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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1935
Page
2
Central City society pages announce a large pool party at the local country club with about 600 guests expected. The event includes tributes and dinners, with many local families and guests from Bertram, Cedar Rapids, and neighboring towns noted among attendees and honorees.
W L Dutton and his mother Mrs H S Dutton depart Iowa City by plane for New York City and Bangor Maine for a visit before Steuben Maine, planning to return in about two and a half weeks. Also visiting are Mrs Fred Shafer and her children Sara Fred and Susan, and Mrs Dar Peppers and her son Jackard Charteta, staying with Mrs Shafer and Mr Peppers.
Mrs Arthur Gossard and Mrs Ruth Martin hosted a kitchen shower at the Jatters home 2721 B avenue NE honoring Miss Elnora Bierkamp bride to be William B. Quarton and Miss Bierkamp are set to wed August 24. Guests included Mesdames Nelson Gertsen Mowrey Skinner Lael Abbott Phelan Jenkins and Misses Lattner Stitchen. Brid ge party hosted by Betty Ann Willenberg marked her fifth birthday with pink and green decor and games among attendees listed in attendance.
Luncheons Thursday and Friday complimented Miss Kathryn Eaton of Pittsburgh and Miss Manette Martin of Sioux City, guests of Miss Martha Beardsley. Edith Hersch hosted Friday at 2127 Greenwood the SE after a Country club morning. Bridge entertained eight guests after luncheons. Jean Luberger of Cincinnati visited the E E Pinney home and Eugene M Pinney hosted lunch at 1915 Ridgeway Drive SE. covers set for twelve.
Miss Georgann Sutherland of Minneapolis and Mr Walter Colbath of Evarston visited at the home of Miss Mars Stubbs and her parents Mr and Mrs Lurton H Stubbs 358 Woodland Drive SF.
Mrs Earl Beeson of Des Moines and her children Everett Robert Justin Marietta and Lawrence have returned home after visiting relatives here Mrs Beeson formerly Hannah Olmstead is daughter of Mrs Margaret Olmstead 824 Tenth street SW Tuesday the Beeson brothers Far of Des Moines and Harry Clarence and Edward of Cedar Rapids with families held a family picnic at Ellis park they are sons of Mrs Clifford Ford Hawthorne drive SW
Mr and Mrs EF. L. Wasta and their daughter return from a ten day tour of Colorado visiting Brookvale and Cedar Rapids residents Dr and Mrs. Arthur A Brooks and their family in Brookvale Colorado Cedar Rapids trip details and hosts noted.
Mrs. Ava Blair Stauffer of Nampa Idaho is visiting her cousin Mrs S A Bevins and other relatives here. She is also visiting in Valley City and Fargo North Dakota.
Misses Mary and Helen Kehoe of 1896 Third Avenue SE were due to return Friday afternoon or evening from Salt Lake City Yellowstone park and the Black Hills after spending two weeks away from home on a short trip.
Mr and Mrs William J Mc Carthy of Detroit and their children Mary Jant and John Francis left Thursday after visiting Mr and Mrs George La Motte at 1504 Bever Avenue SE. Mr Mc Carthy is manager for Dun and Bradstreet in Michigan.
Mrs Daywitt was elected president of the Gleaners circle at St James Methodist church. Other officers include Mrs Bliss as vice president, Mrs Bowal as secretary, and Mrs Haywood as treasurer, chosen at Thursday’s meeting.
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Bornhoeft marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise service at Trinity Lutheran church attended by about 400. The Rev. Albert Brauer gave the sermon, J. Jaeger directed the choir, and a reception followed in the church basement. Hans Luther presented a purse, and special guests included multiple local clergy and families from Cedar Rapids, Atkins, Williamsburg, Marion, and Oak Grove.
London Ontario UP former Premier W L L Mackenzie King warned that Canada should not participate in the Italian Ethiopian crisis without parliamentary consent. He said no European policy decision can be made until a new government is formed after the October 14 federal election, and parliament must decide Canada’s stance.
Advertises Anne Adams dress pattern 237 with Peter Pan collar and bow. Mentions sleeve options and suitable for lower grades to college, with sample construction notes and trim ideas. Pattern 2877 sizes 19 12 14 18 18. fabric needs. order details included. Also promotes Anne Adams Simmer Pattern Book offering fashion facts and solutions for common wardrobe problems.
Avery Rockefeller, grand nephew of John D Rockefeller, said his Greenwich Connecticut residence was burglarized during the night with jewels and cash taken. He estimated the value only loosely while an investigator sought an itemized list of the stolen items. The article notes the Rockefeller family wealth and a Pacific Ocean height comparison unrelated to the crime.
