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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1938

Page

14

Mary Jo French and Robert E Hyde Wed in Immaculate Conception Ceremony

Mary Jo French of 308 Eighteenth street SE wed Robert Edward Hyde of Des Moines at Immaculate Conception Church in a 9 am ceremony officiated by Msgr John M Molloy before 250 guests. The wedding featured dove white moire gowns, floral church decor, and a Cedar Rapids Country Club breakfast for 125 guests followed by a northern honeymoon trip.

James French Eighteenth Street Robert Edward Hyde Des Moines David William Hyde Walker John M. Molloy Immaculate Conception Church Mary JO French Walter Mr. Hyde Noel Hancock Marion Harry B. French, Jr Chicago Duane Peterson Paul Schneider Robert Troyak Cedar Rapids Mr. Hancock George S. Tilson Cedar Rapids Country Club Chi Omega Social Sorority Phi Sigma Iota Zeta Phi Eta Coe College Players Hyde Coe College Delta Phi Epsilon Fraternity University of Iowa Iowa Old Age Assistance Commission Hubert Holsters William Worstall Frederick G. French Walter Cleveland Zona Cleveland Nettie E. Gilchrist Harry C. Davis Clifford Hyde Central City Max du Bois Winthrop Raymond Hyde Anamosa Harry B. French Walter French Mary Lou French Robert E. Samuelson Walter C. Pipp Grand Rapids, Mich Phillip J. Lannan West Point Neb P. J. Behan Ana- Ynosa Edward J. Otterbein Davenport Charles C. Flatley Bloomington Thomas J. Nolan Mary Nolan Patricia Nolan Kathleen Nolan

Taylor P. T. A. Executive Committee Meeting

The Taylor P. T. A. executive committee met at the president Mrs Arthur Norman's home Friday afternoon to plan the year. Refreshments were served with Mrs H G Forbes and Mrs Art Raddats assisting.

Taylor P. T. A Arthur Norman H. G. Forbes Art Raddats Wee EO Lee Pes

Henry Ristine Family Return From Minnesota Visit

Mr and Mrs Henry Ristine and their daughter Mary Sue returned Sunday from a month at their cabin on Hungry Jack Lake near Grand Marais Minnesota.

Henry Ristine Crescent Street Mary Sue Hungry Jack Jake Grand Marais Minn

Local Couple Welcome Dr. Ernest Jaqua of Scripps College

Mr and Mrs John M Ely of 2218 First avenue East hosted a brief visit by Dr Ernest J Jaqua president of Scripps College Claremont California The social call highlighted academic ties and regional education leaders.

John M. Ely First Avenue E Ernest J. Jaqua Scripps College Claremont Calif

Arthur Tschirgis Home After Trip

Mr and Mrs Arthur Tschirgis returned Sunday from a motor trip through Canada the Gaspe peninsula and the eastern states lasting about two and a half weeks while at home they are visiting 517 Nineteenth Street SE for the moment

Arthur Tschirgi Nineteenth Street Canada Gaspe Peninsula States

Wanda Rossey Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

Wanda Rossey of 2324 J street SW marked her eighth birthday with a Saturday party. Hosts Mrs. Gerald Clark and Mrs. Mike Rossey served refreshments. Guests included Betty Clark JoAnn Clark Sonny Clark Mary Ann Link Maxine Garrison Charlene Hamilton Joseph Rossey Nancy Lee Aossey Schresis Aossey Syl via Aossey and Goldie Cassel.

Wanda Rossey J Street Gerald Clark Mike Rossey Betty Clark JoAnn Clark Sonny Clark Mary Ann Link Maxine Garrison Charlene Hamilton Joseph Rossey Nancy Lee Aossey Schresis Aossey Sylvia Aossey Goldie Cassel

Indispensable New Frock Pattern 4937 by Anne Adams

Anne Adams Pattern 4937 offers a versatile shirtwaister in misses and women sizes with two neckline options and two sleeve lengths. The gown features a bias girdle, swing skirt, and gathered bodice, suited for coeds, commuters, businesswomen, and homemakers. Order details and pattern book info follow.

