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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1935

Page

8

Miss Montillon Honored At Dessert Bridge Party

Miss Miriam Rogers will host a dessert bridge evening at 364 Park Terrace SE to honor Miss Catherine Montillon whose August 14 marriage to Roy Porter is planned. Guests include Cathy Montillon Virginia Knox Mary Yakish Evelyn Cassavka Mary Carmel Halpin Frances Norton Donna Nicholas Nellie Mae Moore and Mrs Robert Wheeland with out-of-town visitors Helen Hanson Edna Thurn Dorothy Schultz Kathryn Kendall and Elinor Kendall.

Miriam Rogers Park Terrace SE Catherine Montillon Roy Porter Catherine Monillon Virginia Knox Mary Yakish Evelyn Cassavka Mary Carmel Halpin Frances Norton Donna Mary Nicholas Nellie Mae Moore Robert Wheeland Helen Hanson Edna Thurn Edgewood Dorothy Schultz Kathryn Elinor Kendall Marion

Breakfast at Cedar Rapids Country Club Hosts Visitors

Mary Winslow hosted a breakfast at Cedar Rapids Country Club on Thursday for visitors Kathryn Eaton of Pittsburgh Miss Mary Jane Mitchell of Council Bluffs and Miss Jean Lubersner of Cincinnati. After three tables of breakfast, guests joined a luncheon and bridge games led by local Cedar Rapids residents and visitors Peggy Russell Staunton Virginia and others.

Avenager Cedar Rapids Country Club Mary Winslow Linden Drive Kathryn Eaton Pittsburgh Mary Jane Mitchell Counnl Bluffs Jean Luberger Cincinnati Bree Miss Eston Martha Beardster Mitchell Srd Donald P. Barnes Luberser E. E Tinney Peggy Russell Staunton Guy E. Hither Cedar Rapids Bridge

Bringing Up Your Child in The Home Institute Style

A child training guide stresses allowances over gifts, teaching money values, self discipline, and fair compensation for chores. It argues against bribery, encourages weekly allowances, and offers solutions for common issues like quarrelling, tattling, and delayed speech. A forty page booklet titled Your Child's First Years is advertised with ordering coupon.

Miss Adams Hosts Party for Honorary Bride Miss Hach

Miss Catherine A. Adams will host a party at 1622 Beverenue SE this evening to honor Miss Bernice Hach who will wed Lester Baldwin on August 17. Guests include Misses Hach Zezula Baldwin Howell Snyder Scheer Gillespie and Paidar and others. Mrs Nathan Baldwin hosted a luncheon for Miss Hach at 1017 Avenue NW with twenty guests.

Catherine A. Adams Bever Avenue SE Bernice Hach Lester Baldwin Miss Hach Misses Hach Henrietta Zezula Phylis Baldwin Janette Howell Violet Snyder Bella Scheer Dorothy Gillespie Rose Paidar Nathan Baldwin Avenue NW Hach Bridge

Keevers Birthday Picnic Honored by Huene Family

Miss Gertrude Keevers hosted a Tuesday picnic supper at Mr and Mrs D A Huene’s home 375 Twentieth Street SE in honor of her father James Keevers. Tables were set on the Huene lawn for the celebration.

Gertrude Keevers Twentieth Street D. A. Huene Twentieth Street SE James Keevers Huene

Lambert Family Visit Takes Route to Sioux Falls

Clifford Lambert leaves Tuesday from 1704 D avenue NE for Sioux Falls SD to visit his sister Mrs P G Marshall and family. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lambert, guests here, accompany him back to their Sioux Falls home.

Clifford Lambert D Avenue Sioux Falls P. G Marshall Kenneth Lambert

Hofferds Stay with Relatives in California

Mr and Mrs Exnes Hofferd of Long Beach California visit Mrs Elizabeth Hofferd, mother of Mr Hof ferd, and his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J V Gavin at 516 Forest Drive Sel.

Exnes Hofferd Long Beach, Calf Hofferds Elizabeth Hofferd Hs Brother J. V Gavin Forest Drive Sel

Mr and Mrs Rosenbaurm Return From West Tour

Mr and Mrs Louis Rosenbaurm of 1721 Grande avenue SE have returned from an extended trip through the west. They visited Pike’s Peak the Grand Canyon Colorado Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle and Vancouver.

