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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1936

Page

24

Miss Beardsley Hosts Luncheon for Miss Deacon

Luncheon at 2149 Linden Drive SE compliments Miss Inez Deacon a September bride elect. Attendants listed include Miss Marjorie Deacon Miss Edith Knox Miss Virginia Knox Miss Louise Porter Miss Margaret Sundberg and others. A bridge game followed the meal with guests including Mrs Orville H Tousey Mrs Ronald Evans and Mrs Donald Laird. The Deacon Lyon wedding is set for September 23.

Inez Deacon Betty Beardsley Linden Drive Miss Deacon Wallace D. Lyon Marjorie Deacon Orville H. Tousey Edith Knox Virginia Knox Louise Porter Margaret Sundberg Ronald Evans Donald Laird Wallace G. Boyson Bridge

Two Local Daughters Plan Minneapolis Visit

Miss Katherine Stark daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard E Stark of 2141 Linden Dr SK and Miss Anne Winslow daughter of Mrs Edward F Winslow of 2171 Linden Dr SE will leave Tuesday evening for Minneapolis where they plan to visit Mrs Roy C Alt and Mr and Mrs John Dobson.

Katherine Stark Leonard E. Stark Linden Drive Anne Winslow Edward F. Winslow

Gage Couple Depart for Sayner Wisconsin Visit

Dr. and Mrs. Harry M. Gage of 1945 Second Avenue SE left Tuesday for Sayner Wisconsin where they expect to spend the next week at a vacation retreat.

Harry M. Gage Second Avenue SE Sayner Wis

Beattie Hosts First In City Duplicate Bridge Series

The first of eight Beattie sponsored duplicate bridge games begins Wednesday at 1 30 pm. Held at Mrs George E Beattie 315 Nineteenth street SE the series continues every other Wednesday afternoons. Open to all city duplicate players who should bring their own partners.

George E. Beattie Nineteenth Street Beattie

Mrs Johnson and son return from Des Moines trip

Mrs. Harry S. Johnson and her son Larry return to 1735 Washington avenue SE after spending a week in Des Moines attending the Town state fair.

Harry S. Johnson Washington Avenue Larry Des Moines

Mrs A K Jeffries and Vera Jeffries Return from Southwest

Mrs A K Jeffries and Miss Vera Jeffries of 1543 B avenue NE Cedar Rapids returned Monday after two months in the southwest. They visited Mrs Irma L Stevenson and family in Tucson and Mr and Mrs John Ullrich in San Diego, spent time in Nogales and Old Mexico.

A. K. Jeffries Vera Jeffries Avenue Cedar Rapids Southwest Irma L. Stevenson Tucson Ariz John Ullrich San Diego Calif

Lampmans Return After South Dakota Visit

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lampman and granddaughter Betty Mae Sidwell returned from a week long trip to South Dakota. In Aberdeen they visited Lampman’s sister Mrs. L. C. Daker whom he had not seen in twenty eight years. The family also called on friends in Dell Rapids Sioux Falls Carroll and Jefferson, Mrs. Lampman’s former home.

J. E. Lampman Betty Mae Sidwell South Dakota Aberdeen Mr. Lampman L. C. Daker Dell Rapids Sioux Falls Carroll Jefferson

Goodman couple return after east tour

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goodman of 1811 D avenue NE have returned from a two week visit in Royersford Pennsylvania with Mrs. Robert Goodman. They also toured Surf City New Jersey Washington D C and Alexandria Virginia during the trip.

Robert Goodman D Avenue NE East Mr. Goodman Royersford Surf City N. J Washington, D. C Alexandria

Visiting Mellott Family Guests in Dixon

Mrs. Edwin Vernon Mellott of Dixon Illinois and her children Glenyce Ellyn and Robert stay with Mrs. D E Miller at 1401 Sixth avenue SE this week. Mr Mearlott plans to join them by week end for Labor Day visit.

