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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1935

Page

17

Society party New Year's Eve guests listed

A society gathering on New Year’s Eve hosted several prominent locals including Marjorie Latchaw Marjorie Mc Coy Elizabeth McCoy Loraine Darting Jean Wagner Ruth Grace Harper Clifton Cockshoot Mort Cockshoot Robert Charles Lauser William Nelson Loren Gruber Harland Grunder Walter Sample and others.

the Misses Marjorie Latchaw Marjorie McCoy Elizabeth McCoy Loraine Darting Jean Wagner Ruth and Grace Harper Clifton Cockshoot Mort Cockshoot Robert and Charles Lauser William Nelson Loren Gruber Harland Grunder Walter Sample

Installation Service Highlights in Fastern Star Meeting

The Fastern Star met in the Masonic hall on Wednesday with Mrs. Walter Draegert as installing officer and Mrs. Margaret Harlan as installing marshal. Officers installed include Ruth Edmundson as Worthy Matron and W. O Edmundson as Worthy Patron, with Grace McCracken secretary and Lois Draegert treasurer. Retiring matron Mrs Hurley Ogden received a gold pen. The Christian Ladies Aid met Thursday with Lilly Reece, assisted by Mrs. E. K. Bruce and Mrs. R. Draegert. Wen dell Davis hosted card games Friday.

Fastern Star Masonic Hall Walter Draegert Margaret Harlan Velva Jarvis Ruth Edmundson W. O Edmundson Helen McKain H. E. McKain Grace McCracken Lois Draegert Ellen Armstrong Clela Allison Frances Johnston Adair Elsie Bonniter Ruth Esther Bertha Ogden Martha Paul McKain Electa Maggie Messenger Belle Robinson Sentinel Sam McKay Anna Paull Hurley Ogden Christian Ladies Aid Society Lilly Reece E. K. Bruce R. Draegert Wendell Davis

Webster Area Social News Highlights New Year Activities

Webster residents hosted faculty on New Year s Eve at the Lindweaver home near South English with Supt A C Kepler and families attending. Various hostesses held afternoon and evening gatherings, bridge honors were won, and local clubs including the Methodist Ladies Aid and Willing Workers met with multiple members listed as attendees.

Gerald Lindweaver Webster School South English A. C Kepler Donald Doak Miss Davis Butler Bielheiser Gardner Morris Johnson Helen Sturdevant Lucile Griner William Morgan Josephine Wheeler Max Sturdevant Starlin Wheeler H F. Frederickson Ergo Insbaker Sigourney Ruth Bowman Audrey Bair Methodist Ladies Aid Velma Kepler Kepler Margie Miner Alma Hackett R. L. Brown Carl Griner Ada Johnson Miss Gardner Eibelheiser Hattie Bowman Fern Sorden

What Cheer Thursday club meets in library

What Cheer Thursday club met in the library with Mrs. Carrie Newkirk in charge. Mrs. Lois V. Draegert resigned as president and Mrs. Helen Morrow succeeded her. Mrs. Eliza Moode read a paper, Mrs. Draegert conducted games. Hostesses were Mrs. Kathryn Bremnan and Mrs. Charlotte Brower. The Sew and So club was entertained by Mrs Gildra Knox Wednesday. Mrs O C Lyons was hostess to the Priscilla club Friday. Friends gathered at the Lauson Kapple home Friday for a social time before they move to Sigourney. Mrs Rex Hemsley entertained the East Side club Thursday. Masons enjoyed a social evening at their club rooms Monday. Mr and Mrs Edd Holland entertained.

Carrie Newkirk Lois V. Draegert Helen Morrow Eliza Moode Draegert Kathryn Bremnan Charlotte Brower Gildra Knox O C Lyons Priscilla Club Lauson Kapple Sigourney Rex Hemsley East Side Ma+ sons Edd Holland

Missionary and church groups meet on Thursday

Van Horne reports the St Andrews Missionary society gathering at Mrs Conrad Kerkman home. Evangelical church members met at the parsonage hosted by Mrs L Davis and Mrs C A Thompson. Walther league of the Lutheran church met at the church with lunch by Frances and Alvin Schadle. Agnes Kathryn Nolan and Delbert Duncalf announce their June 27 Catholic wedding at Immaculate Conception church with Rev John Hartigan officiating.

