Gaddis Downs Bear in Fourth Round
In a fast scheduled ten round bout at City Hall, Cedar Rapids fighter Jimmy Bear fell to Kid Gaddis of Muscatine in the fourth, both 175 pounds, after Gaddis dominated early. The main wrestling event featured Indian Buckwalter versus Johnny Southern, with Southern winning by forfeit after Buckwalter failed to return for the second fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Bear
Cedar Rapids
Kid Gaddis
Muscatine
Pear-Gaddis
V. Er W
City Hall
Gaddis
Bear
Asone
Southern
Buckwalter
Cass Lake
Minn
Johnny Southern
New York
Alex Fidler
Des Moines
Henry Kolin
Renton Harbor Mich
Eddie Drew
Burlington
Kolin
Drew
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Our Sorrow
The kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends in our recent sorrow will always remain with us a precious memory. Our sincere thanks and gratitude for all those comfort and support shown by Mrs. L. L. Lemley and others.
Marriage of Miss Helen Ryan and Maurice Beenblossom
Announcement of the Sept 20 1936 Kahoka Missouri wedding of Miss Helen Ryan daughter of Mrs John Ryan 616 West Second street and Maurice Beenblossom son of Mr and Mrs Howard Beenblossom of the Haskine community The couple will reside at 716 East Washington street in an apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helenan
John Ryan
West Second Street
Maurice Beenblossom
Howard Beenblossom
Kahoka
Donovan
Charles Twenblossom
Ainsworth
Beenblossom
Nicola and Harmon Book and
Honeycomb Cells Found Round Not Hexagonal
Nature magazine reports that honeycomb cells appear hexagonal but are actually round. Bees build their wax cells tightly, creating the illusion of a hexagonal pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature Magazine
Bronx Namesake Origin Tied to Early Settler Bronek
Bronx and Bronx County in New York derive their names from Jones or Jacob Bronek an early settler in the area. The attribution reflects historical naming of the borough and county in Bronx N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx
N. Y
Bronx County
New York
Jones
Jacob Bronek
El Paso Name Origin: From El Paso del Norte
El Paso Texas was originally called El Paso del Norte meaning the pass of the north. The name reflects the city’s geography as a gateway to the northern region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
el Paso, Tex
el Paso del Norte
Pass
North
Hospital Dismissals And Procedures Reported
At The Hospital Mr William Ballard of Brigh ton was dismissed this morning Miss Mamie Swartzendruber of Wellman underwent an appendectomy this morning Dorothy Kenny of Riverside Fa Williams of Ollie and George Baker of Washington were dismissed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ballard
Brighton
Mamie Swartzendruber
Wellman
Dorothy Kenny
Riverside
Fa Williams
Ollie
George Baker
Washington
Vacation Tournament Results Highlight School Events
In a chaotic listing of high school games, winners are named in ping pong and checkers events across juniors and Grace Y divisions. Notable top scorers include Everette Burham, Lyle Edmondson, Dick Owen, Bob Lowe, and Dick Dewis with final standings showing mixed team results and irregular entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Burham
Lyle Edmondson
Dick Owen
Checkers
Haley Edmondson
Francis Hughes
Chas, Cory
Raybourn Davis
Bob Lowe
Arlo Burham
Darwin Vaeha
Tom Tanner
Dale Palmer
Chinese Checkers
Bob Burham
Billy Peters
W. L. Petee
Hedande Ewe O
Smith Alteen
Spencer
Miller Pfissiiaende
Scouts
Wittiuti
Scie Oedeel
Crossett Ese Eee
Double Header at Riverside Monday
Riverside matchups feature St. Mary's against Center high in a Monday evening gym game. The St. Mary’s first team beat Center 24 to 22 with reserves tied 19 to 19, and coach Dautremont revised the lineup with Schott Pogge Kron Schnoebelen and Heitzman or Dautremont at guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
St. Mary's
Center High
Dautremont
Schott
Pogge
Richard Kron
Dr C A Owen Speaks on Missions Across Midwest and East
Missionary speaker Dr C A Owen leaves for Chicago to address Englewood U P church and the Men's Brotherhood in East Chicago Indiana. He plans January 5 at Bethany College West Virginia Convocation. On January 10 he visits Fourth and First U P churches in Pittsburgh to broadcast at 10 15 PM over KDKA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Owen