Edwin Vernon Mellott Dixon, Ill Glenyce Ellyn Robert

Mrs Durwood Holt and Daughter Leave After Visit

Mrs Durwood Holt of St. Louis and her daughter Jacqueline depart after a two week visit to Mrs Walter Eaton grandmother at 1407 Fourth avenue SE.

Durwood Holt St. Louis Jacqueline Mrs. Holt Walter Eaton Fourth Avenue SE

Stouts Return From 2700 Mile Rocky Mountain Trip

Dr and Mrs C A Stout and family, 392 eighteenth street SE, return Monday from a 2700 mile motor trip to the Rocky mountains, coming home via the Black Hills.

C. A. Stout Eighteenth Street Rocky Mountains Black Hills

Miss Viola Yochum Visits Minneapolis Relative Ahead of Return

Miss Viola Yochum of Des Moines has spent a week as a guest of Mr and Mrs Omer Olson at 321 Sixth Avenue SW Jeff Monday. She will visit relatives in Minneapolis before returning to Des Moines.

Viola Yochum Des Moines Omer Olson Sixth Avenue Jeff Minneapolis

Aunt Het Reflects on Work and Worth

In a quip preserved from older days, Aunt Het comments on cousin Jim’s retirement and the notion that a man without purpose becomes idle and dependent on meals, implying value comes from activity not mere existence.

Lubergers Return From Minnesota Visit

Mr and Mrs Balcom Luberg er and their daughters Mary and Sally Luberg er along with Mrs Horton Bailey returned Monday evening from Minnesota where the Luberg ers spent the summer at Dorset and Mrs Bailey stayed at the Chase hotel in Walker

Balcom Luberger Second Avenue SE Mary and Sally Luberger Horton Bailey Park Terrace SE Minnesota Lubergers Dorset Bailey Chase Hotel Walker

Mrs. Ford Honored at Miscellaneous Shower in Des Moines

Mrs W C Dorlan of 712 First Avenue W hosts a miscellaneous shower Tuesday for her daughter Mrs Francis Ford recent bride. Guests include current and former employees of Clara Robinsons Colonial Food shop and Mrs William Daughhetee of Vinton entertained twenty relatives and friends Friday evening at a similar shower for Mrs Ford.

W. C. Dorlan First Avenue Francis Ford Clara Robinson Colonial Food William Daughhetee Vinton Ford

Leeds Women Attend All-Star Detroit Lions Game

Miss Joan Boyle of Leeds England and Miss Janet Coquillette of 546 Knollwood Drive SE are in Chicago for Tuesday's Detroit Lions game. They will return Wednesday morning with Boyle staying as a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. J Harold Horan at 2135 Blake Boulevard SE.

Joan Boyle Leeds England Janet Coquillette Knollwood Drive Chicago Detroit Lions

Mrs Woodruff and son guests in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. E H Woodruff of Detroit and her son Jack are guests of Mr and Mrs J M Milhon at 2003 Blake boulevard SE They arrived Sunday and will stay in Cedar Rapids until Friday morning.

E. H. Woodruff Detroit, Mich Jack J. M. Milhon Blake Boulevard Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Couple Wed At Bridegroom’s Parents Home

Miss Louise Petrak daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Petrak and George E Bradley son of Mr and Mrs S T Bradley both of Cedar Rapids were married at the groom’s parents home. Rev E J Wykle officiated. A wedding dinner followed. The couple plan to live at 1021 A avenue NW after a trip to northeastern Wisconsin.

Louise Petrak Charles Petrak George E. Bradley S. T. Bradley Cedar Rapids E. J. Wykle Catherine Berry John Breckle, Jr Berry Bradley Washington High School Cedar Rapids Business College Linn County Abstract Company Twentieth Century Manufacturing Company A Avenue NW Wisconsin James H. McKnight Daniels Street

Elizabeth Bender Hostess For Wingert Bridal Shower

Miss Elizabeth Bender hosted a miscellaneous shower and bridge party at her home on Third Avenue SE to honor Miss Bernadine Wingert, who will marry George Sharp in the fall. Prizes were won by Mrs. Allen Stamy and Miss Wingert. ten guests attended.

