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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1936

Page

2

Jaeger Hosts Invitees At Brucemore This Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. George J. Jaeger of The Forest Illinois host out of town guests at Brucemore with Mrs. George B. Douglas and Mr. Howard Hall. Expected arrivals include Miss Sarah Marquis of New York City and families from Lake Forest Rockford Moline Dayton Paris. The Douglas party plans to travel to New York Monday en route to France.

George J. Jaeger Lhe Forest Ill John A. Marquis Coe College Marquis Miss Marquis Jaegers George Silverthorne Lake Forest Robert Boehland Rockford Lawrence Murphy Moline Lowes de Weiss Dayton Edward Bruce Douglas Paris France Beatrice Brucemore New York City Mexico Arizona California New York Mr. Douglas

Music Convention Hears McRae on Midwest Music

Tolbert McRae of Iowa State College urged middle westerners to embrace their native music at the eleventh biennial Iowa Federation of Music Clubs banquet in Ames. He cited that while technique came from elsewhere the Midwest provides its melodic voice. The event named new officers and showcased prize-winning compositions by Edward Kurtz and Horace Alden Miller, with performances by students and a Czech folk dance finale.

Middle West Tolbert McRae Iowa State College Ames Iowa Federation of Music Clubs Montrose Hotel Paul S. Ray Coe College McRae Iowa Nourse Eleanor Houts Cedar Rapids Louise Hagerman Waterloo Juliette Redfern Des Moines A. C. Mueller Davenport S. V. Shonka H. O. Johnson Eagle Grove E. A. Hanske Bellevue Robert Luscombe Maude Whedon Smith Iowa City F. M. Humphrey Mason City H. O. Green Spencer C. O. van Winkle Hillsboro Agnes Flannery Helen Kacena Stark Rose Lena Reugnitz Cedar Falls R. D. Taylor Gertrude Baird Newton D. Boyd Vinton Opal Bullard Sioux City Retgnitz Edward Kurtz Iowa State Teachers’ College Horace Alden Miller Cornell College Mount Vernon Mr. Kurtz Parthenope Rachel Rosenburger Esther Bley Clifford Johnson Mr. Miller Mrs. Kurtz Frank V. Orr

Waples and Warrens Motor to Chicago for Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank C Waples of 331 Forest Drive SE and Mr and Mrs M R Warren of 2008 Fifth Avenue SE with their son Bob travel to Chicago Friday for a weekend. Mr Waples and Ingram Bixler 2392 Blake Boulevard SE will travel east from Chicago while the others return Sunday. Bob Warren will stay as guest of Allan Remy of Chicago once a former boys director at St Paul s Methodist church here.

Frank C. Waples Forest Drive M. R. Warren Fifth Avenue Bob Chicago Waples Ingram Bixler Blake Boulevard Bob Warren Allan Remy St. Paul’s Methodist Church

Open House Honors Arcadia Guest at Reid Residence

Mr and Mrs Raymond A Reid hosted an open house Thursday evening for Mrs H L Mc Cammon of Arcadia California formerly of Cedar Rapids a guest in the Reid home She plans to return home Saturday.

Raymond A. Reid Knollwood Drive H. L. McCammon Arcadia Calif Cedar Rapids Reid McCammon

Miss Joyce Palmer Returns to Wisconsin Campus

Miss Joyce Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry A Palmer 1819 Fourth avenue SE returns to Madison Wisconsin where she is a student at the University of Wisconsin Mrs Palmer drove to Madison with her daughter returning late Thursday.

Joyce Palmer Harry A. Palmer Fourth Avenue SE Madison Wis University of Wisconsin

Couple Returns From Brownsville Texas After Five Weeks

Mr and Mrs Edward M Scott of Commonwealth apartments returned Thursday evening from Brownsville Texas where they spent the last five weeks.

Edward M. Scott Commonwealth Apartments Brownsville Texas

Immaculata Circle Honors Bride Elect Leona Keppel

Miss Leona Keppel, to wed Paul Harrington on April 27, was honored at Immaculata circle of Immaculate Conception church. Hostess Miss Kathryn Marshall led a group of twelve at 863 Fourth Avenue SE as the circle presented a gift. Bridge prizes went to Miss Mary Kehoe first, Miss Leonore Rennekamp second, and Miss Gayle Giblin consolation.

