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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1932

Page

7

Camp Hitaga Hosts Enthusiastic Scout Guest Group

A crowd of ninety girls visits Camp Hitaga for a week of activities and entertainment. They plan gypsy trips and events as council leaders finalize preparations with campers for a lively stay at the Boy Scout Camp.

Hitaga Jean Anderson Arlene Armstrong Wanda Mae Armstrong Janet Assmus Marietta Bixby Evelyn Book Susan Brown Caroline Cornish Marjorie Davis Ruth Dose Janie Downer Antoinette Doxsee Vera Drake Helen Jane Ellis Heren F Ly Jean Files Alice Fisher Mary Louise Frye Bessie Gallagher J. Graham Goldena Green Jean Hamilton Bernice Hammond Cora Hampton Jeanne Hatch Sybil Hayward Marion Hepner Kathryn Hesser Lavergne Hill Eleanor Hiner Shirley Hoag Maxine Hodge Gladys Howland Elizabeth Jackson Violet Jirouch Allayne Konecny Valerie Konecny Evelyn Kroupa Cleola Lake Lillian Locher Eben Luberger Irene Mahannah Barbara Marshall Jean Newberger Joan Newburger Betty Niles Catherine Niles Jane Niles Catherine Palmer Joyce Palmer Darleen Pollock Alice Powers Peterbaugh Dorothy Rick Lucille Ricklefs Anna Jean Winona Saylor Jean Severson Ruth Shellito Ruth Simmons Irene St. Germain Irene Teets Kathleen Terwilliger Jean Tomlinson Ruth Toogood Edith Vertrees Clemna Wenger Barbara Westfall Lorine Westfall Constance Wetherton Margaret Wharton

Luncheon Honors Ruth Halil at Elms Tea Room

Martha Trewin hosted a pretty luncheon at the Elms tea room on Tuesday for Ruth Halil of Glen Ellyn who will visit Thursday. Guests included Lydia Courtright Ann Crawford Virginia Collins Audrey Jones Grace Reiff Jane O'Meara Patricia Groves Elizabeth Clark Dorothy Whipple Miriam Ogburn Miriam Wharton Esther Yothers and Elizabeth Wilcox.

Martha Trewin Harold R. Trewin Fourth Avenue SE Elms Tea Room Ruth Halil Glen Ellyn Inl Lydia Ann Courtright Ann Crawford Virginia Collins Audrey Jones Grace Ann Reiff Jane O'Meara Patricia Groves Elizabeth Clark Dorothy Whipple Miriam Ogburn Miriam Wharton

Junior Art Club Members Host Picnic at Ellis Park

Members of the Junior Art club and their husbands enjoyed a picnic supper at Ellis Park on Monday evening. Mrs. W. J. Brown and Mrs. Haven Y. Simmons led the committee. Mrs. Frederick Luberger of Cincinnati, Ohio, attended as an out-of-town guest.

Ellis Park W. J. Brown Haven Y. Simmons Frederick Luberger Cincinnati Ohio

Mrs Berger to Return Home After Visit

Mrs. Paul I. Berger of Los Angeles departs Wednesday after an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs H F Westfall and her brother in law and sister Dr and Mrs Wayne J Foster in this city.

Paul I. Berger Los Angeles H. F. Westfall Wayne J. Foster

Frederickson and Miller Plan Westward Vacation Trip

C A Frederickson and Jack Miller left last week for a motor trip to Yellowstone Park. They intend to explore natural sights and incite a relaxing getaway in the western United States.

C. A. Frederickson Jack Miller Yellowstone Park

Woman's Benefit Association to Meet at Moose Hall

The Woman's Benefit Association will hold its meeting at Moose Hall on Wednesday at 7 pm. Mrs. Ella Mark Lee, a field director, will attend for special work.

Woman's Benefit Association Moose Hall Ella Mark Lee

Rebekah Staff Club Picnic at Ellis Park

A Rebekah Staff club hosts a picnic supper at Ellis Park at 6 30 PM Thursday. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and the usual picnic requirements.

Rebekah Ellis Caacs

Past Chiefs mark anniversary breakfast at city park

The Past Chiefs association of Winter Temple Pythian Sisters will hold an anniversary breakfast at the park near the large pavilion on Wednesday morning at 8 30. All past chiefs are invited to attend and Mrs Hartman 3 1945 for reservations. Each attendee should bring dishes and silver.

