Kappa Kappa Gamma Honor Mary Sargent at Luncheon
Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae hosted a luncheon at Mrs. Stewart Holmes home complimenting Mary Sargent as she prepares for her August wedding to Frederic Karch of Cleveland Ohio. Sixteen alumnae attended and presented a gift. out of town guest Mrs. Hiram Boyles from New York City joined relatives, and Ruth Boyson and Kathryn Smith from the University of Iowa attended as special guests after returning from Swampscott Massachusetts for the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Stewart Holmes
Forest Drive
Mary Sargent
Frederic Karch
Cleveon Ohio
Miss
Hiram Boyles
New York City
Edward Killian
Ruth Boyson
Kathryn Smith
University of Iowa
Miss Boyson
Miss Smith
Swampt
Mass
Picnic Honors Edna Kunkle and Annie Jane Clark
Twenty seven Beta Delphian members met Tuesday evening at Shaver park to honor Edna Kunkle of East Lansing visiting friends and Annie Jane Clark who will move to Des Moines. Guest Ger aldine Compton of Lincoln also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Delphian Society
Shaver Park
Edna Kunkle
East Lansing
Mich
Annie Jane Clark
Des Moines
Geraldine Compton
Lincoln
Neb
Irving S. Padley
Gertrude Stenner
Jane Lilja
Lucile Beman
Ethel Shean
Misselle Tuttle
Nadine Carpenter
Junior Arts group marks fourth birthday with Ellis Park picnic
The Junior Arts organization will observe its fourth birthday with a Friday picnic at the Ellis Park duck pond. They depart at 11 a.m. and plan a luncheon at noon followed by an afternoon program. The organizing committee includes Edward Lee Gray Wilson Audrey Campbell and Norene Arrington. Mothers of members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duck Pond
Ellis Park
Edward Lee
Gray Wilson
Audrey Campbell
Norene Arrington
College Alumni Picnic At Ellis Park River Pavilion
Iowa State alumni and students will gather July 28 at the Ellis Park river pavilion for a picnic. A program of events is being arranged in connection with the picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State
Ellis Park
Bridge Party Hostess Ione Peterman Hosts Monday Evening
Miss Ione Peterman hosted a bridge party at 1400 Second Avenue SE on Monday evening. High score went to Mrs. Edwin Bruns with consolation by Miss Martha Paulsen. Courtesies were shared by Mrs. August Winter, Mrs. Bruce Rogers, Mrs. Edwin Bruns, Mrs. Carl Hauskins, Miss Martha Paulsen, Mrs. William Kirchoff of Indianapolis and Mrs. George Stump of Lima Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ione Peterman
Second Avenue SE
Edwin Bruns
Martha Paulsen
August Winter
Bruce Rogers
Carl] Hauskins
William Kirchoff
Indianapolis
Ind
George Stump
Lima
Ohio
Women’s Round Table Hosts Dinner at Hallwood Marion
The Women’s Round Table club of the Iowa Electric Light and Power company was entertained at dinner at the Hallwood in Marion on Monday evening. Twenty six members were present. Hostesses were Hrbek, Ethel Kern, Merle Harenene Murphy and Mildredinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Round Table Club
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Hallwood
Marion
Hrbek
Ethel Kern
Merle Hareneeee Murphy
Mildrednder
Marriage of Gwendell Knox and Madeline Halstead
Gwendell Knox son of Mrs T A Knox of 1008 Havenne NW and Miss Madeline Halstead of Des Moines wed at Central Church of Christ in Des Moines on June 14 with Rev Lloyd Allen Bush officiating. Knox, military veteran, served three years in the U S Army two in Honolulu and re entered June 11 for three more years in the ordnance department at Fort Des Moines. They reside at 1102 Burnham Street Fort Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendell Knox
