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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1932
Page
7
The Pickwick Parthenon Holiday Ball caps holiday socials before New Year at the Hotel Roosevelt Thursday night. Dutch dinner parties lead up to a 9 pm dance with balloons and festive decorations, tickets available at the hotel with price reductions noted.
Charles F Duncan of Savannah Gap arrived Wednesday afternoon to be a guest at the Hunting home on 1857 Second Avenue SE. He and Miss Hunting planned to wed on Saturday at noon then travel to Davenport to stay with the bride's brother in law, Mr and Mrs Harri G Williams.
Mrs Geoffrey S Shepherd entertained twelve former Coe college classmates at her Ames home with Mr and Mrs Fredrick G Murray hosting. Out of town guests included Mrs Elwyn Miler of Lake Dry and Mrs Charles Moyer of Tama. The Shepherds plan to return to Ames next week after Dr Shepherd attends a National Economics Association meeting in Cincinnati.
Mr and Mrs J A Pringle of 412 Fifth Avenue Marion plan a Friday dinner with guests Mr and Mrs William Pringle of Rochester NY. M Pringle, a cast member of Of Thee I Sings, is a Pringle brother. Also invited are Dr and Mrs Pringle of Cedar Rapids and their son Don William.
Miss Myrtis Pope hosted a waffle supper at 1840 Fourth Avenue SE on Wednesday evening. Bridge was played as guests included Miss Gladys Elder of West Liberty Carroll Phelps of Iowa City and Dr and Mrs J D Houser and Mr and Mrs Arthur Fisher. Elder and Phelps were staying with Miss Pope and Mr Pope.
The Covington Ladies Aid society will hold its regular business meeting at the home of Mrs. Bess Benner on Friday afternoon January 6.
Notice states Montree Pharmacy dissolved as of December 18 1932 Cedar Rapids Iowa with no assets or liabilities and no ongoing business. It names dissolution publication in The Evening Gazette Cedar Rapids for legal record and submission to the Secretary of State. Signed December 26 1932 by President Ed Roenlk and Secretary Nee Roenhk.
Iowa State alumni added college songs to their Christmas dinner dance at the Cedar Rapids Alumni organization gathering in the Hotel Roosevelt. Nearly 109 attended as guests enjoyed a blue and silver decorated U shaped table, with bronze chrysanthemums, candles, and evergreen foliage. Mrs A R Menary sang Scotch songs and a humorous skit by Dr and Mrs Menary followed toastmaster Carl G Helming.
Four Cedar Rapids officials including Mayor W H Stepanek studied Ames operations and Des Moines methods for municipal issues. They met with state highway commission officials in Ames and Des Moines officials led by Mayor Dwight Lewis. The trip was paid from their own funds and they returned Wednesday evening.
Tama man Frank Kajer pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Tama county district court. He was sentenced to six months in jail and a $25 fine plus costs, with the jail term suspended on payment and parole to Tama attorney James H Willett. The alleged theft involved a diamond ring taken while a jeweler was busy.
John G Farmer 62 a former division passenger agent for Rock Island Lines died at his Santa Monica home after two years of ill health. Born October 11 1870 in West Bend Wisconsin he began railroading in Cedar Rapids in 1883 and joined Rock Island in 1902 as division passenger agent. He retired last May after 49 years in the industry leaving a large family and plans for funeral not yet received.
George J. Keller of Iowa Water Service says his company cannot provide free water for all city purposes. A letter to the city council proposes a revenue-reducing reduction of about $12,000 under an earlier council-approved but mayor vetoed plan offering roughly half free water.
William Fairbanks of Jones County and Oma Knapp of Linn County filed applications for marriage licenses.
Francisco A. Cardenas states that keeping a strong effort in northern races is essential. He argues the hard path yields value despite ease seeming appealing.
Obituaries and notices across Vinton Wyomin g Hopkinton and Grundy Center recount the deaths of William H Perrine 88 John Von Sprecken 74 and Mrs Lucy Saxton Taft 87 with funeral details and survivors. Also covered are Rowley alumni gathering and local civic notes.
A fragmented archive shows a dense roster of 1920s and 1930s radio schedule snippets. Networks WABC WMT WEAF CBS NBC WJZ WLW WHOS WHOS radio programs, concerts, talk segments, and orchestral performances appear with numerous station call letters and program cues.
The day’s astral map suggests mediocre state of affairs with possible travel or new associations. Business and writing may fare well if speech stays constructive, while personal life shows little magnitude. notable nativity: Al Smith.
Across the fleet the electric motors powering battleships are noted for immense energy. Reports describe the capability as equivalent to the output of a million men, reflecting advances in naval engineering and power systems.
In 1929 New York faced a sharp budget crisis as Roosevelt pressed for a fully executive budget with hearings and departmental estimates. The Legislature balked and amended bills, prompting vetoes and a court battle that ended with the Court of Appeals upholding the governor and curbing legislative control.
A dense listing of crossword style clues spanning horizontal and vertical entries. Answers range from animal terms and musical instruments to historical roles and everyday objects, assembling a wide set of cross‑referenced terms.
Greene county 4-H team scored a perfect 1,800 to win crop judging at the Iowa State college short course, the first such perfect score in the contest. Coaches Glen Anderson, team members Carl Hebner Royal Holtz and Lee Berry. Livestock winners included Winnebago county team with 2,903 points.
Soup luncheon at People's church announced. Wallace Johnson of Cedar Rapids will preach at Covington church Sunday at 8 p.m.
Tama attorney J H Willett and Marshal Frank Wheeler captured two suspects after a car theft report at Judge Willett's residence. The men J W Jackson 27 Kentucky and Emil Stover 26 South Dakota admitted theft from Willett McCartney's car. They pled guilty to larceny and were fined 100 dollars plus costs with up to thirty days in jail. A car levy was ordered for costs. Evidence included a milk can and two lengths of rubber hose found in the vehicle.
John Henry Hughes age 64 a Williams burg lumberman died at home after long illness. A native of Omeda county New York he moved to the area as a child. He married Hanna McLeod on December 5 1894 and was a thirty third degree Mason and member of IOOF Knights of Pythias and Elks. Surviving are his widow and daughter Mrs Preston Shimer of Bound Brook New Jersey. Funeral services set for Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church.
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