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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1937

Page

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Bridge Group Week Starts With Little Activity

The Cedar Rapids Country club hosts a light Monday bridge luncheon led by Mrs. W. J. Neuzil as the week opens. The five annual mid winter state bridge tournament is planned for Thursday to Saturday at the Montrose hotel. Community Players season ticket holders are invited to the Streamlined Party at the Country club with details via Miss Marian Galloway or board members.

Cedar Rapids Country Club W. J. Neuzil Montrose Hotel Country Club Marian Galloway Dial Community Players Board of Directors

College Book Club Meeting Review Night

The College Book club will meet with Mrs. N Harold West at 425 Twentieth street NE on Tuesday. Mrs. V O Hasek Jr will review Gold Diamonds and Orchids by William LaVarre.

The College Book Club N. Harold West Twentieth Street V. O. Hasek, Jr William LaVarre

American Legion Auxiliary to Hanford Post Plans Meeting

The American Legion auxiliary to Hanford post No 5 will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Memorial building. The executive board will gather at 7 15 p.m. A special speaker will address the group and refreshments follow the program.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post No. 5 Memorial Building

Silver Chain Circle Meets at Mrs Stone’s Park Ave Location

The Silver Chain circle of the King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. George M. Stone at 1817 Park Ave NE SE on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Members are asked to bring quilt stocks and sewing materials.

Silver Chain Circle of the King’s Daughters George M. Stone Park Avene SE

Mr and Mrs Vernon Stevens Head to Chicago on Weeklong Trip

Mr Vernon Stevens and Mrs Stevens of 1641 Bavenue NE travel to Chicago for a week. He will attend business meetings while she visits friends and relatives. The pair expect to be gone about seven days.

Mrs Vernon Stevens Bavenue NE Chicago Mr. Stevens Mrs. Stevens

Mrs Nelson Hosts Wednesday Picnic Luncheon

Mrs. C. E. Nelson of 1526 Washington Avenue SE will entertain the Wednesday Social Club with a picnic luncheon at her home Wednesday at 1 p.m. Members are asked to bring picnic requirements.

C. E. Nelson Washington Avenue

Y W C A Business Girls League Meets Monday

The Business Girls League of the YWCA will gather Monday at 6 p.m. at the YWCA. Miss Marvel Whitcher heads arrangements and Mrs. E E Fisher leads group singing. Mrs. Alice Ferber, Linn County relief director, will speak.

Business Girls League of Y.W.C.A

Eight Candidates Initiated into White Shrine at Gethsemane

Eight candidates joined the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem during the mid winter ceremony of Gethsemane Shrine No 1 at the Masonic hall on Saturday evening. A 250 member dinner preceded the event and the dining room. Officers and candidates sat in a cross shaped table. The decor was white and gold. George Krabbenhoff sang. The shepherdess Guard performed its drill and Robert Smythe played the xylophone solos with Miss Betty Jean Stephenson.

Order of the White Jerusalem Gethsemane Shrine No. 1 Masonic Hall George Krabbenhoff Shepherdess Guard Robert Smythe Jean Stephenson

Local Winsome Gathering and Royal Neighbors Install

Mrs J W Mackey hosted a mixed gathering at 1219 Third Street SW to honor Catherine Mackey on her upcoming February wedding to Donald West. Parlor City Camp No 1799 Royal Neighbors of America held a Thursday evening install at K P Hall with about fifty attending a dinner. officers including Oracle Celia Burda and Vice Oracle Mary Weigel were installed and gifts presented.

J. W. Mackey Third Street Catherine Mackey Donald West Marcella Frances Roushar Patricia Seda Emily 3Inko Dorothy West Helen Beckman Marguerite Mackey Angie Jolets Emma Mackey Louis Kinzey Robert Ackey Williamackey J. Mackey Louisend Jimmie Ernest Inzey Gilbert Kinzey Rge Mackey Parlor City Camp No Royal Neighbors of America K. P. Hall Ida Feiereisen Maud Hovorka Celia Burda Oracle Mary Weigel Marie McComas Frieda McComas Mary Black Esther Gosnell Wilma Byrnes Elma Curtiss Emma _ Swartzbaugh Inner Sentinel Sarah Martin Outer Sentinel Alberta Groff Margaret Pospishil Delia Scudder Mabel Krejci Anna McCurry Florence Feiereisen Bessie Randa Maud Havorka

Martha Trewin Honored at University of Arizona

Miss Martha Trewin daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold R Trewin 1950 Fourth Avenue SE has been elected a member of the W A A at the University of Arizona in Tucson She is among several outstanding women athletes named to the association on campus in Tucson Arizona.

