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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1934

Page

13

Bridge Players Trek To Davenport For Midwest Tournament

Cedar Rapids bridge players left in large numbers this afternoon for Davenport to compete in the Midwest Contract Bridge tournament this weekend. Others planned to depart Saturday morning with many named players including Mrs George E Beattie Mrs Frank C Byers Mrs Carl F Jordan Mrs M O Reiff Mrs Oliver Longuevale and several more listed.

Cedar Rapids Davenport George E. Beattie Frank C Byers Carl F Jordan M O. Reiff Oliver Longuevale Lena Hodgin R. Hardendorf W M Jayne Paul Huston W J Noenzil H J Robertson G. A. Sanders E J Carey Don Hines Edward H Kane Robert S Cook Charles E Byrnes J A Lattner R J. Vorkoper Frank White

Mrs N W McIvor and daughter depart for Diamond Hill RI

Mrs N W McIvor and her daughter Helen left for their Diamond Hill home after weeks with Mrs McIvor’s brother Calvin G Greene. A Cedar Rapids Country Club party honored Katheryn Mae Greene’s twelfth birthday with Calvin G Greene and the Greene family in attendance.

N W McIvor Helen Lot Motor Diamond Hil MclIvor Calvin G. Greene Cedar Rapids Country Club Mcliver Calvin G Green Witlam Greene Robert W Greene Katheryn Mae Joanne Katheryn Mae

Mrs Hardtner Feted In Series Of Small Affairs

Mrs Henry E Hardtner of Alexandria Louisiana is hosted by her daughter Mrs James Dows Blake at 2340 Linden Drive SE. Mrs Blake invites a tea for her mother next Tuesday. Mr and Mrs F W Damour returned from New York City and Syosset Long Island after a two week visit with their son William Henry Damour.

Henry E. Wardtner Alexandria James Dows Blake Linden Drive William Shadow Hardtner Roosevelt Hotel Blake F W Damour Twenty-first Street New York City Syosset Long Island Wiliam Henry Damour

Eleanor Taylor and Cook attend Eva Le Gallienne show

Miss Eleanor Taylor and Miss Eleanor Cook returned Thursday from Des Moines after attending Eva Le Gallienne's performance on Wednesday evening.

Eleanor Taylor Eleanor Cook Des Moines Eva le Gallienne

Busy Six Club Meets With Mrs Ed Bartosh Guest

The Busy Six club met with Mrs Ed Bartosh of 1341 F avenue NW on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Ed Kerr as a guest of the club.

Ed Bartosh F Avenue NW Ed Kerr

Washington High Group Hosts Pirate Party at Roosevelt

Washington High students and staff involved in The Pirates of Penzance will celebrate with a party at the Hotel Roosevelt ballroom. Entertainment includes dancing ping pong cards and stunts. The event is chaired by the Washington High choir and glee club officers with several faculty guests acting as chaperons.

Washington High School Hotel Roosevelt Washington High Choir Boy's Glee Club The Cecilians Robert Rinesmith Robert Harman Roy Carson Jean Eddy Gertrude Shoemaker Claire Anne Russett Luther Fuhrmeister Woon Ogbturn Walter Estby Frank Guyott

Mrs Frank C Chambers Hosts Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs Frank C Chambers entertained a group of friends at a luncheon today at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Frank C Chambers Commonwealth Cedar Rapids Country Club

Mrs L L Smith to Host Birthday Party for Pauline

Mrs L L Smith of 829 Twenty first Street SE will host a Saturday afternoon party honoring her daughter Pauline on her eighth birthday. Attending guests include Bernadine Frame Evelyn Thompson Frances Marshall Joan Garrett Ruth May Coats Mary Margaret Bell Patricia Hold Barbara Carruthers Dorothy and Joyce Smith Jane Watson Betty Kesler Millicent Svoboda Peggy and Billy Plock Russell Boyer Dick and Bobby Kohl Donald Deamer Esther Smith Betty Jean Smith Joan Wat Bis Catherine Waln Lucia Mar mith.

