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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1936

Page

2

Visitors Inspire Social Events In The City

Out of town guests fuel social events as locals host dinners and meals. Mrs Clyde Savery and Mrs Lavery visit from Scarsdale and St Paul while Mrs Cosgriff and Mrs Collins entertain cousins and house guests. Harry Hinsdale area hosts Mrs Wire as a guest with local families.

Robert Calder Davis Crescent Line SE Clyde Safery Scarsdale N. Yo C Raymond Wire St Paul Minn Robert S Cook Fleanor Cook Crescent Street

Mrs Price and son Billy Head to Chicago for Visit

Mrs Will J Price of Scarsdale New York and her son Billy left Wednesday for Chicago where they will stay several days before returning home. They have been holiday guests of Mrs Price's parents Mr and Mrs Ben H Witwer at 1928 Linden drive SE.

Will J. Price Scarsdale Billy Chicago

Social tea follows PE meeting in chapter DK event

Mrs Hillier led an educational program at a PE chapter DK meeting held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs J Frothers 2034 Fourth Avenue SE. Mrs C S Mahaffy assisted, Mrs J Van Horn of chapter DEK attended as a guest, and Mrs R W Greene presided at the tea table during the social hour.

Guy Hillier Chapter DK PE. O J. Frothers Fourth Avenue SE C S. Mahaffy J . van Horn R. W. Greene

Cast Back from Des Moines After Dodsworth Play

Returning Tuesday from Des Moines after seeing the production of Dodsworth starring Walter Huston were Miss Eleanor Taylor Miss Eleanor Cook Robert S Cook and Mrs Wallace Hamilton the last of Coggon.

Des Moines Dodsworth Walter Huston Eleanor Taylor Eleanor Cook Robert S Cook Wallace Hamilton Coggon

Mrs H S Judy of Woodward Returns Home

Mrs H S Judy of Woodward Okli spent the holidays with her sister Mrs Gertrude Madison at 1407 Washington Avenue SE and has returned to her home.

H_ S Judy Woodward Okli Gertrude Madison Washington Avenue SE

Coe College Doctor to Speak at Phi Kappa Tau Alumni Meeting

Dr C T Hickok of Coe College will address Phi Kappa Tau alumni at a Thursday gathering starting 6 45 PM. The event will be held at the Common Woodith tea room.

C T Hickok Coe College Phi Kappa Tau

Manuscript Club To Meet Thursday At Coe College

Cedar Rapids Manuscript club plans a Thursday 8 p.m. meeting in Williston hall at Coe college. Stanley J Mengler will discuss editorial bureau work and Maurice Taylor will share writing ideas and editor contacts. Members should bring manuscripts for group critique and may submit anonymously with a title and author on an attached slip.

Stanley J Mengler Maurice Taylor Cedar Rapids Writers’ Club Little Gallery

Fairer Distribution of Wealth Talk at Woman’s Club Meeting

Prof L E Garwood spoke on how to interpret a fair distribution of wealth at the Business and Professional Women's club meeting at the Roosevelt hotel. He outlined methods of distribution through wages taxation price control and public ownership and noted habits and readjustment as factors in accepting new measures.

L. E. Garwood One College Business and Professional Women's Club Tues Roosevelt Hote Garwood Ella Horn Herbert Westrom Bobby Puckett Betty Jean Stephenson Edgar King Imvecen Emery Vortoo Pn

Fragments From Local Notice On Historic Event

Unreadable OCR yields partial lines about a party and individuals including Mrs Joseph Woork with a date fragment 12 07. Readable text is insufficient to identify a clear event, action, or outcome for a full summary.

Wilkon Pot Apie Joseph Woork

Parent Teacher Problems Discussed at Round Table Meeting

The Parent-Teacher council held a round table to discuss issues in parent teacher work at the Board of Education building. Leaders included Mrs L C Schukenicht district president and Mrs R F Erickson council president.

Parent-Teacher Council Board of Education L. C Schuknecht R F Erickson Amos Scott Clare Nichols Recreation Leadership Institute Guy Curran Roosevelt School S. V. Shonka Robert O Bickel Town Rivers Benjamin Franklin School Erckson F W Mulson Rector G L van Deusen Pierre Tracy William E Morgan

Beethoven Club Meeting Postponed To January

The Beethoven club regular meeting set for Thursday is postponed to January 16. An audition for new members will be held January 15 at 10 am at the Chamber of Commerce.

Beethoven Club Chamber of Commerce

Easily Wade Self-Help Frock Saves Time and Money

A short caption notes a fashion item named Easily Wade offers practical time and cost efficiency. The feature highlights potential cost savings and simple wardrobe strategy for everyday wear.

