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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1933

Page

4

Luther Brewer Reelected President of Cedar Rapids Art Association

Luther A. Brewer, former president, was reelected president at the annual meeting in the Little Gallery Cedar Rapids. New officers include James Dows Blake first vice president and Mrs George B Douglas second vice president. Directors with term expirations and a report on Little Gallery activities were presented by Edward B Rowan.

Luther A. Brewer Cedar Rapids Art Association Art Association Little Gallery Owen Elliott James Dows Blake George B Douglas Marvin D Cone Wallace Darling Charles B. Svoboda E . Sefton Austin N Palmer James E. Hamilton Clare R. Marshall Bert T Jackson John Carey Mark Anthony W H. Dunshee Jay Sigmund Arthur Poe Grant Wood W. H. Frick D. W.W Warren M. S. Hallman Edwin Bruns Edward B Rowan Cedar Rapids OLIN Olin Cemetery Association Fritz Engelking Delbert Stingley Harry Miller Roy Easterly Louis Lorenzen Citizens Savings Bank H D Miller R. H Russell Association For Recovery of the Fund Miller Russell Oxford Junction Iwarold G Long New Era Lodge Knights of Pythias Harro Ingwersen George Slouha James L. Cave John Stevenson O. A Gable Ernest Latore EB. A Grimwood Wit E. Blizek Maynard Mary Jane Sykes Epworth League Melford Reid Marian Foss Far Parke Robert Welch Emma Strosahil Earl Parke Dorothy Palmer Tama Elma Hoskins Amela Hanwardsen R. N of A Grace Burton Hattie Sley Tillie Pashek Mary Mul

Westin Jacobson Weds Betty Miller

Announcements report the marriage of Betty Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs G E Miller of Marshalltown to Westin Jacobson son of the Rev and Mrs P W Jacobson. The ceremony occurred December 3 in Peoria Illinois with a Congregational minister officiating. Mrs Jacobson attended Coe College, member of Kappa Delta, and Mr Jacobson is Coe graduate in Sigma Phi Delta. They will live in Willow Springs where he is in business.

Betty Miller G E Miller Marshalltown John Westin Jacobson W. Jacobson Bever Avenue Peoria Til Jacobson Coe College Kappa Delta Sorority Coe Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity Willow Springs

Russell To Talk On World Topics

Professor Nelson Vance Russell of Coc college launches a lecture series with “Can We Make Europe Pay?” examining England and France debt reactions and moral and economic angles. The talk is at Brucemore, 4 p.m., Wednesday, hosted by Mrs. George B Douglas, with six more talks every other Wednesday through February and beyond.

Nelson Vance Russell Coc College Brucemore George B Douglas Europe England France Tindenburg and Witler Japan Geneva Turkey

Dinner Guests at Mount Mercy College

Miss Charlotte Hubbard hosted two Mount Mercy junior college classmates for a Monday evening dinner. Guests were Miss Alice Ford of Denver and Miss Harriet McDonald of Independence.

Charlotte Hubbard Mount Mercy Junior College Alice Ford Denver Harriet McDonald Independence

Sports Spree Set At Coe College Gymnasium

A Tuesday evening event at Coe College women’s gymnasium features a Sports Spree with volleyball basketball baseball ping pong and tennis in a varied program. About 25 physical education women from Coe will participate with senior majors assisting. Dean Mary Bell and Miss Evelyn Street attend as guests.

Coe College Department of Physical Education W AA Council Jane Sloan Esther Seliman Dorothy Stofler Mary Bowne Frances McLaughlin Sloan Bowne Blanche House Sellman Eveta Vondracek Lilian Weed Edith Benson Catherine Montalloni Miriam Judiesch Virginia Knox Ruth Mabon Betty Moore Mildred Nemmers Carmen Cosner Bernus Pirk Virginia Drake Barbara Barrick Jannan Chapel Rosabelle Bartlett Isabelle Smith Leona Merkel Ruth Toogood Sarah Palmer Hazel Eckert Karen Rugaard Zeta Colee Stofiet Dean Mary Bell Evelyn Street WAA Council Stoflet Benson Barbara Nitz Vondrace Mabon

Birthday gathering at the Robert Roseberry home

Relatives gathered at 1636 Sixth Street NW to celebrate Mr Robert Roseberry's birthday. Present were Mr and Mrs Robert Roseberry and son Richard, Bernice Blin of Cedar Rapids, Mr and Mrs Joe Blin with sons Wesley and William and daughter Gladys, Mr and Mrs Lumir Lyman and Roane Grishaber of Marion, and Mr and Mrs Edward Blin of Alb urnett.