Winter Temple Pythian Sisters Hartman

Presbyterian Ministers and Wives Honor Wests

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. R. Bruce West, leaving in August for a China trip, were guests of honor at a rose garden picnic in Ellis Park hosted by city Presbyterian ministers and their wives. West recently resigned from Olivet Presbyterian Church. Attendees included several ministers and their spouses.

R. Bruce West China Rose Garden Ellis Park West Olivet Presbyterian Church Robert Littie P. W. Jacobson Philip Palmer E. Winslow Brown W. A. Montgomery S. R. Ferguson U. G. Evans

Jones Farr marriage announced for December 26

Miss Ethel Jones daughter of Davenport is wed to Charles A Farr son of Lacon residents The ceremony occurred in Lacon IL and the couple now reside at 1611 First Avenue E Davenport graduates Mrs Farr and Mr Farr both have local schooling and career ties with Tau Kappa Epsilon and American Transfer respectively

Ethel Jones Thomas I. Jones Davenport Charles A. Farr A. B. Parr Lacon Coe College Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity American Transfer Company

Marriage of Leona Kohler and Maurice Rapaport in Chicago

Miss Leona Kohler daughter of Mr and Mrs Kohler Fond du Lac and Maurice Rapaport son of Mr and Mrs Rapaport Cedar Rapids wed in Chicago on Saturday. They were escorted by the groom’s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs H Snider of Chicago with two more Rapaport sisters Helen and Betty from Cedar Rapids present. The couple now travel in Canada for their wedding trip. The bride was a Milwaukee teacher graduate of Milwaukee Teachers College. The groom is a Washington high school and Coe college alumnus connected with Cedar Rapids Auto Wrecking company.

Leona Kohler M. Kohler Fond du Lac Maurice Rapaport Ef Fry A. Rapaport Cedar Rapids Chicago

Bloomfield Family Hosts Party For Daughters

Mr and Mrs J Hoglan of Bloomfield and their daughters Barbara Ann and Gwen Ellen visited Mr and Mrs J H McNiel at 159 Wilson Ave SW. A children's party was held with guests Teresa Viktor Mary Janecek Frances Janecek Virginia Mary Johnson Marion Taft Charlene Hollingsworth Winifred Spencer Mary Stodola and Marvis Jean Shebek attending.

Visitors from Oskaloosa stay with the Ogburns

Mrs. Wilford Hall and Miriam Wharton of Oskaloosa are visiting two weeks at the home of Prof. and Mrs. W. H. Ogburn at 2154 Blake boulevard SE. Mrs. Hall is the mother of Mrs. Ogburn and Miriam Wharton is a cousin of Miriam Ogburn.

Wilford Hall Miriam Wharton Oskaloosa W. H. Ogburn Blake Boulevard Mrs. Hall Mrs. Ogburn Miriam Ogburn

Esslingers to Return From Breezy Point Vacation

Dr and Mrs O W Esslinger of 1400 Second Avenue SE will return the latter part of the week from Breezy Point Minnesota where they have been on a vacation at Breezy Point.

O. W. Esslinger Second Avenue SE Breezy Point Minn

Ruth Jamison Weds Jack Gillette at Marysville

Ruth Jamison of Cedar Rapids and Jack Gillette formerly of Santa Monica Calif were married at Marysville Missouri on June 26. Rev R S Baker of the Methodist Church officiated. Miss Jamison is a Grant high school graduate. Gillette attended Drake University and was a Bel Mar athletic club high hurdler before returning to California to work for General Motors. He now serves as an adjustor for Red Ball Auditing and Adjusting Association of Cedar Rapids.

Ruth Jamison Cedar Rapids Jack Gillette Santa Monica Calif Marysville R. S. Baker Methodist Church Gillette Grant High School Drake University Des Moines Chi Delta Drake California Bel-Mar General Motors Red Ball Auditing and Adjusting Association of

Woman's club nature picnic planned for Thursday

The nature and garden department picnic of the Woman's club, postponed from last Thursday, is set for this Thursday at 1 PM. Attendees should call Mrs. F. E. Russell on Thursday morning to confirm attendance.

Woman's Club F. E. Russell

Mrs Strayer Visits St Petersburg Neighbor for Week

Mrs J Strayer of St Petersburg Florida visits for a week with Mrs W L Crissman at 1515 Fifth Avenue SE. After the visit Mrs Strayer will travel to Providence Rhode Island.

