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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1932

Page

2

Pinney Family Hosts Summer Picnic in Ridgeway Drive Home

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Pinney will host a family picnic Monday evening at their Ridgeway drive SE residence. Attending are E E ey, Mrs. E P Ristedt, Frederick Luberger and his wife and children Ellen and Charles, and E M Pinney with their sons. Charles and Frederick Luberger Jr. arrive from Cincinnati for the summer. Mrs. Luberger and children stay on. Ellen and Charles will remain all season, Mr. Luberger returns to Cincinnati later. Jean Luberger spends summer at Camp Merriewood in North Carolina. Miss Evelyn Taylor of Stockton California and Miss Mader join Monday for several days before traveling to Wissen.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Hamilton Bell Knollwood Drive Paul I. Berger Los Angeles Zene J. Foster Hillcrest Drive Benedict Wahn Eau Claire Wis Schwahn Roswell H. Pickford Forest Drive Ralph J. Morgan Peoria Ill R. E. Choate Blake Boulevard Charles Spears Henry Jeutter Chicago Harold N. Graves Choate Myrtle Ely St. Paul, Minn Eugene M. Pinney Ridgeway Drive E. Eey E. P. Ristedt Frederick Luberger Ellen Charles E. M. Pinney Cincinnati Ohio

Durins Entertain Honoring Bleakleys at Country Club

Mr and Mrs Alfred Durin hosted a Sunday dinner party at the Country Club honoring Mr and Mrs Donald E Bleakley of Detroit. Attending were Mr and Mrs J F Bleakley Mr and Mrs David Bleakley Jack and George Durin and Paul McWilliams from Columbus Ohio visiting Cedar Rapids this weekend with Bleakleys.

Alfred FE. Durin Linden Drive Country Club Donald E. Bleakley Detroit J. F. Bleakley David Bleakley Jack George Durin Paul McWilliams Columbus Ohio Cedar Rapids Bleakley Mr. B J. F.B Eighteenth Street David G. Bleakley Meadowbrook Drive

Guests of Rev Lloyd Morris Visite from Monroe Arrive for Fourth

Mrs Snell and her children Marjorie William and Julia of Monroe arrive at the home of Rev Lloyd Morris at 124 Center Point. They will return Tuesday with Mr Snell after he motored to Cedar Rapids for the Fourth. Merlin Morris of Monroe Michigan also visits and will return Tuesday with the Snells.

Lloyd Morris Center Pointeer William Snell Mr. Snell Monroe Mick Marjorie William Julia

Des Moines visitors return after visit with Mrs Walker

Johnson Brigham of Des Moines and his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Johnson returned to Des Moines Monday after a brief visit with Mrs W W Walker at 19 Second Avenue SE.

Trinity Lutheran 1031 Class Outing at Shaver Park

The 1031 class of Trinity Lutheran enjoyed an outing at Shaver Park on Thursday. Games were played and refreshments were served. Attendees included Euken, Robert Benecke, Artrude Ilten, Catherine Timm, and Jens.

Trinity Lutheran School Shaver Park Euken Robert Benecke Artrude Ilten Catherin Timm Jens

Cherry Family Members Spend Day Here

Mr and Mrs Herbert Cherry and son Leonard of Tama spend the day with Mr and Mrs Alfred E Linden in SE town.

Cherrys Herbert Cherry Joste Son Leonard Tama Alfred E. Linden

Keane Kool Workers Plan Annual Wednesday Event at Ellis Park

The Third division of the Keane Kool Workers announces its annual gathering to be held Wednesday at Ellis Park. Members are invited to attend this church group event.

Keane Kool Workers Ellis Park

Missionary Society Picnic At Mrs Wetzel’s Lawn

The Woman's Missionary society and the Elizabeth Gordon circle of Grande Avenue United Presbyterian church plan an evening picnic at 6 at Mrs. B. O. Wetzel's lawn 1716 Eighth avenue SE. Members to bring own dishes. Reports will cover the Presbyterian convention at Boyden.

Woman's Missionary Society Elizabeth Gordon Grande Avenue United

F A U Riders Gather At 1016 A Avenue Tuesday

The F A U Riders meet with Bessie Clark at 1016 A avenue on Tuesday at 7 30 p m to discuss club activities.

