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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1935

Page

4

Sixty Best Designs Exhibit By Cedar Rapids Junior Leaguers

Seven Cedar Rapids Junior Leaguers display works in the Sixty Best Designs exhibit at the Little Gallery of the public library. The show runs Wednesday to Friday from 2 to 5 PM with a tea on the first afternoon. Separate division features water colors stage designs metal craft and sculpture from Miss Sargent Davis Cook Sheehy Wall and Ouls. The traveling exhibit originated from fifty nine local entries judged by professional artists and will travel to Des Moines after visiting eighteen states and British Columbia.

Cedar Rapids Junior League Little Gallery National Junior League Toronto Canada Harriet Sargent Betty Oavis Eleanor Cook Robert B. Davis Edward Sheehy Howard Wall Clare Marshall Ouls British Columbia Des Moines

State Labor Head Urges Iowa Senators Back Wage Amendment

J C Lewis president of the Iowa Federation of Labor telegrammed Iowa Senators Murphy and Dickinson on Tuesday urging support for the McCarran prevailing wage amendment to the President's 4.8 billion work relief bill. He says organized labor supports current wage scales and warns against striking the amendment.

Iowa DES Moines Murphy and Dickinson J. C Lewis Iowa Federation of Labor McCarran Trade Union Movement of Iowa Congress

Alpha Gamma Delta Tea Hosts at Bleakley Home

Mrs David Bleakley and Miss Leone Burgert host the regular monthly Alpha Gamma Delta tea Wednesday from four to six at 2600 Meadowbrook Drive SE. Mr and Mrs Bleakley and Miss Burgert returned Monday from Chicago where they spent the weekend.

David Bleakley Miss Leone Burgert Alpha Gamma_ Delta — sorority Bleakley Meadowbrook Drive Mrs. Bleakley Miss Burgert Chicago

Beethoven Club Presents American Texts in Planned Program

The Beethoven club guest night in the Terrace room at the Montrose hotel features Ruth Ebling Massey and Flora Hromatko Taylor performing works with texts by Louise Crawford, Nan Bagby Stephens, Richard Burton, Amy Low, and others. The chorus adds a number, with Carl Busch’s Pan’s Flute and Tennyson’s Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal as selections.

Beethoven Club Montrose Hotel Ruth Ebling Massey Flora Hromatko Taylor Louise Crawford Pan Carl Busch Alfred Lord Tennyson the Princess Iowa Jay G Sigmund Louis B Schmidt Ames Schmidt Iowa Federation of Musicluos Nan Bagby Stephens Vthority Richard Burton Minnespat Osheel Amy Low

Winners Named In Country Club Bridge Tourney

Mrs Howard R Green and Mrs Atherton B Clark tied for high north and south honors with Mrs Marion Reiff and Mrs H J Robertson at the Country club event played at six tables Monday evening. Abe Kopel and Phillip Leibsohn won cast and west prizes. Mr and Mrs James W Bell took second east and west. Mr and Mrs E J Carey were second north and south. The next city bridge event is the regular city contract tournament Friday at 8 p.m. at the Roosevelt hotel.

Howard R Green Atherton B Clark Marion Reiff H J. Robertson Abe Kopel Phillip Leibsohn James W Bell E. J. Carey Roosevelt Hotel

Dinner honors Ludman and Schrim birthdays at SE home

Mr and Mrs N Ludman hosted a Sunday dinner at 835 Fourth Avenue SE honoring Mr Ludman and Mrs Catherine Schrimper on their birthdays. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Schrimper and children Robert and Magsiyn, and Howard Schrimper with Mrs Catherine Schrimper from near Marion.

N. Ludman Fourth Avenue SE Ludman Catherine Schrimper Charles Schrimper Robert and Magsiyn Howard Schrimper Near Marion

Weathering a Rainy Dawning in Parlor Talk

A speaker nicknamed Aunt Het laments Pa’s wheezy mornings as the sky darkens and predicts rain, reflecting rural daily life and family weather-watching from a casual frontier setting.

Women push plans for 21st biennial federation in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Eugene Henney of Grinnell Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs president and Hugh Orchard Cham ber of Commerce secretary with Mrs Ben Ogden Jr local chair of the biennial convention spoke at a luncheon of 24 chairmen and committees at the Montrose hotel. About 150 attended the first planning meeting for the Cedar Rapids May 7 8 9 event.

