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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1932

Page

7

Last Of Summer Vacationers Are Returning Home

The note lists families returning from summer stays as fall hints arrive. Mrs. George B. Douglas and daughter Barbara plan to reach Brucemore Saturday from Charlevoix Michigan after over two months. Mr. and Mrs. Chase Wickersham and children Florence and Chase Jr. near Stillwater Minnesota are expected back within days. Mr. Wickersham has visited them several times. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lindsay will end their ten day motor trip from Duluth Minnesota Port Arthur Canada and other points. Eugene C Hoyt and family return from Estes Park Colorado after two weeks at The Crags.

George B. Douglas Barbara Douglas Brucemore Charlevoix Mich Chase Wickersham Florence and Chase, Jr First Avenue E E. T. Koch Stillwater Minn St. Croix Eugene C. Hoyt Park ‘Terrace SE the Crags Estes Park Colorado

Mrs. Ainslie visits Cedar Rapids after Spokane funeral

Mrs. George B. Ainslie, now of Spokane, arrived this morning to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Harris after funeral services for her mother Mrs. William Shaner in Burt. Shaner died last Tuesday at the Ainslie home in Spokane. Ainslie traveled here with Mr. and Mrs. Harris and others who attended the service.

George B. Ainslie Cedar Rapids Spokane Wash S. N. Harris Avenue Ainslie Burt William Shaner Harris H. L. Jones Lester Chadima

Guest Night at Cedar Rapids Country Club Set for Saturday

The September guest night at the Cedar Rapids Country Club will be observed next Saturday with a dinner dance. The usual family night is scheduled for Thursday evening.

Cedar Rapids Country Club

Jordan Family Gathering Mentioned in Burlington Visit

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Jordan and their son Phillip of Burlington spent the weekend with Carl F. Jordan at 2121 Linden Drive SE. E. C. Jordan is Carl Jordan’s brother. Mrs. W. A. Sandoe of Marshalltown, the Jordan matriarch’s mother, plans to stay Monday with the Jordan family.

E. C. Jordan Phillip Burlington Carl F. Jordan Linden Drive E. C Jordan Carl Jordan W. A. Sandoe Marshalltown Jordan Home Mrs. Jordan

Mrs Leinert to Return to Chicago After Week with Sheehys

Mrs Charles Leinert will return to Chicago Monday night after a week at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Edward Sheehy 2051 Linden drive SE Charles Leinert Jr will stay another week visiting the Sheehys

Charles Leinert Chicago Edward Sheehy Linden Drive Charles Leinert, Jr The

Mal colm V. Bolton Hosts Monday Luncheon at 1820 Second Ave SE

Mrs Malcolm V. Bolton welcomed the Monday Luncheon club to her residence at 1820 Second Avenue SE for an afternoon gathering.

Malcolm V. Bolton Second Avenue SE

Pluhar of Iowa City Marries Kupka in Rock Island

Miss Mary Pluhar of Iowa City daughter of Mr and Mrs John Pluhar Cedar Rapids residents wed Rodney James Kupka of Riverside in Rock Island on Saturday at 2 pm Attendants were Mr and Mrs Dennis Maher of Iowa City Present were bride’s sister Mrs Joseph Libal and her daughter Helen Louise of Cedar Rapids The couple will reside in Iowa City

Mary Pluhar Iowa City John Pluhar Cedar Rapids Rodney James Kupka Riverside Rock Island Dennis Maher Joseph Libal Helen Louise Kupka

Birthday party honors Miss Blanche Fisher with bridge prizes

Friends gathered Friday at Miss Christine Petersen's home to honor Blanche Fisher. Dorothy Konigsmark and Mrs. Ray Stoner won prizes in a bridge game. guests included Donald Belknap Howard Jones Willis Hahn and the Konigsmarks and Stoners.

Blanche Fisher Christine Petersen Dorothy Konigsmark Ray Stoner Donald Belknap Howard Jones Willis Hahn

Mrs Smith Arrives From Lincoln Visit

Mrs. Thomas Smith arrived Sunday from Lincoln Nebraska where she has been visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Vance McKinnon

Thomas Smith Lincoln, Neb Vance McKinnon

F A U Riders Meet Sets New Wednesday Night

The F A U Riders plan a meeting with Mrs Katherine Klima at 340 Seventeenth Street SW at 7 30 p m Wednesday The group notes a change to the meeting night for members and urges attendance

Katherine Klima Seventeenth Street

Picnic Postponed After Captain Stewarts Death

The General Dodge circle Ladies of the G A R have postponed their Tuesday picnic due to the death of Captain J O Stewart. The event will be rescheduled for a later date.