Louis Rosenbaurm Grande Avenue Pike's Peak Grand Canyon Colorado Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Vancouver

Stocker Family Reunion Held at Upper Palisades

The third annual Stocker family reunion gathered Sunday at the Upper Palisades with numerous members from Lisbon Mechanicsville Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids Springville Waterloo Waterloo and Cedar Rapids in attendance. Attendees included Irvin Whitman and wife with son Carl Roy Burge family Mabel Hilda Maxine Ralph Hiram Emerson and sons Dean Junior Morris Jean Don Betty John Whitman and family Morris Jean Don Betty Frank Whitman and family Marjorie Verna Clare Wilma Ross Clark and children Jacob Irvin Eugene Margaret Frank Remkle and Michael from Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids and others.

Stocker Upper Palisades Irvin Whitman Carl Roy Burge Mabel Hilda Maxine Ralph Hiram Emerson Dean and Junior John Whitman Morris Jean Don Betty Lisbon Frank Whitman Marjorie Verna Clare Wilma Mechanicsville Ross Clark Jacob Irvin Eugene Margaret Frank Remkle Mount Vernon Harry Whitman Kathleen Robert Springville Frank Willard Abel Waterloo Louisa Remkle Ira Winchell Buile Yossler Joan F M Wells Cedar Raps

Luncheon Honors Elnora Bierkamp on Marriage Plans

In Cedar Rapids Mrs Rich ard Barker of Mount Vernon hosted a luncheon in compliment to Miss Elnora Bierkamp who is to wed William B Quarton. Cedar Rapids guests included Mrs A C Gertsen Mrs Albert P Jenkins Mrs Lewis Mansfield Mrs Edwin C Nelson and Mrs Arthur Gossard. Additional attendees were Mrs Emil Levsen Springville and Mrs Marvin Levsen Anamosa.

Elnora Bierkamp William B. Quarton Richard Barker Mount Vernon Miss Bierkamp A. C. Gertsen Albert P Jenkins Lewis Mansfield Edwin C Nelson Arthur Gossard Cedar Rapids Emil Levsen Springville Marvin Levsen Anamosa Edwin C. Nelson Washington Avenue

Mrs Macy to Miami. Mrs Hoover hosts midweek lunch

Mrs E C Hoover of 1700 Eighth avenue SE hosted a luncheon on Wednesday at her home in compliment to Mrs C Ward Macy of 2017 Washington avenue SE. Prof Macy and their daughter Janet will soon leave for Miami Florida. An out-of-town guest was Mrs Harry Daniels of Oklahoma City, visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Lee O Mielson, 2016 Park avenue SE. Covers were laid for six guests.

E. C. Hoover Eighth Avenue SE C. Ward Macy Washington Avenue SE Macy Janet Miami Fla Harry Daniels Oklahoma City Lee O Mielson Park Avenue SE

Winners at open duplicate contract bridge event

Winners at the Wednesday open duplicate contract bridge game sponsored by Mrs. Oliver Longueville at 2035 Blake boulevard SE were Mrs. R. S Hardendorf and Mrs. L. L. Hodgn, north and south, with Airs Adienne Boucher of New York City and Mrs. W. E. Landen of Milwaukee east and west. Mrs. Boucher is rising Ness Nelle Erwin, 528 Vernon drive SE. Mr. and Mrs. Landen and their son Wallace Ear were guests of Mrs. Hedgin. At 05 First Avenue E Second north and south winners were Mrs. S. A. Sanders and Mrs. Alex Hallever, and east and west winners were Mrs. Charles Barnes and Mrs. Edith Duron.

Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard R. S Hardendorf L. L. Hodgn Adienne Boucher New York Ciy WE. Landen Mullwaukee Boucher Ising Ness Nelle Erwin Vernon Drive Landen Wallace Ear Hedgin First Avenue S A. Sanders Alex Hallever Charles Barnes Edith Duron

Miss Virginia De Fore Hosts Evening Bridge Party

Miss Virginia De Fore and Mrs MooL Canfield entertained Wednesday evening at the Canfield home for Miss Helen Marrison Jamanecce. Lanterns lit the lawn, six bridge tables were set, and prizes were awarded to several guests. Refreshments followed as attendees included Misses Anderson Lamont Wing and others, with a list of attendees and prize winners reflecting a social gathering at the Twentyeth Street NE residence.

