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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1933

Page

14

Rowans Host Buffet Supper For Visiting Guests

Mr and Mrs Edward B Rowan of Forest SE host a buffet supper this evening honoring Mr and Mrs Francis Robert White of Mason City and writers William and Carlton Kelm from Dubuque. Guests include Cedar Rapids friends and several from Dubuque.

Edward B. Rowan Forest Drive Francis Robert White Mason City William and Carlton Kelm Dubuque Creative Writers Club Little Gallery Cedar Rapids Williams. Catlow

Officers Elected By Malta Chapter Of Eastern Star

Malta chapter of the Order of Eastern Star elected 1934 officers at a Saturday meeting with 160 members present. New officers include Mayme Kroulik as worthy patron, Ed win Lundquist as worthy patron, Ann Kanneward as associate matron, Harry Dunker as associate patron, Emily Walbrand as secretary, Jean Vondraceck as treasurer, Daisy Johnson as conductress, and Louise Padley as associate conductress.

Malta Order of Eastern Star Mayme Kroulik Edwin Lundquist Ann Kanneward Harry Dunker Emily Walbrand Jean Vondraceck Daisy Johnson Louise Padley

Tourist Club Plans Regular Meeting at Agatha Cherry Home

The Tourist club will hold a regular meeting Wednesday at 2 30 P M at Miss Agatha Cherry’s home 1232 Third avenue SE Mrs Burt Jackson will lead the program on Araki and the Japanese Policy Mr and Mrs John S Ely 2222 First avenue E left Saturday night for Pasadena California to spend the winter months and expect to return to Cedar Rapids about the first of May

Agatha Cherry Third Avenue SE Burt Jackson John S. Ely First Avenue E Pasadena Calif Cedar Rapids

Community Players rehearse for Miss Hoffman guest artist

The Community Players practiced in Mount Mercy auditorium on Sunday then faculty and the college Dramatic club hosted an informal gathering for guest artist Miss Marlon Hoffman and the Community Players cast in support of her performance.

Mount Mercy College Dramatic Club Marlon Hoffman Marion Hoffman

Czech Fine Arts Meeting Postponed By Symphony Concert

The Czech Fine Arts meeting set for Tuesday evening is postponed due to the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra concert. The date of the next meeting will be announced later.

Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra

Brown family visits Madison in Marshalltown area

Dr and Mrs B E Brown and daughter Marilyn of Marshalltown visited Mrs Gertrude Madison at 1407 Washington Avenue SE in the latter half of last week.

B. E. Brown Marilyn Marshalltown

Center Point Class Entertained Here

Mr and Mrs F W Hill hosted the No 8 Sunday school class of the Center Point Christian church for a picnic supper Friday. Attendees included many Center Point residents along with Cedar Rapids guests and guests from Manchester.

F. W. Hill Twenty-first Street The Christian Church Center Point Lee Dennison Jack Ashiock L. W. Heefner Dennis George Heefner Grace Baumgartner W. L. Davies Elizabeth Beebe Woods Wilbur Heefner Keith Dennis Gerald Heefner Richard Woods Betty Whitmore Anna Dean Dennis R. Michael Wilbur King John Fee Charlotte Kiima Cedar Rapids Harold Simon Margaret Hill Manchester

Thanksgiving Guests Visit Anamosa Families

Anamosa guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Knapp and their son Sammy and Charles Sinke visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goodman at 1811 Davenport Avenue. Also Mr. and Mrs. T E White of Anamosa spent Thanksgiving with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. R Edwards at 358 Seventeenth Street SE.

A. S. Knapp Sammy Charles Sinkey Anamosa Robert Goodman Avenne Tee. White Annamosa R. Edwards Seventeenth Street

Cedar Rapids Bridge Team Retains Will H. Weiss Trophy

The Cedar Rapids contract bridge team defending the Will H. Weiss challenge trophy defeated a Davenport opposition weekend at the Roosevelt hotel. The Davenport challengers included Will H. Wells and Mrs. George Fitzsimmons, while Rock Island’s Mrs. Joseph Neff and Charles Relbstein also played. The Cedar Rapids squad comprising Mrs. M. O. Reiff, Mrs. George E. Beattie, Mrs. Frank CG. Byers and Mrs. Carl F. Jordan won by 2430 points to defend the title.

