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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1939

Page

21

Old Stone Bridge West Of Keota Reflects Historic Stage Travel

A sturdy 1870 stone bridge spans Clear Creek near Keota, once part of the state road used by stage coaches carrying mail and passengers. Built by Keifer and Frederick from local rock, the bridge endured as No. 92 highways shifted traffic. Now near Talleyrand, the landmark stands with goldenrod and wildlife, nearing a century of service.

Keota Clear Creek Washington Keokuk Keifer Frederick Clearcreek Stone Bridge Goldenrod Talleyrand

Marion High class to stage Early to Bed play Friday

Marion junior class under Miss Winifred Schrubbe prepares a three act comedy Early to Bed Early to Rise by William F. Davidson to be performed Friday November 24 in the Lincoln building auditorium. Cast includes Abbie Fuller Martha Ann Young Bobby Fuller Joan Muer Marion Fuller Zella Mae Fenlon Everitt Fuller and others with Dale Bebee as hero and Betty Jewell Moore as Daisy Fairfax among the performers.

Marion High School Winifred Schrubbe William F. Davidson Lincoln Building Fullers Abbie Fuller Martha Ann Young Bobby Fuller Joan Mu'er Marion Fuller Zella Mae Fenlon Everitt Fuller Robert Vernon Spanky Minuii Zoe Clemens Jim Griggs Dale Bebee Patsy Fuller Arlene Tow Daisy Fairfax Betty Jewell Moore Otto Kirschmeier Bob Fiedler Mr. Conkle Charles Birmingham Laura Montgomery Virginia Jackson Ralph Morgan

Duos Travel From Cedar Rapids to Des Moines Meet in Omaha

Don Torrence and his brother in law Darwin Robertson from Cedar Rapids drove to Des Moines last week. Their wives, visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Konigsmark in Omaha, joined them there and returned to Marion with the couples.

Don Torrence Darwin Robertson Cedar Rapids Des Moines W. J. Konigsmark Omaha Marion Hazel van Gerkom John van Gerkom

Excelsior School Halloween Program Friday Night

Excelsior school south of the radio towers will host a public Halloween program Friday at 7 30 p m led by Marian Schneider. Mr and Mrs G A Hutchison travel to Gary Indiana to visit their son Robert and his wife. Mrs H N Strader and G A Storck visited De Witt Saturday for a weekend with friends. Winfield A White lawyer announces opening of his offices on the ground floor of the Commercial building 7th avenue at 11th street.

Virginia Margaret Wehrend Grace Wehrend Seventh Avenue Marion Fred L. Kromminga A. A. Kromminga Monticello James D. Pope Twenty-sixth Street C. L. Fuller Alburnett Hattie Pope Alburnett High School Cedar Rapids Business College Kromminga Excelsior School Radio Towers Marian Schneider G. A. Hutchison Gary, Ind Robert Hutchison Winfield A. White 7Th Avenue 11Th Street

Fred Rowe Plans Return to Los Angeles After Visit

Fred Rowe, formerly of a son, who has spent the past month here with his son Charles Rowe and other relatives, expects to leave Monday for his home in Los Angeles California.

Fred Rowe Charles Rowe Los Angeles Calif

Marion Christian Endeavor Union meets at Methodist church

The Marion Christian Endeavor Union gathers at 7 p.m. today in the Methodist church. Robert Haupt from the high school faculty will present an illustrated lecture on India, with Miss Alice Wallace serving as devotional leader.

Marion Christian Endeavor Union Methodist Church Robert Haupt India Alice Wallace

Townsend Club No 1 Meeting This Tuesday Evening

Townsend Club No 1 will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs C E Reiter 753 Sixth Avenue A guest speaker is expected to attend.

Townsend Club No. 1 C. E. Reiter Sixth Avenue

Rose of Washington Square at the Garden Studio

The ad announces the musical film Rose of Washington Square starring Alice Faye Tyrone Power and Al Jolson now playing at the Garden studio theater with a vivid promotional note describing its star lineup.

