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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1936

Page

25

Marion News Schools Open Tuesday With Large High School Enrollment

Marion city schools will open Tuesday with a full high school and six new high school teachers. Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. for high school and 9:00 a.m. for grades, with a noon dismissal to organize Wednesday work. The new staff includes Eldon Coffman, Margaret DeWees, Dorothy Faris, Kenneth Hoeck, Winnifred Schrubbe, and Lyle Warren, plus Bertha West and a full faculty across Lincoln Irvine Emerson buildings led by principal Delbert Pugh.

Marion City Delbert Pugh Eldon Coffman Polo, Ill Cornell College Grinnell College Irving Building Hilda Stirm Davis C. B. Vernon Delbert J. Pugh Katherine Bogart Ina Brage Edmond V. Clarke Margaret DeWees Clifford Johnson Kenneth Hoeck Dorothy Kuhn Gretchen Mentzer Lyle Warren Winnifred Schrubbe Dorothy Faris Amelia Petrusch Edward Sedlacek Gwendoyn Newlin Bertha West Emerson Hattie Frager Evelyn Cowpock Helen Crane A. Caroline Kahler Arn Flesner Pownall Rose Wilcox G L. Lyman Charles Burch Few Marsh Lincoln C. G. Schultz Irvine A. E. Milner

Golf Tourney Finals At Local Club Course

Finals of the men championship feature Don Wolf versus Walter Van Fossen. Women’s final pits Mrs. Ralph Fitzgerald against Mrs. Gilbert Gordon. An 18 hole event for both sexes follows Monday morning, with afternoon events and a cafeteria supper. Caddy finals scheduled for Sept 12.

Don Wolf Walter van Fossen Ralph Fitzgerald Gilbert Gordon

Woman's Missionary Society Meets at Congregational Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Congregational church will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Ralph Kendall. The study topic is New Frontiers in the Home Land and Mrs Emma Kendall will lead the devotional service.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Congregational Church Ralph Kendall Emma Kendall Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Frank Cleveland Blairs Ferry Road

Pleasant Grove Hosts C A Reinheimer Family at Legion Hall

The Pleasant Grove community will meet Tuesday at 8 p m with the C A Reinheimer family as hosts in the American Legion hall in Marion.

Pleasant Grove C. A. Reinheimer American Legion Hall Marion

Four C's Club to Meet Tuesday at 2 P M

The 4 C's club will meet Tuesday at 2 p m with Mrs Elmer Barnhart to discuss upcoming activities and confirm plans for the week.

4 C’s Elmer Barnhart

Electa Circle Meets With New President at King's Daughters

Electa Circle of King's Daughters gathered Friday with new president Mrs Willis Jordan. Mrs Leslie Phelns led the devotional service and Mrs A E Barnes led the Bible lesson. Two members joined the baby band Darlyn Charlese Birmingham and Joyce Claire Brick.

Electa Circle of King’s Daughters Willis Jordan Leslie Phelns A. E. Barnes Darlyn Charlese Birmingham Joyce Claire Brick

Fidelis Circle Delivers Delegates to King’s Daughters

Fidelis Circle met Friday with Mrs Earl Beiber. Mrs Grace Todd led the Bible lesson and Mrs Thomas Costello headed devotionals. Beiber and Costello were named delegates to the King’s Daughters convention in Davenport with Mrs F J Hardenbrook as alternate. The group voted $5 to state work.

Fidelis Circle Earl Beiber Grace Todd Thomas Costello King’s Daughters Davenport F. J. Hardenbrook

Hoecks Rent Apartment From Miss Secrist

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hoeck rent an apartment at the home of Miss Lulu B. Secrist. Mr. Hoeck serves on the high school faculty.

Kenneth Hoeck Lulu B. Secrist Hoeck

Mrs Lundquist and her son plan visit to relatives

Mrs. O. W. Lundquist and her son Billie will leave Monday for Duluth Minnesota to visit relatives.

O. W. Lundquist Billie Duluth Minn Relaves

Smiths Visit Relatives in Minneapolis Area

Mr and Mrs Lyman Smith of Minneapolis Minnesota are guests of her parents Mr and Mrs William Atz and his parents Mr and Mrs H P Smith during a family visit to the region.

Lyman Smith Minneapolis, Minn William Atz H. P. Smith

Public library to close for Labor Day. hours shift

The public library will be closed all day on Labor Day. Beginning September 8 the library hours will be from 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 pm. Miss Metta Whitcomb is the librarian.

