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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1932

Page

5

Ranks Conferred At Ceremonial For Camp Fire Girls

Camp Fire girls at Camp Huaga held a ceremonial council fire on Saturday night. Bernice Reynolds of Marion received firemaker rank and four girls earned torch bearer, Eleanor Hanna, Helen Edgar, Mary Jo Johnson, and Mabel Van Antwerp. Honors across crafts, nature, music and riding were awarded to numerous campers, with a pirate themed activity revealing treasure at the archery range and a birthday month feast on Friday.

Camp Huaga Margarita Williams Bernice Reynolds Marion Eleanor Hanna Mary Hanna Helen Edgar Mary Jo Johnson Homer Evans Cedar Rapids Mabel van Antwerp Hitagas Hazel Abernathy Jane Ann Herdlicka Diana Brokaw Madora Murtaugh Irene Gibbons Irene St. Germain Kathleen Norris Myrtle Beasley Norma Glass Isabelle Smith Joan Newberger Jean Newburger Ellen Luberger Dorothy Ann Miller Jeanne Marshall Barbara Marshall Mary Eleanor Hardiman Julia Dumont Lillian Seidler Darleen Pollock Allayne Konecny Emma Allen Joan Newburger Jean Knight Josephine Thill Ruth Hager Cora Hampton Jeanne Hatch Jean Stamilton June Denio Barbara Ringer Josephine Thomas Estelle Bachelder Eloise Heath Allayne Kenecny Lois Harris Jean Rowe Marjorie Anderson Shirley Anderson June Bennett Mary Davies Mardi Jean Hansen Mary Huber Antoinette Coxsee Minnie Lingreen Mary Hardiman Mary Gent Joan Miller Jean Hansen Jean Hruska Henrietta Dows Mary Jane Huber Mary Hall Pollywog Dorothy Stookey Betty Schubert Gloria Franks Margaret Ann Foster Bernita Bundy Joan Yessler Dorothy Spencer Jean Ashby Jane Downer Wiansuma Marion Neihaus Marion Hepner Jean Killen Helena Andre Ruth Shellberg Josephin Con Hitaga Kiwa Wabum Ruth Bokorney Wapsie Lancers

Mrs. Palmer To Be Hostess At Dinner Party

Mrs. Austin N. Balmer of Ausadie hosts a Cedar Rapids Country club dinner Monday with fourteen guests from out of town. Rev. Louis Forrey of St. Louis will be guest of honor, joined by Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Davis of Chicago returning home after weeks here.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Austin N. Balmer Ausadie Louis Forrey St. Louis A. A. Davis Chicago Edward B. Rowan Forest Drive Palmer Method Sidney P. File Eighth Avenue

Local women golfers head to Iowa State tourney at Mason City

Mrs. Carl F. Jordan and Mrs. David E. Beardsley of Linden drive SE join Mrs. Frank C. Byers and Mrs. Sutherland Dows in Mason City for the Iowa State Women's golf tournament this week. They will stay with Mrs. Fred W. Hubbell of Des Moines at the Hanford MacNider cottage in Clear Lake.

Carl F. Jordan Linden Drive David E. Beardsley Mason City Frank C. Byers Sutherland Dows Fred W. Hubbell Des Moines Hanford

Midsummer Dance Held by Alpha Gamma Delta at Red Ball Inn

Alpha Gamma Delta sorority from Coe college hosted their annual midsummer dance Saturday evening at the Red Ball Inn in Iowa City with about twenty couples attending. Miss Lila Palmer and Miss Nedra Arendts directed the event.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Coe College Red Ball Inn Iowa City Lila Palmer Nedra Arendts

Ely Family Parents and Son Visit City for Three Weeks

Mr and Mrs Charles F Ely and son Charles Edward of Chicago visit for three weeks with F W Ely and Charles F Ely at 1546 Washington Avenue SE and A E Harms at 362 Gardens Drive SE F W Ely and Charles F Ely depart Friday on a ten day fishing trip to lakes in northern Minnesota.

Charles F. Ely Charles Edward Chicago F. W. Ely Washington Avenue A. E. Harms Gardens Drive Minnesota

Mrs Muller Visiting Hatch Family in Seattle

Mrs. Howard Ernest Muller of Catskill New York is a guest in the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Lester O Hatch at 2201 Fifth avenue SE.

Howard Ernest Muller Catskill N. Y Lester O. Hatch Fifth Avenue SE

Miss Rosamond DeLois Howard Weds Harold Durnall in Arizona

Miss Rosamond DeLois Howard formerly of Cedar Rapids and Harold Franklin Durnall were married in Yuma Arizona on January 7. The couple, who postponed their wedding trip in July, will reside in Riverside California after a homecoming.