Bessie Clark A Avenue

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs Daniels Home

The I A of M Auxiliary Ladies meet at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs Daniels on Street for an auxiliary gathering.

Stone City Art Colony Draws Visitors for Sunday Event

Scores from Cedar Rapids and other cities joined many locals at the Stone City Colony and Art School Sunday. About sixty guests attended dinner while paintings by colony artists were shown in the stone studio behind the Green mansion. Adrian Dornbush’s transformed water tower penthouse drew attention along with Edward B. Rowan of the Little Gallery and two art students. Byron Ben Boyd, Iowa Artists Association president, worked on finishing touches on his ice wagon as Miss Alice Inskeep led a group singing at 4 o'clock.

Green Mansion Adrian Adrian Dornbush Edward B. Rowan Little Gallery Byron Ben Boyd Iowa Artists Association Alice Inskeep

Coopers Move Into New Home on Glenway Drive SE

Mr and Mrs James L Cooper moved into their newly completed residence at 1922 Glenway Drive SE last week marking a fresh start for the couple in a quiet neighborhood.

James L. Cooper Glenway Drive

Edinburg and Chattanooga Trip for Summer

Mr and Mrs Paul Ray of 1400 Second Avenue SE plan a summer trip starting this weekend to Edinburg Indiana and Chattanooga Tennessee to spend the season away from home.

Paul Ray Second Avenue SE Edinburg Ind Chattanooga Tenn

Miss Edna Derby Heads Two Week Motor Trip North

Miss Edna Derby of 1201 Sixth Avenue SE departed Saturday for a two week motor journey through the New England states and Canada.

Edna Derby Sixth Avenue SE New England States Canada

Pattern 2371 pattern instruction with Anne Adams details

Cedar Rapids Gazette describes Pattern 2371 by Anne Adams with step by step diagrams for summer frocks and chic jackets. It notes sizes 16 to 20 and 34 to 42, fabric and binding yardage, and requests 15 cents per pattern plus personal details for ordering.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Daily Anne Adams

Camp Hitaga Holds Pioneer Life Council Fire

Camp Hitaga presents its second council fire with a Pioneer Life theme. The event features groups and duties led by listed campers including Ruth Kennedy Gertrude Voelker and Lucille Dose across multiple activity stations. Honorable mention is given to Beatrice Woodward and Eleanor Hanna for advanced nature work, with riding honors awarded to several girls.

Camp Hitaga Council New Pioneer Camping Grounds Jane Ellis Ruth Bickel Elaine Shonka Louise Remsey Clara Moore Marelene Hostetter Lucille Dose Adeline Fiesler Gertrude Voelker Eleanor Hanna Rosalina Neubauer Ruth Kennedy Pollywog Norma Neubauer Wanda Byrnes Louise Remley Josephine Beadle Keate Voelker Dorothy Jane Plock Lillian Locher Winota Lucy Siver Helen Edgar Helen Irwin Cornelia Cameron Jean Stookey Dorothy Plock Margaret Threlkeld Darleen Baker Janet Shuptrine Marcelline Mealey Jean Swan Emily Morrison Marie Nelson Lola Kemper Louise Remiey Jean Blaylock Theoda Young Phyllis Hermann Adeline Fieseler Martha Denkmann Edith Chase Betty Albert Helen Jane Ellis Mare Beatrice Woodward Jeanne Stookey

Murray Visitor From Minneapolis Stays In Cedar S apien

Francis Murray son of Dr and Mrs A L Murray formerly of Cedar S apien and now of Minneapolis is visiting in the Harry Pratt home 521 Knollwood drive SE. He arrived Saturday and will remain here through the week.

Francis Murray A. L. Murray Cedar ‘Sapien Minneapolis Harry Pratt Knollwood Drive

Lighter Family Returns to Chicago After Cedar Rapids Visit

Mr and Mrs Eugene Lighter and their daughter Peggy of Chicago returned there Monday after a weekend visit with friends in Cedar Rapids. They arrived Saturday evening. The Lighters formerly lived in Cedar Rapids.

