Sigmund Elected Head of Cedar Rapids Art Association
Jay G. Sigmund was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Art Association at a Monday meeting in the public library art room. New board members include Mrs Ralph D Hunting and Mrs Neil Montgomery, with a large list of current officers and participants noted in the report on a successful year's gallery activity and community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay G. Sigmund
Cedar Rapids Art Association
George B. Douglas
Clare R. Marshall
Charles B. Svoboda
Marvin Cone
Walee Darling
The
Art Association
Ralph D. Hunting
Neil Montgomery
Arthur Poe
W. H. Dunshee
Mark Anthony
James Dows Blake
John Carey
Grant Wood
W. H. Frick
Dw.warren
M. S. Hallman
Edwin Bruns
E. M Sefton
Austin N. Palmer
James E. Hamilton
B. T Jackson
Little Gallery
Edward B Rowan
Washington, DC
Better Homes
Iowa
Art Institute
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Junior Art Club Dines at Brown Home
Mrs. W. J. Brown hosted the Junior Art club and their husbands Monday evening at 1926 First Avenue BE. Assisted by Mrs. E. P. Rlstedt and Mrs. Lucian T Wilcox, Esther Olmsted led the program with a talk on Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brown
E. P. Rlstedt
Lucian T Wilcox
Art Club
Brown
First Avenue BE
Esther Olmsted
Hitler
Dinner and Bridge Club Members Dine at Epler Home
Mr and Mrs Ralph R Epler hosted a Monday evening dinner and bridge gathering at their 1930 Linden Drive SE residence. The group comprises eighteen club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph R. Epler
Linden Drive
Mrs Jessie Averill Hosts Wednesday Card Club Luncheon
Miss Jessie Averill of 1120 Second Avenue SE will host a Wednesday luncheon for her card club at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Averill
Second Avenue SE
Shower Honors Ruth Breuer Before Feb 3 Wedding
Miss Helen Curran and her mother hosted a miscellaneous shower at 1315 B avenue NW on Saturday evening for Ruth Breuer. Bunco was played with prizes won by Mrs A R Cornelius. Guests included Mary Chalmers Roberta Nemec Jane Miller Marjorie Black Ruth Beadle Helen Shaffer Esther Corney Ellen Borghart Pauline Brush Bernice Dougal Donna Mae Smith and Mrs Edward Cerny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Curran
Guy Curran
Avenue NW
Ruth Breuer
George Kuba
Bunco
A R. Cornelius
Miss Breuer
Marjorie Black
Mary Chalmers
Roberta Nemec
Jane Miller
Ruth Beadle
Helen Shaffer
Esther Corney
Ellen Borghart
Pauline Brush
Bernice Dougal
Donna Mae Smith
Edward Cerny
Ralph Owen
A RR. Cornelius
H J Breuer
Birthday party honors Anna Zakostelecky Bunce at Hanson home
Miss Velma Zakostelecky and George Hanson hosted a Sunday night birthday party at Hanson's home. Prizes were awarded to John Zakostelecky, Marvel Brusha, Edwin Pudil, and Eleanor Merta. Refreshments were served by Mrs. John Zakostelecky and Mrs. George Hanson. Additional guests included Donald Bowman, Joe Nove, Milo Vorel, Evelyn Zakostelecky, Leona and Emil Merta, Emil Votrobeck, Lillian Schluter, Charlotte and Viola Holets, Irene Benesh, Aldrich Castek, and others from North Liberty, Walford, Swisher area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Zakostelecky
George Hanson
Anna Zakostelecky
Bunce
John Zakostelecky
Marvel Brusha
Edwin Pudil
Eleanor Merta
Donald Bowman
Joe Nove
Milo Vorel
Evelyn Zakostelecky
North Liberty
Leona
Emil Merta
Emil Votrobeck
Lillian Schluter
Walford
Edwin
Charlotte
Viola Holets
Irene Benesh
Cedar Rapids
Aldrich Castek
Swisher
Mothers Sigh For It Babies Cry For It In Amsterdam
A fragmented notice describes a cinema feature in Amsterdam using a nursery in the basement with nurses and toys to entertain babies while audiences watch. An ad in Cedar Rapids promotes a bibs bed and baby basket amid domestic goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Film Theater
Amsterdam
Holland
Boas
Cedar Rapids
Gagette
Iowa City To Host World Olympic Bridge Tournament Section
