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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1934

Page

4

August Bride Mrs Wesley Cerveny Wed at Bohemian Reformed Church

Miss Mary Netolicks daughter of Mr and Mrs WJ Netolicks of Western married Wesley Cerveny at the Bohemian Reformed church near Fort Atkes on Wednesday. After a wedding trip, the couple will reside at the bridegroom's farm near Fairfan.

Wesley Cerveny Mary Netolicks WJ Netolicks Western Bohemian Reformed Church F'v Mr. Cetert Faifan

Chief Urges Bar to Clean House at Convention

Milwaukee AP Earle W Evans president of the American Bar Association urged the legal profession to rid itself of dishonest men to restore public confidence. He said leadership is needed and lawyers must drive out corrupt elements while improving law enforcement and public trust.

Milwaukee Earle W Evans American Bar Association Evans Association

Whats In Fashion Falls New Wool Weaves More Numerous Than Ever

Fashion notes for fall describe wool fabrics across dresses and coats. New bark and bark tweed weaves appear with uneven surfaces, while boucles and suedes return in finer forms. Sports and dress coats feature frosted textures, hair blends, geometrics, and multi color patterns from Shetland to camel hair blends.

Falls Shetland Copsright Amos

Party in Honor of Mrs. Carl Gillies at 1627 Fist Avenue

Mrs Carl Gillies hosts a bridge party this evening at her home honoring Mrs Carl Gillies 1926 First Avenue Fo De. Guests include Chi Omega sorority sisters and a long list of Miss Catherine Baxter Miss Pauline Oeren Miss Mianaread Maton Miss Mary Jo French Miss Betty French Minn Firabeth Fooht Miss Phoebe Nemechk and others.

Betty Kitterman Fist Avenue Carl Grillies First Avenue Cilhes Iowa Cus Crakes College of Media University of Jews Eveniug Chi Omega Gilles Catherine Baxter Pauline Oeren Mianaread Maton Mary Jo French Betty French Minn Firabeth Phoebe Alice Cave Zola Paya Tolia Minter Hrien Beth Courtne Vas Var Orta Om Aliss Vircid Wottre

Vinton Teachers Wed in Sigourney Wedding Report

A social note from Vinton describes the wedding of local teacher Mrs Jensen in Sigourney with guests including Dr and Mrs Flos Murray. Mr Jensen heads Vinton High School science, and Mrs Jensen is a University of Iowa graduate. The couple plans a Chicago trip by auto after the ceremony.

Sigourney - Mlal Saupper Fred Schippes Sree Beaguet al Choos Jlesen Pius Paes Ste Grinnell College University of Iowa Vinton Floet Up Sea Jensen Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls Vinton High School

Church Groups Endure as Community Ties Strengthen

Fragmentary OCR notes hint at church organizations in Aut 6 and Comerp 3 areas, detailing rites, reformations, and public worship. Mentions porm of M WDD with reference to iuteenth s t events shaping local faith communities.

Bontrager Wins W C T U Medal Contest

Woodrow Bontrager won the regular W C T U pearl medal at the Grande Avenue United Presbyterian church Monday evening. About 150 people attended as contestants performed, with Joan Kadasy and other young artists appearing and praise given to several medalists who will advance to the state W C T U contest.

Woodrow Bontrager Evenue Grande Avenue Joan Kadasy Vuieln Carl Henen Olstnunion Tye Larue Hamrm Earl Nove Mare Lease Ruth Lavetene Hoy Woodrow Bontvarer Warre Mre Belle Delzell

Miss Vireuaid Lesinger Shower Honored by Wilson Company Women

Miss Vireuaid Lesinger bride elect was honored at a Monday evening shower by Wilson Company Mix women. Jessie Strang hosted at 384 Exehteenth Street SE with help from her mother Mrs Lee Strang. Lesinger to wed Kenneth Bailey in September. Bunco and bridge games awarded prizes to Leona Fatka and Wilma Burton respectively. Refreshments and a pit sharing closed the event with many guests named.

Vireuaid Lesinger Wilson Jessie Strang Exehteenth Street Lee Strang Lesinger Kenneth Bailey Leona Fatka Wilma Burton Grace Dean Lenave Humble Veolet Pieper Marguerite Smith Ruth Caldwell Miss Button Maxine Bendorf Plil Blaze Margaret Hansock Helen Richards Fatka Frances Halon Karthryn Holmes Sleanor Farrel Frances Stewart Melba McClurkin Mane Soukup Libbie Barvinek Emma Dvorak Janet Howard Ruth Vanous Florence Tosh Mary Spurrier Lagushia Gerrans Ftta Lovka Bertha Groves Pearl Holmes Jennie Shunk

Birthday Party Sparks Double Prize Diversion Talk

Leona Novak hosts a birthday party at 1225 EIS Boulevard NE where evening prize diversions were discussed as prizes for Miss Novak and Miss Escher Cerne. Guests include Miss Golden Brous, Miss Goldie Houke, Miss Ber mice Novak, Miss Cernes Mais Rubs Jewel, Miss Muargree Tietje, and Miss Lilian Johnson among others at a residence on Crema re ew toe BF dect Gauer s Corals.

