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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1934

Page

6

Virginia Lesinger Honored At Shower Before Sept. 3 Wedding

Miss Virginia L. Lesinger, fiancee of Kenneth R. Bailey, was feted at a miscellaneous shower on Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. WE Pennington. Hosts included the bride’s mother Mrs. A. J. Kopecky and Mrs. L. Rubek, with numerous guests presenting gifts.

Virginia L. Lesinger Kenneth R. Bailey WE. Pennington Fourth Avenue SE A. J. Kopecky L. Rubek Wayne Pennington John Basker Anna R Lesinger Mollie Stodoin Frank Barvinek Gordon B. Shores Doris Mclaughlin Irene Stanely George Severn Helen Stritesky Lillian Stritesky Lumir Stritesky Robert Rooseberry Jake Paul Leo Polansky Robert Vesely Joe Lesinger Milo Vanous Charles Berry Ross Cooper Frank Easker Henry Easker Lonte Easker Hemingeer George Swab Charles Beatty Mary Robinson Dobrosky Henry Batley George Kochn Patricia Kopecky

Luncheon Held Honoring Grace Glass at Bleakley Home

Mrs Otto Schluter and Mrs David Bleakley hosted a luncheon for sixteen at the Bleakley residence to honor Grace Glass. The event noted a race between Grace Glass and Dr Edward H Files set for September, with Dr and Mrs Gilhes later honored at a Country Club dinner hosted by Dr and Mrs A W Erskine.

Otto Schluter Second Avenue David Bleakley Meadowbrook Drive Grace Glass Bleakley Home Miss Glass Edward H Files Glass Dr Files Carl L. Gilhes A. W Erskine Gilhes Iowa City

McIntyre Honors Guest at Luncheon

Mrs. Scott McIntyre entertained at the Country Club luncheon Wednesday honoring her mother in law Mrs J S McIntyre of Detroit. Guests from Detroit attended the event at the McIntyre home and shared in the afternoon.

McIntyre Scott McIntyre Park Terrace the Country Club J S McIntyre Detroit J S

Crest In One Home Visitor From Davenport

Mass Lenore Loufek of Davenport stays two weeks with Mr and Mrs Chehak at 2107 Greenwood Dive SE in Cedar Rapids. The Chehaks and their children Sheryl and John returned from Chicago where they visited the Worlds Fair.

Mass Lenore Loufek Davenport Mulo Chehak Greenwood Dive SE Cedr Rapids Sheryl John Chicago

Nenzil and Rowe Family Travel to Chicago for Bears Game

Dr and Mrs W J W Nenzil and Mr and Mrs Harold J Rowe depart from 2343 Grande avenue SE and 1919 Grande avenue SE this morning for Chicago to attend the All-Star Chicago Bears football game Friday.

W J W Nenzil Grande Avenue SE Harold J Rowe Chicago Chicago Bears

Elliott family returns from Isle Royale vacation

Mr and Mrs Owen Elliott and Mrs Martha Ellott of 544 Vernon Drive SE have returned from Isle Royale on Lake Superior after spending the last two weeks vacationing there.

Owen Elliott Vernon Drive Martha Ellott Isle Royale Lake Superior

McKeebys Return From East Vacation

Dr and Mrs B H McKeeby of 2649 Meadowbrook Drive SE have returned from a month long vacation spent in the east.

B H. McKeeby Meadowbrook Drive East

Wilma Halcyon Weds Owen Kohl in Morrison Illinois

Dr and Mrs Frank M Wells announce the marriage of their daughter Wilma Halcyon to Owen L Kohl son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence T Kohl of Orlando Fla The ceremony occurred Aug 23 in Morrison Ill with close family present Mrs Kohl a Cedar Rapids Business College graduate and Beta Sigma Phi member has worked for Equitable Life in Iowa The groom is leaving Sept 5 to start a business in Orlando and will join his wife after Jan 1 They reside at 116 Eighteenth Street NE.

Frank M Wells Eighteenth Street Wilma Halcyon Owen L. Kohl Lawrence T. Kohl Orlando Fla Morrison, Tll Kohl Cedar Rapids

Miss Canaday to be wed in yellow and green shower

Miss Helen Canaday hosts a Tuesday buffet and shower at her home in Brightwood. The event honors her forthcoming marriage to Al Krippner with yellow and green decorations and a large yellow garden flower centerpiece. Guests include Miss Margaret Lear Miss Vera Pised Miss Ruth Causa and Mrs Le Stodza and Mrs Joli Brady.