Martha Trewin Harold R. Trewin Fourth Avenue SE University of Arizona Tucson Trewin

Camp Fire Guardians Meet Monday Evening

All Camp Fire guardians in the city will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the Camp Fire office. Miss Nadia Thorpe will discuss the Camp Fire law and its practical application. Mrs A J Anderson will lead a discussion for the newer guardians and Mrs Amos Scott will head a session for experienced guardians.

Nadia Thorpe A. J. Anderson Amos Scott

Mrs Hansen Hosts Daughters of Martha at Central Park Church

Mrs Warren Hansen and helpers entertained 35 Daughters of Martha of Central Park Presbyterian church Friday afternoon at 201 Twentieth Street NE. President Arthur Baxter presided, devotions by S Beecher, relief committee reported five Christmas baskets given, flood relief fund donations of five dollars. Lester De Yarman spoke on Gaspe trip and Canada including Callander, home of the Dionne quintuplets. Jean Dunlap sang. Next meeting February 26 at Mrs F G Murray’s home.

Warren Hansen Twentieth Street L. Geesaman T. Wienands M. Melvin Daughters of Martha of Central Park Presbyterian Church Arthur Baxter S. Beecher Relief Committee Flood Relief Fund The Red Cross Lester de Yarman Gaspe Peninsula America Canada Callander Dionne Quintuplets Jean Dunlap F. G. Murray B Avenue NE

A.A.U.W. Reading Group Meets Monday Evening

The first section of the A.A.U.W. reading group will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Miss Sarah Palmer's home 525 Knollwood Drive SE. Miss Marianne Dvorak will review Asylum by Seabrooke.

A.A.A.W Sarah Palmer Knollwood Drive Marianne Dvorak Seabrooke

Junior League Meets for Time Magazine Contest

All members of the Junior League of Cedar Rapids are invited to join the Time magazine current events contest briefing. The gathering is set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the league rooms at the Montrose hotel, with Mrs. Max Daehler overseeing.

Junior League of Cedar Rapids Time Magazine League Montrose Hotel Max Daehler

Wright Departs After Weekend Visit at Torgerson Home

Edward A. Wright of Marshall left Sunday evening after staying with Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth C. Torgerson at 390 Twenty-sixth Street SE. Wright, an actor and lecturer, spoke at the College club meeting Saturday afternoon and was a fraternity brother of Mr. Torgerson at the University of Iowa.

Edward A. Wright Marshalltown Ellsworth C. Torgerson Twenty-sixth Street Mr. Wright College Club Torgerson University of Iowa

Lutheran Women Hold Bob Sled Party at Church

The business and professional women's class of the First Lutheran Church will meet Monday evening at the church for a bob sled party and oyster stew. About forty members are expected to attend.

First Lutheran Church

Lip reading class to open series on famous Americans

The Cedar Rapids League for the Hard of Hearing meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the league room O R C building for a free lip reading class. Tuesday's lesson begins a series of sketches of lives of famous Americans.

Cedar Rapids League For the League Room

St Matthews Card Party Draws Prizes At School

St. Matthew's P. T. A. held a Friday evening card party in the school auditorium. Door prizes and a table prize were awarded. Committee in charge included co chairmen Mrs L L Locher and Mrs Charles Werner along with Mrs Lester Schillig Mrs D A Crowley Mrs R M Hofford and Mrs C D Wilson.

St. Matthew’s P. T. A L. L. Locher Charles Werner Lester Schillig D. A. Crowley R. M. Hofford C. D. Wilson

Edgewood Mothers Club Knitting Class Set for Picnic Lunch

The Edgewood School No. 1 Mothers club will meet Thursday at Mrs. H. Geiger’s Wave land Drive NW home for a picnic lunch. All neighborhood women interested in knitting are invited whether experienced or learning.

Edgewood School No. 1 Mother's Club

Mrs. Alta R. Duncan’s Southern and Caribbean tour

Mrs. Alta R. Duncan returned Sunday evening from a three week trip to the south and Cuba. She spent time in New Orleans St. Petersburg Tampa Sulphur Springs Miami and Havana before returning home via Chattanooga Tennessee.