Robert Roseberry Sixth Street Mr Roseberry Richard Bernice Blin Cedar Rapids Joe Blin Wesley William Gladys Lumir Lyman Roane Grishaber Marion Edward Blin Alburnett

IOWA CITY GUESTS AT ROBERT DOWNING HOME

Miss Theatric Hazard and Milo L Green of the University of Iown and Miss Lorna Lacs were guests of Robert Downing Sunday at his home on Center Point road NE 1314.

Theatric Hazard Milo L Green The University of Iown Lorna Lacs Robert Downing Center Point Road

Miss Elisabeth Smith Arrives in Mount Vernon for Short Stay

Miss Elisabeth Smith of New York City arrived Sunday night in Mount Vernon for a short stay. She came from the east to Iowa City by airplane.

Elisabeth Smith New York City Mount Vernon Iowa City

Miss Owen to Graduate at Town University Exercises

Miss Cenoma Owen of 311 Nineteenth Street GSE is to be graduated from the University of Town with a bachelor of arts degree. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs L Owen and completed public school at Car College before entering the university.

Cenoma Owen Nineteenth Street University of Town Mass Owen L Owen Car College University

Estate heirs sue for debt in promissory note case

Zoe Bo Yothers and Easther B Austin administrators of Fimma Butler estate file a petition Monday in county clerk’s office against Ray Shneluff and Murry Meffett demanding payment of 2605 on a promissory note.

Tolpdo Zoe Bo Yothers Easther B Austin Fimma Butler Ray Shneluff Murry Meffett Toocasty

Captain Healy Tells Australian War Bond With Slides

Captain Tim Healy of the Australian imperial army intelligence corps spoke to 150 Cedar Rapids Woman's Club members on President's Day. He contrasted Australia's wartime losses with its beauty, shared slides of the Land of the Southern Cross, and praised General Pershing and the Prince of Wales. He noted the wartime toll on Australian troops, where his regiment began with 1,030 men and he remains one of the last survivors. The program included Shonka and Boynton introductions prior to Healy's talk.

Australia Tim Healy Intelligence Corps Australian Imperial Army Cedar Rapids Healy General Pershing Washington Prince of Wales S. V. Shonka Mass Mary Woitushek Shonka E. P Boynton

Epworth League program at Mount Vernon church

Sixty members of the Epworth League with sponsor Miss Alice Rudd Rev A A Brooks and others presented a Sunday evening program before forty five Mount Vernon high school Leaguers. Margaret Risser welcomed guests, Vincent Gough directed games, refreshments were set by Morris Fussell ET Gough C E Hedges and Fred Blackwell, and Margaret Hedges Hulda Peet Beth Baker led general arrangements.

Epworth League St Paul's Church Alice Rudd A A Brooks Mount Vernon Methodist Church Margaret Risser Vincent Gough Mesdames Morris Fussell ET. Gough C E Hedges Fred Blackwell Margaret Hedges Hulda Peet Beth Baker St. Paul

Midboro Club Luncheon Set for February 2

The Midboro club will meet for luncheon on February 2 with Mrs Ralph Grimm at 609 Thirty-fourth street NE.

Midboro Club Ralph Grimm Thirty-fourth Street

Make This Model At Home From Spring 1933 Fashion Catalog

Anse Adams presents a 1933 pattern guide describing chic spring outfits with soft cowls and slash-cut seaming for a flattering silhouette. Includes pattern 2939 in sizes 12 to 40 and yardage details, with order instructions and a Spring Fashion Bank featuring Paris-inspired models for all hours of the day.

Anse Adams Ferdy Cedar Rapids Servie Pattern Department West E Seventeenth Street New York

Body of Lew Mefferd Found in Cedar River

Lew Mefferd, 53, missing for a week, was found floating in the Cedar River at the Quaker Oats intake station. Coroner reports accidental drowning likely after he fell from a ledge. no inquest. He was a bricklayer, lifelong Cedar Rapids resident, survived by two sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at Turner chapel.

