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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1936

Page

6

Mayflower Chapter D A R Holds First Fall Meeting

Twenty five members attended the Mayflower chapter of the D A R first fall meeting at Mrs. Carl D. Thomas home 2267 Washington Ave SE. Guests Mrs. Gilbert Dutton and Mrs. Wayne J. Foster spoke and Rev. Nelson C. Dreier lectured on beauty. Katharine Franken presided with hostesses listed.

Mayflower Carl D. Thomas Washington Avenue SE Gilbert Dutton W. E. Peschau Fourth Avenue SE Wayne J. Foster Foster Nelson C. Dreier First Congregational Church George Newland Katherine Franken J. C. Milner Arthur L. Bye Elizabeth Cline V. H. Hasek

Northwestern freshman chosen as band clarinet soloist

Don Kessler son of Dr and Mrs L A Kessler of 2108 Greenwood Dr SE has been named clarinet soloist in the Northwestern band. He is a former pupil of William Vesely.

Don Kessler L. A. Kessler Greenwood Drive Northwestern University Northwestern Kessler William Vesely

Mrs Hasek To Colorado Visit Planned

Mrs Irma Hasek of Brown apartments and her sister Mrs E C Fitzpatrick of Elkader will travel Sunday to Fort Collins Colorado to visit Dr and Mrs Charles A Carroll. Mrs Carroll was formerly Miss Marjorie Petro dvitsky of Cedar Rapids.

Irma Hasek Brown E. C. Fitzpatrick Elkader Fort Collins Colo Charles A. Carroll Carroll Marjorie Petrovitsky Cedar Rapids

Mrs Miller Honored With Tea and Games

Mrs J E DeFore hosted a Thursday evening event at 830 Seventh Avenue SE in honor of Mrs Andrew Miller. Prizes from games went to Mrs Ralph Martin and Mrs Lou Mrstik. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Wesley A Miller and Mrs Charles Charipar.

J. E. DeFore Seventh Avenue SE Andrew Miller Ralph Martin Lou Mrstik Wesley A. Miller Charles Charipar Sophia Pugh Frank Wavra J A. Popelka B. C. Meskimen H. Duxbury H. W. Dahlstrand Fred Cook Mildred Witherell Stanley Treka L. R. Simon Don Vahl H. Cartwright M. L. Canfield W. J. Miller F. R. Edda John Matus W. L. Miller William Reid Wilburt Matus Ester Janda Virginia DeFore Virginia Ritchie Marilyn DeFore

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Trusty at Home

Mrs. John Trusty of 822 Twentieth Street SE was surprised Friday night by friends at her residence. Attendees included Mrs. Magdaline Klepach and the Misses Bernice Klepach Louise Zubrod Alba Gleason and Margaret Ann Klepach plus Orville Stewart Charles Racer Kenneth Crump and John Trusty.

John Trusty Twentieth Street Magdaline Klepach Bernice Klepach Louise Zubrod Alba Gleason Margaret Ann Klepach Orville Stewart Charles Racer Kenneth Crump

P. T. A. Meetings in Fillmore Elects Officers and Reports

P. T. A. meeting in Fillmore led by president Mrs. Ralph Dresher with 55 members present. Reports were given by membership hospitality finance and budget publications and social chairs. Miss Marjorie Donohue principal spoke and introduced teachers. refreshments were served by the executive committee.

Fillmore P.T.A Ralph Dresher Anton Nilsson George Heider G. W. Harger Frank Bukacek Earl Miller Marjorie Donohue W. A. Kofron C. L. Johnson L. C. Steele

Harrison P T A Teas Members and Committee Chairs Named

The Harrison PTA held an annual friendship tea in the auditorium. Mrs. H N Bowser presided while Miss Marjorie Walters welcomed new members and introduced teachers. Committee chairs were named for program membership publicity hospitality sick finance recreation publications parent education and health.

Harrison P.T.A H. N. Bowser Marjorie Walters Rose Harrington William Counterman P. A. McCabe G. W. Hart Herman Dolley Robert Heaton Henry Kenyon Clinton Lane Earl C. Waite H. Richardson Melvin L. Welke G. D. Barger Lulu Engleman Welty Mary Ellen

Roosevelt P T A Conference Sets Delegates and Chairs

Roosevelt P T A met Wednesday afternoon with about eighty five in attendance. Mrs. Charles W Hubbard presided and delegates to Waterloo were Mrs. Hubbard and Mrs. J M Wiley with alternates Mrs. Gerber and Mrs. Paul Smith. Committee chairs named include finance hospitality social membership emergency and thrift program and other officers. A pupil group sang under Miss Grace Meloney while R F Carne spoke on Community Chest goals.

