Coon Bever Avenue D. R. Steninger Keota B. R. Steninger Wellman J. Renwick McCullough Westminster Presbyterian Church Ruth Kemp Killarney Wilma Coon Milo C. Steninger Iowa City Commonwealth Tea Room Steninger Coe College Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority New Sharon West Chester Still College Des Moines Iota Tau Sigma Fraternity Dale C. Allen Martha Jones Chicago Roy G. Allen Harry C. Doane Newton Harold G. White Washington S. C. Pearson Ainsworth J. E. Curl B. R

Honor P J McAllister sixtieth birthday celebration

Mrs Theron S Smith and Mrs William J Lana hosted a surprise birthday dinner for P. J. McAllister of Palo at the Smith home on Friday. About thirty guests attended and a gift was presented to the honored father.

Theron S. Smith Tenth Street William J. Lana Green Avenue Smith P. J. McAllister Palo McAllister

Cedar Rapids Bird Club Plans Coe Campus Field Trip

The Cedar Rapids Bird club will meet Sunday at 8 a.m. on Coe campus for a field trip. All interested are invited and must arrange their own transportation.

Cedar Rapids Bird Club Coe

Service Circle meeting notes and reports at Davenport trip

The Service Circle of the King's Daughters met with Mrs. Myron Mason at 701 E Avenue NW on Thursday evening. Mrs. C. R. Hicks presided as reports on the Davenport state convention by Mrs. Charles Kiersey and Mrs. Raymond Reid were presented. The next meeting will be at the Public Health Nursing association rooms to fold Red Cross seals with refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs. Earl Schuyler.

The King's Daughters Myron Mason E Avenue NW C. R. Hicks Charles Kiersey Raymond Reid Davenport Public Health Nursing Association Earl Schuyler

W. P. C. Bridge Club Hosts Meeting At Robins Home

Mrs. Neal Miller hosted the W. P. C. bridge club at her Robins area home on Thursday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs. S. O. Stamy and Mrs. Wade Stookey. The next gathering is a Halloween party for members and families at Mrs. William Kassler’s home on October 29.

Neal Miller

Queen Esther Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon

Mrs A E Einen entertained ten members of Queen Esther circle of the Kings Daughters at a dessert luncheon on Thursday. Reports on the Davenport state convention were given by Mrs R H Thompson and Mrs Murray Fawcett. De votions were led by Mrs W J Barnett. The circle plans a visit to Perkins hospital in Iowa City next week. Mrs F L Shramek attended as a guest and sewing occupied the afternoon.

A. E. Einen First Avenue E Queen Esther King’s Daughters R. H. Thompson Murray Fawcett Davenport W. J. Barnett Perkins Hospital Iowa City F. L. Shramek

Miss Aukerman Leaves for Toledo After Visit

Miss Mary T. Aukerman returned Thursday to Toledo Ohio after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A H Aukerman at 416 Fifteenth street SE for several days of family time.

Mary T. Aukerman Toledo A. H. Aukerman Fifteenth Street

Swartzendruber Hosts Weekend Guests in Ida Grove

Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Overholtzer and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Barrett of Ida Grove visit Mr. and Mrs. G. Y. Swartzendruber at 1540 A Avenue NE. The hosts host seven guests Friday night at the Roosevelt hotel and plan a Dutch treat dinner Saturday at the Elks club with H. M. Taylor in charge.

L. V. Overholtzer Guy Barrett Ida Grove G. Y. Swartzendruber A _ avenue Swartzendruber Roosevelt Hotel Overholtzer Barrett Elks Club H. M. Taylor

Three L Class Annual Birthday Party at First Christian

Members of the Three L class of the First Christian church held their annual birthday party on Friday. Mrs. Victor Moravec presided over a brief business session. Devotions by Mrs. Carrie Thomas honored Jane Boyd’s life of devotion. a collection supported the Jane Boyd Community house room for girls. Decorations featured seasonal tables with birthday cakes. readings and songs followed, with performances by Mrs. W. W. Smith, Mrs. Walter Daniels, and Lynn Fix.