Lew Mefferd Cedar River L. L. Coon Mefferd Mefford R. A. Vorpahl Vorpahl Turner Cedar Rapids F. E. Hollan First Street Joe Menz Herbert L George Turner Chapel

Romance Ends As Ballen Divorce Suit Is Filed

Paris report notes Eugenia Kelly Davis files for divorce from Clement Ballen on desertion grounds. The couple wed in New York on May 29, 1926 after Eugenia’s prior divorce from Al Davis, a famed dancer once dubbed the perfect lover. The tale echoed 1915 16 sensational coverage of their elopement and ensuing litigation.

Paris Ins Clement Ballen Eugenia Kelly Davis Ballens New York Miss Kelly Elkton

American Forces Begin Huge Sham Battle At Hawai

Military, naval and air forces defend America's Gibraltar of the Pacific in unprecedented war games on Oahu. Seven cruisers and several destroyers of the mock enemy fleet sighted northeast of Molokai at dawn as a major air battle looms before a naval assault. The mock war centers on Pearl Harbor with the battle fleet and coast defense forces contending for control of Hawaii.

Pearl Harbor America Pacific Hawilan Islands

President Signs Deficiency Bill After Veto Override

President Hoover signed the deficiency bill in Washington on Monday, authorizing 3,756,000 dollars in new appropriations. The measure had been redrafted by Congress after his veto of the original 31 million dollar package, whose tax refund rider required joint committee oversight of refunds above 20,000 dollars.

Washington Hoover Congress Joint Congressional Committee On Internal Revenue

City Briefs and Personal News Ties Up Local Legal Moves

James K Murphy of Dike dodged a bankruptcy petition in federal court Tuesday with debts of 19 635 45 and assets 5 300. Mrs Imogen B Emery 361 Twentieth Street SE former Linn county district court first deputy clerk from 1927 to 1933 opens a general practice in 731 Higley building. Emery a Town university law school graduate admitted to the bar in 1910 previously served as secretary to university presidents Dr George MacLean and Dr John G Bowman.

James K Murphy Dike Imogen B Emery Twentieth Street Linn County District Court Higley Building Emery Town University Law School George MacLean John G. Bowman

Wing Stroke Rates of Insects From a Scientific Circular

A scientific circular notes wing stroke rates per second for various insects: fly 330, bee 240, wasp 110, dragonfly 28, butterfly 8. It adds that the butterfly’s grace is enhanced by its slow wing motion.

Winners Named In Cedar Rapids Playwriting Contest

The Community Players announced winners: Mrs Don Hines and Howard R Green of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Marguerite Rowley New land of Center Point for a one act play contest. The program includes The Plympton Blood and The Fiddle withaudience voting to decide first place.

Community Players Don Hines Howard R. Green Cedar Rapids Marguerite Rowley Newland Center Point Mr. Green State Capitol Edward Swein Clyde Tull Mount Vernon Robert Bell Jay Sigmund Ruth Larson Iowa City Margery Jenson Edward Sheehy

Vinton Benton Harger 77 dies of heart attack

IOwa News in Brief reports the death of Vinton resident Morrow Harger 77 after a sudden heart attack. He lived in Benton county for 75 years, recently staying with his daughter near Vinton. Surviving are five sons and a daughter. a son in California and a Cedar Rapids brother among others. Funeral arrangements pending word from the son in California.

Vinton Morrow Harger Benton County Harold Williams California Mr. Harger Coshocton County Ohio George Harger Shellsburg Sophia Greenwood Harger Allen Harger Spencer, Wis Everett Harger Cedar Rapids James E. Harger H. B. Williams

Propeller Quilt Pattern for Nancy Page Readers

A propeller quilt project for boys and girls, detailing color schemes, block sizes, and construction tips. Includes life size pattern request via three cents and a self addressed stamped envelope, with back patterns also available for three more cents.

