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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1933

Page

10

Irving West and Detroit Girl to Be Wed Thursday

The Rev. Mr and Mrs R Bruce West travel to Detroit for the wedding of their son the Rev Irving West of Harrisburg IL and Miss Virginia Currey of Detroit on Thursday at 5pm. Currey taught household economics in Detroit public schools. West, Coe College and Princeton Seminary graduate, is pastor of a Harrisburg Presbyterian church and will reside there after Sept 1. Miss Margaret West joins them in Chicago for the wedding trip.

R. Bruce West Detroit Irving West Harrisburg Ill Virginia Currey Currey Coe College Princeton Theological Seminary Presbyterian Church Margaret West Chicago University of Chicago

Luncheon honors Mrs Brunot and Miss Brunot at Ellis Park

Mrs Norman E Smith hosted a breakfast at Ellis Park Tuesday morning in compliment to Mrs John B Brunot and her daughter Miss Alice Brunot of Greensburg Pa and to Mrs Elbridge Cassle man of Pittsburgh. Guests included Mrs Edwin T Hitch cock Mrs Nettie T Neff and Miss Laura Turner.

Norman E. Smith Fourth Avenue Ellis Park John B. Brunot Alice Brunot Greensburg Elbridge Cassleman Pittsburgh Edwin T. Hitchcock Nettie T. Neff Laura Turner

Lick House Party Hosts Family Guests from Chicago

Mr and Mrs J Clyde Lick at 360 Twentieth Street SE host a week long gathering with Mrs Lick’s sister Mrs Carl Schlotterbeck of Spirit Lake who returned from Chicago and another sister Miss Dorothy Cummins and Miss Frances Barsaloux of Maquoketa. Ralph Bartoli returned to Chicago after a weekend with the Licks. Schlotterbeck sisters will travel Friday to Spirit Lake.

J. Clyde Lick Twentieth Street

Mrs Pergler and kin visit Cedar Rapids before trip

Mrs Charles Pergler of Washington DC stayed several days in Cedar Rapids with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs V Spevacek at 240 Eleventh Street NW. She came with her daughter Vera Pergler and another daughter Mrs Svata Malec of Plzen Czechoslovakia and sister Mrs Sip of Plzen. They left Tuesday for Chicago to visit the fair then Cleveland Buffalo and New York City before returning. Mrs Pergler is married to Dr Pergler director of the National University in Washington. Mrs Sip and Mrs aa will sail for Europe in October.

Charles Pergler Washington Pergler National University At Washington Cedar Rapids Sip Europe

Birthday party and beach outing noted at local gathering

Margaret Biederman was surprised by friends at a birthday party with bridge and five hundred prizes awarded to Creighton Hardenbrook and Helen Worthan, and to Bessie Zurka and Mrs. Ralph Myers. Attendees included Hel en Worthan and other local residents. A Christian Endeavor group enjoyed a swimming party at Conrad's beach after a wiener roast at High Rock with many local families present.

Minas Margaret Biederman Fifteenth Avenue Bridge Creighton Hardenbrook Helen Worthan Bessie Zurka Ralph Myers Alberta Schuknecht Irene Kos Frank Sebetka Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church Conrad’s Beach High Rock John Preis Jacqueline Geraldine Bobby Junior Belehrad Homer Stone Alex Sampson Delmar Rogers Frank Fulkerson Betty Cline Martha Smith Truly Kloubec William Melsha Lucile Bagley Evelyn Collins Orville Pangborn Byron Rains Joyce Hearington Maxine Shuler Alberta Mecker

Rockford Trio Attends Century of Progress in Chicago

George Cervenka traveled with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Eldo Ilten of Rockford Sr. Miss Effay Thomas joined the party and they visited Chicago for five days to attend the Century of Progress and were entertained by Ted Weems one evening in the city.

George Cervenka Eldo Ilten Rockford, Sr Ilten Effay Thomas Rockford Chicago Century of Progress Ted Weems

Sylvia Novak Weds Leo Krejci In Cedar Rapids Church

Miss Sylvia Novak daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Novak Cot age Grove avenue SE and Leo Krejci son of Mr and Mrs I Krejci were united in marriage at St Wenceslaus church. Rev August Vojacek conducted the double ring ceremony with music by Sister Mary Mildred and Mary Trzil. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after Sept 1 as Krejci runs a men’s clothing shop on Sixteenth avenue SW. Out of town guests included families from La Porte Mason City and St Louis.

