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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1934

Page

2

Society Lacy Bell Weds Belvel Richter in Coe Chapel

Lacy Bell of McGregor married Belvel Richter of Des Moines in a simple 11 o clock ceremony at Coe College Chapel conducted by Dr Harry M Gage. The bride wore a black satin suit with gloves and hat, and carried white gardenias. A breakfast for thirty followed at the Hotel Roosevelt. The couple will reside in Waukon after Sept 1 where Richter is an attorney.

Mise Lacy Lucky Bell MceGregor Belvel Richter Waukon Coe College Chapel Harry M Gage Fred G Bell McGregor Eliza Hickock Alice Sundberg Jean Coffey Joseph Kitchin Mr Kitchin Edmund Morrison Jr Washington

Local Couple Mary Taylor and Gale Anderson Wed

Miss Mary Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs John Taylor and Gale C Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson wed at the bride’s home in Marion at 4 PM. Officiant Rev Yates of Lisbon Methodist Church. Guests included Geraldine Anderson of Mason City. After a motor trip to Chicago the newlyweds will reside in Waterloo after August 20.

Mary Taylor John Taylor Ellis Boulevard Gale C Anderson Charles Anderson Mason City Bessie Slauson Charles Slauson Marion Slauson Mr Yates Methodist Church Lisbon Geraldine Anderson Anderson Mation High School State Theater Mr Anderson

Mrs Race Hosts Fruit Shower for Miss Sanford

Mrs Frank B Race entertained at her home with a fruit shower this afternoon honoring Miss Ruth Sanford who will marry Dr James Allen on Friday evening. Guests shared courteous gifts and well wishes for the couple.

Frank B Race Ruth Sanford James Allen Miss Sanford

Folsten and Kruse Return From Minnesota Vacation Trip

Mr and Mrs Marvin Folsten of 242 Twenty-fourth Street Drive SF and Mr and Mrs Harold W Kruse of 546 Forest Drive SE have returned from a motor trip to Cross Lake Minnesota where they spent a vacation period.

Marvin Folsten Twenty-fourth Street Harold W Kruse Forest Cross Lake Minn

Fifth Birthday Party For Marthann Unzeitig

Mr and Mrs M Unzeitig hosted a birthday gathering at 2442 Boever Avenue SE for daughter Marthann. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments at a single pink and white decorated table with many attendees listed.

M Unzeitig Boever Avenue Unzeitig Marthann Mark Anthony Kathrynn Simitz Carole Unzeilie Innan Bendlace Bills Kuda Johnny Dtabelle Anna Low Unzeiig Mary Ann Trettras Jimmy Barlow Bris Smart Dicks Kora Matnie Unveng Johens Barlow

Beattie and Lindsay Family Getaway Through Canada

Mr and Mrs George E Beattie and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lindsay completed a two week trip through Canada after sailing from Chicago to Buffalo. They toured New England and Quebec visiting Cedar Rapids natives A M Douglas and hosted by Mrs Ralph Hamer at a party for her daughter Patrician Ann with eight guests present including Elizabeth Wenees and Herbert Summers.

George E Beattie Nineteenth Street Kenneth Lindsay Grande Avenue Canada Chicago Great Lakes Buffalo New England States Quebec A M_ Douglas Cedar Rapids Ralph Hamer Linn Bonevard SE Patrician Ann Elizabeth Wenees Herbert Summers Elizabeth Stropel Peter Witwer Maision Anderie Lorraine Perlev Teddy Iten

Couple Vacationing in Minnesota At Birch Point Inn

Mr and Mrs Thomas M Jones of 2304 Country Club Parkway SE are vacationing in northern Minnesota at Birch Point Inn Towers and plan to be away for about two weeks.

Thomas M_ Jones Country Club Parkway Minnesota Birch Point Inn Tower

Sterling couple and son visit Miller family at 2240 Grande

Mr and Mrs C M Timmons of Sterling and their son Lynn are guests in the home of Mr and Mrs J K K Miller at 2240 Grande Avenue SE Robert Miller. Mr and Mrs Robert J Meller of 1860 B Avenue NE are spending a week vacationing at Spiral Lake.