Roosevelt P.T.A Charles W. Hubbard Hubbard J. M. Wiley Waterloo Jacob Gerber Paul Smith Arthur Lawrence L. W. Herdlicka Dale Reece Henry Hulburt George H. Heider

Esther Shunk and Orval Rose Married at Westminster Church

Esther Loraine Shunk daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond H Shunk and Orval T Rose son of Mr and Mrs William M Rose were married at Westminster Presbyterian church by Rev J Renwick McCullough in a single ring ceremony. 200 guests attended as candelabra and gladiolas decorated the church.

Esther Loraine Shunk Raymond H. Shunk First Avenue E Orval T. Rose William M. Rose Thirty-fourth Street Westminster Presbyterian Church J. Renwick McCullough Johanna Hill Virginia Joyce Fussell Mount Vernon J. William McLaughlin Donald McCulloch Edward Fleming James Dickinson Merrill Grove Cedar Rapids Clifford Kettering Burbank Calif Warren Rose Santa Fe N. M Minnesota Kenwood Helen Rose Davenport Conrad Roseland Mary Ellen Roseland Gilman

Cultus Club Begins 38th Year At Luncheon

The Cultus club opened its thirty eighth year with a Thursday luncheon at 2005 Mount Vernon avenue SE hosted by Mrs. P J Flanders. Assisting hostesses were Mrs FE D Hardwick and George Baumgartner. Twenty two members attended as outgoing president Mrs W D Patterson handed over the presidency to Mrs Hardwick. Mrs T B Yuill spoke of a trip to Nashville noting Hermitage and the Parthenon.

Cultus Club P. J. Flanders Mount Vernon Avenue SE Mesdames FE D. Hardwick George Baumgartner W. D. Patterson Hardwick T. B. Yuill Nashville Tenn Hermitage Andrew Jackson Parthenon Building

Wakadiyu Camp Fire Elects New Officers

Wakadiyu Camp Fire group met Thursday and elected Nellie Noble as president Mary Jane Bingham as vice president Evelyn Poula as secretary Loretta Kepler as social chairman Mary K Cunningham as phone committee and Betty Blake as scribe.

Wakadiyu Nellie Noble Mary Jane Bingham Evelyn Poula Loretta Kepler Mary K. Cunningham Betty Blake

Tawaki Camp Fire Elects Officers At Meeting

Helen Reed was elected president of the Tawaki camp fire group at a recent meeting. Other officers include Erma Lee Young as vice president Helen Bell as secretary treasurer Jean Cunningham as social chairman Dorothy Kepler as scribe and Louise Crumb as telephone chairman. Others present were Ruth Klepach Betty Ann Blecher and Maxine Kepler guardian.

Helen Reed Tawaki Erma Lee Young Helen Bell Jean Cunningham Dorothy Kepler Louise Crumb Ruth Klepach Betty Ann Blecher Maxine Kepler Guardian

Pivoteers Club Hosts Bridge Party After Meeting

Mrs Edward Kuba and Georgi ana Hach hosted a Pivoteers club gathering at Mrs Kuba s home. Martha Kralik won first prize and Elsie Volak second in the bridge party after the business session. Others present included Irma Hradecky B Fieseler Lillian Samek Esther Nezerka Maxine Bendorf Elsie Shimek Mrs Melvin Dochterm an and daughter Joyce Mrs Clyde Markham and Mrs Fred Kincher and daughter.

Edward Kuba Georgiana Hach Pivoteers Club Martha Kralik Elsie Volak Irma Hradecky B. Fieseler Lillian Samek Esther Nezerka Maxine Bendorf Elsie Shimek Melvin Dochterman Joyce Clyde Markham Fred Kinchner

Excelcis Banquet At Bishop's With 18 Guests

Members of the Excelcis group held a banquet at Bishop's Thursday evening. Pink roses decorated the main table where eighteen covers were laid. A theater party followed.

Excelcis Bishop’s

Honor Iversons Shower Honors New Couple

Mr and Mrs F P Iverson of 1101 Fourteenth Avenue SW were recently married and celebrated with a couple shower honoring the newlyweds.