Eugene Henney Grinnell Iowa Federation of Womens Clubs Hugh Orchard Chamber of Commerce Ben Ogden, Jr Federation Montrose Hotel Cedar Rapids Henely Orchard Ogden

U.S. Sues Bank Over Levy Against Iowa Athletic Board

Federal suit filed against First Capital National Bank of Iowa City seeks collection on a 1923 judgment. The government claims a levy on the Iowa State University athletics board account, with bank officials not honoring the demand. Defendants include FD Williams and Thomas Farrell.

Davenport United States First Capital National Bank of Iowa City Boyard State University of Iowa Federal District Court FD Williams Thomas Farrell Athletic Board

Marengo Brief: Jean Smit Weds James A Lawlor in Alton

Jean Smit of Iowa City married James A Lawlor a Marengo businessman in Alton. Father Schemmel officiated at the Catholic parsonage with Edward Neren and wife in attendance. The bride, a 1931 Iowa nursing graduate, will remain at Iowa City Orthopedics until around July 1 before moving late summer or fall. James P Lawlor, son of Victor residents, has been a local businessman after Chicago grade and high school, and DePauw University.

Marengo Jean Smit Iowa City James A Lawlor Marengo Alton Father Schemmel Edward Neren Lawlor Helen Mio O Charles Smut University of Iowa School of Nursing Arthur Steindler James P Lawler Victor Chicago DePauw University

Funeral notices and obituaries from Iowa towns

Funeral services were held for Theodore Frederick 78 at Kalona Christian church after a railroad career spanning forty years. John Wadsworth 77 died from apoplexy in Hazleton with services planned at the Methodist church. Williamsburg widow Monica Hastings died after a long illness. services set at St Pauls Methodist. Earlville Frank Powell funeral performed by Rev A W Sinden with Masonic rites. Tipton Phil Christian former Tipton resident buried after health decline. Grinnell Harry and Edna Richardson named defendants in a 12250 accident damages suit filed by Rose Playle, with counts for injuries to Rose and Katherine Clifford.

Kalona Theodore Fredrick Kalona Christian Church Lewiston Stephen Martha Ann Bowen Frederick Mary Jane Boone Abner and Elmira Boone Fredrick Masonic Order Hazleton John Wadsworth Anchor Illand Buchanan County Buffalo Township Manis Wadsworth AL Betlevi Tee Ee Munger Memon H Moore R S Sher Saeracel A J Walker Williamsburg Weeonica Hastings Cedai Verve Gert Formane Margaret Gerun Bree Brestten Water Dee Willamsburg Charles George Williamsburg Mfr Dene Charles Hastings Hastings Methodist Episcopal Church Womens Missionary Society Women's Relief Corps WCTU St Pauls Methodist Church Hazel Hastings Flanagan, Ill George Dane Frank Warner Rhadermacher Earlville Earlville Congregational Church Frank Powell A W Sinden A J Meythaler Frank Faust Carl Laxson Orra Laxson Fairview Tipton Phil Christian Mercy Hospital Davenport Rochester Church Otis Moore Christian Brock Ohio Cedar County Carpenter Paul Princeton Ill Fern L. Ridenour Birchard Mary Green Leland Raymond Daniel Sidney Joseph Cedar Rapids W W Christian Estella Schaff Epping N D Fannie Emerick Versailles Hannah Bury Rossburg Abbie Lehman Grinnell Harry and Edna Richardson Rose Playle Richardson Kellogg Jasper County John Clifford Katherine Clifford Clifford

Regency Flats and Monks Lead Spring Shoe Fashions

The article surveys 1920s style shoes matching new spring dresses with Regency inspired hats and asymmetric cuts. It highlights low-heeled Regency flats, monk oxfords with side fastenings, light stitching on dark uppers, and oxford silhouettes rising toward the ankle. It invites readers to request a color leaflet with samples.

Regency Oxford sbrGhes

Enclose stamped self addressed return envelope

Promote your leaflet "Smart Shoe Colors for Spring 1935" by sending a self addressed stamped envelope from CITY STATE to receive the brochure.

Ossian Pupils Present The Blue Belt Operetta

Ossian public school pupils from grades one to ten perform the two act operetta The Blue Belt Thursday evening at the opera house under the direction of music teacher Miss Helen Maxwell.