Leona Keppel Paul Harrington Immaculata Circle Immaculate Conception Kathryn Marshall Fourth Avenue SE Bridge Mary Kehoe Leonore Rennekamp Gayle Giblin

Birthday party marks Robert Holicek seventh year

Robert Holicek at 1129 Tenth Street SE celebrated his seventh birthday on Tuesday. Miss Alta Kessler and Mrs. Louise Zrudsky served refreshments. Attendees included Robert Lovell Richard Briles Gladys Briles Robert Briles Richard Zrudsky Darlene Holicek Betty Holicek Arlene Kessler Alta Kessler and many family members.

Robert Holicek Tenth Street Alta Kessler Louise Zrudsky Robert Lovell Richard Briles Gladys Briles Robert Briles Richard Zrudsky Darlene Holicek Betty Holicek Robert Kessler Arlene Kessler J. Goods J. Holicek

Dinner Honors Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Gaffney

Dr and Mrs J L Hartman hosted a dinner at their Cedar Rapids home on Wednesday to honor Mr and Mrs Donald C Gaffney of Lincoln Nebraska and their son Bob formerly of Cedar Rapids. Aunt of Mrs Hartman Mrs E F Bingham of Rock Island attended as a guest.

J. L. Hartman Nineteenth Street SE Donald C. Gaffney Lincoln, Neb Cedar Rapids Bob E. F. Bingham Rock Island Hartman

JoAnn Sponar Celebrates Third Birthday

Mrs. Joseph Sponar hosted a Wednesday tea at 612 Thirteenth Street NW in yellow and green decorations for her daughter JoAnn's third birthday. Guests included Mrs. G. H. Johanns and Dewayne, Mrs. George Pfeffer and Betty Lou, Mrs. Elmer Tokheim and Billy, Mrs. Walter Denny and Barbara Jeanne, Mrs. Page Arnold and David.

Joseph Sponar Thirteenth Street JoAnn G. H. Johanns Dewayne George Pfeffer Betty Lou Elmer Tokheim Billy Walter Denny Barbara Jeanne Page Arnold David

Des Moines Woman Elected President of Iowa Music Clubs

Mrs. Gertrude Huntoon Nourse of Des Moines was announced as president of the Iowa Federation of Music clubs to serve a two year term at the convention banquet Thursday evening at the Montrose hotel. She succeeds Mrs. Lewis Bolton of Des Moines in the office.

Mr. McRae Rudolph Ganz New York Boston Middle West East McRae Rural Life Iowa State College Ganz Hugh Orchard Chamber of Commerce Cedar Rapids Lewis Bolton Des Moines Gertrude Huntoon Nourse Iowa Federation of Music Clubs Montrose Hotel

Stubbs and Montgomery Return From California Trip

Mr and Mrs L H Stubbs and Mrs H W Montgomery have returned from Hollywood California after five months away They visited the Grand Canyon Painted and Mojave deserts and the Petrified Forest on the way home Mrs Montgomery will stay with the Stubbs and her son Neil Montgomery at 2336 Linden Dr SE The couple’s son in law and daughter Frederick N Lutz and his wife have moved from Singapore to Java Mrs Lutz is Mary Stubbs formerly

Lorton H. Stubbs Woodland Drive H. W. Montgomery Hollywood Calif Grand Canyon Mojave Taos N. M Montgomery Stubbs Neil Montgomery Linden Drive Frederick N. Lutz Singapore Java Lutz Mary Stubbs

Pianist Winner In Contest Plays At Convention Session

Miss Frieda Jones, pianist from Des Moines, delivered the strongest performance at the Iowa Federation of Music Clubs session in Montrose hotel. She played Bach Prelude and Fugue No 3, Chopin G minor Ballade, and Copland Cat and Mouse, winning last years district NFMC contest in Chicago.

Iowa Federation of Music Clubs Montrose Hotel Frieda Jones Gertrude Huntoon Des Moines Miss Jones Copland Chicago Des Moines Harmony Club Waterloo Cedar Rapids Malcolm Metcalf Iowa New Hampton von Weber Opal White Dutro Henry Newman Davenport Elsa’s Rea Ballman Quail Davenport Etude Club Ruth Garland Mahood

Lois Anderson’s Ninth Birthday Party Celebrated

Lois Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson 517 Seventeenth Street SE celebrated her ninth birthday with a party on Thursday. Guests included Joan Mohn Donna Miller Joan Grey Marilyn Condon Joan Garrett Marilyn Moats Joan Nilles Betty Low Marie Unzeitig and Jean Ellen Pidima.

Lois Anderson Fred Anderson Seventeenth Street SE

Easy Aces Club Hosts Afternoon Social In City

Mrs C R Scholl hosted the Easy Aces Club at 422 Twelfth Ave SE on Thursday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs C M Harbert and Mrs W Willenborg.