T. A. Knox
Havenne NW
Madeline Halstead
Des Moines
Central Church of Christ
Lloyd Allen Bush
Knox
U. S. Army
Honoulu
Ordnance Department
Fort Des Moines
Burnham Street
Guests of Mrs Kurtz And Mrs Thayer At Fifth Avenue Home
Mrs D H Kurtz and Mrs Myrta A Thayer hosted as their guests their brother sister in law Mr and Mrs Pan A Walker of Grand Junction Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Kurtz
Myrta A. Thayer
Fifth Avenue SE
Pan A. Walker
Grand Junction
Colo
Truhlicek Family Visit to Chicago Planned
Frances Truhlicek travels with Mr and Mrs Joe Zarecky to Chicago for a week visiting Frances Truhlicek’s grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Truhlicek and Mr and Mrs A J Strub. Frances is the daughter of Mr Truhlicek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Truhlicek
Joe Zarecky
Chicago
Frank Truhlicek
A. J. Strub
Mr. Truhlicek
Woman's Relief Corps Meeting in Kensington
The Woman's Relief Corps Ken sington group will meet at Mrs. Henry Ellis home 855 Wenng road NE for a picnic luncheon Thursday at 12 30. Members to bring a covered dish sandwiches silver and dishes. Assistant hostesses listed include Mrs. Ella B Scott Mrs Leafie Henderson Mrs Rose Merriam Mrs Anna Carver and Mrs Ellen Scott. Comrades are in-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Kensington
Henry Ellis
Wenng Road
Ella B. Scott
Leafie Henderson
Rose Merriam
Anna Carver
Ellen Scott
Wild Rose Lodge to Meet Thursday in I O F Hall
Wild Rose lodge No. 51 L A to U of N A will hold a regular session Thursday at 7 30 p m in I O F hall with members expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Rose Lodge
L. A
U. of N
Fraternal Aid Union to Meet Thursday Evening
Fraternal Aid Union No. 172 will meet Thursday evening in Moose lodge. A card party follows the business session with pinochle and five hundred games planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frat&nal Aid Union
Fraternal Aid Union No. 172
Moose Norte
Linn Encom pney No. 49 Odd Fellows Meeting Notice
Linn Encom pany No 49 I O O F meets in session Thursday at F hall 109 Second Avenue SE. Members urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and dues.
Step By Step Instruction Diagrams Included With This Pattern
Anne Adams presents a house frock pattern 2277 for sizes 16 to 20 and 34 to 44. It opens in coat-fashion, adjusts easily, launders well, with binding and ruffles. Percale prints ideal for fresh looks. sizes require specified yardage and 15 cents per pattern plus catalog options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Artist Marvin Cone Leads Iowa Art Salon Entry
Cedar Rapids painter Marvin D. Cone becomes the first Iowa artist to enter the Iowa Art Salon at the State Fair. He submitted two new oil paintings, As Those Who Go Unafraid and Studio Corner, along with several black and white portraits. The Cedar Rapids art group expects strong local representation this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin D. Cone
Fifth Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cone
Ashley Chapter To Honor Mrs West With Farewell Party
Ashley chapter Daughters of the American Revolution plans a farewell party for Mrs. R Bruce West who will depart with her husband in early August for a visit with their son in China. The event Saturday at 2 30 PM at Mrs C L Douglass 549 Knollwood Drive SE. all members of the chapter are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley
Daughters of the American Revolution
R. Bruce West
China
C. L. Douglass
Knollwood Drive
Shomlers Return to Portland After Cedar Rapids Transfer
