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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1933

Page

4

Isles of Shoals Story Shared By Woman's Club

The Cedar Rapids Women’s Club heard a talk on the Isles of Shoals detailing its romantic history including legends of buried treasure and pirate lore. The meeting featured carols led by Mrs Clare Nickerson, piano by Mrs H Henderson, and plans announced for a Cedar Rapids Women’s Club luncheon with speaker Mrs H C Hours ton Jr of Red Oak.

Isles of Shoals Bampshire Maine Cassis Melvin L Europe Anc Ubes Tme Clare Nicne H. Henderson G F Lyman Jane Mortwoose H C Hourston, Jr Red Oak Iowa Federation of Womens Clubs BS. R. Abber

Walker arrives from Los Angeles for aunt's visit

Robert Walker arrives this afternoon from Los Angeles to visit his aunt Mrs Frank Witwer at 320 Crescent Street SE. Mrs Witwer and her daughter Ann plan to return to Los Angeles after Christmas.

Robert Walker Los Angeles Frank Witwer Crescent Witwer Ann

Pickford Jr. to Return Home for Vacation

Roswell Pickford Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Roswell H Pickford 357 Forest Drive SE will arrive Thursday from Western Reserve Academy at Hudson Ohio to spend his vacation at home.

Roswell Pickford Jr Roswell H Pickford Forest Drive Western Reserve Academic Hudson Ohio

Staunton Cadet to Spend Holidays with Parents

Staunton from Staunton Military Academy Jordan to visit parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Jordan at 2121 Linden Drive SE after Thursday afternoon arrival.

Andoe Jordan Staunton Military Academy Staunton Carl F. Jordan Linden Drive

Fragmentary Chicago wedding notice with scattered names

Fragmentary OCR shows a list of individuals and addresses in Chicago area wedding announcements. Names include Martha Beards and Nor Bepras with scattered dates and locations. Text is garbled and hard to interpret beyond party members and casual courtship references.

Christmas pageant at First Baptist Church features guests

The annual Christmas event of the First Baptist Church was held Monday evening at the Fore of Mrs Dorwry Nelson, 133 Fors Avenue W. Members presented songs with Miss Sere Kacer and Mrs Mer Ayn Pu among the performers.

Dorwry Neson Cretor Gursis Rasse Sere Kacer Mer Ayn

Family to Visit In Texas and Louisiana

Mr and Mrs G E Perkenc and daughter Ga plan a motor trip from Georgia to Texas and Louisiana. They will leave Wednesday and spend time with friends in Temple Texas. They expect to arrive about January 4 after passing Gaverton and New Orleans.

Forest Drive Terple Texas Tney Wu Motor Gaverton Tex New Orleans

Charme GN Members Helped at Christmas Penmy Event

Fort members of Charme GN assisted at a Christmas penmy event on Mordav day. Mrs George P Siaw y Met AT Gmart and Mr Leon A Mever Nee Geer led the program with other community figures. Kors ROD, H E Eens.neer, and Revizees contributed. The gathering included t he Wise Men om Henry Van Ee and Mrs G Lo HKraobenhoft representing local groups.

Charme GN Ithrisimmas

Christmas Eve Event At Local Chapter Meeting

Mrs Rowe Bickel spoke on Christmas items and read poems from Yue Fire or Mar Buertte W tunson. Christmas music by a trio led by Mrs Flora Hromatko Tayior, with Mrs E W Richardson and Wiss Virginia Paul. Tea served. guests Mrs Prip Palmer and Mrs Harriet Lames attended.

Barlow Omes Wright Jr Rowe Bickel Yue Fire Mar Buertte W.tunson Flora Hromatko Tayior E. W. Richardson Wiss Virginia Paul Prip Palmer Harriet Lames Onsiow Lamey Barrowt

Team groups that AU W meet Wednesday evening

Readable fragments indicate a plan for a team gathering on a Wednesday evening at an unspecified location. The text lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes, making precise identification impossible.

Groupes

Marriage of Miss Mazine Rau to Frerets Be Lingas announced

The engagement announces the marriage of Miss Mazine Rau se r and Frerets Be Lingas with a home set at present. Mr orger and Mrs William Wad reside at 69 Fifth Street NW.

