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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1934

Page

10

Progress Reported In Cedar Rapids Art Association Campaign

Workers in Cedar Rapids push for memberships in the Art Association campaign led by Mrs Hallman with Prof W H Oxburn and several volunteers guiding activities. A final meeting at the Little Gallery is planned for Tuesday evening, followed by a portrait painting demonstration by Wasman Adams at a Cedar County tea event.

Art Assn Ordar Rapids Art Association Hallman Cha Ran Campaien W H Oxburn Edward Sheehy Morris Sanford Fo C Kellogg Arthur Por T F Hersch M S Hallman M Pinney Joanna Hage C A Beems Laura Pearle Stewart Svoboda Leia Johnson ID W Warren Mark Anthony James D Banke Frank L Buser Arthur Collins James F Hamilton Herbert Stama C'nre Muarsha Henry M Fuacs Wallace Litte Gatery Louis Pe Cedar Rapids Iowa Wasman Adams Adams Towa City

Mrs Emma A Fox to Be Guest Here This Saturday

Mrs Emma A Fox of Detroit will speak at a gathering for the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Guests from local women's groups will attend Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 at 1402 B Avenue NE. An informal reception and tea will follow.

Emma A. Fox Emma A Foex Detroit Mono Crneral Federation of Womens Misses Mars Anna Woslek Avenue Mary Wartshek Fox

Luncheon Bridge Club to Dine at Cedar Rapids Country Club

Members of a luncheon bridge group meeting every other Thursday at Cedar Rapids Country Club host their husbands for a dinner tonight at the same club. Cover setup for twenty four plus bridge wall followers, with George F Miler among those making reservations. Mrs Clare Marshall of Pleasant Drive SE expected back Saturday from Des Moines after visiting her sister Miss Verona Hae.

Cedar Rapids Country Club George F Miler Clare Marshall Pleasant Drive Des Moines Verona

Woman’s club meeting reelects director and pianist

The Women’s club breakfast meeting on Wednesday morning re-elected director Mrs Helen Kacena Stark and pianist Lulu Engleman Welt. Additional officers elected include Mrs HE Haywood as business manager, Mrs Lawrent Talbott as assistant, and Mrs Orville Hepner as secretary and treasurer. Houstesses for the breakfast are this year’s officers: Mrs D M Fellew, Mrs Homer Gittings, Mrs Stark, Mrs Welty, and Mrs Stanley Moore Jr.

Helen Kacena Stark Lulu Engleman Welt HE. Haywood Lawrent Talbott Orvile Hepner Houstesses D M Fellew Homer Gittings Stark Welty Stanley Moore, Jr

Coe College Musicians Attend National Conference in Chicago

Professor Paul S Ray and Catherine Adams of Coe College School of Music returned from the Music Supervisors national conference in Chicago. Also attending were Coe students Eunice Bentley and Margaret McFadden. McFadden returned this morning and Bentley will remain.

Chicago Paul S Ray Catherine Adams Coe College School of Music Eunice Bentley Mass Margaret McFadden Coe

Lydian Society Installs Officers at Olivet Church Meeting

The Lydian Society of Olivet Presbyterian Church installed new officers at a Wednesday meeting held at Mrs H D Haver’s home 1310 Fooxsenne NW. New officers include Mrs Liadan Haver treasurer and Mrs Marie Dertene Toeplese dine at Tet Nia fap Pat at detea of Mrs Hower stat prefited with returning president Mrs Haver receiving a gift. Retiring officers Mrs C E Stone and Mrs Harley Howser were thanked for their service. Refreshments were served by Mrs Harger as social hour followed.

Lydian Society of Olivet Presbyterian Church H D Haveer Oaxsenne Liadan Haver Marie Dertene Detea Hower Hareer C .E. Stone Harley Howser Harger

Children’s art classes extended to September at Little Gallery

Arnold Pyle continues teaching Saturday morning art at the Little Gallery with Dirtant Wood in Town City. The crew, led by Mr. Pyle, aims to finish the current projects by September, dedicating all efforts to complete the works.

Little Gallery Arnold Pyle Town City Poyrtre Abich Pottoey Tod Vr Mc Weor Bend

Honor Given to Mrs Yearsa and Daughter at Walford Home

A Wednesday tribute at the Frank Moerta residence south of Walford honored Mrs Anna Yearsa and her daughter Mrs Charles Schluder. A picnic dinner and supper followed, with numerous attendees listed among the guests and honor tas toasts presented.

Anna Yearsa Charles Schluder Frank Moerta Walford Mes Ilan Arton Vetroubek Mita Oto Melsha Andrew Syvnbeda Doroths Mat Horka Henteed Krob Crlados Secivueter Vatroubek Frank Betvreter Tamir Meta Frank Mert Attor Vatroubeek Caries Sebreter

Pattern for Misses Frock Carded in 1934 Book Offer

A vintage sewing pattern ad promotes a ladies frock pattern from a 1934 book. It notes sizes, fabric requirements, and price, inviting orders to Cedar Rapids pattern department and New York City address. The page emphasizes step by step instructions and a motherly age guide for fitting.