Alta R. Duncan South Florida New Orleans St. Petersburg Tampa Sulphur Springs Miami Havana Cuba Chatanooga Tenn

Fillmore Mother's Club Plans Fifth Meeting

Fillmore Mother's Club will hold its fifth meeting on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the school. The discussion topic is Family Safety and the Community.

Fillmore Mother's Club

Honored on Birthdays at Lockhart Home Party

Mrs. Robert Lockhart and William Woodworth were celebrated on their birthdays at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lockhart. Attendees included Frances Feyerabend, Thomas Lockhart, Ray Crowell, Lumir Feyerabend, Ernest Crowell, and John Lockhart. Ray Crowell hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs. Crowell’s father Thomas Lockhart, aged 77, with guests Thomas Lockhart, Robert Lockhart, their son John, Thomas Lockhart Jr., William Lockhart, and Ernest Crowell.

Robert Lockhart William Woodworth Frances Feyerabend Thomas Lockhart Ray Crowell William Lockhart Lumir Feyerabend Ernest Crowell John Lockhart

Night Of January Sixteenth Open Tryouts Announced

Community Players invite the public to nightly tryouts at 7 30 p m in the playhouse for the play The Night Of January Sixteenth with March 1 2 3 performances. Marian Gallaway says seven main parts and many bit roles require at least twenty five actors of varied types. All are welcome to attend regardless of seeking a part.

Playhouse Marian Gallaway Community Players

O R C Board Holds Semi Annual Business Session

The Order of Railway Conductors officers gather at Cedar Rapids for a week long meeting to conduct internal affairs. Attendees include J A Phillips and J E Rogers with members from Chicago Boston Grand Rapids and other cities. Absentees include senior vice president C S Montooth in Chicago and ill members Montooth Lamsey Reynolds along with W D Johnson absent due to duties.

Board of Directors of the Order of Railway Conductors Cedar Rapids J. A. Phillips J. E. Rogers F. H. Nemitz Los Angeles Thomas Todd Hamilton Ont Canada George H. Oram Chicago F. J. Williams Grand Rapids Mich C. W. Merrill Boston Mass C. E. Stone Frankfort Ind H. E. Zimmerman Marion E. J. Ellingson Birmingham Ala C. S. Montooth J. M. Lamsey Charleston S. C M. P. Reynolds Seattle Wash W. D. Johnson Washington, D. C

Three Safeguards to Guard Democracy by Dr Harper

Dr Earl E Harper president of Simpson college Indianola urged three safeguards in a St Pauls union service. Keep cool reevaluate democratic institutions and insist on integrity in government. He warned tyranny thrives with absence of justice lack of free press and education used to sustain dictatorship. A Coe College choir concert and Catherine Adams organ numbers accompanied the program.

Earl E. Harper Simpson College Indianola América St. Paul's Methodist Church First Baptist First Congregational First Presbyterian St. Paul's Methodist Europe America Harper Boston University Lasall Junior College Evansville College Evansville Ind Russia Germany Jesus Italy Dr. Harper Coe College A Capella Choir of Thirtyfive Voices Paul S. Ray Catherine M. Adams

Marriage Licenses Granted in Cedar Rapids and Surrounding Areas

Leonard Stastny and Cecelia Balik both of Cedar Rapids obtain a marriage license. Howard R. Lee of Tripoli and Norma Schroeder of Sumner receive licenses. Harold V. Graves of Cedar Rapids and Mildred Logan of Raymond are also licensed.

Leonard Stastny Cecelia Balik Cedar Rapids Howard R. Lee Tripoli Norma Schroeder Sumner Harold V. Graves Mildred Logan Raymond S. D

City Briefs and Personal Notices in Cedar Rapids Area

City plan commission to meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m. D E Smith of Cedar Rapids fined $1 and costs for overtime parking Monday. Homecrafters club to gather Tuesday evening at George F Allison 508 Second St SW with initiation officers in white and a social hour after. Waterloo police seek a Negro in a Model A Ford seen near Cutler Clothing in Waterloo at 5 p m Sunday after a 10 05 p m burglary of clothing.

