Poe Couple Host Dinner for Dr Joseph Fort Newton
Mr and Mrs Arthur Poe of Coun try club drive SE will host a small dinner Monday to honor Dr Joseph Fort Newton noted clergyman and former Liberal Christian Church pastor now at Peoples church Newton will speak on Abraham Lincoln at Coe Sinclair Memorial chapel Monday evening He addresses Rotary Monday noon and Coe chapel Monday morning He departs Tuesday for Des Moines where he will speak Tuesday night after arriving from Chicago following a Civic Club engagement.
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Arthur Poe
Country Club
Joseph Fort Newton
Liberal Christian Church
Peoples Church
Newton
Abraham Lincoln
Coe Sinclair Memorial Chapel
Rotary Club
Coe Chapel
Des Moines
Chicago
Civic Club
Garden Club Meeting Notes Insect Nuisances Plan
Mrs. A C Fisher and Mrs F B Benesh host Home Garden club meeting Wednesday at 2 p m in the Commonwealth lounge. Members answer roll call with insect names annoying to man. Mrs J F Currell discusses Plant Diseases and First Aid and Mrs O F Paulson gives Garden Reminders.
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A. C. Fisher
F. B. Benesh
Home Garden Club
Commonwealth Lounge
J. F. Currell
O. F. Paulson
Betty Lee Warren Hosts Party for Miss Gent Before Move
Miss Betty Lee Warren entertained at a Saturday evening party at her 2008 Fifth Avenue SE home in honor of Miss Mary Gent. Gent and her family plan to move to Nokomis Illinois. Guests included Florence Van Winkle Betty Lehman Mary Ellen McLeod Helen Pleshek Peggy Bode Mildred Boardman Edith Boardman Georganne Bures Zona Hill Jeanne Hamblin Jean Bailey Jeanne Marshall Ruth Esther Morgan and Betty Allender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lee Warren
M. R. Warren
Fifth Avenue SE
Mary Gent
Nokomis
Joan Yessler Celebrates Thirteenth Birthday Party
Joan Yessler daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Yessler 2405 Fourth Avenue SE marked her 13th birthday with a luncheon Saturday afternoon at home. Twenty two guests attended and then the group enjoyed a theater party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Yessler
J. A. Yessler
Fourth Avenue SE
Jerry Horak
John Horak
Mercy Hospital
Stephens College Club Dinner Meeting Planned
The Stephens College club will meet for dinner on Wednesday evening at the Commonwealth tea room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens College Club
Commonwealth Tea Room
Eal
Miller Couple Return From Chicago Trip
Mr and Mrs Robert J Miller of 1860 B avenue SE returned this weekend from Chicago where they had spent several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Miller
1860
B Avenue SE
Chicago
Mrs Favorite Hosts Luncheon Club at Cedar Rapids Club
Mrs. Isabelle C. Favorite entertained the Monday luncheon club at the Cedar Rapids Country Club during a noon gathering at Commonwealth apartments.
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Isabelle C. Favorite
Commonwealth Apartments
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Farewell Party For Miss Husack At Hemsky Home
Mr and Mrs William Hemsky hosted a farewell party Sunday night for Miss Mayme Husack who departs Tuesday for Santa Monica California. Guests enjoyed dancing and cards with prizes awarded to Miss Husack and Mr Hemsky before a buffet supper.
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William Hemsky
Fifth Avenue
Mayme Husack
Santa Monica
Calif
Miss Husack
Mr. Hemsky
Golden Rose Broussard
Kathryn Cluett
Evelyn Kazebier
Ralph Ackerman
George Taylor
Arthur Elliott
Franklin John
George P. Cluett
Springville
Mrs. Vera Craft Hosts Miss Stoddard Party in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Vera Craft and Mrs D D Dunn entertained childhood friends of Miss Ruth Stoddard formerly of Cedar Rapids now in Oakland Calif at 1514 C avenue NE Friday. Guests included Mrs C W Freder ick Marion Mrs Elmer Dewey Iowa City Mrs Elmer Holloway Mrs Paul Sidlinger Mrs J A Parcell and Mrs Dick Payn Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Craft
D. D. Dunn
Ruth Stoddard
Oakland
Calif
Cedar Rapids
Coe Women Prepare For Colonial Ball At College
Coe college women plan the Colonial ball to be held February 21 in the women's gymnasium. About fifty participants will wear authentic colonial gowns, each designing her own costume. Miss Ethel Ryan oversees music and dancing. A Lavender and Old Lace dance will be staged February 19 at a Montrose hotel dinner.
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Coe College
Ethel Ryan
Voorhees Hall
Montrose Hotel
Audrey Abell
Alice Street
Katherine Zisko
Phoebe Jane Nemecek
Virginia Kuning
Caroline van Meter
Pauline Frederikson
LaVon Buchanan
Mary Gage
Nancy Shields
Janetta Merritt
Catherine Cooper
Virginia Drake
Katharine van Meter
Martha
George Washington
Coe College Y. W. C. A
Helen Munns
Eleanor Pooley
Beth Courtney
Sarah Palmer
Bobsled Party Postponed by Local Lodge
The bobsled party planned for Monday evening by the local Junior American Czechs No. 388 CSA has been postponed until further notice. The lodge will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. at CSP S hall.
