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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1933

Page

6

Guest Day at Shakespeare Club Delights Members

The Monday Shakespeare Club hosted its annual Guest Day luncheon and program at the Hotel Roosevelt with over forty attendees. Mrs George M Newland welcomed guests and presented a gift to Mrs A R Swem, the study leader, as officers sat together and flowers adorned tables in green and white. The program featured songs from Much Ado About Nothing led by Mrs L A Gardner, with narration by Mrs John McLaughlin and multiple scenes performed by club members including Mrs G M Newland as Hero and Mrs H D Peters as Beatrice. The social committee, chaired by Mrs Margaret Lozier, organized the event.

Shakespeare Club Hotel Roosevelt George M Newland A R Swem L. A Gardner L. A Gerhardt John McLaughlin Howard Manville Benedict T F P Hersch Don Pedro H Brutin Claudio E. Tower Leonato L. H Gardner Balthazar H D Peters Beatrice G M Newland B E. Warner Ursula P R Gever Margaret Margaret Lozier George Arduser C. D Stucker

Alburnett Bride Wed to C A Rutan in Alburnett Church

Miss Maudie Peter daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Peter of Alburnett married Claire A Rutan son of Mr and Mrs S P Rutan of Cedar Rapids at the First Christian church in Alburnett. The ceremony was performed by Rev Andrew with about forty five guests. Miss Rain Peter served as maid of honor and Ned Porter of Cedar Rapids was best man. The couple left for Dallas Texas after a wedding dinner at the bride's parents home. Mrs Rutan is a graduate of Alburnett high school and Mr Rutan of Grant High School and Coe College.

Maudie Peter Henry Peter Alburnett Claire A Rutan S. P. Rutan Cedar Rapids First Christian Church Andrew Miss Rain Peter Ned Porter Rutan Dallas Texas Sears-Roebuck Companys Alburnett High School Grant Ligh School Coe College Chi Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

Luncheon Club Couples Attend Dinner and Bridge Event

Members of a luncheon club will entertain their husbands at dinner this evening at Cedar Rapids Country Club followed by bridge. Attending are Dr and Mrs H J Jones, Mr and Mrs John L Miller, Dr and Mrs Morgan Foster, Mr and Mrs Robert W Black, Mr and Mrs Arthur C Deamer, Mr and Mrs O F Paulson, Mr and Mrs D M Taylor, and Mr and Mrs James Bromwell. Other members include Mrs John Brookman, Mrs Lester Hatch, and Mrs L M Downing.

Cedar Rapxis Country Club H J. Jones John L Miller Morgan Foster Robert W Black Arthur C Deamer O F Paulson D M Taylor James Bromwell John Brookman Lester Hatch L. M. Downing

Mrs Henry P Martin Jr and daughter visit in Des Moines

Mrs Henry P Martin Jr and her daughter Jean have returned to Des Moines after spending Easter weekend with Mrs Minna K Anderson at Commonwealth apartments.

Henry P Martin, Jr Jean Des Moines

Couple returns from Easter visit to Columbia

Mr and Mrs W F Snarset of 1829 Blake boulevard SE returned Monday night after spending Easter with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Paul I Rutledge and their children in Columbia Missouri.

W F Snarset Blake Boulevard Paul I Rutledge Columbia, Mo

Blake Couple Heads to Alexandria for Visit

Mr and Mrs James Dows Blake of 2340 Linden Drive SE left today for Alexandria Louisiana to visit Mrs Blake’s parents.

James Dows Blake Linden Drive Alexandria

Mrs Lutton H Stubbs Hosts Wednesday Card Club Luncheon

Mrs Lutton H Stubbs will entertain the Wednesday Card Club at luncheon at her home 358 Woodland Drive SE with a program of cards to follow.

Lutton H. Stubbs Woodland Drive

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Myre Grorzge Boucemrese

Girl Reserves Claim Record Jig-Saw Puzzle at Pageant

The Girl Reserves of the YWCA announce a new jig-saw puzzle record for the city pageant. A three by five foot puzzle depicts a stage replica painted by Miss Erma Oberg’s group, with pieces cut by Jim Trewin and assembled by Wanda Farmer and others during the events at Franklin and Wilson School evenings.

