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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1932

Page

6

Miss Evelyn Wies Bride Elect Honored At Party

Miss Evelyn Wies bride elect, daughter of Mr and Mrs Malus G Wies, will wed Charles Paul Pedrey of Rock Springs Iowa. A bridge party in her honor at her sister’s home precedes the Thursday noon ceremony at the Little Brown Church near Nashua. Pedrey, a Cornell College graduate, will be superintendent of the Pleasantawn consolidated school near Mount Pleasant.

Evelyn Katherine Ies Malus G. Wies Grande Avele Charles Aul Pedrey Little Brown Nashua Wies Kendal College of Physical Education Hicago Coe College Kappaella Sorority Tipton Pedrey Cornell College Mount Vernon Mount Pleasant Pleasant Awn Dorothy Moore Gladys Young Arthur Uerle Robert Ford Jace DeVault Harold Wies Margaret Pratt Lucille Ynolds Arbon Chehak Jarry W. Ribble Beth Langitt Constance Anderson Arold Davis

Trip Highlights From Scranton Weekend Visit

Mrs Austin N Palmer Mrs Tay or Carpenter and Mrs Emily Mer tz returned Monday night after a weekend trip to Scranton. They drove there Saturday afternoon. Mrs Ompsons daughter Mrs Moss hosted a bridge luncheon in their honor. A large picnic followed at Springlake. On return they paused in Boone for a luncheon hosted by Mrs E H Meyer.

Austin N. Palmer Tayor Carpenter Emily Mertz Scranton Ompson Moss Springlake Boone IE. H. Meyer

Mrs Don Carlton Visits Cedar Rapids Friends

Mrs Don Carlton of Fort Oglethorpe Ga spent two weeks renewing friendships in Cedar Rapids and was hosted by Mr and Mrs David E Beardsley and later by Mr and Mrs James H Yull.

Don Carlton Fort Oglethorpe, Ga Cedar Rapids David E. Beardsley Linden Drive James H. Yulll Nineteenth Street

Mrs Stuckslager Hosts Lisbon Luncheon Party

Mrs. W. C. Stuckslager of Lisbon entertained at a small luncheon Tuesday at the Cedar Rapids Country club. There were five in her party.

W. C. Stuckslager Lisbon Cedar Rapids Country Club

Donnellys Visit Klanners at Clear Lake Cottage

Mr and Mrs M J Donnelly of 315 Nassau Street SE were guests of Mr and Mrs George Klanner of Chicago at their cottage at Clear Lake over the week end.

M. J. Donnelly Nassau Street George Klaner Chicago Clear Lake

Couple Hosts Engagement Dinner for Bezdek and Binko

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Gipe and Miss Henrietta Stodola entertained Sunday evening in honor of Miss Lillian Bezdek and Lester Binko whose marriage is planned for Sept. 5. The guests included Miss Bezdek Mr. Binko Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Burton Mr. and Mrs. Gipe Miss Marjorie Black and Miss Stodola.

A. H. Gipe Avenue Henrietta Stodola Lillian Bezdek Lester Binko

Sisters Vitalia and Mella Return From Cedar Rapids Visit

Sister Mary Vitalia and Sister Mary Mella return to St. Joseph academy Des Moines after visiting nephew and niece Mr and Mrs T J Shea and family in Cedar Rapids and with brother John Condon and another nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Irvin Ebright in Holbrook.

Mary Vitalia Mary Mella St. Joseph Academy Des Moines T. J. Shea Cedar Rapids John Condon Irvin Ebright Holbrook

Jolly Eight Club Elects Officers at Ruth Avert Home

The Jolly Eight club met Monday at Miss Ruth Avert's home 619 Sixth Avenue SE. Doris Blessing was named president Gertrude Fox scribe and Verba Carper secretary Other members include Ruth Averill Jane Glenn Stella Chrzna oski Irene Navratil and Doris Glime.

Jolly Eight Club Ruth Avert Sixth Avenue SE Doris Blessing Gertrude Fox Verba Carper Ruth Averill Jane Glenn Stella Chrnaoski Irene Navratil Doris Glime

Myers Family Return From Milwaukee Chicago Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Myers and Mrs. M. E. Heins returned Monday from a week with relatives and friends in Milwaukee and Chicago. They attended the Cubs game against Brooklyn on Friday.

