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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1934

Page

22

Interracial Teas at YWCA Highlight Sunday Program

The YWCA tea Sunday features an inter racial pageant by Girl Reserves with four race tableaux led by Charlotte Collins and Nadgie Rohrbach. Music poetry and readings accompany the performances before tea served by the Daughters of the American Revolution. open to all.

Annabel Anderson Charlotte Collins Ann Douglas Marjorie Deacon Eleanor Hurka Viola Haworth Edith Miller Mildred Miku- Jecky Edith Reed Phyllis Tower Nadgie Rohrbach Cora Hampton Mary Eleanor Hardiman Charlotte Burlingham Marguerite Bentley Lorraine Eckert Marcella Heal Sara Ann Williams Gladys Miller Mildred Tate Gladys Matthews Catherine Jones Blanche Stolba Maxine Wenke Daughters of the American Revolution

Women Skaters Parade to Highlight Cedar Rapids Carnival

Nearly 100 women skaters from all skill levels will join the parade Sunday afternoon as part of Cedar Rapids Skating carnival held just north of Ellis park pavilion. The event starts about 2 with the parade at 2 30 announced by David Turner. Leading skaters include Mrs. David Turner Mrs L D Dennis and Mrs W J Barngrover.

Cedar Rapids Ellis Park Pavilion David Turner L. D. Dennis W. J Barngrover

Lydian Society Elects New Officers at Olivet Church

At Olivet Presbyterian church the Lydian society elected officers for the year. Mrs Lillian Holvenstot was named president, Mrs Marie Pickerill vice president, Mrs Lucile Martin secretary and treasurer, and Mrs Mabel Fryrear publicity chairman. refreshments followed with Mrs C E Stone assisting the hostess Mrs J Jones at 1329 Hinkley avenue NW.

Lydian Society of Olivet Presbyterian Church J.®. Jones Hinkley Avenue Lillian Holvenstot Marie Pickerill Lucile Martin Mabel Fryrear C. E. Stone

Post-nuptial Surprise Party Honors Knowles Couple

Mr. and Mrs. William Rebec entertained at a February 3 surprise party on Twelfth Avenue SE for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur N. Knowles. Guests included numerous couples and individuals such as Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gillin, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur King, and Mrs. Edith Speck, among others from the area and a guest from Chicago.

William Rebec Twelfth Avenue SE Arthur N. Knowles Ed Gillin Ed Hejda Ed Hack Wilbur King Fred Snyder Russell Boggs J.B. Nash Merton Nash Joe Svoboda Lloyd Spencer William B. Myers Edith Speck Lucille Tollyat Katherine Cummings Myrtle Smith Freeda Skalicky Jerry Satinsky Frank Satinsky Gaylord Edwards Mac Mudd Laurence Morgan George Daniels Chicago

Coats Host Picnic For M C C Club Members

Mr and Mrs H L Coats entertained members of the MC C club their husbands and friends at a Wednesday night picnic supper at 390 Seventeenth street SE Valentines were exchanged and cards and games were enjoyed Attendees included Mr and Mrs W W Evans Mr and Mrs P E Frink Mr and Mrs H J Beall Mr and Mrs M E Wright Mrs Carrie Shank Mrs Nettie Sisam Mrs Nelle Ross Miss Mamie Shank Miss Nettie Sisam and guests Mrs Amelia Perry of Williamsburg and Mrs Collyer Sisam of Des Moines

H. L. Coats M.C., C. Club Seventeenth Street SE Www. T. Evans P. E.frink H. J. Beall E. Wright Carrie Shank Nettie Sisam Nelle Ross Mamie Shank Amelia Perry Williamsburg Collyer Sisam Des Moines

Everett King Jr. Celebrates Seventh Birthday With Valentine Party

Mrs. Everett King hosted a Valentine themed party at 850 Fourteenth Street NE on Friday for her son Everett Jr. Guests included Richard Rozek Dewey Willis Ralph Tufts Velman Luce Mary Rozek Mary Hubbard and Florella King with Mrs. Louis Rozek and Miss Molly Flater assisting.

Everett King Fourteenth Street Everett, Jr Richard Rozek Dewey Willis Ralph Tufts Velman Luce Mary Rozek Mary Hubbard Florella King Louis Rozek Molly Flater

P. T. A. Meeting at St Matthew’s Presided by Mrs Chandler

The St Matthew’s P. T. A. met on Wednesday with Mrs John Chandler presiding. Mrs Frank O’Brien reported on the council meeting and Misses Mary Eleanor Barrett and Mary Jane McLoughlin, Mount Mercy students, entertained with cornet and piano duets. Refreshments were served by Mrs T Archambo and Mrs T E Lilledahl.