London AP reports Britain invited the United States Japan France and Italy to a preliminary naval conference about October. Bilateral talks with France Italy and Russia begin in September. Aim to discuss a possible naval limitation agreement to be finalised at a future Washington treaty conference, date for 1935 indefinite. An authoritative source noted invitations went to the embassies earlier this month.
West side teams swept the city playground softball championships at Ellis Park, winning the boys under 15 playoff 5 to 1 and the 12 to 14 and 11 and under tilts, while the Riverside girls clinched their section title by default after Daniels failed to appear. Roosevelt led the 11 and under rout with 26 runs to Daniels 6, umpired by Ralph Martin.
Local fines include G H Cockburn fined 1 dollar for overtime parking. Mrs John Dough and Mrs Marge Parkinson visit their mother Mrs Julia Hauskins. Miss Faye Williams condition after appendectomy reported favorable. Walter A Meyer at Camp Dodge as major in reserves. Red Cross rep John Schnedding in Cedar Rapids for roll call prep. City council approves semi monthly payroll. Leslie Ward fined 25 dollars for disturbing the peace and jailed for nonpayment. Two 15 year olds from Eighth and Sixth streets located in Detroit.
John Pease of 1403 Wilson avenue SW reported to police that his 1934 Harley Davidson motorcycle was stolen at Beverly at 445 p.m on Thursday. The red and black bike bears license 1018.
Police investigated a wallet theft at the J. W. Huston residence on 714 B avenue NE. Between 11 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Friday, $35 in currency was removed from the wallet.
A fridge dessert titled Fruit Creme Mousse features fresh or canned fruit with gelatin and heavy cream. Directions cover softening gelatin, whipping cream, folding in fruit, then chilling or freezing. Variations include a fruit salad using mayonnaise and a booklet promo for Favorite Refrigerator Recipes.
A pair of trousers lay across a table in the Huston residence, prompting police to document the unusual placement as part of an on scene inventory. No other clothing or personal items were reported disturbed or missing.
Robert Boone a 25 year old black resident of 1117 Twelfth avenue SE was taken to the police station for treatment after neighbors reported a fight at 11164 Sixth street SE Police found him badly cut and bruised He refused to name his assailant City Physician V H Hasek treated him at the scene
The Rev. Hilmore E Cedarholm will speak at 7 30pm Saturday as the Evangel male quartet conducts evening services at Sunshine Mission. The quartet features W H Schoof first tenor Russell A Case second tenor Robert Sav age baritone and Clyde E Tay lor bass.
An outdoor fellowship hour in the council ring at Bever park will be sponsored by the City Union of Christian Endeavor Sunday at 8 p.m. A peace theme focusing on personal and international issues will be explored with an original play on the Ethiopian situation. Seniors and young people from all Christian Endeavor societies in the city will attend and place an envelope with a fault to remove on the camp fire. Harriet Struve, president of the City Union, oversees arrangements.
President Roosevelt nominated Marion M Caskie of Alabama as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Armadillos cross the Brazos River in Texas by walking underwater. these animals cannot swim.
Phillip Benson, 32, an auto salesman and friend of Madge Watson, was arrested for questioning in the Kenneth A. Morrison murder case. Watson, 29, a blond writer of intimate letters to Morrison, and her husband Kenneth Watson, 28, denied involvement as police pursued jealousy leads. Morrison, 46, a Park District official, was found shot in his car. a note in a woman’s handwriting sparked the inquiry but no solid link to the Watsons was shown.
International News Service recalls Will Rogers wit that charmed Americans. From jokes about independence to quips during strikes and Beverly Hills mayorship, his timely quotes skewered power, politics, and money. He joked about government reform, media collusion, and open seasons on senators, reflecting the era’s sharp social humor.
In Essex Missouri a father Dr J M Brandon aged 90 and his four sons are all doctors. The father has practiced medicine in Stoddard county for 65 years spanning across generations in the Brandon family.
Mrs Jasper Kitch 74 died Thursday following a Tuesday paralytic stroke. An invalid for over twenty years and bedfast three years, she will be buried in Oak Grove cemetery after funeral at Swan and Leytze home Saturday at 10 a.m. The Byron township native, born May 28 1861, was married to Jasper Kitch at Winthrop on April 12 1877 and moved to Independence in 1893. Survived by husband and two daughters Maud Kitch and Mrs Harry R Willey of Independence.
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