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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1933
Page
12
Ashley Chapter D A R showcased 150 shawls in the Woman's Club Building with over 100 attendees. Mrs Irving C Emery presented a paper on early shawl making while a trio of war era blankets and a heavy colonial shawl drew interest.
The International relations group of the American Association of University Women will host Elmer A Johnson Linn county representative in the state legislature at an open meeting. He will discuss the state tax reduction program at 7 45 PM Wednesday at the Y W C A.
The fourth meeting at the Dairy Dale Seth Parker club occurred at Mr and Mrs John E Sundbergs Mount Vernon road and Thirtieth street SE Friday evening Mrs C E Green opened with devotions Lizzie Sundberg read a welcome letter from Phillips H Lord John Sundberg read a character education tale Mrs Green read a life sketch of Lord A duet by Mrs Green and Mrs Elmer Ingels a quartet by Sundberg Green Ingels and Adolph Lawson Thirty members attended The next meeting will be March 10 at the Ingels home.
Mr and Mrs Martin M Alt hosted a dinner for house guests Mrs Anna Alt and Miss Vira Black of Denton Kan The visitors plan trips to Iowa City Williamsburg Homestead and Oxford before returning home
Ruth Irene Huffman of Belle Plaine and Glenn L. Morgan of Cedar Rapids announced their marriage on September 9 1932 at the Methodist parsonage in Morrison Iowa The ceremony was performed by Rev Herbert F Chenoweth with a single ring Witnesses were Mrs Oral Chenoweth and Mrs Lilla Lent Mrs Morgan a Belle Plaine High School graduate of 1929 Mr and Mrs Morgan reside at 637 Tenth Street SE
Members of the John Huss senior choir visited host Arthur Nie at 325 Second Avenue SE Saturday night. Present were Angeline and Catherine Hunter Beulah Peterson Emily Stelcik Helen Stourac Alice Yirouch Jessie Hunter Joseph Loufek Paul Samek Joseph Stepanek Yaroslav Zivney Alma Turechek director and Helen Chada pianist Miss Turechek and Miss Chada served as chaperones.
Film comedian Walter Hiers died at his father in law L McWilliams home in Hollywood California after a brief illness from bronchial pneumonia He had been in critical condition since Saturday and was a popular figure in silent films known for his genial humor.
Police describe a Saturday dawn break in at the Ice Cream Factory where a entry window was forced and stamps covered in and a seventy five postage roll from the cash register is missing. Patrolman Mike MusASS investigated the burglary.
Mrs Ellen H Doolittle celebrated her ninety four years with a picnic luncheon at the home of her daughter Mrs Dan Castle Cedar Rapids. Six of her ten great grandchildren were among forty guests including her sister Mrs X N Kemp and a 92 year old schoolmate from Westchester Conn now in Ormond Florida. The Cedar Rapids resident taught at the Old Stone school near Coggan and reads The Gazette nightly.
The Cedar Rapids College announces Dr. Augustus O Thomas will deliver the lecture in Sinclair Memorial chapel Friday at 8 PM instead of Saturday. Thomas is an eminent educator and former World Federation president. his secretary-general notes the schedule change for members and guests.
A sewing pattern feature by Anne Adams promotes a wool or novelty cotton jumper frock with a pleated design and a blouse in crisp fabrics. Pattern 2562 available in sizes 8 to 16, with yardage details for size 12, illustrated instructions included. Also advertises a Spring Fashion Book with Paris-inspired models, catalog price, and mail order details to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department in New York City.
A spree of kidnappings robberies and shootings across Minnesota ended with one man killed another wounded and five surrendering after a bragged thrill ride started in Minneapolis. Clay Johnson a Minneapolis lawyer's relative was among the abductees and gunfire erupted at a Benson gas station.
Washington observers report a whirlwind effort to choose a House speaker among Democrats with a caucus set for Thursday. Six candidates compete led by Rep. McDuffie with Rainey seen as a strong early favorite while Roosevelts aides watch closely.
Harold Erickson and Joseph Scheidemantel were indicted by the Boebuck County grand jury Monday for liquor law violations. The case stems from violations tied to local enforcement of alcohol regulations.
A seven year old boy in Cedar Rapids rushed to help his mother after she killed herself by gas. The boy Jimmy collapsed but recovered with ambulance help at Mercy hospital. Coroner Vorpahl ruled death by own action due to family trouble, noting the husband Vernon had struck her and had been drinking. Mrs. Vernon, 32, left a note about the broom incident. Funeral set for Beatty chapel Cedar Memorial park.