Anne Adams The Cedar Rapids,Gazette, Pattern Department New

Aunt Het Observes Marriage Roles

Aunt Het comments on gender expectations in marriage, asserting men pick freely while women must accept what is offered or face deprivation. The quip reflects dated stereotypes about women and marriage.

Nina Chinka Towanka Camp Fire Groups Meet for Rank

Nina Chinka and Towanka Camp Fire groups gathered at Shaver Park on Friday to complete firemakers rank requirements. Members earned nature honors by crafting bowls and pottery from park clay, and enjoyed a treasure hunt with clues from Marjorie Nicholls and Mary Anne Mason.

Nina Chinka Towanka Rank Shaver Park Marjorie Nicholls Mary Anne Mason Gloria Pahl Alice Twomley Betty McElroy Elaine Janssen Towanka Group Gerry McKeely Norma Lou Haegg Nina

Miss Meyn and Miss Had Honored at Luncheon

Mrs. Vernon Ilten hosted a Saturday luncheon at 517 Fairview drive SE honoring Miss Margaret Meyn who has just returned from study at Columbia University in New York City and will soon teach in Galena Illinois. Guest of honor Miss Marguerite Hack of Lincoln Nebraska attended.

Vernon Ilten Fairview Drive Margaret Meyn New York City Columbia University Galena I1c Marguerite Hac Lincoln, Neb Ilten

Mrs Schloman Honored at Cedar Rapids Office Dinner

Mrs Chris Schloman formerly Miss Velma Alcorn and Mrs J B Linsley recently brides were honored by Cedar Rapids Engineering office girls at a dinner at Mrs Wurster's tea room. Fall flowers and white tapers framed the table. gifts were given. Miss Florence Zuber, soon to enter UI nurses school, also received a gift. Prizes went to Misses Marthella Schmidt and Frances Powers. Hostesses were Misses Pauline Widmer Marguerite Collins Frances MacGregor and Helen Sheetz. Guests included Marian Kimball Jane Walters Helen Williams Lois Stewart Inez Berkla Alberta Miller Rosaline Collins Vi Gaines Catherine Cousins.

Chris Schloman Velma Alcorn J. B. Linsley The Cedar Rapids Engineering Company Wurster Florence Zuber University of Iowa Nurses Training School

Mrs Lewis Honored At Huntington Park Family Dinner

A Sunday gathering at Ellis park honored Mrs Ida Lewis of Huntington Park California visiting her daughter Mrs Carl Blake and Mr Blake. Attendees included Clifton and Ralph Hawk from Marion Jeanne Slife from Iowa City H C Bottger and family Elwynn Burton from Richland Earl Hawk and family Raymond Hawk and Joan from Hedrick Carl Blake and children Cedar Rapids and Ed Hogan from Viola Illinois.

Ida Lewis Huntington Park Calif Carl O. Blake Blake Ellis Park Clifton Hawk Ralph Hawk Marion Jeanne Slife Iowa City H. C. Bottger Elwynn Burton Richland Earl Hawk Sigourney Raymond Hawk

Jane Boyd circle hosts King’s Daughters meeting

Jane Boyd circle of the King’s Daughters met at Mrs J E Morris home with nineteen members present. Mrs Hugh Hillerege led devotions and newly elected president Mrs William Hughes conducted the business meeting outlining plans for the year’s project. Officers include Mrs H E Doty vice president Mrs F E Young secretary Mrs A F Sander treasurer and Mrs Ross Grange Dr Jennie McCowen representatives. The next meeting will be held Sept 15.

Jane Boyd King’s Daughters J. E. Morris Hugh Hillerege William Hughes H. E. Doty F. E. Young A. F. Sander Ross Grange Jennie McCowen

Return from Wisconsin Dells by local residents

Mrs Cora Eller and Mrs Lena Borschel with her son Robert and daughter Lena and Norma Detlers will return Monday after spending the weekend at the Wisconsin Dells, living at 1531 and 1534 Washington avenue SE and 832 Tenth street SE.