D. E. Smith Cedar Rapids Homecrafters Club George F. Allison Second Street Waterloo Cutler Clothing

Raymond Meyers Fined for Intoxication in Police Court

Raymond Meyers aged 24 of 2200 Johnson Avenue NW was fined ten dollars plus costs in police court on Monday for intoxication.

Raymond Meyers Johnson Avenue NW

Three Link Circle Meeting With Mrs Lund

The Three Link circle will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ella Lund in the Miller apartments at 113 First avenue W.

Ella Lund Miller Apartments First Avenue W

Royal Arch Masons Set Meeting With Degree Work

Trowel chapter No 49 of the Royal Arch Masons will hold a regular session at 7 30 p m in the Masonic hall followed by degree work.

Royal Arch Masons Masonicall

Cedar Rapids Gas Promotes Ginger Bread Cooking Classes

The Cedar Rapids Gas Company advertises cooking schools with sessions on Tuesday at 2 30 p m Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Thursday at 2 36 p m focusing on ginger breads.

Cedar Rapids Gas Company

Dr Albion R King Speaks at Cedar Rapids Meeting

Dr Albion Roy King of Cornell College Mount Vernon was the speaker at the Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association meeting Monday in the First Presbyterian chapel.

Albion Roy King Cornell College Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids First Presbyterian Chapel

Scouters Round-Table Set at Cedar Rapids YMCA

A Cedar Rapids area Scouters round-table will meet Tuesday evening at the YMCA with a 6 15 dinner. Chester S Johnson area Scout commissioner will lead a special program for attendees.

Cedar Rapids Chester S. Johnson

Scout Executive N Harold West to Attend National Camping Meeting

Scout Executive N Harold West of the Cedar Rapids area council will travel to Detroit Michigan for the National Camping association meeting. He serves as secretary of the association's local division and plans to return Sunday.

N. Harold West Cedar Rapids Area Detroit Mich National Camping Association West Association

Bread plant injury lands employee at St Luke's hospital

Esther Lentz, 21, of 1412 Fifth Street NW, suffered a lacerated middle finger when her hand was caught in a bread slicer at Petersen Baking. She was taken to St. Luke's hospital at 8:20 a.m. treated and released.

Esther Lentz Fifth Street NW Petersen Baking Company St. Luke’s Hospital

Cedar Circle No 1367 to Meet in I O O F Hall

Cedar circle number 1367 of the Compan ions of the Forest will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening at the I O O F hall located at 10742 Second avenue.

Cedar Circle Companions of the Forest I. O. O. F. Hall Second Avenue

Clothes To Flood Victims Move From Albert Lea To Louisville

A Minnesota man sent 60 pounds of warm clothing and bedding to the Sweeney family in Louisville after their flood rescue. The package, labeled to care of the police station, was delivered by AP photographer and police, bringing relief to Robert and Della Sweeney and their children, crippled Roy and others in the refugee camp.

Dillard Stores Louisville R. E. Mobley Albert Lea Minn Sweeney Harry Harris Sweeneys Roy Mr. Mobley

Permit Granted for Poppy Day By Cedar Rapids Council

The Cedar Rapids city council on Monday granted the auxiliary to Hanford post of the American Legion permission to sell poppies on streets on May 29. The action followed a request from auxiliary officers Mrs. J. P. Winn and Mrs. L. P. Lyman.

Hanford The American Legion Cedar Rapids J. P. Winn L. P. Lyman

Sprinklers Trigger Alarms At Local Inquiries

Sprinkler systems at Chandler Pump company 804 First Avenue W and Dillon Transfer company 318 First Street SE set off fire alarms with no fires reported. Two chimney fires were attended at Frank Kasper 1113 Ninth Street SE and E J Kouba 2920 Meadowbrook Drive SE, with no injuries noted.

Chandler Pump Company First Avenue Dillon Transfer Company First Street SE Frank Kasper Ninth Street E. J. Kouba Meadowbrook Drive

Dairy Dale Community Votes for Red Cross Relief

Dairy Dale residents approved a $10 donation to flood relief and discussed an amateur variety contest on February 4 with Dempsey Jones as master of ceremonies. Participants were urged to call for entry details. The group also scheduled a hard times dance for February 13 at the community hall.

Dairy Dale Red Cross Wes Soukup Dempsy Jones

City Council Vacates Eight Foot Strip Near Plant

The council enacted at third reading an ordinance vacating an eight foot land strip beside the J. G. Harper Automobile Refinishing plant at 431 Fifth Avenue SW. The land, once private then city owned for a street no longer used, will allow Harper to proceed with a plant expansion.

