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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1932

Page

2

Mrs Jeffrey Complimented During Cedar Rapids Visit

Mrs R E Jeffrey and her daughter Eleanor of St Louis Mo have visited Cedar Rapids friends since arriving last week. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Harrison Spangler and were entertained by several locals including Mrs Spangler at luncheon. Mrs Jeffrey to dine with Horace G Hedges this evening.

E. Jeffrey Eleanor Jeffrey St Louis Cedar Rapids Harrison EB. Spangler Second Avenue SE Mr Jeffrey Kirk Jeffrey Aie Jeffrey Grande Avenue Spangler Jeffrey Cedar Rapids Country Club W J Brown First Avenue SE Dasid E Beardsley Howard Green Bever Avenue SE Lucian T Wilcox Commonwealth Apartments Horace G Hedges Seventeenth Street SE

Mrs Heald Opens Book Series With Women Novelists Talk

Mrs. Frank Heald starts her winter book series on Thursday at 9 45 a m at Brucemore. The first talk is titled Men As Seen By Several Contemporary Women Novelists.

Frank Heald Brucemore

Ridgewood Bridge Club Hostess at Cedar Rapids Lunch

Mrs. Addison J Ramsey hosted the Ridgewood Bridge Club at a Tuesday luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club, inviting members to the social gathering at 225 Crescent Street SE.

Addison J Ramsey Crescent Street Ridgewood Bridge Club Cedar Rapids Country Club

Martha Marquis circle gathers for luncheon at 915 Twenty-sixth Street SE

Coe College faculty wives group meets Thursday at 1 p m for luncheon hosted by Mrs Alex C Robbie at her home 915 Twenty sixth Street SE The event brings together members of the Martha Marquis circle for a regular social gathering.

Martha Marquis Coe College Alex C Robbie Twenty-sixth Street

Mrs Bever Hosts Card Club Luncheon at Washington Ave Home

Mrs James L Bever of 2237 Washington Avenue SE served as hostess for a luncheon Wednesday for members of the Wednesday Card Club at her residence.

James L. Bever Washington Avenue

WCA Board Discusses Education for Unemployed Girls

At the WCA board meeting Tuesday evening a proposal to offer daytime education classes for unemployed girls was considered. Mrs W Foster was named committee chair with members Mrs Frank Race, Mrs Dwight Krumholt, Mrs AE Chase and Mrs M S Hallman. A separate committee was formed to plan the YWCA annual meeting in January led by new chair Mrs F R Sallants with assistants Mrs Philip Palmer, Mrs Clark Powers, Miss Ida McQuin, Mrs E R Moore and Miss Anna Marie De Castello.

Board of Directors WCA W. Foster Frank . Race Dwight Krumholt Ae, Chase M S. Hallman Y W Cc F RR Sallants Philip Palmer Clark Powers Ida McQuin E R Moore Anna Marie de Castello

Department Plans Holiday Community House Party

The American home department of the Woman's club met for a picnic luncheon at the club house. Hostesses were Mrs. Day Mrs. Hershey Mrs. Folsom and Mrs. Mitchell. Plans were made for a Christmas party for Community House children on December 13. Kahne played piano solos and Janowsky spoke on linen history with samples.

American Home Department Woman's Club C M Day G F Hershey R.C Folsom J G Mitchell Dee Dade Kahne Max Janowsky

Benefit evening musicale by Junior Arts association

The music department of the Junior Arts association sponsors a benefit evening musicale next Tuesday at the Cedar Rapids Women's club home. Artists Ruskin Sandbourne, pianist, and Jean Kelly Westinghouse, mezzo soprano, will appear. Walter Staves handles ticket sales and Milo Hart directs the department where Sandbourne serves as adviser.