General Dodge Circle J. O. Stewart

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Meeting at Montrose

A Daughters of Isabella circle will hold its meeting at 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the French room of the Hotel Montrose.

Our Lady of Pertual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella Hotel Montrose

Ceske Viastenky lodge meeting rescheduled for Wednesday

Ceske Viastenky lodge No. 1 will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. instead of Thursday as first announced. After the business meeting an entertainment program will include a playlet.

Sunshine circle meeting notes and host locations

The Sunshine circle of L. A. P. M. will meet with Mrs. Joseph Hronik at 308 Thirteenth Street SW on Thursday. The August circle meeting was hosted by Mrs. Car Olson at 1321 A Avenue NE with Mrs. Clarence Russell assisting.

Sunshine Circle Joseph Hronik Thirteenth Street Car Olson A Avenue NE Clarence Russell

Security Benefit meeting to be held Tuesday evening

The Security Benefit association will hold its regular business meeting Tuesday at 7 45 p m in W F W hall. After the meeting members will invite friends to a card party with prizes and an anticipated five hundred games.

The Security Benefit Association W. F. W. Hall Seiteur

Junior Arts exhibition opens in city library

Sixty visitors toured the etching room in the public library for the Junior Arts association opening. The exhibit runs with frequent changes until January 1 and features fifteen Gray Wilson paintings, a Sturges Ely blist, and club member scrapbooks. A second display by Coner Metcalf follows two weeks after. Regular meetings set for the first Wednesday each month.

Art Association Junior Arts Association Gray Wilson Oliver S. Wilson Sturges Ely Henry S. Ely Conger Metcalf

Malone Werner reunion draws Cedar Rapids families near Mechanicville

The third annual Malone Werner reunion near Mechanicsville attracted forty seven attendees at the D F Driscoll residence. F C Werner of Pittsburg Kansas was elected president with L J Werner of Oskaloosa as secretary and treasurer. Attendees included multiple Cedar Rapids residents and relatives from Iowa Missouri Kansas and Minnesota along with members from Omaha and Chicago across a broad kin network.

Cedar Rapids Malone- Werner Mechanicsville Charles Werner George Schamberger Irene Walker F. B. Malone Tom Malone Fern O'Dell Peggy la Pensky Omaha H. J. McQuigg Wykoff, Minn G. E. O’brien Chicago L. J. Werner Oskaloosa Leo Robertson Frytown D.F. Driscoll David Driscoll Ernest Crock Alice Fisher Worthington Tipton

Westwood Community Club Meeting Set at Mrs Madison Home

The Westwood Community club will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles Madison on Westwood Drive Tuesday at 2 30 p m.

Westwood Community Club Charles Madison Westwood Drive

Cleveland Guests Visit Mr. and Mrs. Miller in Cedar Rapids

Miss Agnes Cochrane and Miss Sally Sammon of Cleveland Ohio arrived Sunday to spend two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Miller at 860 Nineteenth street SE. Miss Cochrane formerly lived in Cedar Rapids.

Agnes Cochrane Sally Sammon Cleveland Ohio Richard S. Miller Nineteenth Street Miss Cochrane Cedar Rapids

Pioneer days reunion at old home in Jones county

A Jones county gathering showcased traits and books with older members recounting pioneer events. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. William DuMont Patterson and many DuMont relatives from Cedar Rapids Davenport Anamosa Dubuque Marion Mount Vernon and more. Schrimper and John DuMont elected president and secretary treasurer. The next reunion is set for the second Sunday in September 1933 at Anamosa city park.

