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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1938

Page

11

Dorothy Hahn Weds Earl Koehn in St Matthew’s Rectory

Miss Dorothy E. Hahn daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard H Hahn marries Earl F Koehn of Cedar Rapids in a St Matthew’s church rectory ceremony officiated by Rev Father J D Kearn. Attendants include bridesmaid Miss Jane Hahn and best man David Sharpe. Afterward a wedding breakfast at the Mayflower and a short trip they will reside at 1009 A avenue NE after November 1. Out of town guests from Chicago Davenport and Milwaukee attend.

Dorothy E. Hahn Howard H. Hahn First Avenue E Earl F. Koehn Cedar Rapids F. J. Koehn Chicago St. Matthew’s Church J D. Kearn Jane Hahn David Sharpe Koehn Avenue NE F J Koehn Frank Neal G. W Donohoe Marianne Davenport Don Hahn Milwaukee

Residents Returning From Weekend Trips Abbreviate Summer Travel

A batch of Cedar Rapids residents returned home from brief visits and extended summer getaways. Mrs. John M. Grimm came back from Clear Lake and other northern trips, while Mrs. Sutherland C. Dows left in October for Greenwood School, Ruxton, Md, and later spent time in Oak Park and Milwaukee. Other travelers included Mr and Mrs H C Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Boileau, and Robert Waples with Mitchell Erickson. The Montgomerys visited Wisconsin and Illinois, with stops in Madison and Des Plaines, and the Atwood family in Rockford.

Clear Lake John M. Grimm Fourth Avenue Weesene East Sutherland C. Dows Twenty-seventh Street Dows Henrietta Dows Greenwood School Ruxton Oak Park P. L. Bates Boileau Cleveland Ohio Milwaukee L. R. Hermann Cedar Rapids H. C. Jensen Country Club Parkway SE DB Bleser Manitowoc Wis Robert Waples Forest Drive Mitchell Erickson Washington, D. C Waterloo Bill Fowler W. A Montgomery Hullcrest Drive Wisconsin Illinois Madison Montgomery LP. Atwood Des Plaines J. P. Montgomery

Two Iowa trip planned by Marshall Bell guests

Mrs Clare R Marshall of 355 Pleasant Drive SE and Mrs Robert P Bell of 523 Knollwood Drive SE travel to Des Moines on Tuesday to visit former classmate Mrs Gerald A Jewett at the University of Iowa. Other visitors include Mr and Mrs Marcus Childs, with Childs set to speak at a Des Moines forum this week.

Clare R. Marshall Pleasant Drive Robert P. Bell Knollwood Drive Des Moines University of Iowa Gerald A Jewett Jewett Marquis Childs Childs Sweden

Miss Crawford Vacationing with Wellesley Classmate

Miss Margaret Crawford of New York City and daughter of Dr and Mrs Jennings Crawford of Cedar Rapids is spending a short vacation with former Wellesley classmate Miss Virginia Paton at Danbury Conn.

Margaret Crawford New York City Jennings Crawford Cedar Rapids Wellesley Virginia Paton Danberry, Conn

Rockwell Couple Vacation Visit in Chicago Weekend

Mr and Mrs Edwin Rockwell of Los Angeles spent the weekend visiting Mrs E H Bingham at 2210 Grande Avenue SE while en route home from Chicago.

Edwin Rockwell Los Angeles Chicago

Miss Betty Ann Becker Returns to Villa de Chantal

Miss Betty Ann Becker returns to Villa de Chantal at Rock Island after spending the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs H J Becker at 1632 Bever Avenue SE.

Miss Becker Villa DE Chantal Betty Ann Becker Rock Island H. J. Becker Bever Avenue SE

Local Hosts Welcome Rochester Visitors for Weekend

Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Stickney of Rochester Minnesota stayed with Dr. and Mrs. J Stuart McQuiston at 2318 Twenty-sixth Street Drive SE. After the weekend the Stickneys left for Chicago to visit Dr. Stickney's parents with their daughter Martha.