J. Strayer St. Petersburg Fla W. L. Crissman Fifth Avenue SE Strayer Providence R. I

Miss Boegel Hosts Kuschan Guests After Weekend Visit

Miss Maxine Boegel of 1949 First Avenue E returns to Des Moines with Mr. and Mrs. Franz Kuschan after a weekend visit and will stay at their home.

Maxine Boegel First Avenue E Des Moines Franz Kuschan

Companions of Forest of America Meet at I O O F Hall

The Companions of the Forest of America will hold a regular meeting at the I O O F hall on Wednesday at p.m. Local members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming activities.

Companions of the Forest of America I. O. O. F. Hall

V R E Circle Plans Park Picnic at Ellis Park

The V R E circle of St James Methodist church will picnic at the duck pond in Ellis Park Wednesday at 1 pm. Members are asked to bring all picnic requirements. Hostesses include Mrs W W Canterbury Mrs Charles Blecher Mrs W H Gould and Mrs Ed Carson.

V. R. E. Circle St. James

Pattern description for Anne Adams dress design

The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists Pattern 2380 by Anne Adams featuring a cool coatlike re vers style with slim lines, bell sleeves, hip yoke and contrasting banding. Pattern 2386 available sizes 36 to 48. fabric needs and price details included.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Daily Anne Adams

Miss Walker Hosts Weekend House Party Guests

Miss Margaret Walker of 852 Second Avenue SE will host a house party arriving Wednesday for the rest of the week. Guests include Miss Jane Goodwill of Minden Louisiana, Mrs. R. L. Watkins of Des Moines, Miss Violet McClaskey of Toledo, and Miss Sarah Marie Rife of Shellsburg. Miss Goodwill plans to stay through the summer in Cedar Rapids.

Miss Walker Margaret Walker Second Avenue SE Jane Goodwill Minden R. L. Watkins Des Moines Violet McClaskey Toledo Sarah Marie Rife Shellsburg Miss Goodwill Cedar Rapids

Neill Family Visit Highlighted By Chicago Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Neill and their daughter Ann, along with Mrs. Katherine Houlihan of Chicago, are spending the week here with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Neill at 700 Sixth Street as local hosts.

Gerald’ Neill Ann Katherine Houlihan Chicago W. J. Neill Sixth Street

97-Year-Olds Tie For Oldest Attendee At Reunion Picnic

Jasper N. Travis of 121 Fourth Avenue SW and Mary Kolarik aged 97 were named oldest man and oldest woman at Bever Park old people’s reunion picnic. Kolarik, who came from Czechoslovakia 53 years ago, was honored alongside 42 men and 30 women aged 80 to 97. The 2:30 pm prize ceremony followed an 11 am picnic with 425 served.

Jasper N. Travis Fourth Avenue SW Bever Park Travis Hale Mary Kolarik Kolarik Czechoslovakia Anna Bohac First Avenue E Charles F. Edwards Robert Palmer Sunshine Mission Board Jerry Pendergast Gillette Third Avenue SE

City Cuts Cost Of Playing On Ellis Park Golf Course

Ellis Park golf prices have been cut for a day’s play from 35 cents to 25 cents, effective Tuesday. Season tickets drop from 7.50 to 3.50 to reflect midseason purchases, said park commissioner Ed Stefan.

Ellis Park Ed Stefan Stefan

Thieves Abandon Car and Set It On Fire

A 1931 Plymouth sedan was stolen from near 119 Eighth Street SE late Monday night. The car was used for hours and found abandoned in a ditch along Highway 161 east of Marion with interior set ablaze. Owner J C Dickerson of Fort Dodge reported the loss. Sheriff Joe Petrus connected the fire to the same vehicle. Neighbors said occupants were taken away by another car around 3 am.

Eighth Street

Linn County Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses

Max Hahn and Pauline L. Melvin of Linn County and Louis J. Hensley with Kathleen Cruise of Linn County receive marriage licenses.

Max Hahn Pauline L. Melvin Linn County Louis J. Hensley Kathleen Cruise

Insurance official on farewell tour values staying fit

Lee O Ayers vice president of Metropolitan Life Insurance spoke at a Cedar Rapids farewell pep meeting attended by 160 agents. The 70 year old plans to retire in the fall and may take new posts, noting a 40 year career and annual travels up to 60,000 miles. He prefers a relaxed lifestyle, resists routine morning exercises, and hopes to settle on a farm in Connecticut before possible Europe travel.