Jones County William DuMont Patterson Fred DuMont Mae Kelly Marié Kelly Cedar Rapids J. W. DuMont Lizzie DuMont Davenport John DuMont Julia DuMont Anne DuMont Mary DuMont Anamosa Dubuque W. H. Schrimper E. D. Armstrong Cora Garretson Marion George Robbins Lloyd le Grand Mount Vernon Leo Power

Bonnie Diebold Celebrates Tenth Birthday Party

Bonnie Mae Diebold daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Diebold 2207 Grande avenue SE marked her tenth birthday with a Saturday party Games and prizes went to Patricia Benesh and Arlene Selzer Refreshments were served by Mrs Diebold Guests included Mary Jo Studer Kathleen Emerson Arlene Selzer Mary Kathryn Bormann Louise Buck Betty Ann Becker Kathryn Wandell Jean Raher Pamela Craemer Patricia Benesh Betty Griffin Joan Hutchinson Margaret Hutchinson Bobby and Catherine Duster Peggy Elch Barbara Hutkinson.

Bonnie Mae Diebold A. J. Diebold Grande Avenue SE Patricia Benesh Arlene Selzer Mrs. Diebold Mary Jo Studer Kathleen Emerson Mary Kathryn Bormann Louise Buck Betty Ann Becker Kathryn Wandell Jean Raher Pamela Craemer Betty Griffin

Shower honors Mrs. John H. Bredl at Cedar River cottage

A miscellaneous shower was held at the Bredl cottage on the Cedar river for Mrs. John H. Bredl formerly Miss Theresa Forrestal. Hosts were Mrs. Emma Forrestal, Mrs. John L. Prochaska and Mrs. P. J. McGuire of Clarence with lawn refreshments.

Bredl Cedar River John H. Bredl Theresa Forrestal Emma Forrestal John L. Prochaska P. J. McGuire Clarence Wilmerth Steele Georgia Ceynar Mary Kelly Nina Bunger Mary Vavra Bernice Forrestal Betty Uridil Lillian Prochaska Floss Robbins Lois Ann Spina Wilma Marsh Patricia Ann Prochaska Bernadine Fitzpatrick West Branch John F. Bred Lid, Marsh James A. Kelly Frank Spina E. J. Prohaska John H. Kirkpatrick Archie Hagen John A. Wymore Bloomfield

Dvoraks Return From Visit With Relatives

Mr and Mrs Joseph Dvorak and daughter Dorothy of 1544 Fifth Avenue SE returned Sunday after a visit with relatives in Glencoe accompanied by Mrs Dvoraks father Otto Synek

Joseph Dvorak Fifth Avenue SE Dorothy Dvorak Otto Synek Glencoe

Sanctuary Society of Immaculate Conception Church Meeting

The first general meeting of the Sanctuary Society at Immaculate Conception Church will be held in the school parlors on Tuesday at 7 45 p.m.

Sanctuary Society of the Immaculate Conception

Ladies Aid to Meet at First Reformed Church

The Ladies Aid society of the First Reformed church will gather Wednesday at the church for a picnic luncheon at noon. Members are asked to note the change of meeting place.

Ladies Aid Society of the First Reformed Church

End-play in Contract: defensive options and a test hand

A detailed discussion of end-play technique in contract bridge with a specific hand from a New York City team-of-four Duplicate match. The article warns that careful preparation and alert defense prevent end-plays and analyzes South’s mislead by choosing a lead. It outlines how correct defense can avoid the end-play pitfall and lingering questions about penalties when facing a double.

New York City South West East North

Mary Ellen Wicke to Enter Flintridge

Mary Ellen Wicke daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wicke leaves Sunday for California to enter Flintridge School for Girls in Pasadena for a preparatory course. She is accompanied by her grandmother Mrs. Ella A. O’Neill and aunt Miss Loretta O’Neill of Los Angeles. Wicke has attended Sacred Heart Academy in Los Angeles for the last four winters.