Washington Square Alice Faye Tyrone Power al Jolson

Fourteenth Older Boys and Girls Conference Theme

The Older Boys and Girls conference returns to the First Methodist church Monday with the theme Thy Kingdom Come. Registrations begin at 8 30 a.m. Mrs. Fred Liddle, county superintendent of young people's work, notes unusually heavy preregistration and broad county interest in the event.

First Methodist Fred Liddle

Mrs N A Baker Visits Vinton With Brother

Mrs N A Baker spends the weekend at Vinton as the guest of her brother Carl Hindman.

Mrs. N. A. Baker Vinton Carl Hindman

La Porte City Juniors To Present Play Skidding Friday

La Porte City plans a junior class play titled Skidding to be staged Friday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Leads are Darlene Larson and Dick De Neut with a cast including Edith Gardner and others. Director Hyla Bereen leads the production team.

The Gazette LA Porte City Darlene Larson Hyla Bereen Beryl Anton Duane Feller Robert Teeter Cecil Christopher Elizabeth Cooper Dorothy Palmer Arlyne Hilton Kirk McQuilkin Betty Randall Lorraine Fehl Send Bolenbaugh Lloyd Leppa

Gingham Package Ice Cream Ad At Owens Drug Store

Advertisement promotes Hutchinson ice cream in 13c pint 25c quart and pumpkin center products including a 35c pumpkin center quart brick and a 39c pumpkin center pecan roll at Owens Drug Store.

Hutchinson’s Owen’s Drug Store

Handicraft Club No 2 Meeting Friday Afternoon

Handicraft Club No 2 schedules a Friday 1 30 pm gathering at the home of Mrs Lea Fairey located at 1627 Eleventh Street.

Handicraft Club No Lea Fairey Eleventh Street

Patmos Commandery to Confer Temple Degree Tuesday

Patmos Commandery No. 27 K T will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic temple to confer the temple degree.

Patmos Commandery No K. T Masonic Temple

Essex Coach Garth Hunter Attends Coe Homecoming

Garth Hunter high school coach from Essex travels to Marion to visit his parents Mr and Mrs J F Hunter and to attend the Coe college homecoming over the weekend.

Garth Hunter Essex Marion J. F. Hunter Coe College

De Molay Chapter to Meet at Masonic Temple Wednesday

Linn Chapter No. 900 Order of De Molay schedules a meeting at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple due to the Older Boys and Girls conference Monday at the Methodist church.

Methodist Church Linn Order of de Molay Masonic Temple

Newlins Plan Ill trip to visit relatives this Monday

Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Newlin will travel to Motine Illinois on Monday to spend a few days with Mrs. Newlin's mother Mrs. N. R. Beall and her sister Mrs. Roy Larson and her family.

Fred C. Newlin Motine Ill Mrs. Newlin N. R. Beall Roy Larson

Castle Family Spends Weekend with Danville Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Castle and their children Richard and Ada Mary of Danville Oil visit Mrs. Castle's parents Mr. and Mrs. B. Castle for a weekend gathering.

Mrs. Lloyd Castle Richard and Ada Mary Danville, Oil

Rose Of Washington Square At The Garden

A review notes that Rose Of Washington Square is performing better than Alexander's Rag Time Band at the Garden venue, highlighting its appeal and current reception.

Alexander Rose of Washington Square

Mrs Blanche Shekelton Admitted For Observation

Mrs Blanche Shekelton entered St. Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids for observation.

Blanche Shekelton St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids

Cornell students Blanche Hamm and Helen Biddick visit

Miss Blanche Hamm and Miss Helen Biddick, students at Cornell college, are spending the weekend here with their parents.

Blanche Hamm Helen Biddick Cornell College

Beloit Couple Visits Cousin During West Coast Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Schroeder of Beloit Wisconsin spent Saturday with their cousin Miss Frances Hildebrand while en route home from a west coast trip.

Roy Schroeder Beloit Wis West Coast Frances Hildebrand

Mullaley and Price Visit Catherine Peckosh in Omaha

Mary Mullaley, Anna Mullaley, and Barbara Price are spending today with Catherine Peckosh in Omaha, Nebraska, according to a brief social note.