J. Stuart McQuiston Twenty-sixth Street Drive J. M. Stickney Rochester Minn Martha Stickneys Chicago Dr. Stickney

Thomp son announce marriage of Eleanor to George Owen Jr

Mgr and Mrs William J Thomp son announce the marriage of their daughter Eleanor to George II Owen Jr son of Mr and Mrs George H Owen The ceremony occurred Saturday in Valparaiso Ind Miss Jennie Lou kata and Joe Hembera Jr attended The groom is employed by the Texas company in Cedar Rapids and the couple will reside with the groom's parents.

Mgr William J. Thompson Tenth Street Eleanor George II Owen, Jr George H. Owen Avenue NW Valparaiso Ind Jennie Loukata Joe Hembera Owen Texas Company Cedar Rapids

If You Feel Sunk Read This and Cheer Up

A vintage health ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a general tonic to lift spirits and energy. It promises to build up physical resistance, ease the blues, and help readers smile through life.

Lydia EF Pinkham Pinkham

Bates Family Relocates from Toledo to Des Moines

Mr and Mrs John Bates and their son Jennings Crawford Bates move from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines this week to establish a new home. Jennings will stay with his grandparents Dr and Mrs Jennings Crawford at 232 Twenty Fifth Street Drive SE during the week.

John Bates Toledo Jennings Crawford Bates Cedar Rapids Des Moines Jennings Crawford Twenty Fifth Street Drive

Miss Erickson Guest of Warrens Waples

Miss Marjorie Erickson returns to Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls after weekend visits with Mr and Mrs M R Warren at 2008 Fifth Avenue SE and Mr and Mrs Frank C Waples at 331 Forest Drive SE. Her brother Mitchell Erickson of Washington DC also visits the Waples home.

Marjorie Erickson Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls M. R Warren Fifth Avenue SE Frank C. Waples Forest Drive Erickson Mitchell Erickson Washington, D. C Waples

Mrs Kirk to Visit the Richard Millers

Mrs. Douglas Kirk of St Joseph Missouri arrives Tuesday to spend three days as house guest of Mr and Mrs Richard M Miller at 2730 Second Avenue SE She will return Thursday to Independence where she has been visiting recently

Douglas Kirk St. Joseph, Mo Cedar Rapids Richard M. Miller Second Avenue SE Kirk Independence

Reviewers Club Luncheon at McIntyres Home

The Reviewers club met Monday afternoon for luncheon at Mrs Scott McIntyre’s home 627 Cottage Grove Avenue SE. Mrs Rollo Pickford gave the book review at the gathering.

Reviewers Club Scott McIntyre Cottage Grove Avenue SE Rollo Pickford

Luncheon Club Hostess Dines Nine at Cedar Rapids

Mrs William G Dows hosted the Monday Luncheon Club at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. She and nine guests attended, with covers laid for the group.

William G Dows First Avenue E Cedar Rapids Country Club

Stewart Couple Plans Des Moines Visit With Mitchell Friends

Mr and Mrs A C Stewart of 352 Park terrace SE travel to Des Moines on Tuesday to visit friends from Mitchell South Dakota for a short stay.

A. C. Stewart Park Terrace SE Des Moines Mitchell, S. D

Weekend Guests Visit Stoflet Family in City

Miss Dorothy Stoflet a Ledyard high school teacher visited her parents Mr and Mrs David A Stoflet at 1703 First Avenue W over the weekend Also visiting was Miss Leslie Kemple a Rockford College teacher and Bryn Mawr alumna Miss Ada Margaret Stofler of Washington DC is spending a vacation here

Dorothy Stoflet Ledyard High School David A. Stoflet First Avenue W Stoflet Leslie Kemple Rockford College Rockford, Ill Bryn Mawr College Ada Margaret Stofler Washington, D. C

Miss Neary and Olson Leave for California Visit

Miss Ruth Neary and Miss Mary Nick Olson departed Saturday night for a two week visit in California They will travel to the Grand Canyon and San Francisco during the trip.