Miss Dorothy Schultz Weekend Guest in Mechanicsville

Miss Dorothy Schultz of Storm Lake teaches this year in Mechanicsville and is a weekend guest of her grandparents Mr and Mrs P F Schultz and her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Arthur Newman.

Dorothy Schultz Storm Lake Mechanicsville P. F. Schultz Arthur Newman

Ladds Celebrate 59th Anniversary With Family Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ladd of 973 Eleventh Street hosted relatives for a large dinner marking their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary. He is 81 and in plumbing. she is 77 managing a six room home. The couple married September 30, 1877 in Wyoming and celebrate the Sunday before Labor Day each year to allow children to join the holiday. Family members traveled from Morley Des Moines Omaha Chicago Joliet Anamosa Charles City Ames and Joliet with several Ladd relatives and friends in attendance. A son and daughter-in-law from Joliet were absent due to illness.

W. A. Ladd Eleventh Street Charles Miller Morley F. B. Schroeder Albert Des Moines John Uhr Omaha Neb S. A. Ladd Chicago D. A. Ladd Joliet, Ill O. W

Hanson Visit Ties Los Angeles Guests to Marion Friends

Mr and Mrs Hargie L Hanson of Los Angeles arrived Wednesday for a visit with Marion and Cedar Rapids relatives and friends. They stay at the home of Mr and Mrs Gerald Gordon. Hanson is a former Marion resident and brother of several Marion and Cedar Rapids residents. Frank Brcek of Los Angeles, who accompanied them, left Friday to visit relatives in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Clayton Hanson of Cedar Rapids hosted a dinner Friday for the visiting couple.

Hargie L. Hanson Los Angeles Marion Cedar Rapids Gerald Gordon Hanson Charles Benedict Arthur Hanson Albert Fahl Frank Brcek Chicago Clayton Hanson

Miss Mariam Jackson To Teach In Charlos Mont High School

Miss Mariam Jackson visiting her father W. T. Jackson in Chicago this summer will depart Saturday for Charlos Mont to teach in the high school.

Mariam Jackson Chicago W. T. Jackson

City Council Meeting Rescheduled for Tuesday at City Hall

The city council changes its regular Labor Day schedule and will convene Tuesday at 7 30 p m in City Hall. The move replaces the usual Monday session due to the holiday.

Fourth Quarterly Conference Of Methodist Church Set

The fourth quarterly conference will be held Wednesday September 16 at 7 30 p m at the church with district superintendent W G Rowley to preside A family night picnic supper will precede the conference.

The Methodist Church W. G. Rowley

For Rent Furnished Rooms or Small House

Furnished rooms or a small furnished house available for rent. Phone 449 J.

Miller Family Heads to Milwaukee for Daughter Janet Teaching Post

Mr and Mrs Guy Miller and their daughter Janet depart for Milwaukee Wisconsin where Miss Miller teaches.

Guy Miller Janet Milwaukee, Wis Miss Miller

Rachael Booth Circle to Meet Near Marion

The Rachael Booth Circle of the Baptist church will meet Thursday with Mrs. William Alexander, northeast of Marion.

Rachael Booth the Baptist Church William Alexander Marion

Miss Hortense Allen and Fred Allen Visit Lincoln Hosts

Miss Hortense Allen and Fred Allen of Lincoln Nebraska are guests of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Frank Allen.

Hortense Allen Fred Allen Lincoln, Neb Mrs Frank Allen

Marion Nature and Garden Club Meeting At 2 P M

The Marion Nature and Garden club will meet Wednesday at 2 p m with Mrs S A Fontaine. Mrs W H Booze will read a paper on Color in The Garden Through Leaves and Berries followed by a discussion on Drought Experiences. Plans will be made for a garden snapshot contest at the next meeting September 23.

Marion Nature and Garden Club S. A. Fontaine W. H. Booze

For Rent light housekeeping rooms

Advertise ment by C. A. Cline seeks light housekeeping room rental options.

C. A. Cline

P. E. O. Chapter CS Opens Fall Season With Dinner

The fall activities of Chapter CS P. E. O. open Tuesday with a 6 o'clock dinner at the golf club house. Mrs. George Reichard, social committee chairwoman, will host. Vacation experiences are planned in response to roll call.