Harry E. Myers Avenue NE M. E. Heins Milwaukee Chicago Mrs. Myers Cubs Brooklyn

Visitors with local hosts gather in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Harold O Oviatt of Los Angeles, a former Cedar Rapids resident, visits with Mr and Mrs Paul Bedell at 2322 C avenue NE and with Mr and Mrs Frank Jesina at 1828 Seventh avenue SE, Cedar Rapids.

Harold O. Oviatt Los Angeles Cedar Rapids Paul Bedell C Avenue NE Frank Jesina Seventh Avenue SE

Des Moines Visit Ties to Iowa Music Club Board Meeting

Miss Eleanor Houts of 1808 Washington Avenue SE returned from Des Moines after spending the weekend with friends and attending a board meeting of the Iowa Federation of Music Clubs on Monday.

Eleanor Houts Washington Avenue Des Moines Iowa Federation of Music Clubs

Hepner Visits Father Ilness Seeks News

William S. Hepner of Bethesda Maryland came here Monday evening to be with his father OM Hepner senior at 117 Eleventh Street SW who is seriously ill.

William S. Hepner Bethesda Maryland OM Hepner Eleventh Street

Peters Family Relocates to Des Moines by Rock Island

Mr and Mrs E H Peters and their sons Gerald and Edward move to Des Moines to establish a new home as Mr Peters is transferred there by the Rock Island railroad.

E. H. Peters Gerald Edward Des Moines Mr Peters Rock Island Railroad

Mrs Alta Duncan Returns From Des Moines State Fair

Mrs Alta R Duncan of 610 Third Avenue SE returned Sunday from Des Moines after spending two days attending the state fair.

Alta R. Duncan Third Avenue SE Des Moines

O L A T Club Luncheon Meeting at Bever Park

The O L A T club will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at Bever Park. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and follow picnic requirements.

Bever Park

Miss Bonita Schmidt Weds Edgar Helfrich in Warrenville

Announcement: Miss Bonita M Schmidt daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin B Schmidt Warrenville Illinois married Edgar Henry Helfrich of Milwaukee Wisconsin last Friday in Warrenville She taught speech at Coe College and Bay View High School He is employed by Dupples Manufacturing with Milwaukee ties and will reside at 2508 East Belleview Place Milwaukee

Bonita M Schmidt Edwin B Schmidt Warrenville Edgar Henry Helfrich Milwaukee Wis Helfrich Coe College Northwestern University Bayview High School Dupples Manufacturing Company of St. Louis East Belleview Place

Tenth Heins reunion at Bever Park draws over forty

The tenth annual Heins reunion gathered Sunday at Bever Park with more than forty attendees bringing picnic baskets for dinner. Notable attendees included Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Faun, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Doorman, Mrs. M. J. Whelan, W. Johnson and Hazel Johnson, O. L. Heins of Cedar Rapids, Minnie Heins Raeford and Mary Marion, Carrie M. Krug and sons Fairfax, Leslie Burgess and sons Robins, James W. Jones Iowa City, Elmer Heins and Carleton Alburnett, Frank Heins, Harry Heins and families, Orval Ashlock and Arlene, Roy McNeil, Owen Heins and families Center Point, and Dean Thomas and Owen Center Point.

Heins Bever Park G. C. Faun Steve Doorman M. J. Whelan W. Johnson Hazel Johnson O. L. Heins Cedar Rapids Minnie Heins Raeford Mary Marion Carrie M. Krug Fairfax Leslie Burgess Robins James W. Jones Iowa City Elmer Heins Carleton Alburnett Frank Heins Harry Heins Orval Ashlock Arlene Roy McNeil Owen Heins Dean Thomas Owen Center Point

Detroit organists visit Cedar Rapids couple

Miss Charlotte Ahlgren of Detroit staff organist for WJBK and WMBC arrives for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Ahlgren at 806 Tenth street SW Cedar Rapids. She lived in Cedar Rapids until three years ago and studied piano and organ with noted instructors. Accompanying her is Miss Josephine Dysiewicz of Windsor Ontario organist at Holy Trinity cathedral Windsor. They will stay until early next week.