Elizabeth Bender Third Avenue SE Bernadine Wingert George Sharp Allen Stamy Wingert

Sonka Family Visits Minnesota Relatives

Mr and Mrs John Sonka and daughters Lucille and Frances returned from New Prague Minnesota where they were guests of Sonka’s son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joseph Trenda and from Clear Lake Minnesota where they visited Mrs Sonka's brother in law and his wife Mr and Mrs Charles Becicka

John Sonka Lucille Frances New Prague Minn Sonkas Joseph Trenda Clear Lake Sonka Charles Becicka

Central Park Missionary Society Changes Meeting Place

The Central Park Missionary Society will meet Friday at 2 30 p m at Mrs Warren Hansen s home 201 Twentieth Street NE instead of Mrs F G Murray 1829 B Avenue NE.

Central Park Missionary Central Park Missionary Society Warren Hansen Twentieth Street F. G. Murray B Avenue

Cedar Rapids Baby Sets Teeth Record With Seventeen

Lonnie Roger Stolte, son of Herman and Mrs. Stolte of 1408 Second Street SW, is one year old and has seventeen teeth. He had sixteen teeth at eleven months, with no special diet explaining the excess. Two other Cedar Rapids children showed typical development and the Boston case inspired a regional tooth derby.

Cedar Rapids Lonnie Roger Stolte Herman Stolte Second Street Lonnie Boston

Photographs Of Scenic Beauty In NE Iowa Hung

The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce displays six photographs by Robert O. Bickel highlighting eastern Iowa river scenery. The images feature the Palisades of the Upper Iowa, Maquoketa River pictured rocks, an eventide Cedar River study, Chimney Rock on the Upper Iowa, Motor Mill on the Turkey River, and the dog Jerry from Bickel’s canoe trips.

Cedar Rapids Turkey River Jerry Mr. Bickel

Palo Alto Visitors Return from California Trip

Mrs. Harry Nevious of Palo Alto and her daughters Barbara and Helen return home after visiting Mrs. Nellie Miche. Mrs. Jane Meyer of Palo Alto, also a guest, will stay several more days before heading back to California.

Harry Nevious Palo Alto Calif Barbara Helen Nellie Miche First Avenue W Jane Meyer

Ruby Bowser to enter training at Michael Reece hospital

Miss Ruby Bowser of 1544 C Avenue NE will leave Thursday to begin training at Michael Reece hospital in Chicago.

Ruby Bowser C Avenue NE Michael Reece Hospital Chicago

Miss Minnie Ragan Takes Post as Junior High Instructor

Miss Minnie Ragan of 1018 Third Avenue SW has left for Blakesburg to serve as an instructor at the junior high school.

Minnie Ragan Third Avenue Blakesburg

Western tour ends for two area families

Mr and Mrs W V Doubrasky of 1703 First Avenue E and Mr and Mrs A C Zalesky of 1728 Bever Avenue SE along with their families have returned after a three month western tour.

W. V. Doubrasky First Avenue E A. C. Zalesky Bever Avenue SE

Rock Island Couple Hosts Weekend Guests in Georgia

Mr and Mrs Robert Larch of Rock Island Illinois and their family were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs H H Bowser at 384 Memorial Drive SE.

Robert Larch Rock Island, Ill H. H. Bowser Memorial Drive

Krapf Family Holds First Annual Reunion

Sixty Krapf family members gathered Sunday at Bever park for the first annual reunion. Charles Krapf was elected president, Carl Krapf as vice president, and Mrs. W. L. Qunas serves as secretary-treasurer.