Chapter CS Golf Club George Reichard

Woman's Progressive Club Meeting Set in Dry Creek

The Woman's Progressive club of the Dry Creek neighborhood will meet Thursday with Mrs. Oscar Byam.

Woman’s Progressive Club Dry Creek Oscar Byam

Gordon Schofield Guest of Arthur and Mrs Newman

Gordon Schofield of Storm Lake is a guest of Mr and Mrs Arthur Newman, staying for an unspecified visit.

Gordon Schofield Storm Lake Arthur Newman

Jackson Family Guests From Indiana And Chicago

Mr and Mrs F P Jackson and their sons James and Bill of South Bend Ind and Miss Miri am Jackson of Chicago are guests of their father W T Jackson.

F. P. Jackson James and Bill South Bend, Ind Miriam Jackson Chicago W. T. Jackson

Opening fall meeting of City Federation of Women's Clubs

The opening fall meeting will be held Tuesday at 2 30 pm in the library auditorium. Miss Bonnie Cary will perform piano selections. Refreshments will be served by committee chair Mrs Harry Hall with Mrs Edna Saunders and Mrs James Bleakly assisting.

City Federation of Women’s Clubs Bonnie Cary Harry Hall Edna Saunders James Bleakly

Imogen Emery to Headline D A R Luncheon in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Imogen B. Emery state regent of the Daughters of American Revolution will be honor guest at Marion Linn chapter luncheon at the Fleming tea room Cedar Rapids One o clock Wednesday. After lunch guests visit the home of local regent Mrs. W G Koppenhaver. committee chairwomen announced include Program Mrs C N Owen and others for social ways and means membership conservation historic spots flag education and more.

Imogen B. Emery Daughters of American Revolution Marion-Linn Fleming Tea Room Third Avenue Cedar Rapids W. G. Koppenhaver Fourteenth Street T. A. Cunningham Frank Keyser George Munier A. J Elmer Hollingsworth Effie Miller Harley McCalley Pearl Bulkley A. J. Keyes Emery Miller Otto Schluter W. S. Winter J. L. Papes R. J. Kendall Leonard Hewitt National Defense G. Beckman J. W. Bowman

Marion veterans to attend national convention in Chicago

A group of Marion veteran railway employees plans to attend the national convention of their association Thursday and Friday at the Sherman House in Chicago. Attendees include John T. Raymond S. L. Winter F. B. Cornelius W. R. Barber and many others with companions. Local lodge meetings are scheduled in Marion including A M Masons at 7 30 p m Tuesday and a New Art Club gathering the same evening.

Marion The Milwaukee Railway Sherman House Chicago John T. Raymond S. L. Winter F. B. Cornelius W. R. Barber Robert Cessford

Miss Leone Merkel Goes to Belle Plaine High School

Miss Leone Merkel traveled to Belle Plaine to take a teaching position at the high school setting.

Mrs W W Yocom Visits Chicago to See Hattie Jones

Mrs W W Yocom traveled to Chicago on Friday for a short visit with Mrs Hattie Jones, staying several days in the city.

Mrs. W. W. Yocom Chicago Hattie Jones

Regular Eastern Star Chapter 183 Meets Monday Evening

The regular meeting of Chapter 183 Order Eastern Star will be held Monday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic temple. After the business session a program, social hour and refreshments will follow.

Chapter 183 Order Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Chicago Visitors Stay with Hibner Williams Families

Mr and Mrs Charles Hibner and Mr and Mrs Harold Williams visit here with their daughter Barbara from Chicago. The Hibners stay with Mrs George M Hibner and the Williams stay with Mrs T T Williams and their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Floyd Emmons.

Charles Hibner Harold Williams Barbara Chicago Hibner George M. Hibner Williams T. T. Williams Floyd Emmons

Mrs J J Keith to Visit Relatives in Chicago

Mrs J J Keith and her daughter Katharine will travel to Chicago on Wednesday to visit relatives.

J. J. Keith Katharine Chicago

Opening Shakespeare club meeting at Miller home

The year begins with a Thursday gathering at the home of Ss. Earl Miller. Hostesses will be last year’s delinquent members.

Shakespeare Club Ss. Earl Miller

Booths Return From Wisconsin Lake Vacation

Dr and Mrs J J Booth are expected home the first of the week from their vacation at the summer home of Mrs Charles Stevens in Lake Delavan Wisconsin.

