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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1936

Page

16

Jaeger Family Hosts Weekend at Brucemore

Mr and Mrs George J Jaeger of Lake Forest host guests at Brucemore for a weekend gathering. Attendees include Revemore and Mr and Mrs Hewett, Mrs T Douglas, Miss Sarah Marquis of New York, and several others from Rockford to Dayton. The group travels from Paris via New York en route to France, with plans for a May departure.

George J. Jaeger L Ke Forest Crepare Jaeger Brucemso Sarah Varquis New York John A Marquis Cae College Marquis Varquis Jeegers George S Lvethorne Like Forces Robert Boehland Rockford I's Lawrence Warpley Moline Tl Tasses de Wess Dayton O. Tours Edward Bruce Douglas Paris France Beatrice Sundias Brucemore New York City Mexico Arizona California Douglas

Pianist Frieda Jones Tops Convention Musicians

Des Moines pianist Frieda Jones from the Gertrude Huntington Nourse club delivered the standout performance at the eleventh biennial Town Federation of music clubs session in Montrose hotel. Her program included Eeks Prelude and Fugue in C Minor, Chopin Ballade, and Copland works, drawing praise from the audience and organizers.

Town Federation Nf Music Clubs Montrose Hotel Frieda Jones Gertrude Huntoon Nourse Club Des Moines Miss Jones Coplands

Music Convention clears McRae on Midwest origin claim

Tolbert McRae head of the Iowa State College music department spoke at the Ten Federation of Music Clubs banquet in Ames arguing the Middle West has its own musical tradition. He praised amateurs, cited Rudolph Ganz, and invited delegates to a rural life conference at Iowa State College on June 23 with Ganz as a speaker.

Middle West Tolbert McRae Iowa State College Ames Federation of Muse Clubs Montrose Hotel Paul S Ray Coccohese McRae Iowa Audty Soung Tee Speaker Rudolph Ganz New York Boston East Rural Life Ganz Hugh Orchard Chamber of Commerce Cedar Rapids Lewis Bolton Des Moines Gertrude Huntoon Nourse

Family trip to Chicago noted for weekend stay

Mr and Mrs Frank C Waples and Mr and Mrs MORo Warren with son Bob travel to Chicago for a weekend visit. Mr Waples and Ingram Bixler plan a subsequent trip east from Chicago while the others return Sunday. Bob Warren visits Allan Remy of Chicago, formerly boys' director at St Pauls Methodist church here.

Frank C Waples Forest Drive Moro Warren Fifth Avenue Bob Chicago Waples Ingram Bixler Blake Boulevard Bob Warren Allan Remy St. Pauls Methodist Church

Reid Home Hosts Open House for Mrs McCammon

Mr and Mrs Raymond A. Reid entertained at an open house Thursday evening honoring Mrs H L McCammon of Arcadia California formerly of Cedar Rapids who is a guest in the Reid home and plans to return home Saturday.

Raymond A. Reid Knollwood Drive H L. Mc-Cammon Arcadia Calif Cedar Rapids Reid Mc-Cammon

Joyce Palmer Leaves for Wisconsin University

Miss Joyce Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry A Palmer of 1819 Fourth avenue SE returned to Madison Wisconsin where she studies at the University of Wisconsin Mrs Palmer accompanied her on the trip and returned late Thursday.

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

Scotts Return From Texas Vacation Restart Home

Mr and Mrs Edward M Scott left Brownsville Texas after five weeks away and resumed living at Commonwealth apartments on Thursday evening.

Edward M Scott Commonwealth Apartments Brownsville Texas

Des Moines Woman Named President of Iowa Music Clubs

Mrs Gertrude Hurtoen 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.

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 Town City F. M Humphrey Mason City H O Green Spencer C QO van Winkie Hillsboro Agnes Flannery Des Mores Inwa Helen Kacena Stark Rose Lena Reugnitz Cedar Falls Tawa Cornell Conan Gertrude Hurtoen Nourse Iowa Federation of Music Clubs Montrose Hotel Lewis Bolton

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 toured the Grand Canyon Painted Desert Mojave Desert Petrified Forest and Taos New Mexico. Mrs Montgomery will visit here with the Stubbs and her son Neil Montgomery. Their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frederick N Lutz have moved from Singapore to Java. Mrs Lutz is the former Miss Mary Stubbs.

Lurton H Stubbs Woodland Drive H W Montgomery Hollywood Calf Grand Canyon Mojave Taos Montgomery Stubbs Neil Montgomery Linden Drive Frederick N Lutz Singapore Java Lutz Mary Stubbs

Delta Delphians Explore Modern Art At Gallery Visit

Delta Delphians held a Thursday morning study of post impressionism cubism and futurism led by Mrs G E Hillier. The group later visited the Little Gallery where director Francis Robert White discussed how modern art builds on older principles and the role of subject matter in realism romanticism and mysticism.