F. P. Iverson Fourteenth Avenue

Local social notices list numerous attendees and families

Thursday afternoon social gathering featured many residents including Mes dames Mary Machula Oscar Anderson Eliza Youtzy Elizabeth Bruyn Elizabeth Tichy Libbie Rocarek Mary Forsythe Elsie Steinke William Seilhamer H Lorenzen W H Steege M Vanourny Eric Pederson C W Davis J M Field Orval Reid Edna M Forsythe F W Forsythe and her children Paul June and her children A J Truesdell Charles A Forsythe and D G Martin.

Mary Machula Oscar Anderson Eliza Youtzy Elizabeth Bruyn Elizabeth Tichy Libbie Rocarek Mary Forsythe Elsie Steinke William Seilhamer H. Lorenzen W. H. Steege M. Vanourny Eric Pederson C. W. Davis J. M. Field Orval Reid Edna M. Forsythe F. W. Forsythe Paul June

Mrs Spurrier Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs. Vernon Spurrier hosted a Friday evening bridge club at 1323 Burch Avenue NW. Prizes were won by Miss Selma Rose and Miss Alice Phillipson. Also present were Misses Norma Detlers Louise Gillis Hilda Hendrickson Kathryn Pogge Arlene Ortmann Leona Borschel Juanita Davis Alicin Blaha and Mesdames A C Ridge and H K Spurrier.

Vernon Spurrier Burch Avenue Bridge Club Selma Rose Alice Phillipson Norma Detlers Louise Gillis Hilda Hendrickson Kathryn Pogge Arlene Ortmann Leona Borschel Juanita Davis Alicin Blaha A. C. Ridge H. K. Spurrier

Married Couple Share Enduring Respect For Each Other

Dear Miss Manners notes a long married couple who maintain affection and civility despite disagreements. The letter from Dizzy praises personality over looks and argues that charm and attitude can matter more than beauty in courting.

Dizzy

Dear Miss Manners cash allowance dispute

A wife asks about unequal money flow in marriage and Mrs. Manners recommends a monthly cash allowance from the husband for personal expenses. The answer suggests the husband can set a fixed sum to cover small purchases like sodas, movies, and incidental costs, with room to save.

Miss Manners

Miss Alice Smith Wins Gazette-Strand Contest Prize

Ten to twenty thirty Miss Alice Smith of Cedar Rapids National Bank won the Gazette-Strand Popular Working Girl contest ended yesterday. The prize is a two week trip to California. Dr. John Kozak of the University of Prague spoke in Europe at the People's church today. Lumir Dostal left for Chicago to enter Rush Medical College. Mr and Mrs Charles Messer and children Marvin and Phyllis left for Salt Lake City to join Mrs Messer's parents and then go to Long Beach California.

Alice Smith Cedar Rapids National Bank Gazette-Strand California John Kozak University of Prague Europe People’s Church Lumir Dostal Chicago Rush Medical College Charles Messer Marvin Phyllis Salt Lake City

Sixth annual Society of American Indians conference opens at library

The sixth annual conference of the Society of American Indians opened today at the public library with Rev. Sherman Coolidge presiding. In other notices, Ray Feiereisen, 8, suffered a severe foot crush from a switch engine at Sixth avenue and Fourth street, and Miss Lillian Pardera travels to Buena Vista Va to enter Buena Vista seminary. Directors of the Y M C A purchased the Kern property at First avenue and Fifth street for about 35000 as the first step toward a new building.

Ray Feiereisen Sixth Avenue Fourth Street Lillian Pardera Buena Vista Buena Vista Seminary Society of American Indians Sherman Coolidge Kern First Avenue Fifth Street

Palmer Returns From England Visit

Harry Palmer comes home after a ten week stay with relatives and friends in England. Patrick Egan a switchman suffered serious injuries after falling from a moving switch engine into a box car. Allan MacDuff nominated for supervisor at the republican caucus. The sale today of the O W Lyman residence to Dr Richard Lord marks a major real estate transaction of the year.

Harry Palmer England Patrick Egan Allan MacDuff O. W. Lyman Richard Lord

Knox Calls for End to Federal Dictatorship in Iowa Rally

Colonel Frank Knox, Republican vice presidential candidate, urged Iowa voters to back a Landon Knox administration to end federal dictatorship. He praised Landon’s agricultural program, attacked the Roosevelt New Deal, and called for simplicity economy and certainty in government while criticizing James A. Farley and Democratic leadership. He spoke from Creston to Ottumwa during a southern Iowa campaign tour and drew a large Russell crowd.