J. J. Booth Charles Stevens Lake Delavan Wis

Washington visitors Miss Harriett Gibson and Esgates

Miss Harriett Gibson visits relatives in Washington D C as a guest of her sister Mrs J W Bowman. The Misses Edith and Helen Esgate visit their parents Mr and Mrs E J Esgate in the city.

Harriett Gibson Edith and Helen Esgate Washington, D. C Miss Gibson J. W. Bowman Esgate E. J. Esgate

Lions Club Opens Year With Dinner in Michel Tea Room

The Lions club will begin the year with a 6 15 p m dinner on Tuesday in the Michel tea room.

Lions Club Michel Tea Room

Fisher and Paul Women Headed to New York?

Miss Eleanor Fisher of Chicago visits her parents Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Fisher. Miss Margaret Paul, who has been with her mother Mrs. George Paul, leaves today for Gary, Indiana, to teach dramatic art at the high school.

Eleanor Fisher Chicago Mrs W. E. Fisher Margaret Paul George Paul Gary Ind

Methodist church faculty meeting set for Wednesday

The Methodist church school faculty will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the church to discuss upcoming activities and plans.

Methodist Church School

Miss Janet Lothian Returns From Chicago Visit

Miss Janet Lothian has returned from Chicago where she visited Mrs. Martin Flannigan and other friends.

Janet Lothian Chicago Mrs Martin Flannigan

Mitchell Woman's Relief Corps Meeting Set

Robert Mitchell Woman's Relief Corps will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m in Memorial Hall.

Robert Mitchell Woman’s Relief Corps Memorial Hall

Mrs Owen Hosts Guests From Wisconsin and Illinois

Mrs C N Owen and her visitors Mrs Jessie Curtis of Madison Wisconsin and Mrs Norma Rames of Chicago traveled today to attend a local event.

C. N. Owen Jessie Curtis Madison, Wis Norma Rames Chicago

Whittier Visitors Spend Two Days With Howell Family

Town City residents visit Mrs. R. P. Howell and Aunt Mrs. I. P. Wilson of Whittier California. Mrs. Owen plans to return home Tuesday. Mrs. Rames and Mrs. Curtis depart for Chicago with Curtis visiting Madison afterward.

Town City R. P. Howell I. P. Wilson Whittier Calif Howell Owen Rames Curtis Chicago

Teachers Reception To Be Held Thursday

The Parent-Teachers association hosts a reception and tea Thursday at 8 p.m. in Lincoln school auditorium for the teachers with Mrs. J. V. Mulvany presiding. The program features devotional readings, piano solos by Bonnie Lee Cary, readings by Virginia Jackson and Helen Biddick, and a piano duet by Cary and June DeWees. The event continues in the gym with a hospitality committee, and arrangements include care for small children.

The A. A. Schenken Mulvany

Draft Horses To Be Judged Saturday At Stanwood Show

Stanwood hosts its 23rd annual horse show September 11 12 with 435 in premiums. Draft horses are judged Saturday starting at 9 am with a prize winners parade at 7 pm and a saddle horse show afterward. A Roosevelt caravan visits Friday 5 to 5 45 pm, and a Bel gian yearling mare prize giveaway is planned.

Stanwood Don Smith Ford Gallmeyer Roosevelt H. D. Haesemeyer Young Republican League of Cedar County George A. Wilson

Marengo Names New Superintendent for Keystone Schools

Harry E. Colvin was elected superintendent of the Keystone schools in Marengo on Wednesday night and will take charge Sept. 14. He succeeds Calvin Grieder who resigned to pursue graduate work at the University of Iowa under a research fellowship.

Marengo Harry E. Colvin Keystone Colvin Calvin Grieder University S Iowa

Steers Bring $9.35 in Chicago Market

P. H. Paulsen of near Anamosa sold two loads of steers at $9.35 per hundredweight in the Chicago market on Thursday.

Anamosa P. H. Paulsen Near Chicago

August Butterfat Averaged 43 Cents at Buckhorn Co Op

Buckhorn Co operative creamery near Maquoketa paid an average of 43 cents for sweet cream in August per Secretary Ralph Werden. Top ten payees included Hans Jorgensen Baldwin 204.04 and Frank Decker Clarence 180.77 with others from Maquoketa and nearby towns. Cream output fell due to dry weather and poor grazing but rains have begun to improve pastures and production.