Delta Francis Robert White Mr White America Grant Wood Mr. White White

Retiring cub den mother honored at Van Buren PTA event

Mrs Louis Mrstik honored as retiring den mother of cub pack No 2 sponsored by the Van Buren PTA. The Rev V C Grant led the program and presented a gift from the cubs. Attendees included Mrs Frank Havick and many families such as Lloyd Mrstik Carl Nelson George Mayfield Arthur Kohler Charles Elias Arling Fisher Robert Havlik and others.

Frank Havick Charles Loufck Loufck Louis Mrstik van Buren Pta V. C Grant Mrstik Cubs Lloyd Mrstik Carl Nelson George Mayfield Arthur Kohler Charles Elias Arling Fisher Robert Havlik Donald Havlik Charles Loufek Charles Lingo Robert Petrick Darrell WcCreedy Lous John Krejel Ray McCreedy Paul Petrick Lloyd Nelson Ernest Fisher W J. Elias Anna Bowersox

P T A Meeting Highlights School Music Plans

P T A meetings led by Archard Deamer superintendent spoke on the six grade plan at Frank P T A Thursday afternoon in the high school auditorium. Mrs S VW Shonka presided and Muss Phoebe Bing tam led a junior high music department classroom demonstration of music appreciation.

Archard Deamer Echonts Frank P T S VW Shonka Phoebe Bingtam

Beta Phi Alpha Secretary Visits Chapter At Cee Beta

Thede travels to Augusta after a two day stay at the Cee college chapter. Actives hosted a luncheon and a spread in the Beta Belfry with spring flowers and green and gold decorations. Senior members Gertrude Taylor May Belle Young Alice Thompson Leonore Ellsworth attended the event.

Myrs DeNa Winters Thede Beta Phi Alpha Social Sorority Augusta Cee College Sororty Lorority Beta Belfry Gertrude Taylor Maybelle Young Alice Thompson Leonore Ellsworth Bishop's Thede Miss Thompson Calif Anderie 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 annual dinner at Flemings tea room. Five hundred was played with prizes won by Irma Hradecky and Maxine Bendorf. Other attendees included Esther Wiezerka Martha Krahk Elsie Shimek and more.

Clyde Markham Mary Doupnik Clicker Club Fleming’s Irma Hradecky Maxine Bendorf Esther Wiezerka Martha Krahk 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 Meets for Lunch

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club met Thursday for lunch at 2000 Grande Avenue SE hosted by Mrs L F Vane with 32 members attending. President J S Arendts led the business meeting and plans were made for a May breakfast to entertain active and alumnae members and patrons of the sorority. New members are Mrs W W Simmons Edna Stanley and Mrs H L Nehls. The next meeting will be 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

Town Chapter delegates attend Triangle convention in Columbus

Emil Petranek Jr president of the University of Town chapter and Lyle Richardson son of Mr and Mrs Richardson traveled from 346 Eighteenth street SE and 319 Twenty third street SE to Columbus Ohio this week as delegates to the national Triangle fraternity convention representing their campus.

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

Iowa Student Bass Drummer Joins National Drum Corps

Jerome Gearhart a sophomore at the University of Iowa drove with the university drum and bugle corps to Kansas City for a national contest. He is the bass drummer and the son of Mr and Mrs R W Gearhart of 349 Twenty-first Street SE.

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

Bendas Entertain 500 Club Guests at Home

Mr and Mrs James Benda hosted a 500 club evening at their R8 G ing Sixteenth avenue SW residence. Prizes were won by Mrs Walter Morris Mrs Joe Brems Walter Morris and Jonn Brimmer.

James Benda Sixteenth Avenue Walter Morris Joe Brems Jonn Brimmer

Friendly Strollers Hike Meet Sunday in Bever Park Area

The Friendly Strollers meet Sunday at 2:30 PM at First Avenue and Twenty second Street NE near College Grove Avenue entrance. Nevin Nichols of the playground commission will lead the hike ending at Bever Park. all adults who enjoy hiking are invited.

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

Junior T. O. B. Club Meeting At Mrs Olmstead Home

The Junior T. O. B. club met at Miss Helen Olmstead's home at 220 Sixth Street SW. After a business meeting, 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 Offer Caution on Unseen Dangers

A woman named Kathleen dreams of a plunge from a cliff as a warning about an affair with a dubious young man. The article suggests dreams convey subconscious messages and cites science and theology, urging readers to interpret dreams carefully with a psychoanalytic approach.