Mr and Mrs Leon N Shomler and their son Prence Lee return to Portland Oregon where Mr Shomler has been transferred to the T M Sinclair company office in Cedar Rapids They visit Mr Shomlers parents Mr and Mrs John W Shomler at 1945 Fourth avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon N. Shomler
Prence Lee
Portland
Ore
Shomler
T. M. Sinclair Company
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Shomler
John W. Shomler
Fourth Avenue SE
Fire Dive To Be Climax Of Aquatic Program At Party
More than 109 reservations were made by Country club members for a Saturday poolside event. The evening features exhibition swimming and diving a girls water chorus and water stunts. The climax is a burnished fire dive from a high board by Warren B Ross from a board being built for the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren B. Ross
Orac Egai Bs
Euardic
Country Club
Ross
Miller and Smith Couples Attend Ambar Grotto Convention
Mr and Mrs Chris J Miller and Mr and Mrs Warren Smith returned from a trip visiting Buffalo New York for an Ambar Grotto convention and Washington DC plus other points of interest. Mr and Mrs Thomas Paulson of Clinton spent Sunday with Mrs C J Miller Mrs W J Miller and Mrs N C Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris J. Miller
Warren Smith
Buffalo
N. Y
Washington, D. C
Thomas Paulson
Clinton
Paulson
C. J. Miller
W. J. Miller
N. C. Chapman
Bridge Party Prizes Awarded to Local Players
At a bridge party for sixteen guests Monday evening prizes were won by Mrs. Jessie Waterstradt Mrs. Barton Arnett and A. A. Davis. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. A A. Davis of Chicago Miss Myrta Ely of St. Paul Helen Reddy Beebe of Oakland Calif Mrs Myrta Gilfillan of Mount Pleasant Miss La Fiynn of Walnut and Miss Mary Walsh of Keokuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Waterstradt
Barton Arnett
A. A. Davis
Chicago
Myrta Ely
St. Paul
Helen Reddy Beebe
Oakland
Calif
Myrta Gilfillan
Mount Pleasant
la Fiynn
Walnut
Mary Walsh
Keokuk
Lansell Visit to Mrs Antonia in City
Mr and Mrs Harry C Lansell of New York City are visiting Mr Lansell's mother Mrs Antonia at 1523 First Street SW for several weeks according to local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Lansell
New York City
Mr. Lansell
Antonia
First Street
Cherry couple back from two week motor trip north
Mr and Mrs E J Cherry returned Saturday from a two weeks motor trip through the north visiting North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin and Canada. They traveled as far as Lake of the Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Cherry
North
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Canada
Lake of the Woods
Mrs Mollie Stodola Hosts Barvin ek Anniversary Party
Mrs Mollie Stodola entertained Saturday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Frank Barvinek Jr celebrating their third wedding anniversary at 1944 B avenue NE. An evening of cards followed by supper included many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie J. Stodola
Frank Barvinek
Avenue NE
Barvineks
Frank Barvinek, Jr
Mary Stodola
John Hac
Gus Kutrules
George Barvinek
George Severa
Reed Stanley
Robert Vesely
Leo Polansky
W. Kralik
Ralph Schillig
John Stodola
Chine Stodola
Billy
Milo Womacka
Dorothy
J. W. Lesinger
Charles Blazek
Ebie Barvinek
Virginia Lesger
Lucile Stodola
Bernice Blin
Gladys Blin
Irma Hae
Kenneth R. Bailey
Wesley Blin
William Blin
Birthday Party Surprise for Mrs Leone Boots
Mrs Leone Boots of 1545 D avenue NE was surprised by friends on Tuesday evening at a birthday party. Cards were played and a birthday cake centered the table as twelve shared the refreshments.
