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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1936

Page

15

Art Assn R elects officers and honors gallery director

Cedar Rapids Art association re elected officers at the annual meeting held at the public library art rooms. New directors include the Rev Welvin L Welke and Lurton H Stubbs. Francis Robert White’s painting The Boxer, part of the All American show, was highlighted and he will present a paper on mid western art at the American Artists Congress in New York starting February 14.

Cedar Rapids Art Association Public Jay G Sigmund George B. Douglas Clare R. Marshall Marsin Cone Wallace Darling C. B. Svoboda Welvin L. Welke Lurton H Stubbs White Congress of American Artists Town Hall New York Association Mr. White Congress Rockwell Kent Paul Manship Boardman Robinson Louis Mumford Edward

Carey and Hanzlik Lead Winter Bridge Series Winners

Mr and Mrs E J Carey first place Milo Hanzlik and Phillip Leibsohn second in the second of seven open duplicate contract bridge tournaments at the Roosevelt hotel Monday evening. Twenty eight players competed. The next event is set for February 10 at the Roosevelt.

E. J. Carey Milo Hanzlik Phillip Leibsohn Roosevelt Hotel The Roosevelt

Luncheon Honors Mrs John G Wadsworth at Commonwealth Tea Room

Mrs Sumner D Quarton and Mrs F C Chambers hosted a Monday luncheon at the Commonwealth tea room in honor of Mrs John G Wadsworth of Council Bluffs. Mrs Wadsworth visits son Edwin H Wadsworth and Mrs Wadsworth at 2278 Crantry Club Parkway SE while Mr and Mrs James F E Hamilton left for Miami for a rest.

Sumner D. Quarton Linden Drive F. C. Chambers Commonwealth Apartments Commonwealth Tea Room John G Wadsworth Council] Bluffs Wadsworth Edwin H Wadeworth Crantry Club Parkway

Edward Sheehy Missing From 2051 Landen Drive SE

Police report a person named Edward Sheehy of Bawre last seen away from home at 2051 Landen Drive SE. A search is underway to locate Sheehy who has not returned.

Edward Sheehy Bawre

Reed and Strerm Leave Team Amid Offseason Moves

In a quiet offseason update, Reed and Strerm depart, drawing attention to roster changes. Team officials confirm exits as fans anticipate new signings and strategic shifts heading into the next season.

Unclear text fragment notes event and people

Fragmentary OCR reads names and locations with scattered references to a priestess and evening event. No coherent report, date, or clear actions available.

Police Auxiliary Card Party Planned at Roosevelt Hotel

The Police auxiliary will host a benefit card party in the Roosevelt room at the Roosevelt hotel on Wednesday at 2 pm. Bridge and pinochle will be played with prizes at each table, door prizes, and refreshments provided. Proceeds fund holiday baskets for the needy and donations to local charitable funds. Reservations: dial 7563 or 25350.

Police Auxiliary Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel F. C. Parrish Dan Kruidemier Henry Nemec Ways and Means Ray Tapper J H Clift A A. Mikota John Stodola W OD. Cunningham J. Howard Walsh J. Condon Peter Funke L. Duncan R. C Hopwood George Connell E. Wilson L. Moore Earl Stanley Walter Kansky John Wieland A. F. Haberle H. R. Simon

Honor Miss Baldwin at two social affairs in DC area

Miss Thora Herr hosted a dinner and entertainment at the Colonial Tea Room, honoring Miss Genevieve Baldwin on her upcoming marriage to Paul Gallagher. Valentine themed decor, prizes for Miss Baldwin and Lou Anderson, plus guests including Margaret Mack, Bessie Votova, Joyee McLean, Fien Borghart, and Eleanor Caurron. Marian Dickson held an evening bridge and miscellaneous shower at her home on Sixteenth Street SE.

Thora Herr Colonial Tea Room Second Avenue SE Genevieve Baldwin Paul Gallagher Bance Miss Baldwin Lou Anderson Margaret Mack Bessie Votova Joyee McLean Fien Borghart Eleanor Caurron I Marian Dickson Renus

Skve Bet 9 Gma Meeting Postponed

Unclear text notes a Wednesday 7 30 pm gathering at a hotel for a fair or event. Details are fragmented and specific participants are not identifiable.

