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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1932

Page

11

L A L Club Honors Geo F Millers On Silver Anniversary

The L A L club celebrated the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs George F Miller at the Beals home 501 Knollwood Dr SE after they observed their anniversary Sunday. A three tier silver decorated cake and a silver gift highlighted the event with bridge prizes won by Mrs S E Coquillette and Harry Sundberg.

L. A. L. Club George F. Miller Washington Avenue SE F. A. Beals Knollwood Drive C. E. Auracher H. N. Boyson Miller Beals Auracher Boyson S. E. Coquillette Sundberg C. O. Gray R. C. Wilson Guy Hillier Fred Collard J. A. Yessler Adolph Boyson

Country Club Dance Planned for Oct 1

Football parties return from Iowa City to attend dinner dance at Cedar Rapids Country Club on October 1. The game with Bradley Tech marks Iowa's first of the season.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids Country Club Bradley Tech Iowa

Black son to enter MIT for graduate chemical engineering

Carman Black son of Mr and Mrs R W Black 2418 Grande avenue SE left Sunday for Boston to enter Massachusetts Institute of Technology for graduate work in chemical engineering. He was graduated last spring from Iowa State college.

Carman Black R. W. Black Grande Avenue Boston Massachusetts Institute of Technology Iowa State College

Mrs. Jay Visits Eggers Family in Sioux City Trip

Mrs. Jack Jay of Denver arrived last week to spend two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs J F Eggers at 417 Nineteenth street SE. The Eggers party motored to Sioux City Monday to visit friends from Monday through Thursday.

Jack Jay Denver J F. Eggers Nineteenth Street Eggers Jay Sioux City

W A Ralls Return From Ten Day Trip

Mr and Mrs W A Ralls of 2325 Hillcrest drive SE have returned after a ten day journey visiting relatives and friends in Des Moines Chariton Washington and Kansas City.

W. A. Rall Hillcrest Drive Des Moines Chariton Washington Kansas City

Alfred visits Miss Mary Ellen Hamilton at Noorhees hall

Miss Eleanor Alfred formerly of Waterloo spent Sunday here visiting Miss Mary Ellen Hamilton at Noorhees hall.

Eleanor “Alfred Waterloo Wellman Mary Sherman Hoss Fnoebe Sherman Voornees Hall

Time clock system contracts advertised for multiple cities

The Treasury Department announces a public bid opening October 13 1932 for furnishing and installing time clock systems in multiple buildings across Altoona Brownsville Camden Cedar Rapids Cumberland Fairbanks Fort Wayne Ft Worth Greensboro Houston Long Beach Meridian Oakland Portland Shreveport South Bend Springfield Wichita Falls. Bids must use attached sheets specify per building prices and be low bidder per building. Specifications available from the office of acting Supervising Architect James A Wetmore.

Camden U S. P. Ou Cedar Rapids U S. P.O Cumberland H. P Fairbanks Alaska Ct. H Jail Ft. Wayne Ind U.S. PO Portland Shreveport U .S. PO South Bend P.O Sprinsfeld Mass Ui OS P. O Wichita Falls Tex P.O. Ct Jas. A. Wetmore

Birthday surprise marks Lewis Barr sixty ninth at Pitlik home

Lewis Barr celebrated his sixty ninth birthday with a surprise at the Pitlik residence on Ivanhoe road. A cake bearing his name, a picnic dinner, and gifts followed a gathering of relatives and friends including the Pitlik, Sedlacek, Russell, Petrick, Zinkula, Broker, Dvorak, Walrab, Wislsel, Staskal, Phillipson, Minor, Smith, Brush, and Merrill families plus entertainers George Merrill on violin and banjo.

