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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1935

Page

8

Y W C A Society Annual Meeting Friday Elections Nine Board Members

The YWCA hosts its annual meeting Friday at 6 30 pm at the YW building with a dinner and business session. Nine new board members will be elected, and the evening features remarks by Mrs Ernest A Johnson of Laxe Forest UL as national committee woman. Reservations close at 10 pm. The program includes music by Blanche Stolba, Washington High trio, and Miss Frances Owen directing YW songs.

Y W. CA Ernest A. Johnson Laxe Forest Y Woca Committee Y W Robert Little First Presbyterian) Church Blanche Stolb Viola Bohac Washington High School Maxine Reams Meriwyn Collis Winifred Murray Betty Walters Frances Owen Y. W Irs J. Rhoads Treich Jer Agatha Cherry W. R Boyd Katherine Franken Guy Hilher Anna Laura Palmer Marvin R Selden Oe, Atkinson Irving Emery R F Judson J. Harold Horan A F Chase Lydia Kriz Austin N Palmer S.E. Coquillette Ingar Tapper Hal J Ferguson RT. Lubbock D. M. Taylor F C. Chambers F W. Fisher Estella Swein D. Harrington Charles Edwards Duight Krumboltz Jennie Post W . Frick H R Trewin John 5S Ely T B Quill George B. Douglas S G. Armstrong E. J. Carey

Bride of Fairfax Man Marries in Kansas City

Mrs Ross Knickerbocker becomes Miss Mary Virginia Jennett daughter of Dr and Mrs H N Jennett of Kansas City Missouri before her marriage January 8 in Kansas City to Mr Knickerbocker son of Mr and Mrs C J Knickerbocker of Fairfax May the couple reside in Fairfax.

Ross Knickerbocker Mary Virginia Jennett H. N. Jennett Kansas City Knickerbocker C. J. Knickerbocker Fairfax

Iowa City Men Win Bridge Tournament at Cedar Rapids

Prof Johnson and James Taylor drove from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids on Wednesday evening to win high north and south honors in the Country Club bridge tournament. Dr and Mrs A Zuercher were high east and west players.

Prof Johnson James Taylor Iowa City Cedar Rapids A Zuercher

Miss Mary Christiansen Honored at Dinner Bridge

Miss Mary Christiansen, soon to be married to Kenneth Strang, will be guest of honor at a dinner bridge tonight at the Commonwealth Tea Room. Hostesses include Miss Josephine Hexdall Miss Viola Layer Mrs Wesley E Lila and Miss Dorothy Klay. Bridge will be played at six tables after dinner and a gift will be presented.

Mary Christiansen Kenneth Strangman Commonwealth Tea Room Josephine Hexdall Viola Layer Wesley E. Lila Dorothy Klay Miss Christiansen

Mrs Heald Returns From Des Moines Visit With Relatives

Mrs Francis Heald of 1615 Grande Avenue SE has returned from Des Moines where she visited her brother in law and sister and spent the holidays with Mr and Mrs Cole McMartin and Mr Heald.

Francis Heald Grande Avenue Des Moines Cole McMartin Heald McMartins

Mrs Chester A Good Visit with Crosby Baby

Mrs Chester A Good of Union and her two month old son Richard Crosby are visiting this week at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert W Houston at 415 Fourteenth Street SE.

Chester A. Good Union Richard Crosby Robert W Houston Fourteenth Street

Mrs Perry Leatherberry Hosts Delmar Guests in Se Southeast

Mrs Perry Leatherberry at 616 Seventh street SE entertained for her two sisters Mrs J F Kaufman and Mrs Roy Durkee and Mrs C W Ceyfert. Mr and Mrs George Smith and their children Johan and Robert, all of Delmar, attended.

Perry Leatherberry Seventh Street J F Kaufman Roy Durkee C W Ceyfert George Smith Johan and Robert Delmar

Jelly Ramblers Club Bridge Winners Named

Mrs Dolph Potter and Mrs Helen Smith won prizes at a Jelly Ramblers bridge gathering hosted by Mrs Leo J Smith at her home on D Avenue NE.