Thora Helen Canaday Canaday al Krippner Tate Margaret Lear Vera Ruth Causa le Stodza Joli Brady

California Visitor Details Missing Pieces in Local Notice

Fragmentary OCR yields a California visitor note mentioning Los Angeles and Rapid City areas with a reference to Mrs Lara M Inera and Mrs Howard Lianne. It cites addresses such as 329 Twenty first street NE and a date line 32020 Eighth, but context is unclear. The item appears as a damaged public notice with partial names and locations.

Los Angees Restorn Lara M

Aunt Het Advice on Guests and Hospitality

The column shows Aunt Het offering guidance on hosting visitors. She warns against overfeeding on the first day to avoid giving guests the impression that persistent hospitality will be sustained beyond their stay.

Junior League to Sponsor Campaign at Montrose Hotel

Members of the Junior League will sponsor a subscription drive to raise funds for their nursery and nutrition center. The campaign opens the week of September 17 and replaces planned follies from prior plans.

Montrose Hotel

Mrs. Howard Cherry Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. Howard Cherry of 305 Nassau Street SE hosted a luncheon at the Country Club today at noon for members of her bridge club.

Howard Cherry Nassau Street Country Club

Chadimas and guest return from Chicago visit at Century of Progress

Mr and Mrs Lester Chadima with their sons and Miss Mary Ainslie of Spokane arrived home after a trip to Chicago. They had spent several days visiting at the Century of Progress exposition.

Lester Chadima Mary Ainslie Spookane Chicago

Johnsons Return From Des Moines Visit

Mrs Harry S Johnson and her son Larry traveled from Des Moines where they spent several days. Mr Johnson went to Des Moines Sunday to join them for the weekend. They attended a dinner in Des Moines for Mrs Johnsons brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Karl L Wagner and were guests at a family reunion in Ankeny honoring the Wag ners who were recently married.

Harry S Johnson Washington Avenue Larry Des Moines Mr Johnson Johnsons Johnson Karl L. Wagner Wagners Ankeny Wagner

Mrs Kenyon Hosts Birthday Party for Mary Olive

Mrs Henry J Kenyon entertained at 1718 Elis boulevard NW Wednesday afternoon honoring her daughter Mary Olive on her fifth birthday. Guests included Donald Dunlop Richard Kelly Richard Seeger Robert Nelson Robert Pierson Marvin Hayward and others.

Henry J Kenyon Elis Boulevard Mary Olive Donald Tommy Dunlop Richard Kelly Richard Seeger Robert Nelson Robert Pierson Marvin Hayward Robert Arlene Holsinger Betty Hickman Helen Getlin Betty Burke Louise Robinson Sharon Fitzpatrick Gloria Powers Joyce Sorenson Ruth Ann Mary Kenyon

Alma Shramek Engaged to Louis Hotets Jr in Rock Island

Mrs Matilda Shramek Nepovim announces the engagement of her daughter Alma Ann Shramek to Louis L Hotets Jr son of Mr and Mrs Louis Hotets of Archer Avenue SW The wedding is set for September 1 at St Marys Church in Rock Island.

Matilda Shramek Nepovim First Street Alma Ann Shramek Louis L Hotets, Jr Louis Hotets Archer Avenue St. Marys Church Rock Island

Wy Ki e Family Returns From West Okovoy

The Rev Mr and Mrs E J Wykie and family return after a week at West Okovoy. Mr Wykie will have charge of services Sunday at the One t Presbyterian church where he is pastor.

E J Wykie Tenth Street NW West Okovoy Rex Wykle Wi Onet Presbyteran Church

Miss Martha Drahos Visiting Sister in Los Angeles

Miss Martha Drahos of 1228 F Avenue NE spending several weeks in Los Angeles visiting her sister and brother.

Martha Drahos F Avenue Los Argeles

Members of Beta Sigma Phi receive jewel ritual at Montrose Hotel

Thirty two members of Sigma chapter Beta Sigma Phi receive the ritual of jewels in a ceremony at the Montrose hotel on a Wednesday evening. Chapter members were guests of officers and wore formal attire in a well conducted event.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi National Business Girls Sorority Montrose

Wedding shower honors Ruth Lynch with nine at Commonwealth

Miss Mary Louise Powell hosted a dinner and shower for nine at the Commonwealth tea room on Tuesday to celebrate Ruth Lynch. The wedding to James McCutcheon of Mount Vernon is set for Friday noon. Bridge awards went to Miss Helen Hehoe and consolation to Miss Magdalen Popp, with out of town guest Mrs. WoW Strohbehn of Philadelphia.