Leona Novak Eis Boulevard Evsenme Wiud Miss Novak Escher Cerne Golden

Pakes Trip Around World Set by J W Miller

J W Miller sets out on a nine month world voyage beginning from New York to Southampton England then Lagos Nigeria Africa. He will travel into the interior with two Church of the Brethren assistants to inspect missions across Africa before sailing to Calcutta India and then China and Peiping.

Grande Avenue New York Southampton England Lago Nigera Africa Church of the Brethren Afric Africa Dart Wil Lagos Cape of Crood Hope Caleta India India Willup Wind Chna Peiping China

Herring to Speak Here on Labor Day

Governor Clyde L. Herring will address Cedar Rapids labor crowds on Labor Day at Cedar Gardens. He is slated to speak at five o clock during the federation’s all day picnic, announced by federation officials Tuesday.

Herring Clyde L. Herring Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor Cedar Gardens Crovernor Herring

Doug And Mary Hope For Reconciliation Amid Divorce Suit

Hollywood reports that Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford, famed royal couple, may reconcile as Pickford prepares to dismiss a pending divorce suit. Friends note two suggested dates this week for luncheon and dinner. Miss Pickford visited a beauty parlor, then met Fairbanks near the United Artists studio before driving toward the beach.

Hollywood Douglas Fairbanks Mary Pickford Mass Pickford Miss Pickford Douchis United Artists

Apple Tree Blooms Twice At Sixth Avenue Farm

A Dehess apple tree at 2 Sixth Avenue SW bursts into a second bloom after an early spring flowering. Owned by J. L. Hammond the tree produced a heavy crop, with small apples beginning to form, signaling another abundant season.

Sisth Avenue J L Hammond 2

Aunt Het Keeps Cooking Through Visiting Kin

The fragment shows Aunt Het speaking in a colloquial voice about hunger and cooking during visits from relatives. It hints at ongoing domestic scenes and the challenge of hosting family without ending the gathering.

City Full Of Old Jars Reveals Family Ties And History

A fragmentary 19th century notice describes Crockery jars owned by multiple families tied to Cedar Rapids history. Items dated Nov 30 1858 and Feb 14 1844 connect the McClellan and Sorenson families. Several jars survive through generations, with locations listed as Second Street SF and 812 A avenue NE, among others.

Troy Bara Fifth Street McCoe McClellan McCleans Cedar Rapids Cat Sorenson Fey Hope Tomyer Harry MW Lura Bian Ge Aldfatigerle John Mic Pai

Suspect Nabbed In Mail Robbery Case

Authorities capture a suspect identified as Agason Mease 24 in a mail robbery case. He denied participation and claimed local ties, while investigators push to confirm long‑standing records and motives connected to the incident.

Touascda Agason

Amos Plotz Crashes Into Truck in Mount Vernon Area

Amos Plotz 717 Tenth Avenue SE suffered abrasions and bruises after walking into an eastbound truck on Mount Vernon Avenue at Thirty-eighth Street SE. Truck driver Glen Bevrr of Agar SD stopped and summoned an ambulance. Stella Prusek and Frank McCauley were arrested for intoxication and fined in police court. A broken bottle was found on the pavement and police noted prior liquor records for several involved.

Amos Plotz Tenth Avenue SE Mount Vernon Avenue Thirty-eighth Street Glen Bevrr Agar SD Plotz Mercy Hospital Bob McCaule Plote

Washington County Relief Program Set To Begin Next Tuesday

Washington county relief efforts begin next Tuesday per Res C W Klein chairman of the county relief association. There are 137 families on the relief list with about 100 to gain employment in September. Projects include park painting and bench repair, landscaping, stump removal, and quarry work at Grace Hall. Wellman plans a sewer and community garden harvest, Riverside stump removal, and similar tasks. County supervisors may assign rock crushing for county highways at local quarries.

Spreal Washington Ia — Relief Pro- Biant Washington County Res C W Klein County Relief Association Relief Committee Grace Hall Wellman Riverside

Forgotten Sister Visits Local Man After 32 Years

Joe Prochaska of 1701 Fist Street SW learned he had a sister after thirty-two years when Mrs P Jeppe sen of Chicago arrived for a surprise Cedar Rapids visit with her husband and 17 year old daughter. Both were born in Czechoslovakia and were separated in early life. Mrs Jeppe sen had been brought to the United States at age three by relatives.