Rosamond DeLois Howard Cedar Rapids Harold Franklin Durnall Yuma Ariz Durnall Riverside Calif

Local families return from Spirit Lake vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Emil Burmeister and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Kunz ended their vacation at Spirit Lake staying in the Joe B. Miller cottage at Templar Park before returning home.

Emil Burmeister H. E. Kunz Spirit Lake Joe B. Miller Templar Park

Miss Sylvia Mrstik Heads to Washington for Summer Visit

Miss Sylvia Mrstik departed Sunday for Washington D C to spend the summer at the home of her brother Mr and Mrs E C Mrstik.

Sylvia Mrstik Washington, D. C Mrs. E. C. Mrstik

Engagement of Clara Bahn to Harry Chapman

Mrs J W Dahl announces the engagement of her daughter Clara Eleanor Bahn sen to Harry A Chapman of this city formerly of Chicago. The marriage is announced to take place in September.

J. W. Dahl Fifth Avenue SW Clara Eleanor Bahnsen Harry A Chapman Chicago

Sister of Mrs Sickels Called to Chicago

Mrs Lillian Shepard of 1611 Grande Avenue SE is summoned to Chicago due to the death of her sister Mrs Frank Sickels and the critical illness of her mother Mrs Ellen John.

Lillian Shepard Grande Avenue SE Chicago Frank Sickels Ellen John

Palmer Couple Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Council Bluffs

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Palmer of 319 Twelfth street SW mark fifty years of marriage with a golden anniversary celebration in Council Bluffs. The couple wed fifty years ago in Council Bluffs.

A. A. Palmer Twelfth Street Council Bluffs

Surprise Picnic Supper Honors Mrs. Curry’s 70th Birthday

Mrs. W. H. Moes at 218 Johnson avenue NW hosted a lawn picnic supper for her mother Mrs. Elizabeth Curry turning seventy. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Curry and families, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Curry and families, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cusack and families, and Miss Adeline Cahill of Phoenix Arizona.

W. H. Moes Johnson Avenue NW Elizabeth Curry M. W. Curry J. F. Curry J. E. Cusack Adeline Cahill Phoenix, Ariz

Four Men Start Motor Trip to Montreal and Beyond

Vincent Heuer Lyman Mitchell Dick Naibert and Robert Vane left Sunday for a three week motor journey to Montreal Quebec and other points. They expect to be away about three weeks.

Vincent Heuer Lyman Mitchell Dick Naibert Robert Vane Montreal Quebec

Richardson Family Returns From Wisconsin Dells Trip

Mr and Mrs W H Richardson of 319 Twenty third street NE along with their son Lyle and daughter Jean arrived home Sunday after a visit to the Dells in Wisconsin.

W. H. Richardson Twenty-third Street Lyle Jean the Dells Wisconsin

Alpha Xi Delta Members to Meet Monday Evening

Active members alumnae and pledges of Alpha Xi Delta will meet Monday at 7 in the sorority rooms in the Ausadie building for a formal gathering and planning session.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Ausadie

Women of the Moose install officers at annual ceremony

Past Regent Louisa Clifford with Grand Guide Sylvia Francis presided as Hulda Martinec became senior regent and Cora Carlson junior regent. Also installed were Celia A. Glessner chaplain Bessie J. Berkla past regent Mary Kness treasurer Eileen G. Farmer recorder Jennie Hopkins sentinel Gertrude Wittke argus Sylvia Francis guide Mary Lubben assistant guide and Vava Hopkins pianist.

Women of the Moose Louisa Clifford Sylvia Francis Hulda Martinec Cora Carlson Celia A. Glessner Bessie J. Berkla Mary Kness Eileen G. Farmer Recorder Jennie Hopkins Sentinel Gertrude Wittke Argus Mary Lubben Vava Hopkins

Birthday gathering honors Robert A. Lockhart at McLucas home

Relatives and friends joined Thursday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Lou McLucas to celebrate Robert A. Lockhart birthday. Attendees included numerous Lockhart relatives and friends such as Mr. and Mrs. George Lockhart, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crowell, Mrs. Frances Feyerabend, and others.