Sylvia Novak Frank Novak Cottage Grove Avenue SE Leo Krejci I. Krejcl St. Wenceslaus Church August Vojacek Mary Mildred Mary Trzil Blanche Novak Louis Krejer Mary- Patricia Katherine Ann Fitzpatrick la Porte Frank Koffron Donald Mason City Victor Cihak A. Betty New York Edward L. Martin Millard Bushek St. Louis

Trash Camp Fire group plans coming year calendar

Members met at the home of Miss Emily Novak Tuesday night to lay out a calendar of activities for the coming year. Present were the guardian Miss Irene Mahannah and Dorothy Simon Donna Kelly Mary and Patricia Tighe.

Emily Novak The Guardian Irene Mahannah Dorothy Simon Donna Kelly Mary Patricia Tighe

Lutheran Ladies Aid and Friends Gather for Local Meetings

Multiple church groups including Olivet Industrial society Saron Ladies Aid Lutheran Ladies Aid Daniels Park Ladies Aid Congregational Philatheas and the Ladies Association announce Thursday 2 30 pm gatherings in church parlors or homes with devotions entertainments picnics and hosted meetings inviting all members and friends to attend

Trinity Division to Meet at Ells Park River Pavilion

Trinity Division No 1 of Trinity Methodist church meets Thursday at 1 for a picnic and business meeting at Ellis park river pavilion. Protheon Class of St Pauls Sunday school meets Friday at 12 30 for a picnic luncheon at Ellis park river pavilion. Members asked to bring a covered dish sandwiches dishes and silver.

Trinity Division Trinity Methodist Church Ells Park Protheon St. Paul's River Pavilion Ellis Park

Shirley Ruffman to Wed A B Bass in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Julius Ruffman announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Shirley to A B Bass on September 3 at the parents home. The ceremony will be followed by a reception. Shirley Ruffman is a Washington high school graduate who has worked for the school board. Bass is a University of Iowa law school graduate, Phi Beta Delta member, practicing law in Cedar Rapids.

Julius Ruffman Shirley A. B. Bass Miss Ruffman Washington High School Bass Law School University of Iowa Phi Beta Delta Fraternity Cedar Rapids

Golfers Bridge After Cedar Rapids Club Tournament

After the Cedar Rapids Country Club golf tournament guests lingered for luncheon. This afternoon the club hosted bridge for the players with prizes awarded for the high scores at each table.

Cedar Rapids Country Club

Girls head to camp and Century of Progress trip

Julia Wearding of Cedar Rapids travels to Lake Geneva Wisconsin for two weeks at the International Camp for Older Girls. From Iowa join Lois Bierma Evelyn Stevens Gwen Vernon Phyllis Graves and Margary Thomas. After camp they plan a few days at the Century of Progress.

Julia Wearding Cedar Rapids Lake Geneva Wis Iowa Lois Bierma Evelyn Stevens Gwen Vernon Des Moines Phyllis Graves Ames Margary Thomas Soux City Century of Progress

Freya Lodge No. 516 Meets Tonight In Hall With Cards

Freya lodge No 516 V O A meets tonight at 8 in E of P hall. The session will be followed by cards and refreshments. Security Benefit association holds its regular meeting Thursday at 745 p m in Ben Hur hall with a five hundred card party and prizes. Star of Maine Rebekah lodge No 221 meets Thursday at 8 p m in K of P hall with chance and refreshments after.

Freya Lodge Freya Lodge No E. of P. "Hall Security Benefit Security Benefit Association Ben Hur Hall Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge No. 221 K. of Phall

R. N. A. Booster Club to Host Cedar Park Picnic

The R. N. A. Booster Club and families are invited to a picnic supper at Cedar Park on Thursday at 6 pm. Members should bring a covered dish, sandwiches, silverware, and dishes. The drill captain requests full attendance for an important club business.