Cora Eller Washington Avenue Lena Borschel Robert Lena Norma Detlers Tenth Street Wisconsin Dells

Miss Marguerite Hac Visits Lincoln Family

Miss Marguerite Hac of Lincoln Nebraska arrived Saturday to visit her sister in Chicago and to be guest of Mrs. Vernon Hlen and her aunt Mrs. Anna Plotz at 517 Fairview Drive SE in Lincoln.

Marguerite Hac Lincoln Neb Chicago Vernon Ilen Hac Anna Plotz Fairview Drive

Weekend Guests in Chicago Honor Hostess Nellis Cole

Miss Mary Quick Miss Margaret Stodola and Miss Marie Meli Char are weekend visitors in Chicago staying with Mrs Nellis Cole.

Mary Quick Margaret Stodola Marie Melichar

Miss Elsworth Leaves for Marengo Teaching Post

Miss Leonore Elsworth of 724 M avenue NW has departed for Marengo to resume her teaching position.

Miss Elsworth Leonore Elsworth M Avenue NW Marengo

Wilsons Have Guests Greet Davenport Visitors

Ralph Jackson and Miss Maxine Tharp of Davenport were Sunday guests in the home of Miss Tharp's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilson, 1011 Third street SW.

Ralph Jackson Maxine Tharp Davenport Miss Tharp Albert Wilson Third Street

Weekend visitors at Grant Collins home

Mr and Mrs Grant Collins of 1847 First Avenue East host Mrs Collins sister in law Mrs Jackson and her son Kent and daughter Jacqueline from Oshkosh Wisconsin for the weekend.

Grant Collins 1847 First Avenue E Collins Oliver Jackson Jackson Kent and Jacqueline Oshkosh Wis

Miss Gertrude Olson Weds Edward Kvach At First Lutheran

Miss Gertrude Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Olson of Newhall and Edward Kvach son of Mrs Mary Kvach of Cedar Rapids were married Thursday at 3 30 pm at First Lutheran church with Rev Henry Scherer officiating. Attendants were Miss Jane Larson and Jim Stroeng. A reception followed for immediate family. The couple plan to live at 1124 Eighth Street SE after Sept 15 and will reside in Cedar Rapids. Mr Kvach is employed by Iowa Electric Light and Power Company.

Gertrude Olson Martin Olson Newhall Edward Kvach Mary Kvach Cedar Rapids First Lutheran Church Henry Scherer Jane Larson Jim Stroleng Koach Yellowstone National Park Black

G A R Encampment Opens in Des Moines as Veterans Gather

Des Moines marks the seventy second G A R national encampment with ceremonies honoring the first 100 arriving warriors. Fewer than 200 participate as internal politics surface in lobby talks over candidates Robert Rownd of Ripley New York and Henry Helo of West Allis Wisconsin for commander in chief and twelve other national posts.

Des Moines United States Marine Band Grand Army Robert M. Rownd Ripley N. Y Henry Helo West Allis Wis

Red Fox Outruns City Police Near Witwer Warehouse

Police describe Reynard the Red as a fast fox eluding capture near the Witwer Grocer Company warehouse at Ninth avenue and Second street SE. Sunday around 4 a.m. Patrolman Walters pursued the animal for about a block as Hines rerouted in the squad car but the capture failed when rope snagged and slowed the fox.

Reynard the Red Witwer Grocer Company Ninth Avenue Second Street Hines Walters Reddy

All Iowa fair opens with model guard Camp C B Robbins

Four thousand visitors inspect Camp C B Robbins at the All Iowa fair opening day. Iowa National Guard conducts the model military establishment with two local doctors, Harold A. Lockhart and Leo B. Sedlacck, serving as camp surgeons. They attend on alternating days and lead twice daily kitchen inspections.

C. B. Robbins Iowa National Guard Harold A. Lockhart Leo B. Sedlacck Army Medical Reserve Corps

Held For Theft Of $6 And Pocketbook At Cafe

Louis Hulbert, 25, was arrested Sunday at 10 15 p.m. and charged with larceny after admitting theft of a purse containing $6 from the women s dressing room at Lindy s cafe 1028 First avenue East. The purse belonged to Laura Walkin a waitress. Hulbert placed the money in his billfold then gave the pocketbook to another man to place in Dike Jr s car where it was recovered.

