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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1935

Page

29

Honor Luncheon For Rosemary Roth And Harold Reid

Mrs Eugene B Laurer and Mrs Paul Wagner hosted a final pre wedding luncheon at the Country Club for Miss Rosemary Roth and Harold Reid. Twenty two guests attended including bridal party members, parents and out of town guests. The couple will marry at 8:30 this evening at the First Presbyterian Church.

Eugene B. Laurer Meadowbrook Drive Paul Wagner Park Avenue SE Rosemary Roth Harold BE. Reid Country Club Miss Roth Mr. Reid First Presbyterian Church

Class of Christian Church Hosts Halloween Party

Thirty members of the Couples class of the First Christian church attended a Halloween party Friday at the H Greer home 1518 First avenue E. Guests entered through a chain gang of ghosts and explored a devil’s walk of traps. Attic games and stunts were decorated in Halloween colors with Irma Stocker and Charlotte Fanbarg in charge. John Geiger presided over a short business meeting. Special guests included Mrs Edward Weaver of California and Mr Mrs Lloyd Lyon of Clear Lake along with Mrs F Myron and Mr and Mrs Harry Concannon of Cedar Rapids.

First Christian Church H. Greer First Avenue E Herschal Greer Harold Milbrath Paul Merveaux

Scouts Demonstrate First Aid at Cedar Rapids Club Meeting

Boy Scout troop No. 11 presented a first aid demonstration at a Cedar Rapids Woman's club health education meeting held after lunch. Participants included George Prastka Jack Sopousek Joe Klinsky Edward Kopecky Robert Klinsky and Richard Groves. Mrs R A Monroe opened the meeting with Mrs Ben Butler acting as secretary.

Health Education Department Cedar Rapids Woman's Club George Prastka Jack Sopousek Joe Klinsky Edward Kopecky Robert Klinsky Richard Groves R. A. Monroe Ben Butler A. G. Brown J. J. Shephard Noreen Hiland A. L. Abram L. H. Esbensen

Mrs McIntyre Leads Delta Delphian Lesson on Romanticism

Mrs Scott McIntyre led the Delta Delphian meeting in a lesson on Romanticism in North European countries. Members studied contrasts with classicism and reviewed topic reports on Dutch Belgian and Swedish art and painters including Liljefors and Meunier.

Scott McIntyre Delta Delphian George C. Claassen Stevens and Meunier Carl Linge B. L. Knight D. M. Taylor George Otis Liljefors H. D. O'Meara H. E. Kensinger Denmark Orville Rust

Kadlecs Celebrate Silver Wedding Day

Mr and Mrs Wesley Kadlec of 1756 Avenue NE marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a dance at a south Cedar Rapids school Thursday. They were married in Cedar Rapids and have lived in the area since. Guests included Obie Peal William Klima Leo Raim Joe Petska J Ulch S Nelson Leo Tracha John Kadlec Wes Kadlec Joe Benesh Joe Vavra Joe Dohnalek George Svec C Pudil W Faltis G F Cholupsky Charles Volesky J Kolsh Frank Faltis Frank Jandrk Joe Trachta J Koudelka Gus Dohnalek L M Chadima Joe Schultz C M Chadima O Jirsa R Stary Frank Benesh A Bonty Milo Cerveny George Schultz Joe Cerveny H B James Joe Kadlec Wes Stracka J J Kadlec Mrs Diask Miss Dorothy Dilask Sam Stochl Lester Kadlec.

Wesley J. Kadlec Avenue Cedar Rapids O. Jirsa R. Stary Frank Benesh A. Bonty Milo Cerveny George Schultz Joe Cerveny H. B. James Joe Kadlec Wes Stracka J. J. Kadlec Diask Dorothy Dilask Sam Stochl Lester Kadlec

Rebekahs from Praha lodge named to state offices

Two members of Praha Rebekah lodge No. 5 were installed in state offices at the Marshalltown assembly. Marie C. Novak became treasurer and Mayme Kroulik was conductor. The degree staff conferred the Rebekah degree on seventeen candidates. Stella Marek served as delegate with Libbie Fieseler Wendeline Simanek Henrietta Seabrooke and Emily Hermanek attending the grand lodge.