Ruth Neary Mary Nick Olson California Grand Canyon San Francisco

Seventeenth Birthday Surprise For Miss Twyla Mikas

Miss Twyla Mikas was honored Sunday at a surprise party held at Miss Leota Bruns home for her seventeenth birthday. Games were played and prize recipients presented awards to the guest of honor. A shower of gifts came from sixteen attendees, with Halloween decorations used and Carol Jean Bruns assisting the hostess.

Twyla Mikas Leota Bruns Miss Mikas Carol Jean Bruns

Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Jean Gorman

Miss Jean Gorman hosted fourteen friends on Saturday night at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed Sheffie at 1889 Ellis Boulevard NW for her fourteenth birthday. The Halloween themed party featured games and festive decor.

Jean Gorman Ed Sheffie Ellis Boulevard

Friendship Circle Dessert Luncheon Planned by King's Daughters

The Friendship Circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. Melvin Welke at 1314 Third Avenue SE.

Friendship Circle of the King’s Daughters Melvin Welke Third Avenue SE

Busy Ten Club Meets For Friday Refreshments

Mrs. Edna Cooper hosted the Busy Ten club Friday at 129 First Avenue West. Refreshments were served and the gathering included Lucile Gillian Nellie Austin Kathryn Kuhn Netah Shelton Mae Heathman Mrs. Lowe Mrs. Williams and Caroline Colby.

Edna Cooper First Avenue W Ten Club Lucile Gillian Nellie Austin Kathryn Kuhn Netah Shelton Mae Heathman Lowe Williams Caroline Colby

Helen Craft and Donald Butler Wed at Trinity Methodist

Miss Helen Ada Craft of Cedar Rapids and Donald Vernon Butler of Chicago wed at Trinity Methodist Church Sunday morning. Rev. Elton D. Wells officiated as family and friends gathered, with autumn flowers and gardenia corsages. The couple left for Chicago after a breakfast for immediate families.

Trinity Methodist Church Helen Ada Craft Cedar Rapids Clarence E. Craft Stanwood Donald Vernon Butler Chicago J. L. Butler Walker Elton D. Wells Arthur Kress Marjorie Butler M. Craft Orville M. Hepner Kenneth Butler Mrs. Craft Mrs. Butler Sixth Avenue SE Mrs Butler Butler Takin Brothers Transfer Company Washington High School Mullin Walker High School Hartwick O. M. Craft Dubuque Charles Arnett Larry Washington, D. C C. H. Benson L. D. Arnett Dale and Bobby Center Point Dick Craft

Picnic Luncheon Honors Local Aunts At Mrs Anderson Home

Mrs Kenneth Anderson hosted a Friday afternoon picnic luncheon at 2502 First Avenue W to honor her aunts. Miss Cecile Kemper assisted the hostess as guests received personal gifts and enjoyed games as the diversion. Guests included Mesdames George Hanson Louis Hanson William Hanson Bud Hanson A J Kemper Rob Smith Carl Rosson and Violet Usher the last of Nashua.

Kenneth Anderson First Avenue W Cecile Kemper George Hanson Louis Hanson William Hanson Bud Hanson A J. Kemper Rob Smith Carl Rosson Violet Usher Nashua

Notable Weekend Guests Visit Curtis Home

W M Curtis of North Hollywood California hosted weekend guests Mrs A W Martin of Boone and her daughter Roanne at 1723 Bhike boulevard SE in the Curtis residence with Mr and Mrs W E Curtis.

W. M. Curtis North Hollywood Calif A. W. Martin Boone Roanne W. E. Curtis Bhike Boulevard

Shower Honoring Mrs James Hess Held in Marion

Mrs. John Hess hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday night at 1309 Sixth Avenue, Marion, honoring her daughter in law Mrs. James Hess. Bunco prizes went to Mrs. James Lacock, Mrs. M. F. Udet and Mrs. E. D. Dixon, with guests from Marion and Cedar Rapids.