Mazine Rauser Omaha Reven Orger Wiliam Wadrrr Fifth Street NW

P T A Meetings Near Dairy Dale By Frayed Text

Fragmented OCR notes describe a PTA gathering at a local dairy area with references to names like Parette and Tearlors. the text is garbled and lacks clear details or outcomes. The fragment hints at a meeting schedule and perhaps a discussion about plaster or tea but cannot confirm specifics.

Church Groups Plan Christmas Lunch and Gift Exchange

Members of the V R Focieleaf and James Methat churches will meet Thursday for a social luncheon and a Christmas gift exchange. Mrs Avee Vernak will host the gathering at her home with Mrs Vesta Daa assisting.

Focieleaf James Methat Tewu

Honor Sarah Cohn At Bridge Party

A bridge party honoring Sarah Cohn was hosted by Mrs. Ramere and Mrs. Burss for close friends. Guests included notable social figures and several bridge tables were set in the French room of the Exel Moaniese company.

Sarah Cohn Mos SH Ramere NL Burss Exel Moaniese Sarah Qoahss Prova Dodse Saccuni J. Ciffer Sapeers Nass Gahan Arr Tostessesn

Mas Shemees Suarencuk entertain Saturaar evenings

Suarencuk hosted Saturday evenings in honor of Lilyan Macsenski. The event featured a card game and a long list of attendees including Veresko and Paronma Gann ivy Agnes, Majewsz, Variszko, Serer, Gstin, Harh, Pisacek, Malsha, Suchomel, Copek, Wh, Prussk, Frame Veriesko, Mary Servers and Ellas.

Mas Shemees Suarencuk Lilyan Macsenski Eehith Sorihcar eTrex Feiik Veresko Paronma Gann Ivy Agnes Score Harry Shesre omTec & Fowte Psmness Gstin Frank Harh Eh Peet Pisacek Joseph Malsha Earn Suchomel Frances Copek Fireor Wh Srebma Prussk Frame Veriesko Mary Servers Err Ellas

Eight Nations Seek French Quota Share

Reported negotiations show Greece Australia South Africa and other nations pressing France for larger wine and pork import quotas in exchange for concessions. Portugal and Spain offer partial gains in tobacco and wine while Chile and Argentina seek higher wine allowances.

Wassington France Ace Taeiffieuciy United States Dombasie Greece Austraua Russia Skv Hes 2 South

State Examiner Testifies in Ottumwa Ouster Trial

State examiner testified in district court Tuesday about alleged transfers of funds totaling about 3000 related to city records 1932 34. Witness Geaton described audits of Ottumwa city finances amid allegations of mismanagement and corruption tied to Major Fewr C Manning and Kiaver Mar rre.

Ottumwa F H Keser Manning Urland al Mane Geverrer Herring Manruwaz Ty Aémain Iitration

Slaying In Chicago Involving Husband And Friend

In Chicago a man named George Hard allegedly killed his wife Laura Hard and wounded another woman connected to his best friend. The incident occurred after a quarrel at a tavern where Belanger drew a revolver and fired, according to statements from witnesses including Joeuh Talafous, manager of Camp Girat tavern.

Chicago Orhan Pedre Terai Serger Trene Hard Toone Ard Belanger George Hard Joeuh Talafous Camp Girat Taupe Cory W the Booth Aw Belanger

Lamps Through the Ages with Period Style and Modern Twists

A survey of lamps matching period themes from Early American to Chinese porcelain bases and 18th century bronze candle lamps. It notes direct and indirect lighting, materials like alabaster, pottery, brass, and enamel, plus modern floor reflectors and girandoles in paired sets.

Chippendale Sheraton Adam

Tragic double murder and suspected suicide in Chicago area

Erich the tavern keeper notified police after a car rammed a scene where Mrs Hard lay dead and her companion fled. Pere traced a husband, Belanger, to a Chicago apartment where he reportedly killed himself with carbon monoxide, following a quarrel over unwanted advances.

Erich Hard .S.nz Pere Chicago Belanger Tumseil Mrs Hard

O Duffy Followers Win First Tilt In Fight To Free Him

The Irish Free State government braces for a second encounter as supporters of General Fain O Duffy win the initial clash to demand his release from jail. Lawyers failed to secure a habeas corpus writ directing authorities to produce him in court on Wednesday. O Duffy, arrested for wearing the Young Ireland blue shirt, faces arraignment amid heavy security and routine delays.