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C. S. P. S. Hall
Party Honors Eight Year Old Donald Johanos
Mrs G H Johanos hosted a Saturday afternoon party at 1301 F avenue NW for her son Donald on his eighth birthday. Guests included Anna Mae Weaver Donna Mae Sponar Betty Dinderman Mary Alice Mellen and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Johanos
F Avenue NW
Donald
Valentine
Anna Mae Weaver
Donna Mae Sponar
Betty Dinderman
Mary Alice Mellen
Mary Lou Swandt
Janice Swab
Lois Jean
Dickie Gene Harger
Roland Nievas
Bobby Zisko
Billy Stodola
Richard Bukacek
Richard
Glen Nielsen
Billy and
Rickey Riley
Raymond Peirzelka
Billy Pfeffer
Bobby Dresher
Keith Lupton
Earl
Dick Kenney
Dewey Meaney
Dewayne Johanos
Dean Harger
Wachal Couple Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary
A party for Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wachal at 1808 Mallory St SW honored their 30th wedding anniversary. The event also served as a farewell before they move March 1 to a farm eight miles east of Marion. George Jakoubek provided music. hostesses included Mrs. Charles Kosek and others. a gift was presented.
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J. F. Wachal
Mallory Street
Wachals
Marion
George Jakoubek
Charles Kosek
Clarence Dickson
Frank Wachal
Bert McDowell
American Legion Auxiliary Chorus Rehearsal Tuesday Evening
The American Legion auxiliary chorus meets Tuesday at 7 15 p m for rehearsal at the memorial building. All chorus members and prospective members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary Chorus
Memorial Building
Parlor City Camp Plans Royal Neighbors Meeting
Parlor City camp No 1799 Royal Neighbors of America will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. at K P hall. The notice had listed Thursday in The Gazette’s Sunday issue by mistake.
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Parlor City
Royal Neighbors of America
K. P. Hall
the Gazette
Buchanan and Harrison P T A Meetings Postponed
The Buchanan P T A meeting planned for Wednesday is postponed until Feb 19 and the Harrison Parent Teacher Association meeting is also postponed until Feb 19. In 1804 in Macon Georgia a business lot was sold by Thomas Callaghan for three square meals a day for seven years.
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Buchanan P. T. A
Harrison Parent-Teacher Association
Macon
Thomas Callaghan
Closing of Churches in Cold Weather Provokes Debate
Rev Blaine Hyten of the First Christian church condemns widespread church closures during a bitter cold as mob psychology that harms worship and faith. He contrasts open businesses and urges Christians to consider the impact on church life and public witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Hyten
First Christian Church
Hyten
Midwest
God
Mr. Hyten
Children of Light
Cedar Rapids
Frozen Water Pipes Plague City In January
About 150 water service pipes froze last month with most thawed by city plumbers. Waterworks pumped 129.93 million gallons in January averaging 4.19 million daily. Finance chief Burgos noted several residents would rely on private supplies until spring. Dept balance rose from 21,434.05 to 28,816.39 with receipts at 26,753.41 and expenditures 14,783.09. Sewage rentals totaling 4,587.99 were transferred to the disposal fund.
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H. F. Blomquist
Louis D. Burgos
City Briefs And Personals
Community notices show Bethany Congregational postponements for the week. A benefit card party and dance is set for February 13 at the C. S. S. hall by Ceske Vlastenky lodge J. C. D. Included are fines for several individuals for intoxication and unrelated local events and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceske Vlastenky Lodge
C. S. S. Hall
Maine Odd Fellows to confer initiatory degree
The Maine lodge of the Odd Fellows will confer the initiatory degree at its regular meeting Tuesday evening in Maine lodge hall on 838 First Avenue East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Lodge of the Odd Fellows
Maine Lodge
First Avenue E
Newcomers Club Plans Matinee of A Midsummer Night's Dream
Newcomers group invites new residents to join a matinee of A Midsummer Night's Dream on Wednesday. Interested newcomers should call Miss Grace Boston at 8558.
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Miss Grace
Boston
Ashes In Her Eye Cause Stroll to Hospital
Miss Ruth Starkwater of 1628 B Avenue NW employed by Yellow Cab was taken to St Luke's hospital early Sunday to remove ash fragments from her left eye. She said wind blew dust into her eye while scattering ashes in front of a stalled car. She was released.
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Ruth Starkwater
B Avenue NW
Yellow Cab Company
St. Luke’s Hospital
Miss Starkwater
Collision injures Waterloo man near Center Point road
Injured driver E A Cerny of Waterloo told police that Saturday noon his car struck another car ahead then was hit by a third vehicle near Big Springs school on Center Point road NE. The car ahead was driven by George E King and stopped for two pedestrians.