Leo J Smith Jelly Ramblers Club Bridge Dolph Potter Helen Smith

Birthday Party Held For Stella Chrnaoski

Miss Stella Chrnaoski on Eleventh Avenue SE celebrated her birthday Wednesday evening with a party partly hosted by Miss Verba Carper. Guests danced and exchanged cards before refreshments were served. Attending were Miss Chrnaoski Miss Carper Miss Dons Grime Miss Marguerite Glime Urban Miller Vinton Watson Dick Heefner and Claire Allen.

Stella Chrnaoski Eleventh Avenue SE Verba Carper Miss Chrnaoski Miss Carper Dons Grime Marguerite Glme Urban Miller Vinton Watson Dick Heefner Claire Allen

King's Daughters State President to be Honored at Tea

Mrs F J Mansfield, state president of the Kings Daughters, arrives in Burlinston as guest of Mrs E C Hoover. A birthday tea at the Montrose hotel Crystal room marks the president's birthday and the ten year circle anniversary with guests from Iowa City and local hostess officers.

F J Mansfield Burlinston Kings Daughters E C Hoover Eighth Avenue Mansfield Ida Maarsfield Kings Dougters Crystal Room Montrose Hotel Sfe. Coquillette Hoover Walter Hamopright W . Boiler L. C. Jones Johnson County

Mrs Poe Hosts Phi Sigma Iota Guests at Coe College

Mrs Arthur Poe of 300 Twenty seventh Street Drive SE hosted Coe College romance language honor society Phi Sigma Iota for its January program. Legouxré and Labiche's La Cigale Chez Les Fourmis was presented by Joseph Falus Eva June Conger Metcalf and Virginia Weld. Honorary members present included Mrs Harry M Gage Mrs James E Hamilton and Mrs Isaac B Smith.

Arthur Poe Phi Sigma Iota Coe College Legouxré and Labiche Joseph Falus Eva June Conger Metcalf Virginia Weld Harry M Gage James E Hamilton Isaac B Smith

Mrs Manson Hosts Delta Theta Chi Event for Alma Janko

Mrs Charles D Manson entertained Delta Theta Chi at 1560 Third Avenue SE on Tuesday evening in honor of Alma Janko who will wed Edward J. John in Los Angeles. Bridge prizes went to Ruth Hanna and Alma Janko. Janko also received a hostess gift and a guest prize. Attending were Martha Stephan Louise Koach Alma Janko Whima Ladage Irene Countryman Ruth Hanna Ann Severa Mae Hoagland Rachael Griffith Frida Hoveke and Mrs George Bird.

Charles D Manson Delta Theta Chi Third Avenue SE Alma Janko Los Angeles Calif Edward J. John Bridge Ruth Hanna Miss Janko Janko Martha Stephan Louise Koach Whima Ladage Irene Countryman Ann Severa Mae Hoagland Rachael Griffith Frida Hoveke George Bird

Mrs Hugh Hillerege Hosts Wednesday Social Club

Mrs Hugh Hillerege entertained the Wednesday social club at 331 Fourteenth Street SE with a study of American literature to be pursued this club year. Mrs Delia Newland opened with a paper on American literature history. Mrs Hullerege and Mrs J W Stoddard served refreshments after the program.

Hugh Hillerege Fourteenth Street Delia Newland Hullerege J W Stoddard

Ida Mans field circle of the King s Daughters meets in SE

Seventeen members gathered Tuesday at Mrs Ben H Peterson s home at 1919 Eighth Avenue SE. Mrs H J Bishop from Des Moines visited with her sister Mrs W W Purcell at 518 Forest Drive SE and attended the circle. The group heard devotionals led by Mrs M G Morris and a message from the Silver Cross editor. The treasurer announced a December milk donation of 241 quarts to needy families. Mrs S E Coquillette will host January 29.

Ida Mansfield King’s Daughters Ben H. Peterson Eighth Avenue H. J. Bishop Des Moines W. W. Purcell Forest Drive M G Morris Silver Cross S. E. Coquillette Knollwood Drive Circle

Mrs Radeke Hosts Five Hundred Party At Home

Mrs A H Radeke of 111 Sixth Avenue SW entertained a group of friends Wednesday afternoon at a five hundred party. Prize winners included Mrs W M Waggener and Mrs J W Waddad with other guests named.