St. Matthew's P. T. A John Chandler Frank O'Brien Claude Schnoebelen Mary Eleanor Barrett Mary Jane McLoughlin Mount Mercy T. Archambo T. E. Lilledahl

Notice to Bond Buyers for Cedar Rapids ISD Bonds

The Cedar Rapids Independent School District offers for sale 5900000 school building bonds at 2 pm February 20 1934 at 716 A avenue NE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Bonds dated March 1 1934 bear 4 percent interest payable semi annually with maturities 30000 each March 1 1936 to 1950 and 35000 March 1 1951 to 1954. Bid deposits of 5900 accompany bids. Contact secretary Charles D Hedlberg for details.

Notics Independent School District Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowan A Avenue Cedar Rupids Fepman& Cutler Attorness Chicago Als Cedar

Ninth Anniversary of Young People's Club Celebrated

St Wenceslaus auditorium hosted the ninth anniversary of the Young People's club of St Wenceslaus church. About 200 members and guests enjoyed decorated tables and a program of talks and music led by toastmaster Robert Vesely. Speakers included Franklin John and John C Reid with performances by Dorothy and Evelyn Luth, Mary Evelyn Winke, Dempsy Jones, and others.

St. Wenceslaus Auditorium Young People's Club St. Wenceslaus Church Robert Vesely Franklin John V. Hiubek Dorothy Evelyn Luth Mary Evelyn Winke Idelle Anderson Donald Jack Dempsy Jones John C. Reid Vesely Charles Pit Mk Charles Andrie Mary Horazdovsky Margaret Roushar William Matias Sylvester Koutnik Emil Bartosh Charles Pisarik

Guild Picnic Supper Set At Porter's Home

The Alice Korteling guild will meet at Miss Helen Porter 1924 B avenue NE Monday at 6 p.m. for a picnic supper. Hostesses Mrs H E Paxton Mildred Siler and Irma Geesaman will assist. Dorotha Roberts reads devotions and Dr George Korteling speaks on The Wear and Tear of the World.

Alice Korteling Helen Porter B Avenue NE H. E. Paxton Mildred Siler Irma Geesaman Dorotha Roberts George Korteling

Mixers Club Hosts Games At Paeth Home

The Mixers class of the First A. B. Sunday school met Thursday evening at Ralph Paeth 1608 J avenue NE. Prizes at banco went to Kathryn Holmes and Marie Mettler. Winners included Finley Stone Winifred Smith Ruth McCune Frances Kolarik Mant Batchelder Marie Mettler Orville Pangborn Kathryn Holmes and Ralph Paeth.

A. B Ralph Paeth J Avenue Banco Kathryn Holmes Marie Mettler Finley Stone Winifred Smith Ruth McCune Frances Kolarik Mant Batchelder Orville Pangborn

Mrs Sweet Honored On Birthday With Friends

Mrs George Sweet was pleasantly surprised at her home Thursday evening for a birthday party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Erwin and daughter Lois, Mr and Mrs August Rohn, Mr and Mrs Virtus Svenksen and son, Mr and Mrs Harland Hopkins, Miss Elma Hand, Henry Frank, Mrs Luella Williamson, Mr and Mrs George Sweet and their son Bertie. The group played five hundred and Mrs Sweet received many gifts.

George Sweet Walter Erwin Lois August Rohn Virtus Svenksen

Birthday Party Honors Dick Hale at Home

A surprise birthday party was held Friday evening at 1202 M Street SW for Dick Hale. Hostesses Gladys Hale Maxine Hansen Helen Olmstead and Eve lyn Coombs organized games and gifts for the guest of honor. Attending guests included Madeline Hunter Charlotte Burlingham Thelma Simon Goldie Coombs Vern Elam Melvin DeWitt Douglas Whittemore Edward Simon Floyd Coombs and Charles Burlingham.