Charlotte Ahlgren Detroit WJBK WMBC Carl Ahlgren Tenth Street Ahlgren Cedar Rapids Flora McKay Kitchin Marshall Bidne Josephine Dysiewicz Windsor Ont

Strohbehn Family Relocates to Cedar Rapids Home

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Strohbehn and their children Lavon Myrna and Frederick moved from Worthington Minnesota to Cedar Rapids. They reside at 558 Forest Drive SE. Mrs. Strohbehn is Dorothy Montgomery daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Montgomery of 120 Seventeenth Street SE.

J. C. Strohbehn Lavon Myrna Frederick Worthington, Minn Cedar Rapids Forest Drive Strohbehn Dorothy Montgomery W. A. Montgomery Seventeenth Street

Yarcho Family Return To Chicago After Summer Visit

John D. Yarcho returns to Chicago from a summer stay with his grandmother Mrs J F Yarcho of 1112 First Avenue W. He is the son of E D Yarcho formerly of Cedar Rapids.

John D. ,Yarcho Chicago J. F. Yarcho First Avenue W E. D. Yarcho Cedar Rapids

Mrs F W Damour Hosts Beta Sigma Phi Bridge Night

Mrs F W Damour of 384 Twenty first street SE entertained Lambda chapter Beta Sigma Phi business girls at bridge Monday evening. Prizes went to Joan Rowan Loretta Morrison and Betty Chapman, and a farewell gift was given to Miss Margaret Fee who departs Sept 8 for nurse training in Berea Kentucky. A buffet supper followed the games.

F. W Damour Twentyfirst Bridge Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls Joan Rowan Loretta Morrison Betty Chapman

Farewell Dinner Honors Milly Colwell Before Trinity College Move

Miss Roma Mae Sabin hosted a Sunday farewell dinner for Miss Milly Colwell of Council Bluffs who has studied at the Maddigan School of Music and Dramatic Art and will soon depart for Washington D C to enter Trinity College. Present were Miss Sabin Miss Colwell R J Vernimont J W Dostal Adrian Wilson and Alfred Fein of Boston Mass.

Roma Mae Sabin Milly Colwell Council Bluffs Maddigan School of Music and Dramatic Art Washington, D. C Trinity College Miss Sabin Miss Colwell R. J. Vernimont J. W. Dostal Adrian Wilson Alfred Fein Boston Mass

Last Cedar Rapids organ recital at Memorial Building

The final summer organ recital by Cedar Rapids organists will be Tuesday at 8 15 PM in the Memorial Building. Miss Eleanor Taylor will perform the last program of the series.

Cedar Rapids Memorial Building Eleanor Taylor

Eighteenth Gillilian Family Reunion At Marion

The eighteenth annual Gillilian reunion gathered at the Charles De Wald home in Marion on Sunday August 28. Fifty three members answered roll call with out of town guests including Del bert Brown and family from Viola John Klinefelter and family from Morley Howard Klinefelter and family from Anamosa Susie Litch and family from Zion City Tl Mr and Mrs H B Worthan from Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Elmer Hunt from Cedar Rapids William De Wald and family from Cedar Rapids Mrs Edna Bowdish and family from Central City Jake De Wald and family from Springville and Lee and Cora Gillilian from Viola The afternoon featured games and visiting.

Gillilian Charles de Wald Marion Delbert Brown Viola John Klinefelter Morley Howard Klinefelter Anamosa Susie Litch Zion City H. B. Worthan Cedar Rapids Elmer Hunt William de

Fifteenth Birthday Bridge Party at Lillian Faires Home

Lillian Faires hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday gathering for friends to celebrate her fifteenth year. Prizes in a bridge game went to Rachel Marsh and Myr Rice. Other guests included Catherine Timm, Vivian Bruce, Miranda Steffens, Betty Quaas, Kath Cah Quass, Dorothy and Lillian Faires.

Lillian Faires Rachel Marsh Myr Rice Catherine Timm Vivian Bruce Miranda Steffens Betty Quaas Kath- Cah Quass Dorothy

Covington Ladies Aid Meet at Mrs Taylor Home

The Covington Ladies Aid society will hold its regular business meeting Friday at the home of Mrs John Taylor near Covington. Members are invited to bring friends.