Eugene Lighter Peggy Chicago Cedar Rapids Mrs. Lighter

Martin Family Vacation Visit Across Des City

Mr and Mrs Henry Martin of Des and their daughter Jean spend the holiday weekend with Mrs Minna K Anderson the Martins mother in Des city domestic scene and family gathering reported from the longtime community notebook

Mrs. Henry Martin Des Jean Minna K. Anderson Mrs. Martin

Lorraine Mathews Birthday Party At 614 Fourth Street

Mrs Charles W Mathews hosted Lorraine Mathews twelfth birthday with games and prizes for Margaret Fessler and Vera McEachron. Guests included Lucille Johnson Betty Louise Johnson Ruth Henry Alberta Henry Betty Wagner Barbara Ellen Sears Vera McEachron Margaret Fessler Dorothy Pollock Darlene Mathews. Assisting hostesses were Fiora Fleming and Mrs James F McNulty.

Charles W. Mathews Fourth Street Lorraine Margaret Fessler Vera McEachron Lucille Johnson Betty Louise Johnson Ruth Henry Alberta Henry Betty Wagner Barbara Ellen Sears Dorothy Pollock Darlene Mathews Lorraine Mathews Fiora Fleming James F. McNulty

Birthday Dinner Honors George W. Ades with Gifts

George W. Ades was surprised at a Saturday dinner honoring his birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Benham Velma Benham Mrs. Lydia Deal Mr. and Mrs. Chris Fedderson and daughter Irene H. C. Parson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lowey and son Paul Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swalley Geraldine Hanson Georg ette Vaughn and Muriel Riemers. He received many gifts.

George W. Ades Ernest A. Benham Velma Benham Lydia Deal Chris Fedderson Irene H. C. Parson Robert Lowey Paul Earl Swalley Geraldine Hanson Georgette Vaughn Muriel Riemers Ades

Ladies Aid in Covington Forms Picnic Committees

The Covington Ladies Aid met at Mrs Edna Maudsleys home. Committees for the community picnic on Aug 19 were named including place games and other duties with several members listed among the organizers.

Ladies Aid Society of Covington Edna Maudsley Lillie Smith Fulton Emma Sutcliffe Elsie Mottinger Sigal Baste Edna Maudswere Auly Tillie Hanson Bess Beamer Teeieaas Edith Hanson Celia Man Ay Pe “Rine Aces Margare Sutcliffe

Mrs Heald and Mrs Weeks Take Noted Trip

Mrs Frank Heald of 1615 Grande avenue SE and Mrs Carl Weeks of Des Moines recently returned from a two week journey. They drove to Ann Arbor Michigan to attend the Alumni University five day lecture program for alumni. They studied literature economics and psychology then joined a house party at Mr and Mrs David Bennett's Highland Park home before returning home.

Frank Heald Grande Avenue SE Carl Weeks Des Moines Ann Arbor Mich Alumni University University of Michigan David Bennnett Highland Park Weeks

How a Hollywood extra could crack the film world in 1932

A columnist advises aspiring extras on the slim odds of stardom in Hollywood. He notes rough pay, required wardrobes for men and women, and an average wait of five years to breakthrough, urging hopefuls to stay home rather than compete with seasoned players.

Bob Hollywood Peter Pan

Great Greta facts spark reader curiosity

A note asks readers to contact Robert Grandon c/o The Cedar Ra Gazette about Greta Garbo. The appeal suggests including two cents and a stamped addressed envelope for a reply.

Greta Robert Grandon Cedar Ra Gazette Greta Garbo

1922 Gazette notes tragedy and town events

Lamir Chihak died instantly when his truck struck a hay pole. Helen Dunlop wed Albert R. Menary at the Dunlop home. Police Chief Morrison canceled vacation leaves amid a local strike. A bakery oven fire caused about 5000 dollars in damage. Four minor blazes from hay kept fire crews busy. A Bunny Park baseball game and a Sokol Riverside celebration closed the day with speakers Guy Linville and Joseph Mekota.

Lamir Chihak Swisher Helen Dunlop Albert R. Menary Dunlop Daniel J. Williams Morrison King and Richardson Second Avenue Usy Bunny Park Sokol Society Riverside Park Guy Linville Joseph Mekota

Local couples wed as city cartoonist noted

Miss Eva MacKnight and Harry E. Larimer tied the wedding yesterday. Sam Williams narrowly escaped a train crush at the union station thanks to Homer Nye who dragged him clear. Cedar Rapids company won a $150 prize in a drill at La Porte City under Capt Rau. Patrick Clancy lost a leg after a Miloe train near Walford. Municipal bath house on the island opens to the public with 204 enjoying the waters.