C M Timmons Sterling Lynn J KK Miller Grande Avenue Robert Millers Robert J Meller B Avenue Spiral Lake Stantesn Cejka Stanley Stantes Bartotsky Oarther Barron Lake Niles Mich Bar Ceaka Bas

Pearl medal contest winner at church event hosted by WCTU

Miss Ruth Lavergne Hill won the pearl medal contest sponsored by the WCTU at the Church of the Brethren on Monday evening. The event featured Humpy Cyrus Metcalf leading singing with Conger Metcalf on piano and providing devotionals, a piano solo, humorous readings by Miss Helen Youtts, and various musical numbers.

Ruth Lavergne Hill WCTU Church of the Brethren Cyrus Metcalf Conger Metcalf Helen Youtts Carl Hemenci Carl Heinen Belle Delvell

Carne Vortomb Club Notice Delays Event Partly

Fragmented OCR text shows a postponed park gathering with social club references and a Wednesday schedule in incomplete form. Names and places are unreadable, leaving only hints of a community event and timing.

Womans Benefit Association Card Party Set in Monee Hall

The Woman’s Benefit Association offers a card party at Monee Hall on Wednesday at 7 30 pm with a 430 admission. Prizes include awards for winners and drawings.

Womans Benefit Association Se Jrow Monee Hall Winges

Church notices from St James and second branch

St James COR of Cutte of St James Mithodiel church will elect church officers Wednesday at 2 pm. The Inetustivdl Cuete of the Sec ond Franches church will meet Wednesday at noon for a picnic dinner in the church basement.

Cutte St James Mithodiel Church Wednesdas Neon

Alma Simanek and Howard Burns Wed at First Christian Church

Alma Simanek daughter of Joseph Simanek of 1519 First Street SW married Howard Burns in a ceremony at the First Christian Church officiated by Rev Blaine Hyten. About 100 guests attended including Mr and Mrs Leonard Simanek. The couple’s wedding breakfast followed at 1631 Hinkley Avenue NW hosted by Mrs Milo Simanek and Mrs Seabrook. They will reside at 1519 First Street SW after August 24.

Alma Simanek Joseph Simanek Howard Burns O A Burns Manchester First Christian Church Blaine Hyten Leonard Smanek Burns Simanek Johanna Hull Valle Mildred Jean Simanek Bernice Rose Paidar A M Seabrook Hinkley Avenue Milo Simanek Seabrook Vernon Burns Donald Muller Anna Wall A C Klink Cora Hunter Dean Richardson Sterling Otto Swinke Tampicoll Walter Andrews Mary Catherine Maxine Clinton Minnesota First Street

Engagement announced for Mrs Della Kelly and William E Foster

Mrs Della Kelly and William E Foster announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Mrs Kelly resides with her niece Mrs Chester Dougherty and Mr Dougherty at 1211 Fourth Street SW. The wedding is scheduled for August 20.

Della Kelly William E Foster Sixth Avenue

Miss Betty Seely Visits Cedar Rapids Relative After Move

Miss Betty Seely of Santa Ana California former Cedar Rapids resident arrived Monday for a visit with her grandmother Mrs. S F Seely and other relatives.

Betty Seely Santa Ana Calif Cedar Rapids E. S Seely S. F Seely

Make This Model At Home Anne Adams Pattern

Amateur fashion note describes pattern 1764 for a blue wool jacket and silk trimmed skirt in size 46 to 12 with belt and pleated skirt. Includes illustrated sewing steps and price details, urging orders to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department New York City.

Atc Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West 11Th Street New York City

Gandhi finishes seven day fast in strong health

Gandhi remained in excellent health and spirits after seven days of fasting protesting government treatment of followers. Doctors say he will need about three weeks to convalesce and recover fully.

Calcutta Mahatma Gandhi

Fashionable Fall Shoes Feature High-Cut Oxfords and Pumps

The article outlines new fall shoe trends with high-cut oxfords and pumps, including front-high design with side cuts to avoid ankle scraping and ease of wearing. Fabric blends like fabric leather, wool gabardine, ribbed wools, and occasional low heels define materials, while black remains dominant with growing brown, green, bronze accents to match brown and green costumes.

York

Second District G O P Conference Held In This City

The Second district republican conference met at the Hotel Montrose to plan for the fall campaign. Linn Jones Du buque Johnson Scott and Jackson counties were represented with county central committee officials invited. Leading participants included Pressey H Frank George Prichard Richard N Howes and Mrs J W Ballard.

