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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1934
Page
15
A long OCRized list details numerous churches across Fifth to Seventh streets SE and NW. It notes worship hours, sermon topics such as The Best Friend An Endeavor, The Key to Building the Kingdom, and community events plus masses at Immaculate Conception St John’s and St. Matthew’s.
The Rev Francis K Ward founder and The Rev Frank H Ward superintendent announce a weeklong program at 121 123 Second Street NE. Bible classes Sunday morning 9 15 am and throughout the week evangelistic services 8 pm daily. Cottage prayer Monday 2 pm. Youth classes Tuesday 4 pm Women's prayer Thursday 1 30 pm. Children's class Thursday 4 pm. Officers and teachers meet Thursday 7 30 pm. Helping Hand meeting Friday 2 pm.
Sabbath school at 9 45 am with lesson Micatah Speaks the Truth 22. Morning worship in Sermon by A Sampson. YPSCE at 6 30 pm with an evening program.
The notice lists worship and Bible school times at Grande Avenue and First-Third avenues. The Rev Samuel M Morrow leads Sab bath school at 9 45 a.m. Public worship at 11 with sermon Our Most Precious Friend. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The Rev W Greer McCrory holds Bible school at 9 a.m. Morning worship at 10. Sermon by the Rev S M Morrow. YPCU at 6 30 p.m. Union service at 7 30 p.m.
The Rev Goldie C Richardson leads Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 11 am and an evening lecture at 8 pm on The Value of Sharing. Lessons in Truth run Wednesday at 8 pm and Thursday at 2 30 pm with a prosperity lecture Friday at 8 pm on Subject Seeking Supply Where Supply is Found. Reading room is open daily 9 am to 5 pm with access to metaphysical literature.
W Carl Ketcherside of Nevada Missouri Church of Christ evangelist will open a two weeks series of meetings Tuesday at 8 PM in a tent at Fifth Avenue and Seventh Street SW. Last year he held a three week series at the same site. Reverend McKay of Des Moines will conduct song services and lead prayers during the events.
A garbled report notes a large total in corn-hog payments reaching near the one million dollar level by Friday. The figures are unclear in the fragment, but suggest substantial disbursements and ongoing benefit distributions.
John B Metcalf prominent bari tone and son of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Metcalf arrives in Cedar Rapids for two weeks after a Boston Army tour. He studied at New England Conservatory Boston and Iowa state auditions, singing in churches and on radio. Metcalf performed in oratorios and led choruses, and now resumes morning services at Westminster Presbyterian.
The IRS extended the filing deadline for floor stock taxes on palm, coconut, sesame and sunflower oils to July 31. Tax is 3 cents per pound, 5 cents for non Philippine coconut oil. Manufacturers using stock in May must report and pay as used in sale articles. Forms for Sugar tax returns soon. Other excise taxes remain in force to July 1935.
Franz von Papen remains in Berlin as minister to Austria in a tightening of formalities. An Austrian acceptance of his appointment had not been officially confirmed, and no exact departure time was set until credentials are completed. His staff hurried at his desk as he plans for a Vienna posting despite funeral rumors.
Henderson officials and Justice agents link George Nelson to a Farmers Bank robbery in which four men fled after the hold up. Bank staff and a station operator identified a suspect resembling a man in photographs. The band’s abandoned car was traced to John Ro Foxx of Chicago, with ties to Adair County.
Minnesota spends about 15000 daily to maintain National Guard units in Minneapolis during labor unrest. The measure centers on 4000 guardsmen on duty to prevent trouble amid the truck drivers strike.
Will Rogers reports in from Honolulu that the President who fled Congress is on Japanese islands. He notes sugar quota pressure, predicts appealing to General Hugh Johnson if quotas aren’t raised, and jokes about Honolulu celebrating with hula and surfboards. The letter uses Will Rogers humor to comment on policy.
Five convicts, four of them bank robbery suspects, escaped from the Indiana state prison hospital in Michigan City. Authorities believe they used hospital beds with dummies and a skeleton key to reach a basement door leading to other iron doors in the facility.
Leo Stark 11 suffers severed ligaments and gashes after being struck by A A Bainter’s car on First Avenue West near his home. Bainter says he was driving east when the front headlight hit the boy. Fred Burwinkle injured on bicycle in collision with truck driven by Lester Shulista on Second Street NW near E Avenue. M L McManna escapes injury after car bump on First Avenue W at Fifth Street. Fred Steuber admits left turn collision.
Patrons at a beer parlor and night club on Mount Vernon avenue SE called firefighters Friday at 8 pm to douse a rubbish fire behind the Showboat on the adjoining DeMarah property. The fire, the second in a week, involved old rubber tire and green grass as DeMarah, an interior decorator, had burned waste. DeMarah has petitions to city council accusing the club of nuisance. council action pending.
Borg-Warner Corp of Chicago released figures showing net income for the first half of 1934 at 1,950,527.98 dollars, compared with 335,1752 dollars for the same period in 1933.