Kathleen

Two Local Girls Win Junior Composers Contests

Cedar Rapids youngsters dominate the junior composers contests at the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs biennial in Montrose hotel. Jean Marie Horak won first in Division A for The Magic Forest, Ruth Marie Buresh took second for Minuet, both 12, while Margaret Matheny, 16, of Newton 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 Echoes of

Tucson hosts honor for Mrs Elgin and Mrs Badham

Mrs Walter A Elgin and Mrs Callie Badham of Tucson Arizona are the guests of friends and relatives here and are being honored at several affairs. They will be entertained Friday evening by Mrs Earl D Hopker and were guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Johnson Tuesday a dinner by Mrs Walter Hollenbeck. They spent days with sister Mrs Wilbur M Reed near Robins and will visit Mr and Mrs Earl Snyder of 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 for Community

Plans completed for a variety amateur program by the Dairy Dale community on May 1 at the Dairy Dale hall. Cash prizes to be awarded in contests. Call 3-3334 or 2-962 to enter. Proceeds go toward the community organization’s work.

Dairy Dale Dairy Dale Hall

Volga City Plans Three Act Comedy The Wild Oats Boy

The Volga City high school senior class selects a three act comedy The Wild Oats Boy to be staged in May directed by Miss Grace Robbie. Cast includes 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

Robins School names team for Toddville spelling contest

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 were 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

INTERPRETING YOUR DREAMS OFFERED BY HOME INSTITUTE

A notice from The Cedar Rapids Gazette asks readers to send 15 cents for the booklet Interpret ing Your Dreams to The Home Institute at 109 West 19th Street New York NY. Submit plainly your name address and the booklet title.

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

Janitor Drained Hospital Inkwells To Simulate Funds

County Auditor Edwin O Harp er investigated after reports of excessive black ink purchases by St Louis county hospital office. A janitor admitted to emptying scrubbing and refilling the inkwells each morning to create the appearance of spending. He was stopped by the auditor.

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

Spectacles Hooked by Columbia Fireman on Fishing Trip

Hamp Napier, a Columbia fireman, recounted a fishing trip where he felt a bite and hauled in his line to discover a pair of spectacles on the hook. He jokingly speculated the lens was muddy and the fish overran the bait.

Columbia S. C Hamp Napier Napier

Miner Jumps To Bunk After Vagrancy Arrest

Jim Brockett spent weeks in bed in his mining shack and refused to rise. Arrested for vagrancy, he returned to a bunk in the Bingham jail and refused to leave even with the door left unlocked. He was later moved to county custody here on Thursday.

Salt Lake City Jim Brockett Bingham

Settlement Provides 10000 For Blair After Crash

In Houston Texas an out of court settlement paid 10000 to David L. Blair 58 a Goose Creek oil field worker. Blair told his boss he wanted to collect the check in Beaumont then collapsed and died minutes later.

Houston Tex David L. Blair Goose Creek Beaumont

Personal Health Service By William Brady M D

Dr Brady argues against nervous exhaustion and neurasthenia. He explains how brief smoking raises blood sugar and boosts energy conversion, urging education culture and calm to maintain outward composure under stress. The piece cautions that suppression harms nerve energy.

William Brady, M. D

Advise Against Tobacco Under Stress and Its Health Effects

The speaker links tobacco use to heightened stress, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular degeneration, urging alternatives such as brisk walking or calisthenics. A free monograph is offered to help break the habit upon request.

Varicose Ulcer Healed By Rubber Sponge Treatment

Question and answer column discusses healing of a varicose ulcer using rubber sponge therapy. References include requests for a monograph on varicose veins and ulcers and a note about astigmatism and eye curvature. Dr Brady and National Newspaper Service reply to health letters with guidance on treatment and mailing instructions.

D. A. McVo M.A Brady William Brady National Newspaper Service West Madison Street Chicago Ill

Soviet court sentences 1919 white guard head to death

In Leningrad a railway court sentenced T. Poveryaeff to death for sabotage after evidence 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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Mrs. Jaeger Immaculata Circle Miss Keppel Leoni Keppel Paul Harrington Immacubity Crete Yvonne Wolter Eleanor Taylor Music Convention Midwest Fepr Itese Cross Circle King's Ogreters Frank Tree Serbert Perkins Taut Jawa City Jenne E Alien Tunes Posprtel Frews Frank Raymond Reids Scotts Oriental Rugs Killian Co Iowa Music Clubs Thomasen L. H. Stubbs H.W. Montgomery Delta Delphians CUB Pack P. T. A. Meetings Beta Phi Alpha Cee Markham Bendas T. O. B. Club Neunode Second Street Elgin Badham Associated Press Red Coe College Chorus Ballet Civic Chorus Cedar Rapids Symphony Aida Shrine Temple Mother's Day Newmans
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