St. Andrews Missionary Society Conrad Kerkman Evangelical Church L. Davis C A. Thompson Walther League George Duncalf Luzerne John Hartigan

Kalona Socials Highlight New Year Watch Party

Kalona residents attended a New Year’s Eve watch party hosted by Miss Belle Strickler with guests Mr and Mrs Francis Hofer Miss Molle Gingerich John Brezey Ora Gingerich Virginia Snavier Glenn Gingerich Vera Strickler and Mr and Mrs Lovelle Strickler. Cleala Grady hosted a Rock club pot luck dinner Tuesday with attendees including Mr and Mrs Edward Kern Mr and Mrs Lovelle Strukler Mr and Mrs Homer Yoder Belle Strickler Jack Gingerich William Gingerich and Mr and Mrs Gordon Engstrom. High scores honors went to Mrs Edward Kern and Gordon Engstrom.

Belle Strickler Francis Hofer Molle Gingerich John Brezey Ora Gingerch Virginia Snavier Glenn Gingerich Vera Strickler Jack Gingerich Lovelle Strickler Cleala Grady Edward Kern Lovelle Strukler Homer Yoder William Gingerich Gordon Engstrom

Wilton Junction Community Socials and Gatherings

The Methodist W F MM society met with Mrs J W Gruber and Rev J W Gruber spoke on Japan. Grace Reformed church Willing Workers met with Mrs A J Kileinian at Durant. Owl club hosted by Mr and Mrs Homer Ochletree for New Year’s Eve watch party. A luncheon honored Dr and Mrs G G Leith and many local couples. Graceful young people were entertained by Miss Grace Darting.

W F MM Society J. W Gruber Jesson Japan J W . Gruber Workers of Grace Reformed Church A J. Kileinian Durant Homer Ochletree Owl Club Bert Gill Frederick Gill Alliance Wayne Ford Louis Gill G. G. Leith Louis Lucile Gil W. J. Hendricks William Margaret Ann Paul Johnson James Walton Will Jasperson Kenneth Doris L. A. Ford Leota Wayne Gerald Ochletree Grace Darting

Millersburg Bridge Club entertained by Mrs Vera Conaway

Mrs Vera Conaway entertained the Millersburg Bridge club on Thursday. High score honors went to Mrs Hilda Bauer and low score to Jean Dansdill. Other guests included Mrs Reather Dansdill Mrs Katie Somers Mrs Margaret Costello Erma Dansdill Mrs Esther Cheney Marjorie Pope Mrs Marie Cable Mrs Reba Danshill Mrs Annie Schultz Mrs Gladys Pope Mrs Fern King Mrs Laurine Bauer and Mrs Gladys Bauer.

Vera Conaway Bridge Club Hilda Bauer Jean Dansdill Reather Dansdill Katie Somers Margaret Costello Erma Dansdill Esther Cheney Marjorie Pope Marie Cable Reba Danshill Annie Schultz Gladys Pope Fern King Gladys Bauer Laurine Bauer

Decorah Social Roundup Hits Local Homemakers

Decorah hosts include Mr and Mrs J H Duncan entertaining at cards Monday. Miss Helen Sandbach led the Methodist Young Ladies Missionary society Tuesday. Miss Gabriella Norlie gave a New Year's night gathering.

J. H Duncan Helen Sandbach Methodist Young Ladies’ Missionary Society Gabriella Norlie

Pauline Saur and Laurence Remily Tie in Turton Ceremony

Miss Pauline Saur and Laurence Remily of Turton South Dakota were married at Saint Mark’s church in Edgewood Wednesday. The Rev J P Hamill officiated with Kenneth Wooldridge as mass server. Attendants were Miss Helen Graves and Jesse Jarvis. The Jarvis home hosted the wedding dinner at noon.