Joe Prochaska Fist Street P Jeppesen Chicago Mr Prochaska Jeppesen Czechoslovakia Prochaska Cedar Rapids

Harry O'Donnell Receives Permit to Build Home

Harry O'Donnell was issued a permit by the city building office on Tuesday for a new home at 2218 Grande Avenue SF. The project will cost about $9,000 with a garage addition estimated at $200, contract held by Mic Kay Brothers.

Harv Odonnell Orrande Avenue Grande Avenue Mic Kay Brothers

Former McGregor Woman Visits Fourth World Fair

Miss Rebecca Ramage aged 93 traveled from Los Angeles to Chicago and McGregor to visit the A Century of Progress exposition. She recalls attending Philadelphia 1876 Centennial, 1893 World’s Fair, St Louis and San Francisco expositions. Ramage, aunt of Mrs Barry Gilbert, shares Civil War era stories including St Clausville postmaster service and Morgan’s raid.

McGregor Gazette Rebecca Ramage Los Angeles Calif Chicago Miss Ramage Philadelphia Barry Gilbert Iowa City Gilbert University College of Law Gilberts Evanston

Mrs L B Blinn 93 Dies At Home In Toledo

Mrs L B Blinn aged 93 longtime Tama County resident dies at her Toledo home. Born Caroline Seabert in Woodville Ohio November 17 1840 she married L B Blinn in 1859 and moved to Tama in 1865 later Toledo. She helped organize Woodlawn cemetery and served as Eastern Star and Woman's Club member. Surviving two daughters are listed.

Garrettr Toledo L B. Blinn Tama L B Blinn Toledo National Bank Woodville Ohio Caroline Seabert Henry Elizabeth Seabert L. B Blinn Blinn Order of Eastern Star Woman's Club Woodlawn

Toledo Family News and Local Church Officers Named

In Toledo families Harry Selder and Mrs Agnes Dexter have a son Leonard Blinn and a daughter Mrs W G Sears. Funeral services will be held from the home Thursday afternoon and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. At the Methodist quarterly conference Sunday officers were elected including trustees F G Anderson Amos Berry G R Jorgenson Floyd Kitchen George D King John Wheeler George Berry Sr and Frank Lerner. Listed are numerous church officers and committees with F G Anderson as leader in several roles.

Harry Selder Agnes Dexter Toledo Leonard Blinn W G Sears Woodlawn Bertram Methodist Quarterly Conference G Anderson Amos Berry R Jorgenson Floyd Kitchen George D King John Wheeler George Berry Frank Lerner S. G. Caldwell Fannie Lake Leonzo Berry Miranda Blaine Perry Knapp Gertrude Payn F G Anderson Jorgenson Anderson Trier of Appeals Caldwell Charlotte Berry A R Marsh Floyd Kitchen Helen Roselle Catherine Berry Fern Wetzel Mary Anderson G. Anderson George D King Yanda Blaine G R Jorgensen Ed Marx C C Berry John Knapp Bessie Jorgenson Richard Anderson Harold Lerner

Northern factory workers face decisions as taxes and debt rise

The letter questions where northern plant workers can find work if industries move south, suggesting federal aid would keep factories afloat. It also asks Finnegan to justify tax burdens while debt grows and notes Tugwell’s support for the American Liberty League. It ends with skepticism about Roosevelt's views and Hitler's diplomacy.

Dening Finnegan Tugwell American Liberty League Roosevelt League

Hope to Save Leg of Cultist's Son in Cult Home Surgery

In Fort Payne Alabama an 8 year old boy Wallace Doyle Sharpegge underwent leg surgery at his home after his parents in a Holiness sect refused hospital care citing faith. Doctors removed eight inches of bone and reported the boy’s condition improving while a chanting crowd surrounded the home.

Fort Payne Ala W T Muller Wallace Doyle Sharpegg Sharp Dr. Miller

Three Minute Cereals Hold Sales Conference

JR Matthews of St Louis president of the Three Minute Cereals company visited Cedar Rapids today for the annual general district sales managers conference. He was joined by his sons Garnett and Churchill Matthews along with Frank J Pemberton and Stanley Smuth and their companions. Forty reservations were made for a dinner tonight at the Hotel Roosevelt for local executives and conference attendees.

JR Matthews St Lows Three Minute Cereals Company Cedar Rapids Matthews Garnett Matthews East St Louis Churchill Matthews Frank J Pemberton Nashville Tenn Pemberton Stanley Smuth Boston Mass New England Smith Hotel Roosevelt

Hearing On Migratory Fowl Set In Cedar Rapids

The Town fish and game commission will hold a Sunday hearing at 10 am in the Chamber of Commerce Cedar Rapids to take evidence from hunters on migratory fowl as preliminary to declaring an open season.

Town Fish and Game Commission Chamber of Comm*rce Cedar Rapids

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