John Hess James Hess Sixth Avenue Marion Bunco James Lacock M. F. Udet E. D. Dixon Vera Howard Henry Fox William Ff. Pulda George Krog Udet John Press G. A. Gaskill Frank Gaskill Dixon Harley R. Berry Emogene Udet Cedar Rapids Hess H. R. Berry

Mrs Henderson Hosts Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Walter J Henderson of 2219 Mount Vernon Avenue SE entertained Friday evening for her daughter Mrs Anne Brown. Bingo and Halloween decorations set the scene. Assisted by daughter Mrs Marie Biskup, guests included Mesdames Angelo Biskup Andrew Highland Edward Roman Edward Oncken Joseph Biskup and Miss Opal Snetzler and Miss Margaret L Henderson.

Walter J. Henderson Mount Vernon Avenue Anne Brown Henderson Marie Biskup Angelo Biskup Andrew Highland Edward Roman Edward Oncken Joseph Biskup Opal Snetzler Margaret L. Henderson

Mrs. Stickley Hosts Dinner for Family Guests in Wichita

Mrs. J. D. Stickley of Wichita Kansas entertained Sunday at her home 129 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE with a family dinner. Honored guests included Mrs. Stickleys daughter Mrs. Don Peppers and Charlotte Ann, Mrs. John A. Murray, and Mrs. Mabel Chadband Wilson. Other attendees were Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Perrine, Mrs. Margaret Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Barlow and their sons John and Jim, Mrs. W. E. Lamey, and Mrs. Philip Palmer.

Wichita Kan J. D. Stickley Twenty-fifth Street Drive Myr B. T Perrine Margaret Hall Arthur Barlow John and Jim W E. Lamey Philip Palmer

Mil dred M Williams weds Leon L Klekar at Bethany Lutheran

Saturday evening at Bethany Lutheran Mil dred M Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam C Christensen 1541 Bever avenue SE became the bride of Leon L Klekar son of John Klekar of Ely The ceremony was by Rev Mark J Steege They will reside at Windermere apartments after November 10 Mrs Klekar works at Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids Mr Klekar is with the Elks club service staff

Bethany Lutheran Church Mildred M Williams Sam C. Christensen Bever Avenue Leon L Klekar John Klekar Ely Mark J. Steege Klekar Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids Elks Club Windermere

Shirley Hayek Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party

Shirley Ann Hayek daughter of Rudolph and Mrs Hayek celebrated her fifth birthday at a Saturday afternoon gathering. Guests included Jessie Ellen Nemecek Norma Jean Ward Patricia Ann Jones Ann Hatters Dorothy Swacha Dick Swacha Glenn Schultz Jeanelle Ballard Esther Mary Helen Armstrong Billie June Patty Sacora Rosetta Nelle Rowden and Mrs Hayek was assisted by Mrs Kathryn Verba.

Shirley Ann Hayek Rudolph Hayek Bever Avenue Jessie Ellen Nemecek Norma Jean Ward Patricia Ann Jones Ann Hatters Dorothy Dick Swacha Glenn Schultz Jeanelle Ballard Esther Mary Helen Armstrong Billie June Patty Sacora Rosetta Nelle Rowden Hayek Kathryn Verba

Three L class hosts annual birthday party for Miss Boyd

Seventy five members and guests of the Three L class of the First Christian church held their annual birthday party and Jane Boyd memorial service at the church Friday afternoon. Devotions, readings, songs, and a gift to teacher Mrs. Carrie Thomas marked the event. Proceeds fund the girls' recreation room at the Community House. Flowers were placed on Miss Boyd's grave at the close.

First Christian Church Jane Boyd L. E. MacLaughlin W. M. Moravec Joseph Fort Newton W. W. Smith Ruth Orchard McGuire Fred Niemeier Miss Boyd G. W. Crank N. L. Ireland Robert Kehne May Carter E. Teeple H. Nowadsky Elmer Eastburn Moravec J. A. McGowen Tyler School Crank A. W. Coquillette Carrie Thomas Moravee Elizabeth Bender Herbert Westrom

Ralstons Celebrate Fortieth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W A Ralston of 206 Third Street SW observed their fortieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at home. Gifts were given by the group and guests included Mrs Ralston's uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J Manwiller of Anoka Minnesota.