Wade

Rich man poor min teach her the rest of the rhyme pattern

Pattern advertisement printed in period style offering Anne Adams pattern 2534 for sizes 6 to 10 with a thrifty Spring Pattern Book. Instructions promise easy to follow sewing steps, laundering care, and fashionable yet practical childrens and miss outfits. Order details list 15 cents for pattern, 25 cents for book and pattern, specify size and address.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department Lith St New York

Officers Re-elected At Home For The Friendless Board

At the annual meeting the Home for the Friendless re-elected its officers led by Mrs. R P Taylor president and Miss Frances Wolfe first vice president. Other officers include Mrs. David E Beardsley second vice president and Mrs. C D Van Vechten treasurer with secretaries and assistants named. Appreciation was voiced for auxiliaries and donors supporting care for forty four children and staff, including groups such as the O E S Elks Needlework Guild and local establishments contributing food clothing and services.

Board of Directors the Home For the Friendless R P. Taylor Frances Wolfe David E. Beardsley C. D. van Vechten Harrison Spangler Edward F. Winslow E. C. Egloff Winslow West Side Nursery Johanna and Doreas Societies Ely Elm Grove Needlework Guild of America The Elks C S Byrnes E. C. Diebold Carl N. Ettinger J. Harold Horan W E Lamey B. J. Newburger R. H. Pickford W. L

Blue Triangle Club Tours Gazette Plant in City Series

Members of the Blue Triangle club of the Y WCA take a guided tour of The Gazette plant Thursday at 3 p.m. as part of the Know Your City series. After the tour the group will gather for a fellowship supper at the YWCA.

Blue Triangle Club Y. Wca Gazette

Montrose Hotel Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs Walter Broussard entertained members of her bridge club in the Montrose hotel state suite on Wednesday. Present were Mrs A Gundling, Mrs Howard Snyder, Mrs J W Mulvany, Mrs Jerry Racer, Mrs P T Chandler, Mrs J Chandler and Mrs Robert Melsha.

Walter Broussard Fifth Street NW Bridge Club Montrose Hotel A Gundling Howard Snyder J W. Mulvany Jerry Racer P. T Chandler J Chandler Robert Melsha

Miss Charlotte Hubbard Returns to St Catherine's for Senior Year

Miss Charlotte Hubbard of 508 Ninth Street SW returns to the College of St Catherine's in St Paul to begin the second quarter of her senior year. She majors in social work and sociology. Miss Vila Rauch of Dubuque visited Hubbard en route to the University of Iowa after holidays with her brother, Prof. Rufus Rauch of Notre Dame. Hubbard and Rauch were Mount Mercy junior college classmates.

Charlotte Hubbard Charles M. Hubbard Ninth Street College of St Catherine's St Paul Vila Rauch Dubuque Miss Hubbard University of Iowa Rufus Rauch South Bend Ind University of Notre Dame Miss Rauch Mount Mercy Junior College

Mrs Culver Hosts Bridge Club Honor Guest

Mrs John Miller of Aitkin Minnesota spent three weeks as a guest of her daughter Mrs W C Culver at 2239 C avenue NE. Mrs Miller was guest of honor when the bridge club met at Mrs Culver's home Monday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs Hirrett Wolfe Mrs JoA Hanus and Mrs W F Michuheek.

John Miller Aitkin, Minn W. C. Culver C Avenue Miller Culver Hirrett Wolfe Joa Hanus W F Michuheek

Mrs Lucetta McCain Hosts WoCOT Uz Janu ary Meeting

Mrs Lucetta McCain welcomed the east side WoCOT Uz at its January gathering devoted to The Union Signal. The local union voted to send a gift to support the Washington DC publication. Mrs Grissel spoke on good home literature. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for February 4 at Mrs J H Rhoades's home.

Lucetta McCain Fourth Avenue SE Wocot Uz Union Signal WCTU Washington, DC WR. Grissel McCain Charles Pope J. H Rhoades

Mr and Mrs Ford host Homebuilders class gathering

Mr and Mrs M Ford of 1722 B Avenue NW entertained the Homebuilders class of the First Evangelical church Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs L A Talbott and Charlene Canaday. Plans were made for a bobsled party. Members present were Mr and Mrs Harlan Sober, Mr and Mrs Wilbur Canaday, Mr and Mrs Al Krippner, Mr and Mrs Lester Lodge, Mr and Mrs Everett Finch, and Mrs Edna Canaday.

M. Ford B Avenue NW First Evangelical Church L. A. Talbott Charlene Canaday Harlan Sober Wilbur Canaday al Krippner Lester Lodge Everett Finch Edna Canaday

West Side Willing Workers Quilting Club Meets Friday

The West Side Willing Workers quilting club gathers Friday from 1 30 to 4 pm with Mrs Donald Dunbar at 418 First Street SW. Mrs Monier Peterson hosts and a picnic luncheon will be served.

West Side Willing Workers Quilting Club Donald Dunbar First Street Monier Peterson

Know Rules of Etiquette by Muriel Jarvis Party Guide

Muriel Jarvis hosts a theater party and guides guests with tactful details to avoid embarrassment. The piece promotes her etiquette philosophy, offers a Home Institute booklet Etiquette For Every Day, and provides a coupon to order via name and address.

