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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1936

Page

6

Luncheon Honors Mrs Brooks and Her Mother in Brookvale

In compliment to Mrs A. A Brooks and her mother Mrs E L Mason of Brookvale Colorado, a luncheon Thursday noon in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt Hotel honored the guests. Guests included Judge and Mrs Ring and a long list of attendees such as Mrs S O Armstrong Mrs I E Jackson and Miss Ruby Byers.

A. A Brooks E. L Mason Brookvale Colo Brooks Third Avenue SE H C. Ring Bever Avenue Florentine Roosevelt Het Ring Mason S. () Armstrong I. E Jackson Yaes HN. Boyson F. Maples MS. Hallman A WN Palmer C. A. Laurance A J. Barth Elizabeth Traverse Belle Butterfield B. Harrington W. J. Crissman Ruby Byers

Mrs Rowe Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs Harold J Rowe of 1919 Grande avenue SE entertained members of her bridge club at a luncheon and bridge Thursday nap at the Cedar Rapids Country club.

Harold J Rowe Grande Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Country Club

Tuesday Art Club Hosts Dinner and Bridge Night

Members and husbands, twenty four guests, gathered at Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Houser 2240 Washington Ave SE for a dinner and bridge party. Assisting hosts were Mr and Mrs George Kn aus and Mr and Mrs W G Cain. bridge prizes went to Mrs Charles Nelson and E O Samuelsen high and Mr and Mrs Lee Eckert low.

C. T. Houser Washington Avenue George Knaus W. G Cain Charles Nelson E. O. Samuelsen Lee Eckert

Delta Theta Chi Hosts Roosevelt Rush Party

Delta Theta Chi business girls sorority held a rush ing party at the Roosevelt hotel Tuesday evening. Dorothy Cahill and Betty Kluber won prizes in the games. Guests included Hazel Capron Mary Halton Mary Staab and Grace Winger. Louise Beebe rush ing chairman from national headquarters attended as a special guest.

Delta Theta Chi Business Girls Roosevelt Hotel Dorothy Cahill Betty Kluber Hazel Capron Mary Halton Mary Staab Grace Winger Louise Beebe National Headquarters

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Hosts Montrose Bridge Party

Fifty people attended a Tuesday bridge party at the Montrose hotel hosted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle. Guest prize was awarded to Mrs J A Wicke of 1805 Blake Boulevard SE.

Montrose Hotel Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Isabella J. A Wicke Blake Boulevard

Mrs Berger Visits Palatka Azalea Garden Display

Mrs Charles Berger of Cedar Rounds visiting Florida spent hours at Ravine Gardens, Palatka, inspecting the world’s largest single azalea collection, more than 100000 specimens on display.

Charles Berger Cedar Rounds Florida Ravine Gardens Palatka Fla

Calvary Baptist Society Meeting Postponed to Jan 30

The woman's missionary society of Calvary Baptist Church postponed its Friday 1030 am meeting at the church to January 30 with no further details.

Woman's Missionary Society of Calvary Baptist Church

Meeting of the Avenue circle postponed to June 3

The Ave circle at Vis Charles Bude home 2009 Mount Vernon Avenue SE has been postponed to June 3.

Avenue Circle Charles Bude Mount Vernon Avenue

Daughters of Perilope Plan Meeting Thursday at TV

All members are asked to attend the meeting Thursday at TV at Mom hull. Contact Me Soptie Samis by dialing F3KL before getting to the meeting.

Daughters of Perilope Mom Hull Toorall Me Soptie Samis Gota

Prize Winners Named at July Ranciers Gathering

Midas T Smth and Mre WN WooReburt were prize winners. Aton Mrs W Wallenberg hosted the event at 904 Sixtaoerre SF, entertaining attendees Wednesday afternoon after noon.

Midas T Aton W Wallenberg Sixtaoerre

Cedar Ta Professional Chief Faces Division Post Texan

fragmented note reports internal division surrounding Cedar Ta Professional Chief after aTexan party split. unclear sources hint at leadership changes and possible reorganizing efforts within the Cedar Ta group.