Wwe Paneres Toarther Twertvefise Cedar Rap- Gyote Patern L1th Street New York City

Local Folk to Sing in Chicago Music Conference Chorus

A 40 voice chorus led by Oscar Wioe Anderson will perform at the Music Supervisors National Conference in Chicago on Friday evening. The event will be broadcast on NBC with student and community singers joining from Cedar Rapids and Chicago. The final piece is Handel’s Messiah with a large combined chorus and audience, directed by Hollis Dann and others.

Music Supervisors Chicieo NBC Oscar Wioe Anderson Auditorium Theater Lanegh School Orchestra Chicago Hollis Dann Jess Chaney Grace Meiones Cedar Rapids United States Auce Inskeep Marcaer Porter

Methodist Mission Society District Session Held at Vinton

Mrs H G Brown of Marshalltown was re elected president of the Cedar Rapids district Womans Foreign Missionary Society in the Methodist church at the annual meeting in Vinton The event drew about 150 attendees with leaders re elected and speeches by Blanche Bair Flora Dudley and others across Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon Marion Eldora Traer Tama West Branch Cedar Falls Garrison Dysart Blairstown Brandon Marshalltown Gladbrook Conrad Beaman and Vinton areas.

Korea Flora Dudley Des Moines Marjorie Ware West Branch E A Baker Cedar Falls J C Shover Ohio Emma Auburn Arnold Mount Auburn Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon Marion Eldora Traer Tama West Branch Cedar Falls Garrison Dysart Blairstown Brandon Marshalltown Gladbrook Conrad Beaman Vinton

Vernon Heights Reading Club Reelects Officers at Luncheon

The Vernon Heights Reading club voted to reelect Mrs Jo Ro Weber as president Mrs J C Johnson as secretary and treasurer at a Thursday luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club Sevens were served and a social hour followed the informal program.

Vernon Heights Reading Club Jo Ro Weber J C Johnson Oats Cedar Rapids Country Club Sumehrow

Miss Gasle Ahrens to Wed Bell of Cedar Rapids

Pre nuptial events honor Miss Gasle Ahrens whose marriage to Leslie Bell of Cedar Rapids will be in Belle Plaine. Mrs G L Lyman hosted a miscellaneous shower and bridge party in Cedar Rapids with Belle Plaine guests and out of town attendees from LaPorte City Cedar Rapids Detriot and other areas. Chapter EI of PEO hosted a party for Miss Ahrens at W H McCune residence with five bridge tables.

Gasle Ahrens Leslie Bell Cedar Rapids Belle Plaine G L Lyman Lyman Gertrude Ahrens Ladonna Corns Lyle Henry Miss Ahrens Henry

Social bridge night at Miss Genevieve Dolan home

Miss Genevieve Dolan entertained the PB E club at 119 Fifth Street NW on Thursday evening. Present were Mrs Hannah Williams and Misses Ruth Bettner Pearl Boland Berdette Gilbertson Helen Barron Hazel Fullenworth and Marguerite Bolenbauch Rich and low bridge scores went to Miss Bettner and Miss Bolenbauch while high and low scores at five hundred went to Miss Boland and Miss Barron.

Genevieve Dolan Fifth Street NW Hannah Wiliams Ruth Bettner Pearl Boland Berdette Gilbertson Helen Barron Hazel Fullenworth Marguerite Bolenbauch Bridge Miss Bettner Miss Bolenbaugh Miss Boland Miss Barron

Founders' Day Banquet Plans Discussed at Sigma Chapter Meeting

Beta Sigma Phi delegates met at the Montrose hotel on Wednesday to discuss the Founders' day banquet set for April 30. Educational director Miss Ida McQuin outlined Sinclair Lewis life and work. Deane Pigott reported on his book Ann Vickers. Rosemary Filip reviewed his work A Work of Art.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Montrose Hotel Ida McQuin Sinclair Lewis Deane Pigott Ann Vickers Rosemary Filip

Friendly Strollers Plan Sunday Hike Along Indian Creek

The Friendly Strollers will depart First Avenue and Thirtieth Street SE at 2 pm Sunday for a hike along Indian Creek. A Wiener roast will follow with a collection for the wieners and each person asked to bring buns. Thirty nine joined last Sunday's hike.

First Avenue Thirtieth Street Indian Creek Barnes Rawns

Van Buren P T A Meeting Led by Miss Nelson

Van Buren P T A meeting opened with a singing led by Miss Nanna Nelson. Sixth graders performed a program as eight P T A mothers sang, with participants including Mrs A 4H Schmitz and others. Officials elected for the year included Mrs R F Taft as president and Mrs Fred Schorr as vice president. Lena Vogt Linn county probation officer spoke on home responsibility to the community.