J. G. Harper Automobile Refinishing Plant Fifth Avenue Harper

Chief of Police Suffer Series of Car Accidents

Chief Robert J. Vinch endures repeated car trouble with two crashes on First avenue SE. First an insured hit his parked vehicle by Mrs. Pohorsky, then a collision with Mrs. Marguerite Morgan’s car at Fifth Street. Vinch walked to the station after the second smash.

Robert J. Vinch First Avenue Fourth and Fifth Streets Frank A. Pohorsky Seventh Street Marguerite Morgan Fifth Street Vindi

Urge Residents To Use Ashes Or Sand On Walks

Mayor Frank K Hahn and Dave Williams request Cedar Rapids homeowners to spread ashes or sand on slippery sidewalks to protect pedestrians. Williams notes the streets department cannot sand all sidewalks and the cost would be prohibitive. The city will continue efforts to improve pedestrian and motorist safety.

Frank K. Hahn Dave Williams Cedar Rapids Streets Williams

10-20-30 years ago in the Gazette February 1 1927

Mrs E S Seely and her children Garretson James and Betty left for Long Beach California by motor to spend months there. Roy Chapman Andrews spoke at Coe chapel. Ruth Whaley injures collar bone roller skating and remains in bed. Alvin Stalnecker sprains shoulder in local yards. Maud Dowdell of Chicago visits sister Mrs Frank H Lyman. Dr J W Griffith of Cedar Rapids elected president of the Iowa Veterinary Association.

E. S. Seely Garretson James Betty Long Beach Calif Roy Chapman Andrews Coe Chapel Ruth Whaley Alvin Stalnecker Winfield Kaw Maud Dowdell Chicago Frank H. Lyman J. W. Griffith Cedar Rapids Iowa Veterinary Association

Quaker Oats workers strike over union recognition

More than 1000 employees at the Quaker Oats plant walked out after the discharge of a worker. The dispute centers on recognizing the recently formed union. Professor Arthur B. Sanders spoke at Coe chapel for the Archaeological Institute of America. February opened with 12 below zero. John Herson fractured his hip after slipping on a sleety crossing. Charles Barrett, longtime chief deputy county clerk, retires with uncertain plans.

Quaker Oats Arthur B. Sanders University of Michigan Coe Chapel Archaeological Institute of America John Herson Charles Barrett

James K Hackett Performs at Greene’s Opera House

James K Hackett appeared last night in The Walls of Jericho at Greene’s opera house. Mrs. W H Fackler was called to Moscow Missouri by her father’s critical illness. Henry Besler, visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Besler, has been re-

James K. Hackett Walls of Jericho Greene’s Opera House W. H. Fackler Moscow Henry Besler

Cigaret Contest Opens Today After Postponement

An Old Gold cigaret contest is announced nationwide today after a postponement from January 25 due to flood conditions. Literature distributed claiming an earlier start is to be disregarded as the official opening occurs now.

United States

Franklin Dist. Schools Concert Draws 750 Attendees

More than 750 people including students attended a two hour instrumental concert at Franklin High School auditorium. Three hundred youths participated with soloists Jean Killian Alvin Keiser Robert Smythe Betty Jean Stephenson Robert Beiber Flora May Barton Charles Dulin. Ensembles included grade and senior high orchestras and band raising funds for band uniforms. Directors R. L. Moehlmann and Alan Richardson led the event.

Franklin Franklin High School Jean Killian Alvin Keiser Robert Smythe Betty Jean Stephenson Robert Beiber Flora May Barton Charles Dulin Arthur Big Springs Garfield Kenwood Polk R. L. Moehlmann Alan Richardson

Cedar Rapids Council Divided Over Dog Catcher Plan

Council split on whether to use Linn County Humane Society for dog catching in 1937. Mayor Hahn favored continuation. W. C. Benesh urged stronger effort by a city dog catcher. Humane society cited a new shelter funded by donors and 1,849 animals handled in 1936 with a $1,884 city subsidy.

Cedar Rapids W. C. Benesh Public Safety Linn County Humane Society Frank K. Hahn Joseph Sadowsky Anna Zick Benesh Ed Stefan Dave Williams Harry S. Johnson Humane Society Hahn Williams Stefan Zick

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