Montrose Linn Jones Dubuque Johnson Scott Jackson Pressey H Frank Waterloo State Central Committee George Prichard Onawa Richard N Howes Clinton J W Ballard Cedar Rapids

Reward Offered for Kennwood Pet Poisoner Capture

Mrs R C Conybeare of 3533 First avenue East offers a $10 reward for the apprehension of a poisoner near her Kenwood home. A bulldog owner narrowly saved his pet after poison meat smeared with white arsenic was found Sunday morning. Several Kenwood reports note attempts to poison pets, with at least one success, and the reward seeks citizen vigilance.

R C Conybeare First Avenue E Conybeare Kenwood

Eagle Scout Bruce Bucknell Honored on Mackinac Island

Bruce Bucknell, son of Mr and Mrs R. F. Bucknell, 372 Nineteenth Street SE, Iowa, was chosen as the state's outstanding Eagle Scout and served two weeks in the governor of Michigan's under guard at Mackinac Island. He acted as a guide, piloted Governor Comstock's yacht, stayed in the Eagle Scout barracks, and attended the Governor's ball. Bucknell is 16, member of Troop 7 and Sea Scout Ship SS Kiwanian with 28 merit badges.

Bruce Bucknell R. FE Bucknell Nineteenth Street Iowa Mackinac Island Michigan William Comstock Bruce Governor Comstock Colonel Andrews The Detroit Times A Trails of Mackinac Lake Huron Lake Michigan Eagle Scout Fort Grand Hotel

Harrington Family Reunion Held in Cedar Rapids

The twenty sixth annual Harrington reunion took place in Cedar Rapids on Sunday with many relatives in attendance. Guests included Dr and Mrs Burton Harrington and Arlan, Hugh Harrington and Russell, Mrs Dorothy Harrington and Geraldine, and Nelle Harrington of Clearwater Florida among others from Cedar Rapids, Pontiac Michigan, Wyoming and Williamsburg. Local attendees included Dr and Mrs Russell Gardner, Milo Duffy and family, and many more Harrington relatives and guests.

Ross Landa Curtis and Hugh Kathryn Jean Williamsburg Beulah Gillam Cedar Rapids Timothy Fairchild Iowa City Virginia Smith

Gazette Hosts 25 Carriers for Three Day Outing

The Cedar Rapids Gazette hosts twenty five contest winning carrier boys and girls from its suburban area for a three day all expenses paid outing in the city. Activities include theater visits, pool swims, a river boat trip, and visits to Hill Park Memorial building and Ellis Park. Participants include Robert Wilson Edgewood Margaret Grimm Elgin Laurel Pavey Garrison Melvin Abel London Millard Johnson Mechanicsville Nadine Ripperton Monmouth Raymond Sturtz Montour Floyd McCarty Onslow Virginia Locke Ryan Joseph Benesh Shellsburg Edward Jebousek Solon John DeDecker Victor Willam Ravenscroft Wyoming Clarence Schroeder Anamosa Charles Dodd Dorothy Mall Belle Plaine Thomas Donnelly Cascade David Tidball Independence Ray Simon Iowa City Rex Harrington Maquoketa Ernest Punke Darlo Smith Marengo Dalves Heldt Ocelwein Horace Talcott Maryn Lundt Strawberry Point.

The Cedar Rapids Gazette Goette Paramount Theater Gazette Hill Park Raiders Robert Wilson Edgewood Margaret Grimm Elgin Laurel Pavey Garrison Melvin Abel London Millard Johnson Mechanicsville Nadine Ripperton Monmouth Raymond Sturtz Montour Floyd McCarty Onslow Virginia Locke Ryan Joseph Benesh Shellsburg Edward Jebousek Solon John DeDecker Victor Willam Ravenscroft Wyoming Clarence Schroeder Anamosa Charles Dodd Dorothy Mall Belle Plaine Thomas Donnelly Cascade David Tidball Independence Ray Simon Iowa City Rex Harrington Maquoketa Ernest Punke Darlo Smith Marengo Dalves Heldt Ocelwein Horace Talcott Maryin Lundt Strawberry Point

Two Days Left to Enter Gazette Contest

The Gazette offers a 25 merchandise certificate first prize in a Cedar Rapids contest with $10 $3 and $2 runner up prizes. Entries must include a filled coupon and a 25 word why I like to read Gazette ads statement.