Krapf Bever Park Charles Krapf Carl Krapf W. L. Qunas Treasuer

Savings Bonds Reach Million Dollar Milestone in Cedar Rapids

Sale of United States Savings bonds at the Cedar Rapids post office surpassed one million dollars. From March 1, 1935 to August 31, 1936, bonds sold will be redeemable for 1 000 143.75 dollars, per assistant postmaster George Beattie.

United States Savings Cedar Rapids George Beattie

Leary Named Sixth District Judge in Iowa

Gov Clyde L Herring appointed J R Leary of Fort Madison to succeed J M C Hamilton as judge of the Sixth district Hamilton resigned Monday Leary a former Lee County assistant attorney is the Democratic nominee for the November judicial race and is related to John Hamilton the Republican National Chairman and uncle of the outgoing judge.

Des Moines Llp Clyde L. Herring J. R. Leary Fort Madison J. M. C. Hamilton Hamilton John Hamilton Leary Lee County

New Anne Adams Pattern 4165 for Autumn Frocks

Pattern 4165 offers a smart autumn dress with jaunty revers and unique sleeve cut in bright wool or crepe. Sizes 12 through 40, yardage listed for size 16, illustrated instructions included. Send 15 cents for the pattern and 25 cents for the combined pattern book to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapies Gazette Pattern Department W Lith St New York aXe

Andrle Family Elects President At First Reunion

Rudolph Andrle was elected president of the Andrle family at the first annual reunion held recently at Western Hall. William Novak was named secretary treasurer.

Rudolph Andrle Andrle Western Hall William Novak

Pillard Family Reunion Elects Officers at Central City Park

The Pillard reunion held Sunday at Central City park elected Miss Ida Pillard of Anamosa as president and Miss Ida Pillard of Coggon as vice president with Mrs Al Le Clerc of Robins serving as secretary. Numerous Pillard relatives from Anamosa Coggan Central City Robins and other nearby towns attended.

Pillard Central City Park Ida Pillard Anamosa Coggon al le Clerc Robins Bernard McGovern Lucy Pillard Ida Lawrence Theresa Louis Pillard Wilbur George Alfred Pillard Gladys Roland Hill Velma Central City Roy Plumly Madge Carl Whittier Norma Jean Marilyn Jo P. L. le Clerc Sweetwater Tex Merle Bach Alburnett Kenneth le Clerc Cedar Rapids James Carpenter Marie Clark Mary Mann

Water conservation aim eyed in drought talks with Roosevelt

In Topeka Governor Landon’s advisers hint at federal state cooperation on water conservation as he prepares to meet President Roosevelt at a drought conference. In Salt Lake City Roosevelt attends Dern funeral as he tours drought states. Frank Knox blames Washington for jobless relief. Democrats plan aggressive eastward speaking campaign. Lemke laments forgotten workers facing higher prices and stagnant wages. Norman Thomas calls Roosevelt to halt arms shipments to Spanish fascists.

Topeka Kan Landon Roosevelt Salt Lake City War Dern Waterbury Conn Frank Knox Washington New York East Maine Somerville Mass William Lemke Norman Thomas

Palmistry and Astrology booklet offer

Read palms and astrology explained with diagrams. Elsie and Patricia palms show vitality, concentration, taste in art. The Cedar Rapids Gazette advertises a 15 cent booklet detailing palm lines and mounts with simple guidance for party tricks.

Patricia

City briefs and personals items mix local notices and events

Haircuts 25c at Hanna Barber Shop. Fire company extinguished a grass fire on Verpee Drive SE. City plan commission postponed until further notice. Sunshine Mission evening services moved to 7 45 PM today and will stay that way. Miss Blanche Stelcik operated on for appendicitis at Mercy hospital. Tirzah society meets Wednesday 7 30 PM at Hubbard Ice and Fuel store. Peter Pan sales club picnic at Sokol park drew about 100 members and families. Mrs Martha Stoner 80 fractured hip after a fall at 816 L Street SW taken to Mercy hospital. Howard Dicus fined 25 dollars plus costs for reckless driving. fine suspended upon payment of costs and surrender of license for ten days. Fresh home grown vegetables and spring fries advertised in Good Things to Eat column. Cedar Rapids Camera club to meet at Iowa Light company bungalow Thursday due to blow out. Musketeer Drum and Bugle corps to practice Wednesday 7 PM at Rock Island freight house for fall festival.