The Junior Arts Association Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Ruskin Sandbourne Jean Kelly Westinghouse Walter Staves Milo Hart

Gertrude Edith Moore Weds Clarence J Linn in Montana

Mrs Ida V Moore announces the marriage of her daughter Gertrude Edith to Clarence J Linn on November 16 at 6 pm in Livingston Montana. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Mr Winkle of the Presbyterian Church with attendees including Mrs Winkle and others.

Ida V Moore Thirtythird Street Gertrude Edith Clarence J Linn Livingston Mont Winkle Presbyterian Church

Local Bride-To-Be Leaves for New Home in Montana

A Cedar Rapids secretary to Arthur Creamer, superintendent of schools, plans to marry and move near Cooke, Montana after graduation in Philadelphia and Morristown. Several pre nuptial teas and compliments marked her departure as she begins a new life with The Tormer's lanc encou be.

Tormer Cooke, Mont Re Mare. Linn Philadelphia Business College Morristown Cedar Rapids Arthur Creamer

Woman's Club Building Committee Trip Report Summary

Members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Building Committee and guests traveled from Davenport to Cedar Falls for a sewing project and to discuss club activities. The event included a Thanksewing session and a contract bridge gathering with many attendees from Cedar Rapids and nearby communities.

Woman's Club Building Committee

Make Your Own Bias Tape Guide From a Color Swatch

Florence La Ganke Nares shares a home craft method to create bias tape matching a special color. She outlines selecting fabric, cutting on bias, stitching, and finishing with a coordinated edge row to complete the binding.

Florence la Ganke

High Twelve Club Entertains With Dinner Dance and Elections

The High Twelve club hosts a Friday Roosevelt Hotel event featuring dinner at 6 30, dancing, bridge, and the annual officers election. Senior members of the Decree of Honor Protective Association dined with Mrs Henry G Mesmit at Sixth Street NW Monday. Officers named include Eselsn Snyder past president Geraldine Docier president Adelaide Roeder vice president Lorene Westfall second vice president Betty Jo Cline secretary Christine Bjornsen treasurer Frances Heaterle usher Barbara Westfall assistant usher Robert Fandrew onside watch Charles Fandrew outside watch Bally Morrill flagbearer Evelyn Kroupa musician. Graduation pin for Christine Bjornsen and a captains engine service pin awarded to Harold Meon. Next is a Christmas affair. The junior group met in Moose Hall Saturday afternoon for games and refreshments.

Decree of Honor Henry G Mesm Sixth Street Nwoon Eselsn Snyder Geraldine Docier Adelaide Roeder Lorene Westfall Betty Jo Cline Christine Bjornsen Frances Heaterle Barbara Westfall Robert Fandrew Charles Fandrew Bally Morrill Bally Morrill Flacbearer Evelyn Kroupa Emma Burmeister Harold Meon Decree of Honor Protective Association Moose Hall

Manns Trial Reveals 460000 Lottery Profit Claim

Federal court heard details of a so called million dollar business tied to Conrad H Mann involving a lottery scheme. Auditor Eugene Balsiger testified about funds raised by a bazaar department and how 460000 was allegedly distributed among participants and reserved in a fund.

New York Conrad H Mann Kansas City Mann Eugene J Balsiger Bazaar Department Fraternal Order of Eagles Mann Hyndal Lous Mead Treadwellenergel Breugue BO McGuire Mann Arm Meduse Auesais Eqadis Manns Fingent Marr Heing Marn

Inmates Sere For Murderous Assault Return to Anamosa

Sheriff Petrus and Deputy Condon retrieved Walter Barton and Guy Barton from Anamosa late Wednesday. District court in Cedar Rapids to hear assault with intent to murder charges related to an alleged attempt to shoot Osceola Sheriff Tomsell during transport. Walter Barton allegedly took the gun from a car door pocket. an attempt to fire was blocked by Art Wallace of Osceola two miles east of Marion on highway 161.