Ossian Ossian Public Opera House Helen Maxwell

Allamakee County Jurors Are Drawn For Next Term

Allamakee county trial jurors have been selected for the upcoming district court term starting March 25 in Waukon. The list includes Mrs. E. O. Sandvold, Mrs. T. A. Houlihan, Everett Palmer, Oscar Magnusson, Mae Becking, Clarence Hanson, Mrs. E. J. Hoag, Ellison Orr, John Beede, Mrs. Willard Martin, Mary Quinn, Lida Sherman, Grant Jacobson, Mrs. J. F. Kepler, Mrs. John Blagen, Hans Larson, Henry Cassidy, Paul Gibbs, Moritz Gruber, Joseph Crowley, Ben Hanson, George Roeder, J. H. Connor, Earl Moe, Donald Bulman, Oscar Roldson, Rosina Bisping, William Krumme, and others from various townships.

Waukon Allamakee E. O. Sandvold T. A. Houlihan Everett Palmer Taylor Township Oscar Magnusson Mae Becking Clarence Hanson Center Township E. J. Hoag Ellison Orr John Beede Willard Martin Mary Quinn Lida Sherman Grant Jacobson Paint Creek Joe Geno Franklin Township Rosina Bisping Union City William Krumme Ludlow

Wrestling Hockey And Archery Popular At Blind School

F E Palmer reports Town School for the Blind at Vinton lists wrestling roller skating hockey and archery as top sports. Five pupils and two staff accompanied him to Cedar Rapids for a Canopus club luncheon program. The school now has 184 pupils with growth expected. average attendee age is 13 and a half years.

Vinton F. E. Palmer Canopus Club Hotel Roosevelt Palmer Cedar Rapids John Ryan Laura Everett Pierce Knox Washington Virgil Smith Victor Betty Yeager Waterloo Louis Hardin Lyle Mattox Tama

City Briefs and Personals Highlight Local Events

Cafeteria dinner at First Christian church 5 to 7. Col. O. W. Mull to speak on national defense at Kiwanis noon meeting in Montrose hotel. J. F. Plumb returns from Lincoln and Denver after addressing Tri-state Credit Men's conference on labor code. Tipton death: Kate Coon 68 dies after stroke. burial in Perry. survivors include siblings and nieces.

Col O. W. Mull National Defense Kiwanis Club Montrose J. F. Plumb Iowa Manufacturing Company Lincoln Neb Denver Tri-state Credit Men’s Conference Tipton Kate Coon C. W. Sproat Perry Coon Pennsylvania Martha Bower Sublimity Ore Gertrude Sproat C. W

Davis Asks Teeth in Farm Licensing

Washington AP Congress heard from Chester Davis farm administrator that licensing must force recalcitrant minority cooperation to make marketing agreements effective. He urged AAA support for licensing with 50 percent approval for processors and handlers, not individuals, and questioned secretary power under current act language.

Washington Congress Chester Davis AAA House Agriculture Committee Davis Secretary of Agriculture Baltimore

Grinnell Couple Porter French and Rebecca Conard Wed in Chicago

Miss Rebecca Conard daughter of Prof and Mrs H S Conard married Porter French Saturday afternoon at Thorndike Memorial chapel Chicago. They were attended by Miss Gretchen McArthur and Charles T Moon. Mrs French graduates Grinnell College 1930 and will teach handicrafts in Chicago. Mr French returns from Jaffna College in Ceylon and will study at Chicago Theological Seminary. They will visit Grinnell this week at the Conard home with a reception to follow.

Grinnell Rebecca Conard H.S. Conard Porter French Thorndike Memorial Chapel Chicago Gretchen McArthur Charles T. Moon French Grinnell College Ceylon Jaffna College Chicago Theological Seminary Conard Home

Mrs Lulu Foster seeks divorce from Clarence Foster in district court

Lulu Foster accuses husband Clarence Foster of beating her in a Cedar Rapids marriage dated July 26 1929. She seeks custody of their 3 year old Donna Jean alimony support suit money attorney's fees and a restraining order to keep him from her home.

Vinton Lulu Foster District Court Clarence Foster Cedar Rapids Donna Jean

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Miss Crawford Plano Artic i Super I Chambers Inskeep Optical Company Second St. SE St. Elizabeth's THE Bealticians of Cedar Rapids and Vicinity Neact Woman’s Club U.S. Sues Bank Iowa Athletic Board Qaoggists Avery Iowa News Amos Parrish York Amos Parrisi Fifth Avenue New York City Allamakee County Dance Arts Agency Maddigan School OF Music and Dancing Yowa Theatre Bldg Canopians First Christian Church Teeth IN Johnson Monroe Anford’s
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