Drummey Family Visiting Ludlow Kin in Kentucky
Mr and Mrs John Drummey and their son Jack of Ludlow Kentucky are visiting Mrs Ellen Drummey at 629 Second Avenue SW. The visit brings together family members at her home location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Drummey
Jack
Ludlow, Ky
Mr. Drummey
Ellen Drummey
Second Avenue SW
Woman's Council to Meet at Second Church Thursday
The Woman's Council of the Second Christian Church will gather Thursday at 2 p.m. in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Council
Woman's Council of
The
Second Christian Church
First United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting Set
The Ladies Aid of the First United Presbyterian church will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at 1015 Third avenue SW the home of Mrs George Parliament. All women of the church are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P. Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society
First United Presbyterian Church
George Parliament
Third Avenue
Trinity Circle Picnic Plan at Ellis Park Rose Garden
Circle No 3 of Trinity Methodist church will meet in the Ellis Park rose garden for a picnic luncheon and hold a business meeting Thursday at p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Circle
Trinity Methodist Church
Rose Garden
Ellis Park
Manchester Cuts Tax Levy Five Mills
Manchester city council reduced the tax levy from 34.1 to 28.2 mills for the 1932 budget, saving taxpayers 10,708 dollars over the previous year. The budget notes show prior cuts from 47.3 to 34.1 mills, and a year earlier levies and city costs are cited to illustrate declining expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Sale Notice of Farm Property and Livestock
Court proceeds announce sale of multiple livestock including a black mare a gray mare and a gray horse along with several cows and a head of hogs. The notice lists costs taxed at fifty six dollars five cents and sets a sale time at oclock p m on a specified day at a farm in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameere
Us County
Ringling Circus to Show Here Aug 2
Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey circus schedules two performances on Tuesday August 2 in Cedar Rapids with a 1600-person troupe 50 elephants 700 horses and 1009 animals. The show features Flying Codona Wallendas and notable aerial acts along with 100 clowns. Performances at 2 and 8 p.m. in Mound Farm addition on Twenty seventh Street NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Bros
Barnum and Bailey
Cedar Rapids
Barnum and Bailey Circus
French Equatorial Africa
Alfredo
Antent
Albert Powell
Rubic Aan
Yacopis
Danwills
Hugony Sisters
Rieffenach
Maximo
Bombaye
India
Dorothy Herbert
Equestrienne
Zacchini
Mound Farm Addition
Twentyseventh Street
City Briefs and Personals Highlights
Penny dinner at First Christian Thursday. Mrs. M. Crowley, 2159 Grove court, left for Mitchell, South Dakota, for a visit. Eugene Martin of Des Moines visits Clarence and Robert Smith on Thirty-third Street NE. Linen crash and seersucker suits from manufacturers surplus, while they lost 3.98 at the Syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Martin
Des Moines
Clarence and
Robert Smith
Thirty-third Street
Kelley Works In Cedar Rapids Gazette Department
Kelley is employed in the profiling stereo typing department of the Cedar Rapids Gazette, a detail noting his role and workplace within the newsroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Mrs Appleton Fractures Wrist After Stair Fall
Mrs A W Appleton aged 72 suffered a fracture of the right wrist and a cut above the eye when she fell at the foot of stairs in the home of her son R W Appleton 1815 Avenue NE. She was attended at St Luke's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Appleton
R. W. Appleton
Avenue NE
Appleton
Bonus march survivor visits Cedar Rapids brother
Et H. Smith, one of fifty survivors from the bonus march to Washington, came to Cedar Rapids to see his brother George Vicko. Smith and four companions left St. Louis to meet the marchers in Cincinnati and said he would remain in Washington with other veterans seeking payment of bonus certificates through the December session if no special session is called sooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Et H. Smith
Los Angeles
Washington
Cedar Rapids
George Vicko
Eighth Street
Smith
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Congress
Fire crews battle dump fire and grass blaze Tuesday