Lewis’ Barr E.J. Pitlik Ivanhoe Road Frank Pitlik C. C. Pitlik Billy Lewis Reyhons Earl Russell Clarence Russell Ernest Russell Jim Petrick Frank Petrick George George Zinkula Joe Broker Frank Dvorak Rose Dvorak Frank Walrab Frank Wislsel Joe Staskal Frank Phillipson James Minor Cal Smith Frank Brush George Merrill

Ladies auxiliary hosts Waterloo firefighters in Cedar Rapids gathering

The Ladies auxiliary to Cedar Rapids Local No. 11 entertained Waterloo Firefighters auxiliary at Ko hout cabin in Troy Mills. Attendees included W. W. Allen and many couples from Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. Cards and bunco were played for entertainment.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Troy Mills W. W. Allen Minkel D. Lindsay F. R. Phippen P. J. McInter P. Horan E. A. Milliken R. Serovy F. Simon M. Vinch J. Sedlacek J. Stastny J. Stanek C. W. Gitt C. A. Nelson H Gaskill F. Chadima F. Condon J. Gaskill E. P. Kohout Cards Bunco

Marriage of Dorothy Claire Edlin to Don Morgan Ink

Dorothy Claire Edlin wed Don Morgan Ink of Mount Vernon in Galena Illinois on September 3. The ceremony was led by Rev T A Ulrich at the Methodist church. Mrs Ink is a Rock Falls Heights High graduate and Mr Ink attended Cornell college and works in coal in Mount Vernon and Cedar Rapids. They reside in Mount Vernon.

Thomas B. F. Leinbaugh Fourth Avenue SE Dorothy Claire Edlin Don Morgan Ink Mount Vernon Galena Ill T. A. Ulrich Methodist Church of Ink Rock Falls, Ht Cedar Rapids

Surprise Bridge Party Honors Newlyweds at Bever Avenue

Mr and Mrs A Lorenzen recently wed were guests of honor at a Saturday surprise party at the J M Harcourt home 2517 Bever Avenue 8E. Thirty guests enjoyed an evening of bridge with prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Erickson Mrs Harcourt Mr Gustavuson and Mrs Guy Christian. The couple received a gift from the attendees.

A. Lorenzen J. M. Harcourt Bever Avenue R. Erickson Harcourt Gustavuson van Horn Guy Christian Lorenzen

Svoboda Horyna Nuptials At Ingleside Home

Mr and Mrs Fred Svoboda of Ingleside announce the marriage of their daughter Berta to James Horyna son of Mr and Mrs Frank Horyna of Timken Kansas. The ceremony occurred September 13 at 8 p m at the bride’s parents home with Rev W Feller officiating. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Ray Brague and others present were Mr and Mrs Arian Shakespeare, Mr and Mrs Newell Hodgdon, Mr and Mrs George Svoboda, Miss Mary Hersey and Mr Holland.

Fred Svoboda Ingleside Berta James Horyna Frank Horyna Timken Kan W. Feller Ray Brague Arian Shakespeare Newell Hodgdon George Svoboda Mary Hersey Holland

Birthday Gathering at Shallow Creek Farm Home

Relatives gathered Sunday at the J. W. Willman home on Shallow Creek farm to celebrate Miss Iris Willman's birthday. Guests included Louretta E. Barker of Chicago, Mrs. Marie Currie and daughter Bernadine, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wood and daughter Nellie, and Mrs. M. O'Hara and daughter Peggy of Cedar Rapids.

J. W. Willman Shallow Creek Farm Iris Willman Louretta E. Barker Chicago, Il Marie Currie Bernadine L. E. Wood Nellie

Birthday party honors Betty Robertson at home

Mrs. Cecelia Robertson of 1127 Third Street SW hosted a Sunday afternoon party for her daughter Betty Robertson turning four. Ten children attended including Joyce Dougherty Delores Helbig Roy Weatherwax Grace Mrstik Evelyn Mrstik Jeannette Mrstik and John Dorothy and Stanley Karal from Fairfax.