Muriel Jarvis Fred Muriel Considera Home Institute

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Draws 300 At Memorial Building

More than 300 members and guests attended the American Legion auxiliary gathering at Hanford post No. 5 Memorial building. Prizes recognized top membership getters, with Miss Jean Gunn and Mrs. Ray Tapper among organizers. A program of junior activities, a rummage sale, and a forthcoming card party were announced along with plans for a chorus and a lodge-wide membership drive. A motion picture review capped the evening.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post No. 5 Memorial Building Ray Tapper Albert E. Wilson Roy W. Decker W. D. Cunningham Harry Gunderson Dell Stanton Dorothy Drew Louis Schirm Walter Euken Edward Womacka Ray Nolan Vincent Koffron Jean Gunn Gunn Auxiliary Earl Heinze Daughters of American Legion F.C Parrish Finance Committee Memorial Coliseum W. Kopp Oakdale Hospital Oakdale L. V. Koch Clare Nichols William Bleakley Linn County Della Senninger John Clay Celan Rollins Marion Bleakley Olive Johnson John F. Stodola Robert O. Bickel Towa Niagara Cave Decorah

Daniels Park Ladies Aid Meeting Postponed

Due to the death of Elmer Wightman the Daniels Park Presbyterian Ladies Aid meeting set for Thursday is postponed to Friday.

Elmer Wightman Daniels Park Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society

Grace Walpole circle entertains at Graves home

Grace Walpole circle of the King's Daughters met at 2142 Blake boulevard SE hosted by Mrs H N Graves. R S Horton was admitted to membership. Plans included attending the Founders day meeting January 13 and a group dinner January 27 with husbands as guests.

H. N. Graves Blake Boulevard Grace Walpole King’s Daughters R. S. Horton R. A. Holmgren Louise Leibert Edwin C. Nelson Christ H C. Jensen R. W. McClaughry Silver Cross Iowa

Cultus Club Meets Thursday With Mrs Kennedy

The Cultus club will meet Thursday at 2 30 pm with Mrs J D Kennedy at 1335 Second Avenue SE.

St Matthew's PT Cultus Club J.D Kennedy Second Avenue SE

Notice to Sell Real Estate in Receivership

District Court of Iowa Linn County case 46887 D W Bates Receiver seeks authority to sell Cedar Rapids lot 3 block 3 Messer's Second Addition for 55000 cash to Oak Hill Cemetery Association. Hearing set January 15, 1936 at 9 AM Cedar Rapids Court House.

District Court of Iowa Linn County D. W State of Iowa Iowa State Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids Towa State Savings Bank of Towa D. W Bates Messer Linn County Court House

Club Members Record 182 Bird Species in Iowa Last Year

Cedar Rapids Bird club members tally 182 species observed in Iowa over the past year with standout sightings including white fronted geese horned grebes ruddy turnstones barn owls blue throated green and mourning warblers black crowned night herons and Wilson phalaropes. Miss Lillian Serbousck logged 162 Iowa species and 29 across state lines. Public notices of upcoming northern visitors and report on Wilson Ornithological Club meeting in St Louis plus US Biological Survey head Ira Gabriel are included.

Iowa Cedar Rapids Petranek Lavina Dragoo Myra Willis Lillian Serbousck Wilson Ornithological Club St. Louis Ira N. Gabriel J. N. Darling United States Biological Survey United States

Night school second term registration at McKinley High

Cedar Rapids night school opens for a twelve week term January 13 to April 2 with classes from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at McKinley High. Principal Christensen lists twenty five subjects including new courses in English for foreign born and drafting. Classes require minimum enrollment of fifteen. Tuition is two dollars per semester with some units at 2.50. For more information call 3-1779.

Cedar Rapids McKinley High School E. H. Christensen Christensen

Willford Ousted From Izaak Walton League

Waterloo Indiana IL News reports A C Willford former Democratic congressman announced his resignation from the Izaak Walton League, where he served as a former president. Willford was arrested last summer for violating Minnesota fish laws, and the state group had urged his withdrawal.

Waterloo Man Pursues Third District Democratic Nomination

A. C. Willford of Waterloo announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for United States representative from the third district. Willford previously served in Congress from 1932 to 1934 and was defeated by Waterloo Republican John W. Gwynne.

Waterloo A. C. Willford United States Wiillford Congress John W. Gwynne

Herring regrets effigy hanging near Iowa college

Governor Clyde L. Herring said he regrets the effigy hanging of supreme court justices near Iowa State College but finds no evidence college students were involved. He plans to seek a March of Time retraction and source apology for the dramatized report. A cryptic telegram from New Jersey urged closing the state college. The governor dismissed the threat and said sentiment in Iowa isn’t shown by the incident. Brazil has destroyed 35,121,000 bags of coffee since 1931 to keep surplus low.

DES Moines Clyde L. Herring Supreme Court Iowa State College State University of Town New Jersey Hauptmann Brazil

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Price Colonial Food Shop Third ST SE APPIE Dial Ben B. and P. W P.T. A. Meetings Fillmore Hayes Home For the Friendless Board Mrs, Broussard West Side Workers Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Instituts W. 19Th St New York, N.Y Pialal Legion Auxiliary Merve Louis H. Sila 21St St. SE Grace Walpole Circle Willford Izaak Walton League Values Syndicate First Avenue E Herring Marta Setheoss Second Ave
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