Virginia de Fore Axserve Mool Feyzabeth McGowan Margretha Lamont Ties Johnson Lillie Anderson LeGowan Lamont Meron Crarlotte Wing Fay Mo Henrietta Tilson Mary Jo Ce Wiley Fleet Lawe Warto Cutr Geerge Liton Dors Ata Warguente Gime Frene Flee Power Kesses Meron de Fare Wesdames Paul Kerang Mwotama Wesley McKay Magnussen J. E de Hattie

Curtis Home Guests Enduring Visit Amid Odd Fragments

A fragmented early 20th century clipping notes Mire Charee Mueller Lowe visiting Curtis household at 9216 Avenue N and mentions a Mrs Curtis and a daughter. Details are garbled but imply a temporary stay during a stay or fire event with uncertain dates and local names.

Mueller Lowe Forest Fleri Curtis Avenue Nma Carte

Fragmented OCR Summary of Wed Report

An OCR damaged snippet references Wednesday events at WETR and a county courthouse. It notes attendances, prices, and a possibly local meeting. Names and precise places are unreadable, making specifics unclear.

Luncheon Honors Bride-Elect Marie Busier at Elks Club

Mrs Charles Duster hosted a luncheon for Miss Marie Busier bride-elect at the Elks club on Garden Drive SE. Twelve friends attended with yellow white decor. Prizes went to Miss Burdine Lattner Mrs C C Schimberg and Mrs M J Busler. Muss Busler and Hubert Schimberg of Peoria to wed Monday at Immaculate Conception church.

Marie Busier Charles H. Duster Garden Drive Elks Club Burdine Lattner C. C Schimberg M. J. Busler Muss Busler Hubert Schimberg Peoria Immaculate Conception Church

Hodge Anniversary Picnic Honored by Friends at Conrad's Beach

Mr and Mrs Lester Hodge celebrated their marriage on August 3 in Rock Island with a beach picnic hosted by friends at Conrad's Beach. Attendees included Alma Dvorak Emil Kriz Ralph and Helen Hodge their children Jack and Helen Walter Pepmeyer Rich ard Norman Pepmeyer Kathryn Curran and son Don ald Robert Shaffer of Anamosa brother to Mrs Hodge.

Lester Hodge Rock Island Aicnic Conrad's Beach Hodge Helen Shaffer Manchester Alma Dvorak Emil Kriz Ralph Hodge Jack Helen Walter Pepmeyer Richard Norman Pepmeyer Kathryn Curran Donald Robert Shaffer Anamosa

Gelb Couple Travel North to San Diego Exposition

Mr and Mrs A Gelb of 2256 Grande avenue SE are four months into a trip through California and the Canadian Rockies and will attend the San Diego exposition before their return.

A. Gelb Grande Avenue California Canadian Rockies San Diego Exposition

Haneys Begin Two Week East Tour From Upland Drive

Mr and Mrs J R Haney of 2220 Upland drive SE left Thursday for a two week trip through the east their itinerary includes New York City and Washington D C with visits to other points of interest

J. R. Haney Upland Drive New York City Washington, D. C

Lucille Holsinger Weds Robert E Gunn in Boone Home

Miss Lucille Marie Holsinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Holsinger married Robert E Gunn of Denver Colo son of Dr and Mrs Ross E Gunn of Boone in a Boone Baptist church home ceremony attended by about 60 relatives and friends. The bride wore white chiffon with orange blossoms. matron of honor wore pastel pink net. best man Wendell Gunn. Relatives Edith Gunn and Francis Webster played violin. Dorothy Bowies and Dorothy Hrdicka sang. After ceremony, reception featured pink and white decor. couple to reside in Dover after Sept 1.

Lucille Marie Holsinger Fred Holsinger Robert E. Gunn Denver Colo Ross E. Gunn Boone H C Rice Baptist Church of Herbert Kullander Cole Wendell Gunn Cedar Rapids Edith Gunn Francis Webster Cincinnati Dorothy Bowies Dorothy Hrdicka Arthur Curran Holsinger Helen Burt Dorothy Mardlicka Bernice Curran Mary Adelaide Albaugh Margaret Albaugh Marion High School Cre College Delta Delta Delta Sorority K Lhan Company Cedar Rapds M Gunn Boenre High School One College Tau Kapna Epsilon Sachem Seror Mens Breen Screseman Owen End “Mire Gunn Dover Ross FE Gunn Denver Cole Marvin Holt Center Junction

Record flight seek from Victoria toward Agua Caliente

Frank Kurtz a 20 year old Los Angeles valet left Victoria on Thursday morning in a speed plane bound for Agua Caliente Mexico. He was greeted by the Victoria mayor and expected to deliver greetings to Mexican authorities Thursday afternoon. The note on the page mentions a flower detail about the violet development.