R. N. A. Booster Club Cedar Park

Entertaining Hazel Affects Guests and Hostess Advice

Dear Miss Manners column discusses Hazel who overworks hosting guests, suggesting she ease tasks to improve guests' enjoyment and her own. It also covers letters about dating respect, and a troubled marriage with drunken abuse, advising how to protect children and seek sober behavior.

Miss Manners

Probate inventory filed for William Necker estate

A probate inventory for the estate of William Necker who died at Fairbank on May 17 lists a value of 4190.79 dollars. Beneficiaries include Rose Levandusky of Fairbank Eva Rubendall of Des Moines Miss Bessie Zunker of Oelwein Mary Necker O Malley of Chicago Mrs Eva La Cava of Staten Island NY and Mrs Elsie Levandusky of Fairbank daughters George Necker of Fairbank and John Necker of Oelwein.

Independence William Necker Fairbank Rose Levandusky Eva Rubendall Des Moines Bessie Zunker Oelwein Mary Necker O'Malley Chicago Eva la Cava Staten Island Elsie Levandusky George Necker John Necker

Mr and Mrs Poyneer Entertain At Dinner

Mr and Mrs Fred Poyneer of 524 Knollwood Drive SE host a dinner this evening for guests in the E B Laurer home and for Mr and Mrs Warren Garst of Des Moines Mrs Garst traveling from Des Moines to stay with her husband who is in the state banking department on business in Chicago

Fred Poyneer Knollwood Drive L. W. Boardman Chicago E. B. Laurer Warren Garst Des Moines Garst State Banking Department

Dr Bailey to Attend Railway Surgeons Congress in Chicago

Dr. Fred W. Bailey will travel to Chicago tonight to attend the Congress of Railway Surgeons, sponsored by the American Railway Surgical Association. He expects to return early Friday.

Fred W. Bailey Chicago Congress of Railway Surgeons American Railway Surgical Association

Minneapolis visitor to Chicago for Century of Progress trip

Charles Gill of Minneapolis stays with his aunt Mrs. C. W. Baughman at 2306 Avenue NE for an extended visit and plans to attend the Century of Progress in Chicago before returning home.

Charles Gill Minneapolis C. W. Baughman Avenue NE Century of Progress Chicago

Daughters of Isabella to Convene at Hotel Montrose

The Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle of the Daughters of Isabella will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the French room of the Hotel Montrose.

Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Hotel Montrose

Local families return from Century of Progress trip

Mr and Mrs Fred E Chehak and Mr and Mrs John N Klekar motor home from Chicago after spending a week at the Century of Progress Exposition with their hosts and enjoying the fair sights and events.

Fred E. Chehak John N. Klekar Chicago Century of Progress

Visiting nurse Florence Camp to spend three weeks with Davenport parents

Miss Florence Camp a student nurse at St Luke s hospital Davenport arrived Friday to spend a three weeks vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs A R Camp at 1013 D avenue NW.

Florence Camp St. Luke's Hospital Davenport Mrs A. R. Camp D Avenue NW

Sloan couple’s three week motor trip to Century of Progress

Mr and Mrs James W Sloan of 1542 Seventh Avenue SE returned from a three week motor trip visiting Detroit Milwaukee and Chicago. They attended the Century of Progress exhibition during the journey.

James W. Sloan Seventh Avenue SE Detroit Milwaukee Chicago

Notice in District Court of Iowa Linn County Foreclosure Suit

In Linn County Iowa Henry Wefer sues Mrs Mary C Olin Elmer A Olin and others for 3257 12 plus interest and costs on a promissory note and mortgage secured 1927 with foreclose prayer and a receiver sought. Defendants must answer before noon September 11 1933 or defaults and decree as prayed will be entered.

District Court of Iowa Linn County Henry Wefer Maryco Olin Elmer A. Olin John Krejci Mary Krejci Andrew N. Weber Rose A. Weber Cedar Rapids Iowa Mary C. Olin J D. Wefer John Kreijci Mary Krejcl Rose Aeber District Court of

Mind Games and the Thrill of Safe Danger

The piece discusses human tendencies to seek danger while staying safe, noting fiction like thrillers as substitutes. Dr. Goodwin Watson’s happiness scale, based on questions, found no link between intelligence and happiness, with scores ranging from 276 to 278 among studied students.