Cecelia Robertson Third Street Betty Robertson Joyce, Dougherty Delores Helbig Roy Weatherwax Grace Mrstik Evelyn Jeannette

Ten youths attend Christian Endeavor convention in Lafayette

Ten young people from Second Christian church attended a Christian Endeavor convention in Lafayette on Sunday. The group plans a steak fry at Shaver Park on Tuesday night and invites any interested youth to meet at the church at 7 with their own steak.

Second Christian Church Christian Endeavor Lafayette Shaver Park

The Breeze begins eighth year at Delhi school

The Breeze first issue of the new school year was published Friday by Delhi consolidated school pupils marking eight years of publication. Staff includes Editor Beulah Sutton and Edward Cass. reporters Walter Richardson Maxine Schnittjer Earl Jackson Izella Schmidt. and others.

Delhi the Breeze Earl Jackson Izella Schmidt Joe Schnittjer Oxford Vitilis Ott Henry Bombay Raymond Bombay Albert Tinnis Clear Creek William Ott Dorothy Billy Ott Carson Forson and Lee Madison Wis Josephine Ott Mount Vernon Trinity College Dublin Cornell College C. F. Littell Cornell America National Student Federation of America Grinnell Coe Minnesota Wisconsin Carleton St. Thomas Lawrence Beloit Wesley Burr Cornnell Buffalo N. Y

Oelwein Man Ends Life After Accident

Fred Stowell 47 was found dead at his home after his car wrecked Saturday. A note said despondency prompted suicide and requested property go to Margaret. He leaves two sisters Effie Wilson Plainfield and Harry Bennett Compton California and a brother in New Orleans.

the Gazette Oelwein Fred Stowell Nels Moore Stowell Margaret Effie Wilson Plainfield Harry Bennett Compton Calif

Curtis to Speak in Missouri October Fourth

Vice president Charles Curtis will address Maryville Missouri on October 4 according to an announcement by the Republican county committee.

Missouri Maryville, Mo Mns Charles Curtis Republican County Committee

Evangelist Opens Mission Services at Sunshine Mission

Evangelist Franklin Miller opened a two week campaign at Sunshine Mission with a Sunday talk titled Where art Thou. He urged attendees to inventory their lives to see their role in current affairs ante. Monday, George Kunzman leads the song service at 7:30 followed by the evangelistic meeting at 8.

Franklin Miller Sunshine Mission George Kunzman

Court House News Jury to hear two cases in September term

The petit jury for the September term will report at 9 am Tuesday. Two cases go to immediate trial before Judge H. C. Ring: a criminal action against Fred Wilson for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and a law action a replivin suit involving Hall Ekfelt Inc. and Frank E. Rhoads. The suit seeks to recover furniture and damages, while the defendant requests dismissal and a $277 judgment. The case also discusses a landlord's lien claimed by Commonwealth Apartments.

H. C. Ring Fred Wilson Wilson Ring John Buresh Buresh A. B. Clark Hall-Ekfelt, Inc Frank. E. Rhoads Frank E. Rhoads Commonwealth Hotel Apartment, Inc

Receiver Requested for South Side Feed Co Case

Milver Cach doing business as M Cach Glass seeks a 349.03 judgment in district court and asks for a receiver to take charge of the defendant's business. H. E. Pfeiffer and company seeks 484 against Emma B. Harris under leases. L. A. Andrew as receiver for Corn Belt Savings Bank seeks 5361.11 against T. P. Rogers in a promissory note action.

Milver Cach M Cach.Glass Company Bill Mackey South Side Feed Company H. E. Pfeiffer and Company Emma B. Harris L. A. Andrew Corn Belt Savings Bank T. P. Rogers

Quieting of shares in Linn county estates decreed

In district court Judge John T. Moffit established shares in Linn county property tied to the estates of John Weichbrod and Frederika Weichbrod Domer. Edna Van Sweringen, plaintiff, along with T. M. Everett and Everett Renshaw, receive one sixth each. One eighth interests are quieted for Wilhelm Schroedt Anna Hamann Louise Schroeder and Marie Schwartz.