Cedar Rapids Will H. Weiss Roosevelt Hotel Davenport M. O. Reiff George E. Beattie Frank CG. Byers Carl F. Jordan Will H. Wells George Fitzsimmons Joseph Neff Charles Relbstein Rock Island

Mrs Clare Nichols Returns From New York City Visit

Mrs Clare Nichols came back early Sunday from New York City after being summoned by her son Nevin Nichols illness. Nevin had pneumonia and Mr Nichols is now recovering.

Clare Nichols New York City Nevin Nichols Nichols

Cedar Rapids Community Chest drives for $65000

The Cedar Rapids Community Chest aims to raise 65000 to support eight character building and relief groups. A house to house canvass starts Tuesday after a Monday open meeting at the Y M C A. Mrs. Hickok urged morale, civic pride, and tribute to deceased project leaders as part of a citywide effort to fund essential programs.

Community Chest Cedar Rapids Charles T. Hickok Community Chest Drive Frank “Daddy” Ward John B. Northcott Hickok

Wellman and area obituaries dated near Wellman Iowa

A list of obituaries from various Iowa towns includes Mrs Lyle Eckhardt of Wellman Mercy Hospital Iowa City and funeral services at Champion Hill church. Michael Tymner of Oxford Junction, Amy Wing of Blairstown, Lee Anderson of Tipton, Mrs John Emde of Wellman, Eliza Roller of North English, and Harlem Moore marry at What Cheer are detailed with burial, survivors, and service locations.

Wellman Lyle Eckhardt James McDowell Mercy Hospital Iowa City Champion Hill Church Avery Marine Charley Hudson North English Oren Irvin Dallas Oxford Junction Michael Tymner Sacred Heart Catholic Church Father Gregor Mr. Tymer Bohemia Anna Mizaur Joseph St. Francis Lodge Catholic Order of Foresters Mayflower Merritt Merritt Redfield J. C B. Peck Presbyterian Church Pleasant Hill Blairstown Tipton Lee Anderson Mr. Smith Clarence John Emde Weisman W. E. Hinck Pleasant Hill Church

Price Of Gold Held At 34.01 An Ounce

The government set the official gold price at 34.01 dollars per ounce, unchanged after Morgenthau returned from a Thanksgiving break. The rate, also used by the RFC for purchasing newly mined gold, remained steady after a prior two day maintenance and a 25 cent rise earlier in the week. London bar gold traded at 32.38 dollars per ounce with the pound at 5.19 to 1, later shifting to 5.14 as the dollar strengthened.

Washington RFC Morgenthau New York London

Farley to Meet Pope Pius During European Tour

Postminster general James A. Farley and his wife arrived in Rome from Naples and were scheduled for an audience with Pope Pius on Monday evening, marking a notable stop in his European tour.

Rome INS Postminster James A. Farley Europe Naples Pius

Alice White Marries Sidney Bartlett in Magdalena Ceremony

Hollywood reports film star Alice White and writer Sidney Bartlett wed Sunday in a colorfully described ceremony at Magdalena Mexico. The actor and writer were announced Monday as married, marking a high profile union in a scenic Mexican setting.

Alice White Sidney Bartlett Hollywood INS Magdalena Mex

Women workers called messengers of good will in Chest drive

College and general chairman of the drive spoke briefly and termed the women workers messengers of good will in the Community Chest cause. Mrs. J Harold Horan outlined canvass plans as the great opportunity for women to help the city. Meeting ended with discussion as women workers questioned Chest fund sharing organizations. The eight institutions sharing in the Community Chest are the YWCA, YMCA, Sunshine Mission, Public Health Nursing Bureau, Home for Aged Women, Community House, Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts.

Women Workers Community Chest J. Harold Horan Homes Young Women’s Christian Association Home For Aged Women Community House, Camp Fire Girls Boy Scouts

Two Are Injured In Collision Of Truck And Auto

Lester Tebo of Amber and John Gross of Springville suffered facial cuts and Tebo fractured ribs in a collision on Highway 30 five miles east of Cedar Rapids. Tebo remained hospitalized at Mercy. Gross received first aid and went home. E B Corley of Denver and Cole, truck driver, reported the crash to Sheriff Petrus. Neither Corley nor Roy Moore was injured.

Lester Tebo Amber John Gross Springville Tebo Cedar Rapids Gross Mercy Hospital E. B. Corley Denver Cole Joe Pet

Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary Near Manchester

Mr and Mrs Charles F Robinson marked their golden wedding at their Manchester area farm three miles northwest. The surprise event, planned by daughter Mrs Harley Miller, drew eight children twelve grandchildren and many relatives. Charles 75 and Agnes 68 born near Sugar Valley Pa born 1864. Wedding occurred December 3 1883 at Mount Carroll Illinois.