A Leipzig physician unveils an antitoxin named antiken atoxin that, when injected into the skin, is claimed to relieve fatigue. The claim suggests mood and energy benefits without detailing trials or adverse effects. Further testing and official review are awaited.
In New London Connecticut James R Griffin a third class fireman from Los Angeles died after being trapped in the navy training tank for submarine escape. Five sailors practiced surfacing from 100 feet while Griffin’s escape lung failed he could not reach the top and died six hours later after medical treatment and chamber pressure.
A health column argues teething in infants rarely causes illness and defends dentistry as a medical specialty. The writer, noting two dentists and a reader D. N. C., advocates medical training for dentists and warns against separating dentistry from medicine.
Readers discuss using creolin to repel ants and cutting weight through advised programs. An ornamental incubator capable of hatching 20 000 eggs with electric heat is described as built by a Canadian inventor.
Four Cedar Rapids women form pairs in the Eastern Iowa bridge tournament underway in Dubuque. W. J. Neuzil teams with A. R. Zuercher, R. S. Hardendorf with A Hazleton, Joseph A. Latner with Charles Byrnes, and Lena Hodgin plays with a city guest. The top eighteen pairs by percentages advance to Sunday championship play.
Dr and Mrs Milton C Towner and their daughter Margaret of Appleton Wisconsin are guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Towner at 245 Thirty Fifth Street Drive SE.
Delores Anne Kacer daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Kacer of Fairfax celebrated her tenth birthday with fifteen friends at her home Thursday. Out of town guests included Jacqueline and John Melsha of Milwaukee and Willard S Patterson of Detroit.
Mrs. Alma Simanek is honored at a surprise shower hosted by Mrs. Joseph Stepanek with Miss Helen Yuza assisting at 1022 Twen cen Street SE. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Irene Poula Mrs. Vlasia Kosek Mrs. Emma Pecina and Miss Agnes Hrachecky. Gift presented to the guest of honor. Other attendees listed include several named wives and misses.
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Hyten and Marguerite and Warren of 1546 Bever Avenue report returning from a creek vacation spent at Clear Lake.
Do you own a pique frock This pattern shows a flattering form for a versatile frock suitable for many fabrics The Anne Adams pattern booklet for summer includes illustrated step by step instructions and outfits The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department lists sizes from 14 to 42 and prices twenty five cents for book and pattern together in New York City
Mrs W L Hoffer of 1817 Sixth Ave SE was installed as department council president of the Ladies Auxiliary of Patriarchs Militant in Clear Lake. Other officers from Iowa cities were installed, and gifts were presented by her husband and local auxiliaries. She was honored at a Des Moines party and re elected financial secretary of the Ladies of Decoration.
Mrs. John Prout hosted a Thursday afternoon party at 320 Sixth Street NE for her daughter Rosemary turning three. Attending were Margaret Ann Prout Mary Kathryn Prout Dorothy Ellen Prout Jeanette Prout and Therese Novak with Rosemary’s grandmother Mrs. Clem Connors among the guests.
The Bach Club chorus was organized Thursday afternoon at Dorothy Green’s home at 1003 E Avenue NW. Lucille Johnston was elected chairman with Ida May Green directing the group which includes Rachel Baumgartner Charmian Chapman Rachel Listebarger June Bridge Ruth Henry Lucille Johnston Norma Ferguson and Dorothy Green.
A. G. Charter of 314 A avenue NW was surprised Friday by friends at a birthday party. The informal gathering included Mr and Mrs R. A. Preston, Mr and Mrs W. M. Nelson, Mr and Mrs F. M. Stack of Marion, Mrs John Mosburg, Mrs Nelle Cornwell, and others.
Mrs. Fred Tampach and her son Theodore returned home to Oakland after a week in Cedar Rapids spent with Mrs. Anna E. Stark at 1001 Firsh avenue SW and other local friends and relatives. The Tampachs are former Cedar Rapids residents.
Mr and Mrs Henry Rupperle and children Helen Hazel and Bernard of 708 E avenue NW depart Saturday for a three week motor trip to Los Angeles to visit relatives and plan a Denver visit on the return.
The Young People’s club met Friday evening at Richard Allison’s home to discuss an invitation dance. Kenneth Weaver was chosen chairman and appointed Miss Mildred Mikulecky, Bob Fawcett, and Miss Alice Miller to assist. Refreshments were served at the close.
Mrs. Claude Miller and Mrs. Gall Postel, both of Marion, have returned from a vacation at the Lake Shore hotel in Clear Lake.
Hollywood writer Herbert Brown and actress Anita Page were quietly married on Thursday in Hollywood. The couple, amid recent publicity about Page’s divorce, announced the wedding following Brown’s song for the Broadway Melody theme.
The notice lists Voreal O Krine Madurance Slyer and Aven Wor seeking divorce. Also named are Forest Brine of Bl Louis and K and ifie Baintel O Brine, with residency in NH and WA. Court records show a 27 day process and a claim of four years in what appears to be a contested dissolution.
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