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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1934

Page

15

Dr and Mrs Gage Host Senior Class Breakfast

The annual Coe College seniors breakfast was held at the Cedar Rapids Country Club this morning. President and Mrs. Harry Morehouse Gage hosted more than 100 guests including Dr. and Mrs. Charles T. Hickok Dr. and Mrs. Frederick G. Murray Prof. and Mrs. L. E. Gar wood and Dr. William M. Evans.

Coe College Cedar Rapids Country Club Harry Morehouse Gage Charles T. Hickok Frederick G. Murray L. E. Garwood William M. Evans

Van Buren PTA Dinner At Butterfly Tea Shop

The Van Buren PTA entertained teachers with a dinner at the Butterfly tea shop on Thursday evening. Mrs R F Taft, president for the coming year, greeted guests and Miss Nanna Nelson, principal, spoke. Mothers chorus sang and decorations featured blue and gold flowers and oak tree motifs. Committees included Reservations led by several members, and entertainment by others.

van Buren P. T A Butterfly Tea Shop R. F. Taft Nanna Nelson National T. A Loyd McKee J. A. Jones A. Wilson R. Konigsmark Hy: Jensen E. Waite B. “Watkins Theodore “Suchomel John Houister

Hayes P T A Officers Entertain Teachers

Hayes P T A officers hosted the Hayes school teachers at the annual dinner honoring new and retiring officers. The event was held Thursday evening at retiring president Mrs Arthur Lawrence's home with teachers Miss Belle Campbell and others in attendance alongside several committee members.

Hayes P. T. A Hayes School Arthur Lawrence Belle Campbell Hexdal Mollie Kornitzky Mabel Swank Florence Felien Mary Campbell Grace Maloney Ilo Moore Peterson Charles Kriz H. C Johnson F J. Stastny A Kapoun William Klepach

Shower honors Jeannette Stastny before June wedding

Mrs J W Stastny and Mrs Joseph Prochaska hosted about 100 guests at the Z C B Hall for a miscellaneous shower honoring Jeannette Stastny and her upcoming marriage to Joseph Stepanek on June 20. Phyllis Kotolinck and Enid Dickson performed two dances as a five piece orchestra played. refreshments were arranged by William Dytrt with help from several ladies.

J. W. Stastny Joseph Prochaska Z.C.B ! Hall Jeannette Stastny Joseph Stepanek Phyllis Kotolinck Enid Dickson William Dytrt Frank Dvorak Rose Feiereisen John Stastny, Jr

Uv Co Auxiliary Meeting Slated At Montrose Hotel

The U C auxiliary will hold its regular meeting in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel at 7 30 this evening.

Columbus Junction Bible School Delivers Evening Program

Fifty to sixty pupils attend the daily vacation Bible school at United Presbyterian and Columbus Junction churches. Teachers include Rev C S Ramsdale Rev H E Buss and Mrs Norris among others. A program is set for June 8 with student performers and collaborators from both congregations.

Columbus Junction Columbus City United Presbyterian Church C. S. Ramsdale H. E. Buss W. A. Norris Maud Heindell A J Zion Margaret Jane Johnston Frances Cuthamp Dorothy Hanft Bessie Aringdale W A Lamp T. M Balcoff Jean Hanit Gregory Dircks Max Vanice Dorothy Dean

Hartley-Eichelberger Wedding in Des Moines

Hazel Hartley of Sigourney wed Harold Eichelberger, son of Keokuk couple, at the Savery hotel with Chief Justice Stevens officiating. Bridesmaid Louise Larson and best man Charles Wells attended. dinner followed for relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Keokuk, with a summer cottage there.

Sigourney Hazel Hartley Wood Hartley Harold G Eichelberger Charles Eichelberger Keokuk Savery Hotel Des Moines T. S Stevens Louise Larson Charles Wells Eichelberger Sigourney High School Savery Maxine Heaton Henry Wagner Eickelberger

Lat-a-Lot Club Meets For Sewing Afternoon

The Lat-a-Lot club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Clarence Simon 1220 First Avenue W for an afternoon of sewing. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Carl Shultz at 425 Thirty Sixth Street NE.