Linn County John Weichbrod Frederika Weichbrod-Domer John T. Moffit Edna van Sweringen T. M. Everett Everett Renshaw Wilhelm Schroedt Anna Hamann Louise Schroeder Marie Schwartz

Speeding fined in city police court and local notices

Howard Auld of Vinton paid a ten dollar fine plus costs in police court for speeding. A fresh shipment of Jones Dairy Farm Sausage from Hladky's at 1600 4th Ave. is advertised. Three year old Tommy Kaylor, son of Boyd and Mrs Kaylor, Route 4, is recovering from a fractured arm after a fall from a front porch two weeks ago. Joseph Prahar, 24, of Fairfax and J M Odlund, 24, of 907 Hull Ave SE, surrendered to county authorities after warrants were issued for their arrest on larceny charges. They were arraigned before Justice G S Lightner with a hearing set for Wednesday. bond $500. Information by J L Kaplan of Fairfax claims they stole a trailer.

Tommy Kaylor Boyd Kaylor Joseph Prahar Fairfax J. M. Odlund Hull Avenue SE G. S. Lightner J. L. Kaplan

Births announced for three local families this month

A daughter named Lillian Marie was born to Mr. and Mrs. Milo Smrha at 118 Eighteenth avenue SW on September 13. A son named Paul John was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Soukup at 1622 K Street SW on September 15. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Novak at 1763 Mallory Street SW on September 19 at Mercy hospital.

Milo Smrha Eighteenth Avenue Lillian Marie Albert J. Soukup K Street Paul John F. J. Novak Mallory Street Mercy Hospital

Brookhart Plans Iowa Farm Rally Flight

Senator Brookhart announced he will fly toMoville Iowa to join a Wednesday farm mass meeting after receiving a heated telegram from the Sioux City farmers committee. The group urged immediate arrival to mobilize support and organize senators from other states. Brookhart replied he would travel by plane to Omaha for the event.

Washington Senator Brookhart Iowa Farmers’ Meeting Sioux City Moville Ar Ellison Wired Brookhart Hokum and Hooey Congress Brookhart Omaha

Olive Hamon Still Has A Suitor Left And May Marry Him

New York report notes Olive Belle Hamon known as Loma Worth remains with one surviving suitor in a publicized marriage chase. Forrest Cross, 28, holds a license to wed. Pedro Llanuza, 52, faced divorce issues. Family tensions flare as engagement papers tangled.

Olive Hamon New York Olive Belle Hamon Olive Jake Hamon Loma Worth Forrest C. Cross Norfolk, Va Loma Pedro Llanuza Josephine Lianiza Cross

Union Pacific urged to unify lines under one system

Washington (UP) Examiner Thomas F. Sullivan recommended the Interstate Commerce Commission approve the unification of the Union Pacific railroad system. He urged the Union Pacific take full control of the Oregon Short Line, Oregon Washington, Los Angeles and Salt Lake, and St Joseph and Grand Island railways. The move aims to save about 600000 dollars annually in accounting costs.

Washington Thomas F. Sullivan Interstate Commerce Commission Union Pacific Oregon Short Line Railroad Company Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad Company St. Joseph

Moorhead Becomes Herring's Campaign Manager

Frank G. Moorhead former editor of the Iowa Homestead took over management of Clyde L. Herring s gubernatorial campaign. Moorhead said Herring would visit every county before the election and push a platform of reduced taxation efficiency in government and consolidation of state bureaus and departments to cut expenses.

DES Moines Clyde L. Herring Frank G. Moorhead Iowa Homestead Herring Moorhead

Man Burned as Gasoline Detonates in House Fire

Kansas City reporter notes P. R. Runkle age 36 sustained minor burns when a sewing machine needle sparked gasoline stored in a container, igniting flames that destroyed his house.