Ladies Aid Society of Covington John Taylor

Church group meetings announce week events and picnic

The Ladies Ald society of the First Reformed church plans a Thursday meeting with a 12 30 luncheon at the church. The Altar society of St Matthews holds its first general meeting Friday at Mrs Agnes Koffrons home 224 Twenty second street NE. The Women's Missionary society of the First Lutheran meets Thursday at 1 with a picnic at Mrs C G Houxs 1517 Fifth avenue SE. Members should bring a covered dish. The Loyal Ladies class hosts a Wednesday picnic at 6 p m at the duck pond. meat provided. If rain, the picnic moves to the church.

Ladies Ald Society of the First Reformed Church Altar Society St. Matthews Church Agnes Koffron Women's Missionary Society of the First Lutheran Church C. G. Houx Fifth Avenue SE Loyal Ladies First Reformed Church Duck Pond

Picnic Dinner At Wieneke Home Near Cedar Rapids

An annual Sunday picnic was held at the Henry Wieneke home six miles west of Cedar Rapids. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cassidy and family, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hahn and family, Mr. and Mrs. A O Latimer and daughter, Mrs. James Halpin, Mr. and Mrs Robert McNabney and nephew Paul Wagner, Dorothy Walter, and Henry and Bob Wieneke.

Henry Wieneke Cedar Rapids Henry Cassidy Howard Hahn A O_ Latimer James Halpin Robert McNabney Paul Wagner Dorothy Walter Henry Bob Wieneke

Miss Margaret Sewell Visits Uncle in Ames

Miss Margaret Sewell of 217 Fourth Street Northwest is visiting her uncle James Wood in Ames.

Margaret Sewell Fourth Street James Wood Ames

Return of Miss Anna Denkman From Burlington

Miss Anna Denkman of 1821 Fourth Avenue SE returned Tuesday from Burlington where she was guest of Miss Melvin Willey over the weekend.

Burlington Anna Denkman Fourth Avenue SE Melvin Willey

Freya Kensington Club Meeting at Nelson Home

Freya Kensington will be hosted by Mrs. Melvin Nelson at 126 Twelfth Street NW on Thursday at 8 pm. Mrs. F A Nelson serves as assistant hostess.

Freya Kensington Melvin Nelson Twelfth Street F. A. Nelson

Ladies auxiliary meeting of Post Office Clerks unit

The Ladies auxiliary to Local No 166 of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Everett E Reynolds at 1551 Park Avenue SE.

National Federation of Post Office Clerks Everett E. Reynolds Park Avenue SE

Milk price changes favor Cedar Rapids Co op

The Cedar Rapids Co operative announces new milk pricing effective Sept 1 with 3.8 test milk yielding 93 cents at the farm and 2.1 cents per quart after deductions, while butterfat components and hauling cut into the net. The action mirrors pre July 1 terms to stabilize supply, keeping Cedar Rapids prices competitive with Ottumwa Des Moines Davenport and Peoria.

Co-operative Iowa Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Des Moines Davenport Peoria

Mars snow fields and Earth eclipse tales in Uncle Ray

In a science corner, Uncle Ray guides readers from Mars snow patches at the poles to an upcoming solar eclipse near Montreal. He explains why eclipses vary by location, how to view safely, and notes stars glow behind daylight. Tomorrow Venus shines bright.

Mars Earth Canada Argentina Montreal Ithaca N. Y Cape Cod Venus

FUNMAKER Leaflet Offered Free by Uncle Ray

Uncle Ray offers a free FUNMAKER leaflet including riddles pussies jokes and tricks. Write him in care of this paper and enclose a stamped return envelope. Copyright 1932.

Funmaker Uncle Ray

Presidential Question Puzzle Clues Mixed With Oddities

A dense list of crossword style clues with numbers and symbols blends horizontal and vertical prompts. It includes language quirks, archaic spellings, and misprints, suggesting a puzzle page with intertwined wordplay and themed hints.