PTA Meeting Postponed Indefinitely For Ben Hurbert

D T A meetings unveil a study group time set for Wednesday at 2 pm led by Keyes. The ShooReT Nan Buren Card Party is mentioned and a PTA waste sparsnt event is noted as postponed with Ben Hurbert.

Hives Rge Keyes Toe Ced van Boer

Eight Admitted To Membership In Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Eight women joined the Cedar Rapids Womans club at a Monday general meeting in the Montrose hotel Crystal room. New members are Floy F Corey Richard Puheicher Lester Lehti Mark Anderson A V O Brien Oscar Rusch FE R Moen and Keith Dunn. The program featured Happiness Ahead a play by the dramatic art department with Miss Esther Hrank singing Morning and Monty Lake a Rose.

Cedar Rapids Dramatic Art Department Club Wayne Rusler Nevin Nichols Shep C F Inwa Ryaert Campbell Frank X Gevott Charles Guvn Cocumttee Tatutt Tre S HR Ywunkis W

Daughters of Penelope Stage Greek Play The Gambler

The focal chapter of the Daughters of Penelope sponsored a Greek play The Gambler Sunday evening in the Roosevelt room of the Roosevelt hotel. More than 100 guests attended with cast members including Mike Zervakis and Mrs Petra kis Miss Sophia Siamis Mrs Zervakis Miss Anthoula Miller and Verne Hedges. A short comedy followed and dancing concluded the evening with violinists Frances Siamis Irene Gianedakis Lula Zervakis and Bessie Thomas providing music. Gust Astaminakis served as commentator for both plays.

Daughters of Penelope Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel Mike Zervakis Mike Petrakis Sophia Siamis Zervakis Anthoula Miller Verne Hedges Mary Santos Frances Siamis Irene Gianedakis Lula Zervakis Bessie Thomas Gust Astaminakis

Mu Phi Epsilon Officer Visits Coe College Chapter

Elizabeth Ayres Kidd of Winnetka visits the Mu Phi Epsilon chapter at Coe College. A formal dinner was hosted by Mrs Lester Baldwin at 936 Twentieth Street SE. An informal program followed with piano solos by Mrs Grard Irere Oltman and vocal selections by Margaret Vo Fadeen.

Elizabeth Ayres Kidd Winnetka Mu Phi Epsilon Coe College Lester Baldwin Twentieth Street Kidden- Munton Helen Bureton Mae Fern Uhlenhopp Cedir Rapids Ard Bere v Grar Irere Oltman Margaret Vo Fadeen

Mrs Jackson Hostess to Epsilon Sigma Alpha

A local social event hosted by Mrs TF Jackson honors Epsilon Sigma Alpha with a dinner and surprise birthday party for Ellen McDonough. Guests include Joan Marn, Joe eree Van Slyke, June Perkins, Judy Lattner, Neen Bugenstein, Poleen Warner, and others. The Fire group presented a gift and celebrated a birthday in a social club setting.

Jackson Epsilon Sigma Alpha Jesee Clyaces Suennere Joan Marn Tenda Ellen McDonough Mr and Mis Mee Dorough Rienta Hudelph Earl and Albert Mires Hallister Ruardian Arlene Mallister Ruth Dill Betty Evelyn Jean Anderson Gladys Winkenbyen Twyla Memler

Betsy Ross Theta Rho club founded in Sokol hall

The Betsy Ross Theta Rho Girls' Club No. 2 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Iowa was instituted at Sokol hall with 33 charter members initiated. Forty-two Rebekah sisters joined. Esther Leming of Des Moines presided as instituting officer, assisted by assembly officers and Praha Rebekah Lodge No. 5 members.

Betsy Ross Theta Rho Girls’ Club Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Iowa Sokol Hall Rebekah Lodges Rebekah Assembly Esther Lemming Des Moines Noble Erlands Vicessrand Praha Rebekah Lodge No. 5 Leming Marie Novak Aits Caroline Dorley Vic Hennetts SeuOreuke Beant of Canteel Jerry Hanus Jan Huslodge Nellie Miller Star of Maine, Cedar and Home Lowell Leming Rebekah Assembly of Iowa John Sedenka Henrietta Seabrooke Board of Control Iowa City

Mrs. Henke Returns Home After Visit in St Paul

Mrs. George Henke of St. Paul Minnesota returned to her home Monday after spending several days with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Gossard at 2721 B avenue NE.