Maquoketa Buckhorn Cooperative Creamery Ralph Werden Hans Jorgensen Baldwin Frank Decker Clarence Caraway Brothers Monmouth George Hansen O. J. Bowman Bert Morehead I. S. Eads Hugo Schmidt Otis Sherman Hans Skott, Jr and Son

All Iowa Dairy Show Progress At Cedar Rapids

Discussion centers on the All Iowa Dairy show and a junior exposition linked to the event. Emphasis on keeping the project non commercial and benefiting adult farmers and youth, with Cedar Rapids hosting the first multi breed show soon to test viability.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Exposition

Corn Brings 6 to 12 An Acre At Brandon Area Auction

In a Brandon area farm sale, corn brought 6 to 12 dollars an acre, soybeans 3 dollars per acre, Timothy hay 8.50 a ton, and horses topped at 95 dollars for a 6-year-old. Cattle bids reached 53.50, with 40 young pigs selling for 2.90 and 100-pound pigs at 6.75. Fay Miller served as auctioneer.

Brandon Donald Purdy Timothy Hay Fay Miller

James Mallory sale near Rowley closes with varied animal and grain sales

Four horses sold for 124 to 178 each and colts at 65. Thirty cows brought 31 to 80. Twenty two small pigs sold slightly above market price. Five hundred bushels of oats brought 42.5 cents per bushel, totals 9 to 9.50 dollars.

Rowley James Mallory

World Wheat Production Forecast Shrinks 320 Million Bushels

The Bureau of Agricultural Economics says world wheat supplies for 1936-37 will fall about 320 million bushels from the prior year. Excluding Russia and China, estimated world production stands around 3.444 billion bushels, down about 110 million from 1935-36.

Washington INS Bureau of Agricultural Economics Russia China

Drake Warns of Heavy Grasshopper Invasion Ahead

AMES AP Dr. C J Drake state entomologist reports grasshoppers laying eggs in large numbers and predicts a widespread infestation next year if conditions favor their growth. He notes poison bran reduces populations but more eggs are laid where poison bait is not used and warns of possible shortages of sodium arsenite and bran for bait.

AMES C. J. Drake North Central Drake

Dysart Hawkeye Canning Plant Closes Season

The Dysart Hawkeye Canning plant wrapped its season last week packing 11 000 cans of early yellow corn and 30 000 cans of late white corn, totaling 41 000 cans for the season.

Dysart Hawkeye

Always Turn Off The Motor Advice For Drivers

The article warns busy people to switch off engines when leaving vehicles unattended to prevent accidents. It notes youngsters may start cars left running and doors left ajar, leading to moving cars and wrecks. It emphasizes safety and caution for vehicle owners.

Whose Shadow Haunts Briars Hall Murder Mystery

In a Briars Hall household, Peter Brian is murdered after midnight as he works late with a dictaphone. Suspects include butler Bob, his brother, and a cast of servants with alibis. The household ancestor painting is linked to a prowler figure, the likely killer among them.

Bob Holbrook Larry Alexander Brian Brian Miss Hunt Peter Mark Julian Cora Frank Lee Sen Jean Bob

Murder at the Manor Stirs Firmly Back As Secrets Surface

In the tense aftermath of a killing at a grand house, Lee reports a blade seen in a hidden moment and the group debates who could have shielded the culprit. Larry and Sutton weigh motives tied to the victim’s will and inheritance while questioning the loyalties of Julian, Cora, and a Chinese servant.

Larry Lee Sutton Peter Mark Alexander Judas Brians China Japan Tark Miss Hunt Julian Cora

Cornell winner of Yale poetry prize 1936

Edward Weismiller a 21 year old junior at Cornell College Mount Vernon Appleton Wisconsin wins the 1936 Yale poetry competition for American poetry with a distinguished collection.

Cornell Yale Poetry Prize Edward Weismiller Appleton, Wis Cornell College Mount Vernon Yale

Viaduct Ends Grade Crossing Near Columbus Junction

The Clifton area, renamed Cotter in honor of Maggie Cotter, saw a $104 000 investment in the last two years for highway improvements. A 469 foot viaduct over Rock Island lines plus Main Street paving and other work cost $168 000, with bids listing $75 412 for bridge work and paving six miles of highway 2 to the east edge of Columbus Junction.

Maggie Cotter Clifton Cotter Rock Island Lines Main Street Iowa Ver Columbus Junction Iowa Highway Commission Here Isisisz

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