Parlor City Camp Birthday Luncheon in K of P Hall

Parlor City Camp No 1799 R N A will host a birthday luncheon at 1 Thursday in K of P hall. The regular meeting will follow the luncheon. Dysart funeral services for Charles Thiele 80 were held Friday with burial in the city cemetery. Survived by widow a daughter Mrs Henry Gunderman of Dysart two sons George of La Porte City and Dewey at home, three grandchildren one great grandchild one sister Mrs E A Bachman Englewood Calif three brothers Will Arlington George Marshalltown and Gus Milwaukee Wis.

Parlor City K of P Hall Dysart Charles Thiele H. J. Wackerbarth Henry Gunderman George la Porte City Dewey E. A. Bachman Englewood Calif Will Arlington Marshalltown Gus Milwaukee, Wis

Passenger train rammed freight in Arkansas mix up

A speeding passenger train collided with a slower freight train near Atkins as officials blamed a right of way issue. The freight No. 70 from Perry to Savanna had priority. the passenger train tipped into wreckage, with clerks and passengers escaping unharmed. Investigators will determine fault.

Cuyler Atkins Hotchkins Hotchkiss Perry Savanna Jay Baily Nineteenth Avenue Charles Ward Marion Baily Newhall

Radio Schedule Listings and Local Notices

Radio programming grid from an Iowa daily, listing CBS NBC and local station names by time with program titles. Contains scatterings of personnel names and a late item noting three couples celebrating anniversaries at the W. W. Byrne home. Hawkeye teacher relocations listed with names and towns.

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Evelyn Wies Mrs. Carlton Mrs, Stuckslager Mrs. Oviatt Miss Houts Bonita Schmidt COE J. C. Strohbehns Mrs. Damour Miss Taylor Covington Ladies Aid Lutheran Mission Society Clubs Jane P. O. Clerks Auxiliary Aker Europe Uncle Ray’s Japan Sharpe Razor God of Low Monk Ingolja Massachusetts Natz Moschkd Royal Neighbors Kathleen Norris Sunday Gazette Paris Academy of Beauty South Second St. Dial Edwin C. Mill CBS WABC KMBC Julia Sanderson NBC WEAF KYW WHO Maurice Sahatalen Ereh WEBEM WMT Smith Wand WEAP Wtam Wooc Kate Smith WGN KMOX Fray and Bragsietti WBBM WNT WMAQ C. Eilepe en-Cies Brooks and Ress WJZ Edka Kyw Maurice Sherman Oerch Wcco Fallins Lera Ishem “Jones Tish Wsz Jane Froman WIZ Kyw Kymsheny Jessa Audy Little Jane Little WADO EAF Clarar Lean@ Em WPAA Catherine MacKensie WABCO WMT Kmox Our Daily Feed WSM WABO Kyw Wooc WOC Tee Tlekt Tavue Madison Ensemble Columbia Elisabeth Barthell ABC Inbc Kalenserch WNT BC NBC Weaf American Legion Junior World Series Inbc) Woo-Who. 1:15—Eelipes of the Sun (Cbs) Wabc Amn Woc-Who WJZ Woil WNT E Irene Beasley Wee ANBC WBAP Jenes Ane Mare Connie Boswell Johnny Nart Humpere WLW Gloom Chasera Island Merle Fleecks Jack, Besay Cindy Gladve Rice KMO Pattees Lord WJZ Wmag Willis Rmc Roverte Rinehart Werles WBM Jones Earch Amon Andy Wenr Rerlee Siskay Rose Veer Weaf Woc Ries Carlie Ralph Kirbery Hawkeye W. W. Byrne Byrne Albert Draker Dale Knox A. D. Knox Lealle Kenneth Joseph Draker Mia Sarah Sorg Robert Byrne George Byrne Delores Knox Let Clark Mises Beatrice Byrne Edna Halverson Belya Granneman Ruth Dietel Fort Dodge Opal Knox Wapello Mary Miller Farmersburg Elbert Helserman Glenwood Alfarata Allen Anton Wier Evanston Lillian Bortner Frederika Mary Brockway Waterloo Florence Senner Hanlonton Barbara Lula Wylam Swea City Elsie Cornely Miriam Confare Edith Wylam Clark First Avenue Sixth Street Childrens Wea Lee Rolls van Comp Buehler Choice Hamburg Ane the Sanctuary Society of the Immaculate Conception Church Nassau St
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