Clarence Simon First Avenue W Carl Shultz Thirty-sixth Street

Make This Model At Home Pattern 1535

Advertises Anne Adams pattern 1535 for a house dress flattering to the figure with a V yoke finish. Details offer twin or contrasting fabrics, sizes 36 through 48, yardage and included illustrated sewing instructions. Also promotes an Anne Adams pattern book for summer, priced 15 cents, with pattern and book together at 25 cents. Orders to Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern department New York City.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York City

Senior Members Of Kappa Delta Honored At Dinner

Alumnae actives and pledges of Kappa Delta sorority held a formal dinner at Mrs. Kof ron's tea room to honor senior members. Toastmasters and toasts recognized Frances Phelps, Helen Hannon, Virginia Knox, Helen Hanson, and Lucille Reynolds with pins and honors for scholarship and leadership. Attending out-of-town and local alumnae added to the list of attendees.

Kappa Delta Sorority Kofron Arthur Bearle Frances Phelps Helen Hannum Virginia Knox Helen Hanson Lucille Reynolds Mary Carmel Halpin Quore Rogers Verna Martin Norfolk Neb Arlene Dwelle Northwood Eunice Jones Williamsburg Dorothy Schultz Marion Edna Thurn Edgewood Irene Hall Ruby Taylor James Bromwell Lester Chadima Selma Rose Marjorie Emerson Cornelia Anderson Zeta Colee Marie Friedline Arbon Chehak Frances Norton

Streets Of Paris To Reopen With Added Clothing

CHICAGO AP Streets of Paris at the Century of Progress exposition will reopen Saturday afternoon after police closed the area for forbidden peep shows. Sub-concessions agreed to cut the provocative acts replacing most performances with clothing, ending spots that depended on scantily clad acts like Sally Rand style displays. Guards had kept customers out for nearly twelve hours before the decision.

Chicago Paris Sally Rand Venus Art Olympia

Kans City Bride Weds Oelwein Man At Methodist Church

Eloise Ardith Crook of Kansas City and Robert Ross of Oelwein married Friday afternoon at the Methodist church in Kansas City. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Reid Greene, is a Omaha high school and University of Iowa graduate and a Pi Beta Phi. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ross, is an Ordlwein high school and University of Iowa graduate, Sigma Nu member, and a Proctor Gamble salesman. They will reside in Dubuque.

Oelwin Eloise Ardith Crook Kansas City Robert Ross Oelwein Methodist Church J. Reid Greene Omaha High School University of Iowa Ross Ordlwein High School University Iowa College of Commerce Sigma Nu Fraternity Donald

Mrs Stanley Klaus Manchester teacher dies after illness

Mrs Stanley G Klaus 38 longtime Manchester resident and former public schools music instructor died at home Friday after two years illness. Funeral services expected Sunday at Methodist Episcopal church with Revs Elton D Wells and J Frank Moore presiding. Born Edna Jeannette Lindahl in St Louis August 16 1895 she studied music at St Peter Minnesota and Northwestern University before teaching in Manchester from 1924 to 1932. She married Stanley G Klaus January 1 1932 and is survived by her husband and her parents of Altoona Illinois and sisters Mildred of Livingston Montana and Irene a Manchester nurse.

Manchester Stanley G. Klaus Methodist Episcopal Church Elton D. Wells J. Frank Moore Edna Jeannette Lindahl C. A. Lindahl St. Louis St. Peter, Minn Minneapolis Conservatory Northwestern University North Henderson Stanley G Klaus Altoona Mildred Livingston Mont Irene

Manchester High School honors 134 graduates in Delaware county

A large rural eighth grade class in Manchester received diplomas for 134 students at the Manchester high school auditorium. The program featured a salutatory, piano solo, talks and songs from students, a chorus from Delaware township, and presentations by County Superintendent Floyd E. Pratt and Supt. C. W. Bangs.

Manchester Delaware County Manchester High School Marie Meyer Robert Porteous Ludwina Wulfekuhle Gertrude Emerson Neva Miller the Beautiful C. W. Bangs Floyd E. Pratt E. L. Ritter Cedar Falls Delaware

Mother and Daughter Banquet at Reformed Church

About 125 attended a mother and daughter banquet at the Reformed church in Lone Tree. A committee served the supper and a program followed led by Mrs H U Baker and Mrs Cleo Jarrard. A playlet Wanted a Mother featured numerous attendees.

Lone Tree the Reformed Church RD Petsel FE. C Green Charles Carpenter J R. Toland Eliza Eden John Burr Fay Musser Charles Spevachek Perry Holdeman Elizabeth Guthrie E E. Axthelm Cleo Jarrard H U

Pigeons Die After Looping Flight Tumblers Fall

A flock of tumbler pigeons performing aerial loops resulted in many birds killed as they tumbled and struck the ground. Trainers warn of danger to birds and urge caution in exhibitions.