Cedar Rapids players are invited to compete in the Iowa City section of the World Olympic bridge tournament to be played Thursday evening at 8 p m in Iowa City. There will be no Cedar Rapids section this year. Interested local residents should notify Mrs E B Reuter in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
E. B. Reuter
Mrs Hamilton Hosts Monday Luncheon Club
Mrs James E Hamilton of 2345 Linden Drive SE hosted the Monday luncheon club at her home on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Hamilton
Linden Drive
Mrs Cook Hosts Duplicate Bridge Lunch at Crescent Street
Mrs Robert S Cook entertained a duplicate bridge club at her home on Crescent Street SE for a luncheon gathering today with members present for bridge games and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Cook
Crescent Street
Damrosch at 72, criticizes crooners and U S musical culture
Walter Damrosch, on his seventy second birthday, laments the small fraction of Americans who are musical and derides crooners. He contrasts European mass culture with American tastes and argues true music requires broad public embrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Damrosch
New York
Walter Damrosch
Europe
America
Damrosech
Long accuses Revenue Dept of plot against him
Senator Huey P Long charges the U S Revenue Department sent 100 agents into his state with orders to "get something on him" and seeks a senate committee to investigate conspiracies to libel public officials. He frames the move as part of a three-year persecution and vows to uncover who funds attacks on lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Internal Revenue Department
Senate
Huey P Long
Louisiana
Department
Long
Upper Iowa Cagemen In Exhibition Games
The Upper Iowa Peacocks travel to Payette for two exhibition contests. The varsity team faces Jesup Lions, last year’s state semi pro B tournament champions, while the freshmen meet the West Union Advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa
Cagemen
Payette
Upper Iowa Peacocks
Jesup Lions
West Union
Wrestling Results From Associated Press Switchboard
Wilmington report shows Imil Dusek defeating Paul Boesch two falls to one. Camden NJ action saw John Kilonis defeat Joe Kogut two to one. Portland results list Mercier and Springiet with 210 and 218 scores, while Masten beat Malkov two falls to one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wilmington
Del
Imil Dusek
Aut
Omaha
Paul Boesch
Non
New York
Camden
John Kilonis
Girette
Joe Kogut
Canada
Ny Tiok
Grerce Tusette
Masten
Malkov
Franston Heft
Portland
AL Mercier
Richard Stahl
Free McFadden As State Rests In Touchy Case
Chicago AP report states Edward McFadden, 60, was freed as the state rested its case in the John Factor kidnapping trial. The remaining defendants Roger Touhy Gustav Schaefer and Albert Kator face potential death sentences. testimony included Factor recognizing faces during imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Factor
Edward McFadden
Wilbert Crowley
McFadden
Oak Park
Factor
Roger Touhy
Gustav Schaefer
Albert Kator
George Hanson
Roadhouse
Eugene Crotty
Daniel Gilbert
Gilbert
Crotty
Charles
Connors
Ilinois
Hanson
Crowley
U. S. Steel Declares 50 Cent Dividend
United States Steel directors declare a 50 cent per share dividend on preferred stock. The firm reports 1933 final quarter earnings of 5,537,084 after operating costs, with 11,816,832 in the prior quarter and a December 1932 deficit of 3,828,272. After interest and depreciation, the quarter shows a 7,945,445 deficit, versus 2,717,014 in the September quarter and 16,729,368 in December 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
United States Steel Corporation
Poindexter Named Governor of Hawaii
President Roosevelt nominated Joseph B. Poindexter of Hawaii to be governor after abandoning plans to appoint an outsider. The move marks Poindexter as the administration's choice for Hawaii's top post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poindexter
Hawaii