Nancy Page Nancy Nanty Page

Obituary and society notices from Anamosa Williamsburg Tama Maynard Solon

Community faces include the death of John Oltmans 72 in Anamosa after a heart ailment and funeral plans. Marriage and installation events occur in Williamsbrug Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges. Gillette V Quintard 28 dies in Chicago after three months illness with Tama origins. Maynard couple celebrated 23rd anniversary with friends from Oelwein and nearby towns. Ora Hoofman 66 dies in Iowa City hospital. three sons and a daughter survive. funeral in Morse scheduled.

Kimmerle Ee Arnold R. Wallace Leroy James R. Wallace R. L. Wallace William Arnold Jake Dan Arenold Paul Kimmerle Earl Zimpher William Barske Felix Silkey Lena M. Allen Verna Evert Hammelman Anamosa John Oltmans Oltmans Cass Township Oldenburg Germany United States Council Bluffs Elsie Wiers Jones County John William Albert Will Poppe John Albert Lewis Knake A. Matthias Castle Grove Williamsburg I O . Lodge Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Noble B L. Bean Leo Durr Ed Livingston Henry Arp John Parry John W Thomas Thomas L Jones R. S N G Dewey Bean L.S N. G Fred Jones L. S John Kuch Rebekahs Noble Grand Clara Jones Maude Kessler Carrie L. Jones A. D. Jones Ellen Chase Anna B. Hughes Mary McLennen U. S Louise Ti Tama Paul Stigers Martin Lier Harley Stevens Samuel Siegel Roy Fisher J. A Olsen Davenport Mr Quintard Roy Quintard Tama High School Bradley School of Horology Peoria Chicago Ilinois College of Optometry Mabel Life Eric, Pa Quintard Methodist Church of Masonic Lodge Les Mars Omega Delta Fraternity Square and Compasses Club Northern Minors College Anna Morrison Maynard Wil- Nan Guritz Darrell Howard Oelwein Henry Guritz Harley Prideaux Ed Ponsar Leo Lester Foss Lou Buenneke Bernice Arthur Soeg George Simpson Solon St Mary's Church Morse Ora Hoofman Iowa City Frank Raymond Victor Ruth Victor Hoofman Cedar Rapids

R F C Head Says Big Banks Failed To Aid Railroads

Washington news report on January 1933 hearings where Atlee Pomerene of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation accused large banks of shirking rail loan relief. He cited bank loan demands, foreclosures threats, and RF C support exceeding 50 million dollars while most class one railroads operated at a loss.

Washington INS America Atlee Pomerene Reconstruction Finance Corporation Senate Pomerene Couzens Michigan R. FC Aoss R. PC

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Luther Brewer Westin Jacobson Killian Beauty Shop Marcel Killian S Miss Smith Miss Owen John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Capt. Healy Woman’s Club of ST. Pau's Epworth Ine Halas Ballen Hawai Willie Willis Mary Cornell Summer School Green Hines Mary Josephine Mount Mercy College W. H Ogburn Harry Boyd the Gazette Town City Marguerite Newland Lasswell Iowa News Hopkinton Earlville Charles Philips Phillips St. Francis Church Dyersville Theodore Warning Dubuque Leo Schilling Greeley Hildegard Elmer Steward Ernest Gilbert Detine Lorraine Alvera Vihill Bess Harms Grace Stuhr Bernice Hanwardson Inner Sentinel Clara Claussen Outer Sentinel Clara Rogers Pearl McGregor Lillian Bees Anna Homolka Faith Tillie Moravec Courage Lena Peckosh Mary Fritz Mary Kolarik Endurance Addie Skinner Cascade Patrick Brady Joseph Feder- Spiel Clermont Clermont State Bank G. E. Everett Dan Burke L. H Aaness E. C. Lien Joseph Hebl St. Wenceslaus Church Heb Bohemia Winthrop Clayton Miller Here Grundy Center Winona Bentson Black Hawk County Bentson Markeley Renken Pleasant Valley Township Grundy County New Hartford Nellie Armendt E. R. Murphy Tama County Green Mountain Clutier Clutier 10 F. C. Vileta A. H. Chitty Mr. Mundt A. F P. Kosnar John Bell Joe Bata Nagle Hazel Bell Hilda Horn Anna Vile Ada Marie Hillis Oelwein Baptist Church Fayette County Fayette O. G. Herbrecht Des Moines R. Z. Wallace Florence la Ganke the Music Shop Sanford Marjorie Hungerford
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