C. R. Scholl Easys Club C. M. Harbert W Willenborg

Miss Violet Snyder to Wed E E Pillard of Cedar Rapids

Miss Elizabeth Watson hosted a kitchen shower Thursday evening honoring Violet Snyder who will marry E E Pillard of Cedar Rapids on May 5. Guests included Irene Snyder Lillian Clark Marguerite Herr Wanda Misbach Ila Misbach and Mesdames L J Baldwin and C A Andrie.

Elizabeth Watson Violet Snyder E. E. Pillard Cedar Rapids Miss Snyder L. J. Baldwin C. A. Andrie Irene Snyder Lillian Clark Marguerite Herr Wanda Misbach Ila Misbach

Rogers couple attend Drake Relays in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs William A Rogers of 1111 Sixth Street NW left Friday afternoon for Des Moines to attend the Drake Relays.

William A. Rogers Sixth Street Des Moines

Delta Delphians Explore Modern Art At Gallery Visit

Delta Delphians met Thursday with Mrs. G. E. Hillier guiding a study of post impressionism cubism and futurism. Francis Robert White spoke at the Little Gallery on what to look for in modern art outlining schools regionalists propagandists abstractionists and surrealists and defining drawing as a symbolic method to express life and color as guiding instinct in art.

Delta Delphian G. E. Hillier Carl Linge A. H. Boileau Rousseau Orville Rust Picasso George Otis Matisse George F. Miller H. E. Kensinger Francis Robert White White Mr. White America Grant Wood

Mrs Havlik and Loufek Honor Mrs Mrstik at Cub Den Dedication

Mrs Frank Havlik and Mrs Charles Loufek hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering at the Loufek home in honor of Mrs Louis Mrstik retiring den mother of Cub Pack No 2 sponsored by Van Buren PTA. Rev V C Grant led the program and presented a cubs gift.

Frank Havlik Charles Loufek Loufek Louis Mrstik Cub Pack van Buren P. T. A Charles Elias Arling Fisher Robert Havlik Donald Havlik Charles Lingo Robert Petrick Darrell McCreedy John Krejci Ray McCreedy Paul Petrick Lloyd Nelson Ernest Fisher W. J. Elias Anna Bowersox

Maltese Cross Circle Luncheon Leaders Reelect Officers

Mrs. Ira Moore hosted the Maltese Cross circle of the Kings Daughters at a Thursday luncheon. Officers re elected were Mrs. Chord president Mrs. Siebert vice president Mrs. Neill secretary and Mrs. Paulson treasurer. A box of clothes was prepared for Perkins hospital Iowa City and members sewed quilt blocks. Guests included Mrs. Bontrager and Miss Allen. The next meeting is planned at St. Luke's hospital.

Ira Moore First Avenue Maltese Cross Circle King’s Daughters R. D. Chord Frank Siebert Chord Siebert Donald Neill H. Paulson

Frews Return Visit to Leist Family Home

Mr and Mrs Jack Frew returned to Manson after visiting Mrs Frews parents Mr and Mrs William Leist. Mrs Frank Johnson, a Frew cousin, accompanied them to spend a week here.

Jack Frew Manson Mrs. Frew William Leist Frank Johnson

Franklin P. T. A. hears six year plan talk at high school

Franklin P. T. A. session Thursday afternoon in the high school Little Theater featured Arthur C. Deamer, superintendent of schools, outlining the six year plan. President S. V. Shonka presided while Phoebe Bingham of the junior high music department led a classroom demonstration of music appreciation.

Arthur C. Deamer Franklin P. T. A Little S. V. Shonka Phoebe Bingham

Beta Phi Alpha Secre tary Visits Cee Chapter At Augusta

National traveling secretary Mrs. Della Winters Thede of Beta Phi Alpha social sorority spent two days with the Cee college chapter in Augusta Illinois. Active members hosted a Green and Gold spread and a chapter song service followed by a luncheon hosted by senior members at Bishop's.

Della Winters Thede Beta Phi Alpha Social Sorority Augusta Ill Cee College Beta Belfry Gertrude Taylor Maybelle Young Alice Thompson Leonore Ellsworth Bishop’s Thede Miss Thompson Pi Chapter Anderle Verle Breed Marie Perkins Eileen Wiles May Wells Margaret Schrodermier

Clicker Club Honors Mrs Markham After Dinner Shower

Mrs Clyde Markham formerly Miss Mary Doupnik was honored at a shower after the Clicker club's annual dinner at Fleming's. Five hundred was played with prizes going to Irma Hradecky and Maxine Bendorf. Attendees included Esther Nezerka Martha Kralik Elsie Shimek and others.