W. A. Ralston Third Street

Larco Club All Day Session and Picnic Dinner

Members of the Larco club held an all day session and a picnic dinner at Mrs Raleigh A Lacy’s home 807 Ellis bou lev NW Thursday Bunco at three tables prizes to Mrs James Cowden and Mrs John Cleator Jr Attendees included Mesdames L Vallierre G Miller B Coates E McCall L McCall D Crow R E Lacy and V Richardson The October meeting will be at Mrs McCall 1839 Mount Vernon avenue

Larco Club Raleigh A. Lacy Ellis Boulevard NW James Cowden John Cleator, Jr L. Vallierre G. Miller B. Coates E. McCall L. McCall D. Crow R. E. Lacy V. Richardson McCall Mount Vernon Avenue

Maltese Cross Circle Plans Tuesday Meeting

Maltese Cross circle of the King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. W. D. Elder at 3126 C avenue NE on Tuesday at 10 30 a m. Members should come prepared to sew and lunch will be served at noon.

Maltese Cross Circle of the King's Daughters W. D. Elder C Avenue NE

Taylor P.T.A. Card Party Sponsored This Tuesday

The Taylor P.T.A. will host a card party Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Iowa Electric Light and Power bungalow. Refreshments will be served and members are asked to bring playing cards for their tables.

Taylor P. T. A Iowa Electric Light and Power Company

Credit Women's Club Breakfast Hosted by Boettchers

Members of the Credit Women's breakfast club and Armstrong Clothing office staff, joined by Mrs. R. E. Walker, were entertained Sunday morning at a breakfast hosted by Misses Ida Henrietta Elizabeth and Sophia Boettcher at 1426 Third Avenue SE. Guests numbered twenty six and were served by Fred Fluegel and Lee Murray in hoboes costumes.

Credit Women's Breakfast Club Armstrong Clothing Company R. E. Walker Ida Henrietta Elizabeth Sophia Boettcher Third Avenue SE Fred Fluegel Lee Murray

Mrs Friebel and Sloan return from trip to Detroit Milwaukee

Mrs Friebel and Mr and Mrs James W Sloan of 1542 Seventh Avenue SE have returned after a money trip to Detroit and Milwaukee.

Detroit Milwaukee S Friebel James W. Sloan Seventh Avenue SE Milwauke

Mrs Mahannah Hosts Kensington Picnic at 1 P M

Mrs J C Mahannah of 1562 Fourth Avenue SE will entertain the Wednesday Social club with a picnic luncheon and Kensington gathering at her home on Wednesday afternoon at 1 oclock.

J. C. Mahannah Fourth Avenue SE Kensington

Fifteen Club Members Social at Lower Palisades

Local Fifteen club members and friends gathered Sunday evening at the lower Palisades. Attendees included Rosetta Swan Dorothy Dawson Arlene Baumhoefener Mr and Mrs Roy Stepanek George Kacere Hugh Reinier Robert Hronek Charles Barnett and William Mineck with refreshments served.

Lower Palisades Rosetta Swan Dorothy Dawson Arlene Baumhoefener Roy Stepanek George Kacere Hugh Reinier Robert Hronek Charles Barnett William Mineck

Leets Return Home After Week With Frews

Mr and Mrs William Leets senior have returned to their home in Manson after spending a week with their daughter Mrs Jack Frew and Mr Frew at 720 Thirty fourth Street SE in their home.

William Leets, Sr Manson Jack Frew Frew Thirty-fourth Street

Townsend club and local notices fill city page

Towns end club No 5 meets Monday at 7 30 p m at 607 avenue NW. Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts first annual Halloween dance in Eagles hall Wednesday night. Miss Catherine Redmond conducts story hour at Six teenth avenue library station Tuesday at 4 p m. Bazaar and chicken supper planned at Saint Joseph Marion October 26 5 p m. An overflow from a gasoline stove caused a fire at 12 30 p m Sunday at the W Eddins home 1104 Nineteenth avenue SW. fire confined to the store.