Mary Anna Mullaley Barbara Price Catherine Peckosh Omaha

Dinner guests at the Stitzel home include Stitzel family

Dinner guests today in the home of Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Stitzel are Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Stitzel of Clinton, Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Stitzel and their son Wilbur of Maquoketa, and Dr. and Mrs. B. R. Stitzel and their son Bert of Manchester.

H. G. Stitzel J. B. Stitzel Clinton W. L. Stitzel Wilbur Maquoketa B. R. Stitzel Bert Manchester

Brenneman Family Return From East Orange Visit

Mrs L J Brenneman and her son Leonard with his wife return today from East Orange New Jersey where they visited Ivan Brenneman and family. The trip included a excursion to the New York City World’s Fair.

L. J. Brenneman Leonard

Stars Alice Faye Tyrone Power and Al Jolson at the Garden

Advertisement notes a Garden engagement featuring Alice Faye Tyrone Power and Al Jolson for today and Monday with performances and ticket details not provided.

Alice Faye Tyrone Power al Jolson

Irving Drake Elected President of Excelsior A. and L. Club

Irving Drake was elected president of the Excelsior A. and L. club Friday evening at the Knudsen home. Mr. Knudsen was named vice president, Mrs. Russell Singleton secretary, and Mrs. Ralph Hoskins treasurer. The program included a recap of club activities.

Irving Drake Excelsior A. and L. Club K. O. Knudsen Knudsen Russell Singleton Ralph Hoskins

Club Program and Refreshment Committee Named

The text lists performances by Bobbie Daubenmier and Bobbie Tudeen with accordion and vocal numbers, plus readings by Bobbie Burns. Mrs. Irving Drake and others joined a refreshment committee for the coming year while Mrs. Russell Singleton and others were named to the program committee. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Daubenmier with son Bobbie, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schaeffer with Charles and Shirley, and Miss Margaret Taylor.

Cordion Bobbie Daubenmier Charles Schaeffer, Jr Bobbie Tudeen Wilma Weis Ralph Hoskins Bobbie Burns Irving Drake Warren Kemp Russell Singleton Carl Wiley Oscar Martin Earl Daubenmier Bobbie Charles Schaeffer Charles and Shirley Margaret Taylor

Child Study Club to Tour Cedar Rapids Industrial Plants

Members of the Child Study club will visit the industrial plants in Cedar Rapids Wednesday after transportation is arranged. The trip aims to observe local industry and learning opportunities for members.

Child Study Club Cedar Rapids

Ivanhoe Club to Meet Monday at 2 P.M.

Community notices report the Ivanhoe club meeting Monday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Ralph Fitzgeralds home east of Marion. Also listed are weekend travelers, church activities, and social visits across town and beyond.

Ivanhoe Club Ralph Fitzgerald Marion

Rob erts Visit for Coe College Homecoming in Iowa

Mr and Mrs Charles D Roberts of Peoria Illinois arrived Friday evening to spend the weekend in Marion with Mrs Roberts parents Mr and Mrs H F Lockwood and with Mr Roberts parents Mr and Mrs Charles E Roberts in Cedar Rapids. They came to attend the Coe College homecoming.

Charles D. Roberts Peoria Ill Marion

Bowman to Host Music Club Evening

Mrs. J. W. Bowman of 1372 Eighth Avenue will entertain the Musical Literature Club on Monday at 7 30 p.m. Miss Mabel Kearns will lead the program. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Welsher visited relatives in Knoxville from Saturday to Sunday.

J. W. Bowman Eighth Avenue Musical Literary Club Mabel Kearns Earl Welsher Knoxville

Grove City Rebekah Lodge Meets Monday Evening

Grove City Rebekah lodge No. 35 will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the I O O F hall Refreshments served Marion Chapter No 183 O E S Kensington in the Masonic temple Monday afternoon Supper served at 5 30 p.m Mrs George Fullerton and Mrs Judson J Calkins co chairmen of the supper committee West Marion Garden club meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs Edward Manson Blair's Ferry road

Grove City Rebekah Lodge No. 35 Marion Kensington Masonic Temple George Fullerton Judson J. Calkins West Marion

Miss Mildred Teeter In Waterloo Weekend Visit

Emerson school teacher Miss Mildred Teeter spends the weekend in Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. E V Carey and children Wyoma Bonnie Bob and David dine today at the home of Mrs Carey's parents Mr and Mrs S N Kingsbury in Ames. The dinner marks Mr Kingsbury's seventy second birthday.