Clyde Markham Mary Doupnik Clicker Club Fleming’s Irma Hradecky Maxine Bendorf Esther Nezerka Martha Kralik Elsie Shimek Geraldine Hass Lottie Volak Elsie Volak Lillian Samek Mildred Libal Mary Klumpar Ann Bohac Zula Cacek Bee Fiesler Edward Kuba Ernest Kosek Melvin Dochterman Fred Kinchner

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club Sees 32 Members

The Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club met for a luncheon at 2000 Grande Avenue SE hosted by Mrs L F Vane with assistants Mrs Mateer Kemp Hughes Sev erin. President J S Arendts led the business meeting and plans for a May breakfast to honor sorority members were announced. New members include Mrs William W Simmons Mrs Edna Stanley and Mrs H L Nehls. The next gathering is May 28 at Mrs Helen Kacena Stark’s home.

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers’ Club L. F. Vane Grande Avenue SE Robert Mateer Oscar Kemp William Hughes Dora Severin J. S. Arendts William W. Simmons Edna Stanley H. L. Nehls Helen Kacena Stark

University of Iowa Delegates Attend Triangle Convention

Emil Petranek Jr and Lyle Richardson left Iowa City this week to attend the Triangle fraternity national convention in Columbus Ohio as delegates of the University of Iowa chapter Emil Petranek serves as chapter president and leads the delegation representing the university and its fraternity community.

Emil Petranek, Jr E. J. Petranek Eighteenth Street Lyle Richardson W. H. Richardson Twenty Third Street Triangle Fraternity Columbus University of Iowa Emil Petranek

Jerome Gearhart Honored as University Drum Corps Member

Jerome Gearhart son of Mr and Mrs R W Gearhart of 349 Twenty first Street SE a sophomore at the University of Iowa left Thursday with the University drum and bugle corps to compete in a national contest at Kansas City. Mr Gearhart is bass drummer with the corps.

Jerome Gearhart R. W. Gearhart Twenty-first Street University of Iowa University Kansas City Gearhart

Local 500 Club Hosts Evening of Games

Mr and Mrs James Benda hosted a 500 card club night at 865 Sixteenth Avenue SW on Wednesday. Prizes went to Mrs Walter Morris Mrs Joe Brems Walter Morris and John Brimmer in a lively social gathering.

James Benda Sixteenth Avenue SW Walter Morris Joe Brems John Brimmer

Friendly Strollers Hike at Cottage Grove End at Bever Park

The Friendly Strollers meet Sunday at 2 30 p m at First Avenue and Twenty second Street NE near Cottage Grove Avenue. Nevin Nichols of the playground commission leads the hike which ends at Bever Park. Adults who enjoy hiking are invited.

First Avenue Twenty-second Street Cottage Grove Avenue Nevin Nichols The Playground Commission Bever Park

Junior T. O. B. club meeting at Olmstead home

The Junior T. O. B. club gathered at Miss Helen Olmstead's residence 220 Sixth street SW. After the business session, games were played and refreshments served. The next meeting is set for May 4 at Miss Helen McFarlen's home 228 Fifth street NE.

Helen Olmstead Sixth Street Helen McFarlen Fifth Street

Warnings in Dreams and the Call to Self Control

Kathleen awakes from a vivid dream of standing on a cliff and slipping into nothingness. The piece argues dreams convey conscience and danger, urging breaking off a questionable romance to preserve standards and social approvals. It promotes a 40 page illustrated booklet by a noted psychoanalyst explaining dream interpretation.

Kathleen

Two Local Girls Win in Junior Composers Contests

Cedar Rapids youths dominate the junior composers contest at the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention. Jean Marie Horak won division A first for The Magic Forest, Ruth Marie Buresh took second for Minuet, and Margaret Matheny won division C with Echoes of Spring.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Montrose Hotel Eleanor Houts Jean Marie Horak Ruth Marie Buresh Margaret Matheny Newton

Tucson Socials Honor Mrs Elgin and Mrs Badham

Mrs Walter A Elgin and Mrs Callie Badham of Tucson Ariz visiting here are the guests of several households including Mrs Earl D Hopker Mrs Ben Johnson and Mrs Walter Hollenbeck. They spent time with sister Mrs Wilbur M Reed near Robins and will dine with Mr and Mrs Earl Snyder in Iowa City this weekend.