Joseph A Petrus Larry Condon Anamosa Walter Barton Guy Barton Cedar Rapids John T Moffit Carl Hendrickson Tom Stansell Osceola Bartons

Kappa Delta Tea Draws Members at Commonwealth Chapter

The Kappa Delta sorority hosts an active and alumnae tea at the chapter apartment in the Commonwealth on Thursday from 4 to 6. Hostesses include Mrs C J Lynch Jr and Mrs Harry Ribble.

Kappa Delta Kappa Delta Sorority The Commonwealth C J Lynch, Jr Harry Ribble

Rumor Hindenburg May Quit Post

Berlin reports rumors that President Paul von Hindenburg may resign or be compelled to quit, with General Kurt von Schleicher expected to be tapped to form a new cabinet despite objections from Hitler and other party leaders. The whispers describe Hindenburg as tired of politics and wary of a power vacuum.

Berlin Kurt von Schleicher Germany Nations Paul von Hindenburg Adolf Hitler United Press Sck O Rodust Harties

Former Des Moines Man Admits Brutal Killing Of Wife

A Des Moines man confessed to the brutal killing of his wife in a case noted by authorities. The suspect, identified in court records, faced a murder charge following the investigation and arrest.

Des Moines

U S Grain Farmers Re elect Fort Dodge Man As Secretary

Thomas R. Cain of Jacksonville IH was re elected president of the Farmers National Grain Dealers association. W H Thompson of Fort Dodge Ia was re elected secretary and treasurer. Other officers named include Oscar Helene Marcus and WH Thom with directors from Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. A resolu tion endorsing a moratorium on farm mortgage rates was adopted.

GniGallust Thomas R. Cain Jcksonville IH Farmers National Grain Dealers Association Thompson Fort Dodge Ia Unization Almceng Oscar Heline Marcus WH Thom LA Rimsore South Whitley Wiliam St Senson Muncie Indiana Lawrence Falix Boomington Tnd Schumneck Rocky Reiege Craries Latchaw Fos Ora Crertars Ohio Treacnetion Aratrer Fasorng

Arguments In Kane Replevin Suit

The Kane replevin case saw defense and prosecution present arguments over rightful possession of the disputed item. Details remain unclear due to garbled text, but the proceedings focused on ownership and the chain of custody.

Ad Spending Spree Prompts Coupon Contest at Gazette

The Iowa Gazette invites readers to total the cost of ads in a mock spending spree. Collect advertisement pages, list advertiser names, item designations, and sale prices, total all amounts, sign name and address, and submit before Saturday noon for a chance at guest tickets.

Milton Mitia Hk Cecar Rapids Tim Sakte Paramount Theater Dse

Prediction of repeal measure passage in senate vote

Vice President elect Milligan notes a swing toward repeal and says a vote on repeal could be brought up Monday. Garner indicates almost decided to proceed, with opponents now nearing agreement to support a repeal vote.

Milligan Garner

Prohibition Faction Outlines Campaign Strategy

Leaders of anti repeal groups met to discuss a comprehensive plan to oppose changing dry laws. They planned both to combat pro modification advocates and to renew a nationwide educational drive against drinking.

Washington

Illinois breeders sweep swine divisions at international livestock show

Edlynn farms of Wilson Illinois win the Duroc Jersey grand champion and reserve in junior yearling sow class with boar and aged boar categories also claimed. Shallenberger farms Argyle Illinois win junior champion boar prizes. Glenny farms Rockford Illinois win grand and reserve boar in Chester White. F E Kite and sons St Paris Illinois win Berkshire grand championship and aged boar with a grand champion sow. Whetmore Lyons Wisconsin earns reserve grand boar while Kite and son claim aged sow and other titles.

Chicago Edlynn Farms Wilson, Ill Shallenberger Farms Argyle Ill Edlynn Farmers Chester Glenny and Glenny Farms Rockford, Ill Kite and Sons St Paris Berkshire Wrx Whetmore Lyons Wis Kite

Local Woman 22 Charged With False Pretenses

Ellen Williams 22 of 723 West Street was jailed after a warrant charged false pretenses. Detained by County Mercantile Protection at 450 p.m. Wednesday, filed by Justice G S Light.

