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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1934

Page

2

Mrs Bradford of Dubuque Honored During Visit Here

Mrs R M Bradford from Dubuque who moved from Cedar Rapids this spring is feted during a weeklong stay in Cedar Rapids. Hosts include Dr and Mrs A R Zuercher and Mr and Mrs W R Kemble. Mrs King Thompson hosted a luncheon and bridge at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Mrs. Bradford of Dubuque R M Bradford Cedar Rapids A R Zuercher W R Kemble King Thompson Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Country Club Bradford George W Corey Bever Avenue Country Club Zuercher

Mrs Deyarman and Brownells Return From Alaska Trip

Mrs Lester Deyarman and son Jim of 216 Twentieth Street NE with Mrs H H Brownell and Miss Grace Brownell 1403 Second Avenue SE returned from a month long Alaska visit. They sailed Seattle June 12 via the Inside Passage to Skagway then to Lake Bennett and returned through Sitka and Canada’s Rockies to Lake Louise Banff Winnipeg arriving Wednesday evening. Their Alaska sailing was the first since May 8 due to west coast strikes.

Lester DeYarman Jim Twentieth Street H H Brownell Grace Brownell Second Avenue Alaska Seattle Skagway Lake Bennett Thes Sitka Canadian Rockies Lake Louise Banff Winnipeg

Ward Macy Family Returns From East Trip

Prof and Mrs Ward Macy and daughter Janet Macy have just returned home from a four week journey that began in Hartford Conn and included stops in Vermont New Hampshire and Maine before reaching Boston and ending with a return via Washington DC.

Ward Macy Janet Washington Avenue SE Hartford Conn East Vermont New Hampshire Maine Boston Washington, DC

Friendly Strollers Plan Park Outing and Hike

The Friendly Strollers head to Thomas Park Sunday with Charlott Minehart in charge. Westsiders meet at 145 on the plaza and join Eastsiders at First Avenue and Thirteenth Street. They depart at 2 pm for an afternoon of games and swimming and are to bring their own lunch. Forty attended last Sunday. Misses Griffith Snyders Janko Step an Koach plan a three week Vacatada trip to California stopping at Grand Canyon en route and via Portland Seattle Vancouver and Lake Louise on return.

Thomas Park Charlott Minehart First Avenue Thirteenth Street Rachael Griffith Freda Snyders Alma Janko Martha Stepan Louise Koach Onion California Grand Canyon Portland Seattle Vancouver Lake Louse

Mr and Mrs Wood Vacation at Clear Lake Cottage

Mr and Mrs Q M Wood of 5626 Eighth Street SW motored Wednesday to Clear Lake where Mrs Wood will spend a month at their cottage. Mr Wood returned on Thursday.

Q M Wood Eighth Street Clear Lake

Alverda Snyder and Homer Townsend wed in Des Moines

Alverda W Snyder daughter of J R Snyder married Homer L Townsend son of J W Townsend at Grace Methodist Church Des Moines The ceremony was read by Dr W Ewing attended by Maxine Snyder and John Townsend A wedding breakfast followed at the Hotel Kirkwood The couple planned a motor trip to the west for about a month then reside in Council Bluffs Townsend teaches mathematics at Thomas Jefferson High School Snyder has been a music teacher in Cedar Rapids Are you sure this is a question?

Grace Methodist Church Des Moines Alverda W. Snider J R Snyder Homer L. Townsend J W Townsend Dysart W . Ewing Maxine Snyder John Townsend Kirkwood Townsend Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson High Snyder Cedar Rapids

Junior Arts Association Reorganization Meeting

The Junior Arts association will hold a reorganization meeting at Gray Wilson's home 350 Nineteenth street SE Saturday evening at 730. Vacancies in several offices will be filled. members are urged to be present for important business.