Washington
Roosevelt
Joseph B. Poindexter
City Briefs and Personals News Snips
Soup luncheon at K Phall Wednesday and pancake supper at Central Park church Thursday appear in advertisements. Walter B McDonald, 37, rural route one, fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication in police court. Fines of 10 dollars and costs for speeding levied against William Roberts of Town and H W Shipe, 818 Tenth Street SW. Furnished rooms for rent listed in Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B McDonald
William Roberts
Town, City
H. W. Shipe
Tenth Street
Waterloo man in Sawtelle hospital for health treatment
Howard B. Chandler of Waterloo has gone to California for health reasons and is now in the veterans hospital at Sawtelle undergoing treatment for heart and liver complications. He has been with American Steel and Wire for twenty two years and friends report his condition improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard B. Chandler
Waterloo
California
Veterans Hospital
Sawtelle
Calif
Mr. Chandler
Iowa
American Steel and Wire Company
Derailment Delays North Western Traffic Near Lisbon
A freight locomotive derailed west of Lisbon Monday afternoon after a wheel broke on the locomotive tank. All traffic was rerouted over an unblocked track until the engine was returned to rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western Railroad
Lisbon
What's In Fashion Kids Party Frocks Dressy Yet Simple
A 1934 fashion snapshot notes that children's party dresses stay dressy without fuss. Ruffles remain modest, patterns are simple, and fabrics like crepe de chine, organdies, and dotted Swiss define the smart look. Colors favor light pastels for younger girls, with bolder hues for older children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Parrish
Funeral rites for Miss Bessie Herda in Oxford Junction
Funeral services for Miss Bessie Herda were held at Sacred Heart church with Father Gregor officiating and the Sacred Heart choir assisting. Miss Herda, born 1910 in Oxford Junction, worked for Petersen Brothers Produce and is survived by her parents and sister. burial was in Mayflower cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Junction
Bessie Herda
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Father Gregor
Sacred Heart
Miss Herda
Petersen Brothers Produce Company
Antone Herda
George Williams
Mayflower
Vinton
Irene Selken
Garrison
Fritz Selken
Carl B. Stiger
Dean
Clarence
Bonnie Jean
North Liberty
North Liberty Mutual Telephone Company
Jesse Fuhrmeister
Carl Raup
John Neuderhisar
C. W. Lininger
Center Point
Democratic Party
Legion Hall
Lester Falcon
Central City
Fred Zimpher
Walker
Milton J. Hand
Willard Street
Frank Myers
Gene Parsons
Marion
Morrissey
Wayne Boland
Frank Baldwin
Cedar Rapids
John McHugh
Lisbon
Bill Dyitt
Jack Ravers
Frank
Andrew Erhn
Waiter
Tree Mites
Chi Acs
Senate Downs 2 Year Limit On Retail Tax
Des Moines report says the Iowa Senate rejected an amendment to limit the two percent retail sales tax to two years by a vote of 18 to 30. A counter plan to make the personal income tax temporary and keep the sales tax permanent failed 11 to 37, while the House had previously struck the two year limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Senate
George Patterson
Kossuth County
Morris Moore
Pottawattamie
Patterson
Senate
House
Conference Committee
Aschenbrenner
Beardsley
Beatty
Booth
Calhoun
Chrystal
Coykendall
Elton
Hill
Hopkins
Hush
Irwin
Kiemme
Knudson
Leo
McArthur
Wilson
Anderson
Baldwin
Bennett
Byers
Carden
Dore
Frailey
Geske
Haverington
Hicklin
Husted
Kimberly
Meyer
Miler
Buchanan
Miller
Jones
Moore
Mullaney
Nelson
Pendrey
Reese
Roclofs
Schmidt
Shangle
Stanley
Stevens
Decatur
Vanella
Topping
Tripp
Valentine
Wenner
Ouster Notice Served On Club Royale Lessor