Minneapolis AP report on Dr Lotus D Coffman, president of the University of Minnesota, urging strengthening education to aid national recovery. He warns against passive imitation of other nations and stresses a renewed faith in democratic principles and the school as the instrument of democracy.
Senator Robert B. Howell of Nebraska, a Republican, was dangerously ill with pneumonia in Washington. Doctors said he had improved slightly over the weekend but remained in serious condition and had not yet reached the crisis point.
The text gives a series of opinions on crime politics and currency, noting a shooting involving a teenage boy and a physician, questioning gun permits and responsibility, while discussing the treasury secretary nominee and the scrip bill’s defects and delays awaiting Governor Herring’s signature. The piece weaves social concerns with policy commentary and local incidents.
Wallace, named by President elect Roosevelt as secretary of agriculture, stays silent on plans and policies while reporters and telegrams flood his Des Moines office. He pledges to work as part of the Roosevelt cabinet and favors tariff reduction and inflation control to raise farm prices. Also notes Solon death of Mrs. Josephine Brock, 58, with funeral at St. Mary’s Church in Solon.
CHICAGO AP The federal prosecutor who sent Al Capone to prison, George E Q Johnson, has abandoned his bid for a permanent judicial post as Congress fails to act. Appointed eight months ago, he became a district judge by recess appointment, then pressed for confirmation which did not come before the lame duck session ended. He prepared to return to private practice after four years of leading Capone busts and gang prosecutions.
Heavy fighting across Jehol Monday amid rumors of poison gas as Chinese and Japanese casualties rise in Lingnan Lingyuan clash. Manchuria reports recapture of six cities with 60,000 irregulars seizing 282 Japanese, 14 guns, 13 machine guns, 600000 rds ammo during Manchoukuo advance.
Japanese airmen drop leaflets warning foreigners to evacuate Lingyuan Jehol province as Chinese forces fortify positions around Lingyuan. Civilians dig in and prepare shelters while Chang Hsueh-Liang masses troops east of Lingyuan for a potential battle amid subzero weather and rugged terrain.
Mrs S D McChesney of 709 Fifth Street SE dies Saturday night after fifteen years in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services set for 3.30 pm Tuesday at Beatty chapel conducted by Rev Robert Little. Pallbearers named and burial planned at Linwood cemetery. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 at Beatty chapel.
A Republican committee applauded Hoover for his campaign conduct and urged sound money and restrained federal spending. The panel wished him health and gratitude as years pass. They accepted Senator Cutting’s resignation and named Albert G. Sims to replace him, with Hamilton elected committeeman from Kansas and vacancies in Pennsylvania and Puerto Rico left unfilled.
Bernard C. McGuire a professional promoter pled guilty in the Loyal Order of Moose federal lottery case and was sentenced to a year and a day in Atlanta prison to run concurrently with a related Eagles case sentence. Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania was co defendant.
In Johannesburg two Europeans and twelve native miners died when an elevator cage plunged to the bottom of a 7000 foot shaft on Monday. The accident occurred at a mining site where rescue teams retrieved the victims and authorities began investigations into the cause.
Iowa brief recalls the death of Mrs Harriet Spencer Getts age 73 a Columbus Junction resident for nearly seven decades. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 PM with Presbyterian rites. burial in Columbus City cemetery. She traveled from Muskingum county Ohio born Feb 20 1860 and married Charles Getts in 1880. Survived by husband two sons five daughters twenty grandchildren and a sister. Dr Mary Shannon spoke at Mount Vernon Isabella Thoburn College event with a reception following.
Nineteen individuals face charges in the Insull empire case. The indictment accuses a nationwide stock sale scheme through Halsey Stuart and Company and Utility Securities, with figures like Stanley Field and Edward J Doyle named among directors or executives. Prosecutors say investors were misled about safety and earnings, while the security backing proved worthless as the firm lost money.
A rubber vulcanizing factory on West Poshan road in the Chapei district exploded Monday, killing thirty workers. It was the second blast in a week, with women workers trapped as flames raged through the buildings.
A thief stole seventy two pounds of clover seed valued at thirty cents a pound from Wilder Grain at Twelfth avenue and Fifth street SE. The seed spilled from a hole in a sack near a warehouse hole, and the thief escaped with the seed. Police also investigated a breakin at Home Oil on Second street BE where a thief entered through a washroom window Sunday night and tampered with a candy machine. Frank Williams reported a plaid mackinaw coat stolen from his car on Sunday night near the Third avenue bridge. the car was unlocked.
Plans to renew Vinton gas franchise at the March 27 municipal election were dropped by Iowa Electric Light and Power. Don V Wells says Cedar Rapids based firm does not want to enter the three mayoral contest and will negotiate a temporary operation without a franchise. current franchise expires April 27.
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