Robert A. Lockhart Lou McLucas Thomas Lockhart Frances Feyerabend George Lockhart McLucas Ray Crowell William Hershey William Lockhart Albert Jiroutek Vernon Forest Primrose William Womachil George Bellon James McNamara Ed Vredenburg Irene Lockhart Mae McLucas Velma Lunacek Dorine Primrose Mary Irene McNamara Leona Maxine Holets Martha Womochil Margaret Evans Byron Vredenburg Lumir E. Feyerabend Ernest and Albin Womochil Ernest Crowell Kenneth and John Mathis George R. Lockhart Leonard Brush

Aunt Het Ruminates on Sue Mae and Twins

Aunt Het jokes about Sue Mae, noting only her tongue and chin grew into twins, with a light, rural humor tone.

Sue Mae

Manns announce marriage of Ruby Loraine to Fred Eaton

Mrs. Homer S. Mann and Mrs. G Edward Eaton announce the marriage of Ruby Loraine Mann to Fred Arthur Eaton at the Little Brown church near Nashua on Sunday at 1. The Rev Kent conducted the double ring ceremony with about forty relatives present. The couple plans a two week motor trip and will reside at 220 Second street NW Cedar Rapids. Fred Eaton is an assistant manager at F W Woolworth Cedar Rapids, and both are graduates of local high schools.

Homer S. Mann Ruby Loraine Fred Arthur Eaton George L. Eaton Little Brown Church Nashua Mr. Kent Elizabeth G. Edward Eaton

Cedar Rapids Letter Carriers Hold Picnic in Ellis Park

Cedar Rapids branch members and the ladies auxiliary held their annual picnic Saturday evening in the Ellis park rose garden. The auxiliary met beforehand, then reports from the Clinton state convention of July 10 to 12 were presented by Mrs Emaline Shunk Mrs Carrie Miller Mrs Louise Hanus and delegates Earl Shunk Jack Gray and John Horner. George Ousiin presented a gift to Mr Horner for retirement under the furlough bill that took effect July 1. Lew Green and family were guests.

Cedar Rapids Rose Garden Ellis Park Clinton Emaline Shunk Carrie Miller Louise Hanus Earl Shunk Jack Gray John Horner George Ousiin Mr. Horner Lew Green

Kenwood Presbyterian Guild Plans Tuesday Picnic at Daniels Park

The Kenwood Presbyterian Young Women's guild schedules a picnic for Tuesday night at Daniels Park. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements.

Kenwood Presbyterian Young Women's Guild Daniels Park

St Marys Court to Recite Rosary for Deceased Member

St Marys Court No 726 W C OF O F will meet Monday at 8 PM at Immaculate Conception Church then go to 1233 Third Avenue SE to recite the rosary for R C Van Patter who died Sunday.

St. Mary’s Court No Immaculate Conception Rose van Patter Third Avenue SE R. C. van Patter

Unemployment Relief Association Opens New Headquarters

Cedar Rapids Unemployment Relief Association announces new headquarters at 321 First Street SW with telephone 25562. President L. L. Comway says the center seeks job leads for temporary, permanent, or odd work and asks anyone with offers to call.

Cedar Rapids Unemployment Relief Association First Street

Tarvia Seal Coat Applied On Marion Alburnett Road

County Engineer William Behrens announced work began Monday on applying Tarvia-X maintenance seal coat to about 1.5 miles of the Marion Alburnett road. Hargrave Construction Co. of Cedar Rapids won the contract. The system is new to Linn County though used in nearby areas around three years ago.

Marion-Alburnett Road William Behrens Hargrave Construction Company Cedar Rapids Linn County Behrens

Sleight-Of-Hand Artist Delights Rotary Luncheon

James M. Skinner of Joliet, Alabama, performed sleight of hand at a Cedar Rapids Rotary luncheon. He swallowed burning matches and drew cigarettes from air while restoring a torn rope and a silk handkerchief. Cards chosen from a deck were recalled as Reg Skirmer described tricks before Rev. John J. Gent.

James M. Skinner Joliet, al Cedar Rapids Country Club Mr. Skinner M. H. Morrison John J. Gent Reg Skirmer

Sundberg to Protest Freight Classification in Cedar Rapids

Harry F. Sundberg of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce traffic bureau will travel to Chicago Monday night to argue before the consolidated classification committee against higher freight rates. He opposes a 100 percent raise in carload rates for road-mix machinery and seeks third class rating for all steel feed managers to cut rates by half.

Harry F. Sundberg Cedar Rapids

Diamonds Always Found as Individual Crystals

The statement notes that diamonds do not form in bulk masses but are discovered as single, discrete crystals rather than as aggregated masses. It emphasizes the crystalline nature and distribution of diamonds in natural or studied samples.