Lee O. Ayers New York Metropolitan Life Insurance Cedar Rapids Hotel Roosevelt Country Club Mr. Ayers Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Litchfield Hills New Millville Conn Europe Ayres Metropolitan Life Insurane

Sister Mary Louis of Cedar Rapids Dies at Mount Mercy

Sister Mary Louis a Mercy nun with Cedar Rapids ties dies Tuesday at Mount Mercy academy after illness. Born November 18 1867 in Lowell Massachusetts she taught art at Mount Mercy and Immaculate Conception School and served missions in Grand Junction and Elma. Funeral Thursday at Mount Mercy chapel with Father Gruenwald and other priests officiating.

Mary Louis Sisters of Mercy of Cedar Rapids Mount Mercy Academy University of Iowa Sister Louis Mount Mercy Immaculate Conception School Grand Junction Elma Lowell Mass Bernard Lamb Independence Order of Sisters of Mercy Mary Berchmans Sisters of Mercy J. A. Lamb LeMars John Lamb Brandon E. P. Lamb Huntington Park Calif Mary Nolasta Mount Mercy Chapel Louis Gruenwald Bluffton James D. Kearn Fairfax J. McGovern Vinton Francis Houlihan Ce i Eugene Lorenz Anamosa

Mrs. A. P. Butcher Linn County Pioneer Dies

Mrs. A P Butcher died Sunday in Riverside California from a relapse after influenza. Funeral Friday at 4 pm at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church with Rev R D Snuffer officiating. Born May 25 1846 in Belmont County Ohio she moved to Linn County Iowa in 1863 and married December 24 1868. She lived in Cedar Rapids from 1914 and is survived by two daughters, including Mrs E B Cook.

A. P. Butcher Cedar Rapids Riverside Calif Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church R. D. Snuffer

Old Sea Captain Plans for Grandchildren Amid Uncertain Ship Fate

An aging captain loses his steamship post and worries over funding education for his grandchildren Alien and Roberta. He contemplates selling his old steamer to fund a new plan, hoping for a way to visit a distant island and secure their future. The scene ends with a hint of a new idea to pursue.

Steamship Company Alien Roberta Wvell Captain Thompson Switzerland Allen Ias

FUNMAKER leaflet offers riddles and jokes from Uncle Kay

Uncle Kay offers a free FUNMAKER leaflet filled with riddles puzzles and jokes. Readers are urged to write to him in care of this paper and include a stamped return envelope for delivery.

Funmaker Uncle Kay

Needles of Mount Vernon Four Grandchildren

Four grandchildren and three great grandchildren are named in a Mount Vernon family notice mentioning the Needles surname. The brief item lists the family survivors and notes local relations.

Needles of Mount Vernon

Funeral Services for Thomas F Hickey Held in Waterloo

Funeral services were held Monday for former Cedar Rapids resident Thomas F Hickey who died Saturday at his daughter Mayme E Hickey’s home in Waterloo. Born in Ireland on September 28 1854 he came to the U S at age 3. He and Mary A Burns wed November 1876 and lived in Cedar Rapids and Shellsburg before 1900. Survived by two sons John Mason City and William E Cedar Rapids and three grandchildren. He was a devout member of St Joseph Catholic Church.

Thomas F. Hickey Cedar Rapids Waterloo Mayme E. Hickey Mr. Hickey Limerick Ireland United States New York Fairfield Mary A. Burns Washington Shellsburg Hickey St. Joseph's Catholic Church John Mason City William E

Seven year old Jean McFarren dies at Cedar Rapids area home

Jean Anabel McFarren seven daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. McFarren of Center Point road died at 2 15 p m Monday after a brief illness. She is survived by parents two brothers LeRoy Paul and six sisters Mrs L H Usher Mrs Kenneth Kazebier Krystle Maybell Blanche and all of Cedar Rapids. She was in Cradle Roll class at St Pauls Methodist church. Funeral 2 30 p m Wednesday Beatty chapel Rev A A Brooks. Burial Shiloh cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 Tuesday.

Jean Anabel McFarren John E. McFarren Cedar Rapids Center Point Road LeRoy Paul Kenneth Kazebier Krystle Maybell Blanche Jean

William Brink Dies After Short Illness At 70

William Brink, 70, longtime Cedar Rapids resident, died at 10 am on Monday after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at Beatty chapel at 10:30 am Wednesday, with burial at Oak Hill. Friends may visit the chapel from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday.