Howard Dicus Eighth Avenue SE

Belle Plaine Coliseum Assembly for Afternoon Trip

Belle Plaine residents are asked to meet at the coliseum at 1 30 p m Thursday for an afternoon and evening trip.

Belle Plaine Coliseum

Man Hurt At Wilson and Company Plant Elevator Shaft

John Seel 19 of 1725 D Street SW suffered a severely lacerated left heel after his foot was caught between an elevator and shaft at the Wilson and Company packing plant around 7 30 this morning. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital.

John Seel D Street Wilson and Company St. Luke’s Hospital

Brotherhood Holds Regular Meeting Tonight in Ben Hur Hall

The Brotherhood of Railroad Shop Crafts of America meets in Ben Hur hall at 8 o clock with A H McGrath Chicago division machinists chief speaking. All shopmen are invited.

Brotherhood of Railroad Shop Crafts of America Ben Hur Hall A. H. McGrath Chicago

Groomed for C concreto? (formatted)

John Trimble, 27, of 529 Fifth Street SE, received a suspended 30 day sentence after pleading guilty to petty larceny for allegedly stealing groceries from an automobile in a downtown alley Saturday night in Justice W. J. Grunewald's court.

John Trimble Fifth Street W. J. Grunewald Trimble

Agencies Converge at Hotel Roosevelt Conference

Representatives from Linn and surrounding counties of Equitable Life Insurance attended a Monday agency conference at the Hotel Roosevelt with Scott Anderson of Des Moines delivering the principal address. Agents and wives were also treated to a luncheon Tuesday hosted by Oscar Anderson and Mrs. Anderson at the same hotel.

Linn Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Roosevelt Scott Anderson Des Moines Service Department Oscar Anderson Anderson

Newsies Attend Paramount Show with Texas Rangers Cast

The Gazette newsboys directed by Alex Fidler thank Paramount theater manager Rockey Newton for an enjoyable Monday night. They watched Jack Oakie Fred MacMurray and Jean Parker in the Texas Rangers with the Silly Symphony entertaining the audience along with the boys.

the Gazette Newsboys Alex Fidler Rockey Newton Paramount Theater Texas Rangers Jack Oakie Fred MacMurray Jean Parker

Suspended Fine for Zoning Violation to Cease Garage Use

Harry Glessner of 317 Twenty Second Street NE was fined $50 and costs in police court for violating zoning ordinances. The fine was suspended on the condition that he discontinue operating a garage in a residential district, the charges for which he was arraigned.

Harry Glessner Glessner

Painting Inspired by Gazette Photo Becomes Exhibit Piece

Joseph Sudlik of 1813 I street SW painted The Champions, an oil inspired by a 1935 Gazette photograph of Irvin Kaisner 12, the youngest exhibitor at Chicago International Livestock Show. Kaisner posed with his Hereford steer Sam, a 4-H club member from Fairfield.

Irvin Kaisner Chicago Gazette Joseph Sudlik I Street Iowa Art Department Des Moines Kaisner Sam Hereford Fairbury

Shupp Installed as Linn County School Supt Anticipates Meeting

Walter A. Shupp assumed duties as Linn County superintendent succeeding Lulu Secrist and will preside at the rural school teachers meeting at McKinley high. Hilda Schmickle begins as office deputy with Esther Strother stepping down. District treasurers and secretaries gather Sept 16. a regional conference for grade and high school teachers is planned for Sept 26 in Cedar Rapids.