Praha Rebekah Lodge State Rebekah Assembly Marshalltown Marie C. Novak Mayme Kroulik Praha Lodge Rebekah Stella Marek Libbie Fieseler Wendeline Simanek Henrietta Seabrooke Emily Hermanek Grand Lodge

St Luke's Hospital staff visit Mrs Akins in Peterson Minn

Miss Ann Bradley supervisor of the operating room Miss Myrtle McAhren superintendent of nurses Miss Ann Melvedt dietitian and Miss Luella Reinking bookkeeper left Saturday noon for Peterson Minnesota to visit Mrs W Akins formerly Emma Alm supervisor of the maternity ward at St Luke's hospital The local party expects to return Saturday night

Ann Bradley St. Luke's Hospital Myrtle McAhren Ann Melvedt Luella Reinking Peterson Minn W. Akins Akins Emma Alm St. Luke’s Hospital

Hundred Club Homecoming Party At Monterose Hotel

More than sixty five couples attended the Congenial Hundred homecoming at the Monte rose hotel Friday night. Former members Dan Figgins and Ben Taylor from Des Moines and Earl Coffing from Cedar Rapids returned. Decorations featured oak leaves corn and pumpkins and cider served from an old oaken bucket. An orchestra sat on a hayrack and decorators included Frank Guyott Beryl Averill E C Rudin Carl Butterfield and E H Gundling. The November party will be a hard times party with exclusion for those not in hard times costumes.

Monterose Hotel Dan Figgins Ben Taylor Des Moines Earl Coffing Cedar Rapids Crystal Room Frank Guyott Beryl R. Averill E. C. Rudin Carl Butterfield E. H. Gundling Leslie Crabbs

Three L Class Holds Annual Birthday Party at First Christian

One hundred forty members and guests attended the Three L class birthday party at the First Christian church Friday. It honored Jane Boyd with a nine table display themed by months. Mrs. Wilbur King chaired the event with blue and gold decor and a November table featuring a pumpkin centerpiece.

First Christian Church Jane Boyd Wilbur King W. W. Littlejohn W. M. Moravec Blaine Hyten Barbara Cole Ellen Jane Bachelder Winifred Hill Mary Eleanor Hardiman Ralph Whitmore King A. W. Coquillette Whitmore George Book Ralph Orchard McGuire Claude Anderson Edgar King Raymond Westrom Herbert Westrom Anderson Marguerite Bentley Miss Hardiman Mary Slayman William McCalley W. Smith

Caroline Tufts Circle Meeting at Mrs. Hickok Home

Caroline Tufts circle of the First Congregational church met at 2018 Fifth avenue SE for lunch eon with twenty present. Mrs. Hubbard led the business session planning an apron bazaar and silver tea for early November in the church parlors. Motion pictures from England Scotland and the northwest were shown. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Oliver S. Wilson’s home.

Caroline Tufts First Congregational Church C. T. Hickok Fifth Avenue SE R. W. Hubbard Hickok England Scotland Northwest O. A. Anderson Oliver S. Wilson

Harrison P T A Meets Votes for State Convention

The Harrison P T A met in the school auditorium with Mrs H N Bowser presiding. They voted to send the president to the state convention at Fort Dodge and to honor the school for magazine subscriptions. They approved funds for song sheets and a rummage sale in November and reviewed goals and objects of the P T A focusing on child welfare.

Harrison P. T. A Harrison Parent-Teacher Association H. N. Bowser Bowser

Roosevelt district music program demonstrator explains instrument tones

Robert Heaton and Mrs. Willis Shaner attended as the Roosevelt district instrumental program led by William Vesely. Vesely demonstrated harmonizing instruments and tone effects after orchestra selections. Refreshments followed and autumn leaf decorated tables. Next meeting Nov 1 and mothers chorus Oct 28 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Bowser’s home.

Robert Heaton Willis Shaner William Vesely Roosevelt Vesely Mothers’ Chorus Bowser

Wilson P. T. A. Retreats to State Convention in Fort Dodge

Wilson P. T. A. met at the school with Mrs. Thompson presiding. Delegates including president Mrs. George Fieseler were chosen to attend the State convention at Fort Dodge. A seventh grade chorus sang under Miss Christel Palmer, with Mrs. Temple directing and Miss Mary Louise Fieseler performing with Miss Thoman.

Wilson P. T. A Thompson R. ¥. Taft W. A. Murphy L. W. Jonas Lloyd Hoyle Charles Nelson S. E. Temple George Fieseler

Eluti Tami Camp Fire Picnic at High Rock

The Eluti Tami Camp Fire group hiked to High Rock for a Wednesday picnic supper. Members include Jane E. Grissel Audrey Anderson Jane Ann Herdlicka Elaine Anderson Verna Krogh Beverly Wright Margaret Clark and guardian Mrs. Anderson.