William Brink Cedar Rapids Beatty Chapel F. H. Ward Oak Hill

City briefs and personals highlight club meetings and notices

Y M C A junior board outlines fall activities at a Thursday 6 PM meeting in the Y cafeteria club rooms. Olivet hosts an ice cream social Wednesday as advertised. J Turner, a Black man, fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication after being arrested Sunday as John Doe. he failed to identify himself by police roll call. Correction notes a typographical error in Jack's store advertisement from Sunday Gazette regarding men's athletic items.

J. Turner John Doe Roll Call

To Bring Body Of War Veteran Here

A local effort seeks to transport the body of a war veteran to a hometown funeral, coordinating with officials and the veteran’s family to arrange burial details and honors.

Skating rink manager files bankruptcy in Tama court

Charley W. Broeffle, manager of a skating rink at Tama, filed a petition in bankruptcy in federal court here Tuesday. He reported debts totaling 5603 dollars and 1500 dollars assets.

Charley W. Broeffle Tama

Miss Louise Bouligny Returns After Four Month Visit

Miss Louise Bouligny returns home to Hotel Montrose after a four month visit spent in Meridian Mississippi and Biloxi with time in her residence there.

Louise Bouligny Montrose Meridian Miss Biloxi

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 788 Meeting Notice

Veterans of Foreign Wars post 788 will hold a business session Thursday evening and plan the next social gathering for Thursday evening August 4.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Ottumwa Project Awards Electrical Fixtures to Local Firm

The Robertson Electric company has been awarded the contract to install ring electrical fixtures for a building under construction in Ottumwa, being erected by Morrell Packing company.

Robertson Electric Company Ottumwa Morrell Packing Company

Man Arrested on Check Fraud Case Outlines Court Plea

A. R. Ward, 29, of 622 Sixth avenue SE, arrested at 7:40 p.m. Monday by Special Deputy Sheriff Cletus Rock on a warrant from Justice G. S. Lightner for issuing a false utterance of a check. Ward pled guilty and was fined 100 dollars with costs, but the fine was suspended. The information cites a $10.50 check from Unzeilig Motor Co. drawn on Alburnett State Bank dated May 5, 1932.

A. R. Ward Sixth Avenue SE Cletus Rock G. S. Lightner Justice Lightner Ward Unzeilig Motor Company Alburnett State Bank

Ulster County Gazette Double-Fronted Funeral Issue

A Jan 2 1800 Ulster County Gazette in Herman Luck’s possession recounts George Washington’s funeral. The Kingston Kingston N Y paper by J Samuel Freer and son features heavy black rules, advertisements, and a small slice of foreign news about Napoleon.

Herman Luck Third Street Ulster County Gazette Luck George Washington Napoleon Kingston N. Y J. Samuel Freer and Son

Farmer Drowns in Creek Near Clermont

Special to The Gazette. John Jorgenson aged 67 widower lived on a farm northwest of Clermont. He was drowned Monday night in a creek near his home while young men swimming nearby located the body.

West Union John Jorgenson Clermont Hole

Straight up and down race planned in Cleveland

National Air Races officials may host a vertical climb contest from ground to 25 000 feet open to military and commercial planes. The event would use a five mile high imaginary pylon for the top mark and the White Eagle trophy would be awarded if the idea is adopted.

Cleveland The Aero Club of Poland Amroch Clifford W. Henderson Aviation Racing Sic Henderson

Keith Pennington License Suspended After Reckless Driving Conviction

Keith Pennington of 1623 C avenue NE has his driver's license suspended by the state motor vehicle department after a late June conviction for reckless driving. He cannot request a hearing on the suspension. The trouble began when his car collided with a vehicle driven by Della Taylor of 353 Pleasant Drive SE on Third Avenue at Tenth Street SE. Taylor had charged him with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, amended to reckless driving. Police also report L D Romine of 1544 A avenue NE has been denied a license.

Keith Pennington C Avenue NE State Pennington Della Taylor Pleasant Drive SE Third Avenue Tenth Street SE State Vehicle Department L. D. Romine Avenue NE

Federal Agents Seize Car in Prohibition Era Pursuit

Federal officers chased a car believed linked to Frank Spina of 622 Eighth Street SE. The vehicle, seized at Sixteenth Avenue and N Street SW, carried seven gallons of alcohol and two men inside escaped on the chase.

Federal Prohibition Department Frank Spina Eighth Street Sixteenth Avenue N Street SW

England Invents Friction Match A Century Ago

A 100 year old friction match invention traces to England. The early spark product revolutionized fire starting and household utility with simple striking action and chemical composition.

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