Ottumwa Frank Knox Iowa Landon-Knox Chicago Pacific Coast Knox Alf Landon Kansas Minnesota Wisconsin Creston Red Oak Landon Des Moines Minneapolis Farley James A. Farley New York Alfred M. Landon Denver Osceola Chariton Russell Albia

Suits For 35100 Damages Filed In Manchester Court

Special to The Gazette. Damage suits totaling 35100 were filed in district court this week for the October term. George Speake names Merle Casteel as defendant in a 25000 action arising from a collision of two trucks on primary 113 north of Monticello January 20, 1936, injuring the plaintiff. William Seichert of Cedar Rapids sues Glenn Nickerson, Manchester farmer, for 10000 for injuries from a Cedar Rapids collision August 7. Frank Schroeder seeks 100 against James O'Brien from an accident on primary 20 near Dyersville May 31.

Manchester George Speake Merle Casteel Monticello William Seichert Cedar Rapids Glenn Nickerson Manchester Farmer Frank Schroeder James O’brien Dyersville

Twelve boys put on probation for breaking into home

Judge J. G. Patterson has placed twelve boys on probation for breaking and entering the home of the late Col C. J. Wilson. They were taken into custody weeks ago and most of the guns and war relics stolen have been recovered.

Washington J. G. Patterson C. J. Wilson

Alice in Blunderland Incinatti Roosevelt Politic Row

A 1936 syndicated satirical column features Browder denying Roosevelt is a communist while socialist candidate Thomas accuses Browder of directing a labor party aligned with Roosevelt. The piece argues Roosevelt inflames class tensions and targets business, labeled as a proponent of radical change.

Incinnati Communist Party Mr. Browder Mr. Roosevelt Thomas Roosevelt Alice Longworth

Community Chest Sunday Observed In Cedar Rapids Churches

Cedar Rapids churchgoers will observe Community Chest Sunday as the 1937 Chest drive begins next Wednesday. Church programs vary, with ministers, congregants, and speakers bureau members presenting talks on Chest supported agencies.

Cedar Rapids Community Chest S. R. Hawkins Chest Speakers Bureau B. A. Barlow Trinity Methodist Church C. A. Beems First Evangelical Church Clare Marshall Finance Group Thomas Crabbe Charman Public Service Division M. H. Morrison Automotive Group Glenn Fletcher Marshall

State Health Dept Engineer To Probe Cedar Lake

Mayor Frank K Hahn said the city health department hired a state health department engineer to investigate Cedar lake conditions causing offensive odors. The expert was expected to arrive Saturday afternoon or Monday morning to inspect the lake, with authorities believing recent rains and rising water levels contributed to the issue.

Frank K. Hahn State Department of Health Cedar Lake

Communion Service at First Reformed Church

The holy communion service for the year's third quarter will be observed at Sunday’s 11 a.m. service at First Reformed Church. A baptismal service will precede the communion and Melvin Nemec will present a hymn solo.

First Reformed First Reformed Church Melvin Nemec

Dysart to Build Town Hall on South Main Site

After talks with the Goodwin family, Dysart votes to erect a town hall community building on South Main. Construction must begin by November 15 with excavation after removing several structures. Bond sales totaling 12,000 dollars are advertised while a prior 15,000 dollar issue is reduced by 3,000. A WPA grant of 12,600 dollars covers 45 percent of costs and completion is required by November 1, 1937.

Dysart Goodwin South Main Street

Mind and Morality in Love and Democracy

A Q and A on love driven marriages and state control. Infatuation plus adventure fuels quick marriages. youths act like emotional children despite physical maturity. California license waits for three days, a law praised. Abbe Dimnet asks if America is a democracy amid growing government power.

California Abbe Dimnet America

How to Improve Your Memory by Dr Henry Og Link

A reader service advertises the booklet How to Improve Your Memory by Dr Henry Og Link. It explains memory rules and how to remember names dates and lessons, with a request for 10 cents to cover costs and a stamped self addressed envelope. A Q A discusses life expectancy differences between white and Negro individuals with reference to life tables and Lotka's Length of Life.

Henry OG Link Albert E. Wiggam

Laura Ingalls Sets Unofficial Record For Women Flyers

New York report says aviatrix Laura Ingalls flew solo from Columbus Ohio to Roosevelt Field 590 miles in 2 hours 59 minutes in her Lockheed Orion. She recently placed second in the Bendix trophy races and stated she makes these city to city flights to boost feminine flying.

New York Laura Ingalls Aviatrix Columbus Roosevelt Field Miss Ingalls

Sunday Rally Day at First Presbyterian Church

Sunday to be rally day at First Presbyterian Church with annual exercises. The church school hour is 9 45 a m and a special program promotes classes. Parents and friends are invited to attend.