Chicago
Englewood
Fresh eggs and holiday visits noted in local notices
Fresh eggs sell for 22 cents per dozen at Reister & Son. Mrs Glen Laffer and daughter Florence plan to return to Fort Dodge tomorrow. Miss Helen Cunningham of Waukegan Ill visits her uncle James Cunningham and stays with Dr A Keith Droz. Esther Hay returns to Burlington teaching duties tomorrow after Christmas break. New Year dinner guests at M C DeLong home include Mrs Ella DeLong Mrs P S Huber Mrs Frank Adams and Mrs Roy Caviness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Laffer
Florence
G W. Hay
Burlington
Ella DeLong
P. Ss. Huber
Frank Adams
Crawfordsville
Roy Caviness
Adel
M. C
Booster Club Holds Afternoon Meeting at Darnell Home
The Booster club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Delbert Darnell’s home with thirteen members and four guests including Miss Hazel Hunter and Wilda Norman. Mrs. Mae Smith led the business session while entertainment was by Mrs. Lloyd Walker and Mrs. Martin Whittaker. Prize winners were Mrs. Harry Donaldson and Mrs. Chas Barthelow. next meeting is a one o’clock luncheon hosted by Mrs. Mae Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Darnell
Hazel Hunter
Darnell
Indiana
Wilda Norman
Marjorie Ahrens
Jeannette Woodburn
Mae Smith
Lloyd Walker
Martin Whittaker
Harry Donaldson
Chas. Barthelow
Mae Reila
Dorothy
Oscar Norman
Washington 33s edge Ex-Cardinals in rough YMCA exhibition
In a fast paced YMCA Open House basketball game the Washington H S 33 defeated former junior college state champs the Ex-Cardinals 24 to 18. Don McClure led the 33 with four field goals and John Jackson contributed strong defense as the Ex-Cardinals fought back late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Kex-Cardinals
Don McClure
Dale Kiesey
Jack Lytle
Wile
Kiesey
Little
Turner
Harold Ahrens
Jackson
Henry Little
Rapid
Jene Turner
Ra. Kupka
Tommy Cantoni
Dusenberg
Kupka
Carda
Jaysee Collegians
John Jackson
Birthday greetings as multiple locals mark anniversaries and milestones
Mrs. John Kennedy of Washington observes her eighty second birthday today. Mr and Mrs Lauder Kennedy celebrate their thirtieth wedding anniversary. Ruth Knox Mrs Owen McGovern and Mrs Joe Widmer of Stringtown have birthdays today. Madison Z Orr a Three Quarter Century club member turns seventy six today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kennedy
Washington
Mrs. Lauder Kennedy
Owen McGovern
Ruth Knox
Joe Widmer
Stringtown
Madison Z Orr
Christmas Party at Crawfordsville Legion Hall
The American Legion and Auxiliary held a Christmas party at the Legion hall in Crawfordsville on Tuesday evening December 29. About 30 attended despite stormy weather. children received candy as Christmas treats while adults played bingo. Light refreshments were served. Mrs H J Davis and daughter Elizabeth hosted a chicken dinner on December 29 with guests Miss Lydia Davis Clarence and Everet Davis Mrs Hugh Davis and daughter Manda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Hall
H. J. Davis
Elizabeth
Lydia Davis
Clarence
Everet Davis
Hugh Davis
Manda
Mrs. P. E. Babcock Hosts Missionary Group Meeting
The Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at Mrs. P. E. Babcock’s home on Thursday. Mrs. T. F. Barker led the lesson "Spiritual Life" and highlighted leadership appreciation. Ira Rathmel and Rhemps Hampsher sang a duet as others joined in the chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
P. E. Babcock
T. F. Barker
Ira Rathmel
Rhemps Hampsher
Leo Hoover
Women's Home
Mrs Carstensen Hosts Birthday Dinner For Four Friends
Mrs M C Carstensen hosted a birthday dinner Thursday evening honoring four friends with December birthdays Rey Carstensen Will Sickles Mrs Will Sickles and Miss Carol Forgey. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Dodds and Miss Blanche Hobinson. The hostess daughter Phyllis assisted with serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Carstensen
Rey Carstensen
Will Sickles
Carol Forgey
John Dodds
Blanche Hobinson
Dodds
Phyllis
Mrs. Joe Knotek Birthday Observed by Family