Will Rogers Says Cowlick Proves Humans Not Apes

Beverly Hills columnist Will Rogers cites a Smithsonian professor who says a cowlick marks humanity, countering claims of ape ancestry. He mocks credentials and urges readers to acknowledge the human trait with humor.

Beverly Hills Calif Smithsonian Institution

Sailors in the City Face Mixed Reactions from Police

A crowd of sailors in a big city is described as noisy and playful with peanut chewing and ice cream, but largely well behaved according to Riverside park patrolman William Morrow. Some officers note drinking and light flaring up, while a sailor defends their conduct as typical post‑fleet rest.

Cadmus William Morrow Riverside Park Swanson

Captain LaRue to Succeed Mallory at Fort Warren

Captain Frank LaRue of Fort Warren Wyoming will take duty with the 349th Infantry organized reserves as captain Mallory ends a four year tour at this post. Mallory, with his wife and family, is visiting Michigan, and LaRue is due to arrive on or before June 25 when the order becomes effective. Lieutenant Jack Donnell confirms LaRue is an infantry officer.

War Department Frank LaRue Fort Warren Wyo 349Th Infantry Associated Press Frank N. Mallory Mallory

Former Local Man Severely Hurt After Contact With Live Wire

Ralph Veley of Boone, formerly of Cedar Rapids, is in grave condition at Deaconess hospital Marshalltown after a Monday accident at Gilman. While wiring for a power company he touched a live wire, fell from a ladder, and sustained multiple fractures and a severe hand burn.

Ralph Veley Boone Cedar Rapids Deaconess Hospital Marshalltown Gilman

Severe Earthquake Shocks Muzzaffarpur India

London based dispatch reports a ten second severe quake in Muzzaffarpur Bihar causing panic among about 50 000 residents. No casualties noted though fissures reopened and refugees shelters collapsed after a previous disaster. A preceding hurricane had demolished many houses.

London INS Muzzaffarpur Bihar India Exchange Telegraph

Transients Held For Watch Theft Probe In-Greene Square

Police detained Paul McCabe of Las Vegas Nevada and Alfred Lucas of Rockford Illinois for investigation after Joe Wilder reported a robbery Friday afternoon at Central hotel area. Wilder said he met the men in Greene's square before a drinking party. he later awoke to find his 21 jewel watch and four dollars missing. Detectives Condon and Kudina arrested the suspects later that evening but the watch remained unfound.

Poice Court Paul McCabe Las Vegas Nev Alfred Lucas Rockford I Joe Wilder Central Hotel Wilder McCabe Lucas Greene's Square Condon Kudina

New Deal Stock Act Approved With Federal Controls

Congress passed a landmark stock market control bill, creating a five member federal commission, setting 45 percent margins, and giving the Federal Reserve Board direct control of brokers loans. It tightens rules on insider holdings and requires reporting by officers owning 10 percent or more. The act takes effect July 1 and awaits the President's signature.

Washington Roosevelt House Senate Commission of Five Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve System

Congress Puts 25000 Reward on Public Enemies

Washington (UP) Congress Friday night set a 25000 dollar reward for the capture of designated public enemies like John Dillinger. The Senate finished action on a bill authorizing payment of that reward and sent to the White House a measure letting two or more states cooperate to prevent crime. The session also approved a conference report and sent to the President a bill to allow debt-burdened corporations to reorganize under federal court supervision.

Washington Congress John Dillinger Senate White House

Funeral services for W. F. Slaughter held in Lone Tree

Funeral services were held Friday for W F Slaughter 63 who died in Iowa City after a winter accident left him with a broken back. Born October 27 1870 in Pleasant Valley Scott County he married Caroline Hutzinger in 1891 who died years ago. He is survived by ten children and was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge.

Lone Tree W. F. Slaughter Iowa City Mr. Slaughter Pleasant Valley Scott County Caroline Huntzinger Raymond Carmie Clarence Goldie Elizabeth Watkinson Bessie Edwards Louis Dorothy Slaughter

Atkins Eighth Grade Graduation in Benton County

Eighth grade exercises at rural Benton county schools were held Thursday in Vinton. Diplomats were Doris Schlodterbeck Meinard Schur field Irene Gefaller Lois Weir Eugene Rinderknecht Otto Rinderknecht Mo Belle Lee Carl Schminke Lester Schirm Marvin Rammelsburg.