Victoria Mexico Frank Kurtz Los Angeles Agua Caliente Mex Victora Mexcan

City Briefs and Personals Highlights

Charles Wise was treated at St Luke's hospital for an elbow injury after a fall. The Grant High School January 1933 graduating class plans a Friday picnic at Ellis Park duck pond. Mr and Mrs W E Sturges of Louisville are visiting Mrs Sturges's parents Mr and Mrs Co W McCalley. Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Young Men's Bureau executive committee meets Friday noon at Hotel Montrose. Earl Elson 24 pleaded not guilty to disturbing the peace but changed to guilty and received a suspended £25 fine plus costs.

Charles Wise C Avenue NW St. Luke's Hospital Grant High School Ellis Park W. E. Sturges Louisville, Ky Young Men's Bureau The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Montrose Earl Elson

Williams to Build House on Seventeenth Street SW

David L. Williams, commissioner of streets and public improvements, is constructing a house at 121 Seventeenth Street SW. The contract amount is $3,606.

David L. Williams Seventeenth Street

Roosevelt Playground Handcraft Display Friday Afternoon

A public display of handcraft articles created by children from the Roosevelt playground will be held at the playground on Friday from 3 to 5 p.m.

Roosevelt Playground

Local Court Fines for Light and Speed Violations

ME Anderson of 515 Fourth Avenue SE fined 1 and costs in police court for rear light violation. Helen Cook of 608 Third Avenue SE fined 10 and costs for speeding.

ME Anderson Fourth Avenue SE Helen Cook Third Avenue SE

Kelly Family Plans Ten Day Visit to Manitou Colorado

M. J Kelly chief clerk to the Rock Island superintendent Mrs Kelly and their two daughters Eugenia and Joan will depart Friday for a ten day visit at Manitou Colorado.

M. J Kelly Rock Island Railroad

Mounce Family Visiting in Maui at Ray Residence

Mr and Mrs Charles R Mounce and their son Warren visit Hamakuapoko Maui staying with Mr and Mrs C C Ray at 714 First Avenue W. Mr Mounce, a school teacher in Hamakuapoko, is Ray's nephew.

Charles R. Mounce Warren Hamakuapoko Maui Hawaii CC. Ray First Avenue Mounce Ray

Enlists In Navy Polk Joins U S Navy Wednesday

Edwin LeRoy Polk son of Mrs Daisy M Polk 2920 Oakland Avenue NE enlisted in the United States navy Wednesday He was sent to the United States naval training station San Diego Calif for a twelve weeks period of training following which he will be assigned to duty or further training as needed

Navy Edwin LeRoy Polk Daisy M. Polk Oakland Avernue NE United States Navy United States Naval Training Station San Diego Calif

Last Community Night at Sinclair Playground Ends Summer

About 500 residents attended the final summer community night at Sinclair playground. Novelty races crowned Shirley Huggins and Dave Langton in the 50 and 75 yard dashes. Baby contests named best natured baby Robert Eugene Wells, baby with the most hair Joyce Ann Ford, youngest baby Arlene May Hatter, and fattest baby Mary Louise Franks.

Sinclair Playground Shirley Huggins Dave Langton Robert Eugene Wells Joyce Ann Ford Arlene May Hatter Mary Louise Franks

Wagner act enforcement urged by machinist leader at Harmony lodge

W A Heath grand lodge representative of the International Association of Machinists said the Wagner labor disputes act has teeth and will be enforced. Speaking at Harmony lodge No. 831 at Labor temple Wednesday evening, he noted a large turnout and strong local progress with many new applications since the last meeting two months ago.

Roosevelt W. A. Heath Grand Lodge International Association of Machinists Harmony Lodge Association At Labor Temple

Truckers Arraigned Over Registration Card Charge

Henry Montandon and Ralph Kepler of Webster City were arraigned before Justice Almon S. Reed on failing to display a registration card. A $100 fine was suspended if they display a registration certificate and buy a heavier load license. Carl Metzer’s desertion charge was continued after he assigned wages to his wife.

Henry Montandon Ralph Kepler Webster City Almon S. Reed Carl Metzer Metzer

June Fire Loss Sets 15 Year Low in City

Fire damage in June 1935 totaled 298.56 dollars with no loss to contents. Insurance covered 284.81 dollars, leaving a net fire loss of 13.75 dollars for the period, per Fire Chief E. P. Kohout at the City Council meeting.