A H. Radeke Sixth Avenue W M. Waggener J W Waddad A L. Tittleton Gwendolyn Klug W. E. England Elnora Schuerer R C Hubler

Midseason hats mix old empire with modern street style

Fashion notes midseason hats feature bonnet-like crowns with sweeping brims and tricorne hints influenced by Empire and Regency eras. Breton sailor styles, off-face shapes, and peasant notes mix with felt and braid materials, offering practical, stylish tideover looks for spring.

Directoire Amos Parrish

Urbana Man Celebrates Eightieth Birthday

G W Wheeler marked his eightieth birthday at his Urbana home with a birthday dinner for fifteen guests. Gifts were given by his children and grandchildren. Guests included Mr and Mrs H L White, Mr and Mrs W F Drilling and their son John, Mr and Mrs R F Spencer and Raymond, Mr and Mrs Jay Morgan, Mr and Wisbert Kohl, and Mr and Mrs Elmer Wiley.

G W Wheeler Urbana Wheeler H L. White W F Drilling John R F Spencer Raymond Jay Morgan Wisbert Kohl Elmer Wiley

Mrs Arnott and Mrs Manning Head to Miami After Chicago Visit

Mrs Maynard F. Arnott of 729 First Avenue FE left Wednesday night for Chicago for a short visit. Afterward, she and Mrs B. H. Manning of Chicago will go to Miami Florida to spend the remainder of the winter.

Maynard F. Arnott First Avenue Chicago Arnott B. H. Manning Miami Fla

A.W.S. Honors Coe College Birthday Members

Members of the Associated Women Students at Coe College who had birthdays in November and December will be honored tonight at a spread in the little parlor of Voorhees Quadrangle. Dean Mary Bell and several hall council members will attend as guests.

Associated Women Coe College A. W.S Voorhees Mary Bell Hall Council

Bridge club dinner at Colonial tea room honors Miss Novotny

Miss Marie A. Novotny hosted a bridge club dinner at the Colonial tea room on Wednesday evening. Prize winners were Miss Mabel McLain and Miss Florence Dostal.

Marie A. Novotny Colonial Tea Room Mabel McLain Florence Dostal

Installment of Sunshine auxiliary officers with gifts noted

Sunshine auxiliary No 22 installed new officers led by WF Jepson and WoL Hoffer. New post president Mattie Hronik presided with Hulda Wood Leona Lerchel and Beatrice Benham as officers. Margaret Noblett led music. gifts from Mrs Hoffer Mrs Bach and others followed a bouquet and tea dinner at the ceremony.

Sunshine Auxilary No 22 Ladies Auxiliary Patriarchs Jepson Wol Hoffer Margaret Noblett Mattie Hronik Hulda Wood Leona Lerchel Beatrice Benham Lena Belknap FE Ahlgren Frank Pickens Emma Hoffer Bessie Bachman Marty Schamberger Chaplan Hoffer Wood Pee Ted

How I Keep My Figure

Alice Faye explains her postwar routine to stay slim in Hollywood. She credits sea air and outdoor activity, an athletic program, and careful meals while noting eight hours of studio work and dancing duties. She contrasts California’s climate with New York’s, recounts her diet changes, and cites milk as a nightly aid. Tomorrow Evelyn Lane.

Hollywood New York Rudy Vallee Connecticut Yankees Pacific California Lake Arrowhead Faye

Ice slows Cedar Rapids traffic as winter grips streets

Cedar Rapids experienced heavy ice as temperatures dipped to 10 degrees at 8 am Thursday after a day of 34 to 35 during the preceding evening. Traffic slowed, several noninjury collisions occurred, and ice skaters took to streets while barometer readings and cold snaps were reported by local firms.

Chambers Inskeep Company Cedar Rapids Mercury

Urges Special Care To Prevent Fires In Ice

Fire Chief E P Kohout warned families to be extremely careful with any fire hazards as ice slows the department to a near walk. He urged calling the department without delay if a fire is discovered and said slower arrival is safer than unsafe speed on icy streets.

E. P. Kohout Kohout

Treasure found in Eau Claire home uncovered large cash and bonds

Mrs. Alice Hayden of Eau Claire Wisconsin was found to have hidden cash and bonds in her home. Searchers recovered 810090 dollars in cash and 74000 in Taberty bonds from an old bureau drawer and later 62638 dollars largely in 50 and 1 dollar bills plus 1000 dollars in a laundry bag.