Sigma Chapter Initiates Seven at Montrose Hotel

The Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a business and educational meeting at the Montrose hotel Wednesday evening. The educational director Miss Ida McQuin and seven initiates were present: Marianne McClung Flor, Florence Sylvester, Roberta Bowers, Paula Book, Inez Brotier, and Celelia Johnson.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Montrose Hotel Ida McQuin Marianne McClung Florence Sylvester Roberta Bowers Paula Book Inez Brotier Cecelia Johnson

Mrs Lawrence Glass Leaves After Visit With Severin Family

Mrs Lawrence Glass of St Louis Missouri will depart Saturday for home after a ten day visit with her mother Mrs Dora Severin at 2320 Upland Drive SE. Mrs Glass was formerly Miss Arlene Severin before her marriage.

Lawrence Glass St Louis Dora Severin Upland Drive Glass Arlene Severin

Tri Delts Of Coe To Attend State Day Observance

A Cedar Rapids delegation of Tri Delta sorority members will travel to Des Moines for the state day at the Fort Des Moines hotel. Attending are Corinne Campbell Jane La Plante Mary Gage Helen Munns Betty Moore Inez Deacon Edith Knox Martha Foster Dorothea Dunker Betty Beardsley Sarai Palmer Virginia Kuning Marian Busby Alice Gill Marian Hunting Virginia Black Elizabeth Melberg and Mrs Arthur Smith. The program includes round tables a luncheon with presidents of Coe Iowa State Simpson and the University of Iowa speaking, and an afternoon program.

Delta Delta Delta Sorority Cedar Rapids Des Moines Fort Des Moines Corinne Campbell Jane la Plante Mary Gage Helen Munns Betty Moore Inez Deacon Edith Knox Martha Foster Dorothea Dunker Betty Beardsley Sarai Palmer Virginia Kuning Marian Busby Alice Gill Marian Hunting Virginia Black Elizabeth Melberg Arthur Smith Lincoln Wall

Local Couple Hosts Dinner for Nephew Visitor

Mr and Mrs Elmer A Johnson of 1809 Second Avenue SE host a dinner tonight for their nephew Elmer Gravel of Denver Colorado, a Coe College student. Cruests will be Miss Mary Jane Stangland. Attendees include Miss Bernice Mieras Miss Mary Jane Griffin Miss Virginia Weld Jerome Gearhart James Van Orsdel Jack Piper and Elmer Grauel.

Elmer A. Johnson Second Avenue SE Elmer Gravel Denver Colo Coe Callege Cruests Mary Jane Stangland Bernice Mieras Mary Jane Griffin Virginia Weld Jerome Gearhart James van Orsdel Jack Piper Elmer Grauel

Cedar Rapids campaign workers to meet at Roosevelt hotel

Workers in the Cedar Rapids Community Concert association campaign hold an evening meeting at campaign headquarters in the Roosevelt hotel to review early week results. The campaign will close Saturday with final reports and closed membership lists for the year. The April tea dance for Coe college Women’s Athletic Association occurred Thursday at the women’s field house with Corinne Campbell in refreshments, Ruth Mabon assisting, Katherine Carver in music, and Carmen Cosner as W A A council president hosting.

Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association Roosevelt Hotel Ther Coe College Women’s Athlete Association Womens Field House Corinne Campbell Ruth Mabon Katherine Carver W. A. A. Council Carmen Cosner

Mrs Kazebier Marked 59th Birthday With Relatives

Mrs M M Kazebier of 1112 Tenth Street NW celebrated her fifty ninth birthday with relatives and friends. Attendees included Elaine Kazebier, Margaret Krouse, James Young H Dutton, Clarence Babcock, Mary Catlin, E Catlin, Everett Kazebier and families, R A Kazebier and families, James M Catlin and families.

M M. Kazebier Tenth Street Elaine Kazebier Margaret Krouse James Young H Dutton Clarence Babcock Mary Catlin E. Catlin Everett Kazebier R A Kazebier James M. Catlin

Christian Endeavor Presents The Last Date of School Tonight

The Christian Endeavor society of Second Evangelical church stages The Last Date of School at 8 pm. Miss Lilly Fern Primrose is teacher with Wilma Randall Mary Land Burnette Holland Mont Anna Betty Vanda Ida Ho Josephine Brayton Kentucky in classes. Ben Mc Donough plays Mr Ed A Catlon, school board member.