Rosary Society Plans Thursday Evening Event

A community note indicates the Rosary Society will hold a Thursday evening gathering led by Jef in town. February date reference appears unclear.

the Rosary Society

Cedar Rapids Art Show Postponed Amid Planning Delays

An planned dramatic art event in Cedar Rapids has been postponed due to scheduling and planning delays. Organizers say a new date will be announced once confirmed. The shift affects performers and attendees who awaiting the showcase.

Cedar

Local Military Drums Postponed Indefinitely

Unclear OCR notes indicate a planned YF event at the heart area and drums at Hugh corps postponed indefinitely. Details are fragmentary and entities uncertain.

Tai Hugh Corps

Park City camp event postponed to Jan 30

The merit of Park City camp by the Royal Neighbors of America planned for Thursday evening has been postponed until January 30.

Merit Park City Royal Nigbbors of America

Virginia Cavin Honored At Park Avenue Shower

Miss Virginia Cavin was honored at a miscellaneous shower and bridge party hosted by Miss Alberta Thompson and Mrs Wallace Boyson at 1602 Park Avenue SE. The event celebrated Cavin ahead of her Feb 1 wedding to James B. Sigmund of St. Louis. Guests included Miss Cavin, Miss Helen Jayne, Miss Mary Catherine McCormick, Miss Frances McLaughlin, Miss Doris Garner and Mrs Frank Phelps. prizes went to Miss Jayne and Miss McCormick.

Alberta Thompson Wallace Boyson Park Avenue SE Virginia Cavint Cavin James B. Sigmund St. Louis Miss Caxin Helen Jayne Mary Catherine McCormick Frances McLaughlin Doris Garner Frank Phelps Jayne McCormick

Newcomers form bridge and luncheon club at Montrose

A new bridge and luncheon club held its first meeting at the Montrose hotel on Thursday noon. Twelve new residents attended the luncheon and organizers expect sixteen members by the February 6 meeting date. Attendees included Mrs E E Nafziger Mrs A W Orthun Mrs G W Swartzendru ber Mrs Robert A Lorig Mrs E W Rossiter Mrs Verle Jones Mrs A L Taylor Mrs James Prouty Mrs B D Wiles Mrs R T Husband Mrs Arthur T Boedeker and Mrs Ralph E Olsen.

Montrose Hotel E. E Nafziger A WN Orthun G. W. Swartzendruber Robert A. Lorig E. W. Rossiter Verle Jones A. L. Taylor James Prouty B. D Wiles R T Husband Arthur T Boedeker Ralph E. Olsen

Manuscript Club Meeting Postponed Until January 30

The Manuscript club meeting scheduled for Thursday evening at Mrs Forest S Rutgers home 420 Sixteenth street SE has been postponed to January 30.

Manuscript Club Forest S. Rutgers Sixteenth Street SE

Drahos of Berkley Visited Sister in Seattle

A Drahos of Berkley California is the guest of his sister Mrs Frank W Barta at 805 Fifth Avenue SE. He is en route home from Chicago where he has been on business.

Drahos Berkley Calif Frank W . Barta Fifth Avenue SE Chicago

Karla Masaryk Club Guests at Mrs Stejskal Home

Mrs Joseph Stejskal hosted the Karla Masaryk club at her 2221 C Street SW residence. Assisting the hostess was Mrs Charles Landergott during the gathering on a Wednesday afternoon.

Joseph Stejskal C Street Karla Masaryk Club Charles Landergott

St Johns Auxiliary Meeting Postponed Indefinitely

The luncheon meeting of St Johns auxiliary to St Johns Episcopal Church planned for Friday has been postponed indefinitely.

St Johns St Johns' Episcopal Church

Roosevelt P T A Meeting Postponed to Tuesday

The Roosevelt P T A meeting scheduled for Friday has been postponed and will now be held on Tuesday.