Walter A. Shupp Linn County Shupp Troy Mills Lulu B. Secrist Marion Cedar Rapids First Avenue Hilda Schmickle E Avenue Esther Strother Schmickle Coe College Secrist Chicago Linn County Rural School McKinley High School Seventh Avenue Tenth Street SE Court House State Department of Public Instruction Linn Benton Buchanan Delaware Dubuque

Shellabarger Family Reunion Elects New Officers

About 200 attended the Shellabarger family reunion at Muscatine Sunday. Officers chosen include Herbert G. Thompson of Muscatine as president, Walter Shellabarger of Letts as vice president, Mrs. Laurence Estle of Columbus Junction as secretary, and Mrs. Glen Epperly of Cranston as treasurer.

Columbus Junction Shellabarger Muscatine Herbert G. Thompson Walter Shellabarger Letts Laurence Estle Glen Epperly Cranston

Pedestrian Injuries From Dual Car Collisions Noted

At 6 p.m. Monday Ray Woodruff of 206 A avenue NE was knocked down by a car driven by Frank Burlingame of 710 Third avenue SW after attempting to avoid another vehicle at A avenue NE and Third Street NE. Gladys Linkenback of 83 Seventh avenue SW sustained minor injuries at 6 30 p.m. when her bicycle hit a car driven by Carl Janecek of 308 First avenue B while Janecek turned left on Second street SW.

Ray Woodruff Avenue Frank Burlingame Third Avenue A Avenue Third Street Burlingame Woodruff Gladys Linkenback Seventh Avenue Carl Janecek First Avenue B Janecek Second Street Third Fourth Avenues Linkenback

Monona Motoring Tragedy Claims Six Injured and One Dies

Grace and Parks Rittenhouse of Monona and sister Mrs. Ray Hildebrand of Waukon are hospitalized at Prairie du Chien after a Sunday night head on crash near Patch Grove Wisconsin. Fred Everett of Prairie du Chien died Monday morning. Others, including Ray Hildebrand and Parks Rittenhouse, suffered cuts or bruises. The other driver E Plumer of near Bloomington sustained serious injuries.head on collision occurred on a curve as Plumer was on the wrong side of the highway.

Gazette Monona Grace Parks Rittenhouse Ray Hildebrand Waukon Prairie du Chien Wis Patch Grove Miss Rittenhouse Hildebrand Mr. Rittenhouse Fred Everett E. Plumer Bloomington

Roddewig Heads State Tax Board in Des Moines

Louis Roddewig a Democrat of Davenport was chosen as chairman of the Iowa state tax board to replace John K. Valentine who resigned to run for lieutenant governor. Governor Clyde L. Herring appointed David L. Murrow of Corydon to take Valentine’s board seat. Roddewig had served as vice chairman previously.

Des Moines Louis Roddewig Davenport John K. Valentine Centerville Clyde L. Herring David L. Murrow Corydon Valentine Roddewig

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Miss Beardsley Miss Stark Miss Winslow HW. M. Gages Layne Johnsons Lampmans Mrs. Miller Miss Yochum Jim Mrs. Dorlan Miss Boyle Miss Coquillette Milhons Chamber Commerce Mrs. Miehe Reece Hospital Miss Ragan Bowser Home Krapf Reunion U. S Andrle Reunion THE Associated Press Eee Nn Grocers Elsie Apollo Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West 19Th Street N. Y Bookle Hanna Barber Shop 2Nd Avenue City Plan Commission Sunshine Mission Blanche Stelcik Mercy Hospital Tirzah Society Hubbard Ice and Fuel Company Peter Pan Sales Club Sokol Park Martha Stoner L Street Cedar Rapids Camera Club Iowa Light Company Comnette Musketeer Rock Island Freight House Rock Island Agency Newsies Paramount Speedway Morgan Bros. Bicycles Gazette of Boy and Steel Jess Timken Ofer Checker Electric Supply, Inc Second Ave NO Money Eee Tea
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