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E. A. Cerny
Waterloo
Big Springs School
Center Point Road
Cerny
George E. King
Second Avenue SE
City Receives Injury Claim Over Icy Sidewalk
Mrs. Ottilie Marsh of 814 Tenth Street SE filed a notice of personal injury claim with the city council alleging an icy sidewalk on January 15 at the intersection of Eighth Avenue and Ninth Street SE caused her to fall, strike her head and lose consciousness. Damages sought were not named.
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Ottilie Marsh
Tenth Street SE
Eighth Avenue
Ninth Street SE
Loneliness and fear of life echoed in Dr. Newton talk
Dr. Joseph Fort Newton told Cedar Rapids Rotarians that thousands of readers of Everyday Living reveal humanity’s loneliness and fear. He contrasted urban isolation with Cedar Rapids community, urged spiritual life and human connection, and highlighted Abraham Lincoln as a model of purposeful living.
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Dr. Newton
Joseph Fort Newton
Hotel Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids
Present Peoples Church
London
England
Newton
New York
Hudson River
Roosevelt Shuns Constitution Campaign on Re election
Washington INS reports President Roosevelt will avoid constitutional issues in a bid for re election. Congress is expected to stall proposed amendments, delaying changes to Congress powers or Supreme Court authority. The move aligns with his administrative record and current economic gains while seeking unity among progressives.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Congress
Supreme Court
Senate
House
AAA
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Norris
William E. Borah
Idaho Conundrum Shapes 1920 Republican Nomination
In Idaho a clash unfolds as an old guard regular contends with Borah’s stance on the Constitution. The rival fears losing Borah’s backing if the constitutional issue dominates the race and could affect the Republican nomination.
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Idaho
Borah
County’s Record Clear So Far In 1936 On Auto Crash
Linn county reports no fatal automobile accidents or monoxide deaths in 1936 through forty days. Dr. B L Knight county coroner cites harsh sub zero weather and snow blocked highways and urges citizens to keep cars ventilated and drive carefully to maintain the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
B. L. Knight
Tools stolen from police car at headquarters
The New York homicide squad reported a burglary Sunday night in front of squad headquarters. A kit of tools including hacksaws chisels a steel jimmy pliers shears rubber gloves and a flashlight was taken from the squad car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lewis Valentine
Pittman Warns of Japanese Dangers and Open Door Threats
Senate speaker warns against Japanese aims under military rule, cites the nine power pact and open door policy in China. He argues for maintaining naval strength, protecting foreign trade, and upholding treaties while condemning Japanese propaganda and threats to war.
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Americas
Latin America
China
Japan
United States
Sankichi Takahashi
America
New Guinea
Celebes
Borneo
Formosa
South Sea Islands
Pittman
Congress
Quote on peace via treaties and strong navy
The speaker asserts there are two paths to peace: respecting treaties and maintaining a capable navy and air force. This concise statement emphasizes diplomatic compliance and military strength as pillars of security.
Plan to invite Roosevelts to Washington Conference on American peace
The United States weighs a League of American Nations conference in Washington soon after the Chaco peace treaty and Paraguay Bolivia diplomacy, aiming to create an American peace system. Officials withheld comment while Latin circles say many nations distrust the League and may favor cooperative arbitration and possible arms embargo or economic restrictions.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Chaco
Paraguay
Bolivia
Howeve
Latin Americas
State Department
League of Nations
Europe
Orient
Brazil
Costa Rica
League
20 Persons, Marooned On Snowbound Train
Eleven passengers and nine crew members of a Rock Island northbound train were freed by a snowplow at 8:28 a.m. Monday after 42 hours stuck one mile north of Clarksville Iowa. An extra freight with coal followed the plow as the Clarksville fire department filled engine boilers from a water hydrant, laying 900 feet of hose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Rock Island
Herev
Tiny Oakland Baby Nancy Vogt Survives Crisis
The 15 ounce newborn Nancy Lee Vogt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Vogt, has apparently passed the crisis in Oakland California. Doctors warn the world smallest infant must be guarded for several weeks more before full safety is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Calif
INS
Nancy Lee Vogt
Paul Vogt
Man Arrested for Obscene Letter Sent to Wife
Seattle, UP reports Victor Luppini was arrested for mailing an obscene letter to his wife. He said he was replying to her insults. The judge suspended an 11 month sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Victor Luppini
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Mary
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Mrs
Miss Stoddard
Sidwell’s
Fred Chamberlain
R.R
Birmingham
Ala
Kacor Medicine
Indianapolis
IND
Coe
Junior Czech Lodge
Honor J. F. Wachals
Legion Chorus
P. T. A. Meetings
T. A
Bethany Congregational Church
Ladies Aid Society
Fred Sampica
Justice A. S. Reed
Charles D. Nolan
Bernard Sullivan
Henry Rahe
Chamber of Commerce
Des Moines Monay
Bethel A. M. E
First Presbyterian Chapel
Third Avenue
Fifth Street
Max Kronenfelt
C Avenue NE
Paul Spray
Washington Avenue
Loren Goddard
Thirty-second Street
Doe
Jesus
Lincoln
Hfe
H. M. Gage
Jean
Philippine Islands
K. K. Kawakami
Pacific
Manchurian
League OF American Nations
Wes
Aphrovedd
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