Inflationists Target Farm Debt Bill To Spur Currency Expansion

Washington insiders report inflationists shift focus from a $2 billion currency issue to the Frazer Lemke farm mortgage prefinancing bill as a last hope for expansion. The plan would inject $3 billion in new money to buy farm mortgages, allowing loan liquidations via annual payments of one and a half percent principal and interest. Rep Lemke pressed for a floor vote after mobilizing signatures, but Democratic pressure led to withdrawals and adjournment looms.

Washington INS House Senate Lemke Naokhi Dakota Congress Iemke Petiion

National YWCA official to attend Cedar Rapids conference

Miss Margaret Williamson, business secretary of the National Board of the YWCA, will head the out of town group attending the business girls' council in Cedar Rapids. Also joining are Miss Betty Mae Albert Kansas City Kan Miss Frances M Powell Davenport and others. Williamson, a Girton College Cambridge graduate, has held national board posts and served as Honolulu YWCA general secretary and war work council employment secretary.

Margaret Williamson National Board Y W.ca Y. W Business Girls’ Council Cedar Rapids Okehort Betty Mae Albert Kansas City Kan Frances M Powell Mona Davis Fargo Hazel van Campen St Paul, Minn Elizabeth Whittlesey Davenport Williamson Nantelush North Wales Girton College University of Cambridge England New York Honolulu Y Wca Hawaiian Islands War Work Council

Bridge party honors Mrs Schollenberger before Oklahoma move

Mrs J R Schollenberger prepares to leave for Oklahoma City. Hostesses Mrs Frank Kopecky and Mrs L R Sherman entertained at 2055 Fourth Avenue SE with guests Mrs Joe Markey Mrs R E Johnson Mrs J M Welch Mrs Joe Russell and Mrs George Harmer. Prizes went to Mrs Johnson and Mrs Russell. A gift was presented to Mrs Schollenberger.

J R Schollenberger Eighteenth Street Oklahoma City Okla Frank Kopecky L. R. Sherman Laters Fourth Avenue SE Joe Markey R E Johnson J M. Welch Joe Russell George Harmer Johnson Russell Schollenberger

Chi Omega Mothers Club Meeting Postponed to Jan 31

The Chi Omega sorority Mothers' club meeting planned for Friday has been postponed to January 31, with details to be announced by organizers.

Chi Omega Sorority Mothers’ Club

Fire Destroys Farm Home West of La Porte

Special to The Gazette La Porte City Mr and Mrs Harold Bellinger and their 14 year old son were driven from their home seven miles west of town by fire on a frigid 28 below day. Fire department could not reach the scene due to snow blocked roads and neighbors saved contents of the kitchen. The house owned by Ralph Slippy of Waterloo was valued at 2000 dollars.

Laporte City Harold Bellinger Here Mercury la Porte City Bellingers Ralph Slippy Waterloo

Italian Charges British Aid to Ethiopians Stir War Debate

Italian press claims direct British interference in Ethiopian conflict with daily food and fuel to Ras Desta's army from the Megz consul and air signaling moves. Mussolini denounces five power mutual aid pacts and British naval moves as anti Italian and calls for an oil coal steel iron embargo committee.

Ras Desta Desta Megz Ras Desta Popolo di Roma Dolo Lake District FRESS Mussolini League of Nations Council Mediterranean Great Britain France Turkey Greece Yugoslavia

Barking Dog Saves West Liberty Man From Death

West Liberty doctors fought to save the frozen hands of Charles Meyers 70 after a fall last night as a dog’s barking alerted rescuers and brought help. Left finger severely frozen with hope for avoiding amputation.

Barking Dog West Liberty Charles Meyers

Spring Frock Pattern X2582 Promises Flattering Fit

Anne Adams pattern X2582 offers a chic frock with a smooth shoulder effect and button trimmed yoke. Shown in celanese print, it can be made in silk or cotton and comes in sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 42. Requires 3 yards 39 inch fabric for size 16. Send 15c to The Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern department in New York.

Sweet Home Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Types of People and Personal Progress in Handling Traits

A guide explains how personality types like phlegmatic sanguine and introvert affect daily roles from sales to domestic management. It notes how Katherine, Mary, Dora, Letitia, and Dan illustrate traits and offers a 40 page Home Institute booklet SUCCESS IN HANDLING TYPES YOUR OWN AND OTHERS with photographs and a coupon to order.