Families gathered on New Year’s Day to surprise Mrs. Joe Knotek for her birthday. Forty eight attendees shared a cafeteria style dinner and social visit, with Mr and Mrs Ed Hotz and family among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Knotek
Joe Knotek
Ed Hotz
Ralph Probil
Iowa City
Freeman Betle
Ann
Conesville
Ed Hora
Geo, Hora
Arthur Hora
Wm. Marek
Carl Kos
Chas. Sotka
John Knotek
June Arlene Ed
Ernest Knotek
Mary Birka
Duck Date Club Dinner Hosts Duck Dinner Night
The Derek and Date club held its annual duck dinner last night at member George Means home. Members served by Mr and Mrs Roy Morengs and Mr and Mrs W B Dupuis enjoyed a varied menu and dancing with dates including Marguerite Hardy Frances Hayes Metty Hamil Ruth Dupuis Wanda Casper Lucile Coon and Marjorie Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derek and Date
George “Spud” Means
Roy Morengs
W. B. Dupuis
Lab
Narvi Dodder
Paul Kyle
Don Davis
Hilton Durst
Ernest Waener
Lawrence Whistler
Marguerite Hardy
Frances Hayes
Metty Hamil
Ruth Dupuis
Wanda Casper Lucile Coon
Marjorie Means
Afternoon Literature Dept Meets at Miss Rownd Home
The afternoon section of the Literature Department will meet next Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Miss Alice Rownd’s home. The group will study New York as a geographic topic with roll call answer lines. Edith Wharton appreciation will be given by Miss Clara Huber, followed by reviews of short books for each decade from the forties to the seventies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Literature
Alice Rownd
New York
New York City
Edith Wharton
Clara Huber
Vere
Nettie McLaughlin
Anniversary Celebrations Mark Two Couples’ New Year Day
Mr and Mrs Earl Birney and Mr and Mrs Arthur Birney of Cedar Rapids visited Mr and Mrs W S Hill to celebrate two anniversaries. The Birneys marked their 35th wedding anniversary and the Hills their 52nd. Relatives shared dinner and an afternoon of social visits with friends dropping by to wish them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Birney
Arthur Birney
Cedar Rapids
W. S. Hill
Hill
Birney
Birneys
Hills
Bill
New Year's Dinner Held at Glendale School
The Glendale school hosted its annual community New Year dinner yesterday with seventy five attendees. The event, served cafeteria style at noon, featured group singing and a children’s program followed by entertainment games. It also bid farewell to the Wes Meyers, Frank Henderson families, and Mr and Mrs Lavern Anderson who plan to move from the district this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale School
Wes Meyers
Frank Henderson
Lavern Anderson
Riverside Couple Wed in Davenport Ceremony
Miss Helen Heitzman of Davenport married Buell Unferth of Moline at St. Anthony’s church Davenport. Rev. J W Bulger officiated with attendants Miss Edith Heitzman and William Unferth. The couple will reside in Davenport. The brief notice also mentions a Riverside marriage and local social events including a Sunday meeting at St Mary’s parish hall and a River Junction Y circle party with dancing and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
R. H. Heitzman
Helen Heitzman
Davenport
Buell Unferth
Moline
Ilinois
St. Anthony's Church
J. W. Bulger
Edith Heitzman
William Unferth
Misa Mildred Murdock
Fredenburg
Hiery Name Society
Rosary Society
St. Mary's Parish
River Junction Hall
D. S
LeRoy Hardy
F. V. Skubal
Chafing Dish Club Members Host Dawson Home Gathering
The Chafing Dish Club at Dawson hosted a holiday season gathering last night for longtime members and one out of town guest Miss Cora Porter of Fairfield. Attendees included Missea Anna Elizabeth Etna Daw son Ella Warren Mrs. C. A. Rolce Mrs. A. FB. Atchison and Mrs. Ruth Thorne with refreshments served after social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missea Anna
Elizabeth
Etna Dawson
East Jefferson Street
Cora Porter
Fairfield
Ella Warren
C. A. Rolce
A. FB. Atchison
Ruth Thorne
Social Calendar Highlights Various Fortnightly Club Activities
Fortnightly and related clubs list upcoming meetings and events through Thursday with locations and hosts. Activities include literature and Bible department sessions at 2:30 p m with Alice Rownd and Mary Genkinger, music, D of W installations, TT T chapter events, and a January Jingles observance. Networking socials, crafts, weaving, and nursing alumni potluck are noted with host addresses and times.