Manchester Charles F. Robinson Harley Miller Fiehreste Robinson Carroll County Ill Sam Young Agnes Straub Sugar Valley Illinois Mount Carroll Sl Charles Vanter Earlville Albert William Mansonville Bert Frank Howard Milledgeville Walter John Coffin Arlington H. A. Straub Ike Dawson Maurice Dawson Edward Robinson Donald Gilmore Una Ruth Burdick Ernest Dunkle Ryan John Ella Matusch

Notice of Hearing on Conveyance of Estate Real Property

Linn County District Court in Iowa sets hearing for December 5 1933 at Cedar Rapids Court House on Harold N Harris ancillary administrator's petition to convey Linn County real estate to Cheries Greenblatt in exchange for funds to cover probate costs. The property includes parts of sections 12 11 township 85 north range 6 plus east half of northeast quarter. Attorneys A W Bass and E A Johnson represent the administrator.

District Court of Linn County Oscar Schiller District Court Iowa Harold N Harris Cheries Greenblatt Charles Greenblatt Cedar Rapids A W Bass E A. Johnson

What's In Fashion Brighter Sweaters And Scarfs For Christmas

Several sweater styles dominate holiday wardrobes as shoppers stock up on knitwear for warmth and versatility. Twin slipovers with cardigans, turtle necks, and classic cardigans pair with suits or skirts, while scarf accents and bold colorways add fashion flair. Trends emphasize soft stitches, hand-done look textures, and varied fabrics like silk, chenille, and velveteen. tomorrow features glassware trends.

Iowa CWA Quota Raised to 53250 in Iowa

Chairman E H Mulock said Washington advised Iowa’s CWA quota had risen to 53250 men. Governor Herring and Mulock discussed the increase by phone. Mulock sent telegrams urging rapid project drafting to deploy the full quota, noting about 30000 men are already at work on approved projects.

Des Moines E. H. Mulock Iowa Emergency Relief Administration Washington Herring Mulock

Radio Schedule Highlights From Morning Through Night

A detailed list of radio programs and performers across NBC CBS and local stations. Entries cover morning to late evening, naming shows like Shana Trio Clara Lu n Em Frances Leearian and musicians such as Frances Miller and Paul Whiteman, with station assignments and time blocks.

NBC WJZ WNAQ CBS WEBM Shana Trio WEAF WMT Bradley Kincaid Ain Prescott Bill and Ginxer WABC WMAQ WGN WTMJ WEAP Toder ™ Schild INBC Koil Odav Wac Aternard WwoOc Chert McKay Connie Gates Farm and Home Hour Kyw Wow Lees Seherban Orch WABCO Wcco Widow Anxel Waz Aleyclopedia Civic Arch WJZ Chain Wbbm Witt WCCO Ma Perkins Jack Loretta Clemens

Death Notice for George W. Koehler of Cedar Rapids

George W. Koehler died at 6 45 am Monday at his home 1003 Eighth street NW after a brief illness. Born February 22, 1860 in Louisville Kentucky he lived in Cedar Rapids 33 years and ran the Koehler Brass Foundry. Survived by three daughters Mrs Nathan Baldwin Mrs Edward Kvitek Irma Koehler four grandchildren and siblings a brother in Jeffersonville and a sister in Indianapolis. Funeral plans to be announced. Friends may call at Turner chapel.

George W. Koehler Eighth Street Louisville Cedar Rapids Koehler Nathan Baldwin Edward Kvitek Irma Koehler Lester Phyliss Lillian George Baldwin Fred Koehler Jeffersonville Ind Yetta Kleber Indianapolis Elmer Grissell Clarence Lindley Frederick Koehler, Jr John Koehler Mount Hermon Lodge Iowa Knights Templar el Kahir Turner Chapel

Mrs Bertha Morrison Passes Away in Cedar Rapids Home

Mrs Bertha Morrison 60 wife of George Morrison died at 416 Eighteenth street SE at 9 30 am Monday after a year illness She had lived in Cedar Rapids 35 years coming from Pella Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Valney Hall Cedar Rapids three sisters Mrs Sophia Akers and Mrs Lena Logsdon Des Moines Mrs Nellie Bruma Pella a brother John Vermeulen Valley Junction a granddaughter James Hall and a granddaughter Dorothy Darling Cook Funeral services pending return of Mr Morrison who was in California Friends may call at Beatty chapel