Junior Arts Association Gray Wilson Nineteenth Street

Miss Etta Tom and Nora Stillwell Visit Cedar Rapids

Miss Etta Tom and Miss Nora Stillwell of Erie Kansas arrived by motor Tuesday as guests of Mrs Winona Day of Cedar Rapids at 212 Seventeenth Street NE. They will motor to Chicago Friday for the Century of Progress exposition then return to Cedar Rapids for an extended visit with Mrs Day.

Etta Tom Nora Stillwell Erie Kan Winona Seventeenth Street Mrs Day Chicago Cedar Rapids Tom Miss Stillwell

Miss Jeanette Goldstein to Wed H Robert Schoenfeldt

Miss Jeanette Lucille Goldstein daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Goldstein of Catson Minnesota announces engagement to H Robert Schoenfeldt son of Mrs Mary Schoenfeldt of Reading Pennsylvania The couple plan a future wedding Schoenfeldt a Lehigh University graduate and chemical engineer with RCA Radiotron Inc Newark New Jersey Miss Goldstein an University of Minnesota librarian and Sigma Delta Tau member The families are current guests of Dr and Mrs Katzow in Cedar Rapids and Schoenfeldt will visit before returning to New York City

Henry Goldstein Catson Minn Jeannette Lucille H. Robert Schoenfeldt New York City Mary Schoenfeldt Reading Miss Goldstein University of Minnesota Division of Library Instruction Sigma Delta Tau Sororsity Schoenfeldt Lehigh Tniversity Bethlehemia R.ca Radiotron, Inc Newark N. M Morris B Katzoff Cedar Rapids Goldstein Jeannette Katzo

Bridge Party Honors Mrs Houser and Family

Mr and Mrs H V Morgan hosted a bridge evening for Mrs G A Houser of Pittsburgh and her daughter Miss Louise Houser. Guests included Mayor W J Neil and many local families. Prizes were awarded to several attendees and a gift was presented to the guest of honor.

H. V. Morgan First Avenue Bridge G. A Houser Pittsburgh Louise Houser J H Watts Leah Frazer Flora Houser W J Neil Lewis Cullman J F Sorenson J A. Randall Mary Jane Watts Ruth Esther Morgan LeRoy Cullman Randall Watts Neill Cullman

Elizabeth Hahn Honored at Pre Nuptial Parties

Miss Elizabeth Hahn to wed Don Hamblin next Wednesday as she is honored at several pre nuptial events. Hostesses Louise James Helen James and Mary Wenke plan a private shower at 109 Park Court SE with guests including Ruth Hahn Dorothy Hahn and others. A pantry shower for Elizabeth Hahn’s cousin Elizabeth Hahn was held at 2012 First Avenue E.

Elizabeth Hahn Don Hamblin Louise James Helen James Mary Wenke Park Court SE Lester Hach Larry Bigger Ruth Hahn Dorothy Hahn Mark Eillers Agnes Kriz Laura Spielman Winifred

Birthday party honors Rachel Ehrenberger eighth year

Mrs. Frank Ehrenberger hosted a Thursday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Rachel aged eight at 1221 K m street SW. A long list of neighbors and relatives attended and gifts were given in a decorated play wagon with Mrs George Ehrenberger and Mrs George Basker assisting.

Frank Ehrenberger Rachel Betty Mae McElroy Betty Mae Rose Mrstik Rosemary Evelyn Lattner Marguerite Richard Svoboda Jean John Krukow Gladys Smith Bernard Ehrenberger Mary Julia Brown Joyce Justine Carlyle James John McKee Marjorie Richard Dice Robert Burton Watkins David Basker Russell Roland Rachel Ehrenberger George Ehrenberger George Basker

Family Fourth of July Gathering at Rubek Farm

A group of friends of Mr and Mrs Frank Rubek gathered at their Walnut Park farm to celebrate Independence Day. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Siemer and family, Ben Ford, Mr and Mrs Fred Sturm and their son, Mr and Mrs Joe Drahos Jr and Sr, Emmet Hite and his son Don, Mr and Mrs Andrew Capronis and their children, Miss Albie Drahos, Miss Alma Krall and her brother Edwin Krall, and Edwin Vorba.