High Rock Jane E. Grissel Audrey Anderson Jane Ann Herdlicka Elaine Anderson Verna Krogh Beverly Wright Margaret Clark The Guardian Anderson

Halloween Party At C S A Lodge Hall

Progressive lodge members and families attended a Halloween event at the C S P S hall with costumes prizes, refreshments, and dancing.

Cc. 8. A Progressive Lodge C. S. P. S. Hall

Coe Pep Meet Fires Up for Cornell Game

Coe College students alumni and faculty packed a rousing pep meeting for the homecoming game against Cornell. Dr George W Bryant spoke as Father of Coe athletics praising the squad and coach Moray Eby as 1000 attendees cheered with noisemakers and floats honored by Chi Omega Alpha Delta Alpha and Home Economics groups. After the event the freshman bonfire at Sunset Park and a downtown snake dance closed the evening.

Coe College Cornell George W. Bryant Coe Bryant Moray Eby William V. Burger James Carruthers Cornell Tilt Dick Beall Donald Houser Chi Omega Sorority Home Economics Association Alpha Delta Alpha Fraternity Merlin Morris

Residents Warned On Dirt Street Leaf Dumping

Streets Commissioner Dave Williams warned residents on dirt streets not to dump leaves into gutters. He said mud holes and repairs caused by leaf blockages will be charged to property owners. A warning was issued against burning leaves on paved streets with an asphalt base.

Dave Williams Williams

Restaurant Door Opened With No Item Missing

Police investigated at Gabel's on 113 Third avenue SE after the front door was forced open but nothing appeared stolen. J H Stolar reported a stolen radiator cap from his car near Bever avenue and Fourteenth street SE worth 3.75 dollars.

Gabel Third Avenue SE J. H. Stolar Eighteenth Street SE Bever Avenue Fourteenth Street SE Stolar

Funeral services for Eugene H Griffis in Tipton

Funeral services for Eugene H. Griffis age 54 who died at Mercy hospital Iowa City were held at the Rochester Methodist Episcopal Church south of Tipton with Rev Otis Moore officiating. Burial was in the Masonic cemetery in Tipton. Griffis was born in Michigan September 23 1881. Death was due to blood poisoning following infection in one of his hands.

Tipton Eugene H. Griffis Mercy Hospital Iowa City Rochester Methodist Episcopal Church Otis,Moore Masonic Cemetery Mr. Griffis Michigan

Gingham Girl Prize Float Highlighted In Coe Parade

Thompson photos capture the Chi Omega float with the Ging ham girl Jeanne Curry of 421 Sixteenth Street SE standing with a Check Cornell placard. Another eye catching float sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta features balloons with Rosalie Stanley Ruth Nehlis and Mary Lou Heaton in the car in parade tableau.

Thompson Coe Chi Omega Sorority Kingham Cornell Jeanne Curry Sixteenth Street Tower Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Rosalie Stanley Fifth Avenue Ruth Nehlis Twenty-sixth Street Mary Lou Heaton Fairfaxs

Demonstrations Show Police How To Use Hand Holds

Sergeant Cole conducts demonstrations at police headquarters on finger hand and arm holds for subduing opponents. He is a furloughed Royal North West Mounted Police veteran and former air corps member, with fifteen years in this work. A Sunday 3 p.m. stock car show at Cedar Rapids airport will feature spins tests and a 79 foot air jump.

Cedar Rapids

Rameses VI Attacks Dandelion Worker on Fordham Campus

Fordham football mascot Rameses VI charged at Mary Fuccella when she dug dandelions on campus. She was hospitalized. Rameses reportedly ate her dandelions. In New York City three private watchmen were fined $50 for illegally watching produce.

New York Rameses VI Fordham Vanderbilt Eleven Mary Fuccella

Denver Clerk Reacts To Unusual Name On License

In Denver a marriage license clerk is startled when a groom presents the name Yam Mussolini and clarifies he is Vincent P. Mussolini of Denver with no relation to Il Duce. The moment sparks amusement as clerks record the unusual surname and proceed with the ceremony formalities.

Denver Yam Mussolini Vincent P. Mussolini Il Duce

Justice of the Peace Hosts Inquest At Court

Corpus Christi Texas Justice of the Peace Cullen Briggs acting coroner could not attend the inquest. A man interrupted court to announce the coroner was brought in. The verdict found death due to natural causes.