Mary Ellen Wicke J. A. Wicke California Flintridge School For Pasadena Ella A. O'Neill Loretta O'Neill Los Angeles Wicke Blake Boulevard Sacred Heart Academy

Birthday Affair Noted for Mackey Family Members

A birthday gathering honors numerous Mackey relatives and friends including Angie Holets Lorene Holets Katherine Dye Marguerite Roushar Frances Roushar Marcel la Roushar Angeline Hunter Madeline Hunter Alice Rehak Wilma Washington Martha Rust Irene Dostal George Mackey Lumir Holets George Klouda Milo Andrie Milo Zahradnik Bill Zahradnik Fred Telecky Marion Dye Bill Dye Lumir Dostal Louis Makovsky Louis Holets Gilbert Ernest Kinzey and their extended families.

of Mackey Angie Holets Lorene Holets Katherine Dye Marguerite Roushar Frances Roushar Marcella Roushar Angeline Hunter Madeline Hunter Alice Rehak Wilma Washington Martha Rust Irene Dostal George Mackey Lumir Holets George Klouda Milo Andrie Milo Zahradnik Bill Zahradnik Fred Telecky Marion Dye Bill Dye Lumir Dostal Louis Makovsky Louis Holets Gilbert Ernest Kin

First annual Besta Kroul reunion at Ellis Park

The first annual Besta Kroul families reunion was held at Ellis Park Sunday with forty six attendees. Participants included Mr and Mrs Joseph Besta Anton Kroul Mr and Mrs Louis Besta Mr and Mrs William Besta Mr and Mrs Louis Kroul Mr and Mrs John C Louvar Mr and Mrs Ed Shimek Mr and Mrs Joe Kloubec Mr and Mrs Adrian Lewis Mr and Mrs George Skvor Mr and Mrs Max Janowsky Mrs Carolyn Rypka the Misses Anna and Carolyn Kroul and Mr and Mrs Jerome Lewis.

Besta-Kroul Ellis Park Joseph Besta Anton Kroul Louis Besta William Besta Louis Kroul John C. Louvar Ed Shimek Joe Kloubec Adrian Lewis George Skvor Max Janowsky Carolyn Rypka Anna Carolyn Kroul Jerome Lewis

Gandhi to Start Hunger Strike Over Electorate Plan

Gandhi plans a hunger strike beginning September 20 in response to Britain's proposed modified separate electorates for the untouchables. The decision follows correspondence with Prime Minister MacDonald and Sir Samuel Hoare on India's governance.

London Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi MacDonald Samuel Hoare India Mahatma

Court House News: Maloy Arrested on Liquor Transport Charge

Ed D. Maloy of 2233 Mount Vernon avenue SE was arrested by federal prohibition agents and charged with illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor. The true information states he was captured after discarding two quart bottles wrapped in newspaper and salvaged a pint of alcohol. Previous convictions include illegal transportation of liquor in 1927 and 1926 and 1932. Judge H C Ring approved the information.

Ed D. Maloy Mount Vernon Avenue Carl Hendrickson Maloy Cay H. C. Ring

Dismissals in Harris Schmitt Cases Headline Local Justice

Judge A B Clark dismissed multiple state cases on motion by County Attorney Carl Hendricks. Virgil Harris of Cedar Rapids faced a dismissed drunk driving charge after a Missouri sentence for robbery. Walter Schmitt’s liquor nuisance case was dropped after the defendant’s death. Earl Elliott’s nuisance charge was also dismissed. Elliott had pled not guilty in March.

A. B. Clark Carl Hendricks Virgil Harris Cedar Rapids Harris Missouri Walter Schmitt Pier Be Oe Panna Earl Elliott Elliott

Judge Ring Presiding Over September Term Opens

The September term in district court opened with Judge H. C. Ring as presiding judge. The grand jury convened at 1 30. A law assignment is set for 9 a m Tuesday followed by an equity schedule. Defaults in law and equity begin at 1 p m. The petit jury will report September 20 at 9 a m.

Judge Ring H. C. Ring Netit

Cedar Rapids Sash and Door Wins Default Judgment

In district court Judge H. C. Ring granted Cedar Rapids Sash and Door a default judgment of 96.16 in an account action against Ora Halfhilis. The judge also denied a motion to dismiss in M. S. Redfeld's contract suit against Charles W. Boegel.

Cedar Rapids Sash and Door Company Ora Halfhilis H. C. Ring Ring Gubantiaans M. S. Redfeld Charles W. Boegel

Bailey Sues Mercury Insurance for Damages Claim

Kenneth Richard Bailey sues Mercury Insurance in district court seeking a $197.85 judgment for damages. The action documents Bailey against the insurer and requests court relief.