Christian Endeavor Society of Second Evangelical Church Amos Scott Lilly Fern Primrose Wilma Randall Mary Land Burnette Holland Mont Anna Betty Vanda Ida Ho Josephine Brayton Kentucky Adele Lee Pansy Blue Bell Annette Holland Daisy Snapdragon Aline Brumback Violet Marigold Alice Brainerd White Rose

Katheryn Mae Greene Birthday Party In Bever Park

Mrs. Robert W. Greene entertained twenty two friends of her daughter Katheryn Mae at Bever Park Thursday afternoon to celebrate her twelfth birthday. The girls played games and a wiener roast followed.

Robert W. Greene Sixteenth Street Katheryn Mae Bever Park

Friendly Strollers Plan Fremont Bridge Trip Sunday

The Friendly Strollers will take their first long trip Sunday to Fremont bridge near Stone City. West siders meet at 10 a.m. at the plaza on the island and travel by car to the viaduct at Furst avenue and Thirtieth street E. Coffee provided, bring ten cents for transport and own sandwiches. If rain, trip postponed. Mrs. Nola Willson leads. 45 joined last Sunday.

Fremont Bridge Stone City Maxine Milota West Nola Willson

Surprise Housewarming Honors Forsythe at New Home

A surprise party welcomed Mr and Mrs Howard C Forsythe at 711 G avenue NW. Cards were played at four tables with prizes to Ed Bartosh and Marion McEndree couples. A gift was presented to the hosts. Attending were Harley Bowser Ed Bartosh Robert Fry rear Heaton McEndree Marion Wolfe Myrtle Wilson and the Forsythes.

Howard C Forsythe G Avenue Ed Bartosh Marion McEndree Forsythe Harley Bowser Robert. Fryrear Robert Heaton Marion Wolfe Myrtle Wilson Howard C. Forsythe

Birthday Picnic Honors Mrs Schmidt at First Avenue Home

Mrs George R Schmidt of 111 First Avenue West enjoyed a birthday picnic supper on Thursday evening. Hosts included Mrs W Simpson Mr and Mrs A H Garrett Miss Mary Jane Flaherty Miss Mary Jo Pratt Mr and Mrs A F Schmidt and their daughters Glenys and Nadine.

George R Schmidt First Avenue W W. Simpson A. H Garrett Mary Jane Flaherty Mary Jo Pratt A. F. Schmidt Glenys Nadine

What’s In Fashion Average Man’s Clothing Sets America’s Styles

The article describes the 1934 average American man’s style: a gray snap brim hat, a comfortable notched lapel suit with a loose back, normal waist trousers, a plain or subtle check shirt, a small patterned tie, medium round last leather shoes, and black silk socks. It notes preference for comfort, conservative taste, and wearable, versatile outfits.

New York North America Fifth Avenue

Juvenile Degree of Honor and Scandia Club Gatherings Planned

The Senior and Junior Star No. 4 of the Degree of Honor Juveniles meet Saturday at 2 p.m. in Moose hall with Mrs. Cecil Cook and Mrs. Myrtle Rhoads as hostesses. Society Scandia also meets Saturday at 8 p.m. in Maine lodge hall 838 First Avenue E, followed by a card party and refreshments. Fidelity Life lodge No. 106 assembles Friday at 8 p.m. in Odd Fellows hall 838 First Avenue E, with Juvenile lodge No. 106 meeting at 7 p.m. to elect delegates to the national convention.

Star No. 4 Degree of Honor Moose Hall Cecil Cook Myrtle Rhoads Fidelity Life Fidelity Life Association Odd Fellows Hall First Avenue E

Mrs Emma Fotter Hosts Jolly Ramblers at Home

Mrs Emma Fotter of 221 Second Avenue SW entertained the Jolly Ramblers on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes at cards were won by Mrs Fred Donisthrope and Mrs H Potter.