George Henke St. Paul, Minn Arthur Gossard B Avenue NE

St Margaret’s Benefit Bridge Luncheon Postponed

The St Margaret's circle of the Immaculate Conception church has postponed its Jan 31 benefit bridge luncheon to February 14.

St. Margaret’s Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church

Las Vegas Seen as Old West From Movies and Stage

A railway officials editor described Las Vegas as offering the old west as seen in films and on stage during a Canopus club lunch in Boulder City. He cited open gambling, stud poker tables, and a visit to Boulder Dam construction details amid local lore and aging residents.

Las Vegas John R T. Res Tor Canopus Club Boulder Dam Rives Gembling Dens

Why Joyce Shines and Mona Fails in Personal Charm

A study contrasts Joyce and Mona, noting Joyce’s sociable warmth wins dates while Mona’s self centeredness keeps her at home. It explains how personality develops, citing psychology insights and a Home Institute booklet on improving personality with a coupon offer.

Joyce Mona Gus Sister Joyce Don Home Institute

Mine Workers Attack Green At UMWA Convention

At the 34th annual convention in Constitution Hall, John L. Lewis Philip Murray and Thomas Kennedy criticized William Green president of the American Federation of Labor and condemned the Supreme Court for invalidating the NRA. They urged new laws to curb court power and strengthen legislative control while praising coal miners’ recent gains. Green’s craft versus industry organizing dispute was highlighted.

Washington United Mine Workers of America William Green American Federation of Labor U. S. Supreme Court NRA John L. Lewis Philip Murray Thomas Kennedy Lewis America Supreme Court Constitution Hall Green

Explosion at Midland Paper Plant Strikes Chicago Traffic

A blast at the Midland Paper plant in Chicago sparked a fire that ravaged the five story facility. Damage exceeded 100000 dollars as smoke and flames rose hundreds of feet, disrupting Randolph Street and stalling traffic for nearly an hour while crews battled the blaze.

Chicago Midland Paper Company Randolph Street Nesrby Llane

Mizpah lodge plans meeting at Masonic hall

Mizpah lodge No. 639 A F and A M will meet Wednesday at 7 30 pm at Masonic hall. Russell Knapp 2036 Linn boulevard SE fined 1 and costs in police court for parking too near a theater entrance. Firemen battled a small roof fire at 1212 Sixth Street SW home of George Platzer at 10 25 am Tuesday. John De Molli 51 of 329 First Street SW pled not guilty in police court Tuesday to an intoxication charge and will be tried Wednesday. The Musketeer drum and bugle corps to sponsor a benefit card party at the Montrose hotel Friday at 8 pm. For info call Mrs J O Doran Big 5194 or Mrs W A Hughes J J Van Deventer 44 of 836 Fifth Avenue SE was arrested at 5 50 pm Monday by police on a Polk county warrant for false utterance of a check. Police aid from Des Moines Lewis Detective agency sought.

Russell Knapp Linn Boulevard George Platzer Sixth Street John de Molli First Street Musketeer Drum and Bugle Corps Montrose Hotel J. O. Doran W. A. Hughes J J. van Deventer Fifth Avenue SE Polk County van Deventer Lewis Detective Agency Des Moines

Dogs kill sixteen rabbits at Morse pen in Seattle

H H Morse of 1413 First Avenue West reported to police that dogs killed sixteen rabbits in a pen at that address on Friday night. He valued the rabbits at 32 dollars and said he did not know who owned the dogs.

HH. T. Morse First Avenue W Morse Ogs

Star of the West lodge to hosts motion pictures

Knights of Pythias Star of the West lodge No. 1 invites members to a Thursday meeting at the lodge rooms. Robert O. Bickel of 730 Wellington street SE will show motion pictures of northeastern Iowa scenery and give a short lecture.

Star of the West Lodge Knights of Pythias Robert O. Bickel Wellington Street Iowa

Printing request for personality improvement booklet from New York address

Enclosed notice from Cedar Rapids Gasette Home Institute asks for name and address to be printed on a booklet Improving Your Personality. The form requests the claimant’s name and full street city and state for mailing.