Louis Hulbert Lindy’s First Avenue E Laura Walkin Hulbert Dike, Jr

Postville reception honors school instructors and contest winner

About 100 attendees gathered at Community Presbyterian church for a Postville schools reception. Mrs Mate Welzel won the Postville history contest prize. Cy Harris rendered a sousaphone solo with Adrian Riveland at the piano. A L Meier led community singing with Miss Neva Kluss at the piano. Refreshments were provided by church ladies. coordinators were Mrs Elmer Weihe Mrs J Tan Fraser and Mrs H E Roberts. MOUNT VERNON Funeral services for William S Zache 61 who died Saturday after a lingering illness will be Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Neff funeral home with Rev C F Stratton assisting Rev Joseph Gray. Burial in Mount Vernon cemetery.

Postville Community Presbyterian Church Mate Welzel Cy Harris Adrian Riveland A. L. Meier Neva Kluss Elmer Weihe J. Tan Fraser H. E. Roberts

Marion News portrait of Walter Brown roofing businessman dies

Walter Brown 58 long time Marion roofing worker died Sunday night. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. at Yocom chapel with Rev E T Gough of the Methodist church officiating. Burial in Oak Shade cemetery. Born November 16, 1879 in Evanston Illinois to Andrew F Brown and Carrie Forts Brown. Survived by three brothers Ed New York Eric Des Moines Victor California and sister Mrs John Witter Cocoa Beach Florida.

Walter Brown Marion Yocom Chapel E. T. Gough Methodist Church Oak Shade Cemetery Mr. Brown Evanston, Ill Andrew F Carrie Forts Brown New York Eric Des Moines Victor California John Witter Cocoa Beach, Fla

Marion social notes highlight birthdays and visits

A crowded Sunday diary from Marion lists birthday honors for Mrs. J. G. Hess at 842 Fourth Avenue with seventeen guests. Other items note visitors including Miss Maxine Fernow in Chicago, Miss Marianne Brockway from Chicago, and families visiting from Perry, Dubuque, and Marion. Several residents travel for weekends, lake trips, and church-related events, with clergy plans and renovations announced for the Free Methodist church.

Robert Hess Fourth Avenue Hess J. G. Hess Miles Hess Miles, Jr H E. Gibson Joan Marjorie Hess C. H Comport Emma Parizek Rosalie Diane Nancy Hess Marion George Bowser Coggon

Marion residents gather for Labor Day events and travels

A bustling Labor Day weekend is recounted with visits and trips of Marion residents. Mrs. Harley Gibson suffered a Sunday heart attack but improved by Monday. Families including the Gibsons Kellams Hartung Titus and McShanes socialize in Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids and Chicago while others plan trips to Chicago Riceville Asheville and Des Moines.

Harley Gibson Marion Springville Road Homer McShane Paralta H. E. Gibson Chattanooga Stanley Kellams Danny Mount Vernon Charles Hartung

Westward mentions include Stone Park and Black Hills

Robert Titus, a post graduate student at Iowa University in Iowa City, visited Marion Sunday to spend Labor Day with his parents, Mr and Mrs Howard M Titus. The York item notes several western locations such as Stone Park the Black Hills Denver Colorado Springs and other points in the west.

Stone Park The Black Hills Denver Colorado Springs Robert Titus Iowa University Iowa City Marion Labor Day Howard M. Titus

McGregor barn fire destroys farm buildings and hay

A Sunday night blaze on the James McCormick farm seven miles northwest of McGregor destroyed a large barn a corn crib and a machine shed and partially burned the hog stable. Three calves and 85 tons of hay burned while two litters of pigs escaped. Fire departments from McGregor and Waukon helped save the home and other buildings. Loss estimated at 8000.

