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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
4
The forthcoming marriage of Miss Katherine Clements to Glen William Schodde of Des Moines on June 19 prompted multiple pre nuptial gatherings. Local hosts hosted luncheons and bridge games with relatives and friends from Davenport and Omaha joining in, and Miss Clements received gifts during the Davenport events.
Miss Eileen Kelly, Mount Miner junior college graduate, awarded an honor tuition scholarship at the College of St Catherine in St Paul Minnesota. The award is based on achievement ambition goodwill and dependability and was recommended by Mount Mercy. Kelly will pursue dramatics and study with Oxford-credentialed professors at St Catherine's.
Dozens of swimmers opened the season at the Cedar Rapids Country Club pool on Memorial Day with large turnout in the morning and afternoon. A Memorial Day dinner dance drew more than 100 in Dutch treat groups, and many attended evening dances. About seventy five family groups lunched there on Tuesday. Miss Elizabeth Magee, to wed Donald Knox June 8, received a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs C F Larson and Mrs R A Houser at 1432 First Avenue. A program of reading and singing preceded the courtesy list of local hosts and guests. Out-of-town visitors included Mrs L Delanes of Chicago, Mrs Fd Doyle, and Mrs Joe Bingham of Viola. The Rev Blaine Huen and family returned from Ottumwa after Memorial Day observances.
Funeral services were held at the Opperman family home with Rev MM O Jaht presiding. Opperman born May 31 1874 in Fergus Falls Minn moved to Strawberry Point at age three and as of death owned the Carpenter and Tinker pool hall. He survived by his wife sister and four brothers.
The page lists a dense morning to evening lineup across NBC CBS and mutual stations. Mentions include WEAF WABC WGN WMAQ WJZ and many regional broadcasts with orchestras, choirs, and programs featuring hosts such as Marie and Phillips, plus notable performances by conductors and ensembles.
Dorothy Maxfield and Clayton Baughman united in marriage Sunday at 2 p.m. in the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Baughman, 2306 A avenue NE. Rev Blaine Hyten officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs James Zearing. A pink and white arch framed the ceremony. A wedding dinner followed for thirty guests. Out-of-town guests included relatives from Minneapolis. The couple will reside at 2306 A avenue NE after June 5.
A speaker vents frustration at Pao’s hateful conduct provoking anger and shame, describing how words trigger strong rebuke and hurtful exchanges. The focus is on interpersonal conflict and the speaker’s reaction to Pao’s hostility.
Six days of commencement activities at Coe college open tonight with a recital and run Thursday for the senior class play Miss Lulu Bett at the Dee Little Theater. The Pulitzer play features Gwen Storey with an cast including Zola Piper Katherine Baxter Kveta Vondracek and others.
Mrs A C Cherry and her daughters Maxine and Wiltrude of 1543 Washington Avenue San Francisco visited friends in San Diego California and toured Montana and Kansas over three months. Mrs A B Trombley and daughter Kathryne returned to St Louis after a weekend visit with Mrs Belle Butterfield of 34 Park Street.
Miss Hoge born January 13 1915 of Springville was fatally injured when two cars collided on a westbound road near Springville. Officials said the victim suffered a fractured skull and chest injuries and was pronounced dead at Marion after a passerby transported her there. Coroner Vorpahl ordered an inquest to determine the cause of the crash.
A messenger was robbed of 271 by a gunman who forcibly pushed him down stairs and rifled a sack of papers. Evans described the suspect as a 30 to 35 year old man, 5 feet 10 inches, wearing a dirty tan slouch hat and a dark gray suit. He was detained for questioning after police searched the area.
The Rev R Q Lady suffered scalp wounds possible rib fractures and leg cuts after being struck at 12 55 pm Tuesday by a car driven by Homer Mann at 125 5 B Avenue NE He was helping a guest start a stalled vehicle when he stepped from a running board into Manns path The owner was at the wheel and the car pushed west on B Avenue NE near Thirteenth Street Mrs William Gorsky suffered an arm injury at the scene.
The author discusses science guiding moral choices and the primacy of social rights. It argues permanent married love requires shared growth and life experience rather than romantic fantasy. It warns against ego inflation and notes Dr Trabue’s tests showing average mechanical intelligence among Minneapolis workers.
A 24 page booklet by Albert Edward Wixcam presents scientific findings from twenty thousand interviews. It explains practical SUN principles aimed at business people, salesmen, lawyers, and anyone who interacts with the public. Send ten cents plus stamped self addressed return envelope to Dr Wise cam care of this newspaper to request a copy.
At 5 45 pm Tuesday a collision occurred at Third street SE when SR Vedder, driving north in a truck, collided with Gorsky who was traveling south and turning onto Eighth avenue. Gorsky reported slight damage to his car and spoke with police.
O C Burrows editor and publisher of the Belle Plaine Union announced Wednesday his candidacy for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation post vacated by Gardner Cowles the Des Moines publisher who resigned Democratic leaders in Iowa back Burrows noting his previous run as a Republican candidate for state auditor.
A $140 suit by Archie E. Powell of Galesburg against M. L. Popp of Milwaukee was settled and dismissed in district court before Judge A. B. Clark. Powell claimed the debt dated from July 20, 1930. Sheriff Petrus reported a 14 foot boat built of one inch square lumber, painted white, stolen from the Cook's pond bathhouse Monday night.
Frank Strief of Solon and Pearl Newman of Blairstown are issued a marriage license along with Clark W Chandler and Virginia H Taylor, both of Cedar Rapids.
Sarah Wood, 35, awarded divorce from John Wood, 39, by Judge H C Ring. Case cites cruel and inhuman treatment. Property rights and custody of two minor children settled by stipulation. Married in 1923.
A finding for M E Coon, assignee, against S Goldberg and Sons operating as Mystic Coal was appealed to district court by the defendant. The assignee won an $85.20 judgment on May 6. Fidelity Finance’s $80 note action against Cereal Graham, before Justice Reed, was transferred to district court by agreement. A quiet title case on Linn county property of the John H Hoffman estate, died Feb 13 1932, was submitted to Judge Clark. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title in George C Claassen and others, with George H Hoffman as administrator.
A Cedar Rapids plea urges readers to fund Camp Good Health for Ted Longs and other ill children. Eleven year old Ted, with a weak heart, longs to join games after school and summer. The fund, aided by the Junior Service League and others, seeks donations to provide rest in the open air, sun baths, and medical care.
Funeral services for Joseph Yuza are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Barta chapel with Theodore Hlubucek officiating and burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Mr Yuza was found dead at the home of Fred Sopouseck near Swisher after visiting there. Coroner George Maresh of Iowa City ruled the death due to a hemorrhage from ulcer disease.
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