Katherine Mary Dora Letitia Dan Home Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute 19Th St New York N. Y

Name Please Print Name and Address Plainly

The notice requests the reader to print their name and address clearly. It specifies street city and state as the required components for mailing or identification.

Iowa News in Brief Shows Election Posts and Local Events

Tipton Willard Eiler elected band president with James Maurer as vice president and Mary Norris as secretary treasurer Ada Mae Chappel elected girls glee club president Helen Jerrell vice president Lucille Wentzel secretary Arlene Hamilton librarian Rosemary Craven assistant librarian Judge D W Hamilton directed verdict in Rathmel vs Droz case Carl A Rathmel fur nace damage case ruled in favor of defendant and court costs assigned Blairs town weather cold 28 below zero caused cancellations and postponements La Porte City Pythian Sisters installed officers Vinton high school declamatory winners Washington civil war veterans welcomed new president and officers Mount Vernon farm bureau speaker predicts gradual recovery Mount Vernon New married couple Alice Hayes and Donald Franklin Washington unveils road improvements Keota to Seventy-six center Tipton school canceled classes due to extreme cold First State Savings Bank reports asset gain in 1935.

Tipton Willard Eiler James Maurer Mary Norris Ada Mae Chappel Girls’ Glee Club Helen Jerrell Lucille Wentzel Arlene Hamilton Rosemary Craven Washington D. W. Hamilton Ira Rathmel Keith Droz Rathmer Blairstown Presbyterian Church Community Library Association Royal Neighbor and Woodman LA Porte City Pythian Sisters P. Hall C. A. Brust H. G. Esher J. H. Goon Edith Lamb Eva Boyles O. V. Hemsworth C. V Kline Ray Stahnke Ada Narber Minta Simmons Maud Kline Audrey Wulse H. E. Waldroff Vinton Frances Tuttle Gertrude Mahurin Marian Rowe Ruth Alice Christine Gardner Betty Carrier Melvene Draheim F. E. Palmer Iowa School For the Blind Gene Burd W. B Dupuis Charles Hebner Scott Wilcox Frank Gobble AL. Young Nellie Tripp Olecta Stewart Elsie Glass- Burner RR. S Warfel H. A Dougall Mame McConaughy School Board Marjorie Burton William R. Carlson Tuiss Alice Hayes Richard Hayes Donald E. Franklin Fred Franklin Methodist Church Parsonage Benjamin F Schwartz Franklin Washington Junior College Keota Washington Board of Supervisors Seventy-six Center Washington County Keokuk County Sigourney Lowden Walther League Jimmy Lillian Wiebel Dorothy Licht Carl Ruprecht Hugo Deininger Herbert Wiebel Lillian Rixe Hugo Licht Hulda Hein

Bank officers reelected amid winter disruptions in Iowa towns

In Washington, Iowa, bank officers were reelected at the annual meeting with BE Richards as president G N Meyer as vice president E Nicholson as cashier and EB J Johnson as assistant cashier along with directors L P Bickel G H Dahmen and E L Langlie. Across the region winter crippled travel as snow drifts blocked highways nearly four feet high closing schools and halting business. In Tipton bank officers H B Walters president L E Casterline vice president R D Swartzlander cashier and A E Rumble assistant cashier were reelected with directors including H B Walters L E Casterline R D Swartzlander Charles Swartzlander and A H Alberts.