Dick Hale M Street Gladys Hale Maxine Hansen Helen Olmstead Evelyn Coombs Madeline Hunter Charlotte Burlingham Thelma Simon Goldie Coombs Vern Elam Melvin DeWitt Douglas Whittemore Edward Simon Floyd Coombs Charles Burlingham

Factor's Son In Los Angeles Ill With Pneumonia

Alvin Factor eight year old son of Chicago stock promoter John Factor was reported seriously ill in Los Angeles with pneumonia. His whereabouts were kept secret after his mother arrived from Chicago and was met by his brother Robert Cohen at United airport before being taken to an undisclosed destination.

Los Angeles INS Alvin John Jake the Barber Chicago

Cook Sees Benefits From New Iowa Taxes Proposal

Tax expert Louis Cook told the People's church Men’s Fellowship that future tax burden will rise as real estate taxes peak and state costs grow. He predicted income and sales taxes would have beneficial effects as citizens recognize tax payments and demand better services.

Towa Louis Cook Iowa Board of Assessment and Review Men's Fellowship Club The Peoples Church Cook Israel

Wire Tapping Debate Frames Racketeer Trial Evidence

In Chicago a racketeering conspiracy trial faces a Saturday ruling by Judge Philip Finnegan on the admissibility of evidence obtained from tapped telephone lines. Clarence L. Converse testified he and federal agents overheard conversations of attorney Morris Kaplan from June 15 to July 20, 1932, linking violence to principal defendants. The decision could mark the first time wiretap evidence is allowed in state history.

Chicago INS Philip Finnegan Converse Kaplan Edwin J. Raber Cleaners Dyers’ Institute Finnegan Cleaners’ Institute Benjamin Squires Murray Humphreys al Capone Humphreys prRonesa

Press Censorship, Free Flow of News Urged for Peace

Dean Carl W. Ackerman of Columbia School of Journalism told the Ohio Newspaper Association that censorship breeds war and urged publishers to demand a free flow of information from foreign sources. He called press freedom the power plant of democracy and warned that governed media in Germany, Japan, France, Italy, and Russia threaten world peace while Britain and the free European nations promote it.

Columbus, O Carl W.W. Ackerman Columbia School of Journalism Ohio Newspaper Association Ackerman Germany Japan France Italy Russia British Commonwealth Europe United States Roosevelt Chicago New York

Army May Negotiate Planes Bids For $7.5 Million

Army officers testified before the House Military Affairs Committee that bids on $7.5 million worth of airplanes might be rejected and contracts awarded by negotiation, amid fears of inferior aircraft. Brigadier General H. C. Pratt indicated the secretary of war could negotiate with individual firms if needed. Amber Gerritt Jansen Seibles, 84, dies in Amber after illness. funeral services set with Rev. J. Willms. survived by widow and eight children.

Washington Army House Military Affairs Committee McSwain S. C James Mich Harry H. Woodring H. C. Pratt Secretary of War Pratt

Clarence Man Henry Von Mueller Dies at 79

Henry Von Mueller 79 died at his Clarence home after a stroke. Emigrated from Germany in 1884, he farmed near Davenport before settling in Clarence in 1912. Survived by wife, five children Eric Elsie Charles Henry and William who died in service, with Elsie care-giving. funeral Saturday officiated by Rev. K Fauth.

Clarence Henry von Muenster Germany Davenport Eric Bennett Elsie Stange Charles Henry William German Evangelical Church K. Fauth

War talk is smoke screen says Cedar Rapids speaker

Col. C B Robbins former assistant secretary of war and Cedar Rapids Life Insurance president told a National Sojourners club meeting that talk of war with the United States hides Japan’s likely plan for conflict with Russia. He warned Japan would gain from a war by seizing raw materials and a Chinese market as tensions rise over the Chinese Eastern railway.

United States Japan Russia Col. C. B. Robbins Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Company Cedar Rapids Navnal Sojourners Club Montrose Col. Robbins Philippines Roosevelt United States Navy

Bank Bandits Free Motorist After Kidnap Plot

W. J. Kilpatrick was released unharmed by three bank robbers who seized $2,000 from the Goodland State Bank and drove away in his car. A gunfight near Nonchalanta left Sheriff Clayton Libby of Ness County wounded in the leg as County Attorney Richard A. Floyd and officers pursued the trio. The gang escaped with no further details on their capture.

Arkansas City Kan W. J. Kilpatrick Goodland State Bank Goodland Cameron Kilpatrick Clint Robinson Clayton Libby Ness County Richard A. Floyd

Missing chain store chief charged in fraud case

CHICAGO MILWAUKEE NEWS SERVICE reports former chain grocery executive Louis W. Gruber, missing since Saturday, was sought on a grand jury indictment charging defrauding his employers of 9 688. Prosecutors say the total misappropriations over years could exceed 400 000. Gruber is accused of manipulating a subsidiary and switching accounts.