Frank Rubek RR No Walnut Park Rubek George Siemer Ben Ford Fred Sturm Joe Drahos Emmet Hite Don Andrew Caperonis Albie Drahos Alma Krall Edwin Krall Edwin Vorba

Sisler-Lanigan Wedding Report From Crown Point

Mr and Mrs Wesley Sisler announce the marriage of daughter Martha Sisler of Chicago to Frank J Lanigan. The ceremony occurred June 23 in Crown Point Ind and the couple will reside in Chicago after July 8. Miss Lee Rucker plans a visit to Moline this week. Mrs Lutes and family in Clinton, plus H F Brandenburg of New York, visit Mrs HB Lutes in Omaha.

Wesley Sisler Eighth Avenue SW Martha Sisler Chicago Frank J Lani+gan Oak Park Crown Point Ind Lanigan Lutes John Brandenburg Clinton H F Brandenburg New York HB Lutes Avenue NE

Hupp Hosts Double Four Club at Ellis Park Meeting

Mrs Julian Hupp was hostess to the Double Four club on Tuesday afternoon at Ellis Park. A picnic luncheon was served and prizes in bridge went to Mrs Paul Clark and Mrs Clyde Brown. A gift was presented to Mrs Frances Swanson, an original member who will move to Texas. Other members present included Mrs Fred Scolaro, Mrs R Woodford, and Mrs Fred Chermak.

Julian Hupp Double Four Ellis Park Bridge Paul Clark Clyde Brown Frances Swanson Texas Fred Scolaro R. Woodford Fred Chermak

Weir Engagement Plans For Mary Leonard To Karl Runser

Mary Leonard to wed Karl William Runser of Erie Pennsylvania. The ceremony is set for July 21 at the bride’s parents home 419 Connecticut Drive Erie. The Weir family formerly lived in Cedar Rapids and have many local friends.

Jean Frederick Wer Mary Leonard Karl Wiliam Runser Erie Connecticut Drive Eric Weir Cedar Rapids

Naiberts Return From Medicine Lake Fishing Trip

Dr and Mrs F J Naibert and their son Zane of 3602 First Avenue East returned from a week long fishing trip to Medicine Lake Minnesota. The NaiBerts caught their limit in three days of fishing at Medicine Lake.

F J Naibert Zane First Avenue E Medicine Lake Minn Mrs. Naibert

Britain denies defense alliance with France in Commons

In London, Stanley Baldwin told the House of Commons that Britain has no plan for a defensive alliance with France. He faced questions about General Weygand's visit, British officers touring French battlefields, and Barthou's impending trip, and denied any arrangements outside League of Nations consultation.

London Great Britain France Stanley Baldwin Council House of Commons Baldwin Ramisay MacDonald Maxime Weygand Louis Barthou Morgan Jones Labor League of Nations Europe

HOLC Disburses Over One Billion to Ease Mortgage Burdens

Washington reports the Home Owners Loan Corporation has distributed more than 1.0279 billion dollars to reduce mortgage burdens for hundreds of thousands of households. Fahey announced 341,162 loans totaling 1.028 billion with 1.51 million loans filed for 4.856 billion. 22 states show activity led by Ohio with 38.5 million. Last week 17,510 loans closed totaling 851.9 million. average loan 3,013.00.

Washington (Lp Home Owners Loan Corporation John H Fahey Massachusetts New Jersey New York Maryland Ohio Pennsylvania Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Missouri Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Town Kansas Minnesota Oklahoma Texas California Washington Lst

Roosevelt Aboard Ship Heads to Puerto Rico Visit

President Roosevelt prepared to land at Mayaguez and motor to San Juan with Governor Blanton Winship greeting him. The trip includes lunch at Jarome Alto and a planned overnight in San Juan before a stop in the Virgin Islands aboard the USS Gilmer. The voyage follows prior Haiti remarks pledging rapid withdrawal of Marines within six weeks.