Kansas City, Mo P. R. Runkle

Funeral services for Thelm Johnson of Vinton

Funeral services for Thelm Johnson 16 of Vinton parents Mr and Mrs John E Johnson northwest of Vinton will be held Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Pratt Creek church Rev H V Riggs of Hudson officiating She died Sunday evening in an Iowa City hospital after two weeks confinement Survived by parents two brothers Vernon and Roy and sister Mrs Margaret Neve all of Vinton Burial will be in Maplewood cemetery at Vinton.

Vinton Thelm Johnson John E. Johnson Pratt Creek H. V. Riggs Hudson Miss Johnson Iowa City Vernon Roy Margaret Neve Maplewood Cemetery

Hemroid Internal Remedy Claims Pile Cure

An advertisement touts Hemroid as a real internal pile remedy. It blames bad lower bowel circulation for piles and claims Dr J B Leonhardt tested the formula on 1000 patients with over 900 successes. May Drug Co sells Hemro Tablets with money back guarantee.

Leonhardt May Drug Co

Illicit Affair Ends In Fatal House Siege

Judy Denn ing flees a tense San Francisco love triangle to warn Stan Carter and Eunice as gunman Wilson closes in. The abandoned Shore House becomes a claustrophobic tunnel of fear with Judy crawling through a waterlogged tunnel and breaking into the house as she searches for her husband and Eunice.

Judy Denning Stanley Carter Lockweed San Francisco Stan Nick China Carter Eills Judy Caudit Seburhk Wilson Eunice Plesise Stan—Eunice Madame Georgia

Hopkinton High Names Class Officers for Next Year

Hopkinton high school seniors elected Kenneth Boots as president Rachel Stanger as vice president Cecelia Ellington as secretary and Liam Ferguson as treasurer for the upcoming year. The ballot reflects student leadership selections by the senior class.

Stacia Rutenbeck Nellie Wazac Florence Machande Besse Kammer Rica Rutenbeck Clara Lillis Sophia Dobling Margaret Betts Gladys Farris Ruth Phelps Bennett Bennett High School Virgil Willey Ralph Dresselhaus Norman Hein Supt C. L. Bolon Arline Vaughan Edna Barrett Lucille Ruser Azalia Knight Donald Woods Herbert Rixe Leslie Mowry Otto Lammers Frances Eggert Hubert Myers Earle Sievers Bernadine Johnston Lost Nation House of David Bearded Giants H. L. Booth Marengo Presbyterian Church R. R. Hibbs Howard Myers H. H. Langlas Ed. Bigbee S. Anderson W. T. Martin E. L. Seidel Carrie Carson Charles Underhill R. A. Simmons American Legion Auxiliary of Aixe-Lausen Bernice Wright Selma Bachus Ella Engel Olive Pollock Neta Conrad Grace Battolph Edith Hambright Hopkinton Hopkinton High School Kenneth Boots Rachel Stanger Cecelia Ellington Liam Ferguson

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L.A.L. Club Geo. F. Millers Massachusetts Tech Mrs. Jay W. A. Ralls Miss Alfred John MR. Barr Waterloo Group Leinbaughs Honor Lorenzens Svoboda-Horyna Miss Willman Iowa News-In Cornell Symphony Orchestra Horace A. Miller Middle West Helen Swaney Maywood Kenneth Moore Freeport Robert Smith Doris Newstrand Dayton Evangeline Dennis Helen Klausia Hampton Beatha Baumbach Nashua Lowell Boyer Randall Warfel Lanark Francis Williams Clinton Arline Herdklotz Woodstock Richard Tims Tama Elizabeth Worcester Rockford American Legion Auxiliary Herman Machande Mollie Balster Evangelist Court House News Petit Jury South Side Feed Co Howard Auld Jones Dairy Farm Hladky's 4Th Ave Tomorro Geda Memorial Coliseum Paracaux
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