Mary Louise Powell Seventeenth Street Ruth Lynch Commonwealth Tea Room Miss Lynch James McCutcheon Mount Vernon Durmey Helen Hehoe Magdalen Popp Strohbehn Philadelphia

Mr and Mrs Darling Host Family Picnic for Walshes

Mr and Mrs Wallace Darling of Crescent Street SE host a family picnic this evening honoring Mrs Darling’s brother in law J Walsh of Sioux City and his son J D Walsh Jr who has stayed three weeks at the Darling home. The Walshes plan to return Friday after a Bermuda trip ending Wednesday night.

Wallace Darling Crescent Street

Brys to Attend Chicago All Star Bears and Cubs Series

Mr and Mrs Paul K Bry of 1400 Second Avenue SE will travel to Chicago tonight for the All-Star Bears game on Friday. They also plan to attend the St Louis Chicago Cubs baseball series while in Chicago.

Paul K Bry Second Avenue Chicago

Bryant Couple Return From Michigan Stay

Prof and Mrs George Bryant of Center Point Road NE are due back this evening after six weeks in Michigan. They spent time at a summer cottage on Drummond Island and visited friends in Bay City and Detroit.

George Bryant Center Point Rond Detroit Bryants Michigan Drummond Island Bay City

WRC Members Hold All Day Picnic At Cedar Rapids Hosts

Eleven WRC members gathered for an all day picnic with Mrs Musser at the home of her daughter Mrs Mitton Pflughaupt. Attending were Mrs Lou Reed and Fann Porter of Cedar Rapids, Mrs Erma Dunn, Mrs Emma Heaton, Mrs Almira Brown, Mrs Hannah Henderson, Mrs Florence Burlingham, Mrs Grace Sweet, Mrs Dick Epperson, Mrs Madge DuBois and her niece Edith DuBois, all of Central City.

WRC Musser Mitton

Bridge Tea Hosts Dinner at 375 Nineteenth Street SE

Miss Margaret Hallgren entertained guests at a bridge tea held at her home on Wednesday. Presiding at the tea table was Miss Frances Hallgren, with attendees including Miss Kathryn Erwin Miss Valerie Keneeny Miss Maxine Kushner Miss Annabel Anderson Miss Winifred Murray Miss Edith Winn Miss Dorothy Beals Miss Norma White Miss Patricia Makinson Miss Ada Makinson and Miss Meriwyn Pollins.

Margaret Hallgren Nineteenth Street Frances Hallgren Kathryn Erwin Valerie Keneeny Maxine Kushner Annabel Anderson Winifred Murray Edith Winn Dorothy Beals Norma White Patricia Makinson Ada Makinson Meriwyn Pollins

Buresh Barta Reunion Held At Iowa City Home

The annual Buresh Barta reunion gathered forty family members at the Samuel Whiting home in Iowa City. A noon picnic dinner preceded afternoon tennis and croquet. Louis Buresh was elected president and Val Barta secretary treasurer for the coming year.

Buresh-Barta Samuel Whiting Iowa City Louis Buresh Val Barta Sam Whiting Nate Joe Sam Jr Mary Wiliam Kopecky St Louis George Kopecky Bobb Joseph Hobets Gladys George Hobel Dornths Joe Buresh Ernest Lester Lester Barta C H Kimes Frederick Arnold Barta Carol Joe Barta Mary Bu

Marriage of Miss Hartley and Mr Rorek at Stearns home

Miss Lucille Hartley daughter of Mr and Mrs Chares Hartley of Mount Vernon wed Joseph J Rorek son of Mr and Mrs John A Rorek of Moor Vernon on Wednesday with Henry A Stearns justice of the peace performing the ceremony at 3253 Ferst Avenue Stearns home Other family members and guests are listed in the report including Mr and Mrs John Herve and Mr and Mrs Horek and their families The article also notes Mrs Leo J Smith hosting a gathering at 1255 D avenue and cards among attendees Miss Vera Havorn hosts voting at her home and plans to attend the Worlds Fair

Lucille Hartley Chares Hartley Mount Vernon Joseph J Ronek John A Rorek Moor Vernon Pn Oy Henry A Bessie Baker Chicago Vera Havorn

Reeves Visiting Cousin in City

Miss Bessie A Reeves of Rock Sue Cotmois visiting her cousin Mrs F Anderson at 1621 Green Avenue NF.