Pleasant Hill Emde Will Otto Kitzman What Cheer Mary Schuessler Adam and Agatha Schuessler Baden Germany Ilinois Towa City Wellman Methodist Church J. H. Krenmeyer Montezuma Eliza Roller Eliza Ellen O'Brien Mary Ann John W. O’brien Nea Iowa City Iowa County Homestead North English Micheal V. Roller A. L. Roller Wilson Roller Dubuque Art Miller Roy Turnipseed Sioux Falls J. C. Mahannah Cedar Rapids Solon Kennedy Laredo Gene Wyman Shenandosh Susie Roller Mount Pleasant Earl Veverka Martha Roller Seattle Mary Hugh O'Brien O'Brien St. Croix Falls Wis Grundy Center Grundy County Leo Moats Here Thornburg Harlem Moore Ted Moore Margaret Martin Hugh Martin Methodist Bloomquist Claire Rhoades Dorothy Martin Bertha Morrison George Morrison Eighteenth Street Pella Valney Hall Sophia, Akers Lena Logsdon Des Moines Nellie Bruma John Vermeulen Valley Junction James Hall Dorothy Darling Cook Morrison California Beatty Chapel Benjamin Harold John Draper Thirtieth Street Mount Vernon Avenue First Street Third Avenue Draner Don Abernathy Seventh Avenue Deaper Drapers L Street R. A Vorpahi Draeper Vorpahl Draper Ceedar Rapids Salisbury Benjamin J Theodore H Frank T Harold W Walter William Draper Missouri Delia Lucy Ann Heck E. F Austin Oak Hill Cemetery

Beeler of Linn County Dies in Manhattan Kansas

Douglas Beeler a former Linn county resident and brother of Mrs W C Stookey died in Manhattan Kansas He was born in Linn county in 1861 son of Fred and Nancy Beeler Early settlers in the county He is survived by his widow three sons a daughter and his sister who visited frequently at her home here

Douglas Beeler Linn County W. C. Stookey Manhattan Kaw Mr. Beeler Fred Nancy Beeler

Funeral services for John L. Fieselman in Beatty chapel

Funeral services for John L. Fieselman will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Beatty chapel conducted by Rev. H. A. Crumb. Burial follows at Linwood cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the chapel.

John L. Fieselman Beatty Chapel H. A. Crumb Linwood Cemetery

Death of Barbara Beckett, Kansas City student

Barbara Beckett daughter of L. T. Beckett district engineer of the Rock Island railroad Kansas City passed away Sunday morning. She was a student at the University of Missouri at Columbus, Mo.

Barbara Beckett L. T. Beckett Rock Island Railroad Kansas City University of Missouri At Columbus

Funeral services set for Will Higus in Minneapolis

Funeral services for Will Higus, who died in Minneapolis Tuesday, will be held in the Barta chapel at an announced time. The service will be followed by burial in a local cemetery. Higus was a longtime resident and active community member. Local authorities released few details pending arrangements.

Will Higus Minneapolis Barta Chapel

Burial service conducted by Rev John J Gent in Oak Hill

A burial service was led by the Reverend John J Gent at Oak Hill cemetery. The scene accompanies a note that the global average density is thirty nine persons per square mile, underscoring population data alongside the ceremony.

Bohemian Reading Society Celebrates 65th Anniversary

The Bohemian Heading ciety marked its sixty fifth birthday at C S P S hall with Frank Janeba hosting a welcome, B Kubik reading congratulatory messages, J C Stepan recounting the society’s history, and a musical program by the Czechoslovak Fine Arts society. A living tableau themed the glory of the book as education, with Czech and Slovak anthems sung.

Bohemian Headingciety C.S.P S Frank Janeba Wellcome B. Kubik J.C. Stepan Cedar Rapids Czechoslovak Fine Arts Society Carl Zbanek Helen Kacena Stark T. B. Hlubecek

Soviet Ship Drifts in Arctic Ice Near Dutch Harbor

The Soviet research vessel Cheluski, disabled in a heavy Arctic storm, drifted in sea ice near Dutch Harbor Alaska. Professor Schmidt, ally of Maxim Litvinoff, reported the position at 68 degrees north and 173 degrees west, with all crew reported safe though the ship continues to drift.

Dutch Harbor Alaska INS Cheluski Schmidt Maxim Litvinoff

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