First Christian Church Victor Moravec Carrie Thomas Jane Boyd W. W. Smith Walter Daniels L. E. MacLaughlin Lynn Fix Edna Barrett Jackson Moravec Assurance Herbert Westrom L. B. Miller Ethel Kepler Elmer Fastburn George Bott J. Christian

Mrs. Edda Hosts Card Club Near Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Edda entertained members of her card club Thursday near Cedar Rapids. Attendees included Mesdames Carroll Sweet Fred Cook Wesley Miller Noel Shields John Willman Jr G P McGrane and Vernon King. High score at 500 went to Mrs Willman with Mrs Cook second. Mrs King assisted. Mrs Shields will entertain the club November 4.

Carl Edda Cedar Rapids

Sunbeams For Jesus Meet At Van Vechten Park

The Sunbeams For Jesus junior circle of the Kings Daughters met at Van Vechten park Thursday evening for a wiener roast. Present were Lillian Cramer Ethel Lowe Dorothy Baxter Bernus Cramer Margaret Barker Marilyn DeFore Betty Holloway Maxine Sleight Mary Louise Robinson Mary Baldridge Ethel Brooks Betty Starman Kathryn Phillips and Lucille Roman.

the Sunbeams Jesus the King’s Daughters van Vechten Park Lillian Cramer Ethel Lowe Dorothy Baxter Bernus Cramer Margaret Barker Marilyn DeFore Betty Holloway Maxine Sleight Mary Louise Robinson Mary Baldridge Ethel Brooks Betty Starman Kathryn Phillips Lucille Roman

Crusaders Circle Meets For Hostesses And Reports

Mrs. Nan Roy entertained Crusaders circle members with Mrs. Esther Schultz as hostess. Mrs. J A Glass led devotions and Mrs. Carl Goodwin gave the admission service to Mrs. L E Augustine. Reports on state convention and golden jubilee were given by Mrs. G I Scott and Mrs. Roy. Iowa has 133 circles with 167 seniors and 66 juniors active in philanthropy. Next international convention will be in Detroit in 1938. state convention at Fort Madison and mid year meeting at Clinton. Mrs. W Roebush was elected to the junior camp committee. Mrs. Charles Sterner will host guest night on Oct 29.

Nan Roy Sixteenth Street Crusaders Circle Esther Schultz J. A. Glass Carl Goodwin L. E. Augustine G.I. Scott Roy Iowa Detroit Mich Fort Madison Clinton W. Roebush Ellis Boulevard Charles Sterner

Surprise Anniversary Party For Mr And Mrs Frank Staskal

Mr and Mrs Frank Staskal of Fairfax were honored with a buffet supper and card party at their home for their fourteenth wedding anniversary. Prizes went to the Staskals, William Michalek, and Mrs Will Dvorak.

Frank Staskal Fairfax William Michalek Will Dvorak Staskal Edwin Kvetensky Irene Lavonna Margaret Ann Frank Vanourney Evelyn Frank Rohlena George Stiriisky Elaine Tom Ashbraner John Krejsa Bernice Martha Mary Lou Doriene Mooren Carl Sedlacek Dixon, Ill

George Likes To Wield His Power Among Small Fry

A reader laments George's need to dominate weaker peers and seeks guidance. Miss Manners suggests jeans by suggesting that George should seek peers worthy of his intellect and consider winning rather than waging conflict with a jealous friend.

George

Dear Miss Manners Advice on a Friendship Relationship

Betty asks whether to stay with a boy she does not love to keep enjoying outings. The adviser urges keeping him as a friend, not rushing feelings, and letting affection develop naturally while preserving the enjoyable companionship.

Miss Manners Betty

Knox assails Roosevelt over business policy hypocrisy in Tulsa rally

Col Frank Knox, Republican vice presidential candidate, blamed President Roosevelt for political hypocrisy in his stance toward business. He cited a Chicago speech and argued the administration had long attacked private industry while now claiming to defend free enterprise before the election.

Tulsa Okla Frank Knox Roosevelt Chicago Knox

Valentine urges Iowa for regime favorable to Roosevelt

Democratic candidate John K. Valentine told a Friday night audience that re election of President Roosevelt requires a strong sympathetic Iowa state administration in Des Moines. He argued Governor Clyde L. Herring’s administration would have limited benefits from new federal programs if it had not supported the New Deal.

van Horne John K. Valentine Roosevelt Des Moines Valentine Clyde L. Herring Iowa

Missing Kalina Brother Seeks Help From Chelsea

The Gazette reports Albert Kalina of Chelsea seeks Charles Kalina, 22, missing since Wednesday noon from a sanatorium near Davenport. Described as 5'7" and 110 pounds in blue overalls and shirt, he may be in fields or farm buildings. not violent.