A three day ouster notice was served on John Prochaska Jr the lessee of the Club Royale at 317 Second Avenue SE by Constable W J Fleming after preparation by W J Barngrover attorney for Standard Paint and Glass company landlord under a sub lease. County Attorney G E Thompson filed a liquor injunction against John Prochaska Jr William Prochaska Wendl Proc haska William Black and the Rapids Catering corporation noting the beer permit for the Club Royale is in the Rapids Catering name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Prochaska, Jr
Club Royale
Second Avenue SE
W. J. Fleming
W. J. Barngrover
Standard Paint and Glass Company
G. E. Thompson
William Prochaska
Wendl Prochaska
William Black
The
Rapids Catering Corporation
Imler Wins $250 Verdict in Assault Case
A district court jury under Judge H. C. Ring awarded Charles Imler $250 in a $506.30 assault action against Johnny Graham after about an hour of deliberation. The incident arose from an altercation on Third Street SE near midnight on November 4 as Imler and others protested Graham’s conduct and he struck Imler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Ring
Charles Imler
Johnny Graham
Third Street
First
Second Avenues
Imler
Graham
Jury Draw Set For 65 Names In March Linn County Term
Judge F O Ellison presiding at the Linn county district court directed Clerk Edwin W Lundquist to draw sixty five names for the March term petit jurors. The drawing occurs February 5 and jurors report March 13. The current term’s panel was excused until next Monday by Judge A B Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Ellison
Anamosa
Linn County
Edwin W. Lundquist
A. B. Clark
Schmickle Sues Mentzer For $2000 Damages In Collision
Henry Schmickle seeks $2000 in district court against Jerry Mentzer over injuries from a Aug 1 1933 crash on Wilsons road near Stoockey corner southeast of Robins. He was allegedly thrown from his truck and pinned beneath it. Also, Mt Vernon bank report approved shows $260.05 cash on hand and two 40 percent dividends paid to depositors in Citizens State Bank receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schmickle
Jerry Mentzer
Schmickle
Mentzer
Wilson's Road
Stoockey Corner
Robins
Mt. Vernon Bank
A. B. Clark
Citizen's State Bank
Mount Vernon
Partition action filed over Delevan hotel at 316 First Ave E
Barbara M Baerthel seeks to be adjudged owner of a one third interest in the Delevan hotel building at 316 First Avenue East with Mary Baerthel Osterberg and heirs allocated a two thirds share. The notice was filed in district court on Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delevan
First Avenue E
District Court
Barbara M Baerthel
Mary Baerthel Osterberg
Settlement in $5,000 damage suit over scalp treatment
Mrs. J. I. McHugh and Dr. J. J. Murphy settled a $5,000 damage suit in district court before Judge A. B. Clark. The case claimed Mrs. McHugh suffered acid burns and an infection after treatment to remove a scalp growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. McHugh
J. J. Murphy
A. B Clark
Mind and Morality in Science Based Reasoning
An author notes science prioritizes societal rights over individual ones. A question about why personal injury to a friend provokes more emotion than distant deaths is answered: lack of mental associations with faraway people prevents empathy. feelings rely on memories to fuel sympathy. The excerpt also asks if women feel rivalry as men, suggesting women had fewer competitive arenas until recent times.
How to Form the Habits You Desire
Dr Albert Wiggam, noted scientist, promotes a 28 page booklet on habit formation and control based on principles by William James. The item is sent on request with a self addressed stamped return envelope and 10c postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Edward Wiggam
Harvard
William James
Albert Wiggam
Women and men rivalries in success across ages
The piece argues that once women enter business politics sports and war they will strive to outdo other women as men do. It asserts feminine psychology does not prevent competition and discusses whether success hinges on brains or traits like industry and persistence.