Order of Eagles Eagles Hall Catherine Redmond Sixteenth Avenue Library W. Eddins Nineteenth Avenue SW C. E. Reddington Burlington Ane Cedar Rapids Townsend Club K. P. Hall

Iowa Truck Operators Push for Uniform Intra State Tariffs

Iowa truck operators appeared before the state railway commissioners in Washington IA at 1 p m Monday seeking uniform tariffs for intra state trucking.

Iowa State Railway Commissioners Washington

Calvary Baptist Revival Sees Evangelist Larson Speak

Evangelist James Henry Larson spoke Sunday night at Calvary Baptist Church on "We Have Seen The Lord" as revival meetings continue. William Dykhuizen Jed directed congregational singing with a solo "The Sinner and the Song" and Mrs. Dorothy Miller led a volunteer choir of 40 voices. Cyrus:

Calvary Baptist Revival James Henry Larson Calvary Baptist Church William Dykhuizen Dorothy Miller Cyrus

Eastern Star Grand Chapter Opens in Cedar Rapids

Presiding as grand officers at the sixty first annual Iowa Order of Eastern Star session are Mrs Rowena Johnson Boone and O J Kirketey Bedford. A members only reception and ball begins at 8 p m in the Consistory marking the four day program.

Grand Chapter of Iowa Order of Eastern Star Cedar Rapids Rowena Johnson Boone O. J. Kirketey Bedford E. D. Manilaw First Avenue Grand Chapter Mildred Harrington Sioux City Cordelia Johnson Sioux Rapids Miriam Ketchen Laurens Laura Lenz Mason City Pearl May Fluegel Charles City Marguerite Hoglan Center Point Lillian Ritter Cedar Falls Daisy Ray Oelwein Lucille Johnson Eagle Grove Dorothy Ulrich Denison Lucille Denney Ogden Marguerite Winey Jefferson Irene Klein Alden Ruth Craig Belle Plaine Eleanor Sawyer Clarence Bessie McMurray Newton Ellen Mills Winterset Ella Young Conway Elsie Evans Emerson Pauline Henkle Des Moines Marie W. McGee Osceola Gladys Haycock Bussey Mozelle Russell Winfield Mabel Brumm Fort Madison EL Kahir Shrine Temple Montrose Hotel

Who Says So Minister Urges Distinguishing Propaganda

The Rev Dr Robert Little of First Presbyterian argues for verifying sources to separate truth from propaganda. He notes wartime misrepresentation and urges media literacy, praising Iowa schools that train students to analyze propaganda and distinguish fact from fiction.

Robert Little First Presbyterian Church Dr. Little Iowa Cedar Rapids

Congregational Singing Monday With Evangelist Larson

Metcalf will read the congregational singing Monday evangelist Larson will speak on the theme Lord Teach Us To Pray at the gathering lasting into the evening. The event invites community members to participate and reflect.

Republican congress candidate to speak at Canopus club luncheon

Alfred Mueller of Davenport, a GOP candidate for Congress, will be guest at the Canopus club luncheon Tuesday at the Roosevelt hotel. The speaker will be Robert Waples of 331 Forest drive SE, who just returned from a four month Europe tour made with Bob O'Meara of 1903 Bever

Alfred Mueller Davenport Congress Canopus Club Roosevelt Hotel Robert Waples Forest Drive Europe Bob O’meara Bever Avenue

Harvest Home Dinner at First Congregational Church

The Harvest Home dinner of the First Congregational church will be held Wednesday at 6 15 p m. Speakers will be Rev Mr and Mrs Nelson C Dreier and music directed by Miss Ruth Miller. Congregation and friends invited. Reservations by Tuesday with Mrs Oliver Wilson dial 20082.