D A R Chapter to Meet at Livingston Home
The Daughters of the American Revolution hold a 2:30 Tuesday business meeting at Mrs. S S Livingston’s home. Members are asked to bring scissors and thimble for afternoon work. A 5:30 tea is served. An evening 7:30 guest night includes a program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Haste
Nelle
Vernon Carter
West Second Street
D.A.R
S. W. Livingston
Iowa Avenue
C.F
L. F. Crulk
South 4Th Street
Joe Wolfe
East Washington Street
D. D. Davis
Carter
Ainsworth
F. S
Masonic
Howard Hoyle
Harry Raméeyer
D. C. Griggs
Farm Bureau
Daughters of the American Revolution
SS. W. Livingston
A. Anderson
Ton
Maryland Bride Elizabeth Pitt Weds Rudolph Whitmire in Kalona
Miss Elizabeth Pitt of Baltimore Md and Rudolph Whitmire of Kalona married Thursday afternoon Dec 24 at Kalona Methodist parsonage. The Rev Perkins officiated with a single ring ceremony. Attendants were the groom’s niece Winnie Chalupa and nephew Glenn Chalupa. The bride wore blue crepe with black accessories. Mrs Whitmire is a dressmaker for Coleman Co in Baltimore. The couple will reside on a farm north of Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Elizabeth Pitt
Baltimore
Rudolph Whitmire
Methodist
Perkins
Winnie
Glenn Chalupa
Miss Chalupa
Dennis O Loughlin Celebrates Fourth Birthday Honor
Dennis Mark O Loughlin son of Mr and Mrs Harlan O Loughlin was guest of honor at a goose and chicken dinner Tuesday December 29 at his grandparents home Mr and Mrs H L O Loughlin. Ten attended. A pink and white angel food cake with four candles centered the table. The grandmother served the meal and his aunt sang a birthday song then Dennis blew out the candles. Gifts followed with well wishes for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Mark O'Loughlin
Harlan O'Loughlin
H.L. O'Loughlin
H. If O’loughlin
Atna O Loughlin
Anna O'Loughlin
Dennis
Crail Couple Host Dinner in Columbus Junction
Mr and Mrs P J Crail of Columbus Junction served as dinner hosts. The couple welcomed guests to a formal gathering at their home, sharing hospitality and conversation with friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Crail
Columbus Junction
Zeck and Ruebsam Marry on New Year's Night at Zeck Home
Doris Ann Zeck and Charles Arthur Ruebsam Jr. wed in a private ceremony at the Zeck home north of Washington. The couple, attended by family, exchanged vows before Rev. A W Atack in a single ring ceremony and planned a three course dinner at Congress hotel. They will live in Davenport at 911 Berry Street apartment prepared by the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Ann Zeck
Ralph Zeck
Charles Arthur Rnyebsam
Davenport
C. A. Ruebsam
Zeck
Washington
Lloyd Robertson
A. W. Atack
Congress
Congress Hotel
Ruebsam
Washington High School
McCleery Calendar Company
Aineworth High
Coyne Electrical School
Chicago
Clotd Willits
Willits
Howard Brake Service Company
Berry Street
Daytons Host Turkey Dinner At East Main Home
Mr and Mrs J D Dayton at 218 East Main street entertained yesterday at one o clock with guests Mr and Mrs John Rittenhouse and their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Daryl D Dayton of Cheney Washington. Mrs Emma Wagner catered the delicious turkey dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Dayton
East Main Street
John Rittenhouse
Daryl D. Dayton
Cheney, Wash
Emma Wagner
Group of Relatives Spend New Year's at Longwell Home
Twenty nine relatives, descendants of the late Frank and John Fleming families, gathered at the Southlows avenue home of Mr and Mrs Frank Longwell for an cooperative New Year dinner. The group spent the afternoon visiting and some younger members went to the movies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longwell
Frank
John Fleming
Frank Longwell
Southlows Avenue
Everett Fleming
Donald
D. H. Tipton
L. FE. Fleming
John
Guy Moothart
Erwin
Bob
Janine Griggs
Laura Lonewoll
Harold Kauffman
Jean
Don
Joan Siegle
Clarence Timmins
Lilah
Marion
W. A. Patterson
Willard
Dinner gathering for twenty three in Washington
Last night a dinner hosted for twenty three friends from Washington featured social hours after meals. Non Washington guests included Miss Helen Cunningham of Waukegan Jr and Mrs Glen Laffer from Ft. Doces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Helen Cunninghamn
Waukegan, Jr
Glen Laffer
American Legion Hosts Auxiliary at New Years Dinner
Brighton reports a New Years party in the Legion hall with dinner at seven served by F. W. Johnston H C Messer and Leland Horton directing entertainment. Also notes an oyster supper for Canning Factory workers and two local weddings in late December and early January with attendees and new residences listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
American Legion
Legion Hall
F. W. Johnston
HC. Messer
Leland Horton
Ira Schafer
Canning Factory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gaddis Downs
Kolln
L. L. Lemley
M. Beenblossom
Helen Ryan
YD. F
Macon
Iowa
Reister & Son
Booster Club
D. Darnell Home
H. S
STAVE
Blick
Fuhr
Westermark
Ahrens
Wells Ee
Cantoni
Lytle
Jackson c
McClure
Dusefibery
Neferee
Warner of
Keota
M. E. Missionary Group
Mrs. M. Carstensen
Literature Dept
Glendale
Buell Unfert
Dawson Home
West Second St
Richard Johnson
South Third Avenue
Neaf
A. R. Hall
Mary Genkinger
T.T.T
Lois Putnam
Livingston
Maryland
Whitmire
The
Coleman Company of
Richmond
Dennis O'Loughlin
Doris A. Zeck
CC. A, Ruebsam, Jr
Daytons
Lolewite
Beauty Shops
Haldy's
Horace Greeley
Florida
Mom
Rothschild's
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