Kenneth Richard Bailey Mercury Insurance

Higley Granted 1300 Judgment in Landlord Attachment Suit

Elmer A. Higley Inc was granted a 1300 judgment in district court Monday in an attachment action against operator Klein's Smartwear filed by A B Coe. The case involved a landlord's attachment of the business assets.

Elmer A. Higley, Inc A. B. Coe Opera Klein Smartwear

Cedar Rapids Auto Toll This Year

A Cedar Rapids report lists traffic tolls for the year with 135 accidents and 135 injuries and fatalities across the count.

World War VeteranStanley T Sziar Buried With Honor

Funeral services were held for Stanley T Sziar deputy sheriff World War I veteran at Lesinger Polansky chapel and St Wenceslaus church with military rites by the American Legion. Pallbearers included Sheriff Joseph Petrus Deputy Jay Davis and others. Burial followed at St Johns Cemetery.

Stanley T. Sziar Meadowbrook Drive Lesinger-Polansky St. Wenceslaus Church August Vojasek J. P. Sindelar V. Malubek St. John's Cemetery

Extension of Eastern Blvd to 23rd Street Proposal

Dr. B L Knight submitted a written appeal to extend Eastern boulevard north from Cottage Grove avenue to Twenty-third street drive SE. He noted lack of connection between Country Club Heights and Bever Woods and proposed city grading and cinders if owners donate land for a connecting street. The issue was referred to Public Improvements for study.

Cottage Grove Avenue Twenty-third Street B. L. Knight

John Huss Church Hosts Week of Special Nights

John Huss Methodist church outlines a weekly evangelistic program with Boys' Night Monday St James delegation Tuesday and quartet singing Camp Fire girls Wednesday and Kenwood Park Methodist guests. Services began Sunday with large attendance led by Rev. C. W. Harrop.

John Huss Methodist Church St. James Methodist Church St. James

Artificial ice earliest uses in history

The article notes artificial ice production dates back to early modern times and highlights its use long before contemporary refrigeration. It references pioneering methods and early factories that produced ice for storage and transport.

Camp Good Health Fund Aids 183 Children At Camp

The Camp Good Health fund gained 6.69 dollars at the First Baptist church conference. One hundred eighty three children were sent to the Public Health Nursing bureau camp, with stays from two to ten weeks and health improvements including weight gains and dental work. Camp Fire Girls provided meals and supervision, while local donors supplied food and supplies from various Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon groups.

Camp Good Health Fund Public Health Nursing Bureau First Baptist Church Camp Good Health Elizabeth Johnston Egger’s G. H. E. Circle of Lisbon Bartlett Lloyd McCutcheon Mount Vernon Baptist Sunday School Ernest Cray Cedar Rapids Kathleen Current Friendship Club

Cedar Rapids Woman Magdalena Zastera Dies at 82

Mrs Magdalena Zastera widow of Frank Zastera longtime Cedar Rapids resident died at 4 10 p m Sunday after a lingering illness at her home 824 Avenue NE Born in 1850 in Kubat Slovakia she came to the United States in 1870 and married Frank Zastera who died thirty seven years ago Survived by three daughters Fannie Campbell Wendl Zedick and Howard Anders three sons Frank Joe and Charles Zastera four grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services will be announced later.

Magdalena Zastera Frank Zastera Cedar Rapids Avenue NE Kubat Ganeslovakia Ceske Vlastenky Lodge Fannie Campbell Wendl Zedick Howard Anders Frank Joe Charles Zastera

Radio Schedule Highlights for Evening and Afternoon Listings

Radio listings show programs across CBS NBC and ABC networks with performers like Edwin C Hill Kate Smith and Lanny Ross. Included are orchestras singers and dramatic sketches scheduled from morning through late night across stations WEAF WJZ WABC KMBC WMT WGN and more.