Bessie A Reeves Rock- Sue Cotmois F . Anderson Green

Juvenile Royal Neighbors Meet at K of P Hall

Royal Neighbor Juveniles from Bes EU Rarna camp will hold a meeting at the K of P Hall on Saturday at 24m.

Royal Neighor Jusenies Beseu Rarna

Harmony Division to Host Luncheon at Second Christian Church

The Harmony Division of Second Christian Church will meet at the church for a quenie luncheon Friday at 1 pm. Members are asked to bring a shared dish and sandwiches. All A. J. members are invited to attend.

Second Christian Harmony Division Second Christian Church A.J

SE Club Dinner Honors Mrs Smallwood at Sedlacek Home

SE club members held a luncheon at Mrs L B Sedlacek 2035 Linn Boulevard SE to honor Mrs O B Smallwood of Detroit. Guests included Mrs Smallwood and Mrs Mach, along with numerous SE area residents and friends at a second afternoon party and a family picnic at the Sedlacek home.

SE Club L. B Sedlacek Linn Boulevard O B Smallwood Detroit Smallwood Betty Ann Jeanne Donald Joseph Mach Washington Avenue Mach Larry Condon Will Stisky M M Shebek Arthur Stirsky Mary Holec Joe Holec J B. Sedlacek Milo Sedlacek Anna Kubicek Emil Christie John Starman George Starman Muss Lenora Starman Barbara Koffron Seventh Avenue SE L B Sedlacek Linn Bowevard

Alpha Gamma Delta Meeting Set at Nedra Arendts Home

Alpha Gamma Delta undergrad members will meet at 3 p.m Friday at 1721 A Avenue NE for a local chapter gathering hosted by Miss Nedra Arendts.

Alpha Gamma Delta Nedra Arendts

Delta Delta Delta meeting at Jane LaPlant home

Members of the Delta Delta Delta sorority met at the home of Miss Jane La Plant at 2118 Blake Boulevard SE today for a gathering.

Delta Delta Delta Sorority Jane la Plant Blake Boulevard

Former CCC Camp Head At Savanna To Go To Prison

Capt. Theodore Fox was found guilty of financial irregularities at a Fort Sheridan army court martial and sentenced to two years in prison and discharge. He allegedly misappropriated funds while commandant of the CCC camp at Savanna. Capt. Charles W. Bellis of Chicago succeeded him after a request for relief. The case now awaits review in Washington.

Chicago Theodore Fox Fort Sheridan R. T Guthrie Sixth Corps Washington Fox CCC Savanna Charles W. Bellis Maj Guthrie Lst

Wets widen lead in South Carolina primary

In Columbia South Carolina wets lead drys by about 15 000 votes in Tuesday's primary with 109 843 wet and 91 879 dry counted. Governor candidate Oha D Johnston leads dry Cole L Blease by nearly 15 000 with Johnston at 82 413 and Blease 67 537. A runover contest is set for September 1 with final election in November.

Columbia S. C INS Oha D Johnston Cole L. Blease Johnston Blease

Bankers FHA Meeting Set for Cedar Rapids Conference

The Iowa Bankers Association announces district meetings to clarify FHA loan procedures for renovators. Seven bankers attend including Des Moines official Fred Bohlen and Cedar Rapids president Frank Wech. The Cedar Rapids session is scheduled for Thursday Sept 6 at 7 30 p.m. at the Montrose hotel.

Des Moines Iowa Federal Housing Administration Iowa State Bankers Association Frank Warner Bankers Assocition Fred H Bohen FHA Liatson Offcer Frank C Wech Cedar Rapids Iowa Bankers Associator J J Hughes LeRoy Perkins C A Diehl B. F Kauffman Montrose Hotel

Fayette Schools Built Without Issuing Bonds

Special in the Gazette reports Fayette rural schools were constructed without issuing bonds or anticipatory warrants, reportedly funded from money on hand, raising questions about financing and oversight.

Fayette Specia Gavette West Union

Beret fashion explodes in varied sizes for fall

In a 1934 fashion feature, Berets move beyond Basque and Breton origins to dramatic oversized and multi style hats. Sports, street, and dressy berets appear in felt velvet and duveryn with height at the back and decorative touches. A new leaflet guides readers to choose hats by face type.