Eva MacKnight Harry E. Larimer Merly Fort Wayne Ind Sam Williams Eldon Rock Island Union Station Homer Nye 133Rd Regiment Cedar Rapids J. F. Rau la Porte City Patrick Clancy Walford Wal

July Fourth Celebrations and River Flood at Riverside Park

The ocal order of Eagles staged a July Fourth event at Riverside park with a long parade and speeches by Mayor C. D. Huston and Judge J. R. Corrigan of Minneapolis. The river rose unexpectedly causing floods that stranded spectators, some needing to climb trees. Lane was injured by a cannon explosion at Riverside park while firing an ancient cannon. he was thrown twelve feet, burned, and his clothing set alight. The city council also approved a street railway extension in Bever avenue to Bever park.

Ocal Order of Eagles Riverside Park C. D. Huston J. R. Corrigan Minneapolis Deway Third Avenue Second Street Bever Avenue Bever Park Elsie Keyes Herbert C. Ripley E. J. Lockwike Lane

Three Small Fires Reported Sunday Disturbances

Firemen answered three calls Sunday, extinguishing small blazes with no damage. A 1:50 a.m. Basement fire at Home Furniture, 223 Third Street SE, found by Patrolman Louvar. A 4:20 p.m. car fire from a Nash sedan at Fourth Ave and 12th St SE. A 10:18 p.m. rubbish fire at the rear of 223 Third Street SE.

Home Furniture Company Third Street SE Louvar Nash John Hunter Fourth Avenue Twelfth Street SE Third Street

How to Play and Win in Contract Bridge

A Cedar Rapids Gazette bridge column notes how praise can spur vanity and mislead in a sample hand. Mrs. A. L. Waltz of Flushing recalls a play where skill compensated for weak cards, illustrating bidding and play decisions. The column invites readers to submit bidding questions for expert guidance.

Ae A. L. Waltz Flushing

The Wrong Wife Climax Reveals Ganley Dead at Carmichael Camp

Dick Cordova and Grady pursue Ganley’s fate after a canoe trail leads to a dead body found near Carmichael’s lake camp. Jeb Stone warns Cordova of dangers tied to Ganley’s note, hinting at Carmichael’s wrongdoing and a looming confrontation at the Carmichael estate.

Haydons Cordova Jeb Stone Grady Kipper Carmichael Jeb Ganley Dan Carmichael Jed New York Fred

Shelters Stranger Rewarded After Theft At Prairie Creek

Wendell Bain sheltered a stranger James Frasier and a 9 year old boy from the rain at his Prairie creek tent. The visitors left with clothing blankets groceries and a suitcase after Bain left briefly. Frasier was 28, 5 feet 7 inches, armed with a nickel plated revolver and said he was headed to Ottumwa to find work.

Jean Valjean Wendell Bain Prairie Creek Bain James Frasier Frazier Ottumwa

Holiday Puzzle Clues Across and Down Grids

A published puzzle presents a large list of across and down clues with numbers, asking for words fitting each clue such as Relish River in France Old womanish and various other definitions including abbreviations and color queries. It appears as a typical newspaper puzzle page layout with themed word entries.

France Rhode Island Richard Henr Lee

Hospitality Reciprocation And Life Decisions Advice

A reader asks Miss Manners about balancing hospitality and reciprocity and choosing between staying in a job or marrying a former love who wants her to move. The columnist suggests considering happiness in building a home with the partner over continuing work for others, urging self trust.

Mrs. F Miss Manners

Just a Husband Advises Strict Allowance for Wife

A reader asks about preventing financial strain from an extravagant wife. The columnist urges a definite monthly allowance with a reset after each period, arguing that fixed funds will teach budgeting and curb further charges.

Apartment Ransacked Intruder Nets Only $1

The Reed family home at 845 First Avenue was entered and ransacked between 7 and 10:20 p.m. Sunday while they were away. The intruder took only one dollar. Police investigated the break in after a tag was cut.

Clay Reed First Avenue Reed Wes Ganiece

Earlville Census Counts 393 School Age Children

The Earlville consolidated school district census reports 393 children of school age. The town population totals 203 residents and 190 reside in the country.

Earlville Earlville Consolidated

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