Gazette Cedar Rapids

Father And Two Sons Nabbed For Stealing Ice

A father Joe Becicka and his two sons Walter and Frank were caught Monday night by railroad special agent F W Dietz taking ice from a Rock Island refrigerator car. They pled guilty to petty larceny in Justice Henry A Stearns court and were fined 100 dollars each, with 30 days in county jail if unpaid. The trio backed a car to the car and carried out a wholesale haul before being stopped.

Rock Island F W. Dietz Henry A Stearns Joe Becicka Fifteenth Street Walter Thirteenth Avenue Frank Second Street Dietz

Indian Pageant at Harrison Playground Feature

The Warrior Maiden and her Tribe staged Monday at Harrison playground. Participants included Eloise Joyce Virgil Richardson Doris Canterbury Louise Perkins Fern Tompkins Mildred Navratil Jean Tremaine Gertrude Baldwin Bernadine Grady Ethella Murphy Geneva Burlingame Betty Hall and Gertrude Stieger. A final show of handcrafts and moving pictures concluded the program.

Harrison Playground Harrison Eloise Joyce Virgil Richardson Doris Canterbury Louise Perkins Fern Tompkins Mildred Navratil Jean Tremaine Gertrude Baldwin Bernadine Grady Ethella Murphy Geneva Burlingame Betty Hall Gertrude Stieger Moving Pictures

Playground Tour Postponed To Wednesday Night

Heavy rain forces postponement of the playground system tour set for Tuesday at 6 30 p m The itinerary remains unchanged and will proceed Wednesday evening with city council and playground commission members invited and the public urged to attend The Riverside Playground minstrel show tonight is also moved to next Tuesday night

Riverside Playground

Scaffolding Erected For P O Painting Job

Scaffolding is up at the post office building in preparation for interior decoration. Foreman William Maurer of the Arthur M. Gelden company estimates six weeks to complete. Painters are being hired via the state federal employment office. The Loosely Row sub post office near Princess Risborough has been operated by the same family for ninety four years.

William Maurer Arthur M. Gelden Company of Chicago Princess Risborough Freland

Professor Merlin Miller to Speak at Robins Brethren Church

Prof Merlin G Miller economics instructor at Emporia College Kansas opens a series of lectures at Robins Church of the Brethren Thursday evening. The talks cover Pacifism Peace Prohibition and Politics with a Sunday morning service closing. He stays at his father Dr B Miller’s home 1220 Third Avenue SFE during the visit.

Merlin Miller Robins Brethren Church Merlin G. Miller Emporia College Kansas Robins Church of the Brethren Miller B. Miller Third Avenue Sfe

Baby Face Nelson Heads West After Salt Lake Holdup

San Francisco dispatch says the notorious fugitive known as Baby Face Nelson is heading west in a tan 12 cyliner car after a Salt Lake City holdup. Teletype alerts identify him with Dillinger gang. A woman was with the bandit during the station hold up and assault and wire-cutting incident in Salt Lake City. Nelson faces multiple murder charges including the killing of a federal agent during a Wisconsin escape.

San Francisco Baby Face Nelson Salt Lake City Department of Justice John Dillinger Dillinger Chicago Wisconsin

Von Papen departs as envoy to Austria from Berlin

Franz von Papen leaves Berlin for a mission as special envoy to Austria. He declines a farewell speech, plans to meet Hitler at Berchtesgaden, and a squad of the Schutzstaffel lines the airport while photographers are told to keep them out of frame.

Berlin Franz von Papen Austria Frau von Papen Associated Press Berchetesgaden Hitler Schutzstaffel von Papen Ee Schutz Staffel Picure

Hemphill resigns in Stanwood to lead Red Oak church

The Rev. W H Hemphill, pastor of the United Presbyterian church in Stanwood, resigns to assume the pastorate of the United Presbyterian church at Red Oak. England tests a material added to automobile exhausts to remove carbon monoxide from fumes.

Stanwood W. H. Hemphill United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church At Red Oak England

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