Chicago Mns Louis W. Gruber Gruber Crowley

Fresh clues in Bremer kidnapping case reported

Police and federal investigators obtain new witness names who saw the gang’s car or occupants. They still lack the hide-out location where Edward G. Bremer was held for twenty one days. The ransom amount was two hundred thousand dollars and the bank president suffers illness forcing time off work.

Paul Edward G. Bremer Department of Justice Bremer Commercial State Bank

John Fletcher College Business Manager Dead

The Rev Walter P. Carr, business manager of John Fletcher College, University Park Iowa, was found dead in his hotel room in Cleveland. He, 45, had led the college since 1926 and previously worked as a cashier in Dayton's store Minneapolis. He is survived by his widow and two children. burial will be in Minneapolis.

Cleveland Walter P. Carr John Fletcher College University Park Hollenden The Minneapolis Dayton Carr Ohio Fletcher Corporation

Missionary Merle Ward to Speak at Second Christian Church

Miss Merle Ward a missionary from Wema Congo Belge Africa will address the Second Christian Church at 7 30 p m Sunday. The Christian Endeavor society sponsors the event with Charles Bush serving as president presiding A program arranged invites the public to attend.

Merle Ward Wema Congo Belge Africa Second Christian Church Christian Endeavor Society Charles Bush

Will Rogers Says on Crime and Publicity

Beverly Hills column excerpts Will Rogers noting in England 30 percent of criminals kill themselves before capture and reflecting on publicity loss. He questions whether U S courts are changing and cites a San Key jail death as a possible fact to spark discussion.

Beverly Hills Calif England Sankey France Will

Army to Fly Mail Contracts Voided in Airmail Crisis

The government cancels airmail contracts causing a loss of about 20 million dollars in annual subsidies. Postmaster General Farley will set flying schedules and rates once Army service begins. Airlines protest, warning of job losses for pilots and fear of market collapse. Northwest Airways warns 175 workers could lose jobs. new postal laws may be drafted to address the cancelations.

Mgr. Roosevelt Army Army High Command Farley Big Jim" Farley White House MacArthur Army Chief of Staff Richard W. Robbins Transcontinental and Western Air, Incc Roosevelt Thomas B. Doe Eastern Air Transport, Inc North American Aviation Coolidge P. G. Johnson United Airlines National Air Transport Boeing Air Transport Pacific Air Transport St. Paul Northwest Airways, Inc Northwest Congress

Coal Thief With Truck Steals Over A Ton at Yard

A coal thief with a truck forced the rear gate of the Manson Coal yards at 405 Fifth Avenue SE Friday night and loaded about 1 quarter tons of coal before driving away. A yard man discovered the robbery Saturday morning and notified police.

Manson Coal Yards Fifth Avenue SE

Washington IA D Open issues charter for savings group

Washington Iowa factual report: D Open grants charter to Federal Savings and Loan Association. initial capital may range 25 000 to 100 000 dollars with Home Owners Loan Corporation matching stock purchases dollar for dollar. Local meeting planned to elect officers. about 100 000 dollars in shares sold. Dr E E Stutsman serves as temporary chairman.

Washington, Ia Washington, D Federal Savings and Loan Association Home Owners Loan Corporation E. E. Stutsman

Airport study committee formed in Oelwein under emergency plan

A council committee in Oelwein was appointed to study establishing an airport under a government emergency plan. Members include Ambruster Neubeuer Free Trinte Konapp and Luthmer.

Oelwein Corsiys Wot Ambruster Neubeuer Trinte L. C Konapp A. J. Luthmer

Johnson County Farm Bureau Players win rural division cup

The Johnson county Farm Bureau Players captured the rural division prize in the one act play tournament with The Teeth of the Gift Horse by Margaret Cameron. About 200 attended as the group retained the traveling trophy. Detour Ahead by Linn county players was the other entry.

Linn Farm Bureau Johnson County Farm Bureau Playground Commission Margaret Cameron Rose C Reeve Iowa State College Polly McManus Linn County Farm Bureau Players George Wislsel

Seven Alarms Hit City Fire Department With Mini Fires

The city fire department fought seven alarms from 5 P M to midnight with minor fires reported. Incidents included four roof fires at W L Williams 615 Fourth Ave SE Richard Morrison 412 Second St SW Mrs Ellen Drummy 1221 Third St NW and a grass fire at Coe College Library. An empty fire at 927 Tenth St SW and a non fire at 6 40 PM on Highway 30. An auto fire on E B Haynes car at First Ave and Third St SE occurred at 11 16 PM.