Pauline Saur Laurence Remily Turton, S. D Saint Mark's Church J. P Hamill Kenneth Wooldridge Helen Graves Jesse Jarvis Jarvis

Atrocities alleged as Chaco fighting intensifies

Both Paraguay and Bolivia trade accusations amid a nine day Chaco border war. Paraguay claims hospitals bombed and advances toward the frontier center on Palo Marcado while La Paz says Paraguayan attacks were repulsed along the Ingavi Ravelo road.

Buenos Aires Paraguay Chaco Asuncion War Ministry Bolivian War Ministry Palo Marcado la Paz Ingavi-Ravelo Asuncion Pilocmayo Garrapatal Ibibobo Capirenda Carandayty Ibibohbo

Brakeman Killed As Train Hits Landslide

In Heflin Alabama a train struck a landslide in a deep cut late Saturday killing Homer Collier a Birmingham brakeman and injuring engineer William Strange also of Birmingham.

Heflin Ala Here Homer Collier Birmingham William Strange

United State Bank statement of condition 1939

Statement of the condition of United State Bank organized under the ae at Inaga located at Cecat Rapiaas vy oof Linn Role se as of the 31st day of December, A fo 1 6 RESCLORS Loar 4 and Disteents Heads and Sect Hee. The balance shows deposits, reserves, and payments, with notary attestations by Prochaska and Kanak.

Inaga Cecat Rapiaas Deventer

Hogs and cattle prices hold steady in Chicago market roundup

Saturday market at Union Stock Yards shows hog prices steady with top at 7.85 and average around 7.50 while total receipts reach 12 600 across three terminals. Cattle totals 800 with top at 775 and average near 620. sheep 5 600 with best lambs 8.50 to 9.35 and average about 8.90. Prices vary by city with Pittsburgh and East St Louis noted. assorted produce and hides also listed.

Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis East St. Louis

Lost and found notes and ads across Kansas City area

A collage of missing items and ads lists lost items including a Brown home money and Mont cello bank book reward lost cats and dogs. The Gazette offers reward for information leading to arrests for immoral or fraudulent use of want ads. Also includes employment and product ads for dresses trusses maternity care and various services.

1St Ave 23Rd St. Dr Montcello Bank Newman's 18Th St Black Fritz The Gazette

Beauty shop ads and classified notices in Gazette

A dense page of beauty shop promotions offers perms and waves at discounted prices from multiple shops with dials and contact numbers. Also included are help-wanted lines for housework, dairy farm work, and clerical positions, with box numbers and Gazette references.

Mechanicsville Iowa Business College

Aggressive Sales Positions Advertised Across US Markets

A crowded classified ad block offers permanent sales jobs for men 25 to 55 with no investment. Firms in Illinois Ohio Iowa and Indiana seek experienced or trainable salesmen in real estate advertising signs cleaning materials clothing and more. Immediate earnings prospects and free outfit samples accompany details and box numbers for applications.

Quincy Ill Gazette Gasette The Robertson St. Clair Ave Cleveland Ohio Cedar Rapids Kaeser-Blair Dept A-233 Cincinnati National Aid Springfield P. H. Davis Free Outfit Consumers Press Washington Chicago K&s Ravenswood Kristee Kenton Lake Chemical Co Lake, Dept Kansas City Montrose A Ave

Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed as Cattle Edge Higher

Receipts reach 500 commercial and 500 government cattle with 400 commercial and 100 government calves. Cattle markets show gains for steers and yearlings, with top steers around 10.50 and heifers up to 9.75. Sheep receipts total 5,000 for the week, with slaughter lambs 50 cents higher and top around 9.35, while hogs steady with pockets of strength in several weight classes. Des Moines and Iowa hog markets report higher bids, with various regional quotes for 140 to over 350 pound ranges and packing weights.