Albert Kalina Chelsea Charles Davenport Charles Kalina Kalina

Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa

State of Iowa Linn County district court gives notice that on October 29 1936 at 9 AM an instrument claimed as the Last Will and Testament of George A Strong late of the county will be brought before the District Court for proof and admission to probate Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa October 16 1936

State of Iowa Linn County District Court George A. Strong Said County Cedar Rapids

Notice of Appointment of Executrix

Notice is given that on October 8 1936 Sarah Ann Lanning was appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of E M Lanning deceased in Linn County Iowa All persons indebted must pay and those with claims must file them in the Linn County Iowa District Court Crissman and Bleakley Attorneys The executrix name appears with the case number 14080 and location Linn County Iowa

State of Towa Linn County E. M. Lanning Iowa

Hoover Attacks New Deal In Philadelphia Address

Former President Hoover denounces Roosevelt spending as three strikes against the New Deal. He cites double bookkeeping, proposes restoring budget control and ethical governance, and urges electing Landon and Knox to balance the budget.

Hoover Philadelphia Herbert Hoover New Deal Academy of Music George Horace Lorimer Saturday Evening Post Republican Women of Pennsylvania

Cedar Rapids Gas Franchise Proposal Placed Before Voters

The Cedar Rapids Gas Company seeks a 25 year franchise to lay pipes and mains in Cedar Rapids Iowa and to furnish gas to residents. The ordinance sets terms on construction repairs street restoration service pipes and extensions and requires acceptance within 60 days. Voters will decide at the November general election.

Cedar Rapids Gas Company Cedar Rapids Iowa Mmix Grantee Linn County

Wives Advised to Study Husbands Favorite Actress

Philadelphia pastor Rev. Ivan Hagedorn urges wives to study their husbands favorite screen star to better understand and manage their spouses. He says a husband movie crush reveals preferences on clothes hair and demeanor and that self-improvement beats trying to change a man. He also quips that spineless husbands fail to win affection.

Philadelphia Ivan H. Hagedorn Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church Hagedorn Mae West Myrna Loy Bette Davis Joan Crawford

Reed to speak in Chicago after Gary cancelation

Former Senator James A. Reed of Missouri recovered from a cold to travel to Chicago for a radio address Saturday night. He spoke in Cedar Rapids Thursday night and planned a Monday night appearance in St. Louis, with Mrs. Reed accompanying him.

Gary Ind James A. Reed Missouri Chicago St. Louis Reed Cedar Rapids John A. Reed

Bad Check Passed at Milwaukee Oil Station

Mathew Bintner reported a man cashed a bad check for 36.45 at an oil station on First avenue and Third street W. The check drawn on American State Bank Milwaukee was marked no account after Cedar Rapids and Milwaukee bureaus found no such company. The man received more than 34 in change, drove a 1934 black Chevrolet with Mississippi plates, about 37, 5'7", 190 pounds, wearing a dark suit and gray cap.

Mathew Bintner Washington Avenue SE First Avenue Third Street Oliver Miller Roscoe Gephart B. F. Farmer Gephart Moreley Company Milwaukee Wis American State Bank Bintner Cedar Rapids Credit Bureau Milwaukee Credit Bureau Mississippi

Hold Three For Tearing Out Pipes In Old Brewery

Police arrested George Varner Kenneth Varner and Wesley Varner after officers found them at the abandoned Magnus brewery tearing out pipes and coils. They fled but were caught with a sledge hammer. authorities said the men were selling the pipe as junk.

M. S. Smith Madison Avenue Magnus C Avenue Seventh Eighth Streets George Varner Linn Junction Kenneth Varner Tenth Avenue SE Wesley Varner Twelfth Street

Radio Schedule Highlights Mixed NBC CBS Nightline Programs

A garbled listing shows NBC CBS and regional stations airing sports shows musicales and orchestras from 6:00 to 11:00 PM. Programs include Red Grange message, Hampton Institute singers, National barn dance, Kay Kyser football revue, John L. Lewis address, and various orchestras and parades across WEAF WJZ WABC WBBM KMOX WCCO WGS.