W. L. Williams Fourth Avenue SE Coe First Avenue Third Street SE E. B. Haynes

Trees of His Fathers by Jay Sigmund at New York YWCA group

The short one act play The Trees of His Fathers by Jay G. Sigmund was included in a program of one act plays presented by the Little Theater group of Central Branch YWCA in New York City. The same work had earlier been produced by the Pleasant Little Theater Players in New York City.

Jay Sigmund New York Y.W Jay G. Sigmund Little Theater Group Central Branch W.C.A New York City Pleasant Little Theater Players

NRA Tightens Ban on Inside Lobbying Activities

Washington AP reports the NRA ordered a Friday night general ban barring former executives and employees from appearing before the recovery unit for industries tied to their former duties. The rule seeks to prevent code negotiations for personal gain and to avoid any appearance of improper conduct.

Washington NRA

Gazette Newsies Enjoy Triple Treat at Palace Show

Alex Fidler and the Gazette news boys attended a Palace theater party hosted by Manager Bill McGuire. The program offered a three-decker entertainment with James Cagney in The Crowd Roars, W C Fields in Tillie and Gus, and a dessert feature Gordon of Ghost City.

Alex Fidler Gazette Newsboys Palace Theater Bill McGuire James Cagney W. C. Fields Tillie Gus Gordon Ghost City

Longtime Buchanan Resident THILL Dies After Illness

Independence Iowa reports the death of Frank Thill 72 a Buchanan resident after a six week illness. Born in Luxemburg Jan 4 1862 he moved to the United States in 1888 and farmed near Walker. He married Dora Michaels Oct 16 1890 at Spencer's Grove and later ran the Globe hotel in Independence. He is survived by his wife six children and a brother Nuk Thil of Los Angeles.

Independence Frank Thi Buchanan Counts St. John’s Catholic Church W. T. Donahue Luxemburg Germany Peter Elizabeth Thill Walker Spencer's Grove Dora Michaels Globe Hotel Wfe Childeen Nuk Thil Los Angles

Mind questions on dreams and science

A scientific view asserts dreams do not predictably fulfill wishes. It notes dream theories by Freud and Jastrow with humorous examples, but concludes no strong link between dreams and future events, and cautions against betting on dreams coming true.

Joseph Jastrow Freud

Defining Habits to Improve Ife One Step at a Time

The reply argues that big resolutions are unlikely to succeed and recommends selecting specific habits to develop. By strict adherence to one or two aims at a time, a person can gradually become the better version they seek to be.

Habits and Self Improvement Booklet Offered

Dr Albert Wiggam promotes a compact 28 page booklet on forming habits. The scarce piece cites William James and outlines principles of habit formation and control.

Albert Edward Wiggam Marvard William James Albert Wiggam

Moral habits shape character not vague goodness

Drs Hartshorne and May of Yale argue character rests on many specific habits. They condemn the current prison system for starving a criminal's family and cite Sing Sing Warden Lawes proposing wages from prisoner labor paid to the family as compensation for support.

Drs. Hartshorne and May Yale Lawes Sing Sing

Insurrection at Creighton Crowns King and Queen

At Creighton University a turbulent coronation for King Creighton XII and Queen Creighton XII followed a pre ceremony insurrection. Six non professional college board members resign, citing campus governance dominance by four professional schools. The crowned couple are Tom Colfer and Helen Fochtman. A special board meeting will decide resignations. a special Creighton fan edition praising the resignations was suppressed.

OMAHA Creighton XII Creighton University Beause Tom Colfer Law Department McCook Neb Helen Fochtman Cozad Kenneth Dellamater Owosso Mich John A. Leary St. Paul

Valentino Memorial Fraud Promptly Denounced by Court

Hollywood judge called the deal a cheap and lousy fraud in which Zanilda Mancini, 77, donated 6900 for a Rudolph Valentino memorial. The executor George Ullman was ordered to refund 5400 after the widow learned the memorial cost 1500, with the rest meant for a memorial fund.

Valentino Hollywood Lester W. Roth Zanilda Mancini Rudolph Valentino Roth George Ullman Mancini Ullman

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