Fire company No. 4 worked over two hours after 10:20 p.m. Tuesday at the city dump to block a creeping fire. Company No. 3 fought a grass fire at 1965 C avenue NE around 3:25 p.m. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company No. 3
C Avenue NE
Inter Playground Paddle Tennis Tourney Friday
The annual inter playground paddle tennis tournament will be held at Harrison playground Friday at 11 p.m. Four divisions include girls up to 14 and boys up to 15. Entries expected from city playgrounds, including those lacking tennis facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Playground
Ward Expresses Thanks For Aid Given Reunion
The Rev. F. K. Daddy Ward president of the Cedar Rapids Old People's association thanks merchants for prizes transportation providers G A R women who served luncheon those who donated food and all who contributed to the reunion picnic held Tuesday at Bever park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K
Daddy” Ward
Cedar Rapids
Old People’s Association
Bever Park
Boy suffers severe arm fracture after tree fall
Clarence Nilota, 9, of Twenty-ninth Avenue SW, sustained a severe fracture of his right arm and a dislocated elbow after a tree fall late Tuesday afternoon. He was treated at a hospital and sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Nilota
Twenty-ninth Avenue
Cost Of Post Office Money Orders Increases
Postmaster Frank Hahn reports new Washington schedule for domestic money orders. Fees rise by tier: 1¢–$2.50 six cents, $2.50–$5 eight cents, $5.01–$10 eleven cents, $10.01–$20 thirteen cents, $20.01–$40 fifteen cents, $40.01–$60 eighteen cents, $60.01–$80 twenty cents, and $80.01–$100 twenty two cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hahn
Washington, D. C
Amazing Bone Island Tale in Uncle Rays Corner
Captain Thompson recalls a five hour stop on a rocky island seen from a shoal in the South Atlantic. Bones of unknown animals lie scattered among rocks, likely dinosaur remains. He plans a return voyage with his old steamer if a museum buys the bones. To be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Steamship Company
Allen
Aes
Restauran
Brown
South Atlantic
Africa
South America
Gazette Want Ad for Household Sale Items
Money wanted to buy? Sell old bike pool table furniture ice-box stove trunk and more through a Gazette Want Ad. Dial 2-1121 for details.
Eight-year-old Jean Kelley Recovers After Emergency Appendicitis
Jean Kelley daughter of Mr and Mrs O L Kelley of 1517 Fourth street NW is recovering in Mercy hospital after an emergency appendicitis operation performed at 1 10 p m Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Kelley
O. L. Kelley
Fourth Street
Mercy Hospital
Oelwein Mayor Orders 20-Day Business Closures
Mayor L. Knapp proclaimed that Oelwein businesses must close for twenty days from 9 to 3 to allow First National Bank officers to obtain waivers. Nearly 100 business men attended a Tuesday library meeting. CENTRAL CITY Hatz family reunion held at Anamosa park with 123 people. officers re-elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
L. ©. Knapp
First National Bank
Central City
Fatal clash at dam site leaves one dead in Illinois
In Ottawa Illinois 128 men are jailed as coroner's inquest investigates the Ulinsis river dam project clash. Steve Sutton of Joliet was killed by bullets. 22 workers were wounded, with two near death. Union and non union factions blame each other amid an open shop dispute and pay protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa, Ill
INS
Marseilles
Ulinsis River
Steve Sutton
Joliet
Frank Chambers
Albert Smith
Cecil H
Ernest Sons
Sutton
Just Folks by Edgar A Guest
A compact verse stressing self-reliance and inner strength over wealth. It contrasts fickle possessions with the enduring resources of willpower, courage, wisdom, and faith that guide a person through dark days. The poem advocates readiness for battle and personal resilience as true riches.
Oyster shell trade growth from 1918 to 1931
The oyster shell trade expanded significantly, rising from about $100,000 in 1918 to roughly $2,000,000 in 1931, reflecting rapid market expansion and higher demand during that period.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kappa Kappa Gammas
Beta Delphian
Ames
Round Table Club
Halstead-Knox
Colorado
Clubs
K. of Phall
Cedar Rapids. Gazette Daily
Ben
Marvin Cone
Iowa State Fair
Mrs. West
Miss Prusha
Kentucky
Ringling Circus
the Concellos
the Harolds
Miss Tamara
Europe
Lucila Leers
Wallendas
BY Claude Callan
Betty
First Christian
Ward
Uncle Ray’s
Adventures of the Sea
Captain Thompson
Wale Wang
South Second Street
Cedar Rapids Gas Co
Dial
Edgar A. Guest
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