Atkins Benton County Vinton Fremont Township Doris Schlodterbeck Meinard Schurfield Irene Gefaller Lois Weir Eugene Rinderknecht Otto Rinderknecht Mo Belle Lee Carl Schminke Lester Schirm Marvin Rammelsburg

Poem Fragment by Claude Callan on eyesight joke

A short verse quotes Poets Claude Callan as a speaker joke about eyesight. The speaker jokes that his mother will not believe his sight is poor and teases a misstep near her at a party. The fragment offers light humor and local colloquial voice.

Russian violinist to play at Westminster Church Sunday night

Alexander Kaminsky noted Russian violinist and former Imperial Court favorite will perform at Westminster Presbyterian Cedar Rapids on Sunday June 3 at 7 30 pm. He studied under Leopold Auer and played at the Petrograd Conservatory before joining Moscow's Imperial Grand theater. An offering will be taken. Mrs Roy D Maxwell will play organ in the morning service.

Alexander Kaminsky Nicholas II Westminster Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids Heder Russia Leopold Auer Petrograd Conservatory Imperial Grand Theater Moscow Czar Romanoffs Kaminsky America Old Rugged Cross White House Hoover Roy D. Maxwell Adris Willson Westminster Roy Maxwell Oklahoma City Westinghouse Ruskin Sandbourne Eleanor Montgomery

Girl Struck by Car On Ellis Boulevard Injures Head

Dorothy Jane Field eight of 617 Ellis Boulevard NW suffered a gash to the back of her head at 7 30 p m Friday when struck by an automobile on Ellis Boulevard near her home. Driver R L Jensen of 2700 First Avenue East said she ran from behind a parked car into his path. She was knocked down and a doctor attended to her injuries.

Dorothy Jane Field Ellis Boulevard NW Ellis

Rotarians Contest Vacation Photo Entries Eligible Worldwide

Rotarians and non Rotarians may enter an international vacation photograph contest sponsored by The Rotarian. Each entry must have title camera type and contestant name and address written on back. Closes Sept 15 1934 with prizes of 100 75 and 50 dollars plus smaller awards.

Rotarian Rotary International Rotary Club West Wacker Drive Chicago

Gas Taxes In May Pass Million Mark

Des Moines AP reports May gasoline tax collections reached 1 118 438 99 dollars, up from 877 534 73 in May 1933. Refunds totaled 56 292 72 compared with 149 152 73 last year. Treasurer Wegman stated rising revenue shows the state climbing out of a low mood.

Des Moines Wegman

Birth Rate In America Dropping Across Decade

Washington reports a steep decline in the U S birth rate with figures from 25.1 births per 1000 in 1915 down to 17.4 in 1932 signaling a new low and ongoing drop. Margaret Sanger calls the trend a general boon and a win for her cause as Timothy Murphy and health officers plan corroboration at a meeting next week.

Washington United States Bureau of Vital Statistics Margaret Sanger Timothy F. Murphy Statistics Bureau

Pickford Wins Publication Divorce Order From Fairbanks

Mary Pickford wins a court order to serve a divorce complaint by publication as Douglas Fairbanks remained abroad since May 23 1933. The Superior Court allowed publication for sixty days with a further thirty day waiting period before trial. Pickford filed for divorce December 8 1933 citing mental cruelty amid talk of a possible reconciliation.

Los Angeles Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Frank C. Collier Miss Pickford Fairbanks California United States London

Alexis Talks Fast and Wins Reprieve

London dispatch reports Alexis Mdivani’s swift diplomacy with Barbara Hutton leading to a tentative reunion. Barbara, under care in a London nursing home, met Alexis at the Dorchester after a rescue mission by her parents Franklyn and Barbara Hutton Sr. A family conference followed as they sought to save the Georgian American alliance amid personal strains and polo ties.

London Alexis Mdivani Georgia Barbara Hutton Franklyn L. Hutton Barbara Bremen Alexis Hants Surrey Dorchester Mrs. Hutton Hutton Daily Express China United States

Question 3 Women Seized In Raid On Dillinger Hideout

Chicago authorities seized three women Beatrice Clark Virginia Hughes and Jean Burke during a raid on a north side apartment hotel where John Dillinger was said to be hiding The women underwent rigid questioning Clark is married to Russell Clark and Hughes is a friend of Harry Pierpont Pierpont and Clark had convictions in the Lima O sheriff slaying tied to Dillinger’s jail breakout.

Chicago INS Desperado John Dillinger North Side America Beatrice Clark Virginia Hughes Jean Burke Jess Sarber Lima Dillinger

Stolen Minnesota Plane Recovered Near Clarinda

An airplane owned by Art E. Olson of Avoca Minnesota stolen April 21 was found near Clarinda. The engine was stored in a rural school coal shed, other parts nearby, wings left in a pasture. Farmers alerted officers, no arrests made.