YWCA Franklin Wilson School Erma Oberg Carmen Grennan Agnes Knapp Maxine Kopel Bernadine Sterner Jim ‘Trewin Wanda Farmer Bernice Havok Juanita Brown

Grace Boston to Speak at PFQ Chapter HJ Meeting

Miss Grace Boston spoke at the PFQ Chapter HJ gathering held Monday at Mrs Frank Voorr's home 1808 First Avenue East. She outlined plans for the coming Worlds Fair and progress to date. Assisting hosts were Mrs J K Von Lackum and Mrs A L Voggenthaer, with guests from Chapter DK and Chapter 7 Waterloo including Mrs W C Henning Mrs Raph D Gray and Mrs George Liddle.

Grace Boston PFQ Frank Voorr First Avenue E Jean J K von Lackum A L Voggenthaer W.C. Henning Raph D Gray George Liddle Mrs Butler Waterloo

Aunt Het Quips on Whiskers and Gravy

A quip from Aunt Het notes she never saw sense in whiskers except they protect a man’s necktie from gravy. The line reflects a humorous regional voice typical of the era.

Iowa D A R Delegates Entertain at Washington Congress

Mrs Dickinson hosts Iowa D A R delegates in Washington as Iowa regent Mrs Higgins leads activities at the Raleigh hotel. Delegates attend tea at the Broadmoor home of Senator Dickinson and a tomb of the Unknown Soldier ceremony at Arlington. Ruth Bryan Owen praised as Madame Minister. Secretary Wallace and Secretary Dern attend.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Russell William Magna Bessie Carroll Higgins Iowa Raleigh Hotel Senator Dickinson Broadmoor Dickinson Higgins Clyde E. Brenton Des Moines Seth Thomas Fort Dodge Edith Nourse Rogers Massachusetts Arlington Cemetery George Martha Washington Mount Vernon Ruth Bryan Owen Denmark Iceland Wallace Agriculture Department America Dern War Department

Winners In Piano Tournament Will Appear In Program

The sixth honor program by piano tournament winners is set for Wednesday at 8 pm in the Chamber of Commerce small auditorium. Performers include Jean Stephensen, Ruth Buresh, Geneva Haldeman, Marjorie Davis, Martha Leksa, Rose Ann Kubovec, Edna Lenicek, Bella Detwiler and others, with members of the women’s music clubs in attendance.

Chamber of Commerce Powers Keith Arger Bach Jean Stephensen Wid Rider Eee Wees Schumann Jane Wurster Dante McDowell Barbara Sgarlata the Cuckoose Daquin Marjorie Davis Scharwenka Geneva Haldeman Uth Ann Hasek Mareheeee Mozart Beulah Wessale Vaisette Ee. Boyle Marabeile Martha Leksa Mignonne Schuett Rose Ann Kubovec Chopin Edna Lenicek Cui

Gazette Pattern Department Catalog at New York City

A fragmented OCR item describes a Gazette Pattern catalog offering patterns and fabrics. It mentions price elements such as thirty cents and ninety cents, with an address at 243 West Seventeenth Street, New York City.

Erie Sarzerigure Ratarog Cata Ann Gazette Pattren Deractrer West Seventeenth Street New York City

Anniversary Surprise for Harold Jordan and Birthday

Friends gathered Saturday evening to celebrate the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harold Jordan and Mr Jordan’s birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W oC Barnts and Mr and Mrs Roy Potter of Alburnett, Mr and Mrs W E Miller, Mr and Mrs Frank Stevenson of Marion, and Mr and Mrs Frank Moats of Cedar Rapids as they played five hundred.

Harold Jordan

Charter Couple Return From Ottumwa Visit

Mr and Mrs A G Charter of 314 A avenue NW returned Monday afternoon after spending several days visiting relatives in Ottumwa.

A G Charter A Avenue NW Ottumwa

Dorothy Arlene Faires Hosts Eleventh Birthday Danco Party

Dorothy Arlene Faires held a danco party at 824 H avenue NW on Thursday for her eleventh birthday. Prizes were won by Lester McCune and Adele Locher. Attendees included Margaret Smith Lucile Kibbie Dorothy Kibbie Ione Honzik Adele Locher Clyde Gourley Edwin Timm Billy Kuda Kenneth Teeter Richard Staves Lester McCune Dorothy Arlene Faires and Lian Marie Faires.

Dorothy Arlene Faires H Avenue NW Lester McCune Adele Locher Margaret Smith Lucile Kibbie Dorothy Kibbie Ione Honzik Clyde Gourley Edwin Timm Billy Kuda Kenneth Teeter Richard Staves Lian Marie Faires

Coe Players Present First Mrs. Fraser Tonight

The First Mrs. Fraser a clever comedy of divorce by St John Ervine will be staged at 8 15 in the Coe College Little Theater. A strong Coe College cast trained by the speech department appears after a dress rehearsal showing readiness for the performance.