NBC WEAF WJZ Hampton Institute Singers Aeousine’s CBS WABC Edward d Anne Ba Wwoc WEAP Collegiaterogram Kay Kysersen WBBM KMOX Floyd Givens Victor Young Orch Weaf Ain Mepublican Rational Committee Johnl. Lewis Wabc Oo Wcco Cobb Weaf Chain Peynes Fray Orch WJZ Chai Vindi Ie Jenner Wi Osborne Orch Tommie Porsey, Orch Bite Barron Orch Russ Morgan Orch Weaf Noble Orch WJZ Chain Maryer Orch WOC Jan Garber Orch Hamp Orch WJZ Oe Ee M-3oe Tenross Bchain

Borah Declines Apology for Roosevelt Era Votes

Senator William E Borah of Idaho says he will not apologize for any vote cast during the Roosevelt administration He defends his past actions as guided by personal conviction and insists Republican principles allow credit for sound records regardless of party lines He rejects any part of his record and rejects apologizing for his votes

Borah Backs Townsend Plan as Sound in Principle

U S Senator William E Borah says the Townsend pension idea is humane and economically sound in its fundamental principles He notes support for bringing the matter before Congress and would study details before judging a bill He is Idaho's re election candidate and signals anticipated action in January.

Chicago U. S William E. Borah National Townsend Borah Congress Idaho

Maid Wins 2100 Prize From Dime Pad Writing

Sally Salminen, a New York kitchen maid, won 2100 dollars for a novel written after chores. She bought a dime pad to write and entered a Holger Schildts contest, after two years of work. She plans to sail to Sweden, saying she always wanted to write.

New York Sally Salminen Sweden Holger Schildts

Dramatization Ends Iowa Baptist Convention Session

The Iowa Baptist convention at the First Baptist church adjourned after a three day meeting. Retiring president Burrus E. Beard led the business close and a dramatization themed around Frank Anderson’s office depicted state church activities. Mate Goodell organized the skit with several aiding figures in the Friday communion service.

Iowa Russell Judson First Baptist Church G. A. Perkins C. B. Hungerford Merritt R. Heath W. F. Schultz J. H Murphy Earl E Rieke

Mind and morality in science and divorce laws

The excerpt argues science prioritizes societal rights over individual rights and cites Alfred Cohen's "Statistical Analysis of American Divorce" showing about 3 percent of U S divorces occur in Nevada Mexico and Paris. It notes divorce has risen fivefold in 60 years with laws in other states largely unchanged.

Nevada Paris Mexico Alfred Cohen United States

How to Improve Your Memory by Dr Henry C Link

Booklet explains modern science based memory rules to help remember names dates and lessons. Readers urged to apply for MEMORY with stamped self addressed envelope and costs information via the newspaper service.

Henry C. Link Gam Care Newspaper

Real and imaginary handicaps in self perception

The piece argues laws barely affect divorce rates and contrasts real versus imagined handicaps. It cites parental bias toward some children and workplace favoritism, noting imagined faults can hurt self esteem more than real deficits. It also references Show Boat and Paul Robeson, illustrating self-satisfaction and complacent incompetence.

John Josephine Susie Paul Robeson

Wallace cites conflict in GOP farm policy in Lancaster speech

Secretary Wallace decried a "terrible conflict" in Republican farm policy in Lancaster. He blamed two short sighted groups walling leader choices processor interests pushing volume over price and industrial monopolists seeking to control the domestic market and block foreign demand.

Lancaster Wallace

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Dr. Steninger Honor P. J. McAllister W. P. C. Bridge Club Miss Aukerman Gazette G. Y. Swartzendrubers Mrs. Ehda Mary Manners Eorge Col. Knox Pres. Roosevelt Sarah Ann Lanning Executrixz, Crissman and Bleakley Alfred Landon Prpe Pittsburgh Ates A. Frank K. Hahn L. J. Storey Trades Oy Council RAPT Jim Reed Ree Caenano CP Chicas Featuring Floyd Gibbons Vincent Lopez Giovanni Martinelli Metropolitan Aaa Star Peatures Sec the Times Barta Home For Funerals Fifth Ave Eighth ST
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