Goodwin Watson

Winning Arguments booklet promised by Wissam Se

An advertisement offers a 24 page booklet by Albert Edward Wissam D Se on practical argument techniques based on twenty thousand interviews. It urges readers to send ten cents and a return envelope to Dr Wixcam for the booklet titled Winning Arguments. The notice also includes opinions on marriage and honesty before and after marriage.

Albert Edward Wissam D. Se Dr. Wixcam

Judges in Chicago Threatened Over Drive on Gangs

Chicago judges Joseph B. David Charles Miller and Rudolph Desert faced a mailed threat on Wednesday while continuing a campaign against racketeers kidnapers and gunmen. A postal inspector received the note promising harm if prisons were filled. Meanwhile sixtyconvicted prisoners were moved to Joliet due to jail crowding.

Chicago INS Joseph’ B David Charles Miller Rudolph Desert Post Office Judge Desert Judge Miller Jolieton David Moneypenny Joliet

Nab Local Man For Resisting Officer

Paul Blake of 1119 J avenue NE was jailed after a tussle with police following a 911 call about choking his wife in the family backyard. He faced two charges intoxication and disturbing the peace, pled guilty, fined 25 dollars plus costs, and was sent to the county jail for nonpayment.

Paul Blake J Avenue Condon Bukacek Blake Don Torrence Marion

Accepts Ride From Stranger Loses Bay

Miss Mary Williams of Marshalltown reported to Patrolman Louis Lougar that she was robbed by a man who sat with her at Marshalltown bus depot and drove her to a friend's home at 951 Fourth Street SW Cedar Rapids. The 45 year old man, 5 feet 7 inches, 145 pounds, took her traveling bag after claiming to fetch it.

Mary Willams Marshalltown Louis Lougar Miss Williams Cedar Rapids Dale Chicago Fourth Street

Haegg Construction wins Delaware county highway contract

Manchester's Haegg Construction of Cedar Rapids secured the Delaware county highway project over eight rivals with a bid of 11242 dollars and 40 cents. Work on more than 30 miles will begin about August 15, covering the majority of township roads in the county.

Manchester Haegg Construction Company Cedar Rapids Delaware County

County Board Pays State Warrants for School Standardization

Buchanan county superintendent issued state warrants totaling 1138.75 to rural school boards for standardization funds from the state board of education. The program has expanded in the county from eight to thirty standard schools in recent years.

Independence Buchanan County State Board of Education

Independence Lawyers Picnic at Backbone State Park

Lawyers and their families along with court clerks and district judges convene for the district's third annual picnic at Backbone State Park. The event begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Congressman Fred Blerman as the principal speaker.

Independence Backbone State Park Fred Blerman

Astrological forecast hints at ambition and tension for leaders

A propitious yet challenging forecast advises restraint to avoid rash judgment and spiteful talk. It notes a child born today will be industrious and ambitious but may invite enmity from tempestuous words. Notable nativity cites Herbert Hoover. A Kurdish marriage ends quickly with three spoken divorces.

Thos Herbert Hoover United States

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J. C. Liek Mrs. Pergler Christian Endeavor Party Rvels Lah Bowlene Koehler Leo Kreijcil Camp Fire Calendar Saron Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Saron Lutheran Church Carl Ahlgren Ingeborg Johnson Anna Erickson C. E. Carlson Lutheran Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society First Lutheran Church A. J. Baumhoefner Carl Baumhoefner George Hess D. P. Lambertsen Freda Lambertsen Daniels Park Congregational Philatheas Emily Walbr Ladies Association First Evangelical Church MR al Fowler Electric Shirley Ruffman Clubs Hazel Mary Manners Jhazel Blue Eyed Baby MR. and Mrs. Poyneer Isabella Albert Edward Wiggam D. Sc Thomas J. Courtney Kleenex Co Lee Dial Tom Genevieve Kemble Turekey Sam Lee Jeweler First Ave. E
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