Nanna Nelson van Buren Schmitz Henry Jensen Earl Walte S F Temple J A Gaskill Lord McKee Lows R. F Taft Fred Schorr Mippentine Lattner J A. Gaskell Lena Vogt

Shepherdess Guard Meeting and Rebekah Lodge Events

The Shepherdess Guard of the White Shrine of Jerusalem held a regular meeting Saturday at 4 thirty p m in the Mae Sonic Hall. Praha Rebekah lodge holds its regular meeting tonight at Sokol Hall with a penny supper at 6 thirty and a program to follow.

Shepherdess Guard of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Mae Sonic Hanl Praha Rebekah Lodge Sokol Hall

What’s In Fashion Larger Men Watch Clothes Proportions

Amos Parrish surveys clothing fit for bigger men noting hat brim width collar choices and tie styles to maintain proportionality. He advises wider hats looser ties and natural shouldered suits with roomy chest and back to avoid a bulky silhouette.

Amos Parrish

Social Club Presents Hilariously Funny School Program

Wednesday Social club members dressed as school children for a surprise program after luncheon at Mrs. C E Nelson's home 1526 Washington Ave SE. Mrs Hugh Hillerege assisted. Mrs W W White acted as teacher directing students and collecting program contributions. Visitors in 1890s costumes joined as guests while Mrs W W Snouffer served as school board director.

C E Nelson Washington Avenue Hugh Hillerege W W White School To Order W W Snouffer Hugh Harrington J C Mahannah

Woman's Club Elects Officers After Luncheon

The nature and garden department elected officers at a business meeting after a luncheon at the clubhouse. Honorary chairman Mrs C D Van Vechten. chairman Mrs L L Owen. vice chair Mrs Harriet Moffit. leader Mrs Henry J Hromek. secretary Mrs T K Hefner. treasurer Mrs D P Schwarzentruber. Sixty attended the afternoon program on bird songs.

The Woman's Club C D van Vechten L. L. Owen Harriet Moffit Henry J Hromek T K Hefner D P Schwarzentruber

Mrs Frank E Russell Shows Birds in Photo Program

Mrs Frank E Russell displayed photographs of birds on screen while recordings of their songs played. Spring program featured cherry and apple blossom bouquets while hostesses at the June neon included Mrs L L Owen Miss Anna Calderwood Miss Bernice Ermold Mrs C Bollinger Mrs Harriet Moffit and Mrs W Pratt. Mrs S V Shonka announced local end of the Iowa Federation of Garden Clubs tree contest noting hackberry and black walnut trees as entries and asking people with tree photos to send them to Mrs Shonka.

Frank E. Russell L L. Owen Anna Calderwood Bernice Ermold C. Bollinger Harriet Moffit W Pratt S V Shonka Iowa Federation of Garden Clubs Shonka

Steam Table Deaths At Sedalia Reach 5

Five women died after an improvised steam table exploded at a Sedalia banquet setup. Boiling water and hot steam sprayed the victims as chaos erupted in a temporary kitchen at the Missouri Pacific shop. About 1,590 people waited in another part of the building.

Sedalia Missouri Pacific

An Anniversary Dinner Tragedy Leaves Multiple Hospitalized

A dinner tied to an anniversary celebration left nineteen women in hospital with two in critical condition. Several deaths were reported earlier, including Mrs. Ona Kahrs Hausa, Mrs. Stella Abney, and Mrs. Mary Kahrs, with other fatal results linked to the incident.

Mage K Nileed H. C. Schaefer Ona Kahrs Hausa Stella Abney Mary Kahrs

Congressmen March To Meet Roosevelt at Station

Senators and representatives from Arizona Indiana and North Dakota gather with Vice President Garner and cabinet members to greet President Roosevelt returning from a trip. The informal welcome features humor and casual attire as Roosevelt vows to stay and work on stalled issues.

Roosevelt Arizona Virginia Jenckes Indiana Nye North Dakota la Follette Wisconsin Garner Hull Commierce Congress Washington Rainey Edgar Howard Nebraska William Jennings Bryans Sol Block New York Gally Rep Dickinson Missouri White House Mr. Sevelt

Music Will Have Part In Y Play Morning Service

Prominent city vocalists provide musical effects for Morning Service by Association Players at Benjamin Franklin junior high auditorium next Wednesday and Thursday at 8 pm. Luther Fuhrmeister is musical director with a quartet Ethyle Wood Birmingham Esther Krabbenhoff Harald Kofron and Luther Fuhrmeister plus organ. Proceeds aid needy boys to Camp Wapsie.

Association Players Benjamin Franklin Junior High Luther A. Fuhrmeister Ethyle Wood Birmingham Esther Krabbenhoff Harald Kofron Fred ©. Henson Gazette Reporter Y.M C. A Frederic J. Witousek Eleanor Hovorka Camp Wapste Y

Speeding Alibis Fail In California Courts

California motorists cited for speeding rarely escape conviction with 99 of 100 drivers found guilty. Twenty percent of those guilty receive probation or suspended sentences while the average fine stands at 91.11 according to a motor vehicles department study of 10,000 cases.

Sacramento Calif California State Department of Motor Vehicles

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