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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1934
Page
14
Violinist Mary Calkins Briggs of Minneapolis, soloist with the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra, arrived late Sunday to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Barlow. A tea at the Barlows Monday afternoon from 4 to 6 hosted by Mrs. Barlow welcomed friends.
Mrs. Della Winters Thede of Augusta Ill national grand executive and traveling secretary of Beta Phi Alpha sorority toured the Coe College chapter weekend events. She stayed with Miss Violet Snyder and attended a series of breakfasts dinners and meetings with chapter officers and pledge groups in Cedar Rapids.
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Charles Kacer formerly Miss Margaret Swab was hosted Saturday by Mrs. William J. Parizele of Iowa City and Mrs. V. E. Richtarik of Cedar Rapids at 314 Fifth Street NW. A mock wedding had brides Miss Opal Dvorak and Eunice Parizek as flower girl with A. Schwandt as bride and Mrs. Parizek as minister. about thirty guests attended.
Miss Glenys Schmidt who will wed Le Roy Ehnsen on Christmas Eve was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Saturday hosted by Mrs. V. C. Zearing at 1633 C avenue NW.
Miss Phyllis Geiger daughter of Mr and Mrs L R Brown and Gilbert Franklin son of Mrs Nettie Franklin were married Saturday at 1 pm at St Pauls Methodist church. Rev Arthur A Brooks officiated in the presence of immediate families. The couple will reside at 609 First Avenue East.
George Samuelson Jr. was honored on his fourth birthday with a party at his home 803 Sixth Street SW. Guests included Mrs. Harold Ammons, Mrs. Cecil Boone and daughter Beverly, Mrs. Earl Farley and son Kenneth and daughter Maxine, Mrs. Stuart Ford and daughter Carol, Mrs. George Holsinger and daughter Patricia, Mrs. Robert Hunt and daughter Jean, Mrs. De Vere Larimer and daughter Joan, Miss Joy Lane, Mrs. Wes Mahacek and daughter Marilyn, Miss Betty Nichols, Miss Alberta Nichols, Mrs. Harold Poland and daughter Jacqueline, Jimmie Underwood, Mrs. John Vaughn and son Billy, and Earl Yanacek. Refreshments were served.
John M. Drabelle of 2306 Hillcrest Drive SE hosted a formal birthday anniversary dinner Monday evening for a group of friends. Special guest Mrs. W. H. Given of Des Moines attended as Drabelle's mother.
Mrs. Elsie Gasser was elected president of the Atkins Presbyterian Ladies Aid at a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Charles Freeman. Other officers named include Mrs. John Raetz vice president Mrs. John Barker secretary Mrs. Freeman treasurer and Mrs. Lewis Lensch chair of fancy work and apron committee. A bazaar is set for Dec 14 at the school auditorium.
Frank Edward Drew 62 of 2320 Up Jand Drive SE Cedar Rapids died after a heart attack following years of poor health. He worked in the family sporting goods business with F H Drew Sporting Goods at 225 Third Street SE. Survived by son Edward B Drew sister Grace E Drew brothers A L and C C Drew and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements pending at Gaffney Moore mortuary.
The AP reports salaries of top executives in large firms rose sharply in 1933 to 1984 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Some leaders gained up to 200 percent while others stayed flat or rose modestly, prompting talks to broaden salary disclosure to more top officials.
President Roosevelt calls for unified federal state and local action to fight crime through better organization training and public support. He notes existing gaps in coordination and facilities for detection apprehension and rehabilitation and stresses national joint action from prevention to punishment.
President urges scientific, coordinated action to reform crime prevention. He calls for a nationwide administrative framework linking federal, state, and local agencies, plus public education to garner support. Emphasizes training, research, and community involvement to reduce crime as a social problem.
Oslo announces 1934 and 1933 Nobel Peace prizes to Arthur Henderson and Sir Norman Angell. Henderson, 71, British Labour leader and World Disarmament Conference president, began as a Newcastle moulder and served as home and foreign minister. Angell, 59, British author and Labour MP, wrote on international politics and economics and edited Foreign Affairs.
Esther Ellyson nee Negus 73 died at 5 30 am Sunday at home after years of failing health. She married W B Ellyson Feb 16 1881 and lived on a Springdale farm before moving to West Liberty in 1912. Survived by two sons Oakley and C B Ellyson of St Paul, two sisters Rachel Fogg and Mary Rood, one brother Henry Negus. Funeral 2 30 Tuesday at Duncan Cathout chapel with Rev C E Burdine.
Albert M Fenske transfers to Martha L Christian a 60 ft by 130 ft lot in block 10 of Dean's 1st Addition for consideration of 1 and value of consideration noted. Date November 7, 1933. Record reflects deed details and property description.
Santa Claus endorses snow suits as ideal gifts for youngsters, noting water-repellent one-piece and two-piece designs with reinforced knees, ribbed cuffs, and matching caps. Fabrics shift from brushed wools to closely woven materials like corduroy. dark colors dominate while bright mittens and scarves provide contrast. Tomorrow features matching accessory sets.
In a Santa Monica Gazette piece Will Rogers comments on Notre Dame’s play style and leadership, praising Father O'Hara and Elmer Layden as worthy successors and predicting the Irish will be top again. He notes war news focuses on Italy and France and jokes about meddling outsiders.
Joe Haddad, 23, of 608 Summer Street NW, was arrested for illegal possession of liquor for the third time in two months after a raid uncovered several pints of whisky on his property. Redfern, 24, was held for possessing a gallon can of alcohol outside Greneway filling station at F Avenue and First Street NW.
Rattans gutta-percha dammar tin gold and lead are produced in Pahang, one of the Federated Malay States.
The council moved to adopt a taxi rate increase after operators request. The amendment will get final consideration next Monday and then publish before taking effect. The proposed rates would be 15 cents for the first mile, 10 cents for each additional mile, and 10 cents per extra passenger.
Fritz Henkels, a New York brick layer, has become a sculptor and is working on a series of twenty 12 foot heads of famous Americans. An unspecified change adds 10 cents to other trips, while trips of one mile or less stay at 15 cents.
Sweden joins Britain Italy the Netherlands in sending troops to patrol the Saar valley during the plebiscite on January 13. The League of Nations aims to prevent violence during the two tense periods from vote to result and during the transition to any new regime. The 770000 residents will choose among returning to Germany remaining under League rule or becoming French.
Chief naval operations leader Mark Standley presented an annual report to Secretary Claude A. Swanson on Navy safety and personnel status. The document outlines ongoing safety concerns and workforce considerations for the service.
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