Second Piano Recital Series Presented by Ruskin Sandbourne

Ruskin Sandbourne presents the second studio afternoon recital at his 628 First Avenue E studio. June DeWees and Dade Kehne perform with baritone Donald E. Baum assisting. DeWees will solo, join Sandbourne for a two piano piece, and perform a six hand number with Shirley Mae Westinghouse and Neal DeWees.

Ruskin Sandbourne June DeWees Dade Kehne First Avenue E Donald E. Baum Little Miss June DeWees Mr. Sandbourne Shirley Mae Westinghouse Neal DeWees

Sorority Alumnae Supper Meeting at Mrs Koffron’s Home

Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae gathered Monday evening at 422 Twenty-third Street SE for a supper and business session led by Mrs. Lynn G. Swaney. An informal ballot for next year’s officers was held. guest Mrs. Edward Hines of Austin, Minnesota, former Dolly Pope, attended with relatives. Hostesses assisted by several members.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Karl K. Koffron Twenty-third Street Lynn G. Swaney Edward Hines Austin Minn Dolly Pope Archie Aukerman Dean Hilborn Ethelyn Greenblatt Lorraine Mueller Grace Glass

Woman's Club History Department Elects Officers

The history and literature group of the Woman's club elected officers after a luncheon attended by forty seven. Mrs. Warren Hansen and other members were named to head the department.

The Woman's Club Warren Hansen

One Hundredth Anniversary Talk On Iowa Settlement

Chairman Mrs J J Terrall assisted by Mrs Meyer Avedo Ve ch leader Mrs Wayne H Montgomery secretary treasurer Royal H Holbrook spoke on Iowa in commemoration of the state's settlement centennial.

J. J. Terrall Meyer Avedovech Wayne H. Montgomery Royal H. Holbrook Iowa State

Church Groups Sponsor Evening Program With Entertainers

The Ladies Council of the Second Christian Church will sponsor a program at the church tonight featuring Dempsy Jones and other entertainers. Grace Episcopal Woman's Guild will meet with Mrs. G R Camp at 1013 D Avenue NW on Thursday at 2 30 p m.

Ladies Council Ladies Council of the Second Christian Church Dempsy Jones Woman's Guild Woman's Guild of Grace Episcopal Church G. R. Camp D Avenue NW

St Marys Circle to Host Guest Day Card Party

St Marys circle of the Immaculate Conception church will hold a guest day card party on Wednesday at 2 p m in the I C school parlors. Bridge and five hundred are to be played.

St. Mary’s Circle

St. Joan’s Circle Meeting At ShaRock Church

St Matthew’s church St Joan’s circle will meet at the Sha rock 917 Seventeenth street NE Thursday at 7 30 p m Mrs T W Roy will be hostess.

St. Joan’s Circle St. Joan's Circle St Matthew's Church Sha Rock Seventeenth Street T. W. Roy Willl

Sanctuary Guild Card Party Thursday Evening

The Sanctuary guild of St. Wenceslaus parish hosts a card party Thursday at 8 p m in the parish hall. Proceeds benefit parish activities and community aid programs.

Sanctuary Guild St. Wenceslaus Parish

Reformed Ladies Aid Picnic at First Reformed Church

The Ladies Aid society of the First Reformed church will meet at the church for a picnic luncheon Wednesday noon. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements.

Reformed Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society The First Reformed Church

First Lutheran B B B Class Picnic at Nissen Home

The B B B Class of First Lutheran meets at Mrs. Frank Nissen’s home 1807 Second Avenue SE on Wednesday at 6 30 for a picnic supper. Hostesses include Mrs. J J Gent Mrs Georgs Schollman Mrs J O Holland Mrs Janke and Mrs C Kent.

First Lutheran Church Frank Nissen Second Avenue SE J. J. Gent Georgs Schollman J. O. Holland Janke C. Kent

Scientific note on eye movement and love in society

The author argues science guides moral questions and notes eyes tend to move left to right when viewing pages. It discusses marriages across social boundaries, referencing warnings from literature and a promotion offering a book on love at first sight. It contrasts psychology of love with fear and self confidence illustrated by anecdotes.

John Galsworthy Albert Edward Wisgam Marriaces Jack Dempsey

Friendly Six Card Club Meets For Saturday Games

The Friendly Six card club gathered Saturday evening at Edward Kalhavy’s home in Schaeffer Heights. Five hundred was played at three tables with high scores awarded to Mrs John Bruna Jr and Jerry Prochaska. Consolation prizes went to Mrs James G Harper and Earl Harper.