Mcgregor James McCormick McCormick Iowa Waukon

Perilous Regualr Schedule From California to New York

It is possible to sit on a regu lar schedule from California to New York in nineteen hoyr but it takes Tonger to return because of prevailing head winds.

California New York Tonger

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Robert E. Hyde Maxine Culbertson Rossini Margaret Betty French Mr. Hyde's Club P.T.A. Meetings Taylor Henry Ristines Minnesota DR. Jaqua John M. Elys Arthur Tschirgis Tek Het Meyn Mrs. Schloman Mrs. Lewis DELLS Miss Hac Wilsons Edward Kvacil GA. R Red Fox Marion News Dickney’s Food Store Ella Reel Agnes Perry Mrs. Reel Mary Kerns Margaret Leming Maxine Fernow B. E. Beiber Wapsie Ray Ralston Winfield Jesse Scott John Schultz J. O. Biesecker la Porte John Reynolds Oak Park, Ill Mr. Reynolds Ed Sharp Henry Reno Donna Jean Sixth Avenue Reno Milwaukee Railroad Fred Shireman Vinton Merle Stark Kansas City Hibbing Shireman Bert Smith Minnie Metta Whitcomb Mary Winser Eugene Oregon San Francisco West Harry Winter J. M. Toms Miss Lula Toms Ed Hines Sioux City Mr Hines Mary Hines C C. Carpenter F. L. Kelly Bobbie Dubuque Carpenter Lester Kellams Ashland Lake Superior Owen Burner Joe Turner John Brown Lee Brown W. d. Trimble Newton Marianne Brockway Estelle Brockway Dan Hickey Laurens Harold Ford Mrs. Ford Chamberlain Fort Thompson S. C Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society L. A. Klumph Eighth Street Thomas Par Charles Hibner Mr. Hibner George M. Hibner Shirley Briggs Town City Betty Howell John Titus Allen McKean Cornell College LaVerna and Jeannette Titus Mary K. House of Delhi Clifford Shearer Spring Green, Wis Mary Mullaley J. Ray Roberts Leland George Oxley, Jr Floyd Emmons Emmons Jennie King Owen Turner Dumont Lloyd Faber C. L. Burlingham Vaughn Winnetka, al W. W. Vaughn Vaughn Burlingham Europe W. E. Doan Amy Doan Riceville Doan K. M. Mosher W. Gene Miller South Asheville N. C Tenn Maurice Jacobs Camp Dodge Pat Jackson South Bend, Ind Mr. Jackson W. T Jackson R. E. Gunn Colo F. G. Holsinger George A. Holsinger Rose Foreman Burlington Sophie Coenen Will Coenen F. Mally Jack Reimers Michael Cira Cira-Hart Pauline Lena Spalla Tony and Sam Spalla Gleaners Methodist Ladies Aid Society John Wilds Carrie Reichert Wilds A. C. Thiel Lancaster, Wis Lumir Machacek Dysart Agnes McDaniel Eleanor Clinton Earl T. Brockman Ruth Weesmer Robert Myer Rudolph N. Fitzgerald Ralph Fitzgerald Donald Wolf Iowa News West Union Fayette County Sunday School Association Arlington L. Hackett R V. Brandt Clermont L R Layton Layton Dorothy Burdick Oelwein R. M. Duke O G Herbrecht Hazel Kutchera English Township Keith Somers Millersburg Wheatland Amber Bicknese Carl Bicknese Elmer Kelting Emil Kelting Albert C Fischer St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Edith Norman Bicknese Wheatland High School Scott County Clinton County Wheatland Anamosa C C Gould Beam and Muller H M Gage Riverside Cemetery Margaret Virginia Armour Friendsville Anthony and Jane Armour C Gould New Sharon Gould Armour Gould Theodore B. Meyer Miss Pearl Lucas Meyer Nelson Mec Masters McMasters Lucas Auburn St Lucas Edward Ambdenstack FN Richards Oclhveim Interstate Commerce Commission Grace Edmond City of Calriss Turner Mortuary Siebke & Taylor's Pe Dmca Ui Ath Lovelace Marquise America Roger's Bros Siebke & Taylor CO Second Avenue SE
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