Mildred Teeter Emerson School Waterloo E. V. Carey Wyoma Bonnie Bob David Mrs. Carey S. N. Kingsbury Ames Mr. Kingsbury

Mitchell unit to rehearse at Memorial hall Wednesday

Robert Mitchell of W. R. C. No. 126 will hold a meeting in Memorial hall on Wednesday at 2 30 p m All officers are asked to attend as rehearsal for inspection will take place.

Robert Mitchell W. R. C. No. 126 Memorial Hall

Wheatland Couple To Marry At Reform Church

Wheatland Miss Ruth Harriet Wiebner daughter of Mr and Mrs Harriet Wiebner will wed Kenneth Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs George Hoffman Sunday at 2 30 pm at St Pauls Reformed church Rev Clarence Koehler will officiate Miss Wilma Riedesel will play and Betty Malsteadt Ruth Bicknese will sing Attendants Verna Mae Hoffman and Warren Hoffman A wedding dinner will follow at the bride parents home with Ione Endorf Marjory Witte DeWitt and Louise Hommegausen assisting

Wheatland Ruth Harriet Wiebner Harriet Wiebner Kenneth Hoffman George Hoffman St. Paul’s Reformed Church Clarence Koehler Wilma Riedesel Betty Malsteadt Ruth Bicknese Dixon Verna Mae Hoffman Mount Vernon Warren Hoffman Ione Endorf Marjory Witte DeWitt Louise Hommeghausen

High Court to Hear Lee County Securities Appeal

The Iowa supreme court overruled a motion to dismiss and will hear the appeal of Marcus J. Dunley, convicted in Lee county of violating the Iowa securities law. Court Clerk B. W. Garrett confirmed the action.

High Court Lee County Securities Appeal DES Moines Iowa Supreme Court Marcus J. Dunley Lee County B. W. Garrett

Upper Iowa to inaugurate new president on Oct 28

Dr. Vivian Thomas Smith will be inaugurated as president of Upper Iowa University on Saturday, succeeding Dr. Arthur E. Bennett. A 53 year old educator, Smith has held roles at Kansas Wesleyan University Huron College and the University of Illinois with degrees from Greenville College and advanced credentials in educational administration. He is known as an authority on junior and senior college organization and has presented widely in educational circles.

Fayette Vivian Thomas Smith Upper Iowa University Arthur E. Bennett Smith Kansas Wesleyan University Huron College Huron S. D Litchfield Ill Greenville College Greenville University of Illinois Bureau of Educational Research of Illinois United States Colege Lexington

Iowa Shifts in 1930s Politics and Tax Changes

The piece reviews Iowa political shifts from the 1930s, noting GOP gains in 1938, expansion of state government, liquor store profits totaling near 3 million for 1939-40, and new taxes and welfare programs. It also compares higher education enrollment in four Iowa schools between 1928 and 1939, highlighting growth.

CCC Republican Party New Deal G.O.P Iowa Universities State Board of Education University of Iowa Iowa State College Iowa State Drake University

Dog Dies Heroically While Trying to Save Mistress

In Shenandoah a dog died after entering a burning home to aid Mrs. Phillip Nies, 72, who perished in the fire two miles south of town. Firemen found the house fully alight with no sign of life. the loyal dog reappeared at the doorway and vanished again, seemingly guiding responders before the blaze consumed the structure.

Shenando Phillip Nies Here

Legion Will Assemble In Wheatland For District Conference

The 2nd District American Legion and Auxiliary gather in Wheatland Thursday with E V Riedesel and Mrs Riedesel presiding. A banquet will feature speakers including Frank Miles and department leaders. over 500 expected. Auxiliary participants include Wheatland president Mrs Albert Burrichter and officials from Linn Jackson and Jones counties.