Administrators' Sale of Real Property in Linn County Iowa

Administrators of the estate of Frederick H. Gensicke announce a public sale on July 28 1932 at 1 PM on the Hein Farm and 2 PM at Bear's Farm in Linn County Iowa. The listing covers multiple tracts including parts of Sections 7 8 and 34 and Government Lots 1 2 and 3 with specific parcels and rights of way, totaling about 30 acres plus additional tracts described with detailed boundaries and street-rights. The sale aims to liquidate the described real estate interests known as the Heins Farm and Bear Farm with rail line rights and road and city street provisions noted.

Frederick H. Gensicke Hein Bear's Farm Linn County Iowa Heins C. R. I. and P. Ry. Co P. Ry Co Government North Range Corporation City of Cedar Rapids C. Street Nee Saigs C. R. IL P. R. Co Esvinning Morse Renervans Tebervine Aeoats Company Linn Coun Son

President's veto saved nation from rampant Congress

Congressman Cyrenus Cole praised President Hoover for veto power that shielded the country from costly relief bills. He cited proposals from La Follette, Garner, and a farm mortgage refinancing scheme as fiscally reckless, arguing Congress adjourned to avoid unsustainable spending. Cole credited conservative bonus leaders and noted limited Iowa presence among the Washington bonus army.

Cyrenus Cole Washington, D. C Roosevelt Congress Garner Frazier North Dakota Turner Iowa Christ Cole Hoover House Congressman Cole Peorte Washington Bonus Army Plaza Washington Workers Ex-Service League New York City Bonus United States Capitol

Turn About Fair Play In Art Of Entertainment

Frances enjoys visiting but avoids hosting and rarely stays home long enough to return favors. She worries a day may come when reciprocity matters in entertainment and she must learn to balance giving and receiving hospitality. A reader asks about choosing between suitors and learns to trust instinct when the right man arrives.

Frances

Dear Miss Manners Advice on a Boy and a Jealous Friend

The reader asks how to handle a boy who teases a girl friend around him. Miss Manners says the behavior is harmless and not aimed at the friend, that many young men react similarly, and urges the writer not to overreact or emulate the drama.

Miss Manners Blue Eyes

Iowa And Idaho Have Largest Decrease In Marriages

Federal census figures show Iowa had the sharpest 1931 drop in marriages beside Idaho with a 31.3 percent fall in Iowa and 49.7 percent in Idaho. The decline is linked to a five day notice requirement. Divorces in Iowa fell 4.7 percent, slightly above the national 4.1 percent drop.

Iowa Idaho Des Moines INS Union United States Census Bureau

Thomas Arkle Clark Dies at 70 in Champaign

Thomas Arkle Clark renowned educator and former University of Illinois dean of men died at his Champaign home Monday. He was 70 years old.

Champaign, Ill Ulp Thomas Arkle Clark University of Illinois

Château Thierry Wounded Hero Dies in Denver Hospital

Andrew Pagomenos, World War I veteran of the Château Thierry battle, died Sunday night at Fitzsimmons U S General Hospital in Denver after wounds from July 1 1918. He served from Aug 1 1917 in the 5th Infantry 28th Division and was discharged May 22 1919. He leaves a widow Katherine and daughter Joanna, born in Greece, plus his mother sister and cousin. He came to the United States in 1913 settling in Cedar Rapids and later Pittsburgh where he enlisted. Surviving organizations include the Disabled American Veterans American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Pan Cretean Union of America. The body will be brought to Janeba Brosh funeral home for services.

Andrew Pagomenos Chateau Thierry Fitzsimmons U. S. General Hospital Denver Colo Pagomenos Fifth Infantry Pittsburgh France Kimball Building Candia Crete Greece Katherine Pagomenos Marshall Town Joanna Mr. Pagomenos Canadia Zacharias Pagomenos Mary Emanuel Pagomenos Cedar Rapids United States Sinclair Packing House William Penn Disabled American Veterans American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Maine Lodge No. 643 Odd Fellows Pan-Cretan Union of America Janeba-Brosh Funeral Home

Helgason Returns Expense Funds After Court Ruling

Rep. E O Helgason of Armstrong Emmet county returned 495 dollars to the state treasury under the legislative expense account act after the state supreme court ruled the act unconstitutional.

DES Moines E. O. Helgason Armstrong Emmet County State Treasury State Supreme Court

Cystex Ad Promises Quick Relief for Kidney Bladder Ailments

Acidity and general run down feeling from kidney or bladder problems are targeted by Cystex. The ad claims rapid circulation within 15 minutes and fast relief for Get ting Up Nights Backache stiffness leg pains nervousness and burning. Priced at 5c with a money back guarantee.

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