Friendly Six Card Club Edward Kalhavy Schaeffer

Community club meetings and social events listed

The notice lists W B A Moose hall meeting with card party, B R T Auxiliary at Veterans of Foreign Wars hall with social, Linn Encampment 49 I O O F session with card party and refreshments, Cedar Auxiliary 193 picnic supper at M W A hall, Wild Rose Lodge 51 S Oof N A regular session with card party and prize, and Ze cum post cops 11 Grand Army meet with potluck and dessert offerings.

B of R T Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Linn Wild Rose Lodge

Ray Dubbert to Head Armstrongs New Athletic Dept

Ray Dubbert named manager of Armstrongs athletic department as it moves from the second to the first floor for a removal sale starting May 1. The revamp adds ammunition and guns, Boy Scout gear, expanded women s wear and coats, riding habits, bathing suits, and a larger youth and student clothes section. Dubbert has sporting goods experience since 1912 and is active in community affairs.

Armstrong Company Ray Dubbert Ray Dutbert Warner's Minneapolis Northwest Cedar Rapids Duthbert Hanford Post American Legion Jis

Tom Avery Indicted in Peoria for Violating Dry Laws

Former Linn county sheriff Tom Avery, now a prohibition investigator under suspension, was among 36 indicted at Peoria Illinois for violation of the prohibition act and conspiracy. Avery, who worked from Davenport and Ottumwa, was named alongside William Cooper and Harry Brown in the indictments.

Thomas Avery Linn County Peoria Avery Davenport Ottumwa Prohibition Service William ©. Cooper Harry Brown

Girl Hurt When Thrown From Auto In Collision

Miss Sarah Weaver an 18 year old rider from 115 Sixth Street NE suffered extensive bruises at 915 am Tuesday after being thrown from a car at Fifth Avenue and Third Street SE when the machines collided. She rode with Paul Knapp of Marion. The other car was driven by Elmer Becicka of 1203 Fifteenth Street SE. Neither driver was injured.

Sarah Weaver Sixth Street Fifth Avenue Third Street SE Weaver Paul Knapp Marion Elmer Becicka Fifteenth Street

Sioux City Seeks $1,000,000 CFRC Loan for Free Bridge

Sioux City plans to apply for a $1 million loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to finance a free bridge across the Missouri River linking Sioux City Iowa with South Sioux City Nebraska. Persia is raising funds for railway construction through its tea and sugar monopoly tax.

Sioux City Reconstruction Finance Corporation Missouri River Persia

Grant High Hosts Iowa Junior Academy Of Science Meet

Sigma Omicron Nu plans to participate as Grant high school hosts the Iowa Junior Academy of Science meeting with public opening Friday night at Grant auditorium. Dr. G Martin and Dr. R W Getchell keynote, E M Torrance to lead experiments, Grant glee clubs perform. Delegates from about twenty Iowa high schools register, tour local plants, and hold a Friday dinner at Trinity Methodist church. Exhibits from clubs open Saturday at Coe College Science Hall. Grant showcases include Cedar Rapids water works model, fake drugs exhibit, horticulture display, butterfly and insect collections, wireless telegraphy, projector of opaque pictures, and a small steam engine. President Russell Blaine and adviser Steven Pattee coordinate hosting and housing for delegates. Henry Estabrooks of Dubuque chairs the Junior Academy.

Sigma Omicron Nu Science Society Grant High School Iowa Junior Academy of Science Iowa Academy Junior Academy G. Martin University of Iowa R. W. Getchell Iowa State College Ames E. M. Torrance Grant Iowa Grant Auditorium Trinity Methodist Church Science Hall Coe College Grant High Cedar Rapids Grant Group Russell Blaine Steven Pattee Henry Estabrooks Dubuque Pattee Grant School

Independence Through Life Insurance Told Conopians By Carrithers

Ira Carrithers addressed the Conopians at the Hotel Roosevelt on Tuesday noon describing life insurance as a path to financial independence. He said independence should come whenever needed and outlined policies that are certain, continuous, and automatic to meet life’s emergencies.

Conopians Carrithers Ira Carrithers Hotel Roosevelt Carruthers

Burlington Becomes First Iowa City to Sell 3 2 Beer

Burlington, Iowa, made history as the first city in the state to legally sell 3.2 percent beer. Mayor Thomas J. Smith opened the first bottle at a local hotel, the initial public serving of the beverage in the city.

Burlington Iowa City Thomas J. Smith

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