Chicago Livestock Chicago Iapi T. S. Dent Wight Iowa Des Moines Associated Press Waterloo Mason City Ottumwa Sinclair Sinclairs RS Cnet Naekers ABO Goa Iano

Hogs Rise in Local Market on Saturday Trade

Hogs continue higher with a 10 cent advance across all grades on Saturday. The top price climbs to 7 dollars and eighty cents per hundredweight.

Grain and Fruit Prices For Cedar Rapids Area

Local Cedar Rapids listing shows Wheat at 98e, Oats 6c, Corn 95 to 96c, Hens 11 to 12e per pound, and various poultry prices. Wholesale fruits and vegetables feature Navels at 3.00 to 3.06, with No 2 and YSG listings also noted.

Hennery Eags

Chicago Markets Report on Butter Eggs Poultry and Potatoes

Chicago produce markets show firm butter creamery specials at 133 to 221 cents with mixed firsts and extras. Eggs receipts 2 175, weak extra firsts 28 cents, refrigerator firsts 22 cents. Poultry steady with live receipts eight trucks and dressed turkeys unchanged. Potatoes dull on track 136 with moderate demand and Idaho russets U S No 1 at 1554 16 2 and Wisconsin round whites at 60 to 90 cents.

Chicago Idaho U.S Wisconsin U S Colorado McClures U

Late buying lifts Chicago grain prices on Saturday session

Prospects of reduced grain stocks spurred late buying in Chicago wheat with May prices above the dollar mark for the first time since December 15. Corn and oats followed gains as cash interests supported the market amid dry winter belt conditions. Chicago cash grain quotes list No 2 red wheat at 1 03 by the bushel and corn mixed yellow and white grades, with various seed and barley prices also noted. Fresh eggs are unpopular in China where stale eggs are stored in restaurant cellars for years.

Iowa Loan Co Mullin Montgomery Ward Woman's Home Companion Collier’s McGregor Agency Merchants _Bank Ride Chuck Farr Ave Fairmount Hospital Kansas City Druss Richards College Pharmacy MAY 2Nd St. SE Eastside Hospital E-27th Town Loan Co Montgomery Ward Alice Wrisley Sally Tragk Peoria Nash Letitia B. Runyon Morgan Bros 3Rd Ave Madam White Cosmetics 6Th ST Richards College PHCY Hall Bicycle Co 2Nd Ave Watkins Products Kenwood 13Th St Glasgow T Tailors Memorial Park Cemetery Chicago Chicago Board Minneapolis China

Gazette Want Ad Rates For Consecutive Days

The Gazette lists ad rate scales for want ads with lines counted per insertion and days of publication. Rates vary by number of lines and days and include a 10 cent surcharge for out of town readers and optional blind ads. Ad submissions can be telephoned mailed or delivered in person.

Gazette United States Cedar Rapids

Local eateries and entertainment venues listed with drinks and live music

Breakfast and lunch menus feature steaks and beer at Lafayette Cafe and Blue Miata Lunches. Nightlife includes bowling alleys offering learning lessons and parlor beer with sandwiches at Abrams Beer and German Village Dine and Dance. Venues like Little America, Bohemian music, Joe Navratil's Beer Garden, and the Golden Slipper advertise nightly music, dancing, and specials with multiple street and avenue addresses.

Lafayette Cafe Lincoln St. _ SE Abrams Little America Skersick Joe Navratil Ave Curley

Vintage Cars On Sale At Bargain Prices

A list of prewar autos offered at low prices includes a 1933 Plymouth Standard Coupe in black with 19 000 miles and Goodyear tires, a 1934 Ford V-8 Tudor in jet black with velour, a 1931 Oldsmobile Cabriolet in two tone with new tires, and several other models with discounts. Highlights feature low prices and urging potential buyers to act soon.

Chevrolet America Goodyear Nao Oldsmobile BUICK

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