Edwin C. Hill CBS WABC WMT KMBC Sam KMOX Kate Smith Manhattan NBC WJZ WLS Wenr O WEAP WSM WGN WEAF Syeterioe WMT KM Lord WSM_KOIL Iamperes Etch WIZ WMAQ Whiteman Orch Ox. Amos N’ Y Lanny Ross Voorhees Orch Sid Gary Ralph Kirbery Ted Weems Orch WOC WHO Helen Peord Breen de Rose Occ-Who Kathleen Eand Saumers Look Slass Ds Arambiers Johnny Marvin Fener Orch WLW Hall__orch Bee EMOX Columbia WSM Revue Virginia Arnold KMB Lady Inbc Circle Heywood Broun Woo-Who Everett Etch Current Events WLM Lowell Thomas WKZ KDEA Washington Weaf Woc-Who Sissle Orch WSM Ekdka Edwin C Hill Wabc Ene Tae Wian Edea Erimene Fat Wynn Jones Orch Barrow Andy Little Wabc Knox Stern Arnheim

Local Fair List of Produce and Treats

A crowd list shows items at a Cedar Rapids fair stall including popcorn, plums, muskmelons, peaches, apples, rhubarb, candy, balloons, fireworks, and freezer custards. Notable contributors include Mrs. Scott Hammond and Mrs. Ed Bobling with peaches and melons, and Miss Lena Vogt and Miss Louise Hathaway with jams.

Scott Hammond Cedar Rapids Ed Bobling Pruitland Ill L. V. Gordon C. Brand Walter Creiger O. C. Olney Park Court Grocery Mary Lou Protzman Lena Vogt Louise Hathaway Nell Cherry

Thieves Loot Airplane From Woederhoff Family Plane

Jack Woerderhoff reported to police that a compass and first aid kit were stolen from his father John L. Woederhoff’s airplane. The theft occurred between 12:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday, with the aircraft parked at the family location.

Jack Woerderhoff Sixteenth Street John L. Woederhoff

Wesley Chehak Struck by Car at Downtown Intersection

Wesley Chehak of 629 Fourth Avenue SE was knocked to the pavement at 12 10 pm Monday none seriously injured after either walking into or being struck by a car driven by Howard Sheppard of 1501 A Avenue NE at the First Avenue and Fourteenth Street E intersection. Chehak crossed First Avenue southbound when the incident occurred.

Wesley Chehak Fourth Avenue Howard Sheppard A Avenue First Avenue Fourteenth Street Chehak

Suthers to Ship Out for Canal Zone Navy Duty

Bruce W. Suthers leaves his parents home to sail from New York aboard the S S Pennsylvania for Balboa Canal Zone. He will join the naval air fleet base at Coco Solo in the commissary department and is set for transfer to the scouting fleet in February. He enlisted in Cedar Rapids on January 1, 1930.

Bruce W. Suthers W. A. Suthers Sixth Avenue SE New York S. S. Pennsylvania Balboa Canal Zone Naval Air Fleet Base Coco Solo Suthers Navy Cedar Rapids

Burglars Take 154 Cash and 100 in Checks at Grocery

Thieves broke into the L. C. Drummey grocery at 317 Center Point Road during Sunday night and fled with cash totaling 154 and 100 in checks. Entry was gained via an open cellar window, with 4 dollars left from the meat market cash register. The same suspects appeared to have hit the Lo-Hi Oil station at 720 Center Point Road, damaging a washroom window with a brick but taking nothing there.

L. C. Drummey Center Point Road Lo-Hi Oil Company Oid

Man Sought After Vanishing From Train

Police sought Henry Rawls a 60 year old man presumed mentally unsettled after wandering from an eastbound North Western train at 9 35 am He left the train at Cedar Rapids depot with Oscar Stephenson of Caliente Nevada and was en route to Durham North Carolina Stephenson says Rawls disappeared while he went inside the depot describing him as 5 feet 6 inches tall about 150 pounds with gray hair gray chin whiskers blue overalls and a blue coat

Henry Rawls North Western Oscar Stephenson Caliente Nev Durham N. C Stephenson Cedar Rapids Rowls

Funeral services for John Umbdenstock Jr at Presbyterian Church

John Umbdenstock Jr died Saturday afternoon at age 39. He was born June 8 1902 near Solon and moved with his family to Olivet in 1916. He married Wretha Carr in 1924 and had three children. Survived by wife three children father two brothers and six sisters.

Mechanicsville John Umbdenstock Presbyterian Church I. R. Pugh Harry Park B. J. Baker Frank Richard Harold Pisher Lee Park Lloyd Woods Umbdenstock John Adeline Umbdenstock Solon New Olivet Wretha Carr Howard Billie Allene Charles George Mary Cook Tipton Winnie Bickford Onslow Ethel Helen Hazel Nora

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