E. P. Kohout

Nebr. Capital Cement Model Stands Twelve Feet High

E. P. Faustman of Aurora Nebraska crafts miniature making his latest project a cement model of the Nebraska capitol. The sculpture rises twelve feet tall and features nearly 900 windows reflecting his detailed labor and architectural study.

E. P. Faustman Aurora Neb Nebraska Capitol

Rescue on Half Dome Leaves Man Seriously Hurt

Robert Tate of Inglewood California 35 and his companion Elizabeth Lorimer 23 Chicopee Massachusetts were rescued from a narrow ledge on Half Dome Yosemite. Tate suffers a broken shoulder head injuries and possible skull fracture with blood loss. Lorimer escape without serious injury. A ranger team lowered the climbers to valley floor after a fire lit to summon aid.

Yosemite Calif INS Robert Tate Inglewood Half Dome Elizabeth Lorimer Chicopee Mass Lewis Memorial Hospital Tate Roderick Chisholm Bernard Hubbard W. A. Lorimer Smith College National Council For Prevention of War

Fess Predicts Roosevelt Spending Helps Roosevelt Win 1936

Former Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio argues Roosevelt administration spending drives a Democrat victory in 1936. He says large funding prevents GOP success and notes Hoover should advise for 1940. Fess criticizes Roosevelt Hoover cooperation after 1932 and cites the New Deal as a political lever.

Fess Antioch College Yellow Springs Adirondacks New Deal Administration Roosevelt Hoover

Church Of God To Hold State Camp Meet In City

The Church of God plans a state camp meeting August 9 to 18 with Rev. Earl L. Martin as principal speaker arriving from Anderson Indiana. Daily schedule includes early worship sessions, ministerial instruction, youth activities and evangelistic services with most events in the camp tent on the vacant lot near the church. The public is invited to attend all services.

Earl L. Martin Church of God Anderson Ind Anderson College and Theological Seminary Martin I. Avenue Eighth Street NW

Husband and Wife Money Matters Need Open Talk

A wife laments lack of communication from her husband about finances and business matters. She values partnership and money control, and regrets unilateral spending changes. The piece urges frank, kindly dialogue to avoid disaster, warning that bottled resentments harm the home.

Evere Solomon Job

LaGuardia Increases Personal Guard After Threat

New York reports Mayor Fiorello H LaGuardia received an anonymous threat last week prompting a stronger security presence. Six plainclothes detectives trailed him in an unmarked sedan while a uniformed officer guarded his home. Police deny expanding the guard though the supporters and demonstrations near city hall are noted.

New York F. H. LaGuardia LaGuardia Unemployed Workers Union

Florida Federal Judge Nathan P. Bryan Dies at 63

Jacksonville AP reports Nathan P. Bryan, 63, presiding judge of the U S circuit court of appeals fifth judicial district and former United States senator from Florida, died Thursday in Florida.

Jacksonville Fla Nathan P. Bryan United States Circuit Court of Appeals Fifth Judicial Circui Florida

Roosevelt Allots 1 200 000 Cash For Tax Survey

President Roosevelt allocated 1.2 million in work relief funds to the treasury for a statistical compilation and analysis of income tax returns, focusing on small earners. The Works Progress Administration will use the funds in midwestern states including Illinois Chicago and Milwaukee and Des Moines Des Moines Omaha St Paul Aberdeen and Milwaukee.

Washington Roosevelt The Treasury Works Administration Illinois Chicago Springfield Iowa Des Moines Minnesota St. Paul Nebraska Omaha South Dakota Aberdeen Wisconsin Milwaukee

Congress Sends 272000000 Bill To White House

The second deficiency bill totaling 272 million dollars moves to President Roosevelt after congressional approval. It funds air conditioning for Capitol offices, overseas employee pay adjustments, a legation residence in Ottawa, the Texas centennial Expo, and an Indian sanitarium in South Dakota.

Congress White House Washington Roosevelt Capitol Senate House United States Legation Ottawa South Dakota

United States connects with forty foreign nations by telephone

The United States now links with forty foreign nations in a massive telephone network. American users reach 32,750,000 telephones, about 92 percent of the global total, highlighting the vast reach of domestic communications.

United States

Marmola Body Slimming Tablet Ad Claims Easy Weight Loss

An old Marmola advertisement touts weight loss without exercise or dieting. It asserts the tablet reduces fat daily, praises the product as world famous and effective since 1907, with over 20 million packages sold, urging readers to buy Marmola nationwide.

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