Roosevelt Puerto Rico Caribbean Mayaguez Blanton Winship San Juan St. Thomas Virgin Islands Ponce de Leon Cavey Jarome Alto Haiti Vincent Hait

Hueys machine votes tax on hostile papers

In Baton Rouge the Huey P. Long political machine pushed through the state house two taxes on opposing forces. A two percent levy targets six leading Louisiana newspapers and a separate tax targets the New Orleans Cotton Exchange futures business.

Baton Rouge LLP Huey P. Long House of the Louisiana New Orleans Senator Long O. K. Allen Long Allen Ellender Huey Long George Reyes Senate Bauer

Black and White Fashions For Summer Evenings

In a 1934 Amos Parrish piece men favor black and white outfits for warm nights. Three main styles show double-breasted white coats with black trousers, single-breasted coats often worn open with vests or sashes, and military-style mess jackets with matching cummerbunds. Accessories include collar-attached shirts, long-point ties, plain black silk socks, and lightweight shoes suitable for hot weather. A polo coat and straw hats complete the look for cooler evenings.

York Amos Parrish

Three Doctors Volunteer for Infantile Paralysis Vaccine Trial

In New York a woman and two men Dr Josephine NealDr William H Park and Dr Henry Wirt Jackson volunteered to receive an experimental poliomyelitis vaccine after tests in rhesus monkeys. They said the risk to life was very remote and success could allow mass production if proven effective.

New York Josephine Neal William H Park Henry Wirt Jackson

Round Europe flight organized by Aero Club of the Polish Republic

The round Europe flight covers about 5800 miles and is organized by the Aero Club of the Polish Republic. Flyers from many European nations will compete in the race spanning twenty eight cities.

Europe Aero Club Polish Republic

Father Refuses Aid For Crippled Boy

In Philadelphia AP report a father arguing his son John Hoffman 16 crippled by a broken knee for two years refuses surgical aid saying the deformity is an act of God. The boy, using crutches, stands in municipal court as the case unfolds.

Philadelphia John Hoffman

Judge Delays Ruling After Father Refuses Surgery

Silence before Judge Theodore Rosen as the boy’s father protests medical treatment on religious grounds. The judge obtains an agreement for hospital examination and orders a week to review the report before deciding the case.

Theodore Rosen

Former NRA Deputy Demands Action on Price-Fixing

Edward T. Gushee of Detroit, former deputy administrator of the NRA, argued before the National Association of Purchasing Agents that price-fixing under NRA codes risks government control of business. He urged a broad policy for future codes, consolidation of existing ones, and simplification of administrative procedures, warning industry may choose fascism or liberty.

Cleveland INS United States Italy Ceremany Edward T. Gushee Detroit NRA National Association of Purchasing Agents Gushee

National Auto Show To Be Abandoned

Detroit AP reports Alvan Macauley president of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce says the national automobile shows are abandoned definitively. He states smaller local distributor shows will replace them as new models debut in key cities across the country.

Detroit Alvan Macauley National Automobile Chamber of Commerce New York Chicago

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EN Society Soc Alverda Snyder Homer Townsend Junior Arts Monsignor J. J. Toomey Baldridge Studio 3Rd Ave OLR Nurse Oxfords SP Sons Cedar Rapids’ Bargain Shop 2Nd Avenue H. V Morgans Sisler Moline Miss Lee Rucker Thirty Fourth Street Mary Weir Naiberts Britain Holc Roosevelt Motors Huey Cotton Exchange Louisiana House Peyton Kingfish New York Cotton Exchange Ethridge Rep Stitch Duke Gulfport Miss Houston Tex IK Resge’s Neumode Hosiery Store Second Street SE Wees Cool Maen Oxfords
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