Cedar Rapids Gasette Home Institute 19Th St New York N.Y

Master Painters Speak Tuesday at Hotel Montrose

Ed Spangenberger of Wichita a director of the International Master Painters association will speak Tuesday night at a master painters party at Hotel Montrose. Co hosts are Standard Glass and Paint of Cedar Rapids and Martin-Senour with Howard Wecker of Chicago as sales manager. About 150 master painters within a 40 mile radius are invited.

Ed Spangenberger Wichita Kan International Master Painters Association Hotel Montrose Standard Glass and Paint Company Cedar Rapids Martin-Senour Company Howard Wecker Chicago

Blaze Drives 250 Arnold Brothers Workers Into Street

Fire threatens adjoining buildings at the paper company as flames spread. Five fire companies and nearly 250 men battled the blaze to prevent further damage.

Paper Company Arnold Brothers Meat Packing Company

Death Ship Officers Get Heavy Sentences

Federal Judge Murray Hulbert sentenced Eben S. Abbott chief engineer of the liner Morro Castle to four years in prison and William F. Warms acting captain to two years for criminal negligence in the Morro Castle disaster which killed 124 people on September 8 1934. Henry E. Cabaud executive VP of Ward Line was given a suspended year and fined 5000 with parole pending payment. the company faced a maximum 10000 fine.

NEW York Murray Hulbert Eben S. Abbott Morro Castle William F. Warms Henry E. Cabaud New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Company Ward Line

Cedar Rapids Negro Institute Holds First Session At McKinley High

The first session of the Cedar Rapids Negro Institute sponsored by the Y M C A and a committee headed by Arthur Taylor will meet at 7 p m in room 302 at McKinley high school. The program aims to advance educational and cultural interests through studies of Negro literature drama and history and will include a short quiz to plan the course.

Cedar Rapids Negro Institute Arthur Taylor McKinley High School

Cuban Angle Enters Lindy Kidnap Case

Havana AP report states a Cuban attorney claimed a possible Cuban link to the Lindbergh kidnapping. He says he saw a letter signed Isidor Fisch asking someone to cash marked money. The attorney, Dr Arturo Gonzales Alfonso, is a House candidate who identified a man by sight but not by name.

Havana Isidor Fisch Arturo Gonzales Alfonso Canddate House of Representatives

Horan Addition Petition Delayed by Board of Adjustment

The board failed to act on H A Horan's request to add to a dwelling at 1717 Third Avenue SE. It found a portion of an adjoining lot must be bought, potentially leaving the neighboring residence short of legal lot area. City attorney ruling sought before the March 9 meeting.

Board of Adjustment H. A. Horan Third Avenue SE Horan Board

Farmers Mutual Telephone elects Novak couple to lead

Elberon meeting re elects J. F. Novak as manager and Mrs Libby A Novak as chief operator. They enter their sixth year in those roles for the association. A new switch board is planned for March 1. Officers re elected include FF A Dvorak president Everett Snyder VP and George Stransky secretary treasurer.

Elberon Farmers Mutual Telephone Company J. F. Novak Libby A. Novak Novak FF. A. Dvorak Everett Snyder George Stransky

Oxford Junction Young Jundles elect new officers

Misa Blanche Nowachelk was elected president of the Young Jundles pedality DB in Oxford Junction. Other officers include Dorothy Atowerg as first vice president Katherine Carrington as second vice president Mary Peekosh as secretary and Killen Blowers as treasurer.

Oxford Junction Misa Blanche Nowachelk Young Jundles Pedality DB V. M Dorothy Atowerg Katherine Carrington Mary Peekosh Killen Blowers

Reed evasive in farm bill opinion

Washington UP secretary of agriculture Henry A Way Tuesday reaffirmed his view that the proposed farm legislation is legal but noted that being constitutional and passing the Supreme Court are separate. Solicitor General Reed indicated the substitute is constitutional. Reed avoided direct comment as committee members pressed for a clear stance.

Ellison D. Smith S.C Reed AAA

Elwood Consoli School Reopens After Cold Wave

Elwood Consolidated School opens Monday after closure from severe cold and snow blockages. Six scarlet fever cases prompt strict sanitation with daily Red Cross nurse checks for all teachers and students.

Elwood Elwood Consolidated County Red Cross

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