First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church

Cedar Rapids to Consider City Grading Bonds

The City Council of Cedar Rapids Iowa will hold a meeting on October 12 1936 at ten in the morning in the Council Chamber City Hall Cedar Rapids to consider issuing 6800 in City Grading Bonds to pay for opening extending and grading streets and avenues. Taxpayers may file objections before the meeting with the City Clerk. City Clerk L J Storey issued the notice September 24 1936 and it is published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette September 26 1936.

City Council Cedar Rapids Iowa Council Chamber L. J. Storey

Notice of Real Estate Sale in Cedar Rapids Bank Receivership

Notice to depositors and creditors of Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Company that the Linn County Iowa District Court will consider approval of a sale of Lots 2 3 and 4 Block 34 Original Town New Cedar Rapids for a bid with priority given to higher offers. Oct 5 1936 9:00 at Cedar Rapids Courthouse. George G Gorman attorney for receiver.

Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Company Cedar Rapids Iowa District Court of Linn Seenty D. W. Bates Linn County New City Shy Sephestian Erante Cedar 5 Nas Savings Berkapa Trust Company Cedar George G. Gorman Recceiver

Funeral for M L Kirkman set for Sunday

Madison L. Kirkman of 1713 Blake boulevard SE died at University hospital Iowa City early Friday Funeral services will be at Beatty chapel at 4 p m Sunday Rev Mel vin Welke of Peoples church will officiate Body to be taken to Peoria Illinois Monday morning for burial in Park View Memorial cemetery

Madison L. Kirkman Blake Boulevard University Hospital Iowa City Beatty Chapel Melvin Welke The Peoples Church Peoria Ill Park View Memorial Cemetery

Smart Fashions For Children Parade At Killian Store

Miniature models showcased fall fashions for children at the Killian company store. Dressed in puffed sleeves and varied colors, outfits ranged from toddlers to teens with navy ensembles and embroidered details. Dancers from Edna Dieman's studio performed as Veryl Schile served as master of ceremonies.

Milady Killian Company Betty Miss Cedar Rapids Killian Edna Dieman Patricia Kaufman Marilyn Ladd Mary Eileen Steiner Marie Kathryn Moran Lorraine Lee Hinton Sally Meade Billy Maxwell Mary Jack Marshall Marian Barta Ruth Ann Hollander Florence Madison Betty Ann Becker Franklin Jayne Merritt Johnson Veryl Schile

Grattan Seeks Supreme Court Rehearing In Meade Slaying Case

Marvin T. Grattan of Decorah, 85, Civil War veteran, asks Iowa Supreme Court for a rehearing after the court remanded for a new trial on a first degree murder conviction. At a later trial he pled guilty to manslaughter and received eight years. The high court later upheld the sentence.

Des Moines Marvin T. Grattan Decorah Claude Meade State Supreme Court Grattan James W. Willett Tama High Tribunal Iowa State Penitentiary

Parent-Teacher Association Formed at What Cheer High

At a Thursday meeting in the high school building, a Parent-Teacher Association was formed. Rev. Theo Gutknecht of the German Lutheran church was elected president, with Mrs. Ed Thomas as vice-president and Mrs. Ruth Turley as secretary and treasurer.

Theo. Gutknecht German Lutheran Church Ed Thomas Ruth Turley

Appointment of Executor for Jacob C. Baurle Estate

Notice of appointment and qualification as executor of Jacob C. Baurle late of Linn County Iowa deceased dated September 11 1936. Creditors and others indebted to the estate must render their claims to the undersigned at once through the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court Attorney J Barngrover.

Lone Linn Neous Jacob C. Baurle Linn County Iowa Leernet Linn Ions

Mrs Simms Warns Women On Roosevelt Leftward Shift

Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms, former Illinois congresswoman, told 200 Republican women in Montrose hotel that bad economics threaten U S government. She urged door to door campaigning, warned of centralized power and leftward drift, cited Tugwell and Roosevelt advisers, and praised Hoover while urging housewives to study issues.

Cedar Rapids Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms Albuquerque N. M Illinois Marcus Hanna Montrose Hotel Iowa Linn County Herbert Hoover Simms Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt William Jennings Bryan Nebraska United States Washington, D. C Congress Washington Supreme Court Tugwell Italy Germany France Spain England

Grinnell Teachers Hold Inaugural Dinner Meeting

More than fifty members of the local teachers association met for their first dinner and business meeting of the year. Miss Ruth Paine, president, appointed committees. Miss Julia Wheeler spoke on Professional Spirit.

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