O'Duffy Dublinins Fain O'Duffy Tuensday United Ireland Party Irish Free State High Court O Duffy Tharges Oo Dee Tia Youngeland Party Uist Ugheld Fawry O'lutty Dublin Westport County Mayo Semonus Arbour

Prussia Abolishes Voting In Centralization Act

Berlin reports Prussia enacts drastic centralization abolishing elections. New measure concentrates power in provincial governors and appoints local bodies with advisory roles. Local leaders and party cadres gain control across the province, signaling broad reform across Germany.

Prussia Berlin Thexs Hillertle Nazi Storm Troops Vann Eily Coun Prossin Ofa Ghermany

Local Women Added to CWS Payroll in Sewing Rooms

Sixty six local women have joined the relief effort at the federal building as part of the CWS payroll. They are working thirty days a week in the sewing rooms, supporting wartime production and relief operations.

Dalai Lama Dies Shocking Tibetan Buddhist Leader

London reports confirm the death Sunday of Tibet’s Dalai Lama aged 60. He ruled Tibet with civil and religious authority from Lhasa. Revered across Asia, he headed Lamaism and guided state councils through a secretive but powerful administration.

London Dalai Lama Tibet Central Asia Lhasa Potala Asia Mongolia Sam-Ye Tashi Lama Tashi-Lhunpo Tashi

Japan launches new torpedo boat amid treaty questions

Tokyo notes observers consider the 527 ton Hat Sukari may exceed London treaty limits. Jane's Fighting Ships cites secrecy in Japanese naval buildup and notes sister Chi Dori at Sasebo with 13.7 mm guns and 26 knot speed.

TORIO INS Japan London Sasebo Navy Yard Washington

Navy Aims for Parity with Britain and US

Extremely active in recent months, the navy lays new administrative and training plans and pushes an ambitious ship building program. Navy leaders seek absolute parity with Great Britain and the United States, discarding the present 5-5-2 ratio established in London.

Tremely Great Britain United States London

Two Weekend Holidays Planned For Federal Workers

Washington AP reports President Roosevelt approves two full weekends off for federal employees before Christmas and New Year’s as part of national recovery efforts. The plan gives Saturdays off to federal workers to ease the year end workload and boost morale during the holiday season.

Washington Roosevelt

Fifty detectives dispatched to trap convict killers in Chicago

Commissioner James P. Allman ordered fifty detectives to seize the gang that has made Chicago its base after escaping from the Indiana penitentiary at Michigan City. Ten police squads formed the emergency detail under Captain John Stege's direction.

Chicago Sns James P. Allman Indiana Penitentiary Michigan City John Stege

Two Die in Hotel Fire at St Charles in Yoakum

Two salesmen were burned to death Tuesday when a fire partly destroyed the St Charles hotel in Yoakum Texas. Victims were J W Hinkle Kennedy Texas and Wesly Haly San Antonio.

Yoakum Tex INS St. Charles J. W. Hinkle Kennedy Wesly Haly San Antonio

Notice of Receiver Reports Hearing in Iowa Court

Third and Fourth Progressive Reports of the Receiver in the Cedar Rapids Sash and Door matter set for hearing at 9:00 A M on January 2, 1934 at the Court House. Parties may object to the reports at that time. otherwise the Court will approve them. Notice issued December 19. Attorney for Receiver James C Loomis.

District Court of Iowa Forth County U. Briden Plaintiff Cedar Rapids Sash d& Door Co James C. Loomis

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Woman’s Club Rossie Pickford Killian Ad “I Rer Martan Smith Hue Smz MIS Diana Phifps David Beartsxer Ana Linsey David Turregne Virginia Coesz Alpha PI Class Clubs Fae Tor Coreg A Boye Baers Wereeers Jawa Kober Tre Weert Benetes Marty Tiree Wa Fepher Fidelity Life Retson S 2Nd St Quality Diamond Merchants Arthur Barlow Fred Kahls Feed Kav Wongert HO W Wongert Fred Kan W Art Group RA Son-Lingo P. T. A. Meetings Dairy Dale St Paul's Pistriet Holdenkahler CO Third Street Mrs. Mantz Flimscelf Amos Parrish York CWS Sanford Dalat Lama U.S Siege Heads Torney Tricycles Morgan Bros Third Ave Bell ‘Center Sidwell Anta Bezdek's Bezdek Florists Johnson Bezdek America Rother Blenden i
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