Corpus Christi Tex Cullen Briggs Briggs

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Clara Walters

Funeral services for Mrs Clara Walters were conducted Friday at the Methodist church with Rev Marvin Lillie presiding. Born in Germany February 18 1863 she immigrated to the United States at age 18, lived in Iowa County before moving to Oxford with her family. She married John Walters in 1885 and had three daughters Minnie Taylor Emma Schmidt and Ella Stratton. Her husband died in 1918.

Oxford Clara Walters Marvin Lillie Walters August Siefert Germany Iowa County John Walters Minnie Taylor Emma Schmidt Ella Stratton Vinton Breckenridge ,Institute Decorah Ossian B. P. Doane West Union Castalia Gordon R. Luce Fred Doane

Atkins High School elects officers by class

Atkins high school lists student officers by grade. Seniors elect Eldo Schirm president Dean Rinderknecht vice president John Lieb Jr secretary Pauline Behrens treasurer with sponsor Mr Appleton. Juniors Wilma Rinderknecht president Leona Poock vice president Gail Armstrong secretary Richard Wehrman treasurer sponsor Mr Thomas Sophomores Otto Rinderknecht president Lester Schirm vice president Doris Schlotterbeck secretary treasurer sponsor Miss Murray. Freshmen Jean De Moss president Bertha Lensch vice president Mary Jane Jamzan secretary treasurer sponsor Miss Williamson

Atkins Eldo Schirm Dean Rinderknecht John Lieb, Jr Pauline Behrens Appleton Wilma Rinderknecht Leona Poock Gail Armstrong Richard Wehrman Thomas Otto Rinderknecht Lester Schirm Doris Schlotterbeck Miss Murray Jean de Moss Bertha Lensch Mary Jane Jamzan Miss Williamson

Knapp Couple Observes Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary in Vinton

Mr and Mrs George R Knapp longtime Vinton residents marked their 60th anniversary with a family dinner and open house Their four children and families joined in the celebration including George E Knapp Russell Shreeves and family Esther Knapp and Dr and Mrs John M Knapp of Boone George Knapp born 1854 in Philadelphia built a long career in Benton County starting with the abstract and loan business He later served as county auditor city treasurer and deputy clerk of the courts enduring deafness from an 1880 lightning strike.

Vinton George R. Knapp George E. Knapp Russell Shreeves John Esther Knapp John M. Knapp Boone Cornell College Mount Vernon Griswold College Davenport Knapp Benton County Iowa Iowa National Guard

Jury Rules Woman Is Not Blonde And Couple Faces Prison

CHICAGO. A criminal court jury held that Mrs. Jean Rosen was not a natural platinum blonde. She and her husband Joseph Rosen faced sentences of one year to life in prison after Michael Ryan identified the couple as intruders who ransacked his apartment. The defense centered on the defendant being blonde in court, and prosecutors praised her as “the most beautiful woman ever to be tried in criminal court.”

Chicago Jean Rosen Joseph

Iowa News in Brief highlights local deaths and civic notes

Special to The Gazette reports funeral services for Mrs Vina Doane in Ossian and Castalia connections, with years of birth and death, survivors, and cause. An infant, Carol Jean Smith, dies in Cedar Rapids hospital with burial in Belle Plaine. Ely Luther league elects officers. West Branch carnival features burlesque night. Decorah appoints John Cutting as justice of the peace to fill a vacancy.

Keystone Carol Jean Smith Lewellyn Smith Cedar Rapids Delbert Belle Plaine Decorah John Cutting

Adjustable Clutch Pedal Angle Suits Vehicle Owners

Many car makes allow the clutch pedal angle to be adjusted to suit the owner's requirements. The feature lets drivers customize pedal position for comfort and optimal operation.

Rebel Forces Seize Key Towns in Sonora Campaign

Rebel forces led by General L. E. Ybarra captured most of northern Sonora, with border towns Naco Agua Prieta and Nogales under imminent threat. Federal troops evacuated Hermosillo as Zertuche warned of a new offensive within 24 hours. Guaymas received extra troops amid concerns of Yaqui uprisings.

Hermosillo Sonora Mex INS L. E Altar District United States Juan Zertuche Zertuche Guaymas Mazatlan Magdalena Santa Ana Ybarra Sasabe Sonoyta

Orphir Crew Prepares For Wreck Dive At Lusitanian

In Kinsale harbor the Orphir rides anchor as Diver Jim Jarratt prepares to descend to the 800 foot Lusitanian wreck. Mooring gear and deep sea lighting tests are complete. Captain Russell awaits weather relief to attempt positive wreck identification.