Police Hope They’ll Never See Him Again
George Vicko, 31, of 1800 Fifth Street NW, escaped from a police cell and the garage Monday. He was recaptured and fined, while a later blast caused a flooded basement from a broken water meter after he opened a door to a target range. His wife Agnes renewed divorce proceedings in district court Tuesday citing cruel treatment and his drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VlIcko
Fifth Street NW
Vicko
Agnes Vicko
Cold Wave Abates After Fatal Midwinter Storm
The cold wave eased as temperatures rose in the middlewest to relieve suffering from a storm that lashed New England and swept to the Atlantic. At least 26 people died, with millions in property damage. The upper Mississippi valley reported nine deaths from extreme cold and Chicago recorded seven deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middlewest
New England
Atlantic
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Canadian
Marriage Licenses Issued to Cook Williams Pair
William H. Cook of Maquoketa and Sarah K. Williams of Marion have received a marriage license. Frank J. Droll and Jessie Murray, both of Iowa City, also secured licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Cook
Maquoketa
Sarah K. Williams
Marion
Frank J.droll
Jessie Murray
Iowa City
Myers As FCA Head Approved By Senate
The senate confirmed William Myers of New York as governor of the farm credit administration. The body also confirmed the nominations of five incumbents to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation: Harvey C Couch Arkansas, Jesse H Jones Texas, Frederic H Taber Massachusetts, C B Merrim Kansas, and John J Basne Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Myers
New York
Farm Credit Administration
Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Harvey C Couch
Arkansas
Jesse H Jones
Texas
Frederic H Taber
Massachusetts
C B Merrim
Kansas
John JJ. Basne
Wisconsin
Leonard Werning Named Newhall Assessor to Fill Vacancy
Leonard Werning was appointed town assessor of Newhall by the town council to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of J A Miller who left the office due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhall
Leonard Werning
J A Miller
Miller
Government moves to seize nation's gold and fund
The article describes a plan to take over gold holdings worth about seven point two billion dollars and create a two billion dollar fund under Secretary Morgenthau. The fund would stabilize the dollar and buy government bonds to support a monetary program with President Roosevelt's approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
England
Reserve System
Governor Black
The
Reserve Board
Harrison
New York Reserve Bank
George F. Warren
Cornell
James Harvey Rogers
Yale
Stock Market Gains Lead Heavy Trading Across Sectors
New York reports broad stock strength with gains of one to several points in firms like American Telephone, United Aircraft, Chrysler, Standard Oil of New Jersey, Santa Fe, and New York Central. US Steel rises fractionally as total volume hits about 4.2 million shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Telephone Case
United Aircraft
Chrysler
Standard Ol
New Jersey
Santa Fe
New York Central
US Steel
Iowa House Names Steering Committee To Speed Session
Des Moines AP report says the Iowa House created a steering committee to set future calendars and control bills beyond a sifting role. The panel, chaired by Rep Burgess, includes eight members and requires two thirds to advance bills from the steering group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
DES Moines
Iowa House of Representatives
Burgess
Woodbury
George Miller
Koch
Cummings Quits As Bank Insurance Head
Walter J. Cummings formally retired Tuesday as chairman of the Deposit Insurance Corporation. The AP report notes Leo Crowley of Madison Wisconsin mentioned as his potential successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummings
Washington (Ap
Walter J. Cummings
Deposit Insur=ance corporation
Leo Crowley
Madison, Wis
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Jay Sigmund
Rowan
Marshalltown
Manchester
Town City
Creative Writers’ Club
V. H Ogburn
Coe College
Junior Art Club
Eplers
Bridge Club
Miss Averill
Grove
Bany Red Bony
Dan Ailton Echenp Tru
Mrs. Cook
Ilucy
U.S. Revenue Dept
Free McFadden
U. S. Steel
K. Phall
Central Park Church
Fin Veterans Hospital
Jane
Anyya
Tle
Jew Yoork
Iowa News
Mr. Swift
Mariey Clark
Marilon
Jack Bowdish
Carl Kessler
Vern Miller
Don Frey
Dr Morrissey
J F. Olds
Troy Mills
Jesse Sauer
George Oldridge
Karl
Marvin Oldridge
Ralph Oldridge
Robert Franck
Clifford Bosteder
Earl Bosteder
John Peyton
Hiram. Potter
Melvin Potter
Edgar
Hubert
Billy Potter
Will Andrews
Harley Andrews
J. E. Phillips
Frank Sankey
Riverside
J. P. Quinn
Iva McCreedy
John Shebek
Quinn
Chelsea
Chelsea High School
Alice Tappan
Charles Boyer
Mildred Graham
Lilian Vitek
Irene Sheda
Maxine Drahos
Helen Cobet
Leona Stanek
van Worne
Elizabeth Werning Happel
Happel
Benton County
Germany
Peter Happel
Here
van Horne
St. Andrews
Alfred
Gertrude
Ervin Lorene
George
August Happel
Henry Krug
Gerhard
August Krug
Harvey
Irene
Melvin
Atkins
Frank Brakesick
Marion Frances
Richard
Keystone
Walter Dietrich
Donavia
Glenn Leona
Mari S
C C Givers
Andrew Happe
Court House News
Dr. Murphy
Albert Edward Wiggin
FCA
Bartlett
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