Emma Fotter Second Avenue Jolly Ramblers Fred Donisthrope H Potter

Shower Honors Mrs Brady With Forty Five Guests

Mrs Clifford A. Bort hosted a miscellaneous shower at 1266 Fourth Avenue SE in honor of Mrs John G. Brady. Fifty five friends attended the event Wednesday night.

Clifford A. Bort Fourth Avenue SE John G. Brady Brady

Sorority Spread Planned by Alpha Gamma Delta Chapter

Alpha Gamma Delta will host a spread this evening at 5 30 in the chanter rooms. The arranging committee includes Misses LaVon Buchanan Virginia Ellis and Florence Jayne.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority LaVon Buchanan Virginia Ellis Florence Jayne

Cultus Club hears Mrs. Rowan on PWA art project

The Cultus club met in the Little Gallery and heard Mrs Edward B Rowan discuss the PWA art project and its impact on artists nationwide. The group also viewed the current exhibit at the Little Gallery.

Cultus Club Little Gallery Edward B Rowan PWA

Dinner in honor of Mrs Burnell Schwirtz and daughter Ann

Mr and Mrs J E Schwirtz hosted a dinner Thursday evening at 1916 Center Point road NE. Guests included Mrs Burnell Schwirtz and her daughter Ann of Kokomo along with Mrs Harold Stelzer Mrs Andresen and Mrs Nick Schwirtz of Anamosa.

J E Schwirtz Center Point Road Burnell Schwirtz Ann Kokomo Harold Stelzer Andresen Nick Schwirtz Anamosa

Degree of Honor to Convene May 2 Regular Session

The Degree of Honor Protective association will meet in regular session May 2 with the annual meeting to be held. An instructive program has been arranged, and there will be inspection.

Degree of Honor Protective Association

Junior Court Meet and Picnic at V F W Hall

The Junior Court of the Ben Hur Life association will meet in the V F W hall Saturday afternoon. A picnic luncheon will be served at 1 pm. Each member is asked to bring sandwiches and a covered dish. All officers should attend initiation and a program will follow.

Ben Hur Life Association V. F. W. Hall

States Formed From Parts of New York and Virginia

Maine Vermont and West Virginia were formed from portions of New York and Virginia as part of historical state creation processes.

Maine Vermont West Virginia New York and Virgina

Bandit Suspects Captured After Swamp Chase Near Dumas

Three men J. O. Hiltibrand 24 of Little Rock William Cantrell 18 of Harlan Ky and Thomas Richmond 26 of Conway Ark accused of robbing Merchants and Farmers Bank of Dumas Ark were captured after miles of swamp trekking. A city marshal was wounded during the getaway.

Pine Bluff Ark Arkansas Merchants and Farmers Bank of Dumas J. O. Hiltibrand Little Rock Hiltibrand William Cantrell

Zamora Names Samper Ibanez To Form New Spanish Cabinet

President Alcala Zamora named Ricardo Samper Ibanez to form a new government after three days without a cabinet. Samper, a radical republican and Lerroux ally, faces the task of assembling a coalition and aligning policies amid ongoing monarchist pressure.

Madrid Alcala Zamora Ricardo Samper Ibanez Spain Samper Ibanez Samper Alejandro Lerroux Lerroux

Labor Plans New Fight On Sanction Of Company Unions

In Washington the American Federation of Labor and NRA leaders move to block official sanction of company unions. The effort unfolds as a covert struggle between AFL’s high command and Hugh S. Johnson’s views, signaling a new drive in the labor dispute.

Labor Advisory Board Battles Over NRA Roles

The labor advisory board under William Green of the A F of L clashed with Ford Johnson over code authority representation and nominations to the labor side of the industrial relations board. The board pressed for labor membership and exclusive nomination rights, while Johnson objected to limiting who could sit on boards. After weeks of militant stance and talks, a Thursday meeting yielded a decision to continue discussions.

Labor Advisory Board Willam Green A.F. of L Leo Wolman Detroit Automobile Board Labor Board Johnson Advisory Board Industrial Relations Board Federation of Labor NRA

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