Clarinda (Ap Art E. Olson Avoca Minn Thompson

State sales tax admin estimated at 250000

Des Moines officials said the cost to administer the new state sales tax will be 250000 dollars. The tax is expected to generate about 4000000 dollars in revenue. An appropriation of 75000 dollars was provided when the bill passed last winter, with any excess covered by three percent of collections.

Des Moines

Saint Mary's eighth graders graduate in Riverside

On Thursday evening the girls of St Mary's high school held their annual program at St Mary's hall. The Rev B Jacobsmeier conferred diplomas on twenty one graduates and delivered a brief address to the class. The graduates included Mary Pogge Theresa Rotenburger Miriam Heitzman Jeanetta Swift Rita Shradel Mary Bulger Bernice Lib enguth Martha Dautremont Kenneth Kallaus Donald Hotka Wesley Pogge Robert Kleopfer Bernard Heitzman Mark Rummelhart Leon Kleopfer Melvin Dunn Richard Kron Donald Klein Francis Brophy Edward Digney and Paul Ruth.

Riverside St. Mary's High School St. Mary’s Hall

Coe Baccalaureate Service Set At 11 Sunday

Coe College 1934 graduates will hear Dr. Harry Morehouse Gage deliver the baccalaureate sermon at 11 a.m. in T. M. Sinclair Memorial Chapel. The subject is Two Aspects of One Desirable Thing, based on Psalm 27:4. Catherine M. Adams will play organ selections and Lila Palmer will sing as vesper soloist. A 4:30 p.m. recital by the School of Music faculty follows Commencement week events. the public is invited.

Catherine M. Adams Lila Palmer Coe School of Music T. M. Sinclair

Ideal Wife Says MIT Professor Rogers

Boston AP Professor Robert Fr Rogers told MIT seniors that the ideal wife is a government- employed college girl. She should be serious minded four to five years older and a graduate of Smith Bryn Mawr Vassar or Wellesley. The wife should specialize in agriculture economics sociology or labor statistics and help her husband secure a government job for stability.

Boston Robert Fr. Rogers Massachusetts Institute of Technology Smith Bryn Mawr Vassar Wellesley Washington Rogers

Italy Will Fight For Herself Alone Says Mussolini

Premier Mussolini addressed 10,000 war volunteers in Rome declaring Italy will fight its next war for itself and not for allies. He warned volunteers they would shed blood only for Italy and criticized propped allies. He cited France and Serbia in context of disillusion with past promises and the London treaty of 1915.

Rome Mussolini Italy Il Duce France Serbia Jugo- Slavia

Hull Honored as Fair Guest at Century of Progress

Secretary of State Cordell Hull attended the 1934 Century of Progress exposition in Chicago as principal guest. He received a nineteen gun salute and a military court of honor, with President Roosevelt’s cabinet member to be hosted by Rufus C. Dawes. Attendance neared one million visitors, with expectations of a late Saturday milestone.

Chicago INS Cordell Hull Roosevelt Hull Court of Honor Rufus C. Dawes

Filling Station Workers Strike in St Louis Area

About 1 000 attendants from 550 filling stations in St Louis, St Louis county and St Charles walked out after a union vote taken shortly after midnight. The strike seeks a wage scale of 130 dollars monthly for company service staff and 150 dollars for managers, roughly a five percent rise over the old scale. Eight major chains reported affected stations.

ST. Louis St. Louis County St. Charles

Rolph Reported As Much Weaker In Health Battle

SAN JOSE Calif AP Governor James Rolph Jr was reported much weaker on Saturday as physicians indicated his struggle for life was nearly over.

San Jose Calif James Rolph, Jr California

Grun dy county rural school declamatory contest results

In Grundy Center the Grundy county rural school declamatory contest yielded first place to Cornelius Schmitt from Fairfield No. 7 with topic Jimmy Jones Studies Geography, second to Mary Ellen Sprole Grant No. 5 with The Boy Who Wanted to be Spanked, and third to Gladys Noel Lincoln No. 9 with Mysterious Puppy. The forenoon event preceded a graduation ceremony where 126 pupils received diplomas presented by County Superintendent K F Jones.

Grundy Center Grundy County Cornelius Schmitt Fairfield Victor Farrell Jimmy Jones Mary Ellen Sprole Grant Vivian Schuknecht Gladys Noel Lincoln No. 9 Jeanette Weseman K. F. Jones

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