First Congregational Church Nelson C. Dreier Ruth Miller Oliver Wilson Dial

Wounded Ruth Etting Husband Leaves Hospital

Ruth Etting's wounded husband Myr Alderman is recovering at an undisclosed private home after being shot by Martin Snyder. He left St Vincent's hospital eight days after the incident with no location announced. Alderman's second wife Alma Alderman seeks $150,000 for alienation of affections. Snyder is represented by Jerry Giesler.

Hollywood Ruth Etting Myr Alderman St. Vincent’s Hospital Martin Snyder Miss Etting S. L. Perzils Alderman Alma Alderman

Delegates Arrive for Grand Chapter Session in Cedar Rapids

Delegates to the sixty first annual Grand chapter session of the Order of Eastern Star of Iowa pour into Cedar Rapids for a four day meeting at the Shrine temple. Attendance is expected to reach 3000 with events at the Montrose hotel and Shrine temple.

Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star of Iowa Cedar Rapids Shrine Temple Montrose Hotel

Frigid blasts spread across Midwest and beyond

A cold wave from the north brought freezing temperatures and snow across the northern half of the country. It reached the Midwest and extended to Oklahoma and Arkansas while blocking roads and isolating towns in Wisconsin Minnesota and northern Michigan. The M. H. Stewart lumber barge with seven men was found at Beaver Island Lake Michigan after 36 hours missing.

United Press Oklahoma Arkansas Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Ohio Mississippi Missouri Great Lakes U. S J. R. Lloyd Chicago Apalachian M. H. Stewart Beaver Island Lake Michigan Kansas City Oklahoma City

Mongrel fowl shocks Alturas hunter in goose shoot

William Frerichs of Des Moines Indiana bagged a bird in Alturas California that appeared 90 percent goose but had a chicken like feet and a duck beak. The strange fowl puzzled locals as a mixed-species creature.

Alturas Calif INS William Frerichs Des Moines

Treasury Sets Refinancing Plan for RFC Notes

The treasury cleared the way for the December financing program by arranging the Nov 1 refinancing of an RFC issue worth 298.972 million dollars maturing Dec 15. RFC notes series K will be exchanged for series P notes at 4.5 percent interest, maturing Nov 1, 1941, with full federal guarantees on principal and interest.

Washington Treasury RFC

Four Hurt In Auto Crash West Of Cedar Rapids

Four persons reported injuries in an auto accident three miles west of Cedar Rapids. Betty Scholl of Victor suffered a leg abrasion and three others Dale Courtney Armstrong John Becker Victor and Dorothy Haynes of Cedar Rapids received treatment for minor cuts at St. Luke's hospital. No reports were filed with the sheriff or highway patrol.

Cedar Rapids St. Luke's Hospital Betty Scholl Victor Dale Courtney Armstrong John Becker Dorothy Haynes Sheriff's Office The Highway Patrol

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Marshall Bell Connecticut Edwin Rockwells Mrs. Bingham Stuart McQuiston Eleanor Thompson George Owen, JR Joan Bates Miss Erickson Warrens, Waples Mrs. Kirk Richard Millers Mcintyres Mrs. Dows A. C. Stewarts David Stoflets Misses Neary Olson Mikas Friendship Circle Neumode Jane Donald Butler Mrs. Anderson W. E. Curtis Nome Mrs. Wess Mrs. Henderson Mrs. Stickley Mildred Williams Leon Klekar Turee I Ralstons P.T.A. Meetings Taylor Credit Women's Club Frews Townsend Club No. 5 Saint Joseph Melody Camp Lodge A.N.A Shellsburg St. Margaret's Circle Robert Voss Rudolf Unruh Henry Hermann Voss Mrs. Unruh Hermann Gazette Mr. Hermann Unruh Eastern Star Grand Chapter Mrs. Rowena Joinson O. J. Kirketeg Mueller Canopus Harvest Home Dinner L. L. Dolson C. R. Sav. Bank Bldg Cover Farm Food Stores
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