BE. S. Richards G. N. Meyer E Nicholson EB. J. Johnson L. P. Bickel G. H. Dahmen E. L. Langlie Washington First District Taxpayers Association Old Man Joe Long A. Clair Dewey State Association Washington County Postville — the Star Delila Oldag Howard Humphrey Eulalia Klingbeil Bob Burling Maxine Mascmhall Kathryn Klingbeil Jessie Poesch Marjorie McGuire Dorothy Miller Kathleen Thomson Leslie Poesch Vivian Schlee Gladys Ewing Maurice Neverman E. A. Ralston Burlington Monmouth Trails Gale Edwards Laverne Kedley Camilla Nabb Loras Kedley Rex Nabb Burtis Allen Howard Propst Frank Clark Theodore Streets Orie Butt Charlene Sheldon Maxine Clark Jeanette Hunter Maxine Edwards Dillon Propst Ruth Allen Glen Coffin Myrtle Saunders Frances Babcock Lawrence Nolan Harold Mallicoat Ome Butt Tipton Tipton State Bank H. B. Walters L. E. Casterline R. D. Swartzlander A. E. Rumble H. B Walters L. E B. Casterline R. D Swartzlander Charles Swartzlander A. H. Alberts

Ma Kennedy Sues Hudson For Divorce

Mrs Minnie Ma Kennedy Hudson files for divorce from Guy Edward Hudson in Los Angeles alleging desertion. The couple married in Las Vegas on September 19 1931 and are linked to evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson.

Los Angeles Minnie “Ma” Kennedy Hudson Aimee Semple McPherson Guy Edward Hudson Kennedy Las Vegas Nev

Danny Stanton Held for Questioning in Chicago Raid

Danny Stanton, once allied with the Capone gang, was held for questioning by federal agents and police in Chicago. He was seized in a secret raid last night with authorities signaling more arrests to follow.

Chicago Danny Stanton Capone Department of Justice

Tipton Teacher Survives Severe Freezing Near Bennett

Miss Helen Busch of Tipton, 20, a rural teacher, barely escaped death by freezing while walking four miles to her school after leaving a Tipton ride with Miss Dorothy Mitchell. She collapsed in drifts, was rescued by a farmer, treated for frozen hands and feet at Theodore Linder's home, and was recovering as Tipton schools closed with 25 below zero.

the Gazette Tipton Helen Busch Bennett Dorothy Mitchell Theodore Linder Linder Mercury

Iowa Officers Warn Merchants About Unauthorized Solicitation

Patrolman C. E. Morningstar cautioned merchants that a man claiming to represent a Police and Sheriff’s association of North America is soliciting Iowa ads for a publication not connected to the Iowa State Police men’s association. Sheriff James Smith likewise denied any link to the Iowa Sheriffs’ association and urged calls if any information about the group arrives.

C. E. Morningstar Iowa State Policemen’s Association Police and Sheriff's Association of North America Iowa Morningstar James Smith Iowa Sheriffs’ Association Smith

Girl Bruised in Auto Collision Involving Proskovec Family

Fifteen year old Miss Helen Proskovec of 1402 J street SW suffered facial bruises when the car she rode in with her mother collided with Albert Jacobs's vehicle at Fourteenth avenue and Third street SE. Miss Proskovec was taken to her home. the other driver was uninjured. Also, W. T. Allen identified himself as the driver of the car that struck a group from Westminster Presbyterian church on Tuesday night at Fourteenth street and Fourth avenue SE, but he said no report was made as no one was injured.

Helen Proskovec J Street E. B. Proskovec Albert Jacobs Third Avenue Fourteenth Avenue Third Street Fourteenth Street Fourth Avenue SE Westminster Presbyterian Church Allen

Air Taxi Hire At Six Cents A Mile Noted At Some Airports

Report notes that at certain English airports travelers can hire an air taxi for six cents per mile. The compact service offers low cost travel option amid existing airport transport choices.

Marmola Reducing Tablets Advertised as Easy Fat Loss

An old Marmola advertisement claims rapid weight loss with four daily tablets and no lifestyle changes. It touts 20 million packages sold since 1907 and urges purchase from dealers nationwide, promising a lighter figure and lasting benefits.

Doan's Pills Urge Kidney Flush Of 3 Pounds Daily

An old advertisement touts Dean's Pills claiming kidneys flush three pints daily and remove more than three pounds of waste. It warns of scanty urine and backache as danger signs and urges readers to insist on Doan's Pills for relief.

Nature Dean Doan

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