Alice Hayden Eau Claire Wis

Local Bridge Players Headed to State Tournament

Despite icy streets Cedar Rapids bridge experts depart for Waterloo to compete in the mid winter state tournament at Hotel Russell Lamson sponsored by the Iowa State Bridge league. Travelers include Mrs Oliver Longueville Mrs S A Sanders Mrs Marion Reiff Mrs George Beattie Mrs RS Harden dorf Phillip Leibsohn Abe Kopel Mr and Mrs EJ Carey and Mr and Mrs Robert S Cook. Qualifying rounds today cover three championship events including Sheaffer Cedar Rapids pairs and Galer Memorial team with Sioux City pairs to qualify Friday.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Russell Lamson Iowa State Bridge League Oliver Longueville S. A. Sanders Marion Reiff George Beattie R.S. Hardendorf Phillip Leibsohn Abe Kopel E. J. Carey Robert S. Cook Sheaffer Galer Sioux City

Typographical Union Auxiliary Admits Mrs Walterick

Mrs J W Walterick was admitted to membership in the Typographical Union auxiliary during the Wednesday meeting at 838 First Avenue E. A lunch at Mrs Emil Novotny’s home on Feb 6 followed the card party held with the meeting.

J. W. Walterick Typographical Union First Avenue Emil Novotny

Konzen Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon at Roosevelt Hotel

Mrs Oscar J. Konzen hosted a noontime luncheon for her bridge club at the Roosevelt hotel. Guests included Mrs John Archibald, Mrs Guy J. Robinson and Mrs Max Cregow.

Oscar J. Konzen Mount Vernon Road Bridge Club Roosevelt Hotel John Archibald Guy J. Robinson Max Cregow

Beethoven Club Meeting Postponed to Jan 24

The Beethoven club program and meeting scheduled for this morning has been postponed until January 24. The event will be held in the Chamber of Commerce.

Beethoven Club Chamber of Commerce

P T A Meetings and Lincoln Study Club Gather

Lincoln elementary radio home study club held its first meeting Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. H. F. Beadle home 944 Nineteenth avenue SW. Big Springs P T A meets Friday at 7 30 at the school with Walter Knutson president. Dan X Kruidenier speaks on safety and O A Kearney provides monologues. Refreshments served. large attendance requested.

Lincoln Study Club Lincoln Elementary Radio Home Study Club H. F. Beadle Nineteenth Avenue SW Big Springs

Parent-Teacher Association January meeting held in Iowa

The Arthur P T A met Wednesday afternoon with fifty members present. L A Fuhrmeister of the state tax department spoke on taxation noting the shift to shared tax burden with the state sales tax. Miss Anne Smithey’s 2A pupils presented an Indians program with Shirley Greenburg announcer. Patricia Carberry played Indian Dances by Firelight. Mrs W D Elder presided as reports from chairmen were given and plan for a study group to replace the radio listening group was proposed by Mrs George Van Deusen.

Arthur Parent-Teacher Association L. A. Fuhrmeister State Tax Department Iowa Fuhrmeister Anne Smithey Shirley Greenburg Patricia Carberry W. D. Elder George van Deusen Parent Education

49 Men On Work Relief Attend First Aid Class

Forty-nine of fifty-six men enrolled in the standard first aid course by the Linn county American Red Cross for men on relief work reported to class Wednesday night. Cedar Rapids classes meet in the federal building with instructors including Dr. B L Knight and others. Dr John R Gardner began a Red Cross first aid course Monday night in Mount Vernon for thirty men on relief projects in Viola Springville Mount Vernon and Lisbon.

Linn County American Red Cross Cedar Rapids Federal Building B. L. Knight Joe W. Carberry Kenneth Cornell Red Cross First Aid Committee Thomas C. Baker Roy A. Coonfield Allen B. Hird Frank Martin Nevin Nichols Roger Gallagher Arthur E. Torson John R. Gardner Mount Vernon Red Cross Viola Springville Lisbon

Marmola weight loss story sells a miracle cure

A self styled testimonial touts Marmola tablets as a simple way to shed 31 pounds without diet or exercise. The ad claims a missing element in the body, praises a long standing medical laboratory behind Marmola, and urges readers to start today and stop after reaching the goal.

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