Walter A. Elgin Callie Badham Tucson Ariz Earl D. Hopker Ben Johnson Walter Hollenbeck Wilbur M. Reed Near Robins Earl Snyder Iowa City

Dairy Dale Plans Amateur Program This May

The Dairy Dale community completed plans for an amateur program to be held May 1 in the Dairy Dale hall. Cash prizes will be awarded in contests and proceeds support the community organization. Those interested may call 3-3334 or 2-9620 to enter.

Dairy Dale Dairy Dale Hall

Volga City selects three act comedy for May presentation

The Volga City high school senior class has chosen The Wild Oats Boy, a three act comedy to be staged in May. Miss Grace Robbie will direct the production with a cast including Charlotte Crain Lucille Hanson Ruth Bennington Willard Crandall Laura Smith Ruth McCary Bud Burns Ralph Chase Beverly Whitford Joseph Brink Ed Davis Virgil Miles and Arthur Everetts.

Volga City Volga City High School Miss Grace Robbie Charlotte Crain Lucille Hanson Ruth Bennington Willard Crandall Laura Smith Ruth McCary Bud Burns Ralph Chase Beverly Whitford Joseph Brink Ed Davis Virgil Miles Arthur Everetts

Robins School Names Spelling Arithmetic Contest Team

Celeste Hoover Ellis Emmons Jean Stamy and Junior and Joan Sietsema were chosen to represent Robins school in Toddville Thursday for a spelling and arithmetic contest. They are accompanied by teachers Miss Pauline Ralston and Miss Irma McKee.

Robins Celeste Hoover Ellis Emmons Jean Stamy Junior Joan Sietsema Toddville Pauline Ralston Irma McKee

INTERPRET YOUR DREAMS OFFER AT HOME INSTITUTE

Readers are invited to mail 15 cents for the booklet Interpret ing Your Dreams to The Cedar Rapids Gazette at 109 West 19th Street New York NY. Include name and address on request.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West 19Th St New York N. Y

Inkwell Heist Halted at St. Louis County Hospital

County Auditor Edwin O Harper investigated a hospital office cash drain from excessive ink purchases. A meticulous janitor emptied, scrubbed, and refilled inkwells each morning, causing a financial red flag before Harper halted the scheme.

ST. Louis St. Louis County Edwin O. Harper Harper

Spectacles Hooked by Columbia Fisherman

Hamp Napier a Columbia firefighter claimed on a fishing trip he bitted in a line and reeled in a pair of spectacles. He speculated the lens was muddy and the fish overran the bait.

Columbia S. C Hamp Napier Napier

Miner Arrested for Vagrancy Refuses Jail Bunk

Jim Brockett spent weeks in bed in a mining shack and was arrested for vagrancy. In Bingham jail he climbed into a bunk and refused to leave when cells were unlocked. He was turned over to county officers here Thursday and went straight to the bunk.

Salt Lake City Jim Brockett Bingham

Settlement pays Blair $10009 after traffic collision

In Houston Texas an out of court settlement awarded oil field worker David L. Blair 58 a total of 10009 for damages from a traffic accident. Blair reportedly told his boss he wanted to leave work early to collect a 10000 check in Beaumont before collapsing and dying minutes later.

Houston Tex David L. Blair Goose Creek Beaumont

Reconceptualizing Nervous Exhaustion And Stress

A Health Service note rejects the old terms nervous breakdown neurasthenia and nervous strain. It explains that brief smoking raises blood sugar and energy metabolism and argues that suppression of normal impulses harms nerve energy and wellbeing.

Addressing Tobacco Use and Stress Effects on Health

The text argues excess energy from emotion is released by the body and that tobacco worsens stress responses, contributing to high blood pressure and artery degeneration. It suggests healthier coping like walking, calisthenics, or candy, and offers a free monograph on quitting with a stamped envelope for requests.

Varicose Ulcer Healed and Eye Questions Answered

A reader reports a varicose ulcer fully healed with rubber sponge treatment and asks for the monograph on varicose veins. A Miss M A asks about astigmatism and eye dilation with symptoms. Dr Brady notes many have mild astigmatism and provides guidance on antiperspirant usage and proper drying before applying treatment.

D. A

Leningrad Saboteur Sentenced to Death by Railway Court

In Leningrad a railway court sentenced T. Poveryaeff to death after testimony showed he led a white guard regiment in 1919 and ordered the execution of eleven Bolshevists during the civil war.

Leningrad T. Poveryaeff

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