Wheatland E. V. Riedesel Legion Emil Drexler Dyersville Barney McPartland Cedar Rapids Glen McLaughlin Anamosa Mott Peters DeWitt Charles Jennings Maquoketa Albert Burrichter Walter Fox Gus Horstmann Charles Beach

CIO Head Sued for Divorce in Des Moines

Dorothy Helen Harris filed for divorce from Don Harris regional CIO director in Des Moines alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They married February 6, 1938.

Des Moines Dorothy Helen Harris Don Harris CIO

State Saves on Labels by Bidding Reform

Gov. Wilson ordered competitive bids for state labels and containers after discovering widespread telephone bidding. By advertising bids, Iowa saved about 8 850 dollars on 1939 purchases despite buying more containers, with costs dropping from 1 50 to 0 68 per thousand and from 4 85 to 2 7 cents each.

Wilson Gov. Wilson Berry F. Hal

Family ties stir assault charges in Cascade stabbing

Cedar Rapids father and son Ben and Orville Trimble face assault with intent to inflict great bodily harm charges after a Cascade stabbing Friday night. Victims George Pettit of Waterloo and Walter Trimble of Cedar Rapids are in serious condition with chest wounds. Sheriff Eisbach noted the Trimble men claim the fight stemmed from a dispute over a shared truck used in their cistern and chimney cleaning business.

Dubuque Ben Orville Trimble Cedar Rapids Cascade John L. Duffy George Pettit Waterloo Walter Trimble Mercy Hospital L. J. Eisbach

Epworth League elects new officers in annual meeting

Ivan Mader was elected president of the Epworth League at the annual meeting recently. Leona Redmond was named first vice president, Alice Redmond second vice president, and Geraldine Mader secretary-treasurer.

Wyoming Ivan Mader Epworth League Leona Redmond Alice Redmond Geraldine Mader

International Doll Display at TIFFIN

Miss Deloris Reynolds age 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clif ford Reynolds, showcases a doll collection totaling 44. The display features American bride and groom, Shirley Temple, Snow White, Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Mexican dancer dolls, and Santa Claus from her mother’s cabinet, a 38 year old favorite in original clothes.

Deloris Reynolds Clifford Reynolds Shirley Temple Canada Snow White Dopey Patsy Pella Santa Claus

Iowa Governor Signals Travel Plans as Capitol Peers Watch

Capitol Currents notes Governor Wilson hints at travel next fall while stressing an open door policy. The west wing hosts an empty Curran display while liquor and conservation boards face lease questions. Banking and executive council actions draw scrutiny as drivers license shortages dominate legislative chatter.

Des Moines Wilson

Olin Couple Mark 50 Years in Anniversary Open House

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Blayney of Olin celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 8 pm at their home. The couple married October 23 1880 and have two daughters and a son, with one son died in France in 1918. They are active in church and community groups including the United Brethren, HiTherlin chapter, American Legion auxiliary, and Masonic bodies.

Olin Gilbert Blayney Enckter C. L. Brainard Mr. Blayney John Polly Blayney Hitherlin American Legion Auxiliary Blayney Masonic Lodge Iowa O.E.S

Governor opposes buying state office building

The governor opposes purchasing a building for state offices. The 1941 legislature is seen as the only hope for a permanent solution, possibly not until 1943. Illinois built the Centennial Building in 1918. Iowa’s centennial is 1946, suggesting a centennial building could address the housing problem.

Illinois Springfield Iowa

Vinton Couple Celebrate Their Golden Wedding

Mr and Mrs Walter G Ridge of Vinton marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner in Tama attended by their daughter Mrs Frank Thill and family and by daughter Mrs W W Gilmore of Chicago A son Vincent of Santa Monica could not attend They were married October 21 1889 in Vinton The Ridge family includes seven grandchildren Their lives included World War I YMCA welfare work and long years in Maquoketa Chicago and Vinton

Vinton Walter G. Ridge Frank Thill Tama W. W. Gilmore Gilmore Chicago Vincent Santa Monica Calif Ridge Eugene H. Avery Anna Niermeyer Simon Niemeyer Pella G. W. Ridge France Germany Coblenz Maquoketa Capper and Capper

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