Modern Fayette County Schools Expand With No Tax Increase

Fayette county districts have built new modern school houses and upgraded sites with excavated basements furnaces graded grounds and painted exteriors all without raising taxes. District No 1 Banks township Windsor No 5 and Fremont township District No 9 plan new construction. Banks township reports eight rural schools under construction with frame buildings averaging about 1800 dollars each.

Fayette County Banks Township Windsor Fremont Township Jrs

Osteopathic physician activities and minor court actions

Dr Paw O. French of the Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians assisted at an adult health clinic in Des Moines during the state fair. W R Doud of Davenport and H E Gibsson of Marion were fined for disorderly conduct. August Abraham of Vinton visited the city on the way to Portland. Edward Janish and Daniel of Des Moines with Helena Van Vieck of Los Angeles attend the funeral of Anetta Van Vieck on Saturday.

Paw O. French Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Des Moines W R. Doud Davenport H. E. Gibsson Marion August Abraham of Vinton City Portland Ore Edward Janish Daniel Helena van Vieck Los Angeles Anetta van Vieck

Charles Laurence to address High Twelve meeting Friday

Charles Laurence will speak about his recent trip to England at the High Twelve club gathering Friday noon at the Hotel Roosevelt.

Charles Laurence England High Twelve Club Hotel Roosevelt

Onion patch robbed on Vinton road NW Tuesday night

Michael Bizek of Johnson Avenue NW told police thieves raided his onion patch along Vinton Road NW on Tuesday night. They pulled twenty bushels of onions and cut off the tops, leaving the patch in disorder.

Michael Bizek Johnson Avenue Nw Vinton Road Bizek

Rock Island Railroad Holds Bi Monthly Safety Meeting

The bi monthly divisional safety meet of the Rock Island railroad was held Thursday in the assembly room of the general office here. Masters pertaining to safety first were discussed. The meeting was in charge of Supt J Hayes and among the officials present were L F Shedd superintendent of safety and O Maxey superintendent of freight damage prevention both of Chicago.

Rock Island Railroad J Hayes L. F Shedd O Maxey Chicago

Cottage Fire Shortens Lake Vacation For Two Families

Mr and Mrs M R Warren and Mr and Mrs John R Battin returned from a Bay View Inn stay to find a fire destroyed the cottage they shared with Mr and Mrs L C Cooper of Council Bluffs. Mrs Warren suffered singed eyelashes and hair while Mr Warren and Mr Battin were burned defending belongings and fighting flames. The Battins luggage remained unreachable in the center room as the blaze spread.

M R Warren Fifth Avenue SE John R Battin Grande Avenue SE Bay View Inn Tower Minn L. C Cooper Council Bluffs

Flagpole Sitter Removed After Abandonment Charge

Union City police and fire crews hauled John J. Kelly from a theater flagpole after his wife swore out a warrant accusing him of abandoning her. Det. William J. Dillon led the legal bid and authorities summoned firemen to dislodge him from the perch. Kelly was booked on the abandonment charge in Jersey City.

Union City John J. Kelly Kelly Alvin Yuife Gertrude William J Dillon Dillon Jersey City

Brush College Homecoming Held At Harrison No 7

The Brush college annual home coming for teachers and pupils will be held Sunday at the Harrison No 7 school house.

Brandon Brush College Harrison No. 7

Johnson to Fight for NRA Policies

Administrator Hugh S. Johnson said he will press for the NRA policies to restore prosperity. He rejects attacks on his character and will not be drawn into disputes while on vacation at Bethany Beach Delaware. He plans to return to Hyde Park September 10 with recommendations for the NRA.

Bethany Beach Del ULP Hugh Johnson NRA United Press America Delaware Beach Washington Roosevelt Hyde Park

Riverside St Marys School Names New Superior

Riverside Tuesday registration day set at St Marys school Sister Mary Naomi will replace Sister Mary Rosella as superior and move to Marcus Sister Mary St Mell housekeeper at St Marys convent assigned to Lincoln HL Emans Uridil to T W and Tillie OBrien lot 2 block 36 Hulls 3 add CR 1 and valuable consideration 83 34

Emans Uridil T. W Tillie O'Brien

Labor Day Dance Promised by Gazette Want Ad

Advertised in The Gazette Where To Go column, the Labor Day dance promises a good crowd. The short note urges readers to follow the ad for details and event timing.

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