Orphir Kinsale Harbor Jim Jarratt Lusitania Russell Summer Cove

City Briefs And Personals Summary

Richard Cotton left Friday for Manhattan Kansas. George Franks 66 was fined $10 for intoxication. Firemen fought grass fires near 348 Forest Drive SE and 2412 A Avenue NE Saturday forenoon. Leibsohn's Food Markets mislisted 110-112 Third Street SE. correct is 110-112 Third Street NE. Billy Webber 8 earned a scalp wound at Mercy Hospital after falling against a concrete wall during a scuffle. Fire alarms two false alarms Friday night from Granby building and Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street SE were pulled.

Forest Drive A Avenue Leibsohn's Food Markets Leibsohn Third Street Billy Webber Seventeenth Street Mercy Hospital Granby Building Fourth Avenue Fifth Street SE

Music Department Meeting At Sunshine Mission Sees 37 Pupils

The playground commission music department met Saturday morning at the Sunshine Mission with an attendance of 37 pupils, bringing total attendance to 130. Registration closed after Saturday. Miss Mari Ann Huebsch, a senior piano student at Coe College, teaches the piano classes, assisted by Miss Ruth Walker, a Coe junior and public school music student.

The Playground Commission Sunshine Mission Mari Ann Huebsch Coe College Ruth Walker Coe

Traffic Violations In Police Court Fines Issued

Margaret Lawler of 825 First Avenue E paid a $10 fine plus costs for speeding. A group including A W Houser 1115 K Street SW Mabel Northrup 402 Second Street SW Frank Hynek 1908 Higley Avenue SE Donald Anderson 1400 Second Avenue SE Victor Carrothers 3100 Avenue NW W J McFadden 139 Twenty Fifth Street SE and Henry M Files 2165 Blake Boulevard SE were fined $1 plus costs for overtime parking. Other fines of $1 and costs covered W J Chapman Y M C A for parking on the wrong side of the street D E Greb 415 Twelfth Avenue SE for improper parking J A Mochal 425 Center Point Road NE for parking in an alley and Mrs T B Boyer 613 Fifteenth Street SE for parking without a rear light.

Margaret Lawler First Avenue A. W. Houser K Street Mabel Northrup Second Street Frank Hynek Higley Avenue Donald Anderson Second Avenue Victor Carrothers W. J. McFadden Twenty-fifth Street Henry M. Files Blake Boulevard W. J. Chapman D. E. Greb Twelfth Avenue J. A. Mochal Center Point Road T. B. Boyer Fifteenth Street

Miller elected president of Iowa Building and Loan league

Elmer E. Miller of Des Moines was chosen as president at the forty fourth annual convention ending at Hotel Montrose Saturday afternoon. R G Holmes of Waterloo was named vice president and J W Irons of Mason City second vice president, with E M Klapka of Fort Dodge secretary treasurer.

Elmer E. Miller Des Moines Iowa Building and Loan League Montrose R. G. Holmes Waterloo J. W. Irons Mason City E. M. Klapka Fort Dodge F. G. Nebiker Burlington A. H. Mcc-Farland Marshalltown John R. Loomis Red Oak United States Building and Loan League Davenport Building and Loan Association Harry S. Goodsitt Chicago American Savings Building and Loan Institute Mutual Federal Savings and Loan Association

Hitler Expands Nazi Marriage Rules in Berlin Cabinet

Adolf Hitler announced new health criteria for marriage to “protect pure German blood” with penalties for noncompliance. Couples must present a health certificate. falsification brings jail. Foreign marriages under the law are invalid. Also, Hjalmar Schacht extended state bank control to aid cash for rearmament and public works.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Hjalmar Schacht Reichsbank Schacht

Funeral services for Ole Dyrland in Calmar

Ole Dyrland 62 died suddenly at his sister Andrina Dyrland’s home. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2:30 at the family home and 3 at Calmar Lutheran Church with Rev. H A Preus. Born March 6 1873 in Calmar township he farmed near Dickinson North Dakota before returning to Winneshiek County to live with sisters. Survived by three sisters Christine Erland Conover Nellie Judbik Kirkland Wash Andrina Durland Calmar and two brothers John Denver and Peter Dickinson North Dakota.

Calmar Ole Dyrland Andrina Dyrland Dickinson N. D Winneshiek County Tom Erland Conover Christine Erland Nellie Judbik Kirkland Wash Andrina Durland John Denver Peter

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