Ware Ellen Williams C J Rock County Mercantile G. S. Light

Velvet Cape for Nightwear from a Velvet Yard

A simple vanity cape to wear over nightgowns uses a yard square of velvet. Cut a large circle with a central neckline, remove a wedge for the opening, and shape a turn-down collar from the corners. Add chiffon or crepe lining if desired in matching material.

Funeral services for James McAllister in Mechanicsville

Funeral services for James McAllister 73 who died in Savannah Missouri will be at St Marys church Mechanicsville at 9 am Thursday with burial in Rose Hill cemetery He was born July 21 1859 in Pioneer township taught school and lived on the McAllister farm Surviving are two brothers a sister and a sister in Cedar Rapids

Mechanicsville James McAllister Savannah St. Mary's Church Father Frenken Rose Hill Mr McAllister Pioneer Township Thomas Elizabeth McAllister McAllister John Bernard Cresco Mary Elizabeth Davin Cedar Rapids Lewis Hudachek

Funeral for Frank Cruse 82 in Stanwood

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church for Frank Cruse 82 who died at his son Joes home after a lingering illness. He was born in Hanover Germany Feb 25 1850 and came to America as an infant. He farmed in Cedar county north of Stanwood where he and Louisa Kern built a farm. Surviving are ten children twenty one grandchildren two sisters and a great grandchild. Mrs Cruse predeceased him three weeks earlier.

Stanwood Methodist Church Frank Cruse Joe Hanover Germany Mr Cruse America Galena Mr. Cruse U. S. Grant Louisa Kern Cedar County Cruse Br. Cruse Plainfield Joseph Andrew and Elmer Mechanicsville Barbara Grell Ella York Tipton Margaret Platte Clarence Suzette Larson Omaha

Evans Clothing Cut for Needy Families Helpers

The Evans Manufacturing company completes cutting 3 000 children s dresses and 1 600 women's dresses from Red Cross fabric. Unemployed women will sew the garments for distribution to the city s needy families. A prior item noted 135 children s and 148 women s garments cut earlier.

Evans Manufacturing Comepany American Red Cross Evans Company

Southwest Indians Called To Dance In Bean Festival

In Papagueria a desert festival builds to a harvest dance to honor Etoy God of all red men with bean harvest rites. Medicine men send runners from village to village as bull-roarers thunder to summon dancers. Women grind herbs and color bodies, while others extract sahuaro cactus juice for an intoxicating drink and craft costumes for the Katachinas.

Vomari Papaguerla Ariz Ins Etoy Gulf of California Papagueria Rhode Island Lttle

Wife of Kidnap Hoaxer Seeks Divorce in Redondo Beach

Supt. Elliot B. Thomas known as the Kidnap hoaxer is in San Quentin serving a theft sentence. His wife, who initially planned to wait, filed for divorce after learning he fled to Seattle and changed his name to marry another woman following the hoax exposure.

Redondo Beach Calif Ins Elliot B. Thomas San Quentin Prison Thomas Seattle

Troy Mills Public Speaking Group Presents Three One-Act Plays

The Troy Mills public speaking class staged The Traffic Cop Perplexing Situation and Rubber Boots at the high school auditorium on Saturday night. Cast included Naomi Andrews Lois Baker Retha Betzer Doris Carson Merle Kramer Delmer Fisher Helen Haviik Lumir Haviik Darlene Moler Gifford McCright Lee Myers Dorothy Paul Harlan Price Elinore Sauer Mire jam Shupp Warren Shupp.

Troy Mills Naomi Andrews Lois Baker Retha Betzer Doris‘ Carson Merle’ Kramer Delmer’Fisher Helen Haviik Lumir Haviik Darlene Moler Gifford McCright Lee Myers Dorothy Paul Harlan Price Elinore Sauer Mire Jam Shupp Warren Shupp

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